The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-11-15
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssM'' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.
HOME FOLKS COMING AND GOING.

What ssM'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
HOME FOLKS COMING AND GOING.
Mr.. Rosenberg returned last week from 6
pleasant trip 10 Atlanta, much improved ~
health by the recreation, and needeo res
Miss Belle Visanska LETT last Sunday fol-
Charleston, wherei she anticipates most oe
lightful visit Of several months 10 relallVes
and friends.
lanta under medical treatment returned las'
Monday greatly benefited, and his many
friends hope he will soon be quite well again
MANY of our citizens who visited Colum o1a
during the fair, have returned much pleased
with their trip, and report an immense crowd
and grand success for the fair.
Mr.. ]. H: McDill returned !ast Monaay M in oa IRON
Charlotte N. c. where he attended the Sy nod
OF the Associate Reformed church as dele
gate from the hbbeville church. He had
delightful trip.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Rev. John T. Chalmers d. D., Of Charlotte
N c., was elected president OF Erskine Col
lege last Saturday by Southern Associate Re
formed Presbyterian Synod.
MIR. J. Allen Smith Jr., after protracteo
illness is once again at his place OF business
where he is welcomed by customers and
friends.
ed the appointment OF Notary Public for :
C.. and Will be pleased to transact any official
business in this line for his friends.
Little Nike Blum fell from his bicycle last
Monday afternoon and received a severe Gu,
about bis head. DR.. Neutfsr fixed him up and
he is almost ready Tor another ride.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G: Harris have moved to
Abbeville, and may be found by their friends
at the home of Mr.. Z. V. Hammond where
they have a suit Of rooms. MIR. Harris is an
employee Of the Seaboard Air Line r. r. Co
IN HONOR TO HER GUESTS.
Miss Sarah Lee will entertain quite mum.
ber of friends at german given this evening
at home III honor Of her guests. Miss Iona
TilIman, and Miss Ada Hughes two charm
Ing young ladies OF Trenton, 5. c.
GOOD ADVICE TO GIRLs-BUr HARD ON
"wILLIEs."
The following lines we're written by FOND
mother to her daughters.
"Mother may we go out to fllrt?
Yes you little STILES;
Keep In touch of the Millionaries:
But don't 60 near the "Willies."
METEoRIc SHOWERS.
Sometime between the dates OF November
the 1ith and 18th the periodic return of tne
great meteoric shower kIoSn as the Leohr
Just when the earth will meet the mass OF the
meteor stream, but the best data avallaolt
would indicate next Thursday morning the
q.
probable time. A brilliant display OF celes
tial fireworks Ia predicted, and the sublime
s.ene of 1888 may be repeated In all lie
grandeur. The quarter OF the heavens from
Which the meteors will come is in the constel
lation Leo, which rises about midnight llttle
to the north fthe east point of the horizon.
The point from which they come Is called
the radiant, because the meteors seem to
radiate from this point in every direction
There should be no superstitious fear In con-
nection with the event. as It is harmless
phenomenon, sublime and inspiring 70 Oe !.
earth or any Of It's Inhabitants. But few peo
pie live 10 see two showers and every one
ought to witness one If possible. Let us nope
thoughts aroused will be as pure and sublime
as the silent messages written In light on the
dome Of the sky.
COTTON MOVEMENT FOR THE WEEK.
During the past week the cotton movement
in this city has been very limited the re-
celpts being much smaller than the previous
week. Prices have ranged from TO 7ss cents
In consequence of the slow movement and
limited sales, trade has fallen OF In the same
The weather continues unprecedently fine
and as we realize 1t is now the middle OF
November the question comes to US, ls Ao.
beville receiving her usual share OF cotton
and II not, why not. Our streets should oe
crowded with the fleecy staple as In days and
sSsr beore eSas The above questions should IN
terest and be suggestive 10 the business men
ofAbbeville. What's the matter? who 1s To
blame and who will suffer most ? are peril.
nent questions in which the people OF Aobe'
willie, are or should be deeply interested.
BIRTH-At Abbeville, last Friday morning
November 10th, to Mrs. Walker w. Edwards
q son.
SAD INDEED.
Many friends are sad over the sudden and
tragic death Of Mr.. Arthur Latimer which
occurred at his home In Lowndesville, last
Laturday morning. Also Of the untimely
death Of MIR. Edzan Bell Of Due West on The
same day.
WHIST CLUB ENTERTAINED.
MIR. r. F. MCGEE entertained the Whilst
Club last Tuesday evening In most charm
ing manner. A most delightful evening was
enjoyed by all present.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. n. P. Boleman of the Abbeville Cotton
Mill has been quite sick for several weeks
but at this writing It is hoped he is improving
His friends will find him at the residence o.
Mr.. J. w. Sign where he is boarding.
Miss Corrie Hollingsworth who has beer
quite sick with fever for several weeks is now
slowly improving. Also the other little ont
who has also been quite Ill. This family nave
been sorely afflicted since they moved lntt
our midst, but many friends hope all vii
soon be quite we'll ag8in.