The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-06-28


BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.
This order have moved back to their old
cupied by Nus. Taggart. This IL prosperous
and growing order Of our city.
PIC MIG.
nnmber of Abbevillian's enjoyed most
delightful picnic at Martins MIL on iast MOI
day. This Ia the season 1or Singing scnoo'o'
picnics and barbecues.
MOONLIGHT RIDE TO LITTLE MOUNTAIN.
Miss Jessie Peckham, Nj. VIII VIII Lawson bawson'
Miss Ellen Gambrell, MIR. Will Penney,
Miss Eliza Gambrell, Mr.. Tom Harris
Miss Alma Gambrell, Mr.. WIN Rose,
Miss Lou Vose, Mr. Furmen,
Miss Nell Sign, Mr. !. u. plckson'
Mrs.S. R. Vose. Chapperone. ..,,,,,,,
The above party enjoyed most oelgntiui
moonlight picnic TO Little Mountain; Leaving
the city about O'CLOCK Ihursoay alIefhoon'
returning about IL O'Clock.
TEARING DOWN AND BUILDING UP.
The cottage on Main street owned by Mr.
n. H. Hill, Is now being torn down TO Dc 70.
placed BY large and oommodious two story
dwelling of modern style. Mr.. W. II. Long
has the Contract and from plan and speclnca.
tion this building when finished Will pe an
ornament to that portion Of tns Guy. d,vn the
old White homestead, which has 20 long peen
a prominent figure in Abbeville.
NEW BRICK STORE.
Messrs. Rosenberg & Co.. are now building
q handsome brick store on Trinity street next
door TO the store room now occupied oy Y. r
Hammond.
FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.
The Masonic fraternity of Clinton Lodge
No A. r. M, celebrated this occasion last
Saturday, BY q splendid barbecue at Klughs
Park. Messrs. Dayid Hannah and James
and to the entire satisfactory and praise OF
the large crowd present.
FIRST MELONS OF THE SEASON.
The enterprlsing firm OF A. M. Hill Sons.
melons TO this city about twelve hundred.
and raised by South Csrolinian. They are
q fine average lot, and attracted considerable
attention from the large crowd present on
Saturday.
Mr.. Frank A. DuPre and Miss Mamie
Shredder we're joined In holy wedlock iaSt
srnfsy e. fisnmons eusnas Il Inc the
father Mr. j. n. DuPre. Many 1rlenos
extend congratulations and best wishes Tor
their future happiness.
PIANO FORTE CONCERT.
OnrThursday July 9Th. proximo, q grand
Ptano-Forte concert will be given by Miss
Eva P. Kirby assisted by the following ladies ,es
and gentleman s Mss MrL :: L. McmlaHM MvSs
II. Jones' This will be delightful musical
treat and will be fully announced In next
issue with full program.
REV. T. DEWITT TALMAGE SICK.
Since his return to Washington, from bis
trip to Due West, this noted divine has been
quite sick. Hls condition is considered
neither serious nor alarming. es he now hopes
to be able to leave next week for his country
home al Northampton, Long Island.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
The condition OF Miss Laura Nance at this
writing, 18th, Is unchanged, unless IL 1s that
she is growing weaker. 1.
Mr.. ]. c. Ellis, after few days sickness ls
ont and able to attend to business. =,
Mics Lizzie Moore is still quite sick, condi.
tion for the past few days remaining about
the same.
SIXTY YEARS A WIDOW.
Mrs. Jane Ann Frasier. died at the residence
OF Mr.. A. M. Reid, about four miles from
Abbeeville, on last Sunday the 2oth INST, ID
the Goth year Of her age. The deceased was q
AbbeviIle County, and by reason Of strength
has lived out her four score years and ten,
and has gone 10 her reward. she was q
Her husband. John Frazier died August
Ath, and was buried In Upper. Long Cane
Cemetery. The funeral services OF MRS.
say S' and J. F. McKinnon. after which Der
remains were laid to rest by the side OF her
husband who preceded her 10 the grave
nearly go years ago.
DEATH OF MISS LUCY A. WHITE.
Miss Lucy A. White OF this city died in At
]anta about 10 O'Clock last Saturday morning
June the oath, In the 58 year Of her age.
The deceased bad been SICK for some Time
and had gone TO Atlanta Tor special treat
ment under DR.. Holmes. Mrs. Mamie Ward
law, her sister. was with her az we'll as her
physician DR.. F. E. Harrison. She had been
lion was performed and from which she
never rallied. Her remains we're brought 10
Abbeville over the s. A. L. on the one O'Clock
train Sunday morning ana M 5aken M,tt 70 tne resi-
Her death although not unlocked ior al
any time, yet, was shock 70 many. MISE
was well HOY al 70 nev eyeTy & one She m VAS
lady Of high mental attain men ts, possessing
many noble traits of character that won the
respect and esteem OF all who knew her
Presbyterian church OF this city and has ever
since, perhaps more than forty years, been
consistent, live, working mem Der OF the same
She was faithful and regular attendant up.
on the services Of the sanctuary ana dally
lived, and enjoyed the religion she professed
The funeral services we're conducted al ~ G
o'clock Sunday afternoon IN the fresDyterldI
church, by her pastor Rev. j. Lowrle wilson
D. D., after which her remains we're inferred
in Upper Long Cane Cemetery, beside loVec
ones gone before.
THOMAS MANN
Died at his home, about miles from thit
city, last Friday morning about 10 O'Clock
leaving q wife and five children to mourn hlt
departure. The deceased was drawn as 6
Juror at the last term OF Court, and taking
sick while here was excused.
The deceased was farmer. and was said tc
be q hard worker, and bad just fnishsd 9
comfortable home, and began to be surround
ed with q good share OF this worlds goods
services were conducted by Rev. Henry
Stokes At Sharon church, after which his re
mains were iD Dterred In the Sharon Cemetery
there to await the resurrection. Many
friends sympathize with the bereaved fami
ly.
ANDREW c. BROWN
Died at his home near Troy June the 10th
about 10 O'Clock P. NJ, In the S0th year OF his
age. The deceased was we'll known III Abbe'
willie County as q staunch, reliable, cltizen
In bis death hosts Of friends mourn Wild hls
surviving family and wife ana three oniioren
Rev. r. F. Bradley conducted the Iunera,
services, and his remains were lnterreo
In Lower Long Cane Cemetery IN presence o.
many surviving friends. Another gooo man
has gone to his reward.