The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-13
CONTRIBUTED LOCALS.
What 'sM" Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville, s. c., March IL, 1901.
COUNTY FAIR STILL AGITATED.

COUNTY FAIR STILL AGITATED.
A most enthusiastic meeting was held In
the Court House by our citizens last Thnrs.
day evening In the interest OF County Far
TO be held at Abbeville sometime next fall.
The meeting was we'll represented by our
business men and all classes of our citizens.
Lawyers, doctors, merchants. mechanics aud
farmers all Of whom were unanimous IN the
one desire that now was Abbeville's oppor-
tune time, and that we must have County
Fair. After full and free discussion the fol-
H 9Minsp pp Wos % L. McMaa
Wyatt Aiken, Fraser Lyon, j. h. Blake, chair
man, to select suitable location, secure
lowest figures on land and report at next
meeting. IT was proposed tnat J9lns rshsa siocR
the base ball ground which should be ar
ranged for a Fair ground, and should be
rented during the season for any and all
kind of sports and amusenents, such as base
ball. cycling, shows. etc; etc, which would
soon pay for the grounds. This suggestion
We believe was made by DR.. klllinRsWorth
and seems 10 US good and feasible plan. Az
an early date another meeting will be called,
when the Committee will make their report,
and il favorable will be acted on at once and
all other arrangements will be effected look
Ing TO an annual County Fair for Abbevilie.
BENEVOLENT ENTERTAINMENT.
On tomorrow night. at Rosen bergs hall. the
ladies OF the A. Il. z. Chnrch, Ill give
"Japanese" party at which will be served
of their church. A bevie of beautiful young
ladies dressed in Japanese" costumes Will
serve you. This should be the "drawing
card" OF the evening for the young men
bis best girl to compare her with the beauty
OF the "Japs." eteverybody turn out and
enjoy the evening and fine supper.
NORTHERN TOURISTS IN ABBEv1LLE.
Mrs. M. A. Bethel Miss Claudihe Bethel
and Miss Maud Bethel, of Nauvalle, Con-
necticut, are in the city, and for few days
were guests at the Glen Ethel Inn. out wish
Ing more quiet retreat, they T;S moved TO tome tne
they can roam among the flowers and en- JOY
the beauties OF nature in this lovely garden
of roses These are charming and pretty
young ladies and we wish for them and their
mother very pleasant stay in the "SWeet
Sunny South"
COMING AND GOING.
Miss Irwin Paylor. pretty and accomplish
ed young lady, after delightful stay Win
day for her home at High Point. n. G.
Mr.. Ernest Stump, Master Mechanic al
Psyior for few days of the past week
Mr.. w. A. Latimer, Of Augusta, is expected
In the city this week as the guest OF his sister,
Mrs. s. r. Roser, after a pleasant visit to
friends in Anderson. returned home last
Miss Maud Jones, who has been the charm
Ing guest of Mrs. w. D. Wilson for the past
week, returned TO her home in Colum bia
Judge ]. C. Klugh spent last Sunday in the
city, leaving Monday TO continue Court IN
Spartanbnrg.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Mazie Cason, OF Abbeville, is now an
Artist" in the millinery business, aud LETT
the well known firm Of Armstrong, Cater
Vile, Georgia. where she has taken a splendid
position. Abbevile Is proud of such enter.
prising and self-made ladies, and we know OF
able 10 work among the flowers. Her many
friends wish her great success In her CHOSEN
Mrs. Lizzie Cason has taken a position with
the firm OF &. w. Kendall, as saleslady and
will enter upon her duties on Friday the 18th.
Mrs. Cason is quite popular, and has many
friends in this city, who will receive hearty
welcome from her in her new place OF ousi-
Birth-At Abbeville, March 10th. to Mrs.
Edward McCrady, q daughter.
The many friends OF Mrs. ]. Il. Blake re-
greet to learn OF her extreme illness, and hope
she may yet be restored to health, and her
family,
1t is highly probable the Rural Mail Car
riers' will start on their rounds next FRIDAY;
Have your boxes ready and your names and
all parties getting mail therein ready.
DEATH OF MRS. MARGARET soNDLEY.
Mrs. Margaret Sondley. well known and
highly esteemed lady, died at her home near
this city about six O'Clock last Saturday
morning the 9th, inst. The deceased was a
lady of the "old school," Cultured and re-
fined in her nature, possessing many rare
traits OF character. She was particularly
fond offlowers, music and painting, and was
q great reader, In latter years she was happy
in the enjoyment at home, and although re-
firing and quiet in disposion, was fond OF
com pany at her home, where no one knew
better how to entertain TO the enjoyment and
pleasure OF her guests than herself The de-
ceased had attained TO ripe old age. even be-
yond three score years and ten, and was in
the enjoyment OF good health, until recent
attack Of grip, from which, however, she had
about recovered. and not until Friday prev
ious 10 her decease was any signs of sickness
manifested. but the Reaper" came, and In SO
short time claimed a loving and devoted
mother, and a true and fast friend. Her re.
mains were inferred in Upper Long Cane
Cemetery. Funeral services conducted at the
grave by Rev. ]. Lowrle Wilson, ID. ID.