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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
Calvert and Nickles secure a contract after a competitive bidding process. Their display highlights an extensive stock of furniture and a large wagon and buggy inventory with low prices and strong customer service. The reference notes their favorable terms for buyers and completed seating of the court house endellty ball.
The Newberry Observer and the Aikent Journal debate whether "lady" and "women" reflect prejudice. They note elites labeled as prominent citizens receive lenient treatment in crime contexts, while poorer individuals lack access to legal resources and fair judgments. The piece criticizes misuse of terms and double standards in describing crime and social status.
Joe F Edmunds runs a repair shop for wagons buggies and vehicles in Abbeville. Once hard up for money he now offers cheap high quality work to those in need, inviting friends to seek service at his shop.
Abbeville hosted a notable gathering for the laying of corner tones on Thursday. Attendees came from adjoining counties including Donalds West Hodges Honea Path Lowndesville Calhoun Falls Mount Carmel McCormick Bradley Troy Cedar Springs Greenville and other towns. About 150 men and women attended with praise for orderly conduct.
Miss Grace Hamn printed two weeks ago the largest county paper for Abbeville with an unusually pretty editor. Abbeville has more pretty printers than any town of its size in America. Five are in the Press and Banner, three in the Medium office, and the town prizes their skill as printers now.
Mr Frank Morrow returns home to set type at the Pras and Banner office. Frederic Minshall is the lowest bidder for the Greenwood post office and may secure the Abbeville posting as well. Mrs Wyatt Aiken’s baby is praised as a future presidential observer, while counting favors rightful ownership.
Abbeville marked an epoch day with a grand ceremony and a corner stone laying. Officials and locals gathered in the public square for concerts, speeches, and a civic meal as the town celebrated new courthouse readiness and square improvements amid large crowds and festive activity.
Clerk of Court Captain moves into the new court home office on the left of the aisle. The fireproof vault dominates the Clerk’s office. Friends wish the Captain many years of usefulness to the court and people. Other officers will relocate from the Miller hotel soon.
Fragmentary notice mentions C Starkey in town, a Turkey of McCormick, and a manly stand for prohibition. It notes Starkey’s readiness to furnish wood at 61:00 for a one horse wagon, 108d cut up, in a brief community-style blurb from Amos B, Mares.
Mr W D Barksdale has grown from ground floor beginnings to a city skyscraper operation. He is praised for philanthropy and steady expansion, aided by staff including RC Wilson, T A Ables, Charley McNeil, Robt Mabry, Ernest Gordon, and others who are described as capable, industrious, and loyal.
Judge E B Gary unable to attend due to illness. Col W P Greene led the service writing the record for the occasion. The Abbeville paper reflects extensive research and honors Judge Gary with a brief sketch by Col A B Clerk of the South Supreme Court.
William A Lomax died October 6 1008 in Greenwood aged 45 leaving a widow a son and a daughter The community of Aubeville mourns a prosperous citizen described as a high minded man He had remained in good health until his illness and rumors claim he may have died from poisoning related to canned goods at a Greenwood restaurant
Dargan’s hosts a wedding ball season with Cut Glass China and Silver as the favored line. The event promises refined tableware and elegant pieces to celebrate nuptials in style this season.
G A Visanska W F Nickles and T J Price sworn to and subscribed before Notary Public J E McDavid on a Sunday in October 1908.
G A Wisanska and tT J Price subscribe before me on the 80th day of September 1905. Notary Public Allert Henry certifies the act.
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