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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
5
A scanned local paper itemized events from Abbeville area: a ground benefit for a Civic club with admission and food details, a long list of players and local names, and notes on bank plans in Virginia and Abbeville County. Includes funeral notices for Captain Armistead and Dr Calvert family, dog rabies incident, and political and civic updates with several local figures named.
A veteran testimonial from G. W. Erskin of 640 N Fant Street Anderton recounts first kidney trouble years ago with back pain and frequent urination. After using Doe’s Kidney Pills per directions, he reports complete relief and urges others to try them. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents in the United States. Remember the name Dean’s.
Aiken’s address on interstate whisky shipments drew high praise from The Newberry Observer and the Anderson Daily Mail. Both papers lauded the speech as on the right line and noted plans to print a transcription later, praising its advocacy for federal restraint and state authority.
Notice of opening books for subscription to the Bank of Calhoun Falls capital stock of 20000 dollars. Books to be opened at noon on May 28 in the Williamston Mills office by incorporators H V G Cooley B B Gosgett and Chrig Buber.
An unusual call seeks a whole-souled lad to begin at the bottom, shun deceit, smoke, and bad tales, love education, respect self, and obey superiors. It questions who among neighbors can be trusted to be the missing son and a member of the reader’s family. The message lists character criteria and hints at a local search.
A portrait of a devoted wife who nurtures hospitality and harmony. She defers to her husband, guards his privacy, supports his reputation, and softens trouble with love. The passage lauds her as confidante, worker, and moral center, shaping a home of trust and affection.
The following claims were audited and paid by the Board of County Commissioners for Abbeville County for the quarter ending March 31 1908. County Supervisor.
An editorial emphasizes neat personal appearance for women as a model for family behavior. It argues a tidy dress improves family well being, reduces disrespect from children, and sets a standard for husbands and sons, noting parents share the duty of home order and presentation. It ends by referencing Jay Gould’s hypothetical reaction to modern habits.
Closing exercises held May 22 drew crowds from Willington and neighboring towns. The event featured a Willington orchestra and gasoline-jump entertainment. Bonds for a new school and gym were discussed, with Mrs. Brice Morris and Mr. Thorn reappointed. Local sports included a Bordeaux defeat at 35 to 8. A drowning death of a local woman caused coroner’s inquiry remarks. Numerous attendees and visitors noted. shipping crates for peaches awaited.
Estate of Thos E Frith Sr administrator presents final account on the 17th day of June at noon before the Judge of Probate for Auburn for discharge. He invites all claimants to present demands for payment on or before that date, or be forever barred from recovery.
A long reader’s note lists signals of robust health and discipline required for a long life. It covers body form bright eyes clear complexion steady pulse tranquil breathing and regular sleep and digestion. It warns that occupation and stress affect health and even a seemingly healthy person may suffer common ailments yet perseverance can yield old age resilience.
Fragmented OCR notes describe tortoise shell as scales not bone and mention eight plates. The text shifts to a dialogue about money and optimism. Then Milford book store Easter items, cards, candles, and a weekly postcard offer appear with promotional lineups and shop fixtures.
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