The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-10
EAST END.
What m" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 3.

Mrs. J. M. Lawton entertained the
Daughters Of the Confederacy last Friday
afternoon in most delightful manner.
The meeting was we'll attended and was
most interesting and entertaining to all
present.
During the afternoon an elegant salad
course was served.
Mrs, Lawton is charming and enter
tanning hostess, having grace and ease of
manner that always makes her guests feel
perfectly at home.
Miss Plevna Seal is attending gala week
In Augusta, and during her stay will be
the guest Of her friend Miss Simpson.
Our worthy superintendent Of education
Col. j. Foster Hammond is one Of the num-
ber OF our citizens who attended the Co.
lumbia Fair last week. He heard the
address delivered by President Taft which
he said was fine. During the remarks of
the President, he said South Carolina was
the finest and best State in the Union -.
This high compliment tickled ithe fancy
OF his hearers who swallowed it right down
without water. (Of course he will say the
same thing to other States)
We hope he will prove his flattering
speech by his actions toward the old pal
metto state in the future, and not forget
US when the "plums" are handed around.
Capt Carlton and the writer had the
pleasure Of dining with Mayor Mcmillan
last Sunday at special possum dinner,
which was better than we can tell you.
Miss Mamselle Norwood left last Sunday
for Louisville, Kentucky, where the family
will soon follow, and where they expect to
make their future home.
Mrs. William McCord and daughter
Margaret, are visiting relatives in Tennes-
see.
Mr.. Oscar Cobb spent last Sunday in
Spartanburg, on special business.
Mayor j. L.. Mcmillan and son Leslie,
were among the number Of Abbevillians
who attended the State Fair.
NEWS ON ROUTE 8.
Messrs. James and David Gillian and
Walter B. Wilson represented route at
the State Fair last week.
Mrs. j. K. Thornton has been sick for
the past week, and although little better
is still confined to her bed.
Sharons School has been suspended
since last Wednesday on account Of the
illness OF Professor r. B. Cheatham. Miss
Clara Bonner has taken advantage ;of the
respite and Is visiting her home people at
Due West, accompanied by her little friend
and pupil Miss Tena Gillian.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Link with their sweet
little babe returned last Monday from q
delightful visit to home people in Honea
Path.
Mr.. H. w Lawson one of the big farmers
OF the Flatwoods took in tho State Fair
last week.
Mr.. James Evans is still sick, and is cou.
fined to his bed most Of the time.
The Misses McCanty entertained a few
Of their friends one day last week at an
old time quilting party.
IN" is living high on sweet potatoes
given him by his patrons who have so
kindly remembered him during their
"tater digging. We will put route 8
against the world for fine sweet potatoes.
Mr.. David Gillian had a fine o'possum
which escaped from him few nights ago
Just few days before he was to be serv.
ed with bunch yams. Any information
leading to his capture and return will be
appreciated by Mr.. Gillian.
Our worthy Supervisor Mr.. Stevenson
was taking survey Of the roads on route
last week. which Capt. Schroeder with
his large force was fixing up in great
shape, Mr.. Schroeder is the best road
builder we have ever had on route 8, when
he leaves road it is always left smooth
and in first class condition, no rocks
stumps or brush in the way. Captain
Schroeder Is man Of excellent Judgment
9 backed by good practical sense, and with
sbl 10 gllO UCoU lOdu We nave 0N0T
had ON route g.
Rev Il. G. Fennel Of Lowndesville, was
the honored guest Of Mr.. Walter Wilson
lost Sunday night and Monday.
Capt. and Mrs. John Cade Of Mt. Carmel
were in the city last Monday. We had the
pleasure Of meeting them on our return
home. We are always glad to see ou1
friends from the Valley town.
Mrs. DR.. Black Of Mt Carmel with her
two bright little children were shopping
in the city last Saturday.