The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-21
THE OLD FORT.

Voting Straight-Death OF u Lovely
Young Lady Home Made Al
mOnds-Capt. w. A. Lanier and
MIR. NJ. Richardson on n Journey
Refreshing Showers Thief-New
County.
Ninety-Six, S. c., Aug. 10, 1895.
Our people talking over the election
which takes place tomorrow very properly
condemn the independents. Abbeville coun-
ty will have none of it, but vote the straight
ticket as nominated at the last primary.
Although small vote may be polled that Is
no reason why we are not all pleased with
the ticket. Opposition would bring out big
vote.
Our town has been called upon to mourn the
loss OF one of its brightest jewels. On yester-
day morning about six O'Clock Miss Sarah
Llpscomb, beloved daughter of Capt.
+. NJ. Lipscomb died at her fathers resi-
dence. She was In her 10Th year. and died OF
heart failure. This lovely girl just budding
Into womanhood was iavorite with all. She
was 80 gentle and mild that none knew her
Sn to dsea u hsrs wss
baneless life God is His infinite mercy has
seen 1T to pluck this lovely flower and claim
it Tor his own. The bereaved parents have
the warmest syinpathieS of many friends.
The Rev: J. b. Campbell preached here In
the Methodist church last night.
If you want reduced rates of insurance,
call upon James Rogers, who represents the
South and North America and Chicago and
New York LIoyds. Office our Fuller 4 Nick
els store North Cambridge street.
We were shown yesterday some home
grown almonds. They seemed perfect and Of
good siZe
MIR. G. NJ. kinard. OF Greenwood county,
was In town last Saturday, He Is an enthusi-
asst on Greenwood and anything that refers
to the S little TIL city or % course he VIII not ad. a6
the county. We are not going TO boast, but
will wait and see what we shall see. If
Green wood succeeds we Will not blame
Greenwood nor ourselves, both localities are
doing everything that is honorable to come
out first best. We won't fight anybody but
fight for ourselves.
Quarterly meeting was held at Salem Sat
urday and yesterday. Presiding Elder Camp
bell in attendance.
The many friends of Mrs. Anna Hart will
regret to hear OF the death of her little boy,
Lewis Hart. He was bright little fellow in
deed, and 1t seems hard that he should be
taken so young.
Yesterday was one of the quietsst Sundays
we have spent in Ninety-SiX for long time.
Capt. w. a. Lanier and MIR. NJ. Richardson,
of Monterey, were down last Saturday on
business. They report good feeling towards
the formation Of the new county of Ninety
Six in their section, provided. however, that
the capital is located at Nipety-SiX. Under
Court House at Greenwood. This Is pretty
hard on Greenwood but, t,dear sister,We cannot
help her, We, Of course, have the kindest
feelings toward her but we must first work
for home interests.
The showers OF the past or 10 days have
revived vegetation wonderfully. But entire
ly too late for good crops OF corn and cotton:
The Ninety-Six nine 20 to Coronaca this
evening to play Il match game with that
famous nine. They are fine players and
worthy Of all the praise that has been heaped
upon them.
Some thief stole Il set of harness from Mr..
II FaNU III
offers liberal reward for thief and harness.
Our proposed new county Is to be surveyed
at once. Now Is the time for all 10 make ap
plication to be included. Remember we
can't take all as We only want about 4OO
square miles. East End.