The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-09-29
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M" Sees ana Hears OH HIS
Rounds About the city.
nhharIIIp < T. Sent oS 1897.
OPENING

HADDOSS OPENING.
These openings are generally days finspec-
lions but Haddon's Fall Opening was tnls
season far ahead OF those OF the past, ana was
pronounced by the immense throng or ladies'
who attended 1t TO be ths most elaoora,c anu
in Hhbevilie. The sale OF fine haia and dress
goods was far beyond the most sangnlne eX-
pectations of the firm. who ale to be congrat-
ulated upon the success OF their Fall Opening
DEF TO COLLEGE,.
Messrs Ed Edwards, Gaines Hammond and
James Hill left yesterday for Wofford Col
lege.
Miss Rebecca Stiickle and Miss Lizzie
Nance. OF Abbeville are additional salesadies
in the store OF +. NJ. IIaddon & Go.
Miss Rebecca Seal and Miss Laura Mcalii-
Ian are now employed as salcsladies In the
Cohen Dry Goods Store. Mr.. Marion Mann,
Of the Antreville section, Is also WIN 'n'S
firm, and will be glad to see his many friends,
especially the ladies'
SHARoN'S NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
on next Friday evening the young people
Of this section will entertain the public with
a dance ana n splendid supper, the proceeds
to 60 to the finishing up OF the school mouse
now nearly completed. The pHblic generally
are nvited, and Il pleasant time promised 10
all.
Mr.. VIII Bryson, after several months alb
sence, is home again and ready for business:
Mrs. Francis Scott and family. with Mrs. L.
w. Cooglpr, have returned to their home IN
the Gate City.
CouES's GRAND FALL OPENING.
The enterprsIng Cohen Dry Goods Co. have
Issued neatly printed cards OF invitation to
their friends and the public Of Abhevile
County TO witness their First Fall Opening"
to commence tomorr and continue through
the remainder Of the week. This firm will
show the ladies of Abbeville County man.
moth stock. which will be most artistically
displayed, showing the newest styles, EN-
bracing all the novelties Of the season. Also
a most beautiful collection OF millinery, flow
Crs. ribbons and many other handsome goods
that will charm the eye OF one and all.
HOME AGAIN.
Mrs. Henry H. Hill, after delightful visit
TO her sister In Baltimore, is expected home
tomorrow. w 80
Abbeville, is agent for the New York Weekly
Ledger, and if Successful will give the Press
and Banner an advertisement.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Rev. F. Y. Pressly, D. D., filled the pulpit
Of the A. r. P Church and preached two ex-
cellent sermons, morning and evening DIR.
Pressly has many friends, as we'll as a warm
place In the affections of our people, who
are always glad to zee him and extend TO him
u most cordial welcome.
OUR MERCHANTS.
Our merchants in anticipation OF fine
trade have bought immense stocks, and we
are glad to say they are not disappointed as
collections are alrendy coming in, and Abbe-
Vile is having large and increasing trade
from all parts Of the county.
LOCATION CHANGED.
The Southern Express office has been re.
moved TO the new store on Washington street
now occupied by c. p. Hammond, who Is
now busy fixing up for various lines OF busi.
ness. He Is nicely fixed up in his new quar-.
Lers and will soon offer the public many bar.
gains through the columns OF the Press and
Banner.
Mr.. Bradley Reese spent last Sunday at
home.
Messrs. Cobb & Mcdaniel, since the re-
movel Of &. p. Hammond & Co, are making
many changes which will add greatly to the
appearance of their store, as well as their
stock. These two young men are possessed OF
most excellent business qualifications and
Industry, energy and perseverance,. they stand
In the foremost rank In the "shoe business
ofthe cily.
Our merchants are already making most
beautiful window displays Of their goods
which are very attractive, and invite the
passer by 10 come in. Nothing like showing
goods, Is the "motto OF to-day"
Mr.. Charles Calhoun is now with the Glen
Jones Hardware Company, and will be glad
to see his friends and give them look
through the mammoth stock kept by this up
to-date firm.