The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-08
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M." Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.

What "M." Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Hon. I. II. McCalla was in the city last Mon
day on business
MIR. j. NJ. Baker of Washington D. c., is
the city y last s Monaay Of 4 speea Susness He
wi II return to his post of duty In few days.
Miss Maggie and Miss Virgie Mccain. two OF
our prettiest and most charming young ladies,
left With their aunt Mrs. Adams to visit their
old home IN Virginia.
This is the week of prayer which will be
conducted In regular order in the different
churches.
Miss Bessie Murray entertained lot of her
friends last Friday evening.
One OF the most delightful occasions OF the
new year was german given by DR.. and
Mrs. J, L. Ancrum last Friday evening. at
their hospitable home, In compliment to
their guest Miss Julia Carol, who Is pretty
and accomplished young lady from Aiken,
and who will probably spend several months
here. .-.........
Miss Annie o. Raven a bright, pretty and
accomplished young lady from Lainsberg
Female College is here visiting her aunt Mrs.
8. NJ. Riggsbee
has been quite sick will be glad to know he is
now on the mend.
Sale Day passed off with the usual crowd.
which was quiet and orderly. Nothing hap.
pened out or the regular order of events ex-
cept the "show girl" on the court house steps
with q monster snake encircling her form
and which she handled seemingly with.
out fear. ... -
The many friends of Mr.. J. 8. Hammond
and family welcome them back to Abbe-
Mr.. Clarence Haddon son Of MIR. R. A. Had.
was buried last Monday at Little Mountain
Cemetery. Mr.. Haddon was In the morning Of
early manhood being about q years OF age,
that he was a most exemplary young man
and died with glorious and triumphant hope
OF blessed Immortality. He was prepared
and ready to die, and asked loved ones to
meet him fu heaven.
Miss Mary DuPre who has been spending
the holidays IN Abbeville, left yesterday via
the g. G.. q N, for a. visit to relatives in
Lowndesville. from there she will return to
Mr.. Alta Lomax our young artist who has
been home, sick for several weeks is now
back at his place OF business, where he is
ready to make the girls look prettier than
ever. -. ....
Cheif OF Police Riley left for his home last
Monday, where we hope he will not be on the
sick list long, as he above all men is missed
when absent from our city.
Mr.. Aaron Cohen was called by telegram
yesterday TO North Carolina to see his mother
who is quite III.
Capt. M. L. Bonham that courteous and
bis many friends here are glad to see him,
and wish he could find 1t to his interest to
make his home with US again.
The measles are on the rampage In our city,
but thus for have been OF q mild type and in
no case have they been fatal. Our doctors
know how to treat them most successfully
Mr.. John w. Bullock arrived In the city
last Saturday. He is now In Greenville In
the dry.good busines where his numerous
friends wish him success.
Sheriff.. w. R. Nance and Clerk, w. R.
Bullock are again at their offices. Both OF
whom have been quite sick for several days.
DR.. j. G. johnson who lives near Latimer,
had the misfortune TO lose his barn. rough
day night about 10 O'clock. SUPPOSED to be
the work OF an incendiary. p