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BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. 1891. VOLUME XXXVI. NO. 2^ The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1891. Twelve [Pages. The Yorkvllle Enquirer. The good old Yorkvllle Enquirer, which is a model of beauty and typographical excellence. is again at home?In its new office. About a year ago theoffitfe burned down, and everything in it was lost, on us nrst anniversary, after the fire, it appears in its own new office, which was built especially for a printing office, with separate rooms for editors, printers, presses, and store. The ofilce is, perhaps, one of the very best in the Southern country. We sincerely congratulate our brother on his ability, pluck and success. Buying at Forced Sale. Let buyers at official sales be on their guard. It often occurs that there is a pitfall for unwary buyers at official sales. Therefore, let persous who contemplate buying property at official sales, consult with their lawyer. It is much better to consult a lawyer before buying than it is to be a party to a legal contest over the ownership of property. The man who buys unadvisedly may regret the act. The Laarengvllle Herald. That trood Daoer. the Laurensville Herald, has Just entered its lorty-eigtnb year. The senior editor has been connected with the office for forty-two years?a wouderful record indeed. Printers, as a rale, when they find a place where they can make a living, are very apt to remain at it. May the Herald and its editor live long and prosper, is the wish of an old friend. Mb. W. T. Crews, of Laurens, and Mr. Britton, recently ol Greenwood, have commenced the publication of an evening paper in Greenville, named the "Mountain City Echo." It is a six column paper, nicely printed, at S4 a year. \ Let South Carolina make a suitable appropriation for the World's Fair?not too much, nor too little?Just a decent appropriation. ^ ^ The Greenwood Observer appears with n changed typography. Good luck to our neighbor. THE NEEDLE DUE WEST. Cold WeMber ? A Warm MediDSHandpainted House ? Railroad Committee?Visitor!* to the Exposi tlon?The Press and Banner. Due West, S. C., Nov. 23,1S91. Mr.S. A. Widernan is at home again aner a pleasant visit to bis sister Mrs. D. G. Phillips, * of Prosperity. Wednesday and Thursday of last week were extremely cold for this season of ibe year. The delightful weather which we have been having up to that time made us feel the cold more keenly. Ice was everywhere plentiful. Bat It is warm again now, or at least , not cold. Mrs. R. L. Grier left on Wednesday to visit lier parents who live in Yorkville. She went to Abbeville to take the G., C. & N. Rev. W. F. Pearson is having bis residence on Main street freshly painted. Mr. W. C. Moore is doing the work. A railroad meeting was held In Ersklne College Chapel on lu><t Monday night. Notwithstanding that t be night' was quite cold, and disagreeable, there was a cold crown out. composed of the bent and most prog e-sive men of our town. Pror. p. L. Grler was called to the chair, and Dr. J. W. Wldoman was appointed secretary. Mr. H. P. McGee was called on to state the object of the meeting. He arose an 1 stated that the object was, as be understood It, to learn something more of this railroad projected from Tampa, Fla, to Asheville.N. O., and also stated, tbat be has secured Mr. W. O. Bradley, of Abbeville, who was more thoroughly acquainted with the enterprise. Mr. Bradley was then given an uypui (.uuujr IV opuin. AAXS npv/aw ub ovmv length, showing the benefits to be gained by this line, telling us of the manufacturing, lumber, mineral and agricultural wealth of the country which this road would traverse, naming the important points where the road would touch, and also the roads it would Intersect. Of course we are most interested in our own town,?that to us is the most Important point of all. He especially urjed the paramont importance of sending delegates to August a, whereon the following Wednesday, would be held a meeting of all who were interested In the road. The following gentlemen were appointed aF delegates to ihat meeting: Prof. William Hood, Messrs. H. P. McGee and K. W. Had don. The last two named attended. We hope soon to hear of this in the course of construction. A good many from this place attended tb( Augusta Exposition last week, among them * the following : Mr. and Mrs. H.P. McGee. Mr. R. W. Had don, Mr. J. A. Devlin, Mr. M. K Cllnkscales, Miss Minnie and Miss Ola Devlin. If you haven't got that turkey, you had bet ter be looking out for one. Thanksgiviu* will be here ou Thursday. The Pre*a and Banner of last week publish (ho fn 11 rnll n f hftf h oaI loirno fntomrlui 18 tbe life of a newspaper, and we know o few that have more enterprise about then than tbe Press and Banner. The election passed off very quietly on Sat urday. I need uot stale the result here, as 1 Will be iound elsewhere in these columns. R. ??? 35IBD NOTES-SHORT AND SWEET. An Old Citizen?Pretty Women nn< Gallant Lovera-EspoKstlon IteniN. Since my last we have again been blessei with a good shower. Mr. Wm. Vereli. one of our old time citl zens, 1b uow 86 years old. walks erect am with a sure and steady step. ? Mr. H. H. Hughes and family went to Abbe viile on last Wednesday shopping. Misses Fannie and Lena Verell of thl neighborhood attended tbe Augusta Expos tlon on last Thursday, accompanied by Misse Ida and Mamie Collins, of Coronaca, and als nome of our young men. The pound party at Mr. J. R. Buchanan' some two weeks ago was a success. Tb youugsters seemed to enjoy themselves. Buck Level is expecting to live on milk an butter another year, as they are all gettln tbe dairy swing churn, Mr. G. D. Buchanan did not attend the Ej position, as he was in very delicate health. Mr. T. B. MUford, oT Hodges, recently visl ed tbe family of Mr. H. H. Hughes. Our notes are necessarily short this weel< but we nave no doubt they will be more aj ' . predated. Bird. WILMINGTON'S WELCOME WEEK. From November 30th to Decenibe 5th, 1891. * Agents of the G., C. & X. R. R. are authoi Ized to sell round trip tlckels to Wiimingtoi N. C.. at rate of one cent per mile travel lei for the above occasion. Tickets will be sol Nov. 30th to Dec. 5th inclusive, with final lin It Dec. 7tl). continuous passage in each dlr& tlon. Tbe following rates will govern fror competitive points: Abbeville, 6.00; Greei wood, 85.55. In mwklng rates from other points, the dii tmce from Monroe is 163 miles each way, c 53.25 for the round trip. Carolina Centn trains connect at Monroe with G., C. >k > trains Nos. 36 and 43. Look at Wm. E. Bell's infant sboe? tor 41 you can't buy ihem elsewhere for 50c. See the children's shoes Wm. E. Bell offer for 49c, you can't buy them elsewhere fc fi5c. Did yon know Wm. E. Bell was sellln roteses shoes at 69c, you can't buy them else wbere for $1. You should see the fine colored 36 Inch her vtetta Wm. E. Bell Is selling for 19c, you can bay them elsewhere for 25c. EVIL OF CHEAP CREDIT. The Low Kale of Interest. Urn Leil Farmers Into ExtravReniice?And Lou Interest Pays a Poor Return to Stockholders. The preseut conditlou of our people should teach them a profitable lesson. Their good corn crops should impress upon them the great, value ana me imperative ur cfMsliy for making provision to supply some of their own wants. Heretofore they have raised little else than cotton. They had no use for It, and were compelled to sell it to buy something which thev were obliged to have. The constant depression in the price of the staple must bring about a change in the conduct of our farms. If we continue to neglect our own wants, to supply the world with cotton. a collapse must finally come. Another lesson from the present condition should be learned, as to the unwise and unprofitable plan of going in debt. For two years our farmers have been making big debts at our banks. They gave their notes for money which was borrowed ostensibly to make the crop, but which in fact, in many instances, was squandered In paying old debts, or in buying goods which they migni, nave nouen <uung mtuuui, > For instance, what use has a farmer in March or April, with the fuli amount which he deems necessary to make the year's crop ? In many cases the farmers call for money as early as February, March or April, and when they come they are, in some cases, in immediate need of hall, or three-fourths, or possibly the whole amount Well, now, every man who knows anything at all, knows that no farmer needs that amouutof money in February or March with which to make the crop of that year. Many farmers make it a rule to wait to the first of March, and in some instances, as last spring, they find it impossible to run a furrow betore the first of April. Three-fourths of the year was thus (-one before any work is done. By that time much of the borrowed money has been frittered away, in paying aeois, ouyIng millinery, road carts, buggies, pistols, and other agricultural Implements of like value in making a crop. In many instances the whole of the cash borrowed at the banks Is squandered before the crop is planted, and in a majority of cases before it receives its first hoeing every vestige of the bank money is gone. In proof that the cheap credit at the banks, by the early distribution of the ready cash have been contributory to the present straightened circumstances, it will be only necessary to state that, as far as we have heard, there is not a single store In town that sold less goods on a credit last year than on former years, and many of the stores greatly iucreasod their crcdit sales. With larger store bills, and a bank account bordering on toward a quarter of a million of dollars, is it any wonder that there is distress in the land ? There is no denying the fact that we have had a reasonably good crop of cotton. The unprecedented low prices, and the extravagant expenditure of money has brought about the lesjitimiite result. Our people must economize, and they must spend less, and they must borrow less. They must work more and they must play less. Our bauks, by their exceedingly low rates >f interest, by their cheap credit, and the readiness with which they pay money out of their vaults before a furrow is run, have con tributt-d to the present straightened circumstances. If they let their money out in fact to make trie new crop, mere m.mn ut; nuinnuiei; in it. If they made a rule to let out their first Installment when a month's work was done, and the Recond installment when another month's work was done, they could be of inestimable advantage to the farmers. The banks, iu our opinion, should charge a higher rate of interest, and should see that the mont^y Is not let out before an amount of work has been done, which is equivalent in value to the money that may be wanted. In very few Instances should money be advanced for labor, before the labor is actually doue. This editor has a little experience himself in advancing on crops belore the worK ban been done. He answered every demand until about the first of April,'when the drafts ap gregated a considerable sum. A halt was called, and enquiry was made as to the progress in the crops. According to the farmer's own report the work which had been dono was worth less than one-fourth the money that had been advanced. Itemized it stood like this: Cleaning land, opening ditches, and plowing a few acres. This editor that year fared badly. He advanced too much In February and March. Another experience: A tenant, the first month, wanted a rwftntv dollar cooking stove, and a thirty dol lar milk cow. He was willing to mortgage his crop, when ho hadn't struck a single lick of work. If the bank had let blm have the cash, somebody would have been hurt that time. The price of cotton was good enough, but It was a bad crop year. ECHOES FROM LOWNDES VILLE. PreaclierN-ORndltlatcN-Moons ? Dead Darkles ? III Miuinerotl Mule.*?A Cotton Thicf'N Sad Experience. LowndksviIiLE, S. C.. Nov. 21,1S91. Rev. H. C. Fennel ctime In Sunday evening to upend a few days with friends In and around town. MaJ. F. W. R. Nance,of Dne West, candidate lor County Commissioner, was in our section Monday and Tuesday. Mr. E. R. Horton and family moved into the Baker house Tuesday. Mr. J. M. Baker went tp Augusta cn busl: ness Tuesday. Mr. E. H. Mathews was called to New York . Tuesday on important business. Mrs. J. A. Hawthorn went to uue west Wednesday to visit relatives and friends. A darkey was killed unintentionally Monday nlttlit and his remains were brought down Tuesday and buried near bere. , There was an adjourned meeting of the ' South Carolina Presbytery held in Providence church Tuesday night to arrange some matters in connection with the pastorate ol Rev. H. C. Fennel, of the church In this 1 place. * Mr. J. Carwlle, of Level Land, was in town Saturday, being on a visit to Mr. \V. L. Ken1 nedy. Mrp T T? n n nDra sxf AKKa..(|Ia ?u I o. u. X' v/? i/ui ic, VI auuv>nic, (JUilit * Wednesday on a short visit to relatives In - this place. Mr. J.F.Harper.of Heardmont. Ga., came over Saturday on a short business trip. Rev. D. W, Iloyt was the guest of Mr. O, I Johnson Saturday night, and occupied tha pulpit In the Baptist church Sunday. Rev. R. P. Franks preached In Smyrna church on Sunday to quite a large congrega tion. The most observant ones, church goers and others, witnessed the eclipse of the moor Sunday night. 1 At the last appointment of the Rev. J.E Beard at the Ridge. the ladies of that charcl presented hiui with a handsome Bible. i Mr. S. J. Wakefield, of Centre of Gravity was in our town Saturday. I. Mr. John M. Moseiey left Monday foi i Greenwood, where he went on a pleasure trip. >. Messrs. ft. L. Barnes and J. M. Huckabet went to Abbeville Monday. s Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Moseley spent Monday I. night with the family of Mr. R. L. Moore g head. o Mrs. T. Baker, Mrs. J. B. Franks and Messri C. T. and G. L. Baker went to Andersor s Monday to be present at the marriage of Mlsi e Eva Baker, which took place the next day. Rev.and Mrs. R.P. Franks went to Ander d son Tuesday to finish their house. g Mrs. G.R. and Miss May McCalla, of th< Fork, were in town Tuesday, the quests o E. Mrs. Jane Baker. Mr. ft. L. Barnes went to Augusta Wednes t- dayMiss Mary ftuPre, of Abbeville, reachec c here Wednesday, and has since been oui >I guest. Mr. J. G. Huckabee went to Andersor Thursday to take a position with Capt. W. R While in the hotel Chicola. Mr. F. A. Carwlle, of Antreville, is now do lng business with Messrs. Allen A: Cooley, A short time ago the store of Mr. J. T. Lati mer wasburglarizedby several small "coons.' r The smallest one crawled through a broker pane of glass, and then opened the door foi the others, who helped themselves to a fev - articles of minor value, pocket knives, &c. i, A few days ago a countryman being ir 1, town, and somewhat "hilarious" and wish d lng to give to the bysianders an exhibition o i- the kicking ability ol his mule, approaehec c- too near it, when he got more of the lun thai i) he bargained for, and was pretty badly hurt ]. Monday night a raid was made upon Mr W. C. Shaw's cotton, three bales were taken s. carried to Cook's aud sold. The man win >r sold ihe cotton was caught and is now board il ing with Sheriff W. ft. Mann. f. The election is now piogressieg slowly, anc quietly. The bad weather gives promise o but a very small vote. Troupe. Q We have now a large corps of handsand an prepared to do all kinds oi repalriug. Shoes 8 trunks, harness, etc., and everything In thi ,r ieather line. Call and see C. P. Hammond & Co. wher 8 you need shoes. Home made and a treiuen dous stock of Northern work on hand. Now ready for home made work of anj J* grftde from $1.50 to $10. New departmen 1 /nuking shops at C. P. Hammond & Co's. THE FARMER'S BANK, Many Subscriber* to the Capital Stock on the Installment Plan arc Seeking to Unload. As has been the case for the last year or two at this season of the year, there is some talk about the value of stock in the Farmer's Bank. While the stockholders are satisfied, and but little of their holdings have changed nanus, yet me suoscrioers 10 tne capital slock payable in installments, areseeklng to transfer their contracts. In answer to a recent advertisement of a buyer, who wants two shares, many oilers to transfer obligations to take stock have been made. As many of the people at the village bought these contracts last Fall, there are not now so many buyers, and those who buy now are looking for contracts which can be bought at a discount. The sellers are of various kinds. Some ask a premium, a lanje per cent, are holding for par value of the money which they have paid in. The lowest figure at which stock has been sold, so far as we have heard lias been $30.50 for a share on which two installments had been paid. For other shares S37.50 has been asked. SJ5 lias been offered for shares on which two installments had been paid, but this last offer was refused. Implicit faith may be put in the real value of the stock. The discount occurs only from two rea sons: 1st. Because of the Inability of many (subscribers to the capital stock to carry out their contract without loss to themselves. 2nd. Because of the scarcity of money, and the large amount of shares which are offered. While ihe installment plan is most favorable to many) yet it is true that men worth capital, as a rule, do not like the Installment plan, and prefer to buy paid-up stock. HIGHEST COMPLIMENT. / ^ The Printer Got East End Into Tronble?Long Cotton?The Election?Various Personal >otes. Ninety-Six, S. C.. Nov. 24, 1891. You got me into trouble last week. You moHn mp snv that Dr. Hlake's residence was In a bad fix, when I said that tbe "bridge on the Edgefield road near bis residence, was In a bad tlx." I bope tbe young ladles of the household for whom I have the greatest admiration and respect will pardon me. Mr. S. G. Tbarp, the "Long Cotton King," of Ninety-Six township, has made quite a success this year. He has sold ten or twelve bales of Allen Lone Staple at from to 12 cents per pound. He says it will pay to raise this long cotton, but a man will starve raising the short cotton. Mr. Tharp Is a practical man and a good rarmer, and knows whereof he speaks. Mrs. H. M. Johnson, of Greenville, who has been visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Bettle Johnson of this place, has returned to her home. Miss Bessie Aull, of Elberton, Ga., Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Clark. Count> Treasurer Blake and R. E. Hill, of Abbeville, paid us a flying visit recently. Miss Lillle Calhoun has returned from a nice visit to Augusta. Miss Ellie Beard has accepted a situation as teacher in a 6hool near Jalapa, Newberry County. Miss Beard is an educated and accomplished young lady and her employers are quite fortunate. Tbe election last Saturday passed off quietly. Mr. Ransom Chaney received 104 votes and Major Nance 1 vote. It is the highest compliment ever paid a candidate at Ninety OlA, nuu ouvno bunu ?u?, vuuuo/ o bold him In bigb esteem. Did any of tbe candidates poll a unanimous vote at tbeir home boxes. Mr. George Holland, of Cow Grove, who has been quite sick is ont again, and his many friends are glad to see bim. Mrs. A. McTurtier is at home again from a long visit to ber sisters, tbe Misses McCants, at Abbeville. Tbe rain on Sunday nigbt is a great advantage to the grain. Mr. J. M. Geer, of Belton, was here a few days ago aud bought a large lot of cotton for the Piedmont mills. East End. EUGENE TAGGAKT. A Companion of His Childhood Pays a Touching Tribnte to Ilin Virtues, nnd Laments His Untimely End. Eugene Clarence Taggart was born in Abbe vine couuvy, ?. \j,, iu uie ciear spring neigaborhood, March 1, 1&>5,and was killed In a railroad wreck near San Antonia, Texas, November 12,1891. Tbe writer was his most intimate friend, his companion and lover irom the earliest recollection of childhood, and can speak. If not impartially, at least truthfully of his many noble traits of character. No child was more idolized by parents, by relatives, by friends, by companions. From his youth gentleness and manliness developed side by side in his nature, making him in many respects as tender-hearted as a girl, and in other respects as strong as a man. His love of little children was something wonderful for a boy, and he was never happier than when he encircled them in his arms and covered them with caresses and kindness. He was generous to a fault, and the last time the writer ever saw him was when he unexpectedly met him in Augusta, Ga., where he was generously befriending an unfortunate young man, who had been the victim of a villain. At. kp.hnnl ha was t.hfi most nnnnlar hov nil the play grouud. In the drawing room hts genial disposition, his bright and ever ready wit made him the centre of every circle and the most agreeable of companions. He enJoyed the advantage of a good High School education, being trained chiefly under the tuition of such men as Prof. James L. Leslie and Dr. E. L. Patton, and that equally eminent and successful teacher, Mis. Kate P. Kennedy. At an early age he left home to enter the . arena of life as a man. and for nearly fifteen years has resided In Texas, where he held sev, eral positions of responsibility, being at the time of his death a conductor of the G. H.& Sa. R. R. The "wreck" was through no fault , of his. A car of lumber had become detached from a train in advance of his, nnd rolling backwards collided with his train, wrecking | fifteen cars, and, It is supposed, killing him Instantly. The accident occurred at 7.80 p. m. j and the body could not be recovered from be. neath the wreck till 7.30 a. m. next day when it was evident life had long been extinct. I The remains were brought home by his broth, er Thomas Taggart, also a conductor on the same railroad, and laid to rest In the Taggart burying ground by the side of his lather, I W. H. Taggart. It is not the purpose of the writer to suggest that he was faultless. He was like the rest of ' us subject to inflrmitlesof the flesh, being imr pulslve, high strung, and yielding easily to ? influence both good and bad when strongly presented. When, however, made aware of a > fuult his repentance was sincere and ample, and "the amende honorable" was cheerfully . offered. The writer loved him like a twin . brother, and never for a moment doubted his devoted love in return. From childhood they 3 grew side by side in each other's home; in , school they shared the same desk ; and in all 5 things Bhared each other's confidence till mauhood ; and there was never once a serious . Interruption of their friendship. At manhood they were separated by divergent paths ? in life; and now comes the awful and sudden \ separation by death, leaving the survivor in bitter tears and with still more tender etuo. tion for the companion of his youth. He was cut down suddenly, in the 37th year 1 of his life, and In the prime of mauhood. It r was a terrible shock to his widowed mother. bis sisters and brothers, and a large circle of , relatives and friends. It is one of the saddest and most mysterious dispensations of Providence. and speaks to us in trumpet tones, "Be . ye also ready: for In such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."' S. L. M. i A Good Man Leaves Ureenwood. f Greenwood Observer. ' It will be with feeling of sincere regret that . the people of Greenwood learn that Capf Fisher has sent In his resignat ion to the City j Council, and will shortly leave Greenwood for Abbeville Court House, at which place he has accepted a position on the police force, ("apt. Fisher has been the policeman of this * town for the past fourteen months, during which time he has won the respect and con' fldence or our people by prompt, conscientious and tnorougn attention to all of the duties which his ofllce Involved. He came to i Greenwood from Troy, s, C.. nnd has made a I host of friends here In botli his public and private capacity all of whom will regret his departure, but they will be rejoiced to learn that the position wtiioh lie has just accepted is a most lueraiive one, and is a well merited " mark of appreciation of the good work which ' he has done here. Capt. Fisher may go to 3 Abbevlile himself any day, but. will not remove his family for probably a month or i more. r Mr.C. E. Bruce Is now with C.P. Hammond I & Co., and he solicits the same patronage which his friends have favored him with in the past. THE PRIMARY ELECTION. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, NOVEMBER 21, 1891. ; The Race to be Rim Over XextSatnrtiny Between Nance and Collins. i ' Last Saturday tbe primary election for } County Commissioner was held in tills coun-1 ty. Very little interest was felt in the race, and at many boxes the vote was light, there were other boxes which were not opened during the day. The Managers met in the Court Room last Monday to receive the returns. No one having received a majority of the votes cast, it was necessary to order a second election, which will be held next Saturday. The race will be between Capt. F. W. R. Nance and G. VV. Collins, tlicy having received a higher number of votes than the otherR. According to the report, as we understand It; the vote stood as follows, lastSaturday : a! >> <j ft, C no G ? a ? ? j? o ? .. 5 - U g a M ? i 1 i o c . . ' fa 3 a a ? Abbeville 68 77 7 78 11 : Lowndesville 26 8 2 1 65 ] Greenwood 35 35 2 i Due West 30 35 3 3 i Donalds 70 i& 3 1 Ninety-Six 1 104 . Hampton 37 8 20 Long Cane 8 3 . 15 Cedar Springs 13 8 Troy 11 36 35 2 3 Antreville 22 5 1 3 4 'Cokesbury 4 10 Hodges 41 10 28 LaUmer 1 2 1 2 Bradley 17 3 1 1 McCormick 32 18 15 6 i 387 253 168 137 126 WHISKEY AT ABBEVILLE. Dr. P. B. t'nrwile Favors the DlvlNlon or the License Fees Between Town and Connty. Hon. P. B. Carwlle passed through the village last Monday on his way to Columbia. In an Interview with him he said that he was a prohibitionist in principle, but if that measuae could not be carried be proposed to make an effort to put three-fourths of the (own license fees into the County Treasury. This proposition is nothing but Just and right, and we hope that he will succeed in his effort. That is better than high license. High license has no good effect whatever. But If we are to have license there is no reason why the town of Abbeville should reap the profit at the expense of the county If a sufficient amount of the license fees are put Into the hands of. the County Treasurer, the profits arising from me ousiness ox utsiroying our citizens wouia be divided. The putting up of 83,000 ah a conscience soother will always be effective on a village like this, but if we do not get more than our share In the traffic wo may see things differently. v. GREENWOOD'S COTTON, The Total Anionnt Which Has Been Received. Greenwood Observer. The receipts of cottou for the week have not been heavy as usual. The Jailing off being probably due to the inclement weather and the fact that the market has been going < steadily down. Notwithstanding these facts, however, the total number of bales received up to Wednesday afternoon foot up to the figures 7,547. In this estimate are inoluded those used at the cotton mill and bales remaining on platforms. DIED FROM HIS INJURIES. i The Crown Sheet of the Boiler Blew I Out, and the Fireman WaN Killed. Greenwood Observer. ! A terrible accident occurred Tuesday night on the G., C. & N. Railroad, in which fireman Allen lost his life. It seems that while he was looking after bis euglne that the steam chest exploded, and he was horribly scalded. i lie oniu IIWUJ mo cuiuc upuci pui iiuu ui uio body was burnt off, and he aled from his severe Injuries on Weunesday evening. i ? ^m i ^ Ireland's Short Stops. Ireland, S. C., Nov. 1891. Rain, rain, pletty of cold and damp weatber. Ireland was well represented at Augusta last week. They report a fine time. Miss Sarah Seigler, of Augusta, i6 up on a short visit, to MIfs Mary Beaufort. Thanksgiving Day will be here Thursday. Who has turkeys ready lor a Thanksgiving dinner? Mr. G. B. McCaslan has returned from the Exposition. He saw a hog with 8 feet and a sheep with five. Did any one else see that much ? Mr. G. M. Crcswell Is down from Peidmont for a few days rest. Creswell ,t Leard has received their holiday poods. Tney have a good selection. That Is the place to buy presents. Miss Sallle Watkins is visiting at the Union. Mr. v r. iteagnn is at nome lor a lew unys. Miss Maggie Cres well and Miss Laura Gable are visiting In Edgefield. One of our boys while returnlnt; from Abbeville where he had been to bay his best suit of clothes, happened to an accident on the way home. The mule fell down and lie fell off. Dnmaces done, a scared boy, a hurt mule, and a pair of soiled pants. The hnnd^ome and accomplished Miss Mollle Tittle, accompanied by Mi.-s Lula Brown, left last week for Rockmart, Gu? where they will remain several weeks. It is rulDing so hard that the Jay Bird will have to huut dryer places. Jay Bird No. 2 MOVED! C. E. BRUCE IS NOW AT C. F. HAMMOND & CO,, And Is prepared to do all kinds of Shoe and Boot Work. REPAIRING DONE OK ALL KIND*, and HOME MADE WORK A SPECIALTY. ? Wo are making and selling a good ? Home Made Shoo for ?2, which we guarantee to give satisfaction. TCJKT&T US?. A trial in Northern or Hand Made Work in Shoes or Harness is all we ask. Large Stock OF Rubber Boofs aud Shoes JUST ARRIVED. C. P. HAMMOND & CO. Nov. 25, 1801, tf SURE POP, THIS TIME ,'31 rhe Oysters Will Certainly Be at tbi New Hot* To-Xipht. The ladies of the Presbyterian church wil *erve fresh oysters to-night (Wednesday) a Llie New Hotel, A FAITHFUL OFFICER S RESIGNATION A Kew Officer of Ability and Efflcien cy Taken H1h Place. Mr. J. F. C. DuPre, who has ro long and a acceptably served this people In public offlct resigned his position as Secretary of tb Board of County Commissioners last Friday preparatory to taking his final leave of us fo bis new home at Clemson College. For 1 wenty years Mr. DuPre has been an ef Qclent and an acceptable officer Id this coun ty.anda host of friends regret bis departur from amongst us. In every position <he ha been equal to every demand, and there ar few men iu Abbeville county who have no at some time received his kindly attention. Mr. DeBruhl, a rising member of the Abbt ville Bar, will henceforth discharge the dutle which heretofore were discharged by Mr. Dc Pre. and we have no doubt that bis accuracy bis ability,and his application to buslne9 will be appreciated by the people. The Cotton Crop. Greenwood Observer: As far as can be aasertalned from talking t the farmers it appears that the cotton cro has been pretty well delivered. Though I has been rushed on the marketowing to th flue weather and the receipts to date are ue usually large, yet the yield has not been ver, great. We have heard of a number of me: who last year made from six to eight bales t tho mnlo nhnhavA nnt mnrlp hnlf fin mnn this season. We could name an excellen farmer In Edgefield county who made twelv bales to the male last year who onlygc three this. But the price goes steadily dow all the same. The Merchants Would Reap Profit.* and the Editors Would be Glad. Newberry Herald and News. The Abbeville Press and Banner of laf week bad about 29 columns of advertlsi ments. Moat of tbem were from the mei chants of Abbeville and Greenwood. Th business men of Abbeville appreciate th value ot advertising, and patronize and sui port iheir home papers. If the papers 1 Newberry could get half 29 columns, th hearts of the editors would be made glad an the merchants would reap the profits. Meeting of 'Survivors Association c Abbeville County. The Survivors Assodlation of Abbevill county Is called to meet In the Court Hous at 11 o'clock on Saleduy in December. We hope lor u large attendonce. 3t W. M. Grier, Presideat. Have you seen the beautiful silk flnlshe short wrap, trimmed with silk fringe ths Wra. E. Bell is selling at $9, you can't bu them elsewhere for 815. Colonel Wallingfokd was in town a d? or two ago on his way to Greenwood. Pe sons having business with him will find hit there. Our members left last Monday for th meeting of the General Assembly, which too nlace vesterdav at twelve o'clock. The greatest bargain of the reason is tho* beauiiiul86 Inch plaid and stripe dress gooC at 2lc.you can't buy them elsewhere foa 30 Win. E.Bell. For children's school shoes go to Wm. I Bell, he has the best in the market for lei than you can buy them elsewhere. Mr. J. S. Hammond has resigned the poa tion of night watch, and Captain Fisher, ( Greenwood, succeeds him in the position. Messrs. H. WV Lawson & Co. now kee coal. Last Sunday was a rainy day. Children's hose at 5c. Wm. E.Bell. CANDIDATE For County Commissioner. To the Voters of Abbeville County. I feel grateful to my friends In the past wh have supported me, and I announce rayse as a candidate for County Commissioner, an . aImI trx thia T cKaH f. a1 r*?r?i II L1JCJ C1CV/V UiO IU lUiO UUIV.U JL DllUll * VI MiWi srateful. F. W. R. NANCE. G. W. COLLINS is announced as a cand date to fill the unexpired term of J. F. C. Du Pre, as County Commissioner. Notice to Hunters. ALL persons are forbidden to hunt on m place, either day or night. Trespassei must tube the consequences, if they go o any of my land. A. L. GILLESPIE. Nov. 25,1891,3t ii I ill: WE OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLI auction, at Abbovllle Court House, on SALEDAY IN DECEMBEI next, a tract of land, containing Two Hundred Acres more or less, situated In Diamond Hill towi -l-1 a uunxl i1a aaitnltv k/\n ktt t ho a t Ml I Pi AUUCVIIIC WUUIJ, UUUJIUUU tJJ HJV *** demon line and by lands of J. S. Starki James McCurley, F. M. Cann, and A. B. Ga lev, being the tract of land formerly owne by Mrs. Frances E. McKee, deceased, to t sold for division among the undersigned, he heirs at law. TERMS OP SALE?One-half cash, balanc ou a credit of twelve months, with interei from day of sale, secured by bond or note < the purchaser and a mortgage of the pren ises. Purchaser to pay for papers. JAMES S. STARKE, ALICE H. COVERT, ANNA J. MILLER. Abbeville, S. C., Nov. 10,1801, 3t WANTED. 1000 TONS OP COTTON SEEI Must have them by first ol January. Fc which will pay highest market price in casi or exchange meal and hulls for same, specif prlcf s for large lots. Be sure and see me bt fore selling. J. F. MII.LER, Representing Standard Oil Co. The State of South Carolina COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. I'KOHATE COUKT. n the matter of the Estate of Moses Smith, deceased. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL persons indebted to said estate mus settle without delay, and those holdin claims against the estate must present ther properly attested to O. P. HAWTHORN, Nov. 7,1891, It ' Executor. IFYOU ARE GOING WES'] AND WANT LOW RATES To Arkansa Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon and Cal lornla, or any point WEST or NORTHWES IT WILL PAY YOl To write to me. . FRED. D. fetJSH. D. P. A,i L. & N. R. 1 2 Wall St.. Atlanta, Ga. Qct. 28, 189V dm. I __ READ and SEE WHAT j ; W. E. BELL. A ? MA M A 1 1 XL&ii IUSAI j The general complaint through the country of a small crbp g A " and the low price of cotton will cause some io complain .dB 8 of hard times, and a scarcety of money. 1 want a good share of the money put in circulation for |Kj cheap GOODS and in order to meet the de- M \ mands for low prices. ? have reduced the i. prices on my eiegani ^ | ! WINTER GOODS!? 5 From a Fine Silk Dres?l to a 5 ct? Calico. 1 t Black Silk, All Colored Dress Goods, Gingham^M I Outings, Cotton Flannel, Red and s Flannels Bed Tickings 104 Sheeting ;f|| and Calico have all been leduced. White Quilts at a great reduction in ten different styles. ' Ladies and CMMreas 'Wraps. f|j| v/lic tut ui xjouico cuuic outt vriapo Wiui at <pi7,l/v vvurtll ?JJLu,UU IH1B LH 168a vfWl IltjW l7%jB d York cost One lot of Ladies Black Diagonal Short Wraps trimmed with Silk Braid and Monkfly^^fl y Fnr at $6,00 worth $10,00. Also one lot of Chilnren'a Cloaks at cost. I have made these low W prices in order to close the lot out, I have reduced the prioos on all Winter Wraps and will bo^g!]" r- glad for yon to see them to see means to buy them. ' SHOES! SHOES!! j For I^adieis and Children^j j. I bought a large stock of Shoes but the lota are Iroken np, What I har& left in GhiHatt^ls it Shoes yon can have at COST. I have them in soleleather TIP SCHOOL SHOES. Dresa ehoM' ^ in lace and Button. Infant Shoes at 41cts, Children's shoes at 49cta, Misses Shoes at ffitofak P Ladies shoes at 91cts worth {1,25. If you wish a good Shoe try Clement and Ball's fine $2,00, 3,00 and 3,50 Shoe every pair guaranteed. CORSETS I will eell you Warner's carsefc at SOote yon can't bny the same goods elsewhere for 75et> >o ner's 333 Health corset for one dollar. Yoq can't bny them in any city for less. Warn?fe|j?g Oood Luck Corset at 50cts. Thomsons Glove Fitting corset for $1,00, yon pay elsewhere st I keep Thomsons R. H., O, and E. in Black and white. Ball's Health corset in all sizes, This advertisement is no idle talk I moan it, all I ask is a look and yon will buy. The goodt^|||n 1 must go at the low prices named, Yours Respectfully i W. E. BELL j|P ! CHALMERS' |j|j FrifaitMfis iteft l:I 1 For 30 DavslNew Furniture **m ' " fhia Wrnlr We will sell at co9t: LEL1S W tJUli. ' Four fine Sideboards. 120 New Hard Wood Beds. Two Combination Secretaries and 15 New Chamber Suits in Landscape v Book Cases. ' and Chevel styles. I' Two Book 'Cases. 3 Cheftouiers. One Fine Corner Silver Case. 12 Fancy Tables. Half dozen Fine French Parlor 12 New Bureaus. d Glasses. 4 New Sideboards. Half_dozen Marble Top Tables. 4 dozen Dining Chairs. One .Parlor Suit 111 Plusb. sou unairs, an Kinas, ai prices The above goods are all best qu&lity 40 cents to $2 each. >e in Walnut and Oak, and are sold to Hair Mattresses, Wool Mattresseei ,'^8 st make room for the largest and best Shuck and Straw, with cotton top. . 5f The above goods will be sold at the " SELECTED STOCK ^ ^ ever seen iu Abbeville. They will be < Our stock is the SOLD STRICTLY at cost foe cash. freest ii tee country,^ , CHALMERS' Furniture STORE. CHALMERS' Farnitnre ST0Ri(;;1 >. Nov. 18, 1891 . il _________________?? -lis New York Cost. I . it Hosiery, Underwear, Mufflers, * Handkerchiefs, Silk Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Suspenders, Overshirts, Towels, ji Neckwear, Scarfs, Gloves, &c. SAT E. A. TEMPLETON'S