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Ijjie Press all Banjr I "'ABBEYILLE, 8.1 Hi I ^"Published every Wednesday a a | yqj^ln advance. ". * Twelve Pages. Wednesday, Jan. 2, H. Don't be Dioconraced. We have tbe best country in the woif We can raise tbe greatest variety of crojjOur climate Is the healthiest. Our watcj tbe purest, and our atmosphere the mostabrioub. Our neighbors are the best p? on * earth. We have schools and church) We have good civil government, and' peadlgns g supreme in all our land. I It is true that the price of our cii has B J been reduced, but we can live at bomwith Wf eood milk cows, aud a proper attenticp the food crops, we can yet live and be bapl We 1 -L 1' ?tho niaorv I can even grow nou?n wcnpjjy -p., * practical work. Watch bow some nbros* per, no matter what happens. Let a and every citizen apply himself to the it leal work of making his farm, his shop, ji6 office self-sustaining. Let every man pay his debts as lis he can,and tbe rule ought to be to pay Smallest first. The creditor who craves afr dollars wlil be more persistent and am you worse than the man to whom you ow hou( and dollars. Yon might Just as wel dunned for a hundred as for one dollar. ?n, il yon have ten creditors, pay the smal first, and so get rid of as mncb annoyance kjsbI t>I?^i|^the number of your credltols reduced yofflhfc^elhelped that much, b' you make small paynP^^nts on large debtid allow small debts to Btan^>itepu have doj foolish thing. Wipe out a debt,anS B"e"Wfre with one at a time. Do these things, and be hopeful. Don't be despondent and cast a shadow over tbe members of yoar household. A better day is coming. After tbe storm is tbe sunshine. The Subject Being Peace. Just dow we see more rot, pure and simple, about "peace" than about all other subjects that are calling for publlo attention lust now, Peace Is not desirable at any time, and especially at this time, when the dispensary is on trial. If the advocates or supporters of tbte measure are lolled luto quietude the enemies of the law will get an Inning, and the law will rbe done away with. People who are Interested in public affairs, and people who take tide for or against public measures, keep the public mind from stagnation. They prevent the perpetuation ol old rings by forming new ones. If we should all become of one mind now, eertaln men would rule the country,and their favorltea would fill the offices. We say this . with no disrespect to anybody, for one man Is about as good as another. Tbey are abont equally patriotic and tbey are about equally * ?4 "??uiAno onrt tn draw HnXlOQH U) (BlUniVIHl |Ajniuvun,?.._ public money. A little agitation does good. Tbe opposition to the present administration will have fe wholesome effect, and will keep tbe officers In tbe line of duty, and In tbe path of rectitude. Let as keep up tbe agitation, and purify the waters. Indifference Is repose, and repose Is death. ???? To be Overthrown at Flrutt Opportunity. , Tbe News and Courier, in speaking of the dispensary law, among other things, says: "It has been so badly administered here, and has been accompanied with so many needless violations of political and personal rights, that it will be overthrown at tbe first opportunity, probably never to be restored." Having thus been put on notice the friends ? ??anrt anhrifltv and all others VI IQ1U|/Vtauvw v who are opposed to the re-opening of barrooms In vthls State, shonld be extremely canttoas bow tbey vote for members of the State Convention. The State Convention furnUhrp "the first opportunity," and no man who is opposed to the saloons should vote for an anti-dispensary candidate. If enough such men ? present to the convention,the constitution would then be shaped in the Interest of the saloons and the liquor element. Let no voter be oaught napping, especially since all are put on notice that the dispensary law "will be overthrown at first opportunity." Let the administration see that the law is well ad| ministered, and faithfiilly enforced. Drive Doll Care Away. Let ns bear no more of bard times. If yon have worked, and have been saving and provident, your condition Is not remarkably worse tban that of yonr neighbors. While few have made great fortunes yet tbere are lew Indeed who have just reason to complain. '-Wherefore doth a living man A-ialaln *' Tbe banks bave bad good collections. Tbe ' merchants have, little reason to be dissatisfled. Tbe farmers bave more corn and other t. food crops tbao ever before. Witb a beart for every fate, let as begin tbe new year hopefully and cheerfully. Don't talk about your misfortunes any more than you would ex. plain to every man you meet tbe little bodily ailments from which you suffer. Be a man and remain in the battle of life, i putting fortb renewed energy for 1895. The Old and tbe New. Supervisor Jobn Lyon went into office yesterday, and tbe County Commissioners went out of office. Supervisor Lyon succeeds tbe Connty Commissioners who bave been faltbfol in the pMV, auu nuu UIVU?UI< uo n?iv.j ??v financial year without a deficiency In the treasury. V /' The Supervisor has an Important lav/ to enforce,and we know of no one more competent to blaze out the new lines wblcb tbe County Government calls for. His ability and integrity are acknowledged by all, and his efficiency and gourtesy will win tbe well done of this people. !V*- *' < ' A Quiet Time. In defereoce to the neighbors who are overshadowed with grief because of the recent loss of loved ones, this was not what might be termed a merryCbrlatmas, bat, except tor the . removal by death of some of oar best beloved I neighbors'and Irleodp, this was a pleasant f ^Christina*. The weather was *11 that beartor soul could wish. Good health prevailed, and we had enongb bread to eat and enough wood to make the cheerful Ingle. Encouraging Outlook. We notice a statement Sn the Register that some of the 6aloon men are going to distant States. We take this to mean tbat those saloon men recognize the law or the State, and tbat they do not intend to set it aside, 'f bey will go to cities wbere the saloon business is iloensed, and will not sell liquor In South Corolina contrary to law. When it Is remembered tbat the South Is oatrnri m epmi nrnvlslnrm to Nebraska to save ^ the starving people In the far West, we ought S to feel thankful that we are ip SontbCarolina, 'We are poor, but we are not hungry. We may not nave much clothing, but the temper j ature Is generally mild. Ik making out your ticket don't forget that the enemies of the dispensary law will overthrow it when the flrst opportunity presents itself. Fix it in your mind that It is your doty to vote for dispensary candidates. - ???um We sell for the cash and no charging. W. , Bell CaaJi Co. I THE LEGISLATUKE. Some \olnbl? Work l>y Our I.nn* Mnkern. The session of the General Assembly of South Carolina which concluded its arduous labors on Monday morning December :>4, JS9t, distinguished itself for statesmansnip nun patriotism. It considered perhaps a greater number of Important measures than has been presented to any Legislative body iu this State for many years. On many of the proposed laws the safety, welfare and happiness of this people depended, but the wisdom and sagacity with which ail Important legislation was disposed of is a marvel and a wonder. As we all know, the.Senate and the House of Representatives hold their sessions In large ' and splendidly equipped halls. The presiding officers in their gowns, and the scores ol "call boys" or "pages" that ran and dart at the beck or call of members, together with a multitude of clerks and newspapermen, at once impress the beholder with ttie idea thai he is in the presence of assembled greatness. The dignity and solemnity of the tableau is not easily described, but not withstanding all the pomp and circumstance attending the dally sessions of the General Assembly whose sittings are noted by flying flags, and whose portals are guarded by noble citizens, there was no letting down of the dignity and the hauteur of ine members. The deliberate body as a whole might possibly equal thatoi the British Parliament in grasping raoment/Min nnmt lnns of State. It Is a matter of pride that Sooth Carolin, lans are able to see and recognize the ludl vidual and collective greatness of tbeir own lawmaking body, and when tbe representative? of a people, In the field, in the forum, or in , the Legislative balls, acquit themselves nobly tbe people rejoice and are ready to give expression of pride. i We are unable to give a full list of the important measures which received the solemn and serious consideration of that august body, but we mention a few of them,and give tbeir substance as we understand the fucts to be: The bill to opeu a public road from Courederlck Cross Roads to Jericho, involved the right to work as well as to travel the highway for a distance of several miles in visiting neighbors and in coming home from a fox chase. One of tbe most momentous questions before tbe General Assembly was the fixing of the salary of tbe little boy wno draws tbe ju ries in Court. Heretofore the mun Iflcem sum ? * ? - Wuo Kaon nut/1 fnr uI uue uunui auu 11tLJ vcuus mil uwu r>. ~ tB-ls service, but the party was pledged to ref^ncbment and reform. Much eloquent oratory was expended In favor of tbls bill, , wblctfV^is intended to place tbe jury drawer on a payV \?^th a cornfield baniVaDd to re duce bis pay to^ifiy cents. After able and ex baustive argument tbe (iencral Assembly. In Its dignity refused to yield to tbe necessities of tbe times, and tbe pay of tbe little boy remains the same as betore. If tbls bill bad become a law tbe prosperity and happiness of this country would have been assured, but we are left to hope that tbe next session will ' promptly bring about the needed reform. 1 A bill in Aid of Lawyers.?This is a notable and praise wortby bill which became adaw. , The legal proiesslon have been languishing lor the Jack of business, but now the bill for tbelr relief will have the desired effect Herei after mortgages must be foreclosed in Court. , fbis will involve costs to tbe amount of 8100 to 8150, nearly all ot which will go to the lawyers, and revive their waning business. This cost of course must be paid by somebody. BUI to prevent Coroner's Inquests, and to Promote Lynching.?This Is an important ' bill. It forbids tbe holding of Inquests, except on the demand of ten ' respectablev cUl zens. The bill does not define tbe ineauing of the word "respectable," nor does It appoint onsnneinhsii Inriefl of Lhat matter. Here after when a negro 1b shot in the back in selli defence, by an infuriated citizen, or hung on suspicion by a mob, it is presumed that "re1 spectable" citizens will not intermeddle with i the aflalt, by asklug the Coroner to inquire into the circumstances. Tbe bill to keep from the public eye an itemized statement of the actings and doings ot the county Treasurer was a masterly stroke of statesmanship and gave evidence ol Inexpressible ability as financiers. The Treasurer, if be choose to do so, may now keep his actings and doings Irom the gaze of the vulgar crowd. Tbe practice beretolorein vogue of requiring Treasurers to make a showing is no longer necessary while we have Reformers In office, and It Is well that this expense is saved, and this Imputation on his honesty Id withdrawn. The bill to reduce salaries of the State officers was Anally killed, as was tbe effort to appropriate an extra dollar a day to the members of the Qeneral Assembly. Tbe House, we believe, was willing to cut the salaries of tbe State offioers, while voting an extra dollar to themselves. Tbe Senate nelng a sort of conservative body sat down on both propositions, and so the State officers IobI. nothing and tbe members gained nothing. The Press a Ponnar WqIIqdoC fl DO ftnllur.Q fl HflV |r Ohpfin PUUU.UUCI r enough for good Legislators. Tbe bill to fix tbe pay of members of the State ConveniloD put the compensation for making a new constitution at three dollars a day, but tbe members of tbe House tbought their own services were worth five dollars a day. A grateful public will appreciate this great saving to tbe public treasury. Tbe patriotism in fixing tbe pay of members of the State Convention at three dollars while demanding five dollars for themselves as Legislators, reminds us of tbe humorist's outburst, of patriotism during tbe war, in which he said be was "willing to sacrifice all hfs wife's cousins rather than bave the war fall of a glorious success." The bill to look after terrapins occupied considerable time and attention, it was, we believe, finally determined to authorise constables to search auy house where It is supposed a terrapin may be found. This states, mansllke action Is Intended tocircumecrlbe the terra nic. in some oi bis Inalienable rights to crawl about as tie pleases. The bill to prevent tbe Immigration of foxes to this State is notable, and we have no donbt tbe Georgia foxes will stay at borne, when they find out the inhospitable way in which they have been treated in South CaroUna. Tbe Legislature may yet require foxes to wear badges or take out license to visit hen roosts. As tbe Legislature seems to take considerable Interest in terrapins the bill ought to have bad a section which would punish any dog that might chase or worry a fox. Another momentous question which fell through was a "dog law." Owing to the consequential Issues Involved and tbe gravity of the subject, a majority of the Legislators thought they would not tackle tbe dogs? It is generally an inexperienced member that introduces such bills. A wise Legislator lets tbe dogs alone. Another favorite with new members of about 22-caIlber is the cotton seed business, There hasn't been a session in many years that this cotton seed business has not served a good purpose?that is to say, in getting tbe member's name In print. Without undertaking the passage of a law of this kind some members might reioaln in obscurity. The favorite laws of tbe poore pretentious politicians are the "Jim Crow Car Bill," and the "Divorce Bill." There are alwuys men who dislike to see a negro ride in a first class coach, and tben there are others who, though meaning well, would degrade woman, by en* acting a divorce law. One of the best and most important actions of the General Assembly was the passage of a joint resolution authorizing the use or the balls by the South Carolina Club in which to bold their annual dance. This is In striking contrast with the narrow-minded policy of our courts and grand juries in refusing to let our people have the use of the court house when a hall Is needed. The Court House, like the State House, Is the people's house, and they should be allowed to use It to dance In, even as the State House is used for that purpose. There was an effort to abolish the three days of grace on bank notes, but this failed, as It tbould have done. The effort, of course was in the interestof the banks,and not In the Interest of the debtor class who need in these hard times thirty days of grace, instead of three. The Interest la'w of the country was tinker- I ed at. but no damage was done. It afforded. however, 15-callbre statesmen an opportunity to put themselves on record as the champion of the poor man. The Legislature In its magnanimity, we believe, allowed the widow of some old Confederate soldier toapply for a pension. This was well. Another masterly economic stroke was the i reduction of trial justices in Abbeville couuty. We never did see any use of so many trial justices. They seldom serve any other < purpose than to annoy debtors and send crlin- I inals to court. This latter aot Increases taxes. I The Legislature, as In life, thought little things made or marred the pleasure of people, I :tod so they worked on little things. If they had struck at tlie expense of settling up the I little estates which are so nearly absorbed in costs, they might have raised a storm. They I stuck to the fine tooth comb and raked for little things, and have won the lasting gratitude i of a grateful constituency. If tbe people of I South Carolina had sent a lot of dummies to ! ihe Legislature, the faithful aud efficient work I could not have been effected. I Two Dollar* a Y<*nr, The subscription price of the Weekly Kegis- j ter has been raised to two dollars. The exper- < ifnent of publishing a dollar paper In this I State, we believe, was first tried at Anderson j darly In the flities. SLice then the experiment has been repealed many times, but. up 1 to this date we have heard of no man who has ' made a success of it. By success we mean the i receiving of a fair return for the labor and 1 material involved in such publication, The , I fact Is, that a good country newspaper costs money, and he who undertakes to sell such < papers lor a dollar a year ought to have a sur. ( plus In baok, or be willing to give his energy, time and talent to the public for a very small 1 return. j Sterling Silver chinelles can be bought at ft. C. Beruau'8 for 25 cts. Harris litbia water on draught. 6c n pint < 1 glass a4 Harrison 4 Game's Drug Store. 11 l' ?' 1 . . - L!l HL . JUIJUI.1 MR. BARNWELL'S INTERVIEW. Tin* Columbia Itctf iMior'n Rcinnrkw oil the Name. Colnmbla Register. j hnflt summer, when he accepted a nomina-l IIWII IWI ornaiAii wuui vuni icnwyu IA;UUL^( AIJLI , J. \V. Barnwell made a remarkable speech, upon which the Register commented at length, because ll believed that speech showed proper appreciation by one of the Conservative leaders ot the political conditions in South Carolina and of what was necessary to bring about more harmony between the factions of the Democratic party. Mr. Barnwell then gnve it as bis deliberate opinion that jeers and sneers and epithets could serve no good purpose as political weapoYis and advised their relegation to the rear. He practiced what, he preached, for during the recent session of the General Assembly, while he expressed his opinions without reserve, be used ao language that could be objected to as bitter. biting or sarcastic. Thursday's News and Courier contains a very Interesting lutervlew from Mr. Harnwell upon the work of tbeGenera! Assembly at lis recent session. The Register does not endorse all be says, out what he ssys is worthy of attention and mucb of it is shrewd and practlMr. Barn well believes that the South CaroUna f^onuru I Aocoml.lv ic t h A hfl ttlPUr tCnrlr Afl legislative body In the world. He proteases to have "the pleasantest recollections" of the Senate. Its officers and employees, by whom he was "treated with the utmost courtesy." He putson record his belief that the (allure to Incorporate certain important amendments In the Dispensary bill was accidental and not Intentional. Concerning the debates in the Legislature, Mr. Barnwell remarks: "There was scarcely any bitterness in any debate, and the effort seemed to be, as a general rule on the part of the Conservatives, not to obscure the questions by side issues, but to discuss t.hem othelr merits." That Is the manner in wta=?n the Reformers have wished their measure? to be discussed, and It was the fallnreof th?*Conservatives prior to the last session to so discuss tbem which most Irritated the dominant (action. It Is perhaps as largely due to Mr. Barnwell as to anybody else that there was this improvement in the legislative discussions. It is a distinct step forward. And Mr. Baruwell is right In not thinking "that any of the majority ever thought for a moment that the minority had surrendered their convictions." That Is the kind of white nnity that is wanted aud needed in South Carolina. No sensible man desires that either faction shall "surrender their convictions." for it they did political stagnation would ensue, with all Its attendant train of evils. There should be differences of conviction to keep the Democratic party healthy, but the differences should not be carried outside that party for settlement, and bitterness and rancor should be wholly eschewed in discussion of those differences. Thn most oblect lonable nart of Mr. Barn well's Interview Is tlie lollowlng paragraph : "You mast recollect that on a number or the party questions the Conservative vole was doubled by the addition of the more Independent of the Reformers. Senator Floleyof York, Senator Klrkland of Kershaw and Senator Miller of Lancaster voted on all subjects as they pleased and were reinforced from time to time by other Senators." It Is a violation of his owq programme and recommendations for Mr. Barnwell to charge that some Senators were not independent. Because they did not vote with him la no proof that Senators Wilson, May Held, Eflrd, Jordan, Dennis or any other Reform Senators were not as Independent as Senators Flnley, Miller or Klrkland, And why.should be single out those gentlemen and say of them that they "voted on all suhjeotflas they pleased?" Did not Senators Norrls and Watson do the same? Has he any reasonable proof that Senators Stack house, Brown, McCalla or any of the others who generally voted against his wishes did not vote "as they pleased ?" Mr. Barnwell's Interview would have been much better *? It h t he omission of I hat serious charge U1 IIICK III lliuepcnucu?:, rtsiJCUittiij n? im nuduced not u scintilla of evidence to sustain It. The Senators are all as independent as "woodsawyers' clerks, and there Im no Use Tor Senator Barnwell or any oiib else to claim otherwise. A more independent legislative body than the South Carolina Senate would be indeed hard to find. Mr. Barn weli^lvlsea that the Conservatives do all they c&: v aid In making the constitutional convention a non-partisan body, and It Is to be hoped they will take thls-advice, for better was never given. The meat and marrow of Mr. Barnwell's remarks are summed up by the News and Courier as follows; "He was more than ever oon?ineed that ridicule, sneers and abuse of every one connected with the Reiorm faction would never bring any good to the state. He advocated no sacrifice ot principles, no proff s-don of belief as to the window of acts which they bad been condemning, but he did think tbat time should not be expended in sighing over the past, but instead the best efforts of every one who cared for the State should be bent towards the ruture and towards doing away with the animonHesand bitterness of the last four years, Thedoctrlneof undying bate was not suffioient nourishment to support any political party, for happily for all civilised peoples there were not sufficient, numbers in any community who cherished such feelings. Provided there was no surrender of conviction, or unworthy acknowledgment of mla - " < ~? I -? MAu<lklAA?/t EAST END'S ETCHINGS, * Notci of Happy Events and Buninen* Ctinnvea?Peraonal Mention. Ninety-Six, 9. C.. Jan. 1,13%. To the readers of the Press and Banner we extend our best wishes for u huppy una prosperous New Year, We have some changes In the business personnel of our town. Mr. K. M. Lipscomb Ik entirely out of the mercantile business, Messrs. J. P. Phillips & Brother and M.L. Ricr has purchased his stock. The new flrin will be styled Phillips Bros. & Rice. This is a very strong Arm. The Misses Plowden. of Greenwood, are visiting Miss Annie Blake. On last Wednesday night Miss Kate Holloway was happily married to Mr. Pope Colemmi. or F.rlepnelil cnnnlv. The bride Is a verv charming young lady Indeed, and her many friends at Ninety-rfix wish the young couple h long, happy and prosperous llle. We have to record two killings for Ihe past week. On Monday night peter Hutchison was shot mid killed ou Mr. R C, Calhoun's place by Tony McGowan, On Tuesday Lindsay Griffin was shot, and killed by Henry ftatterwiiite on Col. Miller's plantation. Tbe llrst case seems to be a case or murder, the latter was purely accidental, Trial Justice McCaslan held Inquests In both cases. Mr, T. C. Stuart, of Greenville, is here on business, Two marriages occurred near Mt. Lebanon. A Mr. Graham, of Alabama, was married to Mrs. Taylor, and Mr. Henry Hopfear was married to Miss iJomlnick. All the past .The doable brick store formerly occupied by K. M. Lipscomb & Co. Is now vacant. It is a very desirable situation and Is the property [>f (J. W. Conner's estate, On last Thursday by the Hev. J. C. Stoll, Mr. Luther Pukes was married to Miss Minnie Osborne. Qultea number of friends attended Lhe marriage and many good wishes wentout lo the happy couple. The post office has been moved from No. I Lo No. 3 Miller Block. Cn next Mon< ay at 10 a. m, the officers elect f n w nruii Ktor Cnrl l.nflup Ivnluhtu nf H onor wilt he duly installed. Can't the brethren lurn out Just this one time ? On Wednesday last by the Bev. F. O. S. Curlis, Miss Mattle, daughter of Mr. anu Mrs. R. Cha.iey was uDlteJ In wedlook to Mr. William stalnaker of Edgefield county. A host of friends wish this young couple much prosperity and happiness. Mr. T. S. Blake thinks of accepting a place in the horticultural departmentof Clemson. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Rice, Jr., wII! regret to hear of the death ol the latter which took place at her residence jii the 2tttb instant. She leaves a distressed Husband and four little children. Our whole people sympathize with them in their be en\ ement. Alts. Bailey, of Greenville, has heen visiting ier sisters and Mr. Charlea Gaulden, her rot her. Tne matrimonial market is still open, and we trust before the cold weather is over to sole several other marriages. Mr. D. II. Tompkins left today for Columbia to resume bis duties of Secretary of State, Mr. J. D. Watson, of Greenville, has been Jown mixing amongst his friends. Mr. J. E. Watson Is now assistant agent and telegraph operator at Kldgeway, About three inches of snow fell Runday night. It is a saving clause for the young (rain. The oats were especially In great danjer. East End. When needing anything In the furniture ine be sure to see our stock and get our prices | in<l we will cave yon money. J. D. Kerr. , .r? : .r-. ' : ; v" * ' i ' " ??gm I \ Big Bargains for j_i me Month ?r Of January in orabie to forget party differences and act together for tbe good of t he state. "He did not for an instant say that nueh n course would be suoces^lul. The time may not have arrived yet when the party in power may be willing to surrender a particle of Its grasp upon office, but every effort should be made to convince tbe people all over the Ptate that the opposition were not simply ruled by tbe hope of vlotory or greed for office." Those are hiuh sentiments and do Mr. Barnwell credit. On them is outlined tbe proper course for the Conservatives to pursue, if tbey really desire peace and harmony In South Carolina. The Reformers do not ask the Conservatives to crawl upon their bellies to eat humble pie, to say tbey endorse what tbey do not endorse, to take water or do anything inconsistent with their self-respect; they simply ask that the Conservatives see as Mr. Barnwell does, "that ridicule, sneers and abuse Of every one connected with tbe Reform faction will never bring any good to tbe State." that tbey will give tbe Reformers credit for honesty and integrity of purpose and give up trying to fonnd a political party apon "the doctrine ol undying bate," \ every department. Call early. P. Rosenberg and Co. II I c f ? I w.tr f? ;~ : ' xv.: . ! .. * : V . . FX3.""-' ". '' . ' v v . t IHW?gg ilUlU - MjU.?LJ.J Li... ..Ll). ! THE FINEST ] J&L We are readj look to tl Thanking* you patronage, we are, j Hk/Lt The Le ?%WW%%V%1 * THANKING ? ^ OUR CUSTOMERS AND T ^ LIBERAL PATRONAGE BESTOV ^ WE WILL SPARE NO PAINS IN W TEREST OF ALL CLOSE BUVEI ^ PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, G f TIMES AS CLOSE AS CAN BK KO ^ Respectfully, j* P. S.?Before taking slock next moc ^ Flannels, Winter Dress Uoodf ^i J. ALLEN SMITH, President. WE ARE PREPARE] DERS WE ARE YA Rough and Di Doors, Sash, Blinds, Turned ai Shingles, Brick, Lime, Ceme thing needed in the Ci Will also Contract for any si Very Respe The Abbevill< * i Wim sa happy an bim still In tbe old Aland on C . The Christmas rem Is now 1 any oi my customers will t UHW SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOK ABBEVILLE COUNTY. School District No. 1?Capt. James Rogers Jr., J. N. Lipscomb, B. P. Piuson, NinetySix. School District No. 2?John B.Sample, J. L. Hughey, Greenwood; J. D. Foncbe, Coronaca. School District No. 3?Dr. S. T. Lea, Cokeshury ; J. A. AlcCord, Hodges; G. B. Riley, Ell ley. school District No. 4?C. V. Martin, J. Martin, uonaius : h. .1. Huns, nouea rain. School District No. 5?J. A. Devlin, W. It. Ellis,T. J. Rowen, Due West. School District No. f>? I). P. Hannah, Hodges; H. W. Bowie, Abbeville; M. G. Smith, Donalds. School District No. 7?R. D. Purdy. Verdery; P. D. Klugh, J. T. Davis, Greenwood. School District No. 8?K. W. Watson, Bradley ; Thos. J. Hearst, Verdery; Dr. P. }?. Adams, Phoenix. School District No. 9?J. F. Wideman, J. S. Harris, J. W. Young, Troy. School District No. 10?A. T. Brown, Hunter; A. K. Watson, G. H. Wurdlaw, Aboivllle. School District No. II?.1. G. Edwa.ds, .las. Kvhds, S. H. Cochran. Abbeville. School District No. 12?A. M. Erwin, L. P. Harkness, R. A. Haddon, Antrevllle. School District No. 13? S. K. Epps, S. K. Boles, D. T. Simpson, Lowndesville. School District No. 14?Geo. W.Speer, Monterey; J. W. Bo.vd, Alt. Curmel; D. W. Thomas, Watts, S. C. School District No. 15?P. H. McCasiari, Wideman; Wra. McNeill, Ml. Carmel; J. O. Hemminger, Link. School District No. 16?las. Cothran, Jr., McCorruick; W. H. Brill, Handover; J. L. (j | rt. School District No. 17?E. S. Hale, E. W. Lipscomb, J. P. Phillips, .Ninety-Six. School District No. IS?C. A. C. Waller, T. F. Riley, J. I.. Kerr, Greenwood. Scnool District No. IN?W. A. Templeton, F. B.Gary, J. F. Miller. Abbeville. School District No. 20? Rev. A. L. Patterson, W. L. Miller, John W. Morrah, Mt. Carmel. School District. No. 21?John T. Cheatham, R. W. Knox, Nicholas Schnini. The different Boards of Trustees are requested to hold a meeting at >m early dale for Ihe purpose of organizing, by electing u chairman and clerk (Where"thov are noi already organized), aDd to meet with the Board of Examine in the .School Commissioner's ottice on Monday, the :Jrd day of December next (Saleday) at 12 o'clock m. lo pet Trustee's Records and arrange plans lor conducting the public schools during the preseni year. W. T. 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