The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-02-09
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What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No., 8.

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Last Saturday an examination was held
in the Court House by Postmaster Iolbert
for census enumeratorS for Abbevllle coun-
| whites and 8 colored, among whom three
ladies and 2 colOrep women. Quite a num-
Der made good papers and stood credlta-
bic examinations. Postmaster TOlbert
sent the papers forward to Supervisor MIR.
w. w. Russell Anderson, who will from
these reports make the appointments.
Miss Kate Marshall entertained the Dol
C.'s last Tuesday afternoon at her historic
old home on Magazine Hill. During the
afternoon delightful and dainty refresh
ments were served. Severe. interest pa
pers We're read, n al! present enjoyed
the meeting. 1t is useless to say they
were elegantly entertained with Miss Kate
Marshall as their charming hostess.
Mrs. Agness Cochran is now visiting her
son, Mr.. Guss Cochran and family who are
living in Georgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl c. Page after an ex-
tended visit to their home people left last
Monday for their home in Columbia.
Mr.. Tom Stallings, Abbeyille's express
agent, who has been very ill for several
months, is now slowly improving. His
nurse left Monday for her home in Chester.
This family deserve, and have the sympa-
lily " IllO lSoliS VI al "
their distress, and it is hoped Mr.. Stallings
will continue to improve till he shall sono
be fully restored to health.
The Abbeville High School building is
nearing completion, and stands as another
monument Of architectural beauty and de-
sign with all modern improvements to our
beautiful city. 1t is now expected that it
will he occupied by the school by the first
Of March.
Blanchett of this city were married ut the
home of the bride in Fort Pickens last
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. DR..
A. C. wilkins. Many friends extend best
wishes and kindest congratulations.
Miss Clara Wham has been elected as
teacher of the Factory School to succeed
Miss Rosa Maxwell.
Miss Lizzie Penney is spending several
days of this week with her cousin, Miss
Emma Penney Of Sharon.
The board Of stewards of the Methodist
church are requested to meet next Friday
evening at 7 30 o'clock at the Office OF
Judge ]. F. Miller.
Rev. Henry Stokes is suffering from a
severe cold. and was so hoarse hast Sunday
morning that he was unable to preach,
although he conducted the other services
and administered the sacrament Of the
Lords Supper. We wish for him a speedy
recovery as well as for his little child whc
is also sick with q cold.
MIR. Harry Hill left last Monday for
Kentucky where he was summoned by
telegram on business.
DEATH OF MISS MAGDALENE BAKER.
Miss Magdalene Baker died at her home
neal this city last Monday. The deceased
was a daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. AmeS
u,I.o, r,hn ,af,ra5 from Tbn ,Instpp RI
this city during the war between the states
and was a sister of the late John Baker
and Mrs. WI. Robertson. She was q most
estimable woman and was a member of
the Episcopal Church. Miss Baker had
the respect and esteem of all who knew
her. Funeral services were conducted at
the home and inturment at Trinity ceme-
terry Tuesday morning. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of many friends.
ALONG ROUTE 3.
Mrs. ]. B. Hardness of AvonGale, Ala,
arrived in the city last Saturday and will
spend a while with her home people, Mr..
and Mrs. James Gillian. Many friends
are delighted to welcome her home again,
if only for a visit.
Misses Rosa Seawright and Lillian Nc
CAVITY we're among the pretty visitors in
the city last Saturday.
Messrs. Joe Mann and Paul Edwards
spent a delightful visit with relatives at
Mccormick last week.
We had the pleasure of meeting our es-
teemed friend, Mr.. Hiram Lawson, last
| Monday ell route for the city. He looks
we'll and hearty and is prospecting in the
Flatwoods. Many friends ask after him,
where he is going and what he is doing?
SO we will say, he will live and farm on the
same plantation where he has been for sew
eral years-in the FlatwoOds for the pres
emit year. He spent two weeks as juror in
the United States Court at Columbia i'll
January and is nov at home to his many
friends. We are glad to count him as our
patron for another year, and hope by that
time he will see it to his interest to re-