The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-20
EAST END.
What ssM" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country and In Town.
AbbevIlle. 8. C., Jan. 20, 1904.

Abbeville. 8. e., Jan. 20, 1904
DISTRIBUTION OF GOVERNMENT sIEDs.
The first supply OF uovern ment seed for this
season was sent by Hon. Wyatt Aiken. and
was taken out by the r. F. d. carriers last
Monday morning. This was nice little re- re.
minder t. the patrons that they are not LOT
gotten by their Congressman.
| With A. @. Latimer to look after the "good
roads" question and Wyatt Aiken after the
and B. R. Tillman to stir up things generally
with his '.pitch fork" we need fear no evil
but rest assured the constituents or these
| three hustling representatives will be taken
care Of and their every interest carefully
guarded.
R. F. D. CARRIERS - GOOD ROADS - FINE
WEATHER.
The past year has been an exceptional one
In many respects, but in none more than the
fall and winter seasons up to this date. The
R. F. D. carriers have had exceptionally fine
weather, not havin 6 been turned back SIM
gle time on account OF high water. and 1t has
roads were in the fine condition they are at
present. being hard and smooth as in summer
time. with the exception Of few holes. The
condition Of the roads is due not alone to the
fine weather. but TO the good work done upon
them last summer and fall.
While riding along we could imagine the
fine roads We will sail over when our share OF
that $24, ,0Oo, ,OoO dollars secured for good roads
by Hon. A. @. Latimer is applied to them,
thed we will get lost, not out OF sight, no more
In mud holes, bat will have smooth 60
round all the way, and quick home run.
AT HYMEN's ALTAR.
This. Wednesday evening. January 20. at
the home OF the BRIDES parents, the marriage
OF Miss Ellen Sherrard and Mr.. e. r. Thom-
son will be solemnized, Rev. ]. Lowrie VII.
The home Will be beautifully decorated for
The bride eloct is one OF Anderson's fairest
and brightest young ladies, who has "a naade &c,
her bright sunny disposition and genial man.
ners has won the love ahd esteem OF hosts OF
friends who extend In advance best wishes
and kipdest congratulations.
The groom Mr.. Thomson. ia one OF Aboe-
ville's rising young business men, whose In
Huence in the firm Of Thomson Bros, Is
already felt both at home and abroad. Mr..
Thomson Is young man OF high character
full OF energy and business, and will in few
years stand at the head OF one OF the leading
lrms OF the city. May the days and years Of
this happy couple be full ofsunshine and hap
piness is the sincere wish, not only OF the
writer, but Of many, many friends.
NEWS BUDGET ON ROUTE NO. 8.
Mrs. Francis e. Scott of Atlanta, weo has
treatment OF her brother, DR.. W. E. Link. is
now much better. and is visiting relatives in
fiatwoods.
Edwards Of Lebanon, returning to their home
near Due West. accompanied by Miss Mary
Edwards, who will remain for sometime the
guest OF her aunt, Mrs. Able.
Miss Maggie Gilbert Of Lebanon is quite Ill
with grippe. DR.. Neuffer In attendance. Her
many friends hope she will soon be fully re-
stored to health.
DR.. Jimmie Hill was called out on Route
No @ LOAF nn
Miss - Stevenson is visiting her friend
Look out for a cold wave for the balance Of
this week. 1t will surely come. 80 says De-
Wore, the weather man.
Miss Nancy McIlwain has been sick with
grippe, bat is now much better:
Mr.. Charlie Carter and family will move
from Greenwood to the hourishiDg city OF Alb.
beville this week and will reside in one OF
the handsome cottages on Wardlaw Street.
MIR. Carter has situation In the b. A. L.
shopsa These are good people and we are
glad TO welcome them as citizens OF Abbe-
DR.. g. A. Neufier and son, Gotlobe, returned
home from delightful trip to the "Land OF
Mrs. Fred Hill OF Salisbury is expected In
the city this, where she will remain for some
time the guest Of homefolks.
Mr.. E. E. Plstt OF Granitevilleis Is expected In
the city this week.
our boys have returned to their homef In the
past week. seemingly "quituated" not grad
Mrs. Gaines Hammond, after pleasan,
stay with homefolks at Green wood retured
home last Monday.
DRIVEN FROM HOME.
This play composed OF our best local talent
will come OF tomorrow Thursday evening
at the Opera House. This is q dne play and
will be we'll rendered. The proceeds will be
for the benefit Of the Ladies' Orchestra OF this
city.
OUR SICK FRIENDS.
Mrs Mary DuPre has been quite sick for the
past week and Is still confined ~ her bed, but
Is some better at this writing.
Miss Mary Sign is quite Ill with pneumonia.
Her friends hope she will soon be we'll again.
Mrs. Alice Simmons is still quite Ill at the
hcme OF her daughter, Mrs. C.P. Hammond.
OUR DARLING IS WITH THE ANGELS.
Hubert, the bright little 4 year old son Of
Hon. W. N. Graydon died In the ciiy Of At
whittier he had been taken for treatment
An operation was performed on Tuesday
previous, by Two specialists and seemed TO be
successful, but the little one overcome by ex-
baustion, survived only few days.
His remains were brought home Friday
Quoted at the home Saturday morning by
Rev. P. B. Wells, after which interment was
made in Upper Long Cane cemetery.
Call not back our precious darling,
Anchored safe when storms are DER,
On the borderland We leave him,
Soon to meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world OF changes,
Far beyond this world OF care,
We shall dnd our precious darling,
In our fathers mansion fair"