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oath Carollak Presbytery. The Presbytery of South Carolina met at 8eneca, 8. C., September 22, at 8 P. M. Twenty-two ministers and tbirty-flve ruling elders were in attendance. By request of the moderator, Rev. F. H. Wardlaw, Rev. W. M. Morrison, D. D., preached the opening sermon, in which be emphasized the call of God to the Southern Church to give the bom pel to Africa. Officers.?Rev. J. C. Shive, moderator, and Rev. F. H. Wardlaw, temporary clerk. A conference on Foreign Missions was held on Saturday morr.ing and Rev. W. F. Junkin made an encouraging address on the work and oppo tunities of the Church in China. The Presb>terv, by a very hearty vote, expressed its appreciation of the presence of the dear bretrehn from the foreign field and of their inspiring addresses. Knpfial nr?vcr wan miutp thhfc fiod t*-" i j? might send the needed help bo urgent at this time in all the mission fields. Memorial services of Rev. R. L. Rogers were held, and the short add reuses by ministers and elders, as well as the written memorial, showed the high enteem in which the beloved brother was held by those who were most intimately associated with him in the Master's service. Dissolved.?The pastoral relation between. Rev. R. Cf. Ligon and the Smyrna ana Morris cnurcnes wu dissolved on account of bis serious affile* tions, and the Presbytery engaged in special prayer for him and his family, and Instructed the moderator to write him a letter of condolence. Rev. Dr. W. G. Neville spoke, by request, in the interest of the PreaByterian College of South Carolina, and the Presbytery, by a very hearty vote, assured him of its lively interest in the i great work of the church committed to him. Rev. J, C. Shive was elected to fill the vacancy in the Board of Trustees of the-College, made by the .j death of Rev. R. L. Rogers. Educational.?In response to an overture from the Presbytery of Beth-1 fi 1 i-~ ...2iU 14 el, iv wm o^iccu iu uunc wuu iv auu the Presbytery of Enoree in receiving Chicora College, subject to the indebtedness of about fifteen thousand dollars. In response to another overture from the same Presbytery, this Presbytery agreed to associate with other Presbyteries of the Synod in the ownership and control of schools and Colleges within the bounds of the Synod, and appointed Rev. W. F. Greeg and Elder W. P. Anderson as trustees to meet with trustees from other Presbyteries for the perfecting of a plan. Presbyterial High School.?A Committee consisting of Rev. S. J. Cartledge, Rev. J. C. Shive and Elder M. O Btirtkllnr* t?oa f A fab A 4II. U? DV11V11U5) TTOD opyviuv^u W vnnv to consideration the establishment of a PreHbyterial High School for the preparation of our boys and girls for College, and report at the next meeting of Presbytery. By reoommendation of the Committee in charge, Mr. 8. A. Linly was giv-, en the usual appropriation to candidates for the ministry. The Walhalia, Richland and Bethel churches were granted permission to employ Rev. W. W. Akers, of the Presbytery of Memphis, as stated snp> ply until the next regular meeting. The supply relations already existing were continued. A conference on Home Missions was held on Saturday evening, at whicn addresses were made by Rev. J. C. Shive, Rev. Dr. W. G. Neville, and Elder J. B. Pickett. Presbytery Meetings.?In response , to an overture from the Abbeville church, the Presbytery admonished its ministers and churches against unneo aweary pro-reuaia uieeuuKs, Assembly's Overtures.--The Presbytery approved the propose I amendment or paragraph 128 of tie Book of Churcn Order, and docketed for future consideration the proposed substitute for Sec. 7, Chap. 5, of the Form of Government. The following are the Permanent Committee*, with the chairman of each: 1. Education and Relief, Rev. J .L. Williams. 2. The Home and School, Rev. J. F. Matheson. S. Colored Evangelization, Rev. J. J. Harrel. . , 4. Foreign Missions. Rev. J. C. Shive. 5. Local Home Missions, Rev. M. R. Kirkpatrick. 6. Assembly's Home Missions, Rev. T. P. Burgess. 7. Sabbath Schools, Dr. W. E. Pelham, Newberry, S. C. 8. Church and Christian Education, Rev. J. G. Law. Next Regular Meeting.?Newberry, at 8 P. M., on Tuesday, after the third Sabbath in April. A ornWMolnrr Its orrntafnl unnrooi. a.MVV.?.. "rr,wvation of the generous hospitality of the SenecaPresbyterianB and their frienba, Presbytery adjourned to meet during the gemions of the Synod at the call of the moderator. S. L. Wilson, S. C. "Have used one 20 years." The Iron King. Cheap Excursion Kates by the Southern Railway. " On account Charleston Annual Gala Week and Coast Fair Association, November 6-11,1905, Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points within State of South Carolina, including Augusta, Ga., at rate of one first-class fare plus 25 cents for the round trip. Tickets sold Nov. 4 to ^ 10, inclusive, and for trains arriving Charleston before noon Nov. 11, with final limit Nov. 13, 1905. Southern Railway will provide extra coaches on ail trains into Charleston Nov. 5th to 12th, inclusive, and all who wish to take advantage of the exceedingly low rates can do so and feel assured that plenty of room will be provided. / For additional informatiou, call on ticket agents, or address R. W. Hunt, D. P. A., Charleston, S. C. State Agricultural and Mechanical Fair, Colunbia, S. C., October 34-37, 1903. Low round trip excursion rates via Charleston & Western Carolina Railway. Tickets on sale October 22nd to 26th, inclusive, with final return limit Ostober 29,1905. E. Williams, G. P. A. Piedmont Fair, Greenville, S. 0., October 31 to November 2, 1905. "Rnnnrt trin r?tft via Charleston and '< Western Carolina Railway, one firstclass fare plus 25 cents (minimum rate 50 cents.) Tickets on sale Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1 and for morning trains of November 2, with final return limit Nov. 3,1905. E. Williams, G. P. A. C. At Mllford Is receiving every d?y very large and attractive holllday Una You will do well to call and let him ahow yon through " Whether you buy or not. Be i 3 J. I DRY GOODS Waisting, Skirting, Suit Ginghams, Wool Flann< j ing, Cheviots, Plaids, Table Damask, Sheeting 15c yard. XTAmTA\TO ana oiuers hi jueiiupuiuau u?u. Mr. Bully spent the day with cotU factors and buyers here, with whom 1 discussed the existing situation, at cotton matters generally. In an inte view tbia evening he aaid: "1 think the Goveroment crop repo was incorrect. Iustead of condiiioo crop being 71,2,1 am sure that it nearer 68. My opinion is based on tl reports received irom mymany corr apondents throughout the cotton beJ if farmers will hold their cotton uni November 1,1 am sure they will recer near 11 cents for it. Even if they hoi on until October 15 the price will sta upward. I predict cotton will be ?ei ing at 14cents before Christmas. Tl condition of the crop is not known, tl ' . I 1 J I,, crop ana acreage nero is auuru, nuuju as rood as the operators find this ou cotton will advance." Atked how the people of the Sout were helping him in tills campaigi Mr. Bully said: "They are contributir right along and a large fund of -th kiud is of great benefit to the opera to who for tne first sixty days nag ;i overoome great odds." Sully and several friends drove 01 to nearby cotton farms this afternoc and examined the condition of tl cotton crop in this section. varnisu, aittioa, puuu auu uu> iu m quantity at Mlliord's Drag Store. Candy, candy. Freeh every week, of ai lze you want at Muford's Drug Store. Glass, glasa. Alt alzes and shapes. Al M ford's Drug Store. Bibles, Biblea, of all kinds and prloes MUIord'a Drug Store. If yon want a nloe Bible, call at MUfiin Drag Store. He baa them. Cigarettes, tobacco, and cigars wbolupi and retail at Mllford's Drug Btoircu : !H k S # ..50c Undervests for 46c. When cotton was 6?c. I mills. Towels, Sheets a natore, Baby Caps and ? Sweaters, Jackets, Blue Suspenders 5,10,15, 201 t Bags, Suit Cases, Trur Slates. Needles, Pini ( Good Nickle Alarm C Watches $1.00, $1.25, $1. HATS and CAPS The latest shapes and sh: and 25 cents. Boys' Lei CLOTHING Men'8 and Boys' Suits,? ; Cloth and Leather Leg] Waist, Jackets and Und SHOES For all classes, from 1 Dress Shoes, "King Bee dry feet and long wear. TIN Gray Enamel Ware anc ' than ever sold. CROCKERY Good assortment Staple Bowls. Bowls and Pitch Jugs, &c. HARDWARE Skot Gnns, Club Shellf Tools, Hinges, Locks, N Pads, Hames, Traces, I TT-J_ OL??l? 117^11 Till nous, oiiuvoio, ti cm jjv Buckets, Tubs, etc. GROCERIES Flour,"the best that the 1 ders, Break last Stripes, Macaroni, Oat Meal, bes Canned Meats, Veget&bl Tea, Chocolate, Cakes, ( 3 or taste. Good Tobacco Seed Barley, Bye, Oats, B Seed, Blue Stem, Velve Quality, moa rate prices, tkm yoi J. R. Gr THE QBEAT OOTTON B011 Daniel J. Rally In Raleigh. StlJFenli the BaekboaMofCvtlra Orswcri ai (Sellers to Hold for Higher Prleea Raleigh, October 9.?Special: Dani J. Sully, "Cotton King," arrived he to-day, and to-morrow at noon will a dress the cotton farmers of this count -J *' * w?.??Unll Tl est ty from rjpjSI ,M to th HtMB,e take ab: t tiitit ii jjLiiM ing, Dress Goods, Calico, Outings, el, Jeans, Kersey, Bleaching, TickCotton Flannel, Drills, Osenberg, f 6c-6Jc yard, Good Oil Cloth only A good one for only 25c?bought losiery bought at same time from nd Pillow Cases. Wool Knit Fasi- | lacques. Heavy Knit Over Shirts, Denim Over-All Pants and Jackets, and 25 cents. Pocket Books, Hand iks. Pencils, Ink, Paper, Pads, i, Buttons, Thread, Combs, Etc. flock 76c. Bronze Clock $1.50. 50, $4.00, $8.00. Chains and Fobs. ades in Hats and Caps. Caps 10,15 ither Caps 25c, Men's 50c. 2xtra Pants, Rain Coats, Overcoats, jjingsi, Ladies Ready-Made Skirts, erskirts. leavy farm shoes to the tinest ivia " Scotch Sole, Wax Calf for comfort, I Galvenized Ware at lower prices 3 Crockery, Stone Bakers, Mixing ers, Slop Jars, Flower Pots, Churns, i, Knives, Scissors, Razors, Farm ails, Horse Shoes, Collars, Bridles, Sultry Wire, Leather Tacks, Coal - #N. ? J ickets, Cedar Buckets, uaivemzeu best mills can make, Hams, ShoulMackerel, White Fish, Cheese, t grades Green and Roasted Coffee, es, Fruits. Pickles, Spices, Sauces, trackers, Tobacco to suit any purse 27 l-2c by the box. urr Clover, Onion Sets, Wheat it Chaff, Fultz and Bed May. fair dealing and polite atten1 will find at LElSnST'S. [J| We are Sole Agents here for : Vinol el *je The most famous Cod Liver Oil preparation known to medicine. j '' Contains ALL the medicinal ele- ; ments of cod liver oil, actually taken | r? from freeh cod's livers, but not a drop i .d of oiL ! _ Delicious to the taste and recognized >r' throughout the world as the greatest i n. STRENGTH ! 0, , M < CREATOR ?" for old people, weak, sickly women and children, nursing mothers and af" ter a severe sickness. !f? Cures Hacking Coughs, Chronic ld Colds, Bronchitis and all Throat and t , Lung Troubles. Unequaled to create [ l~ an appetite aud to make those who 16 are too thin, fat, ro*?y and healthy. *? Try it on our guarantee to return your money if you are not satisfied. j, Speed's Drug Store. 0, I if DE, J. A. DICKSON, . & SURGEON DENTIST. [ GOLD FILLINGS; CROWN AND BR1DGF 1 " WUtVK A orAUIAIjT 1. 'B A GOOD PLATE $8.00 ie AMALGAM FILLINGS 75c and. 1.00 OFFICE OVER BARKBDaLE'S STORE. ' jy Swift's Premium Hams are the J ty finest the market affords, Your | money back if they fail to give en"* tire satisfaction. al S, J. Link. e j'a ' * Wedon'twant the earth bat we do want >ie you to aee our line ot fine stationery. Mil- e mrda Drag Store. . < > : * . "Vy . v' - ' ' IE J RON KING STOVI pe of stove excellence pure pig iron, and she lareful workmanship, svith all the improveme le flues are of the unas lion, insuring1 the evei e bottom oven plate, xtraordinary reputati baking qualities. the medium and che arry a full line, and pocket book, e guarantee every st( \ Our terms will s pleasure in showing y BEVILLE HA: "THE HOME OF TH Real Estate for Sale. Mrs,Ellis Graydonhas placed her elegant residence and the house and lot adjoining in my ' j- ?i- mi:. nanus ior baic. xmo id vwj desirable residences property being so conveniently located The Einard house and lot has been placed with me for Ll. sale at a very reasonauje price. R. S. LINK. 1 CULM'S II. HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FROM MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th UNTIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1905. The Rate of State, County, School and Special Tax, Including One Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar Commutation Tax. JN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO raise supplies for tbeflncal year commencing January 1, 1906, notice la hereby given that tbe office of County Treasurer for Abbe vllle County will be open for me coiiecuou 01 taxes for Bald fiscal year from Monday, October 16tb, until Saturday, December 30ih, without penalty. Tbere will be added? A penalty of one per cent, on all .axes not paid on January IhI, 1906. " A penalty of two per cent, on all taxes not paid on February 1st, 1005. A penalty of seven per oent. on all taxes not paid on ijlarch 1st, 1905. Rates Per Cent, of Taxation are as Follows: State Tax 6% mills. Conn ty Tax 846 " Special Coun'y (Hood) y% " Sinking Fund. 1 *' School 8 Special Count}(Poor Houee)_^ " ToUl Tityi In addition to tbe above, a speolal tax will be collected lor school purposes as follows: Abbeville Special School 5% mills. Abbeville Special R.R. bonds " Bethel 8 Sharon 4 " Lowndesvlile 4 Ml. Carmel 8 " Wllilogton 8 " MoCormlck 2 " Due Wesl J. 3 A poll tax of One Dollar per oaplta on all male citizens between tbe aye of 21 and 60 yeare, except such as are exempt by law, will beooliected. < A commutation road tax of One Dollar will be collected tbe same time as other taxes from all male oltlzens between tbe ages of 18 and SO years, except suoh as are exempted by law. Unless said tax Is paid by first of Marcb, 1905,eight days work upon the public highways will be required under an overseer, If so much ho necessary. Taxes are*payable only In gold and silver coin. United States currency. National Bank Notes and Coupons of State Bonds wblcb be some payable daring tbe year, 1905. A tax of 30 cents will be collected on eacb dog. As so few avail themselves of tbe opportunity of p?ying taxes at tbe times and plaoes heretofore designated, 1 will dlsoontlnue tbe ippolntments over tbe County, and collect all taxes at tbe Treasu rdr's office. < Parties desiring Information by mall In retard to tbelr taxes will please write before December 16tb, stating tbe location of tbelr , property, and Include postage for reply, and ,bose paying taxes by cbeck mast Inolade tbe ibarge for oolleotlon. I W. T. BBADLEY, mreasurer, Ootober 4,1905. tf Calvert & Uickles ? Headquarters for ? White Hickory Wagons Dwensboro Wagons, Rock Hill Baggies, Summer Buggies, Cheap Buggies, Harness, Laprobes, etc. , Calvert & Nickles. Feb. 24. 1904 tf J Don't buy a barrel of flour until you have < teen ours and beard our prices.?S. J. Link. , Glassware at Dargan's In abundance. < Getour prices on corn, flour, bay, bacon ind meal at A. M. Smith's. Cut kIabs and china ware for wedding predicts at A. M. Smith's. ilS represent the high5. They are produced >w results of skillful i Tliey are kept up-to mtsand conveniences.) sailable "bridge" con- c i distribution of heat \ thus accounting for1 on of "Iron Kings" for aper grades of stoves Piin mil it. vnnv wants i VWiJi. J WW ? >ve we sell a perfect1 uit you, and we will! ou our goods. RDWARE CO.: E IRON KING." j ?? ] Our'neighbor says. "Get the j Iron Kiner " i ICMNEE Fil HOME! ' E. C. MESCHINE, of the Hermitage Farm, Lowndesville, S. C., retiring from farming, will sell on easy terms, in Farms of 50 to 100 Acres about one thousand three hundred (1,300) acre*, out of the 1,600 acres of the Hermitage Farm. Apply to E. C. MESCHINE, I Hermitage Farm. May 3,1905. Lowndesville, S. C. ^(\(\(\ TELEGRAPHERS NEEDED Annnoliy, to All tee new positions created by Railroad and Telegraph Companies. We want Young Men and Ladies of good habits, to Learn Telegraphy and R. R. Accounting:. We farnlsh 75 per cent, of the Operators and Station Agents Id America. Oar six schools I are tbe largest exclusive Telegraph 8cbooU In tbe World. Established 20 yea eg and ?& dor Bed by all leadingRallway Offlolals. i We execute a 1250 Bond to every student to | furnish bim or ber a position paying from 940 o 8<i0 a montb in States east of tbe Booky Mooutains, or from $75 to 1100 a montb In States west of the Rockies, immediately upon gradostion. < i Students can enter at any time. No vacations. For fnil particulars regarding any of oor Schools write dln-ct to our executive office at Cincinnati, O. Catalogue free. The MORSE SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY. Cincinnati, Ohio. Buffalo. N^Y. Atlanta, ua. utrmatt, wii. Texarkana, Tex. Bad Francisco, Gal. BUILDING MATERIAL I am now receiving a stock ol DOORS, SASHES, BLINDS, FLOORING, CEILING, SIDING and FINISHING LUMBER, also I SHINGLES, LATHS, LIME, I CEMENT and HAIR. Come in and let me give you prices. A. G. FAULKNER, TRINITY ST. Opposite A. B. MORSE. DO YOU NEED A inu w uxor Rake F IF SO, CALL AND SEE U8 AT ONCE. WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE DEERING AND * HAVE A FEW THAT WE WILL CLOSE OUT AT A REDUCED PRICE. . . Yours for business, L. T. & T. M. MILLER. "Takes less fuel"?The Iron King. w. dTaddie has open up his business in J. S. Cochran i i i - _ i oia stana. Bicycle and Sundries, Picture Moulding-. Yours for business, _ W.D.ADDIE.,, r e Prescriptions carefully compounded day or olghtat Mllford's Drug Store. "The druggist rooms over the store." If you have to write a great deal a Water- T [nan Fen will save you time and trouble. a< l)nce tilled and Its over. Sold at Mllford's rv o? 01 urug oiuir. Its about time to repaper the bnuse, ynu will find wall paper lii great variety at Milords Drug Store. We have bad a wonderful sale on oar Cuban Annex Cigar, It Is a good straight 5 _ sent cigar and those who smoke It once will lo so again. Sold only by C. A. Milford. I want all the oblldren to come to my store tor school supplies. I have everything they want, books, pencils, pens, tablets, etc, 0 To the Man Who Moves the World. | Without queation, the greatest industry In this country is that of farm-M ng. It has been truly said that the farmer moves the world. How differ W :nt is farming now than It was a few years ago, when a much greateiH imount of brawn and muscle was required to perform the work. ModarnH arming machinery has been responsible in no small degree for tills grealH ihange. The farmer of the present is a business man, who figures and cal-H ;ulate? as intelligently as his tradesman. His crops are planted, cultivated^ hreshed, or gathered by modern fanning implements; he is a prosperoa^B nan, a goou citizen, uuu my a tip irwisurca lur ui? great rent uay. Kj "We are but farmers ourselves, yet may, H If we can stock ourselves and thine, uplay H Much good treasure for the great rent day." - H ?DONNE. - V We make it possible for the farmer to start right. Crope well plantecHj nean crop assurance. We manufacture this crop assurance in the farm ofl ;he "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Drill, This machine has been our pridefl ind a specialty with us for over su years, in its manufacture we nave ioi-? owed out many of the ideas of our former friends, and have' always supflj plied a splendid working drill; a drill that wa3 built on honor, durable, ap<M )ne that wherever it was used proved trne to its name?the "Farmenfl Having had years of experience, not only in the manufacture of drills? but in the field as well, does it not stand to reason that the merits of ihiffl 'Farmers' Favorite'' Grain Drill should bC carefully considered by you befl fore purchasing? Drills represented to be "just as good". unintentionally? nav a hierh tribute to the "Old Reliable." The "Farmers' Favorite" Dril^l has long been the standard of companion for machines of its class. "Tinn [a the test of merit," and the merits of our drill of quality, and is easily. dieLin guished by reason of its principles in construction, flue workmanship md splendid material. THINK IT OVER. BICKMAN &. HUFFMAN CO. We. have these Drills in stock, an^L will make special price J ; &pd terms on them. ABBEVILLE HARDWARE COMPANY, n ) n i ft 111 ii" I State, County and City Depository J President; Vlce-Pre?id?nt: Cufcfer: I F. E. HARBISON. P. B. SPEED. J. H, D?PM. I n 1 _X? T\l- * . V V t> T> QmaJ Un T>l JSOttrU U1 L/11CULUJI n * s1 jg. uaiiiauH) 4 i U) ?|mw, uvuu m Blake, G. A. Visanska, John A. Harris, R.' M. Haddon, A. X. Wataon, Lewi W. Parker, W. P. preene. We solicit your baaioew and are prepared to handle II safely and conjtervatively. V '*>%$. We are in position to make you loans, and to pay interest on deposits, when placed In Our Saving-? Department, j : ; ,'/ i ' The largest and most complete line of J ' " ' ; . n Stationery, Books and I | School Supplies 1 n Can be selea at I Milford's Drug Store. I Abbeville Lumber Company,! Dealers in I Lumber, Sash,'Doors, Blinds, Shingles, Lime. I Best Portland Cement, full barrel, $2.50. H Just received three cars Shingles, from the cheapest to the vervB )est. Car of Doors, Sash and Blinds just in. Two cars Dressed! -umber on hand. Flooring, Ceiling and Siding. H Get our prices and we will do the rest?viz: SGll YOU?l'B 4BBEVILLE LUMBER CO. 1 The same old stand, near S. A. L. Depot. < ABBEVILLJE, S. C. I , | DIRECTORS. J V"UIJ,W' 8. G. Thomson, U. u. Anaenon.M 8. G.'THOMSON, President q. a. Neuffer, C. C. Gsmbrell, G. A. NEUFFER Vice-President. W. E. Owens. G. 8. Jones, H R. E. COX, Cashier. J. 8. Stark, Ed. Reiner, B Jonn A. Harris. SCHOOL BOOKS I Tablets .Pencils Ink 1 General School Supplies. I Lpeed s Drug Store. I LanOJMSale. JR J ? CALVERT,I LHE HOME OF THE LATE 8. W. COCH SURGEON DENTIST. id, containing B i ca a Dr- Killingeworth,? office. 150 Acrcs* Aognat 18, 1906. tf I wenty-flve (2o) aores In bottom land. Sltn- DENTAL NOTICB 19 ,ed three mllea from Abbeville Court Hooae * ^Bj O A TVi nm (An H } Due Weat road. Apply to ut, 0, ui iuvhmwu) Mr*. H. M. COCHRAN, OFFICE CF-8TALR8 Ol* MoILWUH Clinton, H. C. Corner, Abbeville. 8. 0. or C. M. Cocbran on pretnlua. " " J. M. N1CKLES, DR. J. R. NICKLES, .Attorney at Law' n Surgeon Dentist Abbeyiue, s. c. fflce over C. A. Milford's Drug Store. Office witb w. n. Gnydao, H ^"7'.TfWSpf -\m-1 , - - ? - -