The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-19
IN GREENWOOD,S GATES.
Editorial Change = Fighters Family
Reunion Of Loving Kindred
PIcnic-COunty yCampRign-Prench
crs and People.

Greenwood, S. G., August II, 1896.
see the kditorship of the GreenWood Jour
nal has changed hands. X b. wilson has
been editor ever since the paper was organlz-
oil Nessrs J. l.. Carr and r. NJ. Allen,
assume the Editorial contral. | predict live
paper under their management.
I heard of little fight few DAYS ago be-
tween two men at n political meeting In Edge
deId County. that has been the subject OF con-
Siderable comment. After lew oloWs, one
man drew his pistol and presented IL IN the
face of the other. HIS opponent selzed the
pistol and took il from him. Al THIS Juncture
friends interfcred and separated them. Upon
examination OF the pistol. 1t was found not
loaded except filled with dirt daubers nest.
If every man that carries pistol would load
it. with such ammunition, they would not be 80
dangerous.
her children together with all their children,
grand and great grand children. We are to
meet at the old homestead at Quarry next
Thursday the 10Th. If all are present, we will
have gathering of seventy six persons. We
expect to have nice little barbecue and
picnic. We hope to have a photographer
present to make picture Of this little group
of relatives. -Four generations will be repre-
sented.
Greenwood is to have on the 2lst, Friday,
the big barbecue Of the season. Quite a num-
ber Of distinguished speakers have been In
vited, among them are Messrs. Geo. ana Ben
rilman, Hon. Jasper Tolbert, Geo. johnston
and others. All OF the candidates on the
State ticket are invited, also those for the
United state Senate and Congress for 3rd
District. The entire group Oh candldates from
Edgefield and Abbeville Counties are invited;
We propose to dine all Invited guests and all
fyoters)in the prescribed lines for the New
Comfy. of Greenwood. We will have from
GO To- IS carcases and will cheerfully feed all
hers. IL we can. We want grand rally Of
ali the friends Of Greenwood County: 1t is
onr wish that no politics be discussed, save
that of Greenwood County. That Ia the topic
for the occasion. we nope our friends VIII
Greenwood 10 enjoy the occasion. we are
looking for nothing else.
Last Wedn esday was the county campaign
day at Greenwood: we had % the car candidates .1a.ts
pleasant things TO us. The meeting was
pleasant and harmonious as far as could see.
The candidates all seemed to be In good
humor. The only reference any OF the speak:
ers made about Green wood County, was that
the constitutional convention had settled
that question: and that they saw no reason
town in the near future. Even our enemies
say they have give up the fight.
The Baptlsts and Methodsts closed their
churches Sunday night, and their pastors and
in their worship. The occasion was that of
Dr. Fogartie preaching his farewell sermon
TO his congregation. AS have stated IN a
former letter, Or. FogaTtie mas resigned ms
church and accepted professorsbip In some
college, forget just where at present At the
close OF the sermon, which was gOoQ, before
the congregation was dismissed, by a rising
vote the following resolutions was adopted.
The congregation OF this church desire TO
place on record this expression OF our pro.
found regret, at the sundering OF the PASTORAL
relation between us and Rev. j. +. Fogartie
DID. The fidelity with which be has fulfilled
the sacred trust we committed TO MIN
nearly three years ago, calls forth from
our hearts now in parting With him the
tenderest affection and the most perfect con.
fdence in the nobleness OF his nature, and
the sincerity OF his purpose. In his perior-
nance Of the work Of This church, the devout
and eloquent mlnistration from the pulpit
and prayer meeting, the zeal he has inspired
into the Sunday school, the home and foreign
missionary societies, and above al his untir.
ing attentions to our families IA time of
sick ness and trial. We believe that he has
been actuated by one aim, the spiritual up
building Of this church. May be say with
Paul. The time of my departure is al hand,
have fought good fight, l have kept the
faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me
crown OF righteousness which the.Lord the
righteous judge shall give me at that day.
Sod he with you till we meet again. Fare
WE'LL"
AS Methodist, heartily endorse the above
tribute. regret seeing Dr. Fogartie leave
Greenwood. His place will be hard TO fill.
M. S. q.