29 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1899
Page
1
Deputy Nance arrested Mary Bled Wesdy Kesnards last Thursday at Little Mountaie after a warrant for Lizzie About. Magistrate Cox heard the case. two suspects faced trial. One woman was found guilty after evidence was reviewed.
A letter critiques Abbeville’s neglect of public squares and streets, urges more shade trees and fence repainting, and laments reliance on nearby towns for goods. It calls for new residents, modern hotels, and unity to attract business, stressing pride and civic effort.
A letter from Berlin praises Miss Visanska, South Carolina's noted pianist. The grand concert drew a large, distinguished audience including United States Ambassador White and family. D'Albert and other luminaries congratulated her. future engagements in Frankfurt and Copenhagen were announced with high acclaim.
Arbor Day activities featured pupils under Prof Lathan with an evening program of essays and speeches. The Mt Carmel Graded School earned praise for its performance and the community noted civic life and local improvements amid memorial notices and upcoming Woodmen of the World activities.
March 27 1899 report from Lowndenville describes the Abbeville military company efforts to supply boats and train to meet state militia standards while local residents prepare for Easter services. The piece lists community moves including gardening, visits, school plans, and a Timrod poetry edition appeal.
Abbeville notes a city council vote to fund Black Diamond Railroad survey from Anderson to Abbeville, promotes H Cabanss lecture at K of P Castle Hall, and praises National Union manager and local fraternal Insurance group. New firm Hall and Anderson buys Aaron Cohen stock, expanding men and goods. W G Riley invited to national chiefs meeting in Chattanooga, favoring leave and benefits for city government.
In Abbeville the spring season brings graded grounds for baseball and bicycle racing, operas booked, and a new skating ring opening April first. R. M. Haddon & Co. announces a grand spring opening with a lavish display on March 20 and 31, while merchants push storefront improvements and city renewal, including new fronts on Milford & Du Pre and Cobb & McDavid. Married Hamlin and McCurry in Abbeville. Mrs. Wilson sails toward St Vincent Hospital for nurse training. memorial notices for W. F. Young and Mrs. Aurelia C. Rucker. Taggart previews spring millinery with Miss Fannie Jurnup.
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