The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
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What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country and in Town.
Abbeville, 8. C., Nov. /. 1908.
ALONG ROUTE no. 3,

ALONG ROUTE no. 3.
MIR. and Mrs. Shehee are visiting relatives
in the Sharon neighborhood.
Mr.. Samuel Neil is now in Florida looking
out q home to which he will move with his
family this fall.
Miss Mamie Knox OF AntreV1lle has been
visiting relatives In the Sharon section.
Mrs. George D. Rsdd. nee Miss Anna Bass.
left last week for Braswell. Georgia, " here she
will join her husband and make her home
regret to see her leave the home OF hes child
hood, they follow her with best wishes IN her
new home.
Mr.. Samuel s. Link, Que among the fine
fellows on route No. 3. left yesterday for the
LAND Of Flowers" prospecting and ere he re.
turns will probably select home IN that
beautiful land, and crown the fair brow OF
some beautiful maiden with wreath OF
orange blossoms who will then reign az queen
in his home among the flowers.
Mr.. J. T.. McComb will perhaps visit tnls
fair land at an early date a9d s1isn Per3SapT %i
These are both good and true young men and
we regret to see them leave their homes IN
the Palmetto State 10 seek their fortunes else.
where. Good luck TO them where'er their
Mrs. j. B. Anderson OF Piedmont is visiting
her sister. Mrs. W. P. Hammond In the
Mrs. Matte A. Wilson. after several weeks
stay at Lethe with Mrs. Ferguson, Is expect
ed home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. JULIUS w bOyQ anu CHpeIs
Riley and daughter OF Lodimont were among
the city's guests last Monday.
Mr.. r. w. Knox was in the city last Mon
day on business.
No. s last week on professional business
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Mr.. Will Penney Of Bainbridge G eorgia, is
visiting relatives In the city.
Mrs T. II. Furman Of Atlanta, ts In the city
the Ruest of relatives and friends.
Miss Sarah Klugh, OF Fort Pickens, spent
last week with her aunt. Mrs. Purdy.
days. Mr.. Hill being called on business.
Mr.. Lewis Blount spend Sunday in Athens
Mat. and Mrs. F. W. R. Nance Of Lowudes
Vile were in the city several days OF last
week the guests OF relatives.
Look out for the street Carnival next week
to begin on the 18th. Be sure and come TO
town and bring your family and see the
wonderful sights.
Ifyou want to talk real estate business, try
r. s. Link and J. c. Ellis and they will
certainly interest you. as they are fluent
takers and first class brokers.
DEATH OF WILLIAM FULLY BRANCH-TRIB
UTE OF LOVE AND ESTEEM.
Captain William Tully Branch quietly and
November 9Th. 1908. about u o'clock. In hit
5S year. The deceased has been great SUI
ferer for the past few years, having under
gone several severe operations, which seemed
70 shatter hisnervous system. from which be
never fully recovered.
Socially he was general favorite. having 8
retentive memory and q well stored mind
which In its overflow Of know ledge, whether
anecdotes, prose or poetry. was always OF the
most entertaining character a nd drew around
him at all times, and in all places hosts o
friends who were charmed by bis ready VIII
he was a member of the Masonic fraternity
and as euch went from one degree to another
made him one OF the brightest Masons In the
State. In one OF the Masonic State meetings
convened In Charleston, some years ego hs
was presented by that BODY with q handsome
diamond ring as a pledge OF their honor, love
He had been engaged in the insurance bust
ness, both IRE and life, ever since his early
TO him after the death OF his beloved father
in this line he represented the largest anc
best companies in the world, and was emf
% psnies % have Sustained great loss. '''' ~
He was q friend and playmate Of the writer
being his senior by only one year, and al
such will ever claim warm place In hit
cherished and revered in love and esteem.
As citizen he was most highly esteemed
beloved and respected by all.
which dominated both head and heart, often
calling forth noble Deeds and the hearts
warmest Affections In the interests OF his fel
bowman.
On Saturday morning his remains were
taken in charge by Masons OF Clinton Lodge
OF this city and were conducted by them To
Upper Long Cane Cemetery where they were
inferred with Masonio honors. His earthly
mission Is ended, and he has gone to join
loved ones beyond the river.
Beautiful flowers were strewn upon the new
made grave as tributes of love and esteem by
those whose hearts will ever cherish his
memory in the brightest and fondest recollec
ton.
The surviving relatives have the sincere
sympathy Of this entire community.