The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-04-28
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What .sM'' Sees and Hears ON His
Rounds In and About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., April 2S,

Abbeville, S. c., April 2S, 1897.
The Abbeville merchants will begin 10 close
their stores next Monday at o'clock p. m.
Mrs. Neufrer. who has been In Atlanta
about six weeks is expected home today.
Have you seen the Abbeville Cotton Mill
and It's surroundings? If not, you should 60
and see the suburban little town. Already
many families have moved In and occupy
the pretty cottages, making that portion OF
the city even now present scene OF bnsy
life.
look fresh and clean by applying the white
wash brush.
That courteous and genial gentleman. Col
Thomas T. Burwell. the popular southeastern sou eastern
Company, OF Chattanooga, Tenn, spent sew.
eral days in our city last week greeting his
friends and looking after the interests OF his
firm. Col. Burwen has a large and growing
turned from an extended tour through the
Eastern States. Col. Burwell feels naturally
at home in Abbeville and especially attached
TO her people as his mother, whose maiden
miles OF this place, but with her parents NOV
ed TO Birmingham, Alabama, when ABOUT
fourteen years of age The Colonel is always
welcomed TO our city where he has warm
place in the hearts OF many friends
AT a meeting OF the Council last Friday all
the old officers were reelected as follows: !:
J. NJ Kirby, Road Master; w. 6. Riley. ChieI
OF Police; also JAS S. Fisher, VIM. Mcmillan
and Charles D. Allen. With Mayor Hill
backed by his aldermen and police force we
venture the assertion, without fearsof con ira
diction, that there Is no town or city In the
State under better municipal control. Abbe
Vile has DO loafers. no bullies, mol tramps,
as our Chief and his force walt upon all such
characters promptly, giving them the very
best attention u all times.
Last Saturday was busy day in the city.
Crowds OF ladies and gentlemen Jhronged our
streets and stores, causing our merchants to
g
Hon. w. 2. Wideman will deliver his ia
nous lecture in the Court House in this city
on May llth, proximo. Subject Hit the
the Kindness OF Mr.. Wideman is helping out
Abbeville entertainments in the past, and
will give him in return the audience he SO
we'll deserves
The following represen tative people Of NJ.
Carmel were In the city last Monday Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Morrah, DR.. and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Carlton, Mr.: and Mrs. r. w. Collier, B. A.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. w bite, of Verdery, were
in the city last Monday. MAJOR says he is
now in the new county and came up to
shake hands with his old mother county"
which he loves and can never forget. The
Major has many friends In old AbbeYille who
are al ways glad to see him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Jackson were shopping
in the city one day last week.
Miss Elise Bowie, one OF Abbeville's pretti-
est young ladies, Is now visiting relatives in
Spartanburg.
MISSES LEA ana NOra hammond are VlSltlnR
relatives in the Gate City.
Mr.. Joseph E. Jones has recently opened a
nice stock OF groceries on Washington street.
Mr. Jones Is live wide-awake merchant, and
has just had phone placed in his store.
When you want low prices ring up No. 46.
Miss Matte Jennings. bright, pretty, ac-
complished young lady. presided with ease
and grace at the organ in the Methodist Sun
day School last Sunday afternoon.
The choir In the Methodist church gave way
last Sunday night TO the good old fashioned
congregational singing which was very fine.
So SAID by those present.
WI. Smith Sons, one af our old reliable
and substantial firms have just received q
large and attractive stock of general mer-
figures. This firm has an en- viable reputation
for selling the best goods at the lowest prices.
Give them a call when in the city as they are
prepared to supply your every want.
II you want the best and most refreshing
drinks, call on either Speeds or DR.. Harri-
sons soda fountains. both of which are now
running on full time.
Mrs Taggart is now sending out from her
mantuamaking department some Of hand.
soonest dresses we have ever seen. Give this
department look and you will be convinced.
the rear of his old store. He is still prepared
TO do all kinds of tin work such as guttering,
Mrs. P. H. Bollman will leave soon foran
extended visit to her home in Newburyport,
When hungry don't forget the City Baker,
+. H. Ford, who is prepared TO serve you at
all times with the best and daintiest cookies
and macaroons:. Fresh bread and cakes bak
ed every other day.
Mr. ]. C. Prassley will move in q few days
10 the brick store just below the Post Office
which Mr.. c. V. Hammond is now remodel
ing for him. Mr.. Presley will add largely TO
his stock and will give you prices that will
pay you to look him up.
Some of our young men are preparing TO
open ice cream parlors TOR the approaching
season.
We have just heard OF the extreme illness
Of Mr.. Henry Power, and trust he will soon
recover.
Master Clarance B. Richey. aged about l2
years, and only son of Mr.. Guss Richie, died
last Sunday night after seven days OF ex-
treme suffering from lock-jaw, caused by a
small splinter which stuck In his leg just be-
low the knee. Drs. Hill and Neuffer were
called and did everything possible, but all TO
no avail. The bereaved parents have the
sympathy OF many friends.