The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-02-08
Contributed Locals.

Abbeville, s. c.. Feb. 8, 1888.
Sheriff Nance Is quick on the trigger, and
he couldn't catch the freight on the r. d.
road, while running 40 miles an hour.
MissOla Neal, aud her brother after a pleas
ant visit to friends here, left last Monday for
their home In Clover, Va.
Last Monnay was all sorts OF day, and the
small crowd present was about like the
weather-unsettied. The loud cries of the
day. But little trading was done In our stores.
A Coffee and Lunch house at the g.. c: & A.,
depot, wonld be great convenience to the
travelling public. and remumeratIve TO the one
establishing II.
On last Saturday, an alteration arose be-
tween Mr.. Frank Wilson. depot agent at Cal
when Walter Mccullough called him a liar
and seiZing the mail grab. made for him,
whereupon Mr.. Wilson fired upon, him, one
shot taking effect. We gIte the above as 1t
Mrs. NJ. G. Wilson after visiting relatives
and friends in Abbeville, left yesterday for
her home In Bainbridge, Ga
Mr.. Willie Eakin, is now c.erking for Mr..
Mrs. Dendy. one OF Abbevil!e's AGED and
most estimable ladies died last SATURDAY
morning At the residence OF her daughter.
Mrs. Allen. She was faithful member OF
the Methodist church. and through years OF
suffering, her Chrisliain virtues shone forth.
o sbs hsp ana
neying. To her all was peace and JOY, and
for her death had no sting, aud the grave no
blessed are the dead who die In the Lord p
Miss Minnie Able. daughter or Mr.. John
Able, died last Sunday night at nine O'Clock.
She was bright young lady OF lB summers,
and was sufferer for more than year. Her
funeral services we're conducted by Rev.
Whitaker, and her remains were quietly laid
away In Sharon Cemetery.
ing three cottages Tor Mr.. l.. w. Parker, In the
upper part OF town, adjoining los OF DR.. +
l.. Wilson and Mr.. J. g. Kiugh:
Mr.. G. V. Hammond Is also building a cot
tage for rent Oh one OF his vac mt lots.
A number OF our young Indies and gentle.
men attenned HE german at Greenwood last
Thursday e,eGIng. The Greenwood boys
know exactly how TO ire Il their guests, and
did the honors OF the occasion In the most
hospitable manner.
The dance given by our young men last
Tuesday evening was most enjoyable occa.
sion. The musuic furnished by The Italian
band was fine, and all tripped away the n,er
~ evening until the"wee small hours" Of the
morning.
show our people the great need OF q town hall
The Court House cannot be used for any pur
pOses, other thnn those for which IL was built
A large and rOomy ball wound now be no,
only valuable, but paying piece OF prop
Abbeville can now boast of first class jew
elry and silverware store, and our people VII
bave no excuse now for such goods. Look ir
a. that beautiful window, flashing with dia
inonds and judge for yourself
MISS Marie Abpey OF Edgef1eld Ia now In
Abbeyille, visiting her niece, Mrs. w. P. Cal
houn,
Miss Mammie Murray after pleasant vlsi
LO relatives In Abbeville, returned to hel
home In Startanburg last Friday.
Nr. Edward Barksdale Is clerking for j. II
Latimer.
Mr., w. A. Templeton has his Office for the
present in the store OF ]. ID. Chalmers Co.
Miss Orene Hughes came home last Satur
day on visit TO her father and family art
returned to Columbia on Monday. Her visi
was short but pleasant, as her many friends
were delighted To see her again.
Miss Martha Winstock, after delightful
visit 70 Green wood, returned home last Sat
uEday.
Mug ut halC.past eight O'Clock Mr. E, NJ. Sy
fan and Niss Lenn Kellar we're united In tn
holy bonds " wedlock. The old homestead Q
the brides father DR.. J. w. Kellar, was bril-
liantly illuminated, while all within vast
scene of jny and mirth. The walls weri
beautifully decorated with evergreens ant
lovely flowers, while the table was filled VIII
delicious viands and spread in the most ele
gant manner. The quests were smiling an(
happy, but the iair young bride, adorned u
beautiful nuns yelling, with flowing vel
fastened with orange blossoms OF pnres
white, was happiest OF them all, as she cam
forward leaning upon the arm OF the mani
groom. The groomsmen and bridesmaid
came In the following order;
Miss Kate Scott, Mr.. J, W. poar,
Miss - Melton, Mr. Tnos. Miller,
Miss Estela Douglass, Mr.. Edgar Mcmillan,
Miss - Kellar. Mr. Arthur Syfan,
The bride was the recipi ent OF many beau
tiful and costly presents.