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r wibu^ 1.1?11? 11 iilaiW r?gn Mifin??n ri The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. ^^Pablislied every Wednesday at $2 J a year in advance. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1891. ???????T*?^ The prohibition movement before the expiring Legislature, was beaten at every turn. The people of the State, however, are very much concerned about this matter, and when the people's religious or conscientious convictions are aroused, they will be heard, sooner or later. Many opponents of the temperance movement declare that the temperance people can't enforce the prohibitory law; that they, or the liquor clement, will override or defy the law, and will sell and drink moro of it, under prohibition than under the license sys tern. The people know that there is much drinking under the license system, and many of us believe that with the bars closed, there would be less drinking. If the whiskey drinking element can get more liquor under prohibition, we do not see why they should object so vigorously. As we have tried the liceuse system for many years, it would be only fair to give prohibition a trial, and then if it is a fact that more of our boys are led Into wayward ways, and more of our men become drunkards and remain drunkards under prohibition than under the license system, then the prohibl tlonlAts will cnange ana Decome aavoauus iur the law that brings the lesser evil. We are glad that our preachers are beginning to take an interest in the anti-whiskey movement. We presume, that some people would about as soon die, as to see the saloons closed, but, on account of the boys ot this land whom we would Bave from the snare of intoxication, we would be willing to deprive even the veriest sot of his liquor. Liquor may be very necessary to the drunkard and the habitual drinker. If so, we are sorry for the fact. But In order to keep others from becoming slaves to the liquor habit, this country oueht to close the bars, and if the christian people of this country do their duty, they will relax no effort, until we can ot lodKt trv the exDeriment of prohibition. It has worked most satisfactorily Id the . smaller towns, and we see do reason wby Abbeville should be afflicted with an institution wblch is regarded as an evil elsewhere. Stand Till I Shoot You. About two or three wqeks ago the town marshall of Easley' W. H. Green, and L. G. Gilllland bad a fight. Gilllland was drunk, end had made threats against Green. Green beard of the threats and the next time he saw Gilllland, when in twelve or fifteen feet of bim, be ordered blm to halt. Gilllland immediately halted, and without making any movement or threats, stood still while the marshal deliberately raised hlB pistol and shot him through the heart. Gilllland lifted bis bat, without speaking, and in half a minute fell dead. He bad in bis pocket an open knife with a three inch blade. Of course the man who will order another to stand still while be sboots him, would apply for bail. And we are sorry to say that a South Carolina Judge was soon found who readily ? - J 1 -? II ln onm r\f C* OfM) , granted lae utjoucu uau iu wc nuu> ui , and that judicial officer was Judge Norton. The press of the State may abuse the Legis- ( lature for not electing Judge Wallace to the i Supreme Bench, and the newspapers may crl- , tlclse any act of the General Assembly to their heart's content, but all that this Legislature has done, or can do, will not so demoralize the administration of justice, or bring greater shame upon the good name of the 8tate than the represenslble habit of granting < ball to every red handed murderer. is Tbe Reform Legislature. i We are inclined to tbe opinion that this Is J as about as uninteresting a session of tbe Legislature as we have ever had. 1 Nominally, It is a Tillman Legislature, but ( It seems that the Governor nas uaa very uir t tie Influence, except in the defeat of Judge Wallace. The "Reform" Legislature has undone very little of the pre existing wrongs, and It has "Reformed" next to nothing. All its important acts seem to have an eye to liberal ap? propriatlons, and the chief warfare of the "Reform" officers has been directed against the Railroads and the Banks. As a matter of retaliation the banks have declined to buy State bo^ds. As a result of tbelr action the State bonds are below par. With six months interest on them our bonds are now worth Vj- only 97}$. Deducting the Interest 94%. When the Reform administration went into power the bends were above par. |r The Indications now point to a lively ^canvas next year. The Alliance or tbe Farmers Movement will probably do something before March next year. But whether they do anything or not, the present political caste will probably have fewer adherents next < year, and their opponents will be more vlgorons in their movements. "While It is true that some office-seekers may be whooping up the Alliance, yet it is true that the better element of that order will not allow their hands to be tied again. The membership of the Alliance has greatly decreased and is still decreasing, while the oatslders are more outspoken, and still more determined to take a part in the affairs of tbe Government. Tillman's coat tail will hardly be a passport of office next year. Xearlng Christmas. 1 t There has been considerable business of one { kind and another, of late of Abbeville. s . Nearly everybody Is paying more or less on his debts, and nearly eyerybody has something to spend in the stores and other places of business. Up to this time there has not been a great rush of paying subscribers at the printing of- 1 flees, but as usual, after Christmas, we are expecting a multitude to call for their Utile bills. , Christmas. 1 ! The Press and Banner sends Christmas . greeting to each and every reader, with hearty wishes for the health and happiness of 1 all. The Press and Banner Is proud of Its large 1 list of subscribers, and tt\iS| paper hopes that . the pleasant relations now existing between It and its readers may coflftoue forever. I Let us all forget our troubles and lay ] aside all animosities in celebrating the birth ' of our Saviour. * /*VT J Abont the Hard Times. J Pay your smallest debts flrst. As a man 1 will drown as quickly with bis nose one inch , under water as he would if it were ten feet, < so a little debt will cause as much worry as a ( big one. A few dollars will pay several small debts, while the same amount would not be I a decent credit on a big debt. Pay the little , debts first. The "Reform" administration, while it has < been good enough, has utterly and absolutely J failed to reform anything and has made no , improvement on farmer adminibtratloas. The whisKey business has been saddled on * us again. Nothing which seems to restrict the sale of whiskey can pass the South Carojjj-'' Una Legislature. t Fresh and pure "old fashioned" Buckwheat c H Flour at W.Joel Smith dSons. t The Cotton Plant. The editor of the Cotton Plant offered his ;>aper to the Alliance at Spartanburg last July, but that body declined to take it. liescntly he has succecded In unloading the pa- J per on a stock company, and the office Is to bo moved to Columbia. Patriotic citizens who may have surplus money to spend may yet get stock in the paper. I>on*t (ict l>rii9tli. Don't desecrate the greatest of all the religious festivals, by drunkenness and cruelty to animals. Can't you let the fowls of the air, and the game of the field and wood have ? ?Anr.;tn rr/un ilnnfTOf nf vniir nlH Khnt. I gun? Whatever may bo said of this Legislature we think it ts a fact that the Abbeville delegation have stuck to the Governor through thick and thin. The unanimity with which they have supported the administration has been noted. Some of the editors of Orangeburg seem to bo trying to bring each other into public contempt. Such ell'orts are unprofitable, and do neither party any good. o? It turns out that there is no truth in the report that Mr. Estill of the Savannah Newsi had bought the News and Courier. The News aud Courier is not for sale. THE COTTON TRADE. The Amount of Cotton Ginned nntl Sold nt Abbeville. SHIPMENTS. BALES. 1888 18S9 1S90 lftHl September 321 775 1743 1141 October 2247 2S0!) 2420 4770 November 2222 3G21 1953 2441 Total 4.t?8 7,205 6,123 8,852 THE SIl/pMENTS IN DECEMBER 1891. Over G., C. <fe N MO bales. Over C. <& G U52 bales. Total to Dec. 21 1,552 bales. THE TOTAL SHIPMENT TO DECEMBER 81st. 1S?7 188S 1889 1890 Bales. 7,140 6.785 8,478 8,452 TOTAL SHIPMENT IN JANUARY. 18SS 1889 18.40 1S91 Bales. 889 633 532 1,115 AS COMPARED WITH LAST YEAR. Total shipped to .Tan. 31,1S91 9,007 bales. Total shipped to I>ec. 21,1891 9,904 bales. Being337 in excess of the shipments last season to February 1st, 1891. GINNED TO DATE. Oil Mill 1,336 bales. .Enterprise Ginnery l,'2oO bales. R. C. Wilson i Co 934 bales. Total 8,470 bales. TOTAL SHIPMENTS. Over G., C. & N 5,173 bales. Over C. & G -...4,742 bales. Total 9,915 bales. OIL MEAL. Light Is beginning to dawn on some minds, and the demand for nulls and cotton seed meal increases. Horses, mules, cattle, hogs and fowls are being fed on the meal, and the value of the hulls as a food for horses, mules and cattle is rated about equal to corn fodder. Those of our fellow citizens who feel inellned to do so, may feed their horses, mules, hogs and cattle at about one-fourth the usual cost, if they feed the hulls and meal. But the great mass of the people refuse, even in these bard tiruo;, to learn how to economise in the use of corn. For thiB reason, the oil mill has contracted to ship three hundred tons of meal to the corn fields of rennessee. CHRISTMAS TIMES. 1 i 'Old Winter's" Indecision?Preachers | ?People. Lownj">esvillk, s. C., Dec. 19.1891. , Rev. J. E. Bearl having been assigned to a ( aew field of labor at the late Conference, preached hie farewell sermon to a full house Smyrna last Sunday. Rev. H. C. Fennel occupied the pulpit In ?rovidence church at two o'clock on Sunday. , The Incoming year will be begun by each >f our churches, Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist, by a change of pastors, and each ( >f them is comparatively a young man, , vhich is an unusual occurrence. Mr. A. B. Mathews, of Atlanta, father of our j ownsman Mr. E. H. Mathews, came in Monlay to visit the family of his son. t Mr. J. F. Harper and family of Heardmont, c Ja.. came Monday to visit- the family of Col. ,, r. Barnes and other relatives of Mrs. Harper. * Mr. J. \V. Power, of Hue West, was in town ["uesday. According to appointment the ladies of the t Sresbyterian church furnished oysters l'ues- r l?>?? ?? lr?K* TKaI% rnnoinla uhnnt fwontv HIJ UJfeUV. iUV.l "VVir? """"V 1 lollars clear. c Miss Meta and Miss Lena Brown lee, of 'enny's Creek, were visiting In our town 8 iVednesduy. t Miss Leila Swearingen, of the Fork's, was | >u our streets Wednesday. c Hev..). E. Beard and family left NVednes- j lay for Columbia, where ho takes charge of 6 be City Mission for the ensuing year. a Mrs. J. B. Franks went to Anderson Thurslay on a short visit. i The sale of the personnl effects of Mr. J. A. ? Crawford, deceased, took place Friday. Some j >f the articles sold brought a reasonable j jrice. others far below their value. Yesterday the weal her partook consideribly of the nature of a blizzard. Last night it [ alued a little, and thin morning all haru r substances have a thin coating of ice upon e hem. f Old winter come6 upon us by fits and starts. :t seems to be a pretty hard matter for it to v settle down to steady business, perhaps it has ? .0 let go occasionally "to spit on its hands." IV e have a day or two of pretty warm sunshine, and then a few days of the reverse. It ooks as if there had been a sort of trade be,wecn the weather and la grippe, as the ihaugeabieness of the former helps out the atter. A good many of our people are now suffering because of it. Prof. H. B. Humbert, principal of our High School, gives a two weeks vacation, beglnilng with yesterday. Christmas will soon be here and our "Young ? Vmerlca" will soon begin its annual cele- ' jrauon 01 inai, 10 11 nappy penou, uui pur laps In this, as in everything else, will be elt the effects of the hard times, as Santa Jlaus, no doubt, can only visit the homes of , i lavored few, and many a little soul will be laddened because of it. Troupe, j c TROY'S TOPICS. ^ t i Insertmcnt of Readable Paragraph* C iFrom the Classic City. r Tkoy.S. C., Dec. 14.1S91. c Rev. W. W. Orr ended a wonderful meeting I. it Long Cane last Wednesday night?fifty * oined. He did very much good in other vuys, malting enemies to make friend. We 1 lave never saw Lone Cane so muchjwarmed ip as it is now. Mr. Orr is now carrying 011 i i meeting at Bradley. e Troy Son's of Temperance met last Friday aigbt, and words cannot express our feelings J jver the meeting. There were 33 Joined. I Christmas goods at J. S. Harris and Cress- r ivell & Leard. Give the in a call. a Mrs. W. A. Glover, after about three months trip in Edgefield, returned home last Friday. 'J Drove hogs in town at 5/2 cents. This is the Inest lot of hogs ever in this market. I. W. MeCasi.m will be glad to weigh you up some. Give him a call. Died, at her home in a ripe oldaee. Mrs. \nn C. Vance departed this life December )th in her 85th year. She was a Christian woman and that is enough to say; blessed I ire they that die in the Lord. We extend jur sympathy to the bereaved family. Iler aody was laid to rest at Cedar Springs. 1 Dr. A. B. C. Liudsay lost a good horse last week, it was well at night and was fouud t lead next morning. 3 Ml** MtilllA Tittle. fitter nn extended t.rln t.n 3eorgia, came home last Friday morning. Mr. J. T. Ethridge is in town visiting relatives and friends. Mr. T. O. Taggart will leave for Texas next rhursday. Nick. m | m a Beware of pneumorfla. The sudden changes if te?l|>erature are dangerous, and the greatjst care in regulating one's clothing and heat- ! ng apparatus in one's habitation is required m avoid being over heated and then chilled, rhe doctors and the undertakers must have c tomething to do or they would starve, but et them not get hold of you. Let them be- 8 itow their attentions upon some other fellow. u -Anderson Intelligencer. We know of a good, substantial farmer In li Anderson county whose farm this year, has 'I letted hiin about $1,000. With the assistance I >f his son, a small boy, he did all of his work n limself, made his own supplies, and a conseluence owes nothing, farming does pay.? b \nderson Iutelligoncer. DUE WEST AS IT IS. All Abont Her People?Some Comment. Due West, C.. Dec. 21, 1S01. This is the shortest day in all the year. From now until the 21st of June the days will continue to crow longer. Prof. H. E. Bonner has returned from Philadelphia. iMiss Nannie Hood, daughter of Prof. Wm. T 1 v-" K..? ?Aii/ililtwr cnlinnl at. P<^n. die ton, is at home, where she will spend her holidays. She Is a good teacher, and well liked by her patrons. l)r. \V.\j. Hood.or Greenwood, will bo married on the 22nd Inst., to Miss Cothran of Bradley., He will bring his bride to the home of his parents, where a reception will be given tbem. We wish them a long and happy life. Dr. ITood is the second son of Prof. Wm. H(K>d. We hear that he Is fast rising in our sister town ol Greenwood. Mrs. it. L. Grier who has been visiting her father's family, has returned home. Mr. Michael McGce has moved into Mrs. Mary Pressloy's house, which was formerly occupied by Dr. It. Lathan. Mr. W. T. Cowan Is expeotlng to move into Mr. J. B. Bonner's house this week. So j'ou see Due West's population is slowly growing. Mrs. Mary Garlington, of Atlanta. Ga., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. wm. Allen. Mr. S. King who lives near here had his gin house burned lately. Several bales of cotton were also burned. Dr. Lester Hunter, of Sardis, N. C., was in town last week looking after some land business. We have heard some inquiries about "rights of way." We would like to know what It means. 'Pliofii mill ho o cnlo nf th(> residence Of the late Rev. J. N. Young of his household and kitchen furniture, and of some cattle, and other things on the 30th inst. The wreck on the C. <fc G. road on Thursday was the cause of a great disappointment to the people of the village. Rev. W. W. Orr, who had been holding a meeting at Bradley was to come up on the evening train and was to make an address before the prayer meeting. A large congregation had assembled to greet him. All eyes were kept on the door. Rev. 0. Y. Bonner announced that the train was delayed, and that he would just go on with the regular exercises, and if at the close of the hour, he had not arrived the congregation would be dismissed. He did not arrive until 9:30. and having engagements ahead, be was compelled to leave next morning. He assured us however that he would come again to see us, and that be would then take up that collection. Rev. O. Y. Bonner preached a strong temperance sermon on last Sabbath, and brought the lesson home to us. He said be was not preaching politics, but was simply showing how we could use the power we had, the ballot. We need more of this kind of preaching. We read the flimsy excuse or our Senator why he voted as he did. Wo don't give a copper why he votes as he did, but we do care how he votes, and we have Just one balo ffAat' tr\y iha rrtnn who will VOtfi for prohibition. Mr. Henry Meech has gone to New York. We have heard several reports, but wo will give the one his son John gave us. He said that his father had sold a shoe last which he had patented for 52,500, and that he was attending to some business connected with it, and was also making arrangements for the family to move to the Empire State. We rejoice in the good fortune of our townsman. No more faithful worker ever walked the street of this town than Mr. Meech, the shoemaker. R. Personal Locnln. Miss Lucia McGowan returned last Saturday from Laurence county where she has been viitlng relative* Mr. Francis Nickson, of Augusta, was in town last week. Mr. Lambert White Is home for the Christmas holidays. Miss Lillian Lord, who has been In charge of the millinery department in R. M. Huddon & Co., during the fall season, returned to New York, her home, last Friday. Our Chief of Police, Riley, has been a victim of the grippe for several days past, but Is now on the road to recovery. Among the many sick in town is one of our doctors. Dr. Harrison being quite sick at his room over the store of J. R. Minter's. The Rev. Mr. Morse, father of Mr. A. B. Morse filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church morning and night, Sunday, and preached two very interesting sermons. The Kev. Mr. Morse, wife and daughter. Miss Berta, are visiting relatives, ana will spend Cnristmas. We hope to hear Mr. Morse preach several times before he leaves us. Master Augustus Lee met with a painful accident Sunday morning cutting his leg so severely that Drs. Mabry & Neuffer were called in to repair the damage. Master Quss is getting on nicely and will soon be well again. Miss Belle Porcher leaves to-day to spend the holidays at home, Wellington. The Abbeville Bar was well represented In Columbia for several days last week. A number of our lawyers attending Supreme L-'ourt. Photographer Wheeler hud all he could do Monday, Judging from the crowd in his gallery. Prom the number of Jugs leaving town it vlll not be a dry Christmas with some of our 'country cousins." Wouldn't it bo Just the thing for some of >ur young men to try MaJ. Jones's plan, and jive their best girl a Christmas gift. It is the astand only chance, and may vvock as it did a the Major's cuse. Perfectly. Tnifl? IB not. what it usunil V Is this time Of he year and shows only too plainly the scarcity of money, and sadly reminds us that the ;aunt, grim, monster "Hard Times" is knockur at our doors. Will the farmers try this coming year to aise their own corn, at least, and not do as nany of them have done this, year, pirid the nerchant for it with 7 cents cotton. "Experence is a dear school" and should be a good ine in this matter. If ever. It has always been a mystery to us why ame men want to spend Christmas in a leastly state of drunkenness. What pleasure t can be we cannot see. And of all the days >t the year it should be the last one to spend n such a manner. Our Savior's birth day hould be celebrated Joyously and with praise tnd thanksgivings. Mrs. J. F. C. DuPro and Miss Mary are still n town, and will be here until after the Jhrlstmast holidays. They are staying with ilessrs. Julius and Willie DuPre. Prof DuJre left for his uew home, Clemson College Uht Wt'UUWUU)1. Air. J. H. I-alimer and family have moved n from the country, and now occupy the late evidence of Prof. DuPre, Maeazlne Hill. We xtend a hearty welcome to Mr. Latimer and amily. Instead of asking "have you had the gjlp?" rould it not be nearer right to ask "has the ;rip had you ?" THE LEGISLATURE. fir. Pyles Tell* I s Nomethloj; of I(h Work. Columbia, S. C., Dec. 22. 1891. The Legislature will adjeum sine die next Thursday. The House refuses to give the dlect appropriation of sixty five thousand dolarc for Clemson College and also refuses to ;lve anything for the World's Fair. The Child's prohibition bill was killed in he Senate. The Fish Commission appointing A. W. rones In addition to his services as phosphate lommlssioner, with a salary of five hundred lollars, has passed the House. This appointnent provoked a very extensive discussion. The report of the Phosphate Committee will le discussed to-night. Col. John C. Haskell naking a minority report will attack the Commission. There is some.doubtas to what will be the esu Itof electing three railroad comniissionts uudcr Joint resolution?many of the mem?ers think It best to have no election until a tillable railroad bill is completed. All the bills of the Abbeville delegation lave passed both Houses without opposition. All the members of the delegation are now n their seats and are looking after the lnter:sts of their constituent*. The .Senate's genial and efficient bill clerk, lr. \V. J. Moore, of Cokesbury, leaves to-day or Newberry where he Is to be Joined In matimouy to one of Carolina's most beautiful nil accomplished young ladies. The Abbeville delegation will bo home on Thursday. N. O. I'yles. THE COUNTY ALLIANCE. .'resident Blake Wives an Important Notice. 'o the Sub-Alliances of Abbeville County: In the last issue of the Cotton Plant appears he following meeting of County Alliance In rd District: Abbeville, January 1st. Pickens, January Gth. Oconee, January 7th. Anderson, January, 8th. Newberry, Jauuary, 15th. It will be obsorved from the above list of ippointments, that the Sl.h of Jauuary, the line on which we had decided to hold our ;ounty meeting, will conlllct with the ap- ; ointment at Anderson, and as It is very deirable the that District Lecturer and state 'residentattend these meetings, it becomes iecess<try to change the date for the meeting if our County Alliance. Thelstof January, however, docs not give urhcient time toget In reports from Sub-Alli.uees, hence the Abbeville meeting will be lostpoued till Thursday the I4th January, ,ud the secretaries are earnestly reguested to >rward their reports as early as possible, i 'ho County Council composed of the Sublecturers will meet at the Court House the ught previous. Important business will come before the Qdy and a full attendance Isdeslred. J. H. Blake, Jr, BUCKLEVEL. .Votes of the People iai the Good Old City. Buckxevf.l, Dec. 15,1891. We fire having very unfavorable weather. The fanners are very busy sowing grain. Miss Fannie Verell, one of Bucklevel's most beautiful and accomplished young ladies, returned last Thursday from a short visit to her sister, Mrs. B. Z. Mundy, of Mountville. 1 Mr. J. H. Verell and family have moved In the dwelling recently oecupieu uy Mr. aiundy. Mrs. G. P. Buchanan Is now on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. 1'. B. Irigrabatn, of Quarry. Mr. Andrew Thompson of tbts vicinity lost his wife on Inst. Saturday evening. She was loved bv all who knew her, dieu a peaceful death, leaves a husband and four little cbiidred. He has the sympathy of the whole community. Miss Mat tie Buchanau now has a very promising flower yard. Mr. J. T. Buchanan, of Coronaca, accompnnled by Mr. J. Harman, made a short visit t UKamiIIa ??ao(oi>(lai7 bU AUUOVUICJVOIVIUMJ. Neplus Ultra. arti of Thanks. Being unable to return our thanks In person to our many lriends and relatives lor manifold kindness extended to us both throughout our protracted Illness; and knowing of no other method by which we can manifest our gratitude, we hereby acknowledge to you one and all our heartfelt gratitude for your christian sympathy and the many tangible evidences of noble generosity and neighborly affection bestowed upon us. Our hearts can never forget you, dear ones, and we trust that you may each one realize in his and her own heart the blessed truth 'that it is better to give than to receive." May God bless you all. W. AIKEN STACY, MRS. AURORA L. STACY. MARRIED. On November 25th, 1891. by Rev. H. C. Fennel, Mr. \Ym. Speed and Miss Fannie Ferguson, both of Abbeville county, The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PROBATE COURT. - - w ' T7 XT XTM/V* A*. in toe mallei ui mo rawio UI U, J.1. Jiuui., V.W ceased. Petition for Settlement and Discharge. SA. KNOX as administrator for said es. tete having applied for settlement and discharge. It is Ordered, That Monday the 18th day of January next be fixed for granting the relief prayed for. J. FULLER LYON, Dec. 19,1891. J udge Probate Court. Stolen Ox. A LARGE Black Jersey Bull was stolei from the plantation or Mr. B. Nichols, on the nlgbt of December 19,1891. The horns of the animal hre Howed off. About five years old. Is a good work ox. Any information will be thankfully received by STEVEN LOMAX. Dec. 22,1801, It LOST. MONDAY evening between Oil Mill and Fort Pickens, two keyB No. 20 ahd 21. Liberal reward. J. R. BOYD. Dec. 22,1891. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Probate Court.?Citation for Letters of Administration. By J. Fuller Lxon, Esq., Judge Pkobate Court: Whereas, G. A. Douglass bas made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of Elizabeth C. Douglass late of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Elizabeth C. Douglass, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court ol Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on 3aturday, January 2d, 1892, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon. I to show cause if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 17th day ol December In the year of [li.S.J our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-one and In the llGth year of American Independence. Published on the 23rd day of December. 1891, in the Press and Banner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON. Judge Probate Court. Dec. 28,1891. National Bant of AiMlle. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING rpHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of X the National Bank of Abbeville will be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of January, 1892. BENJ. S. BARNWELL, Dec. 16,1891. Cashier, j Notice t# T Notice is hereby given that ail subject to taxation and all transfers of Rea Must be returned betwi uary, 1892, and the 2 The law requires me to assess all parties 1 the time above sot forth, and add a penalty TIONS ARE TO EXECUTE THIS PR< EXCEPTION. I ^m particularly anxious to procure a fa and^ Personal Property in Abbeville Count to give mo their aid in procuring the same. TAX-PAYERS ARE EARNESTLY R TURNS PROMPTLY. Returns will bo r the places on the days desitnated below : Greenwood?loth and ltith?Friday and Si Coronaca?18th?Monday. Vnv/loru 10th Tnnsrlnv. Hradloys?20th and 21st?Wednesday and Troy?22nd and 23 rd?Friday and Saturdi McCormick?2oth and 26th?Mondavd an( Bordeaux?27th?Wednesday. . Willlngton?28th?Thursday. Mount Carmel?2"Jth and 30th?Friday an 11 esters?1 st February?Monday. Latimer?2nd and 3rd?Tuesday and Wei Lowndesville?1th and 5th?Thursday an Mountain View?(Jth?12 o'clock?Saturd; Antreville?6th eyeuing?Saturday. Antrevilie?Sth till 12 o'clock 9th?Monda Due West?10th and 11th?Wednesday an Donalds?12th and 13th?Friday and Satu Hodges? loth and 16th?Monday and Tu< Cedar Springs?17th?Wednesday. Oilgal?18th?Thursday. Ninety-Six?19th and 20th?Friday and S At Abbeville C. II.?1st January to Febr 19th Fobruary and 20th Fob. These days o Instructions tc 1. Tax-payors having Real Estate in mor for each Township. 2. Be sure that your name is entered in t 3. Polls must be returnod or the ponalty 4. Tax-payers must sign oath attached I Auditor or his deputy. 5. No returns by mall will bo received. G. The penalty of 50 per cent, will attach fail to make their return. W. W. Brad v * . % I ' > * V1 . - j ^ : rV i,: . The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Administration. By J. Poller Lyon, Judge, Esq., Prorate Court. TTTHEREAS, J. W. KELLER has made W suit to me to graut him letters of Administration of the Estate and eftects of Louisa R. Keller late ot Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Louisa R. Keller, deceased, that they be and appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Saturday, January 2nd, 1S92, after publication hereof at. 11 nvlnnlr In flio frirnnnnn. to sho W CUUse If any they have, why the said Administration should not be grunted. Given under my nund and sea.1 of the Court, this 17th day of December, in the year [L.S.] of our Lord one thousand elgth hundred and ninety-one, and in the 116th year of American Independence. Published on the 23rd day of December, 1801, In the Press and Banner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Dec. 23,1891. Judge Probate Court. The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Administration. By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate i Court: Whereas, martha e. crews has made suit to me, to grant her Letters [of Administration of the Estate and effects of I Charles W. Crews, late of Abbeville county. I deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Charles W. Crews, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Tuesday, January 5th, 1892, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon^ to show cause li any tney nave, wny ine Baiu auiuiulstratlon should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 17th day of December, In the year [L.S.1 of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-one, and In the 116 year of American Independence. Published on the Sid day of December, 1891. In the Press and Banner and on the Court House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, Dec. 23,1891. Judge Probate Court. Walter L. Miller, , Attorney and Counsellor at Law, j ABBEVILLE, 8. C. PRACTICES In both State and Federal Courts. Special attention given to col[ lections and to investigating titles. Dec. 22,1891. FARMERS' RANK. ? ' 1 ' u A SAVINGS DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN , established In connection with the Gen- ' eral Banking Business. , Interest will be paid according to by-laws and rules. Deposits solicited in sums from SI up. W. H. PARKER, President Julius H. DuPre, Cashier. Nov. 4,1891, 4t I D. A. ALLEN, Prop. J. F. RICE, HUpi 'ALLEN MANUFACTURING CO.' | Clinton, S. C. iiir"vxGca:8 Builders and Mechanics To Send For Prices and Estimate on SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS, Scroll Sawing. Turning and Fancy Work of Every Description. Best Workmanship, Lowest Prices. An Experienced Mechanic Superintend all J Work. Wire Screen Doors and Wire Screen Windows. Fined DM Lumber a Specialty.. J. F. MILLER & CO. are agents for us, and orders given to them will receive prompt attention. March 2, 1891. 12m. Two car loads of Mllburn wagons just in at Smith & Sons. A good variety to select from and prices as low as any flrst-clasa wasjon. 'ax-Payers., I rturns of Real and Personal Property I Estate made since January 1,1887, 3en the firstday of JanOth February, 1892. s who neglect to make their returns within of 50 per cent, thereto. MY INSTRUC3VISION OF THE LAW WITHOUT ,ir and legitimate assessment of all Real y, and I respectfully ask all good citizens * 1 EQUESTED TO MAKE THEIR RE- _ eceived by the Auditor or Lis deputy at nturday. i Tbusday. *y. 1 Tuesday. f d Saturday. * C lnesday. ^ d Friday. i ay. y and Tuesday. d Thursday. "jj rday. jsday. \ o J latu relay. uary 20th. Except lf>th and 10th Jan. llico at Abbevillo will be closed. "fc ) Tax-Payers. J e than one Township must mako return "Jg he Townsiiip in which you live. will bo attached. ;o return and Bwear to same before the "V in every caso where persons neglect or , .ley, Auditor. * v.. ". ... 4 FREPAR] We can supply you wil MAS Goods at I Our entire stock o' Clothing thrown on the est reductions ever offe i Christmasa ? A large lot of OV1 without regard to pro presents for men we ha' CRAVATS, GLOVES, SILK EMBROIDERED SO SILK and LINEN Hi WATCH CHAIN For the Boys you c of Clothes, a Velocipe' Wheelbarrow or. an. Ai When you begin to p don't forget we have a desirable Goods. P. Rosenbt At last I am in mi ? u Where with a sp . I will be glad to s iiiiauic An elegant set of Wi d Marble Top, best Fre: )est rubbed oil finis] i^orth $65.00. low Many Grains ? Try it. You wil To increase my volu: ' * * 1 M , J! er tne aoove aescnoea < >ne buying $10.00 ^ Learest the number of he glass jar. There are 300 ticke hey are taken up the rill be counted by thre ons and the prize awar( Remember it is no >ling. You get the M Value of iesides. It is done to er ail to buy $10 worth an Come and give me : rERY LOW PRICES r. R. MINr n store recently occupie - ; v.,/.Jh ini-1 i > tit iiiim ES FOR mm th a lot of CHRIS_owest Prices. F Men's and Boys, market at the greatsred for the ^Holidays! ? ' ' L iRCOATS must go fit. For Christmas ve an elegant line of . SPENDERS, iNDKERCHEIFS, S, CUFF BUTTONS, Etc. an buy a nice Suit de, Express Wagon, r Gun. ) rep a re for Christmas, full line of the most w S Co. V / ilendid line of 'M I Til l*?k LUtAJL \J ee my Friends. for All ! . V^;-'] alnut Furniture, solwrtll VvftTTftl /^Llooo QTl^ LXUJLL UC V C7J. \Jl ACUUU i GIVEN AWAY. 1 lose nothing. me of business I ofslegant Suit to the -orth, and guessing grains contained in 3ts and as soon as contents of the jar 3e disinterested per - led. betting. No gamYour Money lliven trade. Don't .d give it a trial, a call and see my, rER, Jr., id by R. W. Cannon.