The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-17
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what vi" Sees and Hears on Nis
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Abbeville, =. G.. March l.. lS.'7.
The elegant, cha>ie and refned lecture or
"DiXie during the War; delivered last lhufS
. duy NIGHT bv Rev =. \. Steel. ID. u , was in II
self highly entertaining, and was fully hppre
, cated by the intelligent audience which wa'
, not rs large aS IL would nave been out Tor the
inclemency OF the weather.
Mr. anu Mrs. K. NJ HaddOn returned from
Northern markets last week where they
selected with great care the largest and most
attractive stock they have ever shown Ia
! Abheviile. Every one acknowledges theiI
superior taste in buying, and our ladies may
look for Il grand display of all that Is elegant
and beautiful in fancy goods aud millinery.
! Mr. A. Cohen. afera Northern tour, return.
| ed home last Friday. ana is now receiving
the largest, and haudSomest stock OF gents
/ furnishing goods ever brought to this mark ct
embracing all the novelties OF the season, all
OF which will be sold at prices that VIII as
ton!Sn the people of AObevllle county. Mr..
Cohen Is u good buyer, Il clever salesman and
knows exactly how TO please ;he most fastid-
iouS gentleman.
Mrs James Taggart left last Thursday for
Baltimore and New York where she will pur-
chase "A most attractive stock OF goods. Mrs.
Taggnrt's skill and taste is recognized by all,
and the ladies of Aoberille county Will not be
disappointed when they see her handsome
display OF beautiful and stylish goods. Mrs.
Taggart Will have charge of her mantua-
making department. and be ably assisted by
a competent corps OF ladies. Her millinery
department will be in charge OF an "artlste
in that line from the north.
TELEPHONE TO GREENWOOD.
Why can't Abbeviile's telephone system
connect with the city OF Greenwood? 1t
seems TO US this would give our people many
advantages. Tor in so doing they would then
have connection with many other places over
the county. We understand Green wood pro.
poses TO meet us half way.
Mr. John \. Harris, the affable, polite and
attentive salesman who has been with the
old and reliable firm Of White Brothers for
over III years is now out of the employ Of this
firm and will heuceforth be the book
Keeper ut the Abbeville Cotton Mill, which
position he Is eminentIy qualified TO fill with
credit 10 himself and satisfaction to all con-
cerned. AS a business man Mr.. Harris is well
known throughout the county, and has the
entire confidence OF every one.
Judge j. Z. klugh returned home last Sat-
urGay for short respite from his labors.
Hon, w. L. Wideman, so well and favorably
known 10 the readers OF the Press and Ban
North Carolina where he has been entertain
ing the public with his humorous lecture on
"Hit the Crit" He will next visit Newberry
ana We ho0e soon TO have the pleasure of
hearing him in Abbeville.
Mr.. Douglass Dundas, of Philadelphia,
formerly Of Aboevile. paid his friends here
short visit last Tuesday while On his way TO
New Orleans. While In the city he was cor
daily welcomed by a number Of friends and
during his stay was the guest OF his friend
Mr.. j. l.. Roach.
LADIES OF TASTE.
The Misses Matthews, who have recently
opeuei a ladies store in our city, are daily
adding attractions to their stock, mbracing
al the novelties, and newest designs in ladies
goods for sprns and summer wear. Our peo-
ple welcome them TO Abueville, and we are
sure by their close attention TO business, and
pleasant manner To all, they will win many
friends who Will prove lasting customers.
Look at their pretty Show-windOws and you
IN ladies
AS you pass 10y take peep In at that beau.
tiful line Of goods just received by Il. Z.
Bernau.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Chester, =. c., March l3.-This mornin
when the Se,board vestibule stopped at the
depot, Mr.. w. Il. Branch, OF Abbeville,
boarded the train 10 converse with friend.
Alter waiting twenty minutes for breakfast
the train pulled away and had run twice It's
length when Mr.. Branch appeared on the
pullman car Steps 10 jump OIL. lie did Jump
and was drawn under the train, but succeed
ed IN pulling himself out before the rear
wheels OF the car reached him. Mr.. Branch
was not hurt other than receiving few
Observation-Disclosures.
Remember Tie entertainment OF the Ger.
man or Luther Reformation to be given in
tnIs city on the evenings OF the 10Th and 30lh
Instant, Tor the benefit OF the Ladies Aid
Society OF the Presbyterian Church, under
the management of Mrs. Fl. +. Monroe, the
renowned Pniadei pha lecturer.
Mr. Alpha LOnax, now OF Ninety Six, S g..
spent last Sunday in the city with his broth
er.
Mr. W. r. Powell. of Mt. Carmel, was in the
city last Monday on business.
FINE MUSIC.
The Oliertory-'The Plains Of Peace sang
in The Methodist ch hurch last Sunday evening
by NJ ISIS Annie Dell Barnett was most beautl-
fully rendered. Her voice being sweet, clear
and birdlIke and under perfect control. Miss
Barnett is a fine soprano singer and has re-
ceived the highest eulogies from the public
press.