The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-01-27
Contributed Locals.
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Abbeville, S. c., Jan. 81, 1892
Last Sunday was a lovely day and as there
was no morning services In the Presbyterian
church, there was a large congregation ASSEM-
bled In the Methodist church. Rev. Maroon
Dargun although just recovering from the
grip, preached one OF his best sermons. while
sermon nj night to a large and attentive con-
gregation. His theme was the ~unbouuded
love of God, and his sermon was replste with
love, showing that fallen man could not have
been saved by Justice or mercy, but by love
alone.
The regular church conference will be held
next Sabbath Immediately after the morning
services. The entire membership are cordial
ly invited and expected to email, as they are
members of the conference.
Mr. Kinney Milford, of Abbevllle, Is visit.
ing relatives in Abbeville, his old home. His
many friends are always glad TO see him..
Miss Drule Penny, one Of Abbeville's pr, It'll.
est young ladies', gave d most delightful socla-
BILE last Friday evening TO a few of her most
intimate friends. The evening passed of
most pleasantly and was much enjoyed by all.
Did you hear the serenade last Friday mig hi?
II was u novel tableaux, one fair TO look upon,
while the music and songs delighted the ear
OF the midnight slumberer as he awake from
his sweet repOse.
The Misses Earle, OF Greenville, were visit
ing Miss May Barnwell last week. The have
returned 10 their mountain home.
The presenLInent OF the last Grand Jury
was the finest we nave heard In many years,
being entirely different In It's make up. and
presenting points of law never brought up be-
lore.
Listen to the merry Ginning, marriage
bells, one happy Knight" for the Fort, and
one bright star" for Magazine Hill. Who
will be next?
'Tis with feelings Of sadness, that we pen
the death OF Eugene Allen. He was 4 noble
young man, and one Of our friends and com.
panions in days gone by. He died at his
home In Florida a few days ago, and we hope
he is now resting 'under The shade Of the
trees in that beautiful city whose builder and
maker Is God.
Abbeville has lost another noble young
man, in the death OF Thomas Lesley, who
died at his home near town last Monday al
lernoon. He was beloved 10y al. aud Was the
Joy Of a mothers heart, and the pride OF u Sis
ler'S love. The SympaLhies Of this people go
cut 10 the bereaved family.
MIR John Thomas who recently moved to
Alabama, came back last Monday 10 settle up
his unfinished business. SO lar he Is well
pleased with his Alabama home, his reports
Of that section are very favorable.
Mr. Julius NJ Visanska left last Monday for
Charleston, where he will engage In the rner-
camille business on his own account. His line
will be gents furnishing goods. He is a young
man OF noble traits. OF character, good bust
predict for him The success he so well de-
serves. Our best wishes attend him In his
home by the Sea-"
Miss Mary nuPre returned last Monday on
a visit to relatives and friends. all OF whom
are glad to see her. She Is charmed with her
new home az Fort Hill. and says II Is more
beautiful and picturesque even Than Seces-
sion Hill.
Miss Emma McAllister, of Mt Carmel, pass
ed through Ab1erille yesterday on a visit TO
her sister at Ninety-SiX.
We noticed a few days ago u draft for SIS
paid 10 DR. . G Thomson by w 7 Branch, gen
eral agent, for the New England Accident
Association. This company has proven q
blessing in time OF need to more than one OF
our citizens.
Our silver cornet band is making rapid pro
gress under the SIX il;fuli management OF Prof.
Herndon, and Will in the near future give b
grand concert, when all should be ready "
help the boys.
The down town string band is on a boom.
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