The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-26
EAST END.

The r. F. d. Boys celebrated Washington's
birthday and enjoyed the much needed reg:
IN" spent the day with his family. Mr.. w.
in eeaX tSe aternoon ana Messrp MeMap ans
Lomax took in the city and kept their eyes
on the pretty girls as they passed: thus passed
the day with the carriers. who reJoiced that
"George Washington" WAS born.
The ringing of the flrebell last Sunday
morning disturbed the quiet slumbsrs Of
many OF our citizens who forced Themselves
to rise much earlier than usual on SUNDAY
morning The fire was at the OIL Mill. origi-
mating 10 the hull house which was complete
" destroyed and 9 greet Quantity OF bulls
quantities OF cotton and cotton seed being
| hauled to town and drivers and pedestrians
on all sides smoking and the wind blowing
sparks everywhere the great wonder ia that
all the ginneries and warehouses are not
burned to the ground. These fires are more
often caused by gross carelessness than In
cendiarlsm. ,, ,r,o.
day. for New Orleans where be will visit his
daughter Mrs. Brogdon.
Mise Vivian Cald selI after pleasant stay
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert Caldwell left last
Moneay for her home In Greenville. -
| DEATH OF SENATOR LATIMER.
IT'S with feeling Of sadness and heartfelt
| sorrow that we chronicle the unexpected
| 'urred A. the Providence hospital in the city
If Washington Al 9:l5 o'clock Thursday MORN
'ng Feb. 20. 19OS
His death was not only q surprise but a
| Ereat shock 10 ever one and especially to
his friends whom he numbered by the
| thousand.
In his death noble. upright and useful
| nan has been removed from our midst and
! lamenied by those who knew him and
hose whom he served. as well as hoats Of
friends at The Nations Capital. His work on
| .arth has been fnishef and be has been
,alled to higher and more useful life in the
| reat beyond.
His funeral aervices we're conducted At bis
,ome at Bolton, q. c.. after which intsrment
| vas made In the city Cemetery. The be.
reavad family have the heartfelt and SINCERE
sympathy not only OF the people OF Abbe-
Vile but from all over The State.
Miss Lula Turner, charming young lady
of Spartan burg IL the guest OF her Sister Mrs.
J. E. Jones.
Miss Fannie Saunders, one OF Chester's at
Mrs. G. G. Ga m brell aud Mrs. Harry Wilson.
Mrs. j. M. Wilkinsou left last Monday for
Jackson vile, Fla, where she will spend some
time with her sister Mrs. BOYD.
Miss Mamia Hill left laat Tuesday for Sum-
| nervile, 8. C.. where she will be the guest Of
| friends.
Mr.. r. NJ. Haddon and Miss Mamie Seal
left last Monday for New York TO purchase
| Mrs. P. A. Cheatham entertained In most
charming manner q number OF friends last
Saturday a fternoon at a Colonial Tea The
occasion was one Of much pleasure and will
| long be remembered by those present.
Miss nellie Edwards, after pleasant stsy
with her home folks and friends returned 10
Atlanta last Friday.
Misses Nina snd 'da Wham left Friday
| for Atlanta on special business.
Miss Luis Power after delightful visit OF
wo weeks With relatives near Antreville re-
turned home last SATURDAY..
A most delightful meeting Of the Epworth
League WAS held lasL Tuesday evening ut the
home of Mrs. j. l.. Mem illar, where they were
most charmingly entertained.
Mr.. VIII Sign is quite sick at the home OF
| his 'rents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Sign.
MARRIAGE.
Miss Mazie Cason OF Ahbeville and Mr.
Neal OF fAlabama were united In the bonds OF
holy wedock at bgh noon yesterday 10 the
| OF q large number OF Invited guests.
Miss Cason Ia one ofAbbeville's most charm
ng and popular young ladies.
| The happy and fortunate groom is q rising
Soung lawyer, and with bis lovely bride to
grace his home We are sure be will be
as happy as the day is long, and we hope be
may be ss successful through life IS he Is
happy now. Congratulations and best wishes
ofhosts OF friends follow them to their Ala
| bama home.
Miss Monets Osteen, returning from her
| visit to relatives al Birmine ham, Ala. will
siop over in the city next week as the guest OF
Mra. Robert Hill.
| The many friends Of Mrs. w. E. Hill will be
glad to learn that she is now improving and
i HloI ioI hoi o oPoeAy icCoN0'ys
NEWS ALONG ROUTE 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. L. Wilson we're welcome
guests In the city last Monda'.
| Mr. K. w. Knox was 10 the city last Mon.
lay hunting up the wholesale grocery houses.
| who are alwayR:glad TO see hiuI.
| Mr.. John A. Wilson OF Glendale fsrm was
In the city Monday mounted on his fine
home raised horse. which was ber uty.
| Nal. n. Parker and Mr.. T. E WIleou were
| n be city Mon6Rr on business.
| MISS Annie Wit.iams accompanied by her
| o'oiher Mr.. Lamar Williams were among the
Welcome visitors In the city lssL Monday.
| Mr.. j. r. Thornton and his eu'ire family
have been iown with measles but are now
ION vaesniug.
Mrs. Ada g. Kennedy the popular anu eff
| lent teacher OF Fern Cih School had ber
s"hooi house decorated In "Wash!ngtoD
Style" In honor of bis birthday.
| Mr.. David Gillian Ia slowly improving and
! we hope will soon be up and abnnt again.
| M"Rsrs. N Schram and r. 3. Palmer were
/ In the city last Monday ON business.
| Miss Maggie Gilbert is quite sick with gripp
Mr.. Grier Sherard WAS among the visitors
! To the ctv last Monday.
NJ. Walter Wilson is putting new look on
the Watson home.