The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-20
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What "M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country and in Town.
Abbeville, 8. c., April Goth 1904.

Abbevllle, 8. c., April 10th 1904.
ALONG ROUTE NO. 8.
Miss Carrie Belle Riley and Miss Nall
McGaW, two pretty young ladies OF the Fiat
woods we're the guest one evening OF last
week OF their friend Miss Rena Kennedy.
Miss Jennie Kennedy OF the Bellevue sec
tion spent several days OF past week very
pleasantly with her sister Mrs. Edwin Par
ker.
One afternoon Of last week the team Of Mr..
G. F. Graves ran away with the wagon as ne
and Mr.. McCord were returning from the
field, Mr.. McCord was thrown out and sus-
tsined pain ful bruises which fortunately
were not serious Mr.. Graves, the team ana
wagon came out right side up.
The shipment OF stone posts for the fencing
OF Lebanon Cemetery have been received ana
hauled upon the ground.
Farmers are rushing business on their
farms. planting cotton Is the order OF the
day. The nice rain that fell saturdaynxed
things exactly right for them 80 could be
seen by their smiling faces.
Mr. r. w. Knox accompanied BY his daugn'
ter Miss Rosa spent one day OF last week
in Mount Carmel, business and pleasure COM
bined.
went 70 Little River last week on hshlng
excursion. We don't hear much talk, or any
tales" about their luck.
Nearly ali of our patrons on route No: 8
have renewed their subscriptions for tnelr
ciates their kind remembrance. as he is proud
10 hand in these renewals as we'll as new
subscribers, for 1t shows he is alive to the
Interest Of the government, as we'll as tnst OF
his patrons
All such business belongs to the carrier
and should always be given to him, as ne ls
prepared TO give patrons every aoVantage.
TO day Wednesday Is the last day OF tne
"Cotton Contest" ;every body has guessed at
port receipts and all expect to be SUCCESSFUL
In drawing fortunes and are now on the
anxious bench until the announcement OF
the contest is made.
On last Monday afternoon Mr.. James had
q fine mule severly snsgged BY stlck, Wnlie
drawing In a load OF wood. AS we passea, ~
was bleeding profusely. We hope 1t Will pc
all right, for TO lose 8 good mule now means
q good sum out OF pocket.
THoMAs-DUDLEY.
Invitations have been issued announcing
the marriage OF Miss Jane Thomas to MI
Julius T. Dudley On "Wednesday evening
April 9th. 1901, at $50 O'Clock In Warrenton
Presbyteria Church.
PENCIL POINTS PICKED UP.
The Battle Ship Texas now holds worlds
record for rapid and accurate gunne snaioh-
ing the laurels from the battle ships WIS
consin and Alabama between which ships
there was dispute as to the champion
ship. .h,o-
Fair at st. Louis attracted considerable al
ten tion and was visited by number OF our
citi zens. Many curiosities in fancy WORK,
pictures and native scenery were to be seen.
SPECIAL SALE OF EMBRo1DERIEs.
Capt. L. W. Whites special sale. Of en-
broId cries is now in full blast, this Wednes-
day being the last day. BE sure 70 alteno
the sale If you wish any thing In this line. :, .
airs, f and styles, having Especial sales" oi
and an remnant sales" clearance sales" and
all such things, 30 that our people WIN nave
papers II they would keep up with the pro.
gress of our merchants, and know just when
and where to 60 to buy goods at these "speeial
sales" In such saies great 1a5gans u sbe are e Of
trade, and advertising is the life OF all busl-
ness. Try IL and see.
BASE BALL TEAM.
Greenwood and Abbeville teams crossed
bats on the Abbeville diamond last Friday
and Saturday and on the rounding up Oh Two
being total 10 to 4, favor Of AbbeVille
DEATH OF MRS. MAE BARNwELL AIKEN.
Once again the grim shadow Of death in
all its sadness and gloom rests upon our City,
and many expressions OF sorrow and sym.
pathy were heard when the news OF the death
OF Mrs. Mae Barnwell Aiken was announc
ed.
Mrs. Aiken was the wife OF Hon. Wyatt
Aiken, and with her little children had but
recently joine ed her husband In Washington,
tiopations ofa true wife and devoted mother
were fully realized In the reunion OF this
little family, but scarcely had this pleasure
been theirs, when the angel OF death came
devoted wife and loving mother bis
blighting hand. Ah death, thou cruel mons
ter, snatohing away our loved ones with thy
Icy breath. But thanks be unto Him VINO
elveth us the victory over death and the
grave. For her, death had no sting, nor the
grave any victory, as through Christ she came
Off more than conqueror.
Mrs. Aiken was born and raised IN tnls
City and was always beloved ana most
highly esteemed by every one. In manner
she was quiet gentle and unassuming. pos
sessing great virtues of head and heart that
drew around her many friends.
BY her death dutiful daughter, faithful
wife, a loving and devoted mother and true
friend has been removed. The sunshine OF
the home is no more, but the memory OF q
faith iul wife and fond mother will forever
lineer In the hearts Of loved ones. Who can
estimate the Christian influence OF mother,
or the love OF q true wife? These will last
forever. and will be recalled through all the
The death OF Mrs. Aiken occurred In the
City Of Washington, Thursday at noon, APril
l4th, 1904. Her remains reached AbbeVllle
Friday, ana were LaR6u 81 OuCo W tuO hohAiS
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. B. 8. Barpwell.
The funeral services were conducted Satur'
day morning at II o'clock by Rev. W. D.
SANS at Trinity church of which she was
faithful and exemplary member
Ipterment ives made at Melrose Cemetery
IN the presence OF many sorowing freiends.
The floral offerings that marked her last
resting place were In great profusion, and
most exquisite in design-pointing as silent
EN- blems OF beauty nd purity 10 the glorious
resurrection morn when she with her loveo
ones shall be again gathered together In that
| heavenly home where parting is no more.
The bereaved family have the sympathy