The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.
hhhouilla e Anril 10 1900.

What IN, Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, 8. c., April 10, 1899.
TAKE NOTICE.
School Com missioner, ]. s. Gilbert, nforms
us that on and after this date he will be found
In his office at Abbevllle, regularly every
Saturday and Saleday.
BIRTH DAY PARTY.
On last Friday evening, Miss Ida Hammond
most charmingly entertained number Of her
friends. The occasion being the celebration
OF her birthday. together with that OF her
brother, Mr.. Gaines Hammond. Being only
few days apart, they Joined In the celebra-
tlon. The evening passed Oft most pleasant.
ly and after the serving of delightful refresh
ments, the guests wished them each many
happy returns of this joyous occasion.
VISITORS AND HOME FOLKS COMING AND
GOING.
Mrs. John Rose, of Walhalla. with three
bright little children, are In the city as guests
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Watson, Of Calhoun
Mills, were in the city last Thursday.
Mr.. Coulter Cothran, prominent Young
lawyer of Greenville, came down last Friday
| on business, and was most cordially greeted
by many friends.
MIR. George Smith, OF Calhoun Falls, was
in the city several days this week on bust.
| DR.. Ernest Watson, now hangs out bis
shingle as M. D., at Cooks Station. Many
friends wish him success In his profession.
Miss Sallie Devlin was shopping in the city
MIR. Mike Cuddy and daughter, Miss Nora,
OF Widemans, were in the city last Monday.
Miss Cuddy is one OF the most popular school
has been teaching for number Of years.
Capt. w. T. Branch, went to Williamson
last Monday on personal business.
Capt. W. T. Cowan Of Due West, was In the
city last Monday, shaking hands with his
Miss Hattie sayre of Rome, Ga, is visiting
Mrs. DR.. Marshall and family.
AMUSEMENT.
Next Tuesday afternoon about o'clock,
there will be performance on a slack wire
on the public square, by the same man who
years ago walked the rope stretched from the
National Bank building to the top, Of the
and the public are invited.
Show In the city from today until Saturday,
for men only, showing scenes OF Spanish
cruelty, one Of the prime causes of the Span.
ish-American War.
BIG TURTLE.
Phosphate Inspector A. w. Jones, received
yesterday from near Beaufort, 8. c., a turtle
said TO weigh about 1856. Unfortunately 1t ar
It's q whopper.
IT'S A BEAUTY.
Milford & DuPre, have just received their
han dsome Soda Fountain. and it's a beauty
TO see 1t is to admire 1t. 1t is nicely fixed up
in the front OF their store.
CAPT. L. W. WHITE
Is daily receiving and opening one of the
largest and handsomest stocks Of goods ever
shown by the old reliable firm. See his ad.
and you will be sure 10 know where TO 60 TO
buy "anything" you want. Capt. White Is q
first class merchant and knows from years OF
experience the wants OF his customers. In
his store you will find competent, polite and
attentive salesman always anxious to serve
you.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
The many friends OF Mr.. Willie Barnw we'll.
critical condition In which he now seems TO
be, and sincerely hope he will recover.
Miss Bessie Edwards Ia still improving, and
her friends hope she will soon be fully re-
stored 10 health.
Rev. ]. w. Daniel, the beloved pastor Of the
Methodist Church, is quite sick. He had 10
leave his pulpit last Sunday morning In the
midst OF his sermon, feeling too sick to con.
tinue the morning services.
Mrs. Mcdonald Is now convalescing.
DEATH OF REV. R. A. FAIR.
Rev. Robert A. Fair, died In Savannah, Ga,
on Tuesday morning April II, al an advanced
age. His remains were brought to this city
The deceased was for many years an honored
O nd N lefnl citizen of Abbayille where he had