The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-02-24
The Alphabet Of Traya.

A for Atlanta, where fame and renown
n Have been well de.erved by this hustling Town.
And s'S S1th a91 q ssese esIes s1s On the
o IA for beautiful. which ftly portrays
. The scenery on which Southern travellers gaze
Frem snow, ice and cold. to warm Sunshine. direct
n stands for Charlotte, the city Of brains,
You reach # right quickly BY Sesti6ued trains
/. You visit them ask the SAL" agent for rates..
n IS for Durham OF Golden Leaf" fame
u Great mart for tobacco. When you mention TINS
The smokers eyes roll and lips smack with delight
For the Durham tobacco Ia way out OF sight
c is for EIberton. q town Of some note
And r means enjoyment-if you wish to bs blest
You must ride on the Seaboard. wnose trans are Inc
best.
e for old Florida. land Of flowers and health.
+ whose climate and oranges bring her great wealth.
You can go via Atlanta without extra cost.
It's nice place TO go 70 avoid snow and frost.
u If you go south our agent VIII give you the rate
Which Is lower Dy far than others can quote.
While our charming train service Is worthyof note
u is for Henderson. where You get out to dine;
II And so Tor Hamlet where they feed you SO fine.
Strange thing about meal stations you meet on tnis
You're never insulted IL you don't give a tip!
I for Investment. II you wish to invest
] In mill. farm or whey ard. why not get the best!
ans saa ali Win
1 is for Jacksonville, balmy as May
Reached right well by Our trains through Atlanta.
If you are going to Florida this winter or spring.
v begins Klondike. = new name to learn;
Probably named by rome typeseier, VINO haa 4
They say at the Klondke You nnd wealth
Bui ia rather stay home IN Carolina for health.
4 Is for Iittleton and and Lncointon, NC.
L These towns are pretty "a pretty can be.
Their mineral waters are known 70 be good
For chronic dyspepsia and diseases Of blood.
"A for Meal Stations charm and delight:
M The menus are nne and the prices are right
You viii fnd thsm at Henderson. Hamlet Monroe
And Chester. They'll remind you Of Delinonico.
Al isfor Norfolk. opposite Portsmouth. the end. =,
Uf the SeabOard Air Line, which goes through all
ofDIxiss domains. Here we take t he nne boass
or the coastwise or bay lines as fancy denotes
n stands for Oysters, from Lynhaven Bay.
" Coming North take the Bay Line from Ports
Tha. the oyster; thew on these boatsare so nice
That you'h eat till you bust" II you but have the
price,
starts Portsmouth from which our through trains
By ssns he nss saS hss
Than the Atlanta Special and ''seaboard Express
This dsscriOss the fast service the seaDoard main
There's no question which route is the most uD-'0
o for Richmond and Raleigh. great towns without
And they're both on the sesboard Air Lines through
Fine trains run from Washington to Atsnta famed
And ,hey pass through both cities that are above
named.
G fs for Seaboard, the tourists dellght.s
y Most popular railroad; its trains are Just right!
Also Southern Pines the great winter resort
In the pine-clad sand hills. OF soodly report
% stands for Traveller Ny friend. II yougo
n Tothe Land OF warm sunshine, from the region OF
why not Foin comfort In ease, and good timer
tIf you don't want the best. then don't read this
fhyme-]
m stands for many things on which we won't dwell.
u This letters not uaeful in this doggerel;
But as Us I'm the alphabet; plain TO be seen;
We can tov. rlook ft for that would be mean.
" for vacation. When you go TO hunt Birds
lt will pay you TO mark and remember our words
Quail and turkeys plentiful also all kinds OF game
(we'l s-nd You glide-book, II you write for the
same.l
,u fer washinatcn OF which we oil boast.
w YOn can stopon to see lt without extra cost,
It's q beautiful city. and reached very well
BY the daily trans OF the gieat 8. A. L.
" f. q poser to work in O rhyme,
n Xcept as factor TO help US kill time.
You should tinle mot kiIit] by taking old SAL
To the North or the South, shes rapid old gal!
Vou now know the best route to take on your trip,
] ind you know that our trains run &C such last
That before you're aware You are we'll started out
You arrive at the end Of your Journey and route
, stands for ZEAL which our agents display
{ In assisting tn. traveller well on hiSwav.
We might add volumes more, but you pany can tell
That the tourists best route is the great s. A. L.