The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-06-06
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NEWS BITS ON ROUTE NO. 8.

the Melhodist parsonage OF this city, Rev. P:
B. Wells oficiating. Many friends extend
congratu latlons and best wiEhes for their tu-
ture welfare and happiness. There were only
"tve" other couples married In the city the
same day and ont Of the six couples three
were married by the pastor OF the Methodist
Church. There is still several moro on the
'tJupe dock ct, "and others yet TO follow.
Major Arthur Parker and Mr.. James A.
Gillian attended The Estate Farmers Union"
last week which WAS hold In the City OF An.
derson. They went as delegates from Leba.
non and Sharon. This farmers Union origi.
mated in Texas, October 1892 and already has
a mem bsrshIp Of 600 900 In the Southern
States. South Carolina having q member.
membership now sufficiently large to form
u state organization which was perfected at
Anderson last week.
This organization has for its object the bet.
ter education OF tho iarmers In the science OF
farming as we'll as the marketing OF their
products to the best advantage. aud has 81
ready proven q great blessing 70 them In
giving them better prices, as we'll az many
other ADVANTAGES which should be stimulus
drone deriving every advantage by the united
efforts of others while he does nothing to
nelp on the good work.
Mrs. s. C. Link with Mrs. Lindsay Link
and Mrs. j oe Link spent a very pleasant day
last Thursday with the family OF Mr.. James
Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Pasehal of Mount Car
mel s1d s sbe asT s ds1h'eF
Mr.. James 8. Williams Jr., and Mr.. James
Evans are among the champion gardners on
Route No. 8 especially in the cabbage line.
with several fne white hard heads OF cabbage
weighing l.2 70 Q los. each, and they have
plenty more IN their gardens Just as fine.
Mrs. Joe johnson and children spent the
past week with parents and relatives on
Farmers are In the midst OF harvesting
their grain and the rains are causing some
delay, but doing great deal OF good other
and farmers are mastering all their forces 70
make grand attack upon "General Green"
as soon as the rains hold up. We believe
there 10 q larger acreage OF corn planted than
last year, and It looks very fourishing up TO
this time.
Rev. A. l.. Patterson of Mount Carmel was
welcome visitor 20 The City last Monday.
Mr.. David Gillian after weeks illness 10
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Two interesting games OF ball were played
last Friday and Saturday on the Aboeville le
diamond, the first day, between Aboeville's
uine and Clinton's crack team; this game was
close and hard fought resulting In Aobeville's
Vile Cotton Mil team against . team from
Pearl Mills, Ga The Abbevllle Mill boys
were simply out OF IL as the score stood 15 70
In favor OF the Pearl Mill boys.
II.
izens OF Wilmington spent several days OF the
past week In the clty with relatives and
friends.
We had the pleasure OF meeting our old
Monday; he was an honored guest In the city
we believe attending Court.
Judge Klugh left last Monday night for
Se r. soys eno7s9 holiday
last Thursday and were greatly missed oy
their patrons. Carrier No. q. A. ]. Penney,
spent the day taking In the city. Carrier No.
2, MCMILLAN, with few friends TOOK ride
In q few hours fshing. Carrier No. 8, IN"
put In o hard days work about home. Carrier
No. 4, W.. E. Penney spent tho day st hls
In and mao sSod sSs CaI,
and mad good rest, We are now looking
forward TO our Is days vacation granted as
by Congress under the persistent effort OF
these United States viii ever hold in grateful
remembrance. May he live long and hit
many more good llcks for the +. F. D. boys,
solicitor Roges worshipped with the Meth
Mis- Louise Brown, the pretty and accom-
pli.hed daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Brown
is spending while With friends In Rock Hill.
Mr.. George, Gamhrell, accompanied by bis
pretty little daughter Elenor, spent sunday
with relatives IN Toccoa, Ga,
Ellis, spent Sunday in Due West,
MISS MOnnlo Sign altor 2 pleasant ktdy III
this her girlhood home returned last Sunday
night TO her place OF business In Durham, n.
Z.
Mr., Claude Jones and family have returned
TO Abbeville from Atlanta and Will make
their home here where they will receive
warm welcome from their friends. The poet
put II right when be said "There's no place
like home"
Mrs. Matthews and family have moved to
Atlanta where they will make their future
home. Misses Ida and Lula, two daughters
are still making their home here.
Lomax brothers and family have moved
into the dwelling just vacated by Mrs. Mat
thews.
Mr.. p. D. Klugh and family have moved
into the dwelling recently occupied by Lom-
Ak brothers.
mr.: Tom Seal of Edgeheld is visiting his
home people.
ed in the city today and during his stay will
bounohing baby boy.
Miss Lillian Gambrell having closed her
school In Denmark returned home last Mon.
day.
As usual, for many years, great numbers OF
our people are enjoying the commencement
exercises at Due w est. In our younger days
We never missed these happy occasions, and
always had good time and we're most hos
pitably entertained. The good people OF that
fCIatsic City" always entertain most royalty
md especially during COMMENCEMENT occa:
Candidates are already hustlIng and greet
you with their sweetest SMILE and hearty
handshake,