The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-01
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What s'M" Sees and Hears OH His
ROunds About Town.

Rounds About Town.
the Masonic mass meeting last week pass
ed of most pleasantly. A large number o
the brethren with their families were most
Hospitality entertained by clinton Lodge No
3 4. +. NJ. of this city. About u O'Clock they
assembled in the Court House when the meet
after which the choir led by Prof. Jas. A. Hill
on the cornet, accompanied by Mrs. j. Nj
Wallace on the organ rendered most charm.
ingly the Masonic ode Hall Masonry Dl-
r. Branch delivered the address OF welcome,
which was delivered in his own happy style,
couched in language both chaste and beauti.
full Al the conclusion OF his remarks, he In
a very happy manner introduced Rev. j. A.
Clifton who delivered the address OF the occa.
sion which was eloquent, Instructive and en-.
tertalning. Solicitor Ansel was present, and
being called upon, responded In q neat little
speech which was enjoyed by all. AT the
conclusion Of the address all affiliated Ma
sons, with their families, repaired to the old
Fair ground, where a splendid barbecued din.
ner was served. Thus ended another happy
day for the Masonic fraternity.
| On last Wednesday the 24th, Mr.. Robert Nc
Comb, one of the guards over the county
chain gang, was knock ell down with shovel
aud severely cut by one OF the convicts named
Henry Bulow, who seized his pistol and made
his escape. Immediately one OF the conyicls 8
unchained the blood hound and started In
pursuit, and upon catching up with Bulow,
he turned and shot the dog, and would have
| killed the negro In pursuit had he not at once
retraced his steps. Mr.. G. II. Moore being
absent was al once notified of the situation
and Immediately secured posses Of men and
went in pursuit, but al last accounts they had
not captured him. The negro is said to be a
desperate character, being sentenced by Judge
Comb was taken " q neighboring house In
an unconscious condition in which he re-
mained for some time, we believe. however,
he is doing fairly we'll a! this writing; l., l.,
the city looking alter the local phones, and
getting them fixed up In good shape. Mr..
Moran is working and fully understands his
| business.
We are delighted to know that steps are
now being taken by the ladies OF Abbeville
to form an association 10 look after our ceme-
teries. You can become member oy the
amt ual subscription at only so cents. Surely
every one will join, for who among us Is not
interested? Last week the council sent q
squad of hands under their efficient road
master, Mr.. Kirby for three successive days,
overlook ed each day by four ladies from our
city, SO that Long Cane Cemeterr now pre-.
sents fine appearance being Rt"ely cleaned
and In good shape generallysSet this good
work go on until this silent cHy OF our r. dead 1sa
kept, and cared for as becometh christlan
people.
over W one one hundred delegates will be present.
We trust our people will encourage them in
their grand and noble work by their presence
and we feel most grateful for the cordial man.
ner in which many homes have been opened
to them especially among our friends OF other
denominations.
Mir. Ed Clinkscaes graduate of W ofiord
College was In the city last week visiting re-
| lativeS.
MIR. John Bass of the Sharon neighborhood
brought in the first load of country melons
last Friday the 2G, for which he found ready
sale At good prices:
| the University or Knoxville Tennessee, re-
turned few days ago and will spend some
time with friends and relatives In the city
Mr.. Neuffer has many friends who are GLAD
| to welcome him back.
DEATH OF MRS. MCMILLAN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mcmillan relict of the late
L. w. Mcmillan died at her nome near this
place, on Thursday, June 25. 1896. Mrs. McMil
| Ian has been In bad health for long time
| therefore her death was not entirely unex.
pected. The deceased was most estima6le
lady, living in this community all her life
and raising up number OF sons and daught
ers who today are highly esteemed by oul
people and exhibit In their every day life the
careful training OF their now sainted mother
| Rev. +. Y. PreSsly, OF whose church she was 8
member. conducted the funeral services al
the home OF the deceased where large, com.
pany of sorrowing friends had assembled to
| pay their last tribute of respect 10 the memory
Of her whom they loved while on earth. Her
remains were uttered In Long Cane Cemetery
in the presence of number OF sympathizIng
| friends.
MIR. and Mrs. e. V. Hammond left for Rich.
mond last Thursday where they will visit
friends and take in the Reunion OF U. N. G.
Veterans.
At a meeting OF the I. o. o. F. last Friday
night the following officers were elected fol
The ensuing term.
| }. W. Howard, NC.
| James Chalmers, VIC.
w. e.. Parker r. Sec.
| J. w. Wofford, Treas.
This is a live and growing Lodge, and we
| believe today stands In the front rank With
any IN the State.
Harrison & Games Soda fountain is now
running on full time, and Is in charge of Mr.
j. e. GLADDEN. who stands with smiling face
and ready hands TO serve you, and knows ex-
actly what you need TO keep you cool.
Six carrier pigeons were received by our Ex.
press agent last week from Mr.. g. 3. Weitnel
of Wrightsviile, Pa, with instructions. after a
These pigeons had just returned from trip
OF four hundred miles, accord Ingly they were
released at 6 O'Clock last Monday morning
and after few rounds of flight they flew on
rapid wing directly in the course OF their
destination.
Mrs. l.. X. Bowie, after a pleasant visit to
friends and relatives in this cits, returned to
her home in Elberton last Monday morning,
accompanied by her niece Miss Gertrude
Moore who will spend several weeks with her
aunt.
DEATH OF MRS. sYFAN.
In the City OF Columbia at o'clock on last
Saturday evening Mrs. Arthur Syfan brea thed
her last. She had been sick only about two
weeks, although her health had not been good
| Tor long time. Yet her death was entirely
unex peeled, and the sad news fell like pail
upon relatives and friends In this place.
During her illness the best medical aid was
in attendanc ce, and all that fond aud loving
husband could do, together with gentle and
willing hands, proved insufficient to battle
| that monster whose name Is Death" Many
friends will remember her happy marriage TO
MIR. Arthur Sytan just two years ago. On
the day she died, and had she lived two hours
longer, it would nave been two years from the
date OF her marriage exactly to the very hour.
How sad; young, beautifully and loving
| IS years old, should thus be called away
from the affection OF devoted husband and
the sunny smiles, and sweet prattle OF an In
fant daughter about Is months old, but, alas,
the young, as we'll the old, must die, but 1t Is
sweet TO know that she fought the good fight,
won the victory andiwas ready and fully pre-
pared when the final summons came. The
deceased was raised In this com mmunity,
whose love, respect, and esteem she had. She
WAS bright. noble young woman, beloved by
| hosts OF friends. Her remains Were brought
to this place on Sunday afternoon about
o'clock and were at once taken to the home
of Mr.. George w. Syfan, ST., who is the father
OF the bereaved husband. The funeral servi.
ces were conducted In the Methodist church
at halfpast 5 o'clock, by Rev. j. A. Clifton, d.
| d., In the presence Of one OF the largest con-
gregations we have seen In many years. Her
| remains were taken TO Long Cane Cemetery
where the services were concluded. and the
body OF the dear wife aud mother now sleep
beside loved ones in the silent city Of the
dead, while her spirit Is with Him who gave
| IT,. The bereaved husband and motherless
| child lDnneCti0n
the sincere sympathy of hosts Of friends.