The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-18
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day. Judge Ernest Gary presiding. Earmer'
,re lust now very busy and can Ill afford u
ne called away from their work.
Since the beautiful shade trees OF Aooevllle
have put ON their summer robes, good Goa
OF white wash would add much to the appear
ance of the public square.
The bicycle rage hAs struck our town, ano
the riding In the afternoon makes things live
What has become of our cornet banda, A
little music would liven up things wonder
fully. We hope soon 70 hear from them.
DR.. B. w. Cobb and lady OF Greenwood were
Mr. G. Kiugh has built five more pretty
cottages between biz dwelling and the u, U
& N. shops and near the hotel Just opened by
Mrs. Harris oil Elbt IN, all fronting on 9
beautiful lstreet ljust topened, forty. ieel
Wide and running At right angles with the
Moselpy Ferry road. Mr.. klugh has done
much toward the building up Of Ao6evllle
II others who are able would nave io,io"ea &c,
his example we would nave hau notnes loi
many who wish TO come here.
Mr j. Allen smith another one OF our en-
terprislnx citizens is now making extensive
excavations near the G., G. q n. depot prepar'
The G., c. 4 N. railroad company are pre-.
pairing 10 build an eating house near thell
depot, which will be ~ great convenience 70
Mrs. n. q. Osteen and daughter. of Sumter
spent last sunday in Abbeville with her
niece Mrs. w. T. Mcdonald; and LEFT MONDAY naoaS
where they will spend several months; Mrs
Osteen was much pleased with Abbeville.
Miss Mart Morrow, OF Verdery has for the
past week been on visit 70 the family OF nef
Mr.. Y. Jones of ashington, d: C., ar
ri we'd h1me last Monday where he Will rusti
cate and enjoy the fresh country air TOT
month or so. His many friends ware glad to
'es Mrs. rs" J. B. Britt. of verdery, is with her
fathers family. MIR. +. l.. Morrow.
Mr. A. NJ. Hill has planted about 5,oOO hlllt
of watermelon seed besides large numoer
Miss Annie Major and Miss Lydie Rampey
two accomplished young ladies oil Green Wooo
have ueen on u VISIT to Miss Bessie EDWARDS;
substantial Iron fence In front Of his hand
CaDt s. N. Rigsbee ia spending few days
iu Atlanta. Mr.. Joe Scott being In charge OF
the office during his absence.
What about the cotton factory? Let our
people not be:discouraged the "war Ia over"
and we should look away from the past lnto
the bright future Just ahead anu oe shmuLa, lu,ac
mas now set In, and our gardeners and truck
farmers are busy with brighter prospects
ahead.
sowing of grain very much, also killed q
great deal OF early planted corn. al / OF which
our farmers have had to plant over.
Messrs Livingston psrr,n nave nave a Thas nrs,
class 6aicns5 MI and
soon be prepared 10 furnish the public with
cold meats In theirs line. These gentlemen
keep rirst class market and will serve you
with the best aud at the lowest prices.
Judging from the rushing around of our
clerks IL would seem that our merchants are
doing lively BUSINESS. Their stores are we'll
filled and goods are being sold cheaper than
ever before.
The majority of our merchants will begin
closing their sLOres 1T six p. in., on the hrst
of May next. See the list In this Issue.
Mr.. &. v. Hammond has Just finished an
other cottage, and is preparing to COM
Our town was never more orderly and well
behaved than now.
A66eYiiIe is expecting large number OF
The Abueville Rifles are solid and In fine
trim, they held meeting last Tuesday night
and would not accept the resignation oil their
comrades. but unanimously agreea tnat they
should remain in the company. We are glad
OF this as our people are proud OF this com.
pany and earnestly hope II will remain solid
and still he q pride and honor to old Abbe.
best young men. They are now getting ready
for their annual inspection on the 9Th OF May
and receiving new members.
Capt. Henry A. Williams. Master OF Train
IN Columbia, was Ia attendance upon Court
last Monday. Mrs. Williams came with him
and both had pleasant visit to their father,
Capt. S. N. Williams.
Mrs. DR.. Brice IL visiting her parents In
Chester. She will also visit relatives In Fair.
He'd before her return.
z Mrs. James A. Barns, OF Barns Station
passed through here yesterday enroute fol
Greenwood, spending the night here: She
met some OF her friends who were glad To
meet her once more.
Mr.. w. A. Moore, an aged and respected
citizen, after 8 long and tedious illness, died
At his home near Cokesbury. last Sunday
morning in his 73 year. He was u life lonR
member OF The Methodist church.. M.