The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-01-06
BROGDON JOTTINGS.

Brogdon, Dec. 31.-While we d'
not claim to be the least bit angelic
you must admit that in one particu
lar we do resemble angels-our visit
to you of late, through the column
of the paper, have been ''few and ia
between" Would let you hear from
US more frequently, but lack items o
Interest.
Just at this time, when we stauc
ready to bid adiue to the old year
never to greet it again until the hna
day, when the secrets of all heart!
shall be made known and we shall
be required to give an account of oul
actions during 1896, and as we are
about to enter upon the new year
with its many bright hopes and an.
ticipations, we are dreadfully In
clined to be sentimental, but as the
Herald already has one Or two ot
that class of correspondents, we will
restrain and retain our sentimentali-
ty until another time and occasion.
Well, Christmas has come and
gone. To some of US quite urevent-
fal, while others had lively time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Brogdon, both
proverbial for their great-hearted
hospitality, entertained very hand
somely on Christmas day and night
about thirty-fve guests. Their son,
Mr.. Eddie Brogdon, was at home
from Florence, and Miss Addie from
the Sumter Institute, for the holidays,
bringing with her two young school
friends from Virginia, Misses Gilkison
and McPheeters.
The Christmas tree at Graham
church on Christmas eve night was
largely attended and much enjoyed
by all present. The tree was of gen
erous proportions and bore number
of nice presents, which gladdened
many hearts. We were told of one
juvenile who sat quite near, and at
every down-pour of gifts would beg
for more, more, still more. That lit
tie fellow certainly possesses the
requisite qualities to get on in the
world. Expect to hear from him
again some day.
Our schools closed for the holidays
on last Thursday. Misses Holley-
man and Richardson, the teachers,
are enjoying their season of rest.
Miss R. IS visiting in Sumter, while
Miss II. remains in the neighbor-
hood visiting friends.
Miss Madge Stukes, Atessrs Hun
ter White and William Wilder are
back from their studies at Orange
burg, for while; also Cadet Darby
White from Clemson, accompanied
By fellow-student, Mr.. Pickering.
Mrs. Estelle Plowden and daugh-
ter, Gertrude, are here from Georgia;
also Mr.. Freddie Jones from
Dudley, Fairfield County.
Ihls community can boast OF two
happy married couples: NJ. Willie
Davis and Miss Lille Hodge, record.
ed few weeks ago, and Wednesday,
23rd, Mr.. Joel Davis brohgnt home
his bride, who previous % marriage
was Miss Bernice Robinson, Of
Spring Hill. Our wish IS that the:
may all live long, and be good and
happy.
Our widower seems more irresistl-
bic than ever; is still assidious in his
attentions to the ladies, and we hope
ere long to be able to announce his
success in that direction.
At this writing would not forget tc
mention the fourishing store Of Mr.
". T. Brogdon. It certainly is q
great convenience to the neighbor-
hood and profit to him. Mr.. B. is
just as polite, attentive, obliging and
good looking. as any Of your city
merchants, 30 says customer.
Mr.. Barrett, who was killed about
three weeks ago, left no clue to his
relatives and friends except few
Italian letters, which 10 one here i:
able to read Should any reader O.
this be capable of interpreting these
letters, we would be glad to heal
from them, as we would like to com
municate with his family.
Guess you would prefer our writ
ing oftener and having less to say, sc
eau revoir" for this time.-Now AM
THEN, in Sumter Herald.