The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-08-30
Contributed Locals.

ADDeVllle, .. u, aug. SUN, 1873.
Rev. DR.. w. L. Pressley President OF the
Theological Seminary Of Due West filled the
pulpit in the Associate Reformed Presbyte.
rian Church at this place last Sunday, deliv-
thew LIST chapter and 21st verse: And she
shall bring forth son, and thou shalt call
his name Jesus: for he shall save his people
from their SINS" He showed Christ TO be an
all sufficient Saviour, and that his mission
was to save his people from their sins, and
that he came to save all who came unto him,
especially those given him OF the rather,
and those for whom he laid down hislife. At
to believe and trust In Christ as their per-
sonal Saviour that they might be saved.
Rev. J; D; Campbell, Presiding Elder
preached IN the Methodist ChurSh i iast sun, sun.
was taken from Haggai lst chapter and 7th
verse: "Thus saith the Lord OF hosts; con.
slider your ways" His sermon was clear and
conclusive, and delivered In very earnest
slider their ways as to their character. and
finally as TO their standing with their Crea-
tor In the final day of accounts. He conven-
ed the church conference Monday morning,
requesting every official member TO be
DR.. j. M. Carlton of the Valley town was
In the city last week.
'asi Miss Mef Katie Prentice, after pleasant stay
in Abbeville, has returned to her home Ia the
City by the sea
Of North Carolina, the Rev. DR.. Bays with
part of his family, returned to Abbeville last
Thursday. His congregation, and indeed all
Of our people are glad to welcome them them
summer trip but are expected home soon.
Mr.. Lawton r. Dargan of Darlington, s.
c., is clerking for w. r. Bell.
Miss Ida Sieinmeyer with Mr.. J. Walter
Doar and his sister Miss Eloise, after u two
weeks stay In Abbeville, will leave to.mor-
row-Miss Stelnmeyer for her home In
will visit friends in Columbia. Their visit
has been to US SO exceedingly pleasant that
we regret to see them leave.
MIR. Z. E. Bruce received an order last week
from Texas for pair Of his fine hand made
boots. This IL a pointer TO his good work.
Mr.. T. @. Perrin Is back from his trip TO
the Worlds Fair. He had big time and saw
Miss Emma Harris of Elberton was in the
city last week, looking around with view
10 muk Ing this her home In the near future.
Miss Nora Hammond returned with her and
will remain In Elberton few days, when she
will continue her journey To Al lanta where
she will remain some time visiting relatives.
Twenty-one prisoners are now confined In
the county jail awaiting trial.
The many friends OF Mrs Henry Hill will
regret TO hear that she IL quite sick all OF
whom hope for her early recovery.
Messrs. A. W. Smith and nd FTank aI,h McGee Si LEFT LEFT
will purchase their fall stock. after which
they will return home via Chicago.
Others of our merchants will soon leave for
northern markets and Will lay In full sup.
ply for everybody.
We are reliably informed that Rev. F. Y.
PRESLEY has not bought the house and lot
owned by Mr.. w. o. Bradley. but is contem-
plating the early building OF n handsome
dwelling on the lot recently purchased by
him.
The Sunday School Conference for the
Methodist Church will con vene at Abbevllle,
Thursday, August 81, and Friday, september
lst. This Is a very important gathering and
every school should be repre- Sented.
Mr.. Eukin Calvert Is clerking for Il. NJ.
Miss Stpney Of Columbia who has been Wis
iting In Abbeyllle left for her home last Mon
day.
J. II. Simmons was lifted oil his horse and
COW and piled in front OF them in ruined
heap. The escape OF the animals WAS almost
Miss Minnie McCapts has been visiting in
Rev. ]. d. Crout will PREACH tonight in
the Methodist Church the opening sermon
before the meeting of the Sunday School
Conference tomorrow morning.
! MIR, Thos, H. Klugh and son arrived In the
City yesterday wishing his brother MIR. J. e..
Kiugh. He reports the storm In his section
very severe, blowing down his gin house and
doing other damage
Miss Rebecca IL. klugh, after a protracted
County, returned yesterday to her home IN
the Lone Star State H'r many friends wish
her u sale and pleasant trip.
The best we have heard on the recent storm.
Mr.. remarked To his old time cook, II
know what that was last night 1t must have
been the Equinox" She replied, "Oh, 1
knowed dat AL de time, aint l dun sweep 1t
out two or three times dis mornin. NJ.