The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-07-19
Contributed. Locals.
Abbeyille. s. c.. July 1gI


Abbeville, 8. c., July 10th, 1893.
Communion services last Sunday in the
Presbyterian church. Sermon by the pastor,
Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson, d. d
Communion services were held In the Asso-
clate Reformed Presbyterian church last Sab
bath morning, Rev. Fl. T. Sloan, D. d. filling
the pulpit. Rev. F. Y. Pressy assisting In
Rev. H. w. Bays, D. D.. preached last Sun
day to the Abbeyille Rifles. His text was
taken from the 7th chapter OF Judges and
latter part of the Goth verse-"The sword OF
he addressed them as comrades" His re-
marks were very interesting and appropri.
ate 10 the occasion, and we're delivered in his
usual earnest and impressive style. About
pying the front seats and In full uniform.
After the rendition OF a beautiful anthem by
the hoir and just before the regular service
ayon asos anu 10 ,be hbsg
Vile Rifles to the church as a company. Al
ter the services the company formed and
marched out In double file 10 their armory
where they were they were regularly dis.
were touchingly beautiful and in them the
congregation heartily concur.
Miss Belle Miller IL OF for q summer vaca.
tioh.
Mr.. M. T. Coleman is not with w. E. Bell
now. He left last Monday for Coronaca on
Mr. j. Allen Smith has bought out the mer.
The editor Of the Abbeviile Medium must
have been q "little off, last week, judging
from his criticisms on the local reporter for
speech at Greenwood. We suppose be was 9
little dispeptic from the "dispensary news"
which was enough to turn any ones head.
So, In considering the great extent OF bis
troubles, we would M suggest that he will not
Rev Bays has leave OF absence from his
congregation, which he and bis family will
spend In the mountains. They left last Mon.
Miss Sadie Means, Of Columbia. arrived last
week as the guest OF Mrs. Jas. Taggart. She
will spend some time with her sister near
Latimer. She retains her same situation and
has many friends in Abbevllle who are glad
to zee her.
Mrs. DR.. Marshall and her daughter, Miss
,et Sesk ON visit to friends In
A fine rain In the Lebanon section last Sat
Mr.. oscar Cobb left last Tuesday for his
home near Green wood.
"Home again." Mr.. Seal and family have
moved back 10 theiI old home, and we con.
gratulate them on having such lovely home
TO return 10.
In an alteration last Thursday on the plan.
tation of DR.. Thomas between Dick Miller
and Lewis oliver. about some stolen clothing,
tue former In q scuffle got hold OF q pistol and
S0OL ln6 lhLLer III LQ6 OhcK. All p8rtleb came
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Hammond were visiting
friends last week In Lowndesville and Ander-
son, and after pleasant trip returned last
Friday.
MT. *. NJ. Hill has sold up to date abou,
120O water melons raised on his plantati Jn
about two miles from Abbeville.
Last Friday was big day in ,Aboevllle-
on an excursion from GreenvilIe. Among the
crowd was "Col. Jack Gordon" who was
once porter in the store Of this scribe. Jack
says he IL doing as well as any 'nigger" in
believes in equal rights berween stats and
citizen. and is proud that our lawyers are
"sarching" after this thing.
The train dispatchers office has been moved
the yard or the railroad shops.
Mr.. G. r. Boyd. who has been clerking for
D. A. Allen, left last Monday for his home at
Cross Keys S 8; e E. NJ Mr. BSyd was quite r.
number OF friends who regretted TO see him
leave
Miss Brock who has been visiting Miss
Shere she v vs, isI oSer S
Mrs. r. Mays Cleveland died at Wildwood,
near CGsar's Head, last Thursday, 18th. about
one O'Clock, P. NJ. Her remains were brought
epa sssScss sy were ssns laid
to rest In the Episcopal Cemetery, IN the
presence OF large number OF sOrrowing
friends. The deceased was great favorite In
Abbeville, and her many friends while s0r
rowling over her departure. extend their sim
cere sympathies to the bereaved family.
On the 18th OF July, ls5s-Just 35 years ago
to-day-the big rire occurred ia Abbeyille.
burning out from II. W. Lawsons to White's
corner. A plain marble block about three
inches square, now used as paper holder In
the store Of Mr.. J. q. Edwards bears this In.
sorlptioD, "R II. W. July 10th, 1885," Mark
M H. WiI1ie Hi ison ~ DR. Hun came home
from the Citadel last Saturday 10 spend the
summer vacation.
The post office closes ats O'Clock every af-
ternoon except Saturday when II closes at
O'clock:
Misses Jennie and Belle Perrin. after a
weeks visit to Atlanta, came home last Sat-
urday piEht M 0,! On the g. & g; q Mn. N; ,r0,,,.,
fine sermon last Sunday In the Episcopal
Church. The congregation and visiting
friends were delighted with him. During his
A colored man was found last sunday after
ternoon lying dead In the Snake Road about
seven miles from Abbevile. with wound In
his mouth supposed " be caused from pls
own pistol and umbrella were lying near
him. DR.. w. A. Hunter held the post NOR
tenn on Monday morning following.
Misses Bertha and Florence Visanska, with
yesterday. They now have worldwide rep
utation in the musical world. They may
truly be called the "three musical prodlgies"
on the American continent.
Mrs. E. L. Wilson and children spent q
while with relatives at Cross Hill last week,
returning on Monday last.
Mr.. Joseph Bowers was In the city last Mon.
day.
The rain skipped AbbevIlle last Sunday
night, but glad TO note the falling Of good
showers near by. Our time next
Sheriff Nance Is remodelling and painting
bis house on Main street, and when finished
will add TO the appearance OF that part Of
town.
R. NJ. Haddon is having the sidewalk In
front Of bis store nicely paved with brick.
Mr.. Lewis Russell has just finished a course
In the Business College Of Rome, Georgia, and
is home again.
Mrs. H. H. Hill received a telegram last
week announcing the death Of her only aunt,
Mrs. Adelaide Patton Of Baltimore.
The infant son OF Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Sondley, aged about ten weeks, died last Sun
day afternoon and was buried al Upper Long
Cane Cemetery. M.