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TROY'S TOWN TALK.
Picuics-IIappy BOys-Prctfy Girls
Handsome Meu-Prctty Tribute 10
a. H. IIaddOu.
Troy, s. c.. Aug. ;. 1896.

Troy. s. c.. Aug. 3. 1896.
Miss Molie Title is spending some time
with The Misses Muse at Ferdery.
Mr. Iohn Bradley, son Of Rev. r. +. Brad
lev. left for Clemson College Saturday and we
will say to the boys up there, that they will
have to study harder, or John Will bring all
man.
with their two pretty little girls, Miss Laura
and Miss Lila, went to Gci neS Friday. The
two former named returned yesterday, leav-
ing their little daughters to enjoy summer
outing with relatives.
The pic mic at Bachelors Retreat i. e., the
home of Messrs. McCaslin and Cuddy, on
last Tuesday was perfect success The
crowd was estimated to be between aO0 and
400 and a more pleasant and nicer afiair we
have never attended. There was an abund-
ance of barbecue and pic mic dinner and re-
freshments on all sides. Greenwood. YER
derry. Bradley. Mccormick. Mt. Garmei, an q q,
all that vast crowd there was but one candl-
date for county office, and that was Capt. John
Lyon, our efficient Supervisor, ana ne haa no
need Of eectiOneering as he Will get all
here and one more. Will the young bache-
lors accept all the praise for their success and
their systematic way OF managing. rms is
We're numerous with compliments to these
bachelors. 1t was the birthday OF one OF
them.
Miss Willie kennedy, q pretty and attract
i've young lady from Due West, is visiting her
Mrs DIR. l.. n Kennedy is spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. .. \. Bonner "a
Due west. . lao
We cordially invite all candidates 10 oe
here Friday the 7th and hope IT Will DC
pleasant and harmonious meetins. iue 5 va
dies are expected. Why shouldn't they, ana
helm cheer the speakers and enjoy the DAY?
Come one, come all. to enjoy the barbecue.
Protracted meeting will begin here IN IN Inc
Raptist church next Sabbath morning. Inc
nastor will be assisted by Rev Mr.. Sioert.
MIR. w. II. Sprouse. formerly of this place;
but now of Lincoln, Ga, had reunion OF all
his children and grandchildren on last tues
day So in number. Mrs. Sprouse came home
with her daughter, Mrs. White, who lives
here She says II was day OF rejoicing and
sadness too.
Miss Statia Wideman, of Due West, is
welcome visitor here. She is with her sister,
Mrs K. F. Bradley.
soon.
Mrs. DR.. J. b. Owens is in Laurens visiting
her mother, Mrs. Mcdaniel.
Work will soon begin here on the brick
stores which were burned in November:
A telegram was received here last Wednes-
day bearing the sad news OF the death OF Mr.
e. d. Haddon, OF Due West: He was never
very robust. He struggled patiently and
manfuly with the disease, but 1t had fasten,
ed upon his delicate constitution, and could
not be arrested. He was thoughtful young
man and gave great promise OF usefulness
hood. He was happy Christian, hence, no
gloomy clouds hang over his SKY, as he enter,
ed the dark valley. The Good Sheppard had
put his rod and staff beneath him. JUST nine
months ago last Thursday, he was married TO
Miss Fannie Jay. a lovable and amiaole
yonng lady. They have since made their
home in Due West where he was successful
merchant, with every thing bright and happy
before them. The heartbroken wife has the
profound sympathy OF every one In this sore
attiictlon. She does not seem as those with
out hope. His remains were brought mere
last Thursday and after funeral services con-
Quoted by Rev. T. w. Sloan, and Rev. l. n.
Remedy He was buried in our village ceme-
terry.
Jesus says ~ will not leave you comfort
less" as the stricken wife sits in her desc late
home she can say net only "God moves IN
mysterious way his wonders to perform out
also:
"One less on earth, one more in heaven,
Another thought to brighter cloudy days,
Another theme for thankfulness and praise,
Another link on high, our souls TO raise
To home and heaven.
One more at home,
That home where separation canuot be,
That home where none are missed eternaliy
At home in heaven.
Nick.