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The Abbeville Press and Banner.!
BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1899. ESTABLISHED 1844: SM
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We cordially invite the Ladies to call
Capes, Notions, Gloves, Hoisery, Shoes in L;
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Dress Goods.
n ia mufih larger than
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ever before, and the prices as low as ever, notwithstanding
the advance in all lines of manufactured
goods. In our Dress Goods Department will be
found the late shades in Castor Mode, Brown and
Grey. We have a new line of Silk Warp Henretta,
Cashmeres, Serges and Blue and Black'Diagonals
and 50 inch Cheviots, new and very attractive wide
Plaids for Skirts.
Silks and Sattins.
We have in this Department some new shades
and colors which are very attractive. Our new
Pean de Soir, Satin Dnchess, Armure and Gro Grain
Silks in Black and Colors for Shirt Waists is something
new and very attractive. Gall and see them.
WE HAVE PRICES T(Til
We cordially invite EVERY BODY
Flannels. We have a very large line
showing any one through our store any tir
IMC
, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Power wer
WEST END. on Thursday the guest of Miss Lii
and Mrs. McD. Cater.
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i,.' Happen I use* and Iucidenttt or n Week
About the CUy. LOWNDESVILLE TA1
Misses Florlde ana vy mm uiuuuu nruk ??
New York on Tuesday to attend the Dewey
celebration. On tbelr return they will visit America's Great Hero?Slmlt
their friend Miss Etbel Ward wbo is pleasant- ing Abroad?Sunday Fire
ly remembered here. <-khi
MissGussie Mcintosh has returned to her oer h mm.
borne after a pleasant visit here. Lnwndesvllle, 8. C.. Sept,
Mr. Walter L. Miller went to Chester on Miss Ada Fennel left a few day
Tuesday on business While In that city Mr. Asbevllle, N. C.. where sbe will atle
Miller had the good fortune to hear a lecture other term, the renowned Female (
delivered tip Judge Hudson. that place.
Mr. Robert Jones went toNe* York with a Those of our people having bualm
company from Greenville to take in the cele court of common pleas, left for j
bratlon. Court House on time Monday morn]
Wednesday afternoon fourteen coaches full Mr. L. E. Moorhend went to C.ilb<
of soldiers passed through Abbeville en route on a pleasant trip Monday.
for the celebration in New York. The train Dr. A. B. Mathews went over to
stopped at the shops to change engines, the bis former home Monday, then on
soldier boys seemed In good plrlts and antlcl- day to New York, to take In the gre
pale a Jolly time. Dr. 8am Vlsanska, the sur? Jubilee. "How great a Are a lltt
geon for tbe Atlanta compaoy was on board, kindleth." Before the Manilla flght
As the train pulled out tbe bugle aills were lory It* hero, now the most talke
Bounded and itReeraed as if we were havlDg honored son of tbe United Slates
a repetition of the Spanish American war. little more than a local reputation.
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Pressley of Cedar Springs return home is to be celebrated in
was in town on Thursday. fore unheard of. New York will h
Miss Margaret Hudgens returned to her never before with people from all s
" " it". tTninn Mo u7ua fnrJnnftte Intief
home In Hooea Path on Wednesday auer a ^ ? .?
delightful vlHlt to Mrs. C. A. Mliford. ing tbe tide In bis affairs at Its flood,
Hon. William P. Wldeman, tbe popular led blm on to fame and fortune. S<
lecturer from Troy was In our city on Tburs- may not have kept up with the "pri
day. hut some how we do not well see wl
Miss Hattle Saunders, who has been tbe should be so greatly honored for
charming guest of Mrs. W. D. Barksdale for vlctorv and Schley who englneerei
several weeks returned to ber home in Sum- as great a one at Santiago Is hai
ter on Wednesday. thougbtof. The Inst gave us Cuba
Miss Meta Lythgoe is at home again after a tually ended the war for Its possest
two month's stay at Cashiers Valley with former destroyed tbe SpanUh fleet a
Miss Lucia McGowan. and gave us what will perhaps be b
Miss Sue Wbltfleld has returned to her ended, a long and expensive war
home In Anderson after a pleasant stay here can't now give up tbe fight, but mue
wltb Irlends. to what we have. Some of us tb
Mrs. Robert Gilliam of Columbia has re- these two men ought to stand side b
turned to ber bome after a few weeks stay tbe good opinion of all of tbe people,
wltb ber mother Mrs. B. F. Bailey. Capt. C. T. Buker of tbe Unit
Miss Nellie Moseley has returned to ber Quartermaster Department came In
home In Lowndesvllle after a delightful visit to spend a short furlough with tbe
to Mrs J. R. Blake. bis father Mr. T. Baker. The Captal
MIks Mildred Frost returned to Charleston Ing well and Is to be congratulated
last wees after a month's stay with her cous- good fortune In securing bis presi
In Miss Parker. desirable position.
Mr. George E. Prince one of Anderson's For the past few months bodily co
most prominent lawyers was In our city manded that we seek tbe shady side
several days last week. es, trees <Scc. Now tbe conditions are
Mrs. Rowe Price has returned to her home tbe sunny side Is the place to be. T
in Atlanta after a week's stay here wltb ber er has been quite cool, tls said tbat
brother Mr. 'Philip Bonner who has been been light frosts In places.
quite sick. Mr. J. T. Latimer went to Abbe
Mr. Gamon Huckabee of Lowndesvllle was Wednesday on business.
In tbe city last Thursday. Mr. D. L, Barnes our till Mill
R. C. Wilson has Just received a fresh supply spent a few days last week In Sparti
of delicious crackers and cakes, ffyou want the Interest of his charge. His tr
' ? AAAoufni on,i Ir in a cot
anything nice In this line give mm a can. ... ._
MlesOllle Hill has returned to her home in push the affairs under his control.
Greenville after a week's stay with her home There was a considerable outgoii
people here MIm Hill Is one of Abbeville's young people Friday?our young
fairest daughters and we regret to see her one ofour yonng ladles golngto oth
leave. that they might obtain better adv
Miss Bevle Wilder left last Thursday to be- become better equipped for their
gin her school duties at Georgetown. than our town afl >rd?. Miss Kate E
Mr. Paul Grler and Mrs. William M. Grier started for Ashvllle Female College
of Dne West were In the city on Saturday. Fennel for the Medloal College of CI
Mr. B. K. Beacbam has moved to bis home Mr. Ira B. Bell for Wottord College,
on Wardlaw ntreet. Henry Allen for the Augusta Medlca
Mr. Wliber Blake left on Monday for David Theseare all young people ot muct
son College, where he will continue his stu- and will eaob fully utlllie the bleu
dies. higher education and will prove as
Mr. Jim Hill has gone back toClemson Col- blu fair to be the hope of our couc
lege after having his eyes successfully treated best wishes attend them.
by Dr. Calhoun of Atlanta. The above was written at Low
Mr. Mark Bradley wan in town on Sunday. The writer came to Abbeville Saturd
Mr. Bradley opened a large school at WarreD- Ing and has since bnen quartered at
ton on Monday. pleasant home of M?J. F. W. tt. Nan
Dr John Long of Etberton was in the city Yesterday morning whlie the cl
~?' Mr w h I.nna their fancied security were all enj
OD flUUUtty mill uisuiv>uv. ..... ... p.
Miss Maud Miller of New York Is visiting quiet Sabbath hours, "Big Bod" oegi
her cousin Miss Madge Leslie. forth Id loud tones, his warning th?
Mr. Perrln Queries, a Senior of the Cldadel fiend was getting in some of his de
returned to Charleston on Saturday to re work. Instantly all whs in conli
sume work. a'larm.and a large number of peo
Mr. John Lyon left on Saturday for Charles- haste to reach the danger point whlc
ton Medical College where he will complete to be the pretty home of Mr. Jones
his studies. The Are department was quicklj
Miss Emma C. White has gone to Rocky grounds, but the flames had alread
Springs, Abbeville County, to begin her such headway that nothing could b
Bcbool. save the dwelling and It together w
Miss Corrle MoClung has a position at of its contents were burned. It
Smith's Dry Goods store. Mr. Smltb Is for- much difficulty that the bouse of M
tunate in securing ao popular a young lady as Bradley near by was saved. The
Miss McClung. correspondents of the Press and Bai
Mr. II. R Hemphill Jr., has gone to Charles- doubtless give a more detailed accot
ton in order to stand an examination for a great loss of their fellow towns
oholarsblp In the Cbarleston College. efficient and popular Mayor of the p
Mr. R. R. Watson came over from Elberton and up to date town.
BDd spent Sunday here.
Dr. W. J. Priuce of Charleston has a posl- ? * ??
tlon with Harrison <t Game
On Sunday morning the home of Mayor J. T^rkn''#- mice GOOim
P. Miller was burned. The alarm was given -L'vrU L 111199 BCvlll j
and aid was at band in a short while, but all . , ,
In vain. The supply of water was very low, StOCK Ol (ll*GSS ff
the stream not reaching to the second story "
wlndoy. Every effort was made to save Mr. I offered by Smith's
W w. Bradley's nome, ana oecnuoo r,:, ,r.n.
fizbttDK the bou?e was damaged very sllelit- c 5111(1 jYIllllI
lv The people of Abbeville certainly work at IjOUUS dHU.
a flreandlbe Hook aud Ladder Company are |^_,occfiC f1**1111 4-Oi
to be ooinmended for tbelr prompt and aotive HI GSS"s 11U111
"m?* Peak of Clinton spent last Tbursday In 20.00.
the olty with hw fri#nd Mr?. L. A. Boy a.
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Haiti
'and Success and
and see our beautiful and very attractive i
adies', Misses and Children, which will sur
Millinery andSS
j^Fancy Uoods.
Out line in this Department will excell any
former display. We have selected some very at
traciive styles in all the late shapes of Golf, Felt
and Velvet Hats. Our stock of Felt and Straw Sail*
ors is full. We have a nice line of Misses and Children's
Hats. We also carry a nice stock of Baby
Gaps in Silk and Wool. All the late trimmings in
Quills, Tips, Birds, Wings, Aigrets. Silk and Velvet
Trimmings.
Ribbons.
A beautiful line in all the late Shades. Castor,
Grey. Brown and Purplish Blue.
FIT EVERY BODY XIV All
to call and look at our large and well asso
of Lace Curtains, Window Shades and
tie. Very Respe*
. XX^d
ila Power TROY'S TOPIC'S. Clem.cn',
Cletr
Capt Jno. E. Brat
MIm Janle Cress well a Missionary? ?rk 00 th(
L? Preacher# ? Birthday ? Baby's ? The footr'ball team I
* Pretty Women-Going to Due West. Idr to play Unlverslt;
_ ? ? The prospects for a i
Troy, 8. C., Oct. 2, im. All of the old men
md Go- Re*. T. W.Sloan will organise an A. R. P. Cbrletz-berg, and Ma
? church at Wrens Ga . on next Monday. There C. M. Gentry, class
,h? veto- wni be noBervlce here Jn tbe above church, back.
Mrs. E. J. Tag?art spent last week at Liber- b. R. Tillman Jr., 'fi
.30,1899. ty Hill with her daughter, Mrs. L. W.Shep- lege on tbe 28th and!
s ago for P?rd* ... 4 Cadet James C. HII
nd tor an- Prof. W. M. McCaslan. from Clinton, was to have his eyes treat
Allege In down lait week selling a gold mine to Messrs. Rev. Watson preac!
Bradley Bros. this morning.
5RS In the Miss Lois Davis visited friends In Troy last MaJ's. Klugh and I
Abbeville week, before (did we say) her school opens? student*, went to Nei
Ine. wen we maue a misiaae, nsieu : -j^rv iuu vine Annua uompi
>un Falls. le*ves begin to turn." next Thursday.
The Magazine Club will meet Friday even- The many friends o
Elberton lng the 6tb. at the home of Rev. W. W. Jones. glad to learn that he
the next We hope all the members will be present. with the Athens Oil
at Dewey Some of our farmers are almost through much snoooss.
le matter picking cotton, and will turn under the Prof. Shiver Is now
and vie- talks, which are sapping all the fertilizer be Is under medical t
id of and and sow grain. J. D. Maxwell '98 w
had but Miss Myrth Smart has returned home from the General Electric (
' Now his a P'easanl stay In Greenwood. paid a flying trip to h
a way be- Ml68 Nora Cuddy opens her school today at iaBt week.
b tilled as JudgeT. J.Lyons, near Longmlres. The Y. M. C. A. has
ecMons of A*188 J?0'? Cresswell. daughter of prospects this year.
)d In tak- Mr. George Creswell formerly of this place, twenty-five were pret
as It has but now of Piedmont, S. C., has given herself The Clemson Colleg
>me of us 10 the S. C. Synod as a missionary. She is a about the 12th.
Qcesslon " bright and pious young lady, and many pray- a game of tall was
iv Dewey er8 will be for her that her undertaking may log between the bant
his great be successful, and that at no lar distant day resulted Inascoreof
J eauallv she may be a shining light In China to band team.
rdlv ever which field she prefers going. There Is some talk
and vlr- Rt)V* J?nes BD^ sister, Miss Julia, are establishing an eleoti
,'lon The expected home this week from Ashevllle, N. houn ftn(j Ciemson C
t Manilla c- Therd will be the regular service In the The oorps will most
etore It Is' Baptist church next Sabbath afternoon. ,alr thla fallt
but we <* W. McCaslan, was down from Greennn
wood, last week with the home folks.
ink that MrB- Dr- w- p- Addison and children, leave
v side In L?DK Cane today for Duo West, where she
' will make her home. Miss Rebecca Wide- WM. H. PARKER.
a,i Ofotpa man ber niece, also goes up to enter the ? -rn/nr*
i Ttifisilav Female College; she will board with her aunt. FAKlvliK
famllv of Winter has suddenly come, and caught the i nimun
n is look- fa" gardens. This has been a curious year all .
nrinn hiu around,so says some of our colored friends. All Am III r
?nt vfrv The young ladles society of the A. R. P. HT.T,nrIlcVS ullu U
y church will spend their next anniversary UB V
mfnrt with MIbb Margaret Adamson, the 1st Satur- _
Tl1" day In next month. 0fflce on 1
reversed Ml88 Rosa Bradley, chaperoned a nice ABBEVILLE he
weath- crowd of Juveniles to McCormlck, Thursday May 4 1898 tf
thorn has ' afternoon. ' '
Miss Mamie Dowtin loaves soon for Gray
iviiin nn Court to teach school. She Is a good teacher.
' This Is h er second term there. ^
President Judge Cook sent two more boarders to
an tin ri? in Greenwood Jail last week, larceny from the
in was a fleldid
it inn in Our school opens this morning with 55 _. _ _
10 ? pupils. Miss Maud Pratt our highly recom- M
of our mended principalis In her place, and "we"
nieu and are ln bt"r r|8>>t to assist In her pedagogic
er places duties. We hope to have a good years work, H
nntHUAK ! and the old adage stands as flue today as ln H
life work by gone days which is this, "In Unity there Is
lutchlson strength," so with this tor our motlo, and ^0
Mr t r. secoudly, "Duty first and then pleasure" we
iarlesion will succeed.
and Mr' Little Miss Mary Kennedy Is back from a
11 College' 'ODK stay in Due West. We are glad to see
i nrnmUfi ber back, she is like a ray of sunshine
iiSzs of a wherever she goes.
tbev now Mr- M* Jay was lo 8ee bls daughter Mrs.
itrv onr L?unle Robinson at Due West last week.
J' On last Wednesday the 27tb, In company VV a. 11 Lb
minxviiin with Rev. and T. W. Sloan, and baby James,
inv morn- we spent a delightful day in the cozy little arm lx/ll
the oulet bomeof Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Adamson, to help dllLL 1VJ.J
4 celebrate their youngest son's (who by the
-.1 wav Is oulte an escorts blrtbdav anniversary.
ntfinJthu We fcnpw what this meant atlO o'clock for ?^ w w c
?n tn iwai bis B?od mother Is perfect in the cu 11mary de- II 11 11 1 ll I
,t ihp Am partment, and we never enjoyed a nicer din- 111! II ' 11" 1
?Kt piii't i o? ner; we can't begin to tell all the good thing* IP IF II IJ 1
that lay spread before us, because it makes us wT 11 11 . Bl 1
Did made buD6ry. We were glad to see among the | II II / 111
number MIks Margaret Adamson, which Is no I III V J L
P Miller len8 skilled In pantry making. The day passed
r on the on|y too fast, and after a beautiful prayer by
our dear Pastor, for God's richest blessings on
this family, and for many returns of the day, Tf
ft?T mnoh we said good bye wishing Belton'a birthday A L Will
was with would come oftener. Nick.
r. w. w. look at
two able
oner will r?1iaeA
manf tht Only good shoes sold cxidbe.
Troupe. j by Smith's Dry Goods Rem
and Millinery. Ladies BAGG
?the and children. everyth
oods
1 LrA"^ I A
iery. Notice. A ^ ^ ^
r? "f|"\ ALL PERSONS are hereby notified not to | | I T
i/VF x*. treHpasn on our landu for any t>urpoKe. I# mi M.
A. M. KENNEDY, " "
Aug. 26,1899, tr A. B. KENNEDY. |
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rlnn ft
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will Continoe M
stock of Millinery, Dress Goods, Silks, Satini
o-MTT+itiry nro ViotTCk o^rar affr* qVir\W7
|JCli}0 CLLXy Ullg W V_- UU VV V* VI ubkvux^/wu. vw wuv n
Staple Dry Goods.
A fall line of Staple Dry Goods in 10-4 Bleached
Sheeting at the old price. Bleached Mtislia and
. Long Clothes at all prices. White Goods, Prints
. at all prices. Percales, in New Fall Shades and
; Colors. Ginghams, Checked Homespun and a full
' line of Outings.
DiacK uooas.
Our immense line of Black Goods is very attractive.
We have Crepons, Black Silk Finish and
Silk Warp Henriettas, Black Serges and Cheviots.
Also a full line Cashmeres, Black Ladie's Broadcloths
and Flannels.
iL THE ABOVE DEPARTS
rted stock of Dress Goods, Millinery, Dry Gi
Curtains, White and Colored Dotted Swiss i
ctfully,
laoai
i Collection. Tbe Bonded Wareboaaea. CON'
ison, 8. C., Oot. 1st, 1899. Tbe Manfacturer's" Record thus directs atlley
baa returned to re- tentlon to tbe advantages of the bonded-ware9
macadam road to CaU bouse system and Its benefit to tbe farmers wc*.** <<?
aud all business Interests in tbe 8ontb, as
s now under hard train- follows: R
y of Georgia, on Oct. 7tb. Tbe bonded warehouse business Is already
learn are good this year. In active operation In Columbia and Charhave
returned except lotte, and has proved a very great belp to tbe
this. formers and to cotton manufacturers. If tbe
'9S was here sometime West could not store Its grain in elevators Miss Mat
and get receipts thereror and ase them with verse Colle
fl paid a visit to tbe col- banks as gilt-edge collateral its wbeat would Mr. Lewi
ffltbtb. always be rushed to market at tbe beginning Citadel in
1, who went to Atlanta of tbe season and depress prices to tbe lowest graduate n
.ed, has returned. point, Inst as is tbe case with cotton. TJie Mr. Rich
aed in tbe college chapel general establishment of bonded ootton ware- more, wbei
houses throughout tbe South working on Mr. Perr
jee. with several of tbe tbe basis of those at Charlotte and Columbia Citadel in
v York with the Green- would be? sumeblssl
iny. Tbey will return Tbe cheapening of tbe rate for for money; Prof. W.
as these warehouse receipts would be accept- week,asfli
f David H. Henry '98 are ed as good collateral In New York. Baltimore reads tbe
has secured a position aDd elsewhere, all money needed for hand- with tbe A
Mill Co. We wish him ling and carrying cotton could be secured at Mr. K.O.
from 4 to 6 per cent., according to current ping In the
in Philadelphia, where rates in New York. Mrs.
rentment. Tbe farmers, thus being able to store cotton pleasant \
bo Is now working for and carry It at a very low rate of interest, Columbia.
)o., of Schenectady. JN.Y., would not be forced to sell as soon as picked. Mr. and 1
ils friendsat the college Cotion would not be crowded on tbe market days of lai
In the fall, tbns breaking prices. Ellis.
begun with flourishing Farmers and cotton buyers wonld then Miss Ma
About one hundred and have the same advantages in handling their panledby]
tent at tbe last meeting, cotton wbloh tbe West has bad for many day In the
;e Chronicle will be out years through its elevator system. Mr. and i
Buyers for northern and foreign mills, be- Nora Ham
played Saturday even- ing able to store cotton In bonded-ware- last Sunds
land the college wbloh bouses, could carry It |n tbe South and ship Donald*.
3 to 10 in favor of tbe it out from month to month as needed, thus Mrs. R. S
benefiting tbe railroads and seourlng tbe spent last ?
amoog the authorities of lowest ocean freight rates. Dr. Jobr
rlc car line between Cal- Cotton-warebouse, receipts would become Medical Co
College. recognized In all money centers as first olass will gradut
, probably go to the Stale collateral, and tbe wbole cotton crop would Mr. R. R<
then be a bankable asset, revolutionizing tbe last Sunda;
business to tbe benefit of tbe entire South. his little "t
1 These are a few facts universally recognized Mr. J. W.
by every man who has studied the question, the city att
1 WM. P. GREENE A
& ftRFFNF! " Last weel
oi , DR. J. A. DICKSON, W?r'
WMl Hit UW. SURGEON DENTIST.
brlsu 5*c.d
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jAW tCAiNtillj, KJKJLJU riuui^uo; vnu n n v ,..V(/I MM
SOUTH CAROLINA. 4 nnnn m atf8PECIALTY' unn strong cob
A GOOD PLATE $8.00 market oloi
aMaLGAM FILLINGS75c and. 1.00 bushel. Tl
OFFICE OVER BARKSDaLE'S STORE, as the seed
Cay for tt
rought to
?^mmm? ?? ??WBgon load
Ueve sold a
\ u| cm it ii li
n i witii i lli he
grace and
(HOTEL BUILDING.) 33HK
v ' him, and li
an(
to close his stock of CLOTHING
EN'S NEGLIGEE SHIRTS.
first dlscov*
to have cau
I REIIITEII It HJf
lng and furi
dred dollars
? ? ^ company se
pay you. If you want a SUIT, sn/i *
,1i r 1 said that on
our stock before making a purof
Judfie Kl
borbood. 1
wltblD two
i 1 i -J , r we don'l kn
ember, he is headquarters tor
ING and TIES, FLOUR, and
' 7 company wl
dng in the GROCERY LINE.
? flameslare n:
"olty airs" li
the ward."
- W. Smith, -is
~ * w | bered au om
. j . t* *.'W> ?. v . i "in/L- * .lilrt . * i'"'. * ? * > ti>
ty aid Tomorrow. !
s, Velvets, Fur Collaretts, Jackets and Plush 0m
the trade before. |
Ladies', Misses M
~ ^ j
We can sell you a Ladie's Shoe that will give 3
good ware and comfort at a price that will please -M
you. Our stock of Misses and Children Shoes is ^3
very full and at all prices. A full line of j
Ladies' and Misses Rubbers ||j
BOUGHT BEFORE THE ADVANCE. |
rgEI^TS. CALL AND SEE, f|||
oods, Notions, Blankets, Red and Wliite
br Curtains. We will take pleasure in M
^ r!p I
IBIBDTED LOCALS. |ffl.']i.""b""lc01-<"0?llr0"^ br?""'f .y*
Mr. Ed Syfan and family expect txD move to .'''*3
? I A KhanlllA ofli-w onnn on/I will nmhohlv fWnnV
t? Sees and Hears on Hi* I i?Ja5!^^SKS..(5lS
. al_ _m Toallsucbwe say welcome; Abbeville baa -- ?Si
annas About tne City. room enough always for one more.
Abbeville, 8. C., Oct. 3,1899. empobiuhs op fashion. "^VsSB
coming and goinq. The fall opening at the "Emporiums of
nieTamrt left vestardav for Con- Fashion" last week was not only a magnlflMSnSari
olent display of beautiful icoods, but was In ?^|
fffihrM iaft iMt Fridav for the every ??n8e a *rand snccess and witnessed by :'<?
rharlMton from whlon hew 11! a lar?er number of ladles than nsnal. Both JM
-irSSSiS ' store?. R- Haddon & Co.. and Auk. W. ' .vSi
-mil loft lost n'aoir tnr Rom Smith were most artistically and beautifully 1J9
SftoSm dressed with a display of rich and costly
in QuarlesP leftist week for the ft^Vn^hVaffi d?D0 ?Uy
tSdfes1CtnheTabU8eeaSoeng0e8 " ^ The dl8P,fly ??* at the "White Front M
P Wldeman was In the cliv last Store" of Aug. W. 8mith was something new ;J9
oioi o. o?U u}, and novel, the arrangement being very cltj? Jljfl
PraHs and Banner and keeDs like and entirely different to the nsual man- <tj?|
?Kf5?ii?!?2r P P oer draplDg on these occasions, therefore was iC&m
Hro Jrnn !nLa??ht0r _?..hnn ijreaUy admired by all. Mr. 8mlth received
(Pit v f?H?ThnrBdaf many congratulations at the grand success of fiBI
L?,?^ o this his first opening.
r^?? fn /H^ia ot Mr* J. Belton Lyles Jr., is an expert "win- ;jaB|
iflit to friends at Hock Hill and Ae>w drpMer" And deserves Bnecial mention for j?S\
tfrs Frank Hodww nnent sevnrftl lhe arrangements of the beautiful drapery of
it weflk with Mf^Lnd^Mra J O the windows which of themselves drew th? - !>?
it wees witn Mr. ?ind Mrs. J. c. aUeDtlonaD<1 won the adoption of every -:M
rip Provoit of Anriersnn nrrom. ?!?8?er-by. Mr.' M'Gee's unique "sign In v ^$8
Mr J C Marshall snent last Sun- hosiery" attracted much attention, and will
oltV ' 1 not be soon forgotten by our ladles. All In W
dr.. Lambert .Caldwell with Miss ^
mond and Mr. Oscar Cobb, spent ft# fTftfiiS"J?0** P 3d
ty with homefolks In the city of lD8'y and beautifully displayed.
r. . .... ? PERSONAL MENTION.
. Link and Miss Ellen Gambrell, ??
Sunday with friends at Antrevllle. i "iMIss CorrleMcClung Is among tbe charming -in
i Lyon will leave today for the salesladies in the "white front store" of Aug. >3fl
liege of Charleston, from which he i W. Smith where she Is ready to serve her
ite a full-fledged M. D. t i many friends with the best of bargains In up- ''/i
>y Watson, of Elberton, Qa.. spent; to-date and stylish goods.
y In the city with homefolks and ;
)aby boy." i our sick folks* !^b
Huckabee, of Lowndesvllle, Is In Dr> j. M< Thomas who has been sick for a '^$3
ending Court. long time, Is still quite 111 He was resting
busy wkkk it thi pity more comfortsbly last weefe, but Is not doing
busy week in the city. we? ^ ^ wr,ung h,g m&qy regr{?
t was a rushing one, as orowds of to bear of his extreme Illness.
n all sections thronged our city, Mrs. W. H. Long of this city is quite siok,
Public Square a regular "Broad- and her speedy recovery is earnestly wished ''Ja
jarance. Cotton came in freely ! for by hosts of friends.
rts of tbe county and brought from ! MIrs Eliza Gambrell baa sufficiently recov pnts.
The cottonseed market was | ered from her recent Illness, as to be able to
made tbe buyers bustle around I resume me duties or ner scqooi.
they are quite numerous and In! Mr. J. Allen Smith Jr., who ban been quite
apetltlon wltb each other. Tbe sick for some time Is now Improving and 'tla ;*
sed firm yesterday at 18 cents per: hoped will soon be able to be at bis place "3
llilsatjreat help to tbe farmers,; of business.
out of eaoh bale will more than Mrs. Mary P. DuPre after a long and tedious >3
le picking. Among the cotton Illness Is now Improving, and for a cbanee Is
this market last week,, was 6 or 7 spending a while with her son, Mr. W. C.
Is from McCormlck wblch we be- DuPre. .
t an average price of 7 cents. The many friends of Mr. J. Abb Allen, were ?
glad to see him out during the balmy days of -rjj
ecil takes thk blue kibbon. last week enjoying the sunshine and the
kindly greeting of numerous friends.
Llful black horse known as "King
mglng to our townsman. Dr. J. L. fkost reported.
>n three prizes last week at tbe Pair ^ yPjH
n near Pelzer against t?n strong Light rrost was reported by several farmers
s. among which were some of the on last Monday morning.
es In tbe State. "King Cecil" Is a > 31
,1, carrying himself proudly with " ' m
ease, and Is greatly admired by
8 De Is driven through tbe streets Parade Indicates tbe Show.
Ouly three entries were made for
l every one he bore off tbe prize. Be sure to be out for tbe parade of the Great -4j
Wallace Shows. It is a solid mile of glltter>thik
fike in the city. IDK pageant, with many grand and artlstle
^ tableaux, beautiful women, handsome men,
in day morning aDOUl dibb u ciuch ail gorgeoumy aiureu. ana i ue unesi inirucn
i were surprised by ibe alarm of ever seen anywhere. There are a number of
was found to be tb? handsome bands, a herd of elephants, a caravan of
welling of Mr. Jonef. F. Miller our camels and scores of open dens. The parade
. The Are was accidental and was u true Index to the show: so see for yourself
jred In the second story ; supposed in advance whether this one Is worth paylne
ght from a flre in the chimney be- toattend.
I breeze was blowing at the time
ise rapidly burnt down despite the
>rompt efforts of the Are departi
worked with a will and succeed- Why suffer, when Dr. Hill's Headache Powag
the Are under such control that der will relieve you instantly. For stile by
f the entire building were saved Mllford &. DuPre. Phone 107.
small loss. Insurance ou bulldalture
amounted to sixteen bun
i. By the heroic efforts of the tire mmm~
veral dwellings in the neighbor- y
aved, which otherwise would cer- / ^
5 been dlstroyed. So It may be GiV ^
this occasion the fire company / J/ > r\
than the "chimneys and well." nVN
nd family have moved Into one (J/
ugh's cottages in the same neigh- O
'his Is the fourth ilarm of fire A/ '
weeks in the city. In case of Are Y/ .
ow whose business It is to ring the y
we auppoie it Is the duty of the
n duty at that time, and if so, A i TV ,1
le number of the ward in which /' h IIAlmlOCC
urs be struck Arxt, so the Are IT U III) N if I fl
II have some Idea of their run, ^uqiuuui
inning hither and thither asking
3 Are . During which time the / >Sj
taking headway. Let us put on v /
i this partlcularand Aral "strike I ? .
I /?> a
JLCOME TO ABBEVILLE. j \j ,
bat Mr. John Hose,of Wnlhalla, /ri
;dowd Id Abbeville hr a hn?inenh
,ed one of the new cottiiSes belong- .
W. White, and will noon be num- ^
i of our oitlaenH. Mr. Roue and ?
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