The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-02-27

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Vile, s. c., February 26, 1901.
GALS.

FIRST CLASS OPERA.
row night In the Court House under
Management Of our townsman, Mr.. James
yHill, will be played the first Opera OF the
Yseason, "The Mascot" The first Opera IN our
city since 1879. This is one Of the finest
Opera troops on the road aud will be here Tor
one night only.
OUR CITY LIGHTS.
The Electric Light Company have received
their new dynamo and have put in many
extra lights for the city: This Company nave
labored under many disadvantages, but are
now letting their "lights shine" 10 the entire
satisfaction of all who can be pleased with
first class lights.
THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW.
On last Saturday morning about O'Clock,
the snow of the season began TO 1all, and by
O'Clock had covered the earth to depth OF
about inches. This was indeed 'beautllIl
snow, being soft and without sleet, covering
the earth and all vegetation in pure mantle
of white.
FIRE ALARM
Big Bob sounded out two fire alarms the
past week. On Friday night the jewelry store
OF Mr.. R. Z. Bernau was discovered TO be on
on lot Trash having Caught
the stove pipe, was making rapid headway
over the mantle piece and up the wall, ont
extinguished with but little danger. Fire
No. 3 on Saturday afternoon, was In the
rear or the store occupied by h. NJ. Tate 20,
Immediately under the Medl UNI once. Ihis
Starks livery stable, but owing TO the prompt
action Of our Fire Company, was under con-
troll at once without harm or much damage
10 any one 1t will have TO be a"wlndy time
and q "hot time in our town TO get ahead Oh
our Fire Company, which is second to none
in the State.
BRUSHING UP FOR SPRING TRADE.
r. M. Haddor & Co., have just repainted
their store room within. giving 1t dress OF
pure white, which adds much to the genera
and up-to. date firm have already received y
number OF cases Of beautiful spring goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haddon are now In New lork
City looking after bargains and all the styles
and novelties of 1901. Their customers know
what this means.
A. H. 8. DAY TO THE FRONT.
Mr.. HIS. Day is laying In large, hand,
some, and attractive stock OF Spring. and
Summer goods, and has just received ana
placed upon his counters beautiful line OF
dress goods which will catch" the eye % OF any any
lady, at first sight LOOK atthem ana De con-
vinced we are right.
II. NJ. TATE MOVING.
This firm have just moved into the large
aod commodlous store room recently occu-
pied by Mr.. r. M. Hill. This firm now nave
ample room TO show their large and attrac-
tive STOCK which will be kept full and replete
numerous customers. This is q live firm who
by vim and energy are doing fine business
COMING AND GOING.
Mrs. Ivy Gass and children after spending
delightful visit with the family OF Mr.. Eo
Calhoun, will leave this week for Charleston
where they will visit friends. Mrs. Gass Is
an Abbevillian and has large circle OF rela
tlves and friends who are always glad 10 well
come her to this, her Old home.
DR.. Platt spent last Sunday with friends IN
Mr.. Gaines Hammond. one of Greepwood's Is
rising young merchants, Is In the city Tor q
Miss Daisy Nesler. after pleasant stay
with friends in the city, left few days , ago
for Eiberton, where she will spend sometime
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. C. v. Hammond left last Saturday for
Greenwood, where he will spend several day.
In attendance upon the district meeting OF
the Methodist Church, as we'll as personal
Mr.. L. A. Boyd OF the seaboard. in passing
over the road. spent last Sunday in the city
where he was cordially greeted by his
friends.
NICELY ENTERTAINED.
On last Thursday evening the Palmetto
Whist Club was delightfuIIy entertained by
Miss Lou Vose and Miss Bessie Murry. Re
freshments were served and the Club had
most enjoyable evening.
MOVED AWAY.
Mr.. Payne, the proprietor Of the carolina
House" has moved from Abbeville, and Mr..
B. X. Beacham and family are home again In
the "Abbeville Inn"
SHERIFF LYON.
Sheriff Lyon has sent forward his bond and
all necessary papers, and as soon as ne re-
ceiveS his commission Will at once enter up
on the duties OF his office.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.P.J. Leach has moved into the Beach
am house on Wardaw Street. IL
week and occupy the Baptist Parsonage. Our
people extend TO Mr.. Gordon and family
cordial welcome to our city.
Mr.. T. E. Kinard has closed out his mercan-
tile BUSINESS and taken position on the rail-
road at Chester, =. C..
Mr. James T. Latimer. of Lowndesvilie.
spent last Friday in the city as the guest OF
Mr.. Thomas Cosby also spent several days
of this week with his sister, Mrs. Ella Lati.
mer, returning home on Tuesday.
NEW FIRM.
Mr. Gillian Aiken has opened up nice
stock Of goods In the store room just vacated
by Tate & Co. Mr.. Aiken Is well and favor
liberal share ai their trade. Look him up
and get hls prices before you buy elsewhere.
NEW COTTON BUYER
Mr. W. h. Domlnlck, OF Phoenlx, >. o., 1s
now In our city buying cotton Tor Heath,
Reid Co., Of Charlotte, NC
COUNTY, STATE AND CITY TAXES.
The time for the psymen of taxes was ex.
tended only 10 the first OF March next, re-
memem6er after this date the penalty Will be
will be the last day without penalty.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
Judge Hill has been sick for the past few
days, suffering from LaGrippe.
Miss Lila Norwood, who has been Ill for
some time, isstill quite sick.
Mrs. 8. N. Williams has been:quite sick for
the past week. Her many friends wish for
Mr.. G. d. Brown, after a severe attack of
grippe is up again and at bis place OF usiness
although scarcely able to do 80.
i'll during the past week, and Is still in very
critical condition. He has been daily suffer
er for years and yet amidst 1t all Is perfectly
resigned, esteeming 1t an honor to "suffer, az
well as to do his Masters will.
DEATH OF MRS F. E. HARRISON.
Mrs. F. E. Harrison, the beloved wife OF DR..
Frank E. Harrison of this city, after several
weeks OF extrame illness, and intense suffer
ing, quietly passed away last Monday after
noon about O'Clock. The best medical skill
was employed, aud all that loving hearts
could suggest, and willing and tender hands
could do was OF no avail, except TO relieve
her suffering tenn porariy. The deceased was
q most estimable Christian lady, being q
member of the Presbyterian Church OF this
city, in whose faith sue lived and died. In
the quiet walks OF every day life she by pre-
cept and example eXerted u benign influence
that reflected her pure life and sunny disposi-
whom she mingled. She was most highly
esteemed, and universally beloved by every
one who knew her. Mrs. Harrison was
possessed OF many noble traits of character
circle Of