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BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1891. VOLUME XXXVI. NO. 30; J ||| ^ 1. ;; _ WS f> ^flPwSl Ik ?? iIWsim^S? o? ^ Ma^aaiB fitf Wlm wf&iSW S3 IS! 4^- ^ Sold by W. Joel Smith & Sons National Ami Bniii Loan aid CodsoI Association. SAVANNAH, GA. j Authorized Capital $25,000,000. OtFICERS AND DIRECTORS. President, P. W. Meldrlm. Vice President, W. R. Thlgpen. Sec'y and Manager, C. P. Miller. General Attorney, G. H. Miller. fP?AAal%?AM A 1> t licaouicii iV. i ?HWVW, Director of Agencies, V. Breverd. The Acme of all Building and Loan Associations. Combined with one of the Largest Life Insurance Companies in the United States. Plain-Simplicity Itself. Investigate for YonrselfTo Investors?Shareholders In Class B have liberal withdrawal option. Paid up stock carries 6 per cent, cash dividend, with participation In profits. Shareholders in Assured classes obtain for their families the full maturity vniue of their stock in case of death. JL U X)Ul IUWUO?-JLII LCI COO Ob \J |/ci p?;t vbii i>i Definite contract for 8,4,5,6.7,8, 9or 10 years. Fire Insurance protection. In Assured class Cancellation of Mortgage In case of Death. Prospectus explaining fully these liberal features mailed free to any address. Endorsed by business men and R. G. Dun <fc Co., of Savannah, Ga. Wanted?A few good agents. M. M. MATTISON, G. A. Donalds, S. C. Sept. 2S, 1891 The Abbeville Land, Loan and Improvement Company. IN ACCORDANCE with Commission of Secretary of State J. Q. Marshall directed to the undersigned Board of Corporators o the ABBEVILLE LAND, LOAN AND 1M PROVEMENT COMPANY? Notice Is hereby given that the books of subscription of said company will be open at the otllce of J. ALLEN SMITH, President, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th Inst., at the Abbeville National Bank. J. ALLEN SMITH, W. C. McGOWAN, P. ROSENBERG, AUG. W. SMITH, E. A. TEMPLETON, R. M. HADDON, T. P. COTHRAN. Poard of Corporators. Abbeville, S. C., F eb. 5 1891. DENTAL NOTICE. ? n mi nr. a. u. inomson, OFFICE UP-3TAIRS ON McILVVAlN Corner. Abbeville. S. C, Muich ?5, 189L tf 5? ? I Jfi| *g ^ MH lilt * p t=3 . sill 2^w ? t-r-3 |S?b w5HS ^ h?LJj s|2? M m ?=?? g H <j w 2 W .ui ??!3|?^ a wil5fl;gs-? E? S?o- S ETO - "3 V2 rz - ffl B aL>> ^ y s - dims) $ H = 2?3* ? | I?$% ^ ' 0 :Is* b ^ h 13SS ? o U "S # C5 O y ^ K<kj >r I * o I ? % i 'nj 3 ? 5 C.1 ?r .?. CO tc ?-> L_J ? ? 5f Tf\ ESSQKHttts " C/i |: ? g : o o o <? J L-J H'sSiggss^H "'Cx^ajccccu} fT\ ? ~~Z a U/ J i-JsS5fS o ^ aMR??"11 5 ??' L_J O S- ' s 2? ? * (R M cp^CX--"5- tj1 M B ?+ fO ^o-glrg&Es* r+h> ' I s ? I * s s s. OK^ Mfg s-ffsgE5 wM >J &* **?? 80 g?|^s|l o fd mnj? ih O# ? 5?*a ~ = tsi r~ is *- -? ? 3 o CD 3gg i?fr? . ?~ picoS|-? g;CQ si?ir& ? O ?_j ro re 5 ^ s- Oh g sis ? ilfi i s? 2 ? ? ?* r; ^5 a x g h QD I QC . \ / ... Fine Horse for Sale. I OFFER MY FINE HORSE DON, FOR Sale. Sogle-foot ft mile in three minutes, works anywhere he is hitched, gentle and kind. I. L. PORTER. Nov. UC, 1S91. Land for Sale. 1 OFFER FOR SALE FIFTEEN ACRES of land lying on the enst side of Little River, bounded by lands of John B. Kennedy on the south, J. L. LeKoy, Little River, Mrs. J. W. Maynard, on the north. CnlA 4ft nlo/?A nn fhn larirt An TlWRdflV. the 8th of December, 1891. Terms casif. Purchaser to pay for papers. I. L. PORTER. Nov. 26, 1891. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PROBATE COURT. In the matter of the Estate of Amanda K Haynes, Deceased. Notice to Debtors ana Creditors. ALL persons indebted to said estate must settle without delay, and those holding claims against the estate must present them properly attested to N. A. HAYNES. Dec. 1,1891, St Administrator. MOVED! 0. E. BRUCE IS NOW AT And is prepared to do all kinds of Shoe and Boot Work. REPAIRING DONE OF ALL KINDS, and HOME MADE WORK A SPECIALTY. ? We are making and selling a good ? Home Made Shoe for $2,1 which we guarantee to give satisfaction. i -wrm. A trial in Northern or Hand Made Work In Shoes or Harness Is all we ask. .A. Large Stock OF Rubber Boots and Shoes JUST A REIVED. PALACE FURNITURE STORE. LOCATED NEXT TO DUCKET'S NEW YORK STORE. We have just examined the very large and complete stock of elegant Furniture and Sewing Machines at the above named store. The Proprietors, Messrs, MILLER & HARBER, are always present and will take pleasure in showing their goods to the public. Persons wishing to buy anything in their line will do well to [examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere, A full line of Sewing Machine Attachments and Oil always on hand, Greenwood, S, C. Oct. 7,1891.3m. NEW Fancy Grocery. 6. H. MOORE HAS opened a New Fancy and Green Grocery Store in Cothran's Block. He deals in everything found in a Fancy Family Grocery Store, where you can purchase the nicest CANNED GOODS, consisting of Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, ?I?I JHC , together with FRESH PRUNES, APPLES, &c., and other delicacies. The substantial are BACON, BREAKFAST STRIPS, MEAL, IRISH POTATOES, and CABBAGE. WT A A rnmrnm fiiUUA, iYlUJUAd^S, ilAJXLvj, V Cigars of the Best Brands. V Fresh Fish and Oysters, Pork Sausage and the choicest Beef a specialty. Oct. 22, 18'JO. RICHARD GANTT, Is now prepared to d all work in his department In the bes manner and at reasonable charges. Monthl customers shaving, hair cutting and sham pool UK 31 per month. Rasors boned and pu in the best condition for 25 cents each. WANTED. 1"<0 BUY COUNTY AND SCHOOL CLAIMS. . \Vill cash same at lowest discount. C. I>. HADDON. Dec. 1st, 1991. Abbeville, S. C. Goods to Arrive This Week | j A. M. Hill & Sons. \ NOTHER lot of those fine Mackerel 1 A barrels and kits. Pickled Pigs Feet. Fresh Cabbage twice a week. Choice Hams and Breakfast Strips. A beautiful line of French and Plain Candies. A large asArtment of tea-cakes, fresh and nice. Northern Apples and Bananas. Sept. 16,181)1. tf. ^ WHERE 1 To the best advantage and where you could desire. In O-'jlx* We stow a splendifl assortme Men's: Jas. Means celebrate Kangaroo Calf bals. Waulkenp] Process, calf and grain lace and 1 We Have the Be* rea: That we have ever shown am equalled. A splendid stock of ] the World. REMEMBER Toy?0uTi We offer the most select line of NOB] Hats and Caps In great variety for Men and iSoj UNDER SHIRTS, DRAWERS, CR. Staple Notions, Dry Goods. Grocorles, Hai Whip and all. Wo have Just received a c hout TcfchoQ fr?r rnnr nrncnorifr nnH t GREENWOOD FOUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889. Globe and Angle Valves % Incl Price each -iOcts Check Valves Price each Steam Whistles size of Bell. 2 lncl Price each 52 85 Steam Gauges, each SI 50 Pop Safety Valves, size 1 Price each $5 00 Metropolian Injectors one lever only Horse-Power, each 6 Price each 810 00 Hancock Inspirators No. 71 Price each 510 00 Hemp Packing, per pound 40cts Soap Stone Packing, per pound 25cts Rubber Sheet Packing, per pound 80cts S Ply Rubber Hose 15cts Round Iron per pound 2J4cts S. F. STEI July 15, 1S91, 12mo. Baker, Mathew Oi' Jjo'mwDn.dLei ?=?DEALE GENERAL MERCHANDIi Heavy Groceries a: Are Offered at C HATS, CLOTHIN At prices to suit the ti get prices and be conv: Baker, Mathews May 17,1891. tf I For Sale By J. T. Sin GRAYDON it GRAYDON, E. S. F. GILES, ' Abbeville, S. C. Greenwood, S. C. GRAYDON & GRAYDON & GILES "\IfE have formed 8 partnership for the prac * v tlce of law In all its branches, underthe firm name of GRAYDON & GRAY DON & GILES. All business entrusted to any of the Arm will receive prompt attention. ELLIS G. GRAYDON, WM. N. GRAYDON, E. S. F. GILES. March 12, ISHO.tf DR. J. B. BRITT, PHYSICIAN AND DRUGGIST, - YERDERY, 8. C DEALER In Pure Drugs. Medicines, Chemicals. Paints. Stationery, line Perfumery and Toilet Articles, Fancy Goods, &c. Prescriptions accurately prepared at all hours. [Dec. 31,1HIX), 12m THE Farmers' Bank1 ?OF? ABBEVILLE, S. C., Does General Banking Business. Buys and sells Exchange and makes Collections. DEPOSITS NALICIT2D. Paid up Capital 1550,700 .Hnt>Hcribe<l Capital 70.000 Win. IT. Parker, J. T. RnhortNon, j PKESinKNT. VlCE-PKES. ?J II11II* U. IfllfllT) VAOiUJ-av. March 5, 1890-12m DENTAL PARLORS. DE. T. J. CEYMES, Dentist. RADUATB, TEXN. DENTAL SURGEItY, IS permanently located at Greenwood, and otters his professional services to Greenwood and surrounding country. ??-Work done after the most Improved and Modern methods. O^Oflice over Bank of Greenwood.'otO June 3, IStfl. ' I I ' , ' ' WW v? Hj ? Remind the Good :hey can it will be the most appreciated Boot and mt of Men's, Women and Childre d $3, $3,50. $4 and $2,50 Farm last bals. Cork Sole bals. ? jutton. Children and Infants st Assortment and Lai DY-MADJ 1 at very low prices. Childre Fancy Cassimere Suits, Crokscre1 Taller Made Sample department, with a hand atterns. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed, m BY STIFF HATS ever brought to Abb ?vats, over shirts, dress se dware, Umbrellas, to Suit any and everybody, ar load ol the well known and popular "MIL1 extending a hearty invitation to till, we are th TTT T/^NTl W. JUIj & MACHINE WORKS. GREENWOOD, S. C. h % inch y, inchl %in. 1 in. ll^in. l^in. 2 In. 50cts bOcts |80cta SI 10 81 70 82 35 83 55 8octs 50cts '"Oots f)5cts 81 40 il 2V^ln 3 inchl 8:51)0 81 80 1/4'n 87 00 8 10 I 12 16 20 25 30 : 811 00 811 00 , 512 00 815 00(815 00 821 00,821 OC <, No. 10 No.l2}^| 812 00 817 00 | or 20c ts per yard. or 25cts per 3 yards. or 25cts per square foot. per foot i ' 'HENS, Proprietor. s & Chambers, CJ., TTvTa=? 3E AND FERTILIZERS. ad Farm Supplies Jlose Prices, and GAND SHOES mes. Call and see us, inced. i & Chambers, jownaesvuue, s. u. ims, Greeiiwooft, S. C. l\ToT7-or nnt nf Stnnk 11 U V VI V/UU V/l MUVVXL WE KEEP ALWAYS ON 1IAN1) A number of borscs and mules for sale. We have now several excellent work animals which we will sell chert p. A. B. Hamlin, Agent. May 19,1801. tf ? H. D. Reese, WATCH REPAIRER, At>l>eville, S. C., IS ALWAYS ready to serve the public in his line of business, and solicits a share of the work in his line. He will keep a varied stock of the best nml cheapest spectacles and eve-classes, together with silver nlated ware and Jewelry. Nov. 1!) 18'JO. E. F. GILLIAUD, TAILOK. nVER THE POST - OFFICIO. IS PHK 1 ... ..ii i. ! in IUA mw imim it? iii? an wwi n in iu? uiiu. vi/xTING, MAKING. RKI'A I KING,and ('LKANI N(i of GKXTLEMKN'.S CLOTHING, a specialty. HAMl'LES of SUITS nlwn.vs on hand. Charges Reasonable. June It), 1891. 12mos. Llewellia Setter Ptt;>s for Sale. SIRE AND DAM registered In A. K. C Stud Book. G. L. CONNOR. Aug. 12,185)1, tf Cokesfoury, S. C. no c t w\\ com urn hi vvilouivi imjehrgmisap. #S-Ofllce up stairs over C. 1\ Hammond & Co.'h store. Aug. 28,1881). SCHOOL NOTICE. All persons having business with the School Commissioner, will ilndhlm In his otHce, all public days and every Saturday in each month nearest the middle of the mouth, during the presentyear for the purpose of registering claims, <*c. E. COWAN, School CommmlssloRer, Abbeville County. Feb. 4,1891 tf. ARE i People of Abbeville PUT THIE] !. In our capacious store room Shoe Depj in's good, We would call spec: lers Shoes and Quarter Eagle Bool Jcotcli Edge bals. Ladies Kid bi Shoes all kinds and Prices. :gest Stock of E CLOTI n suits from $1 up. Our sto< w and Clay Worsteds. For evi some Fashion Plate from which lo select the st takes this department Just the thing when you eville. A look will convince you of this. i [IRTS, COLLABS, Cuffs, Hosiery, Crlo' Don't forget that we are the people to fix y 3CTRN WAGONS." A good line of Carts, Bug e old reliable house of L SMITH 6 I HAVE JUST -RECEIVED THE LARGEST k CHEAPEST STOCK OF FllIM AND CmS Ever brought to Greenwood, S. C. Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. F. M. ALLEN, GREENWOOD, S. 0. Between J. T. Simmon's and bank of Greenwood. Oct. 7, '91. 3m Mortgageis Sale. W. L. Anderson et. al. against W. L. Ander son, Jr.?Foreclosure. By virtue of authority given me In a mortgage dated January 2d, 18S8, I will sell at Ninety-Six on DECEMBER 30tb, 1891, the following described property, situate in the town or Ninety-Six, Abbeville county, State of South Carolina, to wit: All that tract or lot of land on which the said W. L. Anderson, Jr., now resides, containing Two (2) Acres, more or less, and bounded by landi of G. M. Anderson, J. C. Griffln, and others. TERMS-Cash. W. L. ANDERSON, Dec. 9,1891. lit Mortgagee. To Rent. ON REASONABLE TERMS, a desirable farm, on G. <fe C. R. R., three miles above Hodges, containing200 acres. Good dwelling and barn, 12 acres bottoms, and a fine cotton plantation. Apply to J. L. WHITE. Dec.!), 1801,3t Verdery, S. C. NOTICE. i LL persons to whom JAMES KING, now | /\ deceased, was Indebted, will please present their accounts to the undersigned, duly proved. Those persons whom he owed can got their money by presenting their claltriR to me at once. JOHN KINO. Due. 9,181)1, tf Lumber and Shingles rpO SUPPLY EVERY DEMAND. THEY 1 will be sold low. Enquire of me for prices. S. O. THOMSON. DeC. D, 1S!H, tf WOOD ! WOOD! WOOD ! Am. hill a sons have 500 conns . of Oak and Pine Wood, which they oft'er for sale. Orders left at store will he promptly tilled. A. M. HILL & SONS. Dec. 9,1S01, tf FOE SALE, I OFFER for sale my HOUSE and LOT In which I now live, contaluingseven rooms and other convenience, also good out buildings. Terms to suit purchaser. Apply to W. G. CHAPMAN. n IQOI A AkKnf.|llan IT C2 f* WE CARRY A FULL LINE Stoves, Tin Ware, HARDWARE, FURNITURE & COFFINS. Call and see us and get our Prices. Covin & Morrah, Mt. Carmel, S. 0 June ,1801. 6m. ' VGAIN County H/T/MVTT1TT X -LVIUIM Hi 1 s you will find almost everything I artment ial attention to the following in ts. Satin Oil bals and Congress, iitton and Lace. Ladies French iHNTGr jk of Overcoats can't be excelled or ary day Pants the Bull-Dog beats ylesand a beautiful line of samples to choose want a nice suit or single guarment \ iso fall stock of Soft Felt, Crash and Wool ves, Handkerchiefs, JEWEBY, Etc. r*n nn roHh o nino Hnomr TTornoao T.on Pnho V/Vl TT.Vfc* uu.vwwu6biT, ^U4Uvw.,, ;gy and Carriages always in stock. is SONS. COTTON SEED TOTTED. I WILL be in the market from this date, and will pay the HIGHEST cash price for cotton seed, representing the Charlotte Oil and Fertilizer Company. Headquarters at the old depot. H. J. ROPER. Sept 9,1891, tf J. 8. COTHRAN. L. W. PERRIN. -T. P. COTHRAN.COTHRAN.PERRIN & COTHRAK Attorneysat Law. Abbeville, S. C. April 929. 1891, tf. . R. C; WILSON & CO. Having bought the ginnery of G. S. Wilson & Co., located on (he lot opposite the Episcopal church, will run the same during the grinning season. Ginning, 25 Cents per Hundred Pounds of Lint. Bagging and Ties furnished at the market price. The machinery is in first class condition, and the best of work will be done, and the firm hopes to merit and receive a share of the publlb patronage. The highest market price will be paid in cash tor cotton seed. Wagons kept for hire to such customers as need the services of a team. We will run a grist mill in connection with , the ginnery, and will be glad to grind corn > for customers any day in the week. B. C. WILSON & 00. August 12,1891, tf BURIAL ROBES. J. W. Sign, Undertaker, fi as inat.reo.fiivfld n. fnll llneof Burial Robes n for ladles and gentlemen, ranging in price from S3 up. They are handsome,convenient and exceedingly low priced, being less tban half tbe ordinary price of a dress or a suit of clothes. Sept. 9,1891,6m Tie Cotton State Telepii School. DUE WEST, S. C. WELL EQUIPPED WITH ALL MODEKN appliances. Rates reasonable, Thorough instruction guaranteed or money refunded. Catalogue free on application. Address T. E. POLHILL. Principal, Sept. 1G, 1891 Due West. S. C. Terra Cotta Wells. THE undersigned is not disposed to brag on his new mode of water supply^ but Jt^ is proven ooyona me suuuuw 01 u. uuuuu uh?l his wells are the best and more durable than any other kind. He boasts of not having lost a single one in seven years, while twothirds of his work is for parties having lost their dug wells. Address, C. M. CALHOUN, Greenwood, S. C. They are frog proof and superior to one dug, and are bound to supersede all others. Joel S. Bally, Greenwood, S. C. Greenwood Cotton and Oil Mills. Cal. Kinard, Ninety-Six, S. C. Rev. Pressly, Due West, S. C. Jones Miller, /. bbevllle, S. C. I have sunk nine-tenths of the wells in my town in seven years. Aug. ? Jl _ A1 3 insure in tne uia Manhattan Life Instance Co., OF NEW YOBK. INCORPORATED IN 1850. T ' HE new survivorships dividend policy of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company, Is Incontestable, non-forfeitable, payable at sight, and free from all technicalities. COFIELD it MILLER, Gen'l Agts. Spartanburg, S. C. Nov. 11,1891. tf. Notice to Debtors. ALL persons indebted to the firm of AUG. \V. SMITH & CO.. for MULES, will take notice thai their Notes are now due. and that prompt payment must be made on them. AUG. W. SMITH. Nov. 4, 1991 tf. NOTICE TO HUNTERS I WE MEAN THIS. FRIENDS and all other persons are hereby warned not to trespass on the Norwoood estate, known as the McDuflie and Young places; and also, on the plantation of Mrs. Sarah M. Calhoun, in Magnolia township. We do not like to refuse friends,and they will please not ask permission to hunt. Unless the destruction of the game is stopped, we will soon have none to hunt. JOHN S. NORWOOD, HENRY H. NORWOOD, Agents of the Norwood Estate. WM. PATRICK CALHOUN, Lessee of Mrs. Sarah M.Calhoun's place. Nov. 11,1891, tf ALL SORTS OP >| BUILDING MATfllAL, ORDERS FOR ALL KINDS LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, And other BUILDING MATERIAL solicited. /;J| I HAVE WAGONS j And can deliver any goods ordered frcm me, and will contract to BUILD HOUSES.';;| S. G. Thomson, j Abbeville, April 15, 1891, 12m. U CHIPLEY & BRO. j ^ - l| j REPAIRERS OF ^ ; . Guns,Pistols, Locks, &c * Also beep on hand a fall line of C3rTJ3NTS. -m WOBK GUABANTEED. ? GREEWOOD, 0. \ 'M ^ WANTED.- fl 1000 TONS OF COTTON seed. |f| Mast have them by first of January. For . 3 which will pay highest market price In cash, Si or exchange meal and halls for same, special g9: prices for large lots. Be sore and see me be- ? W| fore Belling. j. f. miller. ;:jm Representing Standard Oil Co.. IF YOU ABE GOING WEST 9 AND WANT LOW RATES i To ArkansM-;Rai Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon and Call- *2! fornia, or any point WEST or NORTHWE8T & it niJLJL mtam. ivw v gfl To write to me. _ _ </Mm FRED. D. BUSH, ,-s^9 D. P. A., I?. <k'N. B. * . - "vfl 2 Wall St.. Atlanta, Ga. <v <?rtr : Oct. 28,1891. 6m. * CIBft. 0+>?% 0 ^ 1 ess--o-a ?ar o I ?MANUFACTURED BY? ; _^H| Tlie Wilcox & Gibbs Goano Co,.j| CHARLESTON, S. C., I iffcod ' I txt a att,t?"n - two shares 6*mm WAi\ ? JhU Stock, on the lnstal-'-^B inent plan In the Farmer's Bank. State lot*- ' H eat price, and address "Buyer," care of the rij Press and Banner, Abbeville, S. C. fl Nov. 18,1801. tf GINS, GINS, GINST 1 PRATT and AUGUSTA BEST | SO cheap as to astonish you. Come AnA.vilH see two car loads, also H CANE MILLS, EVAPOEATOBS, I ENGINES, BOILEES, SAW 1 and GRIST MILL. I GEO. R. LOMBARD & CO. 1 Fonndrv. Machine.Bolter and Gins world Augusta, Ga. Oct. 7,1S9L 8m CITY BANE, I Greenwood, S. C.'..'9 CAPITAL - - $60,000. 9 Deposits Solicited. 9 CAREFUL nnd prompt attention given to .^B collections. Lock boxes for rent. . D, A. P. Jordan, President. ;* J, O.Maxwell, M.D., Vice-Pres. Jjj G. A. Earksdale, Cashier. B J. F. Davis, Assistant OashierJBB Oct. 7,1891. 3m R. H. HENDERSON, V Attorney at Law. H (Trfifinwoofi. ft. C. -'M OFFICE over Lee & Bailey's store. Prompt IK attention given to collections. HI April 15.1891. 12m* ENTERPRISE GINlRYl ABBEVILLE, S. C. fl THE McMlllian Ginnery is now in fullflH operation, and all cotton brought to this Uinnery wiii oe promptly ginned and packed. Persons from the country may come wlth- .^H out previous arrangements and feel sure of Bfl prompt attention. The capacity of the Qln*1^H nery is full and ample. HH FRANCIS HENRY, jH , Oct.3,1891. Manager,*