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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
5
A fragment from The Press and Banner dated Wednesday December 23 1908 appears in the readable OCR. The brief item mentions a newspaper date and sources may reference a local news item or advertisement from that edition.
Lowndesville notes an upcoming annual meeting at the County Supervisors office Wednesday after the first recognized holiday. Various residents and officials comment on public matters, property, and local events, with references to weddings, school recess, and local shortages and needs.
A jumbled old classified page advertises land for sale near Dub West and Wareville, with notes on dwelling improvements, farms, and various services. It mentions 60 acres three miles from Hodges and two miles from Wareville, and includes notices about fire protection, liniment products, telegraph study opportunities, and multiple cottage and farm listings with prices and contact names such as W. W. Bradley and M. E. Hollingsworth.
Graded School at Abbeville closes today for holidays and will reopen Monday June 4th. Principal notes a prosperous term with three terms and exams completed. Teachers living away will depart Wednesday evening for home. students and community wish Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Abbeville's gossip page reports a quiet wedding between Mr Hancock of Bishopville and Miss Dora Hagan, with plans to settle in Bishopville. It notes store construction progress, weather delays, and holiday events as local life continues amid various civic updates and obituaries.
Rainy day observations in Fairfield recount visits by Mr. Julia A. Young of Ninety Six and neighborhood social gatherings. The notice describes family visits, Sabbath activities, and local chatter about Santa Claus and hooping cough, plus a probate notice from Abbeville County outlining letters of administration for Robert W. Hester.
Frances Morrah wed Calvin Harris in a Mount Carmel home ceremony on December 10, 1908. Naval ties, grand gowns, and festive decorations marked the event with a large Anderson and Abbeville guest list. The bride wore white satin with pearls. Harris, a respected local, led a wedding party of prominent families amid celebratory lanterns and a formal reception.
Notice states a meeting of qualified electors of the School District of Abbeville Town is called to meet in the Court House to discuss trustees election procedures and related matters.
A December meeting was set to elect three trustees for the Enid School District and address district business. Names listed include E Harrison J L McMillan W D Barksdale plus others in local notices and advertisements.
A fragmented 19th century report recalls Thomas W Cosby an enterprising Black man guiding a buggy through cold damp weather. After the driver warmed by a fire and dried clothing, Cosby’s team rushes to the city causing a commotion on the public square. Neighbors describe the chaotic dash toward the barn, a damaged harness, and a near-miss with a tree. The piece also advertises Milford’s Liniment, Dr Thornton’s Teether, Foley’s Honey and Tar, and local train schedules for Due West and Shoals Junction, with scattered notes on local businesses and a sample patient testimonial.
A satirical piece questions the cost and social value of a game called the candle game. It weighs material expenses against social pleasures, family impact, and the burden on Southern women, noting harmless amusements versus neglect of duties and in-laws. The passage contrasts frivolous expense with genuine health advice and ends with an advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills at Speed's drug store.
A fragmented ad from Milford and Co promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as the most effective kidney and bladder treatment. The blurb also touts a window display and Christmas goods, urging readers to visit Abbeville and inspect Milford’s assortment for combs, hair brushes, and related items.
An Abbeville shopper guide ad promotes Milford and Millard offerings including Christmas candies Muster'n candy and a range of goods. It urges readers to visit to see the selections and promises fresh items, mentioning a large shipment and various dares in a lively sales pitch.
Notice from the Abbeville County Dispensary Board inviting sealed bids for 200 barrels corn whiskey 80 proof 40 barrels corn whiskey 100 proof 40 barrels rye 40 barrels gin malt whiskey and other items to supply the South Carolina disp ensary. Bids due December 28 1908 by 12 o'clock to J F Bradley County Treasurer Abbeville County.
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