The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-02-20
EAST END.
News Dots Picked Up Here and There
About the City.

News Dots Picked Up Here and Their
About the City.
sAY1Nas AND Do1NGs ON ROUTE 8.
The R. F. d. boys will be of next Frida,
celebrating WashingGnso ooH oir'noay, , o ina
sits In "high places" with the character O
that grand old man that could not "lie" or bt
bribed. He was we'll called the "Father o.
bis Country" for his noble deeds and grand
character are 30 enshrlned In the hearts o
the people that his memory will never be for
gotten, but will be revered by generatlont
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Link spent one day last
week very pleasantly with Mr.. g. O. Dnsen-
MI. and and Mrs. Hugh Prince, after pleasant
stay with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Gillian, re-
turned home last week.
Miss Mary Herbert went home last satnr,
day TO regain her strength after q severe spell
OF grippe. During her absence Miss CLARA
Lee GILLIAN will teach In her place IN
Sharon's high school.
Miss Leila Walker ofsharop was one Of the
Misses Clara Gillian. Rosa Knox, Annie
Williams and Lillian McCanty spent one day
Of last week most delightfully."- with tnelr
friends, Misses Belle and Rookie Mckepzie;
Mr.. and Mr.: j. +; 1 thornton a ana anans m,,s
the welcome visitors in the city last Satur-
Mr. EuRune Mcmillan, the ladies' man who
looks after route 2, 80 the only carrier VINO
little "cupid" Just from cleveland" TO scatter
snnshiue q in his path way and make him hap
py. We Wish you success, brother carrier. -,
Miss Sallie Woodhurst on route ., mas ol
little chicks and q NUMBER OF mems settlhs'
MI D. McGaw and Mr.. J. J. Edwards two
of the husillng farmers OF the Flatwoods we're
in the city last Saturday.
Mrs. John A. Wilson and hiss sue bisSn, I,a:
we'll were iu the city last Friday. Miss
Riack we'll promised her scholars "a set up
n thew returned on Saturday, and warned
them II thev did not she would give them 2
"set down." They all returned 70 make up Inc
rs:pect rsy cSIs; for their their teacher.
Mas Annie Nelson accompanied by her
brother, Mr.. Clifford Nelson,Were IN 'own iss'
week. a. h,o
bed several days OF last week, but was aole 70
he mn last Mendey, and came to the city on
business, but feeling far from well.
Miss Annie Williams, one OF me me many anasy
pretty young ladies OF route was the guest
Of friends ip the city last week.
Mrs. Maggie Sberard with her son Frank
had business In the city Monday.
Mrs. D. E. Pressly with two OF her sweet
little children were guests IN the CITY isst
Miss Carrie Marse. .one Of the prettiest young
ladies on the Savannah side, was shopping
In the city last Monday. She was accompa'
MED BY her bTSthe1 Mr. Wis lie. Ss.e in the
city hospital Of Augusta for some time 10 now
wing in an extremely critical condition. on
last Sunday bis mother received Q Telegram
aunou ncipg his condition and left on the
rirst train for bis bedside, being accompanied
oy Mr., Walter B. Wilson, her son IN law. On
Monday his condition was about the same
The Manse at Lebanon ia beginning 70 look
ike q real pretty cottage. Workmen are
still hammering away to effect its compile
The young people gathered In from all
around st, Valentines evening At the nome
Mrs. Sallie B. Nelson and enjoyed most de-
Iightful surprise party.
IN AND AROUND THE CITY.
The CITY dispensary has been quite iudis.
posed for the past few days suffering rom sne
in for short time, It however hopes coon 70
be fully restored even beyond its normal CON
dision which will pace 1t on more auostan'
Ia About O'Clock last Saturday evening the
fire alarm was sounded when II was located
in the suburbs Of the city on upper Main
street-a negro cabin of In fold and oocu,
Died BY Jim Cunningham and wife both oi
The timely aid OF Rev. j. NJ. Lawson they
most likely would have been consumed Wild
Miss Lizzie Penney left last week for Balu-
more, where she will MAKE herself more per,
feet In the millinery art with the well known
firm o. Armstrong. Cater & Go.
Mrs NolienberS with her two children leu
last Monday for visit to friends In Allan "a
and BirmiDgeam.
with Tie firm Of r M. Haddon Il Co., where
she will be pleased to serve her friends and
Miss Fannie Harris and Miss Mary Hill
have rtdurned TO their studies at Converse
oGsssii Miss Nina nRW Wham left last Monday for At
Miss Alma Gam brell Is in business in At
Miss Vivian Caldw after pleasant stay
OF q few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert
Caldwell, left last Friday for her home IN
Grennville.
guest OF her friend, Miss Antonette Ham
mond LETT q few days ago for her home IN
Athens, Georgia.
DEATH OF L. WI WHITE.
After a few days illness, Mr.. L. W. While
Wednesday night, February 10. 1907, IN bis
CAPT White was one Of the oldest mer.
chants In the city having been IN Inc mer.
the time OF his death, he was therefore well
hlUWn Is merchant a chan be was tne Judge OF goods.
a close buyer. and q good anancier. all OF
% hich mbined TO make him one OF Abbe-
yille's most successful merchants.
In bis death our city has lost one OF her best
and most prominent citizens, as he was pub.
lie spirited and always ready 10 aid IN all
On terprises tending 10 the best interests OF the
people and the advancement and upouilding
Of Abbeville.
AS a friend be was genial in spirit, aiishle
10 manner, kindhearted, generous and true,
and always had pleasant smile and cheer
ful yood morning for his friends. These no
BILE traits OF character both Of head and heart
won for him friends every where who will
miss him, and who deeply mourn bis depart
ure.
terian Church Of this city 10 which he moi
only contributed most literally OF bis means
but was also actively yea Ions personally IN
all ch urch affairs looking 10 the advancement
OF the Masters cause.
fectiona,e and most Ddulgent, t,sparing neither
time nor money for the happiness OF hit
family.
AS a soldier he WAS courageous. brave and
going through the y ears struggle In the wal
between the States. The battle OF life belnf
over he has laid aside his earthly armor an
has Joined that great army Just over the rive
where he will be forever at rest. =,
His funeral services were conducted bJ
Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson at II O'Clock Frida.
morning In tn Presbyterian church, whicl
was filled to overlooking with sorroWini
friends who had assem bled TO pay their las
tribute OF respect and esteem to bis memory
The floral offerings were many and In desigl
and beauty were most exquisite. His re
mains were inferred In Upper Long Can
Cemetery In the presence OF great host o
kindred and friends. Gentle hands laid bin
tenderly to rest In his earthly bed, Will
loving hands spread beautiful Howers owe
bis grave, The heartfelt sympathies OF thi
entire community 60 opt TO the sorely be
| reaved family.