Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Additional Locals Miss Besse Cochran and Miss Clara Brown, two charming young ladies from Anderson, were in the city Saturday and Sabbath, the guests of Misses Hannah and Carrie Cochran. They were the recipients of much pleasant attentions while here. Messrs. Joel Morse, R. L. Dargan and Rev. S. O. Cantey left Tuesday morning for Orangeburg to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge K. of P. They scorn to ride in the "rail\r: road train" and are* making the trip in Mr. Morse's Ford. in Clinton for the past week visiting Rev. and Mrs. Henry Pressly. She was accompanied by her youngest son, else she would have been taken for one of the several handsome young ladies who have visited Mrs. Pressly since her marriage. Mrs. J. Hayne McDill, Prof. J. Delph McDill, Miss Louise McDill and Mr. Frank Harrison went up to Due West Tuesday to visit friends and take in the many festivities connected with commencement. Mrs. J. C. Klugh and Miss Mary Klugh went up to Due West Tuesday afternoon to be present at the Recital given at the Woman's college by Misses Barbara Grier and Elizabeth Humphreys. Among the graduates of Winthrop college is Miss Lillian Swetenberg, who is so well liked among the younger set in Abbeville. Her friends will be glad to have her home for the vacation. .J Mrs. Fannie Parker, of Alberharle, p--"V' N. C., is in the city and will visit for % some time with Mrs. T. V. Howie. The younger set of Abbeville went out to Rapley Shoals for a picnic on Tuesday. ^ Mr. E. F. Lilson, who has been ^ with the Southern Cotton Oil Company here for sometime, left this i morning for Abbeville where he has I accepted a position.? Greenwod if, a. Journal. r ? Messrs John Harris and Andrew Jackson have opened up a garage in the building recently occupied by the Abbeville Motor Car Co., below the Eureka Hotel and are ready to serve the public. Misses Cummings, Linda Thompson, Messrs Keys Gilmer, Ernest Watson and Henry Cason, came down ; from Anderson Sunday and spent < the day at the home of the latter's grandmother, Mrs. F. J. Marshall. Henrv Cason came down from V t Anderson Sunday with an automo111 Vin n/lc*a m n xta nrtrr nOAnlo UilC XUll VI uauuov/iiit jr v/ U115 He was so busy "showing off" our town that the reporters could not secure the names of his friends. ? Mrs. J. M. Wilkinson is in the city from Coronaca visiting her many friends. She came to see her young son, Walter, graduate from tthe High School Monday night. Messrs Joe Little, Furman Longshore and Misses Antoinette Thomson and Katherine Link made up a pleasant automobile party to Greenwood last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. S. B. Cook, of Lowndesville, was in our city Tuesday, spending some good Lowndesville money with our up-to-date dentists and at our millinery stores. Mr. C. E. Williamson took his Sunday school class off on a picnic to T) 1 1 ? ?jiivaio x uvoua v. x. nc^ uuu <x good time. Col. W. H. Kerr has been in the city visiting his son, Mr. J. Davis Kerr. He says that Greenwood is as lovely as ever. Prof. L. W. Dick was in the city last week from Hartsville. He came i , to attend the funeral of J. Allen Smith, 3rd. Miss Fannie Haddon is in Due West this week attending the closing exercises of the two colleges and visiting her sister, Mrs. Robertson. Miss Caroline Graves spent all of last wreek in the country with her sister, Miss Corrie Graves, who has been quite sick. The good Seceders and Greenville street came out ahead of the whole town last Monday when Miss Ruth McLane and Billy Bradley won the oratory medals. Both young people are "good Seceders," while Billy is an ornament to Greenville street. Abbeville sent a good crowd to Greenwood both Wednesday ana Thursday of last week to see the the Firemen's Tournament. Everyone regretted that our boys did not carry off some honors and all wero proud of their splendid appearance in the parade. Jack Bradley is quite sick of pneumonia at his home on Greenville street. Miss Withers is nursing him. Jack is a bright boy and the friends and neighbors of the family sympathize with them. Mrs Lena Keller Syfan and her family are leaving Abbeville this week for Atlanta to make their home in the future. Mrs. Hvatt. a dau^h-! ter of Mrs. Syfan will go also. Miss Helen P. Smith was at home several days this week, coming to attend the funeral services of her little nephew, J. Allen Smith, 3rd. Mr. Andy Brown, one of the most substantial men of the Long Cane Irish clan, was in the city on business Saturday. Mr. F. S. Hill, Miss Edith Leach, and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Leach spent Jbunaay in Augusta, going over in Mr. Link's car. i ! Mr. "Billy" Perrin came down1 from Greenville last Saturday much to the delight of the young ladies who are "just crazy about him." . Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller have | been over from Atlanta for the past week, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jones F. Miller. i Misses Leola and Cleo Hannon, of i Charlotte, N. C., are in the city on 1 a visit to their aunt, Mrs. Jas. S. Cochran. Mr. Frank Woodruff came down from Due West Monday and visited friends. He is a Florida product but is going to school at Erskine. Miss Carrie Rosa McKelvey, of Mt. Carmel, was in the city yesterday shopping. When you wish to color your creams for the children's parties, get Burnetts pastes from Hill's. Mr. J. W. White, of Sumter, was in the city a few days last week the . . . I guest of friends. Mrs. T. C. Seal is in Hodges this week visiting friends and taking a rest. Mrs. John Maxwell came up from Greenwood and spent Sunday with ! Mrs. J. E. Bailey. Mrs. W. R. Pennal and children of | Bisco, N. C., are in the city on a visit to relatives Mr. Frank Benton spent a few days this week in Winnsboro. Mrs. R. Y. Simmons is spending a few days in Atlanta this week. Miss Kate Haskell is in the country visiting Miss Corric Graves. Claude Wilkinson, of Coronaca, is , spending a few days in the city. Garry Hall, of Atlanta, spent yesterday in the city with friends. Mrs. W. 0. Cromer, is in the city visiting Mrs. R. E. Cox. Leaving Ab'oaville. I Conductor and Mrs. J. E. Bailey and their bright little son, James, are leaving Abbeville this week for Catawba where they wili maI:o their home in the future. Mr. Bailey is one of the most trusted men on the Seatofcrd system and Abbeville regreta him leaving. Mrs. Bailey is one of the most earnest workers in the Methodist church and she will be greatly missed by all our people. We wish them success in their new, home. POWHATAN Historical Indian Pageant and Opera No more interesting and instructive entertainment could well be devised than the forthcoming production of the famous Indian opera, "Powhatan," which is to be given June the 3rd in the Opera Hcu?-e with Local Talent of Abbeville and vicinity, for the Daughters of the Confederacy. "Powhatan" has for its principal theme the capture of John Smith by the Indians and his rescue by Pocahontas, the beautiful Indian Princess and favorite daughter of Pow hatan. The entertainment atfwcls plenty of catchy Indian music, of a . quaint and tuneful kind, beautiful costumes of the period in which the incidents were enacted, spirited action, and thrilling scene of Indian life, representing the ideal tribe of Powhatan. The cast is a very capable one, comprising our most talented singers; the choruses are very effective and attractive; the special numbers by the children and misses, comprising the choruses of papooses, Little Braves, Arrow Girls and Indian Feather Girls, Indian. Maids Warriors and Squaws. I Rehearsals are going forward with much zest on the part of the performers, and promoters, and a pro- ? duction above the average is confidently expected. I The sale of reserve seats will open ; Wednesday morning, June 2nd, at " McMurray's Drug Store. Prices 1 75 and 50 cents; gallery 15 cents. Aside from the fact that the opera J 15 hpincr civ#?n fnr t.hft Daughters of the Confederacy, to aid in promoting | their work, the opera itself is said to j be well worth the price of admission. I Many words of highest praise comes ' to us from neighboring towns and ^ cities where "Powhatan" has been < given, showing the satisfaction with ' which "Powhatan" has been received 1 from well pleased patrons. Synopsis of Musical Numbers. Act 1. Scene 1. Chorus of In- 1 dians, "Where the Fireflies Dance," 1 "Twenty Injuns in a Row," "By Our Campfires," "On the Enemy's 1 Track," "We are Strong in the ' Strength:" solo, Powhatan, "King of the Forest; solo, Pathfinder, | "Whilst Brushing Off the Morning Dew," with chorus of Indians; trio, 1 "Too-whoo Cried the Owl from His: Lofty Tree''; solo, Pocahontas, ' As Brightly Dawns the Day"; "Indian War Dance"; "The Rising Sun." Scene 2. Passing of the Indians on the War Path. The Ambush. Duet, "There Were Once Two Jolly Rovers," Smith and Rolfe. The Surprise and Capture by the Indians. Finale. Curtain. Act II. Solo, "Papoose Lullaby," Song Bird and chorus of Indian Maids. Solo, "Beware of the Paleface," Minnehaha and chorus of Little Braves. Solo, "I Am Waiting for Thee," Laughing Star. "So Never Say Die," Smith, Rolfe, and chorus of Indians. "I See My Braves," Powhatan. "You Die." Pleading Song, Pocahontas, "My Father, Give to Me." Chorus, Indians, "Kill the Paleface." "It Points that Way", Smith and chorus of Indians. So ? "I Do Forgive for Love oi I nee, My L-ruiu, l owi.atJin. Chorus, "Joy, Joy, Rapture Grosit." Solo, Rolfe, "Oh, Mercy s An go I from Above." 'Like Two Owls Upon a Tree," Smith, Laughing Star, and chorus. Finale. Curtain. Act. III. "I Swear by the Mighty Waters?." Medicine Man and Path finder. Solo, Rolfe, "There's a Girl in the Tribe of Powhatan." Far Over the Bounding Billows," Rolfe and Pocahontas. Indian Arrow Dance, Arrow Girls Feather Dance, Indian . Girls. Citizens of Jamestown March. ( "Mighty Powhatan," solo. "On Our 1 H?Ro! nr DE m= rp] ? ft . 1 his ?* 1 PALM AVI. /I T 77T M Palm Beach ' lor (Onyx). 1 ^ (Special value M Summer Und Hardware I 'M. ' # p?r Dry Goods I T31 | | Ble ?? I ! Dre g* _ B* K ?r ^ | We invite coi g4- | OIL til1 If* ~ f I THE RO %7FT j '&bl J 1^55^ */1n- j ^ 4\? /Jv* *4S? *A* < Warriors' Faces"; "It Points that Way." Grand Chorus of the Tribe of E'owhatan. Finale. Curtain. COMMENT. The conduct of the young boys and girls in the balcony at the Opera [-louse Monday night was a reflection an the boasted culture of the people 5f Abbeville and on the school which invited the distinguished gentleman to address the graduating class. Young boys and girls who cannot ke^p quiet should be accompanied by their parents, and the boys in the four upper boxes should have been turned over to the police by the school authorities. PETIT JUICY For the Court ot General Sessions Which C onvenes June 7. M. J. Pruitt, Due West. O. M. Nickles, Loni; C;me. A. M. Stone, Abbeville. C. M. Cochran, Long Cane. T. W. Mars, Calhoun Mills. G. R. Black, Due West. Jas. W. Able, Long Caue. M. W. Smith. Abbeville. W. J. Evans, Cedar Springs. Joe B. Wilson, Magnolia. ,T. W. LpsIv, Abbeville. C. S. Gibert, Cedar Springs. ,T. M. Anderson, Smithville. R. L. Morrow, Lowndesville. T. E. Wilson, Magnolia. ,T. M. Bradberry, Diamond Hill. C. T. LeRoy, Calhonn Mill^ W. L. Dawson, Long Cane. H. W. Lawson, Magnolia. L. O. Clinkscales, Due West. uary an ewny, isururauA. George White, Jr., Abbeville. J. L. McMillan, Abbeville. Porter Dorn, Bordeaux. J. E. Sutherland, Diamond Hill. G. A. Mellwaine, Due West. J. S. Eakin, Smithville. H. S. Cason, Calhoun Mills. T. J. Martin, Lowndesville. W. R. McKinney, Bordeaux. J. R. Evans, Diamond Hill. S. F. Hammond, Cedar Springs. R. L. Thomas, Abbeville. B. W- Williams, Abbeville. J. C. Tribble, Due West. T. H. Mellwaine, Long Cane. "Tillie's Punctured Romance," a big six reel Keystone comedy, is the attraction at the Opera House Thursday, matinee and night. Don't fail to see this picture. >enberg M( PARTMENT STOI Week's Ar [BEACH Look and Yon Will Bu Bats. Silk Hose from 'milks. Suit Cases an is). Handkerchiefs. B03 erwear for Men and B )epartment. bber Hose. Lawn Mov ch Swings. Department aching, G-inghams, Pe: isses. (Special values). ET US SHOW YO nparison, and ask for y e merits of our mercha SENBERG MI 4^ ?4n? 'As. J- ^iv. ?As Greenwood Visitors. Messrs J. E. Summers, Greenwood's rising young architect and I J. L. Pinson, a brick manufacturer, j were in Abbeville Tuesday. They said they came just to "see how Ab- j beville was getting aioiar." -a r? ci^i^ Ltrj. ? k_^ci ic. The State of South Carolina,' j COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. j Court of Common Plea?. G. A. Visanuka against Brooks Dixon, W. H. White aud T. G. White. By authority of a Deme of Sale by I , the Court of Common Pleas f<-?r Abhe, viile County, in said Slate, made in the above stated rase, I will offer for sale, i at Public Outcry, at Ableville C. H.,l S. C., on Salesday in June, A. D. I 1915, within the leeal hours of s*le the! foMowiu-j; described land, to wit: All that tract or parcel of laud situa'e, lying and being in the City of Abbeville,, , in Abbeville County, in the Stale! J aforesaid, fronting One Hundred and I Fifty (150) Feet on Pin Hook street,! , and running back from middle of street parallel lines a distance of Two! Hundred aud Seventy Feet, more orj less, (same distance of Sitl'ie Bugg's lot), aud boundt-d by lot of J. hn Cole, j other lands of Rosenberg and Visan-j ska and old street, being K?r. sold oy Rosenberg and Visunaka to Brooks Dixou. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser tc i pay for papers. R. E. HILL, M later A. C.. S. C. Don't Wait. I Take Advantage of an AbleviUej Citizen's Exp-.rience. When the back begins fo ache, I Dou't wait until backache becomes! chronic; 'Till kidney troubles develop ; 1 'Till urinary troubles destroy night's rest. Profit by an Abbeville citizen's experience. ! Mrs. J. A. Edwards, Main St., Abi beville, says : i | ... 1 , I'/-.-- 1 J I "1 tniDK ueavy Jilting weaKtrueu my kidneys. I suffered quite a bit from rheumatic pains throughout my body. I was worse if I wad ou my feet a great deal. I had a constant desire to drink water, but it never seemed to quench my thirst. I had dizzy spells and almost fell over at times. About a month ago I got Doan's lvidpey Pills at Speed's Drug Store and began taking them. They made me ft el better right away. I can't say too much fur them." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't sim! ply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that i Mrs. Edwards" had. Foster-Milburn J ;Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.j J 1 y* SJr *>r y v* V *Y" *y vvSfS*"' ^S* ^ k?irc.lo. | IES 8f I ??B~ K?~ i tgt' rivals suns I y) psLord & Tayd Hand Bags. j rs Knee Pants. y$&~ OTR <D <f*g~ oys' JD ? tsSk<!99"> f'' ?ers. p|g* ' t SI. asIT' 1 sfv* ! rcales, House I; 4^._ ' 4^1 \<\\ sr?-;M IJ [4^our patronage * "fjj|r ndise. j |?t = 1 4^2JRC. CO. S?; HONOR ROLL OF ABBEVILLE SCHOOL The following pupils have neitfbar been absent nor tardy during-. 1914-1915 session: 2nd Grade?Lillian Langley; Asss? gela Roche, Mary Swetenberg, TStcezs Bradley. _rd Grade?Caroline Chalnrers:,, Permelia Culbreth, Mary Shaw; GLZliam, Deborah Owen, Foster ley, Renwick Bradley, William Njic?:les, Raymond Swetenberg, ChargeWilson. 4th Grade?Cecelia Chalmers, A/ikzi Faulkner, Gladys Edwards, BT'lizJa. Syfan, Joseph Gaston, Mary Dar^n-. 5th Grade?Paul Graves, ThomissMaxwell, Carrie Hawthorne. 6th Grade?Ruth Beeks, Mkr&M=> Brown, Carolyn Edwards, Catherine r Faulkner, Margaret Swetenbei*^ -J3' . C. Cheatham, Everett Hughes. 7th Grade?Lois Ferguson, Altaic. Graves, Elizabeth Jones, Lois Sba.w>. George Nance, Richard Swetentier^ , Herman Wisby. 8th Grade?Mattie Eakin, Har-tyGraydor., Elizabeth Faulkner, Saarvuel Hill. 9th Grade?Floyd Graves. 10th Grade?Amelia Anderson.. Library Certificates were giv^i?. the following pupils: 6th Grade?Gwen Bristol, Oisciw Kerr. Srh fJmriP F'nnriiu TlnPr^ 9th Grade?Ruth Howie, Maaulc Hawthorn, Annie Belle Little. 10th Grade?Georgia Wardfasr,. The following pupils average' y';> or over on each study: 1st Grade?Tom Howie, William IvIcCord, Dick Parker, Happau/rl Neuffer. Adv. First?Mark Hawthorn.. 2nd Grade?Jennie White, F"?2?ter Barnwell, Judith Hill, Louis tow. 3rd Grade?None. 4th Grade?Ada Faulkner;, Marlse.. Neuffer, William Long, George Smiriin oth Grade?Mary White, Eliz&t'A-Lii Gambrell, James Bailey. 6 th Grade?Gwen BristoW, TSaStftfr Eakin, Mary Greene, Victoria Howie, Margaret Swetenberg, Davis Ker*r. Ralph Lyon. 7th Grade?None. 8th Grade?Fannie DuPre, MaxcifeEakin, Mary Graydon, Frank GarsivSamuel Hill, Ruth WoodhurstOth Grade?James Hill. > 10th Grade?Georgia WardTaw:- S*