The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-11-27
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What ssM' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds About the City

What sM' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City.
Abbeville. s. c., Nov. &c, 1901.
SNOW STORM AND THE CARRIER BOYS.
On Tuesday OF last week the 18th, the snow
fell thick and fast, beginning In the early
morning about o'clock with nne sleel'
which soon changed into soft hakes OF snow,
which continued almost throughout Inc
entire day. The house tops were soon cover
ed, the lorest-hils and plains were soon
converted into beautiful landscape, snow
scene grand to behold. As the snow whirled
and played as II In frollcksome glee, the car
riers drove merrily on, nothing daun tea'
serving their patrons as usual and their ser
vice was as ever fully appreciated, especially
on this day, which WAS shown by the many
kindnesSes, and courtesies extended 10 tnen,
such as hot coffee and lunch, gooo Waln
dinner. and the oft.repeated welcome Come
in and warm" Such good cheer makes the
rough ways of life smoothe and oouys up tne
spirits Of those who without IL mignt oe Sae'
down, and ready to faint by the Wayslae
May the patrons along Routes NOS. l. =. ana
live long and prosper is the wish OF tne H.
+. D. Carriers.
ALONG THE wAYsIDE.
MIR. Edwin Parker is erecting fine wind
rnilr' with which he expects TO draw water
from hts we'll for his stock az well as all noue
purposes, this saving great qeal OF haro
Mr.. r. W. Cowan has erected his saw mill
in the piney woods on lands OF Sherlf Lyon
about miles from Ao6evilie, Wnete ,has bHs ne Is
large force of hands employed and seem TO be
alive in the woods.
The r. F. d. Mail service seems to be grow
ing in favor, as four or tive new boxes have
been put up on route No. during the past
week. DR.. j. w. Sherard is the first along
this route to put up nice metal" oox with
lock and key and q pretty little flag to show
when mail is in the box for carrier or him
self. A number OF these boxes adopted by
the U. s. Government will soon be placed
along the several routes. as nearly all the
patrons have bought them. The Government
boxes put up at the crossroads are coming
into favor as the carriers find letters IN them
almost daily. These new boxes put up on
nicely painted posts will present novel ano
picturesque appearance along the way-slde,
showing that old things have passed away,
for truly the r. F. D. carriage is Verltaole
"Post Office" on wheels.
WHAT SHALL THE HARVEST BE?
II the hustling Of the farmers, and the
signs Of the times are an index 10 the seqnel, sequel
promises TO be large, for all along the way,
on every farm all are busy sowing wheat,
barley, rye and oats: On that the harvest
may be abundant, and that the South may
have bread enough, and to spare.
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. sherard returned last
week from a visit to DR.. Sherards father, who
has been sick but is now much better.
Mr.. Marion Link with his son Eugene. were
selling cotton In the city TWO days OF last
week.
one day Of last week.
Mr.. John A. Wilson from "Grain Ridge"
farm was in the city last Thursday looking
quite knightly mounted on his fine sorrelt
steed. Mr.. Wilson raises his own corn and
hay and can we'll afford TO ride good stock.
He is one Of our hustling farmers.
Mr.. Henry Power was In the city last Mon
day shaking hands with his old'frends.
Mr.. P. l.. Sturkey, of Greenwood, and one
of the most popular statesmen on the road
was in the city last Thursday looking after
the interest OF his house, and the welfare Of
his customers.
AT HYMEN ALTAR.
Mr.. Theodore H. Furman and Miss Fannie
Cason will be married In the Methodist
pastor r. n. Jones. After the ceremony they
70 will leave VIA the s. A. l.. for a tour OF sever
al Northern Cities, after which they VIII
return to Atlanta where they will make their
home. The bride elect Is one OF AbbeVille's
fairest, and most popular young Jad!es and
has large circle Of friends who regret 10 see
her leave their midst. The groom is a young
man Of sterling worth, by which he has work
ed himself up 10 splendid position with the
Seaboard Air Line, having his headquarters
in Atlanta.
Mr.. Furman lived In this city for some
time In the employ OF the 8. A. l.. Company
and won the esteem and good will OF every
one, and now as he wins ,one OF Abbeville,s
fairest daughters for his guiding star through
life, he Is indeed to be congratulated. Hosts
of friends extend kindest congratulations IN
advance, hoping that their future life will be
one Of sunshine and happiness.
.-... HERE AND THERE.
The many friends Of Miss Daisy Cromer
will rejoice with her, that she is able TO be
out again after suffering for sometime with
Miss Gussie Able, after long and trying
illness. is now Improving and hopes soon to
MIR. j. b. MaGaw has the contract and is
now building bridge over Little River on
the Marse plantation and known we believe
as the "Marse bridge" Mr.. MaGaw Is
practical man and will do good job.
ABBEvILLE's ROLLER MILL
Is now under way, its foundation is sure
and its walls are looming up. Mr.. Long who
taking advantage Of this fine weather and is
rushing things 30 that the building will get
hulled In at least before bad weather sets in.
CAR LOAD OF FINE HORSES.
Messrs. h. b. Hill and John Rose have just
returned from the Western markets with q
car load Of unusually fine horses.
$685.. SAILING HIGH.
Have you seen that pretty alag Of many
colors sailing high above the walls OF our
city? Well. II represents the Abbevile Toy
and Fancy Goods Store" which you Will ma
ON Trinity Street, next door to McDlll &
Lyons furniture store. Give them call and
you will think Christmas has already come
and you have found the headquarters OF
Santa Claus.
TIs WELL TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE,
SO the Govern ment and Post Master Link
think. as q beautiful large safe has just been
placed IN the Abbeville post office, and from
It's appearance we think an "amateur safe
cracker" would have hard time to get with
in It's solid walls. Our city post office Is the
busiest place IN all the city In the early morn
ipgs when the great mail pouches from PeV-
eral trains are all crowded In at once, giving
Postmaster Link and his clerks and the three
carriers all they can do to get up the mails for
the carriers to distribute the city mail and to
make up several mails for the waiting trains.
All this has to be done In the right time, and
in very short time at that and amid all
this inside scene, some one on the front
calls out. us the mail open why don't you
hurry up in there?" Just then another rush
% up and says, "Cant you sell me stamp.
I'm in hurry ?" 'Tis one thing to be on the
"inside' and quite another 10 be on the "out-
side"
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Cards are out This week announcing the
marriage Of DR.. E. z. Plat and Miss Nell
Sign on the 4th of December next, all Of this
city.
PERSONAL MENTION.