The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-01-20
CONTRIBUTED LOCAL.
What "M" Sees and Hears ON His
Rounds In and About the city.


Rounds I'm and About the City.
AbbevIlle, &. c., Jan. %, 1897
Yesterday was the birthday OF that noble
chieftan and Christian gentleman, Robert E
Lee.
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cal earnest sermons last Sunday, from Mark,
10Th chapter and 8rd verse. "Who shall roll
US away the stone from the door Of the sepul-
chre?" In his discourse he took fretting, sar-
casm, envy, sin and death HI his five heads,
and pointed these out ~ the stones OF hinder
ance in every mans lie that kept him from
Christ and out ofheaven. All these must be
rolled away II we exp pecL TO enter through the
pearly gates of that city OF gold. whose maker
and builder Is God. At the close Of the SER
vices a short church conference was held. DR..
Clifton presented the on tstanding claims now
due on the church extension. and called for
voluntary contributions, which aggregated
the neat sum OF 81 .lT from 80 members or his
congregation. The finest collection the writer
congregation In Abbeyille.
Rev. w. w. Wadsworth, OF Georgia, will de-
liver on Tuesday evening, the End OF Febru-
ary. bis highly entertaining lecture, "The
Gorgeous East; From Its Golden Gate TO It's
Golden Horn," presenting many interesting
and amusing incidents or the manners and
customs Of Japan, China, India, Egypt, Pales-
tine aud Turkey. Note comments OF the
press.
The Augusta Chronicle aays:-"This lecture
was one Of the finest ever heard IN Augusta"
The Athens Daily Banner says:-'This lee.
ture was the most excellent every heard In
classic Athens. It's language was eloquent,
Its thought superb and It's delivery perfect"
Rev. Mr.. Wadswor:h has recently been
through the Orient, and being close ooser-
yer. he told OF many things other travellers
have failed TO mention. 80 says the Washing.
ton Gazette.
The lecture Is unquestionably rich INTEL
lsctual feast, and as II Is for good purpose
every one should avail themselves OF this life
time opportunity OF hearing the great lecturer,
who has but recently returned from a trip
around the world.
s.. g., died at his home on last Friday, the 18th
inst, In his 10 year. The deceased was the
father of our wnsman Mr.. II. ID. Ruse, and
many friends extend sincere sympathy 10
the loss OF mother and father, in the short
space Of two weeks.
Mr. NJ. Long died at his home Ia this city
about7 o'clock y. Im., last Friday, the 10Th.
His remains were taken 10 his home IN Spart.
anuurg ON the midday train Saturday. The
deceased was a member OF the Methodist Epis-
copai church of this city. Mr.. Long has been
in the employ Of c. ?. Hammond Co; about
four years and was faithfu honest and atten-
tive TO business. He was kind and gentle In
his manner to all, and made numbers ol
| friends during bis sojourn In our midst, He
leaves q wife and five small children, with
other relations, TO mourn his departure.
Misses Idaiand Norma Matthews, OF Athens,
Ga, have rented the store rOom recently va
Gated by the w. E. Bell Cash company, for
store, in which will be found firstclass mil
| linery and mantua making department
dress goods, trimmings. fancy goods of every
description. TO which WILL be added all the
novelties of the season. The young ladies are
neices OF Mrs. Mike DuPre, and as business
ladies from the classic city OF Athens" the
people of Abbeville extend 10 them a hearty
welcome. Look out for their advertisement
In The Press anu Banner. az they ure wide
awake TO the In nterest OF the people, and be.
| lieve In printers ink.
| Judge Lyon was summoned to Columbia
yesterday by telegram, on important busi-
ness.
Judge . c. KIugh, OF Abbeville left for Co
lumbia asst Saturday on special business.
| Major j. u. White. OF Verdery, was In the
| oughbred Kentucky horse. which he claims
| TO be one OF the best saddle horses In the
county. Captain Branch tried him and pro-
nounced him good one"
Many friends were glad 10 see DR.. j. WV.
Marshall on the street last Monday, after q
long, severe wrestle with the gri-.
We hear Of several new firms coming 10
on; ~ we welcome you. There is plenty of room,
as We are building city and want all the
the good people we can get TO join US. Come
along and you will find a live, energetic peo-
pie who will give you hearty welcome.
Mr. Arthur Syfan, after spending d week
with relatives here, left for Columbia yester-
day.
Many friends rejoice at tidings from Mr..
Richard Hills own hand announcing the
glad news that he IL tast improving and
hopes soon TO return home again.
Miss Mamie DuPre, one of Fort HIPS fair
est daughters, returned home last Monday,
after pleasant visit among her many friends
In This city. Miss Mamie Is favorte In Abb
beville and is always welcomed by host Of
friends.
Look out for water, engine and hook and
ladder company, all OF which are now In
order.
Rev. w. A. Kelly and wife, of Mt. Carmel,
were In the city Monday. Rev. Kelly Is an
earnest and faithful worker IN the Masters
cause, and is always stirring up his churches
to create energy aud zeal.
sudden anS death of Mr e. cade
which occurred accidentally last Saturday
night, when within about one mile of his
home. The deceased is brother OF Mrs. V.
D. Lee of Abbeville. This family has been
soreIy bereaved recently. having to mourn
the death of husband, two nephews and
now a brother, within the short space of
about six months: While their hearts are
lock up and lay, "fhy will be done"
Mr.. I. T. Mosby. Of Baltimore. gave Able
the g. G. q N. Mr.. Mosby has many friends
here who would have been delighted TO have
seen him. and who were much disappointed
at his not having stopped over on visit.
Mrs. J. w. Knox, after a lingering illness.
died ut her home near Sharon yesterday, the
18th, and was buried in Sharon cemetery on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Tom Harris. who has been quite sick, is
out again.
Miss Alma Corrie entertained a number OF
her friends yesterday evening. Dancing,
cards. and al observation table were the most
enjoyable features Of the es ening. The guests
we're;
LADIES
Miss Madge Graydon.
Miss Mary Lyles.
Miss Mary Moore.