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Bound* Abont tbe City.
Abbeville, S. C., Dec. 15, 1897.
HOME AGAIN*.
Mr. J. H. Fetzer returned last week from
Greensboro, N. C., and will make Abbeville j
his borne, *pendiug tbe time wltb his sou,!
Frank.
Mr* M. V. Lomsx, after trying his fortune
Id Georgia, has concluded there is no place
like borne, and has once again settled lu Abbeville.
Mr. Lomax is a flrslclass artist
whom our people will most gladly remembor
and welcome blm home with much pleasure.
Miss Mattle Mann is borne from Florida
only for tbe Christmas holidays. Her many
friends are delighted to 6ee her aDd extend a
, .cordial welcome.
HOME FOLKS ABROAD.
Tbe Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons
met in tbe city of Charleston yesterday at 12
o'clock. P. G. M., W. T. Branch, of Abbeville,
jb ju aibcijutiui'c an u uiruiuer. .ur. p. Li. .uurrow
Is a delegate from Clinton Lodge of Abbeville.
Mr. Henry Nickel*, who bus been engaged
In tbe photograph business In Abbeville, and
wbo is ao well >ind favorably knowu to tbe
people of this city and nurrounding country,
lelta few days ago for Cordele, Uu., where he
will try his fortune. Mr. Nickels 1? a y?>uug
man of strict Integrity, attentive to business
and deserving of tbe confidence, esteem and
respect of any people among wnoin be inay
east his lot. He Is well up on his'profession
and does flrstclass work.
Dr. J. L. Ancram and Mrs. Carrie Lrgare
expect to leave today for a protracted visit to
friends In their old home?tbe City by the
HOUEWAKD BOUND.
aire. uamewen ana ner cuarmtOB daughter, >
Miss Hal lie, who have been the guests of Dr.
Ancram and family for sometime, will leave
today lor their home In AlkeD. Tbey will he
missed by our people as tbey are welcome
guests Id our city, whose visit is always anticipated
with much pleasure, Dot ouly by
relative, but mauy friends.
welcome VISITOR.
Mr. W. J. Rogers, whom the people of Abbeville
remember as formerly a business man
? of this olty, was here Id bis old home a.few
days ago, where he was most heartily greeted
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Standard Authors, Ba
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Dress Goc
>1 Mixtures 50 inch wide, forn
Henrietta, $1.00 quality, redi
i finished Henrietta, 85c quali
Wool Brilliantines, 65c quali
Wool Cashmere, 40c quality,
Wool Two Toned Effect, 20c (
Wool Two Toned Effect, 35c c
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;ing at 5c. 1000 yar<
Sheeting at 4 l-2c 2000 yar
by many friends. Mr. Rogers is now a pros
perous broker Iq the city of Augusta.
LOWNDESVILLE DRAMATIC CLUB.
On next Friday evening at the Court Open
House ibis club, consisting of eight, male am
itjree female characters, will render their fa
mous play entitled "The Heroic Dutchman o
'65." This Is a scene of the late civil war ful
<>f exciting incident and brim full of liurnor
This Is a local club composed entirely of hom
taiPnt nnri trhn ara calH tn ho nn tn Hitto <u
tbe stH?:e. The object of this club is to ruisi
funds to furnish their cchool with desks au<
other necessary furniture. For admissloi
prices, etc., see programme. These amateur
are introduced to our people by Mr. Jam^s A
Hill through whom they promise a flratclass
entertainment.
CHICKEN FANCIERS.
Mr. R. S. Link received last week a pen o
ttne partridge cochins that would delight th<
eye of any fancier.
Mr. W. T. McDonald has Just received a pet
of black lanKshans?as fine a strain as can b<
fonnd in the United States.
NEW TIN AND REPAIR SHOP.
Mr. Hiram W. Lawson has bought out hli
brother and will carry on this line of worh
in our city. Mr. Hiram W. Lawson ! How
significant the name to the readers of th<
Press nnd Rnnnpr hh waII ur fn Thp ntannlu n
Abbeville County. We wish for Hiram W
Lftwson now In business, the success that at
tended tbe business career of bis beloved
father, and won for him a name that Btil.
lives In the memory of this people.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Regular services weie held In the different
churches of ihe city last Sunday, except the
Methodist, their pastor being absent at Conference.
FIRE WORKS AND CHRISTMAS.
The shooting of Are works last Monday
night Indicated that Christmas Is near at
bund. This Is a Jojoub time for tbe boys.
JUDGE W. C. BENET.
After a short stay with relatives and friende
in this, his old home, left yesterday for Charleston.
Judge Benet has many friends here
who are always glad to see him.
BTG CITY MINSTRELS.
FIaIHa <(* TTonflnn'fl PI or p||w \flnolt>a1n nor
booked for Abbeville, Dec. 23rd ifnst., at the
Court Opera House.
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ity, reduced to 50c
ty, reduced to 39c
reduced to 25c
luality, reduced to 12 l-2c.
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DR. J. A. CLIFTON GOES TO SUMTER. |
The Methodist and the people of Abbeville
regret exceedingly that their beloved pastor
a and friend has been transferred, and as be j
1 goes to his new home he carries with him the
t. prayers and best wishes of the people of this
f community, and to his successor. Rev. J. W.
I Daniels, we extend a cordial and hearty wel..
come, hoping that bis labors in this part of j
e the Master's vineyard will be abundantly t
3 blessed during the coming year, and that be t
a may prove Indeed a blessing to this people. i
J OUR SICK. * |
s Major Nance, who has been quite sick for c
. several weeks, is still confined to bis room
i and not able to attend to his offloial duties in
person.
Mr. Henry H. Hill has been quite indisposed
for the past week suffering from cold,
f The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. J. D.Jen- I
3 nings has been very ill for several weeks, and t
is .vet quite sick. 1
j Miss Kate Marshall, who has been con va- \
3 lesclng for sometime, is not quite so well dur- a
ing the past few days.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. (
n The ladles of Trinity congregation will give t
: the children of Trinity Sunday School an en- ,
r tertalnment beginning at 7 o'clock on Tues- J1
3 day evening, December the 2Sth Inst., at the 2
f residence of Judge E.B. Gary.
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1 D. H. "WILDER, J
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| Staple, Green and Fanoy Groceries J
IN FACT ANYTHING IN THE GROCERY
lin can always be had at the lowest prces. li
,10 Lbs. Good Coffee $1. J
Nice Fresh Salmon lOets.
Fresh Butter and Eegs always on hand. p
kinds of Country Produce a specialty.
i Kerosene Oil 15 cts. Gal. h
Why worry about what you are to have for lc
luiuurmw o uiuuer, wliuu j>uu utu gei> jubl 8j
what you need at Wllder's.
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' Quinine In one day. For sale hy P. B. Speed.
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BOKESBDRY'S CONTEIBDTION
I Wide-Awake Scribe Gives all the
News from the Classic City.
Cokesbury, S. 0., Nov. 13,1897.
December's silvery nights are in their glory,
rust let the brilliant beams of your eye penerate
the forests and at last they will reach
,he moon, wrapped In her gauzy veil, emergng
from tbe flaming depths of the glowing
sast. She ascended the sky last Wednesday
light arrayed in her most illuminating suit
>f sparkling arrows.
You race amidst the elements
With radiant little stars,
You chase him ever onward
Through heaven's golden bars.
Look out little children for Santa Clans.
Don't you hear the tinkllngs of his sleigh
tells away in tbe far North ? You can almost
iear the distant rumblings of bis chariot
wheels, as they wind over the icy mountains
,n/l ran* uHth thn nlnr^lnor wlnria
Mrs. Waldrop, or Greenwood, who has been
'lsltlng her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Moore, of
Jokesbury, returned home last Wednesday.
The Cokesbury people have once more had
be exquisite pleasure, for a few hours, of enoylng
the company of Mrs. Virginia Aiken
,nd her two daughters, Miss Nancy and 51rs.
lam Prltchard.of Virginia. They are expectd
here again soon. Yes, come again, Mrs.
liken.
Mlsu Georgia Hodges and Mr. Whit Connor
rill leave, probably next week, for Jacksonilie,
Fla. We all wish the two young people
n excellent trip.
A high tea was given by Miss Mai Smith at
be home of her father, last Tuesday evening,
lany of her friends attended and Bpent an
njoyable time.
Mr. Corley nnd his two sons were in the city
istTuesday seeing after their new home over
ere.
Mr nnd Mrs. Chandler left, last'Mondav fnr
'lorence where conlerence is to be held. We
o hope from the depths of our wishing
earts that Rev. Chandler will be returned to
s.
Mrs. B. H. Connor, of Chicago, Is visiting
er mother, Mrs. Calder ol this place.
Miss Julia Calder, a very excellent young
idy. Is now experiencing the delightful eenitlon
of riding her new bicycle.
Mr. Willie Vaughan, of Princeton, was In
iwn ? few dsys ago.
Mr. Haddon, of Antrevllle, was In Cokesury
last Friday afternoon.
The school here is doing good work and the
;udents are In earnest. Just look out any of
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Millinery Department has bee
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the windows here about half-past eight Id the
morning and vou will see many Ichabods
stalking amidst the fair Katrlna's on their
way to school. Quite a treat-to see their
pants lees flapping around their bony stems.
Mrs. Whit Connor left for Columbia last
Sunday.
Mr. C. L. Smith has gone to Waterloo on
business.
All who were fortunate enough to attend
services last Sunday, eDjoyed a most beautiful
sermon, delivered by the Rev. J. G. Henderson.
Clerk.
L W. White's Locals.
Christmas is right, upon us, and if you will
call on L. W. White yoa will find that his
store Is the place to get yonr Christmas supplies.
You will And In great abundance candles,
nuts, raisins, currants, citron, cakes, Jellies,
pioklee, can goods of all kinds, cheese
macaroni, and almost everything else that Is
good to eat.
Here are a few things suitable for a Christmas
present, such as a gentleman might give
his wife:
A stylish cape or Jacket.
A good warm carpet.
A beautiful rug.
A china dinner set of 100 pieces. '
A dozen ivory handle table knives.
A dozen triple plated spoons or forks, and a
ereat many other less expensive articles,
such as a water set, ohlna pitchers, ohma salad
dishes, guest cups ana saucers, a plated
batter dish or molasses Jug, a nice toilet set,
&c., &c.
We still have a few capeB aDd Jackets left
which we are offering at low prices. L. W.
White.
Now is the time and L. W. White's store is
the place to buy a nice and obe&p suit of
clathlnz. At the same Dlace vou will find
overcoats and mackintoshes cheaper than
you ever saw them before.
Attention, Farmers!
WE have oil band some fine pigs for sale.
Cross Berksblre and Essex. Price $3
per pair. WALLINGFORD & RUSSELL.
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? TTAVING Just closed my store at
V -*-* Greenwood, have no room for all
j) the goods aDd will, therefore, sell great
J many lines at
5 Reduced Prices.
5 Breast pins, regular price, SOc, go at 85c
# .. .. .. .. 75c< ?. 55c
A " '? gold front 81.25. " 95c
^ Chains gold plated guar. 5 yrs 8195, 81.20
v Silver plated butter dishes, syrup
A pitchers, fruit stands, pickle dishes,
\ etc , worth 82.00, sell (or 81.40.
w 15 dozen solid gold rings at greatly
4 reduced prices.
\ Solid nickle silver tea spoons 40c set.
{ Silver plated spoous from 75o set up.
m 81.00 small eye spectacles for 25c.
j I Biggest bargain out.
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5 The Jeweler.
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JI Owensboro Wagons I
J FIRST PREMIUM AT THE NASHJ
VILLE RXPOSITION OVER ALL OOM1
PETITORS. WE ALSO SELL |
5 Buggies, Carriages, !
t Harness, &c. ^ I
\ Be sure and wee ub before yoa bay. We hand* ,jJM
' k die the best and oar prices fl
j! The Very Lowest, il
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I NOTICE ! I
A Subscribers to the stock of the '
* Abbeville Cotton Hills I
^ whose notes or subscriptions are past doe y/J
m win i&Ke nonce mat nayment or au amoonu . ?
v due with Interest from date of maturity
r Must be Made at Once .
0 or tbe said papers will be pat In salt. By or 'Jfl
\ der of Directors.
t B. F. BAILEY, 1
r Oct. 19,1897. President. I
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