The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-05-01
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What "M'' Sees and Hears Oh His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, =. c., April so. 1901.


To day is the first OF May. the beautiful
month Of roses when all nature Is attired In
her Spring beauty. Picnics, fishing, parties
and moonlight rides are now in order, and
who shall be crowned queen oil May.
MoRRow.sEAL.
On last Thursday evening the 18th. MIR.
Samuel C. Seal and Miss Irene Morrow were
united in the bands of holy wedlock by Rev.
T. W. Sloan; @ nhey ,s,s we're NTa arreo owen
in the presence OF few friends. The mar
riase was surprise not only TO their mosI
intimate friends, but TO the families OF the
contracting parties as well, and we might
add almost TO themselves. The bride ls IN
every respect q most excellent young iaay'
loved and esteemed by every one. MI. pea,
the happy groom, Is known and esteemed py
the people of this community, where ne mas
lived ali his days. He is connected with the
SeabCard Air line, and has the entre conL-
dence OF his employers. and Is now 10 oe cou
gratulated in winning so fair bride. Many
friends wish for them long lie OF uhai,oS11 "
happiness. Mr.. and Mrs. Seal are at nome 10
their friends at the residence OF MT. l. y. oea''
the father OF the groom.
OFF TO sPARTANBURG.
Some Of Abbevilles lovelist young ladies
who VIII attend e! MiteninaS ine @ Mrs. L. Darean
Miss Lucia Parker. Miss Lucy "nlle' Mrs'
Davis Kerr.
COMING AND GOING.
Mrs. SCI. Chalmers returned last Monday
from q very pleasant visit to relatives IN
Mr. james Dickerson who once lived here
Is visiting friends in the city, who are GLAD 10
see him, he halls from the Gate city at
present, where he came from Washington
be.
her parents and friends In Florence is nome
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Caldwell spent last Sun
day with home folks at Donalds.
Mr.. Eugene Cobb, of Greenwood. spent last
Thursday In the city as the guest OF his BROTH
or. Mr.. Oscar Cobb.
IN TOUCH WITH MOUNT CARMEL.
We noticed with much pleasure in last
weeks locals from Mt. Carmel, that Mr.. j. w .
Morrah was establishing telephone line
which would be in touch with our CITY:
you over the wire, nothing ike being In
touch with hustling city like AobeVille.
METHODIST CHURCH AT THE FACTORY.
The contract for th @ building OF this church
has been let to the Abbeville Lumber Co.,
and work has already been commenced.
GOOD, IF TRUE.
We hear that lot of new machinery has
been ordered for the Seaboard Shops. which
are 10 be enlarged at once.
KEEP COOL.
Another ice.house for Abbeville has been
nicely 1xed up by Mr.. T. b. Maxwell VINO
will Keep you cool II you will ring up Phone
No. l and give him your orders.
THOMSON BROTHERS
Are also prepared to serve you In this line
and will give your order special attention.
BIG ROLLER MILL FOR ABBEvILLE.
Mr. A. L. Welch, OF Anderson. will estab ablish
large Roller Flour Mill at AboeviiIe;
at
transfer of deed Is made for the lana. be
will also build cottages for the mlllers ana
hands employed. The mill Will @ De not t,, less us
ready for the new crop. This is long need.
ed enterprise and will be hailed with delight
by our people. especially the farmers In ana
around this vicinity. Mr. WeIcn is q IN man III {, S'
ners: he has now large mil In Anderson, ol
which he is making grand success.
ABBEv1LLE COUNTY FAIR.
The Committees have been at work and
have already raised about $500. Fifteen hun
dred dollats In the city, and are still at work.
meeting OF the citizens of"Abbeville Coun-
ty" will be held next Monday, "Sale day In
May" and full representation from all parts
of the county is earnestly asked and expected.
as everybody is interested In this 'old time
county Fair"
HAvE"YoU SEEN IT?
That beautiful row-boat. made and placed
on the mill pond at the factory by Mr.. P. II.
Bollman. II is gem OF boat. gliding over
the water with grace and ease like full rig
ged craft OF more pretentious proportions.
SURELY ADVERTISING PAYS.
Another one OF those attractive ads, that
OF Mr.. e. W. Kendall, in the last issue OF the
Press and Banner covering the entire front
page. In which he gave some KNOCK out
prices, MIR. Kendall is an up-to.date hustler
fame as q leader OF low prices is spreading
abroad. His notices are ''quick sales and
short profits" 1.-THE best goods for the least
money" Every one can find bargains as ad-
Vertised In his immense STOCK.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Dr. C. Gambrell has been quite sick for
the past few days, and is still confined to his
Rev. Ross is now In the city as the guest OF
his daughter. Mrs. Witt who resides on Ward
law Street. where he will make his home for
the present. Our people welcome this honor
ed gentleman, and are glad to have him In
our midst.
Mrs Joe Wilson who has been 80 very i'll so
long, is now able 10 be rolled about In an easy
chair. She has been down street shaking
hands once again with her many friends.
who are delighted to see her out again.
Mr.. j. A. Dosier, former chief clerk and
operator at the seaboard depot. has been pro.
NOTED agent at Cross Hill, to which place he
Mr.: Rob AiIl OF this city has been rendered I'd
q
night clerk and ticket agent: This Is re,
sponsible position, but Mr.. Hill is fully equal
TO the duties imposed upon him, and Will
enter upon same with the hearty good wish
of many friends who will expect soon to see
him promoted to the more important posi-
tion OF operator.
at the Seaboard depot, has just returned from
business trip to the Gate City. He was &C.
oompanied by his pretty and accomplished
daughter, Miss Matte.
Mr. Emory Penney left yesterday for Co
lumbia to resume his work on the railroad:
Mr.. r. 8. and George Clark left yesterday
for visit to relatives in Charlotte and
Hickory, N. c.
UNION SERVICES
We're held n the Methodist church last Sun
day night, with the following ministers
present. each taking part in the service
Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson. Rev. I. w. Sloan,
Rev Ross Rev b. H. Jones atanre RsstGT cons cone
churches OF the city. Rev. Ross OF the Balti-
more Conference preached, and chose for bis
LIST, 40, Al, and AZ. He presented Christ az the
great cleanser. Leprosy rs loathsome and
Incurabe disease that made the person al.
fected wholly unclean. shutting MIN out
from all society-a type OF sin, aud the Leper
bimself q type of the sinner Leprosy IKE
sin is incurable except by the hand OF GOD;
AS this Leper came to Christ, In earnest ana
come II he too would be cleansed: He next
dwelt on the power and ability OF Christ 10
save, next His willingness to save, and HIS
compassion as shown by His touching the
ness. He urged sinners to come to Christ
Just as did this poor Leper and they would
find Him the same compassionate saviour,
able and willing to save them, as II was
alone through the cleansing power OF Christ
that we can have communion with the
Father and the Son. The sermon was deliv.