The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-05-13
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What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country and in Town.
Abbeville. 8. c., May l3. 1908.
GOOD ROADS MEETING AND PICNIC.
DR.. W. A. Hunter one Of the go-ahead men
Cea SPRINGS has
Cl6th) at Little Mountain for the purpose OF
organizing a Good Roads Association. This
is good move In the right diIeotion, ano I'VE we
township lead off in this great movement OF
the day.
There will also be big basket picnic and
the public are most cordially invited to come
and bring we'll filled baskets. A full turnout
Of the people of this township is earnestly de.
sired as the business TO be transacted ls OF
great importance and interest to one AND all;
Free Delivery mail system they must have
good roads, thus 1t will be seen these two
movements 60 hand in hand
sHARoN's GRADED SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable evening
an immense crowd assembled at Sharon's
school building on last Friday evening TO wit
ness the entertainment given by tne scnool'
/, plays, drills and tsbleaux, from which 1t will
be seen the program was most Interesting and
varied.
The stage was most artistically ated
with cut flowers and evergreens gracefully
trailing over a white ground which brought
out the most beautiful effect possible. TWO Of
the tableau scenes, The Evening Prayer
and Rock OF Ages" were beautifully present
cd, and therefore are worthy OF special men,
ton.
Between the plays sweet strains Of music
floated out on the evening air and held the
rapt attention OF the audience. The orches.
MQQ0la EVQna. Dianl6t.
Cowan, vioIinist; Mr.. Norman Cason, guitar ;
Mr.. Clyde Curry, banjo; MIR. Festus Curry,
vlolinist Prof; l. Q. Curry, vlolinist: ,a
being accomplished musicians added greatly
10 the enjoy ment of the evening. Mr.. Clyde
Curry ia a "musical prodigy" playing sweetiy
sDd ba ynso any %ss veqs
was 30 pronounced by all present..
The caste Of characters were well sustained
by every one. The crowd was said to be the
which speaks volumes in praise Of Prof. Curry
and bis efficient assistant, Miss Lemmie Trio-
BILE. They are 20 be congratulated upon the
grand success Of the en- enteriainmenI n M,n n,e NJ
Williams, greatest Improvement IN writlng !;
2nd prize, Miss Mabel Woodhurst. attendance,
department and scholarship; 3rd prize, Mas.
ter Robert Chez than, attendance, department
and scholarship.
PICNIC AT ROCKY GROVE.
At the picturesque home Of Maj. Arthur
Parker will be the picnic Of the season, on
dancing will be the main pleasures Of the day.
The public are cordially Invited to come and
bring baskets filled and running over, and
have jolly good time.
PERSONAL MENTION.
At the close Of Lebanon school. Miss Louise
Watson was awarded the prize offered by
Prof. Harmon for the scholar making the
sssassse session.a Beautiful gold pen With carved
pearl handle. a most appropriate present.
ECHOES ALONG ROUTE NO. 8.
Messrs. ]. L Kennedy and John U. Ward
law were the honored guests Of MAJ. Arthur
Miss Mary sherard, OF Iva. is spending a
while with her aunt. Mrs. Maggie Sherard.
Miss Mary Edwards is home again after a
weeks pleasant stay with her sister, Mrs. w.
Miss Lemmie Tribble has returned to her
home In Due West.
Mr.. John A. Mclean and children, OF Spar
tan burg, came over to the Sharon school en-
tertainment and are the guests OF Mrs. David
Gillian. his sister.
Prof. 1. 6. Curry returned to his home near
Lfafe9s MI, 9 j. s EdWsrds, oi Lebanon, will attend
the reunion Of Confederate veterans at Col
bia this week.
Mrs. Matte A. Wilson is now spending a
u
Mrs. Amanda Ramey Is quite sick.
Mr.. j. R. Thornton has two sick children.
Miss Anna Bass Is spending few days In
the city with NJ ,fegds a Sons have the finest
field Of wheat along Route No. 8.
Messrs. Arthur Parker and Bass Brothers
have the best oats along Route No. 3.
The farmers along Route No. have the
"blues," being much agitated over the cold
windy weather and the poor stands OF cotton.
Some OF them are running around their cot.
ton, others are running harrow over IT, ano
some are "waiting till The clouds roll BY" and
the rains descend; others are planting over.
In planting this season II seems the first shall
be last, and the last shall be first. Many who
planted early have not only lost their seed
Ing later on will most likely fare better as
their cotton Is now coming up nicely.
IN THE CITY COMING AND GOING.
After months stay with friends and rela;
tiyes In Baltimore and Washington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hill returned home last week.
Mr.. Hill is Wild over bis trip--says be never
spent more delightful time In all bis life.
They were most royalty and Hospitality enter
tained during their stay, and the kindness OF
their hosts will not soon be forgotten.
Mr., Walter Visanska is in the city spending
q while with homefolks.
Miss Minnie Arnold, charming young lady
OF Griffin, Ga, is In the city the guest OF her
friend, Mrs. r. 6. Game.
Miss Lizzie Nance, accompanied by her
niece. Miss Ruth Dunn. OF towndesviile'
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Nance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Power we're the guests
OF Mrs. J. l.. Mcmillan several days of the
Miss Helen Edwards spent last Friday night
with her brother, Mr.. r. 0. Edwards and FAM
lily, and took in the school entertainment.
Sd sa asuSs e9Tsr C he Renay PoSs
just closed her school at Burnsville, N. G., and
is expected in the city this week. where she
will be the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. j. L. Nc.
MILAN.
MI. Burroughs auditor for the Seaboard, ar.
rived In the city last Monday. looking after
his official business with the office Of this city.
Mrs. Lambert Caldwell and Miss Nora Ham.
MIR. W. J. Bryaon after q pleasant stay with
homefolks In North Carolina has returned TO
the city.
Master Henry Cason has a severe and pain
There were no services In the Methodist
church last Sunday on account Of painting
the pews and cleaning up within. The pastor
preached In the Baptist church. 49,,
church TO large and attentive congregation.
Mayor Mcmillan and Superintendent f. A.
Thompson had delightful outing on savan.
guests Of Mr.. David Gillian.
TOO LATE! TOO LATE!
Another summer has rolled around and Alb.
06vllle has no Ice plant a5 yet. " DRl's tne
matter, anyhow? Abbeville must wake up
and keep cool. or 60 into "Rip Van Winkle
nap" Which will she do? All talk and no
work will accomplish no good, but talk and
work together will build furniture factories,
establish Ice plants, canning factories, and
even cotton mills.
Messrs. James Gillian and James Williams,
Jr., have been elected trustees OF Sharon
school, and John T. Cheatham retained.
SPECIAL MENTION.
Miss Josie Lyon left for Columbia yesterday
and will represent Camp MCGOWAN as spon-
Gov ord Miou Nall uordp Maid 0f HonOr