The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-15
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What "M'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country and in Town.
Abbeville, s. c.. June Is, 1904.
RED MEN AND WHITE MEN.
On tomorrow (Thursday) evening the
Of "Cherokee Indians" on the bal ground Oh
Magazine bill and will play ball from start
to finish This will be the game OF the season:
The grounds VIII be lit hy electricity and
Base ball at night by electric lights is
something new for this city and should be
witnessed by everybody. Come out and
just bring your "wife" along, or the "best
girl" OF some fellow who is TOO stlnEy to
bring his girl.
CIVIL EXAMINATION FOR R. F. D. CARRIERS.
special instructions from the government at
Washington will conduct the examination
OF Applicants for r. F. D. carriers to take
charge ofroutes No. and TO be put on
There are q large number OF applican ts,
and the con test will be sharp.
This is an honor conferred upon Mr.. Link,
whH is IN every wsy enminently auaed
duties devoting upon him. We will present
the Score Card" later on.
Personal MENTION.
rejoice with him and his family at bis present
prospect OF regaining his health.
He ls at the st Josepe's Hospital In the
City OF Baltimore where he has undergone
painful operation from which be Is fast
rallying, and hopes soon to return home.
where loved ones and friends anxously
await bis coming.
CAM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND pIcN1cs.
This Is the season for barbecues-picnica
far these dear fellows will ride just TO smell
the "savory fumes" tn at rise from q "pot OF
hash" and last butn least ''shake hands'
good wife, and little ones. These dear fellows
of course are all flush" with money and re
expected TO patronize freely all the side
issues such as lemonade and cake stands
grab bags-'and treat 1.-The boys" generally,
attend all the "church fairs" and festivals
Well why shouldn't they9 as their families
are all provided for before they start out on
the hustings In wh ich field they have hard
time and rough road; and az 1t is game OF
chance as TO who will be elected; the ma
jority OF them will return home wiser but
poorer men, for II they had gotten just one
been elected-hut alas. they find promises
like "pie crust" easily broken.
COLLEGE BOYS AND GIRLS.
Our city Is gay with college girls and boys,
and many homes are made happy by their
return. We greet them one and all with
pleasant smile. and welcome them home II
only for a short time. The social circles are
made brighter and the city gsyer by their
presence.
CARRIERS AND THEIR DESKS.
The Abbeville R. F. D. Boys are all right
now since their desks have arrived. They
are:both useful and ornamental and "we" sit
up before em making up o9r maii az big
Abbevile post Office thrown in. Our heart
felt thanks 60 out TO our esteemed post-m aster
for his great kindness and thoughtful courte.
sies and attentions to Us. Long may he live
and. be the post master al Abbeville.
HoNoRED GUESTS.
Mrs. A. Y. Eavenson with her two bright,
and interesting little girls Annie and Willie
May OF Atlanta, are In the city visiting her
sister Mrs. r. G.. Game on Vienna Street.
COMING AND GOING.
Miss Nettie Brunson returned last Saturday
accompanied by her cousin Miss Adelaide
Riggs both ofwhom are guests Of their uncle
DR.. G. A. Neuffer and family. Miss Brunson
Of years and has made hcsts OF friends here
who are sorry TO see her leave, wish for her
great happiness In life
Miss Lila Game will leave this week for
friend Miss Emma Bragdon which occurs on
the 22nd. Before returning home Miss Game
will visit hnnefo at Mullins, g. C.
Prof. A. NJ. DuPre of Wofford, has gone to
Chicago to attend summer school.
NEWS BUDGETS oN:RoUTE NO. 8.
Measrs George an Lamar Gillian returned
last week from Clemson College and will
enjoy the pleasure OF home for season.
Their friends are glad to see them home
again.
Misses Nell and Louise Watson, two charm.
ing and interesting young ladies', returned
last week from Winthrop College,: and will
brighten the social circle on Route No. 8. by
their presence.
Mrs. Matte A. Wilson of Lebanon ia visit.
ing In the city. at present she is the guest OF
her brother and family Mr.. w: ]. Edwards.
and pretty little girls on route No 8 wen to
Piedmont last week accompanied by their
grand father Mr.. j. g. Walker to spend a
while with their parents Mr.. and Mrs. Job q
E. Riley. Mr.. Walker returned last Monday,
leaving the little girls happy with their par
ents. nSN
for visit TO relatives at Piedmont.
Miss Annie Mary Evans return ed home
last Saturday from Chicora College In Green
Vile, and by her sunny smiles will gladden.
the hearts of many friends In the Lebanon
section. and along route Nos. .S.8
Mr.. Grier Sharard with bis friendcMr
Evans took In Due West Com mencement
last week. They didn't take their z rls with
them, as their "b best girls" were In Due West
and had they all met there would have been
four girls and only two boys, and things
might have gone wrong just then. .-..
COLD WEATHER AND CROPS
The cool nights. and blasting winds through
the day are telling on the cotton, as II is
now at q stand still and looKs we'll shaken up.
The grass is growing In spite of the weather
and is making farmers hustle.
Capt and Mrs. j. l.. johnson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Nickles, spent last Sunday with
homefolks In the Sharon section.
Miss Rena Kennedy the popular and cul-
tured teacher at Fern Hill Academy is out
again after several days illness last week.
Mrs. Ellen p. Norwood is the guest OF her
Nephew Mr.. Edwin Parker and family.
The "Palmetto Good MoIal Society" held Its
lar monthly meeting last week at the
home Of Mrs. Fannie j. Marshall on Mag
szine hill, and after songa, Rotations, and
games, delicious refreshments were served:
the evening was greatly enjoyed by all pre-
sent.
PUBLIC WORSHIP.
Rev, P. B. Wells of the M. E, church OF this
CITY, preached two fine sermons last Sunday
morning and evening. The morning subject
was "Have Definite Purpose in Life, to do
and be Something" At night his discourse
was based upon Excuses" Next Sunday
morning he will deliver a special sermon to
the Children who are requested to occupy
the "fropt" pews, Mothers and fathers and
all are expected. and cordially invited.
WHOOP! WHOOPl