The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-09-25
Abbeville, S. c., Sept. 25. 1901.
OUR COUNTY FAIR,

and noble deeds. He was the PRESIDENT ol
the "whole people" North aid Soulh. and the
"Whole people" North and South mourn his
untlmely death.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.
MIR. Tom Palmer and family after an
turned TO his old home last Wednesday
where he expects to live the remainder Of has
days. He regrets having ever moved away
and thinks IT would have been better for him
move in mans life, is sometimes the thing
TO do, but generally the old adage Is true, "a
rolling stone gathers no moss"
THE CITY LYCEUM,
Under the MANAGEMENT of Mr.. James A.
Hill, gave It's first entertainment for the sea-
son on last Friday night In the Court House
Prot. Ralf Bingham was the "star" OF the
evening and by his wit and humor, entertain.
ed large and appreciative audience most
charmingly and " the delight, and entire
satisfaction OF all present.
REMOVAL OF OFFICE.
DEL. Wilson is now nicely fixed up in
the "down town" store recently vacated Dy
Mr.. Cassidy, Just below the old post ONCE.
DR.. Wilson is an expert with the pen, pencli
signs for the County Fair. Anything in this
line is just to his hand, If in need OF work
give him call.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Isabelle Evans, daughter Of Mr.. James
Evans, left yesterday for Due West Female
College. Miss Evans Ia q pretty brunette.
with bright eye, and fine mind, and will no
doubt take high stand In her classes.
Prof. r, F. Gillian has been elected Super
intendent Of the Methodist Sunday School,
vice Judge Lyon resigned. Judge Lyon hat
been faithful 10 his high trust for number OF
wears. He has been efficient, Jealous and
punctual, three characteristics which tend
largely to the makeup OF o Superintendent.
which important position, no man can hll
with credit to himself and success In the
and Teachers, the united effort Of the whole
school. In his remarks before the Church
Conference last Sunday he said: "My sue
cessor is q Christian gentleman Of the highest
order, and l bespeak for him and the school
the greatest success"
A. NJ. HILL & SONS
Have just received and opened the largest
they have ever handled, which they are pre-
pared to deliver TO their customers promptly
in one Of the prettiest delivery" wagons that
runs through the streets Of our city. Ring
them up and you can set your table, right
with all that's good and tempting to the
palate Of man, woman and child.
PRESIDENT B. F. BAILEY
Now rides in one of the hsndsomest rubber
tire buggles In the city, which & ne purchased
Our townsman Mr.. T. G. Seal, while build.
ing piazza at his dwelling last week had
fall in which two OF his ribs we're broken.
This is q very painful accident and much
speedy recovery.
COMING AND GOING.
MIR. j. H. DuPre and Mr.. P. B. Speed went
to Atlanta last week on special business.
Prof. A. NJ. DuPre is in the city the guest OF
his brother, Mr.. j. 81. DuPre.
Misses Nora and Nettie Hammond, after a
delightful stay OF several weeks with friends
in the country returned home last week.
Miss Laura Edwards, pretty young lady
OF Portsmouth Virginia, is here on visit TO
her friend, Mrs. Joe Wilson.
Mr.. c. G. Sayre returned last week from q
few days business trip TO Columbia.
Mrs. w. T. Mcdonald is home again after q
very pleasant stay with relatives in Ander.
son.
MIR. A. NJ. Smith has just returned from a
BUSH ess trip to New York.
Mr. Joe Hughes has taken the position a.
fireman on the Abbeville Branch road, and
has with his family, moved back to this, his
old home; they are boarding with Mrs.
James Taggart.
DEATH OF MRS. MARY LAWSON LINK.
After a long and tedious illness OF about
four months, Mrs. Mary Lawson Link be-
home OF her sister Mrs. w. D. Wilson at $50
o'clock last Monday morning. September the
28rd, having just passed her 3Sth birthday
last Wednesday the 18th. The deceased SUI.
tered intensely nearly all the long period Of
murmered. but bore up with that great will
power and heroic energy that characterized
her actions all through life. After having
and abroad, together with the services OF a
most efficient trained nurse, all TO no avail,
she saw that the end was nigh, and toward
the last said she would never get we'll, and
rasiUnad her Ma9targ will and
when the summons came she was ready, as
her last words testified, and she repeated IN q
clear and distinct voice, "Glory Glory To
God in the highest" after which she closed
her eyes and passed through death, into ever
lasting life, as quietly and peacefully as a
little child. Thus ended the lifework Of a
noble useful kind gentle and and sns Gnsesh in:s
most in all charitable deeds. Church work,
and all that was patriotic and for the good OF
the community in which her life was spent.
are Indebted for the great Improvements
made al Long Cane Cemetery, which noble
cause she espoused 80 earnestly, end we are
proud to say she was In great measure re.
warded by seepg the work prospering
through her efforts, and which will stand as
a lasting monument to her memory. Mrs.
Link possessed q loving and generous dis
position which always gave her a warm place
in the hearts best affections Of all who knew
her. For all, she had a sweet smile, end
cheerful words; her life was sunny and
lapDy, DTlRQG anu D6auLllul, Ab LQG uOWGTb
she loved so we'll, and she was never happier
than when admiring and gathering these
beautiful gems Of nature from her own lovely
garden, which was the admiration Of every
one from earliest springtime and on, even
through the icy touch OF winter.
The deceased was Jealous, and useful
member Of the Episcopal Church and was al.
ways ready with sunny smile, willing heart
and deft fingers to adorn and beautify 1t on
all special occasions. Her exquisite taste.
and good Judgment in this particular were
acknowledged by all.
Her pure and noble life was spent in our
midst and speaks for itself. She was gener-
al favorite, loved and respected by all. She
has fought the good fight. finishing her life
work, won the victory over her last enemy,
and has gone to that final and eternal reward
that awaits the faithful "Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord, and their works do
follow them."
Her funeral services were conducted last
Tuesday morning at II O'Clock at Tr Unity
Church, by Rev. Edward McCrady, assisted
by Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson OF the Presbyterian
Church OF this city. 1nterment at Upper
Long Cane In the presence OF great multi.
tude of sorrowing friends. Beautiful flowers
covered the newly made grave and were fit.
ting emblems OF her LIES work on earth, as
well as silent yet beautiful tokens OF the love
and affection of friends.
A devoted husband, three children, a heart
broken sister and two brothers, together with
q host OF friends are sad and grieyed over hel
departure.