The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-06-24
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What M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About Town.

Rounds About Town.
Abbeville, 8. c., June "a, 1896.
| The ladies' Foreign Missionary Society OF
South Carolina will convene In the Methodist
church in this city on next Wednesday, the
lst day OF July and regular daily sessions OF
the Conference will be held. Rev. Or. w. w.
| Wordsworth of Atlanta will preach the Con-
ference sermon before the society on Sunday
the 5th. Our people may expect treat In
the sermon, as the Doctor has just retur-
ed from a trip around the world. Mrs. S. NJ.
| in behalf of the ladies Missionary Society. OF
| AbbeviIle, and Miss Alma Gambrel in behalf
| of the Juvenile Missionary. Society Of this
place. Altogether the people OF this commu-
| nity who may have the pleasure of attending
the meeting will be highly entertained.
About seventy-ive delegates are expected
and we have no doubt but that the fullest
hospitalities Of our people will be extended
| 10 this first Conference of ladies ever assem-
bled in our city. We must not forget that Alb
beviles people are noble for their hospitality
and kindly greeting TO strangers. Our com.
munity will be honored by the presence OF 30
many Christian ladies enlisted in such q
great and noble work.
Hon. George S. Mower, OF Newberry, was In
On last Wedne esday, the 18th. Greenwood
and Abbeville third mines crossed bats and ut
the ending OF the ninth inning the game stood
1G to g. In favor Of Aobeville.
The first water-melons OF the season were
sold oy Mr.. j. +. Miller. and were shipped
from abroad; there being none rs yet from
our home markets.
We notice our merchants have on sale a
large stock of fruit jars. Fruit will be rather
scarce and we expect fruit Jars Will be cheap.
Chickens seem to be scarce and never In
the history of Abbeville have they brought a
higher price than this season. Eggs and but
ter are in good supply and cheap enough.
Black berries are plentiful and bring from CD
TO IS cents per bnshel,
Roasting ears are just coming In at 10 cents
per dozen.
Mrs. Annie Bowie, of Elberton, is here on
visit TO relatives and frlends Mrs. Bowie
10 see her. 49,
! MIR j. r. Blake is repainting his dwelling.
John Crawford Is doing the work and knows
exactly how to blend colors TO produce the
finest effect, that will be most pleasing to the
Miss Aylette Chalmers and Miss Bessie Ed
wards after two weeks stay Al Harris Lithla
Springs returned home last week greatly re-
newed In health and delighted with their
trip. ., x -,
North last week where he had been 70 pur-
chase machinery for the AbbeVille Cotton
Mill. We have not heard him say, but pre-
sumo his trip was successful, as he always
goes at things In business like manner
which generally insures success. The build
ing of the factory Is progressing rapidly, and
If no bad weather inteferes the second floor
and when you come to town you should not
fail to go and see 1t. This Is an enterprise
that we trust will greatly benefit our people
as class, and thereby be the means OF large.
and enterprising city. AS an evidence OF the
culture. thrift, energy, and enterprise Of our
people, we point the r1,D stranger to our splen,
and costly churches, our railroad facilities,
our public buildings, our oil mill and gin.
neries, and last but not least our cotton mill
which will speak for itself In the near future.
Our lands are as good as any In the state.
The best free stone and mineral water found
any where, Iclimate unsurpassed. Who can
offer more, or who would ask , lor or desire l
| us: yes In the old historic city of Abbeville
you will now find live, pushing people who
| Intend to occupy the front rank IN the line OF
progress, and VINO Will extend 10 one all
| hearty welcome
Fine rains have fallen recently over por
| tions Of this county and the crops have been
greatly refreshed. owing 10 the colo nights
| ing as we'll as 1t otherwise would. We also
hear much complaint OF lice upon It's leaves.
Corn looks we'll, and generally speaking The
crops though later than last year, have been
we'll worked and are In good fix for growing,
being thus far at comparatively little expense
Today is Masonic day in Abbeville, grand
mass N eeting OF the Masons Of the country,
| hliated Masons and their families are invited
at the "old fair grounds" The public are cor.
daily invited to the exercises In the Court
House about Y o'clock, at which a.sVv. w: T.
L IL.
South Carolina, will deliver the address OF
welcome; after which he Will introduce the
Rev. DR.. Clifton who will deliver the address
| Of the occasion.
The beautiful "cherokee'' 30 long an orna.
| ment around the McGowan-Gary lot on Mag
aZine Hill Is now being shorn OF lis beauty.
| Its growth has become too rank, and IL now
has 10 bow TO the keen edge of the reap hook.
MIR. ]. =. Fisher Is experimenting the work.
The citizens OF Magazine Hill are grateful
to the board of health and to the council ior
their prompt attention TO the complaint OF
Magazine civilians, and promise In return TO
do all in their power TO assist them In abat-
ling all nuisances.
Miss Lizzie and Miss Willie Willis, two
charming young ladies from Elberton, have
returned TO their home after pleasant
weeks stay with friends here.
i Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson left last Monday TO
attend Presbyterv at Anderson.
Mr.. +. H. McGee, Master Mechanic at The
G C. & N. shops, is now attending the Master
Mechanics convention at Saratoga.
/ Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Bernau Will leave next
Saturday for Berlin, Germany, on visit TO
his parents They will sail on the Columbia
July end and will be absent several mon tbs.
Messrs. H. w. johnson and James Perrin Will
be in charge OF the store, and VIII attend 10
the wants OF customers. Many friends wish
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernau a pleasant trip and
safe return home.
MIR. A. Cohen, Abbevilles clothier, Is en-.
larging his already spacious store room, In
proportion TO the Increase In his BUSINESS
which has been even beyond his most san
guine expectations. Mr.. Cohen will add to
his stock OF gents furnishing goods tne ceie.
brated line OF Hess Bros. shoes, besides others
Of like reputation.