The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-12-12
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What ssM'' Sees amd Hears On His
Rounds AbOut the City.

j what "M'. Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the city
K Abbeville, S. G., Dec. -, 1900.
CHRISTMAS NEAR AT HAND.
Everybody is on the look out for Christ
mas. Already the eyes of the children oeglr
To sparkle al the grand display OF beautitu
toys in the windows OF our stores, ana tneii
: merry chat is all about Santa Claus" thai
dear old time friend OF the little folks.
E WEATHER PREDICTIONS.
Rain or snow today 18th, with colder wealth
er tomorrow and cold wave on Saturday.
RoGERs-MCKAY MARRIAGE.
The marriage of Mr.. Charlie f. Mckay and
Miss Mai Rogers was soemnized last Wed,
nesday ut O'Clock p. IN. at the 6eauuful
home of the brides uncle, Mr.. j. A. Harris ol
this city. Ceremony was performed oy Nev.
8, II. H. Plemmons. The marriage was very
Quiet, only few Intimate friends and the
relatives OF the families being present !m'
mediatsly after The marriage Mr.. and Mrs
Mckay left over the Southern for their bridal
trtp, On their return they will be at home to
4 their friends at the residence OF Mrs: a w.
3 Jones. Mr.. Mckay Is one OF .AbbeVllie's
4 prominent business men who has already
" made financial success in all his business
transactions thus far in life. Miss Rogers, The
happy bride is a most charming and lovely
young lady of this city who has hosts o.
friends who remem Der her most kindly. The
happy couple have the best wishes oil many
. fttends.
KS COMING AND GOING. D..
Z DR. Daniel and family will leave today for
d their home in Charleston. Rev. Il. II. Jones
( and family are expected this week and Will
n be most cordially and warmly welcomed by
i our people and the Methodist congregation IN
particular, who are already looking out for
The " elfare OF their new pastor and bis fami-
.1oa IN
5Abbeville last Monday. The Major has beer
with as 30 long That he seems identified with
Sour people and 1t is with regret that we see
tshim leave, however Abbevilles loss will be
Miss Maroon Thomas, after an absence Of
Sseyeral months visiting her SIS er and friends
i liz Summerton, returned home last week. d,
Sheriff ]. R. Kennedy took charge OF the
Office on the 3rd inst. and will move to the
jail rs soon as vacated by Mr.. Boss Nance,
Shrif Kennedy ia Young man, Who starts
D 95out In public life With bright future, having
sbpsts OF friends who will stand by him, and
d who wish for him every success in his ofhciat
Rev. D. w. Keller and wife were expected
home on q visit 10 his father last Tuesday, and
!. 1t is hoped that ne will not pass by. bis mary
Isfriends In the city during his stay.
50 Mr.. j. X. Milford is now with :. the well
!, known tirm of z. Rosenoerg& Co, where he
Z can offer the best OF bargalns to his many.
fIirfends. Mr.. Milford IL affable In manner.
! pleasing and courteous In his address, and
(. will do his employers good service. ~
"a Mrs. Lizzie Cason may now be found in the
a Book Store OF MIR. +. G. tDpPre, Ihe "little
;store'' around the corner W her" Santa Claus"
\ Is expected 70 make headquarters. Mrs.
z Cason has the happy eft OF keowlng how 70
4 khow them through q magnificent stock OF
toys and many useful presents suitable for
!; the holidays.. "a
next Tor, q months stay with relatives and
g ffiends In Georgetown. n ~ ~ - !.
80 Dr.H.D. Reese is home again for q short
time. Asa atraveltng" man, Or. Reese seems
u to be- success for 70 Is hustling ai the. time
that sothers may see."
3s,,y 8 PERSONAL MENTION. ~,
DR., C. A. Milford has gone TO the ex psnse Of
OF ta
among his friends and customers. Call early
n 4 andge one, they are handsome and general
! The beloved Bishop Capers will be in the
st:city next Sunday week and will conduct con.
Y ftrmation services In the Episcopal Church.
\; Services at IL O'Clock q. m.
gl Mrs. Pressly ana M her sister. MISS Nellie
%t.s Miss Ida Hawthorn and Sister, were shop
Z ping IN the city last Monday. -
SIS Mrs. Nickles, OF Due West, was In the city
3 last Monday visiting the emporiums of fash
& DE-. and Mrs, D. R. iMltchlner arrived in the
Isgcity q few days agOand are at home to their
frl60uS az MT. d. n. Il E d.
30 Mr. a. G.. Faulkner IL the proud father OF a
y sweet little baby girl, born Thursday the 9th
M ". ~. -
The enterprlslng frm Of A. NJ. Hill & Sons
have just received q fine lot OF Florida Pine.
Y apples for Christmas. Their store Is brimiull
u or good things" l.,s
- - f ~ tf3S COUNTY FAIR.
'sss What about an .,old tlme' County Fair?
sssno railroad scheme-we mean an interest
9awak ened amongst our own people, farmers
q and merchants; this will interest all, and
largely tend 70 the bstter, and increased cn't IL.
3. walton OF the products Of the farm, as well az
the raising of live stock; In short IT will give
slrenswed energy, and be stimulus TO all. II
Il oar "Young Mems Business League" would
lake the matter In hand We think they would
Let's have q ~big old time fair" Of Abbeville
County people and their prodIcts next fall
M MIA. HIS. Day is offering especial bar;
z gains In mHDy pretty. usefui goods for the
holidays. Call early II you want bargains.
The wide-awake firm OF LYT. 30 T. NJ. Miller
have the goods for Christmas, and say they
4 Come aud get any thing you want from their
E.fapcy and staple" groceries stock which Is
larger and more complete than ever before:
STOCK Of ss1a 's store Of a joel Smith
supplied before the rush.
Hall & Anderson are Offering special bar
gains lns sclothing for the holiday trade. Get
8oDe OF their IN obby" shirts for Christmas. *
Our city council are preparing 10 do some
cod work on Trinity street. ,
Rir. j. r. Glenn has many nice fancy
ceries. All sorts OF good things" for
stmas. Among them q large lot OF flour al
that defy all competition. Fruits, md
kinds. Buck wheat and hue syrups.
tm a call and you will be- suited in
Id quality. f y
Lawton Robertson will move into
new home on Main Street tomor'
lyon have pretty and useful goods
y furniture palace which will
some presents lor Christmas.
mo. and buy bargain in their
tter qutpped than ever for
and guarantee prices and
Es 11usDRr. -
kcely fixed up and will
to all work brought
ing and renovating o
specially. send In
rush. =,