The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-05-06
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssI'' Sees and Hears on His
ROunds About the CITY.

What s.M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
This is the month OF all the year the most
charming, and we'll tits called the month OIL
Roses as their sweet perfume literally fills
the air, and everywhere @ you l0ok aa,, iney al are
flower gardens of our pretty little city were
never tresher and more beautiful than just
now. The choicest collections OF hot house
plan is adorn and beautify every home, testi-
flying In language unmistakable TO the cul-
tnre and refinement Of any people,
aged about fifteen months, died here last Tues
day afternoon. the 2Sth, about 7.30 o'clock,
and was taken the same evening, by the sor-
rowing parents and other friends to their old
laid TO rest In theclty cemetery. One OF the
beautiful sunbeams Of this home has been
called TO that bright beautiful home above.
there to await the coming of loved ones here
below. How sweet to think Of the "angel
babe" safe in heaven.
Died on Friday morning, May 1st, at the
home of DR.. ]. w. W. Marshall, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. c. Cason, aged
about one year. On Saturday morning, Rev.
Edward McCrady conducted the funeral SER
vices at the residence, after which the re-
mains were taken to Long Cane cemetery
ee a T esss as Anothsr
expanding bud has been transplanted from
earth to the beautiful garden above and is
now happy with the angel band. Sweet
thought to know beyond all doubt the darling
babe Is safe, safe at home:
In our last we neglected to mention the SER
mon OF the Rev. Dr. Clifton delivered espe-
order turned out in FULL and was delighted
with the sermon, which was eloquent, ear
nest and impressive, and we trust Will long
| linger In the hearts and minds OF all VINO mad
the pleasure OF hearing 1t.
Last week In referring to the petrified man
you made your correspondent say his re.
mains were looked upon In wonder and
"amusement," which should have read won.
der and amazement," az there Is no amuse-
ment In viewing the, remains OF the deao' pe
they clay or solid rock. go
Our farmers are happy, as fine rains, with
few exceptions, have visited every part OF our
county. Good stands Of cotton and corn are
reported, while wheat and oats have been
| m uch benefited.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. I. Latimer, OF Lowndes-
Vile, spent last Sunday In our city visiting
| their brother, Mr.. j. H. Latimer and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. LaLimer are welcome guests 10
Abbeyie as they have hosts OF frienas na mere; bs
city last week with bis brother, Mr.. j. II. Du-
Pre-.
According TO agreement our stores COM
menced closing at p no. on the hrst or May
and the boys are now enjoying the needed rec.
| reatlon.
The Pirates of Penzance was rendered two
nights and was In every respect q grand sue,
cess. The gross receipts realized were about
$500.
Don't forget the inspecting officers for our
city board OF health will visit your premises
of the year to whitewash and put your prem
ises In thorough sanitary condition, thereby
| destroying many germs OF disease. The
board OF health will rigidly enforce this ordi-
nance.
II is lamentable fact that number of
| tom bstones in Long Cane cemetery have for
the want of attention fallen down and been
broken and about thirty more will soon share
the same fate unless looked after. Complaint
has been made that COWS are running through
this cemetery destroying shrub6ery and aow
fairs and should not exist. II the ground can
not be fenced then parties allowing their
stock to trespass should be looked after and
Last Sunday was regular missionary day in
the Methodist Sunday school, and we are
pleased TO state that the attendance was
collection from the different classes amount
ed to sl7 62. If parents Will interest them.
selves in the welfare Of their children, and
bring them out this will be one OF the most
fourIshng institutions In this community.
Messrs. Wilkerson Chapman have bought
out the Interest OF Cheap John, and will now
conduct the business at the same stand.
Mr.: C. D. Haddon is improving. He Is walk
! ing about the house.
MIR. Richard Hill is much better than he
was last week, and We hope will soon be up
again.
but at this writing Is better.
Mr.. John A. Harris has the prettiest lawn
In Abbeville. He seems 10 understand the
cultivation OF bIue grass.
Mr.. ]. L. Maxwell will keep the good people
Of Abbeyille cool this summer. One car load
of Ice Just received. Buy season ticket and
enjoy the greatest luxury Of the season.
| Frying size chickens are bringing good
price. Bring them In now II you would real
ize the highest market price.
MIR. Robert q. Link has sold every one Of his
ns st. NdrS pnPRe he '"0 TO
| Mr. M. II. Coleman has just returned from
Richmond, where he has secured position
with the shoe house Of Magnus Hessburg:
He left yesterday on bis first trip. and VIII
travel West Virginia, and portion OF Ten
nessee and Ohio. Mr.. Coleman Is a good Dus-
mess man and many friends wish him the
| success he deserves.
Mr. A. B. Edwards has just received an in
cubator from the Safety Incubator Company,
Of Atlanta, Ga, and will try his hand.
Israel Bowie, colored, died on the lath OF
a life like his. He was body servant OF Col.
J, Foster Marshall In the Mexican and Con-
federale wars and was faithful and true, hon
est and trustworthy. He was staunch Dem
for whom he ever showed the greatest re-
spect. Israel was respected by both white
and colored, having the confidence OF the best
people OF Abbeyille. He was good old man,
and set an example worthy OF Imitation by
the present generation. We trust he has gone
| to q good mans reward.
Court House last Monday. Hon. F, B. Gary
called the meeting TO order, after which the
following officers were elected:
| j. r. Blake, President.
| J, II. Morrah, Vice President.
r. +. Cox, Treasurer.
w. w. Bradley, Secretary.
| j.. Jones, Committeeman.
President Blake Immediately took the chair
and made the following remarks appropriate
10 the occasion:
Fellow Democrats OF Abbeville County-It
Is unnecessary to express my appreciation OF
the honor you have conferred upon me in
thus calling me to preside over the delibera-
It has been said, "the heart speaks most
when the lips move not" and II this be true
silence would best express the depth OF my
appreciation OF your action on this occasion,
Allow me TO say, however, fellow-citizens,
that this year will be one Of the most impor-
sues fraught with vital consequences will be
presented for your consideration, though !
feel assured that the intelligent and patriotic
citizens of Abbeville county Will In the fu.
ture, as In the past, prove true 10 the trust
committed TO them, and will be governed IN
the solution Of those issues by wisdom and
the highest principles OF siatesmanship.,
In conclusion, felloW-cltizens. . snail en- en-,
the duties incumbent upon me Win ndellty
and impartiality, and If should fail TO meas
ure up 10 your expectation, rest assured IL
will be an error OF the head and not Oh the
heart.
Again thanking you for the honor confer
red upon me, we shall now proceed TO com.
Then followed the election of delegates to
the State Convention, viz; I.C klugh, l.. q,
McCalla, H. J, Power, j. l.. MCMILLAN, VIM. l.,
Miller, w. H. Whitlock, =. L. Maldrop, I. a,
Graham, Il. j. kinard, ]. q. Thomas, j. h.
Sanders.
They were instructed to vote only for silver
delegates to the National Convention, and
were requested to present the name Of /, H..
m q l1o oso q q n