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Wm? ' : ry ^ The Abbeville Press and Banner.* ??____?_ ____?___?...???I?????? ? BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. ., WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1900. ESTABLISHED 1844 J n WEST END. Happening* ami lnfl<lenl* of a Week j Alton! tlie Oily COMINU ANI? COINO. Mrs. Frank V. Pressley and Mrs. John j Pressley, of I>ne West, were shopping here last Wednesday. They were the guest of the Misses Cater while In the city. Miss Florence Henry returned last Wed lies- | day lrora Bishopsvllle, where she has been teachiD* for the past year. Miss Henry Is an ' unusually Intelligent, young lady, and the I Abbeville Graded School Is fortunate in i v securing her services tor next year. Mr. M. P. DeBruhl has returned after u| short stay In Columbia. Mr. Cnarles C. Fleming and Mr. M 1 Knowles, two prominent business men ol' Atlanta, were in the city several days last I week, the guest of Mr. Allen M. Shoeu. Mrs. Lei Livingstone Car.v. of Seneca, with her pretty little daughter. Miss Elleta Cary,! has been the guest of Mrs. Lila Mabry, for the j past week. Mr. George Murry. of Georgetown, is the I ??rn, 1 r. Antrum, at his suburban I KUcnt vi vii.. ... borne. Dr. and Mrs. S. F. Klllingsworth went to Antreville Saturday, and staid until Mond?y with Mends there. Mrs. Victoria D. Lee and Miss Sarah L??e went to Elberton last Thuri<day :or a few , week's stay with relatives In that olty. Mr. William Harden, of Savannah, brother of Mr. John M. Harden of this city, has been elected a member of the Legislature of fe Georgia. Mr, and Mr?. Sloan Morrow and Miss Mart Morrow, of Verdery, were shopping in the city laBt Saturday. Miss Slatla Wlderaan, of Due West, arrived in the city last Wednesday to visit her niece, Mra.J. C Kluith. Miss Hannah C. Ferrin, of Greenville, is bere for a month's slay with her Bister, Mrs. George White. Miss Nell Watson and Miss Louise Watson, of Lebanon, were in the city Saturday shopplug. Mrs. W. A. Temp'etou returned last Friday from Monterey, after a week's stay wltb her sister, Mrs. G. W. Speer, who has been quite | slctc* Mr. L. W. Perrln went to Atlanta last Thursday to atteDd a meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. J. S. Cotnran came down from Green, vllie last Friday to ?oen?l a few week's la the city wltb her son, Mr. WadeS. Cothran. ' CAUGHM AN-GARRELL MARRIAGE. MissGusBie Caugbman, of Columbia, and Mr. Luther Garrell, of Aebeville. N. C, were married in Columbia last Wednesday. Miss Caugbman lived bere for a number of years with her aunt, Mrs. L. H. Russell, and has many friends in Abbeville who hope for her a long and bappv life. Miss Jane wardiaw White returned last I Friday from Bradley, where 6be taught j school last year. Mr. and Mrs. J. 9. Norwood and Miss Eliza' " *T???i /?9 oro In M*? r?ltu fnr ) oem murwuuu.ui ? ~ ... , ? . several days, the guest of Mrs. G. B. Calhoun. j MEETING OF THE P. L. S. Tonight, Wednesday, the Palmetto Literary Society will have an open meeting at the Court House. The meetlug give# promise to be of nnusaal Interest. It will consist of debates, essays and recitations. A banquet will be given by the Society, for the society only, at the borne of Judge Eugene B. Gary, after the meeting. Mr. Aug. \V. Smith Is out of town on business. Dr. G. A. Neoffer and Mr. J. M. Garabroll returned last"Saturday from a meeting of the Knlgbts of Pytbias he'd in Charleston. An elegant banquet was given the Knights due lng tbelr stay In tbal city. Mrs. John Wardlaw and her daughter were shopping In the olty Monday. Mrs. Augustas Cochran and little Miss Virginia Edwards are'expected borne Thursday from a ten days visit to Mrs. Geoige McD. Miller in Laurens. . \i The school will close Friday, and Friday evening the gradugatlng class will read their essays and receive tbelr diplomas. Rev. W. r -.'.v.'t.'-V.: Obseri XI DID YOt where their interests showing' / THE CLEAN "^Pl We art Now you > y. ' REM1 Yon will not be in ww JH :> <' 15. Wilson, President of Con verso College will deliver the address. The graduating class lias seventeen members, all of them are bright and well informed young people, who will reflect credit on their instructor*. Mr. W. I). Barkedale spent Sunday with Mrs. Barksdale. in Greenwood. Miss Meta and Miss Leua Brownlee, of Antreviile, were In ttie city Monday staying Willi Mrs. John R. Blake. Tbe Womans Club will meet Thursday alieruoon at half past fl ve, at Mrs. Coleman's. Mr. Frank McGee has been out of town several days on business. Mr. and Mre. II. Lawton Dargan returned last Monday from a delightful two week's stay In New York and1 Washington. Mr. Uaruau remained In the city until Monday. Ml I lord's Drug Store has an electric fan. This is something new for our town, and every one is curious to know all about the working of it. Dr. Mtlford serves delightful drinks at a minimun cost, and fans yon free of charge. * ^ Miss li'illie Calhouo entertained toe loang Ladies Whist Club al a delightful meeting last Friday afternoon. Mrs. J, T. Miller and Master Roy Miller returned on Monday from a pleasant stay In 1 Charleston and Columbia. Mr. P. Rosenburg and Miss Irene Ro?euburg, went to Atlanta last week to visit Messrs. Sam and Walter Visanska. Mr; and Charles D. Brown relnroedi last 1 Saturday from a delightful visit to 'Charleston. _ , ' Mrs. Eliza Lyon left on Tuesday tor a visit 1 to friends, and relatives in Senaea:. Dr. J. Lowrle Wilson went on to Atlanta Monday to attend themeeting oft the. General Assembly now In session in that city. 1 Mrs. W. D. Barksdale returned.-Monday from Greenwood where she has been if* see her sister Miss Mary Durst, who- has beei ' quite 111. Mr. J. B. Kllgore, of Woodruff. VWH Ibe 1 guest of Mr. Aug. W. Smith, Beveral days last week. Mrs. L. W. Perrln la spending a few weeks in Yorkvllle with her mother, Mrs. Robert McCaw. i: | Mr. J. Bel ton, Lyles Jr., entertained the Junior Whist dob at a pleasant meeting last Thursday evening, , - 1 Rev. W. P. Witaqll, rector of the Episcopal Cburcb at Greenwood, baa accepted a call to the church of theGood Shepherd In Columbia. Mr. Witseil has held service.'a number of times in Trinity Church, and is a minister of nmcb earnestness and force of character. Mr. L. T. Miller swot Sunday with IjIs uncle, Mr. Harvy M. Wilson, at his couutry home. . I/' /hw About twenty-flvaof theAbbeville Volunteers left Monday aflerhoon to attend the Merry Makers Weekta.Charlotte, N. C. Can tatn J. L. Ferrla took chjttge of tbe company as Caplaln Andrew 'Edwards could not attend, v . , Miss Ira and Fr?nc? White, two charming young ladles of Danlalsvllle, Qeorela, are in the city visiting thfllr ooosId, MIbs Elese Long. i&W&kX < Jf?. 1 :NSvjAy. a j& ? , DEATX^QF. K1S. INFANT. Edward, Mr. and Mr?. O. , K. LlndfoML; dW&ta?t fiPklurday morning alter a She? lllnfees; Tb<* . funeral services were oooabctfed at tbelr bom?'/'by Rev, T.a? Plemroons. Sparge number of tbelr iq<Bjw;) accompanied the little body to Its lust reeyng. , Mr alit his home hero last 8amJB?lfter a lingering Ulnea*. .He was a comMMUve stranger among us, having moved S?^?rf<^B?seeonly a few years aeo Mr. BvSKU jww member of tbe Methodist CburcB&'&aY^Vmral service was con-| ducted the^aTjTw. Daniel. He leaves i a wife andf^ iSsogntei who have the sym He dled;ftbip tbe'effect of the bite of a rat. I which woabtad btm la the band. Blood poisoning reattftod, and death followed. The very late?i drinks of tbe season can now ,be found -at. JJllford's Drag store?bis!< fountain Is ruDfittiif on full schedule time i Pbone 197. j, ? v-' ill ? ? ? ???? ?^ ^ are protectee!. ^ Last ^ 3 l^ilding; a t at ^ an , sP$i% > M|.e^ . . *'v , l*vi>\TTT TTrVl J&.JLLU W VV JJ ; ? us of 5AIBE rged to buy, your judg L&k,TM. ON THE CHICKASAW. Plciiici*?"Fr?Hli Country Alr"-Ecllp*e ! ?Srliool CIos111 if hi .lone* ? Mjiny j Items of lulercNl. Due VVeHt, S. C.. May 21,1900. j Rev. J. M. Ca.-'on preached at Hradleys last Sabbath lor liev. I). (J. Phillips, who was < absent, tilling a Presbyter la I appointment. Mr.Calviu Todd Is with Dr. and Mrs. W. K. Hagln at Helton lor a few days. Mrs. Annie Emerson Geer and son, F.ugene. ! returned to Piedmont, alter a pleasunt visit! Willi the family of Mr. T. L. Hatldon. Tlie young ladles or the Female College,; gave a strawoerry festival lant Friday night.; Mrs. Lilla Cowan Rice and children of Ninety | Six, came up on the early train last Friday to | get Rome fresh, coaDtry air. While In Due West visiting the sick a few I days ago', Mr. J. S. Glbert, the .Superintendent | or Education for Abbeville County, visited i tbyB public school, made the acquaintance ofj the young ladles who are teachers and made I a speech to the children which they appre-| elated highly. Mrs. J.J. JLilDUHHy uus uetru vitiiiiu^ icmtlves In Pelzer for the past week. On the return trip from tlie school exhibition at Jones In Greenwood County last Friday, Mr. R. C. Brownlee and Kev. o. Y. Bonner called to see Mr. William 1'. McGee. Mr. McGee Is now seventy-one years old and has scarcely needed the services of a physician until his present illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McDavid, of Abbeville, spent a day with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. McDavld last week. k Ttiirty or lorty persons will go from iJfce West to Nlnetv-Slx or Dyson's to witness tue eclipse of the" sun on Monday, May 2K. A upeclal ecllpne train will run from Clemson College via (ireenville and the rate charged will be two cents per mile for the distance traveled, such a phenomenon is indeed rare at any one place, and large crowds should take advantage of the opportunity and see the astronomical wohder. Miss Nelle Stack went picknlcklng with her Sabbath School class on the banks of Chickasaw last Saturday. Miss Stack Is Interested In her class and understands how to interest and entertain them. Such a teacher is worth much In any Sabbath School. We have made some Inquiries, but have been unable to learn what inaugural ceremonies will be held at Commencement in honor of the new President of Erskine College. Surely the opportunity will not be allowed to pass without emphasizing such an important event in the history of the institution. The board of trustees of the College should see that an appropriate programme Is carried out. It will give lulerest to the com-1 mencement occasion, recognition to the im- j portance of the event and "will also advertise i the College to the outside world. mu#? T T \f/.\fQhon MtfifA StnnArln. tendent of Education, came to Due West lata Friday afternoon and made an add*ess fhat night to a good crowd at the Female College. He made a fine Impression on our people. He Is deeply Interested In tbe public schools and Is thoroughly qualified to administer the aflairs of that Important office. * We had the pleasure of attending the closing exercises of tbe High School at Jones, In Greenwood County last Friday. From Donftlds we had the company of Mr. J. Ale-1 Maban the State Superintendent of Educa-1 tion, who was one of the speakers on tbe program. A heavy rain came on us, but since rain was the thing that we wanted to Bee, we could not complain. We passed through a good farming country and by some Well kept country houses, where many evidences nf thrift and comfort were to be seen. Many fields of wheat were passed and tbe crop aeemed reasonably promising. Tbe lands j were well terraced, thoroughly cultivated and much of tbe cotton chopped out and ready for further cultivation. Before reaching Jones we met three or four young men who bad turned their laces homeward. We presume they had not been cordially received by their young lady friends and bad retired from the field In favor ot those who were more successful. When we came In sight of the school bouse we could easily tell from tbe number of vehicles and persons to be seen tbat.a considerable crowd had gathered to hear the school exercises and the gentlemen who had res Nev GontG?! k mmrv ? 11UJJ jrfcfPll&est was this y< .. . Hloi iusiness on tl id Strong Pov : . Mom More St to get e at to exn it. Our :f Each mai f JL ^ a penny t *ment will tell you wl been invited to speak. The fltat man that I greeted us was Mr. J. H. Wharton, of Waterloo, who 1r a candidate for railroad commissioner. The school exercises proper were short and bad about closed when we reached the ground. We fell Into good-hands and enjoyed, along with about seventy-live other persons, a most bountiful dinner with Mr. U. B. Riley, Mr. J. B. Agnew, Mr. Walter W. Mars, Mr. Osle Harvey, ijr, W. H. Emerson, Mr. Jeir Beacham and other* Boiled ham. mutton, steak, fried ohloken, boiled chicken, pies, custards and half dozen kinds . of delicious cake were among'the tnaoytbings ol which were asked to partake. We did our best and have not been feeling very well since, but do not suppose tbe dinner had anything to do with our-indisposition. Addresses after dinner, were mad6 by Rev. O. Y. Bonner, Hon. F. B. Gary and Hon. J. J. Mo MabaD.the Slate Superintendent ot Education, The speeobes were listened to attentively and enjoyed by. tbe entire crowd. Music was furnished at intervals throngbout the day by the Due West cornet band and was of course good. Dr. C. T. Wyohe of Prosperity, who Is a candidate for Congress In this district, and Mr. J. H. Wharton and Mr. MoGee of Greenwood, were given an opportunity to say a fewwords.'i Dr. Jones then came lor ward and thanked tbe people wbo bad showed such interest In tbe occasion as to attend, and to those wbo showed a direct Interest to tbe eobooL Tbe Doctor Is a fluent and polished speaker and ought to be a memU/\m a f V, n T /uviainin (M Hrain Pnnn _ UOI U 1 DUO UCKIOIBblliiO liVUl TTWU VVUU" ty. Prof. J. w. Drake, a graduate of Erakioe, has been teaching the piBt year and has pleased tbe patrons of tbe school. There was a game of base ball at Ave o'clock, but we did not have time to nee It. Tbe.day passed off pleasantly and all tbe exercises were a credit to tbe school and community. The community thereabouts Is wide awake In tbe matter of schools. Tbe school honse Is comfortable and sufficiently large' and painted and is well furnished with school apparatus, including patent scats. We were made many acquaintances and renewed' others with friends we knew when they lived in old Abbeville County. Last Saturday morning at 1:30 o'clock there died In tbe far away State of Texas, an exConfederate soldier whose early life was spent In Due West, Mr. N. Oscar Drennan. Mr. Drennan died at Beanmont. near tbe Louslana line between New Orleans and Houston. He was In tbe Senior class College in 1861, the class numbering tblrtv-four. He left for the' front on June 31,1K61. with the first volunteers that went from this place and was in tbe first battle of Manases. He was first in Capt. Mattlson's company which was later commanded by Capt. Hodges. He afterwards enlisted in tbe Second South Carolina .Calvalry and throughout tbe war did gallant service for his country. He was never wounded, though engaged In many battles. For sometime be lay sick in a hospital at Richmond. Together with J no. W. Cowan, Bobt. Seawrlght and Frank Dolan he left tbW community in 1869, tor the West. For several years he taught school In Caldwell County, and afterwards Bellied at Independence where he remained for some twenty years. For the past five or six yearn be .bad lived at Beanmont, Texas, and.tben died far away from bis loved ones. We remember very distinctly the morning he left home for Texas. He was about sixty years oHf and bad been in bad health for sometime. Tbe'vympat.hle* of bis frlend9 and of the friendf'*! Miss Lou ? . Un I urennau, iuixh ijuuicmo uiwuu auu Rebecca Agnew, go out to tbeae' aUtera who mourn the decease of a brother they dearly loved, but whose face they were not permitted to look upon during the last thirty years of his life. The closIne exercises of the Due West public school will take place tn the public school buildlnp Monday and Tuesday night of next week. The public Is invited to attend and hear wbat the children will have to say. She Spring Concert takes' place at the Female College Friday night or thifc week. My special work is to look after the prescription case. I All all my prescriptions and Bee that they are delivered to your homes promptly. Mllford's Drug Store, Phone 107. i ai4 PflII DUits-The V When luck plays in } bargain with such a gained without an ef selves. It is the ma$ 3ar's starting point, an r h i n< 'ie GrQat rer of Low Pr ey spent with us gets yle, More Quality, an( lsewhere. ^ ^ ^ . j . ect, and H aim is to |,^IV ' * ' j" V . J. * * ,* i in our establishment , : / . -t -I .*?* ;o look through our SI tiat to do. . y>. 'Sfc. f A;.:. .. 2gffi ''V * * v* ^f > LOWNDESVILLE LOCALS, People Coming and Goiug?LrwsuUn? Poor Crops?ObstreperonH Mule*. Lowndesville, May 21,1900. Mr. Jno. Desport, of Rldgeway, spent a day or two la oar town a few days ago. Magistrate J. G. Huckabee went to Ander-1 on Monday on business. Mrs. M. M. White, of Greeovllle, came down Monday and stayed till Friday with relatives here, wbere she spent her eanier years. Prol. and Mrs. J. F. Harper and their children oj Iva, came In Tuesday. Mr. E. B. Horton has contracted to famish a Baltimore Arm a large lot of oak lumber, whloh be Is now having sawed upon one of his places near here. Dr. B. A. Henry, or Anderson, came aown Wednesday on a professional visit to Mr. T. T. Conn Ingham who bad a stroke of paralysis two or three weeks ago aDd wbose condition Is considerably Improved. Miss May McCalla. of "Tbe Fork," was the guest of Mrs. Jane Baker Wednesday. Mr. Tom MoDavld, of Doe West, was bere for several days last week with tbe iamlly of hla brother-in-law, Mr. E. R. Horton. > Mr. J. Dillingham, of Anderson, was In our town Wednesday aad Thursday. An unusual and. some what unnatural lawanlt was brought to the attention of our Magistrate Wednesday. A colored father prosecuted bis daughter for a violation of contract. Tbe matter was amicably arranged by somebody paying top tbe cost, and ,tne litigants went their way, it not rejoicing, at least accepting with as good a grace as possible tbe settlement. Mrs. T. A. Harris.wboapeot tbe put week wltb friends here, started upon her return to her Winterville home Friday morningMrs, E. J. Barnes left for Anderson Friday evening?tbe next day she goes to Qreenville, then to Spartanburg and from there will go to Laurens, and perhaps one or two other places before she returns home. "THAT'S WHAT MAKES X 'SPISE A Mtfl,E." , Air. J. T. Latimer came near being seriously hurt Thursday. He was driving a mule and met a negro in the road who had a "carrom board," which to tbe mule's untutored Imagination, seemed to be a gbost or something wbrse and bis mulesblp concluded to getaway from there,and that quick, and In attempting to turn round, tbe buggy was overturned and as some one was near to aid Mr.Latlmer in stopping the mule, it did not run. Mr. Latimer, In tbe meantime, bad somewhat "got to rights" aDd was leading tbe mule round, it struck him and knocked him down, and he thought for sometime that bis arm was brokeo. He is all right now. Tuesday evening a few miles ride in tbe direction or Ihe Monterey flection, orougni 10 the attention of tbis writer some of the poor* est prospects for corn aDd cotton be has ever seen at tbis date. Tbe lands prepared early and planted on tbe bard and dry beds, with plaoter, (Judged from tbe lookaof them) and covered lightly, tbe grass was up In force, bat tbe cotton was not and neither could It get up till It rains. Mr.T. L. Cozby.of Greenville, reaotaed bere Saturday to remain a few days with tbe family of Mr. J. T. Latlttaer. ' Miss Ida Watson, of Anderson, Is with tbe family of her brother-in-law, Mr. B. Bolln Allen. Miss Leila Moseley, of Anderson, will spend a while with kinsfolk bere. Miss Ida and Miss Maggie Brownlee, of Penny's Creak, were over for a day or two last week at tbe home of tbeir kinsman, Mr. E. W. Harper. . Mrs. E. D. White, of Abbeville, came up Saturday to be with ber daughter, Miss Bertha White. . DENTAL NOTICE. 8. F. lvillingsworth, No. i Seal Block, Abbeville, 8. Q* '< fc,See Cobb <fc MoDavld's sample shoes and bats, to go at cost. .. . , ' i ' A to App < Best tl] four favor how it kee plentitude of attracts tort. The power, too; yiietism of values we ; id our trade is increai ^ And GJ J[ Tha ices t . ' t more Genuine Yalue, 1 does more Actual G< '.4 f we fall i get the ti 'i is instructed to sell ( ;ockj and see how mu< ? J . DUE WEST. Funeral of Kev. J. O. Mnd?ay, D. D.. ? Snldiem' Ornven ? Memorial Day?Other Note*. Due West, May 15,1900. Tbe Rev. J. O. Lindsay, D. D.' died at bis home here last night about Dine oolQok. Tbe funeral services will be held at tbe Associate Reformed Church tbls afternoon at four o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. 0. Y. Bonner. Rev. W. Jj. Presnly, D. I)., and Rev. J. Lowrle Wilson, D. D., of Abbeville. He was attacked with grip about the middle of April, from which he suffered severely. The disease developed into pneumonia about a week ago, from which time his condition has been regarded as critical. He fully realized [ that be was a very sick man, but with bis strong constitution his friends were hopeful of his ultimate recovery, until the day of his death. He died almost within a stone's throw ot tbe place where be first saw tbe (MAva (hurt ua van t v sir VPflrfl ft CO. T f! i bin last bourn all tils children were present, | Mrs. Gilbert Tennent, of Augusta, Mrs. H. C. Fennel, of LowndesvlUe, tbe Rev. H. D. Lindsay, D. D., of Allegheny, J. J. Lindsay, M. D., and Mr. W. P. Lindsay. Physicians did all ! that It was possible lo do. but tbe disease could not be arrested and about 8:40 o'clock Friday nlgbt tbe end came. "In tbloe upper and better kingdom" were tbe last words that were supposed to be uttered. He had been married over fifty years. He bad been a minister of tbe goepet for more than fifty-six years. In the early years of bis ministerial life he engaged In missionary work In different States, and lor many years he has served various churches In Abbeville County. He was prominent In tbe Presbyterian Cburch, and at the late meeting of tbe Carolina Presbytery, he was elected delegate to tbe General Assembly to meet In Atlanta on 17tb lnst. He wasoneof tbe edltor8/5f the Eraklne Miscellany with Rev. J. L Bonner. He wrote mach for tbe papers and always In an able and interesting way. He was bold and fearless, J^et tender and full of love. He will be missed In bis home, In tbls community, In this county, In his congregation, and In tbe xonnolla of the Presbyterian Chnrch. His body was laid away In tbe cemetery here Saturday afternoon at fonro'olock. FuneraUervloes oondusted by Rev. O. Y. Bonner, Dr. J. Lowrle Wilson cod Dr. W. 1a Pressly. A large crowd was present to do honor to the deceased. R. 0. Brownlee,8r., R. C. Brownlee. T? -* 'T Tn/* D TJnnnof on<1 H W U r?f tf a U f UlUW Ul?A7t O UVi u. MWMUV*| MUM M, Ml Bonner, acted as pill bearers. John McDavid is now drumming for a Danville tobapoo and cigar manufacturer. Mr. A. A. Pearson is havlbg tb6 fences and ont bouses on his place whitewashed. Mr. James S. Glbert and Mr. Samuel J. Evans, of tbe Lebanon Church, came up to see their pastor, Dr. J, 0. Lindsay, one daylast week. Rev. J. A. Brown, pastor of tbe Baptist ' Church at this place, was called to tbe bedside of his father In. southwestern; Virginia, last Thursday morning. His father Is sick and reported to be in a critical condition. Rev. H. D. Lindsay, D. D., Dr. J. J. Lindsay, Mr. Samnel Aanew and H. E. Bonner, went to Abbeville Monday- on business oonneoted wltb tbe estate of Dr. J. 0. Lindsay, deceased. The children of tbe public school with their teachers enjoyed a picnic down op Pin Hook branch last Saturday. They, bad plenty to eat and'Someto waste, so the little boys say. Mr. John McOee, Miss Lola McGee, Mr. Eb. Eills and Mr. Ernest .Hasan went to Mount i Gallagher Tuesday morning with Mr. J. R. i Ellis. Mr. Ellis goea to vrod Miss Alta Smith. He never went anywhere on so important a mission. As we write thle Item a young gentleman of bis acquaintance spoke in this way. < "Rob ElUis la a good boy. he Is one of tbe best boyB that was ever brought up in this community." , Last fall Dr. J. H. Bell sowed some oats, and now be Is reaping crops of oats, wheat nH harimi win ?nm? agriculturist bleaseli explain ? There are twenty-five Confederate Veterans , btfrled in tbecemetery here. Plana are on foot looking to the erection of I I ' ' *' i i" ireciate iat Mone" ? ? . i . , r '* . , . 'v . . ps on playing ? We oJ m 'to select from tha well, they are so low are showing that cans sing every clay. We h v. . ' r t N , \ ?NTS' BURN1 i- atta? Vknnn csV LI ii as c v ci uboij. kjj.. t Goes Further, Lasts )od Service than it is < # short of it ade. itp xoods. Seeing is free. Ann rrof fni' fiO 011 juu. \j M)MJL ^v/i; jlvi. mw .i rs? marble slabs at tbe graves of the soldiers, where do stones have been placed. Mr. and Mr*. Jno. B. Bonner, of Pelzer, attended the runeral servioe?.of Dr. Llndsav. The pupils aud teaohera picnicKed at E11I8 Shoals on Chickasaw' last Friday. They pat In tbe entire day In'tbe woqds and enjoyed every moment. Some amused themselves one way and someqnptbBr.batali had a good time and will be ready for the next one when the time rolls around. A* twelve o'clock the baoketsand boxes wer$opened and a bountiful dinner spread. None were tardy or absent when the roll WfM called at. the dinner hour, but every one folly satisfied their appetites with tbe meat*, ptee, cakes, and pickles. Tbe et cetere? received fall share of attention. Mrs. J. K. Hood, of Anderson, visited her mother, Mro. M. E. Kennedy, last week. 8be was accompanied by her two floe looking boys, John Kyle Hood and Wttllam Kennedy Hood. ; As Is tbe custom Memorial Day, May lOtb, was observed In Due West. From tbe public ? ' school tbe children marched down In a body. From the Female College the young ladles marched up in double oolnmn. Then the young men from Ersklne College. Veterans and citizens from town and country came to the cemett ry to honor once mora tbe heroes of tbe Confederacy. Rev. O. T. Bonner presided and announced the orogram. He made a touching reference to Dr. Qrler, whose body had been laid away In this quiet city of tbe dead since last Memorial day. FrakCaldwell also made note tit tbe (act that Dr.-Qrler had been called away since last we had' gathered there. These Memorials Days are Interesting occasions, and tbe exercises last Thursday were among tbe most Interestlntf^we have witnessed. The address of Prot D. G Caldwell was full of Interest, and delivered In bis usual forcible way. He spoke on War. The young ladles who recited acquitted themselves handsomely, and we have beard many compliments passed on them. The Due West Cornet band furnished tbe music, which added much to the pleasure of tbe occasiou. PROGRAMME. Prayer by Rev. J. A. Marti u. Muslo -"Conquering Hero.'' Reading Roll. Music?"Hall Columbia." Addrebs?Rev. D. G. Caldwell. Muslo?'"America." Recitation?Mies Louise Brownlee?"Night on Shllob." Muslo?"Tramp, Tramp." > Reoltatlon?Miss Nellie Nlokles?" With the Shadow of Their Wing." M noin?HF.vano'Allnft " Recitation?Miss Hattle Caldwell?"Silent Army of Memorial Day." Music?"Bonnie Blue Flag." ? A LITTLE CONFUSED. : Tbe Way a Good Idea Got Mixed by Respected Contemporaries. "Fire was discovered In the Press ana Banner office, Abbeville. S. C., one morning last week, but tbe Are company saved tbe properly wltb little damage?which was caused mostly by tbe water. It Un't often?If at all?tbat Editor Hugh Wilson 'takes water,' but be did It gracefully and to his advantage on tbat occasion."?^Christian Neighbor. It was our Impression that the Abbeville editor always took water In preference to anytbiog else. However, since be has become snch a strong dlspensarylte, he may have changed.?Tbe State. Shoe-laces, shoe-horns, polish for tan, black Bind vlol-kld, blacking, eto., ot Cobb & Mc uavias. -j ' . / Dissolution of Partnership. TPHE PARTNERSHIP EXISTING UNDER M- tbe name of Milford & Llddell Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due tbe Arm must be paid to T. C. Llddell. J. K. MILFORD, May 16,1900. T. L. LIDDELL. ( k ?' ' y Buys. v! ' ** 1 V " *'.? ' ' * 'Xfi Yer yoil bargain after t your satisfaction is they speak for themjes the people to buy ave been and are still ' -jlPvi 1 # SHINGS town in Abbeville. t 1 ' Longer, Gets 3ver possible i j ust tell It will not cost you little money. m.