The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-02-24
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What "M'' Sees and Hears on III is
Rounds in Country and In Town.
Abbeville, 8. C., Feb. "a, 1901.
wAsH1NGToN's BIRTHDAY.

wAsu1NGToN's BIRTHDAY.
The birthday OF this great and noble man
whom The American people delight 10 honor
in its celebration Ia over. and we {carrters) are
z Lad such man AZ Washington lived. and
had Il birthday. the memory OF which IN en-
shrinpd In the hearts OF this nation, and like
the noble acts and deeds OF hia life will live
on through the ages OF time. We wish H. were
possible 10 celebrate his birthday once a
month.
HoNoRED GUESTS.
DR.. Lewis Fl. K issell with his charming
bride were welcomed In the city last week by
hosts OF friends Or. Russell has many
friends here who are always glad to give him
a hearty welcome In this his old home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Visanska, OF Charles
ton, were welcome visitors In the city the
past week. and after a pleasant stay with
homefolks and hearty greeting from many
friends they returned to their home "by the
sea- yesterday. Mr.. Visanska left here few
years ago to engage In business on bis own ac-
count, and we are proud to be able to mum ber
him as one oi Charleston's siaunch and pros
porous merchants whose influence Is largely
felt In the business circles OF that city.
ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Miss Lula Power accom- panied by her niece
md nephew Miss Ada and Master Leslie Nc
MILAN, returned home last Monday from h
week most deiRhtiu'ly spent at Latimer as
guests OF Miss Alice McAIIisler.
Mr.. J. Calhoun Marshall spent last Sunday
In The city with hnmefoks
Mr.. Eugene Power, of Clinton College. spent
several days Of last week with his aunt Mrs.
j. T.. Mcmillan.
Miss Rnena Wells, one of Greenwood's pref
ty young ladies, Ia visiting friends In the city.
At present she is the guest OF Mrs. w. Y. u u
Pre-.
The many friends OF Mr.. Arthur Syfan will
be glad to know that he has been given good
situation on the Southern by the neWly " elect
We are all glad ha 1s once moIe gettlng IN
tonch with home and friends.
Miss Alma Gambrell left last Monday Tor
mske %nere 0p sne
bama to which point she will 20 rom tne
North. The many friends Of Miss Gambrell
are pleased 10 know of her great success and
popularity In her business career.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Wells, Of Greenwoo
spent several days Of the past week In the
citv as guests of Mr.. w. c. DuPre and family
Mr.. and Mt: Edgar Cason, OF Woodruff, are
Mrs. Louisa r. Vose, after stay OF several
months most pleasantly spent with relatives
In GEORGETOWN and Sumter, returned home
last Friday.
AROUND ROUTE NO. 8.
Mr.. James Evans. OF Lebanon, ia now in
touch with the outside world, having recent
ly put In phone
Mrs. Agnes Pennal spent last Saturday
W
Mrs. jamie Richey who has been suffering
for some time with neuralgia, or acute rheu
matism ia little better.
Mr.. J. G Guillebeau, OF Lebanon, received
fall last week which was quite painful but moi
serious, confning him TO- the house and
crutcn.s for several days. We are glad TO say
be has almost entirely recovered. ,,,o, Nj,
Mrs. Jane McGaw and daughter, Miss Mel
lie, with Miss Ellen Link were the guests fol
several days OF last week OF Mr.. Marion Link
and family. ,
tertainpd last Friday evening at the home oil
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. McAllister, OF Lebanon
Music and dancing we're the pleasures OF tne
evening. outstanding the disagreeable
evening large number OF invited gnesM
were present, and all enjoyed themselves TO
the utmost
Mr.. j. D. McGaw now rides In one Of the
handsomest turuouts on Route No. 3-a brand
new buggy and fine Stylish a. black *, horse: -
keep pace with the worlds doings and say
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his spare moments. You cannot do better
than fill your homes with good W wholesome III
erature. This Is campaign year, and tbe
great ST. Louis fair will begin soon, and the
Russo Jap panese war is already on hand, and
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you don't want TO be informed on The news OF
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carrier and keep up with the times.
Keep your eye on the columns OF the Press
and Banner for several importa ut advertise
ments that viii soon appear. Our llVe mer.
chants believe In printers iuk and are on the
qui vive along this line, keeping their bar
gains before the people all the time The
merchants who keep In lively lad, with
spicy locals never have dull seasons. Wnile
Others are bemoaning dull times" the vice
II ohon q nVAlV
trade. Look at the merchants who use prln-
ter's ink this summer and you will see what
we say Ia true.
looking after the Interests OF the dear peo-
pie" during the session at the State capital.
PROTECT THE BIRDS.
Our city council should pass an ordinance
against the killing, mai ming and trapping OF
the mocktng bird, blue bird and red bird.
These are special marks for the thoughlless
boy with his new parlor rife or sling shot.
The mockiug bird is known every where as
the sweet songster Of the Sunny South, while
the blue bird Ia the gardens best friend de-
stroying many destructive worms and bugs.
The red bird Is noted for It's beautiful bright
plumags, being bird OF beauty In the forest;
The blue bird has been almost extinct, until
the past year when they are once more TO be
seen in greater numbers. Let these Dlrds
have protection by all means.
SAD DEATH.
Miss - Cooper, bright and lar
young lady of Green wood, came to Abbevile
about two weeks ago 10 spend some time with
her sister, Mrs. John White, and during her
stay was taken sick and died last Sunday ol
pneumonia. Her remains we're taken TO
Greenwood last Monday for interment. The
bereaved family and relatives here have the
pathy of many friends.
OUR SICK FOLKS.
Mr.. Ed Cater is very Ill.
Mr.. Mack Brooks is still quite sick.
Fine Dwelling.