University of South Carolina Libraries
r 11 1 TBI The Press ami Banner.' ABUEVILLE, S.O. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1883. j !><>?(I) of ! >-. KiiikK. Mrs. Andrew Small. mother of Mrs X. T.! SaNtuml of our villag'', ?U<'il yesterday in <' ?-! lumbla. Her remains will arrive on tli.j even- j ing train to-day, and she will I>o Imriod so<>ni afterwards in the Episcopal cemetery. In t t-o I absence of the Keel or of Trinity church. Mi . Jackson will reait at me grave i tie nunai vice of the .Methodist clnnvh. The friends | of the deceased arc invited. In the death of Mrs. Stii;?1! we are furnish-1 ed with a reminder of the tiiuvrtamly <>i life, and the certainty of death After the wai she and her beloved husband. Msijor Andrew Small, were at the head of an Interesting family, all of whom seemed blessed with good health, and bright hopes for the future. I Jut death soon began to claim one atter another, until Ihe family is now so much reduced that only Mrs. Sassard of Abbeville and Mrs. 1>. A. Smith of Walhalla, survive the. death of their mother. Their plot in the ohnrcli-yard is nearly full. Mrs. Small was a remarkable woman ir. many respects. Among other good qualities she possessed great energy and business tact. During the war, while her husband and her son were away fighting the battles of their recently adopted country, she and her children, by the uso of the needle, made sufficient money to pay for the homestead which they theu occupied, and which is now owned by Mr. Julius II. Dul're. Mrs. Small was truly a good woman, - Tlie IlninN. The rains set in' last Wednesday morning and since then much ruin has falleu. In some Instances the streams have been high. The hardest rain fell some four or live miles North from Abbeville, doing some damage to the lands, and making two considerable washouts on the railroad between Abbeville and Hodges. The rain seems to have been hardest from Mr. E. Westlield's farm to Mr. Warren W. Keller's farm, near to where the railroad sustained injury. The crops on the low lands have generally honn nvortlowpih hut we are inclined to think that the farmers do not believe they have been seriously injured. The earth was being parched up to the time of the rain which came in Rood time. Cotton and other crops were being ruined by the drouth, but the earth is perfectly wet, rain having fallen during every day or night for a week. We need sunshine now Mr. Cannon's Store. We ask attention to the fact that Mr. II. W. Cannon has a new advertisement in this issue of our paper, In which he announces the removal of his|buslness to the store room belonging to Mrs. Robinson. It is a commodious place of business which has been recently putin nice condition. Mr. Cannon is one of the thrifty and careful merchants of Abbeville, whose business is steadily extending, and whose prosperity is assured. He Is thoroughly practical, and looks after every detail of his business. Customers will find him liberal and accommodating. Will See Hiiu Blessed. J. H.McDUl, Richard Hill, Dr.!S. G. Thomson, McD. Cater, Frank 15. Gary, J. C. Klugh, Dr. M. F. Game, P. B. Speed, Dr. G. A. Ndiffer, Dr. H. D. Wilson, will accompany Mr. Bell to Due West this morning to witness his marriage to the beautiful Miss Ciaudie Ellis The newly married people will take the evening train for New York, leaving hachclor friends to take care of themselves as best they may. Duking the counting of the votes on last Saturday nnd when the committee had nothing before it Capt. W. C. McGowan rose and said he wished to thank the people of Abbeville for the splendid vote which they had given hlin. We said the result ol the election was then uncertain, but whatever the result, that he would hold his head as high as the highest. That he had been fcorn and bred in Abbeville, expected to i!ve and die in Abbeville, and I hat he valued the splendid, endorsement of his neighbors even more than the office itself, should he be lucky enough to get it. He said that he had made the best run that he could, that being young and perfectly unknown in the upper eaunties, und being from Abbeville, that he had weight to carry from the very ,jump, but that he had the grateful and gratifying self-consciousness of having done nothing in tho canvass with which to reproach himself. That he had made a fair and honorable fight from iirst to last, and be the result what it may that he would always be proud of the wonderful vole that old Abbeville had given liiiu. We have quite a number of marriageable young people in town. Let them agree and hegiu life anew. A good man need not defer liis marriage because of his limited money. It would alTord a good woman the greatest pleasure to help him make a fortune. He that waits to be rich before ho marriages deprives a woman of her greatest pleasure?that of helping her husband to get rich, and he that waits too long is discounted ten time: as mucii as uiij muu iiiuiil.) ue juay uci umulnte would be worth. Mr. Richard Hoikjes, a planter residing near Hodges Depot, died on the 20th o!' August after several months of sutfering. He was 85 years old and leaves a wife auu live children. Mr. Hodges possessed those qualities whose brilliancy attracts and wins friends spontaneously. His neighbors loved him, and their anxiety wns shown by their daily visits to his bedside, lie was honest, faithful and true. Wsr. IS. Bell will leave to-day for Baltimore and New York to assist Miss Hood in buying bis fall and winterstock. He will buy the largest stock of goods this season that he has ever handled, and the ladles can expect everything new and novel in ladies' goods. Miss Hood has a wide reputation for taste and style, and understands the wants of the ladles. A difficulty occurred last Monday near Duo West between two colored men. Johu Stevens struck Jerry Turner with an axe. knocking him down. Turner rose to his feet and Immediately pave .Stevens a seveiecut with a knife. We are not informed as to the extent of the Injuries. R. S. Galloway, has for rent, a good on' and plenty out bouses 3 miles from Due West. 100 acres in pasture running right. up to dwelling. 50 acres land cau be put in cultivation if desired. tf Mr. W. E. Bell, of this villagf and Miss Claudie Ellis, of Duo West, are to be married to-morrow morning. They go immediately on a trip to New York and elsewhere. Long life and happiness to them. The Press ("id Banner extends heartiest congratulations. Mr. W. J. Gaines, of the A ugu-itn CiironicU, Is in town on a business trip. 11 enow owns property in the county and is a citizen of Abbeville, voting wilh us in ourelectious. He is an anti-ratn-raeker. Thk Bailey property at Greenwood sold yesterday at high figures, front lots bringin;: about $100. Mr. H. I1. Wake was the purchaser of the homestead at $1,CG0. Mr. C. G. Waller was auctioneer. Ox account of Jewish holidays the store of Messrs. P. Kosenben; & Co., will be closed next Thursday and Friday, the tith and 7th Instant, and also on next Saturday week, the 15th instaut. Mr. Riley, living between Greenwood and Abbeville, has a turkey gobbler that set on guinea egi;s, and hatched them, and the gobbler is now caring for the little guineas. Ick crf.am ?The ladies of the Presbyterian church will dispense ice cream next Friday night In the Court House. A pleasant evening may be expected. Capt. E. S. Hai.k, who has beeu In town for several weeks under treatment of Dr. Hill, will return to-day to his home in Ninety-Six. much improved. Thkkk will be a meeting of the Democratic citizens in the Court House on next Friday evening to nominate a ticket for Town Council. Mk. \V. J. Mn.Foun is dow owner of the steam enslne which once run the printing press of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Trinity church will be open next Suuday for lay reading. Mr. Hancnel is slill absent. His condition is not materially changed. Mr. G. W. (.'homer has a peach tree with the second crop of fruit on it He exhibited specimens In town Monday. "Troui'K" was in town last Saturday. He always gives our readers a good budget of news from Lowndesville. Mk. and Mrs. qrart.tcs returned las: Friday from a pleasant trip to Mr and Mrs. Bowie in Asheville, N. C. Wa>'Ti:d.?A second-hand box stove in good condition. Address X. care press mid Banner, Abbeville, ?. C. E. L. Wilson is cloMng out at cost, don't fail to go there before it is too late to secure some of his bargains. Mh.McMillan is mivinir put up at bis gin. It will be u great convenience to customers. Mk. w. Joel Smith is in New York. buy. Jng in a big stock of goods lor the Kail trad*;. Miss Nannie Kkai. and Mis- Maggie Brooks iue visiting friends ut Donaldsvilie. Mil and Mks. IIaixmis will return this week from tbe Northern markets. Mr. Thus. t'. Pkuki.v i? in town, lloarty welcome to him. Maj. J. L. White, of Bradley, was on our streets yesterday. The German Club will dance at Mrs. Marshall's to-ni?bt. Captain I-. W. White is off for the Northern markets. Ellis G. Gkavdon, Esq., and family are in Edgeffeld. The trees and vines on Magazine Hill need rimming. The stores will close at six o'clock uutil the 5th lust ant. THE KILLING OF R. M. WHITE. 1'he Jur.v of tiiquci*!?l'h<> Testimony and tlio Verdict of the Jury. STATE OK Sot'TlI ( 'AltOT.lNA, Ai:i:i;vii.i.k Corxrv. An inquisition indented taken at MaJ. | Janus I,. While's, in the County of Abbeville, i the Will day of August, isss, bciorc K. W. Watson, Trial Justice, acting as Coroner lor said count*, upon vi'jw of the body of Richard White, then anil there being dead by the "uIIin of .John K. Carwile, John Hell, J). W. lay, A. McNeill, W. W. Rullock, J. H. YoungSiKxmI, T. P. rounds, W. W. Purdy, F. I.. Morrow, .Jos. T. i.igon, John It. Ligon, I)r. John Morrow, being a lawful jury of inquest, who, Oeing charged and sworn to inquire for the state of South Carolina, where and by what means tin* said Hichard M. White cawu to his death, upon their oaths do say: That from the evidence said deceased carno to his death I Ilia day by being knocked from the track of the A. Iv lv. Division of the Port Royal and Western Carolina Railroad by the engine attached to the Picayune or accommodation train going South. In witness whereof, I, E. W. Watson, Trial Justice, acting as Coroner aforesaid, and the jurors aforesaid to this inquisition have in torehangeabiy j?ut our lianns anu seats me day and year above mentioned. k. W. Watson, Trial Justice, Acting Coroner A. C. tkstimony. :t. i]. Whitk, being duly sworn, says : 1 live about halt mile from this place; this morning 1 was at home; I heard the train coming between seven and eight o'clock; I beard the train whistle; 1 thought It was a signal for brakes; in about half minute I heard the cars jumping; I Jumped out at the door and rundown to the truck; when I got there the train was running backwards; I asked the train hauds what was the matter; be told me they had run over a man ; I then went find found that it was It. M. White; I thought he was dying?he was gasping; I stayed there a few moments then ran back to the house and came back and asked him if he was hurt much ; he said no; 1 then had him put on the cars and brought back to J. L. white's gate; they then brought him down to the house in Mr. Neel's buggy; I have been with him most of the time since until lie died; 1 asked him alter we had got him in bed if ho was hurt much; he said yes, that lie hurt all over; it was on the Port Koyal and Western Carolina Railroad; the A. ot K. division about tilty-seven miles above Augusta; it was the accommodation train called the picayune; the train was going South from greenwood and was about ten miles from u rot-n wood; he uiea nuoiu eleven o ciuck. ; i did not sou him ou the railroad track nt all until after he was struck by the tralu; the train was in about one hundred and twentyfive yards of the place where I thought the engine struck him when it blew; very soon alter they blew 1 heard the train Jumping, then I knew there was something on the track. Dk. 1). W. Yovxgblooi), sworn, says: This morning 1 was on my way to R. E. White's and when I got in sight ot his house I saw the train standing on the track; there was a crowd of men standing around the train: when I got near the train the conductor and the railroad men beckoned to me to come to the train ; when I got there I asked what was the matter; Several of the bystanders said that Mr. li. AI. NVhite had been run over by tbe train; I then went up and found Mr. K. M. White lying on the embankment; I then examined him and found that from the symptoms that he was seriously injured; I then asked the conductor to carry him as far us .Mr. White's gate: I came on down with him to the house of Alaj. White and was with him until he died, which was about eleven o'clock. It was between seven and eight o'clock this morning when I was called to him on tbe railroad, it was the morning train or picayune and was going South on the A. & K. division of the Port Koyal and Western Carolina Railroad and was about fiftyseven miles above Augusta and about ten miles below Greenwood; the conductor knew that I was a physician and beckoned to me . ?i ?_ .? ~u.,?? \r? i? \t aiiu u^txeu UiC iv lane ^uaigg vi iui? iv. ^u. White and do what I could for him. I did so and was with him until he died. doctor's certificate. We the undersigned physicians certify that R. M. White came to his death this day from Injuries received by being knocked from the track by the Southbound Picayune train on tbe A. iJc K. division of the Port ltoyal and Western Carolina Railway. 1). W. Youngblook, M. 1)., A. P. McNeill, M. D. Pension Dralts Remaining iu Clerks Olliee for tbe Mouth or Inly, l&SS. E. J. Kellott, I.ara Brown, Elmira Bo wen, T. J. C'hipley. M. M. Duncan, J. E. Elgan, Ann Ellenburg, M. A. Grlflin, Mary T. Hall. s. A. MeClendon, Nancy J. McKee, Elizabeth Napier, M. E. Smith, Martha J. White, Eliza E. Walker. month of august. Sarah A. Ashley, B. E. Brock, ltcbecca Bowie, Lemuel Baugh, Lara Brown, Elmlaa Bowcn, Eliza Hensley, E. J. Boliott. >lary Bradley, Sarali Bickctt, E. Bowen, Tabitha Brooks, Mary A. Boyd, Mary K. Uooley, J. A. Car wile, T. J. Chlpley, M. J. Cochran, Mary Prennati, . M. M. Duncan, Jane M. Davis. J. D. Ethridgc, J. E. Elgan. M. A. Ellenborg. M. A. Ellis, Nancy E. Frith, K. J. Fergusou, M. A. Griffin, K. J. Haddon, Mary J. Hall, 10. Harkness, Hulda E. Jay. Matbcw Knight, J. C. King, M. J. Lythgoc, M. E. Munday, >> ill. lUUllt'llCbl, Sarah Muttison, Nancy J. McKee, Jno. W. McCollaugh, K. C. McMahan, i'eggy Mcttrlde, s. a. McCleudon, E. Napier, Mary E. Patterson, Lewis ltogers, S. I). ilampey, C. L>. Saxon, Nancy Stokes, Mary Simpson, M. E. Smith, M, E. Sulliyan, Mary Tucker, E. E. Walker, A. W. W. Wood. M.J. White, S. C. Waldrop, S. C. Walker, Eliza Walker, Nancy Yeargan, Pensioners inclosing post ofMce stamps to Clerk of the Court will receive their drafts, if they so desire. Duk W kst, S. C. September 3,18S8. ilain ! ruin!! Kev. Moil'att, of Chester, Ik in town. There are one or two houses in town to rent. Crop prospects are good and fanners are HJUUJK well. A protracted meeting is in progress in the Associate Reformed church here. Wo have some times wondered why our friends "H. C. D." did not occasionally givo us a glimpse of Washington life, In the 1'renx and J tanner. It would be interesting. The friends of Mrs. Jane Speer, of Atlanta, will be puined to hear of her recent death of heart disease at Tate Springs, Tenn. She was sick about two weeks and died surrounded by her sons and daughters. The Atlanta Constitution lias a full notice of her death. She was a sister of I>r. Norwood of this county. Her last words in reply to a question were: "1 am only viewing the Promised Land." A good womau is goue, and "the mourners go about the streets." Mr. W. L. Miller takes his defeat for the House most gracefully and In good humor. He made a gallant run for so young a man and has no cause to lament the race lie made. Mr. Calhoun, of (Jreeuwood, who bores our Tena t.'otta wells came near loosing a valuable mule in the creek this side of >ir. Robert HaUiJoil's. The water was "swimming high" and Mr. Calhoun only saved his minimal by plunging in and cutting him out. A little negro boy who told him he could cross "Just to see the fun," enjoyed it immensely, but was not to be seen after the fun ended. Mr. Sibley, of Augusta, Oa., is paying Due West a visit. It is strange how the young men love to visit L>uc West "just to see the town." . .. . The election is drawing to a ciose. Aot tlie least liard feeling has arisen iu Due West, over it. i Rev. N. E. Pressley is reported to be quareutinud on the Misslssppi River on his way liome. llev. John T. Chalmers was to reach Due West Monday ol d and conduct the protracted meeting in t he Associate Reformed church. 1 .Mr. I>. ti. 1'hiliips, Jr., is expected to stop a day or two in Due West as he goes ou to Princeton Seminary this week. Capt. MctJowan made a splendid run. Hurrah for him. R. S. G. It is said that we have a case of diphtheria in town. Cai-t. J. L. RoniN.soN was in town yesterday. Remnants for one-fourth their value, in dress goods. W. K. Boll. NEWS FROM NINETY-SIX. Marrlnjfe?Politic**" Personal* ? The Election?<?ril' for the Dead. Ninkty-St.v, s. Sept. ith. 18SS. Tlie voting |H>puliition of Ninety-Six -township turned out en tiiusse on last Friday to vote ior Abbeville's favorite son, and are of course disappointed at his defeat. The mountain Counties too had a lavorite, uud they heat us. While v/care not satisfied with the result, yet we believe Mr. Ansel will make a flood Solicitor. Mr. Thomas S. Wake Jr., left on yesterday | morning for J'oughlteepsic, New York, where lie will spend a few months at lOastman'B Business College. Thomas is a Kood and competent young man, and we trust he will come hack 10 his lather's house much Improved and benefitted. The farmers arc grumbling about so much *.*!.% oixl if hncnlrwwlv 1 n intvtl thp rntinn crop to a considerable extent. The Uev. E. P. Davis and family of Winston, N. C., spent a ilay and night with Capt. McCaslan and family last week. Mr. J. C. Cork and Mrs. Lou I a N. Quarles were married at the residenco of the bride's brother, the Kev. \V. G. Neville at Blackstocks on last Tuesday. They were given a hearty reception by their numerous friends on their return to Ninety-Six last Friday. They will board for the present with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Probst. Col. Phillips and Capt. Lipscomb left yesterday morning for New/York. Mr. Miller of Miller & McCaslan let last Friday for the same place. It is rumored that a prominent widower of our community is soon to take unto himself a wife. Prof. Cork commenced his school on yesterday morning. Hy the way the school trustees have contracted for a S2.000 school building to be built at once. Miss Carrie Turner of Greenwood, and Mrs. Adams of Clinton are visiting friends here. Capt. Hale is still at Abbeville, and we are glad to hear that his health is very much improved. Mr. Joe Cartledge of the city of Greenwood was in town yesterday morning on business. The. Revs. Meadors and Craig and their families who have been spending somo time in the mountains have returned. The Rev. \V. H. Lanton, lather of Mrs. J. H. Rice and Mrs. J. P. Phillips is here assisting the \v. P. Meadors in carrvlntr on a meeting at Salem. Mr. Lantern lived Tn that community for thirty years, and preached to the fathers and grand fathers of this same people. Mr. W. B. Anderson has taken the position of clerk with Phillips & Watson. Mr. T. L. Moore Jr. the same position with Mr. E. N. Devore, where each of them will be glad to see thelrfriends. The County Commissioners should now make an appropriation to fix up the roads and bridges, the candidates have about worn them out. The rains of last Sunday did considerable damage to bottom corn in the vicinity of .Ninety-Six. Mr. Robt. C. Calhoun lost an infant child on last Thursday night. He and wife have tlio sympathy of the whole community. Tho many friends of Mr. F. P. McGowan of Laurens County, regret to hear of his defeat in the recent primary election in that County. The only objection they could urge against- Mr. McGowan was that he was a lawyer. We think the farmers' movement should collapse now as soon as posslb'e, especially so if men of brains and character shall go to the rear just because they are lawyers. Shame. Politics and religion go hand in hand in old Abbeville. If those negroes who voted the democratic ticket at the recent primary election voted the demociatlc ticket in Ninety-Six, and have voted the ticket at every election since, tion, but if they are new converts to democratic faith, and the managers allowed them to vote, the boxes at which they voted should be thrown out. It does not matter who it hurts, they ought not to bo counted. Many thanks to Greenwood for their support of Ninety-Six candidates at the recent primary election. This is just as it should be, wo are neighbors and should work to each others interest. The many friends of Mr. R. M. White regretted to hear of his dctth. Mr. White lived in this community for a long time, and his friends arouud Ninety-Six are legion. EAST END. Life Painting nt Mount Cnrmci. Mt. CakmeL, S. C., Sept. 3rd, 1888. We have had a week of rain and the rivers are on a boom. Mauy fanners are anticlpatthe overflow and hauling their corn from the lowlands. i No services in town yesterday. Preachers absent, and rain in the afternoon so us to prevent Subbath-school. Messrs. Watklns and Dan6by are painting our town, (not red) but in a genteel style. Turnips and barley are coming up nicely. Farmers should sow more turnips and barley, and when the 6un shines let them "make liay." Three bales of new cotton offered on our streets Saturday, by Capt. D. B. Cade and P. H. MeCaslan. These were the first of this year's crop on this market. V/. R. Powell purchased at 8%. The Baptist meeting will begin at this place next Sabbath the 9th. Our calaboose was christened last week with a delinquent tax-payer?he rested only a short time, and was paid out by white friends. Lei this be a warning to any who try to dodge their taxes. Our Council will put in some good work on the roads and sidewalks as soon as it clears up. Births?Mrs. Henry Drenuon a son. Election day passed off quietly until the dewy eve, when some of the boys were a little lively. Some of our candidates had working friends at this place. There never was a better class of candidates in the field, and we wish they all could have been elected to office. But such is life?somo must bo set down, and others placed in high positions. Mr. Jas. L. Lesley has been elected as principal of the Mt. Carmel High school, and Miss Nellie l'rcssley as assistant. This is a fine opening to build up a first class High .School. We have the material if the teachers will act well their part. Miss Bessie McDonald has the finest and most beautiful collection of geraniums in Mt Carmel. Hurry up your cotton and pay the merchants who have helped you through the long summer. They need the money and want to sell vnu nctiin. Our merchants are bringing in large and well assorted stocks, which they will sell for cash as cheap as auy market, and will always pay the highest price for cotton. W. It. Powel 1 is prepared to buy your cotton. bring it to him. We hear our efficient Dopot Agent and esteemed citizen, Mr. A. M. Moscley is about to leave Mt. Carmel for a better situation. We regret tills and would advise him to consider well before lie makes the change. Our town is extremely healthy this season. No sickness at all. Mrs. M. C. Parker one of our fairest and most useful young ladies, has left for the seven hilled city, where she will engage in business with one of the best llrms of that city. Our loss is Lowndesvllle's gain, and the writer wishes her abundant success in her new home. M. An Enquirer. I write in inquiry to ascertain facts. Did any of the managers of one or more voting precincts on yesterday In Abbeville County, suffer votes to be cast and deposited in the boxes, knowing the person or persons ofterlng to ballot, had never In tho past come forward and identified themselves in any way with the Democratic party, or may in years past, say in the campaign of '76, donned the red shirt, and was enrolled then as members?but hos not attended our local club meetings during this year, or likely not attended our meetings in say 8,10, or 12 years past, withheld themselves aloof, it is patient to all of us that they tiro not for us. The result of yesterday's election will he read before this will be published, and there is a goodly number of us who feel some Interest, and ask for facts pure and simple. We are rather of the opinion that some of our fellow citizens were over zealous for their man, and stepping outside of the Democratic ranks to secure the prize, or even looking up those old records 70,78,80, or any other period when it is known that tho negroes are not In sympathy with us, nor voting with us for reasons not known to this scribe. Admitting that it be rather nara lor uiese deluded froedmen to Kay no to some of these handy hangon self appointed committee. Will an answer be given in facts. INQUIRER. We havo just received a car load of bran fresh and good. W. Joel Smith -fc Son. We are ready for the planters with a choice lot of barley and rye for Kali sowing. Smith & Son. Smith it Son's is the place to get pure fresh barlay and rye seed. Everybody ought to sow a barley or rye patch, and you can get the best seed at ami tli's. Feed good bran to your cow if you want good milk and a plenty of it. We can furnish you with the bran, Smith Jc Son. We have opened our Fall stock of saddles. A larger and better assortment than ever be fore, and that is saying a good deal. C'omo and see for yourself. W. Joel Smith & Son. Have you seen our 810 "Kentucky spring seat saddles" It is a good one, and you ought to have one. Smith & Sou. Our "Iron Cantle Tree" saddle is something new aud handsome, specially recommended lor ease aud durability. Call and see them Smith & Son. Our line of "Kentucky Spring Seat," "IronCan tie-Tree," "Kilgore," "Somerset," "Texs as." and "Margin" saddles, for men and boye ain't be beat, if equaled in the town. Ulvus a chance and we will prove it to yoS m/th & Son. For month of August, What is more con. duelve to solid comfort during the hot days of August than a good comfortable shoe or sllppor. R. M. IIaddon <t Co., have the most perlect fitting shoo for ladles, misseB und children. - t To the Voters of Abbeville County. I take this method ol Informing the voters that f.m still in the nice lor County Commissioner. Feeling erateiul lor the support heretofore given ine I would respectfully nslc for your support on the Sth of September, nnd will cheerfully abide your decision. (i. M. M ATT I SON'. September 1,Ikss. 11IKTIIS. At Abbeville, September 4, 1SS8, to Mrs. A. \V. Smith, a son. CANDIDATES. For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce J. K. C. DrPRE as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. * * * ~Wc are authorized to aunounce Capt. G. M. MATTISON as a candidate for re-election to the officc of County Commissioner, subject to action of the Democratic primaries. Win IV ItolPa t no net Vnlo Great bargains in summer dross goods for the month of August \V. E. Bell. Special bargains in shoes. I will handle the celebrated "Clement" shoe this fall, and have some special bargains In ladles and misses shoes to offer the trade. W. E. Bell. I will continue my special sale in Hummer goods during the month of August. If you wish bargains now is the tlmo to buy. W. E. Bell. Special bargains in ladles and misses hose Children hose worth 10c. for 7c. pair. W. E Bell. Summer dress goods. I will offer every day during the month of August dress goods at less than cost. W. E. Bell. Itemnents. I have a lot of remnents In dress ginghams and seersuckers, that will bo sold for less than New York cost. \V. E. Bell. If you wish a good pair of shoes. Call and see the bargains I will offer during this month. W. E.Bell. All summer goods at reduced prices. Cal and buy what you need at once. W. E. Bell Thurbersbird seed at Speed'B drug store. White plaid lace batiste for ladles summer dresses. W. E. Bell. RniHt'N Turnip 8ee<l?! We are prepared to furnish our friends and patrons with a tine variety ol guaranteed pure and best Ruta Baga and Turnip Seed from that old reliable seed House, Bulst's, one of the very best in the country. We have them In bulk and can sell you any quantity you desire. Call and supply yourself. SMITH & SON. If you wish bargains In light summer dress goods, call In during tlie month of July and I will save you 20 per cent, on your bill. W. E. Bell. For month of August To make room for fall stock we will continue to oft'er some real bargains in summer dress goods. R. M. Haddon <Sc Co. For month of August. A full line, corsets, bustles, hoop skirts, ribbons, towels, table linens, doylas, hats, rutlliugB &c. R. M. Haddon & Co. If you want a first class smoke try the "Git There Cigar," at E. L. Wilson. If you want a pair line Brown Leghorn chickens. Call on E. L. Wilson. For month of August. Full line mourning goods can be found at R. M. Haddon & Co. If you want a good Buff Cochin cock see E. L. Wilson. Month of August. The ladies bustle, it has come to stay. The modern bustle a very dlf ferent affair from the bustle of olden times 1 case the latest designs folding wire bustles just received at R. M. Haddon & Co. ' A big stock of Ruta Baga and all of the best varieties of Buist'8 Turnip seed catrbe had at Smith <? Son. When buying Turnip seed be sure they arc fresh and to secure this beyond a doubt go to Smith's for "Bulst's Turnip Heed." 1 ofler great bargains In iny July sales. Never before has such bargains been offered by any house. Wm. E. Bell. Unlaundried plaited bosom shirts from 75c to 3125. P. Rosenberg & Co. Special lot of children hose rcduced from 10c. to Sc. pair In regular made goods. W. E. Bell. Great reduction In hand painted fans, also in cheaper fans. Now is the time to buy them. W.E.Bell. Parasols at a great reduction in silks, alpaca and ginghams. Call and secure a bargain. W. E. Bell. Reduction in summer goods. This is the time of the year to reduce tho price on summer goods. I lead off with somo startling figures on light summer dress goods. W. E. Bell. 2 cases hats (new shapes) Just received'at Haddon's. A new line of the celebrated P. Cox shoes just received at R. M. Haddon & Co. A nice line of Ruchlngs just received at R. M. Haddon it Co. Children South Carolina Penitentiary made] shoes at P. Rosenberg & Co. Rye! rye! 100 bushels Just received at 31 per bushel by P. Rosenberg & Co. I Call and get your rye seed at SI per bushel. P. Rosenberg & Co. The best rye seed to be had by P. Rosenberg' & Co. Rve! rve! tret tho beat from P. Rosenberg & Co.,"at one dollar per bushel. . | Money to loan on good collateral; apply to G* A. Douglass*, Abbeville, S C. ' 7-113t To make room for fall stock (now arriving) we will close out our remaining stock of summer goads regardless of cost. Come early and get the bargains. R. M. Iiaddon <1- (Jo. Don't put off visiting iladdon'B until all the bargains in summer dress goods are clos-, ed out. Preserve your fruit and vegetables for the winter by uBing the American Fruit Preserving Powder aud Liquid. One package puts up 230 pounds and is as harmless as salt, for sale only at Speed's drug store. The place to get a good cigar. Speed's drug store. R. S. Galloway, of Due West, has a fine Jersey cow and calf lor sale. She gave 3 gallons with first calf. This is her second calf. Cow and calf In line order. Stock "Carolina Chief." tf Oxen for Sale. rilHE UNDERSIGNED HAS A PAIR OF 1 large well broke oxen for sale. They arc In good order. "Weights 1,125 and 1.175, ages 7 ana ? years old. lerms cnsii. Auare.su T. S. BLAKE, Ninety-Six, S. C. August 29,1888, tf. Stray Mule. STRAYED FROM MY PLACE NEAR Abbeville on August 21st, one black raare mule, about 15 bands high, and ten or twelve years old. She was last seen in tbe neighborhood of Due West. A reward of five dollars will be paid for the return of the tnule to me. DEWITT HALL, Aobeville C. H., S. C. August 29,1SSS, tf. W rite to DAVID AIKEIST, CORONACA. S. C., FOR a FINE MILCH COW. High Grade Ayreshires or Jerseys, either. Another fine lot on hand now with hieter ealves. Also ESSEX PIGS as pretty as pictures. Young boars ready for serve and a beautiful lot of GILTS, with pig by my Imported boar "KING RICHARD.'' A nrrnut 90 dt frireen.wood. MALE HIGH SCHOOL, With Military Adjunct. Fine New Two-Story Hiuck BriT.niNG. Preparation for College a Specially. A Ito iY?ctioal Course, including JJook-JCecjnnff. F ACULT Y: PiiiNCiPAi. GEO. C. HODGES, A. M. Professor A. B. STALLWORTH, A. H. Captain A. G. MILLER, Grad. S. C. Mil. Aca<l. expenses per month . Primary Department S2.U0; Intermediate S2.f>(); Senior, ?8.00. Hoard ?10.00. Next Session oncnH September S, 18S.S, aud closes June 11, lSS'J. Addresn, GEO. C. JlOlxil*:s, Prin., Aug. -J, 18KS. Greenwood, S. ('. Notice. riMIE UNDERSIGNED WILL APPLY TO J. the next session of the General Assemble of South Carolina for a charter of the female.school now conducted at Greenwood, S. (/'., under the name aud title of the Greenwood Female College, of Greonwood S. C. MRS. N. GILES, MISS T. GILES, MISS I'. GILKS, h MISS M. GILES, MISS S. E. GILES. Augu8t 14,1888, 3mo. , V-' ^ - -- ( , , . .. ;' ' ' ' ' ' ??mio??b??mb>?mo??Baaa University of South Caiulir, | AT COLUMBIA, S. C. T NCIil'HW (iKADT'ATF. IMM'ARTMF.NT, j I X <of Aurii nlliinriiiid .vi.cnaii:?- Arts. j Col'.etwor Ljl.O'-iil Arts and Sciences, Collegeox" lMiiirnuiijy, Normal School, I .aw School. 27 Teachers. 11 Graduate and 20 UnderGraduate Courses?general, special, or professional?for desrees and certificates. Instruetion given in Uook-Keepintr ana Phonography. Thoroushly equ'pi)nd Chemical. Mineralogicnl, Biological, nosological, Physical, and Pharmaceutical Laboratories. Also Mechanical Department with engine and machinery, Draughting Room and Shops for wood and Iron work. Experimental Farm. Model Classes connected with Normal School for practice in teaching. New Infirmary. Tuilion?310 per Session. Other Fees, 515. Table Board, ?10. to $12 month. Rooms free of rent. Total expenses, including fuel, washing. books, ?fcc., about S1W). Tuition Fee remitted to Students certifying their Inability to pay it. For further information, apply to J .If. NfBRYDE, President. A ii mist 1 IKKtf. * JACK FOB SALE. 'tf WE OFFEIt FOR SALE OUR thorough bred JACK, MOZART, said jack Is seven years old, perfectly black, and can be handled by a boy. For further particulars apply to walling ford & russell. August J,1888, tf. W1LLIAMST0N FEMALE COLLEGE, WUliamston, s. C. The fall session will open september 10,18S8, with very flattering prospects. Best advantages jU lowest rates. leacners experienced, iiuiruui, auu cupuuie. Improved Methods. Instruction unusually thorough. Only slxty-flve graduates In seventeen years. Reference library extensive and easily accessible. Pure air and water. Chalybeate springs. Village a health resort. Those who wish their daughters cultivated in mind, manners, and morals, will do well to give us a trial. For full partlcniars. address rev. s. lander. a. m., i). d., July 25,1888, 2 mo. President. Board of Health. The board of health will inspect the lots of our town people. The occupants of lots will please clean them, preparatory to inspection. J. F. MILLER. July 25, 1888, 3t. Clerk T. C. II Mil, COlNTa-AREE IM WIIKS. Coumbia.iS. C.s Agent for /-ITT A HA T A ATJC1 r-^vjL^3k_jL>i c? PERPETUAL EVAPORATOR rilHESE WORKS WERE ESTABLLSAED In J. 1S47 by Messrs. Geo. tfmolntr and .James Anderson und purchased by me in the year 1S5G, und from that time till now curried on successfnlly by myself. My friends und customers' will bear witness of the larije and stupendousjobs executed by me. It wabatmy works where the largest and almost only job of its class ever executed in this city was dune viz.: the uiukjng of the pipes for the City Water Works in the year 1S5S. My stock of patterns for ARCHITECTURAL WORK, COLUMNS for Store fronts, is large and various, and in RAILINGS for Balconies, Gardens, and Cemeteries I have the largest variety and most modern patterns; many of these are patented and I have purchased the right for this State. In the machine line I can furnish my patrons with STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS of any size and description. My CIRCULAR SAW MILLS have carried off theprizout every State Fair held in this city, and in their construction I have taken pains to combine simplicity with the most useful modern improvements, and may flitter myself that my CIRCULAR SAW MILLS find favor with every sawyer wlio understands his business. The many orders I am steadily receiving for SUGAR CANE MILLS prove that the public appreciate the mills of my make, and so it Is with my GEARING for HORSE POWERS. GIN WHEELS, GRIST MILLS and othor MACHINERY. I have the manufacturing rights of many PATENTS such as castings for COTTON AND HAY PRESSES, II AW LEY CORN SIIELLER and three or four FEED CUTTERS and other implements. I will be pleased to send my circulars to any applicant, together witl> price list or estimate. My prices are moderate, and i assure the public that they are lower even than those of Northern manufacturers, and that my work will com paro favorably with that of any other maker. Address John Alexander, CojfGAKEE Iron Works, Columbia, S. C. Extracts from Lowndesille Advertiser Abbeville County is one of the headquarters of Ben * Tillmanisni. The county convention elected an out-and< ut anti-Richardson delegation to the State Convention, but the primary elections nominated two first-class lawyers for seats in the next House of Representatives. The question thus arises, which is more truly the vox populi, the convention system or the primary plan? Abbeville is all right anyhow. She lias credit for earnest reformatory Zealand will have, in the next House, the ablest delegation she has sent to Columbia since 187fi.? Barnwell People. We would be glad to 'know of the People from what source it derives its information. We hope that lien Tillman can command a better following from his other headquarters tluiu from Abbeville, if not, he is badly left. The delegates to the coining State Convention are not an "out-andout anti-Richardson delegation," The delegates go uninstructed, and several are pronounced Richardson men. The rcoplc is correct in saying that we will have in the next House the ablest delegation we have had in Columbia since 1S7U. Arrival* at llio Moni'Icj' Hotel. J. T. llacket, Atlanta, (Ja.; W. I,. Kennedy, Lowndesville, >S. C. ; J. C. Boo/.tr, Charleston, H. (\ ; \V. K. Fisher, Atlanta, Ga.; Avery Patten, Greenville, ti. ; Miss Mary Williams Greenwood S. C.; W. T. Cunningham, Lowndesville, B.C.; T. C. Lipscomb, Charleston, iS. C. ; J. C. Haynes, Atlanta, Ga.; J. W. Lites, Greenwood, S. ; T. L. Moore, Ninety-Six, S. ('.; J T. Basken, Mountian View, S. C. : E. Jl. Mathews, Atlanta. Ga. : Jas. (infilling, Baltimore, Md.; W. T. Baker, Atlanta, (Ja. ; J. E. Novell, Walhalla, S. C.; W. L. Miller, Abbeville, 8. C. ; J. Y Miller, Due West, S. C.; II. A. Tannant, Bowmans Ferry, S. C.; J. Carter, Westminster, S.C.; R. G. McLees, Greenwoad, S. C.; Ramsey Blake, < Greenwood, S.C. ; Moorehead, Lowndesville, 8. C. ; John Hutchison, Lowndesville, S. C.; J. Maxwell, North Carolina. I y- "t-V i?lin imi i i ^ nl???????? UfESLEYAN FEM I heat; Gas light; Situation beautiful; CI! M Terms among the lowest in the Union. Fc If OLD VIRGINIA SCHOOL, write for a cata The first b:i)e of new eotton was sold in the city last Friday, 24th iiist. It. was made by Capt. P. B. Allen, of Savannah Township, and was sold to the S. Bleckley Co. for 15 cents. The cotton was classed strict middling, and the bale weighed 782 pounds. Capt. Allen sold the first bale last year. The bale this year was ginned on the same day of the month as the bale of last year was, but it was one day later in getting to market. This looks as if the crop is as early as last year. Capt. Allen is one of Anderson county's most progressive young farmers, and he expects to harvest about 150 bales of cotton this year.?Anderson Intelligencer. *<4^* The Congressional Convention of the Second District met last week and had a deadlock. The friends of the three candidates stood firm for their man, and after balloting 174 ballots the Convention adjourned to meet September 11th, when a Congressman will be nominated. The vote stood the same throughout the deadlock, Tillman hav- , ing 20, Aldrich 15, and Henderson 10. Twenty-three votes are necessary to a f li Arn f lia ivtoffar of onila UiJUJisC) auu c tiic ujaik^i owauuj. Mr. D. D. Curran, who succeeds Capt. W. W. Starr ns Superintendent of the P. R. & W. C. R. R. passed up the Savannah Valley Railroad last Friday in company with Capt. Starr making an inspection of the road. Capt. Starr will leave next week for Macon, his headquarters for his new work. The Captain has a great many friends in Carolina, who regret to see him leave the P. R. & \V. C. road. Misses Annie Davis and Susie Miller, of Ninety-Six, after a very pleasant visit to Mr. Jas. M. Young's, returned home last Monday. We know some of the young men out on the Ridge aJe truly sorry. Mr. R. L. Moorehead, one of the hocif farmora in thiadanHnn woain fnwn last week. He wants to purchase some nure red rust proof oats, and parties having them to sell should call and see him. In last week's Press and Banner "Troupe" gives an account of a new post office out on the "Ridge." We heard it had been petitioned for, but did not know it had been established. The protracted meeting that commenced at the Ridge Church on Sunday of last week came to a close last Thursday. Rev. W. S. Martin presided and reports a good and successful meeting. Mk. I. H. McCall,a came over from Elberton last week to attend the election, and to spend a day or two at home. The heavy raibs have been unfavorable for his brick business. Mr. W. T. McGee, one of our most successful farmers sold the first new bale of cotton to T. Baker & Sen last Wednesday, 29th ult. It weighed 518 lbs., and brought 9 1-4 ceut9. Dr. B. A. Henry made a visit to his old home last week. He treated himself to a handsome road cart, and is now prepared to make time in visitiughis numerous patients. The carpenters will soon begin work on the Stnrkev dwellincr. nrenarhii* it for E. H. Mathews, Esq., who will occupy it about the first of November next. The lawn party that was so highly spoken of, and enjoyed by those who attended it, at Latimer two weeks ago, was given by the "Croquet Club" of that place. Messks. H. A. Ten next and E. G' Machine spent last Saturday in Bordeaux. Their trip to this station was principally on business. Messrs. D. L. Barnes and H. A. Tennant have begun work on their livery stable, and the lumber Is being hauled in. We met Mr. W. S. Masters at Abbe ville last Saturday, and he reports the crops not very good in the ]\Jt. Carmel section. Mk. J. G. Huckabek left last Monday for Greenville, where he went to accept a position in the Exchange Hotel. Mr. T. Baker is remodeling his dwelliug. Mr. Jas. H. Burdett has the contract, and is pushiug the work. Messrs. Alph Barnes and Gambrell Huckabee worshipped at Cross Roads church last Sabbath. Messrs. R. P. Blake and School Commissioner McLees, of Greenwood, spent last Friday in town. Mr. T. N. Baker made a flying visit to Anderson last Saturday, returning on the evening train. Mk. B. P. Hutchison, of Atlanta, Ga., arrived here last Tuesday to remain a week or ten days. Mks. Barksdale, of Macon, Ga., is now on a visit to friends and relatives in this vicinity. The opening of cotton has been somewhat checked by the incessant rains of the past week. Messrs. D. S. and J. J. Scott went to Abbeville last Saturday to hear the result of the election. Now is a good time for the merchants to insert their fall advertise meats. Ouk merchants will have in stock a large and fashionable supply of winter goods soon. Messrs. W. L. and J. Y. Miller were here last Friday and spent the day. Messrs. J. W. llAKi)i:x and J. M. Cook, went up to Starr last Friday on business. Ouk popular friend, Mr. (le<>. ('oilier, of Atlanta, was in tow list week. i Mh. W. H. Martin after anabsenee of several weeks has returned. |< Mh. E. JR. Norton has moved intoji his new quarters on depot street. Miss Willie I-eRov is now visiting relatives at Mt. C'armel. Mks. J. q. Donnai.l* has returned j 1 honte from Hartwell, (ia. j< Miss Annie Barnes is in the city 1 for a clay -t two. j' Mr. J- M. Huckabee 8]x?ut Satur-1 ilay at Latimer. j. ?? Aneartii<iuake in New Zealand Sop- ( tember 1, damaged many houses. j rj:. : TfX r'. IALE INSTITUTE, o,. 1888. One of the moet attractive School* Iments Thorough. Balldlngs Elegant; Steam Imate splendid; Pupils from Nineteen State*. ir the LIBERAL TEAMS of this CELEBRATED logue to WM. A. HARRIS, Pret't, Staunton, Va. Tlierc In no Danger of a Bagging and Tie I'anie. Y. Rogers <fc Co.. anticipating the city and country demand, will keep on spot large consignments of bitgglng and ties, and will continue to supply the trade at le#8 than "truat" prices. They have a large stock of rust proof outs, which they are selling at low price*. This house believes in short profits and quick sales. Judging from the amount of cars thin firm is receiving and shipping out dally, we would supposo the merchants of Carolina and Georgia are all reaping the benefits of Roger's low prices.?Auguatci Chronicle. South Carolina had the distinction of giviug Norfolk the first balo of new cotton re/mltm/J fhlc von? hv that nilv unH nntu fttilt.l. more'8 first new bale hails from Bouth Carolina. Wo like to see our state first In every* thing she undertakes, but we would much rather have heard of that cotton coming to Charleston. Our home markets ought not to be overlooked.?Charleston World. Lacrkxs, August 29.?The vote yesterday for the Senate in this County resulted, Ferguson 1,232; Crews 1.008; Simpkins 328. Ferguson and Crews will run the race again on the 11th inst. * . Extracts from Christian Neighbor ' Ouc of Paul's Exhortations. Rejoice evermore! Paul does not say, rejoice when the sun shines, rejoice when there is a good harvest, rejoice when money comes in fast;? neither does he say rejoice when you are ." j strong in body, nor rejoice when friends smile and visit you. The exhortation is, rejoice evermore. Paul knew whereof he wrote. He and Silas had rejoiced in the gaol when beat eu and put in the stocks. Paul rejoiced that he was worthy to suffer these things, he gloried that he suffered for Christ's sake. In his memorable address before King Aggrippa, that address which has thrilled the world " with its simplicity and pathos, what does he say in conclusion? The King, bis judge, had listened with a trembling heart to the words of the faithful preacher, and was dismissing the prisoner, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Paul responds, "I would to God that not only thou, but" also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altoger such as I am, except these bonds." Such courage, such cheerfulness under trial and persecution ! Surely Paul's words are not meaningless. He knew perplexity, danger, pain, persecution, yet he says, rejoice evermore. Then he did not thus exhort because of ignorance of ? - f . v.. ji,i '51 tlie clarKer experiences 01 me; u? um not say, rejoice evermore, because his path in life was an easy one, because he had never known hunger, or thirst, or sickness, or loss or perils. Listen to his own concise recital of some of his experiences : "Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Twice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness." He had, of a surety, a kuowledge of some of the '.'troubles of life." But, brave and courageous through all. he says, rqjoice evermore. But some of our later day Christians ask skeptically, What! rejoice that you are sick? rejoice that you lose your property? rejoice that friends forsake you? Never I No, unbeliever, rejoice not that these things are true, rejoice not that they come into your life, but; rejoice despite these afflictions, in the midst of them, while suffering under them rejoice. Paul knew something of the power of the gospel over men's hearts, he knew somewhat of its sustaining power which enabled men to rejoice evermore. His exhortation meant either something or nothing. Coukl it mean nothing? If so, what is the value of his other writlugs ? If, however, "he meant what he said," could he mean less than he said ? And that was, rejoice evermore. A water spout swept through Hot Springs, Arkansas, oil the night of August 30, wrecking many buildings and drowning five persons. The main thoroughfare, Central Avenue, was an angry river, whose rushing tide swept everything movable on its bosom. Estimated dama&re is S100.000. Later, Sept. 1. Two visitors at Hot Springs have reached Little Rock. They report thirteen persons drowned, and that the desolation is beyond description. Houses along Central Aveuue are badly undermined. A letter to the Wcsleyan Christian Acloocate from Dr. Y. J. Allen, and dated San Francisco, August 11, says he is on the eve of sailing for China. He says : "This being the favorite missionary steamer, I had expected to meet 011 board with a number of recruits for the missions in China. Among the passengers are one or two new missionaries, but no old ones returning. We shall go the northern route, 4S degrees north, so expect a pleasant and quick voyage. There is a small Mexican town, Te* tillas, near a mountain called Cerro Grande. On the 6th of August this mountain sunk, leaving the creatabout un a level with the former base line, the part sunk has a circumference of 180 feet. In a groat lire in Baltimore September '2. eisrht lives were lost and $2,000. JOO worth of property destroyed. Dobbler, Mudge& Co., paper manufacturers, were among the losers. The twenty-third session of the Coinnliia Annual Conference of the M. E. Church, South, met at Fendleton, Oregon, August S, bishop Galloway presiding.