The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-16
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. S. c., Sept. 10, 1896.
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Abbeville. S. c., Sept. 10, 1896.
Mr.. Eugene DuPre left for Fort Hill, last
Wed nesday, and is still improving.
Capt. L. W. White returned home last week
from New York, where he purchased bis
usual large and attractive stock which Will be
sold cheaper than ever. 49, -.
Mr.. w. j. Bryson, returned TO the city last
Wednesday, and will buy cotton seed during
A. NJ. Hill, & Sons have just put in their
store. Phone no 20, while no 3G, answers calls
at their stable. This Phone business Is much
appreciated by our people.
Miss Carry Sally, after visiting friends In the
city, returned 10 her home in Orangeourg'
last SATURDAY..
Mr.. w. p. Ferguson, spent several days IN
the city the past week, and hopes soon TO re-
turn to AbbeviIle permanently.
| The Dime reading which was 10 nave oeen.
at the residence Of Mrs. George White, last
week has been postponed until the 10Th, inst
Mr.. Phillip Rosenberg OF the hrm Of Rosen'
| berg & Vanska, left last Saturday 1or NORM
ern markets, where ne VIII pnrcnaSe nls
| in which will be found, bargins for all.
Miss Mary DuPre. came from Fort Hill
last Monday, and Will spend some time IN the
city visiting relatives ana 1rlends, among
whom she is always welcome ,
Miss Luuemelia and Miss Lillian Hammond,
after pleasant visit TO relation In tile city.
! will return TO their home In columbia totnor-
row.
DE-. f. L. Wilson and family left for Atlanta
last Sunday. Dr. Wilson will be absent from
his office about one week.
The Methodist church was crowded last
Sunday night, to hear the sermon on
I"Heaveuly Recognition" preached by the
pastor. The theme was one In Which all are
deeply Interested and about when every one
is anxious 10 learn all they can. We were
denied the pleasure Of being present, but
from comments, we think the Doctors views
were clearly set forth, and met the approoa-
tion generally of the large and attentiVe con-
Three new firms, have recently opened,
business IN our city and others Will follow
next week. Houses are in demand and just
room or dwelling un occupied. Tn 1oeReaks
for itself as well as for the thrll q; Ter
! prise of our new and fast growing CT
The Abbeville Cotton Mill Is RAPID gOing
structure, but a handsome building. Mr.
! Long is pushing forward the pretty cottages
| and ere another six months roll around we
hope to look upon u busy scene therea6outs.
Mr. Kirby has done some good and much
needed work along the sidewalks on Main
and Magazine Streets the past week.
| Mr. John Dorm and Judge Sanders OF NC
Cormick, were in the city on business last
Have you seen that lG to buggy at A. NJ.
Hill d. Sons repository? It's beauty, just
| look at IL and If IT don't StrlKe your laucy
YOU cant be d silverite.
| business is increasing daily, large quantities
of cotton coming in, for which our farmers
are receiving a much better price IMAM tney
expected, a good deal brought cents the past
week ,o
Competition in business was neverstronger,
| nor goods cheaper than at present, so alto.
gether, will largely make up for the snort
crop. A.,
| The weather continues SO dry and hot that
the prospects for turnips Is very poor, "hlie
| but little barly and oats have been sown.
The Graded School opens next Monday the
81, let all be ready, and prompt In attendance
| SO they will have an even start with the hrst.
Sheriff Nance brought in negro prisoners
from Greenwood, last Sunday morning and
thereby prevented their being lynched.
| Revs ]. NJ. Lawson and d. w. kellar. con-
Quoted public service at Shiloh and Bells
| last Sunday. . a.
spending a while with Mr.. and Mrs. S N.
Williams. ,,.,,,
Miss Jessie Hill after most delightful
visit to friends and relatives In Anderson, re.
turned home last week.
| Master Clifford Haddon OF Due West, is now
clerklng for r. NJ. Haddon Co.
DIR. W. +. Link, OF Wellington, ana Dr.
Hester of Mt Carmel, spent last Monday
night in the city.
Mr. Charlie Hammond. OF the firm OF c. +:
Hammond & Co. left Monday on his usual lall
trip taking orders. and selling goods.