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% ? *^a . The Press and Banner Wednesday, March 9, 1887. Temperance IiCOture ami Or^nuizalion ?r? Loil^o <>S? Sons of Tem? amusing, pathetic and appropriate nnecuoic. At theciinclusion of the addross papers were handed through (ho audience, scekim; signatures for an application for a charter of a Division of Sons of Temperance. About thirty persons signed tho application. The audience was dismissed, ami the applicants for charter were requested to remain in the hall. The Division was then organized, with the following officers and in embers: B. W. Willi den. Worthy Patriarch. W. A. Teinpleton. Worthy Assistant. G. B, Lvthgoe, RecordingScribe. Miss Aylett Chalmers, Assistant Recording Scribe. E. L. Wilson, Financial Scribe. J. S. Hammond. Treasurer. P. B. Jackson, Chaplain. II. I). Reese, Conductor. Miss Rose Allen, Assistant Conductor. T. W. Cooglcr. Inside Sentinel. T. A. White, Outside sentinel. G. A. Nculler, Past Worthy Putriaich. MEMBERS. H. D. Wilson, 0. V. Hammond, S. J. Bethea, F. C, DuPre, A. M. DuVre, G. II. Parks, Samuel Seal, W.H.Smith, J. M. Oatuhrcl, Mrs. E. C. Garabrell, Miss Julia Zeinler, W. D. Lomax, Miss Orene Hushes, Miss Celia Chalmers, Miss Wlnton Parks, Mrs. S. J. Bethea, Mrs. Ella Reese, Mrs. F. D. Cooglcr, M. M. Mattison, J. 1,. Hill, R. S. Link, J. Fraser Lyon, Miss Mamie Lawson, Harry Belcher, Claudius Gambrcll, George Gambrell, Mrs. Anna Harris, Mrs. P. B. Jackson, Lewis Sitrn, ArcherThomson, A. B. Edwards, Richard E. Stevenson, A. W. Jackson, Jr., Mrs. M. E. Hammond. S. J. Cason, J. A. Allen, Thomas Thomson, Win. Bums, J. W. Perrin, Jr., Jno. A. Brooks. MIsa Fannie Allen, Miss Mamie Davis. Public .MHOS. The following sales were made at public outcry by the Master on Monday. In case of Jane C. Hutchison, Executrix, vs. Thomas Young, et. al., CO acres including mill site, to Jano C. Ilutcnison, Executrix, for 8100. Samuel W. Johnson vs. Amanda Johnson et. al., 220 acres to Samuel \V. Johnson for 81.800. Ida P. Williams vs. Lala A. Power et. al., 491 acres to C. J. Lyon at ?.'.10 per acre. In case of Edmond Cowan vs. Wm. Wilson, the Sheriff sold 50 acres to W. H. Brooks for 820. An undivided one-fifth interest in JM0 acres in case of Douglass vs. Adamson was sold to G. A.Douglas lor S1G0. I. H. McCalla, Executor of George R. McCalla, sold 1,275 acres to John W. McCalla for 85,000 Is it l*ossll>le. It is reported to us that some of the pews in one of our churches have been badly defaced. Such acts are highly reprehensible and the perpetrator may be severely punished by law. The man who would mark, cut. or otherwise injure church property commits a grievous offence, and oue of which any decent citizen ju a civilized community should feel ashamed. Came Near Reiner Drowned. Last Monday evening as Mr. W. H. Eraser and Mr. Henry R. Turner of Ninety-Six were on their way honje they found McCord's creek much swoollen, but still attempted to drive across the stream. While in deep water a trace broke or become detacted and for a time the situation was pcrrilous for both drivers and animals. A Wornlcr. Mr. Wesley Brooks of the neighborhood of Antrevllle, aged seventy years, has always raised his own corn and meat, and has never bought either of these articles until this year. His crop on ins lowianns was wasneuaway, aud his upland corn was insulllclcnt. * Reliffiou* Notice. Services may be expected at the Baptist church on nextSunday morningat 11 o'clock, and also on Sunday arternoon the 20th instant at four o'clock. Sunday School on the last mentloued day at3J^ o'clock. The WilliariJSton Female College students celebrated Washington's birth day, by a literary and musical entertainment. Miss Clark, teacher of music, and Miss Jennie Zeigler of our town played a duet to the delight of all. Miss Zeigler Is one of the llnest musicians in the college. Accomplishment, talent and winning grace, make her a favorite with all wtio know her. Mr. J. w. TuoWiiRinGK and his daughter, Miss Nellie Trowbridge, were at the dance last night, Mr. Trowbrieac was an ordinary looker on, while Miss Nellie was one of the prettiest and most graceful of the dancers. Major Thomas Bk?gs, recently of Abbeville, lias located at Decatur, Alabama, and will open a harness shop in that city. His many lriends in Abbeville wisli the Major great success in his new home. Miss Kate Houston, of Augusta, Georgia, daughter or a highly respected former citlzeu of Abbeville, is visiting Mrs. O. T. Calhoun. She was one of the most attractive young ladles at the ball last night. The names ot Miss Julia Zeigler Mrs. Annie B. Bowie, and Mr. E. L. Wilson were unintentionally omitted from the list of the choir at the Methodist church which was published last week. Mrs. Brooks, wife of Dr.'F. J. Brooks, formerly of this county, bat now of Cautoh, Texas, is dangerously ill. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Thomas, left hist Saturday for the sick bed. Mrs. R. m. Haddox is expectod home this nvctv. iiiubiuiv is iiuuuuj 11111115 u|? ??iu tbe choicest ana most desirable Spring goods. Mr. Rose was badly kicked by a mule last Sunday morning. The animal hit him -on the jaw. It Is thought he will rccover. Two cows were sold on the pubiic square last Saturday the two bringing 314.50. They were poor. Miss Clary of Greenwood lent a charm and a grace to the danco last night. Cait. J. X. Kixg was a distingushed guest at the dance. A Pleasant Account of a Pleasant Party. Last evening a Joyous band of young ladles and gentlemen from Cokesbury and Hodges, were assembled around the family fireside of Mr. McCreery Glyniph for the purpose of spending a pleasant evening. The polite manner with which the kind host and charming hostess entertained us, will long be marked upon our appreciative hearts and minds. This delightful occasion was a "Tackey" party and the participants were, in accordance with tbe names arrayed in colors and styles of various shades and combinations. Theeveningwellwo.ro on when wo realized that the only means by which wo could preserve our "artistic tapestry" was remaining under the care and protection of our hospitable host. Peering through the opened windows and doors, were seemingly contented hearts anil happy laces viewing the shadowy prospects of a heavy rain. The winds came, the rain descended and beat upon that house and it fell not, neither did it leak. The veritable magesty of "Old Ned" and his "highly strung tiddle" r? "tiled to add much to the occasion,and his lingers gliding gracefully over his small sized eat, served as a crand accompaniment to tho natterini' rain drops falling against the window-pane and It was none the less void of melody. Ned acquitted himself well, both as an unequalcd "music box-' and a venerable Patriarch. Soon after a graceful "honor partners" we hastened to the deserted parlor where we enjoyed a rare musical treat from diirerent members of ourparty. Master Willie Itowlett amused and entertained us with several comic solos. Ills disposition to oblige as well as his agreeable voice, decided mueli tnvor for the aspiring youth. Among the visiting friends were Messrs. Ccoglar and Hughes, two of Abbeville's "choice selections." A few of the most attractive costumes were as follows: Miss Carrie Hart wore black calico strangled with rosettes. Miss Mary Hodges red canton llannel skirt, white lawn over dress, pink Jacket dteorated with ribbons and Johnquills. Miss Mary Oodbold, blue ginghams skirt green apron blue velvet bodice. MissLiily McCire black muslin skirt, white muslin overskirt black Jacket, red velvet hat, relic of NoahV grandma. Mr. John C?lymph very extensive saddle girth cravat, very becoming. Mr. IJennctte Hodges, (the parson) long coat, blue pants. After appropriate expressions of thanks we retired from the house and then hastened to our dwelling, "for God's blessed boon of rest." Wo heartily appreciate the hospitality l>y which we were greeted and can say that their kindness is only exceeded by their good looks and personal appearance. MA L. Trim your grape vines by the middle of his month; alter that pruning is apt to make them "bleed" and thus cause injury. Mr. If. N. Emlyn of tho Columbia Record was lakon suddenly ill at the Grand Central Hotel, Monday afternoon (7tli) and was conveyed home in a carriage. He is reported as more comiortablo and doing well Ihe night following. (MTiiiarv* Mr. Edward Carswell. of Canada, the eelcbratcd temperance lecturer, delivered an aide address in the Court llouse at Abttevillo f?n Wednesday night the 2ml instant, which was well received l?y a large audience. Thespeaker mmlc many y front: points in support of tho cause. happily illustrated at times by appreciate 111 umu. xjuu i smuu wu uuu it you mention it. About ten days hence the Medium's annual suggestion to "plant upland corn" will be seasonable. < Sweet potatoes from Laurens liavo been selling freely on our streets ror one dollar a bushel. There's money in that. The Due West sports spent the 5th in the field. Only a few birds were bagged, when the boys each gave a parting shot to meet again in autumn. Misses Ada Wright, and Janlo Simmons, of Hodges, were in town one day last week. Come again, ladies, and romain longer. Messrs. It. S. Cochran and W. J. Hood, two prospective M. D.'s, went to Triangle last Friday on "professional" business?to have their hearts bound up. Hon. John E. and Mr. W. T. Bradley, of Troy, were in town last week. The former lias a sou in Erskine College. Mrs. J. W. Power spent sovcrnl clays of the week past with her son over on Little River. The forty-ninth Congress has at last adjourned. Americans will probably breath easier. They have held their breath in suspense waiting to see at least some sensible legislation, but have been disappointed. We have heard it suggested that our special friend T. G. Ellis wear the usual badge of monrning. He certainly looks disconsolale. Some of the gallants of Erskine College make engagements twelve months in advance. To get ahead of a student, always start early. The smile on the school boys face perceptibly broadens. He can tly kites now and will soon be able to go barefooted, catch fish and make hickory whips. Miss Annie Emerson, who has recently been attending the Wllliamston Female College, goes to Gordonsvilie, Virginia, to-morrow to study telegraphy. Mr. Marcus Cason, of Hodges, spent the better part of last week with his family here. The young men of our sister county, Anderson, are hereby warned to look well tiTtheir interest. Two of our Due West boys wero on a pleasant, errand over the line last week. Messrs. J. N. Nichols and A. It Ellis have each had a well dug recently. It Is said that this is the best timeof the year for such work. Some of the bored wells are deficient In water. Dr. W. B. Mill wee has many friends here who deeply sympathize with him in the death of his son. John was well known In this place, as ho was once a student in Erskine. Dr. J. W. Wideman attended the Medical Association in Troy last Thursday night. Messrs. J. H. MofTatt, D. G. Phillips. J. II. Kd wards. E. L. Held and J. I'. Knox, as principals, with Messrs. O. Johnson, J. It Miller, R. L. Gricr, R. L. Brown and W. O. Sample, as alternates, have been elected as representatives from the Y. M. C. A. of Erskine College to the annual convention of the Y. M. C. A. of the State, which meets in Newberry, April 15, 1SS7.. The Due West Literary Club mot at Mrs. B. H. Grier's last Friday eveing. Tho weather was very unpropitious, but the attendance was lame and tliecxorcises exceedingly pleasant and interesting. A <Vlightful repast was spread for the inner man. At the regular monthly meeting of the Due West Foreign Missionary Society last Thursday evening Rev. W. M. Grier, D. D., was chosen president, Rev. T. 15. Stewart, vicepresident, Mr. H. H. Itobison, secretary, and Rev. W. L. Pressly, D. D., treasurer. The meeting was spoken to in a pleasant manner by Dr. Royce. Rev. II. 15. Blakely preached for the colored Presbyterians in this town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cheatham, of Edgefield. are spending a few days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pratt. At the same time they are attending the wedding festivities of Mr. M. G. Donnald and Miss Bessie Cox. We arc induced to think that Due West ought to have a canning factory. Okra, tomatoes, sweet peas, corn and other vegetables, fruits and berries grow to perfection here and we can't see why an enterprise of this sort would not pay as well here as elsewhere. They make it pay East. We can make it pay South. Drs. Ij. P. and J. P. Kennedy have been successful candidates for graduation at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. They are most worthy young men and have n host of friends who will watch their future with Interest They are expected home next week. Messrs. T. J. Rowen, R. <>. Cranyan, James A. Rickitts and others arc contemplating the building of a handsome house for a neighborhood school. This is certainly most commendable, and no enterprise should receive a more uuanimous support than that of a good school. Every parent should feel it an imperative duty to give his children all the education possible, and it is hoped that these good people will persevere in this matter. Mr. M. G. Donnald passed through town on Thursday with his bride, Miss Bessie Cox. We take pleasure in reproducing what the local of the Presbyterian says of them, and extend our hearty congratulations: "Miss Cox is the second daughter of Mrs. Jane Cox of Kit. .xlnnrt I,.... ? (nnnhtnrr ouc uus utcii JII i\-iiviiiiib since her graduation from the Due NVost Female College. Her many personal charms and attractions are only exceeded by those more desirable graces of heart and mind. Mr. Donnald is one of the most energetic and successful young farmers of this section. He has a host of friends her? and elsewhere who will he glad to heat of his good fortune and will join with the local in wishing for the happy twain a long lil'o of unalloyed pleasure." A sick tramp in town last week. His wants I were promptly attended to, but from what we j hear he was very ungrateful for the kindness shown. We think each State or county should take eare of its needy. Prof. Hood's lecture on "Earthquakes'' last Wednesday evening was interesting and Instructive. He spoke at some length of the recent Charleston earthquake and proved Most. conclusively that Mr. Magec's "land slide" theory was contradicted by all the facts of the case. The Professor was inclined to the theory that this earthquake and earthquakes most generally are due to the collapse of a coal extension portion of tlie earth upon a warm interior. The stone shower in Charleston and the sulphur shower near Columbia he thought to Lo caused by escaping steam. The Kuphetr.ian Literary Society has elect-1 ed the following young men to take part In the programme at commencement: For contests in oratory, Mr. W. \V\ lJradley, Troy, S. of the Sophomore class; for contest in essay reading, Mr. I.I. Canterbury, Lower I'each Tree, Ala. In the annual celebration in their hall, Mr. J. II. Moflatt, Itichburg, S. C., is the senior otator; Mr. Oliver Johnson, Due West, Junior orator. The debate will be conducted by Messrs. I>. G. Phillips, Louisville, On., and J. It. Miller, Kook Hill.S.C. J. Altheus Johnson, Esq., of Washington, 1). C., has been invited to deliver the medals. The committee of decision on the debate will be Mr. John It. Edwards. president, assisted by Messrs. J. W. Haird and J. M. Garrison. The marshals are Messrs. C. A. Simonton, T. II. Chiles and F. N. Martin. Wo made notice some time ngo of having been shown some specimens of iron ore picked up on a placo near here. These specimens have been analyzed by an excellent mineralogist and we quote what he says about them: "The shining scales In the specimen are mica or isinglass; tho brown and bind 'sli is brown ; hematite?one of the best Iron ores: thccoiM pcry looking part is also the same ore of iron; three separate testings for copper reveal none; j for tho iron ore to bo of value it would liaye to be in large quantities, furnishing it by the ton free from impurities, such as ordinary rock or clay. The ore would be of little value too, unless It were found near coal and lime) or unless these could be supplied cheaply for smelting." We will only say in addition that lime in abundance is near where this ore has been found, charcoal i>' ntiful and that the railroad runs through tlic plantation. We are of opinion that an expert could ascertain upon examination of tho premises the probable amount deposited in the earth, and from our knowledge of the surroundings wo feel ??q?vtmggmmm.um mmmmm FROM OUR COLLEGES. SCINTILLATIONS FROM THE PEN OF OUR CORRESPONDENT. A I.nntr I.ist of Xolcs. of M'hieh II is Impossible to <iive a S.vnopsis in tills Heading. 1TK West, S. ('., March 7,1SS7. Our best bow to "X." Give us your hand. l>r. J. 1j. Miller was confined to his room a duv or txvo last week with an attack of indigestion. Miss Jennie White returned to tho Female College Saturday. She had been home to the deathbed ot her mother. * * i r ...ill no Mi .Messrs..i. P-. iiiim iinu i- i.uirv. im .t <in. v..., plant about twenty acres of Kaflir corn for forage. Daniel Smith, on I*. (>. lira 11 van's place, died Wednesday of pneumonia. Has two sons sick with same disease. He leaves a wife and five children. Miss Ella Miller came over Saturday from her school near Uroadmouth church. She was accompanied by Mr. Charles Hurts. A sick tramp in towu Friday. He seemed to be up on the Bible. The earthquake was pretty generally felt in this locality last. Thursday night. Mr. R. L. Pratt, of Ninety-Six, spent a couple of days with his parents last week. Mr. J. \V. Tower sold cotton in Anderson last Thursday. Robins are returning to their winter quarters. Some get no further than Hue West, however. Everybody gardening. Seed-timo now?the harvest later. Mr. John M. Martin visited Anderson last week. Wo sec "Cinderella" of the Messenger in town occasionally. The pretty weather makes business a little dull. To fully appreciate Tennyson's "Loxley Hall" read it now. Mrs. Sarah Donnald and Misses Mamie and Xallio Donnald, of Piedmont, spent a couple of days with Mr. M. G. lJonnald the past week. Messrs. J. L. Perrin and J. C. Douglass, of Abbeville,spent Sunday in town. Mr. Perrin lias a sister in college bore. The floating population of our enterprising town is made up mostly of commercial travelers. Mr. Allen McAdams says Jersey stock ean'l sure {lint something of much value could he realized hynn investigation and development of the matter. Ahtiovillc county abounds in minerals and as tlno mineral waters as any county in the stale. Any information will he gladly furnished lo parties wishing to look into this matter. 1 ?i: 1*. I ? ? - g?~ THE BOARD OF EQUALISATION. T1h> C'oni|?I:iiiiSx Whioli (licy Hcnnl, suiri their Action Thereon. Arnirnu's Oi'fick, Ahhevii.i.e, s. c? March s. 1987. The County Hoard of Equalization oonvenod tiiisdav iii annual meeting pursuant to the order of the County Auditor. The following representatives of tlie different townships wore present: Ninety-Six?M. Richardson. (J recn wood?X ot represented. Cokoshury?W. 1*. l>unn. Donaldsvllle?J. \V. Mattison. Duo West?M. 15. Cllnkseales. Long Cane? M. H. Kakin. Smitliviilo?W. A. r?oinax. White Hall?1). W. Jay. Indian Hill?J. II. Chiles. Cedar Springs?Xot represented. Abbeville?John O. Edwards. Diamond Hill-Dr. J. II. Dell. LownUcsvillo?I. H. McCalla. Magnolia?W. M. Taggart. Calhouns Mills?J. H. Morrah. Rordeaux?Xot represented. The board was organized by the election of John G. Edwards as chairman of the county board, and the several members Inking an oath to fairly and impartially equalize such real estate brought before them. The petition of (irier & Donner asking for reduction of three hundred dollars on one lot. and house in the town ol'Due West, Granted. The petition of Andrew S. ICoon for abatement on realty was considered. Refused. The petition of Wm. Wilson asking for reduction of 8300 on realty in 15th township. Refused. The petition of \V. A. I.cc asking for reduction on realty in town of Abbeville. Allowed s.m The petition of J. W. Foushe asking that, his lands bo assessed at same value as his neighbor's was considered. Reduction of SI00 allowed. The petition of W. A. Moore asking for reduction of S-SOO in Cokcsbury township. Refused. The petition of W. A. Moore asking for reduction of S700 on realty in Greenwood township was considered. Refused. The petition of J. M. 1'ruit asks for reduction of S100 on the two stores in Bradley. Rc IllbCU. '' The petition of Mrs. M. M. .Mitchell asks for board to value her lands at same rate as her neighbors. Refused. The petition of G. G. Stone asks for reduction S200. Refused. The petition of M. G. Donald for reduction. Refused. The petition of Joel W. Litcs lor reduction. Withdrawn. The petition of Gilliam & Robertson for n reduction of SfiOO. Refused. The petition of J. E. Lyon for reduction. No action. It was resolved that no complaint would be entertained hereafter unless presented by the petitioner in person or by a written statement fully setting forth the grievance. No further business hoard adjourned. J NO. G. EDWARDS, Chairman. A. W. Jones, Secretary. TROY'S EXCELLENT CONTRIBUTION. The Medical Profession Assays ? Jlensles ? Drug Stores anil Oilier Things. Troy, S. a, March s, 1ss7. The second quarterly meeting of the Abbeville Medical Association was hold hero on last Thursday, March 3d. The meeting was held in Bradley's Hall at 5 o'clock p. m. with the following members present: Dr. J. W. Wideman, Due West; Dr. G. A. Neufl'er. Abbeville; Dr. L. S. Swygort, Greenwood: Dr. Norwood Vance, Shreveport, La.: Drs. Mattison and W. P. Aduison, Wideinans; Dr. Austin, C'oronaca; Drs. 1>. W. Youngblood and Jos. Kennedy, Bradley; Dr. G. P. E. Wcnck, Ninety-Six; Drs. (J. W. Abney and Black, Mt. Carmel; Dr..1. L. Pressly, Lulah; Dr. W. A. Hunter, Hunters; Dr. Jos. Black, Antreville; Drs. J. D. Net-!, H. L. Cnlbcrtson and L. W. Sheppard, Troy. Dr. D. W. Youngblood, essayist, read an exceedingly interesting essay on "antipyreno" and "typhoid fevor, which was freely discussed. Dr. G. A. Noudor's article on "aspiration" was well received by the fraternity. Both of the essayists did?themselves great credit and are considered an ornament to their profession. After the numerous reports and discussions, a basket of excellent champagne was brought forth to which the doctors did entire justice. Supper was tlion served txf nvnrvthimr 1ir?nft prilllfl wish for. iosldcs tlio regular meat supper an abun'lanco of excellent oysters wero served. Every one seemed to be In a good liinner, and enjoy the supper hugely. Tfec next meeting will be licld at Mt. Carmel. Tho measles have almost entirely disappeared Iroin among us, and the small boy can he seen on our streets once more. . Mr. T. t). Taggart has sold his entire stock of drugs to l)r. J. \V. Harvely, who will continue the business at the old stand. Several bales of cotton have been sold here during tho past week. Messrs. 1\ Rosenberg & Co. were the purchasers. Invitations to the military hop to be given by the Abbeville Itifles were received herelast week. They are nicely gotten up. The prospects for a base ball club in Troy Is not. very encouraging at present. -Mr. J. T. Solomons has eight Newfoundland pups for sale. They are vory handsome. The very high price of bacon is distressing to the farmers, especially those who are compelled to buy their provisions on credit. If cotton does not bring a good price next fall farmers and merchants will have a hard time of it. Mr. J. L. Taggart has discontinued the fruit tree business and will now devote his attention to farming. The time for election of Intendantand Wardens for our town is near at hand. Mr. A. J. Davis is said to answer more advertisements than any man in town. C'apt. lieu Chiles is having his handsome residence painted. A Cnrd. Editor Press and Banner: The personal, notice you gave me in your last issue might lead some person to beliove that I have been off prospecting and hadl some idea of leaving Abbeville. My trip to *' "? ' 1" nln>IL'l1N> nlwl I .nuw wrii'ilii;* nun ?uim rccrcntion. It will take more than newspaper booms of Alabama to induce me to leave old Abbeville. I am getting my full share of patronage, and constant ly receiving new supplies of pure goods that I cat) cheerfully recommend to the public as a healthy beverage and the purest spirits for medical use. THUS. McCiETTIUAN. X Newspaper at Clinton. The proprietors of tho Lavrcnxvillc Herald propose to publish a weekly newspaper at f'linton, the material and fuil outfit therefor having been ordered, and will probably arrive within one month from this time. Tho j first issue will apjfllir about the middle of next mouth. The last Issue of the Tsiurenx Ailverliner announces that Mr. J. Garllngton has become solo editor and proprietor of that journal. Mr. Garllngton having purchased the interest therein of Mr. J. W. Leake. Scribner's ITagazinc, for March, is tho best number that has yet been published of this new monthly. Tho third paper of "Iteminiscenses of the Siege and Commune of Paris," by Kx-Ministor E. H. Washburno, is as full of interest as its predecessors. Joel Chandler Harris ("I'nelo Kemus") contributes a Hiarac-j teristic Southern sketch of "Aunt Fountain's' Prisoner." The illustrations of "ThoStabili- i ty of tlio Earth," (written by X. S.Shalor,) are especially tine, and will interest v .pie very | much just now because somo vie-s of the Charlestonearthquake, hitherto unpublished, | are incorporated in the article. Address Charles Scribner's Sons, Now York. Ilats! Hats!! Hats!!! Wo have just re-1 ccivcd an elegant stock of Spritisr and Summer hats, something new and stylish, as well as a full line of staple and cheat) goods. We would call the attention of the young men specially to our nobby light weight slouch hats. W. Joel Smith & Son. .'$-9 Factory yarn In all numbers, at W. Joel Another large lot of .Fames Moans' $;5.G0 shoos?"l!:iIs," "Conjrrcss." ami "Button"? open ins to (lay. Come ami got the bost shoo for the money ever oll'orcd you. W. Joel Smith it Son. .1-9 BIRTHS.March 1. 1SS7, to Mrs. P. I. Ucll, Due West, S. C., a daughter. March 5, iss7, to Mrs. Tames 11. Simpson, San t uo, a son. marhii:d7~ MAlUtlKI), Feb. '.'1,1SS7, by Hev. \\\ P. IVnrson, Mr. SAMUKI, O. J.\< KSON, ol Storoville, and Miss SAM.IK S. liIEI>, of Abbeville. MA Kill HP, on Thursday afternoon at H o'clock, bv ltov. ii. P. Miller, Mr..I. \V. KELTS to Miss I'.KUEAll MiNEll,, all of Abbeville county, S. C. Notice. rpiIK MILMVAY jiUlUAl, ASSOCIATION I J. will apply for a charter for the salcl Asso! elation April loth, ISS7. C. I.. WOOLIilillKiK, President. 15. I'ATTKItsON. Vieo-l'rc-sidont. (. EOltOE CHILES, Treasurer. CJ. W. CALHOUN, Secretary. And others of I lie said Association. March 'J, lw<7, It* >i hi i ii?anegBgaap?iwna?a?i NOTICE. ''I'MIK Supervisors of lloads In each Tnvni. ship will order the Overseers under their charge to pill the roads In complete order hy | the I"?IU of April next. Overseers will warn farmers not to encroach upon the highway hy planting crops in I he road. lSy order of the Hoard. J. T. PARKS, Clerk B. C. C. March 9, ISM, it Notice to Creditors. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. COURT OF COMMON" I'LEAS. J. A. Smith, PlnlntitT. vs. P. L. Sturkey, ct nl., Manpanese Mining and Manufacturing, Company, Defendants. All THE CREDITORS OP THE McCORmiek Manganese Manufacturing Company arc hereby notified and required, in accordance with an orderof the Court passed in thenbovc entitled action, to present and prove their demands before me on or before WEDNESDAY, APRIL (ith, 1SS7, or be barred the benefits of this suit. J. C. KLUGH, Master. March 5,1SS7, It Notice to Creditors. TIIE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. IN TIIE COMMON PLEAS. Theophilus Baker as Administrator with the will annexed of James M. Paker,deceased, Plain tilt; vs. Carrie A. Latimer, Mary E. M. Da leer, ct nl.. Defendants.?Action to Marshal Assets, Enjoin Creditors, etc. THE CREDITORS OF JAMES M. LATImer, deceased, are hereby notilied and requlred, in accordance with an order of the Court passed In the above entitled action, to come in and establish their demands before me on or before TUESDAY, APIUL 5th, 1SS7, or be barred the benefit of this suit; this notlco not to include the claim of the defendant, James M. Baker. J. C. KLUGII, Master. March 5,1887, 4t School Books! All of the Books taught in the Public Schools may be found at the store of TT ITT T ftWOAXT ft. fif\ XX. W. XirLWBUU UG UV| March 9, 1S?7, tl ^ This Spacc is Reserved for P. ROSENBERG & CO. Look out for their nH-o-ArfiRAmftnt. nfiTrf. Week. 8421. Report ol7 the Condition OP Tie National Bart of AMle, At, Abbeville, in the State of South Carolina, at tho Close of Business, March 4, 1887. RKftOl'RCES : TiOnnsnnrl discount's S 12,071 01 17. S. Bonds to secure circulation 12,">no nil Due from approved reserve agents... 30,5 lo 9(5 l)ue from other National Hanks I,s72 7~> Due from State Hanks and bankers.. 2,012 17 Heal estate, furniture and fixtures... 1,1(H) on Current expenses ami taxes paid ?;:$ 00 Premiums paid 3,'.MO no Hills of other Hanks I,y00 00 Fractional paper currency, nickcls, and cents a. ; 90 09 Specie 0,190 flo T.c!ral tender notes 370 00 Redemption fund with lT.s.Treasurer (5 per cent of circulation) fjf.2 Tin Total 8105,034 8S I.IAHIMTIKS. Cnpitnl stock paid in ? 0(1,1x10 (Ki Surplus fund J,immi iki I'mlivided profits l.-'iU ;?i National Hank notes outstanding 11,2.">0 00 Individual deposits subjcct to check HS.-VJu 52 Total 811)5,OW US STATE or Sol'TlI <'A 1:01. IN A, ror.NTV OK AIUIKVIM.K. SS: J, 1!i-:nj. S. HATlNWKi.r., Cashier of the above named bnnk. do solemnly swear that the [ahovo statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. BEX J. S. BAllXWELL, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before 1110 this 8th day of March, 18S7. v .r. c. KuriiH, Notary Public of S. C. COHUECT? Attest: It. M. lIADDox, .1. ALLEN SMITH, h. W. WHITE, liirectors. Help for Farmers. I HAVE invented a simple machine to pulverize and distribute in the drill COM1 l'OKT and STABLE MANUHE. Any farmer I I.I ...r L'iw.li >1 tivx.liinn ?in Ik. u 111 ^. 11 i 1 >11 <111 ; short notice. Terms easy?Cash. Apply to J-NO. K. Mc< IKK, Fob. 10,1.SS7, lm Due West, S. C. Bridge Notice. rpj IE contract for building a bridge across 1 Turkey Creole near A.M. Agnew's will l>o let to the Lowest Responsible Bidder at the bridge on the 10th of March next at 11 o'clock A.M. Contractor to give bond and security ut let ling. G. M. MATTISON, County Commissioner. Feb, 7,1SS7, 3t l'nliiictio Saloon. When you want pure goods for medicinal use. call nt the Palmetto Saloon, and ask Tom Mr(icttigan for his old linker Rye, sweet mash corn, or pure grape Brandy.?Adv. Will Make Close Prices to Clubs. Special Prices Made to Large Buyers. Send for Circulars and Testimonials. b a i i i, pi r 14 8 M u w 5 3 ? R cJ >, fc M 0 ? 5 ? - u ^ <S g ? w ^ ^ ; 1 5 ?h 5? O 2 ? fi h?! S I ? o i?' U 0 i i cD fl 5 : 1 o ft 2? 8 o fc P O 4 | 2 M J-K '3 ? H ^ hi E< ' I 3 P 4* 3 , & 0 ^1 tgri (DO s?*s H 2 ^ 5 p, 0 > g | * E* 0 3 s ? S S S ? 11 h 3 h ? o ffl 1 \ u ZJJ P ^ n jlllHHIIir/ N CQ rj O L H 13 b n I 2 W ? ? ^ i Cj P ^ 1 H Or d w n I i B CO > c ""d & 2 a S p s ?8 ^ n a -s .s -s 1 w ? 0 a ? j ) * e? j o q f i?5 sj a t 0 w-2 * 1 9 h s ? s ej ta f II & ^ o ^ 1 * Pi Jl im H < P 0 For Further Particulars, Address the Undersigned at Abbeville, S. C. J. H. HOLCOMB. 4 Notice to Trespassers. ' 3 ALL persons are forbidden to flsh, or to hunt game of any kind on my land. A. B. KENNEDY. T Troy, S. C., Feb. 23,1SS7,4t Coffins at Mt. Carmel. JW, SIGN has coffins at Mt. Carmel In the 'iS care of W. R. POWELL. The HEARSE will be sent from Abbeville when desired. Jan. 5,1887. tl - ~ * ; ja Notice. THE School Commissioner will be in bis of- " Jgu ilce on the following days to register i school claims and attend to other business, Saturday, 2fith March. - ' Saturday, 16th April. ' Saturday, 14th May. Saturday, 18th June, and every Saleday dur- ?3 ing the school months. - ~ - fjsjj E. COWAN, -'M Feb, 10,1887, tf School Commissioner. Dissolution. J T^HE Ilrm of \V. JOEL SMITH. SON & CO., 7A Bradley, S. C., was dissolved by mutual ^*3 consent ou the 24th/January, 1887. Mr. E. W. WATSON bought out the interest of W. JOEL >-3 SMITH, SON, and will continue the business. a* All parties indebted to the firm will make ia payment to E. W. WATSON. ' ."-a E.W.WATSON. vjH W. JOEL SMITH A SON. Feb. 23,1887, 3t Piedmont Air-Line* Richmond & J Danville R. R., Colombia dt ~ - Jl Greenville Division. CONDENSED SCHEDULE. ix effect december 19, 1886. (Trains ran on 75th Meridian timi.) southbound. no 52. nobtubound. no. 53. Lvc. Walln.Ha S 55 am Lve. Columbia...ll 00 am Lve. Seneca 9 17 am Lve. Newberry... 1 03 pm .,.?5 Lvc. 8partanb'rg..ll 30 m Lve. Ninety-Six.. 2 30 pm 'M Lve. Abbeville...10 45 am Lve. Greenwood. 2 52 pm T Lve. Laurens 8 20 am Arr. Greenville... 5 53 pm ~ '<a lvc. ureenvuio.. y iu nm ait. l^anrens o oo pm '2 Lve. Greenwood.12 56 pmiArr. Abbeville..; 4 85 pm Lve. Ninety-Six.. 1 41 jnn Arr. Spartanburg 4 85 pm ' Lve. Newberry... 8 07 pm Arr. Seneca 6 02 pm -<*3 Arr. Columbia.... 5 15 pm Arr. Walballa 6 85 pm v ' .% Arr. Augusta 9 20 pm Arr. Atlanta ?....10 40 pm No. 53 makes close connection for Atlanta. No. 52 makes close connection for Augusta aid -\r. Charleston at Columbia. JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen'l Pass. Agent. D. CARDWELL, A. P. A., Columbia, 8. C. SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager. An Ordinance Prohibiting Pig Pons Witliin the In- ^|j corporate limits of the Town of Abbeville. Re IT ORDAINED bv the TOWN COUN cil of Abbeville, S. C., and by authority of the same, That hereafter, between the FIRST DAY OF APRIL and the FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBEK, no PEN or SMALL ENCLOSURE enclosing pigs or hogs will be allowed ' ^ within tho incorporate limits of the town of Abbeville; and lor each offence, the person convicted thereof, shall be fined not less than FIVE or more than TWENTY DOLLARS, or be imprisoned not less than FIVE or more .""SS than TWENTY DAYS. :X ,3 In Town Council this 25th day of February, In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, and in tho one ' hundred and eleventh year of the Independ- . enco of the United States of America. W. C. McGOWAN, -- M Intendant Jones F. Miller, Clerk. March 2, 1887,3t Mesa, and Med. copy. The Public Schools. Office of School Commissioner. Abbeville. S. C., Feb. 7, 1887. THE County Board of Examiners, together with the concurrence of the County jj School Trustees, have decided that the monthly pay of teachers shall be for the present year as follows: . -'vjBB First Grade?Twenty Dollars. L Second Grade?Fifteen Dollars. --rJm Third Grade?Ten Dollars. .<Sg That the minimum average number of pu- J pils per month that shall entitle a teachcr to ? -al full pay in county schools will be fifteen (15), "--.aB in the incorporated towns and villages twen- " >3 ty (-0) pupils. In the event where the average . number of pupils of lawful age falls -SrH below the minimum, the Trustees wifipav a per capita share of the monthly pay. The duties of the School Trustees being so fully set 4 forth in the School Law. (a copy of which will 1 bo furnished to every Trustee on demand at ~!*M the School Commissioner's office) it isunneo- ' ] essary to make any suggestions ns to the man- . ju Ogement and rules of the Public Schools, more " '^3 than refer them to the following Sections of sa the School Law. viz: Sections 1010,1011.1012, . . , jSB 1019 and Section l,page 23, (An Act to limit the ages of persons attending the free public j schools); and to enjoin upon them the Ira- . jJ portance of the faithful execution of this por- a tlon of the school law. Having now assumed the responsible duties X-S of the office of School Commissioner and the great work of educating the masses, I respect fully nsk the assistance of the various Boards 1-. of School Trustees of the county In accomplishing this object, and also thefr hearty cooperation in dispensing the school fund Judi- . ^ ciously and profitably, so as to reach every pupil entitled to It within the limits of tho E. COWAN. St School Commissioner A. C. Feb. 10,1887, It 5K3? 3|. APPORTIONMENT PUBLIC SCHOOL FONDtffl FOR 1QS7THE following is tlie amount of money, of the Public School Fund, to be disbursed . by the Hoards of Trustees of the School Dis- V :^[| trlets of Abbeville county for the year 18S7. ~ It Is expected and required that the School Trustees will give each school its share of the ".-.iJgK School Fund regardless of the tlmo of tho opening of t ho school. ^ District No. 1 ? 1,150 00 I l>istrict No. 2 1,500 00 I District No. 3 1,415 00 I District No. 4 980 00 District No. 5 ; 1,1150 00 M District No. C 8C0 00 * -jS District No. 7 1,000 00 S District No. 8 800 00 District No. 9 1,100 00 .>-ay District No. 10 710 00 DistrictNo.il 1,550 00 District No. 12 800 00 ' % District No. 13 805 00 District No. 14 m 00 District No. 15 1,050 00 District No. 10 1.250 00 ^ Total ?17,000 00 E. COWAN, j School Commissioner A. C. Feb. 17,1SS7, It ^ Aak 7our retailor for tho Orlslnnl S3 Shoe. lk-waro of Imitations. ' * None Cicnuine unless bearing this Stamp * S3 ^?JAMES MEANS' 1 1 S3 SHOE. '. M w '3QSIartftInButton,Coiigress&Laccw fe I \ Utst Ca(f Skin,Unexcelled In 3] F; Vitr* *7^ W rtirnlui/,<jcmjon uwir- . y'j & |a pcarante. A postal card sent . J \a c/ to us wJl bring you informa V v Hon liow to get this Shoe ?& \\ .> inanvatatcorTerritory. J This shoe stands higher In the esttmation of 1 Weartn than any other la the world. Thousands J who wcur it will tell you the reasou II yoa ask them. THE ~J| .T4ME8 MEANS SHOE. J VAAAIAAiM ilAHtlft 1 W WE have the exclusive sale In Abbeville of the Justly celebrated "JAMES MEANS I 83.00 SI10K," and take pleasure iu letting our friends and the public know where they can get the best shoe for ?:l.0o. This shoo has a j reputation as broad as this continent Itself. I If vou will try a pair in LACE BUTTON or CONGRESS, you will agree with us that it Is full value for the money. Huy them once and you will have no other. All sizes and several Jfl styles always iu stock. W. JOEL SMITH & .SON. Jan. l'J, 1887, tf Situation Desired 1 "I >V A LADY AS SALESWOMAN. Good 1 j 1> references given. Address -I E, tf. W.. Greenwood, S. C. fl I Feb. 2,1S&7, tf M Jfl