Abbeville Merchants Herald Busy Northern Markets
Abbeville reports merchants returning from northern markets with large stocks and plans for a longer business season. Local firms boast low prices and strong customer service while highlighting millinery and ladies goods from Philson Henry, Cochran, Haddon, and Sunbeam. Notables include Miss Fretwell, Maj Nance, Miss Lizzie Nopes, and Mr Hill appointed chief dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Maj
Nance
Lizzie Nopes
Due West
Maj. Nace
Miss Fretwell
Philson
Henry
Atlanta
Seaboard Railway Company
Hill
Beasta Murray
Jones
Cochran
Bev Milliuar
Miss Smith
Wilnery
W. D. Wilson
Nelson
Lei
Levi
Manning
Swearing
Sumter
Robert
Arirl
Glenn Baskin
Opinion by Hugh Wilson on farming and business control
The Abbeville Press editor Hugh Wilson argues farmers should manage their own affairs and resist outsiders like editors bankers and merchants dictating farming practices. He cites a proverb about tending one’s own business and warns against relying on others for price guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wilson
Youghty
Abbeville
Banner
Wi Zon
Turfarmer
North Carolina
Ibis
North Cwivting
Savannat Elver
Bellevue Notes From Warren Cowan Visit And Local Events
Bellevue column recounts Warren Cowan returning from Texas after months away and enjoying the Lone Star State. It notes visits by J B Britt and C D Cowan, shingles work by C J Britt, and George Watkins’ return from Texas to McCormick. Social gatherings include Mrs McGell, Mrs Kennedy’s home, Wardlaws, and dinners hosted by Mrs Cade and Rev Bradley. The piece mentions the death of Sallie Brown near Troy and church life at Long Cane ARP. Roads are described as dreadful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cowan
Texas
Lone Star State
J. B. Britt
McCormicks
Iva
McGell
C.D. Cowan
Warrenton
Christian
Lethe
Leard
Troy
C.J. Brit
W.D. Morrah
Tusten
New York
W. W. Bradley
Abbeville
R.F. Bradley
Bradley Inquilling
Rexall Rexull Orders Offer Cure for Constipation
An advertising pitch claims Rexull Orderlies permanently relieve chronic constipation without harsh laxatives. The copy targets all ages and promises direct bowel action with no excessive looseness, sold at the Rexall Store in Abbeville with pricing for 12 36 and 60 tablets. It also notes local mentions of the Sweet Still Lady daughter visiting Hodges and Mr. Joe Gilbert on route three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattar
Abbeville
Rexall
CLA, Milford & Co
Sweet Still Lady
Hodges
Joe Gilbert
Route Three
County court notes and local social rounds at Lowndesville
Report from Lowndesville covers county court arrival plans, juror excuses, visits by residents from Washington and Latimer, weather disruptions and family travel. It notes oyster supper funds for the Baptist church, Confederate Veterans crosses of honor notice, local business and health updates, and advertisements for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbevilla
James M. Baker
Washington, D
A.V. Barnea
Anderson
O. H
Etoile Watson
Anderson County
B. Bolling Allen
James A
George Graves
Latimer
W. Johnson
James Lomax
Little Babe
Augusta
Flint
Investment Farm For Sale Near Greenville North Carolina
600 acres offered for 4800 dollars near Greenville NC with 2850 income last year 50 acres cleared balance timber suitable for rapid clearing gray loam soil yields cotton corn tobacco and hay includes 4 room house 1 2 room tenant house barn cotton and tobacco barns main road frontage sold as is immediate sale other business forces price 4800 cash part We also offer 165 acres for 1200 referenced in Strout Farm Catalogue No 35 contains travel info for Bee page 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strout
Strout's
Huver
R. R. Fares
Strout Fare Agency
Alution
Lithia Straet
Greensboro
N.C
Best Stomachs in the World
Best Stomachs in the World promotes MIO-NA stomach tablets to relieve gas sourness and stomach distress within five minutes. CAA Milford & Go guarantee the product will end digestion problems and strengthen the stomach for various ailments. 50 cent box sold by C A Milford & Co and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
Milford & Go
C. A. Milford & Cos and
Druggista Everywhere
Presentment of the Grand Jury Report to Judge Sense
The grand jury reports on county affairs praising the Poor House and Jail management, notes satisfaction with jail lighting needs, and forecasts debt freedom by next fiscal year. They urge consolidation of schools with high school standards, advise aligning road tax collection with annual returns, commend Rural Police improvements, and thank the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sense
Laffaire
P. Thomson
Sentences in Spring Term Court Report
The Spring Term of the Criminal Court concluded with Judge Sease imposing sentences on multiple defendants. Pleas Bibb, Jim DuBose, Spurgeon Lesly and others received life or long terms. several defendants were convicted of assault, battery, forgery, or arson with sentences ranging from six months to 25 years. mistrials and acquittals were noted.
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Sease
J. C. Chandler
Ella Boyd
Horton Fuller
Bad
Harvey
John Teague
John Maddon
Lem Savage
Chas. Evans
Bibb
Jim DuBose
Spurgeon Lesly
Squire Miller
J. W. Bradberry
Wasea
Bob Taylor
J.C
Andrew Belcher
Jess White
Gary Childs
Murce
Will Eakin
Devoe Paint Claims Cheapest Per Gallon Advantage
An advertisement touts Devoe paint as the cheapest by gallon and longest lasting. It cites SB Watkins of Lott Texas who used 13 gallons and had 6 left after painting his house, and CB Edwards of Raleigh who used 40 gallons and had 16 left after using 30. The copy promotes P B Speed as the seller and includes tobacco and alcohol product lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Walt
SB Watkins
Lott
Texas
Fire Department Practice Improves Water Throw Time
Last Wednesday night an alarm to the Fire Department about Mrs. L W White’s house fire proved a drill. A few barrels were set for practice and water reached target in 1 minute 50 seconds. A later Square practice clocked 1 minute 1 second and officials plan another drill Friday at 6 pm if weather holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. White
PARISIAN SAGE Hair Growth Claim Endorsed by User
A customer testimonial from Maryville Missouri praises PARISIAN SAGE as a real hair grower and beautifier. The note, dated April 29 1911, cites initial light fuzz turning into thicker growth and urges others to try the product. It credits Dr Koch of Koch Pharmacy and mentions Nyal Bone Compound from U A Milford Co. and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiine Brown
North Fillmore
Maryville
Dr. Koch
Koch Pharmacy
U. A. Milford & Co
Sweet Potato and Pepper Plant Prices Listed for Delivery
Advertisement lists sweet potato draws ready from April to Tillat at 1.75 per 1000 with varieties Nancy Hall Triumph Providence. Tomato plants Livingtons Beauty New Globe Barllana 2 per 1000. Pepper plants 2 9 per 1008. HL Tipittood Starke Fla March 6 20.
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Nancy Hall
Triumph
Providence
Livingtons Beauty
New Globe
Barllana
Tipittood
Starke
Fis
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets promoted at Milford & Co
An advertisement from The Rexall Store Milford & Co urges Abbeville customers to try Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and digestive relief. It claims the product strengthens bowels and nourishes the body, offers a money back guarantee, and notes price points of 0c and $1.00 for larger Rexall Remedies selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandora
Nates Fies Almoney Hough
Abbeville
Rexall
Cy Milford & Co
Reloan’s Locals and Farm Supplies Listing
A fragmented inventory lists farm goods and supplies including oats, spring barley, garden seed, seed potatoes, onions, garden wire, fertilizer, tobacco, cattle feed, chicken feed, leather goods, men’s wear, jeans, boys’ items, shoes, coats, sewing items, and flour. The text mixes product names with prices and catalog-like notes, referencing Lan Griff and Medturray Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Reloan
Landreth
HYOMET the Worlds Famous Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts HYOMET as a reliable cure for catarrh asthma croup and bronchitis. The complete kit costs $1 with extra bottles 60 cents each available from A Milford & Co druggists and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Milford & Co
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Frencis Henry
Greenwood
Oregon
Hunn
Wiless
Eureka
Abbaville
A. Gilpert
Lathe Link
Mr. Link
Lillian McCantry
R. M. Haddon & Co
Ahr
George W. Wilson
Grubridge
George
John Penney
City
W.T
Lebanon
E. Evans
Elberton
Bellevue
Lowndesville
Lowndesvilla
Foley
Wirenuinen
Mohodale
Rele Roeet
Eyeulog Brethe
Donalds
Alook
e'Cuild
Folay
McMurray Drog Co
Greenville, N.C
Ie da Upapsia
C. A. Milford & Co
Pineutles
Dave
Royster Fertilizer
GI Guano CO
Norfolk
Columbia
Baltimore
Montgomery
Ala
Spartan Macon Ga
Columbus
Reni
Ullu
Lumber People
Mye
Augusta Lumber CO
Augusta, GA
Nyal
Tsurray Drug Co
Dealmne
Romany
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