The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
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what .M'' Sees and Hears on His
Round About the City.

Abbevile, S. c., August II, 1896.
| The hottest wave ever felt hereabout Is GER
taiuly hoyeriug over Abbeville just now.
| Crops that were most promising lew weeks
ago, are now losing daily. cotton especially n
StiIl, amid 1t all, we have great cause 10 pe
thankful, as we are not suffering as many
| other places-no deaths, no prostratlons, as
vet as recorded elsewhere. -
! Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. latltner, OF Enoree, are
visiting relatives in the city.
| In lhe Methodist church last Sunday, after
| morning service, Il short congregational meet
| ing was held, at which Mr.. j. NJ. Lawson an
| noi1nce himself as u candidate for the min Is
| try and Will make application TO join the
| Conference at an early date. Mr.. Lawson was
also unanimously elected as agent to repre-.
semi the "Brotherhood," a benevolent society
recently organized here for the aid of the FAM
| lilies of deceased ministers belonging 10 the
society. Upon the death OF one OF the minis
ters OF the Brotherhood, each minister shall
pay 10 his family the sum OF So, while the as
sesSmcnL of lay members will only be 81.
Brother Lawson, as agent, will look after
these collections.
The Methodist congregation voted their
pastor IL months vacation, praying that such
recreation, free from all labor, will fully re-
store their beloved pastor TO his usual health.
The membership, fully appreciating the faith
iul services Of their pastor, most cheeriully
granted him this respite. The Doctor seemed
very grateful for this manifestation OF kind
ness, and thanked his memb berS for their Kind
and thoughtful consideration In bis behalf
He will 90 at once 10 Harris Lithia Springs.
Mr.. A. NJ. Hill, up to this time has pulled
from his patcn about 5000 watermelons.
e. =. Hammond s. Co. have out this week a
somewhat novel sigu-giving free shine"
TO all persons buying shoes OF them. Mr..
Cohen, the clother, came along and says he
will see them lone better by giving free
shine" and "halfsoling" extra one pair OF
shoes free for each customer buying from
him. Competition is the life of trade Who
will throw IN an extra pair Of shoes and get
all the trade?
Mrs. John a. Harris and children, after
pleasant visit TO friends and relatives at Troy
and Nerdery, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. DR.. Neuffer is spending the summer at
Catawba Springs. near Hickory, NC.
Mr.. Walter ID. Tusten, while enroute for
his parents and shaking hands with friends.
He is now doing fine business in the Lone
Star State.
Miss JAMIE Quarles and Miss Mary Lyles
after n pleasant visit to relatives at Seneca
and Yorkville, are home again.
Mr.. b. G.. Reese, OF Mt. Carmel, passed
through Abbeville last Monday morning on
his way to Greenwood, where he goes to see
and Is not exactly satisfied whether he will
come to Abbeville or 60 to Greenwood. BY
all means come 10 Abbeville. So say we, and
so say all.
The insurance companies, represented by
w. II. Branch have already made satisfactory
settlements with MeSsrS. j. II. Morrah and
]. l.. Gown Of Mt Carmel. and have given
their checks in payment thereof This Is
quick and prompt adjustment OF losses.
Capt. Branch represents the best companies
III Europe and America. who will always set-
tie promptly and satisfactorily.
Mr.. VIII Mcmillan and family after spend
ing about two months at the Hot Springs OF
Arkansas, left last Thursday morning at 7
O'Clock, arriving In Abbeyiile AT O'Clock on
Friday afternoon, being % hours, and the
quickest trip on record. The little child and
mother are greatly improved by the trip.
MIR Belton Lyles who has been sick about
two weeks, Is now convaleScing.
Mr.. Charlie White has been quite sick, but
is now slowly improving, and we hope will
soon be well.
Miss Lula MCGEE and Mr.. ]. r. Ellis, OF
Due West, spent several days In the city, In
Guiding Sunday, with MIR. and Mrs. w. E.
Bell, relatives.
Miss Pearl Glymph. of Hodges, is spending
awhile with her aunt, Mrs. George w. Syfan,
Sr.
Miss Maud Beacham, after a pleasant visit
to relatives at N1nety.Six, returned home
last Monday evening.
Rev. DIR. Clifton, ID. w. kellar and G. v.
Hammond with Prot. A. NJ. DuPre, attended
the District Conference at Ninety-Six last
week.
Mr.. A. Cohen left last Saturday night via
the S. A. l.. for northern markets.
Our merchants generally are painting and
clearing up for the fall business.
While the cotton crop may be short this
season, the price Just now promises TO make
up III dollars LOT The loss IN POUNDS.
The first bale OF new cotton sold In Ander-
son recently for 10 cents per pound. Wonder
how much new bale would bring on this
market? Our buyers must keep Abbevile's
market up with others. or take back seat
and let trade go elsewhere. We will note the
sale Of the first bale on this market.
Miss Mary b. Tarrant, who has been visit
ing Miss Chalmers. left few days ago to visit
friends In Greenwood.
How refreshing the shower OF rain last
Monday afternoon!
DR.. l.. Y. Hill went to Newberry on profes.
sional business last week.
DR.. j. l.. Ancrum entertained number OF
his professional friends one evening last
week. The Doctor has lovely home and is
in himself host indeed. making all feel free
and perfectly at home. The evening will be
long remembered by those present as most
delightful one.
Miss Laura Nance left yesterday for Char
lotte, N. g.. as n delegate to the young peo-
pie convention, from the A. r. p. church, Of
Abbeville.
Mr.. - Simmons. of Charleston. Is Visiting
DR.. j. l. Ancrum.