Kerr and Co Promise Fit for the Fastidious
J D Kerr and Company claim they can suit the most fastidious customers with their furniture lines promising quality and tailored options.
06 Dec 1893
Page 1
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1893
Page
1
J D Kerr and Company claim they can suit the most fastidious customers with their furniture lines promising quality and tailored options.
A reprint teased warning of a dental disease causing tooth loss and stressing tartar removal. The piece shifts to Abbeville county politics noting Judge McGowan’s retirement, Judge Izlar’s replacement by Judge Benet, and Judge Gary’s expected well regarded service.
The article tracks ginning progress with totals from various ginneries and notes shipments up to last Saturday. It compares current and prior year figures, reports declining cotton prices, and warns farmers to curb debt as cash needs rise with spring. It mentions bank loans and advises prudence in finances amid market conditions.
Destructive fire in Dr. Wille Jones’s residence in Abbeville destroys upper rooms and valuable contents. Firefighters saved lower areas but loss includes apparel, a family heirloom, and household goods. Insurance at $1,000. family and neighbors assist while seeking temporary shelter. Local activity includes water works and commercial repairs, with extensive community sympathy.
In Florida Gov. Jones visits Prof Hood and family while Miss Lowry remains away in Georgia. Erskine College football saw seniors beat juniors as Rev D Bunter preached at the A R P church. A church debt plan called J U P aims to raise one dollar per member annually for ten years. Miss Hestle Ellis returns home from teaching near Mt Carmel. Clemson contest invites Calhoun and Palmetto Literary Societies to Dec 5. Lizzie Ellie plans to move into Mr Todd's home. The Press and Banner reports the governor's measure and social events at Kennedy House. Mrs Grier visits Chester and Newberry. Sabbath services were canceled due to rain.
The article stresses thorough cultivation as essential to a good crop and advises cleaning the hay loft, inspecting for mice and spoiled liquids, and keeping soiled clothing away from sleeping areas. It warns against wasting land and notes the harm of overworking animals, urging attention to small details for profit and reputation. It also includes a recipe for vegetable soup and remarks on farm labor practices and animal welfare.
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