The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-06-08
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LOwnQeSv1lle, y. u, j une b, lS92.
Rev. ]. S. Porter and DR.. a. j. Speer spent
Friday night last Ut Mr.. e.. w. Speers at
Monterey, then on to Sharon Saturday, where
children's day was celebrated.
A picnic was held at Mr.. j. NJ Joung's
spring Saturday, at which there was quite a
large gathering of young folk, and a few older
ones, all Of whom spent quite an enjoyable
day.
ship in the Methodist church, Mr.. John Poore
and Miss a lice Scott were united In marriage
at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. j. 5.
Porter.
so Mount Carmel Tuesday evening on bus
mess.
DR.. Thompson of Anderson was registered
at the Horton house Tuesay.
Mrs. O. johnson went 10 Anderson Wednes-
day for short visit.
DR.. J. G. johnson was called TO Anderson
Tuesday To see his brother. Mr.. j. J. Johnson
who was then quite sick. He is better ut
Rev. j. S. Porter lef, for Columbia Wednes-
day where he went TO attend the commence
nent in the female college.
Miss Meta and Miss Lena Brownlee OF PEN
ney's Creek were In town Friday.
For the past season Messrs. Harper and Lat
inner have been buying cotton for 5. A. Sloan.
Of Charlotte, n. c., who Is at the head OF one
of the largest commission houses In the
Soutn. They received from him. (as did all OF
his agenis,) free ticket TO the late centen-
nial al that place. Mr.. Latimcr attended that
much talked OF Senator, d. B. i'll. the New
York aspirant Tor the Presidential chair.
In our last letter we wished Tor about six
rains. We have got them. Yesterday even-
ing we had at least SIX ground soakers In
one.
A short time BAT k quite q number of the
neighbors and friends ol Mr.. J. Marion Car
IiSle, for miles around gathered at his home,
with hands and horses, and done a days
work for him on his farm, as has been the
custom for several years. TO give him days
then days work in the fall to help him
gather it. Mr.. Carlisle volunteered and went
into the war at It's beginning, where he re-
mained till 1864. when he was wounded at the
battle of Chickamauga which caused the loss
Of q leg. Since then he has had pretty
rough time OF il, and If 1t had not been for
the charity extended in II oney, work, etc,
his condition would have been bad indeed.
| He has made two or three applications for Il
pension but from some cause those in author
| ity have denied 1t. He has small farm. il Is
true, but is unable to work IT as it should be,
and its size would preclude the possibility OF
the rents giving him even Ineagre support,
having mother, sister and family depend
ent upon him. The State could not do a
more commendable act than to pension this
her worthy. needy son, who lost leg in her
defence. He desires me in this public way to
express his heartfelt thanks TO the many
donors of the smallest 10 the largest sums Of
money, as we'll as those who have given him
the labor of their hands, and for all other
favorS and kindnesses shown him. lie Is
very grateful 10 them one ana all.
\ w. e.. Bell-Last Sunday the sad intelli-
gence reached us that the above named was
no more, and as some of the leading facts as
to his life and death were given In this week b
Press and Banner. this writer will add only Il
slight tribute 10 his memory. Mr.. Bell hay
ing been born and reared not far from this
place, it was my good pleasure frequently to
meet him. considered him young man of
bright promise, and one upon whom the hope
of the country depended.
i A young man with his superlOr6me mental en-
dowments, coupled with n fine physique, az
fable manners and christian character could
but promise for him a brilliant future, but
" cath loves shining mark" and just as he
was nearing the end Of his University course
preparatory to entering more fully upon the
arena Of life the "fell destroyer claimed him
as his own, far away from home, kindred and
friends. AS was stated in the above referred
to com municati the remains Of our yonng
friend were deposited in Shiloh cemetery on
TUESDAY in the presence OF very large sym.
pathizing and sorrowing crowd, (and In II
T were ten ministers Of the gospel.) Shiloh is
the one last Tuesday far exceeded In numbers
every previous gathering. This great out
pouring of the people from miles around,
gave unmistakable attestatton OF the afiec'
ton and esteem in which the deceased was
held. The home circle has lost beloved
member, society one of its brightest orna.
ments, and the country one whom IL wouhl
| have delighted to honor In the years TO come
All Of his acquaintance unile in heart OF
, fering of coincidence TO the bereaVed family
and hope that He that "doeth all things we'll
will com fort and bless the stricken ones.
Troupe.