The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-06-21
EAST END.
What .M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country aud in Town.
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What .M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds in Country aud in Town.
ELEGANT RECEPTION.
One OF the most delightful and enjoyable
Social functions OF the season was the receP
tion given by Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hill las
Thursday evening In compIlmeht 10 hsS
w. B. Sans and his charming bride.
The pretty home was beautifully decorated
and all within WAS scene OF beauty an0
happiness. nh, ,,,
guests al the doUr md Mesdames h. 81. and
James A. Hill received them In the hall ano
ushered them int" the pariors Where iheS
were Introduced to Rev. ana Mrs. sans, ootu
of whom are welcomed by our people, es-
peciaily Mrs. Sans. as we already cia m NJ
Sans who holds warm place IN the hearls
of Abbeville's best people. ,.,
Hearty Congratulations and best Wlsnes
were rendered the bride and groom by every
During the evening delightful refreshments
were served. ME and Mrs. Richard Hill at
host anu hostess entertained most charming
ly so that every one felt at ease ana periectiH
al home.
DIR. TRACY AND COMPANY.
,Notwithstandipg the excessive OF weather
the crowds OF people have never tired nor
growp weary Of attending the meetings al the
tent. Night after night the rush Increased
and on last Monday night the last meellng 10
pictures shown by tar the most beautiful OF
any former night.
Dr. Tracy is fine lecturer apd has we be-
lieve done great deal of good in the CON-
munily, He seems 10 be Jealous and sincere
in his work for good among his fellow men:
His steroptican views are IN their 'iVla
illustrations elevating and refning ana VIII
make lasting and we hope serious impIes-
sions upon his large audiences. especially up
on the youths of he city who will never for
get the great truths so earnestly ana vlVldly
Impressed upon their minds. Dr.. Tracy &
Company will long be remembered by the
~ ople OF Abbeville who wish Tor MIN great
- cess in his work for good as he goes from
place TO place.
ABBEvILLE's MERCHANTS OFFERING GREAT
BARGAINS.
The merchants of Abbevilla are now offer
ing great bargains In many different lines OF
goods. II you would tske advantage OF thest
"bargain days" you should read their special
ads In the city papers. Those who Keep pace
with the times r. ad and know exactly when
and where TO go-those who don't read. miss
the greatest bargains ever offered by our
merchants who are putting on "city airs,
having "bargain days" and especial sales on
certain days of every week which are for The
sole benefit OF the public.
Come 10 Abbeville If in want OF anything II
the mercantile line and you can buy II AZ
cheap as you can anywhere.
IN AND AROUND THE CITY.
Mr.. Rutledge has returned with his Bow
ling Alley which has been or ened in the same
place IL was before. This will now claim the
attention OF mum beIs OF our citizens who likt
the fun of "rollng the balls" Our people
must have something TO entertain them these
dull times. or they might fall into that great
Grip Van Wrinkle eep."
Hosts of friends extend 10 DR.. John Lyon
and his charming bride klndest copgratula-
tions and best wishes. DR.. Lyon is one o.
Abbevitle's rising young men and our people
will always accord TO him and his bride
cordial welcome.
Prof A. NJ. DuPre spent last Sunday in the
city and was the happiest man In the city.
He received congratulations and best wishes
from many friends In this his old home
where he always receives hearty well
come.
Mrs. James s. Cochran and daughter ex
pected to leave yesterday for visit to hei
people In Charlotte, n. {.
Invitations are out announcing the mar
rlage of Mr.. Horace r. McAIlster of this city,
to Miss Florence Caroline Miller Of Laureps,
S. c., on The 2Sth inst. at 1890 o'clock at the
home Of the BRIDE
Miss nellie Edwards is home from Atlanta
where she has been engaged in business fol
sometime.
r. NJ Haddon left last Monday fer Harris
Ltthia Springs
DR.. and Mrs. Lewis Russell sr'ni last Sun
day in the city.
The following young ladies left last Monda!
to attend the Sun mer SchCo oil at Knoxville.
Tenn, viz: Misses Mae Robertson, Rosa Max
well, Salle White. Pevps Seal, Lillian Gam
breli. Wipton Parks.
to Beltop afier a pleasant stay at home.
Mr.. Eugene Cobb spent Sunday in Green
wood With homefolks.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Will burst and son are in the
city the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Burks-
dale.
Mrs. Sam Shlver has returned to Abbevile
where she will make her home. She Is guesi
at the Eureka.
AROUND ROUTE No.S.
Misses Rosa Knox and Clara Lee Gillian
Of Sharon attended ChiIdreu's day last Sun
day at Little Mountain church in The Anlre-
Vile section. They report delightful trip,
and fine rain.
Fine rains have fallen around this &c mile
circuit and the farmers are happy and are
now busy sowing peas and sorghum for forage
crops, also planting bottom corn. The cropt
are just now looking their best.
Gillian Bros. had fine mule killed BY
lightning last Saturday.
Birth-At Avcndale. Alabama. on last
Tuesday the 18th, TO Mrs. ]. B. Hardness, nee
Miss Mamie Gillian, a daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l. Wilson of Graiuridge
were among the visitors 10 the ci:y last
Mr.. and Mrs A. X Watson and daughters
Misses nellie and Louise visited Mr.. ard Mrs
Joe Gilbert near Lowndesville, last week.
Miss Jennie WOodhurst accompanied hy
Mr.. j. H. Mcneil and children were shop.
ping in The city last Monday. Miss Kiltie
Kennedy accompanied them home
Gillian Brothers started out last Monday
with their threshing machine.
Mrs. Mary Parker and granddaughter after
q delightful stay with relatives at Talluah
Falls returned home last Friday.
Mr. Johnny Campbell rs visiting his upc'e
and family Mr.. James Evans.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gillian are quite
proud of their little Alabama granddaughter
Mrs. Matte Wilson accom- pHnied by her
sister Miss Lille Edwards of Lebanon were
guests in the city last Saturday.
The splendid barn OF Mr.. George Wardlaw
OF Bethel was destroyed by fire last Satur-
day night. together with oats and wheat
Origin or fire unknown, but supposed TO be
tncendary.
The electric storm and downpour OF rain
on route No 8 last Saturday Was pretty
rough on "M' but he pulled and waded
through all the same.