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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented prose urges embracing past troubles as lessons while forging a renewed self. It calls for accepting unavoidable hardship, fortifying through philosophy, and starting the new year with responsible actions to cultivate personal growth and better outcomes.
In October 1907 Mise 1110 Haaoon daughter of a much cared for neighbor became the wife of Mr Will E B Ill. On December 2 1808 Ane became side bride at Death Andaoty. She was beloved by many and will be greatly missed by her husband and family. Abbeville girl born and raised she loved home church and friends. She faced months of suffering with grace, making gifts with her own hands for friends before passing to rest.
Christmas trees caused a minor incident at Methodists church. a child narrowly avoided danger when a tree fell. A Presbyterian tree was safely kept, with gifts mentioned for girls. In Abbeville city, a disturbance left one man dead and two jailed. Local notes praise Anderton visitors and local figures, with social updates on families and a printing business in Anderson.
The Beminale Securities company is in receivership. Letters from various distinguished stockholders were read. The News and Courier notes William Billy’s failure to write has been recorded and warns that continued silence could harm the country.
fragmented OCR note recalls Texas origins and a homecoming. mentions Mr Wardlaw Morrah of Atlanta a Seaboard Airline official visiting for Christmas. Professors Henry and Bradley from Clemson spent holidays there. Abbeville County youths praised. Money back offer referenced in unclear context.
Robert Reid Hemphill editor of The Abbeville Medium died at his Abbeville home December 28 after a long illness in his 69th year. A Confederate veteran, Erskine College alumnus, he helped found the Abbeville Medium in 1871 and served in the South Carolina House and Senate. Known for political influence and deep memory of Civil War history, he guided local public opinion and remained a clerical clerk of the Senate for twelve years before his death. The community sent condolences from judges, editors, and state officials, with extensive floral tributes at his bedside.
Henry Blount of Alabama now in Brooklyn Navy Yard completed a world cruise visiting Java, Manila, Cape Horn, Magellan Strait, Red Sea and many ports before arriving in New York Harbor. He and the Alabama crew visited Abbeville and other friends, brought home souvenirs including a valuable opal, and received hearty welcomes from old friends Dave and others upon return to his old home.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Lowndesville gathering with W. T. Candogham of Montery, D. W. Lipscomb families, and numerous relatives. Mentions holiday travels, church events, and postwar community life mixed with scattered names, places, and local concerns. Contains many garbled phrases but centers on relatives, visits, and local sentiment during the Christmas period.
The marriage of Misa Emma Stokes to Wickliff P. Mc Carter took place Wednesday December 16 1908 at the bride’s home in Antreville officiated by Rev W M f of the Methodist Church. The ceremony featured bridemaids Lilian McCarter Janie McCarter Mamie Bowen Claudia Crowther Vira Bowen Allie Harkness and a groom’s party led by Mr Furman Bowen. The bride wore a white silk mull gown and the couple began their life together with a wedding feast and many gifts.
Abbeville County Treasurer announces a 1908 tax collection starting October 46 and running through December 1 with penalties rising monthly. Special school and B. Bonds taxes, poll taxes, road taxes, and dog taxes are outlined, with payments required in gold or silver and checks including a 2 cent processing fee. Drafts for mail replies urged by December 16 and property location details requested.
An old advertisement touts Easy-Teether as the best teething medicine, claiming it meets Food and Drugs Act guarantees. It lists retailers Chapin, Hartewell, and a Georgia location, with a general stock from drugs to paints and toiletries and offers 5 cent notices.
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