The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-03
EAST END.
What "M'' Sees and Hears on Bis
Rounds In Country and in Town.
Abbeville, s. G., June 8, 1908.

What "M'' Sees and Hears on BIS
Rounds In Country and in Town.
Abbeville, S. C.. June 8, 1908.
"m" IN ANOTHER STORM.
When within two miles of the city, your
experience. Wind. thunder and lightning,
accompanied by downpour Of rain and a
terrific storm Of hall stones from the size OF q
hulled walnut TO that Of large hen egg.
They fell thick and fast making knots on
"M's" Uranium, pelting his old faithful horse
Eso severely she ran of, wreckins and turning
the buggy upside down and throwing I'M"
m" came out right side up, save q severe
shake up and a few knots on his head, and q
wrecked buggy, he came IN town mounted
bareback, Win harness @ and ad,n mall pouch nang
comic picture. awaking the kind attention OF
many friends by the time he reached the
'front.' Of the post office. His mall was intact
given him by q lady friend) and bucket Of
butter just purchased, were both reckoned
among bis losses.
ter given rs by the family OF Oliver Hill,
| nearest house where We were SO suddenly and
| Unexpectedly dismounted.
We watched the gathering OF the dark, an
cry cloud all day, and could at no time see
any "silver lining" and we drove before 1t az
1t rolled up in awful black ess until within
balf hours drive OF home, when II overlook
us with the above results
This we are sure will be chronicled as one OF
the worst hail storms that has visited this
| county for many years. We fear bad news
tion. No doubt great damage has been done
to cities and towns, stock and crops.
The water courses were swollen In short
space OF time, even the Blue Hill branch. as
angry AMI r. % in It's Wild and rapid susb, as II Il too
would hold us up again, but not 80. we ven.
tured and landed safe and sound on the oppo-
site shore. After the storm, then comes the
calm, and In this quiet moment our heart
goes out In gratitude to Him who rides upon.
the storm, and speaks, "peace be still and
even the winds and waves obey Him. Ies, e.
10 Him who holds US In the hollow OF His
hand and saves us in time Of danger, even
from the raging tempest. God be praised for
His merciful kindness over u.s.
PERSONAL MENTION.
The departure OF DR.. F. w. Phifer last week
for Statewide. N. c., where he will make bis
future home was much regretted by bis many
ular socially, and where he had worked up
even in his short stay in our midst quite lu.
crative practice.
ing him locate in her city. In leaving our
city DR.. Phifer carries with him the best
wishes Of our people for bis future success
Ginning MARRIAGE BELLS.
lQVlLatlOOB are out tD6 IuaT'
rlage Of Miss Clarke Scott to MI. Claude R.
Bcacham. all OF Atlanta, at Payne Memorial
church, $50 O'Clock, Wednesday evening.
Miss Clarke Scott, the bride elect, will be
remembered by our people as one OF Abbe-
ville's brightest and most charming young Ia
dies, who with her mother moved to Atlanta
several years ago, and is recognized today by
prettiest and most estlmable young ladies'
beloved and respected by all who know her
nsn
heart, that are to be seen In her every day life.
Hosts OF Abbeville friends extend in advance
congratulations and best Wishes for her fu-
The groom elect is also one OF Abbeville's
boys who also moved TO the Gate City several
OF sterling character and worth, having the
esteem and confidence OF his employers OF the
Southern, In whose employ he has been for q
number Of years. He is to be congratulated
upon winning 80 fair and lovely bride.
BUDGET OF NEWS ALONG ROUTE NO. 8.
A terrific hail storm covered the route last
Monday afternoon, doing great damage 10
Many farmers we're busy last Monday reap.
ing the golden grain, but how 1t came out al.
ter the storm we cannot yet tell. i
Lebanon's fair daughters who are In attend
ance upon the commencement exercises OF
Clemson College: Misses Lucy and Lizzie
Gilbert, Misses Sarah and Margaret Evans,
Miss Mamie Baskin.
Miss Maggie Evans is visiting relatives In
Chester. and will go from there to Rock Hi
TO attend the commencement exercises OF
Winthrop College
young ladies Of Winthrop College is expected
home tomorrow.
Fine rains have fallen along Route No. 3, al.
most over the entire route and corn and cot
ton are growing nicely and looking we'll
where thinned to q stand and worked out.
Miss Lillian McCanty and Miss Rosa Knox
with Master Lonnie Knox took In the com.
mencement exercises Of Mount Carmel High
School last week, and report delightful time
and fine commencement. Mount Carmel has
always been up-to-date in her school System.
Mrs. r. w. Bruce with her handsome baby
boy spent last week most pleasantly with her
father and family. Mr.. Thomas McNell Of
Sharon, returning home to the city on Satur-
Miss Ellen Link is visiting relatives at old
Wellington, now Links. She is at present
the guest Of her brother. Dr.. W. E. Link.
Mr.. Arthur Latimer former teacher OF the
Sharon schooI, spent few days OF the past
week with his friends and scholars OF that
neighboEhood, being the guest OF his friend
Com "a missioner Nickles has had the lumber
for the rebuilding OF Buffalo bridge, spanning
Whites creek, laid down, and expected TO
have had 1t finished for IN" TO cross today,
high water and heavy rainfall. When Com
missioner Nickles gets move on him. ne
moves in hurry.
IN" acknowledges the receipt last week OF
three boxes of delicious cherries presented by
one Of the prettiest little girls and two OF the
handsomest little boys OF Route No. 3. Also
J returns many thanks for bucket OF luscious
ragpberrles presented by one OF bis LADY
friends. IN" is lucky, Notwithstanding the
"storm center" that seems to hover about his
pathway.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. Edwards were visitors in
| the city last Monday.
Mr.. Eugene Link Of the city spent last Sun
day with homefolks in the Flatwoods.
Oats are very fine In the Flatwoods. Major
Arthur Parker has the finest crop that has
been raised on his plantation for several
years. ,
Mr.. John A. Wilson has we believe, the
best looking cotton along Route No. 3. 1t ie
hoed to q stand, we'll worked out and STANDS
five to eight inches high. He also has fine
crop OF oats.
Messrs. Gillian Brothers, Hiram Lawson
and j. K. Thornton began harvesting last
Monday, and we tremble for them after the
storm which evidently was severe IN their
section.
TINE IS THE POOR MANS CAPITAL.
Yes, time is money. This Is a true saying,
but not appreciated and fully realiZe by the
Southern people, and especially by the agri-
cultural class. 1t is noticeable Dy thelr
knocking off work the greater part OF every
Saturday and pulling their teams to Town 1T
orally loaded down with human" freight
One load TO town, and 1.-TWO back on the
same wagon, viz eight to ten negroes mount
ed on big load OF hay, corn and PROVISIONS.