The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-12
LOWNDESVILLE.
Lowpdesville, g. c, Feb 10,

Lowndesville. g. C, Feb 10, 1908.
Rev. A. J. Cauthen, Presiding Elder OF the
Anderson District, came down last Frlaay
such an unpleasant one, and so few n attend
ance at Smyrna church. did not hold ii a.
m preaching service, brt Instead held the
first anartesly con ference for this charge for
this year. The mex day the same preacher
gave his hearers a good sermon at ii a. m.
Mr. r. W. Collier who has been the depot
agent at Starr for some time. came down yes
terday was a week ago, and the next day
moved bis family to the anoVe place, WneTe
they will make their home for some time.
These friends had been good citizens OF this
our people, and much regret was felt and ex-
pressed that their business interests calleu
them To a new homP.
Last Saturday was week ago When me
mail and passenger down train reached this
place, its conductor. Capt. r 7. Smith. step
ped off Of his train and into the depot, and as
some work men had torn up the hoor OF when
he knew nothing, be fell through. striking
aome timbers and breaking two OF his ribs.
While not seriously, he was painfully hurt,
and had to stay over here until the next eve
ming before he could be carried to his nome IN
Augusta.
Mr.. James Latimer went to Anderson yes
terday was week ago.
Mr. Marion Lattmer spent seVeral Gays ID
Augusta last week on business.
There was a combined vocal and inatru-
mental concert and stereoptlcan entertain.
ment by Prot Clifford. the blind musical aud
building Tuesday night, which was largely
attended, and much enjoyed. "a beautiful
silver cup IN contest. for the prettiest girl
and cake of'soap for the latest man = 10 ,S ,Se
first. and Mr.. W. c. Ariail, principal OF the
High School, got the secord.
Mrs. Jas. w. Huckn bee went TO GreenViIe
Wedu es lay 10 see her sister, Mrs W. X.
White. who was then and is now critical y
MIR. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Hue kabee gnve recep,
tion Thursday night In honor OF the newly
welded pair, Mr.. and Mrs, r. II. s. oseley.
few OF the mutual friend Ia. OF The hos, and hos.
tess, and the bridal couple were present, and
very much enjoyed the occasion An up-'o-
date supper OF substantially and dhinties was
partaken Of with much relish.
| Mr.. r. PriDglr Clinkscales prom nent law
yer of the Anderson Bar, was In this place
Thursday looking after some cases In Msj. j.
% DR.. ]. B. Moseley was called to Greenyllle.
Friday by the illness OF his sister, Mrs. W. H.
Miss Eugenia Epps of Newberry, has spent
several weeks at the home OF her uncle Mr..
| 8. F. Epps.
last week at the home OF his uncle Mr.. A. v.
Miss Annie Hawthorn OF La,imer. came ap
Thursday and remained here with relatives
IN Mr.. j. G. Tromas of Middleton Ca. was the
guest of Mr.. J. M. Huckaoee from Friday last
| I'LL Saturday. ~
All honor to the Press and Banner. Senator
OTIS and the Hon. Jnmes Nortop, and all
others who have had the moral couraged 10
oppose the repeal OF the lien law. hsSeDator
Otis said in speech In the Senate Few days
ago the title to repeal should be bill To de-
stroy credit and d I've labor either from the
State, r into other kinds OF employ ment. a
| few perhaps would or might be ben hted BY
its repeal, but a very large ~, Joyrlty OF ths
laboring class. those who I'LL the soil. and
keep up the agricultural interests would seek
] ,ome other business. There is very large
, number OF laborers. both wbi'e and black,
who II they cannot get Satisfactory credit,
| (And 30 far the lien law has proven the best
wsy) will 90 TO some other Slate, or to work
! on the railroad tr some other pubic utlllty.
| AS is well known every industry II entirely
| dependent upon agriculture for supplies, and
! therefore instead OF doing something 10 lessen
the number Of field labCr1rs, everything pos
| sible shou Id be done TO increase the number
| and the living Of all classes would be better
and cheaper. troupe.