The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-08-24
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What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 3.

Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 3.
Mrs. Matte German, of Clear Water, S.
c., and Miss Matte Youngblood, of Angus
ia, are the guests of relatives, Mr.. J. R.
Thornton and family. 1t is an unexpected
pleasure, the presence of the relatives
whom they have not seen in thirty years.
Prof. A. NJ. DuPre, of Spartanburg, is
visiting relatives in the city. He looks
we'll and as ever meets with u hearty well
come from his many friends.
Mrs. NJ. M. Thornton spent Sunday in
the city the guest Of her sen, Mr.. j. II.
Thornton and family.
MIR. Leslie Mcmillan has purchased the
interest of Mr.. Henry Cason in the press
ing club which will now he run at the same
stand by himself. Leslie is q hustler and
will do his best to give entire satisfaction.
Give him your business and he will treat
you right from first to last
Mrs. Bostic, of Beaufort, accompanied
by her son, Mr.. Wallace BOstic, of Mexico,
has been for the past week the honored
guests of their relatives, Mr.. ]. J. Jones
and family on Magazine Hill.
Miss Leila Moseley OF Anderson is the
pretty and attractive guest OF her aunt,
Mrs. Nance on Magazine Hill.
The citizens of Magazine Hill would be
under many obligations to the city coun-
Gil if they would trim up the rose hedge
around the old MCGOWAN home, now the
property Of Judge Ernest Gary. 1t OBJ
structs all view and besides it is nuis-
ance, as it projects over the sidewalks and
comes in a most unfriendly touch to pass
ers-by. 1t was trimmed once but has
again outgrown itself.
Miss NJ. E. Burn, who was in the city the
20 bar n;aoa Mrc w Monppa1d
was Unexpectedly called away last week
on account of the extreme illness of her
niece, Miss Irene Burn, of Beaufort.
Miss Bessie Murray, after an extended
visit Of several weeks to relatives and
friends in Atlanta and Athens, Ca, re-
turned home yesterday.
Anderson and AbbevilIe baseball teams
crossed bats last week on the Abbeville
diamond. The first game resulted in An
derson's defeat, the score being 7 to 6 in
Abbeville's favor. The second game ended
in Abbevilles defeat, being to in favor
Of Anderson. The games were we'll played
and hard fought from start to finish, en-
tertaining the large crowd present in q
most interesting manner.
Miss Josephine DuPre, one Of the pOpu-
lar and pretty young ladies of the city, en-
tertained number OF her friends last
Tuesday evening in most delightful man.
ner at an "at home.",
Miss Ruth Syfan, one Of Abbevilles
pretty and sweetest young ladies, return
ed home last week from delightful stay
with relatives in Georgia.
The time for the Abbeville fair is rapidly
rolling around and work is progressing in
a most satisfactory manner to the man
ayers. All that is required to make it q
grand success is for everybody to become
interested, which we hope will bo the case.
AbbevilIe City and Abbeville County are
alike interested. 1t will be a great meet
ing for the merchants, for the farmers and
for the people altogether, and last but not
least, will be of great advantage to our old
time honored county. Let the good peo-
pie of Abbeville and the county stand in
the front rank in the onward march and
not lag behind her sister counties. She
has always been foremost in all enter
prises looking to the interest Of her peo-
pie and county. Get ready everybody and
bring something to exhibit and you will be
ampl Y repaid for your trouble either d.
rectly or Indirectly. handsome list of
prizes will be offered. Read them over
and try for the best one.
Misses Linda and Kathleen Syfan of
Gainesville, Ga, are expected In the city
this week on visit to relatives.
RIpPLEs ALONG ROUTE 8.
IN" is now off on his vacation, but thru
the kindness of one of the wide-awake and
pretty young ladies on Route 8, he Is en-
abled to give his readers the news on this
prosperous route.
Miss Bessie Link returned homo last
week after a pleasant visit lo relatives In
Abbeville.
Mr.. R. f. Bruce. of Warior,Ala., is SPEND
ing q while at his father-in-laW, Mr., ThoS,
McNeill.
The Sharon meeting closed last Sunday
having continued two weeks. Much In
terest was manifested by the people and
we trust much good was done that will
bring forth fruit even In months and years
to come. Thirteen were added to the
membership.
Miss Louise Watson, of Abbeville, spent
the weekend with her cousins, the Misses
Link.
Rev. and Mrs. George Gary Lee were the
guests of Mr. Allen McCanty and family
'aSf Mrs. sut7VaSi W. N. Mckenzie and her charming
daughter, Miss Belle, spent one day OF last
week most pleasantly as the guests of
Mrs. S. i, Wilson, of Grainridge,
Miss Lillian McCanty is spending awhile
with her friend, Miss Rosa seawright of
Donalds,
Mr., Charlie Mckenzie, one Of the hust-
ling salesman Of Mr.. A. B. Chatham, spent
last Sunday with friends on Route 8.
Mr. Sam Gillian was the guest OF friends
at Mt. Carmel several days Of the past
week.
Miss Louise Miller, of Georgia, is the
charming and attractive guest OF her
friend, Miss Sara Evans, of Lebanon.
Mr. Bennett Link, one of the wide-awake
salesman Of the firm of j. s. Link, spent
Sunday with his homefolks on Route 9.
Master Whit Gillian, with q party of
mountains Of North Carolina. "
Mr.. Jordan Ramey, one Of the hustlipg
salesman Of 4. N, Smith, spent Sunday
with relatives on Route 8,
Mr.. John Little is now serving the pa
irons on Route 8. Mr., Little is so polite
and attentive in his duties as q postman he
has won the "well done" of his patrons and
has become so popular that M" is almost
jealous. The young ladies will take notice
that he is married and they must not
"ilirt" with him or we'll tell sure.
MoRTUARY.
Mr. William Berry Switzerland, after
long lingering illness, died at his home in
this city on Tuesday afternoon, August 16,
1910, and was buried on Wednesday follow:
ing in the cemetery at Bells Chapel Where
his funeral services We're conducted in the
presence of many sorro%ing friends. The
deceased was just past % years Of age,
cut off, in the prime of young manhood.
His werk ON earth is finished and he has
gore to join that great host in the great
beyond. Mr.. Johnny SoutheTland, we be-
lieye, the only SURVIVING brother, has the