The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-07-13
EAST END.
What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 8.

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On last Thursday afternoon, July Ith
the little daughters of Secession Chapter
met with Miss Hannah Jones on Magazine
Street. About thirty were present and en-
ioyed the following program:
Music by Miss Marie Carlton.
Miss Marion CasOn, historian OF tht
chapter. read a beautiful poem entitled
secession Hill," written by Mrs. l.. X
Eose of this city especially for the occit
sion.
Music by Miss Caroline Gary.
A sketch of General Capers' life as a sol
dier was then read by Miss Mary Bradley
Music by Miss Lou Ellen McFall.
Miss Esther Graydon, president OF the
chapter, then stated that u small sum had
been requested to be given by each chap
ter in the State to erect Il dornlltory ut The
Orphans Home in Yorkville, 5. g., as Il
memorial to General Ellison Capers. A
vote was taken when all heartily re-
Sponded.
Each member then subscribed small
amount for badge which will soon be
furnished them.
An entertainment was next planned TO
be given next week, the object of which is
to erect tablet in our Court House with
the names of the seven colonels who Serv-
ed in the Confederate wal from this city
five of whom laid down their lives for the
cause. This is a working band Of little
girls trying to do what they can to per-
petuate the memory of our gallant sons
who sacrificed their lives upon the altar of
their country. They deserve the praise
and assistance of every one in their noble
efforts in memory of the lost cause, but
one that is dear to every son and daughter
in this beautiful Southland, and one that
will forever linger in their memories. Mrs.
F. j. Marshall entertained the children
with some pretty old time music on the
piano. During the afternoon dainty and
delightful refreshments were served.
Miss Jessie Speed is entertaining home
party this week at her beautiful home on
Main Street. The guests will be charm
ingly entertained by one so popular and
gifted as their fair hostess, while the occa-
sion Of their visit will long linger as a
bright spot in their memory.
Miss Ada Mcmillan, one OF the pretty
young ladies on Magazine Hill, will enter
tain a number of her friends this week at a
house party.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. White returned last
week from their bridal tour and are now at
home to their friends at their pretty home
on Upper Main Street.
Mr.. Joel Morse and sisters, with Miss
Grace Smith, leave today for Montreal, n.
c., where they will enjoy six weeks out
Misses Mary and Sara Perrin are now en-
joying q summers outing at Montreal,
Talk about your northern Spys and pop
pins, but il you could see the beautiful old
TIME apples raised in the orchard Of Mrs.
Fannie MarShalPS, you would open your
eyes and mouth wide. They are beautiful
and luscious, too.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert S. Link and children
returned last week from very pleasant
trip to their home people at CORTLAND, Ala.
Mrs. W. T. Mcdonald is spending while
with her sister, Mrs. Robert Hill, of At
lanta.
Misses Margaret and Annie Reid Evans
Of this city are visiting relatives at Leba-
non.
Many friends learn with delight that
Miss Lizzie Penneyis getting on as we'll as
could be expected for one having been so
I'LL. She is now resting more comfortable
and it is hoped is better,
Mrs. j. S. Cochran and daughter, Mil
dred, are now visiting her home people at
Rockingham and Charlotte, n. c.
NEWS ON ROUTE 8.
:. On last Wednesday, July G, 1910 the mar
riage ceremony of MIR. Tompkins Ramey
and Miss Matilda Greene was solemnized
number of invited guests. Immediately
after the ceremony delightful reception
was given at the home OF the bride. Miss
Greene is a most eStimable young lady
who is most highly esteemed for her many
beautiful traits of character which have
endeavored her to large circle OF friends
The happy groom is young man OF fine
business qualifications, living in the Leba-
non section at his pretty country home.
hn, hn fi1u Of hnstl nf
friends at winning the heart and hand Of
so fair and lovely bride. This young
couple begin welded life under the bright
est auspices and have the best wishes Of
many friends.
Miss Leone Woodhurst has just returned
home after protracted visit to her grand
father, Mr.. j. T. Fortiscue.'
Mrs. j. King and children of Mccormick
are spending a while with her mother Mrs.
u. j. Mann,
Birth-To Mrs. A. X. Woodhurst, July 9,
1910, a son, and strange to say this is the
third child of this family born on the same
date Of the same mrnth. This is indeed q
remarkable coincident.
After a delightful stay with her home
people in Anderson, Mrs. S. S. Link re-
turned home last week.
Miss Belle Mckenzie is visiting her home
people in the Sharon section.
Mr.. Robert McCanty. one OF the wide
awake salesman of S. j. Link, is spending
his vacation at his pretty country home
among the oaks.
Miss jamie AIabry, one of the popular
salesladies at the Yellow Front Bargain
Store, is now enjoying an outing with hel
home people at Lebanon. There is moth
ing like the comforts and pleasures of a
happy home.
Mrs. T.. H Watson and Miss Leila Walker
of Sharon were among the welcome visi-
tors in the city last week.
Misses Lille and Bessie Link were the
fair guests of their cousin, Miss nellie Nc.
&Gaw, one day last week.
q Miss Ida Sanders, one of the pretty little
girls on Route 8, entertained u number OF
her little friends last week 1T a party ir
celebration of her seventh birthday. De
lightful refreshments were served and al
had a jolly time.
Mrs. James Gillian and daughter, Mrs
J'H. Prince, were among the welcome Wis
itors in the city last Thursday.
Farmers are further behind in thei
crops than for several years, but they art
now pushing and doing their best to catci
up. Corn looks fine and is very promising
Sorghum and pea vine hay is coming OF
with a rapid growth. Grass that makes
hay worth one dollar and forty cents pc
hundred is being destroyed as rapidly al
plOwS and hoes can move, and thus 1t vii