The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-02-03
EAST END.
What ssM'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country ahd In Town.
Abbeyille s. C., Feb. 8, 1904.

On last Friday last when all was. .bushed
and still, nature flung a filmy veil of.snowy
white over slumbertng world, so that when
the morning dawned all stood gazing at the
beauties of nature, which crowned Iorests,
bills and dales alike. 4ss.
The sturdy pine and the graceful cedar
seemed TO vie with each other IN beauty,
while the rough al ms OF the giant oak stretch
ed out as If proud OF thelr beautiful arapery.
AS Il be sun arose and lit up the scene, myflads
OF shining crystals glittered and spark led IKE
80 many diamonds interviewer in natures
lovely veil. This was panorama that beg
gara description and was enjoyed by all VINO
had an eye for the beautiful. ...... 49,.
FLORAL TRIBUTE IN MEMoRIAM.
Last Friday, the 2sth, being the birthday OF
the late President Mckinley each Congress
man wore upon the lapel of his coat a carna-
ton as q floral tribute to the memory OF the
beloved and martyred Mckinley.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Capt. Henry Williams. the worthy son of
our honored townsman, Capt. s. N. Williams,
has been apuoin ted superintendent Of bis di-
vision of the Southern Railroad. Capt. Will
iIams Is q railroad man, ana IL efflcent and
popular, and Will we have no douot, MI hi.
new position upon which he entered last
Monday, with honor 10 himself as well as 10
the satisfaction Of All interested, and TO the
upbuildlpg OF the road. Capt. Williams are'
going over his lines came IN Saturday nignt
and spent the night with his parents, Captain
and Mrs. y. N. Williams
Mr.. W. A. Clark, with his charming bride.
spent several ds ys OF the past weeG With bis
sister, Mis-. K. G GHae, leaving on Monday
morning for New Orieans, where they will
make their future home.
IN AND AROUND THE CITY.
Mrs. Caldwell, Of GreenvilIe, is in the city
visiting her son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lain Der { Caldwell.
MI. S. s. Tarner and family. of Green wood
have moved to our city, and occupy The vi.
sansIia dweiiiag o. Mdgazino Hill. Our peo-
hone their stay In Abbeville may be very
pie rant, and from a business standpoint sue
cess ful. Mr.. Turner's friends Will find him In
the Jry goods store OF Mr.. l.. W. White where
he w!Ii give them cordial welcome. Az
peighbols we welcome them on Magazine
Hill. ..
Mrs. A. K. Bowie and daugh hter. Miss Willie.
after spending a week most pleasantly with
i her sister, Mrs. g. H. More, lett last Saturday
for their home In Elberton, Ga.
Mrs. Eugene DuPre, OF Clemson, is visiting
relatives In the city. At present she is the
guest of Mrs. Mary DuPre ON Magazine Hill.
ALONG ROUTE NO. 8.
Last Monday was a cold windy day. and
Judging from the velocity OF the wind we
think the "weatber man" must have forgot
ten and turned on March, instead OF Feb
ruary. 1t was bitter colo day and everybody
along Route No. 3seened to be shut In.
Mr.. Charlie Mcneil IL an expert trapper, as
he knows exactly how 10 sel rabbit gum"
to "catch 'possum," which be did last week
and a fine one II was. His neigbhors think
they have good luck when they catch even a
rabbit.
be comfortably fxedu We wish for them
health and prosperity In their new home.
SPENT HER FIRST NIGHT IN ABBEvILLE.
10, AZ
C. McNeill is now "a years old, hale and
hearty, and tells US she has lived within nine
miles OF AbbevilIe all her life, and spent a
night in the city last week with her daughter
life, and she really spent very pleasant
night, and returned home feeling quite proud
of ber visit This is a remarkable TACT.
OUT OF BUSINESS.
The beginning OF the year as usual has
brought about many changes, not the least OF
which Is the turning out' OF a number OF
clerks for awhile, at least for the dull season,
or until the spring trade opens. When we
think OF this hard bill Of fare for the clerks, 1t
brings 10 mind that frisky little creature CALI
ed goat, that can be crushed" during grass
season" and turned out in the winter TO live
on the wind, leaves and paper. BE cheerful,
boys. and remember you can't keep labor.
Ing man down." We know all about 1t, as we
too have been In the same ill-tated boat. Re-
member the darkest hour is just before the
dawn of day.
DOES 1T BENEFIT ALL CLASSES.
High priced cotton has brought about nat
ural change IN the price Of all kinds OF goods
especially cotton goods. and In thinking over
the matter we ask, Does high priced cotton
benefit all classes?
The mau who has kept and sold bis cotton
at the high price Is Of course benefited, but
the poorer, and larger class Unfortunately oi
farmers who have sold out their crops at from
3 TO 10 cent Is, and perhaps had only few bales
TO Sell, and have now 10 pay the advanced
price on goods, caused by speculation in The
1eecy staple, certainly are not benefited, but
have the oddsdecidedy against them. So II
Is with large class who have no cotton at q II
TO sell, yet have TO stand the advance In prices
just the same as the man who sold bis cotton
at Is cents.
II the men who work on salaries could have
them raised In the same ratio, then all would
"even up" but as the situation now stands,
we doubt the beneficial results 10 all classes
and therefore the prosperity OF the country y' al
large. No money In hand, in debt. and high
priced goods, tend TO make farmiug q up hill
business, and that. too: supposing the seasons
over, and think we'll before you venture too
far.
OUR SICK FRIENDS.
Mrs. Mary DuPre Is still confined to her bed
but II Is hoped she will soon be up again.
Mrs j.. D. Caldwell has been quite sick for
the past week, and Is yet confined to her bed |
Mr.. Mack Brooks Is quite sick.
Miss Mary Sign Is up and about well, after a |
long and tedious illness.
Mrs Carrie Gary is much better, after suffer.
Ing with eryspelas.
MrH. G. V. Hammond is sick at this writing.
Miss Maggie Gilbert Is Yet quite sick. Her
recovery will necessarily be very slow after SO
long and tedious an illness.
Mrs. Rob Hill has painful case of numps.
FARMING INTERESTS.
Hauling and cutting wood seems now to be
the chief occupation on the farm. Small
grain on acrount OF the severe cold weather
Ia not making much show as yet. Some OF IL
looks very badly, but with sunshine and
warm weather may come out all right.
CARRIER NO. AND HIS NEW HORSE.
Mr.. Eugene Mcmillan, the popular carrier
ou Route No. 2 has just purchased another
1orse from Mr.. Stalk, and now makes his
'ounds In grand style. Carriers Nos. l and 2
olod along as usual, but get there all the same.
Haddon's have just received 1000 yards en-
,roidery TO run at and l0c. They are pretty
md cheap.