The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-06
EAST END.
What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In Country aud in Town.
PRETTY GOLDEN WEDDING.

AOunuS III SOuhGry duu LII 1O"u.
GOLDEN WEDDING.
On Wednesday afternoon November 2slh
1905, MIR. and MrsA. J. Woodhurst celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary Of their marriage,
'n The y yent ertained a large lumber of their
friends, at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. }. 5.
Williams (their SOD ana daughter) from one
The home was beautifully decorated with
autumn leaves and chrysanthemums, but
the most striking picture OF all was the
"home picture" that grouped around the
honored and beloved couple, two sons. four
daughters, W. sons.ip.law, Two dangnters.
in-law and twenty eight grand children. IA
BOYS n IA girls, with bright sparkling eyes
and smiling faces making a group OF forty
Miss E. c. Kennedy, and Mrs. Mary Smith,
sisters Of the bride and groom respectively
who acted as bridesmaids at the marriage
my years ego, had the hs.. pleasure &c OF being
Erwin another bridesmaid, and sister OF
the groom was denied the pleasure Of being
present, owing to the illness Of Mr.. Erwin.
Mr.. Jane Frosbrook, q sister Of Mrs. Wood
hurst was also unable 10 attend, being quite
sick at her home.
Three friends who we're present at the mar
rage baif century ago were present on THU
anniversary. Another striking ana Iemsrk'
81. r, Tusten who celebrated their golden
weddidg" last winter. These two couples
we believe are the only two In Ab6ev1llt
County who have together shared LIES sor-
rows and Joys for so many years.
Three highly esteemed friends OF the aged
couple who honored the joyous occasion
with their presence were, Mas Mary Robin
son, Miss Talitha Dale and Mrs. E. A. Gilbert
the last named being the widow OF the late
James F. Gilbert who joined the hearts and
hands. ofthis aged couple In holy wedlock
just fifty years ago.. :,
As the guests arrived they were received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and after extend
ing best wishes, and congratulations, were
invited into the dining room where delicious
and dainty eireshm ems were seryso' ,,,.,
epy "a OF May useful and bes u,ifui presents
which attested the high esteem In whichthey
areLe'd BY so many detr fr'en is, who wish for
Of ire day in which their lives were made
one" May Gods richest blessings rest upon
them now, and to the end OF life's journey
Is the sincere wish OF all
Putting all the facts that make up this
anniversary together, 1t is one OF the most
remarkable golden weddings" we have ever
known.
ham, accompanied by Prof. W.. c. Herbert OF
Sharon High School, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. L. Mcmillan last Saturday.
Mr.. :. j. Lin who has been quite sick for
the past two weeks, Is a little better at this
Mrs. Jane Frosbrock OF Lebanon who has
been quite sick for some m Ia now thought
10 O6 u llLLl6 DcLlCI.
Many young people had a most enjoyable
time Thanksgiving night At the home OF Mr..
and Mrs Marion Link, a "candy pulp being
Miss Lillian McCanty entertained q few
other friends at q big turkey dinner.
MI. r. W. Knox and Miss Rosa were among
the welcome visitors In The city last Monday.
Well done. Sharon Church came out
and claim OF the church, besides, joining
with Bethel and making their pastor q
Miss Mary E. Herbert who has been the
efficient teacher In Sharon's High School
curing her brothers. absence has returned
to her home in Newberry. Prof. Herbert
Lillian Power a bright and accomplished
young lady as his assistant.
During Miss Herbert's short stay In the
Sharon neighborhood she won an enviaole
record as teacher also gained the highest
esteem Of the patrons, and the love OF her
scholars all Of whom regretted TO see her
leave, wishing the school could have three
teachers.
Rural Notes. The carriers on each route
respectfully urge their patrons to put their
mall boxes In order according to government
regulations. namely, high enough to allow
the wheels to pass under, and out far enough
to be convenient for carriers 10 deposit and
take out mail, with flag affixed as signal
both for carrier and themselves, all these
now, some are lying on the ground. some
are leaning too far to be reached, others too
high, all In all, many OF them are in bad
shape especially for the winter. We hope
a word to the wise Is sufficient.
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Last week MI. T. w. Miller had the mis-
fortune TO break one Of his arms while riding
upon the roller skates, bis heels got higher
than his head. and the result was q broken
arm, he IL getting on alright.
Mr.. Dewey and family have moved into
the Visanska dwelling on Magazine hill;
Miss Mary Link returned home last Sum-
day nom q most delightful visit TO her
friend Miss Smith Of Spartanburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Sylan are visiting rel
atives in and around Atlanta where they
will make q weeks stay.
Miss Ida Sternmeyer, OF Alabama, after
spending several months with friends and
relatives In Charleston and Georgetown, 8. G.,
Is on her way home and will stop over in
Abbeville for q while, where she Will be the
guest OF her cousin Mrs. W. 7. Mcdonald.
Miss Antoinette Hammond spent several
days of the past week with relatives In the
Gate City.