The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-15
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600 UUN lhlDU LII LUUdINI
WHAT "M" Sees and Hears on His
on His Rounds About the CITY.
Abbeville, 8. C 4, February IA, 1899.
DEATH OF ]. H. LATIMER.
October 10th, l84s. and died In the city OF Alb.
beville, at his home on Secession Hill Feb
ruary s. 1899 at 1880 o'clock. q. IN. The de-
ceased always led an active and Industrious
of this world good. Mr.. Latimer was well
Known In business circles, especially In this
city and IN consideration OF this, and In at.
OF the love and esteem In which he
was held by our people the stores OF the city
were closed and all business suspended dur
Ing the time of his funeral services. The de-
ceased was faithful member and willing
worker In the Methodist church of this city,
merits OF q risen Saviour. His funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. j. w. Daniel In
Upper Long Cane cemetery amid 4 large
number OF sorr9wlng friends. As - the M iast d sad
ones turned away loving hands strewed beau.
tiful flowers over bis grave, bright tokens OF
love and affection, the last Offering that could
be made by tender and loving hands. In the
death OF ]. II. Latimer Abbeville has lost
good citizen, whose memory is revered by
many true friends, all OF whom tender 10 the
grief stricken family their sincere BY ympathy.
DEATH OF SAMUEL c. CAsoN.
Once more In the short space Of few days
comes the sad news OF the unexpected aud
almost sudden death Of our esteemed towns
man Samuel G. Cason. Mr.. Cason accepted a
situation In the legislature at The time of its
present assem- b ling, as recording secretary
we believe). A short time ago he became III,
mis- wife, and brother, DR.. C. w. Cason, we're
Gum oned, and upon careful examination by
the best physicians of the city II was thought
that an operation was necessary, the opera
ton was performed on Saturday evening.
after which he died about one O'Clock Last
Monday morning. His remains being brought
to this city Monday afternoon On the three
o'clock train over the Southern. This news
was sad Indeed, and unlocked for by our peo-
pie, and has brought sorrow TO many hearts.
Mr.. Cason has been in public life for many
years, and was we'll known by the people Of
Abbeviae county, especially as lawyer OF
The Abbevile bar.
dist church Of this city since early boyhood,
for many years he was an active, jealous and
official member, always ready and willing 10
do to the best Of his ability HIS ~ funeral SER
his home In this city on Tuesday the 14th
inst. after which his remains were Inferred In
Upper Long Cane cemetery in the presence OF
many sorr0wlng friends. His aged parents
and grief stricken family, wife and children,
brothers and sisters. have the sincere SYM
pathy of many friends in this community.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEET.
U. Z. Veterans OF Camp Secession, No. 4l6.
met in the Office of DeBruhl & Lyon. The
object Of the meeting was TO consider the
apportionment expected from the
10 assist our friends in Charleston In the en-.
of the Oniederate Veterans TO
meet in that city about the 10th of May next.
The amount expected Will be about an aver
a<,ff VI 90 d.NIl ra n no m
sdjutant of each camp Is earnestly requested
10 consider the above, and take steps to make
prom pt returns of the amounts received from
their respective camps At an early date us
Vile. Lei Aboeville county slaui by htr
record and do her whole duty in This matter.
Next was offered resolution In honor 10
Tend TO him their sincere sympathy in his
affiiction." Commander In chief j. Fuller
Lyon rendered his resignation, which after
due consideration was refused, the members
preferripg TO honor him still as q competent,
faithful and Jealous commander, one who
aver has and always will have the cause OF
The U. G. Veterans at heart and commander
but whom they have delighted to honor on
all occasions.
Ho! FOR THE Bunny SOUTH.
On last Monday the grandest snow storm Of
The season covered the ground TO the depth OF
clothed IN garments OF glistening white, and
ali nature was landscape Of beauty. The
merry gingle OF sleigh bells was heard on our
streets as the old aud young sports enjoyed
themselves. while the air was cutting and
sharp and the mercury stood at an average OF
from l-2 to degrees above zero, the coolest
weather felt In this southland In many, many
years If ever before In the history OF the pres.
ent generation. Many OF Abbeville's fair
daughters was full OF glee and sport and put
In the day at "snow-oalling" any and all who
came in their path. At the close OF the after
noon q hack passed US and sweet merry
voices sounded out clear and joyous :"There'll
be hot time in the old town tonight" Upon
reflection We thought their song should have
been:
"O'er swift we 60 o'er the fleecy snow,
When sunbeams sparkle bright;
When hoofs keep time 10 musics chime,
AS merrily on We CO."
HOME FOLKS AND VISITORS COMING AND
Capt. J. D. Jennings, the polite and efficient
Monday from very pleasant visit TO his aged
mother who resides In North Carolina.
Miss ennie Sondley left last Monday for
Laurens where she goes 70 be with her uncle,
nicely at present.
Mr.. A. Bequest came down from Anderson
last Saturday night, and is pushing his insur-
ance business In our midst, and stands ready
pany on short notice.
Miss Lou Vose, after a most delightful visit
Of several months 10 friends and relatives In
came to Sumter last Saturday
where she will spend awhile with relatives,
after which she will be welcomed home by
her many friends.
Mr., and Mrs. ]. E. McDavid after delight
ful trip TO friends and relatives In the Mount
ain City returned home last Saturday.
Mr.. j. G. Miller is In the city for short stay
with his family, when he will again be off on
the road. Mr.. Miller is one of AbbevtIle's
hustling and successful saleemen.
BELOW ZERO.
On yesterday morning at different places in
our city the mercury tumbled from 6 to IL
degrees below zero, the lowest this scribe ever
remem bers to have seen 1t in the sunny
SOUTH" The advices from the weather bu-
would begin yesterday, the 14lh. Now is the
time to remember the poor. Suffering is al
most, II not quite at our door, even in the city
Of Abbevile. Without fuel and without
bread is trouble indeed.
ABBEYILLE LUMBER YARD.
Mr.. w. 8. Cothran has bought the lum Der
business OF the late ]. II. Latimer, and will
conduct the same at the old stand. Mr.. Goth.
ran we believe was former proprietor OF this
business and will now push IL for all 1t is
worth, carrying at all times complete stock
Of all goods In this line.
HAPPY FELLOW.
MIR. C. P. Hammond smiles at the cold
weather and laughs at his good luck when
called TO fix Hp frozen and bursted pipes.
This is his business and he is the right man
In the place just now needed. He will make