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The Press and Banner
ABBEVILLE, S. C.
??J~Pul>lished every Wednesday at Si
a year in advance.
y Wednesday, July 9, 1890.
I>enth of Mr*. Branch.
Mrs. Annie Branch, the beloved wife of Mr.
W. T. Bmn.:h, died at home In this village last
Saturday evening, July 5, ISfM, at half past
elL'ht o'clock.
Mrs. Branch had been an invalid for several
years, from an al^ectlou of the heart, but she
was ill only a few days, and before many ol
our cltl/.ens knew of her illness, she had
breathed her last.
Mrs. Branch was a christian woman, and
adorned the faith which she professed. Her
cpntin imiiirp. and her loveable character en
Seared her to all who knew her. Each and all
of us feel that in her death we have experienced
something of a personal loss.
She was in the meridian of life, and died in
the possession of all her faculties. Realising
that the en?. was near, on Sunday, she talked
freely of the approaching dissolution, and
gave expression of her wishes in various matters
concerning herself and others. She
would have been glad to have lived longer
with those whom she loved so denrly, yet she
gave ever}* evidence of resignation to the
will of the Almighty, while putting all her
trust in the saving grace of Ilini who died
that we might live.
Mrs. Branch leaves a husband to mourn his
Irreparable loss. In her death he has lost a
crown, and in her departure a sorrowful
heart will ever inouru for the memory of her
who was his comfort, and solace In life.
She sleeps at Upper Long Cane.
Doatti of lilies Brooks.
Miles Carrlngton Brooks, son of Mr. \V. H.
Brooks of this village, was born November 10.
1X69, and died last Sunday morning, July 6,
18K), of typhoid fever.
The deceased was ereatly respected by all
who knew him. His gentle manners and his
high character were admired. His fidelity
and integrity commended him to the good
graces of his employers. He was once salesman
for Mr. W. A. Temploton. and later, was
clerk in the millinery store of Messrs. R. M.
Had lon <t Co*
Because of his delicate constitution he determined
to go to outdoor employment.
^ With a view to the Improvement of his
g health, he rented land, and begau to work the
I crops himself. It is supposed that the exposkt
ure to the sun, and the physical effort which
was necessary, was too great for his feeble
> onnstitution. and consequently was attacked
by the disease which carried him off.
His aged father and mother will feel very
sorely, this sad aitliiction In the loss ol
their only son, who had always beeu to them
a dutiful son.
Cantata in tlie Court IfoiiMe.
The scholars of Miss Kate Strickle's school,
assisted by the young ladies of Mrs. Knox's
music class, will j;lve a cantata lu the Court
House n< xt Tuesday night. July 15. The object
Is, to raise money with which to buy furniture
for Miss Strickle's new school house.
Admission only twenty-five cents. Every
body is cordially Invited to go and get at least
five dollars worth of enjoyment for a quarter.
Young gentlemen, engage your parteners
now.
The G., C. tl' X. Road
The track last Friday wrs laid to a point
witbin twelve miles of Clinton.
All the grading beyoud uie saiuua is nmsued.
The grading In Abbeville county is not
finished, but hands and mules are at work on
it.
The piers at .Saluda are finished.
The blasting of rock near Abbeville goes on
daily, and the dirt Is being moved by wheel
scrapers.
The Club Meeting.
The Literary Club met last Friday night ai
the home of Hon. \V. H. Parker. Thos. P.
Cothran, Esq., was chairman, pro teui and
Mr. J. W. Thomson, secretary, pro. tem. Col.
H. T. Wardlaw read a paper, the subject being
"Editors." The essay was an exceeding
ly Interesting one, and bore evidences of the
labor bestowed upon It. We hope to present
it to our readers at some day.
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A useful attribute of paper not generally
known Is for preserving ice In a pitcher ol
water. Fill the pitcher with ice and water
and set it on Ihe centre of a piece of paper;
then gather the paper up together at the top
and place the ends tightly together, placing u
strong rubber band around the coil to bold it
close, so as to exclude the air.
k Lucky Young Ladles.
fcjIL^The board of examiners, consisting of Mr.
| It-G. McLees. Mr. J. C.Cork and W. L. Mil^
ler, Esq., awarded the WiDthrop Training
School appointment to Miss Kittle Thomas,
W of Warrenton, and the scholarship In the
[ same school to Miss Lula Cason, of Hunter.
J.lie examination was ntm nisi nruurauaj,
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Accidcut.
In taking down the front wall of Hie McIIwalne
building lust Saturday, ilie piazza foil
Mr. J. M. Broo'is and Jai-k Evans were stand
lngon it nl tlie time, when all came down in
a heap, creating some 11: tie excitement. Tin
cloud ot dust obscured everything for a time.
Mr. Brooks and Evans were painfully bruis
ed, but neither sustaiued serious injury.
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Now is the time to subscribe for the Press
and Banner. Only fifty cents for three
months; one dollar for six months,or twe
dollars for one year. The paper seems to be
popular with the people, and we would be
glad to have more of them subscribe.
James S. Pekrin, Esq., is at home visiting
his mother, Mrs. K. C. Perrln. Mr. Perrin hat
bad charge ot the high school in Hazlehurst
Miss., for several years, and has been doing a
good work in the profession which is second
1 .K Kr. It; n.?ll miollfloH
IrV nunc, uuu ivi nutvu uv ip nv?>
Miss Ida Keller will return home on the
8th Instant from Newberry from visiting!
friends and relatives, to meet her schoolmate
Miss Lonie Huff, of Greenville county, S. C
She will be with her for u week.
The work of tearing down the front and
rear of the stores on the Mcllwalne cornei
has been finished. Splendid iron fronts arc
to be put up, aud the rear Is to build back
about forty feet.
Mr. Lawrence Fovchk, of Ninety Six,
spent Sunday In Abbeville. He has been
travelling in the West, and this is the flrsl
time be has been in towu for eighteen
months.
Mr. Rouert Perrix and Mr. Jaines s
Terrin have returned from the Citadel, where
each stood high in his classes.
Mr. A. W.Jones attended the meeting o]
the Shell Executive Committee last Monday
night in Columbia.
The crowd at Abbeville on Sale Day waf
, the largest that we have had for year?.
Thk Misses Simpson, of Atlanta, are visit*
. Ing their uncle, Mr. W. Joel Smith.
Miss Emma Pkrrin has returned from the
^^pwinthrop Training Sch>>oi.
^ Rev. John Oass is on u visit to his fainilj
at Mrs. Perrlu's.
MRS. Edward It. Mii.es Is in lown.
An a Hark of Esteem.
Daily Times-Enterprise.
The residence of Mr. J. L. Linton, on uppei
Broad street was the scene of a very pleasant
affair last night. Capt. A. G. Miller of the
South Georgia College Cadets was the recelp
lent of a souvenir from the young ladies thai
took part in the National.Drill Friday night
They presented him with a handsome scar
nod pin, asa testimonial of their gratitude
for his skill In preparing them for the drill.
Miss Irene l)avls made the presentation
ppeech. Capt. Miller was taken by surprise
but In a few remarks Rhowed that he appre
elated their kindly act, after which refreshments
were served. Besides those that took
part in the drill that were present Miss Hop<
Linton was also an Interested observed of the
. pleasing event.
The marching and evolutions of the young
ladles were very creditable, and showed thai
Capt Miller who had charge ot the preparation
for the event was equally as efficient in
drilling the young iudles as be Is the cadets o:
college. It was a late hour when the exerci&
es were concluded, and the audience dispersed
to their several homes thoroughly satisfied
with the pleasures of the evening.
Capt. Ilansell of the Guards then presented
f*imt Millar nf lh<> Pu<lpfc onmu u
isword and a belt in the name of the Cadets,
Capt. Miller was completely taken by sur
prise, but responded in an appropriate fash<
Ion. He has made himself very popular will
the men of his command, and he is one of the
Lest drill oflicers in the State.
A Tribute.
On the death of Mr. Miles Brooks Abbeville
has lost one of its choicest young spirits
Evop when a boy, a comparative strangei
could observe in him the germs of a splendid
manhood. As modest and gentle as a wo
man. He had all the courage and firmness o
a manly man. Q,u!etand unobtrusive in hit
manners, uniformly courteous and polite
with a kind word for every one. He will bi
held In affectionate remembrance by a Ions
list of friends. It is high praise to say that al
who knew him could trust him. Fidelity t<
duty was written In every lineament of hli
face. It is no exaggeration to say that h<
maintained his own scll-respcct and com
manded the esteem of others in a degree re
mark able for one of his age. Surely it mus
be consoling: to the aged and honored parent!
jiow bowed down with grief, that the mem
or.v of their lost one will always have associ
ated with every thing that Is high, and man
ly, and noble, *
AMONG THE BATTLE FIELDS.
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What an ol?l Soldier Saw, and What
He has Written. About the Hloody
History of Richmond.
In my last letter I gave you some observa?
Hons around Petersburg, Va. General Hemp'
hill patted company with us when we returned
to Richmond, and ran up to Washington,
1>. C., to take in the National Capital,
aod the lights aroutul the nation.
The next day, iu company with oth?r Confederates,
we boarded the dummy car, and
ran down lo the battle field of Seven Pines.
A narrow guage road has been buill since the
war from Richmond to the battle-field, which
is seven miles from the city. This line follows
the utne tulle road all the way from
Richmond to Seven Pines. The battle ground
is aboat one mile southwest of Savage .Station
on the York River Railroad, on the south
side of Chickahomlny, and about one mile
below and to the right of Kair Oaks station.
The battle field is called Pair Oaks by Northern
historians. The hardest fighting was near
the intersection of the nine mile road with
the Williamsburg road. The Sixth South
C r lira Regiment, the Hampton Logicnand
the Palmetto Sharp Shooters fought on the
left or the Williamsburg road, aod across the
nine mile road.
On Sunday morning, June 1st, 18iJ2, the
Smith Carolina troops charged the Bucktalls,
ami drove them from their first position; they
made a stund 011 the ground now used as a
national cemetery. 011 this plat of ground
they left fifty of their men killed, and fell
back across the Williamsburg road about two
hundred yards, and made another stand. Our
troops routed them from this posit ion. Eighty
more of the Federals were killed at this point.
From thisplacethey were driven hack on the
maiti line, massed in rear and near the
Chick ahominy.
The battle-Held whore D. H. Hill made the
attack on Saturday, May 31,1862, was also visited.
This part or the battle-ground is four
or five hundred yards below where the .South
Carolina troops fouuht 011 June 1st,and 011 the
right of the Williamsburg road.
The country is low and Hat all around, so
far as we could Judge. From what we could
nee oi the old battle-ground It was not favorable
to the party making the advance as our
men did. The Federals were strongly entrenched
behind heavy earth works, with a
twenty-four gun battery to sweep the field in
IIfl'erent directions. There were three dinerem
lines of earthworks held by the enemy.
I'he Confederates charged these Hues and captured
the works forcing the enemy back on
their reserve n?ar the Chickahominy. Reinforcements
were hurried across the stream
to their relief, which enabled them to hold
their last position.
Couch's troops was the division that opposed
D. H. Hill; reinforced by Casey's dlvisien.
giving the Federals the strongest force.
The field on which the battle was fought
was cultivated after the war or at least part
of it. It is now grown up in pines. Tnere
are scores of groves to be seen there yet?a
mound of earth shows some poor fellow's
ast resting-place. The man who owns the
fnramMpn^ took ii n nvnr thrpp him.
dred bonfederate soldier's bodies lust after
i.he war and burled tliem all in one grave.
Near the same spot two hundred and forty
bodies are buried In one grave; these last
were Georgia troops killed In the charge May
31st.
Near the battery spoken of, In a plat of
ground between the lines, a large number of
Federals are buried, The land was cultivated
after the war and the graves leveled down.
Going over the field we could tell where a
hoily was burled by the large briers. The
. rass Is growing all over the laud several
inches high, where not too much shaded,
our guide told us that the grass was burned
id' a few years ago, which exposed thousands
>f bones to view, now hid by ihe grass.
The Federal cemetery is on part of the batilefleld
in the fork of the Williamsburg and
and Nine Mile road. There Is, J suppose,
about two acres, enclosed by a brick wall,
four or Ave feet high. In this enclosure, a
neat house Is built lor the keeper of the cemetery
to live in. A register Is kept of all visitors.
The keeper Is an old Federal soldier
from Ohio. His business is to keep the cemetery
in repair, and show visitors around.
We found him very sociable and pleasant In
Ills manners.
There arc busied In this cemetery thirteen
hundred and flity-seven Federal soldiers.
Only one hundred and fifty of this number
ire known. All that could be identified bave
i neal headstone, with the name, rank, regiment
and company Inscribed. The balance
were tanen up oq me oaiue-neiu ana ouriea
in the cemetery. No doubL there are quite a
number of Confederate soldiers burled there.
Our guide told us that numbers were burled
in the cemetery that could not be identified
by any clothing they were burled in : the
uniform buttons was alt they could Lave to
50 by lu some cases.
In the center of the ground, some
old cannons are planted in the earth
and painted black. Cannon balls, shells,
ijrape-shot, and so forth, piled around.
There has been several new houses built
1 >incc the war on the battle-ground. The old
Hllliard House is still standing near the cemetery.
Some residences have been built to
the right Two eating houses have also been
put up. Mr. Lyon keeps a small museum ol
war relics in his eating-house. Such as old
guns, sabres, fragments of shell, minnie balls,
. bayonets, canteens. ?tc.
As a party of us were walking down the
Nine Mile road, a iniuuie ball was discovered
1 in the middle of the road, Just become exposed
to view. I secured it and brought it
home as a memento of the battle field.
Just above the cemetery on the side of the
road, a lone grave is to be seen. This is on
the ground that Hampton's Lpglon charged
over on June 1st. The grave is supposed to
be one of that com mand.
The earth works between Seven Fines and
Itichmond can still be seen at several points,
' hut the most of them have been levelled
' down, and the fields are in cultivation.
Some nice farms are to be seen ulong the
riiilrom)mid houses havu hoen omntod
the last few years. The country is Hat and
, level, with swamps scattered along the route.
, This trip to Seven Pines finished upoursight|
seeing. We hurried back to Richmond In
. time to meet the train going South.
I At 3 o'clock. P. M., we left Richmond for
home, regretting that our stay could not be
prolonged a lew days longer. I think the
' party all enjoyed the trip to the full extent,
> and all will remember the trip pleasantly.
We were gratitied to meet mauy of our old
| lenders ami veterans; such an opportunity
' will fcot present itself again. There is a kindred
feeling among most of the old soldiers
! that our younger people do not understand.
; I see from some of the newspaper reports
, that some of our candidates on the State can.
vas, think it time the old Confederates were
taking back seats and getting out of the way
I of progress. Well, I suppose they will not
. objefct to our having reunions, and celebra.
tious, if we will only keep out of the way oi
the wheels of progress and reform. We are
not all candidates for office by any means,
and dislike tQ hear such language from the
> younger generations corning on.
1 Everything being equal, a Confederate sol
uler should have the same chance In politics
1 as any one else. We hope never to see the
day In our Southland when a Confederate
. soldier will be debarred from equal rights
! with any one else. Efficiency is what we
want, let it be old or young. ItEJi.
Bounty to Emancipated Slaves.
t N. Y. Herald.
The proposal to vote a bounty of five hundred
dollars to every emancipated negro,
which. If some of the Republican Congressman
has its way, will be part of our financial
' system, has many arguments In Its favor,
If we are to vote a service pension to every
volunteer in the late war, even if for ninety
days, why not recognize the sufferings of the
four millions of negroes who spent their lives
In slavery? A lifetime of servitude deserves
some consideration. If the bill Is passed the
addition to the National debt will only be twe
thousand millions of dollars. The money
given to the emancipated negroes would Increase
the trade In raisins, razors and -illuml
nated wearing apparel. It would put mouey
t into circulation. The pension agent business
would have in immense stimulus.
After the emancipated negro bounty bill
I became a law there would be room for a scr.
vice bill, bo much a dn.y to every negro for
f the period of his slavery.
) We know of no more fascinating proposal
fur the relief of a congested treasury. We
? uweyt*u? uuhcvci, kji uwiug UlU bunjeCL JUS,
tlce. The eloquence of senator Ingulls is
- aloue equal to the task.
; Warrkstox, S. C., July 7,1X90.
' The long wished lor ruin came last Friday
' evening. The farmers were ulad to see it, foi
, crops and gardens needed it badly.
t The Warrenton school, after a pleasant bul
short vacation of three weeks, was re-opened
| this morning.
Mr. J. II. Cheatham goes to Monterey very
often lately. lie says to see his bachelor
i friends.
Several men and boys went from this place
la*t Saturday to let ott' the water in Brooks
mill pond. They caught about thirty Dounds
' of fish, two or three turtles and one b!g greec
frog.
The farmers will soon finish laying bj
[ crops. Don't you think it Is time forpicnict
' to begin?
Who is ready for a trip to Little Mountain 1
' The hot months are here and this is verj
time to go.
It Ik rennrforJ ihiit. thnro nrn Iwa oouoo a
typhoid fover at oue of the railroad eainps
i over the river.
The sad news of the death of Mr. Miles
r Brooks came to us yesterday morning. \V<
1 j sympathize with his relatives and pray Goti
-1 to give them strength to hear this great so rf
row and to say "Thy will be done."
< ' NOBODY KNOWS.
3 Smith & Sons curry avery full assortment
; of choice fresh canned goods, consisting o
I j chipped and corned beef, salmon steaks, fresl:
>; mackerel, devilled crab, shrimp, pottet
< j tongue, potted ham, green peas, creen corn
jiokra and tomatoes, tomatoes, peaches, piu<
apple, &c.
"i Miss Cora Heed Is tmmujiig some beautifu
j; hats and bonnets for w. ETnC'Hiii customers.
I Parasols in silk gloria cloth (tud gingham:
.1 at reasonable prices at \V. E. Ball's.
| Fans in all the new shades tit W. E. Bell's
' and cheaper than ever. *
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CHILDREN'S DAY AT WALNUT GROVE.
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Splendid Program .Splendidly Carried
Out by the Sunday School Children.
The editor of the Press and Runner hud the
pleasure of attending the exorcises at Walnut
Grove Ipst Saturday. This being our first
trip to that excelent community everything
there was new to us. The settlement Is an
old one, and many excellent people live in
that section.
Walnut Grove Baptist church was organized
in 1S2C., by Rev. Jame Wilson and Rev. Arthur
Williams, and the church was built on
the bank or Mulberry creek. William
Hodges, John Rasor. Marshall Sharp, Richard
Gaines, Mason Henderson, Valentine Young.
Samuel Agnew were officers in the early history
of the church. Many descendents of all
the early settles are to.day members of Uiut
church.
In 18.50, a great freshet in the creek took
place while services were being held. Bug ;lcs,
carriages and horses were washed away,
while the water 01 the creek rau under the
church.
The present building is one and a-half miles
North of the old site, and Is a neat and comfortable
structure, that speaks volumes for
the good people who built It, and worship
there. At present the membership is eighty.
Since its organization twelve hundred members
have been baptized Into this church,
while only about fifty burials have taken
place in the grave yard.
I The people in that section are among the
I I 1 . I, ..IC... ?l I nf A IJ.nvllln
Ul'Mi HilU imjiM/ i-minj viu(.vno v? awi'viiiiv
county, ami they luive always been liberal
Satrons of the church and the school. Rev.
like Magee is their pastor, and Miss Lucy
Pinson is the teacher of their children.
The pr< fluency of the Sunday School chlldreen
and their excellent performance lust
Saturday was largely due to Miss Pinson, and
to Mr. W. J. Magee, who is Superintendent.
Mr. Magee is the son of Mr. M. B. Magee, who
organized the Sunday School In 1857, and continued
to be its Superintendent for thirtythree
years. His mantle has fallen on Ills
son, who is a worthy son of a worthy sire.
Mr. W. J. Magee was raised up In the way he
should go, and when he Is older he has not
depurtcd from the teachings and example of
his father.
We tound among the young people many
kindred of old friends, and while there we
felt that we were among good frleuds.
Many kind things were said of the Press
and Banner, and we have now more names on
our books than we hod before we went there.
Old friends are coming back, and new ones
are being won to us.
We were delighted with our trip to Walnut
Grove, and were Impressed with the flue people
who assembled there. They know how to
make a visitor enjoy himself, and to none
are we more Indebted than to the Messrs.
Magee.
The congregation was composed largely of
as pretty ludles as can be found nnywhere.
The program was as follows:
Song?Happy Greetlng-By the whole school.
Prayer l?y Rev. M. McGee.
Song?We Corne?School.
Recitation?Good Morning?Eugene Wiggins.
Recitation?Chlldrens Day?Sonle Alexander.
Recitation?Boys Wanted?Robert Ell If.
Recitation?Sign the Pledge?Maxwell McGee.
n ? linllnn U a c All Thnmnc
1VCV/I babiuu?uuu nao i>iauv ill! 1 uviuuu
Hodges. <
Recitation?The Bnnch of Golden KeysSloan
McGee.
Recitation?What I Do?Miss Kate Ellis.
Song?I Want to bea Worker?By Juveniles.
Recitation?Childhood Hours?Miss Nona
Riley.
Recitation?In the Heart of the WoodsMiss
Emma McNInch.
Recitation?Only a Word?Miss Lucia McGee.
Solo?Not Ashamed of Christ?Miss Irene
McGee.
Recitation?Over the River?Miss Margie
Alexander.
Solo?Peacefully Slumber?Miss Ida Jones.
Recitation?The Bible Alphabet?Miss Mamie
McNInch.
Dialogue?The True, the Beautiful, the Good
?By Misses Ludie Jones, Nona Riley nnd
Lucia McGee.
Recitation?The Gain of Giving?Miss Lldle
Riley.
Song?Scatter Seeds of Kindness?School.
Recitation?The Children* Gifts?Misses
Nona Rily, Emina McNInch, Alpha Henderson,
Ella Hodftes, Louella Maybcrry, Kate
Ellis, Lucia McGee.
Song?Some Day?Misses Margie Alexander,
Lldle Riley and Mr. Walter Riley.
Recitation?Rock of Ages?Miss Irene Mc
Gee.
Song?In Thy Cleft, 0 Rock of Ages?School.
Recltalion?The Last Hymn?Miss Euluh
Alexauder.
Song?Be Waltine and Watching?School.
Recitation by Misses Saidee, Emma and
Rosaille Moore, omitted because of the death
of their grand-fathei*.
I'lilo /iIaua/1 a nUHd* ??i\'p r\o r\t
Then was Introduced Prof. J. B. Wadklns,
of Honea Path. Subject, "Why do wo Observe
Children's Day.
Song?While the l)av6 are Going By?Led
by Miss Minnie Beacham, who presided at
the organ.
Next speaker, Rev. M. McGee, of Honea
I'ath.
Song?Only Waiting.
Bargains for June in all colored dress goods.
W. E. Bell
I have 5 dozens opera slippers left, and will
sell them at and less tuan cost. W. E. Bell.
New goods Just received for June trade in
white embroidiries, flouncings, white lavfrns,
check muslins,and hate. W.E.Bell.
Gloves in silk lisle thread and kids in all
the new shades. W. E. Bell.
I am oflerlng great bargains in spring and
summer goods. My trade is larger this spring
than ever before, and bargains has been the
means of this increase in trade, so give me a
. chance to sell you a cheap bill. W. E. Bell.
Bargains in Misses and Children's 6hoes.
Every thing In this line sold at cost. W. E.
Bell.
Remember I offer every thing in Misses and
children^ shoes at cost to make room for oth1
er Roods. This is for the money, as we can
not charge them at these prices. W. E. Bell.
For Congress.
We are authorized to announce \V. P. CALHOUN,
ESQ,, as a. candidate for Congress
| from Third Congressional District, subject to
1 the action of the Democratic party.
W. C. BENET, of Abbeville, is hereby announced
as a candidate for Congress from tbe
r Third Congressional District, subject to the
1 aotion of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr. D. K.
NORRIS as a candidate for Congress from
. this Congressional District, subject to tbe aci
tlou of the Democratic party.
For the Senate.
Hon. C. A. C. WALLER, of Greenwood, is
announced as a candidate for the Senate, subject
to the result of the Democratic primaries.
ROBERT R. HEMPHILL is hereby announced
as a candidate for re-election to the
State Senate, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
For House or RepreseutatlveM.
We are authorized to announce Capt. J. N.
KING as a candidate for re-election to the
House of Representatives, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
The friendsof Dr. P. H. ADAMS announce
him as a candidate for the Legislature, subject
to the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Colonel J.
TOWNES ROBERTSON as a candidate for a
. seat in the House of Representatives, subject
' In t.hfi npmnprfl.fir? narf.v.
For JtMlire Probate Court.
J. FULLER LYON, Esq., submits his reelection
to the Democratic primaries.
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We are authorized to nunounce Mr. R. E.
HILL as a candidate for tlie office of I'robate
Judge, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
For County ComiiiiNMiouer.
The friends of J. F. C. DuPItE announce
? him as a candidate for re-election to the ofllce
I of County Commissioner. Subject to the uctiou
of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce Mr. RICHARD
C. WILSON, as? candidate for County
. Commissioner, subject to the Democratic pri'
maries,
' We are authorized to announce Mr. JOHN
1 R. BUCHANAN ns a candidate Tor County
r Commissioner, subject to the action of the
j Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Captain J.
W. LITES as a candidate for re-election to
' the ottlcc of County Commissioner, subject to
the action of the Democratic primaries.
r
i 1 hereby nnnouncc myself ns a candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the aci
lion of the Democratic party. I am a sup?
porter of H. R. Tillman for Governor.
I W. L. MURRELL.
... ... . .
* ui iwuuui * uinmissiiiuirr.
We are authorized to aunouncc Mr. R. (j.|
I McLEKS a? a candidate for re-election to the i
f oltiee of School Commissioner, subject to the!
i action of the Democratic primary.
' We are authorized to announce Captain K. j
I COWAN rr a candidate for School CommlS-|
' siouer, subject to the action of the DcmocratI
1c primary election.
i l or Auditor.
I respectfully ask the endorsement of the
? people of Abbeville county for re-appolntmcnt
as County Auditor. A. W. JONKS.
Whisky at Abbeville.
Editor of Press and Banner :
I am so Impressed with thecomlng election,
that I nru obliged to express my views on this
subject.
The question should not bp. whether we;
will elect Tillman, Bratton, or Enrle. or some j
one else, Governor, but. Is the Governor to be
an intelligent Christian gentleman. Can a
christian man hold on to his religion, and at
the same time vote for a man t?> rule over us
who knows not God; no verily.
When the wicked rule the people mourn.
Wus the meeting at Laurens not enough to
convince any christian man that he ought to
stay away from such meetings. We are commanded
to abstain even from the appearance
of evil. It Is not only wicked and sinful for
our people to conduct themselves in such a
style, but it is a disgrace to the Suite.
The question that, ought to concern Abbeville
County more than who will be Governor,
Is, who are you going to send to Columbia
to make laws? Surely you will not vote
for a man that you have tried and found
wanting. Can you vote for a man that has
ignored the will of the people. This brings
me to the subject that is of vital importance
to the county. Whisky. Did we not. have a
popular vote on tills question ; and did not a
large majority say they wanted no whisky
sold In the county. What is Ignoring the will
of the people If it was not done In repealing
fie liquor law for Abbeville C. H.? I think
sir, that those members of the House, together
with our Senator who spoke and voted for
whisky at Abbeville, should cover their faces
with shame instead of asking us to vote for
<Kstrv? IT tlinir fits* mill .,f
p ople once, is there not room to suspect
tnem again. What father Is there in the
country who has a son will vote for a man to
give that son whisky. If there is one that
will do it, he does not care much for the well
fare of his son. and is not worthy to be called
father. Mr. Editor, the more I think of this
subject the more awful It appears to me. I
heard one man say lie was In favor of license
if they would put the license at $2500, for
each bar. He stud that, would keep the street
In good order. Is $2500, the value of the
blood of one man, say nothing of the scores
and hundreds that fall victems to whisky.
I am opposed to working the streets with
blood money. Will any honest thinking
man vote for a man to furnish whisky to his
son or his neighbor's son, to have them come
home with their faces bloated, their eyes
puffed, their clothes covered with mud and
tilth ; I say no.
I want to S'?y a word to the class of meu
that some candidates call the "wool hat
men," meaning the class that have to labor,
(for I atn one of that number.) My dear sirs,
sliun every candidate that calls himself the
friend of the wool hat and one gallus man.
He Is nothing but a sneak, and will strike
you every time he gets a chance. I shun nil
such, as I would an adder. I have long since
learned that all he wants Is to get your vote.
When that Is secured he would not want to
recoglnlse you In a diff erent company. Have
we not tried some such men and when they
got your vote they had no further use for
you until the next election. Don't be gulled
by such[8tuff any longer, but be men? take
care of your sous and your neighbor's son.
M. G. S.
Stockholders Meeting.
A MEETING of the subscribers to the capJ\
Ital stock of the proposed SASH AND
BLIND FACTORY will be held In the Court
House on FRIDAY, the 11th instant, nt five
o'clock P. M. A full attendance is desired.
July 'J, 18'JO, It R. E. HILL.
NOTICE! NQTIGES
Manufacturer and Repairer of
Cotton Gins, Feeders & Condensers
Material foil repairing all
makes of Gins on hand. Iam prepared
to do Boiler Patching, Pipe Cutting and
Threading. I have on lmnd second hand
GINS in pood repair, Pratt and other makes.
Parties wishing work done will please bring
itinatonce. Itcuii bo done as reasonably ut
mv sIiods as anvwliere else.
?3- ALL WOItK GUARANTEED.
S. M. DAVIS,
Ninety-Six, S. C.
July 9,1S90, 8m
Three Bridges
I WILL LET THE BUILDING OF A
bridge 011 Turkey crcek, near Turkey
Creek church, nt 10 o clock A. M.t on TUESDAY,
Sd JULY.
And one on same oreek, Esquire Mattlson's,
at 2 o'clock P. M. on the same day.
Also,
Bridge over Broadmouth creek, near Erwln's
Mills, at 11 o'clock A.M., on WEDNESDAY,
the 2.'ld JULY. All the above being In
Donalds township.
JNO. E. BROWNLEE,
County Commissioner.
July 9,1890, 3t
State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville.
IN THE PROBATE COURT.
A. T. Robinson, as Administrator of the Estate
of Jano B. Lindsay, Deceased, Plaintiff,
agal nst
D. P. Robinson, .Tames E. Robinson, R.J.Robinson,
Henry O. Robinson, Rebecca J*
Young, William Robinson, Agnes Bonner,
A. P. Robinson, S. A. Robinson, Mary Davidson,
Jane Bonner, Lizzie Bonner, Sally
Bonner, Wirt \V. Robinson, J. P. Robinson,
J. L. Robinson,T. H. Robinson, James
S. Robinson, E. J. Harvely, Joseph Lindsay,
Mary Lindsay, Jane Lindsay, Nora
Lindsay, Eli Lindsay, Thomas Hanvey,
Wilson Hanvey, Joseph Hanvey, Mary A.
Yoe, Susan J. Hanvey, George Creswell,
Jane Creswell, Margaret Creswell, Thomas
Creswell. Boats Creswell. and Rebecca
Creswell, Defendants.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
T
J O THE DEFENDANTS : YOU ARE hereby
summoned and required to answer the
complaint In this action, which Is tiled In the
office of the Probate Court for said County,
and to serve a copy of your answer to the said
complaint on the subscribers, at their office at
Abbeville Court House, South Carolina, within
twenty days after the servlcc hereof, exclusive
of the day of such service, and show
cause, If any you can, why the land described
in the complaint sh< uld not be sold as prayed
for therein; and If you fail to answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintifT in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
DkURUHL BRADLEY,
Plaintlil 's Attorneys.
Juno 17th, A. D. 1890.
To the Absent Defendants: I). P. Koblnson,
James 15. Robinson, Agnes Bonner, A. P.
Robinson, S. A. Robinson, Mary Davidson,
Jane Honner, Lizzie Bonner, Sally llonner,
Wirt W. Robinson, J. P. Robinson, J.
L. Robinson, T. H. Robinson, Ilonry O.
Robinson, Joseph Lindsay, Nora Lindsay,
Eli Lindsay, James .S. Robinson, Mary A.
Yoe, Thomas Ilanvey, Wilson Hanvey
and Joseph Hanvey:
Take Notice that the complaint in this action
is on tile in the oflice of the Probate
Court for said County.
DeBRUIIL & BRADLEY,
P'alntlir's Attorneys.*
J. Fuller Lyon. [L.s.j
Judge Probate Court.
July 1,18! H).
drT r. b. eptingT
(iKEKXWOOD, S. C.
OFFERS his services to the public for the
practice of MEDICINE and SURGERY.
Special attention to diseases of children.
Niuhtund country culls promptly answered.
Otlice at his new residence corner Railroad
and Homestead Avenues.
Olllee hours from 8 to 10 a. m. 3 to 4 p. m.
May 2', 18yo,tf I
???^
OUR
11B KBOK
MUST 60 !
LOW PRICES
WILL
SELL THEM!
We beg to call the
attention of the public
to the fact that we
have a most complete
stock of desirable
01 iu? irn aaaho
ouivnvitrc uuulto.
When in need of anything
in our line we
will take pleasure in
serving you with the
best goods at most
reasonable prices.
To the gentlemen
who want good solid
comfort we would
suggest a FLANNEL
COAT and VEST, an
ALPACA or SEERSUCKER,
which we
have in all qualities.
i i if r> r\ Irvo C I A M
VUI DCIIOO I l_/-\l X NEL
SHIRTS for
Summer wear have
proven a great success,
and we are forced
to order more nearly
every week. They are
both cool, comfortable
and economical.
Special bargains are
now being offered in
Men's and Boy's Suits.
Also a splendid line
of single PANTS, at
very low prices.
We have the largest
stock of Straw Hats
in Abbeville Countv.
J
Just received no
Dozen of those famous
SEAMLESS
SOCKS at loc. per
pair. The best ever
sold for the money.
Try them.
Our QtnnU nf RhnfiS
and GENTS' FURNISHING
GOODS is
always complete.
Price our GROCERIES
before buying
elsewhere.
P. ROSENBERG & CO,
June 25, 1890, if
THIIKIM I!
Great Reduction in Seve
W M. E. 1
As I will take STOCP
great bargains in ei
M I Li Xji I ]
ALlj WHITK nud LACE STRAW HATS AT
of Flowers at reduced prices. All Summei
most cost. These goods are cheap at regnlar prtc
been reduced, Including EMBROIDERIES, LAC
reduced prices.
Having duplicated my stock of PARASOLS,
cost und carriage. Ladies and Misses in black ar
SHO
Misses nnd Children's Shoes. I havn't the rooi
New York cost. If you wish to buy a good Shoe
I only offer these goods at cost for the cash. H
but will charge them at the regular cash price.
WH
DULL UUU
BULL DOG JEj
best in the world. j
body that can pull thei
a good assortment on
agents for these superi<
Joel SteE
A large assortmentof notions and dry goods
at E. A. Templeton's.
If you wish a nice shoe or slipper goto Wm. r
E. Bell'l where you can get them at the reduced
price for the cash. (
Gentlemen should not fall to see our flannel (
coats aod vests in all shades. P. Rosenberg &
Co.
Don't fail to see the special bargains which we
will offer In colored dress goods during the
month or June. Trimmlugs to match. R. M.
Haddon & Co.
Flanuel coats and vests in all the latest
stripes and very cool for summer wear. P. '
Rosenberg & Co.
The largest stock of straw hats can be found
at P. Rosenberg & Co's.
Ginghams and chambrags just received at
W.E. Bell's in fresh summer styles.
Fresh lot of dress goods just received in all
the new shades at W. E. Bell's. <
Neat comfortable and popular, colored flan- i
nel shirts. We have a good assortment in
solid colors and stripes. W. Joel Smith &
Sons.
To Improve your appetite and tone your
stomach. take Dr. Westmoreland's Callsaya
Tonic. For sale at Speed's Drug Store.
Tennis shirts, belts,sashes and ciavals. Pretty,
nobby goods at Smith <Si Sons.
44-luch black silk net for lacedresses in flsh
bone goods. lean save you money on a lace
dress. W. E. Bell.
The latest New York styles in millinery re- ,
ceived every week at R. M. Haddon & Co's. |
Something new and very stylish in 6ide
bordered satlneat Smith & Sons.
Pean shaving stick makes the finest lather
for shaving on record. Smith rfrSons.
Ask for our 20 feet cow chains, Just the idea '
for grazing without a pasture fence. Smith <fc
Sons. ]
White embroidery in all widths and prices ;
at W. E. Bell's.
I have bargains to offer In all departments
daring the month of June. Special lot of parasols
to be sold cheap. W. E. Bell.
My line of wash goods was never larger In |
ginghams, chain brays, seersuckers, lawns and ,
calicoes. W. E. Bull.
Smith & Sons sell "Bull Dog" Pants. Come
in and try your strength on them.
Wm. E. Bell has all the new and stylish
goods in millinery.
3 cases of white lawns and embrlodnes Just
received at \V. E. Bell's.
You should see the colored challles W. E'
Bell is selling for 5 cts per yard.
WIth each fifty cents worth of Fats' horse (
and cattle powder, you get a six foot buggy
whip. At Speed's Drug Store.
As I haven't the room to carry children
shoes I will sell them at and less than cost for
cash. No goods charged at the reduced price.
W. E. Bell.
Now is the time to do your painting, don't
neglect it. A good supply always on hand at
Speed's Drag Store.
A fresh lot of french candy, crystalired
fruits, <tc., can always be foun<( at Speed's
Drug Store.
Go to Smith & Sons for flannel over shirts.
Just the thing for summer wear.
Something nice for pic nlc and home lunch
es?"Devilled Crab," "Canned Shrimp." We
have just received a fresh shipment of above
dainties. Smith ?& Sous.
An elegant line of hot weather clothing just
arrived, consisting of flannel, alpaca, drap de ,
ete and seersucker coats and vests. P. Rosen- '
berg & Co. \
We continue to add new fresh goods to our i
stock. Late purchasers will And just what t
they need during the month of June. R. M. i
iladdon <Je Co. >
Silk parasols and umbrellas. Elegant stock. 1
The very best goods. It. M. Haddon & Co. {
Black and colored sltk gloves and mits just r
ecelved at R. M. Haddon & Co's. t
Just received one case of white embroidered ]
flouncing In Ihe hemslltcned goous irom ouc.
to 82.50 per yard. W. E. Bell.
Calicoes, lawns and challles at W. E. Bell's.
The latest styles In millinery received every
week direct from New York. It. M. Haddon
A Co.
Smith ?fc Sons are in the buggy business.
Call on them for an open or top uuggy.
Road carts at Smith Jc Sons. You ought to
have one.
If you wish a double buggy phaeton or any
kind of vehicle, go to Smith A Sons for It.
Smith A Sons can fix you up with buggy,
harness, lap robe and every thing needed for a
ride.
Drop In at Smith <fc Sons and look at bis
handsome new buggies and carts.
Challles, chambrays, white flounclug, and "
other dress fubrioues, suitable for summer
wear. Received this week at R. M. Haddon *
A C'o's. i
Our store will be closed at 6 o'clock p. m. t
from 1st June to September. R. M. Haddon A j
Co. a
Try the Clement A Ball shoe. Sold by W. I
E. Bell. I
Tan slippers at W. E. Bell's.
Fine parasols at W. E. Bell's.
Win. E. Bell can save you money on nillin- I
ery and dress goods. I
Dr. Westmoreland's Callsaya Tonic Is meeting
with unprecedented sales because it does
what the mauufacturcrs claim for it. Forsale J
at Speed's Drug Store. 1
Vn irnmls will bo ehiirged At the reduced t
price Fhave mgde. Will charge Uioin ut cash
prices. Win. L. Bell.
Montgomery, Ala., July 1.?A special
to the Advertiser from Tallahassee,
Fla., says that Sunday night four
negroes armed with shotguns surround-:
ed the saw mill of J. E. White, near;
that place, drove otl' the employees,:
set tire to the mill and stood guard j
around until it was destroyed. The
negroes made their escape.
Meeting of Stockholders.
TIIE STOCKHOLDERS OF GREENWOOD 1
COTTON MILL will meet on ?>d JULY
at 3 P. M. In Hank building to authorize the d
Directory to mortgage the property of the u
company to effect a loan. Also to change the i
time of the annual meeting, and to change
payments on stock from weekly to monthly, s
All stockholders are requested to attend In ! t
person or send their proxies promptly. After
1st July the ruleF will be strictly eulorced on
those In arrears for stock. I
J. S. BAILEY,
June IS, 1890, tf Sec. and Treas,
1111 Mil.
ral Lines of Goods at
BELL'S
l next month, I offer . |
rery Department.
XT E RY.
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Pull ltoe
Dress Goods have been marked down toal<
e, but they MUST GO. White Goods have
ES, <Sc. Calicoes and Challles will go at the > >/.
I am overstocked, and will reduce them to ! ..-"raj
id all colors.
E S.
ti for these goods and will sell my stock at /"OasS
1 can save you from 20 to 26 per ceot.
iO goods will be charged at the reduced price, '
Yours respectfully,
jk. m* mi wj ujm ?
PANTS !
INS PANTS are the
A. pair given to any- ;$B
j ? TTT T- *
n apart. We have
hand and are sole 3||
Dr pants. MmM,
Litis, db Son. %fj
Notice to Trespassers.
I^HE law will be strictly enforced against
all trespassing by either persona or stock
>n my premises from this time The grazing - M
)f cattle on my land Is especially forbidden.
J. C. KLUGH. July
2,1890,2t
Removal.
i FTER this date my office will be foand
ft. over Cannon's store, for the Bummer.
S. G. THOMSON. -C:M
Abbeville, Jnne 25,1880, tf
Pocket Book Found.
I FOUND A POCKET BOOK A FEW days -^1
ago, containing a sum ol money. The *3
iwner can get it by identifying the property.
xud paying for this advertisement.
J. W. RYKARD,
Jeweler and Watch Repairer. tyJttS
Abbeville, June 23, 1890, tf
SOMETHING NICE FREE.
Send your address to B. W.Wrenn, Gen.
East lean. Virginia & Georgia Lines, Knoznlle,
Tcnn., and he will send you a handsome lithographic
map, postage paid.
Glenn Springs, i
Spartanburg Comity, S. C.
TiHIS famous resort will be open ??
to visitors from May 1st to Oct. 18th.
[t is accessible from Spartanburg by a Dally
Hack Line, making good connection with all
trains. Telephone in operation to Spartanburg,
and Dally Mall. Glenn Springs Mineral
Water, a safe, pleasant and effective remedy
for all diseases of the Kidneys, Liver.8tomich
and Skin. It acts on the Bowels, cleanses
the system, and regulates the Liver, and is a
specific for most Female Disorders.
SIMPSON & SIMW30N. Props.,
Glenn Springs, S. C.
FOB SALE BY
GREENWOOD, S. C.
June 18,1S90, lm
COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE DIV
onwnwwQun oonprvnr r>
OUUILUUliAi
In Effect May 25, 1810.
(Trains run by 75th Meridian time.)
NORTHBOUND. ?s?
No. No. No. No. No.
j 54. 56. 50. 58. 6.
" A!\T!
> Charleston 7 00 - jv
Augusta I 8 00 ..
Vr Columbia. |ll 00|P.M. ..
uv Columbia Ill 00 2 45 ?
jy Alston 12 07 3 50
_v Onion I 1 Si I
Vr Spartanburg. | 2 36|
VrTryon 4 40
Vr Saluda 5 38
Vr Flat Rook ! 5 Ml
Vr Hendersonvllle 6 10
Vr Asheville 7 00
Vr Hot Springs 8 40 ..
Vr Poinarla 12 23 4 0T ..
Vr Prosperity 12 42 4 28 .. A.M. ........
jV Newberry 1 00 4 55 7 40
..v Goldvllle 6 03 .......
j\ Clinton 6 29
Vr Laurens 7 10 ?
> Ninety-Six 2 25 P. M 8 58
> Greenwood 2 40 A.M. 9 14 P.M.
> Hodges 3 07 9 45 9 38 19 15
Vr Abbeyllle 3 50 10 1i 1 05
Vr Belton I 4 00 10 40 10 30
Belton f 4 10 10 48L
> Wllllaunston 4 22 11 02
> Pelzer 4 81 11 08 _
Piedmont 4 48 11 25
Vr Green vllle._ 5 30 12 05 ... ifa
Ir AnHnriinn I i irtl T> U 111 ml
LrBeneca.. I 6 301 J ?|A.M. ...
\i Wulhalla.. 7 00
Lr Atlanta 10 40 ..I .
I P.M. I I 1
aOUTHBOOKD.
No. I No. No. No. No.
65. I 59. 57. 51. 5.
PM.\
Lr Charleston 9 30L -
Lr Ausustu. 9 00
Columbia 4 401 A.M
Lr Columbia 4 40 10 3>|
kr Alston 3 35 9 2S Lr
Union 1 5C
jV Spartanburg 12 45 - ........
jV Try on 11 24 -
,t Saluda. 10 37
,v Flat Rock 10 10
,v Ilendersonville 9 69
.v Ashevillo 9 05
jV llot Springs. 7 30
A.M. \
P.M. -?g3
,y Pomarla 3 20 9 11
.v Prosperity 2 57 P. M. 8 49 ..
Lr Newberry 2 37 3 50 8 25
.v Goldville 7 10 .v
Clinton !... 6 44
.v Laurens 1 6 00 ..
jV Ninety-Six 1 15 5 42 A.M
*? HO OA. C OHi n \r a \r n \r
4V Ilii U *VI I . .U. [ /\. ill. I..Q.
A.M.
Lr Hodges. Mil 55 19 30 2 40
,v Hodges fl I 4 581 4 50| 150
jV Abbeville |10 50 i 4 15 8 50 P.M.
Lr Belton I 10 30 4 05 P.M.
,v Belton J Il0 50 l 3 55 I 8 40
Lr Wiiliamston |10 181 1 3 17
Lr Pelzer 110 12 3 10
Lr Piedmont 9 58 2 58
jV Greenville I 9 15| I 2 10
> Anderson 10 0.'! 3 SO I P.M
jV SenecA I 8 54i P.M.
jV Walhalla 8 25
1A.M.| L
Nos. 5, 6, 50, 51.50. 57, 58 and 59 daily except Sunlay.
Main Line trains 54 and 55 dally between Colitnbla
and Alston. Dally except Sunday between
Listen and Greenville.
Pullman parlor service between Augusta and Hot
iprlngs, N. O., without obrnge on No. 53 from Augus
a, connect!rm with C. ?Jt Q No. 51.
D. CARD WELL, Dlv. Pass. AgU, Columbia, 8. C.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen. Pass. Agent, Washington
). V.
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager, Richmond, Ya.