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The Press and Banner
Wednesday, June 8, 1887.
l'rol.ate Court I'roeeortinK*.
Puring tIk* past week tin* following matters
of business have received the attention of the
Court:
J. T. Yomisblood filed his petition praying
that lie might he appointed administrator ol
the e>tate of Mrs. Mamie \V. Yonmibloou, doceased.
An order was parsed for the publication
of a el tat Ion.
May 28. The petition of Alice Logan was
filed praying for letters of administration upon
the estate of Isaac l.oga>n, deceased. An
order for publishing a citation was made.
The return of the commissioners in dower
In the ease of Elizabeth JHinn vs. J. II. Duun
having heretofore been riled, the demandant
came in and filed objections to said returns
through Iht attorneys. Messrs. A. K. Norrls,
and E. B. Gary. The case is left open to tie
heard on Thursday next.
Notice of the death of Louisa Mouzon, colored,
Inmate of the Lunatic Asylum, who
died on the 5th instant, was tiled in this Court
by I)r. P. K. Grittln, superintendent, on the
6th instant.
John \V. Carlisle, the applicant for letters
of administration upon the estate of James
II. Carlisle, deceased, appeared in court on
the 7th Instant, ottered bond which was accepted
by the court, and after being duly
sworn letters were granted and an order for
the sale of certain personal property was
made.
Gone to Atlanta.
Mr. A. IhiPre Calhoun, one of Abbeville's
best and most worthy young men, has gone
to the Business College in Atlanta, where he
Mill spend several months. Mr. Calhoun
came from Greenwood to Abbeville some two
years ago, and we had begun to look upon
him as a fixture with us. but he has determined
to seek' his fort une elsewhere, and we
in common with everybody in Abbeville, regret
that he has pone away. He possesses
the merit and the elements of success, and he
will <tnnhtlf.se eredit. on his old home
lu future years.
School Examination.
James S. Perrin, Esq., of the Messenger. delivered
an address before the .Mount Hill
School last. Friday. We had not heard of the
afiair until Monday evening. If we had
known of the fact sooner we should have applied
to Mr. Perrin for the copy of his speech
for publication in the Press ami Banner.
Thirty-Five Pounds of Pish.
Messrs. George Shilllto, A. \V. Jones, Andrew
Lyon, Fraser Lyon and Gus Wntklns
wentto Calhoun's Mills last Friday and seined
the river, cathlng thirty-five pounds of fish,
Judge Lyon says that while in Washington
recently he met quite a number of
men who, during the late war. wore the bine,
and every one of those men were respectful
and kind to him and other Southerners. The
most pleasant expressions were used by tliem
In referring to the loss of the Judge's arm,
and others in a like condition. One of these
veteraus said that when he heard of the
earthquake in Charleston he, though a poor
man, gave five dollars, being mui o( wnaine
had, for the relief ?>f the sufferers. But
strange as tt may seem, the Judge further
says, that he went on Sunday morninz to the
Metropolitan church (Methodist) to hear Dr.
Newman, who is eloquent and scholarly, but
gave his hearers a mess of political hash, seasoned
only for Northern Republican ears, and
correspondingly distasteful to Southerners.
He was the bitterest man against the South
that was met on the route. The impression
made upon the minds ef some present was
that the distinguished preacher was not a
brave man or a sincere christian. His speech
betrayed him.
Judge McGowan* came home last Saturday
from attending the May term of the Supreme
Court. He left on Monday, going by
private conveyance to Verdery, to take the
train for Baltimore to join his daughter Miss
Lucia McGowan, who is coming home troin
school. The Judge's horse died the same evening
after it returned from taking him to
Verdery.
Dr. F. A. Andrews, druggist at Mr. Speed's
store, left yesterday for his father's home in
Shebby, Isorth Carolina. Dr. Andrews has
the confidence, good will and sympathy of
this entire community. His health is so bad,
and his strength so far wasted, that he deter
milieu lO quil me siore III speuu a lime in rir
creation and rest under the old rooftree.
Mr. and Mrs. Haddon, Mr. George Penney,
Miss Mamie Lawson, Mr. Bell, Miss Barclay,
Mr. Shumate and Mr. Glenn went to
Little Mountain last Sunday, and the rain
that afternoon fell in heaviest showers on
both the just and the unjust, without resDoct
for good clothes or pretty millinery.
Mrs. Gower lelt Abbeville yesterday to attend
a select picnic ut Hodges, from which
place 6he will proceed to Greenville, after
having spent a week or so in Abbeville to the
delight of all her old friends, who were glad
to see her looking younger and handsomer
than before she went to Greenville.
REV. S. A. Webkr having moved out of
the bounds of the Bible Society at Abbeville,
and for this reason having declined to deliver
the sermon before the next meeting of the society,
Rev. R. D .Smart has kindly consented
to discharge that duty. Mr. George C. Hodges
will deliver the annual address.
His old friends were delighted to meet Mr.
W. J. Rogers, of Augusta, who Is now so busy
taking and tilling orders during these hot
days, that he has given his family a furlough
to visit Troy, that he may devote his whole
time and energies to serving his customers to
any needed goods.
Thk work of obtaining signatures for the
new postal route to Antrevlllc progresses.
Judge Cothrau has promised that lie will attend
to the matter and we feel sure that his
effort in behalf of the route Insures its estabfshment.
The depot of the G., C. & x. Railway
should be located on the Academy lot. It is
the most suitable place for it. If necessary,
the town might very well afford to make a
liberal subscription to buy the land or the
right of way.
m We have had deHghtful rains during the
lasi wees, aname iuriiib are in exueiiem ronUstlOQ.
The rain came loo late to be of much
benefit to tbe wheat, but the oats iu many
places are greatly benefitted.
Mrs. John A. Calhocn is now at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. \V. A. Ancruin in
Camden, in a precarious condition. Her
health is such as to give her friends uneasiness.
The excursionists to Washington who returned
last Thursday, are pronouuced iu
their praises of tiie railroad officials for their
fine accommodations and kind attentions.
Mr. George McDuekie Miller, Jr., is In
Abbeville studying telegraphy under the tuition
of Mr. T. \V. CooKler, the efficient manipulator
of the electric fluid at this place.
Mr. James L. Brock's barn and contents
at Houea Path, were burnt last Saturday evening.
It is supposed that fire blew from under
the soap pot, and set the barn.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hearst, Miss Lillian
Hearst, Miss Kuphie Howard and Miss Maude
Hutchison came to town last Monday to trade
at the millinery stores.
Miss Ekfik Bikd, of Edgefield. who lias
been on a visit to her friend Miss Lillian
Hearst, of White Hall, will return to Edgefield
in a few days.
The surveyors of the G., C. & M. K. R., are
now making profiles and riding over the
route to the savannah. Their corps is near
Judge Cothran's.
The Press and Banner has the benefit or
delightful vocal and Instrumental music, and
the-prettiest flowers greet the vision from the
office windows.
The corn and cotton crops are perlectly
splendid. They were never better at this season,
and the fields were never bettor cultivated.
Mr. Buck, tinner at Messrs. H. W. Lawson
<fc Co.'s, will leave with his family in a few
days, to make his home in Nashevllle, Tenn.
Miss Aij.ik Pkuitt, of Due West, one of
the prettiest young ladies of Abbeville county,
was in town last Monday with her lather.
There was a neighborhood picnic at Dr.
Marshall's farm near Calhoun's Mills last
Saturday. A pleasant time was had.
The rains have been most delighful to the
animal creation, and most refreshing and invigorating
to the vegetable kingdom.
Miss Eliza Cai.houn, of the Eloise Home,
Washington. D. C., is at home to remain in
Abbeville for several months.
TvpHmn fpv<?r lurks in the bottom of the
well. Draw off tlie water and let the disease
producing gerins be destroyed.
Mk. Jamks L. Bkock, Mr. M. I. Brock and
Mr. K. M. Shirley, business men of Honea
Path, were In town yesterday.
Don't send otr to get your printing done.
It can bo well done at Abbeville, and at less
cost than if sent abroad.
Miss Marik Witt (jut, who has been visiting
the Misses Seal for several days, returned
to Donalds last Monday.
Mk. Bakswklt. and family went last Sunday
on a visit to Mr. James McC'aslan. They
got wet on the return.
Miss Maky Bauxwkll returned from
Charleston last Thursday, after spending a
month by the seaside.
Mr. T. J. Hearst, of White Hall made a
pleasant call at the J^esn and liunner office
last Monday.
KEV. H. W. WII.LTAMS na* moveu iijio uiu
house with Mr. Jaines Shillito in New Orleans.
Dr. Tuns. J. Maury has been confined to
his bocl since Saturday. He is now on the
mend.
Miss Barclay lias announced her determination
to start for Baltimore next Mouday.
Mk. A. W. Jones gave us yesterday the
ttrst ripe peach that we have seen this year.
Mr. Robert Link and Mr. William Wilson
went to Mt. C'annel last Sunday.
Mk. J. Y. Jones is assisting his brother Mr.
A. W. Jcues in the Auditor's office.
I We ask attention to the Constitution of th
I Peace Society on the eighth page.
! The people of Abbeville can now enjoy i
a season of religious dsssipation.
The merchants will stop issuing corn ti
their farm hands after this week
It is said that Mr. .t. II. Latimer has field:
of the finest corn in the county.
Mils. Cheves Haskei.l, of Monterey ha
been in town for several days.
air. hash. i'ai.i.aham. an oeiogL-iiui mil 11
j Aiitrevllle, died last Sunday.
The Literary and Social Club met last fii
dn.v night at Mrs. Marshall's.
Mk. J. W. Wells. of Greenwood was In
town yesterday evening.
Mits. McKinnky, of the Lebanon neighbor
hood, died last Sunday.
Ci.kax your wells, and save doctor's bills
and funeral expenses.
Mr. Jones F. Mi 1.1. Kit's handsome bous?
| is nearing completion.
I Po you wish to buy or exchange a ?'dry'
cow for a milk cow.
Dr. Turner will preach" at Upper Lons
Cane next Sunday.
Mrs. ITajcckei. returned from Charleston
last Saturday.
Fanny Roche, colored, died Sunday o
consumption.
Last Snteday was the dullest ever known
in Abbeville.
Hon. F. A. Connor eame to town last Mon?
day evening.
Mrs. P. I{. Jackson went to Greenville
last Friday.
The singing of the Evangelists is perfectly
enjoyable.
Mrs. It. H. Devlin, of Verdery, died lasl
Saturday.
Mr. Gambrell has built an annex to his
dwelling.
Communion service at Rocky Itlvcr next
Sunday.
DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN.
After a Year ok' Suffering, Intermingled
With Hope and Fear, She
CJoew to Ifer Grave.
Mrs. Alice Devlin, wife of .Mr. K. Hlllery
Devlin, of Verdery, died at her home last
Friday, after a lingering illness, leaving a
husband and several small children.
Beautiful in person and iQvely in character.
she was the Joy of a fond mother and the
pride of a devoted husband, and her death is
lamented by all who knew her. From the
following words of a friend to another Iriend,
In respect to her, the reader may know somethins
of her:
"I had hoped that you would meet her, and
then I know that you would have loved her;
for to know her was to love her. If you were
to see her now, you would see a physical
wreck, but through the sunken eye and hollow
cheek you could see the elements that
make her what she is?the best, the noblest,
the most generous of womou, the kindest, t he
most affectionate of daughters and sisters."
Petit Jury for June Term.
J. H. Brooks,
S. J. Burts,
Abe Hosenbere,
A. P. Burnett,
C. M. Calhoun,
Joel C. Weir,
B. F. Andrews,
Samuel Shaw,
Jas.T. Hester,
F. E. Cowan,
T. G. Baker, 1
Jas. P. Martin,
W. W.Klugh,
J. W. McGee,
A. McN. Turner.
G. B. Riley,
R. A. McCaslan,
A. A. Stewart.
S. W. Johnson,
L. F. Agnew,
Geo. P. Hodge,
R. H. Burdett,
1j. S. Trultt,
W. It. Powell,
J. H. Bramlet,
R. H. Devlin,
T. K. Langley,
W. C. Brock,
W. T. Jennings,
T. L. Haddou,
W. Joel Smith,
J. M. Baker,
J. H. Walker,
W. O. DuPre,
B. W. Jones,
E. H. Booker.
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A GOOD SCHOOL AND A GOOD TEACHER.
The Exhibition nntl the PatroiiH or
the Nrhool?Sficeoh of Jits. S. Pcrrin,
Esq?A Community of People
Who Believe in Education.
Editor Press and Banner :
It was the pleasure of your correspondent
to'attend the school celebration 01" the Mount
Hill school, situated lour miles above Hodges.
The school is presided over by Prof. E. C. Rice,
and for the past six months lie has hud an
unusually large attendance?the school now
numbering about seventy pupils. The good
people of the community who are the patrons
of the school had gathered In numbers, to
witness the exhibition, and evinced much interest
In the affairs of the school. The exercises
consisted of declamations, rccitulions,
dialogues and songs by the school, all of
which were well rendered, and showed careful
training. After the exercises by the pupils
were over, Mr. James S. Perrin, editor of
the Abbeville Messenger, delivered an address
upon ilie Public School System, in which he
took the ground that in order to reap the
greatest benefit from the system, the public
fund must be regarded merely as a supplemental
one. After tills address a sumptuous
dinner Wiis served, which was enjoyed by all
present. The people in this community are
thoroughly aroused upon the subject ol education
and intend maintaining a good school,
though it does cost them something. In Mr.
Rice they have a most competent teacher,
and if possible they intend to Keep him. The
day was a very pleasant one and thoroughly
enjoyed by a Visitor.
BRIEF AND GOOD?SHORT AND SWEET.
Letter from Florida?Big Fifth Story
?Hearty Approval of "Prenn mid
Banner" on the School Question.
Iamonia, Leon Co., Fla., June 4, 1887.
Editor I'rexx and Banner:
luougii i aiw nub u SUUMI luer IU ^IMII JIU^CI
?which I think one of the best country papers
I ever read?I have the pleasure of reading
it every week, and thought perhaps you
would like to get a short letter from the "Land
of Flowers."
Well, sir, this has been a very pleasant year,
so far, to work crops, though we are having
most too much rain now; but corn ami cotton
is growing very fast, so is grass. The cotton
crops generally are line. I heard one
farmer say to-day he had cotton "half thigh
high." I counted thirteen forms on a stalk
yesterday. Corn is tasseling, and most farmers
are pushing to finish "laying by." Magnolias
are in full bloom, and on the lake
thousands of water lillies, or"bonnetchlnquepins"
are blooming, which, with the tall
green grass, and the island dotted here and
there, makes a beautiful sight. There is some
beautiful scenery In this county.
I went on the lake the other day fishing?
caught. 21 pounds in a few hours. I used a
bob. It was a good time, the rain was falling
gently. Did you ever bob? It is very exciting.
I caught one fine trout?weighed
U'flll Allf CAnxtnrlnl ,l,...,ll ^.r.n 4 ^
u uui cvuavui icti urauiv/vrv uu.i wine i?
an end by electing lion. Samuel Pasco. Hloxhnm
was the choice of the people, but he
withdrew from the race for the sake harmony
in the party.
Score the lree schools, Mr. Editor, I adtnire
your pluck. I am dead against the lree
school business. I believe in letting every
"tub sit ou its own bottom." Good luck to
you and may your paper get better and better.
Moie another time, perhaps.
Yours respectfully, IAMONIA.
DONALDSVILLE'S PLACE IN THE PAPER.
Much Sickness and Some Deaths Recorded
in tlie Good Old Town.
Donaldsvii.i.e, S. C., June 6,1887.
A heavy rain visited our little town Sunday
evening.
Mrs. W.J. Donnald died at her home in this
place last Wednesday evening, June 1st. She
was buried at Due West. Her little girl,
eighteen months old, died Sunday night, four
days between their deaths.
Mr. J. C. Caldwell has a child very low, sixteen
months of age, not thought to live
through the day.
Mr. J. C. Hawthorn's two little boys arc
thought to be improving.
Mr. J. F. Agnew has a little girl quite sick.
Four negroes died at Duo West Saturday
night. It is thought sickness is on the decrease
at Due West. A.
Tlie County Officers in Session.
Office County Commissioners,
June 7,18S7.
The Board met to-day. Present; <j. M. Mat
usou, ciihii iiinii, j . v?. -urn's una . i?. jmhiiii,
The minutes of tfce previous meeting weri
read and approved. Sundry eluiins were audited
and approved.
The commissioners appointed fit the previous
meeting to lay out a public road from
Dry Hollow on Millord's bridge road to public*
road leading from Abbeville Court Houst
to I,owndesville, between P. C. Suber's and
Max Below's, made their report and the road
was declared a public road.
A petition for a new road from Augusta
road at old Tabor church Into the Harksdale
Ferry road at or near J. Frank Williams, run
uiug through the lauds of J. Frank Willlanif
and Samuel New. Ordered to be advertised
In the matter of the road from Boyd's Mil!
to Andrew's Chapel the petition was dismiss
ed, in consequence of counter petition having
been presented against is discontinued.
?!our lands and our homes
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THEIR BOUNDARIES, AND THE PRICES
s WHICH THEY COMMAND.
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1 Iloinu ? Transcript of the Real Em'
tale Transfers as KcconU'd in ilic
Oliiee of the Auditor for Abbeville
County.
'I J. C. Crelghton to Mrs. G\ S. Slukes, 2 lots,
lOtli township, S55, November '."J, .l.Sstj, Lots
Nos.:{and 0 in the town of MeCoruiick.
Mrs. M. J. Kelton and Jolm 0. Horn, to Mrs.
C. S. Sluices,lots, Kitli township, j.Sh.'jO, July
21, lbsl!, Lots Nos. 2 and a in the town of McCoriulek.
J. C. Klugli, Master, to It. H. Ilnghes, 170
acres, 3rd township, SoSG/.'S, December 0, 18S0,
hounded by Jl. H. Hughes, J. M. Nickles,
John Turner onil others.
Theopliilus Baker to Theodore Kennedy,
81 acres i;ith township, ?507, September'Jit, 1SSG,
hounded by Theodore Kennedy, Luke Speed,
and Lowndesviile Koad.
J. Fuller Lyon, Judge Probata, to W. W.
{ Bullock, 122 acres, 7th townshp, S2B0, November
S, lhSC, W. M. Puidy, Moses Liplord, II. II.
Devlin and others.
1 Joint Pulliam to Jlnry A. Milford, 21 acrcs,
2nd township, S100, January 21, 18S7, bounded
by R. P. Blake, 15. O. Verrell and others.
T. C. Lipscomb, Kxccutor, to Thomas Wnl,
ler, 1-2 acre, 2nd township, S37.00, December
U, ISSli, bounded by Lots Nos. 10 and 11, J. I.
McKellar and others.
Morris Roumans to Louis Roumans, 26
acres. 2nd township, $170, December 2, 1SSG,
; bounded by Cokesbury Road, Louis Roumans
and others.
E. \V. Watson to John Tittle, 32 acres, 7th
' township, 3I2S, December 11th 18StJ, bounded
by Edmund Anderson, Gli Moragne, and Cal
vln Moragne.
J. C. KI ugh, Muster, to Francis Arnold, 400
acres, 2nd township, 81,000, January 3, 1S.S7,
bounded by Mrs. E. H. Hill, M. B. .Lipscomb
and Saluda ltlver.
Mrs. Martha M. Plowden and E. J. Plowden
to Mrs. Annie F. Giles, 18 acres, 2nd township,
, 81,500, October lo. isso, bounded by cresswe'.l
street. Martha M. Plowden and E. J. Plowden,
It. P. Pinson and C. & G. Railroad.
T. C. Lipscomb, Executor Estate Martin
Hackett, 3 lots (N'os. 14, 4, 21) 2nd township,
SI30, December 20,1S80, Lot No. 14 bounded by
a branch, new street, J T. McKellar and Lot
, No. 13. Lot No. 4 bounded by Cemetery
.Street, Lot No. 3, new street and Lot No. 5.
Lot No. 21 bounded by new street, Mrs. R. C.
Gilliam aud others, in the town of Greenwood.
T. C. Lipscomb, Executor Estate Martin
Hackett, to C. A. U. Waller and R. P. Blake,
3 lots, 2nd township, January 3, 1SS7, bounded
by Cemetery lot, J. T. McKellar, Lot No. 11
and new street in the town ol Greenwood.
N. M. Pinson to Edward V. Hinton, 11 13-100
acres, 2nd township. $77.90, December 17, 1SS0,
hounded by T. B. Williams, J. H. Milford,
E. V. Hinton and N. M. Pinson.
T. C. Lipscomb, Executor Estate Martin
Hackett, John A. Barksdale, 1 lot, 2nd town
ship, 8150, December 15, 1886, known as Lot
No. 10 in Greenwood.
John J. White to C. A. White, 100 ncres 1-2
interest in 200, 15th township, December 21,
1SS0, James E. Calhoun, Estate Henry Martin,
and others, known as the"Chalio Hope tjact."
Harriet E. LeHoy to S. S. McBride, 28 acres,
loth township, S2S0, December 30,1886, bounded
by W. E. Link, J. A. LeRoy, S. S. McBride
and others.
J.Fuller Lyon, Judge Probate, to R. E. Hill,
6G acres, 2nd township, S210, December 31, 1886,
bounded by Josh Ellis, A. J. Salinas and others.
J. C. Klugh, Master, to Mrs. Julia E. Shumate,
200 acres. 1st township, ?2,750, March 1,
1887, bounded by J. H. Rice, T. S. Blake, estate
Dr. J. A. Stewart and others.
J. E. Uldrich to J. B. Winn, 70 acres, Gth
township, 8607, January 11, 1S87. bounded by
\forfln Ktil'or T f-inrrimi Wn?
nnd others.
Robt. Cannon to R. E. Hill, house nnd lot.
llth township, 8115, Jauuary 5, 18S7, bounded
by Henry Harper, E. L. Patton, Georgiana
Gray ana others.
T. C. Lipscomb to John B. Sample, 20 acres,
2nd township, S'175, December 15, 1886, bounded
by John B. Sample, F. Arnold, T. Cloud,
and others, portion of lands of estate Martin
Hackett.
J. F. C. DuPre, Shealff. landsof S. 0. Young,
to W. H. Parker, Agent, SI,015, December 7,
1885, bounded by J. C. Frith, estate Pat. Gibson
and others.
J. C. Klujrh, Master, to Mrs. J. P. Booker,
house and lot, 4th township, 8341, January 3,
1887, bounded by E. H. Booker, B. J. Martin,
and Balls Road, being the lot of J. Frank
Smith.
J. f. Kiugli, Master, to Mrs. M. A. Ellis, 86
acres, llth township, 8615. bounded by lands
of J. T. Robertson and others.
T. C. Lipscomb, Executor, to J. Frank Kellar,
ho\ise and lot, 2nd township, 8015, December
17,1886. bounded by John A. Barksdale
and J. T. McKellar.
Catlet Corley to J. K. Deason and R. D.
Ives, 200 acres, 10th township 81.050, bounded
by Jennings Mining Co., Ja6. Newly and others.
Mrs. F. J. Marshall to R. E. Hill, house and
lot, llth township, 850, Mny 2. 1886, bounded
by Wallingford &. Russell, Elsie Jones and
others.
W. V. Brownlee to Nora J. Brownlee, 58
acres, 4th township, 8550, January 5, 1S87,
bounded by LeRoy Brownlee, Jane Kay and
oi-ners.
A. E. Ligon to Wm. II. Frith, 133 acres, 10th
township, S065, December 9,18S6, bounded by
K. F. Gibert, A. J. Woodhurstand others.
Elvira L. Beall to Zepanlah Harris, 2 lots,
10th township, $">00, October 13,1SS6, being lots
Nos. 1 and 2 of Block G, In town of McOorinick.
Alex. J. Pounds to Jno. Wilkerson, et. al.,
house and lot, 8th township, $100, December
30,1880, bounded by A. ?fc K. Railroad, Gen.
P. H. Bradley,and the Public Street in village
of Bradley.
J. Fuller Lyon, Judge Probate, to J. WardPerrin,
S acres, 3rd township, 817.20, January
22,1SS7, bounded by Dr. B. C. Hart, Ben Vance,
Wm. Butler and others, being a portion of the
estate of Dr. W. C. Norwood.
Florence Barnwell to F. B. Gnry, 1 lot, 11th
township, $100, January 11, 18S7, hounded by
Mrs. M. C. Gary, Tlios. Jones and Depot street
In town of Abbeville.
J. Fuller Lyon, Judge Probate, to E. N.
Knox, 22 acres, 11th township, $69.50, January
27,18S7, bounded by Jno. A. Brooks and others,
being part of lands of L. J. Johnson, deceased.
J. M. Saddler to Mrs. Sophronia McGee, 39
acres, 1st township, $250, December 2, 1SS0,
bounded by G. W. Conner, Robertson, Taylor
il tu., uiiu r?*tuic o uu. iiwiuiiiiii,
G. P. Pettigrew to Luther A. Pettigrew find
others, 9C acres, 13th township, $550,^ September
II. 18SC, bounded by Joseph A. Brown, G.
P. Pettijrrew and others.
L. J. Merrlman to J. S. Bailey, 1 lot, 2nd
township, ?102.R5, November 3. 1S8C, bounded
by Saphronia Arnold, Joel S. Bailey and others.
J. A. Crawford to Carole Burton, 57 acres,
5th township.SMO, November 27th 18S6, bounded
by It. O, McAdams, Asa Hall, Mrs. Erwin
and others.
W. W. Edwards to Mrs. Mary Donald, 18
acres, 5th township, 3100, February 2, 18S7,
bounded by lands of W. W. Edwards and
Mrs. Mary Donald.
\V. G. Kice to \V. G. llice, Jr., 72 acres, 2nd
township, April 7, 1886, bounded by Mrs. F. E.
Stewart. J. A. Agnew and others.
A. J. Ferguson to W. J. Nelson, IB acres, 11th
township, $100, January 4, 1887, bounded by
A. W. Jones, Lee Smith, A. J. Ferguson and
others.
J. E. Todd to P. L. Grier, 191 acres, 5th townshin,
S191, December 1, ISSfl, bounded by J. E.
Toud, 0. P. Hawthorne, J. P. Kennedy and
others.
J. S. Robinson to S. E. McNair, 1 acre, 7th
township, S25, January. 7, 1887, bounded by
estate S. R. Morrah, J. S. Robinson and others.
S. W. Addison to C. F. Mills. 127 acres. $720,
November 27,1886, bounded by W. P. Wide-j
man. Jos. McComb nnd others.
J. C. Klugh to G. C. Dusenbery, 109 acres.
(5tli township, $AV>, November 2, 1885, bounded
by Mrs. Winn, estate Robt. Gordon, John Uldrlck
and others.
G. C. Duseubery, Agent, to Jas. A. King, 109
acres. Gth tgwnship, SI,150, January 17, 1887,
bounded by Mrs. Winn, estate Robt. Gordon
and others.
J. B. Jones to Henry Callahain, 35 acres,
S2S0, January 28,1887. bounded by J. T. Bryant,
estate W. L. Young and others.
I. N. and H. M. Young to J. H. Green, 209
acres, 5th township, $1,700. August 5. 1SSG,
bounded by M. T. Stevenson, H. M. Young
and others.
J. S. Burnett to F. E. Rurnet, 36 acres, 5th
township, SI,700, Augusts, lSS'fi, bounded by
W. J. Stephenson, II. M. Young and others.
P. II. Brudley to Daniel and Linda Davis,
1 lot and building, 8th township, $10, April 14,
i 18X1, bounded by P. H. Bradley, A. & K. Kail'
road and others.
J. S. Burnett to F. K. Burnett, 1 lot and
building, 0th township, fJton, February 5, 1887,
1 in town of Troy, bounded by Main Street, E.
C. Slrnkins, and known as lot No. 8 on map
! inn do by W. J. Kirk.
Hugh Wilson, Jr., to Ml Hedge B. Davis, 1">2
neres and building, 11th township, SI,000,
' February 10,1S87, bounded by A. J. Fermi son,
Jordan Homestead, Calhoun creek, Lee Smith
and others.
Kilns O. Pruitt to Judith P. Booker, 179 acres,
4th township,SI,102,November20,1880,bounded
by A. M. Dodson, A. It. Ellis, estate Jas.
McDill and others.
Margaret E. Taggart to Dr. Joseph A. Mar'
shall, 1 lot, 3rd township, Sf?50, February 5,
1 1KR7, in town of Greenwood and bounded by
Logan Street, Payne Street, and lot of Mrs.
M. E. Tageart.
Edmund Turner to Sarah A. Cheatham and
' Mary C. Tbomns, 200 acres, 11th township,
1 February 12.1887. bounded by (Jeo. Wilson,
; P. Rosenborg ?l* Co. and others.
: Held A-Simpson to James M. Baker, 1 lot
and building, 3rd township, 8300, February K,
1 IKS", In Lowndcsville, hounded by J. B. Moseiey,
Main Street and others.
J J. C. Klugh to W. C. Pressly, l(k'l acres, 13th
: township, 51,015. January 3, 1S87, bounded by
[ Mrs. A. G. Pressly, J. M. Latimer, J. T. Lati'
mer and others.
; Joseph 0. Bell to Mrs. Sarah Burton, 1 lot
and building, lCth township, 8700, January 11,
' 1.HS7, In town of McC'ormlck aud known as
' Lot No. 19 lu Block K.
NEWS FROM NINETY-SIX.
Visitors Coining and (BoiiiR?A Oood
Word Tor Mr. rrilch ? Rnilrond
I,rosi?c<'ls--I.ifc mul Activity Altwiil
tlic Town.
Xixety-Six, s. C.', June 7,1887.
Mr. \V. J. Mftore.ii member of the Abbe]
vlllo 13ar, was in town last week on legal bus
In ess.
The Ilev. L. K. Probst unci wife are at the
home or their brother, Mr. ti. Probst, for a
cl.ni'l clot' Mr l.wi l.<w ..l.niir,. r,r t Iir> I .11.
tin1 run church of Charleston.
In writing orders for money it is best to put
theamount in writing. Neveromlt this. II
Is not safe or business-like to put amounts in
llgu res.
Our town authorities should look after the
culvert under the new railroad near Mr. Win.
Johnson's residence. It dams up nearly an
acre of water when it rains, which of course,
having 110 outlet will sink. Into the ground.
It will cause sickness.
Cnpt. Hale passed by one day last week?too
busy to stop over.
We are glad to state tiiat the infant son of
the Kev. W. P. Meadors is rapidly improving
and wc hope entirely out of danger.
Miss Emma Sanders, one of the loveliest
girls of "Cow Grove." is visiting Mrs. J. L.
Shumate.
The liev. J. F. Probst and wife, who have
been visiting friends In Barnwell, liavo returned.
Mr. Charles Fouche. who walked to Florida
last winter, returned last Friday, having
made the whole round on foot. He is about
seventy-five years old.
On the fifth Sunday In May Mr. J. It. Leavell,
of Greenwood, addressed the Sunday
school in Cow Grove at Oakland Academy.
Mr. Leavcl acquitted himself with great credit,
and the scholars and patrons were delighted
with bis talk. Mr. Leavell is certainly a
great Sunday school man.
The heavy rains of last Wednesday and
Thursday nights did a great deal of damage
lo bottom com and hillside cotton. Tlic lands
were terribly washed.
Mr. L. M. Fouche. who lias been to Baltimore,
also attended 1 lie international drill.
He says a. great many Southerners took advantage
of the low rates to visit the Northern
cities.
Mr. Calvin Klnard shipped a tine pig to parties
in Newberry county.
Dysentery is prevailing to an alarming extent
among the children ail over the country.
The "Rebel Girl," the linear, cigar in ti e upcountry,
may be found at the "green store"
in Ninety-Six.
A well Informed irentleman of Edgefield
county says that as far as his observation extends,
that not more than a fourth of a crop
of oats will be made in that county. There
are some good patches around Ninety-Six,
but our crop may be set down as a failure.
Good seed oats will be high next season, Buy
early.
Mr. John It. Moore, of New Market, has the
best watermelon patch wo have seen this
year.
The killing of George Major by Jiis brother
Robin, on last Saturday evening at Greenwood,
was a sad thing and their parents have
our sympathy.
A good deal has been said in the papers
about Mr. Leltch, the evangelist, both pro and
con. As far as our acquaintance and observation
goes we are satisfied that he is a Christian
gentleman, and that if left to himself will do
a great good in the land. No man has ever
done as much in Ninety-Six, and it is not
WArt h tr\ t r*f fr\ rmt cn/?h o m?n ilntvn.
We know tbftt ho lias a way of his own, but
God crowns his labors with success, and it
does seem thut some of the preactiersare Jealous
of him, and it is hard that so good a man
as Mr. Leitch has to fight the preachers, the
world, the flesh and the devil all at the same
time. Praise the Lord!
The wheat crop In some sections we hear is
good. We are glad of this and hope the people
will continue to sow it and sow it more
extensively. Don't let failure or a short crop
discourage you. We believe if the yield of
the cotton crop this year was only one boll to
the stalk that it would encourage people to
plant more largely another year. Don't give
up the wheat.
The kaflir corn crop in the vicinity of Nlncty-SIx
is large and looking finely. If it comes
up to expectations, Indian corn will be abandoned,
in a measure.
It is reported that Mr. A. W. Still has one
of the finest crops in his neighborhood. Success
to you Ab.
Mr. C. T. Whitien was at home Inst week to
visit his family. He runs an extensive carriage
and wagon shop at Laurens (,'. H.
Harvest has begun in earnest. The grain is
poor and short, nevertheless; the farmcru are
trying to save all they can.
Mr. S. P. Boozer. It was our good fortune to
know this trood man. and for years we have
watched his career. No better man, perhaps,
has ever lived in the Piedmont belt. HIr single
aim was for the good of mankind and general
good of the country. Generous, proud,
unselfish, his whole life spent for the good of
others. His devotion to the Interests of his
town and his aid in the upbuilding of her institutions
were outstanding characteristics.
A devoted husband, kind friend, ancl good
neighbor, what more can be said. His bereaved
wife has the sympathy of our whole
community.
Rev. W. A. Gaines preached in the Raptist
church on last Sunday morning and evening
two excellent sermons, and communion.
Capt. G. \V. Connor, of Cokesbury, was in
town last week.
Messrs. W. L. Anderson and J. S. Wilson attended
Sunday school at Lebanon church last
Sunday evening.
We hear but little of tho A. G. & W. R. R.
these days. From our best sources of information,
however, wo learn that everything is
progressing. That soon it. will be consolidated
with the road from Greenville to Knoxville.
Tiiis will be an accession, and we trust
everything will go on smoothly. This road Is
bound to be built and the tax-payers can depend
on it.
Col. Wm. Johnson has shown us the largest
stalks of cotton we have seen this year. The
Colo.iel is one of the best farmers in Abbeville
county.
Mr. A. Mc. Turner has one of the best half
Jersey calves in the county.
Capt. R. F, McCaslan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mc.
Turner, and Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers attended
the funeral services of Mr.S. P. Boozer
on last Sunday.
Roseola is still in our town and destroys
beauty as well as equanimity of temper.
We have commenced to "lay our corn by,"
and will utilize the extra time in planting
cow peas.
T>r J If. Tlilov nronplioil n fin a sormnn In
Greenwood on last Sunday, and ut the grave
of Mr. Boozer made some beautiful and touching:
remarks. .
The oats are turning out better than at Hist
expected. EAST END.
TEA TABLE TALK AT TROY.
Stimlny School* or Troy and McCorniirlt
in Love and Harmony?PerKonalM.
and Otlicr Matters.
Troy, S. C.t June 0,1r87.
Troy is tmdoubtedlyjon somewhat of a boom
at present. All of her merchants are doing
well and in a few days carpeoters will be in
great demand. Enough has been subscribed
for the erection of an elegant hotel, which
will be an ornament to our town and will
supply a long felt want. Mr. J. \V. Harveiy
who runs an extensive saw mill has subscribed
all or the lumber. The building committee
is composed of Messrs. J. N. Dundy, J. T.
Solomons und G. A. Morris, who will endeavor
to make this one of the most comlortable
hotels In the up-country. Work will also
soon begin on Mr. J. W. Harvely's drug store,
which will uo doubt be a very handsome
building.
The boys of town, between the nges of ten
and sixteen, have organized a base ball club,
and are now prepared to show themselves to
be the champions of Abbeville county.
Mrs. \V. S. Killlngsworth, of Williston, S. C.,
is visiting her lather, MsiJ. J. K. Vance, at
Eden Hall.
Master Qullla Murrell was severely kicked
on the forehead by his father's colt on last
Thursday. Dr. II. L. Culbertson was called
and rendered the accessary attention.
Mr. W. J. Morris left for Augusta lost week
and has secureda position with the street rail-1
way company.
T?e Troy /lipil rtCllOOI IS 111 it num inning
condition under tho management of Prof. W\
P. McKellur and his charming daughter Miss
Gussie.
Mr. J. C'. Tittle has entirely recovered from
his recent Illness, and we were glad to see
him in town again.
Yesterday was "Children's Day" in the
Methodist church. A splendid address was
delivered by Itev. J. ('. Chandler in the morn-i
ing, and one by Mr. Krwin, of Atlanta, in the
afternoon. An elegant dinner was sorved,
and the event was quite a success In every
particular. A very large congregation was
present.
The children ol the Baptist Sunday school
will give a large picnic on the grove in front
of the church on Saturduy, June 15th. The
Sunday schools of Troy. Bradley and McCormlck
have beon Invited to participate, ftxCJovernor
Sheppard and Prof. W. W. Wat It Ins
i?.?? iw./.nnti'rl nn invitation to address tlip
children on that day. I liuye licon authorized
to extend nn Invitation to the editor of
the J*re.i.i and Jiannur and hope lie will make
it eon veil lent to attend.
Miss Eloise Cnnvlle, of Bradley, is visiting
Mrs. S. A. Glover.
We have had line rains and the cotton and
corn crop Is better Chan it has been tor years.
Governor Gordon as u I>odjror.
Almost every mail brings Governor Gordon
letters from the Lone Star State, making inI
qulries concerning the operation of prohibition
in Georgia. Most of them are personal
letters from old Confederate soldiers, who desire
his advice before taking sides in the approaching
Texas election, which is to decide
the fate of John Barleycorn in that State. In
reply the writers are sent.statements of the
claims of both sides and the arguments by
which these are commonly supported, and it
is left to themselves to decide upon their relative
Justice and worth.
Mr.s.*Smaut Is visiting Mr. W. J. Smith's]
family. I
Tub Infant of Mrs. John Knox died last
Friday.
OUR RAILROAD CENTRE.
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MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST IN THE GROWING
MART, AND THE CLASSIC
HALLS.
Hot IVcnllior iiuil Finn Crops?Beautiful
Women?Worthy Men?4'oinni
till coin cut Sermon Annual A<!of
l'rol'. ISoozcr?
Rousted I-itlJo Xo^roos ... Happy
Mnrriage.
Greenwood, .Tune (?, 1S87.
The torn pom lure reached ninety, yesterday
in lh(! shade. This was (he hottest of the
season.
Crops are Just as fine as they c^n be, every
farmer wears a stnl Ic.
The wheat mid oat crops are being harvesteft.
The yield of these crops are very light
here.
Miss Mollle Out/., of Kirksey's Is visiting
the family of Mr. J. W. Hill.
Mr. J. L. Talberl of Spartanburg was in
town yesterday.
Mr. T. H. Walker returned from Washington
last week. He says that the trip to the
national capital was very enjoyable.
ltev. J. It. Ill ley of Pickens is nt the Riley
Hotel.
Mrs. S. It. McUce will commence thecreclion
of a dwelling on her lot on College Street
this week. The lumber and other material
are being hauled to the lot to-dny.
Miss Kate Hester, of Hester's, is visiting
the family of Dr. M. C. Taggart. She will be
present at our commencements next week.
Hon. William Kllliott. of Hcaufort, with ills
family, visited our town last week. They left
for Ashevillc, N. C., on Thursday evening.
The young man at a neighboring town who
has been so unlucky, lias resolved to leave his
line horse and buggy at home and try I he car?
when he goes a-wooing in future. We hope
that the train will not Jump the track, collide
with another, nor anything else occur to annoy
this young man when he visits our town
again. "Because, accidents and inconveniences
only prolong his stay," adds a friend.
Prof. Hociges resumes the exercises of his
school to-day. after a discontinuation of a few
days caused by the illness of Prof. Boozer.
Dr. J. A. Marshall's new residence will be
completed in a short lime.
Miss Lola Taylor of Texas is visiting Mr. B.
F. Reynolds.
The Greenwood Division Sons of Temperance
had a very interesting meeting at their
hall last Friday night Every member of the
Division should be present at the meeting on
next Friday night.
Mr. D. T. Boozer, of St. Augusslne, Fla., is
vlsit.lnir relatlveslu town.
Mr. Jas. Rogers, Jr., of Ninety-Six, was in
town yesterday.
Mr. H. M. Spikes brought fifty bales of cotton
to this pluce last week. He sold the entire
lot to-day at an average price of ten und a
half ccnts.
Another of Greenwood's fair ones will be
carried away by a fortunate wooer before the
expiration of the present month, so says
Rumor.
Rev. J. T. Chalmers, of Wlnnsboro', will
preach the Commencement Sermon in the
Methodist church next Sunday morning. He
will also preach in the Presbyterian church In
the evening.
Capt. R. F. McCaslan was in town on yesterday.
Hon. M. C. Butler will address the students
of the Male Academy at eleven o'clock ou
Wednesday the 15th. On the day following at
the same hour Hon. J. S. Cothran will deliver
the anniversary address at the Greenwood
Female College. On Monday night the 13th
the public will be entertained by the closing
exercises of the Male school. On Tuesday
and Wednesday evening following the closing
exercises of the Female College will be given.
Little Hattlo, aged about two years, daughter
of Mr. E. F. S. Giles, died yesterday afternoon
at three o'clock. The body was interred
In the Greenwood Cemetery this morning at
eleven o'clock. The sorrowing parents have
the sincere sympathy of many friends.
On last Saturday afternoon about four
o'clock, our town was shocked by the Intelligence
that George, a son of Mr. R. W. Major
aged about twelve years had been shot and instantly
killed by the accidental discharge of
f? -.1.1 mut/ii n?hu>li hi? nlrifip hrnfhor
Hubert aged fourteen wus playing. Several
persons immediately hurried to the scene of
the accident aud lound that the report was
true. While Air. and Mrs. Major were both
away from home the hoys not thinking of the
danger, took the pistol, which contained cartridges
with which it was loaded in 1876, from
the place where it was usually kept and commenced
to test its workings, while in the
hands of Robert it was by some means discharged,
the ball entering Goerge's breast and
passing directly through the upper part of the
heart and lodging under the skin on the opposite
side. On yesterday afternoon the body,
borne by members of his class in school and
Sunday School, followed by many of the children.
by whom he wus loved, to the Greenwood
Cemetery and there consigned to the
grave, after the reading of the funeral service
by Rev. (i. H. Carter. George was a very
bright and affectionate little iellow, and by
his kindness and frankness had won the love
of many to whom he was known. The suddenly
bereaved family, in their great sorrow
are remembered by many friends.
After lingering between life and death for
nearly five days, Prof. S. P. Boozer passed
from this life on last Sunday morning at two
o'clock. From the stroke ot apoplexy on last
Tuesday he did rally, but remained in an unconscious
condition to the time of his death.
He wus buried in the Greenwood Cemetery
yesterday afternoon at six o'clock. The pall
bearers were: Messrs. J. Wr. Greene, G. A.
Barksdale, C. M. Calhoun, J. T. Sigon, J. H.
Oldham and Prof. J. R. Blake. The lurneral
service was conducted at the grave by Rev. J.
R. Riley, 1). D., who spoke in a touching man
ner of the lire or 1'ror. isoozer, uiiu mi' importance
of making immediate preparation for
the life to come. Prof. Boozer was born near
this plaee anil was in his tifty-fourth year.
He graduated from Carolina College in the
class of 1S5K and volunteering in Capt. Perryman's
company in 1SG1. Ho served in various
capacities till being severely wounded in the
battle of Gettysburg July 2,1802, the amputation
of the right leg was necessary. After receiving
an honorable discharge ho returned
to his home and commenced the work of
teaching, a vocation in which he has been engaged
almost uninterruptedly ever since, being
at one time a Professor in Adger College,
and at the time of his death principal of the
Greenwood Male Academy. Ho was publicspirited
and aid much toward the building
up of his town and its various enterprises.
Ho was an eloquent speaker, and a versatile
writer, which attainments enabled him to
advanceanyfavoriteentorpriso, as but few
arc able to do. The Church has lost a generous
friend, society .1 useful member, and our
town a most exemplary and energetic citizen.
Mrs. Fannie Williams of Phoenix, died yesterday
at the age ot about 45. She was buried
at Damascus church to-day.
A cabin occupied by a negro family 011 Mr.
S. Elmore's plantation was burned on last
Friday morning. A careless negro woman
left two small children in the house and both
were burned to death.
Gkeknwood, June 7.?Mr. J. L. Tolbert of
Spartanburg, and Miss Leila Williams of
Piercetown, S. C., were married this morning
at nine o'clock by Rev. II. C. Smart. Mr.
Tolbert is a route agent of the Southern Express
Company and has many friends here.
He will spend several days with his mother
Mrs. S. E. Parks before going to Spartanburg,
which place lie will make his home.
llev. Dr. Hawkins of Prosperity spent a few
days with Mr. O. A. Swygcrt last week.
MAC.
Spccial ISurpiiiiN.
For the Trouth of June I will offer some special
bargains. W. E. Dell.
Double width dress goods at 1'Jc. worth COc.
W. E. Hell.
Double width dress goods at 2S)e. worth 3oc.
W. Ii. Hell.
Single widtli dress goods at 20c. worth 20c.
W. E. Pell.
Single width dress goods at 17c. worth 22^c.
W. E. Hell.
Single width dress goods at 12)^c. worth 15c.
W. E. Hell.
r ...... nt 7.ie. worl h 90c. W. E. Hell.
Lace tiouncing at ode. worth i'?0c- W. E. Bell.
Lace silk llouneing at Si.25 worth S1.G0. W.
E. Hell.
Embroidered ilouneing at S2.00 worth 52.30.
\V. E. JJell.
Embroidered Ilouneing at SI.75 worth ?2.25.
W. E. Hell.
Embroidered flouncing at 90c. worth SI.25.
\V. K. Hell.
Parasols at ?.'1.0(1 worth S-I.oo. W. E. Hell.
Parasols at S2.no worth SS.50. W. E. Hell.
Parasols at $2.00 worth S'2.75. W. E. Hell.
Kans! I otlcr special prices in fails. W. E.
Hell.
Great redactions in dress goods trimmings.
\V. E Hell.
.Special sale in children sailors and shade
hats. \V. E. Hell.
I,awn embroidery very cheap. W. E. Hell,
oriental luce in all widths from 5c. to 25c.
per yard. \\\ K. Hell.
DelJenpell's suiting in plain and stripe at
15c. and H0jr. worth '.'He. and 25c. W. E. Hell.
Colored batiste and colored lawnsat reduced
pric(!s. W. E. Hell.
All over embroidery in wliltc and tan at
cost. W. E. Hell.
Parasols in colors at cost. W. E. Hell.
Shade hats at 15c. untrimmed. W. E. Hell.
' Cheek summer silks at -IP ^c. worth W)c. \V\
E. Hell.
I'rof. UalkiiiN School Will );o on a
Picnic.
I Ionka Path, s. C., June 0, I8.s".
Editor Press and Manner :
l'lcase announce In the Press and Banner
Mint a picnic will l?e given here on next Sat*
unlay, 111li instant, under tno auspices of
I'rof. J. I'. Watkins school. Speeches may lie
expected from Messrs. J. t?. Clinkseales, It. II.
Orillith and A. Stepp. The public is respectfully
Invited. J. C. M.
Special summer sale in milinory and dress
goods. I will reduco the price on all summer
goods, and have marked down several articles
below cost. W. E. Bell. G-8
An Example Worthy of ImmitatlonBiblen
for the Heathen at on
I>oors.
The colored people who are Interested i;
the school at .Springfield church, some fou
miles above here, feeling the importance c
keeping their school open for a longer perlo*
than the public money would run It, hnv
adopted a plan by which they propose t
keep up the school for ten months In all. Th
plan Is this. The patrons have rented a lot o
land, and will work it and gather the crop ii
common, and the proceeds will be applied ti
ine school, as a supplement to the publlt
fluid. This certainly Is deserving of praise
and others, even those that are not colored
might do well to Imitate the example. Le
there only be co-operation on the part o
parents, and a will and determinarlon l<
educate the children, and by adopting somi
plan as above set forth, the difficulties tha
now seems to be In the way can be removed
and thus the publlce fund be made to sub
serve the end for which it was created a help
and not the entire means, towards giving th<
children a foundation for an education.
The Due West Bible Society held its annua
meeting In the Associate Reformed Presby
terlan church last Saturdoy. Owing to th<
illness of Rev. C. H. Prl(chard, who was U
preach the sermon, there was no sermon
Much to the regret of all present,as voiced bj
the President. Rev. Dr. Pressly. and others
In addition to the rouline business transact
ed.^Iicv. Dr. Grler read an account of a trli
of a missionary to India, which was thrilling
showing the great delights of those people tc
be put in possession of the scriptures, and
many other interesting facts and incidents
relative to the reception of the missionary
The librarian and treasurer, Mr. R. S. Gallo
way, made a report, and the regular con'
tribuUon was taken up, and the money thus
raised will be sent to the District Society
The following gentlemen were appointed tc
present the Bible cause and inform the peopie
at the points designated that Bibles and
Testaments can be had at the depository in
this place: Prof. Hood, the colored Presbyterlan
church ; Mr. R. S. Galloway, the color
ed Methodist church; Prof. McCain, the colored
Baptist church; and Rev. Dr. Grler, at
Union Academy. Prof. Hood, Prof. McCain,
Messrs. R. C. Brownlee, W. C. Brock, R. S,
Galloway and J. E. Todd were appointed as
delegates to the District Society, which meete
In July. B. C. D.
Rain, Religion, and Reporters.
Mt. Carjiel S. C., June 6, 1887.
Since my last writing we have had fine
rains all throughout this section. Too lute
however, to do small grain much good, as It
is already it failure, except in few places.
Our farmers are bragging over their prospects
for cotton and corn, and it really looks
rtn?. How about the watermelons? You
should bring the finest and earliest to the
"Mt. Carmel reporter" if you wish a good
send off through the best paper in the up
country. Carry the second best to the editors
at Abbeville.
The Trustees of Mt. Carmel High School
should examine the Academy building, as it
is thought by some to be unsafe, and should
it fall and kill any ot the children who would
bear the blame ? Let them act on this important
business immediately.
Mrs. Carter, wife ot Dr. Carter, is off to
Georgia, visiting the home ot her childhood.
The Convention of Doctors at this place was
a failure, we suppose, in consequence of so
much sickness that they could not leave their
patients. The good people of this place had
offered homes for all.
Mount C'armel is still growing. You can
hear the ring of the hammer, and the buz 01
the saw on all sides.
Mrs. Isa Morrah is ill. There is scarcely
any hope of her recovery.
Religious services in the Associate Reformed
church last Sabbath day by the pastor,
Rev. A. L. Patterson.
The Methodist Sunday school met In the
Hall at 4 p. m? with a full attendance and
mnny visitors.
Mrs. McDonald has been siok for several
(lays, but is a little better at this writing.
The pic nic at Calhoun's Mill was, we are
told, quite a success. A happy time for the
young people who eDjoyed themselves in the
dance, thus whirling away the happy hours.
The Mount Carmel High School will soon
have its annual examination. They are preparing
to give the public a pleasant time,
which will be announced in due time.
Mr. Jules Boyd of Willington is said to
have tho finest field of cotton between that
place and Anderson. We know this is so as
Mr. Boyd is one of our best and most enterprising
farmers. He also has a fine poultry
yara, wnicn ne nopes 10 mane proniaoie, ai
an early day.
It was amusing Indeed to hear the many remarks
made when the Ordinances for Mount
Carmel were presented before the people.
Some one said they looked like there was laws
enough to govern Abbeville county. We only
wish them to govern the town of Mount
Carmel and hope they will suffice. Read
them and govern yourself accordingly, as
they will be enforced without fear or favor.
M.
Monterey's Contribution.
Monterey has at last been blessed with good
seasons. As we had no general rain from the
7th of March until 31st of May, they were
much needed.
Crops are booming. Gen. Green is marshaling
his forces.
W. G. Johnson's mare ran away with the
plow and killed herself against a kitchen.
Fornge crops of all kinds are being extensively
planted; a move In the right direction.
Dysentery prevails to some extent. The
cases are mild and yield readily to treatment
Monterey boasts a genuine hermit.
One of W. Joel Smith <fc Son's lien customers
went out to feed one morning last week
and finding a young calf exclaimed: "Dad
burn Joel Smith and his bacon; I've got a
new lien now.
Dr. Baskln has a splendid collie dog. He is
very docile and intelligent.
Monterey patrons are much pleased with
their teacher, Miss Susie Calhoun.
Laying by early corn and harvesting small
grain are the order of the day.
S6me new plank are much needed at Wardlaw's
bridge.
Good rains have visited this county and the
crops have been greatly benefited. Favorable
reports about corn and cotton come from evry
section of the county and the prospects are
very good at present It is an old and trite
saying that a dry May for a good cotton crop.
Our farmers have been enabled from the
above condition of the weathertogetan early
start In chopplegout and mastering the grass.
Should 110 serious dlssixter occur, the present
outlook augurs a remunerative yield to the
husbandman.
Ilnddon'H Specialties---Jlist Received.
50 pieces Swiss Embroideries, In beautiful
patters. Just received. R. M. Haddon it Co.
25 pieces white "Linon DeAlenclon." "Linon
DeDacca,-' India Linon, and otber brands,
cheapest and prettiest white goods of the season.
It. M. Haddon <fc Co. 5-4
10 pieces plaid Indian lawns, entirely new,
just received. R. M. Haddon & Co, 5-4
10 pieces Spanish Oriental lace flouncing,
Just reeeiyed. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-1
10 dozen ladles' fawn-colored "Mileruse"
silk gloves, the prettiest goods we have shown
this season. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-4
Millinery novelties. Some entirely new
shapes and trimmings to suit will be shown
th|s week. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-4
50 dozen ladles' handkerchiefs. The best
10c. handkerchiefs we have ever offered can
now be seen at It. M. Haddon <fc Co's. 5-1
30 dozen ladies' and misses' hose, beautiful
light weight goods for summer, Just received.
R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-4
15 dozen ladles lisle thread gloves. We
wnnlfl fill 1 sneeial attention to our 25c. lisle
tiireadgloves?would be cheap at 35 cents. To
arrive tills week. R. M. Iladdon & Co. 5-4
50 parasols, Just received. Now is the time
to get a reul bargain la this line. It. M. Iladdon
& Co. 5-4
Notlngliani lace and scrim curtains. Tivo11
drapery and curtains at R. M. Haddon &.
Co's. 4-13
Figured batiste, yard wide, beautiful patterns
at 12 l-oc, at R. M. Haddon & Co's, 4-11
Ladles line shoes a specialty with us. See
our kid button shoe at 81.50, S2.U0, $2.50.52.75,
83.00, 83.50 and 85.50. R. M. Haddon & Co.
Ruclilngs in all the new colors and combinations,
rlbbou ruching.rlfobon and lisse combined,
&c. Prices much lower than ever before
at R. M. Haddon Jt Co's. 4-13
Large assortment fans, newest styles at R.
M. Haddon & Co's. 4-13
Our line ribbons has never been more complete.
iMany new styles latest shades. Prices
so low that all can buy. R. M. Haddon &
Co. 4-13
P, II. Speed'* Locals.
Try I he great female regulator, uterlna. Jt
is superior to Uradfords preparation. Sold
only by 1\ li.Speed. 2-1C
Try tuegreat electric remedy, electric hitters,
It positively cures all diseases of the
stomaehe, liver and kidneys, billloiisness,
general debility, fever and ague and blood
disorders, price only 00c sold by P. 11. Speed.
2-l(i
Highland's Healing Horse Powder cures
sore back horses. Guaranteed In every instance.
Money cheerfully refunded If the)
cure is not elt'ected. P. 11. Speed. U-9
tee cold sodti water, only 5 cents a glass at
Speed's drug store. 1--0
Latest fmproved eye glasses and spectacles
for sale by P. 11. Speed, 4-a)
Use Johnson's kalsomiiic to whiten your
plastered walls. It Is the most durable and
will not rub otl. A variety Jof colors for sale
by P. B. Speed.
Wool ford's sanitary lotion will cure all
formsot contagious itch, mange, and scratch
nnIv Site a bottle. Sold onlv
US III >!/ II11III<<<?, ? ?
by 1'. 15. speed. 2-16
Highland's lightning healing powder, guaranteed
to cure seratehuH, Quitter, cracked fllloeks,
and all Keren thata horse may be liable
to have, or luouey cheerJUlly refunded by
P. 13. Speed. 2-16
; THE TOWN OF II WEST.
" MATTERS OCCURRING WITHIH SIGH* OF
'J* HER DOMES AND SPIRES.
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o Pencil Points and Pertinent Person*
c all ties?Sickness? Death?Visitor*
!, ?and Other Matters.
o Dl*e West, June <5,1887.
; Miss Mary Darlington has returned to Due
!, West. She has been teaching In one of the
, lower counties.
t Mrs. J. E.Taylor and Mrs. J. D. Taylor, of
r rnxMclor ivltl. tlioli. #.li 11jl f*an o m ? .U?l_
> fathers, Dr. E. H. Edwards for a season. A
3 warm welcome from their friends is accorded
t them.
, Miss Maggie (Boyce) Elliott, of North Caro
Una, arrived last week, and will remain a
, while with her father, Rev. Dr. Boyce, who
j is now much better.
Mr. F. L. Morrow, of Verdery, enjoyed the
1 meeting of the Masonic Lodge last Thursday
- oight, aud a number of his brethren exteatfi
ed him a cordial greeting.
) Mr. Willie Cheatham of Edgefield haB been
. in town putting the pianos In tune.
' Measles have done the towu and most of
. the knowing ones say the Job was complete
Dysentery has gone the rounds and our
> towu and surrounding country breathe easier.
, Mr. Berry Kay, of Anderson county, who
> for many years lived npar here. Is on a visit
I to his children in this cummunlty.
i Mr. J. O. C. Fleming, of Laurens, was in
. town one day last week. Rumor has it, a
pleasant mission.
Miss Lizzie Miller left Saturday to attend
i the commencement at Laurens, where her
, brother, W. L. Miller, Esq., is to deliver the
? anniversary address.
A game of base ball between the Uonea
Poth and Due West colored clubs was played
i Saturday evening, the latter coming offvlc
torious.
Mr. W. C. Martin, of Hodges, spent an hour
In town lust Saturday. He took Mr. E. H.
; Prather home with him to see the aunt of the
latter, who ls sick, but is now better. ,
Mr. J. W. McGee, of Westminster, is down
I v-lumr>~ <Vlor,He In ?hlo rvlar.n on.? ?
i Grove.
Mr. W. C. Brock will be the only representative
frtin this town on the Jury next week..
And ts drawn every year.
A little child, ten months old, of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Drake, died last Thursday, and
, was burled at Greenville church.
: Dr. Lathan preached at New Hope, Falrflild
' county, yesterday and will be lu North Caro'
Una next Sabbath.
The golden grain Is fast falling before the
. reapers scythe, and It really affords us pleas'
ure to note that a very fair crop will be har,
vested.
We have been blessed with growing show.
ers, and the genial smiles of the planter
seems to produce the happy effect of bright1
enlng the countenances of others.
It Is suggested that our most enterprising
citizens should have a meeting to discuss the
feasibility of lighting up our parks in the
summer months, especially during commencement
week.
Rev. Jno. T. Chalmers will visit Due West
fVilu Trnolr nn Vile wow a m/v/vJ
Mrs. A. R. Easier, of Philadelphia will
spend a few weeks In Due West with her
daughter Mrs. M. B.Ellis. She Is expected
Wednesday.
Mr. Robt. McKay, a handsome young salesman
In Due West and a student of Insectology
Is experimenting with Insect Powder.
He says It Is no longer a mooted question as
to whether It Is a successful Insecticide. Flies
and gnats are no longer pests to him.
Miss Teasdale from New York will reach
Due West this week and spend several weeks
with her aunt Mrs. H. C. Poore.
School Commissioner Cowan was In town
last Thursday. We are sure he was pleased
with the school in this place, for it Is In charge
of two of our most accomplished young
ladles, who have its success near to their
hearts.
Some of our young men are thinking of
forming an "etiguette club," to take the place
of the literary club, which has gone Into summer
quarters. Some young men might learn
valuable lessons from this new club.
Miss Maggie Dowry, after an absence of
several mouths, visiting relatives and friends ?
iu Alabama and Mississippi, has returned,
and will be here to eDjoy the commencement
festivities.
There seems to be an unusually large number
of winged ants this year. Great clouds of
them arise from the old stumps. It is
ornlnos of what?
Mr. Patton Kennedy has been quite sick
and we know some of his friends who are not
near him will be glad to bear that he is improving.
Due West is getting to be very lifeless or
very industrious we know not which. Not.a
base ball club exists?not even the harsh
notes of a brass band disturb the serenity of
our Summer evenings.
The average darkey will soon be happyblackberries
are coming.
Mr. J. O. McClaln, who is ohe of the most
substantial planters of the county, says his
cotton crop is in fine condition, bot having
been able to see bis river bottom corn through
the muddy water be does not know bow It
looks.
One of the wealthiest and most prominent
drugcista in this State has uot a relation on
the globe so far as he Is informed. He does not
know when or where he was born, nor where
his parents came from. He has never heard
of another person having his name except his
wife and children.
Unless the citizens of this town respond
more promptly to the call for taxes, the
Treasurer will not be encouraged to take a
trip to Canada soon. . ..
Spring chickens are scarce enough to be a
real delicacy, and are so high priced that only
epicures can afford them In Due West.
We know a farmer who can not tall the
price of either meat or corn. He buys neither.
He has a neighbor who for a different
reason is equally ignorant of these prices. Ho
buys both on time and Its useless to ask
prices.
The Senior Class of Ersklne tried the power
of Prof. Lee's artistic skill lust week by having
a photograph taken. It is said that the
glass would have bein endangered had It not
been tha Professors were in the group.
Dr. C. B. Cowan has received quite a collection
of animals and insects from his brother
L. 0. Cowan, Esq., of Nebraska Among
them are locusts, snakes, lizzards, a entlpede.
buflalo and tarantula. They are embalmed
in alcohol.
Among the speakers at the Davidson College
Commencement, next week, we see the
name of Rev. W. M. Grler, D. D., who will
take for his subject "Demoninational Colleges."
The people there will hear something
excellent, we assure you.
The marshals for commencement week
have been elected, and are as follows: Mr.
E. L. RIed, chief. For Tuesday nlght^-W: O.
Grace, R. L Brown, D. G. Phillips, J. R. Miller.
For Wednesday and Thursday?C. P.
Wilson. M. M. Ross, R.-G. Brlce. C. A. Simonton,
J. W. Balrd, W. W. Bradley.
Mr. J. D. Brownless, one of the wideawake
wardens of the town, has returned from his
Washington trip. He visited several of the
large cities of the North, but likes his native
town none the less after seeing the sights.
Mrs. Carrie (Agnew) Donnald, wife of Mr.
W. J. Donnald. died at her home in Donnaldsville
last Wednesday. A young wife and
mother has gone to her reward. She was a
woman of excellent qualities of head and
heart, and will be surely missed, not only by
her bereaved husband, but by a large circle of
relative and friends. Her remains were
burled in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
cemetary here, of which church she
was a member. Dr. W. L. Pressley and Rev.
W. F. Pearson conducted the funeral services.
And now the bereavment to the husband is
doubled, for last night at 11 o'clock tbe spirit
of the little child took its flight to fairer
worlds on high, and has joined Its mother
gone before. Just as the body of this little one
was being borne out ot the house of Mr. J. C.
Caldwell to be laid to rest by the side of lta
mother Dwljjht, the infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, died and will be burled
Tuesday at Greenville church. A sadder
scene not often witnessed than thlslwas. The
two children were cousins, and about tbe
same age. May He who cares for his people
v?j ? wimuj l iu tnc ucuii-uxuRca uuiuuuu
and childless father.
Our postmaster has a large and pretty thermoneter.
And Due West has one of the most
efficient and accommodating postmasters In
the State.
Mr. David Crawford and family have tho
sympathies of this community la the death
of their little daughter which occurred last
Friday morning. A number of friends accompanied
the remains to Little Mountain
church, where It was buried. Rev. Pearson
conducted the services.
W. T. Branch, D. D. O. M., made his annual
official visit to lhe Masonic Lodge at this
place last Thursday evening, and performed
the work of conferring a degree in a beautiful
and exceedingly impressive manner.
Mr. Basil ('aliaham Is dead. After weeks of
suffering the good man passed peacefully
away yesterday morning. He hau attained
Ills four scoiv years, and was a good citizen, a
kind neighbor, and many will miss him. He
has lived near Union Academy many, many
years, ills remains will be burled at Little
Hiver Baptist church, of which he was a
member, and the liev. li. W. Burts will conduct
religious exercises, this morning.
ri l? rnnm-teit that when a soldier of the
Salvii(ion Army stepped from the tralu at
Hodges to address the hardened sinners of
that town, one of the citizens stopped him by
saying. "My friend, you are u long way from
Head Quarters?this is Hodges.
The millions of caterpillers, that so completely
destroyed the early forest leaves and
which once greatly excited the feurs of the
farmers, seem to have alt disappeared.
Of the two nourishing .Sunday schools in
Due West we have heard not ono word of a
Sunday school picnic. These little pleasures
that are so much enjoyed by the children,
and so often overlooked by the oflicers, are
of vast benefit to the life of any school. Please
the children, niako them chccnul and happy,
and along with your chromos and prizes give
them picnics, when seasonable, and your
school will flourish. Let us have tho picnic.
One difference between a dog and a
dentist is, the dog inserts teeth ot charge.
Wu IK line hnnntriA nf tll? T itanur PloK9
Sickness hereabout is abating.