The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-09-04
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what ssM'' Sees and Hears on His
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Abbeville. S. c., Sept. 3, 1901.
COUNTY FAIR MEETING.

hOuuuS ,ADOut the Stty.
Abbevlle, S. G., Sept. B. 1901.
COUNTY FAIR MEETING.
A meeting OF the Fair Association of Abbe-
VILE County, was held last Monday in the
Court House. President Blake called the
meeting to order and MIR. Fraser Lyon acted
as Secretary. The reports of committees
from the different Townships we're extremely
encouraging anc showed that our people all
over the county were heartily In sympathy
with Reinforcement. and were already look
ing forward with great interest to the time
when they would have an opportunity OF
bringing before the people the many resour-
ces OF our grand old county. whose hills and
valleys abound In wealth untold. Commit
tees will bring In their contributions Saleday
in October. when call things" will then be
ready for one OF the best Fairs our county
naa bs ane
premiums already, and are still working and
talking 10 advance the interest Of the move.
ment Let everybody 90 TO work aud do thelr
best toward an individual exhibit and sue
cess will surely and certainly crown our
efforts.
COMING AND GOING.
EX-SheriG Nance OF Lowndesville, was a
guest In the city last Monday. making merry
with his many friends-having jolly wore
for all.
Capt. John E. Brownlee was In the city last
Monday on business.
Mrs. L. r. Vose. after an extended and
and friends at Georgetown and Pawley's
Island, returned home yesterday, accom-
panied by her sister. Miss Mary Burn, who
will spend awhile IN the City as the guest OF
her neice, Mrs. Mcdonald.
Prof. A. Nj. DuPre OF Spartanburg, Is in the
city the guest OF his brother, Mr.. julius Du.
Pre-.
Mrs. Rosser sister OF our townsman, Mr..
c. D. Brown, and most excellent lady-up'
to-date in the art OF millinery and dress
making, has left Abbeville for larger field
OF usefulness. Her friends. here follow her
with best wishes for her future success.
Editor Wilson OF the Press and Banner, is
now sightseeing at the Pan-American Expo.
sition at Buffalo. n. Y. The readers of the
d little of the many sights of this great show
through the columns Of his newsy Journal
Let US hear from you in long newsy letter.
Mrs. james Esson and family, after
laLives, left last Saturday for their home In
Charleston.
Miss Annie Moore of Plum Branch, is visit
ing relatives In the city. At present she is
are glad to nee her after 30 long an absence.
Mr.. T. II. Furman, one OF the genial gentle
men employed at the s. A. l.. shops as dis
patcher, was going around last Saturday bid
ding his many friends goodbye he will re-
main in the employ OF this company STILL
but will make his home IN the Gate City.
He says, although away away he will never forget
Mr.. Fred Minshall is guest In the city.
where he is most pleasantly remembered by
many friends, who will always give him
hearty welcome.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. w. T. Cowan OF Due West, was in the
city last Monday and brought your CORE.
spondent basket OF the largest and finest
pears we have seen In long time, which was
4 rare treat, as they were highly appreciated
and especially so by The good wife-many
thanks. May you live long and your orchard
continue 10 flourish.
Many Abbevllle friends regret to learn OF
the extreme illnets OF DIR. Edwards OF Due
West. His son. Mr.. w. w. Edwards, manager
OF the Due West store OF K. M Hadd0n & Co.,
was called by telegram from New York last
Miss Rachel Hemphil, one of Abteyille's
brightest and most attractive young ladies,
now Of Greenville, is home for q visit to
homefoks and friends, all OF whom are glad
10 see her bright smiling face at home once
more.
Mr.C w. Kendall after a most delightful
trip to Buffalo % and New New 0 York CITY, ~ home
bought q large and handsome stock, some OF
which is already arriving. Mr.. Kendall also
made stop at Raleigh, N. c., where he Ell.
}Hs Ihsroug6 Which he Was shown by a most
charming young lady, whose Kindness and
courtesies almost captivated him.
Capt, 9: A. Milford has just returned from
delightful trip North, having purchased q
select stock OF drugs and many beautiful
fancy goods. Tis enough TO say his STOCK will
be replete in every department, fully-ur-to
date.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Quarles, after pleasant
stay with homefolks and friends returned
last week to their home In Eutaw, Ala Mr..
Quarles is one of Abbeville's young men who
pert cotton buyer and doing a fine business.
Mrs. II. H. Hill, after most delightful stay
with friends and relatives In Baltimore, re-
turned last Monday.
NJ Hoda dal h
ern tour accom- panied by his wife and daugh
ter, came home yesterday. Mrs. Haddon
and Miss Belle will remain North for while.
This firm still expects to hold their place
among the leading dry-goods houses OF upper
Carolina. Their stock this season will be
unusually large and attractive.
Mr.. l.. w. Perrin has been confined to his
bed the past few days, but is now much bet
ter. Time has dealt kindly with him, as this
is the first time he has been confined 10 the
house by sickn ness In about 80 years.
BUSINESS CHARGES.
Mr.. Tully Ellis the polite and attentive
salesman who has been with L. T. & T. M.
Miller the past year: has now accepted posi-
tion with MIR. A. B. Morse, where he will be
pleased 10 see his many friends. MIR. Donald
also with Mr.. A b. Morse, where he is pre-
pared TO serve his friends with the best of
bargains.
RACKET STORE.
Mr.. Alewyne is having the little store
around the corner" No. Hotel block nicely
fixed up and az soon as finished will open q
Racket Store" where he proposes TO make
II lively for his competitors. Watch for hts
ad and you will see what he keeps, as we'll as
his prices.
ABBEvILLE's cLoTHIER.
Mr.. Anderson, of the firm OF Hall Il Ander-
son, has just returned from Northern mar
kets where he has purchased one OF the larg
est and handsomest stock OF "gents furnish
gen tlemen during their stay in Abbeville
have built up fine busin ess and we are glad
they have come to stay. If you need q suit
of clothes, don't pass them by, as they will
treat you exactly right. Polite and attentive
statesmen always ready to serve you.
SAD NEWS
Our townsman Mr. w. J. Bryson has lust
returned from the burial OF his step father,
Mr.. +. F Pell, whose death accurred at his
home In Cashiers, N. g., August the %. 1901
The circumstances resulting In his death are
as follows: II seems that while Mr.. Pell
and his assaiant Mr.. A. G. Long passed as
friends, yet there existed between them some
unsettled trouble, and as they met on this
occasion Mr.. Long clubbed Mr. Pell twice
over the head with leaden slug each time
featuring his kull and an he was falling be
shot Mr.. Long twice. Whereupon he exclam.
ed, | am killed, and called for his son who
ran up and finished Mr.. Pell by shooting him
twice causing Instant DEATH Mr. Long is yet
alive. The many friends of MIR. Bryson
sympathise with him and his mother In their
sad and untimely bereavement.
MIR. VIM; McNelll, another excellent farm
er was In the city on. Monday and reported
the TACT that this year on the Savannah there
has already been 40 big rivers" and on Little
River ii big rivers, besides about other