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CONTRIBUTED LOCALSWhat "JI" See* and Hears on His KouoUn About the City. Abbeville, S. C., Sept. 25,1901. OUR COUNTY FAIR. President J. R. Blake is greatly encouraged over the lavorable reports he Is receiving from all parts of tbe county, as to tbe interest "all tbe people" are manifesting in tbe coming County Fair, and is now saugulne of success. Tbls should dellgbt tbe bearts of all who love the dear old historic county of Abbeville. Along our mall route we find the people getting ready and making necessary arrangements looking to tbelr individual exhibits. This Is rlgbt and proper. Let our people stand together and work for a grand onH unnoflBC trill nwrfftinlv crown their eflorts. haddon's opening. Attention ladles! right dress; forward march?straight to Haddon's opening today aud tomorrow (Wednesday aud Thursday) 25th and 26th,and you will see the grandest and most elaborate display of elegant goods ever brought to this city. Every department is brim lull of the most beautiful aud stylish goods to be lound anywhere In South Carolina. Our ladies have long since learned what an "Opening" at the "Ladles Emporium ol Fashion" means and show their highest appreciation, by turnlDg out "en masse." honor to his name. On last Thursday the l'Jth Inst., all stores and peaces ot business were closed irom 10 to 12 o'clock. The Post Uflice kept certain hours, and the Mall Carriers on every route were called off, all in nonor to the memory ol William McKinley, late President and ruler of the Nation. Union services appropriate to the sad occasslon were held in tne Presby terlan Churcn, in wnioh tne ministers of tne different churches took part. President McKinley 'b llle was great, and full ol good works and uoble deeds. He was the President oi ice "whole people" iNortn aLia souid, ana mt "whole people" North and South mourn bit untimely death. there's >'o i'lack like home. Mr. Tom Palmer ami family alter an absence of nearly lour years at Piedmont, returned to his old home last Wednesday, where he expects to live the remainder of his days. He regrets having ever moved awaj and thinks It would have been belter lor him had he remained lu his old home. A right move in a man's life, Is sometimes the thing to do, but generally the old adage Is true, "a rolling stone gathers no moss." the city lyceum, Under the management of Mr. James A. Hill, gave its first entertainment for the season ou last Friday ntgbt in the Court House. Prof. Half Elngbam was the "star" of the eveulng and by his wit and humor, entertained a large and appreciative audience most charmingly and to the delight, and entire satlsiaction ol all present, removal of office. jjr. e.. Li. wlibuu ib uuw ulvcijr ujkcu uy in the "down town" store recently vacated by Mr. Cassldy, jnst below the old post office. Dr. Wilson Is an expert with tae pen, pencil and brush and 1b now making some splendid signs for the County Fair. Anything in thltUne Is Just, to his hand, If In need of work give him a call. personal mention. Miss Isabelle Evans, daughter of Mr. James Evans, left yesterday lor Due West Female College. Miss Evans Is a pretty brunette, with a bright eye, and fine mind, and will no doubt take a high stand In her classes. Prof. R. F. Gilliam has been elected Superintendent of the Methodist Sunday Sohool, vice Judge Lyon resigned. Judge Lyon hat been faithful to his high trust for a number ol years. He has been efflolent, zealous and punctual, three characteristics which tend largely to the make-up of a Superintendent, which important position, no man can fill with credit to himself and suocesa In the work, without the co-operation of the officer* . and teachers, the united effort of the wnole school. In his remarks before the Church Conference last Sunday he Bald: "My successor is a Christian gentleman of the highest order, and I bespeak for him and tbe school the greatest success." a. m. hill & sons Have just received and opened the largest and most select stock of "fancy groceries" i they have ever handled, which tbey are pre pared to deliver to their customers promptly i In one of the prettiest "delivery" wagons that [ rut)e through the streets of our city. RlDg tnem up and you can **set your table" rlgbi i with all that's good and tempting to the i palate of man, woman and child. ' president b. k. bailey | Now rides In one of the handsomest rubber J tire buggies In the city, which be purchased from the repository of A. M. Hill & Sons. , Our townsman Mr. T. C. Sea!, while build- . Ing a piazza at his dwelling last week had a fall In wnich two of his ribs were broken. This 1b a very painful accident and much regretted by his friends who wish for him a speedy recovery. coming and going. Mr. J. H. DuPre and Mr. P. B. Speed went i to Atlanta last week on special business. I Prof. A. M. DuPre is in tbe city the gue6t ol i hid brother. Mr. J. H. DuPre. I Misses Nora and Nettle Hammond, after a delightful stay of several weeks with friends I In the oountry returned borne last week. i MIbs Laura Edwards, a pretty young lady of Portsmouth Virginia, 18 hereon a visit to i her friend, Mrs. Joe Wilson. i Mr. C. O. Sayre returned last weeK from a < few days business trip to Columbia. I Mrs. W. T. McDonald Is home again after a < very pleasant stay with relatives In Anderson. I Mr. A. M.Smith has Just returned from a | business trip to New York. Mr. Joe Hughes has taken the position as | fireman on the Abbeville Branch road, and has with his family, moved back to this, his 1 old home; they are boarding with Mrs. i James Taggart. DEATH OF MBS. MARY LAWSON* LINK. I After a long and tedious Illness of about ! four month's, Mrs. Mary Lawson Link beloved wife of Mr. Robert S. Link, died at the home of her sister Mrs. W. D. Wilson at 9:80 ( o'clock last Monday morning, September the 28rd, having Just passed ber 38th birthday last Wednesday the 18th. The deceased suftered Intensely nearly all the long period ol J her Illness, and yet amidst It all sbe never murmered. but bore up with that great will power and heroic energy that characterized her actions all through life. After having , received the best mcdlcal aid, both at home , and abroad, together with the services of a , most efficient trained nurse, all to no avail, she saw that the end was nlgb, and toward . the last said she would never get well, and , seemed resigned to ber Master's will, and when the summons came she was ready, as ber last words testified, and she repeated In a clear and distinct voice, "Glory! Glory ! To God in the highest,'' after which she closed ber eyes and passed through death, Into everlasting life, as quietly and peacefully as a little child. Thus ended the llfework of a noble, useful, kind, gentle and unselfish 1 woman, one who was always first and foremost In all charitable deeds. Church work, and all that waB patriotic and for the good ol the community In which her life was spent. To her untiring energy and zeal the public are Indebted for the great Improvements made at Long Cane Cemetery, which noble cause sbe espoused so earnestly, and we are nroud to say she was In a great measure rewarded by seeing the work prospering through her efforts, and which will stand as a lasting monument to ber memory. Mrs. Link possessed a loving and generous disposition which always gave ber a warm place in the heart's best affections of all who knew her. For all, she had a sweet smile, and cheerlul words; ber life was sunny and happy, bright and beautiful, as the flowers shfl invfid so well, and she was never hanDler W. V( , >. > v-~,-... THEIR VISIT TO LAURENS. MeaNn. C. P. Hammond and W. G. Chapman at (he Furniture Factory. Our townsmen, Messrs. C. P. Hammond and W. U. Chapman, are thoroughly alive to the Interests or the furniture factory which It Is proposed to build at Abbeville. The.v are 1 thrifty and prosperous citizens. Mr. Chapman made bis start In the world as a con- 1 tractor and builder of hoc?6es, and has added tohls fortune by success in the mercantile business. And Mr. Hammond is the happy possessor of a section of nice dwelling bouses which be built, and his laundry is one of the best paying institutions In town. Before commencing work at the erection of 1 buildings and before the purchase of rnachln ery, they concluded to make a trip to Laurens in search of information. Tbey were delighted at their reception by the officers and managers of the institution, who gave them many Interesting statements j as to the business. They were shown through i the establishment, too, and saw the machines running, while the men were poking sticks | into them. They were amazed to learn that tbe factory was paying from 82 25 to 82.75 a day for work which tbey thought could be done at Abbeville by men at sixty cents a day. Being practical men themselves tbey i knew that if the Laurens factory could stand such salaries to a score of men, that their fortune would be assured, if they could get tbe machinery and the timber at Abbeville. When it was explained to them that their building cost 512,000, they were fully satisfied that the Abbeville furniture factory, would be the best thing on earth. Their experience i as builders and contractors taught them tbat , Laurens had paid more than double for price for their houses, and that they could build i good and substantial brick houses for less 1 than half of tbe cost of tbe Laurens wooden houses. Tbey were amuBed, if not edified, at the statement of tbe Laurens factory folk tbat two brick houses lor ihe Abbeville factory 50x100 feet, would cost 82p,000. The Abbeville warehouses, the same size cost less than a fourth of the Laurens estimate, ana Messrs. Chapman and Hammond felt that In the matter of a bouse alone they could save their company, say, 819,000 from the Laurens estimate. Encouraged at tbe prospect of sa7lng so i much at Abbeville, wbere Laurens bad spent i bo much, Messrs Hammond and Chapman sought still further Information. Tbe LaurenB lactory folk being kind and communicative showed their books. They lacked $19,000 | of balanolng. They showed that tbe comoany bad lost 519,00. While our representatives were not at all surprised to see a de flclency, when they remembered that such excessive wages were paid and when so much bad been wasted on houses, yet Mr. Hammond, wbo Is something of a bookkeeper himself, and has had experience along that line, asked about tbe credit for stock on band, and for bills receivable, was Informed that such things were not regarded or counted until they were sold and the accounts paid. He counted only checks In band, which any reasonable man would regard as perfectly, if tbe figures could be made to show a profit. As to tbe advisability of starting a new faotory, the Laurens men were slow to advise. They thought that men who started a furniture faotory would wear out a lot of bed clothes lying awake at night, and turning over In bed. That tbe speaker would not try It again for 82,000. Mr. Cbapman noticed the face of tbe pretty stenoeraDner wreathed In smiles as she turn ed away io laugh. He then thought Bbe was laughing at the size or Mr. Hammond. After reflection he now thinks she was laughing ai the way they were taking in facts about the furniture business. After the return of Messrs. Hammond anil Chapman, they reported some of tbelr experiences at Laurens. Even If no factory Is 1 built, In the trip to Laurens and the amusement which their experience has furnished, is found pay for time and outlay In money. 1 ROOKY RIVER. All the Sews About Lowndenvllle? < Good School Teacher?Good Word for the County Fair. Lowndesvllle, Sept. '23,1901. 1 Mr. E. R. Horton's family moved to Anderson week before last. He will still carry on 1 bis business bere. 1 Mrs. Dr. 8. M. Wharton of Iva was In town ; Monday, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Cox of Abbeville. 1 Miss Ada Fennel, at the close of her vaca- ' tlon Tuesday returned to Ashvllle for another 1 term In the Female College In that place. Mr. and Mrs. Q. L. Baker who have spent < the past several moDtbs here, started upon J their return to their Washington home on ruesday last. 1 Mrs. J. B. Franks, and little James, her son, 1 have been bere for the past few months. The 1 two left this place on Tuesday for their home 1 In Philadelphia. Miss Eliza Kay has been for the past two or I three wees with her sister Mrs. W. C. Tennent * IU Abiauia. Prof. G. M. Moore of Greenwood, who has spent the past year Id Germany, the better to prepare hlmBelf for his chosen life work, 1. e. teaching, came here Wednesday and remained with friends till Thursday evening, then to Anderson, from which place he started for n New Haven to enter Yale College, having been given a scholarship in that reDOwned Institution of learning. He will spend twelve months or longer there before entering actively bis chosen profession. Road Supervisor G. N. Nlckles was again In c this section on Thursday, there being another t oeceslty for his visit. In mat the high water Wednesday of Rocky River had again damng- t ed the two bridges near here, i. e. Iron bridge ind the one next below here, near Young's ( aid mill seat, and as to how many of the other bridges on the same stream, have not learn- < sd. . ( Miss Ida Hawthorn after spending two or three weeks with friends in this place went to ( her home at Latimer on Saturday. Mr. J. R. Blake, Jr. of Abbeville was In this c place, and near here for a day or two last t week. He talked up the approaching County Fair of the 16,17, and 18 of October, and post- ( sd some pictures of the expected exhibits at that time. It Is to be hoped that county pride j If nothing else, will make of it such a grand | success, as that It may be an earnest of renew- | ed effort along all industrial lines, such as will be productive of great good to our people. , In last week's Press and Banner this writer | was made to say that "Mr. J. W. Klrkpatrlok < of Honea Path was very ill last week." He . must have been very much surprised to hear It. What was said, was the following: Mr. i J. W. Klrkpatrick of Honea Path was over j one day last week to see his brother Dr. T. O. j Klrkpatrlok. . Ti's said that Mrs. Jno. Cllnkscales has over' , three hundred chickens of all sorts and sizes, | und that she was fortunate enough to get rrult enough this year to put by a bountiful , supply of canned fruit of dlflerent varieties. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sharp of Honea Path j same In Saturday to spend a few days with their kinsmen Mr. S. F. Epps and family. , Troupe. j . Jarora. List of Petit Jurors for second week, September term of Court, 1901. J. S. Graves Abbeville. J. T. Dllllsbaw Ml. Carmel. 0. H. Cobb Abbeville. B. L. Clinkscales Lowndesvllle. L. D. Caldwell Abbeville. J. A. Alewlne Abbeville. W. R. MoAdams Due West. W. L. Singleton Donalds. B. L. Magill Due West. W. E. Barmore Donalds. J. G. Cade Mt. Carmel. A. B. Barnes Lowndesvllle. T. B. Clinkscales Lowndesvllle, J.F.Young Cedar Springs. Monlao Beuford Cedar Springs. J. A. Stevlnson Long Cane. J. H. Penny Abbeville. A. W. Wilson Abbeville. J. D. Carwlle Donalds. S. D. Wells Calhoun Falls. J. P. Halloway Mt. Carmel. Wm. Jenlngs Mt.Carmel. J. H. Bonds Lowndesvllle. C. B. Walker Abbeville. Tbos. Carllle Abbeville. 1. A. Smith Abbeville. S. A. Knight Due West. J. L. Jenlngs Mt. Carmel. S.L. Wilson Calhoun Kails. W. B. Bowie Long Cane. S. P. Morrab Calhoun Falls. JH. U. Campbell Lowndesvllle. W. B. Drake Donalds. Ell. Thornton Calhoun.Palls. G. P. Fergueson Mt. Carmel. A. L. Bass . Abbeville. Tribute or Renpect. On last Thursday morning, Sept. ICtb, the pure and gentle spirit of Mrs. Benton Nlckles winged its way to the "Beautiful home of the Soul," and Is now happy in that Celestial City, "whose builder and maker Is God." The deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Andrew Stevenson of Greenwood County. She was a consistent and devoted member of the Greenville Presbyterian church. In disposition she was gentle and amiable, winning the love and esteem of all with whom she came In contact. She was a devoted and faithful wife, a fond and atrectlonate mother, and a kind neighbor. She leaves a host of relatives and friends, a disconsolate husband, and five little children to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted at Greenville church Thursday at 4 o'clock by Rev. J. F. McKinnon, in the presence of a large assembly of sorrowing friends. The iDterment took place In the cemetery near by. < and a profusion of beautiful (lowers covered tbe newly made grave, placed there by those ? who loved her so tenderly. The deepest , sympathy of every one goes out to the bereaved family. "Good bye, but not forever, not for ever." A Neighbor. Belts. All tbe latest novelties In belts and belt buckles may be seen at Haddon's. than when admiring and gathering these beautiful gems of nature from her own lovely garden, which was the admiration of every one from earliest springtime and on, even through the Icy touch of winter. The deoeased was a zealous, and useful member of the Episcopal Church and was always ready with a sunny smile, willing heart and deft fingers to adorn and beautify It on all speolal occasions. Her exquisite taste, and good Judgment In this particular were acknowledged by all. Her pure and noble life was spent in our midst and speaks for Itself. She was a general favorite, Joved and respected by all. She has fought the good fight, finishlug her life work, won the victory over her last enemy, and has gone to that final and eternal reward that awaits the faithful. ''Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, and their works do follow them." Her funeral services were conducted last Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at Trinity Church, by Rev. Edward McCrady, assisted by Rev. J. Lowrle Wilson ol the Presbyterian UOUrCQ oi iu1m ci iuioi iucu i o i vj j'jirr Long Cane In tbe presence of a great multitude of sorrowing friends. Beautiful flowers covered tbe newly made grave aod were fitting emblems of her life's work on earth, as well as silent yet beautiful tokens of the love and affection of frleDds. A devoted husband, three children, a heartbroken sister and two brothers, together with a host of friends are sad and grieved over her departure. The Long Caue Picnic. The Long Cane Cemetery Association will give their annual picnic In the grove near the church October 3rd, 1901. Tbe public are earnestly requested to attend and help along a good cause. 8. A. Keller, Marie Mcllwaln, Mittle Cochran, Committee. ?'ar YiOnd of Fat Cattle for Sale.?Apply to the l'resa and Banner oflice, Abbeville, WEST END. liitppeitinsc* Riitl IncldentN of n Week About the City. Abbeville, S. C., Sept. 24, 1901. Mrs. W. Joel Smith returned last Wednesday from a two weeks stay at Glenn Springs. Mrs. Charles West, ol Oklahoma, Is In the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. Chevls Haskell. Mr. and MrR. Fred Cason arrived In the city Monday from Lewledale. They will make Ibelr home with Miss Margaret Brooks until their home is completed. Miss Leila McCalla. of Lowndesvllle, Is in the city, staying a while with her aunt, Mrs. t'. Brooks Speed. COHB & MCDAVID. Cobb & McDavld are nicely fixed up in their new quarters. The store is well arranged for a shoe store and they have an attractive and stylish stock of shoes to show. Mr. Louis Blount, Jr., has finished his engagement with Dr. C. A. Milford. Mr. Blount Is a popular clerk and we regret to see him leave. Mr. Harry Cannon ha* gone to Eutab, Ala., where he will buy coilon during the cotton season. Mr. Luther Bradley passed through Abbeville Monday on his way to Due West, where he will attend school tor the next session. Miss Annie Hillbouse, of Greenville, is Jin the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. John P. Hlilbouse. Mrs. J. S. Cothran returned to her home in Greenville Friday, after spending sometime at the bedside of her little granddaughter. Miss Hattle Hlcke, Director of the Hospital at Bryn Mawe, Pa., arrived In the city Tuesday and Is the guest of her brother, Mr. Eugene C. Hicks. Mr. Sidney Cannon, who has a position in Monroe, was in tbe city Sunday, staying with his mother, Mrs. R. W. Cannon. Master Fuller L. Reese is spending this week in Greenwood with bis lather, Mr. H. D. Reese, wno is staying in that city for this Mrs. Ward Thomson left Saturday for Clinton, where she has gone for a short stay wltb her home people. Dr. S. F. Kiiiingsworth is back at his post, after a week's absence in Georgia on professional business. Mrs. Will Ferguson spent sometime last week with relatives in tbe country. Mrs. J. Davis Kerr and Mr. William P. Ferguson, are home again, after a pleasant visit to relatives in Greenwood. iVUBS Jjllti W lllOD HI1U 1T11HS 1U? fCUllCJ'. U1 WarreDtoD, are in the city, the gueste of Miss Marie Cbeatbam. Miss Laura Edwards, of Hlmtlngton, West Virginia, is In the city, the guest of her friend Mrs. Joe Wilson. Miss Lizzie tilbert, of Lebanon, was Id town Monday shopping. Mr. Pbillp Rosenberg came borne Monday from Atlanta, where he has been for the past month for treatment. HIb friends are glad to know he Is greatly Improved. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT. Rev. and Mrs. James Laral Martin, announce the marriage of their daughter, Leonora Laral to Mr. Parker O. "Wright. Jr., Thursday September the 5tb, Ronton, Mass. MIsh Martin is the only child of Dr. and Mrs.. Martin, who lived In Abbeville years ago. She is remembered by a number of people here who wish ber a long and happy life. Mrs. John P. Hlllhouse, who has been sick for the past ten days Is able to be up again; her friends hope for her a speedy recovery. UNION SERVICES. Union Service* were lield Snnrtoy e enlng In the Methodist Cburcb. Ri v. Rom preached an excelit'Ul sermon on Ihltt occaaion Mr. Ross is an abe waker and Jr. is with '^un-t that we learn that he will 1ch\<j .\l>0 ivilln, for during hln stay here be has made many warm >>nd lusting friends. Mr. and Mih. L. W. Perrin returned last Thursday lrcm tilenn Springs, where they bad been spend! nn two weeks. DEATH OF MKS. MARY I.AWSON I.INK. In the dpath of Mrs. R. rt. Link, wuicli nr.jurred on Monday lust, not only th?* i?uiliy, but the wli?i>e coinimuniy has su tulmd a jreat loss. Oim of our must pul>II ; spr lt?>d women, nhe wan ever lo-aoy 10 do tuoie >nan oer share to promote the w? li ire of the town. In the church her place wt?h rarely vucant ind she was the very lll? <?i ail efforts to improve It. or to aid in lib liuanciul upbuilding. A.t the posi office where for yea<-<? she has aeen the assistant, flrstof her m> ihe-then of ber hnstmnd, a cne?'ry wor<1 auU u bright tmlle wt-ru ready lor aP. Many a bur> ened aeart has tieen eased' by her sympathetic vord-i and kindly manner. In the !< >me ;ircle uii these virtues centered and It*> i uere ,he blow falln lie? vlt si.. May He who wm the 'Man of borrowo" Uiucl up tbeir brutten Hearts and make tbelr wounded spirits vhole. An earnest, praotical Christian ,voman has gone from our midst, and we, .vbo are left bemoan our loss, but we cAnnot Bourn for her wben we know tbat sbe has jassed from pain to peace, from gloom to ;iory. TROY NOTES. Troy IiOnkH Forward to the Fair and Carnival ? Death of a Beloved Youn); Mhu. Troy, S. G\, Sept. 16,1001. This Is fine weather for gathering hay and lotion, but a short crop has been caused by be coutlnued rains of July. Scarlet fever is in all directions. As yet here have been no fatal cases. The brisk trade here last Saturday made the nercbants give a sigh of relief. Mrs. Waiter Ouzts and children of Elmvood were here to see her sister Mrs. J. T. Sol>mons last week. Mlse Annie Hanvey leaves in a few days to inter college In Norm Carolina. Mr. William Moore and family from Lownlesvllle were here last week to see her motber yirs. John Cresswell, who is quite Blck. Misses May Davis, itena and Janle Kennely leave today for Due West Female College. Prof. Johnson and wife, and daughter Miss Xosalle, from Uaflhey, S. C., returned to tbelr lome Saturday from a pleasaut visit here to lis sister Mrs J. w. Muuinax. Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Mlllwee, of Greenwood, were down at ibe bi^rlal of their brother-ln aw Mr. A. B. Kennedy. This baa truly been ?n afflicted family of late and have tbe sympathy of all. Mr. T. O. Taggart, after a month's rest with lis mother, has gone to his work again. Tom s an interesting talker and will keep you laughing and entertained. He has had a jbeckered career. We feel like we have had i bird's-eye view of tbe land of the Aztecs, as ae lived among them for three years. Miss Sue McCaslan attended a pleasant reanion of her sister's family, Mrs. E. J. Tagjart at the home of the latter's daughter Mrs. L. W.Sbeppard at Longmlres last week. Prof. Renwlck Bradley has returned to bis work In tbe Graded School at Abbeville. He is one of "our boys" we regret to see leave. He adapts blmseli to any crowd. Mr. G.M. SIbert, after travelling in Georgia Tor four weeks expecting to And a place he would like, is home again better satisfied than aefore. Mr. A. W. Bradley is now with Messrs. L.T. k T. M. Miller, of Abbeville. Mrs. Eliza Boozer came down from Greenwood and was the pleasant guest of her niece Mrs. Alice Bradley. Messrs. E. A. Mars and P. H. McCaslan went to Presbytery at Greenville Church last week. They are strong spokes In tbe wheel that keeps dear old Hopewell movlDg. There will be preaching here in the M. E. Jhurcb tbe fifth Sunday. The nation mourns today over the death of Ibe President. He has made a good ruler, wise in bis decisions, as tbe bead o' mauy nations, but the Ruler of all the earth has In His mysterious providence, and In a way not understood, called htm bence. Our Editor's travels abroad were read with Interest, and In our Imagination went with tie and bis pleasant traveling companion to tbe Pan-American Exposition. We who did aot have the ways and means of going there ire laying our plans to take in the Carnival and Fair at Abbeville In a few weeks. One of Clear Spring's worthy sons of the soli Is laying In an Immense quantity of farm produce and Is a believer In fine stock. He Ht-ems to center his attraction around "Mars H ill" of noble ancestry. K. H. Taggart claims tills distinction. Tbe cotton buyers are busy tbese days, and another will be bere soon, which will make Icur in town. It is bringing 7 6-8 today. There has been a rush of drummers bere In the last few days. If they are not selling much they think like this scribe?il'sa mighty jood resting place. Mr. William Horace Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Brown, died at his home in Long Jane last Friday, having had two congestive snuis. lie was years oiu, a uo> mucu mvcu for his many noble traits of character. Only two children, and they two brothers, one has seen taken and the other left. This little Family circle has had the first link broken and none hut God can biud the broken hearted. May He give them beauty for ashes. In Long Jane cemetery, by crand parents and other loved ones, u mound of lovely flowers covers Ibis body of flne physique. Mr. J. H. Drennan while crossing a fence iast week In some way had a bone broken near his ankle. "Nick." For Sale. 107 Acres of Fine Land One and one-half miles from Anderson Court House. Two streams on place and well woodad. Admlrahly adapted for a truck and dairy farm, being about one quarter of a mile from a large mill village. Address K. H. McUULLY, Sept. 35.1901. It PRETTY WEDDING. NIhn Alice Mima of Lewledale, and 91 r. Fred Canon are Married. There was a brilliant assemblage of guests at the home of Mrs. Catherine Mlms, of Lewledale on the evening of the 18th. Tbey were present to witness the marriage of her daughter, Miss Alice, to Mr. Fred Cason, of Abbeville. Even Nature wished to lend all possible Joyousuess to the occasion, and the rain which UhU been descending in torrents for three days, ceased, the dark clouds drifted away, and the sun lit up the last hours of the hitherto dull day, with a bright glow?all of which, If an old adage we recall is to be believed, is a good omen lor a happy life?"Happy is the bride that the sun shines on." The bride is one of the most popular young ladles In the State. Besides beauty and accomplishments, she posses a graceful and charmlm; manner, which has endeared her to a large circle of friends. The groom is one of Abbeville's sterling business men, and is held in the highest respect and esteem by all who know him. He was accompanied by his brother, Norman Cason. The other guests from a distance were : Mr. and Mrs. Giles Mlms, of Edgefleld; Mrs. An drew Gage, sou ana aaugbter, uoiumoia; mi, and Mrs. Edgar Blake aod daughter, Greenwood; Mm. David Carson, Orangeburg; Miss Rebecca Swearingen, Columbia; Mr.aud Mrs. Pickens Roof, Lexington ; Dr. James Crosson and Miss Victoria Crosson, Leesviile; Misses Jones, Batesburg, and Mrs. Brown Syran, Abbeville. Loving bands had decorated tbe rooms In a tasteful, beautiful manner, and tbe color scheme being yellow and white, was well carried out with golden rod and white roses in abundance, entwined with wreaths and festoons of ivy. In one corner of tbe parlor a tall, graceful arch bad been placed. It was covered with golden rod and ivy. From tbe centre was suspended by white satin ribbons an evergreen heart, with the letters "M" "C"ln white. At a few minutes past nine o'clock, the strains of tbe Wedding March sounded, and the bridal party sentered in the following manner: Miss Rebecca Swearlngen and Mr. Norman Cason, as first bridesmaid and best man. Miss Swearlngen was cbarming in a crimson India silk, tbe skirt of wbloh was trimmed with bands of garnet panne velvet, and tbe bodice with cream applique. S^e wore cream roses and carried a large bouquet of tbe same. Next came tbe dame of honor, Mrs. Blake, a graceful, beautiful woman. Her dresB was a dream of beauty. It was of white organdy, and white satin ribbons. She wore white roses and carried an Immense bouquet ol them. She was followed by the eldest and youngest sisters of tbe bride. Mrs. Gage, who is very handsome, wore an elegant costume of white, elaborately trimmed with narrow Hatln ribbon. Her flowers ware golden rod. Mrs. Carson, a charming petite blonde, never looked lovelier than on this occasion. She wore a beautiful dress of white silk with broad blue sasb. Sbe looked like a fresh young debutante, rather than a matron. Next came the little flower girls, Lllla Blake and Katharine Gage, two pretty little girls attired In white, and scattering a pathway of flowers for the bride and groom. Mr. Cason was was accompanied by Mr. Blake,and tbe bride came in leaning on tbe arm of her brother Mr. Giles Mime, wno gave ber away. Tbe Impressive ceremony of the Metbodlst Church was used. Tbe bride was perfectly lovely. Her dress was an exquisite creation of daintiest white organdy, point lace and satin ribbon. Her veil, which lell in soft, graceful folds to the end of the train, was held in place by a spray of diamonds. She carried a shower bouquet of white bride roses and maiden-hair lern. Mrs. Mlms, tbe bride's mother, made a sweet, tender picture, dressed in purest white. She was as young in appearance as tbe youngest present. Mrs. Yon another sister was a strikingly handsome figure In this gathering of fair women. The costume she wore was a a charming one of white organdy, white satin ribbon ana diamonds. Bbe wore white roses, and looked as sweet as they. Mrs. Giles Mlms, a distinguished looking woman, was handsomely gowned In black silk. Also we noticed lending the beauty of their countenances to tbe happy occasion were two manly little nephews of tbe bride, Bennle Yon and Mlms Gage, happily looking forward to an occasion of equal Joy to them in tbe distant future. The bride received many handsome presents, dainty needlework, china, sliver and cut-glass being some of them. During tbe evening elegant refreshments were served and enjoyed by ail. Tnetlme passed all too swiftly, when we were reminded that tbe time was at band for parting. Tbe bappy couple left on tbe 12 o'clock train for the home of tbe groom's parents near Abbeville. Tbough we were indebted to our hostess for a dellgntful evening, tbere was a shade of sadnesB In the midst of its pleasures, for the bride whs leaving tbe home of ber childhood. ?-? ' *' In W a h Am n tn DUl new ineuun OOOI i, uci ill .V wblcb sbe 1h going, and will warmly welcome her as one of them. They will be at home after Monday the 28rd, at tbe home ol Miss Margaret Brooks. The groom Is to be congratulated on having won so fair and sweet a woman. Our best wishes attend them. Santac KewM. Santuc, Sept., 3,1901. Mrs. Crowther Is suffering with her eyes. It Is said that Miss Llla Stephenson pulled two yards or more of blue cotton thread from under her eye ltd. Mr. George Mllford Is up after a long spell of blood poison In bis right arm. The farmers are all cutting and saving a great deal of bay around bere. Mr. Fierce Bowen has recently bought the farm near Long Cane cemetery known as tbe Noble place. This goes to confirm the report we bear about Mr. Bowen and a certain young lady getting married this fall. Mr. Tom Stokes and A. W. McCord visited some of the young ladies near Lebanon last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mra Julius Mann and little son Thomas of tbe Lebanon neighborhood spent last Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Newell. Misses Maude and Florence Mllford united wltb tbe Baptist Cburch at Abbeville last Sabbath and were baptised the following evening. The Rev. Mr. Pressly of Due West preached at Long (Jane last Sunday to a large congregation. Mr, Jas. Stokes and son Fletewood, of Antrevllle, spent Saturday with tbe former's daughter, Mrs. Nelson. The young people enjoyed a delightful evening at Mrs. Crowther's last Saturday a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Little spent Sunday wltb rBlfttiV?8. Mr. Tom Robertson returned home last Friday. Mr. Robertson Is Just up from a se vere spell or lever ana is loosing ouu. We bear that Mr. Cbas Milford got pretty badly hurt last Monday in the R. R shops at Columbia, by a piece of IroD striking blra In tbe lace and breaking out one of bis front teeth and cutting his Hp In two and bruising hie forehead pretty badly. Some of tbe boys played quite a funny prank on Mr. Jim King one night last week. Mr. King beard some one say, " Hello, " and he went to tbe door and answered and some man In tbe road asked Mr. King what time of night it was. Mr. King stepped back In the bouse to ascertain tbe correct time, and came back and told tbe man what time It was. Tbe man thanked him and went on, no In about fifteen minutes some one else hollered Hello." Mr. King went to tbe door and a man told him that be wanted to tell him that be had better take bis chimney in, that It was going to rain, etc. Finally tbe last one came along and hollered " Hello," and Mr. King tired and sleepy asked in a gruff voice "Who's that, "and the man replied, ' I Just came alone to tell you (rood night, we are going borne now, " Mr. King took tbejoke good naturedly, but be says that he aims to get even with the red-shirt fellows. Some of tbe young people around here enJoyed a candy pulling at Mr. Jim Ellis' last Wednesday evening. The Misses McMabanu from the Nation are on visit to this uncle Mr. William McCord. Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. TjX)R two-thirds of a century DAVIDSON A has been noted among Southern Colleges for tbe thoroughness of Its training, the ability of its Faculty, and the atmospbre of morality and honor on Its campus. It Invites the attention of every parent who wishes the body, tbe Intellect, and tbe character of bis son to be trained together. For catalogues. ?to? address HENRY LOUIS SMITH, ? June 2(5,'01. tf Presldeut. I COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON, S. C. FOUNDED IN 1785. STRONG FACULTY; WJSL.L.-.E.ijuii-jriiu Chemical, Physical and Biological Laboratories ; Observatory; Llorary of 14,000 volumes ; and tbe finest Mueeum of Natural History In tlie South. B. A., B. S. aDd A. M. courses ollered. Tuition, 840, payable in two Instalments. BoHrd In College Dormitory can be obtained at $10 a month. One Scholarship giving free tuition is assigned to each county of South Carolina, the holder to be appointed by the Judge of Probate and the County Superintendent of Education. All OHndldates for admission are permitted to compete for vacant Boyce Scholarships, which pay S150 a year Entrance Examinations will be held in Abbe vilie, on July 12th, 1901, by the County Super intendent and Judge of Probate. Nextses sion opens September 150,1901. For catalogue address HARRISON RANDOLPH, June 10,1901. President, - THE FAIE. A Volnme of Information About lb Coming Event. Ab tbe time for holding the County Fair and Carnival approaches, Increased Interest la manllested by tbe numerous inquiries for Information In regard to It, from every section. Not having the time to reply In detail to tbe many letters received, I ask tbe privilege of your columns to answer in a general way some of tbe questions of greatest Importance to tbe public. In tbe first place, I would state that all entries are absolutely free, and that they musi be made on or before 12 m., on Tuesday, October 15tb. No charges will be made for admission to the exhibits, as the money necessary to defray tbe expenses of tbe enterprise wll! be raised by voluntary subscription*. The entries and competition for premiums will not be confined to the products of Abbeville County, but every county and section of tbe State will be granted the same privileges In tbe fair. While only those entries which are listed in tbe premium catalogue will be eligible to premiums of money value, yet any entry not listed will receive a badgeof distinction, If In tbe Judgment of tbe committee It Is merited, bo tbe field of competition Is broad enough to accommodate everybody and everything. Any person desiring to exhibit poultry or live stook of any kind should notify the Secretary. J. FraserLyon, Abbeville, S. 0., and S. J, Wakefield, Antrevllle, 8. C. giving a description of the same on or betore tbe 5th of October, so that there may be ample time to make all necessary arrangements for tbe care and sheltering of such exhibits. Food for tbe samu Will UtJ luruioucu \ju huo 5IVUUU ab icasonsble rates. In order to make the occasion one of enjoyment and profit to all, tbe management Bent a special agent to Buffalo, and have secured a Dumber of new and novel attractions tbat will both instruct and amuse. Free concerts will be given each evening by tbe celebrated Plncknay band, and* arrangements arc also being made to bave a pyroteoblnal display during tbe occasion. Tbe Confederate veterans will also bold their annual reunion on Tuesday, and Col. R. B. Watson, of Ridge Springs, 8. C , bas accepted hu Invitation to deliver an address on tbe subject of irult culture at such time as tbe committee may designate. I would bring to tbe attention of superintendents and tbe townsblp committees the Importance of securing a full display of exhibits id tbe various departments. Abbeville County never bad a liner opportunity of advertising tbe wonderful resources of her fertile soil and luxuriant lorest, and tbe biddeu treasures of boundless mineral wealth tbat lielmbeded In ber bosom. Let us collect specimens of all the^e products and place them on exhibition. The commissioners of this county fortbeSoutb Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition are alxo making great eflorts to bave this county well represented at this great exposition, which opens in Charleston on December 1st, and tbey will select the beet exhibits at our (air and forward tbem for this purpose. The time is abort In which to work, hence the Importance of prompt action. A meeting of all superintendents and committees will be held at Abbeville on Salesday at 11 o'clock a. m., and tbls Is probably the last meeting before tbe opening of tbe fair, It is highly Important tbat there should be a full attendance, so tbat the details of all tbe departments may be arranged. As tbe expenses of tbe Association will aggregate several hundred dollars, and are to be paid by voluntary subscription, we urge tbe committees of tbe respective townships to make as thorotfgh canvass for collections as possible, and report the amount to the iretmurei iun auw>o u.v^v.ut,. Any person desiring a premium catalogue or any information In regard to tbe Fair and Carnival should apply to General Superintendent, Judge R. E. Hill, Secretary, J. Frasei Lyon, or to tbe undersigned. J. R, Blake, Jr., President. TO FINANCE BLACK DIAMOND. Ncheme in the Interest of the Nyatera Han Been Worked Out. Toledo, Oh lo? Sept. 20.?It comes from an absolutely reliable source tbat the entire scheme for financing the Black Diamond system of rallroadB will be consummated In a few days. This comprises a line of roue! from Toledo to Chicago, through Cincinnati and Columbus to Port Royal, S. C. President Klrkby, who lives here, has made several trips to Europe In the Interest of the road and has at last succeeded. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, county of abbeville. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. S. J. Duckworth against P. A. Pettlgrew? Foreclosure. by authority of a decree of sale by the Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville County, In said State, made In tbe above stated case, I will offer for sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville C. H., S. C., on Salesday In OCTOBER (7tb) A. D., 1901, within the legal hours of sale tbe following described land, t/> wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being In Abbeville County, In tbe State aforesaid, containing One Hundred and Nineteen (119) Acres, more or lei> , and bounded by Alonza Bowman. lands formerly of tbe Estate of G. T. Pettigrew, Bleckly & Fretwell, and others, being tbe land set off under Partition proceedings In case of Pettigrew against Brown and otbers. TERMS OF SALE-To be sold on Salesday In October, 1901, or some succeealng Salesday for one-half casb and balance In one year, secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with leave to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. L. W. PERRIN, Sept. 12,1901. Master A. f\, 8. C. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. v COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Joseph J. Fretwell, as survivor of Bleckly & Fretwell against J. I. Cromer and J. D Miller?Foreclosure. BY AUTHORITY OF A DECREE OF SALE by the Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville County, in said State, made Id tbe above stated case, I will offer for sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville C. H? S. C., ou Salesday In OCTOBER (7th.) A. D? 1901, within the legal hours of sale the following described land, to wit: All tbattraotor parcel of land situate, lying and being In Long Cane Township, In Abbeville County, In tbe State aforeeuid, containing Three Hundred Acres, more or less, and bounded by W. R. Lotnnx, John Lomax, S. O. Bolts and otberH. TERMS OF SALE?To be sold on Swlesilay in October, 1901. or some succeeding Saltsday for cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. L. \V. PER KIN. Sept. 12,1901. A.C.,8. C. IVEaster's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. M. S. Ashley against VVm. 8amuel Ashley and others.?Partition. By AUTHORITY OF A DECREE OF SALE by the Court of Common Pleas of Abbeville County, in said State, made In the above stated case, I will offer for sale at Public Outcry, at Abbeville C. H., S. C., on Salesday In OCl'OBER (7th,) A. D. 1901, within the legal hours of sale the following described land, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Abbeville County, in the State aforesaid, containing One Hundred and Thirty-Three I . (133) Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of >1. S. i Ashley, W. Brooks. J. B. AlcWhorter, Andy Clinkscales, James Rouse and others, being I the land devised l?y Joshua Ashley. Senior, to I Geo. W. Ashley, J. J. Ashley and other sons borne to Moses Ashley, on which Moses Ashley lived till bis death. TERMS OF SALE-To be sold on Salesday "? ? 1,int tnmn succeeding Sales ID UCLUUOI , Si/vip v*-? _ day for cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. L. W. PEItRIN, Sept. 12,1901. Master A. C. S. C. snswTi W* 8- C?prom-'letor DEALERS IN ! A G FAULKNER) Proprietor. Manager LIB, Ml DOORS lift J J / AND ALL BUILDING MATERIAL. H. M. TATE & CO f y }k wish to call the attention of their customers to ihe extra low prices their are offering on J Shoes, Hats, Pants, Jeans, Tinware, * J& Crockery* Glassware, Lamps and Groceries. ,'.*s3 A good woman's or man's Shoe for $1. A better one for $1.50 and upward. Hats at aDy price, from 25c to $1.50. Good Jeaus Pants for 50c, 75c, $1.' Real Good Cashmere Pants for $1.50. JeaDS "Vool, one way, from 12Jc per j'ard up to 25c. A Dice Lamp complete from 20c up to $1.25. Gla.?s Tumblers 5c per set. A real good green Coffee, 11 lbs. for $1. A better 10 lbs. for $1. A still better 8 lbs. for $1. Arbuckle's Coffee 2 for 25c. Sugar 16 lbs. for $1. Respectfully, 3 ft? EL M. TATE & CO. I ?i???????? R. M. HADDON & CO.'S I . niir \JUCQT QTODF j UWbn V? hW W I WILL HAVE THEIR FALL AND WINTER . OPENING | mgr=d??ndTy' 1 : .. ;j ' r 'fcf vi The ladiea of Due West and vicinity are cordially invited to inspect a moat complete line of Millinery, Dress Goods and Ladies' Furnishings. . ..x^j ii ' | . . NjS W. W- JUclwarcLs, MANAGER, \ BURNT OUT! ' J OUR STORE HAS BEEN SWEPT BY FIRE, 1 \ ?. But we are prepared to fill all orders given us. "We telegraphed orders for goods the day after the fire, and we are ready for you at the old stand. We will appreciate a call. I McDill & Lyon. the Big Bargains in Ml, HATS, SHOES, I TOI VJtV VJIM? AND 1 HUMID, I illJIkJJLi J nir mm giiis. JUST RECEIVED A NEW STOCK. I am able to give you a nice suit of clothes, rangiDg in price from $3 to $12. A special line of Ladies' Capes. Call and see them, and see the prices, which are the cheapest ever offered. U. P?MATOFF. One door above Dispensary, You will save money and always get the best for less from.... J. Allen Smith, Jr. 1HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE NORTHERN MARKETS ati'l am now receiviug my stock of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, GROCERIES, ? ? u A nrm/A DC" TIINWMKt, n?r\w wr?r*?-, CUTLERY, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, ETC. 1 am now better prepared than ever to take care of my customers, and by prompt attention, good goods and right prices, 1 hope to merit a continuance of your custom. Yours, ,/. M SMITH, Jr. k . .