The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-19
EAST END.
What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country aud in Town.

Next Sunday will be Easter, and II the
Mercury doesn't climb higher 1t will be hard
luck tor the ladies who generally appear In
their spring attire on this occasion; as we
write, wraps, fire and blankets are quite COM
Portable.
Easter Is movable feast and always comes
the first Sun day after the first fu II moon fol-
lowing the 2lst day OF Marc this is why 1t
like Christmas. Our Churches will be beauti-
fully decorated and special selections for the
choir will add to the joyous celebration ofthe
greatest event in the history ofthe world, the
com memoration OF the resurrection OF the
Saviour of man ind. Let all 60 up to the
house OF worship with greatiul hearts and
"bless the day that saw the Lord arise"
Invitations have been Issued announcing
Mr.. C. D. Cowan, which happy event will be
solemnized at the home Of the bride In this
city on Wednesday evening April 26, at $50
Many friends in the city learn with regret
of the sad accident Of Mr.. - Cobb, son Of
DR.. Frank Cobb, of Green wood. who fell from
a step ladder breaking bis collar bone, Jaw
bone and frabturing his skull and Is now ly'
Ing In q critical condition.
Mr.. Cobb is nephew Of our townsmen
Messrs. o. 81. and Eugene Cobb who have
Just returned from the bedside Of the young
man. and giving no encouraging report OF his
Mr.. r. s. Link has Just returned from a
short business trip to Atlanta.
M iss Josie Lyon after weeks illness ls
back at her place In thePost Office 10 the de-
light Of many friends by whom she was great
ly missed.
THE COLD SNAP Is ON;
Last Monday the 18th was said to be the
coldest day In April since the 10Th Of April
1S49 when there was q considerable fall OF
snow which lay upon the ground all day,
killing cotton, corn and all vegetables. THIS
snap will no doubt cause great loss to many
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the mountains to the seaboard.
There was In this section heavy frost and
Ice last Monday morning which played havoc
with garden truck.
Mr.. John G. Ferguson. one OF Abbeville
County's foremost farmers who has been
placing Oh the market for the past few years
the "frst" bale OF new cotton 1s now IN
trouble as he had severa acres which he IN, ID,
Monday morning, but we guess he will be
saved this expense by the cold snap. -,
Many leaves on the forest trees looked as II
evidence OF the severe cold. Wait till the
moon fulls, then plant over and begin anew
and all will be we'll.
Farmers are now busy planting cotton and
corn and are moving right along with their
farm work.
HAPPY MOTHERS AND PROUD FATHERS.
Births-At Abbeville April 10th to Mrs. l..
TO Mrs. George Gambrell April 18th son
To Mrs. j. Z. Raines April 18th son.
ALL ARoUD ROUTE NO 8.
Mr.. Capers Riley and daughter Miss Ludle
of Lodmon, were In the city last Monday.
Miss Lille Edwards spent last Monday very
pleasantly with her friend Miss Lila Smith,
of Lebanon.
The body of Mr. Cade who was drowned In
Savannah river recently, was found last Fri
day about3 miles below where be went Into
the river. The body was lodged upon q raft
In the river. and discovered by some boat
men while passing.
The remains we're entered at Bordeaux In
the presence OF large Assem- blage OF sympa-
thizing friends.
SHARON AND ABBEvILLE CROSS BATS.
On last Friday hard fought, and most in