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w* in mm I?miim.ii ? r Jill mini II mi he Press and Bannei Published every Wednesday at two dollars a year In advanee. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1908. Annual Meeting. County Board of Commissioners will hoi their annual meeting In tbe County Supe visor's office on Wednesday after the Hn Monday In January, 1909. All parties holding claims against tt County of Abbeville,?. C., will present sal claims to the County Board of Commlssloc ers on or before tbe above mentioned date 1c approval. (J. N. Nlckles, ^ Coanty Supervisor A. C. Always Looking to lonr Interest' Call and see me at once, as I have two nee cottages near public square to dispose of at sacrifice. Three sales of dwellings have ri cently been made In the city to new comeri uuu lilt; supply 11 ruuumg buuii. vny oe t you a number of vacant lots, but unless yo v apply early cannot All your bill for improve property. Not a vacant dwelling In tbe citj and tbe supply is not equal to demands, B you bad bent look after tbe two cottages met tloned. M. E. Hollingswortb. Stockholders Meeting. The regular annual meeting of tbe Stock holders of tbe National Bank of Abbevlll will be held at tbe bankon tbe twelfth d?y c January, 1909, being the second Tuesday c the month. H. G. Smith, Cashier. " I !( For Swle. 80 acres, more or less, situate about 1% mile from Due West on Due West and lxjnani road. Well improved ; three-room dwelling stable: lot; pasture. For particulars see o write E. R. Horton, of Anderso/', 8. C., or J E. McDavld, Abbeville, S. C. Fire Iosnrauee. If yonr dwelling, lurniture, store, etc, should burn up tonight would tbe 1 >ss hur you? If so, see or phone me. Ican^lveyoi best Are insurance protection at very ilttl cos'. J. E. McDavld. Land for Sale. I will sell 60 acres of land three miles fron Hodges and two miles from NVareville, with In half mile of railroad. Terms easy. Ap ply to . W. W. Bradley. Englitb Spavin Linimeut remove HarC, bolt or Calloused Lumps and Blemish es from horses ; al-o Blood Spavins, Curbt Spllnis,Sweeney,Rlug Bone, Stifles, Sprain* Swollen Throats, Coughs, tic. Save ?50 b: " use of one bottle. A wonderful Blemlsl Cure. Sold by P. B. Speed, druggist. Youiijj Hen! If yon want 1o know why yon should be come t*legrapb oper?tors and wU?t school t< attend, write to SOUTHERN SCHCOL 01 TELEGRAPHY. Newnan, Ga., for tree C?'? log "A." EVERY BOY sbt nld read It. Po Billons positively guaranteed. Tbe Real Estate Market Active. How about a nice cotlsge In ibe cliy of Ab bevllle? Hava more ihan a dozen at price' ranging Irom $875 to 85,000. Al^o several Ion at moderate prices anu any old terms. Cat sell you any number of acres of cultlv&iet! lands near oity, or country. One new c^ttagf just finished, with all modern lmpjovemenis cheap lor cash. CosUryon nothing to look Come to see me. Always In office. tf M. E. Holllng8wortb. Farm for S?le. 1 Five hundred acre farm, Bituated eight miles from Troy, Id Greenwood county, on public road, near school, daily mtul. (jooo six room hou?e, newly palut^d, arid plenty outbuildings practically new. Good well three springe, two fine pastures under tence. Lot of timber, seven horstJfarm open. A bar gain. Good reason lor selling. Wliboul doubt one of the best stock and grain farm* In the county. Will sell cheap II sold befort January 1st. Terms cash. , W M. Rogers, 3t Greenwood, S. C. 6raded School Closes Today for Holidays The Abbeville Graded School closes in doors today to rtopen on Monday, Jan.4th. Tbe school has bad a prosperous term. Tb< year Is divided Into tbree terms of three months each and the pupils have Just finish ed tbe examinations Incident to tbe flrsi term and therefore are ready lor a rest. , The Abbeville Oraded School is one of th< best in tbe State and should be a source o pride not only to every pUron but to evers citizen of the city. Tbe teachers who live at a distance wil leave on Wednesday evening In order u <- spend tbe holidays with homefolks. W< wish lor them and tbe school children a mer ry Christmas and a happy new year. \ - I Christmas Shopping. Oaly two days until Christmas. Bay tbt co 1 area a nine prenem. jnase lut-ui uuppj now, when H can be done ai so Utile cost. Christmas Trees. The A. R. P. people and ihe Methodists ar? preparing Curl-1mas trees (or tbeir little folk TnlM is well. May such acts t let>s pot onij the recipients, but ibe givers, of ibe Dice glfl> tbat Sauta Ciau?, or oiber benevolent person' may .bang on tbe tree* or put in little stock lngs. Got Away. Mr. Buck Naples, a good citizen of Abbe vllle county, pulled up stakes aud went U Texas about two years ago. He dlun't se< * . 8Dy boll weevils, but be knows whether Tex as or At>??eviile Is the best place In wblcb t< live The Frei-s and Banaer couuraiulatei Mr. Napier on bis good Judgment, and be li weicorotd back to bis oiu Lome. UonAAfil jlfaniin naiibuun?iiagan. Mr. Hancock, ot Blsbopviiie. S. C., and Mtsi Dora Hagan were married on yesterday. Tb< wtddlu&waea quiet one. Mr. Hancock in t< be congratulated In winning one ol Abbe vine's lalrpfii daughters. lbe young coupli will go to Blsbopviile to make tbelr borne. \ . Mr. Rlcbard Sondley Is at work ditrblni i and preparing bin land on Norrlscreek to tbe next crop. Mrs. Fleming and Mr. Charlie Fleming an moving into tbelr brick bouse on Noirl creek. Mr. W. W. Bradley Is off to a meeting o tbe board ol trustees Clemson College. He 1 expected back tonlgbt. Work on tbe new stores wblcb are going u] on tbe lot wbere tbe botel was burned ba< been progressing nicely until tbe rain, wblcl stopped operations Monday. A great numbet of students from tbe (91 ferent colleges will npebd the Christmas boll days at borne. Anu some of our teachers 1 otber schools will be here. Thomas W. Carwlle, of Edgefield, Is' deat A noble old Confederate soldier has crosse ^ tbe River. ! 1 Mlsa Florence Klrby came home from At lanta last Sunday morning. Judge Gary Is borne for tbe Christmas hoi days. In speaking of tbeSemlnole insurant comnany. be expressed tbe idea that geurlct quick plan doesn't often succeed. Work wa necessary for permanent success. x Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall Shlrly bav oent Invitations to the marrloge of the! daughter, Mae, to Mr. Ernest Featherston ILailmer, ou ibe afternoon ol Tuesday, lb twenty-ninth of Dt-cember, at half after fou o'clock, First Baptist Church, Honea Fait South Carolina. Owlne to the lnclemeut, or rainy weathei tbe trade of the city was a little off In oc stores. Santa Claus should not regard tb weather. Little hungering hearts should nc be forgotten.) Mr. McDonald Is putting np stone steps t the back door of tbe Court House, using tb granite and tbe iron railing that were take from the iront steps of tbo old Court Hous Mr. S. F. Cromer says that it looks like Ca houn and McDuffle bad done It?not lib Capt. Nlckles bad done It. The Fress an Banner has not eeen It. Abbeville vs. Greenwood o: the gridiron Christmas da; at Abbeville. Roger & Gallon's violet and Atkinson white rose extracts are hard to beat. Tj them next time. McMorray. r-<1V.Vl>rn ?.>iiv?li< LOWSDESVILLE. a Mr. J. H. Grrg^re and the little babe, left Tuesday lor Cincinnati. to spend a while with - ber parents, lu tbe old home. Mr. D. Li. Barnes and family moved Into tbelr new home 'In this place Tuesday. Mrs. R. Li. Smith went ,to Mt. Carmel - Monday to lend ber skIil and taste in preparation for the Harrls-Morrah wedding which took place Wednesday, at 8 30 P. M., In the elegant Morrab tbome. Id Mrs. A. M. Huckabee add Mr*. W. N. Thorur. sou went to above uam<d place Wednesday st evening aud attended tbe same wedding. Mr. J.B. Mosely of Greenwood came over Ie Thursday aud spent a tew hours in this place d on business. Mrs. K W. Humphries and her three cbll)r dren family of the preacber to be In charge of the work here for the coming year reacned this place Tuesday. Mrs. Pollle WUUbuis and her daughter Mrs. C. T. Baker and her little babe who have been here with the family ol Mr. T. ' Baker for three months staried Thursday on it their return home at Fort Hamilton, N. Y. a where Capt, C. T. Buker Is stationed. e- A part of the personal properly of Mrs. S. b, F. Epps was sold at tbe homestead of the il lateS. T. Epps ou Wednesday, Mrs. Epps u has rented her farm and will make her home d amoDg relatives. r, Mrs. Ann Moore who moved to Anderson <> to live her 6lster Mrs. Giles came down last i- week and ou Wednesday Bold at public outcry some of her household property which she did not need. Tne county force under Mr. Carl Mllford, having torn oflfa part of the flooring upon ihe temporary brldg& across Kocky River - near this place to raise and level up the e areh.on Wednesday there was no crossing >l with loaded wagons. , il Mi's. R. W Collier and Mrs Luther Harub of Starr came down Friday in an auto and whs with friends during the day. Roslin Lodge had an oyster supper one ulsht last week, It was prepared by Mr. J. ? (1. Bell and the brolber masons spent the j. several hours very pleasantly t.ogetbar. The . old frietid of the writer Mr. Jessie Thomas 01 Middl tcu.Ga., came over and helped tJ ; eat oysters, etc. Mr. R. H. Mosely went to Andarson one day last week on business. The exercises of the school In this place closed Friday evening: for the holidays. L'hey will begin on the 4th of January, t' The mild spring like weather continues a -*Dd doubtless the only ones to regret these e weather conditions are those having porkers 'O kill. The owners are tired feeding them mt are Afraid to kill. They are troubled In other ways, several have died and Is feared that It was oholera, 3 . ?# i .. FAIRFIELD. Wearehavlne some rain today. Mr. John A. Young from Ninety Six has *>een visiting friends and relatives In Falr, tit Id for the last few days. He left Troy yes' larday for bis home In Ninety 8lx. ' Mrs. Belle Long and her son Wylle and Mr. ! J. W. Young were the pleasant visitors at the ' bome of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Young sabbath. Miss Sallie Creswell spent Saturday and Sabbath with her aunt Miss Jennie Creswell. Miss Belle Creawella d Miss Daisy Youn^ went to an oyster supper Friday night at Bradley. They report a grand old time, _ Thft whnnnlnc ccmph In All trip en In Fair Held, we have heard or several cases, It Is too ' bad on the children, as It Is so near Christ' aoas. We beard a conversation last week between two Jittie girls about Santa .Claus, one said If Santa has not h?d the whooping cough It might behewomdnot come to see them for fear he would catch . the cough. But the other Utile girl snld she would tell tier papa to Jnend word to Santa to be vac noted and come a bead. i Mrs. John MoCaslan called to see us FriI day. \ ' Little Oliver Young has been very sick for , -everal dajs but Is some ibetter at this writ Ing. Mrs. Mattle Bowen had two fine bogs kllliast week, one welehlBg 345, while the other weighed 330. Mrs. Bowen and Miss Jane Bure know how to raise line hogs. Mr. Tom Langley Is talking of going to I Texas. Mish Daisy Young was at Mr. S. T. Young's ^abbath. We know something, but we wont tell thts time. ??? ? Is the Game worth the Candle? The game may be Innocent and Innocuous but ;the price of the andle Is cosily, even extravagant. The mesdames Millionaires may be able to hum such a candle at such a game, those , who "find It impossible to dress on less than me hundred thousand dollars a yesrP' The i four hundred, who do not rear their own families for which glory be!?may be excused 'or playing the game and burning the candle; but our Southern women, who have so much > to do, oao tbey afford to play the game at the . price of the candle? What is In the gume? Oh, a place to sro. ' Yes so much lor the game. What more? ThP human touch, pleasant aflllatlons, frlend. ships, hand shakes, interesting tattle talk, a ' .'est from household duties, little social chats, ' a chance to put on the best dreps, something ' nice to eat, a chance at a prize, and lastly and most Important of all, the proper position ofsocletj! This Is the gome. I Wha' about the candle? This Is a costly > article, this caudle. It co*t a. neglected > house. It costs neglected children. It coats iuuucj ivi uu?-tj. it woio ujuurj' JUI cuiuicr. It costs tbe price ol habits lormed early that must be broken late. It costs the expostulations of well wishers. It costs the dltpleasures of friends. It costs tbe contempt of the "unco gude", It costs a flight sear on conscience. It coats wasted time from our , alloted three srore aDd ten. It costs cutting orltlclsms from members on members of tbe same. It costs petty J?alos!s. It costs the 'paving of things undone that should be done, (t cos'ft tbs ridicule of men. Is tbe game worth the oandle? A DAitserons O|ieia(lon is the removal of the appendix by a surgeon. No one who takes Dr. King's New Life Pills is ever subjected to this frightful ordeal. They work so quietly you don't feel them. They cure uoustipation, headache, biliousness and " malaria. 25c at Speed'e drug store. - mm mi '> C A. Milford & Co.'s Locals. The greatest soap proposition ever offered h 10 the public Is offered by C. A. Milford & Co. Don't fall 10 see Ibe display bolh In *toow widqow bdq mfciae oi store, can in ana mey will lei I yoa about It. * For nice goods In the way of Christmas s presents Mllford has on display the largest - and prettiest line ever shown la ibis city. ) Don't come to Abbeville without looklrg - through their two stores. e More people are taking Foley's Kidney Remedy every year. It Is considered to b< the most effective temedy for kidney and { bladder troubles that medical 6clenoe can der vise. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects lrregularities, builds up worn out tissues and restore* lost vitality. It will make you feel * well and look well. C. A. Mllford & Co. Headquartera for Combs, Hair and Tooth j- Brashes at Milford's Drug Store. The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. p Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Admind lstrailoD. b By J. F. Miller, Esq., Judge of Probate. \ Whereas, Mrs. K. O. HESTER has made suit to me, to irraut her Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Robert W. Hester late of Abbeville County, decfHsed. I- These are therefore, to olte aod admonish all and f?lneu)?r the klfcdred and creditors of the said Ilobt. W. Hester,gdeceased, that they be and appear before me. In the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville c. H., on Thursday, tbc3ist day of December, 190S, after . publication heieof, at 11 o'clock In the fore dood, to show cause if any they have, why d the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my band and seal of theCourt, thlsi5tb day of December, In the year of our lord one thousand nlnehunI. dred and eight and In the 183d year !e of American Independence. [.. Published on the 16th day of December, ks 1908. In the Press and Banner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. F. MILLER, ,? J udge of Probate. e r J. W. RYKARD. * If you are In Deed of a watch; II you want a good reliable clock for the home; If you wish r> to make a present ; if yon want good goods tr for nmH.ll cost go to J. W. Rykard, tbe watch 10 and clock man. New goods coming in every >t week. ;o ~ "" ie If it is leather goods you want, Mllford has n what you want. If it is Dice books, booklets or Christmas cards you want Mllford has them. 'rt Don't fall to see the Capitol at Washington Id tbe show window at Milford's. Your money back if the goods bought from ! Mllford are not us represented. _ ' We taatdle nothing In the holiday llbp u but tbe bent we can buy. No Bboddy goodH ~ for sale. Come and let us show you through. / and doD't forget tbe soap deal. C. A. Milford : & CO. I A large shipment of Huyler's candy fresh ! for Christmas at Miiiord's. 's Have vou seen that Holiday line at Mllry fords? It surpasses any thing ever shown In | Abbeville. . \ ' AiliMil .JudUBt. Y<i firr?nr?*??t xaftifcotw WEDDING BELLS, MISS FRANCES MORRAH BECOMES THE BRIDE OF MR. COTHRAN / HARRIS. Interesting Account of an Interesting Occasion. Anderson Dally Mall. On Wednesday evening, the 16th December, 1908, at the bride's home 'n Mount Carmel Miss Frances Morrah was married to Mr. Calhoun Harris ol this city. The wedding was o] unusual interest to the people of the state od accouutof the prominence of the (families ol both tbe bride and groom, and was remarkable alike for the number and distinction ol tbe guests who attended, the magnlfioence ol the gowns of tbe ladles, tbe decorations of tbe home and the perfection of tho arrangements. Tbe lights which shone from a hundred windows of the great house upon Its h-ill and from the myriads ol Japanese lanternB upon tbe grounds, reflected to all tbe town and country round Bbout the cheer and Joy of the household and Its guests In so happy a union or thote they loved. The spirit of approaching Christmas seemed to be .In tbe air to heighten the gladness of the sweet, If solemn occasion. The approach to tbe bouse, the piazzas and tbe wholo bouse were brilliantly illuminated and decorated with the green and red of Christmas, tbe parlor and dining room being festooned In Southern smllaz and white. In the east parlor a wedding bell of white chrysanthemums was suspended and the dining rooms wera draped with great white ribbons. J list before the ceremony Miss Jessie Boy ce of Due Went sang beautifully Verdi's "Call Me Thine Own." Promptly at 8.80 tbe opening notes of Mendelssohn'* wedding march came played by Miss Louise Brownlee of Dae West To Its wonderlul music the bridal party oame with stately measure down the stairway ap follows: The bridesmaids, Misses Jennie Wideman of Troy and Fannie HarrlB of Abbe vllie. In front, followed by Misses Belle Knox of MtCarmel and Eileen Mauldln of Ander bod. Next came Misses My rile McGlnty of Augusta and Mamie Morse of Abbeville. Then came the matrous of honor. Mrs. Qeo. Whltejr. of Abbeville and Mrs. M. E. Bradley of ClemsoD. lolloweil by the groom with bis best man. his cousin, Mr. B. Harris Todd of Washington, D. C.. and they were followed by the bride and ber maid of honor, her slit ter, Miss Kathleen Morrah. To the soft muslo of Rubensteln's "Melody In F," .the bride's pastor, the Rev. A. L. Patterson, Impressively performed tbe marriage ceremony, followed by a praver by the groom's pastor, the Rev. W. H. Frazar, D. D., of Anderson. , . After the congratulations and good wishes of the gnesu were sbowere^ upon tbe newly married conple a substantial and elaboiat* two course supper was serv?d. Tiny wrddlng bells given as souvenirs by Misses Morris, WllllDgton, and Smith of Lowndesvllle. Mrs. John Harris of Abbeville, Mrs R. L. Smith ol Lowndesvllle and Miss Jay of MtCaripel received the guests at the door and Misses Cureton and Knox eerved deliolous punch during tbeevenlng. At 11 30 Mr. and Mrs. Harris accompanied by tbe large party from Anderson and Abbeville took a special train back to Anderson. Tbe gowns of tbe wedding iparty were extremely beautiful, Misses Wldeman and Harris wearing net over wblte satin, trimmed In lace; Miss Knox, satin trimmed with ambroidery band*: MIrb Mauldln, orepe de cbine, lace trimmed, Miss McGlnty. messaitne trimmed In cream, lace bands: Miss Moi;ae, net over satin, band embroipered; the matrons of honor, satin trimmed In real lace: Mies Kathleen Morrah, mesaaline over taffeta, dlrectoire style, trimmed In lace, but* ions, etc. xne oriae areas was 01 wnue satin, wiid Irish laoe and oblfTon, and she wore orange blossoms Id her .balr, herivelltwas pinned wltb a orescent oI pearls and diamonds, a girt of tbe groom. Tbe bridesmaids and matrons oarrled while carnations. and tbe maid of honor, American Beanty roafs. Tbe bride's beautiful boaqnev was of brides roses and lilies of tbe valley. , Mrs.'John W. Morrab, the bride's mother was dressed In black silk, trimmed in real laoe. Tbe conple were the recipients of a great Dumber of beautiful presents, wblcb were arranged in ebe back parlor. Tbe display of those basrarely been surpassed In tbe state. Mrs. Harrisil? a beautiful and acoompllshed yonng woman who bas been admired and loved by a large circle of friend". Her father, Jobn W. Morrab, Is one of (he most prominent men in this section of tbe state aod tbe family baa many friends and connexions here. / Mr. Harris is a rising and popular yonng man- He is seoretary and assistant treasurer of tbe large'Orr Cotton Mills here and bas been since their organization. He Is extremely well liked |bere and is si prominent socially as be is In business circles. Tbe thousands of friends of tbe couple throughout tbe state wish them happiness In their married life. ' ' Among tbe many who attended tbe wedding from a distance were tbe following from Anderson: Dr. *. M. Orr, Mlas Lydla Orr, Miss Mary Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orr, Mr. John Har rls, Mr. B. O. Harris, Mr. J. B. Harris and wile. Miss Alice Harris, Miss Elolse Harris, Mr. W. H. Harrls.Mr. and Mrs H C Townsend, Mr. O. B. Townsend, Mr. B. P. Mauldln Miss Eileen MauWlD^Mr. and Mrs. W. E. aikiuhuu, air. a. ij. luuu, air. a, o. ioaa, Mr. B.H.Todd, Mr. F E. Todd, Mr*. Jane Todd, Mrs. Earle Lewis, Miss Iola Polk, Mr. and Mrs. R. 8 Llgon, Mrs. Robert E. Ligon, Mrs J. L. Mctiee, Mr. aod Mrs C. A. QamhtUI. Dr. anJ Mrs. W. H. Nardln, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Walton. Mr. and Mrs. John Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Farmer, Mr. W. Frank Farmer, Miss Remer Farmer, Mr. T. Frank Watkins, Mr, William E. Earle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. F.Jones, Mrs. Cora Lleon. Mr. John R. Cochran, Jr. Miss Qrnoe Spencer, Mr. J. D. Hammett. Mr. J. D. McCarloy, Mr. R. E. Burrlss, Rev. W. H. Frazer, Mr. D 8. Gray, Mr, Raymond Mattlson.Mr. E B. Rice, Mr. J. F. WatPon, Mr. J/ A. Brock, Mr, E. K. Chapman Mr. Frank Cunningham, Mr. E. B. Murray, Mr. Geo. W. Evans. Among the others present were- Mrs. J. A Harris, Miss Fannie Harris, Wnllaoe and Wlllie Harris, Dave Hill, Wilbur Blake. Miss Rosa Hamlin, Miss Corrle, Onle, and Mamie Morse, Miss Helen White, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. White. Jr. Dr. and Mrs P. B. Speed. W. W. Bradley, Mrs. Fannie Thomson. L. 8. Bradley Willie Lyon, Miss Eibel Lyon, J. M. Nlokles, Joel Morse of Abbeville: Bradley Morrab of Richmond, Va., Ml?s Myrtle McGlnty of Aueusta, Ga., Mrs. J. W. Huckabee, Mrs- W. W. Thomson Mrs. R L. Smith, Miss camllle Rmlf h nf Dntunrloavl I Ip* \f1aa M n crcr\a M nrrla Mr. and Mr?. P. A. Covin of Wllllngton: Mr. and Mr*. Robert McNeil of Danbnrg, Qa., Mrs. M. E. Bradley of Clemson College; Miss Jeesle Beyce, Miss Browne of Due West' Mrs. T. O. Baker, Mrs. M. M. Tarrant of Greenwood, Mrs. F. B. Jay of Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wardlaw, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Wardlaw, Mrs. Elizabeth Wardlaw, Miss Emma Wardlaw, Mr. and Mrs. o B. Morro >, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Morrah, Misses Ellen, Mary Morrah, Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Wilson, Mr, and Mrs. W, R. Kennedy, Miss Georgia Kennedy, Boggs Kennedy, Troy, Warmed by the Fire While His Team Walked off. Tborr as W. Cosby, an enterprising colored man In this city, rnnsatwo seated top bugey for the conveyance of peBBeDgers. The weather yesterday morning was cold and damp, when the driver went to a fireplace In Harbison College to dry his olothing and to wnrm his shins. When Will Cosby the driver bad dried his clothlDg aDd when there was a warmth in the iront part of the plnB upon wnicu dp wb1ks. d0 couoiquou lo ihkc dp dib line of march toward the olty. The buggy and horse were missing, and nothing except tracks on the ground and a streak (n ,the alr Indicated what had become of the aniibals and thejvehlole. When the horse and buggy approached the olty a sound as If a cyclone was coming greeted the ears of busy men on the publlo square. In less time than It takes to print it, a vltlon of horses and top boggles was seen passing through the air, touching the ground In high places. Robert WHrod, a man about town whose voice is often herd above din and bustle of the town said: "I always knew Cosby's hors.es would run, but I didn't know that they would fly." The horses were at a full run for home and went as straight hb horse flesh could carry them to their haven of rest and the barn whare awaited them full feed troughs ;wbere half doten hungry chickens anxiously awaited tnem. itveryining went right until nearly home, when a tree, unlike tne people on the public square, refused to give the right of way to Cosby's team. For that reason these horses hitched their team to It, while they went on Into the barn, withoat waiting for the harness to be taken off. Noah's Liniment. Suflerers from all Internal and external aches and pains will find Immediate relief by uhIde Noah's JLlnlment?tbe honest liniment ?triple strength, the most effective and most penetrating of all pain killers. Contains no alcohol or poisonous drugs, and It is for sale by all dealers In medicine, 2oc. Noah's Ark on every original paokage All the latest Novels Papers and Magazines atMllford's Book Store. t*??wnafajtif.. Vim?.v If'j - I in- T" Notice to Liquor Dealers. J I Office of County Dispensary Board for Abbeville County. Abbeville, 8. C., Nov. 25, 1908. Bids are hereby requested, in accord ance with the terms of the Dispensary law now in force, for the following kinds and qualities of liquors, beer and other articles herein enumerated to be furnished to the State of South Car. olina for use of the County Dispensary i Board for Abbeville County, to wit: r 200 bbls. corn whiskey, 80 proof. 40 bbls. corn whiskey, 100 proof. 40 bbls. rye, give proof and age. f 5 bbls. 2 stamp rye, 5 to 7 yeare old. 1<5 bbls. gin, different grades. 2 bbls. Tom gin. 5 bbls. malt whiskey. . 2 bbls. rum. 2 bbls. alflohnl. 300 bblB. beer. Bids will also be received for 400 cases case goods, including rye, corn aDd Scotch whiskey, brandy, gin, rum. wine aDd beer. Also glass, cork, and tinfoil, wire aDd other articles used for a couoty dispeosary. All goods shall be furnished in compliance with and subject to the terms and couditioDs of the Dispeosary Law of 1907, aod bidders must observe the following rules : 1. The bids shall be sealed aod there shall be no sign or mark upou the envelope indicating the name of the bidder. 2. All bids mu?t be sent by express or registered mail to J. F. Bradley, CouDty Treasurer for Abbeville County, at Abbeville, 8. C., on or before 12 o'clock of the 28th day of December, 1908. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder od J each kind, the Board reserviDg the ^ right to reject any aDd all bids aDd = any parts of bids. The Board reserves the right to increase or decrease the above quantities at the same price as therein submitted. 3. All eoods to be delivered f. o. b. Abbeville, 8. C., freight prepaid. Terms To be paid for within 90 days and subject to regauge at our warehouse. Bids will be opened in the office of the County Dispensary Board at Abbeville, 8. C. G. A. VISANPKA, W. F. NICKLES, \ * T. J. PRICE, County Dispensary Board for Abbeville County. Election ^of Trustees^ / Notice is hereby given that a meet- ? ing of the qualified electors of the School District of the Town of Abbeville is called to meet in the Court | House on ( i \ Tuesday, Dec. 29.1908. at half past seven o'clock. The object of the meeting is to elect three Trustees of the said School District, to succeed those whose terms expire, and transact any. other business pertaining to said School District, which may pToperiy come before it. The Trustees whose terms expire are, F. E. Harrison, J. L. McMillan and W. D. Barksdale. By order of the Board of Trustees. F. E. Harrison, Char'm. = Frank B. Gary, Sec'y. I Harked forlDcath. "Three years ago I was marked for death. A graveyard cough was tearing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed to help me, and nope bad fled, when my husband got Dr. King's New Discovery/' says Mra. A. C. Williams, of Bac, Ky. "The first dose helped me and improvement kept on until I had ( gained 58 pounds in weight and my health was fully restored." This medicine holds the world's healing record ? for coughs and colds and lung and _ throat diseases. It prevents pneu- ? monia. Bold und^er guarantee at l Speed's drug store. 50c ana $1.00. | Trial bottle free. < . ... <3 Learn teiegrapny. ^ Ambitions young men and ladleq should learn telegraphy; for, since the new 8-boor law became effective there Is a shortage of 1 many thousand telegraphers. Position? pay from 850 to $70 a month to beginners, The .National Telegraph Institute, of Columbia, B, C., and five other cities Is operated under su- V! pervlslon of B, E. officials and all atndents pi are placed when qualified. Write them for ^ particulars. The McMnrray Drag Co. has a cream for cleaning silver that can't be beat. Niagara Cream Paste 1b the name. 25 ceots Is the price. None better. Try It. < \ MBS, McRANEY'B EXPERIENCE. Mrs.M.McRaney, Prentiss, Miss., writes: _ "I was confined to my bed three months with Sidney and bladder trouble, and was treated bv two nhvslclans but failed to eetrellfcf. No human tongue can tell, bow I suffered, and I bad Riven up bope of ever Retting well nntll I began taking Foley'* Kidney Remedy, After taking two bottles I felt like a new person, and feel it my. duty to tell Buffering women wbat Foley's Kidney Remedy did for me. C. A. Mllford &. Co. ?cbedole for Dae West Railroad. Morning train leaves Due West 10:15. Tbe evening train leaves Due West at 6; 15. Tbe Southern from Greenville and tbe Soutbern from Columbia meet In tbe morning at Sboals JnDCrton, two miles below Donalds. Tbe Due West train will take passengers from both these trains. The Southern Trains In the evening, Northand South, meet at Hodges. If these are on time tbe Due West train takes passengers from each of them. If tbey are late It either walls, or runs out to Due West and returns for ibis service. Passengers can also go out from Due West on morning or evening freight train. Hoarse coughs and study colds that may develop Into pneumonia over night are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar, as it suuiucs juutiuiou uiciuuitiueo, uvaio iiuv iuu|o, and expels the cold from the Bystem. C. . Mllford&Co. Foley's Orlno Laxative cares chronic constlpailon and stimulates the liver. Orlno regulates the bowels bo they will act naturally and yon do not have to take pargatlves con; tlnnously. C. A. Mllford & Co, This la Worth Reading. Leo F. Zelinski, of 68 Gibson St., Buffalo, N. Y., says: "I cured the most annoying cold sore I ever had, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I applied this salve odco a day for two days, when every trace of the sore was gone." Heals all sores. Sold under guarantee at Speed's drug store. 25c. Mothers, don't give yonr baby anything that contains opiates or any other Injurious drags, bnt Insist on having Dr. Thornton's 'Easy-Teether," as It Is the best medicine on the market lor teething babies, and ) absolutely harmless as It does not contatn any opiates or Injurious drugs or any kind. It Is guaranteed under Pure Food and Drugs Act, Guaranty No. 11584. Price 25 cents. For sale by McMurray Drug Co. and country roercbanto; or Easy-Teether Medlelne Co.. Hartwell, Georgia. Good Land Wanted. I Wanted?A tract of good land In tbis coun ty, two hundred to three bnndred acres; level, and In good state of cultivation, in desirable community. Apply W. W. Bradley, Abbeville, 8, C. Don't fail to see the game of J football Christmas day. I rVi,i 1> Trinderson Phospl The Anderson Phosphate & high grade phosphate rock (b high grade ammoniates, blood I a high grade blood and bone fe fertilizer than one with a blood is like bread; you can't make good material to make it with, bread and phosphate rock (bor foundation of fertilizer. The of phosphate rock as there are ? ?U-.?/Uama ?ViAcnli H pilUbpild.LC iUCiS. ^UUIIC ly exported/to Europe where high grade fertilizer is wantec required. Our ammoniates, 1 best we can get. It's going t< have the satisfaction of makin fer.our homefolks, our next ( dence, for we believe there is want you to try it. We want 1 We want to take the money freights in shipping goods aw; high grade material and make we can sell our folks at home, our goods. . ft. VANDIVER, Pres. FRESH Direct from the r ' * week at the uj Store of 0. A. MILFi ^ w. I T. EDGAR v' ' ANDERSC ROOFING AND ME1 Guttering. Ventilators, Skylights Cresting, Ridge Capping, Qravel E Mill W^flr o firuu<l?lfv f iuill CtUVi J.VU|/pu TT Via ? ?j^wtiwvj ? The Famous Kelsey ] 1 ....Phone or WriU ' f t' The-Peoples S ABBEVELL i OFFICERS. S.JG. THOMSON, President. }. A. NEUFFER, Vice-President. R.E. COX, Cashier. ' 'AMIIffi BAM Itate, County and President: ' Vlce-Presli P. E. HABRI80N. P. B. 8FI Board of* Directors : Isanska, J. H. DuPre, K. M. Haddon, \ inkacalea, C. C. Gambrell. We solid your business an? it safely and co We are in position to make yon loan when placed in \ Our Saving's SCHOOL v Tablets . In] ' General Scho v Speed's Dr I. W. RYKflRD Has just received a fine lot of Silverware suitable for wedding presents, etc. These goods are nicely boxed in satin lining. A se- ii lection from which any suitable gift can be had at most reasonable prices. ai ===== d< 'iii tome in and see the lot T _________ b< DC r. W. RYKARD; I 7 ' I!-'' "'f' i* n late & Oil Ca i Oil Company has bpught a one phosphate of lime) and tankage, etc., and i? making utilizer. There is no better and bone basis. Fertilizer good bread unless you have Flour is the foundation of le phosphate of lime) is the re are many different grades of flour. We have bought late of lime) which is usual intensive farming is done, 1 and high grade results are plood tankage, etc., are the 3 clip oi,ir profits but we will g a fertilizer that we can ofdoor neighbors, with confinothing better made. We ^ /\ni* of- linmP LU DC1A ^UJL iuiun^i ?.v that is usually p&id out for iy from home and put it in a high grade fertilizer that It "will pay to try some of D. S. VANDIVER, Mgr CANDY 5 factory every >-to-date Drug' *rv ? #*SY JIUF & UU. \ , ARCHER, >N, S. C. rAL WORKERS. Conveyors, Cornic Finials, Hops, Gasoline Tanks, Cottoo Sot Air Fnranees. ?for Prleea.... avingsBank. lE, S. C. DIRECTORS. , 8. G. Thomson, H. G. Anderson G. A. Nenfler, C. G. Gambrell, W. E. Owens. P. B. Gary, J. 8. Stark, - R. E. Cox, Jonn A. Harris. Hi City /Depository. lent i vwiiw JED. J; H. DuPEB. ,F. E. Harrison, P. B, Speed, Q. A V. B. Moore, W. P. Greene, J. F 1 are prepared to handle ngerraUvely. s, and to pay interest on deposits, Department. ; l , BOOKS Pencils k ol Supplies. ug Store. /IARR1.P ANT) CRANTTP I1U?UVU AAA 1 AS U AlAAA1A A AJI I am in the marble and granite busiess. I represent the Southern Marie and Granite Company. We Pay the Freight od guarantee satisfaction. Ff work oes not come up to contract it doee ot cost you a cent. ' Any one wanting Monuments, oombs, Slab Work or Curbing I will e pleased to have them call on me at ly shop or write to me and I will jme to see you. r. F. EDKqtTOGL McGORMICK. , ~ Mrs. E. 2. White of ftpvtanbarg, 1* here oa ''j a visit to'her'thottfer Mrs; Leila S. Crelghton. Mrs. J. F. Edmunds who ban been vltltlng near Amity, Ga., returned to her home here Sunday afternoon accompanied by Mr. Panl Dana way of that placeMaided?Saturday night at the borne of the bride at elsrht o'clock by Rev. A. H. Beat, Miss Bertha Slzsmore of McCormlck and Mr. G orge W. Smith of Plom Branch. Mrs. Sallied Cheatham, ;of Longmlre. who baa been visiting ber daughter Mrs. M. B. , Q,aarles for tho past two weeks, returned to < her .home Sundy afternoon. Mr. Charley Carroll who Is attending the State University at Cornmblv, came home Sunday to spend the holidays. Mrs. Sallle Watklus Tolen after being In Florida about a week on buslne?. returned to her home Sunday night. 5523 The Graded School of McCormick, closed 'r?8fi Friday afternooo for the Christmas holidays. They will take up the first Monday in JanMisses MattleConnor and Glayilia Rankin, students of Limestone College, Gaffney, S. i ftg C., came home Saturday afternoon to epend Christmas. / 'The Strife" will te played it the school, hnnBflt^nlffht and a Iaiva audlfiDM lg ez pected. Misses Lnnnle McQratb and Jnlia Flnley students at tbe Catholic Convent In Greenville, returned home Saturday afternoon for a two weeks stay. r. Dr. B. G. Killing worth, after a ten days . \'Sm stay In Colombia und Donalds, returned to 'V;ra9 McCorrrUcic Saturday! Mrs. [Claude Parks aorompanled by Miss v Ctlia Biact? well, of Parksville, spent Tuesday witb Miss Mamie Christian Herein town. Tbe friends and relative* of Mfas Bath v, Price regret very mnob that on account of ber being sick was delayed In oomlng borne Friday. Sbela expected borne'today aooomoanled by ber father Mr. T. J. Price and Dr. R.~M. Fuller who went over to Atlanta Saturday nlgbt. Miss Alma Talbert who has been the Sou- i tbern Business College In Atlanta, returned home for the holidays Friday. Mrs. Mattle Carrol went to Greenwood on a shopping tour Friday. "Vox PopnlL" */. ; 13 ^ |?f||3} World's ' Greatest BEmSi Killer For Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lame Bade. Stiff Joints, and Muscles, Sore' Throat, Colds, Strains, Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Co lie, Cramps, Indigestion, Toothache, and all Nerve, Bone and Muscle t _ Aches and Pains. rThe genuine has Noah's Ark , on every package. 25c.,50c. and #T.oobyalldeaJ' ersin medicine everywhere^ Sample by mailt ree. IWAH REMECY CO.RICHMOND, V*.,* SOSTOH|MASSnU.SJU I gold and guaranteed by 0.'A. Mil . ford A Co. x mm Laxative Fruit Syrup . Pleasant to fake ' The new laxative. Does not gripe, or nauseate. 'i t v' : Cures stomach, and liver troubles and chronic constipation by restoring the natural action of the stom^ach, liver and bowels. Refuse substitutes. Prlos ooo. C. A. MUFQBD & CO. : ? : . Abbeville-Greenwood MTTTU41 ASSOCIATION. I' . , / | Property Insured, $1,500,000 f January lat, 1908. , 1E7BITB TO OR CALL on the undenlgned '* or the Director of your Township \ for any Information yon may desire about oar plan of Inaoranee. We insure your property agalnit deetruo tlonby , . . : file, mmu o& u&stiqis, and do bo cheaper than any Lnrorsnoe Oom pany In existence. Remember we are prepared to prove to yon v thmtcan 1b the safeat and cheapest plan of Insnranoe known* J. B. BLAKE, Gen. Agent >LL._]iu a n auVBYXiio> 0* v* J. FEASEB LYON, Pres. Abbeville,; S. C. board"d5ectors. i a. G. Majors,...??Greenwood /. T. Ma bry..........Cokesbury W. B. Acker... -..Donalds M. B. Cllnkscales Dae West W. W. L. Keller... Long Cane I. A. Keller .?.......?...~JSxnllhvilIe W. A. Stevenson?Cedar Spring W. W. Bradley -Abbeville / Dr. J. A. Anderson .Antrevllle 8.8. Boles.... Lowndesvllle A. 0. Grant.....................Magnolia J. W. Morrah Calhoun Mills 8. L. Edmonds.... Bordeaux H. L. Rasor.. Walnut GroVe W. A. Nlokles Hodges J. D. Coleman Coronaca D. 8. Hattlwanger Ninety -Six C. H. Townsend ..............Klnards J. Add. Calhoun Fellowship Joseph Lake - -Phoenix Rev. J. B. Muse........ Verdery J. H. Chiles, Jr .-..Bradley J. W. Lyon Troy W. A. Cheatham ^..Yeldell * G. E. Dorn............ Calllson G. E. Dorn .?. Klrkseys J. H. Brooks Brooks Abbeville, 8 C., Jan. 1. 1908. Blue Bidge Railway Co. Effective January 5.1907. No. 12 No. 10 No. 8 , Eastbound. Duliy Daily Daily Ex. Sua , Stations? A. M. P. M. A. M. LvWalballa 8 30 5 16 12 80 Lv West Uoioo ..... 8 35 5 20 12 40 Lv Seneoa 8 53 5 38 1 10 LvJordania 8 55 5 40 ' 2 05 - ) Lv Adams 9 10 5 55 2 2rt Lv Cherry's 9 13 5 58 2 88 Lv Pendleton 9 25 6 10 2 53 LvAutun 9 38 6 18 3 08 Lv Sandy Springs 9 86 6 21 3 18 Lv Denver 9 41 6 26 3 48 Lv West Anderson 9 55 6 40 8 43 Lv Anderson (Pass. dep). 10 00 6 45 3 53 Lv Anderson (Fgt. dep)... 10 08 0 48 4 48 Ar Bel ton , 10 30 7 15 5 15 Westbound. No. 11 No. 9 No. 7 Stations? P. M. A. M. A. M. . LvBelton 7 80 11 15 Lv Anderson (Fs:t. depol) 7 56 12 21 ' Lv Anderson (Pass. dep).. 7 59 12 24 8 10 Lv West Anderson S 05 12 30 9 20 Lv Denver 8 1J 12 42 8 40 Lv Sandy Springs 8 iS 12 47 8 50 Lv Autun 8 26 12 49 8 55 Lv Pendleton 8 84 12 57 9 10 LvCberry's 8 44 1 07 9 40 I Lv Adams 8 47 1 10 9 45 LvJordania 9 05 1 28 10 10 Lv Seneca 9 07 1 30 10 15 Lv West Union 9 25 1 50 11 20 I Ar Walballa 9 30 1 oa 11 m Will also stop at tbe following stations and 1 take on and let off pat-eengere?i'b'.nney's, James, Toxaway, Welch. J. K. Anderson, Superintendent 8end her a 5 pound box Hayler'a for Xm&a, on sale at Mil ford's. V