The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-07-12
WEST END
Happenings and incidents Of IL Week
About the City.

Happenings and lncldents OI "eeh
About the City.
Mr.. John NJ. Harden went to Columbia
Thursday on business III connection WIN the
oil mill. .,,u,,,,uo
Young lady from Gainesville. Is here on
visit TO her aunt Mrs. j. Latimer.
Miss May Slaughter OF Hickory; LETT on
Thursday for visit TO friends al Boraeaux:
made many friends who regret TO know that
M. ]. Allen smith has been sick for sever
al DAYS but is able 10 be out again.
Miss Annie Lddell one of fLowndesville's g
most popular young ladies spent several days
in the city last week the guest OF her frlend
nssS MS CHI Clifford Haddon is spending the Sum-
mer at Little Mountain with his uncle Mr..
The last meeting of the young ladies Whist
Club was held at Mrs. Allen Schoens.. This
meeting was delightful one and greatly en-
loved by those who attended.
Mr.. Robert McCaw Perrin, Is home from
Charleston to spend his vacation. Mr..
Perrin is English Professor at the Porter
The glorious Fourth was celebrated in Alb.
beville for the first time. Although we are
beginners In this line, the celebrating went
on without single hitch. The stores closed
at twelve O'Clock and the business men en-.
joysd the half holiday. The celebrators OF
the day we're not confined TO the discourage OF
heavy cannonc rack ers and the gay ana iestlVe
racket. There were bag races, q parade by the
hook and ladder company and various other
attractions. The national colors were dis.
played at the Post Office, a large National
flag was stretched across the square. ln the
north and east they feel that the large orders
from the south for fireworks, to make glo.
rious Fourth, means that the last vestlge or
hard feeling between the sections went up In
smoke on the Fourth. Abbevilie dld her part M
Fourth. for those who had sensitive nerves.
Mrs. Frank B. Gary entertained the young
girls Whist Club, Friday night In honor OF
her sister Miss Lucy Evans: NUMBER OF
Miss Evans, and the occasion was delightful
one. Miss Evans is personally very attract
i've. Those present were MISS mary Lee.
Sarah Lee, Miss Willie Calhoun, Miss Marie
Gary, Miss JAMIE Quarles, Miss Kate Mar
shall, Miss Norma Andersen, Miss Eva
Kirby, Mics Belle Perrin, Mrs; wv W; W. wS,,d Brad
Mr.. James II. Perrin, Mr.. II. Gillespie Smith
MIR. VIII White, Mr.. David Henry, Mr.:
Allen Smith, Jr., Mr., William Hemphill,
Mr. Perrin 9usrIes Mr. Ma 5amss sowe ha45 mr.
Miss Lila Norwood accompanied by master
Edward Schoen went TO Marietta, on Satur-
day. Miss Norwood expects TO spend
month at that delightful resort.
Messers. Tom Grant Perrin and Lewis
Sondley expect to leave on Monday for
trip TO AsheVllie.
returned TO her home on Monday after
weeks stay with Miss Lily Templeton.
DR.. J. Lowrey Wilson went over 10 Atlanta,
on Thursday, Tor few days stay. ,
Miss Nellie Cochran have moved 20 Little
Mountain tor month.
Miss Louise DeBruhl, left OIL Thursday for
an extended visit TO Elberton, while In that
city she will be the guest Of her great uncle
Mr. Jones.
Mrs. Henry Moore accompanied by her
daughter Miss Gertrude Moore, went 10 DON
aids on Thursday, " spend week with
Miss Leila Belle McCalla. left Saturday for
her delightful country home. Miss McCalIa
is we'll liked in Abbeville and her many
friends here regret 70 nave 9er ,eaSs; ,.,rov,
daughters, left for her home on SUNDAY, afLer
Pheasant week spent with Mrs. W. Dale
Mr.. ". i. A. sherard, a prosperous farmer
Of Moffatville. Anderson County, was In the
city Thursday on business.
Mr., Andrew Speer of Anderson. was In the
city On S Se a Iasr n ass ssOSFsa and
will begin work Ia a short while.
Miss Ellen Edwards and Rev. John Ed.
wards came down from Due West on Saiur-
day. Miss Edwards VIII remain here for
Miss Charlotte Thompson. charming
Young lady from Atlanta. Is here on visit TO
her cousin Miss Belle B. Perrin.
Mrs. Fannie Haddon accompanied 6y her
bright little son Chalmers, returned Oh Satur
day TO her home in Troy after pleasant
Miss Ethel Roper from Trenton. is in the
city with her sister Mrs; c. D; Brown.
Mr.. T. v. Miller, OF Due West, spent three
or four days last week in the city with his
brother Mr.. l.. T. Miller.
Mr.. w. w. Edwards and Mr.. w. A. Temple
ton went TO Ninety Six, on Monday to be at
Ez~l rpkr< to @rikt nnlr
DR.. L. T. Hill has returned from Philadel-
phia after months stay In the Quaker City.
Dr. Hill put profitable month studying the
improved surgical methods.
and attentive congregation on Sunday morn
Ing. His text was Matthew, 18th, 45. 48 verses,
Again, the kingdom OF heaven is like unto
merchantman. seeking goodly PEARLS. Who,
went and sold all that be had, and bought
It," The sermon was full Of practical
thoughts to be laid up In our hearts and
practiced In our lives.
In q few days for their usual Summer outing.
They Will visit some OF the pleasant Southern
Summer resorts
Miss Mamie Seal is out OF Haddon's g tor the
viIle's most efficient clerks and Ia thourough.
ly enjoying much needed rest.
DR.. W. Moffat Grier of, Due West was in
the city Monday on business trip; o
tended trip TO the mountains.
Mrs. J, &. Blake and her two sons. Erskine
and LoWery are spending week at Latimer.
SWEET MUSIC.
The Pianoforte Recital by Miss Eva P.
Kirby, assisted by Miss McClung and Miss
TaggarL, Mrs. Mcmillan and Mr.. W. h. Jones
was given Monday evening. This was one OF
Vile have ever been privileged to enjoy. The
programe was we'll arranged and faultlessly
carried out In every instance. Miss Kirby is
a wonderfully talented musician. having Just
verse. Miss Taggart has clear, strong voice
singing her selections with ease and sweet.
ness. The duet ''Tis With Love" sung so
beautifully by Mrs. Mcmillan and Mr. Jones
was fully appreciated. Miss McClung sung
"The Magic Song" In her usual sweet, unaf-
fected manner.
Rev. Mr.. Plemmons will be absent on SUM-
day. his pulpit VII be fiIled M by Rev. ]. B.
Mr.. ]. r. Blake and Capt. Lyon left Tuesday
for q three days camp, on Savannah river.
DR.. A. =. Hawes was in the city Monday on
business.
Rev. Mr.. Porcher, pastor OF the Episcopal
church at Pendleton, is here on visit TO Mrs.
Hiss Sara Withers and Mr.. Edwards are ex-
" teachers Institute. Miss Wlthers is a
friend Of Miss Winton Parks and will be her
guest during her stay here.
A woman L06 SOQLQ 6QOulQ D0 pTOuQ OF ID
Miss Annie Wheeler, daughter OF General Joe
Wheeler. She has been appointed by the war
department to go 10 Manila as trained nurse.
She accom- panied her father to Cuba, and now
will 20 with him to the Philippines.
The Summer school closes at Winthrop col
lege on Thursday, the young ladies who at
tended will come homo to rest after their
months study.
DR.. j. L. Wilson has month vacation, and
has gone to Tennessee TO visit his brother.
There was a runaway scrape down near the
S. A. l.. station on Monday. The wagon was
badly used up, but fortunately no one was
hurt.