The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-05-08
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This ia the beautiful month of roses and al
though the flower gardens ol AooeVille are
not clothed Ia their magnificent beauty ~
thew usually are, yet they ale very pretty.
The cold SNAP In April bit The buds and
spoiled their beauty 30 those that come out
later will not be us lovely as they would
other wlae have been. $500
AbbeyilIe u.s. noted far aud near Tor al the
richness and rare beauty OF her magnificent
roses, snd her flower gardens when IN their
beauty call forth the satn,raIlon OF every
passer by, especially Inc strangers ~lthln
Flower are sweet emblems of purity aud a
sure mark OF culture and refinement md
should be cultivated by every one. The
world without flowers would be to us ike q
world without children, leaving All DARK aud
dreary without sunshine and happ n"ss.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ. Hill, after Il delightful
ton and Summerville. are expected home
this week.
the NJ ct hodiSt church has closed It's session
and Inc pastors IN We returned TO their re-
spectlve charges. We hope their sbort stal
In our midst was pleasant TO them and
assure them that their presence IN our m:dS
WIS n hl-ssing tn the eotnmunil mne
open wide 10 entertain those who come
MIS-. sam Turner ls visiting relatives In
and"rsnn. '..,
wi. t. J"TlpO "tN
riding down Main Street Sunday. came near
meeting with u lrn'fil accident. Ms IL was
heir horse bcc4una frightened AMI ran away,
but only q short dlstauc , Vhen he struck q
post and jerksd looso from the vehicle,
throwing the occupants ont, but lurk'iy they
we're not serionSlv nr painfully burt. The
horse ran behind NJ KEGS store. cntLlng him
self badly on q bArbeu wire Re re. so that he
mad to be roped down and his GUS sewed up,
which was neatly done by Dr.. Simpson. The
horse is getting on d icely and We believe MIR.
Rosenberg and son are all right aner the
fright Of what might have been a serious &C
cldent. They are 70 be congratulated upon
their narrow escapH.
The Christian Crusaders are still fixing up
their tents and getting ready for their cru
SADIE against sin and Woe IN ibis commu'
A humber Of Old Vets" left las. Monday
and Tuesday to attend the reunion 10 Coium.
bis. Every year this number gro y. less and
repleuish the ranks of that great army De-
yond the river. The good people OF the Capt..
tai City have thrown opel their doors and
have everything ready for the comfort AND
| pleasure OF these old scar-worn heroes who
M" Mr.. 'e Charles W. Robertson spent sesera'
days OF last week In the city the guest OF nls
brother, Mr.. T. Lawton Robertson. MIR.
Robertson Ia the Chief Of Police OF Pendleton.
and is q wide-awake and fearless officer, and
a terror to evil doors. Woe be to the blind
tigers that come in his way. for they are sure
Rev. Waddy I. Duncan, P. E preached two
fine sermons In the Methodist church last
Sunday morning and evening 10 large and
apprecistive congregations. j.,
al our stores now close at b O'CLOCK, The
"boys' are enjoying themselves Just as they
please and are having a good N The!
| need the recreation and outdoor exerctRe
and II all our merchants W uld close theil
| stores at 9 d. M, we can't zee where would be
the loss to any one. Let the sales-ladies and
boys 60 free and have a little pleasure In life
for there is but little, at best, rs the worC
now is. work! work! rush! rush! 80 that IN
the whirlpool rapids OF business, rest, enjoy
ment and pleasures Of home are swept away
NEWS ON ROUTE 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. L. Wilson OF Grainridgt
we're welcome visitors In the city last Mon
Mr.. George McCanty Is now seeking hi
fortune among the coal fields OF Alabama
being now at Warrior, where he has a goot
position. George Is q steady and selt-mad'
boy and deserves well, and has the bes
wishes Of many friends
Mr.. M. T.. Stanton and Billy Firth OF Mt
Carmel were In the city last Monday. j.,
Mrs. Mckenzie and daughter, Miss Rookie
were In the city last week. .
Mrs. 8. +. Hammond and Miss Annie
Ramey were among the visitors shopping II
the city last Thursday: ,
Mr.. r. w. Knox v 18th bis handsome little
son Paul, were In the city last Thursday on
Messrs. ] ames A. Gillian, J. J. Link, ]. R
Thornton and Andrew Bass attend. d tht
Farmers State Union last week IN Vile
Messrs Gillian an d LUX were delegates from
the Farmers Union of Lebanon and Sharon
They express themselves as having q mos
delightful time.
The Lebanon school entertainment g,yer
last Frid y night at the home of Mr.. j. 4
Thornton was a most delightful stfui'. and
but for the inclemeucy OF the evening would
have proven u grand success both socially
and financially. The home WAS beautiful,
decorated and all present enjoyed The recIta-
tons aud music. The teacher, Miss Kate
Whitley returned 10 her home IN Chuiiotte
N. c., las M0ndav.
On next Sunday at l o'ci ok Rev. J. B
HlIhnuse will ba regularly Installed n. par,
tor "f Lebanon P~reshyie-l,n Gu rrh. D.. J
LOwrle Wilson, Il ArbHviil Re-" l. W.
Blown, OF Waih4 l., and R"v. T. T. l. go". /,
Anderson, will he pre-e L IL G induri Tile l.
sta lation serS icrs and wit b. hOnorrd gueSI.
OF Mr. + A. Gilbert aud family.
MIR. j. S. Glib 1T will leave NIX weak To-
M hum where he win attend IN net.
ing OF The General Assembly ~ The p t b.
terrain church ~ d-IerAte from Le".un
church. During his absence Ms Lacy &
bert will take bis pace 70 thu Lutne Sch o.
M. and Mrs. w. B Wilson We're Among thu
visitors IN the city last Friday.
We tried to crush of" the sharon teacher
and clCse their school LAST week, bat In ,
had 80 ipgratiated themselves In be hear E
{ those good people that the board OF tru-
lees held them for another week, 80 that W.
are pretty safe 10 saying theIr Il ,uripg -choo.
will close q most ple'taDt, satisfactory, ann
successful session next Friday.
Mr., Will PenDal was the hHppiest lo0king
young man we met last Friday afternoon, ht
was driving out on route 8 accompanied BY
his "best girl" who also seemed happy.
DR.. and Mrs. I.T Hin were driving out on
route three last Friday afternoon. DR. or
professional business, and Mrs. Hill for a dc.
hghtful country outlhg.
persons, Messrs John A. and ]. S. Williams,
]. H. and Thomas McNeill and their sous
went for an outing on the river last Monday
night and as usual had a f!sherman's luck,
| plenty 10 eat on the river banks for them
selves, but none to bring home. They caught
about 9 or 10 pounds,
Do you~ appreciate the free delivery OF mail
at your door, II 80 why don't yoE give your
Orders. Registered letters and packages, sub
scriptioDs for papers and magazines, they are
obliging, honest, and Trustworthy, as we'll AZ
responsible, and can always give you inside
prices, besides they get q small COM lssion
from the publishers and save you the writing
stamps and money order lee. II seems as Il
some Of the patrons prefer giving tho little
commission IT, strangers, but we are glad. 10
act thus you oetract from the business OF
your route and Lessen the monthly report nl
your carrier who does bis best to Increase his
report every month. 1t IS your duty as d
I patron TO hold up the business otyour route.
and help you, carrier all you cam. Don't you
think go?
The mail boxes on all the routes should b.
put in first class shape before an Inspector
approved. but condemned and mail left al
the city office. Some are leaning. others
are tottering, ready 10 fall, all need greaSing
and but lew have "back stops" to catch the
i'd. We trust a word Tin time) 10 the wise
is sufficient.
Say brother carrier, did you ever run ur
| against o great big BOWL Of delicious straw,
berries, with sugar and cream to match? Wen
such was our good luck last Monday morn.
we were lost In wonder and amaze rnent.
Amazed at The oelighlful picture before us,
and Loaf In wonder as to how we were to