The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-06-05

IA ke up their abode at Little Mountain very
soon. where they will spend perhaps severa
months. They will occupy the Cottage II
Miss Bessie Edwards gave the scholars o
her grade a picnic at Rapley's Shoals las
Thursday, and teacher and scholars enjoyed
together delightful day.
Mr., Bernau left last Monday for Greens
boro, N, c., where he will make his home fol
the present. Mr.. Bernau has been a goot
and useful citizen while In our midst. and
will be missed both In Church and business
with him for his success in bis new home
MI. Achilles Sassard who has been with Mr.
Bernau for several years will go to Charles
ton tomorrSw where he viii snsase IN Dus
Achile Is one OF Abbeville's best young men
full OF business, courteous and afable In bis
address, and will win friends wherever be
may 60; As he is young man @ Of promise
as duty calls him, we wish for him great
success In his business career, and hope be
will meet with the favor and consideration be
80 richly deserves.
MIR. Sam Seal after weeks illness is back
at bis post on the Seaboard Air Line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell, Mr.. Oscar Cobb and
Miss Ellen Gambreil spent last Sunday IN
Dopalds as the guest Of Miss vivian Cald well:
delightful visit at this hospitable home.
Miss Corrie Killingsworth spent last Sun.
day very pleasantly with the family OF Mr..
j, u. Elll6 near LUG w ebt.
Miss Georgia Edwards, one OF Abbeyllle's
brightest young ladies, left last week for
Green Vile, where she has accepted position
with Mr.. Goldsmith. as type writer and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Drennon were In the
Mrs. sallie Klngh is In the city Waiting her
daughter and son, Mr.. and Mrs. P. ID. Klugh,
OF Fort Pickens.
Mrs. Emma Callahan, OF Pelzer, 8. c., who
has been visiting her mother who has been
quite sick at the home Of DR.. Killingsworth,
returned home last Monday.
DR.. 8. F. Killingsworth left last Monday
meeting OF the State Denial Association.
which convenes at the Isle OF Palms. The
Doctor will read before the Association q
paper on irregularities. and Regulating Ap.
pliances."
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. D. A. Wales and Mr.. E. D. Williamson,
OF Detroit, Michigan, are registered at the
Glenn Ethel Inn. These gentlemen are TAX
ing sketches Of Southern places OF historic ORG
visiting the mining section OF this rich old
county. AS tourists Of this kind they are
thrice welcome to our old historic city, and
should be kindly looked after by our "Busi-
Mrs. r. 4. Link is still quite sick, at times
suffering Intense pain.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson
Ethel is much better, after being seriously i'll
for the past two weeks.
Miss Francis and Iva White, two charm.
ming yonng ladies of Georgia, are In the city
as the guests Of Miss Elise &C. Long; Sn,gi. md ,,o,u
plisbed daughter OF our townsman, Mr.. John
M. Gambrell is home from Williamston
Female College where she took high stand
In all her classes. Miss Gambrell graduated
ed Schools taking high honors In her class
and is intellectually well qualified to assume
the duties Of teacher in any school to which
che might be called.
Rev. r. II. Jones pastor of the Methodist
Church is attending the commencement
exercises of the Columbia Female, College,
from which his daughter. Miss Hattie Jones
will graduate this term.
MISS Mary Pritchard is In the city Visiting
friends, at present she is the guest OF the
Misses Cater. =
Mrs. ]. w. Huckabee. of Lowndesville, was
In the city last Monday, accompanied by her
son Mr.. Gamewell Huckabee and daughter
Miss lille. who win remain until Friday as
the guests of Mrs. w. G. DuPre.
Mr.. w. G. Latimer was In the city recently
and expressed himself that the two new
Rural Free Mail Delivery routes would be put
on from Abbeville on the 18th Inst. We hope
he Is correct In his assertion as both carriers,
and people have almost exhausted their
stock Of patience.
Mrs. Or. Marshall returned last Monday
"
G. Marshall and family Of Anderson.
MOVING AROUND. .
Mr.E.C. Hicks moved into his handsome
new cot tage on Main Street last Monday.
Mr.. Wells foreman. at the 8. A. l.. Shops.
now occupies the cottage recently vacated by
Prof. Gillian.
On last Sunday thirteen Maohinists arrived
- on1 tn. Nlnn
of the strikers. We hear that others will fol-
low In the next few days.
SOCIAL.
About two weeks ago a number Of young
ladies entertained their gentlemen friends at
D. Jennings. On last Friday evening the
gen temen returned the compliment by tend.
Ing the young ladies most delightful recep
tion given at the home OF Mr.. w: ID; Long.
On both occasions delicious refreshments
were served and all enjoyed themselves to
the utmost.
GRAND MUSICALE.
On last Thursday evening bout forty guests
assem- bled In the parlors at the pretty home
Of Miss Maggie Brooks 10 enjoy the delight.
fnl musicale arranged and given by Prof.
Guy r. Pitner, ably assisted by the following
Mrs jane, A. Hill-Piauo Selections
Mrs. Mitchiner-Guitar.
Mrs. j. D. Kerr and Mrs. Whitmore-VocalI
Mrs. Mitchiner and Mrs. Kerr-vocal
Duets.
Mr.. Lewis Blouu-Nlandolin.
Mr. CallaWay-Mandolip.
Mr. James A. Hill-Mandolin and Either.
Mr.. Morgan-Guitar.
The piano selections by Mrs James A. Hill |
and Prof. PItner were superbly rendered, call.
ing forth frequent applause from the apprecia.
i've guests. Mr.. James A; Hill by his magic
and skiilful touch OH the either, brought forth |
sweetest strains of mnsc that touched q re-
cord in the hearts of all present-all
lovers of music Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Whtmore, |
and Mrs. Mitchiner, were the vocal stars OF
The evening, who In the charming rendition |
Of beautiful Duets added greatly 10 the pleas
lre OF the evening as well as to the enjoyment
Of the entire company. Messrs. Blount, Nor.
the guitar and mandolin called forth the
highest appreciation of all present. At the
CLOSE of the musical program delightful re-
resh ments we're served, and the guests most |
entertained by Prof. Guy II.
pltleE
FARMING INTERESTS.
In riding over the country we notice that
corn and cotton that was thought to be ruin |
ed by the hail storm is coming out wonder
fully. Corn especially looks well, taking on !
rapid growth and having a fine color. Where |
The bud has not been injured cotton is COM
ing out fairly well, also melon plants that
looked as II all lie was beaten out OF them,
are now putting out afresh and apparently
are growing off nicely. Wheat and oats are |
1oing no good. showing no Improvement
whatever. Grass does not seem to be Injured