The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-01-11
GREENWOOD's GREETINGS.
Parag graphs Picked up by the Pencil
Pusher at the LlvlieSt Town In
America,


America.
Greenwood. S. c., Jan. Q, 1892.
Doctor Grier preached an able sermon In
the Presbyt church Sunday.
Some very damaging reports are III clrcula-
ton about the condition of affairs at the Poor
sioners did not publish the last report Of the
Mr.. j. Bell has bought tract of land
near ton n, from MIR. Rey no!d's, paying MIN
Prof. Jos. Ii. Denck the phenominal piano
virtuoso will lecture In Rlley's hall next Tues
day night, 18th inst.
Rev. Mr. Sloan OF Troy, will preach In the
Presbyterian church Tonight, wednesday,
TiIinanism Is certainly on the wane here,
every one Of his leaders hereabout with Whom
have talked, are thoroughly disgusted.
| Mr.. w. F. Beard and family have moved to
MIR. b. +. Reynolds farm near town.
At citizens meeting Saturday night all the
old council, except Mr.. l.. NJ. Moore, who pos.
itively declined TO serve, were renominated
for the ensuining year, this was certainly
omplimenLary u their administration. The
official roster now stands for Mayor, j. T.
simmons for Aldermen, j. L. Carr, b., W.
Cobb. A. Kosen berg and G. L. Beandrot.
1t has been intimated that the elimination
from this column. OF Latimore and Tlllman
criticism Is due 10 the fact that the writer is
a candidate for the Greenwood Post-ofhce. 1
take occasion TO Say that am as much az
ever opposed to them ana thelr Poiitical
While courting their opposition do not ig-
more the support OF the many good and hon.
est cilizeus whom they fooled into voting for
them. Much as would like to have the ap-
poinlment, do not want 10 buy 1t with prln-
ciple, otherwise might already be In posses
sion OF 1t. If 1 have to buy u want the
privilege of payin for 1t in dollars and cents.
/ Apropos To "vioIer' pink" and high" tea,
Joe w ellis remarked that he recently enjoyed u
buIl-rush breakfast. After the usual ceremo-
ny, he made II rush for the bull and iound him
30 tough he couldn't stick fork in the
gravy.
We beg to take issue with the editor when,
he says that municipalities are over riding
| the law In issueing wniskey license. No en-
tested without violation. hence the issuance
OF license after the LIST OF July. The violators
of course Will be arrested without the aid OF
the militia. They will oe entitled to u trial
before the Courts, II the law stands the test
and they are convicted, they will pay. the
fines anu close their doors without any ap-
peal 10 martial law. Only this aud nolhing
more.
A prominent reformer told me that one of
the Abbeville delegation had hled hts appli-
cation for County dispenser. II he Is ap.
pointed he will have TO resign his seat In
The House; this he promised not TO do. But
| why should he cure Tor that when there Ia 20
much more money In being bar keeper than
Il legislator.
Mr.. E. K. snead has bought for 500 the Mar.
| shall house aud lot on Payne Street.
Miss Mamie Major has returned TO her
studies ut the Winthrop training school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Scurry OF Chappells are
| visiting thellatter's father. Mr.. Robt. Bullock,
Capt. James Kihg was in Town sunday.
There are D great many people-some ol
| whom live In Greenwood-Who dislike pews-
paper notoriety, and It IL In difference to their
known wishes that We often iorego DISPOSE
| tion TO pleasantly notice their hospitality.
One vi the fruits Of Tillmauism, is that In the
future organized labor, VI all kinds and colors
will be potent factor in our state politics
The recent organization Of Railroad en-
plOyees, Is an earnest OF this and 1t will soon
radiate To every factory. shop and farm In the
State where hired help is USED. Unfortunately
for the Administration, this nucleus In Co
lumola was organized against It's oppressive
| legislation.
In my little notice Of the work Of Mayor
simmons for last year, did not mean 10 de.
tract one iota from the efficiency OF his board
Of alderman, In TACT meant that they should
be entitled 10 as much credit as he, because II
was Only by their support that he accom-
piished vi hat he did. This IL said to bet o.
rest the report that reaches me that some al
work. spoke Of Mr.. Simmons officially, and
OF course Included In my mind at least all o.
hts co-Officials, every one OF whom would
have gladly voted " elect by acclafnation.
Rev. E. ]. Forester, are proving very INSTRUCT
I've to his mem bers, for whose special benefit
they are being preached. In this day or log
sn osnpe Us 70 gye
belief INDUCED In, or doctrine professed and
proclaimed.
DIR. and Mrs. ]. T. Crimes went 10 Will.
iamston Monday, In response To telegram
| that hiR mother was dying.
A pink tea In colored high life was given by
Mrs. Daphanie Griffin last Friday night. II
is said To have been swell affair.
The election of officers In the Baptist SUM-
day School last Sunday resulted in the elec
tion Of j. K. LEVEL superintendent, 8. f.
Miller, Assistat; R. j. Cartledge Secretary and
Treasurer. >. p. Wright, Librarian. These
were all encum bents. .s. .. -
Mrs. Robinson OF Raleigh, n. c., alias Miss
| Adel Coleman OF the far famed Saluda sec
ton, EdgefieId county, has paid Green wood q
visit, the guest OF Mrs. q. w. Rampey and
Mrs. Jas 2. Coleman. Mrs. Robinson is the
wife of Col. John Robinson, Coin N issinner o.
Agriculture OF North Carolina, one oi the
most universally beloved, useful and highly
honored Of North Cardinals statesmen, anC
she one OF South Carolina's most popular
daughters. 3.