The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-07-08
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Prof. J. B. Kay, who was Principal OF
this High School last year attended the
teachers meeting in Columbia last week.
Mrs. Theron Allen, Of Anderson, spent
several days last week with her father,
Mr.. E. W. Harper and family.
Prof. n. E. Fender, OF, Bamberg, who
has been elected Principal. OF the High
School in this place for next SCHOLASTIC
wear, came up the latter part Of last week
and brought his household and kitchen
furniture with him and stored 1t In the
Fennel building till he will need it when
he comes up later to stay.
MONDAYS mixed mail and passenger
train, due here at 10 80 q. m, because OF q
broken-down WORKOUT engine, did not
reach this place till about 2 80 p. m.
The old Joe Kennedy house, about two
miles out, was burned Monday night about
midnight. Some darkies were living In 1t,
and can give no reason for it, They it is
said, lost what they had. Many there are,
perhaps, who we'll remember this time
honored home. It was one OF the Oldest
In this section. Years ago it was occupied
by Mr.. Joe Kennedy, and his wife, known
and called by everybody "Aunt Beck"
They were honored and respected by all.
The latch-strings to their doors were al
ways on the outside. They delighted In
giving q cordial welcome to all corners
The writer never will forget the many
very pleasant moments that he In the
years gone by spent in this pleasant home,
and he can but regret the no doubt care
less and uncalled-for fate with which the
house was overtaken.
Mr.. D. L. Barnes, the special friend OF
the writer, brought to us a few days ago al
basket full 81 the finest peaches ibis own
raising) that we have seen for several
years, and they were Of the best kind.
This remembrance will not soon be forgot
ten.
A very beneficial rain came to US Wednes-
day night about midnight and another and
better one was added to it the next day
about 2 p. D.. The last was a downpour in
places. Yesterday land was too wet to-
plowin many places.
Rev. r. w. Barber anne up from Column
bia, where he had spent some time with
his son-in-law, Mr.. D. N. Bourne. BE will
be here with his son-inlaw MI. Ed. Huck-
abee and family for some time.
Mr., Ira Bell and family moved to DR.. j.
d. Wilson'S latehome here on Monday
late purchase OF Mr.. Bells.
Hon. j. Moore Mars, candidate for re-
election to the State Senate, was here
Thursday, shaking hands with many
friends whom he met and who were glad
to .see him. ~
Mr. and airs. j. B. Huckabee went, over
to GaffDsy Friday. Mr.. Huckabee Is en-
gagged ct the power plant at Gregg Shoals
and gets a ten days leave OF absence
which he will utilize in taking his wife to
visit her home people.
Last Sunday, Children's Day was be-
comingly observed in Smyrna church.
Sunday School and preaching were both
omitted and both hours given up to the
matter In hand. At the proper time the
pastor Rev. j. c.. Chandler, master OF GER
emonies, at his post, called upon Rev. J.
w. Bishop, the Baptist minister who was
present, to lead in prayer, which he did In
a feeling, appropriate way. Then began
the unfolding Of the admirable program
that had been arranged. young Amer
lea" was brought to the iront in all Of Its
glory, and In carrying out the different
parts assigned them, clearly showed their
aptness for what TREY were called upon to
do, as well as the ability and fitness OIL
those having them IN training. At the
close, a Children's Day fund Of 1886 was
raised, which will greatly aid in carrying
out the objects for which it is intended. al
day we'll and happily spent by all.
Troupe.