The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-05-16
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Abbeville, s. G., May l6, 1894.
A number of our citizens took advantage
OF the excursion rates last week and visited
the Gate City.
Doctor Miilwee of Greenwood was In the
city last week on business.
Miss Sallie Lou Arnold after spending a
Elberton, last Wednesday, being unexpected
" called away ON account OF sickness.
Mess. A. NJ. Hill d Sons received last week
q shipment Of beans and tomatoes fresh
from Florida.
R. NJ. Haddon lost his fine Jersey COW last
week; II sickened and died 10 few hours.
Mr.. w. T. Branch who has been visiting in
Alabama for jthe past month, returned home
last Thursday. He reports delightful
Rev. DIR. Bays will preach the Union sermon
next Sunday In the Presbyterian church;
The Presbyterian congregation mad q
evening. for the ex xtinction Of all debts upon
their church and manse. This was enough
to fill their hearts with love and gratitude,
which IN prise to am VINO Is Inc
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramey Hughes of Walhaila
arrived in the city last week, where Mr..
Hughes will spend awhile recruiting his
health. He is now frst-class engineer on
salary.
Our public park needs a little attention.
This Ia a cool shady retreat and should be
rnade ornamental TO our public square.
MIR. J. 8. Graves Is building near the g., c.
& n. Railroad shops handsome three
story dwelling, with mansard roof which is
Mr.. Hertford Parks soliciting freight agent
forthe s. c. R. r. Company spent several days
in the city last week, looking after the busi-
ness interests Of the road he has the honor to
represent.
&r. and Mrs. ]. H. Latimer with MRS. En-.
ma Moore left last Monday for trip to Au-
gusta, where Mr.. Latimer will attend the an
nual meeting OF the stock holders OF the +.
r. & w. G. Road.
Miss Loitie Hydro Of Orangeburg is in the
city and will spend some time with her sister
Mrs. J. T. B. Anderson.
Mr.. j. X. +. Wilson is building pretty two
story dwelling, near the g.. c. & N: shops
weeks. Mr.. Williams is also erecting nice
cottage In the same section. That portion OF
Abbevllle Is lireraly out growing itself.
cotton seed bulls from Elberton, which are
selling at $500 per ton. 1t really seems that
our own mill should put forth extra effort
next season and get sufficient quantity OF
seed to supply home consumption and not
have It's patrons TO send or and all we want
is more seed.
Mrs. C. P. Hammond has just returned
from pleasant visit TO friends near Starr
station.
Abbeville and Clinton crossed bats on the
AbbevfIIe diamond last Friday. Quite
crowd had assembled and the game opened
but was soon ended by a pouring rain. The
Vile would have most likely got there on
the home run. Not satisfied Abbeville's Sec
ond nine met the Clinton the next day on
their diamond and at the close, the game
stood IL to in favor of Clinton. If Abbe.
ville's second nine could play them no close.
her first nine have done with the boys?
This will be answered at the next play.
Too much rain is now the cry, plenty OF
grass, and much hard work is now ahead for
the farmers.
Mrs. w. d. Wilson and her sister, Mrs. r. s.
Link with her little son Francis left last
Monday for a trip TO Augusta.
The Abbevllle Cornet Band has awakened
from Its lethargy and we may expect some
music during the dull summer months.
We know OF some fine improvements sooD
to commence on our public square, but can't
tell yet.