The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-25
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What 'sM' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.
TADLoCK-coRRIE MARRIAGE


TADLoCK-coRR1E MARRIAGE.
Mr.. James c. Tadlock OF Bristol Tennessee,
and Miss Alma Corrie Of this city will be mar.
brides parents, DR.. ]. Lowrie Wilson oficat.
The groom has been In our midst long
enough 10 gain the esteem and good Will OF
one of Abbeville's most charming ana attract
i've oung ladies, having hosts Of friends who
wish for her upalloyed happinessi and great
prosperity in her new home. Many friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Tadlock extend sincere con-
graduation and best Wishes
DISSOLUTION OF copARrNERsu1P.
The firm of Mabry & Cochran has been
dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.; Cochran
ne the business at the same stand under the
firm name off 3. Cochran
Mr.. Cochran is we'll and favorably known
large connection and hosts of friends, besides,
he himself is especially known In the Mercan-
tile circles Of Abbeville, having served his
friends and the public as clerk for many
business world for himself he we'll deserves a
full share OF the public patronage.
Mr.. Samuel Mcdowell is with him and
stands ready to serve his many friends with
Dowel will expect a full share Of patronage
from his railroad friedds especially.
POPULAR SALESMAN.
Mr.. r. L. Mabry. the polite and popular
salesman who has been with the firm OF Mr..
r. w. Cannon for number OF years, may
now be found in the grocery store OF Mr.. A.
w. Smith where he will extend most cor
dial welcome to his many friends and Gus.
Mr.. Mabry is we'll known to the trading
public as one OF the most popular salesman
In the city, therefore needs no Introduction at
our hands. Call on him when In the city at
the grocery store OF A. w. Smith.
THE ABBEy1LEE VOLUNTEERS.
Why can't the Abbevile Volunteers have a
prominent place in the military parade In
the Gate City. at the Dewey Jubilee Capt.
old city OF Abbeville and would, we are sure.
with bis splendid company reflect credit up
on themselves az we'll as do honor to our
city Let move be put on foot for the Ab6e,
and foremost rank where they are Justly
entitled 10 be.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
At last the huge poles are now being placed
In position, and Abbeville will soon be as
city set upon a hill whose light will shine
that 1t can be seen far and near. Abbeville
is taking on renewed energy and doubling
with her people are cordially invited TO come
in at once and catch ON to the great flood tide
Of prosperity that is moving her people on to
bright future.
We have fine churches OF different denomi.
nations-whose pulplts are supplied with
pastors equal 10 any in the State In eloquence
and christian zeal. Our High School with a
full corps Of efficient teachers Is now enjoying
Cur Cotton Mill, OIL Mill and Gnneries are
humming day and night With their busy
trade. Our city Is vide awake and is Keeping
pace with the busy centers of upper Carolina.
n larv nj Mt IN mol hn on q
double quick is the whistle of the Black Dia-
mopd. Look out for the engine when you
hear the whistle blow.
OFF TO ATLANTA FAIR.
The following citizens left last Monday via
the Seaboard Air Line to attend the state
fair now going on In the Gate city.
Mr.. Aug. W. Smith, Mr.: A. NJ. Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. L. Mcmillan, Mrs. James Taggart
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE.
In the election of j. Fuller Lyon as Com
maudant of the United Confederate Veter-
ans of Abbeville county, TO fll The place
made vacant by the death Of Pr "; M; Grler; ;
Veteran and christian soldier, has fallen on
one eminently worthy Of the dtstinguishe,d,
honor. One who has always been, and still
who has by untirlng effort and zeal done
much towards making the organization what
1t is to day In Abbeville county.
COTTON STATEMENT.
Number of bales bought by Mr.. ]. c. Ellis
for the Abbeville Cotton Mill:
Up to Oct. 23-is.-.............. 34OO
Shipped over the s. A. L...............-.. l,S5
Shipped over the Southern....-......... 2.5a
Total receips for Abbevile.-........... 1889
During the past week the movement In cot
ton has been less than the week previous iar-
mers holding for higher prices. The ruling
price for the past week has been from IA to
Gotten seed offering freely at 20 cts per
bushel.
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING.
MIss Isabelle Haddon after an extended
visit North, returned last week accompanied
by her friend, Miss Gertrude Sallade, OF balti-
more who will be her charming guest for
Mr.. Gillian Aiken. of Green wood, was the
guest of Mr.. J. G. Ellis last Monday ana
will soon make his home once more In Aooe.
willie where he will receive hearty welcome
MIR. A. Beauest the indefatigable Insurance
agent, was In the city last Monday pushlng
the Insurance business. Mr.. Bequest Is
hustler and represents one of the largest and
best com panies In the United States.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Melton were shopping
In the city last Saturday. Mr.. Melton forme
~ a railroad man, is now settled down to the
peaceful pursuit OF farming, and being sub.
acriber TO the Press and Banner OF course
keeps fully posted In city affairs.
Mr.. Calvin McLane has just returned from
a visit of several weeks TO bis sons, Robert
and William, who are actively engaged In the
mercap tile business In the Lone star state.
During his visit Mr.. McLane travelled over
portions OF or 7 counties and was well