The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M'' Secs and Hears OIL His
Rounds About the city.
Abbcville, =. c., Aug. IS, 1877.
ABBEvILLE'S SLATE THIS WEEK.

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basket picnic. All veterans and their faml
/ lies are Invited TO come and bring wcll-filied
baskets, and join together In making this thf
grand social occasion of the season. Proml
! nent veterans will speak, and everything VII
be done TO contribute to the pleasure and en-
jOyment OF all.
| ABBEVILLE AND ASlIEvILLE.
This and tomorrow afternoons two OF the
! finest games of ball may be expected. Ashe
willie has brag team, and everyone knows
what the AbbcvilIe team is. Let all be on
hand at the baseball ground on Magazine
Hill promptly at 4.3O o'clock.
GGLLIAM'S BARBECUE.
This annual barbecue was given last Satur.
day, and was Il grand time for all. a large
crowd assembled to hear our Legislative can
didates speak. aS well as to enjoy the ieast ol
good things. The Gillian brothers know eX-
actly how to manage these affairs so as 10
! make all have a good time. MIR. David Gill
liam acted as Chairman, while Hon. +. Is.
Gary had the pleasure OF Introducing the
speakers OF The day.
AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN.
Four or five families still linger ut this
health-eiving resort. Quite number nave
been there during the summer. All are I'M
proving and hope to return home fully lnVig-
Grated and renewed In health, so as to begin
the Fall business with renewed energy.
Messrs. 2. Rosenberg & Co. are now build
ing a large brick store adjoining the ware,
house TO be occupied by Mr.. &. L. Hammond
about the first OF October. Mr.. Hammond
" i'll engage in a new line. so look out for his
advertisement and you Will see what he Is
going to do.
The Aaron Cohen Company are already at
work enlarging their storeroom, and Will be
ready for the fall business with full corps of
efficient statesmen. and an unusually large
and attractive line of millinery and ladies'
goods, together with ali the novelties OF the
season.
The new firm of T. Lorton Robertson & Co.
have opened up on Washington street full
line OF fancy and staple groceries, where they
will make it lively Tor customers seeking
bargains.
Several changes are now on foot that will
perhaps develop in the building OF several
brick store rooms and the coming Of other
new firms.
DAUGHTERS OF TIE CoNFEDERACY.
The organization already has large men,
bership, who. under the guidance OF their in
Gefatigibe and never-tiring president. Mrs.
K. 5. Link, will accomplish all they under
take. This organization have undertaken
the raising of Il beautiful Confederate monu.
ment for the city of Abbevile, which will be
placed on our public square, surrounded by
beautitully-Shaded park, that Will be orna-
mented with eVer-tiowlng fountains, and
made more beautiful still by the addition OF
specimens Of rarest flowers. This city park
will be made Il place grand, lovely, pic
turesque and beautiful for the eye to gaze
upon. On the monument will be engraven
the names OF our illustrious dead. BE sure
and let your name be honored by being
among the contributors. You will have an
opportunity of giving something to this laud-
able enterprise on the 18th at the reunion Of
the U. &. Veterans at AbbeVlile.
LONG CANE CEMETERY.
pb;, o,n,ot.rv &c po,y ,roIl lyapt op3 ,yban
enclosed by fence, will be made by those
interested a beautiful city of the dead, where
our loved ones Shall rest until the great day
OF assize. Too much praise cannot be given
the ladies OF the Long Cane Cemetery Society
for what they have already done, and expect
to accomplish in the future. The noble ef-
forts OF our heroic women will ever be
crowned with the success they well deserve.
DEATH OF MRS. L. L. WILSON.
"Lo the prs'ner is released,
Lghtened Of her feshly load
Where the weary are at rest
She is gathered unto Gud.'
On last Thursday afternoon at four o'clock,
Mrs. T.. l.. Wilson, beloved wife of DIR. +. L.
Wilson, breathcd her last at her home in this
city, surrounded by loved ones and friends
who did all in their power 10 administer to
her comfort, but alas! the dread summons
came and took away the sunshine Of the
home-a loving and affectlonae wife and a
devoted mother.
The deceased had been in declining health
for a long time, so that the end was not un-
expected at any time; yet when 1t came, 1t
was sad In the extreme. Amid all her tedi-
Gus illness and suffering, she bowed with
Christian fortitude. meekly and humbly in
obedience TO the Divine WILL She was q
member Of the Methodist church In this city
since early girlhood, and continued until the
day OF her death. She was also a faithful
and constant reader of Gods holy word, and
died trusting and triumphing in the faith OF
Il risen Saviour.
In her death loving and sorely-bereaved
mother, together with three sisters and one
brother, a grief.stricken husband and three
dear children, mourn her loss.
The funeral services were conducted at her
home Friday afternoon at five O'Clock by her
pastor Rev. J. A. Clifton, after which her re-
mains were gently laid to rest in the quiet
city of the.dead at Upper Long Cane cemetery,
amid large concourse OF sorrowlng friends.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Rev. Aiken Kelly preached in the Method
ist church last Sunday morning from LIST Cor
inthans |, 80: But Of him are ye In Christ
Jesus, who of God Is made unto us wisdom,
and righteousness, and sanctitication, and
redemption" The discourse was able and
eloquent, delivered in an earnest and i'm
pressive manner. Rev. Kelly Is hard stu
| dent, and bids fair TO occupy a prominent
place in the South Carolina Con ference at no
! very distant day. He is Jealous and faithful
! In the Masters cause, and as such a servant
| the Lord.
Rev. j. A. Clifton preached at Bethel Sun
day morning. filling the appointment OF Rev.
! Aiken Kelly.
| Regular services were conducted in the
| Baptist and a. r. L. churches last Sunday.
Union services were held in the even ing in
| the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev.
j. +. Mcliinnon, who preached fine sermon.
holding the attention OF his large congrega-
/ tion all the while.
A protracted meeting will begin at Ebene-
ger next Sunday. The pastor will be assisted
! by Rev. Brabham.
VISITORS COMING AND GOING.
Mr.. G. l.. Baker, private secretary in the
United States Senate, and Mr.. J. e.. Thomas,
! OF LowndeSville. were in the city last Mon
day. Mr.. Baker Is home on his summer va
| cation.
| Mai, Legare, of Charleston. after pleasant
visit TO his friend DR.. Ancrum, will return
home to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kearsey, after pleasant stay
with relatives in the city, left last Friday for
! their home In Augusta.
! Miss MOneta OSteen, one OF SumterS fair
daughters, is IN the city visiting her cousin
Miss Lou NoSe
ant visit to her cousin, Miss Sadie Lee, re-
turned home last Monday.
Miss Mamie Johnson, of LowndeSville, Ii
reg gistered at the MuseIey House on a visit tC
her brother, Mr. j j johnson of this city.
HOME AGAIN.
Mr. T. T. Capeheart, one of the popular con
ductOrs on the G., &. ~ ", has just returned
home after IL delightful visit To home folks In
Kittrell, \. c., also Il pleasant trip to Wash
ingtOn, ID. Z.
Mr. Ed Acker, after a pleasant vacation
r with relatives i'll Williamson. is home again
and reported for duty on the e., &. u n.
Mrs. BOllman, after Il very pleasant visit tt