22 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
1
The Abbeville community section lists visiting relatives, church and school events, and social happenings. Mentions Mrs Mary Parker, Mrs James McFase, Miss Isabel P. disciden, and Mr. Amos B. Morsa among residents. notes travels to Woodruff and Columbia, and a forthcoming meeting hosted by Mrs W A Vert. Also references the Southern Railway excursion from March 1905, and local political buzz around McCormick campaign preparations.
A quirky collection of witticisms notes a safe broker should be secured, hints at a woman’s plea for support, and comments on marriage born from weariness in love. It also observes typewriters becoming cheaper for machines, not operators, and ends by musing that silence may be golden but cannot persuade an insurance agent.
Fragmented item mentions Glenn's location and several agricultural goods. References 80 ha of good Carolina rice for $1 and 40 pounds bought, with notes on wheat market. Mentions 8yrpa and various farm tools and equipment including Pittsburg steel plows, hames, traces, collars, and pads.
Grand musical recital to be held next Friday at the Court House featuring Miss Jimpeon and a public audience invited. Miss Robbins from New York joins J. M. Haddon & Co. for millinery, with Miss Doner and Miss Vivian Caldwell among others bringing expert trimming and floral ribbon work. Local residents, shops, and events are noted, including lectures by Prof. Will Wideman, new home moves, and community updates across Abbeville and surrounding areas.
In Lowndesville several days of social activity are reported with visits from Mr and Mrs Jobe, Mr Roseos Horton, and Dr Moseley among others. News notes a death: Mrs Ellen Latimer, longtime resident near Lowndesville, passed away in Anderson after a life of church devotion and community service. her funeral arrangements followed.
A quirky verse set mocks bachelor life and homebound habits while an accompanying ad catalog urges readers to buy dinner sets, toilet ware, and crockery from L. W. White and overcoats from E. W. Whites, highlighting bargains and prices.
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