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An old style notice states a publication appears each Wednesday in advance with date August 26, 1908.
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
An old style notice states a publication appears each Wednesday in advance with date August 26, 1908.
The piece reviews South Carolina’s primary for U S Senator and state offices amid rain and gloom. It discusses candidate campaigns for Rhett and Ansel, public opinion shifts, character attacks, and editorials urging honorable conduct rather than personal vilification in politics.
A cryptic note warns that Hott must be shielded from violence and harm amid confusion and risk. Authorities urge precautions as tensions flare and safety concerns rise for involved parties.
The piece discusses voluntary campaign contributions for Bryan, rebuking state parties for public fund accounts. It records the death of W. T. Bradley, praising his character and detailing funeral attendance. It notes Bradley’s church service, charity, and public life, and lists local mourners and pallbearers. It also mentions voter registration progress and local political commentary in South Carolina.
The campaign appeals to frequent shoppers and store customers to contribute to the National Democratic Campaign Fund. Contributors’ names and amounts paid will be sent to authorities, supporting a worthy cause with weekly notices urging participation.
Report from Abbeville describes the Seaboard passenger train detouring toward Atlant as water over trestles increased risk. The engineer halted after seeing fast rising water near Cochran's bridge on Due Wout road, with repairs expected to affect many county bridges by morning.
Reported in the county as floods breached multiple bridges including the Long Cane at Mortua and a railroad bridge over the Savannah River. Residents faced detours as the Seaboard Railway bridge was reportedly cobbled by locals to reach town while water thundered underneath.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a registration process with references to due time, ownership rights, and a move from Arkansas to Washington. The wording is unclear but hints at property or patent related registration and recognition steps. No clear names, dates, or places beyond Arkansas and Washington are readable.
The Civic Club resolves to thank the city’s people for their steadfast support and generous contributions after the Street Fair and Midway Carnival. Minutes of the club record the resolutions, to be published in the Medium and Press and Booner, with signatures including Mama Lou Smith and MT Coleman.
Miss Fdoa Magill celebrated her ninth birthday with a tacky party on August 2. About half of the invited came by train, guests wore colors and ribbons, and Grace Donald won the most votes as prettiest. Cake and light refreshment followed amid playful games and memories.
The notice markets Glenn's store by W. D. Rykard, touting watches and clock sales, plus mentions of weekly arrivals and a modern remedy for elderly kidney or bladder issues. Foley's Kidney Remedy is endorsed as helpful, sold by A. A. Milford & Co.
Local notices list candidates for various Abbeville county offices including Sheriff Treasurer and County Superintendent of Education, all subject to Democratic primary. Intermixed are fragmented poems and literary lines mentioning themes of aging laughter and endurance, attributed to Roy Farrell Greene and others.
A fragmented era of August notices lists towns from Columbia to Walterboro with scattered dates and events. The page includes travel days, market ads, and medical product pitches from C. A. Milford & Co, plus various promotions for seeds, groceries, and patent medicines.
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