The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Then we find ourselves on the threshhold OF
New Year, 1904. Who can tell what II W Ill
bring forth. Alas 1t too will! weave into the
threads of our daily life blessings, mixed with
10y and sorrow.
As the New Year dawns we wish for all and
especially the readers OF the Press and Ban
ner year Of happiness aud prosperity.
And for the editor, we hope his days may
be heightened into years OF happiness and
pleasure, and that he may prosper more and
more in this worlds goods, and when the end
shall come he may reap life everlasting.
BRUCE-ANDERsoN.
On last Sunday evening at O'Clock. the
this city and Mr.. - Anderson of Clio. s.
g., was solemnized at the home of the bride
10 the presence ofa number ofinvited guests.
Rev. Preston Wells officiating.
Miss Bruce is we'll known in Abbeville and
has hosts OF friends who extend to her kind
eat congratulations, and hope that her future
life may be bright and happy.
The groom is to be congratulated at win
ming so fair bride. who will I'LL his home
with sunshine and happiness.
CHRISTMAS SERENADE.
The Abbeville band was out last Monday
night making the welkin ring. There was
music in the air" when they opened up Cd
the heights Of Magazine Hill, serenaolne
Mayor Mcmillan. The music was soul stir
ring and made every one feel happy and
gay.
CHRISTMAS TREEs-vIsIToRs AND DoINGs
ALONG ROUTE NO. 8.
The Xmas tree at Lebanon school house on
Xmas eve was grand success. Santa Claus
strewed among It's branches beautiful gifts for
all A large crowd was in attendant and
the evening passed of most pleasantly-es.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parker had beautiful
Xmas tree for their little daughter Miss
Malvina who is as bright as jewel, as pretty
as fairy, and as fair as lily. This ia hap
py home and on this occasion was especially
there to enjoy, and add 10 the pleasures oil
happy Christmas tide.
Mr.. 8. N. Neel and family expect to leave
today for Florida where they will make their
future home. These are good people and we
regret to see them leaving this their native
state, but wish for them every happiness
and much prosperity as they roam among the
orange groves Of the Land OF Flowers"
Of Bethel, came home from Altonia, Alabama
to gladden. the hearts Of loved ones and
friends during the holidays.
Mr.. Leslie Watson: OF steubenville, ohlr
non. He will return to his Northern home
tomorrow. -
Mr.. r. P. McNeill came down from Auder.
son and made glad the hearts OF friends and
loved ones during his stay for Christmas.
Mr.. -- Schram, son of Mr.. Nicholas
Schram, also came home for the joyous
Christmas tide and was welcomed by loved
Mr.. John B. Gilbert, one OF tie popular
teachers of the county, spent. the holidays
with home folks at Lebanon. g.. F..
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. D. Redd. of Georgia, are
spending Christmas With Mrs. Maggie Bass
MI Charlie Thornton and family. with Mr..
and Mrs. A. K. brennan. also Joined in the
reunion Of the family and made the occasion
one of great pleasure to all present,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bl uce spent the holi.
days with homefolks at Sharon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Kennedy and their two
charming daughters. Misses jamie and Geor-
gia. with Mr.. John Wardlaw were the guests
OF Mr.. Edwin Parker and family Christmas
day. ....'. 49,.
A delightful dance was enjoyed at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mcneil on Christ.
mas evening, where they were most hospita'
bly, entertained.
Messrs. George and Lamar Gillian came
home from Clemson for the holidays.
together with Mr. and Mrs. Luther Nickles
spent several days Of Christmas with home,
folks, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mckenzie. OF Sha-
roh.
In the city as salesady in the Bee Hive, is
home again.
Miss Annie Mary Evans. of Chicora College,
Greenville, lent her charms to the pleasure
Ing the holidays. She Is a bright young lady
adding TO the happiness of those about her.
Mr.. Charlie Gillian left Monday for Rapley,
Laurens county, where be will visit his friend
Prof J. G. Harmon. principal Of sharon's
high school, ia spending the holidays at bis
home ct Kings Mountain, N. G.
Prof R. G. Knox, principal of Bethel school,
is happy with homefolks and friends At An
treville. ..
Mr.. Charlie Graves will return to his home
In the country on Route No. 3. We are glad
to have him back.
Woodhurst on Christmas day were gathered
all the sons and daughters and grandch ildren
making family reunion of 80 10 all, who
were happy In the pleasure of once more be.
Ing all together around the festive board OF
the old home. A genuine old time Christmas
dinner was served, consisting Of turkey. ham,
pumpkin pies, cranberry sauce. cakes, &c
Major Arthur Parker was the guest of honor
among this happy gathering.
Mrs. ]. j. Link is quite Ill, was taken sick
thought to be a little better.
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A swell Christmas dinner was served at the
Eureka " hich was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. Capt. McFall is an up-to-date
hotel man and from his great popularity on
all sides, seems to be In the business to stay.
We wish for him and the Eureka a most pros.
porous New Year.
Miss Antoinette Hammond spent several
days Of the Christmas with her friend, Miss
MIR. Gaines Hammond spent Sunday in
Greenwood.
About 81 800 worth OF "old boose" was sold
from the dispensary Christmas eve, yet Abbe-
Vile, unlike many other cities and towns, en-.
(oyed an exceptionally quiet, peaceful and
happy Christmas-no murders, no shooting or
cutting sorapes-no trouble in any way-all
quiet and serene-every body In a good hu-
NOR and happy. light and gay. Big dinners,
social gatherings and family reunions made
up the real pleasure of Christmas day.
Mrs. Gaines Hammond Is spending awhile
In Greenwood with home folks.
The college boys and girls were all home
and added much to the pleasures or the social
circles In the city.
Miss Jane Stevenson was seized last Satur-
day morning with a stroke of paralysis and
is at this writing lying In very critical con.
dttion.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Last Sunday morning Rev. John c. Wilson,
Presiding Elder, filled the Methodist pulpit In
the absence Of the pastor, Who preached at
Sharon. On Monday, Rev. John o. Wilson,
with pastor Boulware held quarterly confer
ence at Sharon church. Sunday night union
Deryices were held In the A. K. P. church.
TAKING STOCK.
The Abbevlile merchants are now making
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