The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-09-11
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ALL ABOUT THE CITY.

ALL ABOUT THE CITY.
Rev. P. B. Wells former pastor Of the NJ. E.
church OF Abbevllle was in the city last week
for only one day. during which time he paid
pop calls TO q number Of his friends, Of course
he could not see.all in so short q stay. SO Wis
tied a number Of those he left in afiiction
and trouble, not being able even to see all in
this class.
Rev. Wells is always at home In Abbeville,
as he has the key to the hearts and homes
Of this ontire community. No pastor OF any
church III this city was ever more popular or
more beloved by al congregations and all
Glasses OF people. He was an eloquent, force
full, and earnest preacher, and u loving and
faithful pastor.
His unexpected visit was a joyful surprise
to all who had the PLEASURE OF seeing hin and
feeling his hearty hand shake. Come again
Brother Wells and stay longer. Your visit
would be- good for months among this people.
Miss Mary DuPre, accompanied by her
turned home last Saturday after several
weeks stay with relatives in Spartanburg and
Wslhalla.
county were the guests OF Major and Mrs.
Nance several days OF the past week.
turned home last week from q most delight
Morrah OF Mount Carmel. Miss Morrah is q
charming young hostess who knows how 70
entertain and captivate her guests with thai
grace and ease OF manner that Is simply be-
witohing.
Major and Mrs. Nance with Master Fred
spent one day and night OF last week with
his son Mr.. Enoch Nance and family near
baby" Master Fred'ss sister. Major also visit
ed his plantation, and says he has q fine lot OF
corn and good crop Of cotton.
Mr.. Harry Hill Is home for a few days stay
with bis home people and friends all Of whom
are glad to see him.
Mr.. Dewey and family have moved to the
Catholic parsonage on upper Main street
rrhotr danor from haro1i~a httI 90 orn
ted by their ~neighbors.
Miss Antonette Hammond after an extend
ed visit Of several weeks 70 friends in Column
bia, Durham, N. c., and Glover, Virginia, was
expected home last Monday night. She had
a delightful trip and will now settle down To
business. During her absence Miss Sadie
Hammond assisted in the Express Office.
Our merchants are now Unloading and
marking up immense stocks OF any u all
kinds OF merchandise and from the general
outlook Abbeyille bids fair TO be the first
GLASS market OF the up country. In this re-
lRton she susta1ns and holds her envlable
reputation, as no city In the State has better
business men as merchants, OR hapdsomel
and more capacious store-rooms. Our cotton
men intend TO keep abreast with the time.
and will. pay as much for cotton as any
neighborlng cities, so upon the whole Able
vile intends to have her full share OF trade
this season from all quarters. Bring on your
cotton, or ware house receipt and buy what
you want as cheap as you can get the same
goods anywhere.
The dance given at the Eureka hotel last
Monday night, by Mr.: w. II. McFall mana.
ger, was one OF the delightful social functions
ofthe season: 1t was given IN honor OF his
Miss Brownlee. At two o'clock on elegant
luncheon was served on the verauda.
Miss Jennie May Dunn after q pleasant
stay with friends at Chester and Rock Hill,
returned home yesterday.
Mr.. WI. Bryson one OF the popular CON.
ductors OF the Seaboard has just returned
from q delightful visit to his home at Cash.
iers.
The dwelling Of Mr.. Lawton OF Magazine
hill IL getting on nicely, the frame work Is up
and We now hear the ring Of the hammer a.
IT nails on the weather-6oarding.
Lincolnton, n. G, is the guest Of her friend
Mrs. j. l.. Mcmillan.
Miss Margaret McCord wen. to Greenwood
last Saturday as delegate from the Golden
day.
On last Sunday morning Rev. ]. G. Roper
preached on the responsibility and duty OF
parents. impressing upon them the import
ance OF Training their children Alright, bring
ing them TO church and looking after their
spiritual training.
In the evening bis discourse was from the
. ssrs; "of Ts divided "a sh bis s aay Eh io.o the Heu a Tsl1
ways" one leading to heaven and the other
TO hell, he said some OF his bearers might be
At the parting OF the two way tonight, and
he In an earnest and impressive manner
urged upon them the great importance OF
making their choice, which way they would
choose before they left the house as II might
be their last opportunity.
Tn service was very impressive and should
have moved the hearts OF any who had not
made q choice OF these 1.-TWO ways" The
meeting will continue through today, and
perhaps all the week. Tn public are cordial.
~ invited to attend.
The many friends Of Mr.. W. T. Bradley are
glad to welcome him home again, and hope
ere long he will be fully restored to health.
Mr.. George Hamilton has been visiting
relatives in and around the city for several
weeks. Mr.. Hamilton Ia now on his native
heath.back at his boyhood home where his
many friends are glad to see him. He will re-
turn 10 bis home near Augusta. Ca, today
The following young men left yesterday fol
Clemson College, viz: Erskine Blake, Char
Haskell. John Hill, Allen Robertson, Hugh
Cromor.
"cN ROUTE g."
Messrs 8. L., T. E., and J. A. Wilson were
SMr. j. r. Thornton accompanied by biz
daughter Miss Annie, were among the visit
ors In the city last Saturday.
MaJor Parker was q welcome guest In the
city Saturday. .r.
The weather for the past week or 30 hal
bean ideal, and farmers have been making
hay while the sun was shining, gathering, In
fodder, and looking after the picking Of cot
ton'so you see tbs busy times down on tht
Messrs. N. Schram and R. w. Knox were
among the visitors in the city last Saturday
Mrs. John Ivey and Mrs. Henry Buske and
daughter, Miss nellie, of Atlanta were visit
ing relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Woodhurs'
Miss, Susie Johnson. OF Chester, has beer
visiting friends in the city, and will spend 6
while with friends at Lebanon.