The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-06-14
A WORTHY TEACHER.
MR.. ]. A. HoYT, JR.

starts out In broader ana greater spnere Oh
usefu lness. He Is one Of the rising Journalists
In this State. and his excellent work on many
occasions attests his fairness and his high
conception OF the duty OF the journalist.
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What I'M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
| Abbeville, 8. c., June l4th, 1899.
PRIZE FIGHT. BETWEEN JEFFRIEs AND
FITZs1MMoNs.
On last Friday evening the big prize fight
these tTo great "oru rnnev sand
athletic Club, Jeffries knocking out Fitzsim-
mons In the eleventh round whereby James
j. Jeffries of California won the title OF the
heavy weight cha mpion, OF the world. Both
men we're In good trim but Fltzsimmons was
| simply matched against better man. The
fight from start to finish was quick and
aggressive displaying great courage on either
round. Nine Thousand sporting men were
present and were very orderly, no arrests
were made.
COMMENTS ON THE FIGHT.
James Corbett said, "Jeffries possesses all the
Qualities of good boxer and is competent to
defend his proud title against any fighter on
earth. He does not lack ring science nor
generalshp.'" Kid Mccoy said; II I we're ask;
| ed what made FitZsimmons lose, 1 would
say simply, "Jeffries'"
| MIR. Jeffries, his father, who is preacher
| said, ats Just as said sometime ago. Wnen
ed for an expression az 10 the coming DID ,s 4ts
| lie the Lord Was In the fight and was Win
Jim. and of course Jim won"
| Mrs. Jeffries his mother by telegram said,
"I am glad you have won the victory yoaa
have fought so hard for; "A telegram aed sigaed
Jeffries as be entered the ring which read
"Jim we know you will win, keep good splr.
| its: be confident of our blessing" Jefrles is
| tall and younger than Fltz and weighs 2l0
pounds. Fitzslmmons is short, older and and
weighs l57 pounds, and is said by McCoy still
to be the middle weight champion OF the
world.
SKATING RINK CLOSED. PRIZES AWARDED.
The "masouerade" at the skating rink last
Friday evening was a grand success and af.
forded big fun and much pleasure for the
large crowd present.
PRIZES AWARDED.
Miss Minnie Dill, handsome silver bracelet,
| best lady skater, given by the Manager.
| Mr.. Tommy COBB. handsome silk umbrella,
best gentleman skater, given by Hall and
Miss WInton Taggart. One dollar soda tick:
et most graceful lady skater. given by MILFORD
M Miss s Virginia Gambrell. One dollar seda
Ticket, best plain skater, given by Judges.
Tom Seal, j. BOBBY prize, poorest skater
given by Manager.
MERCHANTS PRIZES DRAWN.
Miss Wlnton Taggart. One pair fine kid
gloves By r. M. Haddon Co.
Mr.. Dendy Miller. One set Ice cream sau-
GERS, By W. d. Barksdale d Co.
Mr.. Willie Kerr. Present. BY Aug. w.
Miss Minnie Dill, fancy candy. BY L. T. q
MIR. IT, Dsndy Miller. Present. By ]. G.
Mr.. Luther NIckels. Bicycle Bell. By C..
p. Hammond.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. 8. F. Killingsworth, who has been sick
for the past week, ls thought 10 be better at
M Mr.. "ISi and Mrs. II. H. Hill and family, with
several friends, spent last Sunday at Little
Mr.. Kersey and family Of Augusta, are visit
M M. TON Tom Harris al has just returned from q
pleasant trip to WILLIAMSON.
The many friends of Mr.. Thomas Cothran,
will be glad 10 know he 1s much better and
dGng nlcsy hsze a Moore aus sick being
fined TO her bed. Many friends wish Tor her
speedy recovery.
Miss Laura Nance who has been quite sick,
Is now considered better, at least more COM
Portable.
COMING AND GOING.
Mr.. and Mrs L. D. Caldwell returned home
last Monday and are now boarding wilt their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. Hammond:
Rev. John R. Edwards, arrived last week
from Rio-Verde, Mexico, where he has been
as m visionary from the Associate Reformed
Presby lerian Church. He ts a brother OF our
rlu mi yU n hn
spent last Thursday, returning TO Due West,
where he and his family will remain about
three months, when they will return to
Mexico.
White Path, Ga, noted summer resort,
where she will spend several months.
Miss Madge Graydon Is home from Char
lotte, N. c., where she has been on most de-
lightful visit to relatives and friends.
Miss Mary DuPre, of Clemson, is expected
in the city this week on q visit 10 relatives
and friends, both OF whom are always glad to
see her.
Rev. J. Walter Daniel left last Saturday for
Anderson, where he went by special Invita-
ton to preach the Baccalaurate sermon before
the Patrick Military Institute.
Mr.. Less Smith returned home from David
Mr.. Marvin Daniel returned home few
days ago from Wofford College.
Mr.. Allen Long, is home from Clemson Col
Mrs. salIie Klugh has been In the city the
and Mrs p. D. Klugh of Fort Pickens.
Miss Mae McLauhepH: q Hia STYLISH ana c5arm-
Is In the city on visit to her sister, Mrs.
Sellers.
Mr.. Chalmers Hughes left last Monday for
Anderson, where ne expects to spend some.
time with relatives and friends.
Mr.. Charlie Bruce has accepted situation
at the Abbeville Cotton Mill to assist In put
ting in looms.
Mrs. Ethridge ia off to Georgia on an ex-
tended visit 10 her mother.
LIVELY TIME.
A number OF our young people spent a de.
lightful time last Friday evening at Rosen.
b1rg's hall tripping the light fantastic. Mr..
John q. Edwards Jr., was manager.
MEASURING THE EYE.
NTH. D. Reese has just returned from an.
other very successful business trip. and left
trip. You "see' Mr.. Reese is after making
the public "see" what his business is. See
through his glasses" and you will know all
about it.
HANDSOME JEwELRY STORE.
MIR. C. Bernau carries the handsomest
line OF silver ware and Jewelry to be found In
Upper Carolina. He was very happy last
week As he alWays is when hen IN marriage rsgsn,S Is
His goods are beautiful and always as repre-
sented and best of all, are sold at price to suit
the times.
ABBEvILLE'S MERCHANTS.
Numbers OF our progressive firms are al
ready Offering rare bargains in many lines,
for cash. preparatory to reducing their
stocks for the fall season. Read their "spe.
cial locals" every week and you will find out
where to buy, as vel as how to save money
by buying the most for little.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.