The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
HONE FOLKS coMING AND GOING.


arrival a few days ago. Mr.. Watson makes
his headquarters In Birmingham, Ala, ana u
doing we'll In bis new line OF business, bul
like many others bis heart turns oacS 10 o. oio
After which he will extend his trip 10 VIZ
glnia. .
day on business, and had a pleasant smile
and hand.s shake for his many friends In Alb
beville who are always glad 10 see hlm.
Prof J. w. Thomson OF Rock Hill. spent
several days OF the past week with friends
and relatives In this, his old home where ne
holds warm place in the hearts OF hosts OF
friends who always give him hearty wei
come.
rived in the city last week. as the guest OF her
friends, Mr.. aud Mrs. r. M. Haddon. She
will return TO her home probably the last OF
this week. and will be accompanied by ner
neice, Miss Sallade, who has been visltipg her
friend, Miss Belle Haddon. Miss Sallade is
young lady OF rare accom- plishments, and has
by her charming manner, and genial smile
won many friends here who Will always well
come her 70 the sunny SOUTH"
three Bright little children are expected in
their cousin. Mrs. w. T. Mcdonald.
UP TO DATE AND STILL AHEAD.
NV. Lomax Abbeville's up.to-date artist
has his art gallery nicely furnished and it
now ready for the Christmas trade. His
"kuock down" prices and extra premium
offer for the next 30 days, will surely be taken
will win for him the custom he deserves.
JELLo CENTRAL.
Miss Alma Gambrell, one Of Abbeville',
brightest young ladies now has charge OF lthe
Central Telephone office. Her fitness for the
place made her the choice Of the company owe,
Is other applicants. Miss Alma is punctisl and
quick. therefore efficient, and WIZ DO doubt
prove worthy successor OF Miss Morrow, and
like her. give entire satisfaction to the public
SURPRISE MARRIAGE.
On last Wednesday evening the 9th inst. at
8 o'clock Mr.. w. E. Owen and Miss Lucy
Lowrie Wilson. d. D.. at the home Of tht
family witnessed the impressive ceremony
that made them "one." The bride Is the
this city, and is one of Aobeville's most esti
mable young ladies and 1s truly jewel tc
any man, Mrs. Owen has hosts OF friends
and is favorite with tue people OF this com
OF the staunch engineers on the &. G. q n. II
r. and having made his home In our midst
for several years. Is most favorably known tC
our people, having tue respsctand esteem o.
every one.
The bride was the recipient of quite mum
ber of costly and beautiful presents. Many
friends extend congratulations and best wish
es for their future happiness. Mr.. and Mrs
Owens are al homo TO their friends at the
home Of Mr.. Jennings where they are board
ing at present.
TIRED OF PINK TEAS.
The latest diversion among the youne
women of Idaho Springs, AGAINST "Pink Tens
IL wood saving contests. How do you think
this fad would suit the Abbevilie people?
might be tried with good effect, as II Is s'some
thing new"
THIEVES ABROAD IN THE LAND.
On last Thursday night a number Of tor
KEYS we're stolen from Mr.. Barnwell and Rev
Ed ward McCrady. Numbers OF others have
been lifted from their midnight perch by TIT
work-and too proud TO beg, but not witha
ashamed 70 steal. Our city council shoult
keep sharp look out for all suoh parties ant
when caught they should have al interesting
into town by q colored gentleman and wer
about to be offered for sale when the owne or
another gentleman of color made his unex
pected appearance thereby breaking, up TN
sale and causing the thief to take leg bail
Such bold robbery should certainly have III
reward.
COTTON MovEMTNT.
| In Abbeville for the past week the receipt
have been much larger and sales have btei
made al gOOQ nSureS ranging iToil Z II " !;
cents. The statistical report up 10 date from
the Department Uf Agriculture. declares IN
crop for the year IL short amounting to $500
| 600 bales. This estimate Is said to be CAREFUL
made and based on large number OF reports
DEATH OF MRS. CARRIE E. GILBERT.
Mrs. Carrie l.. Gilbert. after an Illness OF fnu
weeks. died at the home OF her son-in-law, DI
Sherard. last Wednesday, morning Decembe
the 6th In her 18th year. The deceased hat
lived In the Lebanon section for many years
and was known to be most estimable chrk
tian woman and who mad the love and esteem
OF q large circle OF friends throughout ABIDE
! vile County. a.
the funeral services we're conducted by IN
Rev. G O. Ligou Ia the Presbyterian Churc'
at Lebanon, of which she was true an
faithful member. After which her remain
were inferred In the cemetery near by Ia IN
tpresence OF u large number OF sorroWiul
friend and relatives.
DEATH OF MISS NICKLES.
Mlss Lizzie Nickels after A protracted spel
of fever departed this life December the dtf
1899, in her 1874 year The deceased was
young lady o. m lny lovely traits OF cearac