The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-28
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What w" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, S. c., Aug. 2S, 1901.
THE ROLLER MILL.

and from correct information, and upon good
authority, we presume to say that the mill
will be built in the city OF Abbeville and al
an early date. We are informed that two
parties will take ope-half the shares of the
capital stock, which alone should insure Its
building. We heard some gentlemen talking
Il few days ago about the mill who seemed 10
think IT. would be In the trust" ring, but mol
SO, the enterprise will not be In any trust or
combine" but used to the best interests OF the
Stockholders and for the good OF the general
public, and will be a blessing 10 our people
one and all, both farmer and merchant, city
and country.
HAPPY FAMILY REUNION.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. julius Visnnska OF Charles
ton, and DR.. Sam Visanska with his brother,
MIR. Walter Visansla of Atlanta, arrived in
the city last week to attend family reunion.
II was indeed happy reunion OF loved once.
all together once more, children and grand
children to make glad the heart OF the aged
father. whose fraternal affection has ever
been beautiful to behod-his whole soul and
heart being wrapped up, so to speak, in his
children aud grandchildren, who have ever
been worthy OF his love, and who In return
have In every respect. and at all times from
youth TO anbood proven themselves worthy
OF his love, by dutiful obedience and true
flial affection. This is, and always has been
happy home. but like others, they too have
had times OF sorrow, yet through 1t all they
have that true and abiding faith In God that
their fondest hopes shall be realized when
they at last shall with loved ones gone before,
make up that happy reun ion that shall never
be broken.
| HOUSE AND LAWN PARTY.
Invitations we're extended last week for a
house and awn party to be given At the ele-
| Clifford 8. Haddon and Paul E. Anderson on
| last Monday evening the 10Th, from o to l2
o'clock. The house was beautifully llumi.
\ mated and most taStfuly decorated, while the
spacious grounds being decorated with
chinese lanterns, presented the appearan ce OF
an "E len Of love" where youth and beauty
mingled together, while their happy voices
| made up the glad refrain OF a most delightful
| evening. About 81 couples were present
The chaperones were Mra: A. B. Morse, Miss
! Lily Tempeion and Miss Mai Robertson
This WAS the 'swellest function" OF the sea-
son. Delightful refreshments were served
during the evening after which the guests
| took their departure wishing that Mr.. Clifford
Haddon and Mr.. Paul Anderson might alive
| long upon the land" that they might do thus
again.
| PERSONAL MENTION.
After an extended trip OF three weeks to
the Buffalo Exposition. to New York City,
and Washington, d. g., MIR. Perrin Quarles is
home again looking none the worse for his
travel and sightseeing. Mr.. Quarles also had
| the extreme pleasure of attending q house
| party at the elegant home OF Miss Flesher Of
| Erie. Pennsylvania. Miss Flesher is a most
charming and attractive young lady who has
been an honored guest in our city where she
| is most kindly remembered by many friends
OFF TO NORTHERN MARKETS.
Mr.. apdMrs. r. NJ. Haddon. Capt. l.. W.
White. DR.. e. A. Milford. Mr.. Will White and
MIR. Kendall, are now North making their
| fail and winter purchases, which they say
will be larger and more attractive than ever.
SEEKING HIDDEN TREASURE.
Last Monday we had the pleasure OF meet
| ing and interviewing that atlable and courte
Gus gentleman, Mr.. Williamson OF the
| Hendricks Gold Mining Company. now In
search of GOLD in the Little Mountain section.
deal Of hard work In getting ready for busi-
| ness, as usual some OF the machinery got out
of fix, causing some delay, but they are now
at work on the Robertson land where they
have sunk two large shafts, one OF which IL
| 30 feet below water level. The ore now taken
| Is fairly good, but they look for. and expect
splendid results as they progress with their
work. They are well equipped, their ma
chinery being all of modern build and first
class In every respect. There Is gold there,
and they expect TO find 1t, and are sparing
neither time nor money In their search.
Later on we shall avail ourself OF his kind
invitation TO visit the mine when we will
give our readers full particulars OF the "Klon-
dixie" gold fields near Abbevile.
OUR POST OFFICE AND POST MASTER.
MIR S. Link, the handsome and efficient
| Post Master OF Abbeville, has just received a
| lot of nice boxes, which will be put in at once
| by Mr.. Jim Iaggart, and when completed our
city Post Office in It's general makeup ap-
pearance and con ven ience will be second TO
none In the State. Mr. Link Is the right man
| in the right place, and has proven himself to
| be most courteous, polite and efficient Post
Master, always attentive 10 the wants of an
appreciative public.
Mr.. Earl Jones, who has been in the office
| for some time as clerk will leave soon to at.
| tend Clemson College. Mr.. Jones made q
faithful and obliging assistant, who on more
| than one occasion had full charge of the Office
| to the duties OF which he proved himself equal
| In every respect. Mr.. Gillian Aiken will
| take the place of Mr.. Jones as assistant, and
| no doubt will also prove himself equal to the
duties OF the office.
| q FREE DELIVERY ROUTES TO BE PUT on
We noticed In Sundays Issue OF the News e.
Courier that u Free Delivery. Mail routes
| would be put on October lst, IS of these routes
| in Congressman Latimer's District many Of
them In Anderson and adjoining counties,
but alas for Abbeville. ''she is not in 1t YETI
but is living with the hope that her time will
come next.
NEW MACHINE SHOP AND FOUNDRY FOR
ABBEvILLE.
Messrs. j. p. Leach & Co. will open a
mach inc shop and foundry at the "old foun-
dry stand" where they will be fully equipped
| and prepared to do any and all kinds Of work
in their line. They are now busy putting up
| machinery. and hope soon 10 be ready for
| work. Look out for their lad" and you will
know what they can do.
MOVING AROUND.
MIR. Henry Gillian, who keeps the city
restaurant, will move this week TO the build
| ing Just in rear OF MIR. Russel's store. This is
u retired and quiet place, yet quite convenient
TO the public square. MIR. Gillian will have
more room and hopes the move will be for
Watch tor his "ad ~
| The storeroom No. under the Glenn Ethel
Inn has just been completed and presents Il
genteel and neat appearance inside, and with
the beautiful stock of shoes carried by NJ essrs.
Cobb McDavid will give one the idea OF a
well kept city shoe store. These gentlemen
cordially invite their friends and customers
10 look Them up as they will have in store for
them greater bargains than ever.
MIR. j. X. GLENN
Will move into the large and commodio ious
| store room just vacated by Messrs Cobb &
McDavid, and will be ready tor business in
his new quarters by the lst September proX.
| imo, where he expects to see Ills old friends,
and hopes to make many new ones.
IN HONOR OF HER GUEST.
On last Thursday evening Miss Lou Vose
entertained a number OF her friends In COM
pliment 10 her charming guest Miss Clark
Marion Scott of Atlanta, who after a delight
ful stay with friends IN AbbevIlle, returned
home last Sunday.
| COMING AND GOING.
MI Mark Caldwell. of Donaids, may now
he found in the store OF Hall IL Anderson
well known cIothiers OF this city. Mr.. CaId-
we'll extends cordial welcome 10 his many
friends, and hopes they Will look him up
when IN the city.
Mr.. Robert Gillian after short stay with
his mother, Mrs. b. +. Baily returned 10 his
homs In Columbia last Saturday.
Miss Rosa Reynolds, OF Greenwood, is in
the city as the guest of Mrs. l.. II. Russell.