The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
UNION-BRADLEY.
A Shower Of Candidates-Rev. Phil.
lips IIOnOred with "HOuse
Warming'' Many other Items

Union-Bradley, 8. c.. March l, 1897.
| at never rains, but 1t pours," and truly we
have had apparently, shower OF candidates
in our section during the past week, notwith'
standing tbe inclenient weather, muddy
roads, and other disadvantages under which
they have had to travel.
We are apprehensive some will think that
one OF the leading motives which prompted
was purely one of self interest-to get an
office. However, we wish for them much
success.
Mrs. Jacob Rush, sr. has been confined to
her room for some weeks She Is suffering
from infiammatory rheumatism. DIR. j. D.
Neel Is attending her.
Miss Fannie Henderson and her little sister,
Mackie OF Greenwood, s. c.. are here on
One OF our bachelors, Mr.. W. T. Banster,
has greatly improved the appearance OF his
home, by cutting out the underground and
pruning the large trees In the grove which
surrounds lis house. He has also done some
fensing which adds great deal TO his farm.
Messrs. Arthur johnson. I. Alton. and Will
McFerrin spent Friday night In Greenwood.
l conjecture they contemplated attending the
lecture by Rev. Sam Jones.
Mr.. Stacy, who lives near White Hall, S. c.,
recently purchased number OF COWS OF our
farmers.
Mr.. Jacob Rush, Jr., who has for some
years resided near Union, has moved, and
may now be found in his home near Hibler,
sc.
was on his way 10 call Oh one OF Unions most
beautiful young ladies he was thrown from his
mule, and, although he was not hurt, he left
the polish from his shoes In the mud, and
was escorted into the beautifully lighted room
he seemed very much chagrinned to find his
shoes red instead OF black.
Jim says, his mule did not throw him, but
as he was riding brIskly along his mule seeing
something on the side OF the road stopped
suddenly and he went on. Bear In mind Jim
--"Pride goeth before destruction, and
naughty spirit before a fall"
Rev. g. H. Burton preached most incsive
and effective sermon at tue school-house yes
terday. The house was we'll filled and the
order was excellent
We were glad to see Mrs. George Ellison at
preaching yesterday. Owing TO the unpleas-
An { weather she has not attended Sunday
School very often this winter.
The tnemb bers of the A. r. p. Church In
Bradley honored their pastor, Rev: d: T..
/ think he received every Thing In the way
OF supplies for his pantry, from basket OF
eggs to jellies preserves, ETC. ,-even cotton seed
MIR. and Mrs. Siliivan, of WILLIAMSON. S. C..
have recently been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. H. Chlles, Sr.
Mrs. John Morrow and little daughter Of
Mt. Carmel, who have been spending some
time with Mrs. Morrow's sister, Mrs. d. w.
Jay, have returned TO their home.
The Baptists held the first service In their
new ChurCn yesterday. IL Will % UeauIllul
building when completed.
Rev. G. H. Burton, in behalf of the church,
returned their most sincere thanks TO Mrs.
Eva Youngolood for the beautiful pulpit set,
which she presented to the church. and TO Mr.
James Steifle for allowing US the use OF bis
store while our church was being rebuilt In
fact, he expressed gratitude TO all who had
aided our building committee In any way.
The church Is not free from debt, but like
busy bees, the members are still working 10
raise the Indebtedness.
Do not forget the lecture by Rev. K. j. Will
liams tonight week. the 9Th inst, In the Bap'
tist church. Mrs. Williams has kindly con-
seuted to sing for him in connection with the
lecture and OF course that will add greatly 10
the entertain ment.
Remember 1t is only 25 cents for adults and
Is cents for children. Come all. who wish TO
know more about the "Holy Land" and to
see pictures, which will cause you TO almost
imagine that you had visited the country.
You will doubtless receive the full value OF
your money. Come early, as the lecture VIII
begin about hal past seven O'Clock, rail- ROAD
time. "a
Bear in mind Bro. Williams has really visit
ed the places Of which he will exhibit plct-
ures 1t will not be like listening TO lecture
by one W ho has gained his Information from
reading.
turned from their tour North. We were hon
ored with an Invitation 10 bis marriage. but
were providentually prevented attending.
Mr.. Watson, we feel assured, from the descrlp.
tion which we have of her, that she Is most
excellent lady. We wish for them a long and
happy life, with just enough clouds over their
pathway to cause them 10 appreciate Inc sun
shine. y.