The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-08-17
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Rounds in Country and In Town.
Abbeville, 8. c., August II, 1904.
N AND AROUND THE CITY.

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IN AND ARoUND THE CITY.
But for the enterprise and energy OF a few
persons in onr city 1T would be dead 80
far as amusements are concerned. Through
the indefatigable energy and perser vance OF
Prof. Jas. A.. Hill our community were most
delightfully."- entertained at the Opera house
all OF the past week, and their appreciation
of the play was shown by a full house every
MIR. aud Mrs. Rob Hill returned last satur-
day after a few days stay In Atlanta, which
Mrs. Hill enjoyed very much, spending her
time with friends most plesantiy, ,o,,r,,,,,
stay with relatives In Spartanburg is ex'
pected nome this week.
Miss Maud Taylor OF Elberton, Ga. is visit
Ing Mrs. Tom Milford.
Miss Frances Mcneil is In the city the
que Of Mrs. Foster McLaue.
Misses Mann and Nell Scott have Just re.
turned from q delightful Northern trip and
on their wav to Atlanta will stop over with
Mrs. c. Y. Hammond ia of for a summer
outing 10 Greenville and Walhalla.
Mrs. W. e: Cason is home again from a
pleasant visit to relatives near Augusta.
Misses Lillian and Alma Galnbrell have
returned from Williamson.
Miss Annie Cochran spent Sunday at
home In the country.
Mrs. P. Fl. Sellers and family are at home
after a delightful summers outing at Shelby,
Mr.. w. ]. Bryson is spending a while
with hon folks at Cashier, N. G.
Mr.. Albert B.. Hammond OF Columbia ia
expected in the city this week visiting rela-
tivss.
Mrs. F. B. Gary and Master Frank returned
last week after a pleasant stay al Tryon, N.
Miss Minnie Lou Roberts OF Ninety SIX
after q pleasant stay with her friends the
Misses Morse left Saturday for a visit to
Miss Corrie Killingsworth has just return
ed from a visit to her friend Miss Ellis near
Due West and Is at her place Of business.
Greenvilie for a pleasure trip and will re-
turn to L.. w. Whites store about the LIST. OF
Sept. next.
yesterday for New York.
Mrs. Haddon and daughter Miss Isabelle
left last week for Berkeley Springs, Va. Many
friends wish for Mrs. Haddon q speedy re.
covery.
The Wimodausis Rebecca Lodge will meet
Friday night. This is a growing order and 1t
now numbers thirty members after about
two weeks organization.
Mr.. Jesse Hardness one Of the most pros.
porous farmers Of Antreville, was In the city
last Friday on business.
MIR. Leon Keaton Of Keaton was In the city
Mrs. j. M. Gambrell came home last week
after p delightful outing in the country In
and around Antreville.
Many friends Of Miss Alice Greene are
glad to see her up again after q tedious spell
The friends Of Mrs. Claude Gambrell regret
to hear Of her illness and hope she may SOON
be well.
ALL AROUND ROUTE NOS.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J.. Lin spent last Sunday
in the city, the guests ofthe Misses Roche.
Miss Lillian Power is the guest OF Mrs. w.
NJ. Mckenzie and family this week.
Mrs. w. II. Edmonds and children OF Au-
,,,oto oro cpondfpu q whiIa with her mnth6f
Miss Naomie Kelley Of Columbia is expect
ed 10 arrive to day and will be the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Riley OF Piedmont came
last week for q visit to home folks at
Sharon. Mr.. Riley left a few days ago, but
Mrs. Riley and children Will remain for q
while.
I'M" was " run in " last Monday afternoon
by q fierce storm. taking refuge In the spa.
cious shelter OF Mr.. Edwin Parker's barn.
of a "dry spot any where since dog-days" set
Crops are booming corn especially. Far
mers are sitting out on their piazza's enjoy
Ing the flsttering prospects, forgetting Tor q
about &c for cotton, whereas a 9 or 10 million
crop would cost less and mean l2cts cotton
which is best? Statistics from that cotton
made on credit cost about Gets therefore there
will not be much on the credit side OF the
ledge at the end OF the year should We have q
- big " crop which looks possible just now.
MI. George w. Wilson Of Grainridge killed
q ! large rattle.snake last week measuring over
5 feet In length, and having II rattle.
RURAL NOTES.
Mr.. w. E. Penney, carrier on Rout No 4. has
succeeded in getting rs mail boxes on
his route and is by zeal and energy increas-
Ing his mall.
Mr.. Eddie Roche is by steady means build.
ing up his route No 5 has already SO mail
boxes and is working right ahead In the in
terest OF" Uncle SAM"
Carriers No l z and 8 are working up their
routes forall they are worth, and are carrying
out and bringing In good mail.
Patrons are still grumbllpg at the new
to the former. which will give them their
mail 3 to 8 IL hours earlier.
DEATH OF MRS. W. ]. EDWARDS.
After a long and tedious illness Mrs. Leila
Edwards beloved wife OF Mr.. w. J. Edwards
died at her home In this city Wednesday
morning Aug. 18th. 1904.
of young womanhood, leaving Two bright lit
tie children aged respectively / and s years.
Mrs. Edwards was most highly esteemed,
and beloved by all who knew her and had
hosts OF friends who mourn her departure.
She possessed q bright sunny disposition
when adding to the pleasure OF others.
Her remains were taken TO Sharon for In
terment, Rev. Boulwafe conducted the SER
vices. An unusually large congregation as
sembled to pay their last tribute OF love and
friend.
The grief stricken husband and bereaved
family have the sympathy Of many friends.