The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-04-12
EAST END.
What "M" Sees and Hears OH His
Rounds in Country aud in To wn.
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A., NJ, SMITH & CO. IN THE LEAD.

A. N. SMITH & co. IN THE LEAD.
The farmers union along Route No. 8
week from A. M. Smith & co. of this city.
They selected close and careful buyer who
after trying the market awarded the contract
to the above named firm which speaks vol
ums for them In the low prices they made on
30 large q contract. Thisis one Of Abbeville's
leading and wide awake firms who are al
ways In position 10 serve their customers
with the best goods at the very lowest prices
ANNUAL SPRING OPENINGS.
Last Thursday and Friday were gala days
for old Abbeville, at least one would have
thought 30 from the surging throng of beauti.
ful ladies who crowded the stores from early
morn till dewy eve looking at the beautiful
display Of millinery and ladies goods 80 ar
tistically and tastefully arranged as to call
forth the admiration OF every one.
The three stores of r. NJ. Haddon and Co.,
Wilson, Henry Company and C. w. Kendall
were pronounced by every one who saw
them TO be "prettier than ever before'i their
show windows were maryels Of beauty and
every conceivable shape, the "sun burst" and
"charlotte corday" leading In beauty and
style. Each Of these firms Gid a good busi-
ness both days Of their openings, and were well
paid Tor their extra trouble by the presence
OF so large number of ladies who thropged
their stores each day in spite Of the rough
" Gather,
L. T. AND T. NJ. M1LLER's OPENING. ..
This up-to-date "clty grocery was on full
dress parade arrayed in all Its beauty. Pyr-
amids OF fancy canned goods on every side,
choice fruits preserves. Jellies, pickles, cere-
ais and "fancy biscnits'' in great variety
papy.
In the center OF the store WAS erected a
handsome booth from which Mrs. Miller and
the deoas Whe ss ooe an
Bakers" foamlng chocolate while Miss
Lille Templeton and Mr.. George 81. Ellis
representing b. j. Heinz Co., served q most
BANQUET wafers and many y other @ ID delicious ]
goods. Everything passed off nicely and we
are sure the ladies who tasted OF the many
good things" and feasted their eyes on the
beautiful display Of "fancy groceries" Will
always remember where to 60 when In need
OF the best goods for the least money.
RI. BARGAINS OPENING.
Dargan was not to be left out In the opening
display but was to the front with two hand.
some show wiEdows which In their artistic
ARRANGEMENT seemed to say every passer by.
walk In" II you want TO see the "prettiest"
display of china ware, tin ware, crockery OF
all kinds and grand line of cooking stoves.
Everything within was as neat as new pin.
each day OF the opening were served with
most delicious cream. Mr.. Dargan was de-
lighted with his first "Opening" as we'll as
wit the good business he did on Opening
days.
Last Sunday afternoon the city was visited
by q downpour of rain, with hail, heavy
thunder and vivid lightning.
The lightning struck barn over in Jerusa-
lem setting IL in blaze aad burning IL to the
ground despite The heroic efforts OF the fro
company. A mule In the barn was killed
and entirely roasted In the burning barn.
Two large trees In the yard of Mrs. James
Taggart we're also struck giving Mrs. Taggart
q c0nsidera BILE shock.
No other harm that we have beard of was
caused by the storm,