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| The Press and Banner ABBETILLE. S.C. 1 ** ! tV&t-Published every Wednesday at $2 1 a year in advance. * ? - a * :i 1 1CQ1 I weanesaay, apxu x, idpa, E .. ? Oar Thirty-Second Anniversary. , On April 1st, 1859, the present editor of the \ Press and Banner became thejunlor partner t of the Arm of Lee & Wilson in the pnbllca- | tion of the Abbeville Press. I ? In 1861 the] senior member of the firm enK. listed In the Confederate service. i In 18C2the junior member of the firm en- i r listed in the 19th Regiment of South Carolina c Volunteers, and the publication of the paper a was suspended. In 1863 arrangements were made with Wm. ( H. Wilson to resume the publication of the x paper. It was again suspended.ln 18M. f In the summer of 18& the publication of f ho nntwr was resumed bv the owners, Lee & i &?- Wilson, as before the war. I In 1866 the publication of the Abbeville i Banner?which suspended publication in l8(jl < resumed. 1 In 1869 the owners of the Abbeville Press bought the Abbeville Banner,and consolidated t the papers under the consolidated name of the r i Press and Banner, and fortwoor three years no s other paper was printed at Abbeville, until a the Abbeville Medium was started. < In 1875 Mr. Lee sold his Interest in the pa- r per to the present owner. In 1877 a half interest was sold to Mr. 1 Benet. s - ~ . ? In lNSOAir. iienoi'B lnierebi .wao unuBinicu to Col. H. T. Ward law. I F In 1883 Colonel Wardlaw sold bis Interest and since that time the present editor hat. ^ had sole contro1 of the paper. The change in our subscription has been , great Indeed. Comparatively few of the pres- ( entsubscribers to the Pres? and Banner were t [ subscribers In 1859. The men who composed 9 fc' the list of subscribers that year, like the ed- \ ltore of that day, have passed over the River, 8 i or have had reason to supplant the paper of t earlier days, by taking other and dlfferen t t j V papers. i | Of all the editor* who were in control of e ?- -io . . T/vVi n I j newspapers in jow, wo icuinuugi mi, uvuu I __ C. Bailey, of the Greenville Enterprise and p"*" Mountaineer; Colonel T. B. Crews of the ' Laurensvllle Herald; L. M. Grist, of the I Yorkvllle Enquirer; Colonel Robert A. ' Thompson of the Keowee Courier; Colonel James A. Hoyt, of the Baptist Courier; Robert M. Stokes of the Union Times. Of these * only Colonel Thompson and Mr. Bailey are ~ In the same offices which they owned iu 1 1859. * ?i/ - & t In 1860 many delinquents were erased from the books, land the edition was reduced to f about 30 qnlres. N Since the war the edition has ranged from 27 to ?? qnlres. In ISTStheuseof ready prints, or the "pat- ^ : ent side" plan, was adopted?it being perhaps t the second paper in the State to adopt the plan. To meet the.changed method, the use | of large type was abandoned and smaller ^ type was brought into use. to reuuce tue puper bill the clrcu latlon was greatly reduced by cutting off "dead heads" and non-paying 5 subscribers. In .1885 the present seven-coluinu quarto : form was adopted In place of the former nine v column folio. b In 1883 the edition of the paper was 31 quires, j That year a new paper entered the field. Vigor b ous competition brought up the circulation ?&.. to 39 quires. r In 1889 the Alliance pronounced a boycott against the paper. The circuit lation at that time was 53 quires. As a resuit of the boycott, the circulation was re- j uuceu 10 -*v quires. . In December and January last about two hundred aDd fifty names were striken from ( the roll because of non-payment of dues 01 ^ because of failure to renew. (| To day, April 1, 18H1, we print, 55 t quires, and will next week pnbllsh a full and b urtftplete list, giving tlie names of each sub- ( scrlber ( In the last year, for all reasous, not more than two dozen subscribers have ordered their papers stopped. (In this statement ho reference is had to changes of address.) n f> ~ v To refer in detail to the history of the peo- 0 pie of Abbeville County.slnce 1?*>3 would fill a " volume, and there would be much to say, il u we entered into reflections and sentiment * r concerning ourself, our friends, and the pub- v (S lie at large. 1 r ? oe fi mallnrn! 1U 1IU njllt lb Ul UWOH "&) VUV mo ? UIMVVV. V. y. congratulation, we may refer with Just pride to the unwavering and unflinching support j which has sustained us through evil report f and through good report for thirty-two years g of our pact life, and made our paper what It & Is. The fact that we have lived at all; that we 1 can look back upon a past life of thirty-two years of newspaper life Is a matter of con- ( gratulation. Most of our early newspaper contemporaries have passed away or have renewed their tt youth under new names or under new forms; ^ the times have changed and all else has f< changed around us. The perils ol war, the scourge ofreconstruc- ;i Ition, slavery itself has passed away, and after thirty-two years?the most event- ! ful In the history of our country? | we enter now upon a new era of material ' prosperity. j1 With the hopes and anticipations of the c new era we are In full sympathy, and trusl to- x bear our full share in the work that lies be t fore us. t Our friends have sustained us in the past, and'.re are sure they will do so in the fu* ( tU'J. s Our Interests and their interests are me same, and whatever concerns the honor und v interest of Abbeville concerns us all. t In this respect the Press of 1859 aud the Press and Banner of 1S91 are one and the j same; and we hope to contribute iu the future f In the past, our best eflorts to advance the jj prosperity of our common country?as we have our share in the work, we hope to share I In the results, and trust that the pages of the | Press and Banner will ever reflect the spirit, f the enterprise, and the prosperity of Abbeville County. We nave nothing but love for the people j who have stood by us in the past, and who are true to us to day. Although we may have done those .things which we ought not to 1 have done, and although we may have left undone those things which we should have _ doud, yet we are conscious of having the J r trlendsbip aud good will of a host of < friends, to all of whom we give most grateful ' and hearty thanks for any success that may j have come to our doors. ( i m . ^ f I Re-appointuieut or Col. Wartllaw. His Exoellency Governor B. R. Tillman has re-appointed Colonel H. T. Wardlaw to the office of Trial Justice at Abbeville. The State , has not an abler or a fairer judicial officer | than Justice Ward!<>w. The appointment is ' a good one. <] . Thk Attorney General decides that tho sale t of rifle cartridges is not prohibited by thelaws * of the State, and so agood law Is set at naughty ( Rifle cartridges and pistol cartridges are not different, except In the matter of the printed el, j Next Week. We will publish next week a listof the good >eople who show a Just appreciation of the I lest Interests ofthemselvesand their families I Jhe list will Include the names of all persons vho wisely subscribe for such newspapers as Till best subserve the moral and intellectual raining of their children, while affording he whole household the largest amount of >leasure for the least expenditure of money We hazard nothing in saying, that the charicter and standing of the persons composing hat list will rank high above the average cltzen, even in a County like Abbeville. Knowingas we do that there are others whose imbllion, and whose pride in the pleasure and velfare of their children, eutltle them to en olll their names on our list we cordially injIi? ihmji in enme forward at once, and do hat which will, for the least efl'ort, yield the argest returns in the moral and intellectual raining of their families. As parents should blush to acknowledge ,hat they did not patronize the schools, so it s a reflection on the ambition and character >t the head of the household to refuse to mbscrlbe for newpapers. In saying this we are not speaking alone or the Press and Banner, but we speak of lewspapers generally, and the local papers in >articular. If a citizen prefers to subscribe or the Medium we would be glad for him to loso. It Is only self-iuterest that makes us >refer that he subscribe for the Press and Banler. But let the choice be as It may, every iitizen of Abbeville county should take at east one of the local papers. While quite a number have already availed hemselves of the occasion to have their lames entered upon the roll of which we are io proud, we feel quite sure that there are itill others whose names should appear with >ur list of subscribers to the Press and Banier. Let each subscriber see if he cannot Induce lis borrower to become a subscriber, and then lend the name immediately. Hand in the names at once, as we will pubish the list next week. file Sumter WntcliniHti and Nonlhron. We dropped In on our oiu menu r.uwr *; >een of the Watchman and Southron one light last week. He had Just finished printng and mailing the week's edition of bis exseilent paper, which deserves to be liberally mpported by the people. Mr. Osteen is a bard vorker and a constant worker. By industry ind push he has built up a good business, and he business has enabled him to buy a deslra>le house and lot for his printing office, being iow one of the few South Carolina printers vho owns his place of business. He also owns m eligible lot on which is a splendid dwellDg house. Not satisfied with all thls.he is prospecting or a cylinder press on which to print his paler. Success to him. He deserves well at the lands of the people of Sumter. Columbia's Centennial. With due and proper respect for the opin. ons of our beloved Columbia correspondent, ve are not impressed with the force of his ar[ument or the necessity for our having an irch at the Columbia Centennial. If Abbeville should celebrate her centennial ? ?hnni tt>n vpArs from now. we think it rery likely that Richland would s*nd no :rowns nor arches to us. We hope that the centennial celebration at Columbia may be a success, but it is Column's, not Abberille's, show. We join our brethren in heart and in good pill, and It would be a great pleasure to us if re could participate In the festivities and >lea*uresot the occasion, but if we go we will ;o as guests, and not as hosts. Death ef ('apt. Tarrant. Capt. J. K. Turrant one of the oldest and test known citizens of Abbeville County, lied at Greenwood last Friday night. He had ieen in feeble health for a long time, and fhen he arrived at the age of 8.1 years, his caeeron earth was closed. Goykknor Tillman has commuted the leath sentence on a Lexington negro to lift' mpr isonment. This goes to prove theinde leudeuce of the Governor, as well as his wll* ingness to henr the prayers of even tlic 1mmile.stoffender. In connection with this we iope that the Governor may give consideraion to the appeal for Executive clemency in lehalf of certain colored persons from thlB bounty, who have heen severely dealt with by he law. During a recent visit to Columbia the editor f the I'ress and Bauner had the pleasure of Islting the ofllces of the morning dailies, f which visits our brethren were pleased to nake pleasant mention. May they live long nd prosper. We intended to call also at the Jveuiug Record, but failed to get round. Ve ere none the less friendly to the Record han wc are to its morning neighbor. Bv a technicality the captors of J. B. Wlllamswill not receive the expected reward rom the Slate. It is not to the credit of the Itate to engage in such picayune acts. HE INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN. ,tt Abbeville Bid Tor It?The l>el.a Howe Fslale. The circular of tbe Commission to Investlate the matter of locating ami establishing State Industrial School tor Women will be ound of public interest. Tbe value to any own of such an institution Is not to be com>uted In dollars and cents. Let us then be up ,ud doir<. If the proper order Is taken at court author, zing the Trustees to do so. they could offer he DeLn Howe estate, (?10,IXX) In money, and ,700 acres of land.) to the State on terms si inlar to those on which the Clemson estate was iccepted by the Slate. The Industrial School s In easy reach of Abbeville. It is only neessary to make a slight effort, and the prize villbeours. Very many persons have talked of late of he necessity of good school facilities lor Ab>eville. II It were necessary tosupplementtheDeLa iowe estate with a few thousand dollars It vould be well for us to make the additional ubscrintion. If Abbeville has a public spirited citizen vho really desires the prosperity of the town, ve believe that he can secure the school by nerely asking for It. It may be that some of our citizens may obeet to the school because It is to be establishid by tbe Tillman administration. But dis>osllion to sulk, and stand back when rich -*<* ? " *?!??<* % to t\*\t odvlcuKIn juta arc iu uc pitcii uuv, to uw hutowwivi sven under the Tillman administration. Let one of our lawyers file his application or un order of court allowing the DeLa Howe istate to be offered to the State, and let every sitizen having the best Interest of the town it heart look into this matter. ANOTHER CASE FOB DIPLOMATIC ACTION. Will Italy Send Her War Whips to Abbeville. Some Italian foot peddlers swore out a warant last Saturday aeainst Ike Jones and 3corge Ram, otherwise known as ieorge Washington, ^chargiue them ivlth forcibly taking their goods. Ike Jones >vas lodged In Jail In arrestlug George torn Deputy Sheriff W. G. Chapman got into i difficulty with Mr. George Douglass, when jlstols were drawn, but for some reason they ??.! AnlM /v?A uUa! 1..AO V/v $reat damage wa? done. Captain Doriton. Captain J. A. Dodson, Suparintendant of ,heti., C, & N. lias accepted thootUce of Superintendent of the C. & G.. C. C. & A. roads )f the Richmond and Danville system, with ieadcjuarter? in Columbia, hi place of Sir. I'alcotl resigned. A'l of Abbeville is much attached to Capt. Dodson, and extend congratulations and 'ood wishes for his future prosperity?while ;hey ure very 6orry to lose bis presence In \bbevllle. Captain Dodson will enter upon the duties >f tils new position on the 15th instant. A choice lot of crab apple and raspberry preserves at J, F. Miller If. TRACES ON THE MAP OF BUSY LIFE AT GREENWOOD. The Cotton Mill Wheels Begin to t Tnrn?40,000 Brick Daily?Improved Ilenlth?Death?A Nail In the Wrong Place?Fatter .Services and Easter Lilies?Faster Bonnets and Easter Di enea Pretty Women and Lovely Chll Jren?Missions and Missions. The machinery of the Greenwood cotton mills is about all in place. The engine was fired Friday lor the first time for the purpose of pumping water into the mammoth tank on the top, training wheels to the different pieces of machinery, and testing belts, eic. President Durst Is now buying cotton for the mill. He has received applications for employment from all over the State, and the factory homes are being rapidly filled by the operatives. Active operations will be begun about MAy 1st. Messrs. Wells and Hartzog will soon have their immense brick machine in operation. It will have a capacity of 40,WW bricks perdny. They hope to supply the country around with brick. Capt. J. R. Tarrant, one of Greenwood's oldest citizens, who had reached the mature . age of eighty-lour years, died at his home Friday night. He was buried In the public ! cemetery Saturday afternoon. I The many friends of Mr. Bennet Reynolds j will be glad to learn that his condition is somewhat improved, 1 Mr. Walter Cameron has returned from ? New York. T V ClmmAna oiul JVflV .T. ft. Mnrse and two clilldren left Monday for an extended trip to Florida. Mr. Will Simmons speutSunday In town. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. DuPree and Mr. Sparkraau went up to Abbeville to attend Easter services at the Kplscopal churcli. Dr. O. P. Neel spent Sunday with his parents at Troy. Hon. C. A. C. Waller is now confined to his room, having met with the misfortune of having a nail stuck In his foot. Col. walllngford has sold the last one of the many horses he hud for sale. He Is doing a good business, and is expecting another carload of fine animals this week. Miss Lu Simmons, of Hodges, is visiting Miss Maggie Flnley. Mr. W. Eugeno Miller Is In town on a visit to his parents. The Easter services at the Methodist church yesterday, conducted by their gifted young minister, Itev. J. E. Stackhouse, was well attended. The church was crowded. The sermon was fine, showing much thought and research. The decorations were tasty and appropriate for the occasion. There was a profusion of beautiful Easter lilies. Easter morn wag ushered in with sunshine and gladness. A very Interesting programme was carried out in the afternoon by the Juvenile Missionary Society. Miss Louise Oldham, as lady manager, presided with grace and dignity. Miss Matilda Qreene is secretary of the so'Ph? Biwluto nnmp In In n hf>(lV. lead by I Miss Oldham and Mis* Greene. The services ? were opened with a beautiful Easter anthem < sung by the choir, "Easter Greeting" was , rendered by Master George Hodges In a clear, distinct voice. Miss Julia McGbee recited a beautiful Easter piece. Other recitations i were rendered in au attractive manner. Miss Oldham then read a letter from the president of a board of missions far from here, urging upon the society and the church the impor- , tance and necessity of a large collection to be j expended In erecting a building where lady , missionaries will be trained for their work. The secretary called the roll and the members responded by coming forward and giving ' their contributions. The total amount raised by the society was 546.78. A collection was taken up in the congregation which raised It to$?.!i3. The town has been fnll of agents for various things this past week. Misses Nannie and Lulu Bullock were visiting in town last week. The Rev. Dr. DuBose gave a very Interestlngand instructive lecture ou the subject of China missions last Tuesday evening In the Presbyterian church. He had with hiin maps, pictures and idols?all Chinese. He spoke of the great need of more missionaries In this densely populated heathen-country. He said China and the United States were destined to become the two greatest nations of the earth. Owing to the mistake In the time of the lecturc Dr. DuBose did not have as large a crowd to hear him as be otherwise would have bad. A party of young people walked out to see the mineral spilngs on Mr. Blake's place Wednesday afternoon. We are having beautiful weather now, but how long will it last? Little Miss Ella Sproles complimented her friends with a candy pulling Saturday afternoon. The little folks enjoyed it to the utmost. Mr. Jim Davis' handsome new dwelling Is neurlng completion. j Col. J. P. Mickler Is In town looking after the building of his new bouse. Notwithstanding the fact that Easter came so early this year we noticed several new ( spring suits and bonnets at church yesterday. The ladles were not to be cheated outofthis , time nonoreu cuhioiu oi wwiring ouiiicuiuifi uew 011 Easter day. - P. THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. ; KIiIn for the Location of the Inntltntiou In Invited by tlie Commute*. At the adjournment of the meeting of the ] commissioners to report on u place for the Industrial College for women, which was held | nboutteniiaysugo.lt was announced that ; the commission would Issue a circular letter. , This circular hus been prepared and will be , printed in all the newspapers In the Statennd | copies be sent to the city and town autliorl- , ties. The following is the circular: , State Industrial College for Women. Concurrent resolutions of the Senate and ! (louse of Representatives of South Carolina: lie It resolved by the Senate, and House of J Representatives of Soutli Carolina : Be it resolved by Ihe Senate, the House of J Representatives concurring, That the Gover- ' nor l>e, and Is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint three commissioners whose duty it shall be: First. To investigate and report what are , the requirements for an Industrial School for | Women, and what would be the probable an- f nual cost of its maintenance. , Second. What inducments in the way of . grounds, buildings, moneys or other securities may be ofl'ered by persons or places in , this state to secure its location, and to make recommendations thereon, after visiting the same, if necessary. Third. That said commissioners make their report to the Governor as soon as practicable, and that their expenses incurred in executing the commission be paid outof the Governor's contingent fund: Provided, the same does not excecd three hundred dollars. The undersigued, commissioners appointed by the Governor under the foregoing resolutions, beg leave to call attention to the impor- * thonronnunfl nnd tn Invite rn. ' operation. It Is unnecessary to speak of the need, or of the value to the .State, ol such pro- } vision In aid of the education of women. 1 Recognizing the beueflts which such an Instl- ; s'ution would confer upon the community in 1 which it might be erected, the Legislature " through us appeals to the cities and town of c the .State to submit offers for its location. The presence of the State school of this character, ; with n large faculty and probably several hun- 1 dred young ladles from all parts of the State, would at once make Its site a centre of education, intelligence and social attraction. Its * Influence would directly elevate and assist , the local schools, and there would follow an ' Increase of population, with an enhance- ? ment of values, not easily to be overestimated. , We Invite the attention of the municipal ; authorities and people of our cities and towns to these considerations. The competition? 5 which is for general as well as local benefit? , Is open to all. Correspondence Is freely Invited. A member of the commission will come * to any part of the State for conference, If : deemed necessary. All offers must be definitely submitted by 1st of .luly. Meanwhile similar schoolsatiroad : will be thoroughly inspected In order to se- : cure the advantages or the best experience. ' Afterwards all sites or properties otlered will , be carefully examined by tin commission, and in its report full justice will be done all. , Early attention will promote the objects of the commission. , D. B. Johnson, Mary Ij. Yeargln, . Hannah Hemphill, ' Commissioners. : Address: I). B.Johnson, chairman, Columbia, s. C. In Memorinm. Resolutions adopted by Troy Baptist Sunday School. Whereas. It has pleased our Heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom to remove irom f our midst, on March lltli, Iffltl, a much loved ' and falthlul member and friend, Miss Sallle ' Harris; therefore, be It 1 Resolved 1st, That while we bow in humble submission to the will of God, we leel with & deepest regret that our Sunday School has * lost one of Its mosi lalthful and devoted mem- . hers. 2nd, That death has removed her from the \ service of Ood on earth to higher sorvice in ' heaven, leaving us an example of Christian labor and love well worth our imitation. .'Ird, That we extend to the bereaved brothers and relatives of deceased our deepest and,0 most heartfelt sympathies. j ] Kb, That a copy of these resolutions be 1' sent to the bereaved brothers, and a copy lu-,J scribed in our church record. Sth. That these resolutions be published In i * the Baptist Courier and Abbeville Press and | Banner. 1 Miss Eva Smart, 1 Mrs. Main le Dorroh, < Miss Marie Cblles, J. \V. Lyon. * ? ? ( Notify us by postal card of any mistake. < EASTER IN ABBEVILLE. I' THE DAY WAS BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL AND BALMY. 7HE CHURCHES WERE DECORATED WITH GARLANDS, BANNERS, LEGENDS, ARCHES, LILIES, AND ALL THAT DEFT HANDS COULD EXECUTE OR DEVOTED HEARTS SUGGEST. Mere Soul-NfIrringr Mimic wan Never Henril?C'hnrmlnr Voice* Nans the Sweetest Nona?*? Devoted Hearts Kent Incense up to Heaven?All Nature Joined the Universal Hymn Budding: Flowers, Stuffing Birds, Grateful People. East winds, heavy rains, cold, raw weather -cold, raw weather, heavyralns, eaat winds? tuch has been our meteorological bill of fare or nearly three months. An occasional >right dav only nerved to tantall/.e us and ender the monotony of muddy, wet, disagree ible weatber the harder to bear. Such wan the state of our weather until last Saturday night, and the wisest weather prophets foretold a gloomy Easter day, The backward season had kept our gardens n the naked, flowerle?s condition proper for ylnter, and bad dashed th9 hopes of all who lelight in floral decorations lor Easter. Garlands of roses, festoons of yellow Jessanine, the odors of honey-suckle and bright woodbine; mounds of pansles, and byaolnths ind verbenas, and all the various flowers of spring, were memories of by-gone Easters. The evergreens and green-house flowers appropriate to Christmas decoration were all ,hat could be made use of. When, lo, Easter Sunday dawned bright, >eautlful and sunny. A suggestion or the :blll north wind could not prevent our enjoyng the unwonted sunshine, and boys and jirls. young men and maids, old men and ma. irons thronged to the various places of worship when the church bells began to ring. Few were the brlght-liued Easter bonnets* aowever, and new Easter raiment was wisely eft at home for another and a warmer and a jrighter Sunday. How the ladles accomplished It passes our somprehenslon, but the churches which were iecorated for Easter were decorated most aeautlfully. xne toiiowiugariicies nave ueeu muiuy iuialshed by good friends : At the n. E. Church. Last Sunday was Easter And was ushered In by the glorious orb of day, who shed his bright rays of light over the earth while all nature seemed filled with beauty, and merry songsters carolled forth their sweetest songs of praise to Him who died and rose again. The church was artistically and beautifully draped in white bunting, while here and there were arranged beautiful hot house plants which filled the air with sweet perfume. The chancel was neatly festooned with white bunting, while at each corner were tall columns of evergreens, from which peeped out choice white flowers, and upon the summits of which were poised white doves. All in all, the decorations while simple, were perfectly beautiful, and we regret our Inability to describe them as they were, and to bestow suitable praise upon those whose deft hands placed them there. As the bell tapped the minister took his sent, while all was silence. The choir opened the services with a beautiful anthem, while the followlngprogramme was observed during morning service: 1st. Anthem, " Hail, the Day that saw Him Rise," by full choir. 2d. Hymn 59?tune Antloch. 3d. Prayer. 4th. Offertory, Quartette?" The Lord Is ray Shepherd," by Miss Mabel Upcburch, Miss Nellie Hill, and Messrs. Lyon and Hill. SERMON. Text?Mat. 28th Chap, and 6th verse?" He is not here ; for He has risen as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Subject?The Resurrection of Christ 1st Division?The closed, sealed, guarded tomb, representing the seeming victory over Christ. 2d Division?The open, empty tomb, representing the sudden and complete victory of L'hrlst. :id Division?The rolled away stone?the Christian's throne of triumph. 4th Division?Ere the material sun shone on this world, the Sun of Righteousness In full orbed splendor emerged from the sepul chre and tilled the world with His glorious light. EVENING. TIip phnlr nnenpd the services with the an Ihetn " The Earth Is the Lord's." Text whs, l*t Cor.. l.r>th chapter and 4nth verse. Subject?"The Resurrection Body," showing: that as Chrisi had raised Ills body, so would He also raise our bodies from the dead. Some abjections to the resurrection were considered and answeied. Kach sermon whs full of beautiful thought, ana delivered In nn earnest and attractive manner, while they were enjoyed to the fullest by the congregations. The solo. "The Lord Is my Shepherd," was harmlngly and sweetly rendered by Miss Mabel Unchurch, aflor which all Joined in prayer. Next was sung hymn No. 102, tune, ' Coronation," at the conclusion of which the jastor pronounced the benediction. So ended mother Easter on earth. M. At Trinity Cliurcli. In the vestibule was a large cross on a nound of moss aud flowers. The brilliant )loshoras of potted plants filled the window tills, and the wine-red buds of the maple here, is elsewhere In thechurch, worthily filled the dace of the laggard flowers of spring. Over the arch of the Inner door was the legend In golden letters: yiTTTJTurr Tta TJXLJ *7* X* v. j l 1x 1 t"' jl- a Entering the church proper the eye was met ,vlth a scene which was us beautiful as it was inexpected. Garlands of evergreens, festoons of grey tioss, clusters of Calla lilies, brilliant banks of lowers, floral arches, floral crosses and banlers with legends in gold and red, made the nterlor of Trinity Church?always beautiful -look as beautiful as we have ever seen it on iny previous Easter Sunday. The ladies whose deft hands did this work rerlly had their reward. It wus a striking riumph over all the obstacles which the late ind Inclement soason had interposed. The 'jhancel wus exceedingly t eautlful. On iaoh side of the chanoel window was a got hie irch of evergreens, from the apex of which lung banners with the legends, in letters of ;ohl: " Lift up your Heads, O,ye Gates ?" and ' And the King of Glory shall come In!" The font was adorned with a profusion of he choicest flowers. The pulpit and the eading desk were surrounded with the dark, flossy leaves and snow-white cups of the 1 2allallly. Along the top of the chancel rating ran a garland of green leaves aud red ma>le buds, from which drooped a misty veil of ;rey moss. The altar table was also most jeantllully deoorated. Outside the chancel, Just under tbo "chllIren's window." was a large mound oi flowers ind moss, palms and ferns, while In front of he chancel, at tho end of the middle aisle, i itood a white cross adorned witli the yellow ady bankslela. The organ recess was most tastefully fesooned with evergreens, moss and flowers, ind overhead was suspended a scroll with the egend," Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" ' The wings of the chancel and the walls of he church were relieved by arches artistl- i sally constructed, while banners hung from ueir centres wim ine wurus: " Cbrist the Lord la risen to-day." " I know that my Redeemer Llveth." " In Christ shull all he made A!ive." " He Is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords." 1 The front of the eallery was draped In moss ind evergreens, while Ihe pillows and the ' langlng lamp* umJ lamp-brackets were all < nade use of as vantagcsgrounds for decoraIon. : Nor were the mural memorial tablets for;otten. Loving hands beautified them with vreaths of becoming devices, j All thanks and praise to the ladies of Trlnty who made the church so beautiful; and to he ladies, members of other churches, who so 1 clndly contributed flowers. THE HEM 010 US SERVICES, The services of the day consisted of early ] lommunlou at seven o'clock Morning ser. rice andccmmunion at eleven o'clock, and j ivenlng service at Ave o'clock?the ltev. Wm. I I. JIanckel. rector, officiating. All the services were exceedingly lmnres- j live. Large congregations attended both | norning and evening services. The sermon n the morning was on the subject of the Res- 1 jrrection. It was a very able sermon?earn- ' i?t, thoughtful and solemn. In the evening ' sir. Hanckle addressed the children on the tubject, " Be ye Strong in the Lord." The service of music was unusually flne and { ull. The choir was greatly helped by Mrs. 1 ,'alhoun DuPree, of Greenwood, who took the -1 1 eadlng soprano pnrt at morning service, and by Mi88 Mabel Upcburch, of Washington, who took the leading soprano part at evening service. These two ladles have been endowed with charming voices, peculiarly suited to the rendering of sacred music, and they were at their best as songsters on Sunday. Sweeter music was never heard In Abbeville. Long will the hearers remember Mrs. DuPree's tender, thrilling tones In the hymn, "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and the voluntary at the offertory," Praise the Lord, 0, my Soul." Equally sweet and delicious were the birdlike notes of Miss Upchurch's voice In " Consider the Lilies of the Field," and " Abide with Me," set to a duett from Donizetti?Mr. Benet taking the tenor part. Clear, round and silvery, ner notes filled the church with melody. Miss Cuddle Calhoun acted as organist, and performed her difficult and laborious part most beautifuly and successfully. We give below the complete SERVICE OF MDSIC : Opening Voluntary?"Insplrer and Hearer of Prayer." Hymn.139. Millard. Euster Anthem?Tucker's Hymnal,.17. Hlggins. Gloria Patri?Greatorer, 148. Te Deum?Lloyd's. Jubilate?Church Choir, 51. Hyrau 99?" Jesus Christ is Risen To-day." uarey. Kyrie Elelson?Tucker's Hymnal, 00. Ouseley. Gloria Tibl?Tucker's Hymnal, 05. Tallls. Hymn 532?" Jesus, Lover of my Soul." Abt. (Millard). Offertory?" Praise the Lord, O, my Soul." Holden. Doxology?" Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow." R. A. Smith. COMMUNION. Trlsaglon?Songs of the Sanctuary. Gelkle. Hymn 205?" Bread of the World In Mercy Broken." Flnley Pun. Gloria In Exceluls?Cantus Eccleslac, ICS. EVENING. Voluntary?" Consider the Lilies of the Field." Topllff. Gloria Patrl?Greatorex, 147. Bonum Est?Church Choir, 80. Benedlc Anlma Mea?Church Choir, 83. Hymn 506?" Guide me. O, Thou Great Jehovah." Flotow; Millard's arrangement Hymn 338?1" The Shadows of the Evening Hours." Lowell Mason's Chajt, Hymn 335-" Abide with Me." Donizetti. Millard's arrangement. * $1,000 FOR ERSKINE, ? All SorlM of Interenting PArngritpbN from the ClaMlc City. Duk West, S. C., April, 1, 1861. Charles B. Cowan, D. D. S.,"anu his amiable wire spent last week at Chappels with relatives. Mr. EmmettCox, an enterprising citizen of Abbeville, visited Due West last .Saturday. Mrp. J. Y. Prather of Atlanta. Ga., is vlsitlne her sinter Mrs. Dr. J. O. Lindsay. Mr. J. K. Hood, a grannate ofErsklne College, and o son of our greatly admired Prof. Wm. Hood, spent a few days with the home folks this week. Mr. Hood is gradually rising to prominence In his profession, and Anderson seems to agee with him. Mr. Jas. Magi 11 has recovered from bis illness and can now be found at his post ol duty. Miss Sallie Sitton nnd Miss I<u la Power came home on Monday from a trip to Abbeville. Mr. Frank Gerk spent last Saturday and Sunday with his daughter In Greenwood. Mr. W. W. Bradley, the County Auditor, was up and worshipped with the A. R. Presbyterians last Sabbath. Mr. J. H. Wrenn has jnst received a lot of wheelbarrows and is having wood cut preparatory to making brick. Poultry raising in Due West is getting to be quite fashionable. Mr. Ed McDavid-came over and took bis mother to Lowndesville last week. There Is a fishing party a'. Ellis's mill near Hodges on Long Cane to-day, Wednesday. Mr. Maynard Mattlson a progressive mer cliant at Donald will move in his new real" /Ionthld u/nalr " Prof. Robert Lee returned to his home on Moudaylafter a visit tohis;slster at Pendleton. uur jarmers are an purcnasing larm levels and this Is a good indication.19 Proper attention to drainage will do no hurt to any one and we hope the cutting of ditches will be looked after with moae intetest by our fiumers In the future. Only Ave days before we have an elsctl on for a new council. Hope the reports ofrecelpts and disbursement will be published in the County papers. It has not been a custom In the put, out It ought to be made a custom in in the future. The election will be held In the'drygoods boxes In J. T. McDIll & Co's front portico. It has been suggested that there will be too much expense attached to publlBiog the annual report of the Town Council. This gives chance for the next Council to go in on reform measures. No doubt the Connty papers will take pleasure In publishing It grails as It will be an Important news item and at the same time not require buta small amount of space. Hope It will be published every year as the Councils coine and go? don't see any special harm to come from It. Mr. R. S. Galloway is still flying, but be lit a few days ago in Wlnsboro where he plucked a quill and sent up a good report of nlscan vus. ne dhb auuui lur iue iiege fund. Mr. Galloway Is itlll "on the wing" since he left Wlnsboroand we hope he will not fall to raeetjwlth continued eood luck and success. M isr Anna Bell Miller Is enjoying a visit home this week. Miss Miller Is an accompllshed teacher and 19 much loved by her pupil nnd patrons. Mr. W. i). Haddon is contemplating a home In Newberry. Mr. Kaddon Is now drummine on fruit trees and his territory will be Newberry County. LARRY'. "A Nonpareil Paper." Columbia State. Editor Hugh Wilson, or the Abbeville PreFs and Banner, dropped Into the State's establishment lust night. Interviewed the gas engine, assumed cordial relations with the folder, gave a bachelor's benison to the press and seemed to begenerally pleased. Editor Wilson never grows old and his paper never grows stale. Fifty years from now he will still be in Abbeville running a nonpareil paper and publishing governors' messages in advance of their delivery. THE CUMBERLAND GAP. Troy, McCorinlck and (ireeuwood Contending lor the Prize. The Cumberland Gap people are coquetting with the people ot Troy and Greenwood. When the surveyors have finished their prospecting tbey win wind up at Abbeville, and award the road to us. Rev. |A. F. Berry, Rev. W. K. Boggs, Rev. \V. A. Gaines, and other preachers huve been holding a revival meeting at Mouul Curia el, and as a result, about a dozen converts Joined the church. For sale a fresh lot of Graham flour J. F. Miller. New Schedule, C. A G. Division. A new schedule will go iuto effect on the Columbia & Greenville Division, R. & D. Railroad, next Monday, as will be seen by reference to unother column. A careful inspection will show tliat this schedule will give on the main line of C. & G. a double daily service, and on the Abbeville Branch four traius each way. The disposition shown by the Richmond & Danville Railroad by this action to accommodate its patrons is worthy of Bpecial mention, and we take pleasure in doing so. Biuce the above was put in type we have received still another change, but at so late an hour it is not practicable to make the correction in this issue, except in part. An Important Dccl*l*u. Richmond, Va., March 19.?In the Supreme Court of Appeals to-day in the case of the Piedmont Club vs. city of Lynchburg, the judgment of the city court wan reversed. This organization was fined for selling liquor without a license. An appeal was taken, and the Court decided that any bona fide club had the right to dispense liquor to its members without the payment of license. A correspondent writing to the Atlanta Constitution from Pensacola, Kla., says that the yearly consumption of timber is something appalling. Ihere is little left on the water courses, tmd logging railroads are pushed into the interior to supply the demand. Old lumbermen say that in twenty ">"> 0 Miom iiiill ho n (ppp lpft. Pittsburg and Alleghany are in the grip of La Grippe, the deaths numbering nearly 5,000. 1891. WM. E. New Spring and IN MILLINEEY, DRESS GOODS I WILL offer to the Ladles of Abbeville Co Goods, White Goods and Notion* that 1I PABJ In Gloria and Purlatan Silks. Dlreot t the Country. Shoes for Ladies and I I will say in a few words, that I can sat GOODS money on any thing that they will o Very respectfully, April 1, 1891. This Space if Baker, Mat hew Leading Merchants ax Farmer's Xiown.de* W. ML 1 '?pg>5^ DeaJ Greneral M a.: , Jobbers of Coat's 8 Supplies, Agricultu Blacksmith T< WE have In stock full Hues of DRY GOOI HATS, BOOTS and SHOES. We car HARNESS to be found in the Town. Sad< and Lines, Collars and Hames, Traces and al JLmm. Our 1 You can find any kind of vehicle you WAGONS. Prices reasonable and goods flrf We have just received a full assortment c all desirable colors which we offer to the trad Orders Solicited a: We have received our first shipment o RAMPr,l?a. Mpamiitm taken bv an exDert at I Satisfaction Guaranteed. Coin Be snre to call on 8MITH A SONS for an; men polite, active and attentive. We are always glad to see you. W. JOEL sm Feb. 18, 1891. tf SAVE YOl Painting them wi Paints. 90 -For Sale H. W. La; The best qualii sold, by H. W. LA 15 cents per Gallc THE PE] W indo w Keeps out all Fli For H. W. La"W March 25, 1891. Weimr Crood.8 THIS WEEK AT THE mi iim. 36 Rattan Rocking Chair* All sizes, pretty goods. 200 Common Cane And Kattan chairs. ISO'Chain Walnut, Maple,dining and rockers. Our cbalr department Is complete. Can suit any one In need of chairs. 8 Oak Chamber Suits, In wood and marble tops?with toilet In washstand. 6 Chamber Suit*, Iu waluut with toilet In washstand and marble top. Prices from $83 to $100. 12 Baby Carriage In rattan and wire wheels. Splondld goods at prlces from $8 to $10. 3 Walnut Books Case* And Secretaries, will be sold cheap. 3 Walnut and Oak Sideboards, Best goods at low prices. 0 Wardrobes In walnut, oak and poplar. Splendid goods for the prlce! 48 Nofaa Price from $3 to 86each We Have Beds, Tables, Mattresses, Spring Beds, Feather Pillows, and everything usually found In a ! furniture store. Our prices will be as low as the lowest. -?* ?? r ??l T-* I rj UJtiA.LMJij.tC? Furniture Store. April 1,1891 tf Good Xfwt for TeaeherM of Public NchoolM ! The Treasurer has money to pay School Claims for the mouth of November, IS90. P PA WAV A"J. V If School Com. Alliance Nolle. Leoturersol each Sub-Alliance In Abbeville county are requested to meet me at Abbeville Court Hoaue, Friday April 3, 1891, at ten o'clock. J. 8. GRAVE8, County Lecturer. '1891. ^1 BELL'S Summer Novelties ! AND WHITE GOODS DISPLAY. unty Ihe LARGEST STOCK of Millinery Dreu lave ever exhibited la ray store. rom WRIGHT A CO. The largest Factory In Children in all Gradges. e any customer that expects to buy SPRING leed. WM. E. BELL. 3 Reserved for s & Chambers, id Extensive Dealers in Supplies at M. C. II I IS, lers in Ieroh.and.ise, STD pool Cotton, Farmers' iral Implements and jols Specialties. >8, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CLOTHING, rv tbe fullest assortment and biggest stock of lies, armies 01 every mua. wagon Drercuiug 1 parts of Harness. Bepo?ltox*y want, BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, CARTS or it-class. . ?f COAT'S SPOOL COTTON, White, Black and e on the best terms. ad Promptly Filled. f SPRING CLOTHING, also a beautiful lot o id goods made lo order. b Early and Make Your Selection. jrtblng you need In tbelr varied stock. SalesITH & SONS. CJR ROOFS, IY th the best Mineral per cent. Iron. i by wson Sd CO. ty of KEROSENE WSON & CO., for >n. BFECTION Srvmfins is, Mosquitors, &c. Sale by rSON & Co. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Abbeville. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. The Greenville Savings Bunk, Plaintiff", against Eva S. Maloney and Howard L. Odlorne, Defendants. SUMMONS. FOR RELIEF. (.Oiniplaint not Served.) To the Defendants, above named: You ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND required toanswe r the complaint In this ac tlon, which on March 31bU 1889 was filed In the ofllce of the Clerk of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office in the city of Greenville, S. C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and If you fall to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated March 30th, 1S91. WESTMORELAND <!c HAYNESWORTH, Plaintiff's Attorneys. THOS. L. MOORE. C. C. P. { Seal I ' April 1, 1881, CL. Best Chicken for the Farmer! T?ROM CR038 PURE WYANDOTTE ANI> Brahma. Eggs 50 cents Betting. From pure Bronze Turkey #2.50. Address : P. L. STITRKEY. McCorruick, S. C. A nloe dessert; That prepared Gelatine a Smith & Bona?Ladl??, try it. *