The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
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What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.

What ..M' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. S. c., March y, 1901.
MILLINERY OPENINGS THIS WEEK.
Today and tomorrow will be interesting
days with the ladies, as the latest creations In
ladies headgear will be on exhibition at the
three millinery Emporiums' of our city.
From what we have already seen 1t looks as
If this seasons productions will be the most
beautiful shown IN years.
G. A. MILFoRD's DRUG EMPORIUM.
Captain c. A. Milford Is preparing too for
his "spring Opening" by giving the front OF
his store dress of pure white, putting down
d bright Oil cloth on the floor, and brushing
up generally within, which adds greatly to It's
appearance, and makes 1t one OF the hand
soonest drug stores TO be found in the up
country.
GOOD ROADS AND SIDE WALKS.
Capt. johnson. our road overseer. is now
putting in some good work on our ROADS ana
sidewalks. Capt. johnson understands his
business and always does his work well.
ABREvILLE's COTTON WARE HOUSE.
Capt Lyon Is pushing the work on the
ware house and hopes 10 nave u Wen nHeo
this summer with consignments from our
merchants and In the fall ready for the stor-
ing of cotton. Farmers and mercnants are
anxious to see this much needed bullQlng
completed, as 1t will be OF mutual dement, 10
all.
BIG MATINEE.
At the Council chamber last Monday morn
ed gentry OF the city who had been tossing
The dice cup on Sunday-gambling in the
city limits on the Lords day. This vice is
does doe v seem to us that ali such "professionals"
should nave the full extent OF the law:
Mayor Thomson knows exactly how 10 deai
with such characters, and We were informed
that lf,all their fines had been paid IN money,
they would have footed up the snug sum OF
ABBEvILLEs LAUNDRY
Mr.. c. z. Hammond is now fully equipped
and is doing some extra hne Work on lace
cleaning suits for Easter. This is a new in
dustry in our midst and should have The
patronage OF our people, all things being
equal
PERHAPS NOT ALL FOR ATLANTA.
We noticed In daily issue Of several days
ago that an English estate OF Sl46,UOO,OO0 mad
been left to the heirs OF James Moore, and as
Abbeville may come in for part Of this lit,
tie sum, as our townsman, Mr.. g. Il. Moore
is an heir Of one James Moore and may be In
luck for fortune. Who knows?
FRIENDS WE LIKE TO SEE.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Marshall and son, OF
Anderson, accom- panied by Mr.. Clarence Pre-.
vost, spent last Sunday and Monday In the
Mr.. d. r. Johnson. one Of the popular
teachers OF Donalds. spent last Sunday IN the
city and was guest at the Glenn Ethel Inn,
spent last Sunday in the city as the guest OF
his son, Mr.. H. l.. Paylor;
Mrs. Edwards, after pleasant visit to her
sister. Mira. Wilkerson OF this city: returned
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Lawson left yesterday
for Woodruff, s: G, where ,d they Will make make
will hold bis position as book-keeper for Mr.
aug. w. Smith, in whose employ he has
been for several years Mr: Lawson is On one 3 H oi
business qualifications, having the esteem
and good will of everyone. Many friends
wish for him and his good wife great pros
perity and happiness In their new home: 10
ruff's gain.
Mics Kate Marshall is again with the firm
of A. H. S. Day, where she will be delighted
to welcome her many friends.
A SILVER TEA" THURSDAY EVENING, 2sTH
In Mr.. .Wilders block (Kinards store) a 'Sil;
yer Tea" will be given under the auspices OF
the ladies of the Methodist Church. A regu.
lar supper will be served, also ices ana
sweets, every thing tempting and good. The
public are cordially invited. Remember to-
morrow, IQurSQRy ulSuI, tue IoLu.
POLICY PROMPTLY PAID.
Mr.. j. NJ. Gambrell. Secretary OF the en-
dowment rank Of Knights OF Pythias, re-
ceived Yesterday &c. check COX In 3 payment Waen,o o.
for 81 600, which he paid over TO Mrs. Ken
nedy. This is growing Order IN our city
and provides first class insurance at q low
cost. besides doing much good as fraternal
order.
PROGRESSIVE MERCHANTS.
Cobb & McDavid are progressive young
men-wide awake in their business and
keeps their stock full up to the wants Of their
customers. They have just received fall
line OF the celebrated Drew Selby shoes, also
q beautiful line Of oxfords and slippers, Give
them look and they will save you money
on shoes.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
Hon. VIM. H. Parker is improving and get.
ting on nicely. His many friends hope he
will soon be fully restored to health.
Mrs. NJ. E. Kay is quite sick at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Killipgsworth Of this city.
Mrs. Joe Wilson who has been extremely
i'll for sometime, Is resting more comfortably
Mr.. Scott Hammond is convalesoing and
hopes soon to be out again.
DEATH OF MRS. FRANCES MABRY.
Mrs. Frances,Mabry died at her home about
four miles from this city. at 10 O'Clock last
Friday, the 22nd Of March. 1901. Her funeral
services were conducted by Rev. McKinnon.
ceased had attained to good old age, having
by reason of strength lived out her three score
years and ten, and during macy. OF these
years had scattered seeds OF kindness"
here and there along the way-side, making
many homes happy by her presence when
most needed. Mrs. Mabry was the wife OF
the late DR.. Thomas J. Mabry and as such
was we'll known and held in the highest es-
fparn nv Onr peOnle She Wac q m6mbAr of