The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-01-30
WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents of n Week
Around the CITY.

delightful dance at Rosenbergs new hall.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather there
were about twenty couples present, ana the
evening was thoroughly enjoyed. and The
hours sped away on swift wings until the
hands OF the clock pointed ont the fact that
new day head begun. This german was the
first enterta inment OF any description In this
hall, which is admirably suited for such pur-
poses, being we'll ventilated, easy Of access,
and nicely warmed by three large fire places.
The music was good. and furnished by three
of our home darkeys.
To the kindness OF a young lady friend we
are indebted for the following notes of the ap-
parel Of the ladies':
Miss Mary Hemphill, nile green crepe trim
ped with silver braid.
Miss Rachel HemphIl white null and blue
ribbon.
Miss Rebecca Seal, white SILK SILK and green
velvet.
Miss Gertrude Hemphill. yellow null.
Miss Plevna Seal, nile green crepe and
black Jet.
Miss Jennie Corrie, antique silk with pink
Miss A Tina Corrie, pink silk.
Miss Madge Graydon, white swiss with
handsome blue sash and ribbons.
Miss Agnes Quares, blue null.
MISS jamie Quarles, green crepe satin trim.
miss Miss Lille Vincent. rose silk, black lace
trimming.
Miss Mary Lyles. blue empire gown.
Miss Florence Henry. black silk, silver or.
naments.
MISS Ollle Hill, Dlue null ana DlacR VelVeL
The elegant home OF Associate Justice Gary
on Magazine Hill was the scene Of a most de
lightful gathering Wednesday night. The
h ouse was beautifully illuminated with Chi
evergreens. This delightful affair was in hon
or of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Bradley, Mrs. Brad
ley being sister OF Mrs. Gary, the charming
hostess VINO entertains M Wv, WIN tnat IaGt ana
and al home. The evening was spent In con-
versation, music and dancing. The refresh
ments served were simply delicious, consi
guests enjoyed the hospitality of the kind
hostess, (Judge Gary being absent In Colun.
oia): MIR. and Mrs: w. W. Bradley, Mr.. and
Mrs. III. I. Tusten, Mrs. F. z. Harrison, Miss
Georgia, Miss Bell Haddon, Miss Florence
Henry, Miss Ethel Roper, NJ lss Aylette Chal-
mers, Miss Mary Hemphill, Miss Rachel
Mark Bradley, W. d. Barksdale. Lewis Per
rim, James Chalmers, Clarence Young, H.
F. MCGEE and 7. q. Perrin.
Today at one O'Clock p. m. Mr.. j. G. Cothran
and Miss II. Clarke Cothran will be married.
The marriage will Take place at the home OF
ne brides parents, the Rev. j. l.. Wilson, u.
D.. officiating. MIR. Cothran is we'll known TO
us all, having In years gone by lived In our
conductors on the G. Z. & n. and numbers bis
friends by the score. Miss Cothran Is the
daughter of Judge j. s. Cothran, and one OF
our best and nobest young ladies, whose
sweet charming manner Will win for her
many friends wherever her future home may
be. Immediately after the marriage the hap
py pair will leave Tor an extended bridal tour.
Rev. MIR. Campbell, presiding elder OF this
circuit, preached in the Court House Sunday
night.
tive or the Atlanta Journal, has been in the
city for the past week looking up new sub
scribers Ior THAT live. go-ahead sheet Mr..
Parks is wor ker and has added many names
TO his subscription list. He Is getting mate
hnr fpr yur nf nj
We nave the best town Ii the South and we
want the world at large TO know 1t and come
help make IL better.
Mrs. Fouche, Of Ninety-Six, has been visit
ing the family Of her brother, Judge j. Fuller
Lyon, for several days past.
Mr.. J. NJ. Lawson now delivers kerosene at
your home with no extra charge Mr.. Lawson
has large tank mounted vn q wagon made
especially Tor the purpose, and in future the
oil will come to You instead OF your going al
ter II. This Is new departure for Abbeville,
and good idea. one that our merchants
would do we'll 10 initiate. Deliver all goods
bought or at least arrange 70 do SO. Look out
for The red wagon with LAWSON In big black
letters on the tank, and you will see another
Mr.J. A. Hill has been engineering phono-
hand at the'"throttle." The machine Is in
the store OF A. NJ Hill s. Sons.
The burning of the sash. door and blind fac
tory Is another gentle reminder that such cas-
ualties occasionally happen, and also that
when they occur In this place we have no way
10 help ourselves. How long will this state OF
affairs last? How long will n kind Provi-
dence guard our homes from the fire fiend
The answer comes back to us, Low long? We
well know the scarcity OF water. Having no
water works. and that fire engine without
plenty Of water, would be worse than moth.
ing. A ladder Or Two and Il lew good strong
buckets the property OF the town, and kept ut
some convenient place. would be OF inestima.
ole value In case OF fire. and until we are for.
tunate enough 10 have water works, we would
respectfully suggest to oar city fathers that
they Invest small sum In these necessary
appliances. The money would oe we'll spent,
and the beginning (though snull one) made
well insured, 1t is our only safeguard.
Last Wednesday MIR. Joe Aiken and bride
passed through our city on their way TO Cox
esbury, their future home. During their
hours stay here they =, were the guest OF Mr..
Aiken was Miss Mamie Wycllffe, bright and
attractive young lady OF Elberton, Ga. MIR.
Aiken is a promising young business man OF
CUkesbury.
Mr.. Dale Barksdale and Mr.. Lewis Perrin
went down on The five o'clock vestibule last
Thursday 10 Greenwood, and spent several
nours very pleasantly with friends. They re-
turned on the midnight train.
Miss FlOrrie Henderson, who has been the
guest of Mrs. p. b. Speed, for several weeks
past, lett ior her home In Covinston, Ga, last
Saturday. Miss Henderson was quite belle
during her visit here, and she deserves all the
courLesies that were shown her. She IL very
pretty iu bright Interesting brunette FASH
ion. Miss HepdersOn's 8 absence will be sorely
regretted by the many friends that she won
during her stay here by her sweet and charm
Ing manner.
Mr. j. B. L. Cobb, who has been In Athens
for the past month, laid up with sore leg,
came over and spent Sunday in town. Mr..
COBB Is not able 10 take his run yet, but hopes
TO he back on the road In few weeks