The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-06-20
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Aboevllle, S. G.
June 20, 1906

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AboevllIe, S. C.:
June 20, 1906
SATURDAYS RAIN on ROUTE NO. g.
The rain that fell last Saturday afternoon
on Route was the b eaViest that mas ialien
along that section In years.
In less tim than II takos 10 tell IL, tne
streams were all overfowing banks and
bridges, rushing madly over terraces ana
ditches, washing down cotton and corn, and
cutting great ditches and roads through the
freshly ploughed fields, carrying shocRs ol
grain and all vegetable matter before IT,
Bottom corn was badly damaged, some
places 1t was washed up and carried entirely
off. While on some farms the lands were
washed away down 10 the hard clay subsoll'
Every farmer along the route sustained more
or less damage, and while 1t con Ia nave peen
worse, IL Is indeed bad enough as II II; oal
the farmers are big hearted fellows and TAKE
II as IL comts and we hope in the suDshlny
days that are TO come 1t Will not be as bad at
IL seems 10 be Just now. , r.,
Iu the McCoI mick section some nall leIl
and did considerable damage TO the cotton
crop. .,,,,o,,
equal 10 cloud.burst as II fell IN sucn d
down-pour.
NEWS ON ROUTE NO. s.
Miss Maggie Gilbert OF Lebanon returned
last Monday from delightful visiL 10 rela-
tives at Clemson, Miss Margaret Evans. her
neice accom-, anied her, and will spend some
time with relatives in the Lebanon section.
Miss Emma Penney after stay OF several
months with her sister Mrs. r. L. Mcneil o.
Warrior, Alabama. returned nome ,ast "eeh
accompap led by Master Robert Bruce the
handsome little sou OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. T.
Bruce who will remain with his grandparents ts
MIR and Thomas Mcneil for some time.
with her SOP Mr.. A. L. Woodhurst on Route
/ returned home last Sunday much pieaseo
with her trip. w
Mrs. Nj. Z. Thomas and daughters, Mrs. w,
<. Thomas and Miss Daisy Thomas, az ol
Wetunpka, Ala, are visiting their relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Carlisle in the "hlte
Lick section.
Miss Leona the pretty little daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. A. X. Woodhurst spent last week
very pleasantly with her cousin, Miss Mable
Woodruff in the Sharon section, returning
home last Satur rday.
Miss Jane Eakin accompanied by er neice
Miss Allie Evans visited relatives last Mon
day at Santuck.
Mr.. s. S. Link is at his home IL the White
Lick section on "sick furlouSS" from his
place In l.. w. Whites grocery btore. Many
friends hope he will soon be atls 10 return 10
his place OF business.
Miss Annie Gilbert with Miss Sara Evaps
were welcome visitors in the city last Mon
day.
Miss Lille Link accompanied by her bro.
ther Master Noah were In the city last sat
urday.
Misses Belle and Rookie Mckenzie were
guests In the city last Monday.
Miss Louise Watson of Leba. ON and ner
cousin, Miss Pearl Watson OF Calhoun Mills
section were among the visitors In The city
Miss Rosa Knox and cousin, Miss Lillian
McCanty spent very pleasant day last Mon
day with Mrs c. F. Graves,
Mrs ID. +. Presley OF Sharon, with heT
pretty group or children We're guests In the
city last Monday.
Wilson brothers of Grainridge, were in the
city last week selling cotton.
Farmers say after The week OF rain thell
grain is sprouting in the field. Just 80 many
farmers make good crops, but few are ca!efu
10 house and save them.
IN AND ABOUT THE THE CITY.
Miss Isabelle Haddon is visiting friends Ia
Louisville, KY, and taking in The festivities
OF" Home coming week" "
Many friends regret 10 learn Of the serious
illness of Mrs. Polly Jones and hope she viii
soon be better.
the following ladies, chapperoned by VIM
j. Bry son picnlced al Little Mountain yester
day: Miss Eva Robbius, Miss Annie Cochran
Miss Antlupette hammond, Miss Bessie
Murray, Mrs. j. $. Cochran and MIR. w. j
Bryson.
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Stuart Hill OF Flords
are In the city the honored guests OF MIR. and
Mrs. James Hill, who enertaiDed last Tues
day evening in compliment 10 their guests
The home was most beautifully and urtlsti
caily decorated and delightful refreshments
were served. Mr.. William Stuart.Hili Was foI-
merly a resident OF our city, END lett lev
wears ago TO seek his fortune III the "Lsnd d
Flow ers" and now returns with his charm.
NJ bride which Is fortune and blessing In
any mans home. MIR. and Mrs. Hill are mos,
cordially welcomed by hosts oi friends who
wish them very pleasant stay In our hlE'
toric city.
Mrs. Robert S. Link spent day or two
very pleasantly last week in the Gate City.
Prof. A. NJ. Dupre OF WOnOrd College Is In
the Guy with relatives.
MIR. Joe Scott formerly of Abbeville but now
OF Atlanta spent several days of the past week
IN this tine home of his boy hood. He war
cordially welcomed by many frienos who
were z lad 10 see him, but regretted TO bee him
IN d Stale OF decllpg health and hope he will
soon be fully restored.
Mr.. Arthur Syfan is Oft from his railroad
work for months vacation and is now visit
Ing relatives in The city.
Arthur has many friends mere VINO are
Z lad 10 see him and extend 10 MIN nearly
The recent published report OF the COM
mittee on canned meats, etc, will have 8
tendency to somewhat alay our appetite fol
the fine and toothsoine rellshes we have been
enjoying for many years past We are sorry
!or they would have remained the same u
us had we not learned the truth ss to theil
anuiaclure, etc.
About the 18th Senator Clay OF Georgia wor
the fight and gained decisive victory In
Congress for the K. +. ID. Boys, and when the
goud news was published, over $500 iaces
we're beaming with smiles and the hearts o.
as many men went out in sincere gratitude tC
Senator Clay for his interest in behalf of the
carriers-winnng for them ID days vacation
with Ipll pay. This heroic victory will lin
ger in the hearts and memory OF the r. +. L
Boys as long as lie itsell shall last. Long
live Senator Clay and may his bligb,es
antlcipatiuus throughout life be fully realized
Is the wish OF every carrier
DEATH OF REV. Jesse A. CLIFTON.
This community were not only shocked
but deeply gricvcd at the sad news received
last week OF the sudden death OF Rev. A
Clifton. The deceased wns ouly few year
BACK pastor Of the Methodist Episcopa
church OF this city and was as popular witt
all classes and conditions Of men as any
minister that ever occupied pulpit II
Abbevlle. He was honored, respected, ant
beloved by every one whose pleasure IT wal
10 know him, for he was the same kind genia
friend TO one and all, always having bright
smile and pleasant word for every one
while within his manly frame was big
generousheart and loving disposition that WOE