21 Jun 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
1
Intense earnestness and vigor assure buyers that trade will not dull. Closest attention to business keeps markets lively as new goods arrive every few days and buyers may always count upon getting timely selections.
Readers recount Abbeville civic items and local visits. Dr Talmadge delivers the Due West commencement address. Mrs. Taggart leads in millinery. Abbeville electric plant gains bid acceptance and ball standings show local talent. Community letters note health, travel, and the season’s social rounds.
A wide set of South Carolina business notes lists new incorporations and expansions. The Consumers Ice Co. is formed by A W Winters and others with 4000 capital. Greenville Furniture Co. is created by J C Westfield M A and M W Morgan. Grendel Mills plans capital increase to 250000 and expanded capacity with 228 more spindles and 936 looms. Atlantic Cotton Oil Co and Sumter Cotton Oil Mill occur in reorganizations and new plants at Bennettaville and Sumter. Pelzer Iron Foundry is under construction for cotton machinery repair. Major mills at Warrenville, Palmetto, Dillion, Abbeville, and others report capital boosts and facility enlargements. </S>
The column lists visits and family news from Georgia and nearby towns, local business notes, church announcements, agricultural remarks, and preparations for an upcoming Confederate Veterans convention in Chester, including travel rates, participant roles, and pension concerns.
In Mt. Carmel Illinois on June 18 1890 locals report two tramps of the Weary Willie type wandering about town. The piece lists residents visiting others and remarks on community needs such as a workhouse. It also mentions shopping, court visits, and local business offerings from Miller and Miller and others with promotions on groceries and hay equipment.
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