The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-26
WEST END.
happenings and Incidents Of a Week
AbOut the city.

About the city.
A large number Of colored people left here
Monday on the excursion bound Tor Augusta
Ga. Those that came back got IN last even
Ing.
spect at least That there was no service In
any of our houses Of worships. This hos not
happened before for Il long time. and in fact
we do not remember when such was the case
before. Sunday morning there was services
in the Presby lerlan, A. r. P. and Trinity
churches.
MIR. Wells Riley was up from Greenwood on
Monday.
Asneville. N. c., and eileen Springs, have
returned home.
Last Friday afternoon Mr.. T. T. Quarles left
for Eaton, Ala, where he will remain during
the cotton season. He was located there last
year, and now goes back for the same firm Of
cotton merchants. His many friends here
wish him good luck and a prosperous bus-
ness.
Mr. A. Cohen, who has been In New York
for nearly three weeks Is expected home to-
day. He has been busy buying his fall an
winter stock, and already the goods have be-
Nj Mr. j. F. Brown. Of Prosperity is in the city
the guest Of Mr.. G. D. Brown. Mr.. Brown is
we'll known and has many friends here. He
was here for several months as telegraph
operator at the Southern Depot, and Is now
occupying like position for that railroad at
Prosperity.
MIR. Joe Aiken came up from Greenwood
and spent Sunday in our city.
Mrs T. +. Morris and son Mr. Harry Norris
left via the s. A. l. yesterday morning, on a
visit TO friends In Macon, Ga.
Saturday afternoon the s. A. l.. employees
at this place enjoyed delightful barbecue.
The "cue" was held near the shops In the al
ternoon. and jolly good time was spent by
| those who attended.
| The S. A. l.. pay train came In on last
Thursday and the railroad folks were smiling.
oda i,Iyo dor n
of the paying of, and 80 everybody felt bet
The big campaign meeting last Wednesday
was rather small affair. Not near so many
people here as were expected and there was
seemingly little enthusiasm or interest
shown in the proceedings. s..,
| Mr.J. A. Allen has accepted position with
Mr.. A. Cohen and Is ready and ar Eious to
serve the public. or at least the meniolks and
bows. He can fit them out from the soles OF
of their feet TO the crowns OF their heads
with the most stylish and newest wearing
MIR. and Mrs. B. S. Barnowell after two
weeks spent In the mountains OF n. c., at
Blowing Rock and Lnnville, are at home
again. They came Sunday afternoon:
| Dr. L. J. Whiteis at home for q few days
stay. Dr. White came over from Eaton, Ga,
saturday. He likes his new home very much,
and is doing well at his profession.
! Mr. and Mr.. J. Allen Smith and children
went TO Blowing Rock, N. c., yesterday. Mr..
Smith will return in week or ten days
Mrs Smith and the little folks will be absent
| month or more.
Miss Mammie Rampey, OF Greenwood, is
visiting Miss Bessie Edwards.
Rev VIM. PRESLEY of Due West preached
In the Presbyterian church Sunday morning
northern % m ark els Friday. He has been buy:
ing his fall and winter stock.
Rev. J. A. Clifton, returned Monday from
Harris Lithia Springs wher he has been for
the past two weeks. DR.. Clifton is much i'm
proved in health, and will soon be himself
again. We learn that he will probably return
TO the Springs in few days.
Miss Mary Mitchell of Nashville, Tenn. and
Miss Florence Fouche OF Rome, Ga, are
visiting In the ciiy. These charming young
ladies are the guests OF ttheir cousins, the
Misses. Marshall.
daughters IL visiting Mrs. P. b. Speed.
Hon. w. p. Calhoun was over from the Gate
City Monday, he left yesterday for home.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton OF Atlanta. Ca. and
Mrs. j. l.. Latimer OF LowndesviIle, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Latimer.
Mrs. Eliza Sproul Of Rome, Ca, Is visiting
her brother Dr.. ]. w. w. Marshall.
Mr. T. Fraser Lyon and Mr.. j. A. Allen
went EN- down 10 to bordeaux, last Friday and re.
turned on Sunday evening. They report q
pei fectly delightful time and were charmed
with aud have fallen In love with, at least a
portion OF Brodeaux's citizens: Theyiwere
most Hospitality entertained by Mr.. and Mrs
John Harmon. !.
Miss Mamie Lee returned yesterday FROM
bordeaux Wlere she has Deen Win TeIaLlVes
for the past two weeks.
The German club gave a delightful dance
in Rosenburg's new hall last night. Beside
our home young people, there were a number
of visiting young ladies and gentlemen pres
ent who added greatly 10 the pleasure OF the
evening The VisitarS were
Miss --Washborn, OF Montgomery. Ala
Miss Jennie MINI iece. Of Meridlaun, Miss.
Miss Catherine Wooten, OF Atlanta, Ga.
Miss Vennie Zeigler, OF Shreveport. La.
Miss Gussie McIn tosh, OF Bordeaux. 5. G.
| Miss Louise Mcintosh, OF Bordeaux, >. g.
Miss Ossie PelOt, of Eatonton, Ga.
MIR. and Mrs. Jno. Harmon of Bordeaux s. C.
Miss Alice NJ ichel, OF Charleston, S. c.
| Miss Mildred Frost, OF Charlston, S. C..
Miss Mary Mitchell. Of Nashville. Tenn.
Miss Florence Fouche, of Rome, Ga.
Mr.. Beverley Ward of Augusta, Ga.
| Mr.. Guy. Mcintosh of Bordeaux. S. &.
Mr.. Nc Mcintosh. OF Bordeaux. S. C.
Mr.. Clifford Cade, OF Bordeaux, S. G.
Mr.. Norward Harmon, OF Bordeaux, s. G.
Miss Nellie Roch of Rock Hill. s. c., Is the
guest of DIR. and Mrs. F. E. Harrison.
| Miss Florence Harreson visited her sister
| Mrs. w. J. DGvore last week. She returned tc
| her home near Greenwood Saturday.
| The many friends OF Miss Florence Tenn
pleton will be delighted to learn that she will
be at home today after a two months stay
with. friends in the Blue Grass regions o.
| Kentucky.
Mr. c. Marshall. is at home for few
days with his parents.