The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-03
WARRENTON ITEMS.
Cotton and Cotton Farmers-Sunday
SchOols-Water Works That Make
Tired Feelings.

Warrenton, s. G., May 25th, 1896
Since our last we are ab lie 10 report nne
rain which has been very beneficial TO crops
This section Is one OF the pest farming re-
pious we know OF, and think the crops, corn
and cotton, can't be beat One cotton farmer,
we make especial mention. Mr.. w. B. Will
son who has as fine cotton as we have ever
seen for the time of year. Mr.. Wilson Is
meritorious young farmer.
The wheat and out crop Is a complete failure
in this section.
some time in town with her sister and friends,
has returned TO her home. Miss A ma made
many friends during her stay, who hope soon
TO welcome her back.
bath In town with Mr.. G. S. Wilson's family.
Rev. j. q. Lindsey preached to quite large
audience Sunday. He administered the Sacra-
ment of the Lords supper and announced one
accession to the church.
Nearly all of the town attended services at
Lebanon Sunday and had the pleasure OF
hearing very fine sermon by Rev. j. u Lind
Mr. r B. Cheatham was the guest OF Rev.
b. Nj. Cheatham and family Saturday night.
Mr. A. w. Wilson and family spent Sabbath
in Warrenton the guest of DR.. ]. w. Thomas
MIR. Jno. Wilson, of Gralnridge. spent Sun.
Mr. Joe Wilson and family spent Sunday in
town, the guest of Mr. 6. S. Wilson and faInl-
Mr.. Joseph Gilbert, of Lebanon, was In town
during the past week, looking after his Inter.
est in saw mill. We have been Informed
that he and Mr.. w. b. Wilson will furnish the
lum ber for the new bridge across Little river
at Wardlaw's bridge. Contractor Brown Will
build this bridge and will no doubt satisfy the
Commissioners. Mr.. Brown Is a very nne
workman and we can recommnd him 10 tne
public. H.
Mr.. ]. II. Cheatbam spent Sunday with the
family OF Rev. Is. Nj. Cheatham.
On the first Saturday and Sunday, In June,
there will be services at the presbyterian
church of Warrenton. Communion and In
stallation services by Revs. j. l.. d ). l.. WILL
son and Rev. Fogartie ID. ID.
What has become OF the Electric Lights,
vilIe9 That won't do. We hope TO bear of II
all being a fact before long. Abbeville coun-
ty is the banner county or the state, you
must make AbbevllIe city t4e banner city; y,;,n
What In the world can be the matter Win
our Sunday schoolI We notice the attendance
becoming very small Indeed. Children are
there, but not all that should be. Just think
of 1t, on sabbath afternoon there was only
one married lady in the building. Parents,
how can you expect children TO 90 TO sun
day school when you are not there yoursell,
and even II your children goes, who Will have
charge of them II you are not there? some
one must see to their behavior, and 1t Is not
right for parents to impose this task on the
Superintendent. Besides, are you not under
obligations TO support yonr caurcn? @ - IL roii Hou
Gus work you are Indirectly destroying the
church, and no one denies that the Sunday
school is the most important branch OF the
church work, In fact the church OF the future
depends upon the Sunday school OF the pres
ent. and not only the church, but the State.
Who doubts the Statesman when he said,
"Tbe Sunday school Is the only lasting foun.
dalton upon which the church, the State, anu
It's Laws can be built"
Parents, go to Sunday school and set the en-
ample before your children. For who knows
but that your son may be another calhoun,
Nal md IAnphfpr
make you happy when II can be said, IAN
Alas, Il noble woman, what man Is good
enough for her? SO let's see all out TO- sum
day school tllo