The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-02-14
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. s. c., Feb. "A, 1900.
PENCIL POINT

Abbeville, 8. G., Feb. Il, 1900.
PENCIL POINTS.
The Court of General Sessions convened
This il Saint Valentines Day which doubt
less will be remembered by the young people
who will have their fun.
Over 1000 men have already been sacri-
feed, besides millions OF dollars, In the South
African war by the British and nothing gain.
ed as yet. The Britishers are having a hard
time fighting against the Beers who are strug-
CLING for liberty and freedom from oppres-
sion.
The cotton market is on a boom.
Look for hard weather next Friday, Satur-
storm forming over the South Atlantic States
aud cold weather everywhere.
If you wish to keep up With the weather
predictions, watch DeVoe's Weather Forecast
on the beautiful calendar presented by G. A.
Milford. the progressive and up-to date drug.
gist OF Abbeville.
COTTON STATEMENT.
In this market the past week cotton has
sPs p p5fs S% S so
For the nine days Of February the totals
For the l62 days OF the season the aggregate
is behind the same period last year l,947,0OO.
The movement since September LIST show re.
ceipts at all United States ports 5o44,7s2
asasss pelts for GS the season oS sss54 against
last year, decrease of / 94i TAB bales. Includ-
Ing stocks left over from last crop and the
number of bales brought into sight thus far
be 7,7s7 5l4 against $685. ,S57 for the same pc.
riod last year. Foreign spinners are paying
the penalty OF an abiding confidence In e1.
treme cotton estimates, they are now forced
TO acknowledge short crop, and have 10 pay
higher prices.
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING.
Miss Kate Marshall returned last week after
q delightful visit to friends at Anderson and
Miss May McLaugn, after pleasant time
spent with friends In Walhalla, returned
few days sgS by her
Mr.. Aaron Cohen, better known hereabouts
as "Bis A." with his friend. Mr.. Gotheimer,
were 10 the city last week as the guests OF
ever, and received a hearty welcome from
many friends.
Mr.. Fred Hill has left Abbeville and is now
engaged In business in Atlanta.
Mr.. Charlie Calhoun left last Thursday TO
take situation with the firm OF Wedding
ton q Co., Of Charlotte, N. G. Mr.. Calhoun
has been with the firm OF Glen-Jones, and
continued with same firm after its change up
to the time Of his departure. his friends re-
GREETED TO see him leave, but follow him with
best wishes, hoping he will rise rapidly
abroad both in the business and social circles
as he dio in Abbeville.
THE SPEED DRUG COMPANY.
A big drug company known as ''The Speed
Drug Company" has been formed In Abbe-
and popular business men Of the city: p. B.
Speed, DR.. G. A. Neuffer, DR.. F. E. Harrison
and DR.. G. c. Gambrell. DR.. Harrison is now
e sv hos R5sPsd sa%s a
which stand the new company will conduct
their business. Their prescription depart
ment will be in charge Of DR.. Melchiner. Mr..
company. The members Of this new firm are
prominent physicians and business men OF
our city, and need no introduction at our
hands.
DELIGHTFULLY."- ENTERTAINED.
On last Thursday evening Mrs. P. H. Boil.
man gave quite pleasant surprise to num-
Der OF her young friends, who were most
charmingly entertained: During the even.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Greenfield, OF Londonderry Penn, q
relative of Prof. Bailey, is visiting his family
Judge and Mrs. E. b. Gary have just return.
ed from most delightful visit to Mr.. Walter
ID. Tusten, OF New York City. Judge Gary
has been quite sick and his physician advised
Many friends are glad to know he has re-
turned greatly benefited by the trip
OUR SICK FOLK.
DR.. j. w. w. Marshall, who has been quite
sick for the past ten days, is at this writing
resting com fortably and seems to be cheerful.
His many friends regret TO hear OF his indis-
position, and hope he will soon be fully re-
stored and nave many bright years OF useful
ness before him.
Mr. George w. Syfan, who has been con-
fined to his bed and room 80 long, is getting |
on nicely, and with the approach OF sun.
shine and brighter days hopes to be himself
again.
Mrs. H. P McIlwain, after severe illness Is
convalescing and getting on az nicely as
could be expected, considering her extreme
illness.
Mr.. Alpha Lomax, our handsome artist, is |
himself again. and at his place OF business.
ASSEMBLY OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
A number of officers and members OF the |
Abbeville Lodge went to Greenwood last |
Monday night to organize K. OF P. Lodge in
that city. Members returned Tuesday morn
Ing and report Q splendid time, and say they |
were most royalty entertained.