The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-01-11
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What 'tMo Sees. and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., Jan. 10, 1899.

What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., Jan. 10. 1899.
COURT WEEK. ...
Court will convene in this city on mex
Monday, 16th. 49,. 81.
VISITORS AND HOME FOLKS COMING AMI
| GOING.
Mr.. Sidney Cannon left last week for Nash
Vile, Tenn. where he goes TO enter John'
Mr.. Lambert Caldwell who has been with
the well.known firm of R. N. Haddon Co
| for several seasons left for his home at Don
friends here Mr. Caldwell is reliable bust
| pess man ard while be leaves Abbeville on
account OF the dull time, we are sure be will
ind employment as such men are not found
.i "uncie Joe" Fetzer is in the city shaking
hands with bis numerous friends who are glad
to see bis happy smiling face once more. Old
him aa be ia as jovial and spry as ever.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cade, Of Mount Carmel
were shopping In the city last Monday.
Mr.. Frank Kerr, from the Cedar Springs
neigh hborhood, was In the city last Saturday
on business. ., t.-...
FIRST CLASS LAUNDRY.
Mr.. N. W. Collett, fdrmerly Of the seaboard
Air Line, is now proprietor Of the Athens
Steam Laundry. Mr.. Coliett Is relia1le an, ana
perfectly responsible and guantees all work.
de has put In lot Of new machinery and Is
running his plant ost successfully and soiie-
Its full share OF patronage from the Aooe'
VILE people, Mr.. Gaines Hammond is agent.
Ring up phone 94 and he will serve you.
WELCOME TO ABBEvILLE.
Mr.. W.P. Wham, from near Greenyille, has
purchased part OF the Mcmillan plantation
about one and half miles south OF this city.
and with his family have already moved. and
now occupy the old homestead.
MOVING AROUND.
Mr.. Blount and family have moved from
the Mcmillan home to the plantation former
Hon. W. N. Graydon has purchased the
beautiful home in Abbevilie known as the
Brooks" place where himself and family
now reside.
will move this week into their new quarters
on Trinity Street just below Hill q Sons
stables. Mr.. A. B. Morse also expects to move
at once into the store to be vacated by Mr..
Allen Smith, Jr. Their customers and frinds
will take notice OF their change Of place OF
business. .....
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Messrs. Milford & DuPre have made ar
rangements by which they will be enable 10
keep all the latest school books to be used In
the public schools. They will receive them
In few days and will keep full supply on
hand at all times.
DULL TIMES.
II you would prosper and have your busi.
ness flourish use printers ink" The duller
the times the more you should advertise.
Fill your bargain counters and let the public
know what you have and where to get the
best value for their money. Advertise and
subscribe for your city papers and 4 y yo1, wi VIII
Try 1t and get ahead OF your neighbor who
doesn't advertise.
Rev. DR.. E. Thomson. Of Atlanta, delivered
Tsry hh ~ last saSds
morning from the % Psalm and 4th verse,
"Our Fathers trusted In Thee" DR.. Thomson
is secretary OF the SUNDAY League Of Amer
preserve everywhere all over America the
"American Sabbath" as holy day OF rest
and to do away with the "work day" and
rholiday Sunday" His arguments were force
full, clear and conclusive, claiming the closes!
attention Of his congregation. About S26
were subscribed to the literature Of the
League by the congregation OF the Methodlst
made by the united congregation at night. A
committee was appointed TO distribute the
Leagues literature from time 10 time, and we
hope our people will see the wisdom of this
vance OF our american Sabbath" as the God
of our fathers intended 1t should be kept.
Let the command, Remember the Sabbath
day TO keep IL Holy" no longer be forgotten
by our people as individuals 10 and as a nation
SERVICES AT TRINITY.
Bishop Ellison Capers, Of Columbia, preach
ed q most excellent sermon IL Trinity church
last Sunday. Bishop Capers is highly intel.
lectual and polished Christian gentleman,
and has hosts OF friends In Abbeville who are
always delighted to see him, and to have him
as an honored guest In our city.
DEATH OF MRS. BERNAU.
Mrs. Bernau, the beloved wife Of our tow MS.
man MIR. r. @. Bernau, after few DAYS illness
died at her home In this city about 5 o'clock
| last Sunday afternoon. The deceased was a
most estimabie Christian lady, being a con-
| sistent member OF the Associate Reformed
! Presby yterian church OF this city, at all times
| taking a lively interest In the work OF the
| church. Her death was very unexpected TO
| every one, and cast q gloom OF sorrow oye9
our entire community, who extend 10 tha4&1
reayed and grief stricken husband thelE%
| cere sympathy. The remains OF the dE3B2
were taken on the one o'clock trapss =
Southern road last Monday TO Ga6 = =
for interment, that city beiA& Il
home. 8#MkfSff%
Mr.. ], II. Latimer had Lex eral
weeks and Is still O. led, His
many friends Wish II recovery.
OFF TO cs I1osrscE.