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Abbevllle, 3. G June 6, 1884.
What are the good people OF Apbevile do
Ing toward relieving the storm sufferers OF
Blnflon Read lst John, 3 ch. II verse But
whoso hath this worlds goods, and seeth his
have sDd up Rs sGS
Lne love of Gud In him? Churches, Sunday
Schools, and societies every where are send-
ing contributions and shall we not do our
need it at once. Who will move in this char
liable direction for our hour OF need may
come sooner than we expect.
It was said and noticed by many that there
we're more Intoxicated men on our streets
last Monday than for ears previous. Whose
On last Thursday morning the hearts
hs had Sesn IN
community, emitting down with one stroke
Two OF our esteemed citizens.
Mrs. E. A. Robertson and Mr. James D.
Chalmers, both Of whom died between the
hours Of and 10 O'Clock on Wednesday eve
ming. the 30th OF May.
Mrs. q. A. Robertson was the beloved wife
OF HonJ T. RoSe.,soo and had by her her
self to the people Of Abbevlile. She was a
member OF the Episcopal Church. and died In
the tsith she publicly proiessed. A bereav.
ed husband and five sorrowiny Children now
mourn her unexpected death.
Mr.. James ID. Chalmers was In his sixtieth
year, and for many years one OF AbbsVilles
successful business men. having the respect
owing 10 declining h-alin he had for the past
lew years given no attention ~ any business
Whatever. AS man he "as charitable and
generous to fault, always the friend OF those
In need. AS husband he was adectiOnate
and true, MS y father kind and lnduigent
ever ready TO sacrifice his own happiness tC
chat OF bis family. The deceased wss mem
Ter o( the Methodist Church IN which faith
me died, trusting 10 the last To that Saviour
@ho taught him with his own precious blood
A iond and loving wife and Two children now
sorrow that be Ia no more.
It II the first lime In several years that oui
community has been called upon 10 attend
the funeral services OF two OF her citizens or
the same day. Large congregations OF friendt
Witnessed the last sad rites, thereby paying
Prof CHARLES Fors er Smith. lately OF Van
derbilt University. bnt recently elected to 8
professorship OF Greek Ia University o
log exercises OF the Graded School. His sub
feet was "The value OF u College education,'
which was most entertaining and highly ap
prestated by the very large and inteliigen,
the rising men of the day, and by bis excel
lent address and genial manner won the
hearts OF our people, by whom he will ever
he gratefully remembered. The commence
ment exercises marked another successful
epoch In the history Of our school. Professor
BaiIy aod his efficient corps OF teachers de
serve, and have the congratulanop Of parents
friends and an appreciative public. upon the
grand success OF the closing exercises, and es
f,ecisIly the high stand the scholars took II
tlseir respective classes.
Miss Lula Hughes IL Off to Anderson Il
vitpAss the marriage Of her cousin, Miss Jes
sic Tr0sp bridge.
Mn. II. A. Stone with her daughter. Miss
Daisy, accompanied ~ her married daugh
ser. Mrs. J. r. LeHew. left last Saturday TO
ahexr home ip Raleigh. N. G. Mrs. LeHev
will make visit OF some length.
Miss Kate Scott left yesterday for Cros
Hill, where she will spend about week Will
relatives.
Mrs. ]. s. Hammond gave most delight
fnt party last Monday evening TO larg
naniber OF friends. The occasion being In
birth day Of her son Scott.
A beautiful broach Was found on the stree
last week by Miss Daisy Wilson, any on
orovIng or describing the property can hnt
ths same at the office OF DR.. E. l.. Wilson.
The colozed people in speaking OF IN
Dendy corner, say; Babylon the great ha
(alIen."
Mr and Ars. Thomas Of Rome, New York
Who have been visiting Mr. Baily and fami
", returned to their home last Monday nigh
Miss Mary Y. Trip. of Beaufort, and MI
q. W. Gillian OF Columbia are In the city a
lhe guests of Mr.. Bailey and family.
Mr.. Dan Wrimm bought fine drove {
OF cattle last Tuesday from Hunter Brothers
.yhteb he will ship to Charleston.
Miss laura Barnes OF Edgefeid. 10 mol
9Th hex sister, Mrs. ]. K. Milford. H.