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What "M'' Sees and Hears On His
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Abheyille s C. Oct TO- 1910

Abbeyllle, S. c.. Oct. 10. 1900.
ARTHUR sYFAN AND HIS FRIENDS.
1t is very gratifying TO the family, and most
especially as to the aged father to learn
through the different journals OF the State,
the kindly expressions OF sympathy and in
terest manifested in behalf OF his son, Mr..
Arthur Il. Syfan, who Is now In trouble IN the
city OF Savannah. These expressions come
from generous and sy m pathetic people, who
not only know the family and connection,
but are Intimately acquainted with Arthur"
from his boyhood up 10 the present, and
during all these years he has been an In
dustrious, hardworking, peaceable man, hav-
ing always the implicit confidence of his en-
ployers, and the highest esteem OF everyone
who knew him. No young man that ever
went from Abbeville carried better name,
nor bore better reputation. His character
has always been irreproachable. His aged
and afflicted father Is bowed down with GRIEF
and il is earnestly hoped by hosts OF friends
everywhere that his son. arthur, VIII yet
come out all right and soon return 10 comfort
his father and De the same dutiful and aztec.
tionate sou as OF yore. the family notice
with the deepest gratitude the many kind
pesseS and courtesieS extended to Arthur by
the Knights OF Pythias and other Lodges In
Savannah.
FROM THE NEWS AND COURIER OCT. g.
"The unfortunate affair in Savannah last
Monday night in which Mr.. Arthur Syfan
shot, and probably mortally wounded his
man, is deeply regretted here. Mr.. Syfan was
raised here. His father, Mr.. George Syfan,
Vile and Columbia railroad, has lived an ex-
emplary life and is justly respected BY the
community. He has the sympathy OF all
who know him in this sad aftiiction in his old
age. Arthur Syfan was raised under Chris.
tian influences He bore a worthy and peace
able name, and the provocation must have
been great to have induced him to this act Of
violence"
FROM THE GREESvILLE DAILY NEWS.
Abbeville, Oct 5.-Arthur R. Syfan, an Abb
beville man, running on the Southern be.
tween Columbia and Savannah, is detained
at police barracks In the latter city TOR shoot-
Ing one Manz'e, local pugilist ana thester
that Manzie becane extremely jealous Of the
attentions Of Pete" Sytan 10 q beautiful
young woman In Savannah and attacked
"Pete" while surrounded by crowd OF his
(ManZie's) friends. Syfan was knocked down,
trampled upon and beaten, and In the melee
fired his pistol, the ball penetrating Manzles
right lung. Syfan was detained at police bar
rrcks and Immediately wired his people
here. His broi her, Brown Syfan OF the South
ern and his attorney, VIM. r. Greene, went TO
Savannah, and after employing Hon. r. y.
DuViniop, Sytan was held pending the
wounds of Mamie. In case Mamie dies
Syfap will be bailed without the least trouble:
"Pete" Syfan was born and raised here and
everybody has known him as a singuiarly,
manly man, brave, sober, hardworKlng,
honest and honorable, always reliable, and
he can get q car load OF the best OF our clti.
zens TO aid him without limit In his trouble"
SAD NEWS FROM MR.. EUGENE R1CHEY.
Our townsman, Mr.. Charlie Richey received
last week by telegram and letter the sad It'd.
ings, that bis only brother now living at
Helena Montana. was seriously injured un.
der a moving train, having his LETT leg and
shoulder badly crushed and Is now lying In a
hospital In q most critical condition. In this
sad and unexpected trouble, Mr.. Charlie
Richey has the sympathy OF many friends
who sincerely hope the life OF his brolher
may be spared.
TEN THOUSAND POUNDS on sTUDEBAKER
WAGON.
Messrs. A. NJ. Hill & Sons, Of this city, tooK
the contract for hauling the big boilers 10
the Abbeville cotton mill last week, and In
doing so fully tested the capacity oil the
celebrated "Studebaker" wagon for which
they are sole agents At this place. The wagon
held up and carried to the MILL over lO,UC
pounds and returned in as good shape as
ever.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
/ Miss Sarah. the pretty little year old
number Of her little friends last Monday
! aftirnoon in most charming manner. Ine
| little folks enjoyed themselves to the utmost
| delightful refreshments were served, ana
! Miss Sarah proved herself a most charming
! little "hostess." Best wishes were extended
! by one and all for many returns OF this happy
day.
visiting her sister. Mrs. Ella Latimer.
| Mas Marie Boykin, of Edgetleld, is the