The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-27
EAST END,
What "M" Sees and Hears on His
Bounds in Country and in Town.

times "down South" would have been easier
does not Benefit the producer much, oomina
as II does when his cotton is in other hands
There IL no excuse for this loss to the farmer
II he would get out OF the "oid rut," and man
age differently the majority OF farmers In Alb
beville county could have.stored their cotton
paid their debts, and saved or gained the S2t
or $50 per bale. which they have now lost
Of debt entirely and in easy circumstances
Times have chang ed. business principles have
changed, and farmers will have to change tc
keep pace with the world, or make up theil
minds to be left behind all the time.
BIG SALE OF COTTON SEED.
Gillian Brothers closed out their cotton
seed last week at 80 cents per bushel, amount
are wide awake farmers transacting business
to snit the times. Nothing like being up-to
date.
DRIVEN FROM HOME.
This beautiful and pathetic little drama was
played last Thursday and Friday nights ir
the opera house. In the presence OF large
and appreoiative audience each night
andeach one acquitted themselves in q mos,
creditable manner, even beyond the highest
expectations OF their audience. who by their
frequent ronnds Of applause manifested their
Miss Fannie Stark, the vocal "star" OF the
evening, sang that beautiful ballad Down on
Lu6 III b ClcdT, 6W6ct, hublCdl NoiSc
which called forth loud and prolonged ap
plause, which brought before the audience
the second time the sweet singer, who again
rendered in part the beautiful ballad to the
The "coon" song so ounnipgly and sweetly
sang by "Chloe" Miss nellie Wilson) was one
OF the "hits" OF the evening. She Was encored
times TO the great delight OF the audience.
The "fonr months old" girl orchestra rem
dered thrilling music between the acts: they
Play well keeping exact time Mtnou1 so%nds wnion
Prof. Baldwin .is, and should be, proud OF
his afonr months old girl orchestra" and GER
sn sTea for hs w0r1
tice this will be one Of the finest lady orches'
tras In the State, or even In the South"
The stage scenery was very pretty and nice
K oS the sna BY POa A
added greatly to the pleasure OF the evenings
as well as the make up Of the play.
WHAT WE SEE ON ROUTE NO. 8.
Major Parker was in the city last Saturday
supplying our home market With more OF
that fipe pea vine hay raised and baled on bis
Miss jamie Belle Pennal was visiting rela-
uves ana friends on Route No. 3 last week.
Mrs. Robert Bruce is visiting her parents In
the Sharon neighborhood.
last Sunday to large congregation. During
his stay he was the guest OF Mr.. VIM. Mcken,
The entsrtsinment given last Friday eve.
ming at Lebanon, under the auspices OF the
Ladies Aid Society Of Lebanon Presbyterian
church was quite q success despite the inclem-
eney4of 6he evening Oysters, coffee. choco
present. and the evening socially, was one OF
much pleasure 10 all present. Unique Invita-:
tions were sent out in the shape Of a "shoe"
andtheperson receiving one was expected TO
exfu fua fpuo fNr mr.
worn-one wearing number five would pre-
sent to the entertainment ten cents, and 30
on. The receipts OF the evening were about
The many friends of Miss Maggie Pennel
Will. be glad to learn she has almost entirely
recovered from her recent illness. She is get
ting on nicely and hopes soon to be herself
Mr. Edwin Parker was in the city yesterday
selling q lot OF excellent hay, out and baled
on his farm. We tender him many thanks
for the splendid bale left at our home. Our
old horse also bobs her head IN grateful
Tho Abbeville and Mccormick telephone
lneis up. and we presume ready for business.
Miss Maggie Gilbert is still quite sick. Her
many friends are anxiously inquiring about
health.
Last Friday was day that tried the carrier
boys The sharp cutting wind came In cy-
binding downpours-almost equal to cloud.
burats. The streams were swollen and the
rushing waters seemed greedy to carry us on
in their mad fury Carriers 5 and we're turn asn
ulaf trip, but came home worsted BY his per.
sisteattrip-wet and cold, but still In ranks.
IN" was presented wit with bag isa, faIi Of nice nc
wards, which was greatly enjoyed by himself
and family. Such iuxuries are scarce, both In
country and in town.
Mr.. B. A. Boyd and his son, Mr.. Jules w.
pAx1d A., nj ~ laaf Safnrda % from n.
Nj. and Mrs. Fred Hill are In tile city from
Salisbury, N. c., visiting homefolks.
Mrs. Kelly Bowie and daughter. Miss Willie,
M Mrs. st Taylor, vi a. nee i Miss Gertrude Moore, OF
Ashsviile, N. O., ia expected In the city this
Hss xhsrs :5s E epe%Rd aco1s %ae Mn Mr.
lor 10 well again and now has situation IN
posImas.ei. spent several days Of last week in
Atlanta on business.
BUSINESS MEN ON THE MOVE.
Mr.A.B. Morse is now nicely fixed up in
one OF the new brick STOKES in Smiths block
on Trinity street just below Hill & Sons sta
bles, where he offers greater bargains than
ever to stk who call TO see him. "Amos" has
moved :.around the corner" but is still in the
new customers, who win be sure TO find him.
Messrs. L. T. r M. Miller, one OF our lead
ing city grocery firms, have recently pur.
chased one OF the handsome brick stores in
the Smith block on Trinity street. which they
will enlarge and putin shape for their bust.
ness at an early date, with the view OF NOV
ing for the spring business. These men are
hustlers in the business world. and by good
dealing, have built up q splendid trade which
continues to grow year by year. "The best
goods at lowest prices" 10 their motto.
Mrs. Carrie Gary has been quite Ill during
the past week with erysipeas-so Ill that
members OF the family were telegraphed for
Mrs, Eason Of Charleston, and Judge Ernest
Gary of Edgefeld. At this writing she is bet
ter.
Friends OF Mr.. Lambert Caldwell Of our
afiiction. the death Of his grandmother, Mrs:
Donald, one Of the oldest and most respected
and beloved citizens OF Donalds.
Misses Ellen and Alma Gam brell are visit.
ing their sister, Mrs. Cason, at Woodruf, 3. G.
Invitations are issued announcing the mar.
riage OF Mr.: clifford Hsddon and Miss
of Bainbridge, Georgia. Mr.. Had
don Is An Abbeville man and since leaving
here has won success In the mercantile world
and now enjoys a fine business OF his own
Many friends 10 Abbevilie extend in advance
best wishes and kindest congratulations fol
his future happiness, and will be delighted to
see him and his charming bride In this hit
old home where they will always be accorded
hearty welcome.
SUNDAYS SERVICES IN THE METHODIST
Rev. P B. Wells, pastor, preached an ear
nest and impressive sermon last SUNDAY
morning from st Johns gospel . 8and l6. "Fol