The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-08
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M" Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the CITY.
Abbeville, S. c., Feb 8, 1893.
BEAUTIFUL HOME MARRIAGE.

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Abbeville. S. c., Feb. s, 1899.
BEAUTIFUL HOME MARRIAGE.
Marriage at high noon to-day ut the home o
the brides parents, by Rev. II. II. Plemmons
Mr.. ]. E. McDavld and Miss Bessie jones' al
of Abbeville. . ..
artisticaliy decorated for the happy occasion
with bright flowers and evergreens, present
Ing the appearance OF an ideal Soutnell
home. A lumber ofinvited guests Will witness
the ceremony, after which best wisnes al ahe
kipdest congratulation will be extended. The
bride will be the recipient OF great manJ
beautiful and useful presents. which truly
attest the high esteem and love In "hlcf
she is held by her friends.
| The bride is ons OF Abbeville's most beauti
fu and charming young ladies highly y esteem
ed and loved by hosts OF friends for her many
virtues Of mind and heart.
| The groom is one of Abbeville's most promi
nent business men having the esteem anc
good will OF all who know him.
| Immediately after the ceremony delicious
refresh mcntS will be served and the bridal par
| ty leave on the one o'clock train over the
Southern for a bridal tour carrying with
them best wishes and congratulations o.
many friends.
PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION.
| . We notice by the public press OF the State
that 8 general call has been made to the
patriotic ladies OF South Carolina asking
| them TO organize themselves In an assocla
| Patriotic Award" The object Of the organiza
ton being 10 raise funds to purchase medal
for Lieutenant Victor Blue the brave, courag
eous, and daring, South Carolintan whc @
love OF the "Stars and Stripes" and his ina;
tive land" Victor Blue. and his daring deed
makes him one Of the brightest heroes OF the
Spanish-American War. HIS thrilling and
fearless deed, with his name made famous
thereby, will be handed down through his.
tory to unborn generations as one or the most
gallant and daring deeds ever ascribed to
South Carolinan; and which VIII lie, ever be pc
AmerIcen people. In honor to Lieutenant
Victor Blue meeting of the patriotic ladies
OF Abbeville has been called for next Friday
afternoon. We are sure that the ladies OF
this historic old town will turn out In full
force TO do honor to the gallant son OF South
Carolina, esteemIng 1t privilege to contri-
butte TO such noble and patriotic cause.
HOME FoLRs AND VISITORS COMING AND
GOING.
Miss Bette s. Evans who fs known as one
of the bright and popular sales ladies OF the
"City Drug Store" left few days ago TO at
tend the Normal Collegiate Institute OF Ash.
Vile, North Carolina. Many friends Wish Tor
her a bright and successful future.
Capt Branch left last Thursday for Laurens
to undergo further treatment. HIS many
friends were indeed glad to see him and nope
will be surrounded by loving friends. and live
out the allotted days of his life, even three
score and ten.
Mr. Johuny Yates, one Of the popular, and sr
was in the city last week greeting his many
friends.
charming young ladies, returned homes las! !
Monday after a most delightful visit to her
friends Misses Florlde and Willie Calhoun.
MIR. Tebe Felzer OF the Seaboard Air Line
was In tho city last Monday shaking hands
with hosts OF friends.
the city Monday last on business.
Senator w. N. Graydou. and Gen. Hem phil
the efficient and popular Clerk Of the Senate,
their respective duties last evening.
Mr. F, 3. Evans Of Green wood, was In the
city on business last Monday.
Mr.. Eugene Watson Is home again after
lu Columbia.
MOVING AROUND.
Mr.. G. w. Ethridge and family have moved
into the pretty cottage on Magazine hill, re
Gently finished by Messrs. Alex and Charlie
Graves. This is neatly finished building
and does credit to the gentlemen who bull
1t. We extend to Mr.. Ethrldge and family
hearty welcome to this historic hill.
| into the house recently va Gated by Capt. Johr
Lyon, on the corner Just below the dwelling
occupied by Mr.. A. Cohen.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
On last Sunday morning pastor Rev. J. W
Daniel o cached fine sermon from Acts q
IS and SO. At the conclusion OF the services
the celebration Of the Lords Supper was com
memorated. AT night Rev. q. I: Harmo on
Presiding Elder. preached. On Friday nigh
the first Quarterly Conference of the Able
Vile station for shis year was held. Sunda!
was bright. balmy. spring like day. Is It
any significance, that Notwithstanding all tn
continued bad weather, this year., almos
are Indeed highly favored people and shoul !!
| remember, ITO whom much IS given, mucl
will be required"
| This is the sign of another new flrm in Alb
beville. They should advertise in the Pres
and Banner and have a large "clrcle" o
rotating" around the Hub, then their busi
times there is nothing like "Printers ink.
Try 1t.
RAIN! RAIN! RAIN!
| The rainy season seems to be upon US. ant
| II 1t is anything like this in Cuba, we dom
blame our boys for wishing 10 come home
We don't remember ever TO have heard s.
much complaint. or to have seen the roads il
such bad condition. almost impassable al
over the county, thereby almost stoppinl
|
! In business Of all kinds.
| PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.
His excellency and those in authority un
der him should send q force to the Island
recently gained by conquest and swep tina
disturbing and lawless element from the fac
Of the earth. This faction has become EN-
boldened by the already TOO great lenienG!
extended to them by the United States: w
believe injustice and right. and would sa!
In justice TO our soldiers, and In honor to ou
country. let us either take the Islands, re
Gently gained at such tremendous cost, o
call back our troops and give them up for
ever. Let the war be more aggressive, AM
less defensive. Clean them up, and that q
once. and maintain our honor as nation II
the eyes of the world.
| PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. J. H. Latimer still lies In q critical con
dition, his general symptoms being unchane
ed.
Perpetual Motion.