The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-11-21
EAST END.
What ssM" Sees and Hears on His
ROunds In Country and in Town.
DEATH OF A. X WATSON.

/ DEATH OF A. K WATSON.
| On last Monday morning Nov, 18th as Mr..
Watson was ou about bis lot seeing after the
feeding Of bis stock ito which he always at.
tened) be was stricken with paralysis and fell
prone to the earth, he was carried into the
house at once and DR.. L. T. Hill OF this city
was i'm ediately called over the phone and
was soon at his bedside but all to no avail as
| II seemed from the first that the "Reaper
done for him that could be prompted by the
best medical skill, and home attentions oi
loved ones, as we'll as Of many friends, until
Thursday morning at half past one O'Clock
his entire family, as all the children were
sum moned and had arrived several days be-
fore his death.
He seemed at intervals partially conscious
| but never spoke.
The deceased was q prominent and success
| full farmer Of the Lebanon section, he was 8
self made man having struggled from boy
until he had years before his death accumu.
lated snug sum with plenty OF this worlds
goods around him. as we'll as the possessor
oil hundreds of acres Of land In different Sec
| tions OF the County,. and surrounded as be
was with his large land estates. and money,
he was the same aftable. genial. and kind
hearted friend to rich aud poor alike, making
| no difference in. his greetings to his fellow
man; to the writer OF these lines he was a
true friend and always had for him pleas
ant greeting and cheerful words that often
! made bis day Of travel seem brighter, and /
am TO day Indebted to him for special favors
and courtersis for all OF which I often ex-
pressed my gratitude during his life time
that he might fully understand my apprecla-
tion OF his kindness.
The deceased was the last Of three brothers
the second Mr.. Eb Watson having died only
few years ago.
several years 80 that his constitution was
weakened and his nervous system shattered
as shown by bis sudden and untimely death.
The deceased was one Of the prominent
and staunch citizens OF Abbeville County
who was held In the highest esteem, and had
the good will OF every one, as be was widely
known all over the County.
He was an elder In the Presbyterian Church
OF Lebanon to whose meetings we have often
seen him vending his way during the week
when farmers were busy and absented them
selves on this plea.
He was a truthful and honest man, the no
blest work of God, having1no enemies but
was In love and charity with the world.
As a husband and father he was faithful,
indulgent, loving and kind, at all times look
Ing to the best interests OF the home circle,
sparing neither time nor money for their
pleasure and comfort.
He leaves q wife and six children, five
daughters and one son, together with kin
dred and friends to mourn bis death.
The funeral services were conducted at
Lebanon church at II o'clock Friday morning
by Rev. ]. Lowrie Wilson Of thisi city in the
presence of very large congregation, among
plantation hands who gathered to pay, their
last tribute of respect and esteem to the
memory of him who bad 30 long been their
friend and helper. and ss the last mark OF
honor, they asked TO be permitted to MI the
was indeed beautiful tribute from bis faith
full oolored hands. ...:
Interment was made in the, Lebanon ceme-
terry where bis body rests-his spirit having
left the tenement Of clay and returned TO Him
whO 0ava IL. 80
Loving and gentle hands strewed beautiful
flowers Ger his grave in token OF their love
The deceased was largely connected and
had many friends, all Of whom extend their
sincere sympathy TO the bereaved and sorely
AFFLICTED family In this their dark hour Of
grief
"Oh To be robed and ready,
Ready when the bridegroom comes;
Oh! to be robed and ready,
Ready for the summons home"
Mrs. ]. J. Link left last NJ on day for Chester
where she will be under special treatment st
the Magdalene hospital.
Mra. A. K. Drennon, who has been in the
Magdalene hospital for severel weeks, is get
ting on nicely and will soon return TO her
home. Her friends Will rejoice with her In
her successful treatment.
Miss Katherine Whitley, the cultursd and
accom- pIished principal OF Lebanon school, 10
bu aiding up fine school. six new scholars
Mr.. John Evans OF Clemson, q fter spending
a few days OF the past week with relatives In
Lebanon, returned home last Monday.
Misses Louise and Benie Watson returned
and Miss nellie Watson TO her school.
Mr.. Leslie Watson Of ofsteubenvilie. Ohio. Is
The many friends Of Major Arthur Parker
be able to attend TO his business affairs, and
hope be will soon be fully restored.
"Fire bugs" or fire nends, seem to be on
duty in the f1atwoods as recently Mr.. Edwin
Parkel's stable and barn we're burnt TO the
ground with their contents, and on last Satlr.
day night the dwelling OF Mr.. John A., VII.
son was fred, and that too Oh the Windwnfd
side burning through two stills and 10 inches
was fast going over the floor licking its lur'
tongue out from the wealth erboarding; hed
not been discovered when It wak or 10
utes later the beautiful home would
been in ashes, and perhaps Its inmsteg
as 1t was between and I O'Clock VIII
were in their sound sleep.
The wind was blowing almost 3 gal go
from where II was set II would soof a8'.
been beyond control. ESSEgg
Mr.. Wilson at the suggestton OF b
made tour OF the premises ct II o,cl o.
see II any fire was about, visiting the
room especially, where not spafk wa
seen and finding everything alrfghh.
but to awake In few hours to find his
ing on IRE.
| MIR. Hunter Link who was sleeping II
room that opened on the piazza saw the
under his door and gave the alarm and D.
the property and all. @S
These midnight fends should remem
that sooner or later they will be caught, p
haps sooner than they expect, when the p.
turs will be q rope with man at one end
balap ce 1t, this Is as true as gospel, SO the.
had better take warning In time, for the lAN
says they shall surely hang by the neck until
dead.
day with Mr.. and Mrs. j. 8. Link.
Mr. John Wilson Of White Hall spent last
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. W, c. Mcneil OF Lebanon. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Hardness with their
pretty little daughter, arrived last Saturday
from Avondale, Ala, and will spend awhile
With Mr. and Mrs. James Gillian at Sharon.
Miss Emf ma Penney OF Sharon 10 In the city
the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. A j. Penney.
Mr.. VIII Pepnal, one OF the handsome
yonng men Of the city spent several days Of
last week with relatives and friends on route
No.. 8.
WITHIN OUR CITY GATES.
The Carnival is in full force With Its usual
attractions. Come to the city and do your
trading and see the sights and hear the splen.
did band Of music.
Rev. z. B. Wells the beloved pastar Of the
Methodist Church OF this city is home again
after recupersting In the Mountain city.
He looks we'll and seems himself again
TO the delight OF the people OF Abbeville.
Mr.. Tilden LomaI, the careful and atten-
tive carrier on route is now taking his va
cat ion, and Mr.. Dusenbury is doing, the
trick on this route, and We have no DOUBT