The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-25
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Miss Kittie Kay Speer entertain
ed seven of her little friends at a
party in honor of her seventh birth
day, February 22nd, from 4 to 6
o'clock at her home on Depot street.
The charming little hostess met her
guests at the door and conducted
them into the reception hall, which
had been arranged in way suitable
for the little folks to play the games
that are so dear to the heart of
childhood. AS the little hostess
birthday fell on that of the Father
of his country the time was spent in
telling interesting stories of George
Washington, showing scenes of his
Mt. Vernon home and in merry
games.
Mrs. W. M: Speer, mother Of the
hostess, conducted the little party
into the dining room, where they
were served delightful cream and
cake with little red hatchets for
souvenirs. The center piece was
composed of the proverbial cherry
tree thickly laden with candied cher
ries, surrounded by seven red can
dies sparkling with their glowing
little flames. The little folks enjoy
ing the pretty party were: Misses
Johnnie Tucker, Louise Huckabee,
Evangeline Phillips, Edna Hardin,
Master James Barnes and little Tod
dy Latimer.
Mr.. DeWitte Harper spent Wash
ington's birthday with home folks.
He is a Wofford Senior and is not
only taking a high stand in his class
but is quite popular in college life,
having recently been elected presi-
dent of the Calhoun Literary Socie-
ty.
DR.. James Latimer, who has re-
turned from a visit to his sister,
Miss Virginia, at Asheville reports
her as gaining rapidly in health and
able to engage in the every day life
of this famous winter resort.
Mr.. B. A. Wilson and son, J. H.
Wilson, spent last week in Parks
vile looking after the business Of
the late Anon S. Wilson.
Miss Julia Bell, who is principal of
the Bordeaux school, has been the
guest of her uncle, Mr.. E. O. Clink-
scales for the past few days.
Mrs. L. C. Bell and children, of
Starr, spent the weekend here with
relatives.
Messrs. T. c. Liddeil and Gordon
Speer are making considerable i'm
provement on their dwelling, paint
ingA plastering, papering and other
work.
Miss Veva Bonds, who is one of
the Greenwood teachers, has been
at home on short visit.
Mr.. Gamewell Huckabee's condi-
tion is quite satisfactory but as his
physicians recommend absolute
quiet for few days., he has not
been on the streets since his return.
Mrs. E. W.. Harper, Sr., has been
in Atlanta for the past week making
a visit to her son, Mr.. George Har-
per and other relatives in that city.
Miss Fannie Ficquette, who holds
a lucrative position in the post office
in Columbia, has been at home on
short visit.
Capt. w. E. Ellis, of the road
force spent Sabbath with his family.
He reports Civil Engineer Humbert
as busy making surveys when the
weather permits, he also states he
will put his force to work on our
roads when the ground is sufficiently
dry.
Mr.. E. R. Horton, of Anderson,
was in town a few days ago. He
says there is little doing in real
estate now, but believes business
will Brighten later in the spring.
Mr.. Junior Harper, while assist
ing the workmen with the fiat at
Harperfs Ferry, had his leg badly
bruised and sprained by the fiat fall
ng on him. He is unable to walk at
present, but hopes to be out again
in a few days,
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