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BY HUGH WILSON ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1891. VOLUME XXXVI. NO.il Sold by W. Joel Smith & Sons National Assured Brilfflu, Loan ani Consul Association. SAVANNAH, GA. 1 ~,wl r.xltnl <>Q!f fififi AAA AUtUVl V ?J/tn?? ^wv?vvv)vvvi OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. President, P. W. Meldrlm. Vice President, W. R. Thlgpen. Sec'y and Manager, C. P. Miller. General Attorney, G. H. Miller. Treasurer, A. R. Fawcett. 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 Yourself* To 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 tbelr families tbe full maturity value of tbeir slock in case of death. To Borrowers?Interest at 6 pei per cent. "HAflnltP Anntrflr?f fnr S 4 .r? fi 7. fi. Qnr 1ft rAnru Fire Insurance protection. In Assured class Concellatiou of Mortgage in case of Death. Prospectus explaining fully these liberal Jeatures mailed free to any address. Endorsed by businessmen and R. G. Dun <fc Co., of Savannah, Ga. Wanted?A few good agents. M. M. MATTISON, G. A. Donalds, S. C. Sept. 23, 1891 _ The Abbeville Land, Loan and Improvement Company. JN ACCORDANCE with Commission of Secretary of State J". Q. Marshall directed to the undersigned Board of Corporators o the ABBEVILLE LAND, LOAN AND IM PROVEMENT COMPANY? Notice is hereby given that the books of subscription of said company will be open at the office 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. Board of Corporators, i Abbeville. S. C., Feb. 5 1891. i DENTAL NOTICE. _ , i Dr. S. G. Thomson, i OFFICE UP-STAIRS ON McILWAIN 1 Corner. Abbeville. S. C. 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BY virtue of the power contained in a certain mortgage given by Mary E. Brown to W. S. Monteith, dated January 30, 1888 and recorded in the office of Registrar of Mesne Conveyance for Abbeville County, South Carolina, on 4th day of February, 1888, in Vol. E, page 92, which said mortgage was duly assigned by said W. S. Monteith to E. M. Brayton, I will sell at public outcry at the Court House in Abbeville county on FIRST MONDAY ?IN? JANUARY, 1892, between the legal hours of sale, the following tract of land described in said mortgage of Mary E. Brown to W. S. Montieth, viz : All that piece, parcel or tract of laud lying and being in the county of Abbeville, State of Carolina containing. II I i i -r-i une i-i una rea ana inirty-Five acres, I bounded by the lands of J. E. Calhoun, M. J. McCelvev, C. A. White and others, j TERMS of Sale?One-third Cash, bal- < ance in one and two years with interest at seven per cent, per annum with the < privilege of paying all cash. Purchaser 5 to pay for all papers. E. M. BRAYTON, j Assignee of Mortgagee. Dec. 11,1891, 3t. ] PALACE I FURNITURE STORE. I % LOCATED NEXT TO DUCKET'S NEW YORK STORE. We have just examined the very large and complete stock of elegant Furniture and Sewing Ma- ' chines at the above named store. " The Proprietors, Messrs, MILLER * & HARBER, are always present ^ ind will take pleasure in showing their goods to the public. Persona TTT10V1 in <t +rv Vvtitt o?TT+V>in n> ill JVUU VI XUUXU^ UV/ UUJ CtJLLjr UULLUg 111 J 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. KTE'W Fancy firoceiy. G. 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 pur- i chase the nicest CANNED GOODS, consisting of Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Meats,* together with FRESH PRUNES, APPLES, I &c., and other delicacies. The substantial are BACON, BREAKFAST STRIPS, MEAL, IRISH POTATOES, and CABBAGE. FLOUR, MOLASSES, HAMS; V Cigars of th#Best Brands. V Fresh Fish and Oysters, Pork Sausage and the choicest Beef a specialty. Dec. 1891. tf RICHARD GANTT, la now prepared to d all work in his department In the bes manner and at reasonable charges. Monthl customers shaving, hair cutting and sham poolng 81 per montn. Rasors honed and pu in the best condition for 25 cents each. Goods to Arrive This Week A. M. Hill & Sons. ANOTHER lot of those fine Mackerel 1 barrels aDd kits. Pickled Pigs Feet. Fresh Cabbage twice a week. Choice Hams and Breakfast Strips. A beautiful Hue of French and Plain Candies. A large assortment of tea-cakes, fresh and nice. Northern Apples and Bananas. Sept. 16,1891. tf. Notice of Stockholders Meeting. NOTICE Is hereby given that a meeting of tbe stockholders of the Ninety-Six Manufacturing Company is called to meet at the otlice of the said company at Ninety-Six, South Carolina, on Tuesday, the fourth (4th) uay 01 jHiiuarv, ior me purpose of authorizing the President and Directors of the said company to mortgage Its property to secure the notes and other debt* of the said company. G. M. ANDERSON. President Ninety-Six Manufacturing Co. Ninety-Six, S. C., Dec. 1,1891. No use in looking elsewhere for your overcoats. We have them to suit you In style and quality and price. P. Rosenberg Jc Co. ' ' . - . ' r?;- . v.\ Tc "WHERE 1 To the best advantage and where you could desire. In Our We show a splendid 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 % We offer the most select line of NOB] Hats and Caps in great variety for Men and iSoj UNDER SHIRTS, DRAWEES, OR. Staple Notions, Dry Goods. Grocories, Hai Whip and all. We have Just received a c With best wishes for your prosperity and i GREENWOOD FOUNDRY ESTABLISHED 1889. 21obe and ADgle Valves incl Price each 40cta Jheck Valves Price each Steam Wbistles size of Bell 2 Incl Price each 82"85 ?team Gauges, each ?4 50 ?op Safety Valves, 6lze... 1 Price each S5 00 VIetropolltlan Injectors one lever only Horse-Power, each 6 Price each $10 00 SCancock Inspirators No. 7l< Price each S10 00 3emp Paoking, per pound , 40cts Soap Stone Packing, per pound 25cts lubber Sheet Packing, per pound 50cts I Ply Rubber Hose 15cts Sound Iron per pound..-. 2%cts O XT' CirnTTTD to* X'. ui ui July 15, 1891, 12mo. Baker, Mathew Ol' 'Wj :** ?*! ?=?DEALE GENERAL MERCHANDIi Heavy Groceries ai Are Offered at C HATS, CLOTHIN A.t prices to suit the ti jet prices and be eonvi Baker, Mathews May 17,1891. tf I For Sale By XT. Sim SBAYDON A GRAYDON, E. 8. F. GILES, Abbeville,B.C. Greenwood, S. C. ErRAYSOM GRAYDON & GILES! \\TE have formed a partnership for the prac ^ v* tlce of law In all its branches, undei the , firm name of GRAYDON & GRAYDON & SILES. All business entrusted to any of the Qrm will receive prompt attention. ELLIS G. GRAYDON, WM. N. GRAYDON, E. 8. F. GILES. March 12,1890,tf Tk-n T T> UDTTT 1/A. u. JLf. jjj.v11 x i physician and druggist, - vekdeky, s. c DEALER Id Pure Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Paints, Stationery, fine Perfumery and Toilet Articles, Fancy Goods, &c. Prescriptions accurately prepared at all hours. [Dec. 31,1890,12m i THE Farmers' Bank -OFABBEVILLE, S. C., Does General Banking Business. Buys and sells Exchange and makes Collec LIUlia* DEPOSITS SOLICITED. Paid np Capital )$5Q,760 Subscribed Capital 75,000 Win. H. Parker, J. T. Robertson, President. Vice-Pkes. JiiIIun H. DaPre, Cashier. March 5. 1890-12m DENTAL PARLORS. DK. T. J. CEYMES, Dentist.:? GRADUATE, PENH. DENTAL SURGERY, IS permanently located at Greenwood, and oflers his professional services to Greenwood aud surrounding country. 4^Work done after the most improved | n d Modern methods. 49-Ofllce over Bank of Greenwood."?* JaneS, 1801. '' > *' *'' si >-y .:U& WE Remind the G-ood r'TTRV H ATVT it will be the most appreciated Boot and int of Men's, Women and Childrei d $3, $3.50. $4 and $2,50 Farm iast bals. Cork Sole bals. S 3utton. Children and Infants J 3t Assortment and Lar DY-MADI i at very low prices. Childrei Fancy Cassimere Suits, Crokscrev Taller Made Sample department, with a hands 'atterns. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed, mi 3Y STIFF HATS ever brought to Abbe fcVATS, OVER SHIRTSi DRESS SE dware, Umbrellas, to Suit any and everybody, ar load ol the well known and popular "MILB extending a hearty invitation to all, we are the w. joe: & MACHINE WORKS. GKEENWOOD, S. C, i%lncb|Htnch %in. 1 In. l^ln. VA\n. 2 In. Socts WOcts SOcts 81 10 SI 70 82 36 83 55 85cts 55ct8 70ct6 05cts 81 40 i 2Uln 3 inch I 83 90 84 80 l!41n 87 00 8 10 12 16 20 25 30 811 00 811 00 ?12 00 815 00 815 00 821 00 821 OC {'No. 10 No.l2V? 812 00 817 00 or 20ct8 per yard. or 25cts per 8 yards. or 25cts per square foot. per foot 'HENS, Proprietor. s & Chambers, ?ville, H. RS IN?? 5E AND FERTILIZERS. ad Farm Supplies Hose Prices, and GAND SHOES mes. Call and see us, inced. & Chambers, a rn _ rw /-n jownaesvme, o. vj. ?i, Greenwood, S. C. Never out of Stock rTTE KEEP ALWAYS ON HAN1> A W number of horses and muleB for pale. iVe have now several excellent work animals vhicb we will sell cheap. A.. B. Hamlin, Agent. Vlay 19,1891. tf ? H. D. Reese, WATCH EEPAIEER, At>t>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 nnd cheapest spectacles and eye-glasses, together with silver plated ware and Jewelry. Nov. 191890. E. F. GILLIAUD, TAILOE, OVER THE POST - OFFICE. IS PREpared to do all work In his line. CUTTING, MAKING. REPAIRING,and CLEANING of GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, a specialty. SAMPLES of SUITS always on hand. Charges Reasonable. June 16,1691. 12mos. LWlin Setter Pips for Sale. SIRE AND DAM registered in A. K. C Stud Book. G. L. CONNOR. Aug. 12,1801, tf Cokesbury, S. C. drTeT l wilsonT *8-Offlce up stairs over C. P. Hammond & Co.'s store. Aug. 23, 1889. SCHOOL NOTICE. All persons having business with the School Commissioner, will find him In his office, all public days and every Saturday in each month nearest the middle of the month, during the present year for the purpose of registering claims, <tc. E. COWAN, School CommmlBBioner, Abbeville County. Feb. 4,1891 tf. * , 'i lyfs ""V ''*** ''* *<& -''"t ' " ' ' People of Abbeville riTTm niTTTTn rux ? In oor capacious store room Shoe Depj q's good, We would call spec ers Shoes and Quarter Eagle Boocotch Edge bals, Ladies Kid b Shoes all kinds and Prices. gest Stock of ? CLOTI i Hnit.H fpnm $1 nn. Onr st.rw 7 and Clay Worsteds. For evi ome Fashion Plate from which to select the st ikes this department J ust the thing when you ivllle. A look will convince you of this. i IETS, COLLABS, Cuffs, Hosiery, Glcr Don't forget that we are the people to flx yi URN WAGONS." A good line of Carts, Bag old reliable bouse of L SMITH 6 I HAVE JUST ?.RECEIVED THELARGEST 4 CHEAPEST STOCK OF AND Al CARPETS Ever?brouglit to Greenwood, S. 0. Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. F.M. ALLEN, GREENWOOD, S, C. 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, 1SS8, J will sell at Ninety-Six on DECEMBER 30tb, 1891, the following described- property, situate In the town of 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 lands of G. M. Anderson, J. C. Griffin, and others. TERMS-Cash. W. L. ANDERSON, JL/CU* Vf lOi71? Ob iuvi bgugwbi To Rent. ON" REASONABLE TERMS, a desirable farm, on G. <fe C. R. R., three miles above Hodges, contalnlng'JOO acres. Good dwelling and barn, 12 acres bottoms, and a fine cotton plantation. Apply to J. L. WHITE. Dec. 9,1891,3t Verdery, S. C. NOTICE. ALL 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 get their money by presenting their claims to me at once. JOHN KING. Dec. 9,1891, t( Lumber and Shingles TO SUPPLY EVERY DEMAND. THEY will be sold low. Enquire of me for prices. S. G. THOMSON. Dec. 9,1891, tf mnnn t wnnn i wnnn I uuuu I iiuuu : uuuu i AM. HILL & SONS HAVE 500 CORDS , of Oak and Pine Wood, which they offer for sale. Orders left at store will be promptly filled. A. M. HILL & SONS. Dec. 9,1S91, tf FOR SALE. I OFFER for sale my HOUSE and LOT In which I now live, containing seven rooms and other convenience, also good out buildlugs. Terms to suit purchaser. Apply to W. G. CHAPMAN. Dec. 9,1891. 4t Abbeville C. H., S. C. WE CA RRY A FULL LINE Stoves, Tin Ware, HARDWARE, FURNITURE & COFFINS. Call and see us and get our Prices. Covin & Morrah, Mt, Carmel, S, 0 June ,1891. 6m. County & MONEY s you will find almost everything artment ial attention to the following ii ts. Satin .Oil balsand Congress utton and Lace. Ladies Frenci * IINO jk of Overcoats can't be excelled oi Bry day Pants the Bnll- beats yles and a beautiful line of samples to chooe< want a nice suit or single guarment. VI so fall stock of Soft Felt, Crash and Wool 70s, Handkerchiefs, JEWEEY, Etc. du up with a nice Baggy, Harness, Lap Robe gy and Carriages always In stock. z SONS. COTTON SEED WANTED. I WILL be in the market flrom this date, and will pay the HIGHEST cash price for cotton seed, representing the Charlotte Oil and Fertilizer Company. Headquarters at the old depot. E J. ROPER. Sept. 9,1891, tf J. S. COTHRAN. L. W. PERRIN. ?T. P. COTHRAN.? COTHRAN, PERRIN &C0THBAN Attorneys at Law. Abbeville, S. C. April 929, 1891, tf. it C, WILSON & CO, Having bought the ginnery oi G. S. Wilson & Co., located on the lol opposite the Episcopal church, will ran th( same daring the ginning season. Ginning, 25 Cents per Hundred Founds of Lint. Bagging and Ties famished 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 o; the publlo patronage. The hlghep market price will be paid li cash lor cotton seed. Wagons kept for hire to such customers at need the services of a team. We will ran a grist mill in connection wltt the ginnery, and will be glad to grind oorr for customers any day in the week. R. 0. WILSON & CO. August 12,1891, tf BURIAL ROBES. J. W. Sign, Undertaker, HAS Just received a full line of Burial Robes for ladles and gentlemen, ranging In price from 83 up. They are handsome,convenient and exceedingly low priced, being less than half the ordinary price of a dress or a suit of clothes. Sept. 9,1S91, flm Tie Cotton State Telepl School. DUE WEST, S. C. WELL EQUIPPED WITH ALL MODERN appliances. Rates reasonable. Thorough instruction guaranteed or money refunded. Catalogue free on application. Address T. E. POLHILL, Principal, Sept. 16, 1891 Due West, 8. C. Terra Cotta Wells. THE undersigned Is not disposed to brag on his new mode of water supply, but It is proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that his wells are the best and more durable than any other kind. He boasts of not having lostaslneleoneln 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. Baily, Greenwood, S. C. Greenwood Cotton and Oil Mills, Cal. Klnard, Ninety-Six, S. C. Rev. Pres8ly, Due West, S. C. Jones Miller, Abbeville, S. C. I have sunk nine-tenths of the wells in my town in seven years. Aug. Insure in the Old Manhattan Life Insurance Co,, OF NEW YOBK. INCORPORATED IN 1850. The new survivorships dividend policy ol the Manhattan Life Insurance Company, ie incontestable, non-forfeitable, payable at sight, and free from all technicalities. COFIELD & MILLER, Qen'l Agts. Spartanburg, S. C. Nov. 11,1891, tf. Notice to Debtors. ALL persons indebted to the firm of AUG, \V\ SMITH A CO.. for MULES, will take notice that their Notes are now due. and thai 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 McDuffie and Young places; and also, on the plantation of Mrs, Sarah M. Calhoun, In Magnolia township We do not like to refuse frlends.and they will please not ask permission to hunt. Unless the destruction of the game Is stopped, w? will soon have none to hunt. JOHN H. NORWOOD, HENRY H. NORWOOD, Agents of the Norwood Estate. WM. PATRICK CALHOUN, Lessee of Mrs. Sarah M.Calhoun's place. Nov. U, 1881, tf . I wrvM- Y,Ji^ y--I*-1 V"1,^'nyy ALL SORTS OP fj BUILDING MATERIAL, ORDERS FOR ALL KINDS DEB 1ill? i LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, ' r And other BUILDING MATERIAL solicited. 1 'I HAVE WAGONS And can deliver any goods ordered from me. y and will contract to , BUILD HOUSES. .1 ;S. G. Thomson. Abbeville, April 15, 1891, 12m. I, J. CHIPLEY & BRO, ; REPAIRERS OF ' Guns,Pistols, Locks, &c > Also keep on hand a fall line of C^TTKTS. WOBK GUARANTEED* ' GREEWOOD, a a 'M WANTED. 1000 TONS OF COTTOH . SEED. ^ Must have them by'first of Jan nary. For which will pay highest market prioe In cash, or exchange meal and hnlis for same, special prices for large lots. Be sore and see me bo- ."-"S fore selling;. - .;->rai J. F. MILLER, ' -s&M Representing Standard Oil Go. IF YOD ARE GOING WEST AND WANT LOW RATES To Arkansas Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Oregon and Callfornla, or any point WEST or NORTHWEST ssi IT WILL PAT TOT ^j To write to me. FRED. D. BUSH. :iM D. P. A., L. <fc N. H. K 2 Wall 8t., Atlanta, Qa. ggH Oct. 28,1891. 6m. , ^ oy a % o J ? -5 rt i ^ (? GUANOI ?MANUFACTURED BY? ' ; 'Jffl8 The Wilcox & Gibbs Gaano Co; | CHARLESTON, S. C., tjffcud ^e-e-rv ^ ^T-vC j;'H C&tfpn, J . i^tkt ffctdb '.% TTT A "VTTTTTI - TWO SHARES of 1 W iliN 1 XhL) Stock, on the Instalment plan In tbe Farmer's Bank. StAte low* est price, and address "Bayer," care of the ' -Press and Banner, Abbeville, S. C. Nov. 18,1881. tf ?; GINS, GINS, GINS! PRATT and AUGUSTA BEST | SO cheap as to astonish yoa. come ana see two car loads, also CANE MILLS, EVAPORATORS, ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW and GRIST MILL. v j GEO. B. LOMBARD & CO. Foundry, Machine,Boiler and Gins works Augusta, Ga. Oct. 7,1891,. 8m . ^ CITY BANK, ! n c? r* vjreen w uuu, w. CAPITAL - - $60,000. Deposits Solicited. * CA.REFUL and prompt attention given to collections. Look boxes for rent. i D, A. P. Jordan, President. J. C.Maxwell, M.D., Vice-ftee. G, A. Barksdale, Cashier. i J. F, Davis, Assistant Cashier. Oct. 7,1801. 3m' . >"$?3 R. H. HENDERSON, Attorney at Law. I Grreenwoods S. C. OFFICE over Lee & Bailey's store. Prompt ' < attention given to collections. April 15,1891. 12m* . ,:J^| ..fee? ENTERPRISE GUM, ABBEVILLE, S. C. THE McMillian Ginnery is now in full ? operation, and all cotton brought to tbla *a i Ginnery will be promptly ginned and packed. i i Persons from the country may come with5 out previous arrangements and feel sure of >; prompt attention. The capacity of the Gin- ,:j nery is full and ample. FRANCIS HENRY, Manager. JH Oct. 3,1891. 3m ?