The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
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What "M" Sees and Hears on HIS
Rounds in Country and in Town.
Abbeville, S. c., May 4th, 1901.


Rounds in Country and In Town.
Abbeville, S. G., May 4th, 1901.
FRIENDS COMING AND GOING.
Mrs. S. Cochran left last Monday TO vis!
friends in Charlotte and Rockingham, n. q.
Miss Annie Moore after pleasant Visit u
relatives in Abbeville left last Sunday for mel
hS%e Mrs r r S. Ink has Just returned from de
lightful trip 10 Washington, D. c., where he
took in the White House, met bis exceliency
sPresident Roosevelt and other distinguished
voraoe Impression by his foe personel and
affable and courteous manner He was mos
cordially and courteously received anu Won
the esteem and good will of all IL was nis
pleasure TO meet. During his stay in the city
he was the honored guest OF bis friend Hon
Wyatt Aiken. who extended TO him ever!
courtesy OF the city. ,
Miss Josie Lyon, the pretty ana poputai
torical contest at Green wood where she spenl
q most delightful evening. returning nex'
morning without sleep, but ready Tor Dusl'
ness. and looking as fresh as full blown rose,
the post Office in first class style. Eddle IL
Quick, reliable and attentive to bis business
and Is quite popular with the patrons OF lne
MANY friends of Mr.. George w. Lomax are
glad to see him able TO be at his place Of ousl-
ness again, II only TO look around and De win
Mrs. Thomas f. Frost, of Charleston is Wis
ftipg relatives in the city, and will also be the
guest of her nephew. Mr.. Edwin Parker ana
family in their pretty country nome IN tne
Rev and Mrs John o. Wilson, of Green.
woed were welcome and honoreo guests
Within our city gates past few days, Or WI
son preached fine sermon In the Methodist
ferenee sSerSa sanfa at Bethel cSSrch on Monday Dr.
and Mrs. Wilson hold warm place IN tne
hearts OF the people OF Abbeville, In whose
homes they always have cordial and nearly
Maj. and Mrs. f. W. R. Nance. OF Lowndes.
Vile, we're among the welcome Visltors 10 ou1
city last Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. Britt OF Bellevue were Visi'
tors to the city last Monday.
Mr.. B. A. Boyd. OF Lodimont, accompanied
by his nephew. Mr.. Harper BOYD OF Latlmer,
were guests of the city last Monday:
Messrs. T. E. and Billy Firth, Of Mount Car
Hon. I. H. McCalla and daughter Mrs. Leila
McCalla Ltnder. OF Hartwell, Ga, we're tne
guests few days of last week OF Mrs. T. B..
Miss Douthit, of Pendleton. s. c., was the
charming guest. OF Mrs P. B. Speed several
days of this week.
Mrs. Smith, Of Batesburg. 8. G., and Miss
Matte Caldwell, Of Glover, s. c., were the
guests of Mrs. ]. NJ. Gamorell last week.
Mr.. Lewis Blount has gone to Augusta to
Mr.. Frank Jones is a high stepper. but last
week he stepped too high and unfortunately
came in contact with the car wheels, Whlcn
resulted In psin0 oa ip9ar so saaS FPapk
is not stepping so high now, but will soon be
all right, At least his many friends sincerely
Mr.. F. B. Brogdon, one Of the popular con
ductors on the Seaboard, is now visiting
homefolks at Sewanee, Ga.
Abbeville is certainly on building boom
just now as eight or ten splendid dwellings,
much to the appearance OF the localities IN
which they are built.
Big Bob fire bell sounded out Sunday after.
noon, but only little closet fire was kinoled
in the little Lawson" house on Church
street. which was soon put out, with but little
damage.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Greene, of Philadelphia,
who came on to witness the Thomas Dudley
marriage, were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Miss Jennie Thomas. OF Ridgeway, s. c.,
was also the charming guest OF the same
household at the same time.
Miss Thomas came to the city on Sunday
where she was the guest OF her friend, Miss
Lily Templeton.
Many invited guests along Route NO. Wit
messed the Thomas. Dudley marriage at Watts
last week and pronounced 1t beautiful
church marriage. An account OF which IL
beautifully written up for the Press and Ban
who Yields graceful pen whose point is al.
ways touched with wit and humor.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Wilson, OF watts, With
their three interesting little children. spent
last Sunday with relatives at Grainridge.
Mrs. Mary w. Parker after an extended and
most pleasant visit to friends and relatives al
Watts is home again.
Mr.. s. q. Link is one OF the 'boss" truck
farmers OF the upcountry, largely supplying
our home market already with garden Vege
tables, such as onions. lettuce, radishes, cab
bage. salads, &c. He Is early and late as b
farmer, 1or you can always find something
for your table al his pretty and well kepl
farm.
MI. Henry Hill OF the firm Of A. M. Hill &
Sons, is another farmer in this line who has
many nice vegetables at his store, brought IN
fresh from his farm.
Miss Lily Link came in Monday to engage
with Mr. 6. W. Kendall in his mantua.mak
ing department, which he has just opened
upstairs over his store with full force Of Ia
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Il. Penney, MIR. scnram and
Mr.. ]. II. Walker. OF sharon church, attended
quarterly conference at Bethel last Monday.
Sharon school will close another successful
session tomorrow Thursday and anticipate
having basket picnic on the school house
grounds to which the public are cordially In.
Vited. Let every one come and bring well
filled baskets and enjoy pleasant days rec.
reation. Prof. Harmon and his assistant,
Miss Mamie Gillian, deserve great creeit for
the successful management OF this hne school
have the hearty thanks and good will of their
patrons and the love, respect and esteem OF
all the pupils. 49,
Mr.. I. G. Curry. OF Spartanburg College,
spent last Sunday at the home OF Mr.. David
Gillian of Sharon, as the guest OF Prof. Har
mon. Mr.. Curry has many friends in the
Sharon section who always accord him cor.
dial and hearty welcome.
Mr.. ]. J. Edwards spent part Of last week
with her son, MIR. ]. w. Edwards and family
Of the Flatwoods.
Miss Rena Kennedy. Miss Isabelle Evans.
Miss Rosa Knox, Misses Belle and Rookie Nc.
Kenzle, Misses Mamie and Clara Lee Gillian
with Prof ]. c. Harmon attended the orator..
cal contest last Friday at Greenwood. They
enjoyed their visit and were delightfully."- en-
tertained.
SPECIAL MENTION.
The Lighthouse Robbery" last week was
greeted with q full house each evening who
were charmipgly entertained with the beauti
ful dramatic play so splendidly rendered
Had our home talent been "away from home
Sboy upor, IN not hQva haan 70 kpn for m