The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-31
The Press and Banner.
BY HUGH WILSON.
Wednesday, May 81, 1898.
.Character Sketches" :"

Rev. W. 6. Rollins. our worthy State can
yasser for literature, Is In Abbevllle In the In.
terest of "Character Sketches" by Rev. Geo.
4. Lotion, A; NJ, D; D., of Nashville, Tenn,
This is bright, fresh and attractive book for
families The thoughts advanced by the au.
thor are bold. strikin and original. Each
great good and especially impress the young.
The book is especially recommended to IA
1hers and mothers. Mr.. Rollins will give the
people OF the county an opportunity to buy
the book.
DR.. J.. LowRIE WILSON had two visiting
brethren with him last sunday night name
b"ih ft Of the ' PresSy terisn fsith. Mr.. stevens
preached sunday night in the Presbyterian
church. He preached OF 'Justincatlon oy
faith" and that other declaration that we are
mot justified by faith alone. The theologl,
Cal question we are not able TO pass upon, and
make no comment. The preacher toward the
close seemed little nnn-plussed for minute
when the big Bible and cushion fell from the
disk TO the liable below. He soon recovered. !.
however, and made suggestion that the devil
might have done this thing for the purpose Of
done. Grave and reverend brethren smiled at
this idea. About this time the preacher gath
cred himself together and made a deiiverance
on worldly amusements." as an appendix TO
his sermon. He seemed to be opposed TO
what he termed "worldly amusements.'
without specifying what was included under
this head.
CAPT. I. H. MCCALLA came TO town last
Saturday. returning home Sunday evening.
During his stay he strolled over the town
ticking IL the new buildings, together with
Klugh's Fark, which Is one Of the pretiiest
parks to be found anywhere. NJ Mr. klugh In
public spirit has fenced the park. cleared the
ground OF rubbish. and placed seats In proper
places for the pleasure and comfort OF those
who may visit his beautiful grounds. Aboe-
willie has no more attractive place than this
pnrk, whose hills are carpeted with greeu.
and whose magnificent oaks furnish CRATE
full shade for sll. The winding stream and
the spring OF delightful water give TO the
whole most refreshing effect.
Abbeville was never more prosperous. All
her business houses are prospering, and we
hear that the trade has beef SO good that
other doors will likely be opened In the Fall.
New lines OF trade willie probably be estab-
lished at an early date.
REV. j. A. WILSON OF Seneca. will preach
at Greenville church the drst Sunday In June.
NJ. F. Ansel Esq, Of Greenville. will also ad-
dress the children OF the Sunday school same
time, this being the 'Childrens day"
REV. W. T. MATHEWS will conduct a meet
ing at Warrentnn, embracing the first Sab
hath OF June. Preaching will commence on
Friday night before the first Sabbath and con-
tinue for several days.
Mr.. JOHN A. DEvLIN. of Due West, came
down Monday evening and boarded the g.,
G. & n. for Richmond, TO witness to-day the
ceremonies over the re-interment or Jefferson
Davis. Mr.. Devlin will then spend day or
Two VlsltlDg tne oaLtIe nelos VI virginia.
REV. o. Y. BONNER has Just concluded a
communion meeting at Cedar Springs. Mr..
Bonner is one oi the ablest preachers In the
Associate Reformed church, and Is greatly
beloved for kindly heart and Christian char
acter.
NEXT Monday will be the first day OF the
June Court. A large number OF persons are
charged with murder, and will be tried.
PRAYER meeting in Baptist church every
Friday evening.
The Jury list appears elsewhere in this pa
per.