The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-08-01
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Abbeville, s. c., August !, 1894

AbbevilIe, s. c., August !, 1884,
The dispensary opened today under full
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Mr.. A. M. Hill is 'just now" the most popu-
lar man In Abbeville. A number Of young
ladies and gentlemen chaperoned by Mrs.
Bette Shillito anu Mrs. w. c. DuPre spent
last Monday evening with him In his beauti.
full and hospitable suburban home. Mr.. Hill
Is an excellent host and enjoys company,
especially that Of the ladies.
Miss Ollie Kennedy ,one OF Anderson's 9 most
charming and aecomplished young ladies 10
with friends in the city. Her visits here are
many friends.
MI. Thomas Taggart is In the city on a
short leave Of absence. He ls doing well and
is cordially greeted by many friends.
Miss Eliza Gossett one of Easley's prettlest
young ladies has been with relatives In Abbe-
Vile, but left last Friday for Hartwell, Ga,
where she will spend some time ere she re-.
turns TO her mountain home.
Mrs. Mary Perrin accompanied by her
daughter left last Friday for Green Vile where
they will spend some time with relatives and
friends.
The many friends of Mr.. Patterson Ward.
law, one of Abbeville's worthy sons will be
proud to learn that he has been called To a
ProfessorshIp in the South Carolina college.
He is a fine scholar and deserving OF the hon.
or conferred upon him.
Mr.. Jonny Coleman after months holiday
has returned to Abbeville and is ready to
serve the ladies who visit the "Racket Store"
The Anderson Baseball team came down
last Thursday morning to meet the Abbeville
nine on their diamond. In the afternoon the
game was called about five o'clock, but was
played under the most trying circumstance
Us heavy rain had fallen. and the ground
was slippery and everything was wet and out
Of order, but the bows nothing daunted. would
"play ball" and at the close of the seventh
inning the game stood nine to seven In favor
OF Anderson. Friday moring was clear and
very warm. and the boys flashed with a par
tial victory, challenged A6beviils nine lor
at their places, but alas for the Anderson
team, they had better let well enough alone.
| for our boys "played ball' and they soon saw
they were not "in IT. for at the close OF the
Abbeville's favor. Some excellent playing
| was done on both sides and the games were
much enjoyed by those who witnessed them
Come agan boy and Play for the best
| yield IL 10 the Abbeville team.
The Woman's Missionary Society OF the NJ.
E. church will meet next Friday afternoon al
o'clock at the home OF Mrs. j. G. Edwards :.
| DR.. Rays was 80 unwell last Sunday that II
was with the greatest effort he WAS able TO fll
mis- appointment for morning services. In
tact he did himself great Injustice In doing 80
The board Of Stewards have voted him
leave Of absence for part OF the summer
He has been close and faithful worker. and
should avail himself OF the needed recreation
A number of bicyclists were caught In raj q
bicycles at Mr.. A. M. ELLIS and hit the grit
for town through the mud and rain. They
came In crest fallen and looking some what
worsted by their trip.
Weather prophets predict hot and dry
weather for (AugusD. Would 1t not
be we'll for our council " have all rank grow
| ing weeds Gu. down, as we'll as to forbid that
rats should be killed and left lying around on
| the public square? We think there be pre-
cautionary means looking TO the health o!
our citizens.
Mr.. w. Joel Smith and family who have
been spending some time among the noun
tain returned home last week. Mr.. Smith
was much benefited by the trip and came
home fully restored In health.
Miss Ethel Roper, Of Edgefield Is here with
her sister Mrs. G. d. Brown. Miss Ethel Is O
pretty and charming young lady and has
many friends in Abbeville who are always
glad to see her.
| Mrs. Kitty Allen with her grand daughters
Misses Ethel and Lila Mcdonald, OF Florida
are with Mr.. w. Joel Smith and family.
| Mr.. and Mrs. d. 8. Hamilton will leave In Q
day or so for Raleigh, N. G. where they will
make their home for the present. We regret
| the departure OF these good people, as their
stay In our city has been extremely pleasant
10 many friends they have already made.
| The most consumate piece o. villiany we
have heard OF In many days was the stealing
of Capt. j. N. Williams wel-bucket and rope
last Sunday night.
Mr.. Claude Gambrell is visiting 10 William
ston.
A protracted meeting Is now being conduct.
ed In the Baptist church, in which the pastor
Ia assisted by Rev. Mccall, OF Orangeburg,
services MORNING and evening. The public
are cordially Invited. NJ