The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-04-07
WEST END.
Happenings and Incidents of n Weel
About the City.

Happenings and Incidents of n Week
About the City.
Several of Greenwood's citizens were up
Salesday, among the number were Col. ID. A
P. Jordan, MIR. L. +. Riley and Mr.. Wells HI
The primary yesterday came off as an
pounced and there seemed to be q considera.
BILE interest manifested in the result. We
suppose that the m9jority's choice is perfectly
satisfactory 70 our whole people.
Mr;J. Z. Kennedy, of Troy, was IN town
MI. G. D. Harris, Master Mechanic or the
8. A. l.. shops, has rented portion OF Mrs.
Aliens residence, and will in short while
Engineer w. i. owen went out on freight
Saturday, to break in his engine that has
just come out of the shop, after being thor.
oughly overhauled.
Dr.F. Z. Harrison went down TO Greenwood
Monday afternoon on Masonic business. DR..
Harrison Is District Deputy Grand Master OF
this Masonic District.
A host of friends were delighted TO welcome
Capt. w. T. Branch on Monday, who, after an
absence OF over two months, came home that
morning from Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Bullock entertained a
few OF their friends last Thursday evening,
with most delightful tea, given in honor of
their charming guest, Miss Matte Brown, of
Bolton, 8. c. Those who were present on this
F. b. Gary. Mrs. F. B. Gary. Miss Jennie
White, Miss Mary White, Miss Corre Nc
Clung, Messrs. Jas. Chalmers. DR.. G. A. Mil.
ford, j. Frazier Lyon, John w. Bullock.
The dancing school closed last Friday night
and Notwithstanding the lnclement weather,
quite q number OF our young folks were there
and Crippled the light fantastic" Willing
away the hours and having good time.
Mr.. J. A. Allen went up 10 Due West and
Donalds Monday on business trip for Co.
hens Clothing House.
Last Saturday morning Margaret, the beau.
titul. bright, attractive little daughter OF MIR.
Sfni hnr
in that long sleep that knows no waking"
until God calls on the slumberlpg millions 10
awake. This lovely little one, the idol Of
fond parents, was not quite two years old.
Sunday afternoon the funeral services were
conducted at the home of the sorrowing pa
rents, by Rev. Edward McCrady. The inter-
ment was In Trinity cemetery. The sympa-
thy Of the whole community goes out to the
grief stricken father and mother.
We learn that Mr.. Edwin Parker Is moving
his poultry 10 the country. He will for the
MIR. and Mrs. J. T. Ellis. of Hodges, were in
the city Monday and yesterday.
The Salesday crowd was not near so large as
usual. Bad roads, we suppose, Kept many OF
Mr.. L. w. White who has been in the North
ern markets for some days past buyipgl MS
spring and summer stock, Is expected home
\ tomorrow.
The spring openings at our millinery stores
last week were the centers of attraction for
the ladies. In spite OF the rainy weather,
there were many who went 10 see the beautl-
ful hats, bonnets. and other txings so dear 10
woman. The goods displayed this season are
the prettiest ever brought 10 this city, and
our fair friends may find as stylish and up-to-
date millinery. dress goods. lin fact all wear
ing appareD as they could get in much
larger city.
It is rumored that the Cotton Mill will open
stores on their own property, If stores are
opened on adjoining property, or on places
nearer To the Mill than the Public Square.
Capt w. E. Cothran, of Bradley. was In
town yesterday. Capt Cothran is Judge OF
Probate-elect of Greenwood county.
For several days past services have been
conducted in the Presbyterian church by
Rev. F. L. Leeper, OF Due West, and eloquent
and interesting minister. Rev. Mr.. Leeper is
Evangelist Of the Charleston Presbytery.