The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29
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CHRISTMAS Time.
Prosperous ,citizens-Sober People
Notable Visit Of Santa Claus-Wed.
: dings and Happy Hearts.
Contributed


Up to Christmas day, business houses in
,Abbeville had a most satisfactory trade,
and everybody in Abbeville, as far as we
are informed is satisfied with the result Of
the years work.
Although whiskey has been shipped in
at the rate of IL. to 100 gallons daily, yet
very little drunkenness was in evidence.
The liquor was carried home to the houses
of those who bought it, and, if there was
consequent drunkenness, we did not see
it. The express charges on liquor for
December are estimated by the agent at
between 5000 and $1,000. The average
freight on liquor for the d~ispensary was
about $4,000 a year or not very different
from the express charges for December.
<, or course, the. express charges were
higher than freight charges, which shows
a reduction in receipt Of liquor. On the
other hand, the express liquor was for
home consumption, while the liquor by
freight to the dispensary was for SUR
rounding counties in this state and Geor-
gia,. as we'll astor home consumption.
More liquor was likely received in De-
Tcember because Of the Christmas holidays.
The probability is that a less amount will
be received in January when people 60 to
work, instead of jubilating. .,
Santa Claus did the largest business in
his history. Whatever the fact, it seemed
to US that at Cheatham's and bargains
stores Santa Claus had shipped to each Of
these stores q car load of the prettiest, the
noisiest, and the most amusing goods that
ever greeted. the eye Of a child or. made
his heart happy. And the best part Of
it all is, old Santa employed, as special
clerks or saleswomen, nearly every moth
or and father, and made them delivery
clerks. AS far as we know. Santa Claus re-
membered all the children.
There was a notable absence Of fire.
works. during the Christmas evenings.
The fun of shooting Roman candles by one
little negro into the back Of another has
been prohibitedby the city council, and
the danger of destructive fire was les
sened. "
No disturbance or un~pleasantness Of any
kind occurred to mai the festivities of the
happy occasion. . .
AS q rule our people have been. healthy
and prosperous. In a few families there
was occasion for mournful reflections or
sad memories. ~ ~
Returning citizens were gladly well
coined. back to their old home, and many,
students are spending the Christmas. holi-
days with US.
The weather was cold and the wind was
sharp, suggesting the purchase Of winter
clothing, and making more busy the sales
men where such goods were in stock.
While many families had invited friends
to take part in a turkey fight at 2 o'clock,
yetthe great social event Of the Christ
ms is the marriage of Miss Ethel Lyon
to Mr.. Klugh. Hundreds are invited.
Beauty and manly valor Of the town and
surrounding country will assemble in the
splendid mansion now occupied by Mr..
Charlie J. Lyon to witness the nuptial GER
emonies. The whole will be a scene OF
light and beauty. -
At MFR. C. Wilson's home on Christ
mas day there was a most delightful as
.sembly of friends to celebrate the silver
wedding Of theahost and hostess. They
and their guests seemed not less happy
than ON the occasion Of their first we'd
ding.
Since their first wedding q son and a
daughter have come to brighten and to
make their home more pleasant and their
hearts more happy. Miss Lois Wilson is
an accomplished musician, who handles
the keys of the piano very skillfully, while
her brother, Mr.. Courtney Wilson, runs a
.first-class furniture store.
Their father, Mr.. R. G. Wilson, is now
the efficient manager Of the Farmers
Warehouse.
May happiness and prosperity continue
to be with and abide with tho good wife