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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from a weekly plan urges circuit judges to refrain from petty delays and to enforce duties during murder trials. It claims bail has been denied to white men, warns jurors may demand action, and suggests judges may be reluctant to give bail, risking delayed justice and harsher penalties for slayers.
The Edgefield News recounts heated debates on William Jennings Bryan and John Rhett, questioning who deserved censure for past votes and positions. It notes local sentiment, references to anti-Sales and Prohibition factions, and mentions Democratic support for Bryan Kern, canal projects, and party unity amid contentious 1908 politics.
Attentive Abbeville audience heard senatorial aspirants at a Friday campaign stop. Hon. A. B. Martin outlined education gains, R. Goodwin Rhett tackled currency and tariff issues, Gov. Evans commented on relief and policy, Col. George Johnstone critiqued Grace, and Wyatt Aiken joined with J. B. Boggs also speaking. The crowd, about six hundred, included many ladies as officials praised the candidates.
Local observers describe last Friday’s public meeting in Abbeville between Senate candidates Rett, Dobastous, Eyane, and Johnstone. Report notes strong contrasts in rhetoric, envy, and perceived abilities, praising Rett and Eyane while criticizing Johnstone for sarcasm and invective and lamenting the lack of preparation by several speakers.
A wedding at the home of Hollingaworth features Misa Corrie marrying Croooh of Bishopville with Miss Cleora Branson in attendance. The piece mixes local social commentary, newspaper loyalties, and a humorous digression on the impracticality of the rising merry widow hat fashion and its perilous hats.
A large slate of candidates announces for local offices and U S Senate in Abbeville County reflecting Democratic primary selection. Names include James Bumimersett B G Bao Perrin G N Nick J Moore P B Carwile A B Cheatham J Foster Humarand Richard Bundley J Link W B Golug H W Bowle St Gambrott Jub St Gambrott Jones Chalmers J Bradley W A Stevenson George S Wilson B Speer Gal Lyon Lorton and others seeking sheriff coroner treasurer auditor and education posts with primary subject to Democratic ballot.
The piece praises Hoo Wyatt Aiken as an effective worker and popular speaker, noting his air speech last season. It lists county campaign kickoff dates starting August 11 at MoCormick and continuing through August 14 at Calhoun, with pledges due by August 11. It also mentions Mrs. Chas. E. Smith praising Dr King’s New Life Pills available at Speed's drugstore and local market chatter about goods.
Readable program fragment describes Wednesday and Thursday events led by R. M. Haddon & Company. Includes Grand Floral Parade Streets of Paris displays, ball and cake walks, racing contests, prize list, and Civic Club branding with badge requirement and prize sponsors.
A fragmented OCR note lists Boston Mass and return options with stopovers toward New York, mentions cities like Abbeville Anerson Charleston Cheater Columbine Greenville and references stations and agents in Philadelphia Newberry Orangebo Rovk Till Spartarbo with unclear timing or pricing. The text preserves travel route elements and station names though many terms are garbled.
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