The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-03
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M" Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. 8. c., May 3. 1899.
MONTH OF ROSES.


MONTH OF ROSES.
Nav has come at last. beautiful month or
the wear, when the rose, "Queen OF all the
flowers" appears In all her loveliness ana
beauty. This Ia also the month TOT plcnics'
when one can enjoy the beauties or nature.
and exchange the heavy robes Of winter ior
the light airy dress OF spring. May parties
are now In order.
CLOSING AT SIX O'CLOCK.
On last Monday afternoon, the first OF May,
the stores OF Abbeville. with few exceptions,
began closing at six O'Clock p. M. saturdays
have toiied through ali the fall and winter
months at the desk and behind the Goun
early and late. The tired brain and weary
limbs need rest from monotonous LABOR ana
ees take recreation necessary to their health, {,
remembering that all work and no play
makes not only Jack dull boy, but makes
the best men tired Of life itself.
HOME ENTERPRISE.
Our townsmau, Mr.. T. P. Quarles, who
stands as a model gardener, has engaged IN
the culture Of celery. He will have thou,
sands Of plants for sac or as sabe wen as eerv
is considered one OF the most wholesome or
all garden vegetable. Mr.: Quarles only cultl-
Yates the best and most improved Varletles,
ply the home market the coming season.
Send in your orders for celery 10 Abbeville,
and not to Kalamazoo.
COMPLIMENTARY.
Clinton Lodge. No. 8. A. F. NJ, had an oil
portrait made of Past Grand Master w. L.
Branch for presentation TO the Grand Lodge
of Masons Of South Carolina. The portrait is
8 striking likness OF our worthy toWnsman,
and was executed by the we'll known artist,
Professor StalIa, Of Charleston.
HOME FOLKS AND VISITORS IN THE CITY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Epps, of Lowndesville, ere in
the city las, Moaasyb aaGiborne and her lovely
daughter, Miss Ida, OF Latimer, were In the
city last Saturday.
Mrs. T. G. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. ]: R. Tar
rant and their handsome little son, WIN d Miss ,ss
city last Friday. Miss Williams Is one OF The
pretty and accomplished teachers OF the MI.
Carmel High School:
Mr.. John A. McA lister. druggist in the city
OF Mt. Carmel, was in the city on business
MIR. and Mrs. J. c. Tribble. with their two
charming daughters and Miss Lola Bell,
bright and pretty young lady OF Due west,
we're In the city last Monday.
Mr.. Allen Long, of Clemson, spent several
days Of the past week at home, returning 10
his studies last Monday.
Miss Bevie Wilder, one OF Abbeville's pref
tiest young ladies, is home again.
Mr.. Gaines Hammond, OF Green wood, spent
last Monday in the city.
MARKET PRICES.
Grown hens are selling at 25 cents each.
Frying chicks, good size, from 10 10 ~ cents.
Yam potatoes 20 to 81 per bushel. Butter 10
70 ~ cents per pound. Eggs 10 cents per
dozen.
FIRST STRAWBERRIES OF THE SEASON.
A. NJ. Hill & Sons received last Friday the
first shipment Of this delicious fruit and sold
al the lowest figures for early and fine fruit
ors ousru p'ie for IS cents. % The prices in former
years were 20 to 25 cents per quart.
CLEMSON STUDENT BEARS OFF THE HoNoRs.
Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson. D. D., Of Abbevine,
returned home few days ago from the classic
city of Due West where he went al one OF the
judges Of the oratorical contest between rep
students from the following col.
leges: Wofford, Clemson, Furman, Erskine,
and the Presbyt terian Of South Carolina at
Clinton. The contest was animated, and In
tensely interesting, each student doing him
self credit. The first and second honors were
awarded 10 the students Of Clemson and Fur.
man respectively.
sALEDAY IN MAY.
Last Monday being salesday quite num-
ber OF people were in the city. A few public
sales were made and O fair business among
Lle merClaQL6 WAS LQo summing up VI Iuo
days transactions. Quiet and order prevailed.
The home place OF DR.. E. L. Wilson was sold
At public outcry. MIR. H. II. Tusten was the
buyer at $3.50.
SODA FoUNTS.
The beautiful soda founts at the drug stores
Of Harrison & Game. P. B. Speed and Milford
& DuPre are daily refreshing their customers
with most delightful drinks. Mr.. George
Gambrell will serve you at Harrison q
Games. Mr.. Bobert Jones at Milford & Du-
Pres and DIR. Lyon at P. B. Speeds. These
are all handsome young men and are just
now great favorites with the ladies, each try
Ing to excel the other in the make up OF
first class Ice cool beverages.
DEATH OF GEORGE DEWEY TINcH.
Departed this life Wednesday evening,
April the Goth, George Dewey Tinch. aged
about ~ months, being the infant son OF Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Tinch who have just moved to
our city. The little rosebud has only been
to the bloom forever. The little
Of the household was taken suddenly sick
soon after It's arrival here. Medical aid was
called and all that could be done could not
stay the hand Of the Reaper. Rev. J. w.
Daniel conducted the services at the home
after which little George was laid TO rest In
Melrose cemetery. The bereaved family have
the sympathy Of this community.