The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssM,' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the city.
Abbeville, s. c., Feb. 1st. 1889.

What "M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., Feb. 1st. 1889.
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
On last Saturday our city fire bell rang ou
loud and clear and upon inquiry we Iouno
the beautiful new court house OF the CITY o
Greenwood was on fire. lmnedlaIely = y@ upoa
The receipt of a telegram Capt. Z. ID. BrowI
had the Abbeville Fire Company at the T.; Z
e n, depot ready to go to Greenwood, put oe
fore the train came up IL was learned Tue urs
was out. whereupon the company ,, ~ onou ie ~
turned 10 their quarters, when telegram U
thanks was received from the citizens o.
Greenwood, expressive OF their nign appre.
ciation of the prompt action ot Capt. brown n
them. Abbeville is always willing and READY
to aid those 10 distress, especially nelghoor
ing town, We congratulate the city OF Green.
wood on their escape from what promised Ill
one time TO be destructive nre'
PERSONAL MENTION.
Cant Branch arrived in the city last Sun
day evening, coming through me country
from Greenwood With his niece, Miss oent u u u
Sondley, in close carriage: he Is lndeeu his
"old self" full OF Jokes ana Iuns aha recs
ion and dispaich that always characterized
him as a first class business man. All day
Monday he was visited by his frlends, ano
was the recipient OF many iit.e XII aI"o9Se ~ nscs
tempting dishes, flowers, and other tokens ol
CAPT. Branch is now and has always been q
general favorte with every oHshs Tse Ge u
thereby winning hosts OF friends among al
classes. He will return today or tomorrow
for further treatment and his many Irlenas
hope and pray he will soon return 10 thls tne
happy home Of his childhood fully restored
TO health.
The many friends of Mr.. ]. 81. Latlmer Will
regret to learn that his condition is no oetter'
and that at this writing. late Iuesday aIter'
noon he is aTte sick coIEllon %eaker
Mrs. j. w. Huckaoee and son, OF Lownaes,
willie. have been spending several days Of this
week with friends In Abbeville.
Mr.. James T. Latlmer. OF Lowndes'liie' Is
here a the bedside of his sick brother.
HOME FOLKS AND VISITORS COMING AND
GOING.
Mr., and Mrs. Cohen are at home once more
TO the delight OF many friends. Mrs. Cohen
and children have been spending most de-
liehtful visit with home folks IN Athens'
"Eig A" after a most successful business trip
is home for q few months and will be GLAD 10
see his friends at bis OLD business stand. Mr.
Cohen has hosts of friends who wish for him
good luck and brighter days for the near ID
Mrs. Sloan was in the city last Friday, &C.
companied by Mr.. Frank Kerr.
Professor Stokes of Cokesbury was In the
city on business last Saturday.
Mr Harry Leach. of the g., G. NJ, who
has lived in our midst for several years, left a
few days ago to accept good situation OF
the Augusta. Knoxville and Northern Rail-
road, MIR. Leach is we'll known to our peo-
pIe, who regret to learn of the departure OF
good luck in their new home.
Mrs. Morris and her two charming daugh.
ters after pleasant visit TO Mr. u X. Beacn.
am and family left last week lor sal salisbury
MIR. Bradley Reese after business trip
through Georgia Is home again. Bradley Is
'hustler" and when 1t comes 10 hitting eyes
Mr.. Lambert Caldwell, the popular clerk Of
&. NJ. Haddon GEO.. has returned to the city
and viii today engage with this firm for an.
other season at least. Mr.. Caldwell is a first.
class salesman. gooh business man, ana VII!
bring much trade to this we'll established
Arm. Many friends welcome him back to
Mrs. John ,Clinksaales. with her charming
and pretty piece. Miss Nance, were shopping
In the city last Monday.
Mr. r. c. Bernau is of today on business
Mr.. A. Beouest arrived In the city last Sun,
day afternoon and will leave today or tomor.
first class life insurance companies Of Amerl.
ca, and Is q hustler In the business.
Miss Corrie Lee Newell arrived in the city q
few days ago and will spend some time With
her aunt, Mrs. Killingsworth.
MARRIAGE INVITATIONS.
riaee of Mr.. j. E. McDavid and Miss Bessie
Jones on Wednesday, the Sth instant.
NEW FIRMS.
MIRO. Wilson Is In his new store on Trin.
10 l.ay1 lot fc otx r,
general merchandise. His friends are al.
ready finding his place of business and
'scooping" in the bargains he offers.
Mr.. A. S. ]. Cassidy, better known as Mike;
has opened a nice, new, and varied stock OF
goods al the Pressly store, just below the post
office. Mike Is jolly good fellow anu offers
bargains that will pay you for your walk
down there. Call and see him, and he will
treat you right.
MIR. j. E. Jones is having his store room
overhaued, repainted and remodeled gener.
ally, and is already receiving a we'll assorted
and splendid line of goods which he will offer
at the closest figures.
Mr.. ]. r. Glenn is nicely fixed up In bis
new quarters on Trinity street, and is daily
adding TO his already new and attractive
stock of general merchandise.
smith Block" on Trinity street, and has
made large additions TO bis stock which he
now offers at prices that defy competition.
ABBEvILLE STRETCHING OUT.
During the past month five new business
firms have opened In Abbevile. All wide.
awake and go-ahead young men.
Several families haye also purchased
homes, and moved into our community. All
good substantial citizens, whom our peop lie
most cordially welcome.
Abbeville is one Of the oldest. most historic
and best towns in upper Carolina. Her peo.
pie full OF push and energy. Her industries
ere varied and prosperous. II you want to
move to thriving and prosperous city. with
beautiful churches, first class schools. and a
the beautiful city of Abbevilie, where a hear.
ty welcome awaits all good people.
GERMAN AT THE GLEN-ETHEL INN.
On last Friday evening the young ladies Of
the city gave german at the Glen-Ethel Inn
In compliment to the handsome young men
Of Abbeville. 1t was highly appreciated by
them and received as compliment indeed
coming from the fair and lovely daughters o.
this city. The occasion was one OF great
pleasure TO all present.
MOVING AROUND.
Mr.. P. J. Leach and family now occupy par
OF Mr.. Bernau's dwelling.
TO the dwelling Just vacated by Mr.. Leach
and family.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Rev. ]. A. Brown, former pastor Of the Bap
tlst church OF this city, preached two earnest
and In teresting sermons last Sunday morn
ing and evening. His member and congre
CATION were glad TO see him again, aud gave
him hearty welcome.
The first quarterly con nference for this yea
will be held in the Methodist church mex
Friday evening. A full attendance Ia desired
The Womans Missionary Society will NEE
at four o'clock next Friday afternoon in the
Methodist church.
THE BEAUTIPUL SNOW.
On last Saturday morning the Landscape
presented TO our view was gorgeous--granC
and beautifu!-mother earth and all nature
draped In white. There is nothing more
transcs ndautly beautiful than snow scene