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p-^v" V";' iftljf ittessatgcr. M. L. BONHAM.Jk., > Editokb and JAS. 8. PERRIN, j" Proi'bietors. TUESDAY, April 13, 188C. Railroad Meeting. Quito a number of the citizens of our town and vicinity, responded to the call to meet in the Courthouse last Thursday evening to take into consideration the proposed Chester, Greenwood and Abbeville rail road. On motion Mr. L. W. Perrin was called to the chair and Mr. Jaines S. Perrin reqnostud to act as secretary. The chaiiman stated the object of the meeting, and called for the views of those present, concerning the.proposed road. ? Knthuisastic speeches were then made l>y Messrs. \V. II. Parker, (). 'i'. Calhoun, J. T. Parks/ Judge J. S". Cothran. Mr. E. 0. Graydon offered the following resolution which wua unanimously passed. Jie.tovled, That it is the sense of this meeting that this town will in any event make a subscription equal to three per cent of our taxable property and that if a the condition on which a subscription was made to the C. C. G. Sc C. 11. 11. is not complied with by that road wo will subscribe a sum equal to five per cent, of our taxable property. Mr. Parker moved that in addition to the corporators, the chair appoint fifteen delegates from Abbeville township, and seven from each of the townships of Magnolia and Calhoun's Mills to attend the meeting of the corporators to be held in Columbia on Tuesday next. The motion was adopted and the following were appointed. W. C. lionet. T. C. Seal. G. C. Hodges, W. O. Bradley. G. A. Visanski, E. G. Graydon, John G. Edwards, E. B. Gary, John Knox, J. 0. Miller, Samuel Evans, Jr., George Wilson. J. S. Graves, James II. Baritsdale, Frank Henry, W. O. Dundas, Samuel W. Cochran, B. B. Hemphill, M. L: Bonham. mr LI l li ..A r_ II T if otaqnoi.ia, oamuui ncsitr, o r., tv . hi. Tasrirart, 0. T. Culhoun, J. S. Norwood. Win. Riley, W. W. Wilson, lCdward Calhoun, Col. .las. E. Calhoun, L. C. Haskell. Cai.houn, W. R. Powell, J. II. Morrah, T. G. Maker, Li. Boyd, J. H. Lati* mer, G. Cade, W. P. Wide man, S. S. McBride. The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. Boll's Opcnlwg. If Miss Flora MoFlimscy had been at Bell's Opening last Thursday her everlasting complaint of "nothing to wear" would have been hushed forever.' Because he had every variety of dress goods that ever her capricious fancy could demand. The goods were displayed in beautiful and harmonious arrangement of colors and fabrics. And the effect upon our unintiatfd senses was simply dazzling. Parasols of every hue ^^grade and shape. The loveliest hats, j ^H^plumes, feathers and llowers to trim ; . SPthem in. Gloves long and short, and pvnrv onlnr. ! ribbons. Iiosinrv all lit so and a thousand other things made up the stock of Mr. Bell. It would require the most intimate knowledge of all the mysteries of female attire to properly describe the effect of Mr. Bell's displa}'. We can only say to the ladies go and see for yourselves. "* Mandamus. Not long since .lud^e Wilherxpoon issued. at the suit of the friends of the Tray lor ticket, an alternative writ of mandamus to the managers of the municipal election at McCormick, to show cause before him why they should not declare the Traylor ticket elected. On laxt .Thursday Messrs. lionet and Uason went up to Greenville to argue the case upon the return of the managers. Messrs. lionet and Smith represented the relutors, the friends of the Traylor ticket, and Messrs. Cason and Hon ham represented the the respondents, the managers of the election. After hearing the return to the writ and the arguments of Messrs. Hcnet and Cason Judge Withernpoon discharged the writ and refused the mandamus. This leaves the Creighton ticket to be installed into office. County Democratic Club. The Abbeville County Democratic Club, will moot in-the Courthouse on Monday. 3rd of May, next Saleday at 11 o'clock a. m. The President"? of the local clubs, are requested to call meeting of their respective clubs for the purpose of electing delegates. Each club is entitled to send seven delegates. \V. C. BEXET, County Chairman. Abbeville. S. C. April 12, 1886. ???? Attention! Abbeville Rifles. Meet at Capt. Bonham's office on Thursday night 15th inst with guns and equipments. By command of )he Cap.tain. J. A. Harris, Secretary. * Frost. Last Wednesday night we had a pretty heavy frost and some damage has been done to the gardens and fruits. Beans and potatoes that were just up were injured and some of the fruit was killed. Enough remains unhurt if not ^ ^" damaged hereafter, to give us a good supply' ; Dancing Class. Miss Ojlie Thompson begs us to state that the first session of her dancing school has closed. Those who desire to enter children for the second term wjll pleasd present them promptly at 4 o'clock p. in.. Thursday. Miss Thompson/hna given entire satisfaction tf> her paeons. As was shown hy the applause Jthat greeted the various dunces ' ' . pi her jjc'nnlttib at the Soiree. * MESSAGES. \. Mr. B^n Chiles, of Augusta, is in town. Patent Medicines of all kinds at the store of T. C. Perrin. Chew Sullivan's "Kree and Easy'' tobacco at T. C. Perrin'a. Mrs. E. Parker returned home from Columbia on Saturday. Mrs. George Shillito has been quite sick for the past week. Smoke the Hoinc Kulo cigars sold by Thomas McGettigan. It is reported that a mad dog passed through Abbeville on Sunday. Messrs. Speed & NeufFer hdve received another fresh lot of nice candies. If you want anything in the stationery line, be sure and call on T. C. Per Our correspondents generally report the fruit crop seriously injured by the cold Major DeHon who represents the JYcws and C'vurier was in town last week. Wesley Norrell, one of our printers has been sick since last Thursday with measles. An election for Lieutentant-Colonel of the 3rd Regiment is ordered for the i 2d instant. Careful attention *given to prescriptions, at all hours of night and day, at T. C. Perrin's Drug Store. Mr. J. Frank Harper, one of the rising young men of the Lowndesville section was in Abbeville on last Saturday. hook out next week for the advertisement of Messis Miller Brothers. They were too busy to write it up this week. We hear of a good many farmers who are preparing for the colt show in May. This is as it should be. Make it a grand success. Home Rule always gives satisfaction. The best five cent cigar, sold only by Thomas McGeitigau at Palmetto Saloon. A goat with a tin can attached to its tail created quite a commotion among the horses on the square on Saturday last. vveenjoj'eu tne privilege ot listening to the sermon of Rev. S. A. Weber, of the Methodist church, on Sunday night last. We have been requested to state that the Literary Club, will meet oil the next Friday night at the residence of W. II. Parker, Esq. Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson and Mr. 11. H. Wardlaw are in attendance upon the Presbytery of South Carolina, which is in session at Newberry, S. C. Mr. P. B. Speed has no idea of leaving Abbevil'e. The Drug Store he proposes to establish iit Lowndesville will be conducted by Mr. S. C. Turner. The County Commissioners are going to have the Road Laws printed in pamphlet form, for the benelit of the supervisors and overseers of public roads. The Soiiee of the Infant class of Miss Thompsom's dancing school was given last night. It was marvelous to witness the accuracy in step and time of some of the children. School Commissioner Hodges will bo absent from his office this week, visiting the schools. Parties having business with him had better govern themselves accordingly. Arrangements will soon be made, for holding the County Teachers' Institute. i ho programme, tune nnd place of meeting will So published as soon as the}' are determined upgn. Mr. T. L. Robertson, who had boon learning the printer's trade in this office since February last, left on last Friday to take charge of a farm near Hoiya Path. We wish him good luck. Mr. A. J. McCurry. of Antreville, was brought to Abbeville on Saturday charged with obstructing the public highway. He was promptly bailed for his appearance at the next court. Quite a number of gentlemen oxpect to attend the railroad meeting in Columbia to-dn\\ all seem to be thouronghly in earnest on this ?*oftd and we expect to hear good news from the delegates when they return. i:l.? ir, r>..?? rn :? .> imu inline nuiu. xiy n at Thomas McGettigan's. Our Due West correspondent, nominates Dr. J. W. Widciuan for the Legistnre. No truer man lives in Abbeville county than Dr. Wideman. and wo have no doubt the people would delight to do him this honor. Mr. A. M. Hill has discovered an inexhaustible bed of keolin on his place a few miles from town. He has sunk a shaft and is in correspondence with parties relative to its purchase. We hope he may make a fortune out of it. Judge W. N. Ransom, of Magnolia, rs a man of many avocations. He is Trial Justice, depot agent, express agent, post-master, farmer, contractor, supervisor of public highways, and in addition to all this is a candidate for matrimony. There is some controversy between the authorities of the Savannah Valley Railroad and the County Commissioners, relative to the obstruction of the public highway by the former. It is thought however, the differences will be adjusted without resorting to the Courts. We have learned of the following gentlemen *who are going as delegates to the railroad meeting in Columbia today : Messrs. John Knox, W. O. Bmlley, Hugh Wilson, M. L. Bonham, W. C. Benot, L. W. Porrin, W. H Parker, E. B. Gary, J. T. Parks, T. C. Seal and J, C. Miller. Mr A Cr Youngblnod, the efficient and responsible reporter of the Messenger at Troy, expects to move to Bradley to go into business. We wish him much good luck and commcnd hitn to the people of that vicinity as one worthy of a share of their patronage. We hope too that he will not forget the Messenger, but will lot us hear from him in his new home. jg|j| We call attention to the notice of thn meeting of the farmers of Abbeville Township, at the Barr place on Saturday 24th insUnt. A full attendance is requested, as it is desired to organize permanently and determine upon the place of meeting in the future. The soiree given by Miss Thompson to her dancing clans on Friday night in the courthouse, was quite a success. The young ladies were looking their prettiest in handsome dresses. A groat many spectators were present, and manifested their appreciation by constant applause. It i? hoped that Miss Thompson will repeat her soiree very soon. In the teachers' department may be found a very excellent article from Prof. John H. Miller, of ICrskine College on "Text Books," which will repay a perusal. Prof. Miller is in love w:.th his profession and will do all lie can to advance its interestn. We hope other teachers will now follow suit. Mrs. Harriet Davis, of Columbia, S. C. died in that city on Wednesday last. Mrs. Davis was 80 years of age and was originally from this county, being the sister of Dr. Ephrian Calhoun of Greenwood, and her many relatives and friends in this county will be grieved to learn of her death. Dr. W. M. Grier, preached in the Presbyterian church on Sunday last to a very larjie congregation. The Doctor is a great favorite with th?* Abbeville people, and he always gives them a good sertnon. The one he preachcd on Sunday, was as good a one as we have ever heard him preach, and that is no faint praise. Mrs. Henry, mother of our townsman Mr. Frank Henry, died very suddenly on Saturday last, at her home. The funeral was preached at the house, by Rev. C. II. l'ritchard and her remains interred in Long Cane cemetery on Sunday. in the presence of numerous relatives and friends. A good woman has gone to her reward. Messrs. Hearst and Bigby were up from AThitehall on Monday. They propose with other petitioners to appealto the State Board of Examiners from the decision of the Board of Trustees and the County Board of Examiners .refusing to grant them and others, petitioners, & school. Messrs. DeBruhl & Bradley have been j retained to represent the appellants, i Alabastine, a natural material for finishing walls, ceilings, rough plaster, new smoo'h sand finish, a soiled hard finish, painted walls, wood cei'.ings, wall nnnor. hrirk. rnii<*h liimrilo pnnvnc r*'r- " ? " " v,v* Superior to and cheaper than Kalsomine. Roadj**for nso by adding hot water. Can bo mixed by any one. Any housekeeper can apply it without the aid of skilled labor. For sale only at T. C. Perrin'p Drug Store, under the New Hotel. Messrs. .Thos. Cothran and Tom Vcrrin started yeterday to go to McCormie.k by the way of Verdery. When they reached the latter place the}' found the railroad was blocked up two miles below Verdery by the running ofT of a 1 pny train. It seems that the train jumped the track on a high embankment and smashed up the oars badly. Five men were injured. Some of them painfully but none fatally. The train carried also some r?ox cars of Hour and meat and guano, and these were mixed in inextricable confusion. Major B. F. Whitner, of Anderson, was in town last week to argue a motion before Judge Cothran at Chambers, to enjoin Mrs. Amanda Johnson from proceeding with her action against the Savannah Valley Railroad for damages done to her land by running through it. The ground of the motion was that Mrs. Johnson had granted the right of way over the land. This was denied and it was claimed that the right of way given the road was over other lands. Judge Cothran refused to grant the injunction on the ground that the railroad could set up all its defences in the suit brought by Mrs. Johnson, and injunction was not the remedy. Due West Dots. Ice last week. Due West has a good many fine Jerseys. Mr. H. E. Bonner has bought a blooded cow. Dr. James Boyce has purchased a neat new buggy. We were amused in reading Rev. C, R. Birnbach's peice in last Associate Refowned Presbyterian.. "Wc. Knil tKn nlnnOMfn nf ? -* " - ? - U. U.I last Monday Mr. J. S* Daley, of the Tribune. He seems to be an excellent gentleman. Rev. James Moffatt spont a few days in town last week. He is looking exceedingly we.U and wears a sleek beaver which is becoming. He seems to be getting a little grier. The Y. M. C. A. held their monthly meeting last Saturday night. Rev. M, W. Pressley has gone to the Unitod Presbyterians, and Revs. C. P. Birnbach and James Moffatt have come South. One to two. The Mbsseeger was in demand last | i uesuay evening. j&vory one waneecl to see the splendid account of the farmers' meeting. Prof. Miller has boen invited to deliver tlie annual address at the .commencement of the Prosperity High School in June next. We have received and read with interest the annual report of the Superintendent of Education for last year. Col. Coward has presented an elegant Jeport. Our School Commissioner makes a nice showing in this report. . It is reported that Col. Cowiird has remarkod thst Mr. Hodges was the best officer of.this kind in tne state. Drs. Wideman and Cowan and Prof. Leo expcct to tak$ a trip to ChappelU. Prof. Leo is to photograph a tumor on a patient before it is removed by Che Doctor's knife. It is regarded * critical wise. The Mkssbnobr wade a progressive slep in securing Mr.. George. C. Hodge* ; ; i for the teachers' department. The Mi i rknokh is doing a good work in lookii after the educational interests of tl county. Wp heard a gentleman say was the best paper in Abbeville count i As wo stepped in the office last Mondi evening, the etxra force of hands tna< the office louk like acitv nrintin?? oHir y r~ o ~ The people appreciate this entorpri and energy. So far as we have been able to leai , prohibition will be the winning issue the next campatgn. Due West is ovc whehningly in favor ?f it. On my ov responsibility I take the liberty of not inating Dr. J. W. Wideiuan on this tic et for the House. We know he is fa orj*ble to it. There was a lien killed at Dr. D. Edwards' the other day that had a no die imbedded in its gizzard. A sack h; formed around it and entirely healed u It had the appearance of having be there for months. Mr. Sim Kennedy of Troy, spent short while in town last week. W Kennedy is one of tho best base b: catchers in the State. Mr. W. W. Haddon shipped thir bales of cotton last week from Dunali He could have gotten 8)^ cents for it t the platform. R. S. G. Troy Truths. The election for Intendant and Wa dens came off on last Tuesday, with tl following result. Intendant, J. Solomon ; Wardens, Dr. L. W. She pard, Messrs. J. W. Lites, G. A. Mo ris and J.Jay. We feel confident u der the supervision and generalship the following named gentlemen, Tr< will be made a beautiful town. There was service at Long Oai church on last Saturday and Sunda There whs quite a large crowd in atten ance. No services in the Associate R formed church ou lust Sunday. Rev. Mr. Matthews of Greenwo< preached to a large and attentive au?i i:nee on Sunday last. The re-organization of the Baptist Su day School took place Sunday eve ingand resulted as follows : Supcri tendent, i>r. \V. P. Adddison ; assists superintendent, Mr. J. W. Lites : seer tary and treasurer, Mr. G. M. Sibei Troy can boast of as large and well o ganized school as can be found in tl State. A great many of our town men hai taken stock in the Building and Lot Association at Greenwood and we thii it is a wise step they have taken. Judge It. A. McCaslan now occupi< the room in rear of Capt. Youngblood store, for an office. Where he can 1 found at all hours. Mr. J. S. Burnett who has been clerl ing for P. Rosenberg 8c Co. has take charge of his farm some three mil< from town. The recent cold snap has done gre damage to gardens and fears are ente tained that the fruit crop will be a tot miss. A great many of our farme have planted corn and fear they wi have to plant over again. Miss Laurie Vance who has bee spending some time with her sistt Mrs. J. W. Gray in Augusta, returnc home last week. Mrs. J. "\V. Gray and children of At gusta, Georgia, are spending sometin at i.den Hall, the home of Major J. J Vance. Our town has so far escaped the me; sles, which has been raging at our si ter town McCormick for several week Troy certainly has a good nine a* we expect to see them come out victor ous in the winding up of the season. Your correspondent will leave Trc in a few days to take up his abode i Bradley. And wo hope some one wi furnish the news from Troy, we beg extend to the Messenger our thanks f< publishing the pieces poorly written b your correspondent at this place. An we hope the day is not far distant whe the Messengeh will be looked upon i one among the leading papers of tl State. Moke Anon. The farmers of Abbeville Townsh are to meet at the school house ( the old Barr place on Saturday. Api 24th 1885 at 2 o'clock P. M. for the pu pose of organizing a Township Farme Club. J, S. Graves, G. C. Dusenberry, H. W. Lawson, Mc. Ueid, T. H. Held, J. n. oarKsaaie, M. H. Wilson, T. P. Milford, A. W. Jones. J. H. Cheatham, John H.Thotnas. MARKET REPORTS. Corrected weekly by Messrs. Park & Hill. COTTON?Market steady. Good (Ionian Stains 7 7% Better grades 7% 8J4 PKOVI8ION8. Meat 6*4 6 Lard 9 Coffee 10 15 Sugar, Yellow 7 7 White Granulated 7^/. 8 Salt, fine, per suck 75" 85 Liverpool, ZOO lb. sacks 1 25 Nails 3 K 4 Rice 7 8 Tobacco 40 50 Molasses 80 40 Syrup 25 50 Meai.-.. 65 75 DRY GOODS. Prints 5 7 Bleached Cotton 6% 10 Shirtings 6 % Shirtings 6 7 4.4 Shirtings iyx 8 Plaids 8 1C Sweet Potatoes per bushel 75 100 ; Irish Potatoes, per bushel 1 60 New Corn per bushel 65 7? Chickens per head 15 2C I Eggs per dozen 12v i? l gutter per poupd 15 2( H No. 1859. uj Insurance License. v. w Executive Department 1 :e* office ok CoMI'TUOM.ku-GeNEKAI., > SL* Coi.umuia, S. C. April 1st, 1880. ) n< I certify, thnt Mr. J. S, Perrin, of Abjn beville. Agent of The Equitable ,r. Life Assurance Company incorporated vu by the State of Mew York, has cotnn. plied with the requisitions of the Act of )<. thi) General Assembly entitled "An Act v- to regulate the Agencies of Insurance Companies not incorporated in the State II of South Carolina." and 1 hereby li cense the said Mr. J. S. l'errin, Agent j aforesaid, to take risks and transact all ' business of Insurance in this State, in the County of Abbeville, for and in behalf of said Company. Kxpircs March 31st, 1887. [r W. E. Stonky. jj Comptroller General. !IlRriHnp In f.ot jn iu UVU I WILL let to the lowest bidder on Thursday, April 8th, 1886, between the hours of 1J ni. and 1 n. m. the building of the bridge across the Saluda river at Watt's Ferry. The right is reserved to reject anv or all bids. r. Specifications made known on day of letting. tie JAMES A. McCORD. T. Chairman 11. C. C. S 1885. >y to A LL are respectfully invited to iny. vited to inspect our stock of I MILLINERY lin On tl?o nn" Wo have now on sale a magnificient nt display of er.' MIIsIjINEfi I", lu| XOVELTIES, ,c i HA TS, VJ2L YETS, in lk 11 IB It OXS ct C. and u complete line of general mil's linery. 3e We would also call yovir attention to ti_ our stock of >n us DRESS GOODS, PLAID STRIPES, AND at ' r- PLAIN WORSTEDS, al rs BROCADED and PLAIN II SILK VELVETS, BROCADED AND r, PL AIN V E L V ET E EN S u- in all colors and prices. % 1C ? Black and colored Cashmeres in all grades with trimming to match. aa New Markets, Circulars &c., in great s. variety. id Shoe >y ftt We have added to our stock a beautiU ul line of Ladies, Misses and Chilt0 rens shoes. Very Respectfully, 5 BELL GALFH1N. sn 18 Sept. 16,1885. tf 132 le Notice! >n il rra The Subscribers to tho CAPITAL STOCK of the National Bank of Abbeville ARE hereby notified that a call for the payment of the fifth installment (being one-tenth of their subscription) has been made for APRIL 1, 18^6, _ The Cashier will be prepared to reco:n', for the same at the office of the Rank. By order of the Board of Directors. A. B. WARPLAW, President, er BENJ. S. BARNWELL, Cashier. Feb. 9 3t. d. yjALTER L. MILLER, V* Attorney at Law, Abbeville, S. C. J?^*Office formerly occupied by M Judge Thomson. oct 21,'85. lyr Millinery! Millinery \ THE most extensive stock of Millinery can 1 now be found at H. M- HADDON & CO.'S. 1, '84-tf 27 Job Printing OF ALL KINDS ? NEATLY and PROMPTLY EXECUTED ? ?AT THE? > ! Messenger Office. 1 > * I. ' .* ,*' <* *'' . / ' > v * r < * f Undertaking. t Ol'K Faoui.tieb are Unsuhpabsed. WE are prepared to conduct burials in most satisfactory mnnncr. All modr U mlertakinjr Appliances. Competent, mana* ment guaranteed. COFFINS, CASKETS And Full Line of BURIAL GOODS, Which akr Second to None. Trices Reasonable. We aim to be Prompt Considerate and Reliable. Hearse furnished on Application. Our Furniture Department Is replete with an unusuall^ fine line goods. Call and see us. J. TL LEAVELL, Jr., Greenwood, S. C. 110 ? ! T. C. PERI, UNDER The New Hotel, HAS in stock a complete assortment of , Drugs. Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Stuffs, Varnishes <fec. ^lso all the popular Patent Medicines now in use, many of them Non-secret preparations, consisting of the very best Cough Mixtures, Dispeptic and Kidney preparations, Rheumatic and Neuralgic preparations and Best Liniments for Man and Horse. THE VERY BEST FEMALE PREPARATIONS. j^ydia pinkham's Female Remedy * BRADPIELD'S Female Regulator. HOLMES' LINIMENT AND MOTHER'S \ FRIEND. / Shoulder braces and SKIRT supporters, so necessary to Woman's comfort and health. Also Abdominal Supporters. Campbell's Repositor, &c. CIG ARS and Tobacco kept in stock. The best brands only handled, My"Cavallo" Cigars are unsurpassed. i N_ ^iRESll Candies always on hand. qur line of GOODS will be found very completeconsisting of Colognes, foreign and domestic. Handkerchief Extracts in great variety. Toilet Soaps from the cheapest'to the finest. " Hair, tooth, nail, shavin? shoe and clothes W W M U U M COMBS OF ALL SORTS. ! A LSO many articles for Househo Id an a\ Cooking Purposes? 1' , Baking Powders, Extracts and !. Spices, and Vinegar. ' ',,%V | Close Attention Civen to L! ' " . r - . ; :. M PRESCRIPTIONS at all > Uftiiro MI/?! * f^?kur vmi u) >? w hum vay J AS. 6. BAILIE&SONS, Carpet*, Oil Cloths, Window Our \ .. tains atut Shadesr WALL PAPERS, BORDERS . AND DADOES, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats itc 7X4 BKOAJD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA Bluestono in sbandsnco, 3 lbs. for 86 , cents, at Speed & Neuffer. Lines collars in at all styles fan* 5 easts to 25 ctfcts at Boll & Otlphin's. v ' v........ . </:.?* i- ' JHMH