The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-05-17
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What "M'' Sees and Hears or His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, s. c., May II, 1880.
HOME FROM CHARLESTON.
The Conf ederate veterans and pleasure seek
ers have nearly all returned from Charleston q,
and are extravagant in their praise Of their
treatment and the unbounded hospitality Of
the citizens. They al with one @ aGsord % saS a
Sea, covered herself with glory. Every cour-
tesy was extended them, and they were
shown every place Of interest at very mode
rate prices, there being no fabulous prices as
are generally made for such occasions.
COMING AND GOING.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cohen spent several days
of last week in the city as the D guests Of MI I:
charming wife have many friends here who
are always glad 10 see them and extend TO
them hearty welcome.
Miss Carrie and Miss Georgia Marse. accom-
were In the city last Thursday.
Mrs. ]. =. and II. H. Norwood we're shopping
In the city last Friday.
Mrs. Hamilton and her charming daughter,
Miss Louise, after very pleasant stay OF sew
eral months in Abbevilie, lert last week for
Miss Anna Bass and her friends. Miss Nam
ME Gillian and Miss Jessie Schram, were in
the city last Saturday.
Miss May Rogers. one of Troy's prettiest
young ladies. is In the city visiting her uncle,
MIR. w. E. Hill returned home last Monday
after spending q most delightful week In
Charleston as the guest Of his friend, Mr.. A.
BeQuest Mr.. Hill was charmed with the city
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Iy with the courtesy and great hospitality Of
her citizens. During bis visit he went aboard
the United States battlesh ip Raleigh, and was
com plimented with an invitation TO dine.
which he accepted with much pleasure, as
we'll as Iull appreciation OF being one OF
the honored guests of the Raleigh and her
gallant crew. Mr.. Hill Gays he never had
more snddanl1 verv nj HI bnt oWine m ie
the prompt attention Of Lieut.. Dargan, who
at once procured the ready and SIX illful ser
vices Of DR.. E. ]. Wannamaker, Of Columbia,
be was soon much better. That noble lady,
all in this Southland, also came to his relief
and offered to do anything for his comfort.
Mr.. HIPS heart goes out IN profound grail
tude TO his old anu new made friends
Mr.. George Schoen, after pleasant visit 10
his brother, Mr. Allen Sch ssn Of this city, re-
turned TO his home at Richmond. Va. last
Saturday.
day On special business.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Rev. R. C. Davidson preached an earnest
and forcible sermon last Sabbath morning In
Rev. j. w. Daniel will be absent next Sun.
day, having accepted an invitation to preach
the annual sermon before the Carolina COED
ucational Institute OF Edgefield. Rev. Stokes,
rector Of Cokesbury School, will I'LL bis pulpit
DR.. P. Montague, President OF Furman Uni.
versity, OF Greenville, will lecture In the Bap-
tist church next Sunday morning, and In the
Methodist church at night and as 1t Is regu.
lar night for union services, he will doutDiess
have large congregation.
We believe there were no services In any OF
the city churches last Sunday except In the
Methodist, where an unusually large congre- |
CATION assem- bled, all worshipping together In
harmony and love. The children'B services
in the afternoon we're very Interesting ana
the singing being exceptionally
Mrs Richard Hill spent last Saturday and
Sunday very pleasantly with relatives and
friends at Clinton.
full, faithful aud steady engineer on the A6be.
Vile Branch for q number OF years left last
week TO accept d situation on the main line,
his run being from Columbia 10 Belton which
latter place he will for the present make bis
home. Mra: Syfan and children win leave to
morrow. Many friends regret 70 see them
leave and extend Dest wishes for happin ess
u
Lieut.. K. L. Dargan arrived in the city Last
Monday and was most cordially greeted by
bis many friends.
MIR. John Calhoun, OF Gainesville, Ga,
from Charleston where he had been In attend
ance upon the reunion of veterans, he hin-
self being one and wearing the Confederate
GRAY" (hls old uniformly on this OCCASION. He
w. Marshall for a few days. Mr.. Gslh oun has
many friends in Abbeville who were glad to
see him once more.
Mr.. ]. Calhoun Marshall, the polite and at.
tentive conductor on the Southern, spent last
Sunday In the city with home folks.
DR.. G. A. Neuffer, C. D. Brown and DIR. 8. 6.
Thomson left last Monday as delegates TO the
Grand Lodge OF K. OF P.'s which meets In
PERSONAL MENTION.
From the Atlanta Journal OF the 18th inst
we notice that Conductor ]. w. Cothran met
with q very painful'and almost serious accl.
dent on last Saturday. His friends will re-
joice with him and his family that the hurt
did not prove fatal, and that he Is now im-
Miss Nellie, daughter OF DR.. e. L. Wilson.
while riding last Monday afternoon met with
a painful aecidentEthe breaking OF hsr ,I lelt
DR.. l.. T. Hill was called and rendered neces.
sary medical aid.
DEATH OF JOHN z. ULDRICK.
MT. JONI QlSQ aL Qlb uOUu6 hUOut
seven miles from Abbeville last Wednesday
morning, May the 10th, In his 69th year. The
deceased was we'll and favorably known 10
the people OF Abbeville county, especially as
an honest upright man. For many years he
was deacon IN Upper Long Cane Presbyterian
church. About three years ago he Joined the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian church TO
be with his children. His funeral services
were conducted at his home. by Mr.. Bonner,
and his remains Inferred In Upper Long Cane
cemetery. In the death OF John K. Uldrick
Abbeville county has lost a good and useful
citizen. the church faithful member, and
family have the sympathy OF many friends.
DEATH OF MRS. d. B. SLOAN.
Mrs. D. B. Sloan, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank A. Wilson, died at her home In the
city OF Columbia, on last Friday morning,
the 18th inst, In her 35th year. The deceased
was most estimable lady, beloved aud high.
ly esteemed by all who knew her. She was q
faithful wife, q devoted mother, dutiful
daughter and an affectionate sister. She was
a member Of the Second Presbyterian church
Of that city. Her funeral services we're con.
Quoted at the home by her pastor, Rev. Black
burn, assisted by Rev. r; N. Pratt, after
which her remains were inferred In the olty
cemetery. A husband and three children,
With father and mother, sisters and brothers,
and large circle of friends now mourn their
loss, and in their grief they have the sympa-
thy Of many friends.
OLD HOPEWELL.