The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
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What ..M' Sees and Hears on IS
Rounds About Town.

All the "tools" are not dead yet. An INDIANA
man bets his wife against Il MOUSE Shu & ;O'
worth SS5 900 on the election Oh nay W., ~
lev. The papers have oeen .es' f
with the full consent OF tne "ie'
Next Monday is SaedaS. Ga, ,,o-r,aaa ~,
Cards are out announcing the marriage OF
~ EronE n McCiee and Miss Agnes Quarles
NJ NJ +; rert Wednesday the ith of November, in
Wrs aron Cohen and her handsome little
son will leave in few days 1or Athens; Where
they will spend the winter WIN MIS- oonen 8
The funeral services OF w. \. Lee, LID,
were conducted in Trinity Church last Sun
day morning by Rev: Eawara Mctraoy; IRA o;,bar as
churches in the city were closed in honor to
the memory of the deceased. The large and
sorrowing congregation attested the high
esteem in which the deceased was held. Mr.
Lee was an honored citizen, a high-ton ed
Christian gentleman. an eminent lawyer,
and a brave soldier. In his death, a fond wife
has lost true and devoted husoana; ,er Tue
the church an honored member, ana the ciis
OF Abbeville true and loyal citizen; ne
had lived out his three score years ana aieh ten.
and having fought the good fight. and hnlsI-
ed his work on earth, has gone to ms rewardi. ooi
Miss Helan spent several days last week
visiting relatives in Elbertop, ia; dov-a
Yesterday was a bright, beautiiul Sayna
typical autumn day In our falr sunny
South" All nature seemed to rejoice. ahG
none the less, bright happy ana gay were Tue
sembled in the Methodist Church at IL O'Clock
yesterday morning to witness the marriage
OF Mr.. James S. Cochran and Miss Aylette
Chalmers by Rsv A. A and A. II B. Cochran
did the honors of the occasion as ushers.
Mrs. ]. c. Ellis presided at the organ, ana lns5
as the hands on the dial plate OF tlme inaakea ,e
the hour of eleven, all was hushed save the
deep and inspiring tones OF the organ as II
peaied forth in sweetest strains OF Mendeis'
sohn's Wedding March; Ine cI3 oTlual parry parry
preceded by the ushers. The bride attired In
q handsome travelling suit of green entered
upon the arm Of her cousi Miss Lule
Hughes The groom upon thS 1Se4 arm annpoacb oo chs
ed the chancel the bride and groom met un-
der large bell Of lovely bright chrysanthe.
NUNS, suspended from beautiful arch OF
s rlch autumn leaves, while beneath their feet
E86arpet OF autumn leaves, rich and gorgeous
In that beauty which nature alone can inn
part. The autumn decorations were beautl-
that mace them lone" were spoken the sweet
melody OF Lohengrin's Grand March greeted
the listening ears of all present, 10 and which
the bridal party marched out Of the church,
and accompanied by number OF friends
look the midday train for Charleston where
they will enjoy the festivities Of gala week.
The many beautiful and costly presents
received by the bride evidenced In large
measure the high esteem in which she was
held. AS young lady there was none more
popular, more beloved and more highly es'
teemed for her many noble traits OF character
than was Miss Chalmers.
The groom is one OF Abbevilles best young
men, is selfmade and shares the esteem
and confidence OF this entire com mmunlty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran will return TO their
home in Abbeville where they will receive
kindest congratulations and best wishes OF
hosts OF friends.
Miss Hubbard, formerly one of the teachers
in Abbeville Graded School, will be married
today at her home in Virginia TO Mr.
Matthews, OF Union. While here Miss Hub
bard was a great favorite, and had the respect
and esteem Of the entire community. Mr..
Mathews Is q brother OF Mrs. w. G. MCGOWAN
and is to be congratulated upon winning the
heart and hand Of one SO accomplished, so
fair and 80 lovely.
-Mr. Reid. Superintendent of the motive
power Of the Seaboard Air Line arrived In
the city last Monday looking after the inter-
ests Of the road.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. r. Nance left yesterday
for Charleston where they will take in the
pleasures of gala week.
Mr.. F. NJ. Mitchell. OF Mt. Carmel. was In
the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. E. g. Graydon is on visit to relatives
In Edgetied.
Abbeville missed the circus. Why, let those
answer who know? Greenwood gets the
show. gets the crowd and gets The money.
-Rhe Walter L. Main Circus was here last year
and Abbeville is disappointed at not getting
the show this season.