The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-23
ARTISTIC STEALING.
Senator McLaurin Will be Unani-
mousIy EndOrsed-Old Soldiers at
the Re.uniOn-New Church-Death.

Greenwood, June 81, 1897.
On last Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
mourn the death OF their little son Robert
Wells. He was only thirteen years OF age,
but had been great sufferer all his life; len
years ago he was injured from fall and from
the effects Of IL he suffered un told agonies up
TO the day Of his death. His father and FAM
lily did all in their power TO atay the progress
OF the terrible disease which resulted from
his injuries, taking him twice to A tlanta and
once TO New York TO be treated. Besides, he
has ever had the services OF able and compe.
tent physicians in our midst. But consump.
tion of the spine had set in and nothing could
check its course. He was child OF marked
fore his death he was sitting up talking TO
members of the family; and throughout his
entire sick he was seldom heard to COM
plain. Being afflicted be was OF course great
care 10 his parents, brothers and sisters, but
care always carries with 1t endearihg quail
ties, and he received the benefits OF those In
his home. TO his father and mother; broth
ers and sisters he was. on account Of his suf-
lerings, ineXpressibly dear. These same m is
fortunes brought him many friends, who
watched after him during all his life, and who
Iy death. The little fellow knew that death
was coming, and frequently would tell his ia.
ther that he was not afraid to die, yet had
rather stay with them. On last Thursday,
however, the light OF day closed to him forev-
er and on the following afternoon he was laid
10 rest in the city cemetery to await the res
direction. A large concourse OF friends and
relatives gathered 10 pay their last tribute to
him, and to extend sympathies to the be-
reaved family. In all their sorrow let them
not forget the proclamation OF years ago, "Of
such is the kingdom OF heaven"
METHODIST CHURCH DEDICATED.
Yesterday was q great day In the history OF
Methodlsm In Greenwood. Several years ago
the people of that church began the work of
raising money to erect for themselves new
r. 10 D. in atf VII
those years they have persistently worked
with that object in view until yesterday they
beheld their work at an end, and as result
OF that work were able to present TO the
church at large one Of the most handsome lit
tie houses Of worship IN the up.country, and
have it set apart by that body to the service
Of their Redeemer. The dedication sermon
was preached by Bishop w. w. Duncan. after
which the house was solemnly dedicated to
God. The members of the church are to be
commended for the work they have done In
this direction. and to be congratulated on the
results Of that work.
OUR NEW SENATOR.
Senator John l.. McLaurin has been heard
from in the Senate chamber On this occa-
sion as on every other occasion when Mr..
McLaurin had taken the floor. he had some.
thing u tell the people. Hisargument in the
Senate was in answer 10 the speeches OF Vest
and others on the subject OF free raw mate
rails" Mr.. McLaurin does not theorise. but
goes back to facts and precedents and shows
that the idea of free raw material" has new
er been q policy OF the Democratic party, but
only a policy of Grover Cleveland, which de-
served TO come aud go with him. His argu-
ment is unanswerable. Mr.. McLaurln is the
right man in the right place. South Carolina
has had few men IN either house of Congress
in recent years who would compare favora-
bly, with him. Ills brains, industry and in
tegrity begin 10 tell. There Is no man In pO-
litical life In the State who is his equal. and
we will make no mistake by giving him a
unanimous vote for the office he now holds,
when the opportunity presents itself In Sep
tember.
"THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG
Last night at one O'Clock about forty-five
old soldiers pulled out from Green wood for
Nashville, going over the Seaboard. Many
happy hearts were on the train, and the meet
ing Of the comrades once again seemed to re-
mind tn EN- of the meetings "in the long ago."
No happier man was among them than John
Mitchell, an old colored citizen, who at the
breaking out of the war shouldered his mus
ket Joined the Confederate cause. and fought
! for 1t during the whole four years OF the war.
The people of Greenwood had made up suf-
ficient purse to carry him the rounds. and the
gallant old Confederate was taking advantage
of his opportunities. Greenwood furnishes
! her share of the old soldiers on every occa-
! sion, and will have her share in Nashville.
WATER WORKS.
Mr.TF Riley is putting In his hotel a COM
stands how to run hotel and never falls to
do what he can for the convenience and &C
commOdation OF his guests.
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