The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-20
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What S'M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the CITY.
Abbevil!e, s. c., Oct. 90, 1895
BUSINESS IN THE CITY.

BUSINESS IN TIE CITY.
The merchants Of Abbeville never had a
largerand better line OF goods; nor have they
ever offered them at closer prices. The result
l., that large amount OF cotton Is brought 10
this maj ket for sale.
The market here for the sale of cotton is
lrSt class, as many large firms are represent
ed by different buyers, besides tEe Abbeville
Cotton Mill Is in the market; also our ner.
chants, 80 that in this market the farmer has
every facility for selling his cotton TO the best
advantage. and ;or the highest price based
upon the leading markets OF the world. II Is
true the price of cotton il low, but at the
same time II Will be remembered the present
crop Was made at little eXpepSe-the staple
goods being bought at remarkably low prices.
The statistical report of the cotton crop of the
United States for 1897 TO 1898 IS estimated now
at about 9,50O,000 bales, showing already a
shortage from first report OF 100000 bales.
Oar judgment Is that the cotton crop will fall
TAR short OF the statistical report OF 10000 900
low price of cotton business is quiet; at the
same time our farmers all seem 10 be- doing
their best 10 meet their obligations. This
alone is worthy OF note, and IN the face OF
low priced cotton and quiet times, ali are
looking and anxtously waiting for better
times.
MARRIAGES IN ABBEYILLE.
Colett-Hughes. This afternoon at 4.3O
O'Clock, at the home OF Mrs. Chalmers, aunt
OF the brlde.elect, by Rev. j. A. Clifton, d. d..
MI ~. w Solletl, VI CdTOllnu,
Miss Lulle Hughes. OF Abbeville, will be
united in holy wedlock.
Dupre-Marshall. AZ the home of the
brides parents, at 1890 o'clock tomorrow
morning, by Rev. Edward McCrady, MIR. +. c.
DuPre and Miss Salie Marshall will be mar
red. Cards were out for their marriage at
Trinity church, but owing 10 the continued
illness of Miss Kate Marshall, sister OF the
bride-elect, the marriage ceremony Will be
quietly performed at the home OF the bride.
In the presence of the Immediate families of
the contracting parties. The groom, accom-
panied by Mr.. 4. G Perrin, his best man.
SHOWS IN ABBEvILLE.
Mr.. James A. II i'll of our city has made ar
rangemenls for the use OF the Court House,
for any and all first class shows that he may
induce TO come to Abbeville; He has erected
portable stage and has ordered scenery for
the same and will Introduce on the 5th and
9th of November next, Dan'l A. kellys dra-
matte troupe which Will render their famous
plays tor the pleasure of the people OF Abbe.
willie. Mr.. Hill has gone to Considerable ex-
peuSe TO give our people some amuSements
during the fall and winter season aud his ef-
fort in this line deserves the comlnendation
OF all.
At Abbevile, October 10th, to Mrs Geo. w.
Syian, Jr., daughter.
THE ARTESIAN WELL
is finished, and on last Friday for the first
time the large standpipe was pumped full OF
water from the well which flows freely and in
great abundance.
MOVED FROM TOWN.
Mr.. Lewis Blount and family have moved
to the old homestead of Mrs. Mcmillan, where
Mr.. Lewis Blount, Jr, will engage in farming
next year.
DOTS HERE AND THERE.
Mr.. Bradley Reese spent last Sunday with
homefoIks In Abbeville.
Mr.. Marvin Mann spent last Sunday at
home.
CHURCH SUPPER AND LECTURE.
On last Thursday evening the ladies OF this
cOngr egatlon gave a splendid supper for the
benefit OF their church. DR.. and Mrs. Clifton,
mond were among those present from Able
vile. DR.. Clifton delivered a most entertain
ing lecture suitable TO the occasion. Receipts
OF the evening $3.50
VISITORS IN THE CITY.
Mrs. Jimmy Jones, of Cokesbury. and her
charming daughter, Miss BERTHE were visit
Ing and shopping In the city last week.
Misses Helen and Laura Grier, two OF Due
Vests prettiest young ladies, were shopping
in The city last week.
NJ iss Eliza Gambrcll left last week for Oak
land, where she has good school.
NEW BUILDINGS.
Several handsome dwellings are now near
ing com pletiOn, among the number Is thato
Mr.. A. W. Jones which Will be an ornament
TO the city.