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Newspaper

Abbeville Press And Banner

Location

Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

4

Published every Wednesday at B year in advance

An old style notice states a publication appears each Wednesday in advance with date August 26, 1908.

Primary election impressions stir South Carolina voters

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.

South Carolina U. S U.S Rhett Charleston Mbett bin Campalen Ed Tor Bone Anse Hull Windom Ancel'u Sean Ansel Ls Rondu Kher Wau Biease Booanus Aoubita Mont Altain Wuder Whleh Ouf Irena Bieane Himvelt Waver

Character of the bishop wracking Attba por kori

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.

Hharacter Hott

Campaign Funds and a Funeral in Abbeville

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.

F. B. Speed Notios Bryab Zeo Apa Beir Eleeting Bryan Ule Byrne Bryan W. T. Bradley We Prem Carver Hla Bradley Reformed Church Thia Heralda Wabutanos Washington Stlon Taft bin Muuter Abbeville Cedar Springs Church Messra Alph Lyon T. H. Maxwell James Chalmers Richard Sondiey Hugh Wilson Jack Perrin McMurray RE. Cox Harvey Wilson Coun Lyon I. Chesthem Hugh Melwain Klogh Lou Morrow Jamey Faulkner Fontor Barnwell Press Cuentham Ed Gray William McGill James Cox M.E. Hollingeworth Katharine Klugh Link Mre St Bradiey Moror J. T. Bradley B. Kennedy J.B. Langley W. M. Langley Luther Bradley Mr. Thomson Mia Cater Lizzie Lyon W. R. Biradie Pallbearere J.F. Bradley W. T. Gratley T. 1. Bradley J. E. Bradley W Bradley L. 8 B. B Kinebedy

Campaign Fund Urges Public Support Through Local Stores

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.

Howe National Democratic Campaign Fund

Train Delays Crossing Little River Due to Flooding

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.

Seaboard Abbeville Little River Cochran

Bridges washed away cut Long Cane area under high water

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.

Mesere Joe Davis I. A. Kellar Dorton Millon Long Cane Bod Seaboard Railway Bridge Waler Fr. Kollar Joe Davie le Davia Yolee Bia Thin County Irom Long Adne Mortaua

The Registration Batched Records in Arkansas Note

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.

Resolution of Thanks Expressed by Civic Club at First Regular Meeting

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.

Booner Lou Smith Pre Mrw Coleman, Beo'y de Mupe- Torsaé Avery C. A. Milford & Co Wheeler Ty Alway Miford & Co Milford Stford & Co Char Milford & Co Ford Milford & Go

Tacky Party Marks Ninth Birthday for Grace Donald

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.

EL da Arge

Glenn's hardware and clock shop ad promises reliable goods

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.

Foley A. A. Milford & Ca Jon yard—Fulton U. A. Malford & Co

Abbeville County Political Candidates and Verse Fragments

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.

J. G House of Heprekiate- Lyea Maxcy O. Vonnuld Melvin J. Ashley E House of Representatives Tereoy House of Jon A. Moore Marr P. B.cerwile B. Cheatham J. Foster Hammond Spond Ae County and Hor Richard Sandley A. J. Link Onet Aubeellin County W. B. Golug Bem Abbeville Hy Wy Bowle Abbegilly County Democratic Primar Abbeville County John M. Gambrell James Chalmers Trenaurer Bradley Beriza Sherif Arbeyie Bharlit Democratic Party Lyon T. Lorton Roberton

August schedule and local ads mix in scattered notices

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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