The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-02-16
EAST END.
What M" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 8.
Abbeville, S. c., Feb. 16, 1910.

Abbeville, S. c., Feb. 16, 1910.
Under the auspices Of the Daughters of
COnfederacy a most enjoyable Valentine
party was given in Rosenberg's hall last
Monday night. Admission fee was 25 cents
which entitled one to all amusementS in
liciOus refreshments which were served
during the evening. Proceeds for the ben
eft of the D. of Cs.
Miss Kara KeatOn of Antreville spent q
few days of the past week with Mrs. Lam
bert Caldwell.
A number Of farmers are buying mules
and horses, and hauling guano getting
ready to make a big crop of 8 cents cotton.
Don't lose your heads about planting this
year. Keep close to the shore, and don't
spread out too much, or you will be in the
soup" next fall.
On last Saturday morning as the r. Ed.
boys went out the sight that greeted their
eyes was beyond description. All. nature
was clothed in crystal beauty like 80 many
diamonds glistening in the sunlight; from
the tiny blade of grass to the giant oak all
were gorgeous in their brilliant winter
dress, but soon, ah! soon, their beauty was
gone, disrobed by the welcome rays OF the
morning sun which shone out bright and
beautiful, in striking contract with the pre-
ceding day which was gloomy and dismal.
DO NOu huOM WlClC W lluu NIL " L.
Edmunds? Well just 90 q little beyond
the Eureka Hotel and you will see the best
fitted up blacksmith shop you have seen in
a long, long time; everything first class.
He is fitting up q number Of stalls to keep
his customers stock in that come to his
shop to be Shod, so as to protect them from
winters cold and rain and summers heat.
This is q good step in the right direction
and one that should largely increase his
business. Don't forget to call or him when
in the city and you will receive a hearty
welcome.
The Acker Building and Repair Company
have lined up alongside and can fill your
bill in their line or build you a dwelling on
short notice. Two good firms close to-
gether. One will fix you up in wood, and
the other will band you around with iron.
Mr.. j. NJ. Lawton still holds his grip o.
the lumber business neal the S.. A. l.. depot
and will always give you the best material
at rock bottom prices. Competition is the
life of trade" and in all ~vocations Of life
the man who hustles is bound to have his
share.
Abbeville is extremely quiet just now and
news is scarce. The play of St. Elmore last
Saturday night gave our citizens some
thing to break the monotony OF everyday
life. The play was fine and the opera
house filled with an a~ppreciative audience.
Query-Why are all the fine plays present
ed on Saturday nights, as is generally the
case?
NEWS IS sCARCE ON ROUTE 3.
Measuring Party at Lebanon Manse
next Friday night. Half a cent for each
inch Of height. All are invited to come.
The patrons along the rural route are
catching on to no pennies in mail boxes
after the 18th of February, 1870" that is,
the carriers are not required to take up
small boxes or envelopes, so as not to de-
tain the carriers in Fishing them out
singly, or one by one; in short the whole
meaning is that Uncle Sam wishes the
patrons to buy stamps and stamp their
own mail, as he is afraid the clicking" Of
so many stamps by the carriers will give
them some new disease, perhaps the 'lim-
Der tongue" or something worse. Get into
line and buy stamps and please the car
rierS, and comply with Uncle Sans orders.
Mrs. Edwin Parker entertained last Sat-
urday afternoon at q pleasant childreE's
party. About a dozen children were pres
ent and q few grown up" people also.
The blinds were closed and shades drawn,
making the dining o dark, saw the
beautiful shaded lights that cast their soft
shadows DER the room adding beauty to
the fairy-like scene.
The table was beautiful in the artistic ar
rangement of it's decorations. The sun
shone brightly without, while the happy
hearts of the children reflected It's sun
shine within.
Delightful refreshments were served and
all had a jolly good time. Mrs. Parker is q,
charming hostess.