The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-04-24
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What m" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No. 3.

Route No. 3.
The awful and terrible fate of that
gigantic and beautiful vessel, the IT.
tanic, has thrown a pail of gloom ov-
er this entire nation. Yes, she has
gone down, and that too on her mad
en- trip, but her loss in comparison
with the 1896 immortal souls is moth
ing. Who can picture in his imagi-
nation the awful scene of that dread
full night-the cries Of loved ones
parting-so suddenly and so unexpect-
edly. They went down as the band
played Nearer My God to Thee" and
we trust those who perished like he
roes got nearer to God as they passed
through the pillows to their eternal
home.
Prof. James A. Hill Is in the front
again and will exhibit this week the
picture of the Titanic as she went
down-watch TO rthe nights and don't
miss it.
We have had fine growing seasons
lately and If the rain keeps up 1t will
certainly do for the farmers what
many of them are willing to do for
themselves-cut their cotton acreage
short.
Quite a number of applicants will
stand the examination on May 4th for
the position of Rural Carrier on Route
S, this is the game at which the lucky
man wins.
Mrs. Tilton after a pleasant stay
Of several months with her daughter,
Mrs. Lawton, returned to her home in
Savannah last Thursday.
Requirements in the r. F. d. Service
Patrons are required to paint their
name an dthe number of their boxes
on the outside of their boxalso the
names of themselves and all who, get
mail in their boxes, to be written In
a plain, legible hand and paste on the
inside of their box lid.
Patrons must post their letters eth
er stamped or with the cash, as car
riers are forbidden to take them up
unless this is done. The pennies to be
wrapped in bit Of paper.
Carriers are forbidden to furnish
\ stamps or cash for the mailing Of let
ters as it Is strictly against the law.
If you expect substitute to deliv-
er your mail correctly, you must have
name and number on your box.
Death Of John Clifton Penny
Sad indeed was the tragic and un-
timely end of this young mans life,
caused by Ill health, yes, worn and
weary and unable to cope with the
battles of life he, in moment Of dis
pair and in bewildered state of mind
he places a pistol to his right temple
and fires the fatal shot that rushes
his soul into the presence Of It's Max
er.
He was just in the prime OF life and
had a good position as operator In
the News and Courier Office in Char
lesion.
He came to his tragic death Friday
night the 18th inst. in the city OF
Charleston by his own hand. Oh, how
extremely sad!
The deceased was son Of the late
David Penny Of the Sharon section OF
this county, where he has many rela-
tives and friends all of whom will be
shocked to hear the sad news.
His remains were brought to Abbe-
vile on Sunday and taken to the home
of his uncle, our townsman, A. ]. Pen
ny.
The funeral services were conduct
ed Monday at II o'clock by Rev. Leon
ard of the Methodist church and in
terment was made in Sharon GENE.
terry.
The relatives and family have the
heartfelt sympathy OF many friends
in this hour Of trouble and unexpected
grief.
Mrs. Agnes Pennel has just re-
turned from Spartanburg, visiting her
daughter, Mrs. ]. w. Martin.
Happenings on Route 3
Farmers are pretty we'll up with
their work, nearly all Of their land
fixed up and ready to plant.
Small grain looks we'll and the sea-
sons of the last four days will make
it fine.
Some of the visitors in the city last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Pressly, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Kennedy.
We also had the pleasure OF meet
ing our farmer patrons from Route 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Link, who are still
our friends and whom we are always
glad to see. Mr.. Joe Link Is one OF the
progressive and UP to date farmers
and makes most of his living at home
and always has something to sell. He
has comfortable home and a good
wife and should be the happtest man