The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-04-07
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
what .sM" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.

Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, 5. c., April 9. 1897.
Many friends welcome Capt. Branch home
Miss Matte Brown pretty and accom- S., M
friend Mrs. w. r. Bullock.
Miss Bessie Edwards. with her sister Helen
are expected home this week. The surglcal
operation performed on Helen was entirely
successful and her physicians say she VIII
get well, and will soon be fully restored 10
health.
the Methodist parsonage by the members OF
the Ladies Aid Society, was most enjoyable
occasion. Delicious refreshments were serf.
time. The writer begs TO acknowledge the
kiud invitation received. and regrets exceed
~ his unavoidable absence.
Mr.. Wells Riley, OF Greenwood, spent sever
al days OF this week In the city.
Messrs A. o. Grant and Tom BROCK. OF Mt.
Carmel, we're in the city last Monday. They
report plenty OF rain and high rivers.
Mr. c E. Bruce has recently had phone
placed in his store and restaurant. so you can
now readily make your orders.
Mrs. w. r. Bul lock has just received most
beautiful upright piano, which ID
splendid instrument, and Mrs. Bullock Knows
exactly how 10 bring out It's sweetest tones.
The local TslephSne ders 6ars iop RSw IL
more. which will be put In at an early date.
The bicycle track aud base ball ground with
com mmodious grand stand will be finished
Miss Rachel uemphill, the accomplished,
and charming daughter Of General Hempbill
closed her dancing school last Friday evening
with German, ana notwltnstahalng tue Id
cIemency OF The evening very large crowd
were present ali of whom enjoyed themselves
10 the utmost. Miss Hemphll has been
teaching one Of the largest classes ever taught
in the city. Numbering nearly iorty. The
closing of which as above alluded 10 was one
OF the most enjoyable occasions OF The season.
The name or Mr.. M. P. DeBIuhl has been
nh.hl
vacancy in the Legislature, caused by the
resignation Of Mr.. T. A. Grahrm. elected to
the office OF Auditor for the new county oi
Green wood Mr.. DeBruhl is eminently
qualified to fill this important position and
many friends hope he will enter the race.
Many friends extend their deepest sy mpa-
thy to Mr.: and Mrs: Aag: a,i iS,, W. Smi'h IN this
Last Sunday was day that tried the faith
ful-that is, wet weather christians. and We
acknowledge with pleasure that Aboeville
has as iargea nGmoer OF these as any CITY oi
its size " herever found. .
Messrs. p. Rosenberg & Co., are daily add
jny 10 their already large and complete stock
Tnis is one OF our old, staunch, reliable firms
who have by low prices and iair dealing built
up q large and growing business. Ihey have
ample store loom. polite and attentive Sales
men and defy competitor rom any quarter.
Our millinery stores, on their opening days
made the most elaborate and granoest dis
play OF fashionable millinery, and ladies
goods shown in Abbeviile for many years.
Goods In this line were never pretlier, nor
more stylish. Notwithstanding The extreme
bad weather their store rooms were crowded
with beautiful ladies. Our city can truly
boast of her EmporiuIns OF Fashion.
Messrs ]. H. Latlmer and w. ). Cothrau
our lumber dealers, each have splendid
stock Of all kinds OF mouldings, inantles and
house building materials Kept IN hrst class
stores. They are each prepared from their
respective store rooms and lumber yards 10
sell you what you wan; al lowest figures and
will deliver same on short notice.
Ia X.
Wilson L. Co., and ]. A. Bowie, Jr., are filled
10 o>ertiowing with good things, both sub.
stantial and fancy, which they sell ut figures
10 suit the hard times.
Mr.. A. b. Morse, another of Abbeville's live
go-ahead young merchants, Is daily opening
new goods, and adding largely to his splen.
did and well assorted stock, everything kept
in a store Of general merchandise. By. ener.
gy, honest dealing, close prices, and good
goods this firm have built up first class
trade.
beautiful line OF toilet articles. splendid
stock OF drugs, fresh and new. all OF which
are neatly kept by their polite and attentive
saIesmen. Mr.. F. c. DuPre is in charge of
sssir pI escription department and being both
capable and reliable has the confidence OF
every one aud is building up Il tine business
for this popular firm.
George White. who has large and commo-
diouS store room ''brim full' Of beautiful new
spring goods. Mr.. White understands the
merC80tile OuSlDesS perfectly, auu Knows
exactly the wants of his customers. He has
the goods and prices, and a full corps o! wide
awake statesmen who will ueat you right
when you call.
The recent heavy rains have greatly retard-
ed lhe several industries now going on in our
city.
Mr.. John A. Harris. after pleasant trip to
Spartanburg, returned last Saturday.
Or. E. l.. Wilson Is organizing class in
xoenInanship 10 be taught al night. Specimens
car DE seen at bis office. The Doctor is capa-
BILE aad worthy, and such class is much
needed here.
On Tlesday evening the 9th Of April the
iadles ofFrinity Episcopal church will give
an en- nterluinment in the Court House, con-
sIsting OF MIS-. Jarleys Wax Figures and a
Children Carnival. For the benefit of the
j. piscopal church.