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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
THE ANTREVILLE FAIR
Held on Last Friday Was a Big Sue
cess Despite the Threatening
Weather.

The Antreville Community Fair,
held on last Friday, was a success in
every way despite the threatening
weather, and rain. The crowd was
estimated at 1900 to 1900, and peo-
pie were there from all sections Of
the county as well as adjoining coun-
ties. This was the first Fair of the
Community, and if it is an indication
of the future Fairs it will not be
long before it will equal many Of the
County Fairs. 1t is hoped the exhi-
bitors will bring their exhibits to the
County Fair. .ty-.
An interesting feature Of the Fair
was the address of Col. F. N. K. Bal
ley on Preparedness to Live" Mr..
Bailey has been teaching for more
than quarter of a century and
feels capable of giving the parents
some advice on rearing their child
rem. He was given close attention by
large crowd. ,1.
Anretyille has one of the most
modernacho buildings in the State.
The auditorium is fitted with latest
improved seats, and each class room
is modern in every respect.
Much of the success of the Fair
is due to DR.. j. A. Anderson, Presi-
dent; and Mrs. E. N. McCarter, Sec
retary, who were aided by a large
number of others in charge of the
various departments.
There were a number Of mule and
horse colts, hogs, cows and chickens
on exhibit. The exhibits Of the wo-
men in fancy work, cooking, canning
and flower departments were unusu-
ally good and speak well for the pro-
gressiveness of the people Of the
community. TX
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
2 Biz Free Attractions Signed for
e,,T Fair.

King William, the only high div
ing goat in the, world. This goat
climbs and dives from q ladder forty
feet high. Also, the highest diving
dog in the world. This dog climbs q
ladder fifty feet high and dives into
q net.
Prince Leo, the worlds greatest
educated pony, viii do stunts before
the grand stand, Is
This is absolutely the best free at
traction to be had and should please
both young and old.
The management is making every
effort to secure such attractions as
win entertain and at the same time
have no unwholesome moral effect.
To do this, costs money, and we hope
the people Of the county will coop
crate with us and make the fair a
success financially. -
C. E. Williamson, Sec.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
.cRowTHEl'Rl-wRIcHrT.

Sweet and beautiful in its ,simph-
city was the wedding Of Miss Claudia
Crowther and Mr.. Herman eugene
Wright, which was solemnized last
Tuesday morning, Oct. II, at 10
o'clock, at the residence Of the brides
parents in Antreville. Only a few
relatives and most intimate friends
witnessed the ceremony, which was
impressively performed BY Rev. H.
C. Fennel, pastor Of the bride.
The color scheme in the parlor,
where the ceremony was performed,
was pink and green. One corner OF
which was a background OF palms
and ferns. To the strains Of nendel.
isshons wedding march rendered by
Miss Allie Mae Power, entered Miss
Ruth Crowther, sister Of the bride,
and Miss Marie Shrimp, who were
lovely in dainty dresses Of pink and
white. Then came the bride on the
arm of the groom, who was becom-
ingly attired in a travelling suit OF
French blue serge with accessories
to match. "Visions of Love" was
softly played during the ceremony,
after which the guests followed the
bridal party into the dining ROOM
where a most tempting salad course
was served. The color scheme here
being yellow and green.
The happy couple then left for An
derson, where they boarded the train
for Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
Miss Crowther is young woman
of rare personal charm and charac-
ter, endearing herself to every one
by her sweet disposition and gentle
ways, and has scores of friends
throughout the county and State who
wish for her much happiness. The
groom is a native of Conneant Lake
Penn, but has for the past six years
been an employer of the civil service
on the Indian reservation at Pine
Ridge, South Dakota, where they will
make their home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
FINE PROGRAM
FOR THE FAIR
NEXT. WEEK

The race track is now ready 1or
the boys to begin driving. We nave
spent a great deal of money getting
the track in first class condition ana
we hope the boys in the county Will
take advantage of it.
The committee has arranged de-
cidedly the fastest race program ever
staged in Abbeville county. The peo-
pie seem to enjoy good racing so we
have offered $1,000 in race purses
and have the promise Of some OF the
best horses in the country. *
WEDNESDAY, NOV. Purse.
Country owned (green race) $4,000
2:25 Trot or pace ---------$2oo.oo
THURSDAY. NOV. z.-Purse.
2:20 Trot rot----------------$2Oo.oo
2:15 Race ----------------$zOo.oo
FRIDAY, NOV. 3.-Purse.
Tri-county, Trot or pace ---$a6o.oo
Free for all -------------$200.0O
Buy a season ticket and see it all.
Music each day by Pelser Concert
Band ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN SMITH.


Mrs. John Smith died at her home
in the Mill Village last Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral SER
vices were held on Friday at $3.50 at
the M. E. Mill church, and the body
was laid to rest at Long Cane ceme-
terry in the presence Of many friends
end relatives. ~
Mrs. Smith had been a sufferer for
many months and bore it very pa
tiently and, was fully resigned to
make the change. She is survived by
a husband and two small children.
Sympathy of our community is ex-
tended to the family.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
THE BOOK CLUB.

The book club was pleasantly en-
tertained at the home Of Mrs. Stark
last Wednesday morning. Several
visitors were present and all enjoyed
the talk Of the books and Of the cur
rent news. Mrs. W. o. Cromer, the
newly elected president Of the Lii
brary, was present and made talk,
telling Of her plan Of work for the
coming year. Mrs. Miller asked the
club to give the Library a shower Of
books, which viii probably be done
in the future. At the close Of the
moraing q salad course was served.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
ABBEvILLE IN THE PICTURE

The Columbia Record got out a
most excellent edition last Sunday
devoted to the Mills interests Of the
State. Abbeville has a place in the
picture in that there is good write
up Of the Abbeville Mill in which
particular stress is, laid on the wei
fare work. which has recently been
inauguurated there and which is
proving SO successful. There are
several cuts of the mill which shows
the people to be both prosperous and
happy. T. ~ IT,
The Record has made fine show
ing for the mill enterprise Of the
state.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
NEW PRESIDENT T
Z FOR THE LIBRARY

, At the regular meeting Of the Ii
brary association, which was also the
annual meeting, Mrs. W. o. Cromer
was elected President. of the Associa-
lion, and will enter upon the dis
charge Of her duties with energy and
intelligence. She; hopes TO- do much
for the Library in the way Of getting
new books and in making it one of
the most popular institutions Of the
city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
CRAWFORD,
A NEGRO OF WEALTH,
.LYNCHED SATURDAY

Anthony P. Crawford, Abbeville
county's wealthiest negro, was lynch
ed in Abbeville Saturday afternoon
by mob estimated at 500 to 400
people, who overpowered the Jail
officials and took the negro from a
cell in the county Jail, where. he had
been placed earlier in the day by
Sheriff r. n. Burts, following diff
fculty between Crawford and a
crowd Of white men in which Nc
Kinney Cam received severe blow
on the, head at the hands of the ne
gro. FL
! The trouble started about II
o'clock Saturday morning when
Crawford cursed w. D. Barksdale,
who had made an offer buy a load
of cotton seed from the negro. When
Crawford saw there was trouble in
store for him he called for the police
and was taken to police headquar-
ters by Policeman T.. H. Bolts, where
he later gave bond and again walked
out in the street. By this time a
crowd had gathered in front Of the
city hall and attempted to seize the
negro and give him a whipping when
after being chased to the boiler room
Of Longs gin house, he struck Nc
Kinney Cam on the head with q
sledge hammer, inficting what ap-
peared for time to be a fatal
wound, Mr.. Cam remaining uncon-
scious for several hours.
At the gin house Crawford was
badly beaten up by the crowd and
would have been lynched then only
for the efforts of Sheriff Burts, who
to temporarily pacify the
mob, which had grown to about 200
by this time, and placed the ! negro
in tie county jail. O.. ri G;
about 8 o'clock Saturday after
noon a report was circulated that the
sheriff had planned to- take the me-
gro to Greenwood at s o'clock.
Within a few minutes a crowd OF
3o0&to 400 appeared in front Of the
county jail and suddenly rushed in
on the officials, seized the keys and
dragged Crawford out into the street
where a rope was placed about his
neck. After dragging the negro
through the street hundred yards
or more, the crowd met q negro with
q wagon load Of lumber. The negro,
whose name could not be learned,
quickly abandoned his wagon at the
sight Of the mob. Crawford, who was
believed by some to have been dead
by this time, was placed on the wa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
BIG FOOT BALL GAME
Al Fair on Friday-Erskine W.
B. M. I. F

Possibly the most exciting attrac-
ton at the fair next week will be the
foot ball game between Erskine Col
lege and Bailey Military Institute.
Both teams are working hard and
we are promised the best game ever
played at the Fair Grounds.
The game will be called 1880 on
Friday, Nov. 3. Don't miss it.
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eon and carried to a pine tree about
a hundred yards beyond the far
grounds, where his body was swung
up. Death was made sure for Craw-
ford here when several shots were
fired into his body which was left
hanging to limb until after the
coroner's inquest, which was held
about 6 O'clock. sNpEa as.
Coroner's Inquest. s.,:
Coroner Nance held an inquest
over the negro's body at s o'clock,
the verdict being that Anthony P,
Crawford came to his death at the
hands of parties unknown to the
jury. h t..'
Sheriff. }. Statement. 5if
"Last Saturday morning Anthony
Crawford had adispute with, Mr..
W. D. Barksdale over the pur-
chase of some cotton seed. The ne
gro used some offensive language at
the time, and this aroused several
of the citizens of Abbeville. Acrowd
of them quickly gathered and began
looking for the negro. They chased
him down back street and hemmed
him up near the ginnery. Crawford
picked up a sledge hammer 1 and nd
struck one of the members Of the
party, Mckinney Cam, jim the head
and inflicted what seemed fatal In
juries. The crowd then closed upon
the negro and gave him . very Sc,
we're beating,
eI got hold Of the negro as quickly
AZ I could and carried him to jan
after some difficulty in @persuadine
the mob, As he was beaten up rathe,
severely and perhaps seriously,
called medical assistance. About s
o'clock a crowd OF some 800 or 400
people came to the jail and expressed
their determination to take the me.
gro from me. / did all in my power
to prevent them. getting their, hands
on him, but / was helpless in the
face of the crowd. d
"The; mob took the negro forcibly
from the jailor and started with him
toward the Fair Grounds, about one.
half mile from town, where they
strung him up and riddled his body
with bullets. The negro was about
dead at the time the mob took him
from the Jail, and I doubt seriously
if he was alive when they strung hin
up. The negro was beaten up very
severely by the crowd that got hole
of him in the forenoon, and l believe
that if he had been 4eft alone in jai
he would have died before nigh"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
HONORED AT EDGEFIELD.

This Thursday night, editor ]. L..
Minis will give an elaborate and de-
lightful dining in honor of Special
Judge W. P. Greene, Of Abbeville,
and several of the local bar will be
present.-Edgefield Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25
! KENNEDY-MosELE:Y.

"a beautiful wedding Of the easlys
fall was that Of Miss Julia Ksnnsdy,s
|of Due West, and Dr.. C. Z: Mosslsy
Of Ninety Six, which took place last
Thursday afternoon at 5 $50 .elosk'
IN the 4R. n church in Dus Wet.
The ceremony was performed by Rsy.
|J.P. Pressly and was witnessed ~
la large number Of relatives and
friends. The church was tastefuIly
decorated, the rostrum being banked
with potted plants and pink and white,
|cbrysanthemums, forming an aiile;
for the bridal party. :. ,;s5sl.j
The bridal party entered as fol
lows: Dr.. Coleman, Dr.. Fouche, HE
Wertz, and Mr.. Phillips, the ushsss,
coming first. The bridesmaids wen-'
ling dainty white organdie drenas
with pink sashes, carrying gorgeous
pink and white! chrysanthemums,
were: Misses Sadie ,Magill Pearl
|Wardlaw, Christine Tribble and Many
Boyce. The dame Of honor, Hrs.
Crawford Clinkscales, was handsome
in gown Of pink georgette crepe
over satin. The maid Of honor, Miss
Lucille Kennedy, sister Of the bride,
wore q beautiful pink taffeta dress
and carried chrysanthemums. The
ring bearer, little Elizabeth Sullivan,
niece of the groom, was daintity
dressed in white and brought the ring
in on a big white chrysanthemum.
The groom with his best man, Ar.
Allen Watson, entered from the
pastors study and at the altar met
the bride, who came in with the maid
Of honor, and here the impressive
ceremony was solemnized.
The bride was becomingly gowned
in georgette crepe over satin, made
bodice. Her veil was cape effect, be-
ling caught to her dark hair with
sprays Of orange blossoms. The pal-
ty entered to the strains Of Mendel-
sshons and Lohengrins wedding
marches, beautifully rendered by
Miss Agnes Devlin, and during Ne
ceremony "To a Wild Rose" ns
softly rendered. Z:-.
DR.. and Mrs. Moseley left on ne
6 20 train for a short wedding TIP,
and upon their return will make their
home in Ninety Six. The brides
going away gown was of brown
broadcloth with fur trimmings md
accessories to match.
The bride is the second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Kenendy md
is a graduate of Due West College
and is a young woman of unusual at
tractiveness, and her friends while Te-
GREETING her departure, send their
good wishes with her to her new
home.
A rehearsal and brilliant resep-
ton for the bridal party was given at
the brides home on Wednesday night
before the ceremony. The wedding
presents were displayed in the lower
parlors and hall, which made up a
oo11oof;oo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-25

And a lot of good resolutions are
the morning after.
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A woman's inconsistency may be
the greatest of her many charms.
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The optimist generates lot OF
hope that never comes out.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
FIRST PRACTICE
GAMES SATURDAY
COLONIES AND C. M. 4. Cadets
BRANHAM q HUGHES COMES
TUESDAY, MARCH 81.

Manager Clymer announced to
Herald reporter this morning that the
first exhibition game would take place
Saturday afternoon at three o'clock
between the Colonies and the C. M. A.
Cadets, and that possibly the same
teams would play again Monday after
noon at the same hour.
Manager Clymer closed dates Mon
day night for game next Tuesday
afternoon at three o'clock, between
Branham & Hughes and the Colonels
at the Academy. For these games an
admission price of rs cents will be
charged.
The team had splendid work out
Monday morning and afternoon, and
aside from being a little stir and
sore the boys are looking we'll and
promptly at nine o'clock this morning
they we're on the field for practice ana
spent the entire day at the grounds.
taking their lunch picnic fashion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
LOOKING INTO DROP
SYSTEM TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE IN CITY
BIG DELEGATION OF eALLATIN
BUSINESS MEN INTERVIEW
FOLKS HERE.
GIT A FAVORABLE REPORT
practically Unanimous Opinion Given
That The Drop Plan is a Great
Improvement Over the Old System
The Party.

For the purpose Of investigating the
drop system of the Cumberland Tele-
phone company installed in Columbia
two or three years ago, large party
OF prominent business men of Gala.
tin, made a visit here on Tuesday
and interviewed a large number of
the business men of the city. This
delegation wanted to know whether
the new system was worth the differ.
ence In the cost, whether or not IL
furnished as prompt and efficient ser.
vice rs the old plan and whether or
not the people of Columbia were get.
ting good service from the Cumber.
land.
Practically unanimous was the opin.
ION given that the service was worth
the extra cost and more. The sub.
scrlbers here declared that they would
not return to the old system under
any circumstances. With a minor
complaint here and there the general
report was decidedly favorable to the
company. The great majority of the
business men of the city, according to
the statement of members of the dele.
cation, gave Manager Latta and the
entire telephone force "clean bill Of
health"
In the party that came here was
Superintendent W. P. Morton, of the
city schools, former Columbian. Dr.
Harry Holder, mayor of Gallatin,
Frank Dulin, secretary of the city
board of education, Representative F.
H. Dunklin, Dr. West, DR.. Reese, eoun
ty health officer, Mr.. James, leading
farmer and hog grower.
1t is practically certain that the DEL
egation will recommend the installa
ton of the new system at Gallatin.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

]. H. Potts ct ais to R. 8. Mcknight,
1856 acres in First district, $4,000.
Mora B. Fariss ct al to A. L. Block
er, 10 acres in Tenth district, 5000.
James Baxter to Mora B. Fariss, As
acres in Tenth district, $500.
A. L. Blocker to Mora B. Fariss, Y
interest in 10 acres, $4,000.
w. J. Thomas to N. M. Matthews,
100 acres in Sixth district, $4,S00.00.
R. E. Nichols and wife, Mollie j.
Nichols to J. W. Thomas, house and
lot in Second ward.
J. Thomas to R. e. Nichols, house
and lot in Second ward.
Claude Jones and W. J. Russell,
Trustee to r. e. Nichols. y undivided
interest in two tracts Of land in First
district. as,ooeeo.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17

the way, seems like money from
home" when it reaches US each morn
ing here.
We had delightful trip down and
Mrs. Fleming, Stuart Swope, Jr and his
father are certainly having the time
of our lives. We went in bath
ing today in the Bay for the first
time. 1t was indeed a difficult task
to get the madam out at all, she was
so delighted with the water. We spent
the day at Passagrille yesterday and
go to Tampa tomorrow.
Took our little man" out in motor
boat, which ran 80 miles per hour and
he wanted it to go faster. After land
ing took him for motorcycle ride,
which believe suited him even bet.
ter. But the browning event Of our
visit here so far as | am personally
concerned is the following:
On the pier, which is very much
frequented by throngs of people, on
the white sand, that iuts out into the
bay, there is situated frame one
story structure closed on three sides,
save a large sliding door at the rear,
the front is open and on end, next to
the pier is this effect Johnnie Green
'hydroplane." ~ =
90 Don't, think me insane, but do you
know these machines have fascinated
me from the frst | never saw one
until our fair and after ten minutes
talk with Johnnie" closed deal
with him to "fiy tomorrow promptly
Mt $3.50 under favorable weather con-
ditions."
spent a restless night, but was on
hand promptly the next morning at
the appointed hour. Johnnie" can
only carry one passenger, so ! decided
that this was the best opportunity |
would ever have. In one corner OF
the shed is a little room into which
we go, sign the contract, pay him his
money. he adjusts the rubber cap, eye
protectors, leather coat reaching to
the knees, then a life preserver is
fastened around the neck. He of
course, dresses the same way, for it's
cold when you get two miles high.
The machine, which is in boat
form, in other respects like an aero
plane, is slid into the water by four
men and held with heavy ropes. until
we are seated; then the motor is
started, Johnnie" calls out, every
body turn loose" on il goes at
rapid rate, riding the water as a mo-
tor boat, you hold your breath and
wonder what next Look out, here II
comes. we gradually rise from the
water, the nose of the machine points
inward. and upward we go, we try
to wave our handkerchiefs at Stuart
swope. Jr. and his mother. put too
late. we are gone. It seems as though
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
NEGRO SUBMITS TO
PETTY LARCENY
WAS GIVEN so DAYS At THE
COUNTY WORK HoUSE--IN
JAIL SIX MONTHS.

The case Of the State vs.. Andy Ben
nett, colored, charged with house
breaking and larceny. was brought To
a close in the circuit court Monday
morning. Bennett submitted to tho
charge OF petty larceny and accepted
sentence of 60 days at the county
work house.
Bennett was charged with having
broken into the home Of w. 7. Frier-
son on the Hampshire pike, about SIX
months ago. but his plans we're frus-
trsted by a negro woman and he was
unable to escape with any OF the loot
ed goods. Having been confined In
the county jail for six months, tina
judge decided to let him submit tor
the latter charge.
Judge Wikle. of Franklin, presided
in Judge Turner's place.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-17
HAPPY MEETING
BETWEEN COMRADES
TWO VETERANS OF WAR AND
ASSOCIATES IN BUSINESS
COME ToGETERs.

Possibly the happiest meeting OF
two old comrades this side of the Great
Divide, was that OF Jesse Cheek, OF
Hardisons Mill and ]. G. Montgom-
cry, of Caney Springs, last Sunday at
the home Of the latter. Mr.. Cheek is
eighty-four years Of age and has been
in feeble health for the last ten years.
Mr. Montgomery is eighty-seven years
of age and is now critically ill at his
home and is not expected to live.
c. L, Cheek, of Lynnville, motored
through the country with his family
last Saturday to Hardison's Mill and
took his father over to ne Mr.. Mont
gomery Sunday. The meeting was
unexpected to Mr.. Montgomery and
when he saw his old war comrade,
which was the frst time In many
months, he broke down and cried and
all he could do was to threw open his
arms and embrace him After the
two old comrades had conversea Tor
awhile, Mr.. Montgomery remarked.
Jess ! am going to beat you, will
soon, ba over ynsder." Mr.. Chcsh re-.
piled, Well, IL viii only be for o
short while, as viii soon DO there"
Mr.. Montgomery and Mfr. Cheek saw
four years of service in the Ctvfi
war side by side, and after the var
they engaged in the mill business ct
iIardison's Mill, and were constaAt
companions for many years. They 70.
tired from the mill business sbout
thirty years ago and since that time
have visited each other at regular IN
tervals. They married sisters after
the war and both have large families.