The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-06-13


no doubt bring to him success which VIZ
hope will be equal to the remarkably SUCCESS
full career of his uncle, MIR. w. Joel Smith
He starts out hopefully and his record will nc
doubt be full of honors and his labors Will
doubtless be rewarded with an abundant
share Of this worlds goods.
Messrs. Cross & Martin are newcomers
amongRt US, and will share the prosperity in
cdent TO the building of the Railroad shops
They have a fine stock OF goods, and being re
liable men, have q nice business, with every
indication that 1t will increase as the years &C
by. They are indeed worthy men, and ar
acquisition 10 the town, while their energy
and business tact will add TO Abbeville's busy
mart.
Mr. James NJ Lawson, the timer, and dealer
mess OF bis father, which was established In
ls4. He is one OF the enterprisipg firms
which Is In every way worthy Of public con
tdence His store ia one Of the best stands H i IN
on Church Street, he has built the incest little
house. In town. His prices are always fair
and he is always reasonable and accom- modat-
ing.
Smith and Mr.. w. D. Barksdale.i is managed by
the latter. For q long time Mr.. Barksdale
has been connected with some OF our most
prosperous stores. His ability, his kindness
of disposition, and his business training
qualify him TO bring success TO the store Of
which he Ia now in charge. He Is one Of
our very best young men. Success awaits
him and In the years that are TO come when
he will, as now, stand high In the moral, the
social and the religious world.
Mr.. M. T. Coleman, who opened up a little
store last Fall, has met with such success that
he was enabled 90 the first Of the year TO oc:
cupy one of the best stands In town and one
Of the largest stores on the Public Square.
He has host of customers and he is popular
with all classes of our people. His applica-
tion to business and bis business methods in
dicate that bright future awaits him.
Mr.. w. A. Templeton entered business
some ten years ago. with only little bor-
rowed capital. His energy, good Judgment t,
and business qualifications have brought
success To him. He now has large stock OF
In vested In good paying stock. Besides run
ming his store, he has had time TO work for
the church, the Bible cause, and education,
filling important positions In all. He Is libra;
rian for the literary club ; is treasurer and
librarian for the Bible society, and Ia Presi.
dent of the Board OF School Trustees. No
man Is more regular at the church SER
vice.
Mr.. Jones F. Miller dealer in fancy gro
oeries, is one OF the best and most reliable
men In town. He makes money right
straight along. He owns a beautiful home.
for which he has paid every dollar. he has 8
good stock Of goods, and his bank account 10
all right
Messrs. J. L. Perrin and ]. F. Livingston
deals In Candles green groceries, and fresh
meats. They are new firm, and seem to be
prosperous. Customers throng their store
every day, and all hands are kept busy an
swering demands upon them and their clerks.
Mr.. Perrin Is young and full Of energy. II
Livingston gives his aid and help when his
services are needed in keeping up with the
trade.
Mr.. G. W. Lomax commenced busin ess less
than two years ago on a small capital. By
close attention TO business, he has broken the
record for success. He has doubled his stock
Of goods, and today has cash balance at the
bank equal TO the capital which he put into
the store, when he commenced business. He
has simply been success from the first He
keeps open every day early and late, and does
his own work.
Mr.. Thomas P. Thomson has just opened q
small supply store. and he gives promise o.
success. He comes OF thrifty stock. and hav
Ing made much money once before In selling
goods, he will 10 doubt profit by past exper
ience, and do still better In this latest vent
ure.
Mr.. w. B. Groves at the Round House Ia a
new citizen amongst us. He brings accpmu'
lated earnings builds houses, and conducts
store. He fills need which was occasioned
by the building OF the railroad shops. He is
good citizen, good merchant and an acqui
sition to the community. Abbeville is glad
70 nave nlm as ner auOpteQ son.
OUR LUMBER BUSINESS.
Mr.. B. K. Beacham has long been engaged
In the lumber, door, sash and blind business,
and bis warehouse Is always we'll supplied
with everything In bis line. His prices are SO
the amount WAS 30 small that II was hardly
worth while to call and settle for the same
II being mere trif1e. Besides selling hif
goods 80 cheap, he will sell houses and lots
rui 10 ha 90 m
Is usually charged for rent.
OUR BROKERS.
In the brokerage and commission business
we have two excellent firms, who serve the
Quarles has been In the business for many
years, and Mr. James Chalmers has been IN
II for year or more.
OUR ICE DEALER.
and men are kept busy dealing IL out TO fam.
ishing customers, In addition to his Ice eS
tablishmen he has fitted in q beautiful man
ner and most attractive style the old barber
shop, where all the creams and cold drinks
Of the season may be had.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
The demand for real estate has created de
mand for real estate agents, and we now have
at least three agencies from which buyers can
secure lands, and TO whom sellers mayIlook
for aid, namely: Capt. John T. Parks, John
w. Bullock, B. K. Beacham.
OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
In Messrs. Gallagher Bros, and Mr.. Andrew
Willingham. we have as hne resident photog
raphers as the country affords. Their pictures
are true TO life. and when they have suitable
subject, they can make thing OF beauty.
SEWING MACHINES.
ine
agents In town. Some are sold from the
| stores, while others are carried In the country
for delivery by the agents
OUR GUNsHMITHs.
MIR. John l.. Clark and Mr.. Mack Clark, gun
Washington Street. They Inherit their faith
| ers tact and skill In making watches run anC
making guns shoot. They always please theii
customers in work manship and price
CARPENTERS.
Messrs. D. B. Smith and Charles A. Smith
are native carpenters Of the best kind ant
keep an Office on Washington street. The.
do honest work and charge honest rates.
! CONTRACTORS.
Abbeville has an army of carpenters, brick
layers plasterers and painters, and all nav
| been busy. Among the contractors ere VIM
Long, Y. g. Sprott, A. >. Berfoot, w. g. Chap
man, MT. ftolueT, LhCk muuuyf w III SHiibi
and others whose names we do not know.
OUR BAKER.
i Mr. Ford Ia our baker, and he makes III
incest and the lightest of bread, the sweetes
| of cake es and the most tOothsOme crack ers
Every body eats his bread, and considers hin
as necessity to the health and happiness q
| the town.
THE CARRIAGE BUSINESS.
Mr. James rappart carries on the carriage
| wagon and buggy repair business ut the olt
stand OF Saal, Sign & Robertson. No bette
| workman can be found In the State, What
| ever he does Is honestly done and his price,