The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-02-26
WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents of q Week
Around the City.

two W months came 10 last Friday. Mr.. DnPre
travels over large territory. and has to Keep
| calls him to visit. He left Monday on the
| vestibule for another two months trip
Rev. D. G. Phillips, of Barlow, Fla, preached
| in the A. Il. 2. church Sunday.
Mr.. A. Cohen left Saturday for New York
City to by his stock Of clothing, hats and
gents furnishings. Mr.. Cohen Is thoroughly
acquainted with his line of business and VIII
buy first-class stock, embracing all the new
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Latimer spent Sunday In
| the city.
The Abbeville Cotton Mill Company In a
short while will begin work, and the mill (ana
| that our town will be benefited, does not eX-
press the full meaning. The building OF TINS
| factory will show 10 the outside world that
Abbeville is a I've, goahead place-a place In
which to make Investments with The assur-
ance OF good return for the outlay. AS
place in which to live, Abbeville has no su-
periors and few equals. 1t Ia true there are
some of the luXuries and conveniences of
| large cities that are wanting. These wants
! will soon he supplied in the shape OF electric
| lights, water works. telephone exchange, and
last. but not least, fire department: VIII h 2
| religious facilities necessary, delightful and
healthy climate, a splendid agricultural coun.
try surrounding her, Abbeville has hearty
welcome for all who are worthy, and says,
Come. and cast in your lot with us.
| A number Of friends OF Mr.. T. A. White, for
merly OF this place, but for several years past
a resident of Mexia, Texas, received on Mon
dav last, cards announcing his marriage TO
Miss Ora Waller, OF that city. This happy
event took place on the 18th inst Mr.. White
has host OF warm friends and admirers here.
who wish for him and bis bride brig ght and
prosperous future and every JOY In their
home in the far-away Lone Star State.
Miss Lucia Parker is at home again, after an
absence OF nearly three months.
DR.. l.. J. White came over from Atlanta Fri.
day to see the home folks; IT,, he will 60 back to
the city tomorrow. DR.. White will be one Of
| the graduating class Of the Southern Dental
College this spring, finishing his course about
There were no services In the Presbyterian
church last Sunday, Rev. DIR. Wilson being IN
| Anderson.
Two cars of telephone poles have arrived
end the work ofpultlng up the lines Will com
mence ut once.
A volunta fire company. has been organ
lied, and the boys are anxiously waiting fol
steps to be taken toward getting them apara
tus. They wanta good hook and ladder truck
the first thing, and let them have II as soon al
possible. After the hook and ladder truck IL
bought, then give US water works. In the alb
sence of water works, 1t has been suggested
that number of cisterns be put In. A chem
ical engine is another suggestion. An agen
representing firm manufacturing this class
of engines wos In the city last week. and was
machines would do. Would 1t not be good
plan to look into this matter? The fnvesti
cation would cost nothing and the town
might profit thereby.
/ 1t seems as If our people have at last awak
ened to the fact that fire protection OF some
kind (other than insurance) Ia one Of the
greatest needs OF our city. Let actions In this
case. not talk, prove that we are in earnest
Get the hook and ladder truck for the boys, q,
q start In the right direction.
| Mr.. Ed Mcmillan is at home for a few days
rest. He came over from Atlanta Monday,
| Mr.. Geo. w. Thomas, q contractor from At
lrnta, Is here to see the cotton mill Directors
in RECORD TO the erection of the mill.
ltertain ment In Rosenberg's new hall. 4 gooo
supper will be served. There will be grab
bag for every one. and prize doll tO be given
! to the one who guesses her name. The doll is
on exhibition at the store of H. w. Lawson 6
Co. Go to the entertainment and spend 6
pleasant evening.