30 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
1
A fragmented notice advertises an insurance business by A. M. Hill and Son and a promise to handle all interests. It mentions calling on FB, QO, DuPre, and Speed's Drug Store for services. The item reads as a general sales appeal with no clear dates or locations given.
An elderly Abbeville resident seeks information on Nash and Tarrent ancestors. She cites John Nash from Tennessee or North Carolina who settled near Abbeville Court House and mentions Lucinda Nash, Cain Broyles, and General Francis Nash. Requests any knowledge or contacts, address Mrs. Frank Crayton, Anderson, South Carolina. Also contains miscellaneous local ads for Speed's Drug Store and Foley's Kidney Pills.
A twelve year old train newsboy named Jimmie, badly mangled in an accident, longs for books and fears dying. A nurse narrator recalls the dying child’s confession of faith, his appeal to Jesus, and his final words about being “not short” as his soul is saved. The piece ends with a revived sense of spiritual reassurance and a railway schedule blurb.
A dying boy speaks of heavenly rewards and a home to an observer, who wrestles with past misdeeds and a lingering belief in Christ's path. The scene contrasts a grim moment of soul search with a moral sermon about accountability before God. The piece shifts to a newspaper note on Harbison College fire, debating its incendiary causes and racial tensions in Abbeville, with local reactions and questions about culpability.
A 70 year old Elizabethtown resident praises Electric Hitters, saying they restore health and vitality by toning the stomach regulating kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver invigorating the nerves and purifying the blood. He notes daily joy and guarantees satisfaction.
A dated notice lists train schedule changes with mixed legibility. It mentions February 6 1910, southbound vestibule due 1.13 pm, southbound local due 44 p, Nelal due 20 am, forthbound night train Nook due 5.12 pm, northbound verbule No 62 due 12.3 pm, northbound loc No 1 due 2089 m, and northbound night train.
J E McDavid manager urges readers to place fire coverage with Abbeville Insurance and Trust Co promising prompt settlements. The agency notes representation of fifteen major companies and coverage for town or country properties.
A local advertisement urges farmers to buy Anderson Fertilizer, claiming superior plant food quality and higher crop yields. It attacks cheap ammoniates, touts a high grade formula, and provides a 1909 analysis table comparing Anderson products with competitors to prove reliability and value.
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