The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-12
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssM'' Sees and Hears Oh HIS
Rounds About the City.
hhhayIlle & C. April % 1899,
ABBEyILLE WIDE AWAKE.

i ABBEvILLE WIDE AWAKE.
IN last Monday afternoon two meetings
| we're held in the Court House. Inc nrst
round was to nominate four Aldermen for the
city of Abbeville, one for each ward.
| Tast but not least come the railroad meeting
whi"h was we'll represented by our business,
was that Abbeville City should have the
on to Edgefield. Our people are wide awake
and up-tod date in all business OF q pu0ilc
spirit pertaining 10 the Interest OF Ao6eviiIe.
mist shall. and will have the Black Diamond
Railroad" The fact is-we can't AFFORD 10 let u
go by.
ABBEvILLE's MERCHANTS.
Tho Ahbeville merchants are known in
New York as among the best business men OIL
South Carolina. The truth OF this saying is
leyidenced by their mammoth STOCKS tnls sea-
son. Peep In at their WlndoWs, ana !ooh
through their stocks and you will De convinc.
ed that they carry a full line. suitable 10 the
wants of one and all: Look TO your inter.
est and buy your goods at home, instead OF
sending abroad for them.
GOING.
Doctors Hill, Ancrnm, and Gam brell attend
ed last week the Medical ASSOCIATION g, o.
Harris Lithia springs. They had delightful
trip, the memory OF which will ever remain
fresh in their memories; why % cant A1Pe. 'bec
historic old city? Let them be invited anu
we have no hesitancy In saying they Will be
Hospitality entertained.
visit TO her friend Miss Lucia Parker left last
Monday for her home in Cleveland Ohio.
Miss Dickman Is a most charming and accom-
plished young lady, and having visited our
CITY once BEFORE is no stranger but by her
sweet manner, and sunny smile, has again n
won hosts OF friends who regret To see her
leave and who will ever give her hearty,
and cordial welcome to this our sweet sunny
Mr.. Aaron Cohen and family left Abbeville
last Monday for Athens, Georgia, where they
will make their home for the present.
Mr.. Cohen and family came TO AbbeV1Re
few years ago and cast their lot with ours, be-
ling most cordially welcomed by Abbeville's
pest people. During the business career OF
I.tBig A" as "AbbevilIe's Clothier" he won for
himself hosts OF friends and reputation that
will forever be remembered by this people.
IN his business transactions he was always In
the front rank, possessing qualities Of head and
heart that gained the confidence and friend
ship Of all. big A" was generous to fault,
I and by bis affable manner. and indomltable
pluck and energy built up fine business.
and won to himself hosts Of friends who
regret to see him leave, and hope the wheel Of
fortune will soon roll around and bring him
back TO Abbeviile.
In his departure, himself and family carry
with them the best wishes. not only OF this
community but OF many friends over Aobe-
'ts Mrs. NV N. y. Lomax left last Monday for a
visit TO her parents in Greenviile.
Mrs. Ralph Wlnstandley OF Indiana has
been visiting DR.. Killingsworth and family
the past week, and left yesterday Tor Antre-
willie where she will visit friends and relatives
:. Mr.. J. h. McDilI and DR.. G. A. Milford went
Due West yesterday on business.
Miss Belle Girard left last Monday for the
Gate City, where she goes 10 visit relatives.
Miss Nora Hammond after pleasant visit
to friends In Greenwood returned home
Mr.. h ii. Hill returned last Sunday from
| business trip TO Richmond, and left yesterday
Tor Atlanta on specia! buslness; ,o u,,s
Mamie Taggsrt returned last Monday TO
Converse College, Spartanburg.
Supt. z. I. Wells Of the Southern, arrived
action OF special business pertaining to the
interests OF the railroad company.
Mr.. L. W. White, after several days stay In
| Northern markets, was expected home last
night Capt. White Is one Of .Abbev1lle's
finest merchants, and has as usual, purchased
large and well assorted stock of dry goods
and groceries. which are arriving daily, to
! which he invites the inspection OF the people
i of Abbeville, and surrounding country.
Mrs. and Mrs. E. NJ. Sharp and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Fl AgnsT Mr. sn5 a9d s,ses Ms
Mr.. Johnnie Smith, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
MoDill, were shopping at Haddon's emporium
last week.
| FIXING UP.
Milford & DuPre, are still adding to the
beauty of their store-room, by the addition OF
pretty paper decorations In fancy colors,
which adds much TO the attractivsness OF
their store. The frescoe work In paper is
handsomely executed In the most artistic and
up.to-dale style. You should seeit.
Speed has ust !. had water works
and useful 70 himself and customers.
Mr.. Gaines Hammond, one Of Abbevllle's
best young men. is doing good business 10
NXNa tfxyN Nf md "a no1 MI a
with present prospects. Gaines is in love with
the City, and all the people, and especially
with the young ladies, one In particular.
HEAVY APRIL FROST.
On last Wednesday morning the 5th Of
April, heavy frost fell in this section, the
largest perhaps In the memory Of our oldest
citizens, almost equal TO q spow. The result
garden truck.
| OUR SICK FOLKS.
The many friends of Mrs. p Rosenberg who
| is now in Atlanta, will be glad 10 know she Is
rapidly improving, and hope she will soon re-
turn home to friends and loved ones, fully
restored TO health.
Mrs. Neuffer Is slowly improving and by
way Of change expects TO spend the week at
the home OF her parents in Fort Pickens. 1t
Is hoped the change will prove beneficial.
:, Miss Bessie Edwards. who has been en-, quite
this writing. Miss Bessie is one OF the popu.
lar teachers In the Abbeville Graded School,
and is missed from her place. Many friends
wish for her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. W. T. Mcdonald, who hes been Ill for
five weeks, is now improving and hopes soon
10 be up and about. II the best medical aid
and the attention OF friends and neighbors
PERSONAL MENTION.
Congressman A. G. Latimer, with Mr.. Baugh,
arrived In the city last evening and will perfect
arrangements In regard to the special mail
Miss Fannie Wilson was most cordially re-
ceived by the matrons and nurses OF ST.
Vincent Hospital on her arrival, and has
already entered upon her duties and is much
pleased with her situation, and speaks In the
highest terms OF the management OF the
Judge j. c. Klugh has Just arrived in the
Ing court. He will remain In the City for
several weeks.
ADJUSTMENTS FOR ABBEVILLE.
Mr.. Emory Penny opened bis skating rink
over W. D. Barksdale's store last night for the
first time this season. A good crowd and
plenty Of fun for all present.
The base ball and bicycle club now have
their grounds and track In first class trim,
and our people may expect lively times this
season.
Miss Plevna Seal will conclude her dancing
school with Domino ball" next Friday
| SODA FoUNTs.
Our drug stores will soon open up their soda
founts and their customers will be refreshed
by delightful and cooling drink.
Messfs Milford & DuPre, are daily expect.
ing beautiful soda fount. from which they
| Will dispense the most delightful up-to-date
| beverages.