The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-03-16
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What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 8

The many friends of Mr.. Henry Hill are
glad to see him home again and sincerely
hope as the bright balmy days of spring
approach, and the satisfaction Of being in
his own comfortable home together with
the cheerful smiles of loved ones, will
bring him health and strength that will
yet give to him many years OF pleasure
and happiness.
What means so many fire alarms? only
three recently but we are thankful that but
little damage has resulted Abbeville's lire
Company are on rhe spot in double quick
time which accounts for the safety of our
homes. On last Sunday night the home OF
Mrs. Fanny Allen caught or fire but was
soon extinguished and we are glad to say
but little damage was sustained.
Master Hammond the bright little son
of Mr.. Lambert Caldwell left last Sunday
for Atlanta where he will spend a while
with his Aunt Mrs. Brogdon.
Listen all We lovers of the gay and beau
tiful! On Tuesday and Wednesday 22nd
and 23 Of March the "Emporiuns Of Fash
ions" in this City will give their grand
Spring Opening";these stores will b in
Of the City, and surrounding country the
most magnificent and beautiful display Of
spring millinery, Dress Goods and notions
ever before seen in Abbeville. AS Easter
will be rushed in this year the earliest in
fifteen years, the ladies will have only q
short time to prepare for this glorious
Eastertide, so remember the days and be
on hand early that your hats may be ready
for Sunday. Putt your orders early and
give the Milliners and trimmers time with
out rushing them to death day and night.
Of the few fortunate young ladies' who won
a prize in the Atlanta Georgian" Contest,
having won a trip to New York with all ex-
penses paid. or two hundred dollars in
cash. We do not know which she will ex-
cept, but have heard she will take the two
hundred in cash.
Mr.. Ed Syfan is spending this week in
the City the guest of his brothers Messrs
Will and Brown Syfan, also visiting around
among his friends and relatives all of whom
are glad to see him. Mr.. Syfan is the head
guard of Capt. Shroeders Camp, which has
been stationed on Rocky river near Lown-
der is doing some fine bridge building in
which he is saving the county many dollars
THAT is by doing it himself instead of hav-
ing it done he has just finished one of the
finest steel bridges across Rocky river 100
feet, that can be found anywhere. Capt.
Shredder is a fine road and bridge builder,
being a man Of good sound judgement,
having an eye to this kind of work.
The first primary for the election Of
Mayor for the City Of Abbeville came off
yesterday. Did you vote for the best and
most capable man? Well see in the near
future. If you should have a second choice
between two, be sure to give the matter
your careful consideration and cast your
vote for the man who will at all times, and
under all circumstances stand for the
right, and the best interests of the City and
her people.
Abbeville is on the forward and upward
march as to improvements in the building
line, several handsome residences are ear
ing compilation and others now in process
of erection. Why not stretch out a little
and have another Cotton Mill, we can if we
will if we but try. Who will start the ball
in motion?
NEWS BUDGET ON ROUTES.
Miss Robena Gillian spent last week with
her cousin Miss Clara Lee Gillian.
Miss Rosa Knox returned last Sunday
from a delightful visit to her Cousin Miss
Maggie Knox of MtCarmel.
Mr.. H. w. Lawson was in the City last
Saturday or business.
Mr.. C. F. Graves has purchased the Mann
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