The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-04

The Western Union Office has been removed
into Riley's hotel since the death OF MT.
Gould.
"Watchnight" was observed in the Metho-
dist church Saturday night. Services began
at 10 O'Clock and closed at halt past II. Rev.
E: J: Forester preached.
Miss Susan Arnold came nome from Con-
verse to spend Christmas.
Next Monday is appointed for the election
Of town officers to serve the ensuing year.
There Is no longer any issue, and the best
men can be elected without opposition.
There is no better man for Mayor than the in
cumbent, Mr.. ]. T. Simmons, and suppose
he will be elected without opposition:
Mr.. j. w. Sproles lost his valuable horse
Charlie last week. He ran away and injured
himself SO badly he had to be shot.
MR.. CALHOUN MOVED IN TOWN.
Mr.C. NJ. Calhoun was born and raised here.
has occupied his present house FOR quarter
OF n century, but 1t took Reform Legislature
to make him a citizen OF the town. by the
amended charter. He is now taxpayer TO
the town, and as such entitled to all the bene-
Conservative, too. Now, who can say our
Representatives are selfish.
STATE STORE.
As before stated I am not Interested in legis.
lative prohibition, but 1t seems very unjust
for the State TO render valueless many thou
sand dollars worth OF her citizens property
without removing the evil. BY the same rea-
soning she can conflScate and monopoilZe Inc
trade on any other article OF merchandise.
Apropos, 1 suggest that she open one man.
moth store In every county, and compel eV-
cry body TO get their supplies from It.
POLITICAL TREACHERY.
have no acquaintance with Judge Speer.
1 only know that he is a Federal Judge in
in Georgia, and has no connection whatever
with South Carolina politics, therefore 1t was
unkind In the extreme for the GreenvilIe
News, In commenting on the registers terms
of peace 10 go so far out OF Its way TO give
him stab. Speaking OF the sacrifice of prin-
ciple necessary on The part OF the Conserva.
tives for the reconciliation recon- mended by
the Register, the News says:
This reminds US Il good deal of the very
pleasant tnlk the Northern Republican news
papers addressed To the young men OF the
south Just after the election of Garfield In
1885, Why, We were ask ed. should we contin-
ne sto cling 10 party which could ouer us
nothing? We had gone down in defeat with
1t time after time. Why shou ID we not cast
IN our lot With the triumphant party ana
seek honors and fat places and be comfortable
and on top? All that was necessary was sur
render OF principle-a change from the Demo-
cratic party to the Republican party. Some
Southern newspapers took up these appears
and urged them very seriously.
Thanks be to the Almighty, who gave our
people manhood and love or honor, country
and principle, very few Southern men yield.
ed to these emptatIons. Emory Speer. OF
Georgia, and n few others like him, went over.
Emory Speer has q Federal JudgeSh1p whlch
pays him $500 year. we bel ieve, Tor MS lie; !;
but the poorest man who Is struggling lot
bread with an honest heart In him and clear
conscience and the knowledge that he is
above being bought at any price could net al
ford to change places with Judge Speer. the
sense Of degradation, the feeling that the
shame of his treachery must descend upon
his children's children, the certainty that the
contempt of honest and manly men Is upon
him, the assurance that he has buil for him.
SELF an enduring monument OF ignomlny,
make load hard TO live with and harder TO
die with. No offices or honors or salaries can
compensate man for carrying It,
MIXED PAINT AS COW FEED.
Prof. Hodges had two fine milk cows to die
last week .from drink ing mixed paint. This
being the fifth case Of the kind In towr dur
ing the last two months 1t might be well for
those who have paint about their premises tn
post placard. Look out for fresh paint"
where the cows wi Il be sure to see 1t.
Capt. r. S Sparkman is spending his holi-
days With his parents In Georgetown.
Mrs. MIME Crews and children: of Athens.
are at her parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. y. Nance.
Mr. E. C. Smith and family, OF Laurens.
have moved TO town for the benefit OF our
Graded school.
RECEPTIONS.
The reception given by Mrs. Reynolds on
Tuesday evening, December 9th. was an ell
egant and enjoyable affair. Greenwood's
"charming bells" and "dashing swells' were
out, arrayed in their lovliest costumes;
and their sweet smiles and radiant faces
were sufficient evidence that the kind
hostess had not failed In her attempt to rem
der the occasion happy one. to all.
MIR. and Mrs. w. p. Dean, gave reception
on Thursday evening, December Goth, COM
plimentary to their guest. Miss Dean OF Ala
bama. Dancing and other amusenenis were
engaged in, AMI "all went merry as IL Mar
riageble Bell"
One of the most enjoyable events Of the
holidays, was "Violet Tea given by Mrs.
]. &. GibbeSs. The guests were Rev. Mr.: Mat.
thews and lady. Mr.. Parker Jordan and Miss
Screws, Mr.; and Mrs. Geo A: Barksdale, Mr;
Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. Cad Walker ana Mrs
DuPree. The rooms were artisticallX dec
GRATED with violets and evergreens. The re-
freshments would have satisfied the most
epricuream taste; and each guest carried from
lie table as n sovenir of the OCCASION dain.
ty bouquet of violets knntied with violet rio.
bon. III the absence of Col. Gibbs, Mr.. kohi
GIBBS, in a most graceful manner, presided as
host. After tea the charming hostess ana her
daughter Mrs Montgomery. favored the guests
with an Instrumental duet and the pleasure
of the occasion was enchanced by nsong from
Mrs. DuPree and recitati0nS from MlsSScrewS
ana Mrs. Mon tgomery.
Miss Lizzie Earl, one OF the teachers II the
Graded School, has returned from her home,
where she spent the holidays.
Miss Kate Lee Of the Greenville Fenale Col
lege spent Christmas in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lee and Mr.. Robt: Earl
were In town this week, the guests of Major
Lee.
Miss Laura and Miss Maggie Nass OF spar
taDburg are visiting Miss Mamie aud Miss
Lula Vass on Church Street.
Miss Grogun Is again in our village, the
guest of Mrs. Nichols.
The charming Miss Marion of orth Car
DINA Is visiting Mrs. Allen and Miss Bessie
Mex kellar, on Church Street.
Miss Maggie Finley who Is attending Con-
verse College spent Christ mas AT nome.
Mr. Clarence Jordan and wife of Greenvilie,
spent several days last week with his sister
Mrs. IoungbloOd.
the holidays at home. Al,
Messrs. Clary and Chipley were with their
many friends here during Christmas.
The genial face Of Mr.. Sam c. hodges,
smiled upon us tor several days.
Mr.. Percy Hntzog spent last week WIN Ills
parents and friends in town.
Mrs. Hartley and her daughter OF Ridge
Springs are visiting Mrs. n. II. Cook. daughter
Of Mrs. Hartley.