The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-10-16
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What ssM'' Sees and Hears Oh His
Rounds About the CITY.

What 'sM'' Sees and Hears Oh His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, s. c., Oct. l6, 1901.
ABBEvILLE'S CARNIVAL AND FAIR FREE TO
ALL THE GATES OF THE CITY WIDE
OPEN.
Abbeville's "ga!a day" has come, the Carni'
val is on, and as early as Monday entries
were being made, and exhibits coming in so
that the Superintendents OF each and every
department had all they could do In the ar
rangement OF articles. Tuesday was more
notable for the rush of exhibits Of all kinds.
Wednesday (today) crowds are already
pouring in from the many different roads
leading into the city and the Indications are
that the old historic and time honored city
will have the largest crowd seen within her
Is coming to the "AbbevlIe County Fair ana
Carnival" and they will not be disappointed,
as the exhibits will be hne, In every depart,
ment will be seen the beautiful handy work"
OF ipgelious, and Inventive minds, as we'll as
the varied resources and products OF our
grand old county, rich In all KINDS OF pre-
ber. The entries of live stock, especially
horses and cattle. bid fair TO be very fine.
The teathered tribe will be well represented
by many leading fanciers Of poultry.
Don't neglect to bring the school children"
as Friday will be 'big day for them, as
they will see many things that will interest
for days aud weeks TO come:
The"BiscuiL Baking" will be contested by a
large number OF the "prettiest smartesr'
at "baking heat" which will be q sight worth
seeing. Pretty girls with white aprons.
sleeves rolled up KIN eading dough to make
the incest biscuit you ever ate.
SHOULD YOU GET HUNGRY
Don't stand around and grow weary, but go
straight 10 "Bruces Restaurant" opened by
the ladies of the Methodist congregation, and
you will be we'll led.
You can also and the square meal" made
upof the best the market affords at Henry
Gllliam's restaurant Each OF these places
are nicely kept, and you need not be afraid
TO take your vile. daughter and children, ana
your sweetheart" too II you are literally In
clined. No one need 60 away hungry.
OUR MERCHANTS
Will be on their best behaviour, with their
clerks and sales ladies greet you with happy
smiles and show you the largest and most
beautiful variety OF goods ever seen IN Abbe-
vile.
BARGAIN DAYS.
Every merchant will have during the three
days Of the Carnival "bargain days" In
special lines. Some in clothing, some In
Iaces, ribbons and SO on. So that all may
find rare bargains" in many different lines.
This Is no fake or SELL" but genuine busi-
ness, as they are determined TO take this op-
portunity to let the people of Abbevile Coun.
ty and other Counties TO see how chep the
"Abbevlle merchants" can sell goods.
and sl 80 come % along and for awhile Will f forget
your cares, and have jolly good time. Be-
sides seeing the sights at the Carnival, you
the OF o 0 be-
second TO no enjoyment you Will have.
ABBEvILLE's FANCY GOODS AND TOY CO.
HIRAM W. LAWSON MANAGER.
This is new firm who will open up the
largest stock OF fancy goods and toys ever
seen in Abbeville. The store room recently
vacated by the Southern Express Co., In
Rosenberg's Block and next door to McDlll &
Lyons furniture store,is now being repainted,
Tsmodeied and aed up III Tip top ssS for
your eye on their show windows and you
cannot miss the place.
WATCH THE PRESS AND BANNER
special bargain sales in clothing. They have
the goods and prices and you are invited to
call and secure some of the great bargains o..
fered during the three days Of the Carnival.
WATCH THE TRADES GRAND DISPLAY
And you will see the get up'-style, and
push that brings Abbeville's leading and up
Io-date merchants to the front. Such progres.
sive merchants are in the business TO stay
you bet.
THE PRESS AND BANNER AND THE ABBE.
VILE MEDIUM
Should be represented in the display, and we
have no doubt but they will; however shou Id
they not, you may be sure they will repre-
sent the people, and tell you what they said
and did at the Abbevile Carnival In their
next Issue.
RURAL NAIL BOXES.
We have been asked this question: Are
buy them for $3.50, or will we have to pay
that amount each and every year as rent
We are authorized 10 say when you pay Sl.5O
You you pie please, IS % as the he Govern9ent has nothing
70 do with its sale, neither Is the post master
allowed 10 sell them, or receive any benefit
from their sale.
GOVERNMENT BOXES
Look quite ornamental and give to the
"Cross Roads" where they are placed a de
cided city look. Several have been placed
ing and encouraging mail facilities. In these
boxes any one in the neighborhood. or any
passerby can place letters or mail which will
be taken out daily and brought 10 the city
post office by the carriers along the routes.
BITTEN BY A MAD DOG.
On last Saturday afternoon, Mr.. Charlie
Gillian, son of Mr.. David Gillian, OF the
Sharon neighborhood, was bitten on his arm
by large dog which had entered the yard.
The dog sprang at his throat, but was knock
ed down, but grabbed Charlie on one Of his
arms below the elbow, biting him through
his sleeve and leaving wound upon the
flesh. Mr.. Gillian was not taken 10 Able.
Vile until Monday, the family not thinking
the dog mad until afterwards. The physl-
clans could do nothing, but hope no bad re.
suits will follow as the sleeve may have done
away with the poison II the dog was affected
with rabbies. The dog was Killed Sunday
morning following on the premises OF Mr.
James Wright about q mile below Mr.. Gil
Iiam's. Many friends hope 1t Is only scare
and nothing will arise from the bite.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. Henry Hill Of the firm of A. NJ. Hill &
carload OF horses. Lookout for them at the
MIR. Bob Bruce ia now in Chester at the c..
N. & w. Railroad Company, where he has a
splendid situation. Bob has worked his way
up and deserves all the good luck that may
come 10 him.
ALONG ROUTE NO. 3.
Messrs. Thornton & Sprouse have just built
splendid bridge over Cahoun's Creek on the
Island Ford road II seems to be fine timber,
well braced and boiled, and several feet high
er than the old bridge. The public can now
cross all right, also at MaGaw's bridge, which
is entirely furnished.
Mr.. Edwin Parker with his mother-in-law,
Mrs. Kennedy, were In the city last Monday.
Mrs. John Bass and daughter are now con.
valesclng from a recent spell ofsickness.
MIR. r. w. Knox has the finest barley patch
we have seen along route 8. Mr.. Knox Is
also receiving nice stock Of goods and open
ing up his store for the fall and winter bust.
ness. .,t
rnnD Inc On fIlll tim an6 Seem to be crowded