The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-03-08
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssM'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. S. c., March s. 1899.
WAR AT CALHOUN FALLS.

| Abbevil!e volunteers were dIouseu ITou
their morning nap and happy dreams to an.
swer the Governors telegram. To arms! tc
arms! was the midnight cry. Whereupon
the company assembled under command o.
uty Sheriff j. A. Nance "all ready for duty
Off the boys rolled at an early hour Via the
Seaboard Air Line for Calhoun Falls, the seat
of expected war" The boys under com
mand OF Lieutenant Cochran meant bushes
and were strictly prepared for any trouble
that might arise, but contrary to their expec.
tations they had delightful rlde' and were
break kfasted ut the first hotel Of the city
where they were well fed and most charming'
ly entertained. Suffice 1t 20 say, the boys
spent most delightful day with their friends
OF the Savannah side, and not a gun was
fired no blood was spilled. and all returned
to their homes safe and SOUND, well satlshed
with their first "call to the 'front.'"
]. L. MM1LLAN, SUCCESSOR TO "BIG AARON
THE CLoTHIER"
Our townsman, Mr.. ]. L. McMi ilan, has pur.
chased the former business Of aaron Cohen
the Clothier," from Schlos Bros. d Co., OF
Baltimore, and has just returned from North
ern markets where he has purchased large
and handsome stock OF clothing. snoes ana
gents furnishing goods, embracing all the
ested in this line of business for some time
and is therefore cup to date" in the business,
and especially 80 when he has been so fortu.
bevilIe's clothier and his faithful, competent
and popular salesman, viz: Messrs. T. 6. Per-
rim, Willie Rose and Archille Sassard, all OF
whom are well known to the public OF Able
willie county. Mr.. Mcmillan will conduct the
business at the same old stand, where he will
be pleased 10 see his many friends.
ABBEv1LLE STILL HIS HOME.
The people of Abbeville city and county
hen and family will still make their home In
Abbeville. MIR. Cohen is we'll known to our
people, and although In our midst only q few
years. is known as q thorough, go-ahead 5usi-
honest dealings with sll, has made himself a
reputati and name in the "clothing busi-
ness" that will yet we trust reaown TO bis
great prosperity, and bring to him his old,
and many new customers.
SONS OF VETERANS ENTERTAINED.
The sons OF the United Confederate Vete-
rams were most delightfully."- and charminSly
entertained by Mr.. Robert s. Link on last
evening at the beautiful home Of Mr.. and
A most magnificent spread Of refreshments
was laid and served In up to date style The
Sons turned out in round numbers and had
Gah Mr. and Mrs ss
hostess. The Sons OF United Confederate vet
erans will hold regular meetings four Times
year at private residences, thus giving 10
their meetings a most pleasant and soclai
their historic name and honored "Camp Clark
Allen" should make them q live and growing
association.
VISITORS AND HOME FOLKS COMING AND
GOING.
Mr.. Joe Scott, OF Atlanta, spent few'days
OF this week with friends In Abbeville.
Mrs, James Pearson, Of Anderson, after q
pleasant visit TO her aunt, Mrs. G: I. Chal.
mers Of this city, returned to her nome last
r-iH Ahh1-
Vile and has many frlopds who were glad 10
Mrs. r. ]. Turnbull after q most delightful
visit TO her parents at Monroe, N. C., return
ed home last Monday.
Mr.. Coulter .Cothran, one Of Greenvllle's
most promising young lawyers, spent seVerai
days OF last week in Abbeville, the home OF
his boyhood, where he has many friends VINO
-DSft Miss sad. Ada Roper, of Philadelphia, after a
pleasant visit to her cousin. Mrs. Reese. lett q
few days ago for Atlanta where she will visit
friends.
Miss Lila Beaudrot. charming young lady
Of Greenwood, is in the city. the guest OF Miss
Mrs. W. c. Woodard. of Rocky Mount. Is in
the city visiting her brother, Mr.. Aaron Co
hen.
Miss Virginia Harper. of Lowndesville, is
In the city visiting her cousin, Mrs. j. H.
MI. L. E. Riley, OF Green wood, is In town.
Mr.. Riley has many friends In Aobeyille who
are always glad to see him.
young lady of Cleveland, Ohio, is in the city
as the guest of her friend. Miss Lucia Parker
MIR. George D. Harris arrived In the city a
few days ago on visit to bis family.
MOVING AROUND
Mr.. Dick Sign and family now occupy part
Of the Dundas residence, now owned by MIR
Miss Henrietta Miller has moved to her
pretty cottage on Greenville street.
Mr.. Gaines Hammond, popular and 60
| ahead business young man or Abbev1lle, is
now located in the busy and prosperous city
of Greenwood, where he is doing good bust
ness Gaines ia a reliable business man, fail
and honest In his dealings with his fellow
| men, and will win customers and friends
wherever he goes.
ALL SORTS OF WEATHER.
On Saturday night about IL o'clock wind
storm. accompanied by thunder. lightning
and hail struck our sleeping city. Many o.
our popuace were aroused from their quieI
| slumbers by the storm and made rsady. tc
sary. Luckily but little damage was done
no lives lost; no houses blown down, and
again Abbeville escaped the terrors Of fear
on Monday last the weather WAS very
chapgeaole, being cloudy, cold, with rain
sunshine, snow and sleet, winding up. al
night with heavy winds from the northwest
causing the mercury to take tumble tc
REMEMBERING THE ORPHANS.
On last Thursday some Of the good people
Of Abbeville made up nice box OF clothlne
and eatables with contribution In cash foi
children OF Epworth Orphanage. Our only
regret ia that the contribution in cash was
not larger, and the box more abundantly
filled.
DEATH OF ". T. MILFORD.
Died, about four o'clock last Sunday after
| noon, at his home In this city, w. T.. Milford
| In the sixtieth year OF his age. The deceased
was School Com m issioner OF Abbeville coun
| " for several terms, which Office be f1llec
10 the entire satisfaction Of the public and
with honor and credit 20 himself, as ne made
rapid strides for the cause OF education.
He was member Of Clinton Lodge No. A
F. NJ. OF this city, and after short service IN
the Baptist church by Rev. Plemmons he was
honored by Masonic burial.
In the death OF w. T. Milford Abbeville
county has lost one OF her best citizens, ar
| honest Christian man, beloved and respected
| by all who knew him, self.sacrificing, evel
affabIe, kind, gentle and courteous to all, liv
ins a useful and exemplary life, He was 6
| faithful m member OF the Baptist church of this
city, whose Christian life shown out In biz
every day walk and conversation and wal
sufficient to sustain and comfort him amid
all his sufferings, even TO the end. His re
mains were Inferred In Long Cane cemetery
or last Monday morning. The bereaved wife
and relatives have the sincere sympathy o.
this community, as we'll as hosts Of friend!
over Abbeville county.
| AS 10 how he was esteemed In his old home
| at Antreville, 1t may not be amiss 10 mention
an Incident: Once two of his neighbors had
disagreement. They finally consented te
leave It to arbitration-each to select man
In half an hour they met at M: Milford's
house. Each had chosen him. Without fur
ther trouble, their differences were settled.