The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-04
WEST END.
happenings and Incidents Of Week
Around the City,

Last Saturday was very busy one with
our merchants. The crowd In the city was an
came to trade. 1t was indeed a lively scene.
Everybody huStling around and seemingly
intent on getting through with their business
us soon as possible. such days during dull
Rev. Edward McCrady left Monday for
Florida, Where he will remain about two
weeks. On his return home Mrs. McCrady,
who has been there with relatives for several
months, will accompany him.
The daily papers are scinned by our people
with more than common Interest just now.
The Cuban war news is the source of much in
terest to the majority OF them. The probable
outcome OF the action OF our government in
the Cuban struggle for liberty is a matter of
much concern, d and iol al kinds Of opinions are
and rumors Of war" What next?
The entertainment for the benefit Of the
public school Friday night while not largely
attended was delightful affair, and the re-
freshments served were in abundance and of
the best. Next day the ladies in charge
served delicious lunches, and added consider
ably to the amount realized the evening be-
fore.
Next Sunday Rev. DR.. Clifton will preach
on The Inspiration OF the Bible" This will
be the third of a series OF sermons the Doctor
intends preaching. The subject last Sunday
was the immortality of the Soul"
spring time Is coming and already our mer-
chants are preparing for the seasons trade.
Ihere are lots Of pretty new goods already
here and more coming in every day.
The Press and Banner Office presents busy
scene at all times. but more especially on the
day before The paper comes out. At that time
from editor to devil, the whole force, land 1t
Is much larger one than you will find In
many offices In places that have more inhab-
ry. No time 10 talk. No time TO do any
thing, but just get the Press and Banner out
and In the hands Of It's many readers, Edi-
tor Wilson has the newest and best type and
rtot,
paper, but as neat and pretty job work as any
office can turn out. If you have never paid
the printers call 60 up some Tuesday eve.
| ming and see Just how the work is done. The
| ed tor will give you hearty welcome and
| take pleasure In showing you the best news
paper plant in this part Of the State.
About the tenth OF next month the Pirates
will be put ION the boards" The members OF
the company have practiced faithfully, and a
be expected.
bids fair to be Of more than usual interest. A
number OF candidates for Mayor are already
spoken OF.
Messrs. Granville Beal and Edward KeIser
were up from Calhoun Falls Monday.
AbbeVille has several gentlemen who raise
hne poultry, good birds, thoroughbreds, as
good as can be found anywhere in the
State: ", MeSsrs; R; s. Link, A. B. Ed.
one or more varieties OF fine chickens, and
have established good reputation and trade
shipping eggs and fowls every few days to diff.
| ferent parts Of the country.
| Mr. VIM. Barnwell returned from Sumter
last sunday. and has gone to work getting
things In shape for the telephone exchange.
The work OF putting up the poles will be COM
menced thursday or Friday. An electrician
from the factory, Mr. Joe Warren, will ~ in
charge Of the work. The offices of tho tele
phone company will be located up stairs 10
the National Bank building. Two Of the rear
rooms are now being fitted up. One
young lady (possibly two) will be needed to
work in the exchange. The work is light, as
| they Will only have 10 attend to the switch
board. This Is good chance for young
| lady 10 earn peat little sum. Nearly all the
material for the line Is here and In short
time you can "holler hello ~ 10 your hearts
content. The subscribers list already holds
thirty-six names. The manager for the com.
pany, Mr.. VIM. Barnwell, will give his undi-
vlded attention TO the accom- mediation OF the
patrons, and we will have first class service,
Good for Abbeville. Truly we are progress
| ing.
The meeting of the Whist Club that was to
have taken place last night was postponed
| until next Tuesday evening.
Let the committee TO be appointed to attend
to the matter of securing fire apparatus for
the city be named at once. Mr.. w. F. Perrin
was elected by the fire company as It's repre-
sentative on the committee. Time is pre-
clous. and at any time another fire may oc-
cur. Hurry up. and do something.
from the Land of Flowers. is the guest of her
friend, Miss Lucia Parker. Miss Perry's
home is in Pensacola.
Mr. j: s. Cothran and Mrs. J. c. Cothran
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Cothran.