The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-20

after a delightful stay with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. ID. Mann. OF Antreville, is nov
In the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Wilkersop
Mrs. Lambert Caldwell returned last Satur
day after a weeks pleasant stay with friends
In Greenwood.
MOVING AROUND.
Mr.. Dosier and family now occupy the
cottage recently vacated by Mr.. j. N. DuPre
and family.
Mr.. A. H. S. Day has rem ted the corn el
store recently occupied by Mr.. Aug: w
for his heautiful Spring stock. His trimming
and millinery parlors will be- fixed up In
style and filled with new" goods. az stylish
and pretty as ever shown in Abbeville. &c
which he especially invites the ladies OF Alb
beville and surrounding country.
DR.. and Mrs. Mltchiner have moved from
Mr.. H. II. Hills TO the residence Of DR.. +. K
Harrison.
BEAUTIFUL SHOW WINDOWS.
Our merchants are up.to date in showing
their goods in the most attractive manner
which are most artistically displayed in their
handsome "show windows" Look at them
the display within. through the human
freight on the outside. Can you ? do you,
catch on? Tbis beautiful display was made
TO catch The eye OF the passeroy.
SPRING OPENINGS FOR ABBEvILLE.
R. NJ. Haddon Co.. will have their grand
"Spring Opening" beginning Wedn esday
eth, and continuing through Thursday 2sh.
Mr.. Z. w. Kendall will have his "Sprlng
MIR. A. H. S. Day will offer for the inspec.
tion of the ladies magnificent line OF beau
uful Spring goods In his new store on the
corner. Spring Opening the eth and 27Lh.
BE sure @ 70 see ms elegant CANT display q Spring
liner!
Our ladies know what the openings are
grand display OF beautiful and costly goods
presenting 10 their view all the lat-st and
most attractive styles and novelties of the
season. Be sure and reward the merchs n Is
for their extra work by your presence, which
will be appreciated by them.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
Mr.. T. p. Milford who has been sick fol
oIpetime is now convalescng his many
friends hope he will soon be fully restored.
Mr.. Scott Hammond is quite SICK with
Mrs. Joe Wilson is still very Ill, 80 much
so that the Church bells did not ring last Sun
day, on account of her extreme illness.
SPRING OPENING AT HADDoNs NEXT WEEK
The Abbeville store 9th and 29th.
The Due West store &c and 9th.
All the ladies In the vicinity OF both are cor
daily invited, You will find at either store
the greatest collection OF first class merchan.
disc ever shown by our firm in this section
The entire stock has been selected With great
care by Mr.. and Mrs. Haddon in person
whose long experience In business. enables
them to secure the best that in the market fol
their customers. They hope by keeping the
share OF your trade.
MIR. l.. A. Smith, one OF the popular sales.
men ofC. W. Kendall, will move his family
10 Abbeville this week, and will occupy the
rpppntlv
Our people extend to MIR. Smith and family 8
hearty welcome 10 our city.
DIR. ]. A. DICKSON
VIII be absent from his office In about II
days Tor short time on professional business
Patients take notice.
MRS. JOE WILSON.
The many friends of Mrs. Wilson will be de
lighted to learn that she is much better at thit
writing.
DEATH OF MRS. j. II. BLAKE.
After brief Illness Mrs. Annie Blake, the
beloved wife Of Mr.. John !. Blake. died at bel
home In this city on Thursday about6 p
M. the 14th of March, 1901. Once more In the
short space OF less than q month the REAP
er" whose name Ia death has visited oul
community for the fourth time and our city Ii
again shrowded In gloom, while pail o
sadness rests upon our people. The deceased
and bg her kind, loving and gentle disposi
tion, had drawn around her q large circle o.
friends who knew hei will. and who will evel
cherish the memory OF her they loved while
on earth. Mrs. Blake was an exemplary
member OF the Presbyterian Church, anc
lived the life ofa true and faithful follower o
Him she delighted TO serve, and although
reserved In her manner, she let her beautifu
Christian character shine out among those
with whom she mingled. thereby exerting 6
marked influence for coed. In her nature
she was seli-sacrlflcing, always looking u
the pleasure and comfort OF those arount
her. rather than herself. Her outstretche6
hand was ever willing and ready 10 hell
those in need, as we'll az to engage in all gooC
works, AS wife she was true and faithful
as a mother indulgent, tender and affection
ate. She was the highest type of q true
Christian woman, az was truly eXempliheC
In her last Illness She knew the end wa
drawing nigh yet had no fear Of death, bu
was calm and perfectly resigned, speak lnl
beautifully to loved ones around her, glvinl
every evidence Of her acceptance and full
assurance OF a blessed Immortality beyonl
the grave. Her gentle spirit Is free from th,
| trias and cares OF life, and Is now basking ir
united with loved ones gone before, and wher
she now stands "waitins and watching q
the beautiful gate" for loved ones on earth
The funeral services were conducted b!
Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson. after which her re
mains were taken To Greenwood for inter
! ment. The family in their deep attlictior
have the sincere sympathy OF this entlr
community.
DEATH OF MRS. W. W. BLACK.
After O long and tedious Illness Mrs. w. w
! Black died az her home in the town OF Noun
Carmel on Tuesday, March II, 1901. Th
deceased was well known and most highl,
esteemed In the community In which sh
| lived and died. She was q most estimabl
woman possessing many beautiful trails o
character that won the love and admiration
| OF all who knew her. She leaves a HUSBAND
and children together with large conner
| tiOn, and many friends.
blessed are the dead who die in the Lord