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f ' ' ' The Press and Banner.' ABBEVILLE, S. C. Wednesday, March 20,1889. Implicit Faifli in Abbeville. 1 Messrs. P. Rosenberg & Co. have implicit faith in the town or Abbeville. Some time ago they bought three stores on the Public k Square, paying a liberal price for them, and on one of them they spent some two thousand dollars. Last Fall they bousrht un Im' niense stock of goods before the failure in the crops. Having faith, first, in themselves and their goods; second, in the ability of the people to buy all the goods which they had ! brought on, if they only knew of their stock, and the priccsat which they could and would f sell them; third, believinc that a judicious expenditure of a little money in printer's ink would carry the information to purchasers, they put a big advertisement in the Prats and Banner. As a result, they brought buyers i from every section of tho county, who bought (car loads of goods from the Messrs. P. Rosenberg & Co. So well pleased were their customers that this firm nas laid in another immense stock, which they propose to advertise next week, and sell at prices so low that all who come will be pleased. The possibilities of Abbeville are great, and we hope to see among all of our business men ' the display of that energy and business tact which will at least bring to us the trade to which we are legitimately entitled to. A People's Civilization. We have a faint recollection of having heard someone say something to the effect that the public roads are an index to the clvi lllzation of a people. If this be true the civillzation of this people are taking an upward bound. The roads are being worked, and newroutes for old roads are being surveyed. New bridges are being built and new roads are being opened. We think flowers are as good an index to ' culture and refinement as are public roads to civilization. Mr. DuPre will help furnish both indexes. He works the roads and grows the most splendid flowers that ever adorned r\ field or garden, or certilied to the culture and refinement of any people, Ilis hot house is , now tilled with the most splendid flowers that ever delighted the vision of maiden's cultivated taste or commanded the admiration ol her less aesthetic brother. Call on Mr. DuPre, and for a song you can get flowers that will raise in the scales of culture and refinement, and then take your best beloved to drive on some of his public roads and improve your civilization, ltoads and flowers. vVhat more! ' The Literary Club. The Abbeville Literary Club met last Friday night at the house of S^r-A. W. Smith. Mr. A. W. Smith was chairman, and Mr. F. 15. 1 Gary, secretary. Mr. S. V. Cason read the es< say, taking for his subject the history of the Club. Many members have done well when their time come to write, but Mr. Cason excelled them all. The members were so well i pleased, that they passed a resolution asking Mr. Cason to furnish the copy of it to the Preu and Banner for publication. The copy is now In the hands of the printer, and will appear next week. I We are late In noting the death of Captain Dawson. Although he was killed Tuesday evening, the news of his death was not received here on Wednesday morning until after our paper was printed. So much has been written of the occurrence and the past record ! of Captain Dawson, that one who is a week behind has not room to say much that has not already been said. Even though we are late, we wilt publish the nev.'s as soon as the Weekly News and Courier. E. Noble, Esq., formerly of the AbbevilleBar, is now in San Francisco, at the home 01 ' his son, Mr. Patrick Noble. He went to San Francisco several months ago on a visit (o his son, and is now quite feeble?his health beini.' greatly impaired. At last accounts his condi tlon was not favorable. Miss Wilson from Baltimore, arrived in ( town last Thursday, and will take charge 01 Wm. E. Bell's trimming department. MisWilson has been in the business several years and understands the millinery business, and will be glad to trim your lint In the latest style. Some of our boys around town are turning their attention to raising chickens. They ? have several fin breeds, and if they continue ' as well as they have begun, no doubt they will succeed in supplying our market with frying chickens this Summer. m '? I In full \w. 1 jjfi 11u1w nccn ?io VMU tu <m>i WW.... .. ~ hope Jack Frost will keep away this Spring and give us a good supply of fruit, which we have not bad in three years. The friends of Messrs. Coleman and Kenny Milford will be glad to hear they have reached California safely, and are much pleased with the country. * Miss Wilson, of Baltimore, can now be found at Mr. Bell's store, ready to furnish the ladies with hats and bonnets of the latest style. Mrs. Lawson is sending some of her hand some flowers to New York and Philadelphia, where they are readily sold for a good price. Mr. J. F. C. DuPre's hot house is prettier than ever. It is a feast for the eyes. If you don't believe it go and see it. Miss McDonald, of new York, has returned to Mr. Haddon's store. Her exquisite taste is well known in Abbville. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Haddon and theii daughter, Mrs. Sibley, of Augusta, were shopping in town yesterday. Miss Annie Hill has returned front Greenville, where she has beon attending school for the past year. Dr. S. Li. Swycjert, of Greenwood, lias located in Anniston, Ala. He has our best wishes for his success. General Hemphill spent several days last week in Orangeburg with his daughter. Mrs. G. A. N'eutfer. Miss Jennie Df.lpii, who lias been spending the winter In Columbia, is expected home this week. Last Sunday was St. Patrick's day. It \vn<celebrated with usual ceremonics in mosto: our cities. Saturday and Sunday were lovely Sprinj days. Everybody was busy at work in their gardens. Thk Rev. R. G. Pearson, the noted evangelist, Is preaching to crowded houses in Columbia. Mr. A. I). Calhoun, of Greenwood, worshipped at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Miss Mamie r.ou Smith and Master Joel Morsoare on a visit to relatives in Atlanta. Master James Bradley, from P.radlcyV Mills, is attending Mr. Thomson's school. One of Mr. Richard Hill's tine mules rnn away on Monday and broke a leg. Lost a brass key. The finder will please return to the Press (mil Maimer otllce. Dr. Hunter and his sister, Miss Hunter, paid Abbeville a visit yesterday. Mr. Z. Haodon was on a visit to Ills son. Mr. R. M. Haddon, last week. Mr. Capers Riley from ML C'nrmel, was In town on Monday. Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson returned from UVVI |. ? ?r ? H?m MWJ Mr. R. S. Shakkmas, of Greenwood, was in town on Suiuiny. Mr. H. R. Turner, of Ninety-Six, was in town yesterday. Dk. Dodson, ol Donalds, was on our streets Saturday. Mr. T. A. White wetjt to Yerdery Saturday. Mr. J. D. Watson paid us a visit yesterday. Dr. C. W. Oason was in town on Saturday. Judge Cothkan's health is Improving. NOTES FROM SMITHVILLE. That safcffehtion iin to it Tenclicr'n Column In an Agreeable one. (SMITHVILLE, S. C., March, 1?, lSN'i. Mr. James Kvans lost a line three year-old colt a few days ago. It died from the effects of a snag. Mr. John Campbell who has been spending a while in the '-Land of Flowers,'' returned a few days ago. Miss. Anna \V. Bell, of Greenwood, is teach ing the Brierwood school this year. She has a flourishing school, and the patrons are well pleased with their new teacher. The Sunday School at the Oak Hill school house is in a flourishing condition. It is one which does not go into winter quarters. Farmers In this section are busy lixins: up I their land, preparing for a large crop of the 'fleecy staple." We think the farmers should give more attention to corn and they would Be more prosperous and more independent of the north-west. The cotton factory at Greenwood Is now assured. No doubt, it will help build up the town. We hope the stock holders will never have cause to regret their Investment. Mr. Thomas D. Jones, of Greenwood, will try farming in this section this year. lie likes farming belter than using the yard stick. We hear of a few weddings that will coine off soon, in this neighborhood. Mr. Willie Miller, once of this neighborhood, but now of Ninety Six, will leave for California soon. Mr. John Dorraugh writes that he is well pleased with bis new home in Florida. Rev. George W. Davis, known to the read ers of the Press and Banner as "Brier," is now teaching school near Bethlehem. George is a good teacher and is liked by the patrous. Rev. B. W. Whilden is now boarding at Mr. T. N. Tolbert's. We think by a little persuasioxi t he kind editor of the Press and ifanner would give the teachers of Abbeville a column. Suppose thev ask him ? I know he will not refuse. Mr. James Evans has a pet deer. SEMINOLE. ECHOES FROM THE VALLEY. The Ladies and Uentlcmrn Unite and Raise the Money Wherewith to Polish the Church Stove?In case or Cold Spell. Sinners will be Fnrnished Silting Room on the Stove ?Our Correspondent lias Been SiiHeriiiif with Boils, Which lie wns Citable to Scratch?A Horse's }Iala<ly?Goods at Cost?Refugees at a Profit. Mount Cahmel, S. C., March 18,18S9. Last Sabbath was a lovely day, and the warm rays of the sun caused the ladies to unfold their parasols. Rev. A. L. Patterson tilled his pulpit In the morning. There was a uood Sabbath School at the M. K. Cliureh in the afternoon. our friend, Mr. M. M. Tarrant, has been quite sick for sometime, and we trust he will soon be well again. Our town is quite dull?farmers busy. Throutrh the indefatigable energy of some of the ladies of the M. K. Church the stove lias bceu nicely polished and placed in position, and should the weather change we will certainly have a lire. Thanks to the gentlemen who kindly assisted the ladies. Last week was a tine time for gardening, but now is the time to plant all bulbus plants as the moon is exactly right. Watch the moon, especially when you plant Irish pota I toes. Mrs. Ferguson, wife of the Professor, was ' unanimously elected as assistant teacher in .Mount Cormel High School. Your correspondent has been thinking of hoisting the yellow flair,as both himself and family have been so alilicted with boils, as scarcely to be able to help each other. All are better now. 'Tis said each boil is worth So. I would sell several for S1.50 for cash only. The pastor of the M. E. Church will fill his appointment at this place on the fourth Sabbath, and Quarterly Conference will be the next Sabbatli following. Remember the delegates will have to be entertained. Also quarterage for the llrst quarter will be expected by the stewards. Our Presiding Elder will i bo present and we trust every member of the congregation will turn out at least one time this year. The stock of W. R. Powel Is being closed out l>y the assignee. Goods moveslowly even at cost. Mr. Powel has a very strangely affected horse. It tripped and fell with its rider In a sandy place on a smooth road, and while it eats and drinks, it cannot use its hind legs at all, yet there is neither bruise or swelling. Can any of your readers tell what is the trouble and suggest a treatment. Our High School is moving along nicely, except the boys think Professor Ferguson uses a little too much hickory oil, but this will, if adminisiered properly and In broken doses, make them grow. I There will be an exodus from this place to Decatur, Alabama, in a few days by a portion of our white citizens. We hope they will only bo able to get back after tliey look . . . I._ tnmn <o Mm arounu nnu see mm mu iwic; i?.,.. ? v..best place yet. ? , M. What the Wild Waves tire Sivy lug nt LowndesviUe. Lowndesvili.e, March isth, 1889. iMr. J. B. Franks moved Into his 'new brick store last Saturday a week ngo. ! Miss Lucia Mosely ruralized la?t week at Mr. K. I'. Morehead's Mr. Clarence Younge. whohasbefen clerking lor some t.ine for Mr. I?. L. Sturkej^ returned 10 his home in tho Fork at the close of last week. Mr. William rawfonl was in towo on Monday on a hunt for his horse, which had been ridden oil by somebody, a day or two before. Master Joseph Scott of Abbeville, had charge of the telegraph office here, for two or three days the llrst of last week, that Mr. Kd Xance might visit bis relatives in Laurens. MUo WMiiir. T.sHnv nfter a Dleasant two weeks visit to friends in Anderson returned liome a few day* ago. Dr. B. A. Henry is building a nice set of stables upon the lot that lie lately purchased here. A small drove (if proper to call four a drove) of horses was in town last Tuesday. M Iss Annie Thompson, Mr. P. L. Sturkey's milliner and mantuamaker oi Baltimore, reached hereon last Friday. County Commissioner J. F. C. DuPre spent last Friday night in town, the guest of Mr. T. Baker. During the past week the weather was fine and the planters pushed things lively, putting In guano and in other ways getting ready to plant. Some have planted some of their upland corn, which, judging from the backwardness of the putting forth of vegetation, would seem a little early. Dr. J. B. Mosely has had his yard paling painted, the job was done by the Messrs. D. B. Had ley. Mrs. Glenn LeRoy brought with her from Atlantaa green parot, something never be/ore seen in our town, and something that has given the littlo boys a great deal of fun. Mr. Laurence Miller, for several years of Florida, is now at his uncle's, Mr. J. J. Kennedy, where ho expects to muke his home this year and farm. Some of our citizens, are now taking up the formation of a building and loan association. It would greatly benefit that class of people, who need it most. By all means, lot's get it up. sweet potato seed aro somewhat scarce in this community,as the most of them made last year rotted soon aiier oeing garnered. We had two more small fires In town on last Monday. In the afternoon of that day, fire was discovered in the house occupied by Mr. li. II. Mathews, and about the same time fire appeared in the house occupied by Mr. Hugh Armstrong, both caused by a defective chiui ney. Xo serious damage was done to either, but enough to create a first class excitement for a little while. Prof. J. T. Harper, went to Elberton Inst Friday to visit his lather. He says he likes very much to go to see his father. Last week the familiar faco of a once resident of this place appeared on our streets. Every one was glad to see his pleasant face, and gave him a hearty welcome at first, but soon, 11 I had been in his place I would have wished that I had received less attention, for he was made to trot his level best. It was Nemo, brother^Martin's ideal of a horse. He was once owned by him, and he bought him back. The tinkle of marriage bells is becoming more pronounced and audible every day, and from indications, they will soon ring out a peal, that will "mean business." Humor has it that one young ir.an has bought two or iliree new suits in anticipation of the happy event, and another one or two, will be prepared to meet the emergency, In the near future. Yesterday was a beautiful spring like day, susrcestlvc of a good many things incident to summer. He v. It. C. Ligon occupied tho pulpit in the liuptist church, at 11 A. M.. and the Hev. \V. S. Martin the pulpit In the Methodist church, at S o'clock P. M. A sabbath school i?? <. ?/.)* Ill n'nlnHf A M \Vc arc sorry to say, that Mrs. Green Johnson quietly breathed her last., at her homo yesterday about 5 o'clock i\ M. She was CI years of age, ami was highly respected, and greatly loveu bv all who knew her. Her remains will be deposited in the Johnson family burying ground, to day at 2 o'clock 1*. M. TROUPE. Hints About llor<ie<t. It costs more to keep a poor liorso than it does to keep a good one, Change the feed for your horses often enough to qiake them relish it. Improper feeding is the cause of nine out of ten cases of sickness among horses. Kvery time you worry your horses you shorten their lives and days of usefulness. Sweat and dust cause the horse's shoulders to gall. So do jjoor, ill-fitting collars. The temperature of water for horses is not so much an object as the purity of it. While it Is best to | have the water cool, it Is more Important to I have It free from all impurities. Mares In foal should have exercise and moderate work, and under no circumstances should they be subjected to harsh treatment, nor should they ever be allowed to go where they would be In danger of being frightened. The horse which can plow an acre while another horse is plowing half an acre, or that which can carry a lo:ul of passengers ten miles while another is going five, independent of ail considerations of amusement, taste, or what Is called fancy, is absolutely worth twice as ranch to the owner as the other. Affection can not be pounded In. Kind treatment insure the affection of an animal, while rough treatment is sure to cause it hatied. it isalike dangerous to oilier horses and men to spare the life of a slandered horse. Glanders Is a highly contagious, incurable disease, and as a rule fatal In the human subject. When horses are suffering from the bites of flies or stings of other insects, sponge the parts that can not bo protected by nets with water in which insect powder has been mixed?a tablespoonful to two gallons of water. Of two colts similar in disposition and sense, one may develop to a steady and valuable family horse, while the other may bo vicious, treacherous, and unsafe ?all because of a difference in the men handling them.?Medical Classic*. Tiik infant son of Mr. W. H. McAlister, of i rficii Sunday and was buried at Sharon. All groceries at lowest prices. P. Rosenberg & Co. Headquarters for flue tobacco and cigars Speed's Drug Stoic. (July a few pairs of all wool White Blankets, left on the counter. Call and get a flrs. class wool blanket at the price of an inferior one, while you may. Smith & Son. Our splendid stock of Gents Cassimeres aud heavy Jpants Roods, are growing beautifully less on account of being so cheap; still we have a goodly lot to select from. Come along and dout hold back uutil you are too lato Smith <& Son. A big reduction in the price of Mens, Ladies and Childrens Shoes?especially in Boots and fine Footwear. Smith <fc Son, The largest stock of hats. P. Rosenberg & Co. Ali- persons indebted to Seal & Mcllwain are requested to settle their notes and accounts. 11-28 Another large lot of gents underwear Just reoeived. P. Rosenberg Co.'** ___ 1 N. s i THE SUBJECT BEING POTATOES. How to Plant tliem, and How to Attain the Best Sticcentt In Rnisliif? them. At a recent farmers' institute at Batavia, New York. Prof. E. S. Goff, of the Slate Agricultural Station, Geneva, gave a talk on potatoes, Illustrated with diagrams. For a century or more, New York has been known as the Empire State. It is also entitled to the name Potato State. One-sixth of all the potatoes produced in the United States are grown In New York. How shall we prepare the seed? Shall wo cut it, and Into how many pieces? In 1883 he commenced a series of experiments. In 1SS3, from whole tubers hegrewona plat of one-twentieth of an acre 185 pounds; from seed cut In two pieces 181 pounds, and from single eyes 137 pounds. In 18S4 from whole 320 pounds, from halves 278 and from quarters 22f), from single eyes 172 bushels per acre. These experiments repeated in subsequent years showed similar results, teaching us that whole tubers or large pieces produced better crops than small pieces or slugle eyes. Are email, whole potatoes as good for seed as large? In one experiment tubers tho size of hen's eggs produced 1C5 bushels; size of black walnuts 155 and the size of hickory nuts 115. In an another experiment tubers the size of hen's eegs 110, of black walnuts 73, of hickory nuts 15. This would seem to indicate that large tubers whole, are better than small. Excessively large tubers show no profit over large. What partof thotuberwlll give beat yields? The results of three years' experiments combined, show following results: Seed end 138; center 173; stem end 119. When cut Into two pieces, the seed ena win yiem mosu me seed end will sprout first, grow firstand seem most vigorous. Can we make anything by selecting our seed as with corn? It Is a question whether onr failing to do so may not be a cause of potatoes running out. In 1881 they dug their potatoes keeping the contentR of every hill separate. Picked out the most productive and least productive bills, selected best of each and planted. The yield, per eye, was 89U per hundred eyes from seed or largo hill ana G9forsmull hills. The next year, following the same course, result the same, and the smallest tuber from large hills produced more than largest from small hills. Every experiment from a great number varieties resulted similarly. By selection of our tubers from largest hills will gain in crop. Potatoes are buds; will using stronger buds in trees and planis produce stronger growth? Is anything gained by cutting? A certain weight out of a large potato and same weight of small In ISSG, the whole tuber produced best results. In 1887 the cutting done in March, yielded best out the total was less. His conclusion; it makes but little diflerence whether cut or not. A slightly larger yield of small potatoes In cut, but not of merchantable ones. Grows his potatoes three and onehalf feeVapaTt by one and oue-half of two feetrin rows. In answer to questions: Plats one-twentieth of an acre. Practices level culture, seed pretty deep?three or four incheslatter better than former. Would cut lengthwise. Up to ten days there seemed to be no loss In vigor by cutting before planting; alter that they lost. Drying the pieces did not cause the potatoes to ripen earlier. Aunt Charity Ruminate**. I Jes wants to be religious, In 'long wld all de rest: An Jine ue church an be baptized, A M fnrairormnro hp But, I'll declar to goodness I'm frustercated so, Dat I'm till mixed up and pestered, An I don't know whar to go. Fust, de Prlsperterian tells mo Not to kick up any row; Ef de Lnwd's agwine to save me, He'll do It any how. Hits no use fer me ter holler, Hits no use fer me tcr cry, Fer when de ole ship Zlon Comes er sallin by: Ef I'bb been predesternated, An ef I'se one of de eleck; Dey'll reach way down an grab me. Den hist me on de deck. Diit when I gits good started. I'se to keep straight on de way ; For I'll never cross de ocean. Ef I starts new ebry day. Den de Baptls next, dey gits me, An takes me ter de pool; An dey say ter me, now Charity Don't make yerself a fool: You satisfy yer conscience, An be sure you do what's right: You no into dat water chile, Clean under?outer sight. Den cum along an mune will us, An peace an comfort find; But I tough t pon de Mefodis, Fore I made up all my mind. Don dc Mefodls, dey takes me To de new bush arbor tent, An dey puts me w'd de moaners, Fer to weep an to repent. An dey tells me when I'se happy, Jes let it pop right out; Not to be afeared of any one, But tcr let right out an shout. An den dey ups and tells me, When I does climb into grace; I must cling dar like a turkle, Er I'll full down from my place. An some onem says dey wouldn't sin, Not eben ef dey could; An right smart onein says dey couldn't, Not ebcn ef dey would. But I does de famly washin Fer a man dats sanctified; An his wife makes all de fires. An splits de wood beside. So I goes home to my cabin, An I falls down on my knees; An I raise my hands to heaven, An I asks de Master, please To ferglve da wicked tings, Dat I have ever done; An to overlook iny meanness, Fer de sake of His dear Son. An I tole de heavenly Fader, Dat I didn't know anything bout; Dere mentions and dere lections, An dere fallins in and out. Den it seems ail In a minute, if ill. uc iuuu nno u???v , An I felt so good and eusy, When I heerd a soft voice say: "Charity, poor ol?l creetnr. Don't you boddcr yer old head, Wld creeds, beliefs an doctrines? But jes look to me instead. An dough yer sins be Hcarllt, An yer skin as black es coal; Yer Saviour dut redeemed you, Will surely save yer soul. lie meek an kind nn gentle, An do ail de good you can ; An you'll bab tie bes rclljun Dat wus cber glben ter man." An I understood dat prenchin, Ail larnt 'long wid de rest, Datdough rellgous talklus mighty good Iteliglous llvlns best. MIts. T. It. JONES. Tiiutiis. At Abbeville, March 1C, 18SH.to Mrs. W. O. Bradley, a son. At Abbeville, March 15, 18S9, to Mrs. Jack Wilkerson, a son. married. MAlUtI ft D, at Brier, Coosaw, S. C., by the Rev. A. A. Morse, D. D., on the evening of March !>. 1S>S9, WILLIAM 15. NIPSON, of Charleston. S. C., to EULA, daughter of L. L. Gullin, Esq., of Abbeville, S. C. For hale and bonnets go to Win. Ii. Bell's. French and American sateens at Wm. E. Bell's. New Spring and Summer goods arriving ev ery uny ui ?y hi. av. hcii n. New style silk gloves at Wm. K. Hell's. Fine French wash goods nt Wm. E. Hell's. F. II. C. tailor-made corsets at Wm. E. Hel I's. Henlth ami comfort guaranteed. Madm. Thomson's Health Corset at Wm. E. Bell's. Fine silk armure nnd Persian dress trim mlngs at Wm. E. Hell's. Fine lawns and sateens at Wm. E. Hell's. Black and colored dress silks at Wm. EBell's. Important.?We wish every lady in the county to know that she can buy the prevailing New York styles in millinery at It. M. Haddon & Co's. All the latest Paris nnd New York designs Spring and Summer millinery can now be seen at Lite store of R M. fladdon & Co. Parasols.?Silk und satin parasols with 8J.? feet handles is the latest. You will find an Immense stock from which to select at R. M. Haddon & Co's. Our SI kid glove is still in the lead. We have them in all the Spring shades. It. M. Haddon A Co. Something Worth Knowing.?You can And the best assortment of all the celebrated makes in Corsets, including Caroline, Warner's Health, Thomson's Glove Fitting, Balls, the J. B. Corset, the Victoria and the P. D. Corsets made of linen cotille, at R. M. Haddon & Co's. Our 6O0. corset for a cheap corset leads them all. R. M. Haddon & Co. Our 81 23-lnch black gros grain silks are all the go. R. M. Haddon <? Co. High class novelties in gingham*. Don't fall to see them at R. &I. Haddon & Co's. Imperial Egg Food preveuts fowls from drooping, promotes growth and early feathers and gives vigor to the whole system. Try It. For sale only at Speed's Drug Store. j ' ;* - : "p" r>': ' ^-Z;-. - '??K^b?Kff. White Brothers are better equipped this season for supplying the men of Abbeville County with choice ready made clothing than they have been before. Their stock of fine clothing is unrivalled, and any one wishing to buy a fine .suit or an elegant overcoat Is sure to be pleased. Try it. Breech and muzzle loading shot guns at Smith & Son's. Seed Oats!! White Brothers have a few bushels of seed oats left. Call early and be supplied. We have several extra quality Gents Leather Valises, also a number of cheaper Ladies and Gents Valises and 3oys that we are offering very cheap for cash. Smith <t Son. Turkey-Red Table Damasks, White Linen Damasks, and Table Oil Cloths are being sold at lower prices at Smith's than was ever known iu Abbeville. Ladles Colored Dress Goods at and below cost to bo found on our shelves. Smith & Bon. Laces, Trimmings. Embroideries RuchlngR, Ribbons kc. Very cheap at Smith & Son's. We have several pieces of carpet left, any one of which we will give you at a very low figure. Now is the time te buy a good carpel or a small outlay. W. Joel Smith & Son. Buy your little boy and your big boy a nice suit from P. Rosenberg & Co. White Brothers have a large assortment ol low and medium priced dress goods. Nothing is so useful in a poultry yard as Imperial Egg Food. It keeps the chicks bright, healthy and cheerful, besides making them wonderful egg producers. For sale only at Speed's Drug Store. We have received a beautiful line of samples for spriug suits and pants from our New York Tailors. Measures taken and garments I made to order. We have dealt with these men for peveral seasons and can say they are strictly reliable, furnishing well-fitting garments of good material and at prices exceedingly low for Tailor-made goods. Give in a ^'l l*v\Ir fHrrmtrli tho onmnlfla nnri hftflp nrinefi of some, and we are confident we can please you. \V. Joel Smith & Son. Saddles, Bridles and Harness are In the whirlpool, and the swift steady stream of customers are hurrying them away. Wehave a choice lot of bargains to offer in this line still however, so If you call early you may be one of the fortunate ones. Smith & Son. This Is fine weather for breaking n now over-coat. Smith & Son will sell you a good onovvery cheap. At much less than It Is worth. Appreciating the kind and liberal patronago of our friends and the public generally we will continue -to sell the stock In o?ir Dry Good Store at prices much under their value, for net cash. If you will kindly give us a call we will,make it to your Interest to make your purchases of us. W. Joel Smith & Son. Ladies can buy Buttons, Braids, Soaps, Per jumery, Brushes, Combs and all Yankee No t,ions cheaper at Smith!& Son's than elsewhere Clothing! Clothing!! Clothing!!! Cheap! Cheaper!! Cheapest!!! W. Joel Smith & Son's is the place to buy a good suit of clothes or an overcoat while they are offering them so low. Torchen laces and Hamburg trimmings In great variety of patterns at White Brothers. These goods are very beautiful and very cheap. Ladles In search of dress goods, would do well to examine those all wool double-fold dress goods at White Brothers. They are very desirable and very cheap. They range in price from 25cts to 75ts per yard. The attention of ladles is called to the large stock of cloaks, jackets and Jer6eys at White Brothers. A Beautiful line of Black Cashmeres at prices that will astonish you, are conspicuous 1 among our special bargains. W. Joel Smith &Son. A full stock of Glassware and Crockery cheaper than the cheapest at Smith & Sod. Get yon a good Buggy Whip while you can for a mere trifle. We nave a goodly number to select from. Smith & Son. We want all the ladles in Abbeville county to know that we are headquarters for fine, durable shoes. P. Rosenberg & Co. Don't buy shoe6 of any kind before yon inspect our elegant stock. P. Rosenberg & Co. Wanted at once! 1000 men and boys of all sizes to buy their clothlnjr from us at the lowest prices. P. Rosenberg & Co. Buy your fancy china for Christmas from P ' Rosenberg & Co. If you want a real comfortable and durable < saddle at the lowest prices go to P. Rosenberg . Jc Co. Keep warm. Buy your blankets from us. All kinds at reduced prices. P. Rosenberg & Co. NOTICE. i WE hereby give notice that the books for subscriptions to the capital stock of the NINETY-SIX MANUFACTURING COMPANY will be opened on WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, at the office of E. M. LIPSCOMB, Ninety-Six, S. C. G. M. ANDERSON, rr \i i.ip?ry?MR W. B. ANDERSON, J. P. PHILLIPS, J. C. HUTCHISON, W. L. ANDERSON, JR.. Incorporators. March 20,18S9, It Notice to Contractors. [WILL BE AT CADE'S LOWER MILL, two miles from Bordeaux Station on the Savannah Valley Railroad, on WEDNESDAY, 10th of APRIL, at twelve o'clock, for the purposeof letting contract to build bridge across Little River at that place. Said bridge will be about 400 feet long?one span being 110 feet. Specifications exhibited at time of letting. J. F. C. DuPre, County Commissioner. Amlerson Intelligcncer copy twice. March 20,1889,3t GRAND DISPLAY OF GREEN HOUSE PLANTS ! V* AVMM* 1 A A v W mm m ? ma ww m ' TWO THOUSAND GERANIUMS, LINUMS, Fuchsias, Colrns, Beiron las, Cacti, Bouvar(1 ins, Heliotropes, Oleanders, Hibiscus, Farftiglums,(,'allfts, Faster Lillies, Ivy, Scented and Pelargonium Geraniums?Including over two hundred varieties?all named and from the best Florists. Plants from six to twenty-four Inches, In j bud and bloom, at 10, 20, 25 and 50 cents, according to size. Write for catalogue. / J. F. C. DuPRE. I March -20, lXXi). Medium copy. Examination of Teachers. [VllHE NEXT REGULAR EXAMINATION L of teachers will be held In tne Court House at Abbeville on APRIL 5th and (Jth for white and colored teachers as heretofore. All persons desiring to obtain a certificate to teach, will take notice of this and be In attendance as no special examination can be held. R. G. McLEES, Chairman County Board of Examiners. March 18,18S9, It. Executors Sale. T WILL sell at publie outcry on TUESDAY 1 the 2nd of APRIL next, the real estate of John T. Haddon, deceased, containing 218 Heron, more or less,to be sold in 2 parcels. Sale to be made at the homestead near Antrevllle, at which timennd place the personal property of said deceased will be sold. The terms for land and personally will be CASH. It. A. HADDON, March 8.1SS0. .It Executor. NOTICE TO DEBTORS & CREDITORS, NOTICE is hereby given that all debts due to the late A. B. WARDLAW, deceased, must be settled at once, as the estate Is to be wound up. And all creditors must present an.i prove their claims on or before April 20th, 1889. W. C. McGOWAN, Adin'r. Estate of A. B. Wardlaw, Dec'd. March 13,1880, tf NOTICE OVERSEERS. OVERSEERS OF ROADS IN DONNALDSvtlle, Due West, Diamond Hill, Lowndesvllle and Magnolia townships, who have not already done so, will call out the hands at once, and put at least four days work on the roads. Cut all dead timber standing near the road. JOHN E. BROWNLEE, County Commissioner. March 13,1S8V, 2t 111 181 Spring Sum 9 GOC I I point with pride Summer line of Millinery, Drei Trimn For never have I owned now. I made great efi ideas of foreign and h< have the Choicest Novel leading Fashion Cento elegant designs and colc perfect exhibit of This Season's 4 CASES of Ladles, Misses and Children's Hats lu all the new shades and shapes. KAft PIECES of RIBBONS In all the new ?JUU shades, Including old Rose, Silver, Oray, Reseda, &c. Assorted Ribbons In mora and satin edge. nn BOXES of American and French Flow?U ers in montures, sprays and wreaths. The flowers are more perfect this season than ever before. 8 DOZEN BUN COLORED AND BLACK TIPS. *" UA trc* ?ii nam onH of nnHflPd WPflVPS Of X Black and Colored Silks at lowest prices. PLAIN AND FANCY WOOL DRESS GOODS. Of? INCH Colored Wool Henriettas. 40 Inch OU Colored Wool Henriettas. 4tf inch Colored Wool Henriettas. 42 Inch Silk Warp Japanese Cloth. 38 Inch Plain All-Wool CholHes, new French Chollles, new French Sateens, new Ginghams. OPENING dally new styles In figured Chollles, Ginghams and Sateens. MOURNING GOODS. ALL the new weaves of Black Dress Goods now In stock. I will give the finest quality at very low prices. An Inspection of our stock will repay those who are contemplating purchasing anything In this line. TRIMMINGS. I NAME A PARTIAL LIST OF POPULAR Trimmings to be worn this season, of which a complete assortment of each can be found In my stock. PERSIAN BANDS AND GALLOONS, Silk Ornaments In black and colors. DIRECTOIRE ORNAMENTS and GIMPS in Jet and silk. QIRDLES IN ALL SHADES IN SILK. ARMURO BROCADE SILKS IN ALL the ucw shades. PERSIAN SILK GIMPS, L. a range of handsome colors, to match the new dress goods. Laces & White G-oodSj MY complete stock of new Laces has arriv-j ed and comprise some entirely new weaves, together with the well known Laces. I All of wliicli I am prepared to offer at very I much below llie ut-ual prices. I will be glad to hg examine my Stock, an< to please in Quality ai Thanking the put remain, yours respectfi W. E. March 19, 1889. W':> * j V ' ' < SELL) B9 c 3 1 ? and mer )DS. to my new, Spring and ss Goods and lings, [ such an assortment as brts to secure all latest 3me manufacture. I [ties, gathered from the is, displayed m many >rs, constituting a most } New Styles. Flouncings. ALL SILK CHANTILLY FLOUNCING. SPANISH GUIPURE FLOUNCING. LA TOSCA NET FLOUNCING. 40 P,ECES IND,A 10c. on PIECES OF WHITE IN- 1 Ql0 <Zt\J DIA LINON at I02C. 1 PIECES OF WHITE INDIA 1 ~ 1U LINON at IOC. I f\ PIECES OF NEW WHITE DRESS JL U Goods In Plaids, Stripes, Ac. WHITE SWISS EMBROIDERY. MULL embroidery, Lawn embroidery from 5c. to 50c. per yard. Full line of rufflings in all the new styles. Ladies white and colored collars and cuffs. 1 d0z- ladies handkerchiefs J. \Jyj in white embroidered, white hemstitched and colored borders. Full stock of ladies gloves in Lisle thread taffeta, silk and kid gloves. DOZEN CORSETS In the well known (5U brands. Madam Thomson's Health, Dr. Warner's Health, Ball's Health and Kobo. Try my F. H. C. tailor-made Corset for health and comfort. - .rv*-, T>Aunumr/i m r TPAro Sl'ULA UP WU.uc.om, vniiiv...,.-, J; Muslins, Lawns, Bleached Homespun, Bed Tickings, Brown and Bleached Sheetings, Brown and Plaid Homespuns, Brown Jeans. Shoes. MY STOCK OF SHOES IS COMPLETE IN Ladles and Children's. The Clement & Ball Shoe Is guaranteed In every respect. I have them In several styles. I have a dull Dongola Shoe very soft with square toes and tips and soles flexible, that I offer for $2.50. Old Ladies shoes In all sizes. Ladiesand Children's Slippers from ijOo. to S2.25. ive the Ladies call and d trust we will be able ia rnce. >lic for past favors, I ully. BELL * ' i NOTICE OF '0M Stockholders Meeting. 'M I^HE annual meeting of the stockholders of the GEORGIA, CAROLINA and NORTH- - ;?5 ' CRN RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at ATHENS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL th, 1889. The transfer books will bo closed i&M intll April 5th. A. L. HULL, March 1, 1889,6t Secretary, ; Imperial Egg Food Jj Will Largely Increase Egg Production, -'Jj STRENGTHEN WEAK AND DROOPING >fjM Z? fowls, promote the healthy growth and , .3Sg levelopment of all varieties or poultry, and ,?aB sure fine condition and smooth plumage. ,:\tf It will help them through moulting won- .as lerfuily. it will furnish bone and mosolefor > r'oung chicks, and thus save them. Prevents and absolutely cures the diseases ncldent to Poultry. , -"?51 P. B. SPEED. March 6,1889, tl Executor's Notice. A LL PERSONS Indebted to the estate of , '^B A. JOHN T. HADDON, deceased, will make ;J^| payment at once, ana mose wnu tm?g?uuiii> 391 igalnst said estate will present the same to R. A. HADDON, March 8,1889,3t Executor." The State of South Carolina, ;|1 ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Admin- . Jaai 1st ration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate Court: ['i&M WHEREAS, J. I). Coleman has made suit . iaB to me, to grant him Letters of Adminla- fflB tratlon of the Estate and effects of M. W. Nlckles, late of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish 'vS all and sluguinr the kindred and creditors of '?a the said M. w. Nlckles, deceased, that they be . ; -? and appear before me, In the Courtof Probate, ? to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Wednesday. rS March 20,1889, after publication heredf, at 11 3gH o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, . ,'<331 this 5th day of March, In the year of our [L.S.]Lord one thousand eight hundred and ' eighty-nine and in the 113th year of *?9 American Independence Published on the 6th day of March, 1888, in the Press and Banner and on the Court House J&B door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Judge Probate Court. ?dW March 6,1889,3t DENTIST I A.t NINETY-SIX. dfB From march the ioth to june the 1st ' only, I will offer my professional services ; to my many friends and the public generally. \'3I In connection with the nsnal operations of Vx* the profession I will offer something comparatlvely new, in the form of crown and bridge work, both removable and non-removable. This class of work does away with partial plates, '^3 &c. Office hoars from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. For further Information call on or address r :S8 W. H. HOLLAND, D. D. 8., . Ninety-Six, 8. C. March 13, 1889,2m Sheriff's Sale. Pelzer, Rogers & Co. against Louisiana A. "jgal Cobb.?Execution. By virtue of an Execution to me directed, in the above stated case. I will sell to the ::'?a highest bidder, at Public Auction, within the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville C. H., on -,38 Monday the first day of April A. D. 1889, all the right, tille and Interest of Louisiana A. . .v-aB nnhb in following described property to wit, all that tract or parcel of Land, lying; ana Delng In Greenwood township In the County of Abbeville, South Carolina and known as the -gSaB Home tract and containing 201 acres more or less?bounded by lands now or lately of Mr*. , ^-ot E. Turner or J. Arnold, M. P. Cobb, Sarah Buchanan and others, also the Hughey tract, containing, 101 acres more or less bounded by ."351 lands of A. P. Boozer A. M. Blake Home Place and others said land formerly belonging 3HH to Estate of C. A. Cobb, Deceased. Levied on 29 and to be sold as the property of Louisiana* 3a A. Cobb, to satisfy the aforesaid Execution ; :M and costs. vTerms Cash. W. D. MANN, ~ March 11,1S89. D,dO.TEA !| The Choicest Tea Ever Offered. .1 PERFECTLY PURE. A MOST DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. ? TRY IT. , Yen "will cover uie aa7 other; ftulity tmr urittIt is the Highest Grass L*at, picked from tho best plantations and guaranteed absolutely pure and free from all adulterations or oolorine matter. The packages are hermetically sealed and warranted full weight. It is mora economical in use than the lower grade*. #0 > Oriental & Occidental Tea Co., L't'd^ Bead Office, 3% Burling Slip, New York. For sale by the best Grocers. E. M. LIPSCOMB, Ninety-Six, S. C Dec-12,1888,12m If any dealer says lie has the W. L. Dou*la? bhoes without name and price stamped' as v the bottom* put him down m m fraud, ^ $3 SHOE oentlemin. Best in the world. Examine his Mft.no OENCINE HAND-SEWED SHOE. 84.OO HANb-SEWKD WELT SHOE. S3.50 POLICE AND FARMERS' SHOE. 82.SO EXTRA VALUE CALF SHOE. 82.25 WORKINGMAN'S SHOE. 82.00 and 81.75 BOYS' SCHOOL SHOS8. All made la Congress, Button and Lao*. W. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE laFi"??. Beat Material. Best Style. Best Fltttn*. II not sold by your dealer, write W. L. DOUGLAS, BROCKTON, MASfc FOR SALE BY GALLOWAY & SON, MAIN ST., DUE WESTi S. C. Dr. F. E. Harrison OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERvlces to the public. Office over the Racket Storo, Mcllwaln Corner. Jan. 30, '88. DR. S. G. THOMSON, Dental surgeon. Ofricc iip-Hidlrs, McIHvalne corner. I Feb. Su, lHi9. tf M -V - . -