The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-13
Contributed Locals.

Abbeville, s. c., April l3, 1892.
The weather Tor the past few days has been
cold and dsagreea0ie, but yesterday morning
was beautiful.
A freight train of "a cars from Smthsonia
Ga. passed through Abbeville last FRIDAY
carrying 6UO bales cotton bound for Norfolk.
The q. c., i y. Il. Il. company moved their
office from Athens to Atlanta last Monday
llth ins.
Mr.. {. A. White, a highly respectable and
Influential! citlZen, died at his home near MT.
Carmel and was buried on Sun day the 3rd of
April. He was an official Iuemoer OF the
Presbyterian church and belonged TO the
Masonic Lodge AT that place. His family
has the sympathy Of many friends.
Last Saturday was a busy dcy IN town, the
ground being too wet 10 plow, the people took
advantage OF II and were here from all parts
oithe county.
We would caution political aspirants not TO
allow their politics TO get into their religion
but would advise them 10 mix their religion
with their politics-then will charity and
peace prevail.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Watson were in the city
last Saturday.
Miss Ellen Bookhardt. highly accomplish
ed young lady OF Mt Carmel, Is now teaching
q tiourishing school ut Rock Hill Academy.
about nine miles west of Aboeville. She Was
shopping in the city last Saturday.
Services appropriate TO Easter VIII be held
in the Methodist church next Sabbath, and
all who feel an interest in decorating the
church, are respectfully asked 10 be on hand
Friday.
The Ladies Bible Reading class will meet in
the Methodist church next Thursday after
noon about O'Clock.
The first Passenger train No. SO of the G. c..
n. will leuVe Atlanta next Monday morn
ing at 9 O'Clock. This company Will have II
regular passenger train every Sunday. Resu-
lar ireightS Will soon follow.
a chicken theft visited IN" last Friday
night. He came too early, while the moon
was shinningso SO brightly that his business was
found out, and his identity made sure. M
will have him nicely taken care OF us soon as
he puts in an appearance. He is now hiding
Out.
Prof Herndon left last week, having finish
ed his Contract with the band.
Mr.. Tom Coogler spent last Monday night
in the city.
Misses Kate and Bessie Coogler after a
pleasant visit TO Cross Hill returned home
last week.
The delegates 10 the State Sunday School
Convention have returned, and report u pleas
ant and profitable trip.
Heavy irostS have nIpped early vegetables,
but plenty of fruit is left.
Subscriptions are being taken for the starry
Ing Russian. Every one should esteem IL a
privilege as well as duly to contribute 10
Mr.. j. +. c. DuPre was In Abbeville n few
days last week. He looks we'll and his many
friends were glad 10 see hun. While here he
sold out his STOCK Of hot house plants. giving
our people rare and beautiful plants for Il
mere song.
Some OF our farmers are repLanting their
first planting Of corn, AS the weather has been
100 cold forit
Our city fathers will pass some new and
much needed ordinances at their next meet
ing. Mayor Hill is u live man, full of energy
and will make most efficient officer If the
people and WardenS will stand TO him.
To wh ich OF the town clubs do you belong,
No. or No. 2? Now Is the time 10 define
your position, as the line Is sharply drawn.
L,ok TO your interest or you will be left.
Mrs. Salie klugh and her son William were
in Aboevlle yesterday on business of impor-
tance.
Contributions for the Suffering Russians on
yesterday amounted To about so. We learn
other steps will be taken To Render further
aid.
Listen don't you hear the merry chime of
marriage bells IN the near future? NJ.