The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-09-18
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssM'' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the CITY.
Abbeville, $. c., Sept. 49, 1901.
THE COUNTY FAIR.

DI1SnEU,
put their stock in trim, al well az to get their
best specimens of farm aud garden produce
arranged 20 as TO make the most creultaDie
exhibit. or course the ladies Will be up with
all exhibits for their several departments.
Think over the matter and let every body
bring something to swell the list OF exhibits,
don't walt for your neighbors, but act lor
yourself and DO your best TO get nrst prem
iums on ali your entries; II every one Will 90
this our Fair will not only be credit TO the
people, but 10 our county as well. success 10
this enterprise means much Tor our county
and will be o; untold advantage IN many
different ways, while failure Will give ns q
setback that Will not readily be overcome.
Let everybody work harmonlously togetner
and do their best and our grand old county
will by her exhibits show to the world what
we can do when we try.
There will never be more opportune
time for our merchants to make grand dis.
play of their goods, and OF course those OF
Them who are up-to-date will take advantage
of 1t and have display that Will SEND thelr
names and business not only over TINS, out
adjoining counties as we'll, and In SUCH way
that they will not soon be forgotten.
WHAT WE SEE AND HEAR ON OUR ROUTE.
AS we ride over the roads day by day we
have ample time for reflection and OF course
see and hear great deal. Our attention and
mind Is first on our business-the Rural
Mail SERVICE" its systematic arrangement
vantages brought to the very doors OF our
people giving them advantages In this that
even all city folk do not have. tor Instance
Many OF the people In Abbeville have TO 60
over half mile to get their mail, while this
system carries IT to the homes OF the people.
The government has sent lock boxes TO be
put up at such places as shall be designated
by them for the general collection OF mail,
making 1t perfectly safe for any and all in a
neigh borhood to deposit their mail natter In
these boxes which will be taken out daily by
the carriers. Besides nice lock boxes, the
only safe ones, are furnished TO any Of the
patrons along the several routes at very
moderate cost This is certainly an upto-
date move and we trust the people Will fully
system one Of mutual benefit to themselves
and the government.
We next notice the way, the farmers are
hustling, as this season OF the year brings a
variety Of work, such as cotton picking NOW
ing hay, gathering peas. cutting and hauling
wood both for market and private use. We
meet daily. trains OF wagons hauling pine
Light Co. some are sowing barley and tur-
nips. rye and clover, and already look Ing for
ward to another year when they shall nave
portant crops will surely be In want or have
10 buy. money saved, Is money made" and
will hold good on the farm as elsewhere.
Farmers are asking about the "Abbeville
for this seasons business. We saw one farm
er living seven miles west OF Abbeville,
vending his way through this city to Green
wood with a big load Of wheat. Abbeville's
Messrs. Gillian Brothers have thu n large
ginnery and saw mill running at full speed
and on full time. being centrally located near
the "old Bass home, and In good section OF
country are rushing for big business this
season.
At the cross roads near the "old Gray
Spring" Mr.. w. T. Magill is getting his gin
anticipation Of a big business, is building ad-
ditional room to his already large and com-
modlous gin house. Everybody along, our
route seems to be on the move, working hard
and looking for better times. From the
amount Of daily and weekly papers, Journals
and general literature, taken by The patrons
along this route, we see no reason why the
keep pace with the worlds doings, as well as
keeping in the front rank with all modern
improvements on the farm.
Our county papers each have good circu-
lation generally over this route; they above
all others should 60 into every family, as
they not only give them. outside news, but
keeps them posted In all affairs of the county,
as we'll as'valuable receipts. Sunday reading,
Sunday School International Lessons-all In
all making them the best OF family papers.
Messrs. Thornton and Sprouse are building
q new bridge over Whites creek about
miles from Abbeville on the Island Ford road
Just below Mr. Marion Links. They will also
repair other bridges on the Charleston road.
We met Supervisor Nickles few days ago
who said he would have his road machines
and large force of hands at work In and
through that section about next week and
would put the roads travelled by the U. 8.
mail carriers in fine shape, for which he will
have everlasting praise from the people ana
mail carriers as we'll.
ANOTHER SHOOTING APPRAY.
On last Sunday afternoon several pistol
hots rang out clear and.loud on factory htll''
and upon inquiry We learned that Mr.. VIM.
taking effect In the upper part Of the shoul-
der king painful, but not necessarily
dangerous wound. DIR. Hill rendered prompt
and efficient service, and soon had bis patient
Sheriff Lyon and the city police we're soon on
the scene with blood hounds which brought
the fugitives TO halt at less than mile
from the place the shooting occurred. We
have not bad an opportunity OF learning the
minute particulars. Only that Mr.. McKin-
ney, his son, and son-in.law we're engaged In
some trouble that finally brought about the
above result.
AT HYMEN's ALTAR.
Cards are out announcing the marriage OF
Mr.. Fred Cason, of this city, TO Mics Alice
Minis, Of Lewiedale, S. C., on the 10th inst.
Rosenberg & Co., and Is one Of Abbevilles g
sterling young men, having the confidence
and esteem Of every one and is indeed for
tunate In securing the heart and hand of one
30 fair and lovely for his companion through
life. Miss Minis has been the honored guest
Of friends in Abbeville on more than one
occasion, by all OF whom she is most pleas:
antly remem bered. Mr.. and Mrs. Minis will
make their home among our people from
whom they will receive a most hearty well
come. Many friends extend congratulations
in advance wishing them many years OF un-
alloyed happiness.
COMING AND GOING.
Miss Mai Smith, Of Cokesbury, is here on a
visit, to her brother, Mr.. Lewis Smith and
family.
Mrs. Gibbs. OF New York, arrived in the
city last Thursday and is now in charge Of the
millinery department Of MIR. c. w. Kendall.
Socially Mrs. Gibos is very pleasantly re-
membered by many friends in Abbeville, and
as and "artiste" In her profession she needs
no comment at our hands, her work speaks
Miss Mamie Gillian and her friend. Miss
jamie McNeill were shopping in the city last
Miss Lizzie Cason will leave tomorrow,
(Thursday) for Anderson, where she will
visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. c. w. Kendall left last Saturday for q
visit to relatives in n. e.
Mr.. j., o. Hemminger and daughter, OF
Links, were shopping in'the city last Thurs
day.
DR.. w. E. Link, of wellington, is in the
city on professional business, and has the
pleasure Of greeting many OF his old friends.
Miss Willie Seal is one of the sales ladies in
the store of MIR. G. w. Kendall, where she
will be delighted to welcome lher numerous
friends.
Mrs. NJ. B. syfan expects to leave this week
for Lewiedale to witness the marriage Of her
friend, Miss Alice Minis to MIR. Fred Cason.
ABBEvILLE's GRADED SCHOOL.
Owing to Scarlet fever the opening of the
fall session has been extended from the 10th
10 the 30th Of September proximo.
DEATH OF MISS CARRIE sHERARD.