The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-11
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.

CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
what ssM'' Sees land Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.
... = Abbeville. S. c.. April 10. 1900.
GLORIOUS EASTER TIDE.
Once again the holy anniversary OF the
resurrection of our blessed Saviour mas roliea
around. Next Sunday will be Easter ana
will be as usual, appropriately and becoming
ly observed by the congregations OF the Epis,
copal and Methodist Churches. Both OF tpese
churches will be tastily and bea9n!uIiy
decorated with the first flowers Of Spring.
Special musical programs VIII aiso pe a.. o.
ranged by the choirs Altogether the services
on this special occasion VIII De moSt os, insnIre
each hearer. and fill each heart with renewed
love for Him who Is Risen, and lives 10 Ole
no more.'
OFF TO PRESBYTERY.
Revs. j. Lowrie Wilson and J. F. McKin-
non, with Messrs. T. p. Quarles and A.. b.
Morse left yesterday morning TO attena tne
meeting OF Presbytery In the clty VI oieen'
wood.
BASE BALL AND CYCLING.
Next month the first OF May is we believe
the usual time for the closing Of the stores at
O'Clock and already our young men are
making ready for, and anticipating tne pleas.
ures OF the season. Watch the "AooeviIle
Nine" as they are now organizing team @ tnat
shall be second TO none in the State. This 1s
"big talk" but Abbeville boys "play big" as
well as stalk big" The base ball grounds
be put in fine AZ, better than ever before, and
with "crack team" the large number OF
bicycles In the city we see no reason why Az
beville should not look forward 10 gala-oay
Lot
and join the "boys'' In making the coming
season an exceptional one for the pleasure OF
her people.
ABBEy1LLE GETS sl2O6,25 AT GUESSING.
Sometime ago the Weekly Constitution Of
Atlanta offered cash prizes for the nearest
estimate Of net cotton receipts at New Or.
1900. Some Of our Abbevile men made the
"lucky guess" and will receive for their close
guessing the round sum Of Sl2O6.25. Fine pay pay
Tor guess work. Let some more OF us guess
and have "better" pay.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Nellie Presley spent last Sunday in
!: the city with her sister, Mrs. Bradley.
= last week in the city visiting his mother and
friends. Harry has q fine position with the
Athens Oil Mill Co.
Mr.. Sam Seals has resumed his regular run
with the Seaboard.
Mrs. sallie Moragne. of Bordeaux, spent
friend, Mrs James A. Hill.
DIR. and Mrs. s. F. Killingsworth spent last
Sunday at Antreville with MIR. Charles Kay
M Mr.. Mack Mocalla and Mr.. Moseley. of
Lowndesville were In the city last Monday
and were the guests Of Mr.. p B: speed; ,,u
the latter part OF this week and during her
stay will be the guest OF Mrs. P. B. Speed:
Miss Virian Caldwell and Miss Lucia Trib-
Ii @fn nNx, a tnof and
lar young ladies are in the city as the guests
Of Mrs. Lambert Caldwell.
Mr.. 0. H. Cobb spent last Sunday with
homefolks in Greenwood and attended ser.
vices at the Methodist Church where he bad
the pleasure Of hearing the Presiding Elder
preach.
MIR. and Mrs. Isaac Kellar worshiped at the
Methodist Church In this city last Sunday.
Easter slippers and straw hats In great
variety may be found at the enterprising firm
OF Cobb McDavid who are always ready
with new and stylish goods. Their motto Is
"the best goods, at the lowest prices"
Mr.. Hook and family will at an early day
move into the pretty Visanska cottage on
Magazine Hill.
THE LoCo-HoBILE.
Had the wise man.solomon lived in these
days he could not have said: "There is moth
been something new every day" as was seen
q few days ago by our citizens as the man IN
the Loco-Mobile passed through our public
steam instead or horse. This new horssless
vehicle Of course won the admiration and at
tracted the attention OF everyone as II was
.something new" Sheriff Nance cen and MI: MT:
ride In this up-to-date vehicle.
, 500 BEAUTIFUL EASTER EGGS.
Z. The ladies OF the Methodist Congregation
will distribute 500 beautiful colored Easter
eggs In Judge klugh's park next Saturday: at
o'clock. At the gate each child will receive
q slip containing number which will entitle
the "lucky one" TO prize, namely for the
and bat" Gate fare 10 cts. and no extra
charges. Let the children be happy on this
joyous anniversary time Of Him, who, when
upon earth took little children in His arms
and blessed them"
REMOVAL OF BARBER SHOP.
Mr. Hook who recently came to our city as
a barber, will now occupy the shop fitted up
for him, in the Glen Ethel Inn. Bradford
will move TO his old stand on Trinity Street.
QUERIES OF GENERAL INTEREST.
What has become OF the Abbevills Cornet
band?
The summer Is near at hand and yet Abbe-
Vile has no Ice plant. What's the matter
Abbeville's money for this great luxury.go
10 build up neighboring towns.
DEATH.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
DuPre died last Sunday morning about one
o'clock, and was buried Sunday afternoon in
Sharon Cemetery. Burial services were
conducted by Rev. J. w. Daniel, D. D. This
little flower only bloomed on earth one short
week, TO brighten this happy home, and
make glad the hearts OF fond parents, when IT
was transplanted to bloom forever in the
beautiful garden above.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
Mr.. Richard Hill who has been quite sick
for the last week Is improving at this writ
ing. ''t -..s
Mrs. Mary G. DuPre after an illness of
several weeks Ia now convalescing
Mr.. George w. Syfan Sr., who hes been con-
fined to his bed for over mon tbs is yet very
weak, only able to sit up in his room occas-
ionally little while at time.
ALMOST A FIRE,
On last Friday night the dwelling OF Mr.. A.
l.. Link came near being destroyed by fire,
spontaneous combustion Mrs. Link had the
floors oiled and rubbed on that day and the
cloths were laid In the back part Of the house,
when in the night they heard the cracking
Of fire when search was made and found |
directly where the oiled cloths were laid
several large holes being burnt and the |
flames were already rushing up the weather. |
boarding. The fire was put out and the home |