The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-06
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. s. c., March 4, 1901.

What 'sM" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. s. c., March &, 1901.
ABBEvILLE's OPPORTUNITY WILL HAVE
COUNTY FAIR.
On last Monday morning at II o'clock, q
number of citizeus met in the Court House
TO discuss the propriety OF having County
r. Blake, Jr., took the chair, and In short
aud stirring speech stated the object o; the
meeting, settling forth the MANY advantages
10 ue gainJd by the County in gain estao'
A County Fair is conducive 10 the welfare OF
merchants and farmers as wei as To the
building up Of the interests OF our county,
which stands (alpha abettically) At The head oI
Lhs list ana by earnest and united effort on
the part Of our people can stand second TO no
other County IN the Stale. Aboeville county
has now u golden opportunity oHereu 10
her which If accepted means great deai, Out
other Counties. We insist, aud desire To I'M
press upuu our people the grent Importance
of having at the Charleston Fair as nne an
exhibit ~ any other County, an exhloit thal
will not only do Justice TO the resources ol
the County, out will show 10 the world the
vast amount OF wealth TO be found In our Ola
historic County. We have been nrsL IN war,
and first in peace. and let us not oe iasl
world. -, o,,o
were: Mr.. j s. Graves, who SAID ne was I'D
favor of County Fair every year. Whlcn
would develop the agricultural interests, aho
lhis would boom all other industries.
MIR. H. h. Bonner. OF Dne West, was IN favor
of a County FAIR and believed now was tne
opportunity rs our County was filled Win noe
stock and therefore could be represented bel
ter than ever before. >.
mir. A. Nj. Erwin, Of AntrevIlle. was 10
hearty sympathy with the movement ana
said In unity there was strength, ana II oui
people put their shoulder to the wheel, ana
'Snrked Tor II, success only a~aiteu Iheir
Mr. c. p. Hammond said. we need Fair
and more life and enterprise, and II our peo
would he sreditable TO our County ana peo,
ME. and was willing TO exert himself and dc
aiI he cou i'd 10 forward the movement,
Mr.. Ed Kelser from the Sa .annah slde. Was
in favor OF having County va Far am anu ss" ho
Capt. Jno. Lyon said, we had no grounds
but ''plenty buildings and city park, aiso
spoke Of the vast Mineral wealth. oi Ine
County, and said he would lurnlsn tne goiu ",
and silver" for the acknowledgements III
0rsi2 Ms. M. B. cllnkscales, Of Due West, though,
the move a good one and was IN iaVor Oh
0Gi Hon. John E. Bradley was as usual high up
for q County Fair and was wllllng 10 ao
every thing In his power to make IL graho
success, aud believed II the ladies TOOK q q
lively Interest in 1t, nothing Gould prevent IL
rom being an assured succesBs
Od motion of r. 3. Link, the chalr appolnt
ed Com mittee OF three to invite a meeting
OF the citizens and representatiYemen OF Ao'
oeville, to meet In the Court House tomorro"
Thursday evening 10 discuss tae maIter ano
At this meeting Committees VIII os ap
pointed for the different townahips OF the
County. We hope our represSntaCiVe men a.
over the County will seize this opportunity
that We may be fully represented MT only al
home, but IN the State exhibit at CpaIieston
Let everybody begin al once and WfrH LOT u
County Fair and We are sure not oniT ol e sne
cess, but OF lasting and grand resuitst Ahoe
willie must keep peace with other CRunliee
or be left in the back ground.
SHERIFF LYON
Is expecting daily 10 receive his Com mission
and will enter upon the dnties OF his OLE. s.
his deputy, and with such men In charge, op
County need fear no harm.
COMING AND GOING.
Miss Maud Jones. Of Columbia. is the charm.
Messrs Jas. A. Hill and Willie Rose spent
last sunday In Greenwood.
MIR. w. D. Wilson was called few days ago
TO the BEDSIDE of his father, Mr.. VIM. Wilson
who is quite III at this writing ,u,,o, s,o,
Miss Ida D. Casop. after delightful stay
with her, sister, Mrs. Ethridge, left for her
nome in Jewel. Georgia, last Saturday,
Miss Daisy Neisler with her friend. Miss
Sanders OF Eiberton, Georgia, are Vislting
Mr. I'D Thomas, our genial drummer
friend, spent several days OF the past week ~
the city, where he was cordially tgreeted oy
nr HI. %. Reese Is in the city and viii for q
short time give our people the benent OF nh
wonderful Optical invention.
LEAVING ABBEvlLLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. DuPre will leave Abbe
vile this week for Atlanta. Mr.. DuPre III 4
tne machinist and has been employed In tn'
shops of tue SeaboaId Air Line In this Cit.
Tor several years, and only leaves 10 secure .
better situation In the. Gate City where ht
and bis family will make their Iuture nome
PERSONAL MENTION.
MIR. Hall, OF the firm of Hall & Anderson
lelt last Thursday Tor Northern markets
where be will purchase an unusually laIgt
and attractive stock OF mems lurnlsDlnt
goods. Everybody knows me elegant anu anu
porium of Fashion" LOOK out LOT Incl,
Spripg and Summer slock which Will OF
handsome in design, elegant In hnlsh, ano
n price 10 suit one and all.
= Capt. l.. W. White Is now receiving ano
{p.ning many new and beautiful spring
pous, CAPT, White Ia a close buyer and b
Fine judge Of goods and our people can
always rely upon what they purchase from
This staunch aud reliable old firm.
Dr. &. A. Neuffer, after taking specla
course for several months In The New YORK
PoIyeienlc Medical Hospital IL home again
iouk Ing well and ready Tor business.
GooE MAN BACK AT HIS PLACE OF BUSINESS
DIR. w. L. Penney, after protracted llness,
ia once more at his place of business, 10 tht
delight of his many friends who rejoice win
MIN at his restoration to health.
Our friend MIR. Charlie Calhoun, was ou'
riding last Monday afternoon. epJoying The
nalmy spring-like air. His many lrlenus ait
glad 10 see him improving and hope he VIII
soon be quite well.
Mrs. ]. Fuller Lyon wrs cailea a lew aayt
who IL quite III.
AMONG LAWYERS.
Senator Thomas F. Brantly, of Orangeburg
-pen several days OF last week In The city
MIR. Brantly IL a prominent young lawyer
and represents Orangebury County IN th.
state Senate. During his stay in our city he
was the guest OF Mr.. w. P. Greene.
Mr.. y. l.. Schumpert. q prominent lawyer
Of Ne%seeFTy, sPeas sbeI inn
Hon. w. N, Graydon left last Monday iol
Gatfney CIly, 10 defend George W llson OF thls
County, who Ia held for murder.
Mr. Clifford Haddon went TO Due west yes
terday to see his sister, Miss Lula. who Is
quite sick with pneumonia.
GONE FOR GOODS.
Mr.C, w. Kendall left last week for North
ern mark cts, where he will make his Sprlne
purchase His stock this season VIII oe uh
Usually large and more attractive than ever
D., KillingsworIh and family Will go u
their Old home at Antreville today, 10 cele-
orate the 81 birth day Of his aged mother.
METHODIST CHURCH AT THE FACTORY.
A lot has Just been purchased OH factory
biIi near the: railroad crossing, upon whi"t
will be built a nice Methodist Church Tor the
benefit of the factory people. The LUMBER
will be laid down this week and the 6ulldlne