The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-07-27
LoWADESVILLE.
Happenings Of a Week In and About the
Seven-HiIed city-Personals.

Lowndesville, S. c., July 25, 1910.
Misses Callie Lou and COrrie Graves of
Latimer, were here for a day or two the
week before last, guests Of Hon. John G.
LOmaX.
Miss Sarah Haskell Of Abbeville, came
up the week before last and was at the
above home for a brief visit.
Miss BERTHE Power Of Augusta, Ga,
anne up Wednesday was a week ago, and
is a welcome guest at the writer's home.
Mr.. r. r. Jones was called to Anderson
on account of the illness Of his brother.
Mrs. r. w. Speer and two children of
Anderson were with the family of the ia
ther-in-law Of the first, during the week
before last, and Mr.. R. w. Speer came
down on Sunday and met his family at the
home of his father, DR.. A. j. Speer till the
next day when together they returned to
their Anderson home.
Mr.. j. B. Franks of Philadelphia, came
in last Saturday was q week ago, and is
enjoying a vacation and rest with the fam
lily of his mOther-in-law, Mrs. Nj. E. Baker.
Mrs. J. A. Austin Of Honea Path, spent
several days the week before last with her
brothcr-in-law, Mr.. E. f. Latimer and fam
lily.
MI. George Lomax, who is ~railroading
in the central part Of the State came up
yesterday week ago and is spending a
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loved ones.
Mr.. Rice Nickles of '96, a college and
class mate of Mr.. j. B. Kay at Wofford,
spent a few days last week with him at his
home.
Mrs. A. X. Watson of Abbeville, came up
last week and is- with the family of her
son-in-law Mr.. j. F. Gilbert.
Miss Nell Hopkins Of Seneca, was for
several days last week the guest OF her
uncle Mr.. A. V. Barnes.
Mr.. J. I. Barnes Of R4oy!ston, Ca came
mother, Mrs. E. J. Barnes and other kins-
people in this place.
Messrs. Wilbur and Erskine Blake, the
one from the Falls, tho other from Able
vile, were here for a short time Saturday.
Through the public prints Of Abbeville
county on the 18th inst, were issued to
the Lowndcsville board OF school trustees,
by the county school authorities against
DR.. j. B. Moscley. Messrs. E. w. Harper
and J. NJ. Harden orders to hold an cleo
ton in this place, School District No. 8, 4 for
the purpose of finding whether o. not a
high school shall be established in said
district. The election Vas duly held ac-
cording to law. There were SO votes pollCd
and all for the high school, so this section
will take Il higher stand along educational
lines which will no doubt be very bcnCii-
cial.
Thursday night last Mrs. A. L. Floyd
opened her pleasant home for the rccep-
ton of invited guests, including the young
people Of both sexes of the town and near
by country. Thosn present spent several
hours to their entire satisfaction quite
happily. IN due time refreshments, cream
and cake were served and at a late hour
all returned to their homes glad because
of having been present.
Last Wednesday at 8 p. H., at the very
pleasant country ZONE Of Mr.. w. l.. Bow
man, two miles out took place the, for
sometime, expected marriage of Miss
Mary Catherine Bowman, daughter of the
above named and Mr.. Woddcy Benjamin
Kelly of Seneca. A largo crowd Of the
friends and relatives Of the bride and
groom were in attendance to witness the
happy event. Tho pastor, Rev. r. W.
Hulnphrics, in u short and impressive way
linked the two loving hearts and willing
hands together.
The attendants, Miss Alice Hunt of Lib
crty, Mr.. Willie Bowman and Miss Nellie
Bowman this place, and Mr.. IT. j.. Gaunt of
Liberty, and the flower girls, Miss Alice
Cooley this place and Miss Camille Wood
of Seneca.
The costumes of all of the above actors
were up-tO-date, and all performed their
respective parts as the occasion demanded.
Within the dwelling and nearby grounds
q variety of Flora's subjects were utilized
to the best advantage.
The foregoing part OF wedding festivities