The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-13
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The Methodists OF Abbeville are to be con-
graduated on the return OF their pastor Rev:
6r. Bays, who has laboref so faithfully and
zealousiy for the upbnnding OF Methodisn
ln onr midst during the past year: we trIss =.
one of 10y and happiness TO him In seeing
his labors abundantly blessed. and the
work OF the Lord prospering In his hands.
Cod has been returned 10 the AbbevIlle Cir
cnit' and with him Rev. w. H. Airiail 10
pIace OF Rev. Whitaker, removed. We regret
10 see brother Whitaker and his family leave
Vile. May heavens richest blessings rest
upon and abide with them wherever their
IF Rev. @ II. b. Moore, D. D., of Knoxville
Tenn, arrived In Aobeville last Saturday
Meihocist church, morning and evening, 10 q
large, attentive and appreciatlve congrega'
ton In the course Of his remarks ne spoke
der ties, fond memories, and happy associa.
tions OF by-gone days that were still fresh In
his memory, thereby keeping warm place In
his heart tor The welfare OF the people or Alb
beville. His many friends gave him most
cordial greeting, and regretted tnat Dis stay
could not have been longer.
The pictures receiving honorable mention
al the Augusta Exposition were sent by Mr.
M and 1ass not xsyeks by MI ISSUE @ E. Bell as pub
The ladies OF the Episcopal congregation
will give most delightful entertainment on
the evening OF the 10th. at which oysters and
other refreshments Will be served. They VIII
Also have q Christmas tree for their Sunday
Mrs. s. M. Plckens OF Elberton spent few
days last week with relatives In Abbeville,
returning home last Monday; ..,.n,,onn ~ r..
made by A. NJ. Hill & Sons. This firm have
a number OF large balloons which they will
send up Just before and during the holidays:
Look out for their "bulletin," and you will
Mr. Bachman Doar, who has been visiting
here, left for his home In Georgetown yester.
day. He is an excellent young man, and
Mrs. r. ]. FELTON, OF Elberton, and her
daughter Mrs. DR.. Sims OF Idaho, are visiting
relatives In Abbeville.
Children. II you want 70 know Where santa
Claus" is stopping read the Press and Ban
ner and we thiIk you will find out, but II you
don't, be sure he will come 10 Your home
with his little reindeers covered with {ing-
ling bells and well niiea sIe,ga a. an6 6,s %atn evas
and q tip OF his cap, he Will bid you good
night, as out Of the chimney he goes.
Miss Agness Quarles has returned home
lower part Of the county.
Messrs. John Morrah. P. H. McKelvey
and DR.. Carlton Of Mt. Carmel, were In the
city last Monday. They report things quiet
Mr.. Richard Hill has been quite indisposed
for the past few days, but is some better at
this writing.
MIR. Walter Bell of Atlanta will move his
family TO Abbeville very soon. He has
good situation as book-keeper IN the q. 9. q
n. We welcome him and all such to our
town.
without penalty expires to-morrow-unless
Mr.. c. v. Neuffer is now clerking for NJ. T.
Coleman.
extend their sincere sympathies In this the
dark est hour Of his life caused by the deal
Of his beloved wife on Friday evening last.
Grand Master Branch and James NJ. Law.
son left last Monday to attend the meeting ol
the Grand Lodge Of Free Masons which
meets In Charleston this week.
All OF our boys are home from Clemson
where they will remain until the beginning
OF the next term In February.
Prof. II. P. Harrison of Clemson Is In The
city visiting his brother, DR.. Harrison.
Mr.. j. K. Milford OF Abbeville left yester.
day tor Edgetield where he will be married
TO Miss Maggie Barnes, and will return to
Abbevllle TO- morrow bringing with him his
lovely bride. Hosts OF friends extend con-
gratulations. NJ.