The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-20

CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What IN" Sees and Hears on Hi
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., Nov. 20. 1901.
MARRIAGE BELLS CHIME ON.
On Wednesday afternoon the 9th inst, a
4 o'clock Miss Fannie Cason OF AooeVllle an
Mr.. Theodore H. Furman OF Atlanta: will b
=. united In marriage in the NJ. Z. Church {
this city, by Rev. r. II. Jones.
And SIN the bells ring on for another 9
Abbeville's prettiest young ladies who Is t
wed one OF the best young men OF the city ol
December the 4Lh.
AN OLD TINE QUILTING.
On Thursday of last week this old tim
ante-belIum custom WAS enjoyed at IN
hcspitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. ). NJ. Nee
where about 20 ladies and several gentlemel
(as chaperones, We suppose) were gatneIee
together IN hsPry n ne ssLtGy nG she
pattern" and were beautifully quilted.
sumptuous dinner WAS served, and all the oc
casion lacked 10 make 1t up to "A unit Dinah's
quilting party was The evening dance oy th
Young people. MIR. aud Mrs. Neel know ex
actIy how 10 entertain and give their guest
q hearty welcome. making them feel perfect,
At home.
HERE AND THERE.
Miss Josie Lyon, one OF Abbeville's pretties
youug ladies, Is now serving In the city pos
Office.
Rural Mail Routes Nos: /, a 2: and - :; ln have ar
by calliuy on Mr.. T. p. Quarlts. AS they
have not all yet arrived. we suppose those
who come first will be first served.
Mrs. Matte A. Wilson OF the Lebanon sec
ton, returned from Clinton last week, whith
or she went TO place two Of her children IN
the TbornweIi Orphanage. This was hare
trial. and sad parting between mother and
the Two little girls OF 5 and years; but the
mother has the comforting assurance thai
the little ones will be we'll cared for, and
have a happy home at this institution:
Mr.. 8. M. Wardlaw OF the Bethel Section
has had small pox In his family for several
weeks, which thus far has been confined only
TO the children, all OF whom, we believe, have
had II, and are now conVaiescing. II seemed
to be OF light form, at least the children dio
not seem to be much sick and we are glad t
report them all getting well. 80 lar tht
disease has not spread In the community and
1t Is hoped the cold weather will soon stamp
1t out.
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John q. Edwards last Mon
Miss Laura P Bsskin, sfter a delightful
stay with reiatiyes In the Lebanon neighoor'
Ou.
MIR. Clark Link Ia the champion potai,
raiser In White Lick, having gathered 5Co
bushels of fine "bunch yams" of OF about
Msssrs. Lewis Blount and Frank Jones. r
r. D. carriers on routes number l and 2
made their trips Que day last week on theil
wheels, which was good days work, 70
miles and heavy mail pouch full OF mail
We believe they are Doth satisfied now Il
drive mule and "rest their bicycles
ABBEv1LLE's FURNITURE FACTORY
Is located Just below the old Fair grounds
about 8.4 OF a mile 1iom the city. The foun
dation has been dug and the walls are nov
being built, and soon we expect TO bear tht
hum and buZ Of the machinery that wi
turn ont bedsteads, chairs, and all other XII
an exchange OF furniture for lumber. we
would think their business would be largely
increased.
. y. FARMERS SOWING GRAIN.
This good work seems to be just now TAX.
ing the day on the farms. Every where the
little red.hopper machine may be seen drill
ling In oats and wheat. This seems TO be Up
to.date style OF planting all small grain Ia
drills. Let this good work go on and when
harvest Time rolls around A6bevilfe will have
the mill that will please you. The mill j.
now being built and will be ready in due time
for its full share Of business.
. PERSONAL MENTION.
Have you read the "big ADJ OF W. Joe
Smith & Sons In the Press and Banner? II
not we will tell you they are now offering
unheard of bargains in ladies, gents ano
cbildrens wooden underwear. Cali and ge'
supplied or the cold winds OF December will
make you shiver and shake. TO be warmly
clad is TO be comfortable during the winter
Call at once. or YOU may be TOO late.
The ThieliDg Company are ready to serve
you from handsome stock Of jeweiry and
silver II you want something nice io'
bridal present, or any Kind OF glit, this il
can be supplied at home and have the advan
taye OF making your own selection. which
means great deal In this line OF goods
Get what you want, and zee what you buy
and you will always be salitied with you,
purchase.
CASSIDY TO THE FRONT.
Mike can't he downed, but Is TO the iron
With full stock OF all sorts OF nice things
Read bis "locals" and give him call and J
you don't see what you want, ask for it
Mike will give you cordial welcome, ant
will TREAT you right.
NEW CITY DELIVERY WAGON.
LIT. ct. NJ. Miller, our live and up.to date
city grocers have just put on handsome
city delivery wagon. THIS firm have BY
pluck aud energy built up splendid ousi
ness. They keep the goods and have the
prices toisell them. They are prompt. reiis
BILE, and oDl!gipg, which traits Of character
Will always bring success.
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Will aoon be here. and II you dine a
"Giiliams restaurant you Will always lee
thankful that Henry Gillian has an eating
saloon In Abbeviile; his menu on that da,
will be full. Comprising all the delicaces o
the season. Remember the place where yot
can get q good Thanksgiving dinner. Oil
Iiams restaurant. TURKEY, cranberry sauce
mince, and cranberry pies, plum pudding
and such eddibles make up the least OF thi
day.
COTTON ALONG THE wAfsIDE.
Along r. F. d. Route No. 8. there are abou
100 hales OF cotton lying about on the ground
subject TO all kinds OF weather, fire and theft
ana no Insurance. II seems 10 us That In
Warehouse in A0beville would be safer AM
q better place Ior II. II you arr goins TO hold
your cOtl Oh lake our advise and store IL IL
The Warehouse, where II will be safe, ant
protected from the weather and fully insured
and all at small cost. The best way Is al
ways the right way.
WINTER HAS COME.
Last Monday morning white frost covered
the ground, which was frozen hard In damn
places, there WAS also plenty OF Ice, altogtthe
The day was fine one, especially for the II
+. D. carriers. Tuesday NOR Mug at 6l:
O'Clock sleet Is falling and II seems as II cole
: winter with his Icy clutch has set In. Today
d. Colder weather." and amidst 1t all there II
no coal for sale. Should The hard weathe
last II would be cold indeed for many Of ou
titizens depending on coal fire.