The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-03-30
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EAST END,
What "M'' Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds in Country and I'm Town.
Abbeville, 9. G., March 20, 1904
1904 SPRING OPENINGS.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Of last " week es
the usual "Spring Opening" was nelo IN
three emporiums OF fashion IN our city ana 70
sSs ever II sssn sas in ln ASSeViIe is hot TOO much.
The "show windows" Of each store were
most artistically dressed, with beautiful
goods aud was only preface 70 'hS aSa s
the eve on every side was like an enchanted
bower In fairy land, while the millinery de-
partments were verita6le flower gardens
beautiful and sweet In fancy as "a mlon'gn'
dream.
Each emporium was rare scene OF love.
Illness, presenting TO the ladies the most
beautiful and artistic dieplay OF al the novel novel
We interviewed quite number OF ladles
as TO which store they thought had the most
attractive display and their reply was"they
were all go beautiful We could not tell, al 70.
gether this spring opening was the prettiest
we ever saw in Abbeville," and We believe
this was the general verdict. ~
Both days our streets we're alied VIVID
ladies each eager to see the grand display.
We think the "Opening" fever was con.
tagious for all along the "Broadway" Of the
city the "gents furnishing" stores were ar
Whites large dry goods store on the corner
was neatly dressed In fact, on entering and
beholding the beautiful display OF pretty
dress goods, one would nave tn0ssnH ToSsinn 'nes
L. T. and T. NJ. Miller had their store very
tastily and artistically arranged. IN the cen,
ter large booth was arranged, white canned
goods were built In pyramias aoont tne
oholu tnO m
tractive appearance. Bow were the ladies
served?. Well they were served from the
.booth"in the 10Th century style TO not Gnoo-
late 10 ana Q" tea oiths hnest est nasE asco%s 10
the taste banquet waters, pickle, preserves,
jellies and other good things made up tne
royal feast that was served to each ana every
lady.
This was indeed q novel and grand intro
duction 10 their new store.
LEBANON NEWS BASKET.
Misses Annie and Lncy Gilbert with Miss
the lady visitors to the city Monday.
Miss Nina Mabry with Mrs. R. D. Edwards
of Sharon were shopping in the city Monday.
Mrs. Walter Wilson Ii spending this Week
Last Sunday was execution day at Lebanon.
A number OF dogs had entered the "sheep
fold" and were led into the woods, and were
shot to death by colored man. This seems
to us as wild sport on the Sabbath day. as
the dogs could have been chained until Mon
lay thereby saving the unnecessary desc
9 sse tho hsFes ssb6syi Ss day to keep
holy" is the divine command. -.
The many friends OF Miss Mary Evans will
learn with much regret that she Is still con-
walk a step since the fall she had more than
month ago.
~. FROM THE FLATWooDS.
Mai. Arthur Parker was in the city last
Monday selling more OF that hne nome
The Major is iubilant over the nattering
prospect Of the finest grain crop he has had
since farming in the Flatwoods. We trust
It win turn ont as promising as 1t now
Miss Rena Kennedy the popular teacher of
"Fern Cliff" School spent last Saturday and
Sunday with homefolks near Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. G. Riley were shopping in |
the city Last Monday.
Mr.. ]. w. Boyd was in the city last satur.
day on business.
bright little children were In the city last
Monday, guests OF Hon. w. h. Parker and
Mrs. L. Kennedy and daughter Miss jamie
of BellVue we're visitors In the city Monday |
Miss salie Wilson and Miss Rena Kennedy |
OF Grain ridge were among the fair ladies
who attended the "spring Opening" last
Mr.. j. 8. Norwood and Mr.. Norwood Cal.
houn were In the clty'last Monday Ga bus |
tnese.
sHARoN's BUDGET OF NEWS.
s Miss Rookie Mckenzie spent several day
OF last week most pleasantly In the oity
Miss Maggie May Knox spent a delis shtful
time with friends aud relatives in the city
last week, returning home Sunday accom-
panied by her best fellow Mr.
PnralQv ulth hnOOV fn1l nf
pretty children were among the visitors In
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Williams, and Mr.. and
MIST. =. MoNeill were shopping IN the city
Mrs r E. Bruce companied by her father
Mr.. Thomas McNeill We're guests in the city
last Monday. Mrs. Bruce VIII remain for
Mr.. r. +. McNeiii was called last week
by letter TO join his firm at Warrior, Ala
bama. for which point he left at once.
the visitors in the city last Monday.
Mrs Margret Bass and daughter, Mrs. Redd,
were shopping In the city on Monday last.
Miss Jessie schram and Miss Leila Walker
spent last Monday very pleasantly with
their friend Mrs. Thomas McNeill.
Miss Rosa Knox and Miss Lillian McCanty
were among the pretty visitors to the city
last Monday.
GLORIOUS EAsTER-TIDE.
Next Sunday will as usual be observed as
"Easter Sunday" in the Methodist Church,
which will be appropriately decorated with
the first and choicest flowers OF Spring In
comemoration OF Him who when upon earth
spoke OF the grandeur and beauty OF the
lily. Rare and beautiful selections OF music
will be rendered by the choir. The pastor
Rev. P. B. Wells will conduct the services,
in o sermon appropriate 10 the occasion. The
public generally, and especially the
"strangers" within our gates, are cordially
The MANY friends of MIR. M, T. Coleman Of
this City extend to him sincere sympathy In
his deep sftliction the death OF his mother
which occurred at her home at Coronaca.
last week. Mrs. Coleman was a woman OF
O lovely christian character whose lie work
below 10 ended, and who now has just en-
tered upon the life beyond that shall have no
end. Verify she has gone to her reward.
-, DEATH OF MRS. WISE.
Mrs. Wise died at her home in Edgefeld
County, about two weeks ago. The deceased
was noble christian woman who let her
light shine, and after q we'll spent life has
gone to Join that innumerable army OF re.
deemed spirits who sing praises day and
night around the great white throne. In her
departure she has left q heritage to her family,
the bright example Of beautiful christian.
and life spent In noble deeds and full OF
good works. Mrs. Wise will be remembered
"a Miss Rebecca Wilson who spent her girl.
hood days in Abbeville as the adopted
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Moore.
Mrs. Moore is now with the grief stricken
family sharing their grief; The many friends
tend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones,
-Lo ,,oorp hpt NOT a th0sa withOut hOpe.