The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-11-03
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their home may be they may rest assured
that they have the best wishes OF their
many friends In Abbeville.
The going away gown Of the bride was q
handsome and elegant suit Of green broad
cloth, richly braided and gloves and hat to
match. The groom was handsome in the
conventional suit Of black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith were accompanied
by Mrs. Claude Jones, the brides sister,
and Mrs. Joe Wilson as far as Atlanta,
leaving on Thursday via the Seaboard.
Mr. r. G. Wilson has just returned from
Northern markets where he has purchased
ture and Is now placing it in the hand
some new store next to the postofice,
where he will be ready for inspection ip>a
few days. Mr.. Wilson Is well and most
favorably known all over the county In Alb
bevile's business circles, and understands
the wants Of the people at large. He has
the goods and at prices that will sell them,
and invites the Inspection Of his many
friends and the public In general. A look
means business and business means 6 sale.
"Straws show which way the wind
blows" They point to the fact that at the
big circus In this city q few weeks ago
there were thousands OF people from ev-
erywhere and the dispensary was here and
all these facts there was not single arrest
made by our city police. This ls indeed
complimentary to our beautiful city and its
splendid government as well as to our peO-
Die. Not long ago there WAS big circus
In Anderson where thousands OF people at
tended, and as this city is dry town we
are surprised to learn there were on that
day forty arrests made by the police. No
arrests In q wet city and only forty In q
dry city. What's wrong2
The ladies Of the A. r. P. Church served
q firstclass dinner on last Monday and that
too at q very moderate price. We heard
many complimentary remarks about their
dinner and hope they were repaid as well
for their trouble.
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Pressly Of Mexico are
welcomed back to- their old home, Abbe-
Vile, by hosts Of friends who hope they
will be satisfied to remain amongst this
MI. G. V. Hammond leaves today for
Plant City, Fla, where he will spend five
or six months.
Quite a number Of our citizens are in at
tendance upon the State Fair, and will
grace the occasion by their presence.
Mrs. w. F. Clary returned last week al.
ter stay at the Augusta hospital OF about
two months and several weeks at the home
Oh Q6F SISG6E uCdI huBuo VIZ oA0 S,@A
to state she Is getting on nicely and her
neighbors and friends hope she will soon
be restored to usual health. This has been
a sorely afflicted family and now that
mother and child are on the mend all re-
joice with them.
The great wave of prosperity has struck
the Sunny South at last and the eyes OF the
world are now turned this way. We hope
the next wave Of prosperity will strike
Uncle Sans rural carriers. They need to
rise q little higher go they can float on the
great wave with all mankind. Yes, we
need it and that too before we will get 1t,
Judging the future by the past. We are to-
day the poorest paid class OF men In Amer
lea.
IN MEMoR1AM.
Sidney E. Graves departed this life about
6 o'clock last Monday evening, Oct. Is, 1909,
at the home Of his brother, Mr.: Alex Graves
in this city. The deceased had been In fall,
ing health for many months, and although
his disease was Of that nature that left lit
was done to prolong his life and II possible
restore his health, but all to no avail.
'Tis sad indeed to see young man In the
prime Of life cut down, but alas, the young
the middle aged and tie old must die
Death Is no respecter OF persons.
Mr. Graves has lived In our midst for
several years and has here large family
connection as well as hosts Of friends who
held him in the highest esteem. He was
Young man OF character, self made, honest
and true; was substitute for while for the
writer and none was ever more faithful
competent and obliglng in the discharge OF
his duties.
His work on earth is finished and we
% %ha 0q
citizen and Just man. His remains were
laid to rest In Upper Long Cane cemetery
beside loved ones gone before. Beautiful
floral offerings cover the newly made grave
sweetest embIems Of love and purity.
The bereaved ones have the sincere sym.
pathy Of many friends. ,
NEWS eIEANNas ON ROUTE 8.
The ladies and gentlemen Of Lebanon
who attended gala week in the quaint old
City by the Sea, returned home last week
much pleased with their visit:
Birth-At Hamlet, N. c., Oct. oath, to Mrs
W. r. Pennal, daughter.
Miss nellie McGaw returned home last
Sunday after week most pleasantly spent
in the city.
guests in the city last Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. J. C. Hill with their fine
baby boy, j. C. Hill, Jr., we're riding out on
route last Monday afternoon. This Is one
of the prettiest and sweetest babies that
ever made father proud or glsddened the
heart of fond mother.
Miss Annie Williams has been sick toI
the past week. She is some better at this
writing.
Mr.. ]. H. McNeill with hisson, Mr.. F, o
McNeill, were In the city Saleday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Bowen, OF Mount Car.
mel, were guests in the city one day OF last
week.
Our kindest congratulations and best
wishes are extended to our esteemed friend
Rev. A. L. Patterson and his lovely bride
Miss Florence Patterson OF Mount Car.
mel was shopping in the city last week.
Lebanon's school Is in full blast under
the guiding hand of that faithful and effi'
Client teacher, Mrs. Ada g. Kennedy.
Mr.. J. D. McGaw has finished the Flat
woods school house, and this school will be
opened perhaps next week by Miss Geor
gia Kennedy.
, Mr.. James Evans has been quite sick {
few days past. DR.. Neuffer III attendance
He is better at this writing.
Mr.. David Gillian We understand has le