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JPV""-' ' ' ' ' :*.:f - . 1 . 'f/ ThePress and Banner. A. 13SEVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1888. Death of VNqnire .fumes Uct'iiHlnu. James McCaslan, Esq., after a long Illness of Janndice, died at his home in this county, Monday night, September IT. 1SSS, at the advanced age of 86 years. He was a native of this county, and lived all his life In the neighborhood in which he was born, and was one of our most respected citizens. He; was dtligents in business, and hud remarkable energy and fixedness of purpose. He devoted a long and active life to the DUKIIU'NH (>i iaruiiu^,<ll. x1i1u1 lie <ii?hkvv<~> fal, and his example furnishes one more proof that the busbandmau's labor Is not without Its pleasures and rewards. 'Squire McCastan leaves one son and several daughters, and a large family connection In this connty. Loving kindred and neighbors will long hold his life and cliaractor In aftectionato remembrance. Death ol ^Iiss Hattle Aiken. This announcement chronicles the close of a young aud beautiful life. Three weeks ago Miss Mattio Aiken, daughter of the late Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, was taken ill with typhoid /ever. MoDday the disease reached Its fatal climax and at twelve o'clock that night sbe peacefully parsed away. A devoted circle of friends formed a feeble barrier to the unwelcome visitor: the vista of usefulness and happiness opening beforo her young life touched not the heart of the remorseless Reaper. She r / was taken when life's u earn was fairest. P* Lovely In person and character sbe has become -* a fitter companion for the angels. Bright dreams are vanished, the promised Joys ofthe future are crushed. 'Tair ho is dead and light Is quenched in night." Let us hope for consolation In the thought that the fondest wishes for ber happines are more than realized in this sad ana unexpected way. What could be brighter than companionship with the angels? T. Prof. J. II. Miller, Birmingham, Ala. Professor J. H. Miller, who recently resigned the Professorship, which he held in Erslitne College, is now located in Birmingham, Ala., where he has openedfan office, for the practice 1 u- Ic <> man nf nhllltV and UI lflW, iU I iumvi ?u (? ?- .. m ? acquirements, possessing the elements of success and a determination to win the prosperity which his merits so abundantly deserve. The Mother of Triplets?Two or Them Read. Lizzie Ellis, wife of William Ellis, colored, of Branchville, has been in Abbeville for some time, bringing with her triplets, aged five months. Last Saturday one of them died, and on Sunday another died. Judge HollingMworth. , Mr. Mansfield E. Hollingsworth has been appointed Trial J nstice for Due West. This appointment, we presume, is as great a surprise to Mr. Hollingsworth as it is to the people. The appointment of a Trial Justice for that place has now been delayed for nearly a / year. For Yellow Fever Snllerertt. The ladles of Abbeville will give an entertainment to-morrow evening, Thursday, beginning at four o'clock and continuing an til nine o'clock. If the weather is clear and suitable the entertainment will be in Mrs. Norwoods yard. Let all come. Horwe Collars. ( J. S. Hammond & Co. have a full supply of home-made collars at Northern prices. Prof. Bell's High School at Princeton, Laurens county, wiu ooen October 1st. Tul tion land board reasonable; discipline mild bnt firm: last year's roll numbered 84. For catalogue address Prof. W. C. Bell, at Princeton. Abetter school cannot be found In this fiart of tbe county, aud none are more deserv^n^ of public confidence than Prof. W. C. ThkC. & G. road, it is thought, will be fnlly repaired between Lauren6 and Columbia, ana between Spartanburg and Columbia by to-day or to-morrow. To repair the damage between Ninety-Six and Newberry will require perhaps a week or more yet Mrs. Gus Ricbey came homo last Friday, from Birmingham, Ala., where they have been living since they left Abbeville. We learn tbat a case of yellow fever was discovered next door, and she and her children took immediate flight. R. 8. Galloway, bas for rent, a good one horse farm and large six roomed dwelling and plenty out bouses 3 miles from Due West. 100 acres In pasture running right up to dwelling. 50 acres land can be put In cultivation If desired. tf Mr. Georgb S. Wilson, is a bridge builder from Bulldersvlllo. He took down the Warrenton bridge, which had washed down the stream, and either floated or hauled the timbers back, and rebuilt the bridge in a day. Mb. Eugene L. Wilson & Co.. are opening tbe corner store under the New Hotel, where a Racket stock of goods will bo opened In a few days. Look out for their odvertiesment next week. i You should read Messrs. R. M. Haddon <fe Co.'s advertisement in this issue. They carry ail iUimuiiBU Hburik ui lauiw gvAmn t Av?ua??vij, andean supply all their lady customers. It is reported that Eliza Williams, colored, who was oook for Colonel Robertson, and afterwards oook for Mr. Haddon, was drowned in Augusta last.week. Thk County ComrosRsloners think it will take 810,000 to rebuild, our bridges on the most economical scale. To raise this amount will require a levy of two mills. Prof. Paul Grier was assisting Mr. Klugb last Friday in the examination of competitive applicants for appointments totheCitadel. The young ladies of the Methodist church will have the popular opera "Chimes Normandy" soon, to get a new organ for church. A young lady wishes a situation as teacher. Address tf "Teacher," Greenwood, S. C. W. N. Grayoon, Esq., Is now boarding at the New Hotel, with headquarters at Mr. Seals dwelling house up street. Judas Calvert was on our streets last Frl- ' day. He has no notion of running for Clerk of the Court, so far as learned. Me. Will Morse, brother of Mr. A. B. Morse is now clerking in Messrs. W.Joel Smith's grocery store. Died, on Friday, Sept. 7, 1888, Desdemona, lnCant daughter or H. a. ana Annie uw fcAr)y, aged six months. Rev. and Mrs. Hanckkl returned home Saturday after spending several months In the mountains. Who ever heard of starch at 5 cents per pound? Large lump at this price at E. A. Templeton'a. The Court House now has crepe 011 Its doors, In respect to the memory of Major Zelgler. Mn. and Mas. Chapman, after speudlng some time In the mountains, are at home again. Miss Addie Russell left Monday to attend the Charlotte female Institute. Mb. J. H. CniLES, Jr., of Bradley, spent Sunday with friends in Abbeville. There was a political caucus Monday night, at which we were not present. Mr. W. C. McGowan and family returned from the mountains yesterday. Congressman \V. H. Perky, of Greenville Is renominated for Congress. Mr. W. E. Bell will return next Friday with his bride. Miss NetTje Russell is visiting friends Charlotte, N. C. The infant son of Mr. Wm. k. Ellis died yesterday. Mr. Benet iB off, attending the Laurens 'Court. Prof. John G. Clinkscales of Anderson Is In town. Miss Hood, is back at Mr. Bell's Millinery store. Mr, W. D. Lomax is sick in New York, Dk. A. B. O Lindsay is auite sick. MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Oranil Opening at R. 91. II addon A. Co.' * Next Week, Commencing Wednenday, 26th September. The ladles of the town and county are Invited u> Inspect their stook. The latest styles in huts, bonnets, dresses, &c., and will be displayed In tbo inoet attractive manner. As the exhibition will continue for four days many ladies from the country will have an opportunity of seeing their stock. Messrs. JL M. Haddon & Oo Eever fall to have a full Block of the most fashionable goods to be /ound in the Northern Jmarketa. You should not fail to visit their store. . 4 Notice. Notice u hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Abbeville County Democratic Clob on Monday, the 34th of September. 1SS8, at eleven o'clock for the purpose of declaring the result of the recent primary election for County Commissioner, and tooraera primary eleutio'n for Clerk of Court in oonsequence of the death of Maj. M. G. Zeigler. The local clubs are earnestly requested to aend delegates as the Convention will not be able to order a primary election for Clerk of Court unless there is u quorum present, uud much trouble und confusion may be caused ?\y a neb failure. EUGENE B. GARY. County Chairman. i'-'i- '- ' . 3*5' it v v. ' ,'i - ' 1 TT'V- : "ir .; - i. ' ' , v'.- ../ Our tircenwooil Letter. : Gkkenwood, S. C., September 18,1SS8. "My crop is badly damuged" is the cry of every Jirmer you meel. It is generally admitted that the rains have [iujurea corn and cotton over twenty-flve per iceut. in this section. Our citizens are making preparations to onItertain synod which meets here on October mh. About two hundred delegates are ex| peeled. This meeting is looked forward to with much Interest, as the Woodrow matter will be brought up. Dr. Woodrow has many udmirers bore who have watched his career siucotbe evolution controversy begun with much interest. litjv. G. 11. Carter, Messrs. Rosenberg, Dean, and Strother, are all having large and commodious dwellings erected. | Mr. It J. Ilood, who Is now Alline a position on the Columbia and Greenville Kailroad as postal clerk, is spending a few days here visiting friends and relatives. Four marriages are ounouueed to take place hero this Fall. Misses Dickson and Stevenson, of Marion, after spending several weeks with Miss Leona Make, returned to their home this morning, liy thejr amiable disposition they made many wurm friends during ineir siay in our miu&u A. A. Mot:sch, representing the Nebo City ImprovementCompany of McDowal County, X. C., is here trying to sell lots in this lairyland, or the "The Switzerland of America" as they style. We predict this Is a greater swindle than the Tallapoosa fraud. Green-] wood, like every place, had a few suckers! who swallowed tho bait. Dr. W. L. Hood, ol Due West, spent several days In town on his way to Charleston, where he expected to take a steamer for New York, but on account of the washouts he left this evening for the metropolis by rail. He goes to attend lectures In the New York Medical College. Miss Willie LeRoy, one of Lowndesville's fairest daughters, arrived to-day. She will spend a few weeks visiting friends here. Changes in tho business here is still going on. There are oight brick store houses in addition to the number last season. Messrs. Jervey & Co. who will occupy one of the fluest two 6tory and most conveniently located buildings, will move in a few days. This is a uew firm, having established only a year ago, under the management of Mr. R. S. Sparkman. Their salesmen are youug and energetio men, who serve their friends in a place that deserves success. Mr. DuPre Calhoun, formerly with J. K. Durst & Co., can be found now with Jervey & Co., in their new store. Mr. Geo. P. Chlpley will olerk for Jervey & Co., on and after October 1st, thus adding to tho list of Greenwoods numerous young men. Mr. Chlpley has been living at Phoenix for 6ome time. Messrs. Benet and Gary are en route for Laurens, but fear they will get "left" in consequonoe of whist ;ln the fGreenwood club. They are good players but we have some of that k ind also, we are always glad to entertain the sons of Abbeville. Walter Benjamin, a colored boy 17 years ol age, was drowned while bathing this evening In Beek creek. His body has been recovered. A Letter to the People. Mt. Cakmel, S, C., Sept. 17, 1888. Editor Press and Banner: You will please allow me space througb your valuable paper to say a few words to the good people of Abbeville County for which I will be very gratefbl. Having made up my mind to become a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court of Abbeville County, I wrltelthls letter fearing I may not have time to canvas (as my time for the present belongs to another.) Many of the people of this County know me intimately 1 having been engaged In the mercantile .business at Abbeville C. H., for a number of years. And to those who do not remember me, 1 would say by way of Introduction, I am a son of Matthew McDonald (Deceased) who served the people in this office for more than 20 years. Having Clerked for my father I am somewhat familiar with the office. There are numbers of men who are seeking, and have saugbt office at the hands of the people for the second and even the fourth timo, but this Is the tlrst time I have ever usked for any office within the gift of the people. So if you think me entitled to office, competent to till it. and worthy of your suffrage, iwill be very thankful for your support and if elected will discharge the duties of the office faithfully, honestly, and to the best of my ability at all times guarding zealously the interests of the people. Very Respectfully, w. t. Mcdonald. Georgia Xegroen Attempt to commit Burglary They are Arrested and Lodged In Jail. One night last week three Georgia negroes attempted to rob the store of Mr. Humphrey GraveB at Latimer on the Savannah Valley Road. They succeeded in entering the store by a window, the 6hutter of which they sufficiently sprung, or forced open, to admit them. Mr. Graves discovered them in the act, and quietly opened the door, when to his surprise the burglars fired on him with a gun which they found in the store. The 6hot lodged In the wall Just In a line with Mr. Graves, but above his head. In retreating the negroes fired again on their pursuers without effect. The burglars being caught gave their names as Henry Winn or Washington, Ga., Ed. Bradford, of Warren county, Ga. Henry Rucker declined to tell where ho was from. They are now safely In jail, and will get their deserts at the October Term of the Court. Died at Cokesbury Monday night at 11.40 Mnttie Aiken fourth daughter of Mrs. D. W. Aiken. In her 22nd year, Had been sick three weeks of typhoid fever. She acceptod a position as teacher in graded school of Seneca, S. C., last fall. Work did not agree with her and from failing health she was compelled to resign her charge In May last. She had never regained her lost strength when attacked by typhoid fever?could not resist the inroads of this exhausting disease. Funeral services by her pastor Rev. 8. R. Riley at residence tomorrow (Wedensday) morning at 8.80. Interment in family plat at Greenwood cemetery at 12.30. She was conscious to the end and expressed her preperatlon for what she knew to be her end. , The Triple-Murderer. Edgefield Chronicle. The Supreme Court i8 still inexorably silent as regards a new trial for Jones, the triple-murdered. They have, however, but six weeks longer, as they must render their decision by the 1st November. Governor Jobn Peter Richardson is a gentleman and has made a most excellent officer. He has been slandered most foully, and the nomination Just made is a fitting tribute to bis services and a Just rebuke to those who hoped to achieve lame far themselves or friends by abusing him.?Laurent Advertiser. Children South Carolina Penitentiary made shoes at P. Rosenberg & Co. Thurbersbird seed at Speed's drug store. White plaid lace batiste for ladieB summer dresses. W. E. Bell. Remnants f?r one-fourth their value, In dress goods. W. E. Bell. We have Just received a car loaa or Dran fresh and good. W. Joel Smith 4 Son. We are ready for the planters with a choice lot of barley and rye for Fall sowing. Smith & Son. Smith & 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 Smith'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 & 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. Come 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 & Son. Our "Iron Cantle Tree" saddle is something new and handsome, specially recoramonded for ease and durability. Call and see them Smith & Son. Call for Hawk's spectacles and eye glasses and have no other. A new assortment JUBt received at Speed's drug store. Great bargains in summer dress goods for the month of August. W. E. Bell. Summer dress goods. I will offer every day during the month of August dress goods at loss than cost. W. E. Bell. Remnenta. I have a lot of remnents In dress ginghams and seersuckers, that will be sold for less than New York cost. W. E. Bell, i If you wish a good pair of shoes. Call and see the bargains I will offer during this ;month. W.E.Bell. Alt of nflAAO r*o1 Ail BUU1UJOI gwuo C*U iguuwu Ul ILOO, V?1 and buy what you need at once. W. E. Bell There Is a yell which scares them all, The pagan and believer; You hear It now in Florida, It Is the yell o' fever. BulMt's Turnip Need*! We are prepared to furniBh oar friends aud patrons with a flue variety ol guaranteed pure and best Ruta Baga and Turnip Seed from that old reliable seod House, Buist's. one of the very best In the country. We have them in bulk and cau sell you any quantity you desire, Call aud supply yourself. SMITH A SON. The place to got a good cigar. Speed's drug store. For month of August. Full line mourning goods can be found at R. M. Haddon & Co. If you want a good Butt' Cochin cock see E. L. Wilson. 1 f you want a first class smoke try the "Git Thero Cigar,'' at E. L. Wilson. \ \ -r- VDUE WEST COLLEGES. Repair* and Improvement*---Thankfnl Candidate?Jersey Cow?Where Auditor JonoN ITrts the "UeflHicr"' and the Railroad*. Due Wkst. S. C., Sept. 17,1888. The protracted meeting In the Baptist church was quite enjoyable?four accessions. Our people have not, gotten over the shock of Major Zelgler's death. It was sudden and crushing. What a blow to his family! Erskine campus looks like a cyclone had struck It. Trees dug out of root are lying in all directions. Prot. Hood is working a squad of about fifteen hands on it. The town council has done some good work on the etreots. They now call for a tax of Jo mills. Mr. P. L. Lowry left Friday for White Oak. Fairfield county, to take charge of a school there. The young men aDd young ladies are beginning their exodus. Only one bale of cotton has been sold In Duo West to date. The crop will be nearly a month behind. Mr. J. T. McDill returned from Cincinnati last week and reports a delightful trip. He spent a couple of days at Ashevllle, N. C., and I don't know how many days with his girl. The trustees of Erskine haye decided to spend $400 on the College buildings and 8200 or $300 on the campus. When thecommlttce get through with the campus It is expected to look nice. A complete programme has been laid out for the semi-centennial next commencement. Eminent speakeis have been assigned to different positions. Mr. J. A. Deri In and family have been taking some pleasant evening rldeB behind "the dandy team" recently. Dr. Marshall left for Greenville Saturday evening, after a week of splendid preaching. In a note fromCapt. McGowan written from niarksvllle. Ga.. he desires to thank all his Due West friends for their liberal support in his race for Solicitor. He is just as thankful to his friends as if he had been elected. "I am defeated and of course disappointed, but not a bit hacked. I am proud of my race and especially of the vote I got in Abbeville." This is well said by our worthy friend. He stands higher than ever. Rev. N. E. Pressly, of Tamplco, Is expected in Duo West Tuesday and will preacn this Wednesday night (19th) for us. He will attend the meeting of Presbytery at Cedar Springs. The continual rain is making the crop prospects very gloomy. Our taxes will be high next year. Now is the time for retrenchment and reform. We acknowledge Congressional documents from Sonator Butler and Congressman Cothran. We sold our worthy young friend, Mr. Thos. P. Cothran.oi Abbeville, an excellent Jersey cow and calf The Hon; Wm. H. Parker liked her looks and applied to us for one. Here Is a chance for those who may have a graded Jersey to sell. Auditor Jones seems to have the Register and the railroads by the "nap of the neck." It Is a pretty big Job friend, but let Justloe be done "though the heavens fall." We bear quite a number of candidates spoken of for Clerk of the Court. We are sorry to lose Rev. Smith Martin's facile and able pen from Journalism. It | graced the profession. R. B. Q. NWETY-BIX AND HER VIEWS. j High Water?Delayed Malls*-Washj ed-A way Bridge" ? Visitors Hot Plank?Other Matters. i Ninety-Six, S. C., Sept. 18,1888. Mr. John Gaulden says the water was several feet higher at the reccnt freshet than In 1841. He has lived on Wilson's creek for upwards of sixty years and has always been a Close observer of important events. Miss Bessie Cauthen will assist Prof. Cork this year. She has experience and the patrons are very fortunate in securing her ser vices. The school Is In a prosperous condition. Mr. ?. S. Addison has gone on a visit to friends at Wlnnsboro. Mr. J. A. Moore says he will lose nearly one thousand bushels of corn by the high waters. Oar Press and. Banner did not come on last Wednesday as usual. Head's mill which has stood the storms for 108 years succumbed to the flood on the 10th instant. Mrs. Clark, mother of the miller at Dyson's, was drowned on the 9th Instant. She was being transferred to a place of safety when the cauoo capsized. Mr. 8. M. Davl6 has the most complete establishment of the kind in the up-oountry. He makes and repairs gins at short notice. Mr. L. A. Stuart is the happy father of a bouncing boy. The oovered railroad bridge over Ninety -Six creek has been standing for thirty-six years, but could not stand the recent high waters. Mrs. Janie Spearman, of Laurens, has been visiting her unclc. Dr. <J. J. Bozeman. Miss Mattie Anderson left for school at WllIlamston on last Wednesday. Mr. John N. Lipscomb lost recently a kiln of 4,000 or 5,000 feet of lumber by Are. We nominate Mr. L P. Stewart for supervisor of roads for Ninety-Six township. We believe he will make landowners remove logs aDd other obstructions from the creeks. Sourcora is good for hogs but will kill horses and mules, and we advise the farmers to be careful. Mr. Thos. L Moore will announce himself this week for Clerk of the Court. Mr. Moore has recently canvassed the county for the office of Sheriff. He will get a solid support at home and we commend him to the voters of Abbeville county. He is well fitted for the position and if elected we guarantee that be will administer the duties of the office with fidelity. Messrs. Anderson <fe Johnson's brick yard looks as though It bad been in the flood. Miss Annie Rudd, of Laurens, and Miss Sallie Watson, of Columbia, are visiting Mrs. W. Y. Sherard. Mr. T. C. Stuart, of Greenville, Is hero visiting his sister, Mrs. J. L. Shumate. Ninety-Six Is at present tho terminus of the C. & G. Railroad. Miss Jennie Gordon, of Columbia, and Miss Nina Smith, of ChappellB, are visiting Miss Lutle Bozeman. Mr. R G. McCants Is clerking for Jas, Rogers, Jr. He will be glad to see his friends. EAST END. Card. I take this occasion to thank my friends for the very flattering manner in which they have been pleased to mention my name In connection with the candidacy for the office of Clerk of Court. I If 1 am elected to the office I assure my frlonds and flatter myself, with ten years experience, that the Interests of the people In the conduct of the ofllce will not suffer at my hands. While I would solicit the support of the people, the duties of the office at present will not permit me to canvass thei county. L. D. CONNOR, Clerk. ^ i mi Cnpt. Cowan for Clerk of Conrt. Editor Press and Banner : There will be numerous candidates for the oflloe made vacant by the death of Major Zelgier. It is an important ofllce and demands the services of a good man?a man tnnorn to the whole Deonle Of Abbe ! ville county for fitness and for faithfulness In the discharge of duty. Such a man Is Capt. Ed. Cowan. His record as School Commissioner Is before the people and should recommend him as deserving of their suffrages. In time of peace as in time of war he has proved himself faithful and true toany trust ImposedJ in him. As Clerk of the Court he would serve his fellow-citizens well and worthily; and | they could not do better in the coming primary than to elect him tothiscfflce. He is honest, he is capable, be is a good Democrat and was a brave soldier. ? CANDIDATES. For Clerk or Conrt. We are authorized to announce Captain E. COWAN as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Abbeville county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce A. M. AIKEN as a candidate lor the office of Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas ana General Sessions, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce Capt. WADE E. COTHRAN, of Bradley, as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions, subject to the action of the primary. We aro authorized to announce General R. R. HEMPHILL as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. The friends of L. D. CONNOR, relying upon his past services In the Clerk's office as Deputy, beg leave to announce him as a candidate for Clerk of Court. We are authorized to announce Dr. J. W. WIDEMAN as a candidate for Clerk of the ? . I uouri OI uom muu iriciu nun ucusici uvooiuuo, subject to action of Democratic primaries. * We are authorized to announce THOMAS L. MOORE as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Picas and General Sessions, subject to action of Democratic primaries. Wo aro authorized to announce W. T. MCDONALD as a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Picas and General Sessions, subject to action of Democratic primaries. Card to the Pnbllc. We are informed by our friends that there Is a report to the effect that we should have sold Z. Daniels <fc Co., and Z. McCord k Son, of this city, twenty thousand rolls of bagging, and on account of the advance in price refused to make the delivery. This report is incorrect In overy particular as wo have not sold these Arms any bagging this season. ROGERS & CO. I The very best parched coffee at 25 ccnts, at j E. A. Templeton's. t'\. \ ' . A FULL CROP OF CANDIDATES. Poor Crop* ProMpcctN <>loomy Time*?Spoiled Corn?Other M?lt?rn. Mount Caumrl, S. C., .Sept. 17,1888. This community was shocked ut the sad fate of MaJ. Zelglcr and are deeply grieved at Ills Huddeu aud untimely death, and extend their slncerest sympathies to the bereaved family. Major had hosts of friends, was beloved and respected by all, and was useful and did mauy noble and good deeds while here on earth. Let us imitate his virtues and forget his faults, aud believe that his "good works do follow hiui." Another rainy Sunday, and no services In town ; a long dreary day to put through. We are told that our Mayor has a beautiful tobacco andjclgar slgu, what does this mean ? We warn him to get his license before he offers for sale. Why is Mt. Carmei like the wick, of a tallow candle ? W. T. McDonald Is a candidate l'or the Clerks office?set it down and vote for him. Many of our farmers have hauled out quantities of their bottom corn, but owing to the continued rains and cloudy weather, not much of It will be saved, aa It Is sprouting already. Ab regards the cotton crop the most serious apprehensions are entertained. Old Inhabitants Hay It is the gloomiest times and longest wet spell for the time of year they ever remember. We are glad to report Mrs. Boyklu has returned from Edgeneld to her home at this place, aocompanled by her sister Miss Abney and Is Improving In health. Dr. Black is having built a nice cottage on Main street. It looks loo large for one man to live in, and can't understand It, unless It Ik that the Doctor has bright prospects aheai of him. Through the peraerverlng energy of our depot agent, we are having our depot nicely arranged and beautifully painted Inside. Mt. Carmel will have the best finished depot on the Savannah Valley Railroad. One night last week three Georgia negroes forced an entrance into the store of Mr. Graves at Latimer, and upon Mr. Graves entrance they fired upon him with a shot gun, happily missing him and putting the load Into tne door. The plunderers have all been caught and will doubtless receive proper attention. Capt. D. B. Cade deserves great credit for his services during thy high water, for saving many head of cattle and horses, for other parties. He piloted his row boat safety to the Bhore eveiy time. Messrs. Hampton <& Co.) are doing a good business here. No freight trains on this road aa yet, and If the rainy weather continues it will be some days yet before we will receive freight. People in Mt. Carmel are hungry for meat, last piece we saw a man had It holding it between himself and the moon?we suppose to see how large it was. How will the candidates make the circuit? iiiu oriugco, uuu iiu lui un, vy o tiuii kuon frlonds will remember these difficulties and take care of their Interests. Monday morning and the weather is dark and threatening with mists of rain falling A DELATED FLOOD THAT WAS LONG IK GETTING TO ABBEVILLE. Janen JL. Leily an Snccessor of Dr. Waddell and Rev. A. L. Pattenon Talented Tonny Lady to Assist In Teachln(r?*Wlnd and Bain. Mt. Carmkl, 8. C? 8ept. 10,1888. Rain all day yesterday without cessation, with high stormy winds in the evening. No services in any of the churches, bat every one shut ap In doors. It has been raining here for two weeks and yesterday was the heaviest rainfall of the season, so we may expect all crops alom; the Savannah River seriously damaged, If not totally ruined. Messrs. Hampton & Co. are here with their feather renovating machine, and will proceed to renovate this town and surrounding country as soon as the weather permits. Get up your old muBty and knotty feather beds ana nave them cleaned and lightened up and made comfortable for the winter. These gentlemen will do them up nicely. Birth?To Mrs. A. M. Moseley. a son. Election day passed ofl quietly and Mt. Carmel did her duty, as she always does, by giving her friends the best vote possible. More of our people might have tamed oat bat for anxiety about their crops, which caused some to forget the day.1 If you wish to buy a grazing machine call on J. G. White, at ML Carmel, who is selling the best thing of this kind aver offered to the puuiic. rrice# juvv. jiucuiuc iviu iuoi, a uiv time If cured for. ML Carmel In uuuBnally healthy this season. Prof. J. L. Lesly has sccepted the situation as principal of Mt Carmel High School, and ; will open this session on'next Monday, the 17th. we have heard much of Prof. Lesly's scholarly attainments and his speolal training and discipline In the school room, so wo think ML Carmel may truly congratulate her- , self in the near future as having a High School that will be the boast and pride of this people. Miss Nellie Pressly will assist, if , found that her services are needed lust now. The rainfall of yesterday measufed & % inches lor twenty-four hours. Our farmers are having a gloomy time, but the outlook for the merchants will be even worse, unless crops turn out better than now expected. The young people had a very pleasant time at Rev. A. L. Patterson's last Wednesday evening. The party was given in honor to Miss Nellie Patterson, who after a pleasant stay (to us) has returned to her home. The young people of Mt Carihel spent a pleasant evening at the residence of Mr. J. W. , Morrah last week to say farewell, or rather a "parting good-bye" to Miss Willie LeRoy, who has been the guest of Mrs, Morrah for some time. Miss LeRoy is a favorite in this community and her many friends are ever ready ' to give her a hearty welcome. Since writing the above I heard that Little T? I cor In frnm hill 1f\ Hill vxHth thn hnaA hrlHfn floating. Rocky River Is said to be higher than in twonty yoars, while the Savannah spreads herself like a vast sea?hlghor than this time last year. M. ( Third Primary Election, Sept. 8, 1888, for County Commissioner. B ? O ? s 3 -} CLUBS. O 5 fcj ^ 5 o -> O H Abbovllle 87 32; 119 Abbeville No. 2..... 11M 37i 141 , Antrevllle 62 35| 97 Belleview & 13 18 . Bordeaux 11 11 22 Rmrllpv IB 35 51 Cedar Springs 24 8 32 Cokesbury 18 16, 34 Coronaca. l't 28 42 Donalds 3 1411 144 Due West & 76; HO Greenwood 14-1 129 273 Hampton 5 27i 32 HodgeB 41 69i 110 , Lebanon 20 10| 30 Lone Cane 10 15| 31 LowndeBville 114 12 126 , Magnolia. 32 12 44 1 McCorinlck 151 25 176 Means Chapel 17 10 27 , Mount Carmel 101 32! 133 Mountain View 19 3| 22 Ninety-Six 31 88 119 Phoenix 1 15 18 Smlthville 5 4 9 Troy 79 46 125 Walnut Grove 1 32 83 \ Total 1157! OSfli JACK FOR SALE. . MP WE OFFER FOR SALE OUR thorough brod JACK, MOZART, said Jack 1b seven years old, perfectly black, and can be bandied by a boy. For further particulars apply to wallingford & russell. August 1,1888, tf. WILLIAMSTON FEMALE COLLEGE, Williamston, S. C. v The fall session will open september 10,1888, with very liattorlng prospects. Host advantages at lowest rales. c Teachers experienced, lalthful, and capable. Improved Slethods. Instruction unusually thorough. Only sixty-five graduates in sev- c enteon years. Reference library extensive and easily accessible. Pure air and water. Chalybeate springs. Village a health resort, j Those who wish their daughters cultivated in mind, munners,ai>d morals, will do woll to give us a trial. For full particulars, address v, rev. a. lander, a. m., d. d., July 25,1888, 2 mo. President. The host place to buy is where you can find the largest assortment for anything In the gentlemen line. Call on P. Rosenberg & Co. ' : 'V;; V^': " Win. E. Bell'n AukihI Nnlc. Special bargains in shoes. I will handle the celebrated "Clement" shoo this full, and have some special bargains in l'adies and misses shoos to offer tlie trade. W. E. Bell. I will continue my special sale In summer goods during 'lie month of Angus'. If yon wish bargains now Is the time to buy. W. IS. Bell. Special bargains In Jadles find misses hose Children hose worth 10c, for 7e. pair. W. E Bell. For Sale. ONE TWELVE HORSE TOZEK ENGINE, SAW MILL, and PLANING MILL, and ONE YOKE OXEN. All in llrst-class order and will bear Inspection by first-class machinist. For particulars apply to J. A. HAGEN, Hodges, Abbeville county, S. C. Sept. 19,1888,3m Bargains. For sale-tnvo splendid tracts of land, five miles south of Abbeville C. H. One tract contains 335 acres, the other 212 acres. Both placcs splendidly situated for stock farms, will be sold very low for cash within the next thirty (30) days. Call on or write at once to J. C. MILLER, Sept. 10,1888,3t Abbeville, S. C. The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court?Citation (or Letters of Administration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate Court: WHEREAS, Robert C. Calhoun has made suit to roe, to yrarit him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of BenJ. F. Calhoun, late of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said BenJ. F. Calhoun, deceased, that they be and Appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Tuesday, October the seoond, 1888, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not bo granted. Given under ray hand and seal of the Court, tbis 14th day of September, In the year [L.S.]of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight and in the 113th year of American Independence. Published on the 19th day of September. isk? in t.iifi Prmi and Ranner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. Sept. 19,1888, tf The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Administration. Bv J. Fuxleb Lyon, Esq., Judge Probatk Court: WHEREAS, Annie Graham "has made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Albert M. Graham, late of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Albert M. Graham, deceased, that they be aad appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Friday, October the fifth, 1888, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause IX any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 18th day of September, in the year o( L.S.our Lord one thousand eight bundred and eighty-eight, and in the 113 th year of American Independence. Published on the 19th day of September. 1888, In the Press and Banner, and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. Sept. 18,1888, tf Sheriff's Sale. H. M. Spikes against W. C. Fouche.?Execution. pY vlrture of an Execution to me directed, in the above stated case, I wlil sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auctioo, withm the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville Court House, on MONDAY, the first day of OCTOBER A. D. 1888, all the right, title and interest of W. C. Fouche in the following described property to wit: All that tract or parcel of Land, situate, lying and being in the County of Abbeville. South Carolina, and containing Five Hnndred and Thirty-four Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of John Fouche, W. T. Henderson, w. W. Klugh and others. To be sold In two or more parcels. Plats exhibited on day of sale. Levieaon and to be sold as the property of W. C. Fouche, to satisfy the aforesaid Execution and costs. TERMS?Cash. Sold at the risk of the former purchasers. J. F. C. DUPRE, Sept. 11,1888, tf Sheriff. Bridge Notice. rfiHE oontracts for letting the following X bridges : Wharton's bridge will be let on October 4th at 3 o'clock P. M. Morton's bridge, Octobcr 8th, at 11 o'clock A. M. 8earle8' bridge, October 18th, at 12 o'clock M. Specifications of each bridge will be given on day of letting. J. W. LITES. County Commissioner. Sept. 18,1838, St Bridge Notice, THK following contracts will bo let to the lowest responsible bidders, at tho dates spoclfled bolow : September 25th, bridge at Mllford's mill, at 10 o'clock A. ai. Burdett's mill at 2 o'clock P. M. Wilson's creek bridge ai a ociock tr. iu. Bamott's bridge, Saturday, the 29th September, at 10 o'clock A. M. Young's mills at 10 o'clock A. M.on September the 28 th. New bridge at Brooks' mill, Saturday, the 20th of October at 10 o'clock A. M. Island Ford bridge, same day, atl o'clock P.M Specifications will be exhibited on the day if letting. The letting will take place at the Jlfferent bridges. Bonds will be required svlth security of each contractor. W. D. MANN, County Commissioner. Sept. 17,1888, 6t Bridge Notice. 1>HK contracts for building bridges at the following places will be let to the lowest Jiddera; At brldgo near Ninety-Six, on Wilson's ireek, on the 4th of October at 11 o'clock. Same creek, Calhoun's, same day at 3 >'clock P. M. Same creek, near Slloam, on the 5th of Ocober at 11 o'clock A. M. On Nlnoty-Six creek, 3 P. M. of the 5th. Lower Turkey creek bridge, on the 13th of n 11 a m Upper Turkey creek, Bame day, 18th Octo- , >er, at 3 o'clock P. M. Bridge near Klugh's, on the 19th of October, it 11 o clock A. M. At White's, samo day, at :i o'clock P. M. Oue near Buchanans, -?0tn of October at 11 1 >'olock A. M. Bridge at Ward's, i!id of October, at 11 1'clock A, M. One at Robinson's, at 3 o'clock P. M. same / lay. " Plans given on day of letting. Bond will ie required. G. M. MATTISON, County Commissioner. Sept. IS, lii&i, it I > :/:.. . Mk; - J? v.. v.'' v.'- ' J HADDON k CO. MM 11IHEK1I linil. Embracing the latest hhapes and colors in fine fbench and wool Felt HatD, Black and Colored Straws, toeethcr wltb a superb line of new and fashion*-' . ;:?ggi ble TRIMMINGS. The latest New Vork fashion can be seen In our Millinery DepartmrtiU. Fancy Feathers and Ostrich Tips. 7C CART00N8 OF FEATHERS. TIPS AND BIRDS JUST RECEIVED FROM THE IK' I J porters. All tbe new shades will be shown. Many novelties In fancy and plain rib- DTtHUmVTQ TDT1D"D/^\XTC* t bona. Over 600 pieces to select from. IviJ9DUiV lb9 IvlDljUiN O I';' - ^ SPECIAL BARGAINS. EUFFLINGS. ' Nv:||||ffl A MOST ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF RUSHINGS, HIGH NOVELTIES IN CREPE r'Oaffl LESE with beautiful beaded edges. Ruflllngs from 5o. pe;: yard up. Toboggans and Cashmere Scarfs CORSETS! CORSETS! J cn DOZEN CORSETS JUST RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED JU manufacturers: The 'P. D." Corset, made of Linen Cot! He. Fits like a'glove and al-'V fSfl ways keeps In shape. "Thomson's Glove Fitting," "Empress Victoria," "Corollne," "Balls." sm&S "New Boulevard" and "J. B." Corsets. Made of line Frenoh ootille. unbreakable stays. A i]SW beautiful fitting Corset. Also full line Misses Corsets and Waists. Dress Goods. ; Fall and winter styles dres8 fabriques, high class novelties Ilr 40-inch all wool doable faced ombre plaldB and stripes. Handsome line 38-inch silk and worsted moire stripes, new mrsr* Ladies Cloth Suitings, with elaborate side bands. Elegant silk finish 40-inch all wool Henrietta cloths, leading thadss, ' JIS Olive, grey, gobline, serpent, green and light brown. Suitable trimmings to match. -c SB* SPECIAL BARGAINS. We offer the following Special Bargains in Dress Goods 5 PIECES "CAMEL'S HAIR SERGE," 8MNCH ALL WOOL AT 20 per cent undh^ usual price. 4 6 pieces "tailor suitings," 38-inch wide, at a price unheard of ibis market. If! PIECES 36-INCH "ENGLISH SUITINGS." JUST THE GOODS FOR EARLY PALL'!i-,^| IV/ dresses. Very cheap. * j 6 pieces "fabrique francai8e," 40-inch all wool cloth. beautiful line colors. g pieces 46 inch henrietta cloth. beautiful fini8h and very cheap. ^ 1 r\ pieces double width cashmeres. fil&s 1 CA PIECES ASSORTED DRESS GOODS FROM 8><c. UP TO 12^0. NEW PEETTT ? UU shades. WE have never been able to show such a handsome line Cheap Dress Goods. Trimming* to match all shades. HEADQUARTERS FOR BLACK DRESS SILKS, ;)|| COLORED GROS GRAIN SILKS, BLACK ARMURE SILKS, PLAIN AND STRIFE Moire Silks, Black and Colored Satin Rhadmes, Blaok, White and Colored Sarah Silica, t Stripe Moire Silks In combination colors, Black and Colored Dress Silks from GO cent* up. DRESS TRIMMINGS. - JIB OUR line which is the largest and most complete we have ever shown, embrace* the latest '-v'fii novelties Silk Plush,Silk Velvets, Stripe Moire Velvets, Stripe and Plain Moire Silks, <t& cn PIECES Trimming Braids just opened?in ail tne new combination or ooiora~-jet,tuiK UU and Worsted Braided Sets, Jet Ornaments, Colored Beaded OrnatnenU, White S'Uc and Beaded Pasamentra, Herculcs, Sutacb, Plain and Plaid Trimming Braids, <fcc., Ac. QC DOZEN Imported Colored Bordered .Linen finished Handkerchlete. The best 6c. Hand- ' ~ OO kerchief we have ever offered. ' v, DOZEN Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs 3% to 4 cents each. ^ QQ DOZEN Ladles and Misses Hose from 10 cents up. Cloaks, Wraps, Jackets and Jersey Jackets. OVEIt 250 garments to select from. SPECIAL BARGAINS will be offered in oar Cloak and Wrap Department. Don't fall to see our stock. Our Wraps, New Markets and Jackets are || made to order for us, by one of the Largest i -m Cloak Factories in New York. We can suit J\ you in Style, Quality, Fit and Price. Dresses Cut and Fit or made to Order in g|| Latest Styles. All the New Magazines can now be seen in our Dress Making Room. 'J GRAND 0PEMG.: I Remember our Grand Opening Commencing Next Wednesday 26, and Continuing 4 Days. A Fine Display of Pattern Hats. Novelfcies will be shown in every Department. JB The Ladies Cordially Invited to Inspect 3ur Stock. || Respectfully, R. HI. HADDON & CO. I ; ' 2 ' ^ V v: : ... .v