The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-24

be present.
MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS.
Miss Annie Bradley.
Miss Fannie Cason,
Miss Mazle Cason,
Miss nellie Edwards,
Miss Lillian Gambrell,
Miss Gertrude Moore,
Miss Monte Sign,
Miss Sara White.
PLAY OF ESTHER.
In the Court House next Monday evening
this beautiful play will be dramatically rend-
cred by local talent, and under the supervis.
lon and management OF those In charge,
promises to be the play OF the season. This
Of Ions Cane soes Mrs.
r. 8. Link, and is for laudible purpose, one
in which every citizen Of Abbsville is direct
ly interested, namely: FOR the BUILDING idn OF a
terry. Yes. that Is where every dollar OF the
proceeds will be applied. Let every body
turn out and not only enjoy the evenings
play, but help the ladies In their noble work.
The ladies Of this society should be encourag-
ed, and deserve the support Of every one.
CLINTON AGAINST ABBEv1LLE.
On last Friday afternoon a number of our
citizens were promptly in their places on The
OF the season. The game was promptly call:
ed at 4:30 o'clock. Abbeville on the diamond
and Clinton In The Held. Many comments
In; many judging from the fine manly. robust
appearance of the Clinton team. that they
would do up Abbeville's nine, but alas for
Clinton. After the first inning these wild
specuations flew to the winds. as 1t was
perceptible to all that the Clinton team could
not "play ball" not even sufficiently TO In.
terest the Abbeville boye. At the close
IN tas favor sn Of Mr. Gotran
acted as umpire to the entire satisfaction Of
both sides. His rulings were considered just
and fair by every one.
COMING AND GOING.
DR.. Neuffer, G. D. Brown and DR.. Thomson,
returned a few days ago from Florence, where
they attended most delightful meeting Of
the Grand Lodge Of K. OF P. DR.. Neuffer was
elected Grand Chancellor.
On last Thursday Mrs. j. w. Huckabee Of
Lowndesville, accompanied by her son, Ellis
and daughter Miss Lily, with their friend
Miss Nellie Moseley, were shopping In the
Nance.
Messrs. Tarrant and Collier, two OF Mount
Carmel's sporting gentlemen took in the base
'f Dr.j. JIM n. Nc Moselsy and Mr.. lobe Johnson
two OF Lowndesville's prominent business
men, were in the city last Saturday.
Mr.. j. W. Morrah, one OF Mount Carmeps
staunch and progressive merchants, was in
the city on business last Friday.
A SAD, BUT NOT SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
On last Saturday afternoon little Charlotte.
the pretty and interesting year old daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Z. d: Brown, while running
across the public road In front OF her fathers
house, was accidentally run over. or knocked
down by the horse and buggy driven by Mr.
George Wilson who lives near Lowndesville
resulting In the breaking OF her right collar
bone, besides tnhicting scratches and bruises
about her face and head. It was purely &C.
cidental and we feel sure no one regrets the
occurrence more than Mr.. Wilson. We con.
their dear little one, who is now getting on
nicely and we trust under the skillful man
agement OF DR.. Hill will soon be quite well.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Many friends of Mr.. Willie Barnwell were
delighted to see him riding out several days
this week, talking and shaking hands with
his friends. He is getting on nicely and
hopes soon to be himself again.
Mr.. Fred Cason is with Rosenburg Il Co.,
for the coming season: Fred is first class
clerk and IL popular With every one. He will
be glad to serve bis friends when In the city.
with the best OF bargains.
BEAUTIFUL ART GALLERY:
Mr.. M. V. Eomax has recently remodeled,
and refurnished his studio, which is now one
of the handsomest In the up country. Mr..
with all the latest work In his line. II you
want anything from small photograph TO
life size portrait call and see his samples
and get his prices. and you will not have to
Lomax makes, and spends his money In Alb
beville, while travelling artists do not
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Communion services al Rocky River
Presbyterian church the 4th Sunday In this
month. Services beginning on Saturday
before.
Miss Lou McCauts died In this city last Fri.
day afternoon about7 O'Clock after linger-
Ing illness OF about Six weeks.
The deceased with her sister, Miss Minnie
who now survives her, moved to Abbeville
few years ago and opened public boarding
Ing public as the "McCsnts Hotel" The de-
ceased was a most estimable lady, was
member of the Methods church.
Her remains were inferred In the Cemetery
near Ninety Six where she formerely lived.
The surviving sister and other relatives have
The sincere sympathy of host Of friends, as
we'll as Of this entire community.
Mr.. John c. Christopher, engineer Of the
3rd division OF the Seaboard Air Line, died at
the Grady Hospital Sunday May the !4th
1899. The deceased was In his 81 year and had
been running as engineer on this division
for a number OF years and was strictly
temperate, reliable, and faithful In every dis
charge OF duty, thereby gaining the esteem
and commence OF mis- employers.
He was q member OF the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers of. H. Winder Divis-
ion No. 1885, His remains were looked after
by the Brotherhood who furn ished an escort
to his home at Little Falls. where they were
laid to rest. A fond and loving mother with
an only brother together. with many friends,
now mourn over his death. ,,o
He was good man and not afraid to die,
and we trust has gone to his reward.
David. the two year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. &. w. Lomax quietly passed from earth
TO heaven on last Thursday night, after only
q few days illness. He was an unusually
bright little fellow, and vas one OF the rays
OF sunshine that made the hom circle bright.
The funeral services were conducted at the
home by Rev. j. w. Daniel, and bis remains
Inferred In Melrose Cemetery In the presence
ofa large number OF sympethizing friends.
The bereaved parents have the heartfelt
sympathy OF the people OF the community.
"Go to thy rest, my child,
Go to thy dreamless bed,
Gentle and undefled,
With blessings on thy head
Fresh roses In thy hand,
Buds on thy pillow laid;
Haste from this fearful land,
Where flowers 80 quickly fade,