The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-08-17
The Widcmau Reunion.

About IGO years ago when people from al
parts OF Europe were, striving to reach this
country. there was born on the bosom OF the
Atlantic, one, Adam Wldeman. His parents
were seeking for themselves a new home ir
the wilds of undeveloped America, free from
the CONGESTION Of Europe's great Empire.
T. AS Adam was the first man according tc
Holy writ, Adam Wideman was the frs
Widen,an known TO Wideman history ant
40 tho Widvmans hogan their family tree
with "Thesc arc the generation OF ADAM
The family tree Is now a large one, its ram
ifications reach into many OF the States. rs
far West as Texas the family has spread, anC
as far North as Missouri the Inherited spirit
of their old fore father has led them to seek
tor homes of greater latitude.
On last Wednesday the 10th OF August, al
the home of Mr.. j. 7. Bradley, a lineal de
scendant of"Adam," The Widemans held a
amily reunion. Not withstanding the fac
thai Sirius The dog star, and the sun rose
together that morning there was no untime
ly rain to dampen the spirit OF the family
frolic. The weather was all that could bt
wished.
It is not related of"Adam," the first, tina
he was a humorous being; If he were no
then his wife must have been Jester 10 tht
court OF Maria Theresa. for their descen
dents see aid enjoy the humorous side @
life as keenly as any pioneer of America.
past.
The day was spent in humorous recita
OF the Wideman's folbles and follies ant
iaughable circumstances connected will
their progenators. Many jokes were retolc
at the expense of varius ones Of the connec
ton.
To the amusement OF quite a number
Boggs Widenlau narrated a few phases Of
OF hislife in Florida" When n collard is not a
collard," and What a man may hear at The
bottom Of a Florida lake" etc, all OF which
proved deeply interesting to his hearers.
The younger Widemans had a gleeful time
playing games aud f~rolicing under the shady
trees, and with each zephyr that blew came
The rolIicking laughter Of contented It'll
bands. Gallon upon gallon Of Lemonade
was made 10 quench the thirst of this merry
gathering.
In summing up the leading characteristic
of these Wideman men and Wideman wo
men, we would say the omen know how
W CUM hhu II lhCu hdo"
Among the first play things OF a tot OF tn
| Wideman blood are mud pies! and tn
first toy they receive from their mothers Is
miniature cooking stove; and the acme o
misery with a young Wideman buck is L
wait toT a second table whenthere is com
pany.
The array Of good things In evidence at thi
reunion could not have been surpassed b,
| old Epicurus himself. Barbecue hash made
after the pattern OF the ~forties, and raise
cornbread to 60 with it. Ham, chicken, pies
tarts and two.story custards It'll the back o
the tables we're bent low. cakes OF every, de
sciption and pickles OF all varieties, an
one quality for all-the best.
Among the representatives of families pre-
sent were Or. w. l.. PRESLEY, DR.. j. w. Wide
man, Mrs. Sallie Addison, Mrs. ]. F. Bradley
Judge j. C. Klugh, Treas. w. T. Bradley, Capt
] 40. Lyon, Mr.. w. w. Bradley, Mr.. W.. R
Bradley, Sheriff C. j. Lyon, Mr.. j. T. Bradley
Mr.. Jno. f. Bradley. Rev. r. +. Bradley, Mr.
J. F. Wideman, Mrs. Fannie Thomson, Mr.. j
c. Kennedy, Mr.. Boggs Wideman, Mr.. w. P
Widemap, Mr.. Harris Horton, Mr.. NJ. w
Cuddy, Mr.. J. U. Wardlaw, MIR. S. p. Morrah
Mr.. w. d. Morrah, Mr.. Boggs Kennedy, Mrs
lane Taggart, Mrs. David Wardlaw, Mr.
Harvey Robinson, and Miss Statia Wideman
Miss Stack, of the Due West Female College
together with the Misses Boyce and other
aided in making the evening pleasant Wit
recita lions.