The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-20
LOWNDESVILLE'S LETTER,
visitors - Arrests Releases - Saics-
Gold MineS-Prcachcrs and other
Things.
J,owndesyille, Oct. Is. 1897,

IOWndeScille, Oct. Is. 1877.
Mpssrs G. l.. Baker and j. e. Huckabee
went TO Calhoun Falls Tuesday; the former
on his return to his home in Washington, d.
C., after several months stay at bis old
home. ,,
two or three weeks here started upon their re-
turn 10 their home in Prattville, Ala, Tues
day, accom- panied by Mr.. j. F. Barnes, BROTH
er Of the first named who will remain there
Mrs. b, A. Henry has been for several weeks
with kinsfolk in ElbertOn, Ga.
Messrs. Ernest Latimer and VIII Moore
went to Anderson saturday on their "heels
and returned that evening.
Friday Master Ralph Mason, oldest son OF
Rev. F.. w. Mason, IN going out OF town after
a load Of wood with one ehorse wagon, the
horse to arrange II. The horse from some
cause started, threw him off. the wagon run
over him, and he was at first thought to be
badly hurt, but is all right.
Anderson county Saturday to be gone several
days.
We hear that some of the planters above
here are what troubled because their cot;
be glad TO know who does IL, SO that they
could pay for 1t, of course.
A spirit OF trade and sale seems TO be abroad
in the land.
MIR. G. F. Burdett has bought an interest In
Rev. H. c. Fennel's gold mine Tin prospec-
tive). He now has hands there at work, and
II is to be hoped that 1t will prove TO be remu-
uerative TO both parties.
MIR. d. l.. Barnes sold his brick store, late
purchase from Sheriff F. w. r. Nance, to
Messrs. T. d. Cooley aud NJ. w. Speer. They
will take possession on Jan. i, ls9si
Mr.. u. l., Barnes has bought the tract OF
land belonging to Mr.. A. Y. Barnes just out
side Of the town limits on the Anderson road.
DR.. b. A. Henry has bought the lands OF Mr..
NJ: T. Hutchinson, lying mile or Two below
Mr. D. X. Cooley has sold his store and
stock of goods to Mr.. T. d. Cooley.
1t may be that other sales have taken place
In and around here In the near past. If so,
the above is enough for one report, and the
others will be mentioned later on.
Messrs. Earl Allen and D. l.. Barnes went TO
Anderson yesterday by the dirt road.
order The week before last Trial Justice j.
q Harden went down 10 near Wilmington and
arrested darkey. Before getting back to his
buggy with him, several negro men ran up
and demanded the release OF the prisoner,
and took him away from the officer.
Professors Moore and Walker gave 10 our
citizens one night last week quite surprise
and treat, IN the form OF delightful sere-
made.
Those who were present at the Baptist
church last light had very enjoyable time.
There was q Juvenile missionary meeting.
The church was as well decorated with flow
ers and evergreens as II could be with the ma
terial obtainable this late In the season. The
hours exercises were opened with prayer by
The pastor, Rev. J. A. Brown. Then Mr.. E. r.
Horton. master of ceremonies, with Miss Zula
Brock at the organ began TO have carried out
an admirably arranged program, consisting
of Rotations, songs and instrumental music
All of the young folk engaged performed
their respective parts in a very creditable
manner. Mr.. A. l.. Latimer. the efficient su-
perintendent OF the Smyrna Sunday school,
gave very interesting and appropriate talk
TO the children and 10 the occasion. All were
no doubt glad 10 have been there. Troupe.