The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-04-12
Contributed Locals.

Abbeyslle. 8. c.. April 10. 1898
Mrs. Heard and Mrs. Johnny Cade OF M
ys5s ,ns shspPqgM n In Re sK last week
Miss Maggie Latimer Is of TO Augusta on
most important (to the ladles) business.
Miss Ethel Roper accompanied by Miss
Louise Brown returned 10 her home In Edge
We had the pleasure Of seeing many friends
during the meeting OF the Sunday School Con.
vention and IL gave US great pl, asure to see
honor and trust who were once little boys In
Abbeville. -
Our council are opening up a new street
from below ]. 9. Miller's across In the direc
Mr.. Henry Hill returned from Atlanta last
Monday where he had been on business.
Mr.. and Mrs r. Mays Cleveland have Just
returned to Abbevllle from TRIP to Florida
church last Sunday, that congregation wor-
shipped with the Methodists. "Behold how
good and how pleasant II Is for brethren To
dwell together In unity"
Sunday In Abbeville.
Births-At Abbeville, April 10, 1893, TO Mrs
| ]. q. Miller. q son.
Bicycles are all the rage In town.
Miss Martha Winstock who has been spend.
ing sometime with relatives and friends In
A6beville, will leave to-day amid many re-
grets, for her home In Philadelphia. We hope
her visit has been as pleasant 70 herself as u
for her safe journey home.
Abbeville's Graded School under the man.
agement OF Prof. Moncreiff and his efficient
corps OF teachers Is In most forishtng CON
dition, numbering nearly two hundred schol-
Hrs.
Our historic old town is now rich In beauty.
her magnificent shade trees, beautiful flower
gardens, charming ladies' and gallant beaux
Ing less fortunate surroundings: and surely
no town can boast Of more handsome and
queenly women than ours.
Now Is the season to make your place heal
thy and beautiful by the use OF the white
wash brush.
The county Commissioners have just had
the offices In the Court House secured out
and freshl ~ kalsomined, and It now presents
a neat and cleanly appearance.
Our farmers have nearly all finished plant
Ing corn, and have much Of their cotton land
Our Cornet band gave us some sweet music
ly enjoyed by the citizens. The boys now
play we'll, and 1t is treat 10 bear them.
The Knights OF Pythias W I'LL give straw
berry and ice-cream festival next Thursday
evening for the benefit OF their order, and Us
this Is the first time these knights" have ap-
pealed to a generous public, we hope they will
not be disappointed In receipts OF the even-
ing.
Miss Marie Frinkie, who come on as Mill
liner for Mr.. w. E. Bell, has returned TO Bal
timore. and Miss Adelaide Cochran who Is
an artist In this line, now has charge Of this
department.
Our citizens should be thinking Of "Dec-
Grafton" or "Memmorial" day about S0th OF
May; when we like all cities and towns
should remember With tribute OF esteem and
affection for our noble Confederat te dead who
sleep In our cemeteries. and any other SOL
diers who may have found q resting place In
our sunny land. Let meeting OF the Cit
liens be called and a committee appointed to
make suitable arrangements by which we
too can appropriately celebrate this day,
thereby keeping alive in our memories the
immortal dead who have sacrificed their lives
for their country.
Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberg spent a pleasant
day In Greenwood. last Sunday and Monday
with relatives.
%. Bradley, Esq, returned from Wash.
ingtOn, ID. c., few days ago.
Mr. J. d. Chalmers and family, Mr.. w. E.
H Ill and Miss Lula Hughes, spent delight
full day yesterday with Mr.. A. NJ. Hill.
Our public square should be touched up
with the whitewash brush.
Butter, chickens and eggs, are a little scarce
just now; they would meet with ready sale on
our market
Two earthquake shock last Friday morning,
from east 10 west. NJ.