The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-01-16
RIPPLES FROM ROCKY RIVER
Troup MOralIzes on Christmas, and Is
Inclined to Believe 1t Ought TO be
AbOIished-vIctIm OF Consumption
-Worthey Preacher Resigns-Per.

9OnaI6.
Lowndesville, 8. c., Jan. l4th, 1901.
In winding up the calendar the old century
passed off very pleasantly. 1t is matter OF
regret that q fitting final. in the shape OF
Watch Night" or something were not given
TO It's passing as well as tbe aepartH,e Os me 40
say, but very few, II any of US have ever, even
by our presence. taken part 10 this timehonor-
ed observance. and II 1t had been duely cele'
brated 1t would have been an event long re-
memb bered. 1t Is we'll, many times wei not 70
allow the progress Of the times TO destroy old
time uaages. Many OF the things OF the days
helpful and encouraging to The young. The
old century and old year, gave 10 US as thelr
last day. one Of which no one could complain,
not 30 however, with the new century and the
new year. They were ushered In With rainy.
dlsagreeable day, and Its two successors were
| like unto 1t.
A word as to Christmas: 1t passed of very
Esy yesoS sod so 10 SPEND days
Kringle's" reign. 1t is ssupposed that every one
acted just as inclination directed, and per-
haps all were glad, but not go with & many
other sections. 1t is fast becoming disagree.
able question, as to whether or not Christmas
ought to be blotted out Of the calendar? |?
Whilst this anual festal occasion Is Joy 70 30
homes yet Shehss n ss tSe
number OF desolate homes and mourning
hearts, grieving over the loss OF loved ones,
seems to be increasing 80 rapidly, that the
outweigh the pleasures. From newspaper
reports, during the Christmas just gone q
great many homes where happiness abound
ed have been plugged In sorrow. Our own
country is mourning because Of the loss of one
Of her popular ond respected Citizens, and
Mr.. +. G. Lddell, who had been doing busi-
ness in Abbeville, for several years, moved q
mart OF his merchandise to this place last
Wed ensday week ago, and since opened out
IN the store formerly occupied by ]. E. Allen.
Our young friend is gladly welcomed into
our soclaI and business circles.
Mrs. Tom Hill, Of Anderson. spent several
days week before last among relatives In this
place.
Augusta, a few days since the beginning OF
the new year.
Mr.. Henry Moore, OF Abbevile. was in our
m idst for day or two, the first OF the week
Mr.. D. NJ. Lipsccmb Of Ninety-slx, came mp
last Saturday week ago. and stayed lew days
with his friend, Mr.. R. 81. Moseley.
.Latimer, worshipped with the Methodtsts
yesterday week ago. and they together with
Mr.. J. NJ. Huckabees family. dined at DI.J
B. Moseley's.
| Several Of the candidates for Sheriff were In
this section last week.
Miss Annie Davis OF Abbeville. came up
Saturday, was the guest of Mr.. ]. 7. Latimer
OF the Venerable Mr.. Jas. w. Young in 1.-THE
Fork"
Mr.. T. L. Cozby of Greenville, reached here
] Saturday for q stay Of a day or two.
| Auditor r. K. Cox spent Wednesday ana
Thursday in our town taking tax returns.
Quite number Of our tax payers took adVan-
lage OF the opportunity to attend to this I'M
Rev. H. G. Fennel was called to Anderson
County Thursday. and united In marriage
Mr.. ]. B. Drake and Miss Dempey Hall.
We regret to announce that the above nam.
ed minister has resigned the pastorate OF this
| I(Providence) Church. His l80 a. m. preach.
| ing service yesterday. ended his connection
with this charge as pastor. He and family
will still make their home In this place.
This good brother has been In charge OF This
work for several years, and 80 far as known
has given entire satisfaction, is popular with
all OF our people, as man and as a minister,
and all are united in regretting that clrcum
stances make the change in his plans nee.
essary.
Mr. Ed Moorhead OF Chester, reached here
yesterday, and Will remain for q few days
with the family of his mother, Mrs. A. E.
Moorhaad.
Mr.. Jack Barnes went TO Charleston. last
and late 5om na'
Mr.. Albert Power, OF Penny's Creek, was In
this place Wednesday.
we were sorry to learn yesterday, that Mr.:
Anderson Co.. a few miles above here, on Sat-
urday, and was buried at Good Hope Gene
terry. yesterday. He was we'll known 10 our
people. and by them highly esteemed, having
done business here tor sometime with the
| firm OF Sherrad Leroy. He was one OF
the most promising young men 10 his native
county, and would, II bis life had been spared,
have made name for himselfe, but alas, con-
sumption fastened upon his vitals, and claim.
ed him as Its own. 1t is sad indeed, when a
young man possessing such qualities OF mind
and heart as he did. is cut down In the begin,
ing Of his career, but we must not complain.
| Troupe.