The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-10-24
CIIALMERS-TAGGART.

CIIALMERS-TAGGART.
The marriage OF Mr.. James Chalmers and
Miss Nina Taggart will be solemnized this
wednesday, afternoon at the residence OF
Mr. Francis Henry. by DR.. j. Lowre wilson. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers will at once 90 10 the
home OF the groom, and his mother. Wnere
they will be at home to their friends. The
bride is most charming young lady, who is
highly esteemed and beloved by host Oh
friends. Mr. Chalmers Is we'll known IN the
business circles OF our city as prominent
business man, having many friends who eX'
tend in advance best wishes and kindest con
gratulRtions.
HAPPY BRIDE AND GROOM.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bell Lawson arrived
in the city last Thursday afternoon via the
Seaboard and we're met by, and received the
congratulations OF host OF friends. Mr. ana
the residence OF Mr.. John W. Sign.
PRELIMINARY MURDER TRIAL.
On last Saturday about 2 O'Clock p. M. the
Court House was filled to overhowlng 70 near
the case of the State vs. Bennet McCuliough
and Sloan Gray, colored, charged Win the
murder Of Tom Bowlen. of Magnolia Town
ship, who had been missing about two weeks.
Judge Cox called the case and VIM. n. Gray
don and Frasier kyGp spse as sps seno
grapher, and after a long list of witnesses
were examined, Judge Cox dismissed the case
and set the wouid-be murders free Tor Want OF
Ing over the attorneys for the defendants an
nounced they would produce the said Tom
Bowlen and each one In court could view DIS
for ten nc cents each ~ WaS
and like q spirit appeared IN the midst. sounu
and well to the aslonishment OF the witnesses
who had just offered under oath such CONFLICT
ing testimony as to his death.
PERSONAL MENTION.
The old friends of Rev n. VI McBryde, more
familiarly known to our people as BOD,
tender to him their sincere mpathy IN To- the
death of his eldest son, % years OF age, Wnlcn
occurred d few days ago. Rev. McBryde ls an
ex.Abbevillian who now has charge OF d
nourishing church at Lexington, Va. ana
who contemp plates visit to this. his boyhood
home in the near future, where be VIII re-
,ceive hearty welcome and cordlal greetins
from all. and especially the lew remaining
friends OF his boyhood days.
Rev. j. W. Daniel was absent last sunday,
being in the city, of Greenwood, Where ne
preached on able and forceful sermon oeioIe
the Womans Missionary Society OF tnat CITY
Rev. r l.. Curtainpastor In charge at Green,
wood, filled his pulpit here, preaching D. mosl
excellent sermon.
The friends OF MIR. Charlie Calhoun will be
glad TO know that he Is resting comlorlaDly,
and Is thought by his physicians to be gettlng
on nicely at this date.
DR.. +. Y. Pressly. of Due West, conducted
services in the A. \ 2. Church OF this city
last Sabbath. DR.. Pressly holds warm place
i'm the hearts OF the people of this community
by whom he is always most cordially well
Rev. Curtain ard Mr. Chipley, OF Green.
wood, were entertained by Mr.. John M. Gam.
brell on last Sunday.
Mr.C. V. HNmraond left last monday for
Greenwood to look after his business, Gaines
Mrs. S. Herbert, President of the Chris.
tiansTemperance Workers, arrived IN tne CITY
anu aiyep s5ng 'ne m the eb
dren at 1870 o'clock In the Methodist Church.
While in the city she was the guest OF Mrs'
J. W. Daniel.
delightful visit of three months with frlenos
in New York, Baltimore, and Washington
returned home last Monday where she re-
ceived q cordial welcome from her many
friends.
ARTHUR SYFAN AT HOME.
From a letter received last Sunday, we are
authorized to announce that MT NJ. b. SSian
accompanied by his brother, arthur, was nns SN
friends OF the aged parent and his son, Arthur
rejoice with them In the dismissal OF thls
case and the return OF the youngest son again
to his home, family, and frlends.
COMING AND GOING.
Mrs. Rosser spent last Saturday anu sunday
In the city Of Greenwood visiting sick
friend. ,,, her con T.,
law. DR., Lewis Russell, spent last sunday IN
the CITY as the guests OF Mrs. l.. II. Russell.
Our Hcity barber" Mr.. Shehea, was called tt
Monroe, last Monday on business. ~
oMrs Rebecca Wise OF Edgeftehle' tha spest w,s eo q
pected In the city yestsraay do LUG e'
her friend, Mrs. g. II. Moore. o, ,ras !,
Mr.. Wash Black, OF Mount Carmel, was IL
the city on business last Monday; ,,,
Rev. w. IL. Stokes OF Mount Car"e'' w"
in the city last Monday. ,,o,,
Mr.. and Mrs j. +. Clinkscales were ahoni
the visitors to our city last SATURDAY. ~ =
DR.. }. NJ. Carlton prominent physician'