The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-04
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Lowndesvile, s. c.. Sept. 80, 1899.
Miss Ada Fennel left a few days ago for
Asheyille, N. c.. where she will attend tor an
other term, the renowned Female College 10
that place.
court OF common pleas, left for Abbeville,
Court House on time Monday morning. ~
on pleasant trip Monday.
DR.. A. B. Mathews went over to Eloerton,
his former home Monday. then on the next
day 10 New York. to take IN the great Dewey
jubilee. "How great a fire little matter
kindeth." Before the Manila light and vic.
tory its hero, now the most talked Of and
honored son of the United States, had but
little more than local reputation. NOW MS
return home Is TO be celebrated In way be-
fore unheard of. New York will be filled as
never before with people from all sections OF
the Union. He was fortunate indeed In tax.
ing the tide In his affairs at its Hood, as II has
led him on to fame and fortune. Some OF US
but some how we do not we'll see WHY Dewey
should be SO greatly honored for his great
victory and Schley who engineered equally
as great one at Santiago 1s hardly ever
Thought OF. The last gave US Cuba. and vir.
tually ended the war for Its possession. The
former destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila.
and gave US what will perhaps be before II Is
can't now give up the fight, but must hold on
TO what we have. Some Of us think that
these two men ought to stand side by side, In
the good opinion OF all Of the people.
Capt. G. T. Baker OF the United States
Ouartermaster Department came In Tuesday
10 spend short furlough with the family oil
his father Mr.. T. Baker. The Captain IL look
Ing we'll and Is to be congratulated upon his
good fortune In securing his present, very
desirable position.
For the past few months bodily comfort de-
manded that we seek the shady side Of hous.
es, trees &c. Now the conditions are re- reversed,
the sunny side Is the place TO be. The wealth
er has been quite cool, tis said that there has
been light frosts In places.
Mr.. J. T. Latlmer went to Abbeville, on
Mr.. D. L, Barnes our Oh Mil President
spent q few days last week In Spartanburg In
the interest Of his charge. His trip was a
successful one and he Is In condition TO
push the affairs under his control.
There was q considerable outgoing OF our
young people Frday-our young men and
one OF our young ladies goingto other places,
that they might obtain better advantages
become better equipped for their life work
than our town aft ,rds. Miss Kate HutehIsop
started for Ashvllle Female College, Mr.. j. l..
Fennel for the Medical College OF Charleston
Mr.. Ira B. Bell for Wofford College, and Mr..
Henry Allen for the Augusta Medical College.
These are all young people OF much prom lse
and Will each fully utilize the blessings OF
higher education and will prove as they now
bid fair 10 be the hope Of our country. Our
best wishes attend them.
The above was written at Lowndesville.
The writer came to Abbeville Saturday morn.
pleasa at home OF Maj F. w. X. Nance.
Yesterday morning while the citizens In
their fancied security were all enjoying the
outlet Sabbath hours, "Big Bob" began to peal
forth In loud tones, his warning that the hre
fiend was getting in some OF bis destructive
work. Instantly all was In confusion and
alarm, and a large number of people made
haste to reach the danger point Whlcn proved
20 no tho nrettv home of Mr. Jones +. Miller.
The fire department was quickly on the
grounds but the flames had already gained
such headway that nothing could be done 70
save the dwelling and 1t together with much
of its contents were burned. IT was with
much difficulty that the house OF Mr.. w. W.
Bradley near by was saved. The two a6ie
corresnondents of the Press and Banner will
doubtless give q more detailed account OF tue
great loss of their fellow townsman the
efficient and popular Mayor ofthe prosperous
and up to date town. troupe.