The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28

SOuthoOunQ passenger Tram. NO. II, oH u
Seaboard Air Lin about ten miles from tn,
city. The train was the one due here at l:45 a
M, but was several hours late.
Easter and another woman were walking
the railroad track Thursday morning, ant
were nearly across the trestle over Littl,
River, when the train came up. The Rich
ardson woman seemed to become paralyZeC
on realizing her danger, and stood on the tres
tie outside the track until the engine passet
her. The trainmen doubted If the train nj
her, and the circumstances support tht
theory that she jumped to her death. Tht
other m got safely out OF the way.
Magistrate Cox was notified of the killing
and he went out on o hand car late In the at
ternoon TO hold the inquest. A jury was EN-
panneled with Mr.. D. W. Thomas rs foreman
DR.. j. w. Wilson made an examination o
the body. The neck was broken but no mark
or scratches or abrasions and no broken bones
were found. The jury returned this verdict
1--WE find that the deceased, Easter Richard
son, came TO her death by falling of the g.
G. & n. trestle across Little River to avoid be
ing Knocked off by an approaching train"
Big Estate Settled.
On Friday last a final settlement was made
by Probate Judge Hill of the estate OF the late
Capt. ]. p. Mickler. who had property In Alb
Counties. Mrs. A. G. Mlckler and John C
Mtckler, executors of the estate, were dis
charged from further responsibility.
A Legal Light.
r. I. Jaynes, ESQ.,, of Walhal'a, was In thu
city last week. being engaged in the settle
ment of the Mick Ter estate. Mr.. Jaynes Is ed
itor of the Keowee Courier as well as q recog
nized leader OF the up-country Bar. He Is 6
young lawyer, but one OF the most e%nterprls
ing n successful men in bis section. He
frequently has business In Abbeviile.
Field Day at Mt. Carmel.
Last Friday a Farmers Institute was helc
at Mt. Carmel In connection with a picnic anc
barbecue. The attendance wa good, and the
day was well spent by all.
Prof. ]. f. G. DuPre, of Clemson College
went from this place to talk horticulture
Chemist Hardin, Dalryman Hart and Botan
ist Anderson were also on hand.
Abbeville at Prosperity.
Abbeville people were much In evidence al
the recent Young Peoples Convention OF tht
Associate Reformed Presbyterian church a,
Prosperity. Rev. o. Y. Bonner, Rev. T. w
sloan and others from this section were the
leading spirits OF the Convention.
church the a.. R. Presbyterian reporter ha!
"Miss Laura Nance read an essay on
"Work Among Our Prisoners" Miss Nance
In attentions given the prisoners at Able
Vile. This was Il somewhat new subject to be
discussed In an A. r. P. Convention. Miss
Nance gave some touching personal expert
6uCeS VIII SO"S OI Tue luulNlQual pElSOneT6
She made a strong appeal that our general as
sembly migh ut be led to adopt measures where
by our jails would have divine service a,
least on the Sabbath day, If not oftener. This
thinking along q line they have not hereto
fore Travelled. II would be we'll If every read
er OF the Presbyterian could see this paper. ]
feel sure it is a subject not enough though,
about"
or two other delegates this report Is made
The recitation, I'm the Secret OF His Pres
ence," was given by Miss jamie Muse. Miss
Muse held the close and Interested attention
"Rev. o. Y. Bonner was asked to lead In
prayer on the subject on the programme
Prayer for the administration of Justice. sup
preston Of crime and prevalence OF good gov
eminent"
Death at Greenwood.
Mr.. John G.. Corley, an old and respected
citizen OF Greenwood, died on Monday morn.
Ing. He was q longtime resident of Old
Greenwood. He was about 70 years old.
Mr.. John c. Corley, of this place, is a son o.
he deceased. He attended the funeral al
Greenwood yesterday.
Base Ball-Abbeville's First Defeat.
Last week on the diamond was a gay one
for Atbeville-an able team In competition
with our boys gave the proceedings at the
park last Thursday and Friday more Than or
binary interest.
The Spartanburg team-with two South Car.
olina boys on it-caDe up from Augusta
where thew had simply wiped up the Sayan.
nah valley, with the Augusta players. They
came late, hurrying and happy in the hope o.
Z. & W.. c. train from Augusta Thursday
morning was ditcbed near Mccormick, and
hope OF a ball game was abandoned.
But MI. A. w: Anderson, the Superintend
and he sent the Spartanburg boys on a specia,
10 Calhoun Falls. They arrived here in 6
hack at 5 o'clock, and went on the diamond
Immediately.
Several hundred people witnessed the game
won encomiums from all.
The score resulted in a ~Spartanburg victory
OF 8 TO 2. 1t was an interesting, respectable
game. White brothers pitched and caught
played.
Friday afternoon Mr.. S. H. Myers umpired
The crowd was larger than before. Jesse G
Neville, OF Piedmont, pitched for Abbevillt
and A. Rae Dendy caught. They did good
work.
This was probably the best game ever play
ed In Abbeville. 1t was close and lively
throughout, and resulted in q score of 7 to 6
favor Of visitors.
The score by innings was as follows;
Spartanburg"..."."-"""."dd Q @ Ill i,
Batteries: Taylor and Gwaltney; Neyill,
and DENLY. Base hits. Spartans 8; Locals 5
Strike OUTS. by Taylor 8; by Neville 6. Passed
balls. by Gwaltney 3; Dendy l. Errors, Spar
tans. 5; Abbeville, Z. Abbeville's errors wer,
made by centerfield, second and third base
were made by first. second and third base
men, pitched and shortstop. Umpire, Myerl
OF Augusta. Scorer, E. y. Ingram. Time o
game, 2:05.
The %Spartanburg team was made up main
~ OF college .ballists. All OF them wer'
good players, handsome and good natured
They were shown every courtesy, and they
appreciated IT.
TO a Herald reporter they talked very mucl
In praise of Dir. c. P. Hammond, Mr.. McMil
Ian, the ball boys and Abbeville peopl,
generally. They were entertained at privat,
houses. On Friday night Mr.. G. ". Ham
mond gave them a reception.
Abbeville has every reason to be proud o
this year'Sbase ball exploits. Games aga!ns
professiona Is failed to lessen the reputation
OF our boys as the best amateur team extant
There was plenty of guying and some i'm
mense roofing, but all was pleasant and IL
good order.
The lineup OF the two teams III Friday
battle was thus:
spartanburgoThomas; SIS: Johnson, %.
Taylor, p; Sans, 3d.; Berry b.; Williams
o.. II.
Abbeville-Hugbes, j., CT; Hughes, c.. H.
DENLY. c.; Bowie, h.; Neville, p; Smith
70; White, g., 3D.; White, W., RI; Ham
mond, IS.
Fire Department.
The Fire Department is getting In shape t
do good work. Yesterday afternoon q fu,
meeting was held and the organization pei
fected. MIR. James A. Hill was elected for,
man OF squad No.2.
The Poorhouse Farm.
A Press and Banner man went over tn
hills TO the Abbeville County %poorhouse las
Saturday, expecting to be Impressed with
sense of desolation and restitution. But
there is anything desolate about the poo
house IL is not apparent. The inmates. asid
from the very natural discomfort at being ]
enforced dependence and helplessness, hay
no reason for being forlorn.
Supervisor Lyon and Superintendent R.. I