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The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE. S.C. jJg^Pabliahed every Wednesday at ?2 a year in advance. "Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1892. Let us talk about the proposed tax for "one \Jl UlUi c BCUUUl UUUOCI*. I In the first place, we doD't need any more school houses. We already have school houses enough, if they were repaired. The colored people have recently put up at their own expense two splendid structures. They don't need any more, and we ar^ in. clined to the opinion that they are going to get a very small share of the S12.GOO. At any rate the parents of the colored school children have not attempted to levy any tax on us for their special benefit. If it is intended to give the negroes any of the school houses, we should say how many. Under the proposed colossal arrangement whereby an Indeflnate numfcer of houses may be built, the tax will be, something like this; Constitutional tax 2 Mills. Additional levy for teachers 2 Mills. Additional levy for interest or rent of school house, and retirement of $400 bond a little less than.. 2 Mills, Approximating a total for schools 6 Mills. If to this is added the two mills which are now levied by the town council in their supply bill, our town tax will be eight mills, or S* annually on every thousand dollar*?. Are our people ready to take on the new tax. At present the whole State tax, including the schools, Is only mills. Some of the older citizens remember some thing of the good old times when a public meeting levied live mills for one year. Tbey also remember that tlve mills were bard to pay. This tax of more than 5% mills Is not for one ytar, but It is for five years, with the certainty *hat the interest and debt will not be fully paid in less than thirty years. A majority of parents have only a few years In which to pay tuition, but tbis enormous tax will be continued, even until the school children of to-day have become old men and women, who In turn will have to take up the burden of their own education, when they are gray-beaded, and when their parents have passed away. Under this heavy levy there are few houses that will not pay more taxes under tbls plan, than the cost of tuition would be. The tuition Is for only a few years. The tax is forever, so far as tbls generation Is concerned. Apubllc school is Intended primarily as a charity to give the poor an English education, but are not those wbo may desire to put on lancy airs at the expense of their neighbors, making an abuse of that which was Intended as a public charity to people who may be In needy circumstances. The public Interests may be advanced, and no doubt are advanced, by the encouragement of every child to learn to read and write his mother tongue, but the public neither demandsof nor expects the industrious aod thrifty citizen, to contribute to the erection of "one or more school houses," or colleges, in which his neighbors may avoid the responsl. blllty of educating their own children in the higher branohes. The public good iRtls not conserved by taxing the homes and the goods of the struggling poor people, in order that the rich may avoid the expense of giving their children instruction in music, Greek, Latin and French. But the dangerous proposition threateng to be a reality, for the simple reason that those who pay little or no laxes nearly al ways vote for "an appropriation." The property holders of this town, have some rights under a normal conditions or affairs bat under the Alliance rule we seem to have none In this instance, the property-owners are not consulted at all. Nearly all Information has been withheld. The law and the propitious. as far ns a bill of particulars is concerned, is a sealed lnslru- j , ment to this people. The levy being so large, In the absence of nearly all facts, ought to prevent many of our citizens from lending their vote to the scheme. We learn, among other things, that the taxpayers themselves will not hereafter be allowed even the poor privilege of again vot ing for trustees unless they attend a meeting. No future election is to be held, , so we hear, though we have not seen the law. Is there any reason for allowing non-pror. erty holders to vole away our money, without the consent of at least a portion of tnose who pay the taxes. And since the days of new methods and new things, even since the inauguration of a rale of "equal rights to all, and special prlvlleges to none," there has not been in our opln. ion, so great a violation ot our persoual rights and our personal property as this proposition to build "one or more school houses" with $12,000 forcibly taken from our pockets. This editor knows something of the disadvantages of starting life without an educa tion, and for this reason he would be willing to vote a reasonable sum for the support ol a 1 town school,?a school which may be controlled by the town, and not by a (action ?where each individual citizen may vote for trustees?but he is unalterably opposed to this most extraordinary proposition to levy 312.UUU lor a KCDOOl nousp, uie rcuL or iiii?i cot of which would be 3810 a year, or about half enough to teach every child in the village the English branches. As evidence that the editor of this paper is not averse to any educational proposition which appeals to his reason, he would cite the fact that be was a member of the school association which existed here several years ago, and, until its dissolution, paid his full share of the expense, which is certainly as much as any advocate for this measure has done. DiMtinct Proposition. At intervals for the last ten years this town has been agitated on tb e suoject of voting a great burden on the property and business interests of the town. This newspaper has disapproved of the schemes which failed to appeal to our reason, and we no^ oppose the appropriation of an Immense amount of money and bonds to a purpose whose plans and specifications have not been clearly laid before the public nor have they been submitted to the voters of the town who must pay the bills. In order then, that thin people may hereafter be at rest, we propose that if any citizen will get up a proposition to levy a tax to the fiill extent of the law, we will favor it and vote for It, If he can demonstrate the tax so levied will be worth to the town fifty cents on the dollar. Bad weather on hand, and don't forget C. F. Hammond & Co. when you need rubber shoes and boots. Plow time is very near upon us. Cull and ?xaming our large stock of bridles, Harness and gears of every bind. C. P. Hammond Co. Go to Smith & Sons for the best Buckwheut flour and maple sugar. The heavenly Master has still his eye upon his weary follower**, toiling in rowing, and each wave of circumstance bears him on its crest We are not required to live above circumstances; they are assigned to us that we may obtain therein a deeper experience of the love and wisdom of him to whom all power is given in heaven and on earth. If you are tempted, don't fight the devil with your feelings. Do it with thesword of theSpirit. The School <tncMion. A proposition is now before the people Of the town of Abbeville to vote away si large per cent, of their money for school pur poses. The election to settle this matter is to be held Tuesday the 2Gth lnsant. But the promoters of this scheme have seen proper not to publish the low. Why is this? The proposition as a business transaction should not find favor with a majority of our people: 1. As a rule llie tax payers of the town were oot there. 2. As a matter of fact, tbere was but a slim attendance of citizens, outside of those who are supposed to be dissatisfied with the Academy school. 3. The amount asked for is excessive, even if there was a public demand for a new school house. 4. The amount which we are asked to np_ propriate lor teachers is so far beyond therea. sonable demand lor the money which is necessary to pay that it hardly seetns that the proposition was seriously made. 5. The annual interest on $12,000 Is SS40. Well, now, we submit that SS10 is too mucli rent for us to pay for "one or more school houses." 6. The two mills asked for and the two mills levied by the Constitution will make annually a sum equal to about $2,800. 7. Public school teachers can be had at ?20 a month, or $200 year. We don't need fourteen public school teachers. 8. Persons who desire to teach their chil drcn, Greek, Latin, French, Music, and other accomplishments and other higher branches ot education should pay the bills, nnd not call In their neighbors to pay for the education of their children. Some withdrew their children from the Academy. This they had a perfect right [ to do. They have employed a teacher of their own choice, and they have a perfect right, in law and in equity, to receive their full pro rata share of the public school fund, but we I submit that the demand to spend ?12,000 for "one or more school houses" is too steep. In times past there has been more or less sneering at our public acadeiuy,?It may be by persons who think their neighbors ought to bulid more elegant structures for them. As a mattes of fact, ihe Academy is in a state of decay for the want of a little attention. Our forefathers built that house when they were rich, and they thought it good enough for their children then. The * * * " < woo than 101 JS me same slit ?<.u ,uv.. Now, when we are poor it Is proposed that the old building?whose walls and chief parts are as good as a new building will likely be,? shall be thrown away. Because of the conditions of the titles, which would return the property to the grantor if it is used for other than school purposes, the property can be bought for far less thun its actual value, and 81,500 added to the purchase price would make that a splendid structure?one sufficiently good for any boy or girl in this towD. But if any should think it not good enough for his children, then let him keeo his children awuy. We doubt if any man in this town went to school In a $12,000 school house. Let us see the cost for one year : Constitutional two mill tax, say 81,400 Extra tax 1,400 - i Kill Interest, or rent or ucuooi ? 5a,640 But as tbe election 1b for Ave years as to tbe school tax, and as tbe interest or rent on tte school house Is forever, let us see what the people are asked to pay lor Ave years: Constitutional two mill tax, say.. .. .....?7,000 Extra two mills 7,000 Rent, or Interest on School house 4,400 Five $400 bonds retired 2,000 820.400 If the people of this town were prosperous, and If the farmer could sell his cotton at ten or twelve cents, there would still be uelther reason or common business methods which would commend such an extravagant outlay of money. Erskine College at Due West did not.cost as much as we propose to put in ''one )T more school bouses," aud the sum which It lsproposed to give public school teachers is not, in the aggregate, much less thau amount paid to the Professors at that College. These are definite and tangible objections, jbuttbefataj and most pronounced objection which we would urge agaiusi mm m>i>rujiriuHon Is the lack of publicity which has been given to this scheme, and the lack of a sped, dc and definite proposition. Who,outside of the leaders of this proposition, knows anything about it ? Has there been ono word In any newspaper from the advocaters of this scheme? If it is just and if It Is worthy of publicendorsement, why do they not present it in all its beauty uud attractiveness? Who knows where the $12,000 for "one or more school houses" Is to be expeneded ? When it was proposed several years ago to j build a new school house, lhe plans of the building were shown. The lot was selected. There was no secret about it. Are the negroes to get their share of It? If so, bow much? As far as we know no provision In law haF been made for them ? If any such provision has been made, where is It ? Show us the law ? It "one or more school houses" Is to be built, please Inform the public how many ? Will they build one school house down towu j for the white children, and another for the) up-town children? Or, will we build one for [ each of the different religious denominations? If there are incidental advantages from building or locating "one or more school houses," who is to get them ? ? Will anybody make a splendid bargain in the sale of bis lot? Or, will anybody have the value of his property enhanced by having it located in his j neighborhood ? * Will the lands of an alien and a foreigner be selected at lancy figures ? Who is to handle this $12,000? Is there a man in town who knows? Whoistogivesecur Ity for the faithful handling of it, aDd where is the safeguard which the law throws around it? As far as we know there Is neither a safeguard around the money, nor a legal and de. finite statement as tq who Is to handle it. Under ordinary circumstances fiduciary olflcers are named in the law, and they are always required to give bond and security for the faithful discharge of the trust, but in this law, as proposed at the meeting of the movers of this agitation, we believe no one was named as custodian, and do provision was made for any bond. If so, why not say who it is? These are some of tbe cjuesllonK which arise in our mind, and tiiey are questions which every tax-payer has a right to ask. DONALDS DOINGS, Donalds, s. c., Jan. 11.1882. Times are unusually dull urounti here, owing to the short crops and the low price of cotton. and all business is depressed. There is considerable moving around and hunting better places, some moving to the cotton factories hoping to better their condition. The cold wave struck us last week wllh genuine winter weather. Snow Jell on Saturday night and to day sleel is falling. Some think the grain crop was injured by the Ireeze. Prof. W.T. Hudson is at his post again as principal of our high school. He is assisted oy jHiss r anny owiii. lucaikviiuunui ... ..... as good as expected owing to the prevalence of the grip. About sixty pupils are In attendun ce. The first quarterly conference on the Donaids circuit was held in the Methodist church at this place Saturday last, Elder J. B. Campbell preelding. Very little cotton has been ofiered in our market since new year. The action of the state Executive Committee last week has caused no excitement in our community. X. New crop New Orleans molasses at A. M lilll <fc Souk. Prohibition to be Made an Inane. 1 We agree With the Enterprise and Moun-J laineer that prohibition should be made an j issue In the next campaign. That paper, says: "Mr. Childs is right beyond question as to organizing a third party in this State, and we think he is also right if he mewnt to say that J It would bean unwise step to run a prohibition candidate lor the Democratic nomination for Governor. The point of attack ouyhtto ; be the Legislature, and especially the Senate, as was abundantly demonstrated at the recent session. Prohibitionists owe it to their principles to make the Issue In every coun'y so far as members of the Legislature are concerned. The question is unsettled, and it was completely dodged by the Senate, while a majority of the House of Representatives voted squarely in favor of prohibltlou. This majority can be retained in the House with- , out doubt, and the Senate can be Induced to reverse its record, if the people are In earnest when demanding a strict prohibitory law. ( Let It be understood at the outset of the , coming campaign that the candidates for the ( Legislature will be confronted with the pro- , hibitibn issue, plain and simple, and every | one of them will be required to speak out, ( without any dodgini? or circumlocution. , There is no need to make the issue except as | to members of the Leelslature. and If these , are Instructed by the people?the Democrats in primary elections? to enacta law prohlbi- , ling the manufacture and sale of intoxlcat- , inu liquors in tills State, It will bardly come , to pass that the Governor chosen at the same time and by the same methods will veto the J expressed will of the Democratic party. At , any rate we are willing for one to take the risk, as this will avoid the complications which would certainly come if any other course is pursued." The people of this county feel that the sale of whiskey is an evil, and that stringent laws against its sale would effect much good. As we have lived under the license system for many years, we minK me proniomonim are not unreasonable In their request for a trial of their plan of disposing of the whiskey question. If prohibition makes more drunk" enness and does more harm than licensed barrooms then the prohibitionists will be willing to return to the license system. Colonel Hoytie a popular citizen, an able man, a conservative politician, and we nominate him for State Senate from Greenville County. The county couldn't do better. The Abbeville Press and Banner thinks Governor Tillman ought to be ree-lected because custom has made it an unwritten law that a Governor elected for one term shall serve two. But, esteemed contemporary. Governor Tillman has been the fiercest of all foes of traditions, customs and unwritten laws. He has taught us that they ira chiefly humbug. Furthermore, no other Governor we have ever had elected by white people has had the greed for power exhibited by Governor Tlllrnan or been such a disturbing factor In the State. Another consideration, and a very important one, is the need we have ol a quiet, conservative and substantial State government, a settled policy and a united people for the funding of our State debt. The Indications that the present, administration can do that work satisfactorily are not encouraging. ?Greenville News. All that you say Is true, brother. Governor Tillman has broken the record. He has made few. if any friends, since he has been Governor. He has disappointed his friends, and exasperated bis enemies. As a consequedce, be will have a stumpy road to travel, If he gets back to the State House. The opposition, if not more pronounced, is certainly more vigorous and more determined, than ever before. He has affected no reforms, and his Legislature as a body, was the weakest end most incompetent that has sat In South Carolina since 187(5. The scandal about the free passes destroyed the confidence of many of his adherents, and the very pronounced way In which the Legislature put itself on record In thnt:mnt.t.pr a rpvpta hlnw. Tt. r.nmo too, not from bis enemies, but from bis friends. ??? Contributed 1'erHonnlft. Abbeville, 8. C., Jan. 13, 1892. Mr. Parker Jordan spent a few days in town last week. Mr. Fraser Lyon returned last Saturday to Woflford College. Mrs. Pascal, of Mount Carmel, was visiting Mrs. W. P. Calhoun last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McGowan and family have returned from Charleston, where they have been visiting for some time. Mr. John Lomax and family were tbo guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Calhoun laRt week. Mr. John G. Williams, of Athons, Ua., was In town last Saturday. Mr. Wyntt Aiken, of Cokesbury, was In town one day last week. Mr.-, and Mrs. J. Hayne MeDill spent Sunday In Hue West. Miss Jennie Sonrlley left last week on a visit to her brothers. George aud Tully, at Bessemer and Sheffield, Ala. The last service of tne week or prayer was held In the Methodist Church Sunday night. The sermon-was preached by the Rev. J. L. Wilson, and was a splendid one. There was a goodly number of our people in attendance. Our town has lost, one of its best young men. Mr. T. A. White left Monday afternoon . 1. ? r.. _ imoc In Dulactlno as. where be will fill a position In nlarge (lry goods house. Many friends will miss his cheery lace twid pleasant voice. We wish lilin liod speed, and a pleasant home In the "Lone Star Stale." Miss Ay!ei le Chalmers Is off on a trip to Anderson. She has been away since Monday evening. The city was lonely and deserted on Monday, only an occasional pedestrian trudged along, much the worse from the weather. If you will listen, you can hear the faint sound of wedding bells. Not the echoes of the merry bells that rang last Wednesday night, but the first notes of bells that will ring out gladly and loudiy quite soon. NUGGETS OF NEWS. Personal Paragraphs by the NinetySix Pencil Pusher. Ninety-Six, S. C., Jan. 12,1892. The Rev. Dr. Beaty. successor of the Rev. Dr. Woodrow in the S. C. Theological College will preach ut this place on the first Sabbath in March. I Mr. Wallace Townsend will clerk for J. P. Phillips & B'O., th's year. For the present be and wife are boarding at Mr. NVelr'a. They will go to housekeeping soon. W. L. Foucbe has given up the position as constable for Trial Justice McCaslan and bus gone into ihe "churn business." Mrs. Carter has moved to .Ninety-Six and Is occupying rooms In Mr. Still's house. Mr. J. F. Powers has completed his bouse ou the Watts Brldi/e road and moved in. Ilealso has one of the finest boys born in Cow Grove for many a day. Miss Li la Prince, of Wllilamston, has been visiting the Misses F?uche. Miss Klillehaber was burned to death at the house ot her sister Mrs. Moore near Dyson's recently. Miss Archie Bozeman has returned from a long visit, to friends in Lauren.?. Mr. J. B. Haltiwunger has decided not lo build at Greenwood but will move to or near Aiken. Mr. J. I). Watson has established a store at Cross Hill. We wish bim much success I Mr. Henry Williamson who has heeu clerking for Mr. Tf C. .Lipscomb lias gone to farming. A good deal ol corn is being brought in and sold in small quantities. Miss Lou Bozemnti has been elected an assistant In the High School at Wood rutin. They have made a wise selection. M iss Hozeman is an accomplished,highly educated lady having taken her degrees at Hollln's Institute Virginia. Mr. .Tolln G. Crawford and wife of Edgefield, have been visiting at Mr. W. 1/ Fouche's. A. W. Still and Robert Stuart are still with IE. M. Lipscomb ?k Co. itotiert Nichols is with Henderson it Fuller, i pr. Martin, of Greenwood, was down last week on business, Mr. Z. G. Sprott, of Abbeville, was in town recently. Miss Barksdale, a charming yoqng lady from Georgia, who is leaching at I)r. Sloan's, was visiting friends in town during the iioli- ( UU.V". Mr. L. M. Moore was once a councilman in Ninety-Six, and we see he has been nominal; i ed now for the same position in Greenwood. He made an efficient oflicer here and we con- , gratulate Greenwood for having made so wise a selection. Mrs. Thomas Alston, of Anderson, Is visiting iicr father Dr. Sunders. Miss Ellle Ucard and not Mrs. Eliza Beard, is teaching at. ".Shack," Newberry county. Dr. 11. M. Julian has cone on an extensive trip to the far West. When last heard Iront he was at Lincoln, Nebraska. The young white man rrom Edgefield who | stole Mr. E. S. Addison's buggy whip was cap- | lured and promptly convicted. I Maj. Galphln has recovered from a severe attack of measles. < Miss Emma Sunders, one of our mostes- , leemed young ludies, is now visiting friends in Sumter. I Mr. W. Y. Sherard lias closed up his clothing store at this place and will open a mam- | moth one at Greenwood, lie Is a bust ler. Mrs. George M. Anderson Is etilI in Florida, t visiting friends. Hon. Ellis G. Graydon was In town last Saturday on leutal business The people of Ninety Six have a fondness for Mr. Graydon and we wish be would come more frequently. , EAST END. 1 Carry your shoes and harness to C. P. Ham- J niond & Co. to be repaird when needed. / ""' . / ' -K:" ' ' H H JENNIE." \ HAPPY UNION OP HEARTS AND HANDS. tlai'rlflsp in the >Ie(lio<]iftt Church or two of Abbeville's most Popular Young People?Chnrmiugr Church Ooeornf ions ? 11 uridine Flower ? Creeping Vine?Everlivlnfj tirecn(?ol<t<-ia (int?N-CrownH andArcliCM. The social evcnt-of last week was the marri:i<:e of Miss Jennie Delph to Mr. J. Ilttyne MeDili, Wednesciay evening. January 0,1892. The bride is tiiednugther of our distinguished fellow-townsman Judge Lyon, who Is so (veil known, and who stands so fair before all the people of Abbeville county that no introluction of him Is necessary from us. He Is honored alike at home and abroad, and his Jaughter Is one of the favorites of the town, who hns always been regarded as one of the loveliest of the lovely?beautiful in character ind charming lb manner. Mr. McDlll is one of the worthy young men uf our town, whose ability and ambition will take bim to important positions In the affairs af life. At present he Is connected with the mercantile bouse of O. P. Heath & Co.. whose store is noted for its splendor, and whose ?ood bargains to the people has Induced a groat trade to that emporium of fashions. The chancel was elaborately decorated with banks of crimson holly berries, gray serrated palm leaves, mistletoe, hot house plants, and handsome lamps with colored silk shades. The arch in front of the chancel was made entirely of mistletoe and holly, from tbe centre of which was suspended by graceful loops of white ribbon, a large horse shoe of white Japoulcas. Beneath the arch was spread a large white fur rug. Half way down the aisles, separating the reserved seats irom the others, were hung double eates made of holly, mistletoe and silver. Th? hridal nnrtv entered in the following order: flr6t, two little neices of the groom. Misses Xlmena and Katrlna Hunter, of Olndad-del-Maiz, Mexico; dressed In white mull, lace and ribbons, bearing in their hands a white satin cushion, which they placed beneath the arch, and returning opened the golden-gates to admit the remainder of the bridal party. Then came the ushers, Mr. Julius Visanska and Mr. Chalmers Haddon who took their places on t!ie right and left of the chancel; afler which lollowed the attendants: Miss Corrle McClunf,, Mr. J. T. Pearson, Anderson, 8. C. Miss Nettie Russell, Mr. McD. Cater. Miss Lucia McGowar , Mr. M. C. Heath. Miss Edna Tusten, Mr. J. Friiser Lyon. Miss Mamie Perrin, Mr. W. C. Woodell, Athens. Ga. Miss Mattie Woodell, Raleigh, N. C., Dr. M. F. Game. Miss Sallie Marshall, Mr. W. Andrew Lyon, A ncrnRfji. Hii. Mlsslsabelle Jordan, Greenville, S. C., Mr. Frank Gary. Miss Aylet.te Chalmers. Mr. W. \V. Bradley. These separated at the altar, the ladles occupying the left and the gentlemen the right of the chaucel. Then came the groom, accompanied by his brother Mr. J. T. McDtll, after which came Miss Kate Marshall, maid of honor, who was followed by the bride leaning upon the arm of her step father, Judge J. Fuller Lyon, who on approaching the chancel, gave her to tbe groom, when that beautiful and Impressive ceremony of the Methodist ritual was performed oy the Rev. M. Dargan, assisted by Kev, F. Y. Pressly, of tbo Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. . When the marriage ceremony bad been finished the bridal couple kneeled at the altar and received the benediction. A grand wedding march was rendered by Mrs. Delia J. Knox In her best style. The costume of the bride consisted of a white silR gown, entrain, embroidered with seed pearls, chiffon lace, and lilies of the valley, and flowing veil. In approaching the altar she presented the officiating minister with the discipline of tbe church, handsomely bound In white, from which he read the ceremony. Miss Corrie McCiung, of Abbeville, was attired In blue silk and lace en train. Miss Nettle Russell, of Abbeville, pink silk and chiffon lace en train. Miss Lucia McGowan, of Abbeville, yellow silk, velvet and ribbon en train. Miss Edna Tusten, of Abbeville, blue silk and Jewel trimming, en train. Misa Mamie Perrln, of Abbeville, pink silk, lace and crushed roses, en train. Miss Mattle Wood ell, Raleigh, N. C., yellow crepede-chlne, princess, en truln. Miss Sallle Marshall, of Abbeville, blue silk, lace ribbon, en train. Miss Isabelle Jordan, of Greenville, S. C., pluk cashmere, lace and ribbon, en train. ' Miss Kate Marshall, of Abbeville, yellow silk, lace and gilt trimmings, en train. Each of the brldemaids wore gloves and slippers of u corresponding shade to that of J her dress. The groom and groomsmen wore the regulation evening suit with pearl gray gloves. v Standing before the chancel, the ladies made a bt-aulilul tableau while the gentlemen presented us handsome groupe as we ever se<\ Miss Corrle McClung, beautiful brunette. Miss Nettie Russell, charming and graceful. Miss Lucia Mc Jowan, lovely brunette. Miss Edna Tusten, pretty blond. Miss Mamie Perriu, charming debutante. Miss Mattie Woodell, or Kaieign, peuie, sparkling and bright. Miss Sailie Marshall, pretty and attractive. Miss Isabelle Jordan, ol"-Greenville, a stately beauty. Miss Ayletto Chalmers, honored and adored. Miss Kiile Marshall, courtly manner^aud a hand as fair as aoy that ever twined gallant, brow with laurel. Alter the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride, which was beautifully decorated with Ivy, holly, mistletoeHndhot house plants in great variety, while, for sentimental persons with sentimental purposes, a side piazza was enclosed and adorned with gay hangings, rugs, settees, birds and (lowers, making a picture charming indeed. "The mistletoe hung in the castle halls. and the holly branch shone ou the old oak w ills." The guests were served during the evening with coffee and chocolate. At ten o'clock the dining hall was thrown open and all were invited to partake of an elegant supper. In the centre ot the table was a pyramid of fruits, surmounted by beautiful hot house flowers, above whtch suspended from the ehandelier were ribbons of colors corresponding with the bride's and bridcinaid's dresses, terminating lu bows which rested on the top of each cake. At each end of the table were groups of candles ornamented with shades of pink, blue and yellow. The company was delightfully entertained witti music by Miss Marshall, Miss McClung, Miss Chalmers and others. One delightful leature of interest was the rendition of sev eral songs In Spanish by Alius Ainiena ana Miss Kutrlna Hunter, and many wished that the parents so faraway could have been present to hear ihelr familiar voices. The presents were numerous and quite handsome. They were of silver and gold, of china and furs, of deroratlve art. and skllliii 1 handiwork. Coming, as they did, from loving heartsand generous hands, their value were increased a thousand fold. Due West Items. Due West, S. C., Jan. 11. 1892. We were visited with quite a severe electric storm on Tuesday night. Judging from the lightning and thunder you would have thought ft raid summer, Instead of mid winter. Miss Carrie Wideman went to i'rosparity, s. mi Wednesday to visit her sister Mrs. D. G. i'fiiiups. Jr. Mr. J. M. White, of the Seminary preached at Woodruff on Sabbatli a week ago. Kuv. .f. H. Pressly preached at Statesvllle, N, C.. on Sabbath the 3rd Inst. Mr. R. A. VVjdetnau tigs charge of a school at Coddle Creek. N.C. We know ho can wield the birch successfully. The cold wave began to make Its presence Mt. mi Wi-iliifsrlnv mornuiir with the wind blowing steadily from the West. Il continued to grow colder hII that day and the next. We hope It will effectually route the grippe be fee it seizes your correspondent. Mrs. Edna Ellin, wile of the late Mr. Joseph I Ellis, died at her home hear here on Sabbath Hie 3rd ilist. She had readied the ripe age ol seventy. Her remains were burled In the old Lindsay grave yard. Mr. J. T. MeDill and Misses Xlmena and Katrlna Hunter went to Abbeville on Wednesday to be present at the marriage of Mr. J. Wayne McDIII and Miss Jennie Delph. Mr A. S. Kennedy returned from Atlanta Dn Thursday. Dr. L P. Kennedy is Improving slowly. The monthly meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society was Ijeld on Thursday nijjljtDr. W.Ii. I'ressly.thft president elect deliverid his inaugural address. Mrs. Hrennle Taylor and Mrs. Nannie Tay " I ? ?! s; n mo vUltlmr f lii r nil. rents Dr. and Mrs. Edwards. The tirm of Morrow. NlHtles A Co., has dissolved, and the business will hereafter be conJucU'il by Messrs. W. T. Cowau and G. Is". Nickles under the llrm name of Cowan A: Nlekles. Mr. V. L. Morrow will devote his time to [caching. He has secured a sclioojat Warren- : ton of tills county, and will renioye there in ihout a month. Mr. J. Huync McDiii and bride came up : Saturday 10 visit inends and relatives. They xp'-ct to leave to-day. We have heard oi several fatal cases oi ,he colored population. ( Mrs. I)r. Strange, of Vnlilosta. Ga., is visit- ! ng her parents Dr. and Mrs. tlen y. I The week of prayer was as usual observed, I icrvices being held each day from 4 to 3 p. m. It i I ?<&> Just in from the knitting mills *j0 dozen la- J' lies vests, pants to matcli, at Uaddou's. Don't fall to see the dress goods that I offer j J it 12 1-2 cents. These uoods are worth 1X> and 3 cents. W. E. bell. 'j JW<T. .v -v WELCOME BACK. f . J Mr. A. J. Sprole* Resume* 1IU Office t of Special Reporter for the I'retw ? and Banner at Greenwooil. Greenwood, S. C., Jau. 5,1802. v In assuming chanre of the Greenwood col- , umn of the Press and Banner for 18!)2. I leel ' some misgiving, remembering how dlfleult.lt ? Is to write and arrange a comulnatlon of par- , agraphs for flfty-two consecutive weeks, in a J manner pleading to some and void of olfense to any. tiuch, however, will be my highest , aim, commensurable with my natural Incli- , "' 'am ?a rnvminutiH /?p|I Io\'/O m?n HP TTlPflH- * urea, as opportunity affords. In doi ng this I 1 will endeavor to be just and respectlul, not , given to flattery nor personal abuse. As a J material aid to this pleasant consummation. J I ask a pharitable public to Judge me by the V same standard they do other local contrlbu- 1 tors, for such I only am, with limited ability, and scope of experience in Journalism much 1 more circumscribed t han many of these. My , paramount duty will be in the Interests of Greenwood and the "ress and Banner, their J interest being common. l<'or the one I will furnish the latest and more Important news f and such contributed articles as I may be able . to secure. I wil I also tie on the alert (or any commercial business to be done in advertis- ' lng or job work, this I will prosecute with ' diligence, but with amenity, and a due regard ; for the rights aud claims of local competitors. , Tne other I will keep prominently before the ' people, as a manufacturing center, a healthful locality?noted for its educational facilities and religious advantages?and finest martin the up country, this I will do With the utmost 1 regard lor truthfulness always giving exact, . not exagerated, facts and figures, and likewise 1 no disparagement to our leas fortunate neighbors. My personal mention will often be incomplete by reason of my vocation, but no 1 omission will ever be Intentional. Frivolous parapraghs, which only vary the monotomy ' will of course be treated as they deserve. The floor of Dr. Millwee's barn on which was stored some heavy provender, gave way one night last week, coming down with a crash, on a family hoiseaud several fltiecow.s, two of the latter being killed out right. The Ooctor himself having made a narrow escape 1 iPftcin</ a Ipw mfnnt.es before. There Las been considerable grippe about town, but no serious cases. Arter a four mouths trial of the graded school system, our people are delighted with 1 It and are as near unanimously pleased with the present management, as I have ever known them to be. There may yet bo some spicy revelations, with reference to the recently reported robbery of this post office. I am informed that Rev. W. P. Fife ha? sent oar Methodist brethren his cheque for $50 to be applied to their new ehurch. In his letter he had something to say about the dirty liars not being able to hurt him. It his remark refers in any way to what I have said of him, I freely forgive the mercenary christian gentleman for Ills slanderous, uncbrlstlan-like Imputation, but challenge a contradiction of any statement I have ever made. When It is remembered that tbeS50 is only about5 per cent of his receipts here, or just what his board, wild oanK interest iu uate, wuuiu uuvu uccu? it may be that some of the "dirty liars" have caused an awakening of bis conscience. Of course our Methodist friends appreciate the donation, aud properly so, will receive and use in the proper spirit. Mrs. E. J. Arnold and her daughter, Mrs. Crews have moved to Spartanburg, where the latters husband has a lucrative position in tbe railroad service. Messrs. J. K. Durst & Co. give fair warning to delinquents in another column. They mean business, they sold goods for little enough protlt, and it Is right they should be paid, besides they are doing business at the same old stand, with a slight change of name, and considerably Increased capltol are able and willing to still help those who show an appreciation of past favors. You mny need help this year, no firm in the county is more able to give it to yon, it is to your interest therefore to make some satisfactory settlement of your old account with them. The product of tbe Oil Mill seems to be In great demand. I beard lucldentally of a shipment of meal to Augusta, Memphis, Philadelphia and Boston. An enquiry at the company's office would no doubt considerably augment their foreign shipments. A Ithough the times are hard, the probabili ty Is that every one who can give goon security can get the necessary supplies for another crop from some of our strong commercial houses or the ca?h from oue of our two banks. In either case the paper will have to be gilt edged and satin finished. Christmas bus come and gone. It did not differ materially from preceeding ones, most of us enjoying it at home or abroad with friends and relatives. There was no disorder of any kind here and but one slight accident, that of the accidental shooting of a colored boy. wa DYionrt n hrvir!.v welcome to Messrs. Luther Pratt and Harvey Cllbkscales, of Dae West, who having bought valuable property here and will move In a short while. If the law for the prohibition of adultery is not to be enforced, the one against miscegenation should be so modified as to apply only to respectable people, and one exacted compeling white gentlemen (?) to marry their dusky paramour*. It would probably rid this community of a few Individual)* who In day light make a pretens of respectability. Miss Maggie Williams entertained her friends with a"tacRy" party New Years night. Work on the Orphanage building is progressing as rapidly as the weather will permit and will be ready for ocupancy by 1st of March. Rev. J. L. Vass, Superintennent, says his part of the work Is In nice shape and moving steanlly lorward. Applications for homes coming lo dally. i The friends of T. H. Walker wlil ;be glad to i I know he is doing well in Charlotte where he has opened a caudy and confectionery store, with tha latest devices and fine workmen, for I the manufacture of fine candles. While In charlotte a few days ago I called at his candy i palace and found overythlngpertalnlng to His business the very best that lie could buy, tt I was simply grand, and I predict for him ihe i entire city trade. t The walls or the new Methodist church are < up near the top of the windows, when completed it will be an Imposing structure. The time for our municipal election is near at hand. It would be superfluous for me to attempt to give the reasons why tiiti interests of the town, now, more than at any fanner time, demands that the very best, most progressive and public spirited men wo have 1 should be elected. There is no reason why they should cot be, we are no longer divided by issues, but all pulling for the welfare, the extension and upbuilding or our embryo city, I do not for a moment mean to caBt any reflectljn on our present administration, they 1 have given us a year of peace and good order, with comparatively little violation of the lo- t cal option laws. They have opened uo new f streets and made such other improvements as t the revenue would permit, in fact, it has prov- ] en the best of any former administration for t many years, anil I am sure, the present in- s cumbtnts would receive the hearty endorsement of the people for a second term, but ( these ofllces are burdened without renum? a eratlon. If the present officials desire to be re- .1 Sieved let us give them a hearty "well uone 1 though good and faithful servants," and t chooso from among our property holders five t other live progressive and conservative men f to fill their places 1 Mr. S. D. Beacham, who for the past eighteen months has been a fellow laborer at the 1 bench with mo left for Newberry on the flrst I instant to take onarno of Mr. J. VV. White's t shop For lilm I had formed a warm attach- 1 incnt, such as I rarely have for men, but while \ the separation was unpleasant, it is gratifying !l to know that he has a better position, >?t ad J vauced pay. Jell' made a host of frlepds and J no enemies while here, the same rule of life U there, will ensure him irleudR omonir ttie|J warm hearted, hospitable people of that grand r old town, for whom 1 will ever cherish the I most pleasant memories. 'J Presiding Elder Cambell and Rev. Mr. JCI!f?o have moved to their respective parsona^eas, c both have made quite a favorable Impression c 011 our people. I Mr. Willie Divore, head clerfc tit Walter Cameron's rocket stoic, idst hu puree con- i taiii|ng a cqusldbrable amount oi cash, mhiio il time last week, about the same time Mrs. t bevore presented him with a bouncing yiri t baby, he withdrew his advertisement oi a lost c purse, called the cards even and is now enjoy- ? ln? a little rocket of his own. v Messrs. J. It. Lea vet and H. J. Carllege have r been re-elected Superintendent and Secietary c respectively of the Baptist Sunday sehi'Ol. Governor Tillinau might have properly in- t eluded some members oi our delegation in big t charge of "trash and drill wood floating in bu n the tide," but he didn't do it, because they b obeyed his mandates invariably and without d exception, but the Governor's implied pean for them now, win nnu lis counterpart mat wont tit a i>urody, a dirge witli all purls carried, and sub buss accompaniment In the next election in-Abbeville county. v A. J. Sproles. o ? ? s LOVE LAUGHED AT B0LT8 AND BARS. 'J * " t A Trial JiiKticc-ToHii Council-Mulc of ( Valuable fi?ro|)orly--.Shli?iii<>ii?s oi j, ( otton?Cluirus "Politics I'erson- u alM, Etc. Greenwood, Jan. 11, 1802. bl Mr. P. K. Elmore Is convulcsclug Iroui a se- , vero attack of grip. The graded school building hr.s received an additional supply of new desks. The editor prides himself on having only [' two columns ot advertisements on the patent u Inside. Ills readers preler that there was , more on Hie Inside and less on the outside. The luucli-vvrltlen-of run away couple irom Newberry, alter succeeding In outwltlliig the 0 aid lady m Greenville, were registered at Ili- ,, ley's as man and wlie last Tuesday night, on [.heir reLurn to Wlutinlres, the home of the 11 lirlde. .. Capt. J. W. Lltes has resigned his position is I rial Justice here, aud a strong petition has . lieen forwarded to his Excellencj' Governor u liliman, lavoring the appointment of Capt. j, J. W. Kerr, u man in every way qualified for !| the duties of the otlice, but 1 aui lniormed that another tnan Is likely to receive the ap- . [lointiuent, because ol partisan preferment. Icl At a mass meeting of our Democratic citlceus held on last SYcdnesday evening, the fftl-l #V't?'- "* owing ticket for municipal officers was nom- ^ natea : For Mayor?J.T; Simmon's ; For A1[ermeu?J. L. C?rr, L. M, Moore, a. Rom.-iiierg. Dr. B, W. CuOb. TUese arc all represenaXlve citizens In whose hands the ittUlrs of mr government will be safe. They were lected Monday without opposition. The sale of the Merrimun property which 4 rill take place here on the 20lh Instant, will ipen up decidedly the most preferable bulldng lots that have been oil'ered here since the uieof the Bailey estate. These lots are not old as speculations, but X suppose they will >ring fair valuation, as there Is no reason vhy they should be sacrificed. C The steam fitters from 1). H. Tompkins i?rT| Jo., Charlotte. N. C., have just ttnlsned th.flV :on tract for putting automatic sprinklers liVi. he new warehouse at the cotton mill. The Sunday afternoon meetings of the Y. H. C. A. are unusually well attended. All roung men, whether members of the church >r not, are cordially Invited. Hour of meetnS Irom 4 to 5 p m. "" ' 111" Bantlol nrnhminm tt-111 hs mil I lie I UV/l n?w v?|/mmuu6v mil ?w |/mw )ti this week. Our cotton receipts up to December 24 were hr In excess of those or any former year, but ; haven't the exact figures at hand now. Mr. A. Rosenberg and bunily are spending _ i lew days in Charleston. Mr. Cross of the dairy swing chnrn will eflve Greenwood happ", baviug sold several 1 ;hous?nd dollars wortL of churns and several J thousand dollars worth of territory. A score )r more of our citizens left last Monday for carious counties to canvass for this churn. May their luck be Crosses. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bonnie have returned [rom Newberry, and for the present are stopping at Mr. \V. H. Whillock's, Mrs. Bonnie*s rather. . Misses Lizzie, Lila and Jnlia Wells enterLained their friends with a very enjoyable so- 1 iable lust Friday evening. Mr. E. S. F. Giles has given oat the contract T for the erection of several neat ccttages. 1 I bear of several handsome residences to be erected this Summer, notwithstanding the sry of hard times. Miss Covin of Mount Carmel Is visiting her sister Mrs. George Morrab. C The carpenters are at work remodeling and fc enlarging the residence of Mr. E. J. Plowden. Everything is moving on smoothly at the cotton mill, and the profits are fully satisfactory to the management. President Durst Is the right man in the right place, lie has _ shown that there is money in the cotton mill business with a steam plant, and the directors should spare no meuns to fill his building with machinery. < The festive season is over, but large fat tur- ? keys still adorn the table at, Riley's hotel ev- f< ery day in the week. 1< Mr. Johnson whose resignation as depot Knnn 1 at? //x. K.l? I* UCIC |iua ancuuj urcu nuicu, JCJi/iui uio ew posltiqp iu Augusta last Monday, carry- _ lDg with him the best wishes of bis many friends. Mr. Gaines, his successor, bas taken charge. \ ? l? I Mrs. EllaBobb Walker did not return to her home in Cnirlotte last Saturday, as she expected, becAse of sickness in the family. She went Mondiv. * J 1 agree will "Observer" that Tillman was not elected Ast year by such aa overwhelming majorlt las appeared, and I don't balievc bis re-electlih possible if direct before the the people ;d|ut, if as some suppose, we are to only to hav.l a primary for delegates to a nominating convention the result may be different " 1 Colonel Wtillngford received a car-load of fine mules lact week. It is rumoic d that the beef-market license will of $50 wl | be rescinded this year. The friend* pf Kev. Thomas Leich are anx- ' lously waitUc Ills promised explanation of c bis conduct Vbile In Augusta, It now turu^out to be all fuss and feathers about the disfranchisement of the Haekelites by the State Executive Committee and those wboatone time predicted such a course are very loudmouthed in saying 1 told you so, It is true this would have been a ruinous policy for the presented ministration but many of us lntbls county! have a vivid recollection of bow we were disfranchised two years ago for a much less offense. If some of. rev paragraphs this week appear a little stale an) out of date it mu?t be remembered they were Intended for last week.s issue and is no fault of mine that tb?y did not appear. j \ A Mr. Hutchinson who recently came here from Spartan barg to work on the Orphanage, died suddenly at his boarding bouse 8unduy evening. ?ie crnspiainea or a neaaucnein me morning, tooktaf large dose of patent pills, wblcb his landlord bad on band and before night was a corpse. Thedoctors are analyzing the pills. | 8. MRS. Alb C. VANCE. Dentil of a Gtod Woman at an Advanced Age. Mrs. Ann C. V?ilce was bom Jan. 4th, 1814, Joined the Baptis. (Church at Old Bethany, prior to the founding of Horeb, and Is believed to have beet baptized by her brother, 1 Rev. James H. OUles. she was married to ' John Wardlaw Heirst, M. D., May 28th, 1835. n After a period of tlirty-seven years of happy married life, the Dtcjtor fell on sleep and was b gathered uuto his fitlhern in 1872. Mrs. Vance' was again married Fa|S. 21st, ? 1882, to Major J. K. Vance, a courteous gentle- r man and a member of tbe M. E. Church. Rev. H. T. Sloan performed the marriage cer- b emony. Tnls also was a union of mutual love and affection, until her decease which occurred at the oid hospitable mansion, at i wo ana a nan o cioots. a. m., uecemoer mm, 1891. ,1 t The deceased was d Inodel honse-keeper, a friend of the poor, a ryer of her church, and t Of all good, people, Vllie lived beloved and died lamented byajilwho knew her. She 0 leaves a Bister, Mrs. yplnh Cothran and a sisler-ln-law, Mrs. Jas. K.lphlles. and their families. Mujor Vance a*<ll his family, together A with very many Irleitjl, to mourn their loss, and to.rejolce In her k ilpeakable gain. ^ She sleeps at Cedar! ptlncs beside her first busband, to await tlelresurrectloh of the mints. "Blessed are t ie?~ who have part In the first resurrection.' '1 For her lo live was Christ, and to die wus nffln." H. T. 8. A WELCOME I LETTER. " In Example as to Bcbool Reports, u/KIaK UliAnlif hi VaIIaivaiI Tn. tercslins Oecaslol JokM S. C. Jan. 9,1692. Please give us a little Ace In your paper 'or h few Items. B Tbe sudden changes In A weather or somehlng else has caused a j*y severe type of ;rlp In our section. At^Sg the victims ot his disease are Mesnrs.^Mien Dodson and Mmrod Davis, and Mrs. o?dler, three very iged person*, who are suaHng from a very ieveie atteck. Mr. Thos. L'rane, of B?rerton, Laurens :ounty, has moved bis la Sly and also tils I itock of goods over and nv occupies the 1 tandsome store house Just Hspleted by I)r. tl bV. T. Jones. Mr. Crane is aliod clever mer- d ihant and proposes to Nell & goods to suit w lie hard tune. Wo welcoB^ him and his <> iimlly In our midst, and beHuiIt for him tbe u lberal patronage he deserveH .S The school at Saluda Gro\?fc in a flour'sh- s< ng condition. The l'ollowlHig the roll of lonor for November and DecHiber, 1891; the mixlmum being 100. the mlnHum OS. Willie lushes 'J9, Lldle Dodson OS? Lizzie Blackveil Luvlu Biggins 98, Bliert Biggins M, Blanche Cnlberton 07 4-5. AlBlle Jone* S>7, loh'u Davis 97, Mendoza lligKs 97, Mamie [imes 97, Laurence CulbertsouB Lldla Jones '0 4-5, Emma Gaines 9(14-7, 0?&^(Dadson 96%, iohii Hlgglns 0<J, Clifton WiillsHson 06, Earnest Hlgglns 90, Nettle JnnefBfr^. Luanna ? >ii vis 05 1-6, Corrie pftVU 03 5-HBcssie Cork ^ 'l*he school elated ior the C'hrlAiusholidays >n Tuesday night, December with a con crt which'did credit to bulb tea?ar and pu- ^ Miss Ida Jones, of III leys, wiHpresent as iraanist, iind the sweet musicB !he organ Ilspensed hy her added much ^Htlio enter- J alnineni and was very greatly aiHeciated by he audience and school. The >eSul se.slon ipentd Monday the 4th Instant Hi) ei'oour- ^ iglnjjprospects, iiotwlltistaadin^Bte severe veathcr and the grip. fWky pup^l were enolled the drsi day, and this roll Hill be in- 6 reased. U We are wuking up to a true reHzatlon of be Importance of education an^Bntend to mild up a school here equal to th^ftst. This s the only school in the county, a^Bir as we mow, that makes vocal music a Bclal stu- J y. *wpey. LETTER FROM TROT. Tkoy.S. C., JaD|. 1}, 1S92. ftev. T. W. Sloan preached an ' excellent eunou lost Sunday. I \ f Four of Filgtlleld's brightest siajls visit * Troy. Ml^s Molest SlulHvortb, Mi.4s Emma Villlams. Miss Mary S. Burnett and Miss "eainy UntMe. I 1 _ Mrs. Ann 0. Vance's sale will takelplnoeon he 10th instaiii. Let all come andl bjhig a ocket lull of money, as there w ill! be some ? ice property for sale. > i b Miss MollieTittle has taken charge) of her chool in Edgetlt-ld county, ' l'rof. U. U. l'arkiUHoii had a pleasaiat time A n O^orgia C.it Utuuis week. ' We hear that Troy is to have an evening l.r civs. From what we can learn they can y avo some strong editorials, as Troy il> on a oom. tj r mere was a norse suiu iu iuwu uist ? yea lor -y liree pounds of lard. Our town was shocked to Ueay of the Ideath .ll f Mrs. W. E. (.'outran of Mliiway. \ y Dr. J. T. l'ressiy's. hurse ran away will.) him ** ist Thursday, throwing him ouiand brwik- J'1 ng one oi his ribs. tc Miss Ida Harvley.nf Edgetleld, ifs. visiting " llss Louis Davis. | 11 is said that cotton is lower now thinn it us been in loriy years. \ L1Mr. J. \V. Muiiinax lias boon elected superuendentot the Baptist Sunday School for ic year '92. We need two more stoves in the A. It. I\ lurch. .Nl&ls " Children's hosp at5c. Wm. E, Bell, I * _ .1 * ies, Hides. I. P. HAMMOND & GO. WILL EXCHANGE LEATHER, BRIDLES, COXiXiAHIi, OR ANYTHING IN THE1B LINE FOR~ lides. Sheep Skins and Tallow. ake advantage of tblB offer for^jpriT1 g Ve wiil Exchange at Cash Prices. Don't forget as when In need of Shoes, Bridles, Collars and HARNESS. Jan. 13, 1892, tf . Notice, 3TRAYED from me on December 15th, one Z> bay or brown HORSE COLT, white nine set, six months old. I will pay twenty dolire for Information leading to his recovery. James t heater Jan. 13,1892,3t. ^ Mt. Carmel, 8. C. 1 Something to Eat |m.-*> !L M. HILL & SONS. Haras, Canvassed and Uncanvassed. SUm co CP IHoflHonl Sugar cared Breakfast Strips. Mackerel white fish. irtBh Potatoes, Rutabaga, Turnips, Onions, white, red and yellow. < : " Dried Peaches, Apple* and Prunes. Apples, Oranges, Lemons and Uoeoanata. Tea Cakes, Preserves, Jelllesand Mince Meat Pickles In variety, Cheese and Macaroni. Maple and Fancy N. O. Syrnp, Boasted Cotee(every'week). Read the above ana see if an'tget something to eatat Jan. 18,1892. A. M. HILL & CO. PROCLAMATION. - '' :? ' vV :v;?$ . ' .'' fifo+n ftf S!a? MWtvv v* HIVUW VMUIiilB) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. i IT HERE AS In formation lias been received IW at this Department that an atrooioos, , aurder was committed In the County of Abe vllle on or abou t the eighteen tb day of April l. D. 1891, apoa the body of Ed Anderson by ). K. Cooley and that the said D. K. Cooley ias fled from.Justice: V ' Now.thebefobe, I, B. R. Tillman, Govertor of the State of South Carolina, In order hatjustice muy be done and the mqjesty of he law vindicated, do hereby o^er a reward f Seventy-Five Dollars for apprehension' and ellvery to the Sheriff of Abbeville County at iDDsvuie court House or tne said v. |K. Ooley. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set rny band and caased the Great Seal of theStatetobeafflxed,atCo . lombia, this fourth day of January Seal]. A. D. 1891, and in the one hnndred and sixteenth year of the Indt; pendence of the United States of America. B. R. TILL WAN. By the Governor: J. E. TIXDALL, Secretary of State. ,j Jan. 13,1892. Fair Notice. i/E hereby notify all parties who are InMf debted lo us either by note or account A lai we are closing up our buildera, and alt Jm liilmc nincf hu udMIuH n( nn^o Wa Ha nAf tUr ant to press any one, but we mast close oar ^ I Id books. So cull Wt once on Mr. J. T. Miller i I the office of Durst. Co.'s Co-operative { / tore, settle your hills and save us and your 2 jives any any Jurlku-r trouble. # Yours truly, f J. K. DURST 4 CO. I January 13,1892, tf J "ONLY I 30 Days Tim6 ill Accounts made with us from ranuary 1st, 1892, rill be presented at the end of T- J-1- P A. acn momn ior payment. Respectfully, i. M. Hill & Sons. Our terms are strictly 30 days. Jun. 12,1892. 'he State of South Carolina COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. robate Court.?Citation for Letters of Administration. y J. Fullkr Lyon, Esq., Judge Probate Coukt: ]f7"HKKEAS, J. D. Watson lias made suit to rv [oe.iugruiuuiiii urbivm ui nuwiuw atlon of the Kstate and effects of John jhnsoD, colorcd, late ot Abbeville county, joeased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish I and singular Die kindred and creditors of ie said JOHN JOHNSON, deceased, lat they he and appear before me, in the ;>urlol Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. on Wednesday, January 27, 1882, after pub?attoii hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. i show cause it any they have, why the said d ministration snould uot be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this 11 th day ol January in the year of i.S.J our Lord one thousand eight hundred and uinety-two and in the 116th year of American independence. Published on tbo 13th day of January, 1892, the Press and Banner and on the Court ouse door lor the time required by law. / J. FULLER LYON. / Judge Probate Court. Jan. 13,1S92. v*. t .t i 'i m