The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-07-25
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/ Greenwood, s. c.. July %, 1891.
All who read the papers know that n. o.
| Pyles is from Greenwood and Mcdonald Fur
man from Psvateer.
However much We may differ with the edi.
tor in some OF his Views, we can but admire
and must commend his willingness to publish
whatever is respectfully said IN opposition to
his editorial utterances.
| A GEORGIA PROPHECY.
During the contest in the Atlanta district
between Col. Gambler and Hon. l.. F. Living.
ston for Congress, we were close reader of
the Journal, Col. Gamblers organ. From Its, In
ceSsanL and nnrelentng warfare on Mr.. Liv-
| ingston. we predicted that gentleman's re.
election. Onr prediction came trne by large
majority. This prophetic knowledge is ac.
quired only by study Of our own politics.
| Mrs George Briggs, Of Greenvllle. has been
on trip to her parents Mr.. and Mrs. b. F.
Miss Mcdonald, of Union, is with her sister
Mrs. Merrill.
Miss Louise Fleming has returned from an
extended trip to Greenvlle.
Prof. Willis will begin class in vocal music
| In a few days.
Young Mr. Thompson who came home sick
few weeks ago is still critically i'll with hem-
| Daughters have been born to all of our rela-
tves heard from during the week ending July
2lst.
How different the Palmetto campaign be-
tween Butler and Tillman to that now be
waged in the Blue Grass State between Rreck-
inrldge and Settle They-lke emotional
converts In an experience meeting-confess
their own short cOmiDgS. Over here each
candidate makes II his business to show up
his opponents nnsavory record, while defend
his own by affidavit or "you are another
and often in the midst of flashing guns. We
are rather impressed with the kentuckians
II 10 lasc1 1np N pUa n nd n
more effective In vote.mak Ing. 1t Is said that
Mr. Settle recently melted his audience TO
tears by pathetic story OF how cards and
whIskey had robbed him of his home and
left him a physical and financial wreck.
while Mr.. Breck inridge received many BEAU
liful boquets after confessing his own dis
grace.
Miss Kelly, of Baltimore. is with her sister
Master Charlie Carr, too carried Off some
prizes ut the Anderson tourney.
ROBBERY AND BUsH.wHACK1NG.
On Tuesday night of last week the New
York store was broken into and pistol with
q few other minor articles only were taken.
On the evening-Wednesday- Mr.. May from
Edgefield, who had sold lot OF country pro-
duce here that day, was fred into while pas
sing the copse just this side the Scotch Cross
Five shots were fired, only one taking effect,
it having passed through the fleshy part OF
the thigh. Mr.. May returned the fire of his
would be assassin-but without effect-whom
he says he will recognize, having been close
to him. He spent the night with Capt. Flem
home next morning. On Thursday evening a
negro. Amos Hurst, was arrested and lodged
In jail rs the party who broke into the store,
the pistol was found In his possession and
gro who attacked Mr.. May. But little Is
known OF him here, being a stranger, but he
was noticed following Mr.. May around town
On IeSt Wednesdav ex.nostmaster Tolbert
OF Ninety-SlX, and c. +. Stuart colored or this
place, ran an excursion to Atlanta, Tolbert
furnished the money. Stuart the experience.
IL did not pan out, and Tolbert had Stuart ar
rested for having bOth-the money and the
xperience. 1t develops that some enterpris-
ing printers Of this place printed some fac
sInile tickets and sold them at reduced
prices These bogus tickets caused the short
age.
PERTINENT QUESTION.
lam very curious to know what will finally
become q recommendation for office In South
Carolina. Our politics have already reached
that point when ones presenc ce and participa-
tion In the Hamburg riot. ts the sn-qua non
to the highest Office within the gift OF the peo-
pie.
Mr.. w. A. Riley was again successful In the
Anderson wheel contest having carried of
one Of the first prizes.
Miss Florence Riley has been on visit to
friends In Anderson.
We were pleased to zee Mr.. }. D. Carwile In
our sanctum or hospital rs you may be pleas
ed To call 1t.
LETTER TO SHERIFF. NANCE.
An open letter TO Sheriff Nance: Dear Sir
heard you was In town the other day but
could not get out to shake hands with you.
Others may do as the please, as far me ex'
pect to vote If At all Tor some antl-neW
Miss Eliza and Miss Eula Dunn, of Donalds
gave their relatives, Mrs. W. H. Mays and
Il a @ r St
Mrs. Lucy Signald and Mrs. Eugene Miller
are rusticating temporarily ut Harris Lithia
Springs.
The latest arrival on Byrd street Is at the
home OF MIR. and Mrs. NorIs--a son.
The friends Of Col. w. G. Rice sympathize
with him In his recent misfortune.
A very enjoyable Sunday school picnic was
had at Trinity chucrh Saturday, an interest.
Ing program was carried out including an ad-
dress by Mr.. r: q. McLees.
Mrs. H. G. Hartzog is off for Hendersonyille
Mrs. Counts anCiher cousin Miss Eaves, OF
hamburg Is ON grip to Mrs. Counts parents
Mr. and Mrs. HartZog.
In every contest ali parties must needs be
hopeful, else there would be no flight to the
finish"
THEIR OWN MEDICINE.
Nothing gives us more pleasure than to zee
Larry Cant abusing Reformers, and Reform
ers bowling down Cal. Caughman. It's theil
own medicine.
Foster Cromer can boast of the finest colt In
POLITICAL DEATH.
Quite number of candidates were In town
Saturday, before the Alliance and Farmers
meetings. None of them pay the conserva
tives any regards True they are all polite
and pleasant enough to the writer preSuma-
bly, because OF his atfilction. but 1 suppose II
would mean political death, for any Of them
to be caught hobnobling with healthy, robust
anti unles II was his brother.in law or some
very near relative.
Governor Tlllmun is bigger thing than the
consolidated, alliance demands and prohi.
bition, else the one would be enforced, The
other demanded.
| NEWSPAPER STOCK COMPANY.
Prof. r. B. Wilson and others have organ
| lied just stock company and W III run Il Jot
and news office. Capital stock Sl0U with
privilege TO increase To 5000. The following
board Of directors have been chosen, ID. A. r
Jordan, Pres. w. l.. burst, Vlce-Pres., r. b
Wilson, Sec. and Treas, DR.. J. G. Maxwell, T.
and j. 4. Simmons. They have bought out
the Advocate and will continue to publish q
newspaper with Prof Wilson at the editorial
helm. With his ability AZ a writer, general
| ly disseminated Interest among our people
aud a sufficient capital, there Is no reason
why q paper should not succeed here. At any
rate the outlook Is far better than ever before.
| Mr.. W. Il. Crouch, of Edgetield, liz with his
friend and cIassmate Mr.. Ramsey Calhoun.
| Mack Nance has been arrested In Atlanta
as the party who broke into the New York
store some time ago.
The friends and patients of DR.. +. G. Martin
will be glad TO know that he Is rapidly recov
ering from an attack facial palsy.
| Mrs. K. A. Calhoun and children of ShreVe
port. La, are expected today at her fathers
Mr.. Z. NJ. Calhoun.
| THE REFORM PRIMARY