The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-27
EAST END.
THANKSGIVING DAY IN A%BBErItLE.

1t is a beautiful custom Of the American
people to set apart one day in each year as q
special festival of praise and thanks TO The
Ruler OF the Universe for blessings snoWered
upon them as q Nation and as individuals.
In the midst OF llfe's strife in all the varied
avenues OF time IL IL becoming and proper
for us as q Nation as we'll as individuals 10
pause at least once q year and ack nowledge
destinies OF Nations and individuals in His
hands, for IL Is just as essential for the PR
yate citizen TO discharge the responslbiiltles
resting upon him as 1t Is for the whole peo-
The year that lie closing has been rich In
evidence Of divine goodness. The people OF
this great common wealth have prospereo
greatly, and while other Nations are engaged
In war we are enjoying the great blessings OF
J peace and seemingly are In love anu cnsrity
| with the whole world; and now true ~ ID OF
Us Today that we can worship tnls ,oVefelGn
Ruler" under our W vine aud hgtree, and
| none dare modest or make US afraid.
The stores OF the city will be closed-all
business suspended, while there Will be ap-
uur hearts 20 out In deepest gratitude to Him
| who has crowned our lives with goodness,
and His loving ndness is ever ronnd about
Remember the poor and the orphans &C
cordIpe 10 the measure that God has prosper.
ed you, and you will be happy in doing unto
others what you would have them do unto
The Post Office will as usual observe Sun.
day hours, and the R. +. D. Boys will be of
duty that day that they too may rejoice with
owed one at home. Let every body be hap
py and give thanks that their lives have been
The annual Conference of the NJ. E. church
Of South Carolina will convene today at
re in attendance and have carried up q
| very pleasing report from the Abbevtlle
church, showing every assessment paid In
full, a report that the congregation Is proud
TO send up.
Our merchants are already hustling for the
biggest holiday trade they have had for
many years-they have the goods, and riRht
prices, and If you "reader" are wise you VIII
| make your purchase before the big rush"
begins as you will find II much more satit-
M" was down with rheumatism last week
could eoG no, write up bis usual locals.
Carrier Kiugh served route No. 8 two days
art week while IN" was SICK. Mr.. Klugh is
= good Sub" and the patrons on The d.her-
ent routes are always glad TO see him.. .
The carriers have had a hard time the past
week, but made their rounds. II might be said,
| oy "diving aud swimming first through the
| water and then through the tlush-but they
MI. Lawton is costly liked up in his pretty
home on Magazine hill. The dwelling Is
finished up In Stuckeo work ana 10 the latest
sty lie in modern architecture. II 10 one OF the
prettiest, as we'll as one OF the most connie
diously arranged buildings in the CITY, and 10
our notion is an ideal home. They are well
coined to the bill by their neigoors all o.
whom wish for them ,,nI he ,isa happiness and
Union services we're held In the Methodist
church last Sunday night.
Mr.. AIeck Graves was the contractor who
Lawton's dwelling, and It 10 up to every
Mechanic in the city 10 do q better or hand
somer piece OF work.
The series Of lectures given last week In the
u a nNN~ Ar M fhnr Mo
honey were we'll attended. Father Mahoney
is q forcetul and fluent speaker, and his leo
lures were we'll received, and were most en-
PERTAINING and Instructive to the large con-
Rregstions who attended.
Mr.. Courtney Wilson 10 now one of the
Clerks in the City Postofloe. Three hand
somer Clerks than DeBruhl, Tolbert and Will
son meyer M,, Looked through III the n o6sli very
more attentive, polite and ef1clent In the
discharge OF their duties.
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
On Tuesday afternoon Of last week Miss
Kate Marshall entertained the Euchre Club
In q most delightful manner, and despite the
rainy afternoon the Club was we'll represent
cd, and quite a number OF invited guests
were present, among whom were the three
charming brides Of the city. Delicious re-
freshments were served and every one en-.
joyed the afternoon. Miss Marshall is q most
charming hostess and moves about with that
guests PERFECTLY at home. The home was
beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and
flowers.
Mrs. James A. Hill gave an elegant reoep.
ton last Friday afternoon from four Till ak
O'Clock. In compliment TO Mrs. w. Z. Hill. ="
Miss Moneta Osteen, who bas been the
charming guest Of Mrs. Robert Hill the past
week, will leave today for Birmingham where
she will visit friends and relatives.
NEWS ALONG ROUTE 8.
The oyster supper given on lsst Tuesday
evening at II o home Of Mr.. 8. r. Carlisle was
quite an enjoyable affair and financially wan
q success, notwithstan ding the inolemency Of
the weather. Receipts amounted to over sal,
aud all bad q good time. Proceeds we're Tor
the benefit Of the Lebanon Manse.
Last Sunday Rev. ]. B. Hillhouse was alb.
church assisting In the In stallstion services
OF Rev. Gregg who was regularly Installed as
pastor Of that church. Rev. Stevens Of Due
Mrs. NJ. M. Thornton accompanied by her
son Mr.. j. r. Thornton were among the visi.
tors to the city last Monday.
MI. j. Il. Penney and daughter Miss Emma
spent last Monday IN the city the guests Of
Maggie sherard. accompanied by her
SOD Mr.. Grier Sherard, were guests in the city
Monday.
Mrs. j. B. Hsrkness after stay at Sharon
Mr.. David McNeill Ia the champion trapper
on route 8. On last week he set hlR steel trsp
for rabbits, but instead caught a fine o'pos-
sum.
Mrs. Thomas McNeilI after faithfully nurs-
ing Mr.. George McCanty through o long
and tedious spell OF typhoid fever 10 now In
bed herself aa we'll as her daughter Ada.
This ia q sorely afflicted family, and their
many friends hope they will all soon be well
The colored school has been opened on