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' - v/ The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. _ . EVPoblished every Wednesday at S2 a year in advance. ^ Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1895. The County Supervisor. The County Supervisor, Captain John Lyon, went Into office on the first of January. He succeeded to the trust and the duties here?tofore so well and so faithfully discharged " by the retiring County Commissioners. At the end of the fiscal year, which Is the first day of November, the old County Commissioners bad their settlement and made a ' clean balance sheet. The new law required them to hold over until the Supervisor should be Installed Into office, and, as usual at that season of the year, the Commissioners had much work to do. During November and December the large amonnt of work which they contracted for necessarily cost a considerable sunt of money, which Is estimated, in the aggregate to amount to $6,489, itemized as follows: \ . Claims approved by former Board for 1894-96 $4,100.00 Interest allowed on two contracts supposed to be about 100.00 County survey 526.00 Contracts let and not completed 1,744.00 *6,469.00, The new connty government law-4*tffyet i an experiment, and nobody know*, how It will end. but Sunervisor Lyon 1a devoting his whole energy to tbe discharge 6t bis duties* and be will no douMbiring about, tbe best poeTheSMjjlfifc^ta Adopted a frtlr and equitab^fto ^'HgttUng dpvtfie former claims creditors will be put k j?|9BflHE*Was to who will pay for tbe 8u"^^jJfiHGRM^rclerk has not yet been definitely ^HSjjttwd, but It occurs to us that there is ooJy ^taftone way in which it can be justly sealed* Tbe law requires tbe appointment o* ? clerk for the Supervisor, while the s?mry is not stated. Of course, the sal**? of the clerk should oome ont of tbe public treasury. It would be about as eo'ltable to charge tbe clerk's salary to *^>e individual members of the county board, as it would be to charge it to the Bupervtfor. Tbe clerk is an officer pro* Ided for oy law, and certain duties are re. quired him, and tbe Government would hard'7 expect an officer to work without pay. 0*r Legislature would hardly expect such a thing, even after abolishing Long Cane's trial Justioe, and attempting to cut down the salary 'Jr. of tbe little boy that draws the juries. Pay tbe clerk a fair salary. Reqnlre him to be la "hollering distance," no tbat every man having bu Bin ens in tbe Supervisor's office may see blm. If the County Is not able or willing to pay for her own clerk, we move tbat his salary be charged to the Coroner. It would be about as equitable to do so as to charge It to the Supervisor. Abbeville's Prosperity. AsaTule the Abbeville business men have ' little reason to complain at their customers and are not grievously hurt by the bard times, except from tbe tact tbat they laid in large stocks of goods and their profits have k not been as good as they might have wished, v But all are going ahead looking hopefully for f better times in tbe fbtore. Some have made fairly good profits on the year's work, while v, lew, If any, have suffered loss. Tbe bank* have been prosperous, and at tbe recent meeting of the stockholders, these in Btitutions were found to be in a prosperous condition. k Both banks have been manased In a most r~~ satisfactory manner. They l?ave done bust- j neu in a regular and lair way.' Nobody bar been "squeezed," bat tbe profits have been | good. Like sensible and business-like men, however, they have in a great measure ceased to manage their banks for tbe mere fan of it They now charge a better rate of discount, and as a result tbe shareholders realize a good profit, and the stock of each bank isbeldin high esteem. Among the business men tbe stock' dealers have had perhaps the hardest time, but tbelr care in requiring good secnrity, has saved th^m harmless in a majority of Instances. By tbe shrinkage In the value of horses and mules the Interests of all classes of citizens have been affected. As a rule those who bold mortgages of stock are not foreclosing them. Tbe people of Abbeville foreclose fewer mortgages of any kind than any people In South Carolina. Creditors are more lenient, and debtors, as a rule, bare not borrowed money from foreign loan companies. At best a mortgage is a dangerous tmng, bnt when a stranger bolds a mortgage ruin often comes, where, if tbe debt bad been due to a neighbor, Indulgence or better terms might be bad. olid ma the Rocks of Gibraltar. While Abbeville has no millionaires or "blowhards," yet the mercantile Arms, as far as known, are on a soliS basis. We haven't bad a failure in more than two years, and no town of Its size can boast of merchants who are on a better or more firm foundation. They stand well in the commercial world, and tbelr money and credit are equal to all tbe emergencies. So wben tbe time comes that you need sup r\ pile* of any kind, bring in your securities and p-V get what you want. Our merchants offer rood solid credit for whatever tbey want,and then in turn require naf6 guarantees before tbey will let out big amounts on credit. tC' ; v " ' Two Lives Lost. Cue day last week United States revenue j constable Moore and an assistant, captured a moonshiner. Moore neglected to disarm his prisoner. When corning to Walballa at a favorable moment the prisoner flred on Moore, and Moore returned the Are, and In a few minutes two or three men were dead. It Is very wicked in tbe government to enforce the whiskey laws. South Carolina may have .learned lessons in tyranny from Washington. Tbe Marlon Star. The Marton Star, which has been tbe extremest of tbe extreme opponents of the ad ministration, hat been sold. Its politics will be fair and just to.all men, and we have no doubt its sphere of usefulness will be enlarged. Trustee"* Hale. We ask attention to tbe advertisement of; Mr. J. E. Vandlver, trustee for J. M. Baker. j He offers some valuable property at Lowndes' vllle on the ?tb of February. A rare oppor- i t ?i r? lf.tr ienffprAd. Editorial Visit. We had tbe pleasure of a call yesterday from Editor G. E. Moore of the Honea Hath ! Chronicle. MAKE BETUBNS. The City Council Enforce Their Ordf- i nance. Tbe city council give notice that tax payers must make tbelr returns or the valuation of; ^'Heretofore, for several years, the Clerk of j the Council has been copying the last year's, returns, but now tbe council think tbe prop- i ertj-holders should give this matter their personal-attention. Property changes bands. Some men grow rich. Other men get poorer. It Is now time to have tbe assessments equlta- 1 My and fairly made. Tbis notice is intended (or ail. . i A GREAT SUCCESS. / Worthy Young- Men Make Xotnble; < ProtfreMN in the Bnsluens World. No matter how violent the storm, or how ' dangerous the voyage,some ships always safely ride the crest or the waves and trium- i phantly reach a haven freed from danger. i In like manner when financial disturbances < come, and when values of all kinds shrink . out of sight, there are always businessmen i who prosper despite the losses and failures < with which so many are confronted. A notable exception to the cry of hard < times and bad business prospects is the "Ab- i bevllle Supply Store," of wbiub Mr. W. D. Barksdale is manager. Being a little boat be | stayed near shore, and kept a close watch on < his business. Daring the year Just closed be i did a business or f24,000, and up to tbis time i his sales have been larger than for the corre- I spondlug period last year. In all that bust- I ness of last year hi6 losses will aggregate ( about $300. His profits on the capital invested; has realized forty-eight percent?money < IU lldUUi Tbe News and Courier has been discussing I farming, and tbe largest bogs. We would like for tbat paper to note tbe success of Mr. I Barksdale as a merchant, and ascertain If any I merchant In South Carolina can beat this re- ) cord. Mr. Barksrtale's success was achieved by close attention to business, reasonable pro- i fits, quick sales, and employing the most re- : liable young men for clerks. 1 Mr. Barksdale Is a young man. He bad had 1 some exderienee as clerk, but last year was 1 bis first year In business for himself. Mr. J. Allen 8mltb, one of tbe moat enter- ; prising citizens of our town recognising the fact that there was something Id Mr. Harks dale, offered to furnlsb,Mm*the,mon?9 with which to open a store. Tbe.off'W' accepted. The result has been as slated above: A success which we tbltak cannot be beaten In South Carolina, has been soored In tbe hard-1 est year ejer Known to the merchantlle | world. try Mr. Barksdale la not tbe only young ma? > >bat Mr. Smith has set up In business. Some two {nr-three years ago, tbe business | qualifications and blgh Integrity of Mr. Joel C. Wier, of Ninety-Six, commanded his con-: fldence and good will. Mr. smltb furnished the capital with which Mr. Wier opened a store at Ninety-Six. Mr. Wler's success has been noted. Having saved enough money to buy out bis partner be now returns to Mr. Smith his capital. Including a most liberal profit. Mr. wter Is now rich enough to run the business on his own account. Mr. Smith is a most excellent business man himuAir and his sagacity, bis knowledge of men, aud bis appreciation of tbe Deeds of tbe time* enable blm to belp deserving yonng men while realizing for himself a handsome profit by giving a helping band to tbe right sort of men. Mr.Barksdalennd Mr. Wlerare among tbe best and moat substantial young men of our : times, and tbey bave reason to be thankful for Mr. Smith's discernment and confidence. Tbey will yet become merchnnt princes of Abbeville county. Their good habits. Their Industry, and tbelr good Judgment entitle them to an abnndant success. And we might add that the Abbeville Supply Co. is here to stay and will be In better shape for tbe new years business than for tbe year Just past. That splendid gentleman and exoeilent book-keeper Mr. F. L. Morrow can now be found with them. o? HON. W. P. CALHODN. Comes Back From Atlanta anil i Spends a Day at His Old Home, Hon. W. cainoun speni a any or iwo id Abbeville last week. He gives a cheerful account of his Bnrroundlogs la At'auta, and ban great faith In ibe future of the city. He thinks Atlanta will be a much larger city In a few years. He gives kindly report of the Abbeville men who now make Atlanta their hooie. Especial mention was made of the "Walker boys," sons of Mr. James H. Walker. They are doing well indeed. Dr. John A. Thomson, and others from Abbeville are doing well. Mr. Thad E. Hortoo, Mr. Caiboun Buys, stands flr*t best with the people of Atlanta. He Is editor of the Evening Journal. Mr. Horton may be claimed by Anderson, but Abbeville has an Interest In him. Mr. Caiboun is connected with the immigration bureau. He says Soutb Carolina doesn't stand well with immigiants. Tbey will not come here, but take a lively Interest In news from Georgia places favorable to immigration. Upon being asked what was wrong and wbat was the cause of tbelr aversion to South Carolina, be declined to express an opinion, but tbe Press and Banner contends that this bad name to Soutb Carolinu is the natural result of tbe uncalled-for and unnecessary abuse that has been heaped on the administration. Speaking, however, for tbe Press and Banner, we are no enthusiast on the subject of selling ont our homes to aliens and straugerB. We believe that this Is tbe best country iu the world, and that our children and their children shoold inherit tbe land forever. If no greater wrung ouujen IVOIUIU umiuui kuuu the turning of Immigrants to Georgia we are ot dlssat lit fled. Speaking ot Immigrants, recalls to mlad some statements whlcn recently appeared In Tbe State newspaper, to tbe effect that quite a number of liquor men were going to leave the State of South Carolina and take their belongings with them. Weare glad to see this. We hope that all who cannot be of usaud with us, will take up their goods and go. They can't take their lands and houses. We can spare tbe balance of their estates. We notice, too, that the News and Courier says that Immigrants won't come tbls way on account of tbe dispensary. TbU gives us no sort of concern. All Immigrants who want more liquor than tbey can get at tbe dispensary are earnestly requested to go to Georgia. Mr. Calhoun believes that there are thousands of South Carolinians In Atlanta, and be says they fill many Important positions In tbe trade of that city. He is doing very well himself in a business way, but thinks his health is not good, and that he may have to give up the hard work that be is now doing. lie has, among ptber matters, an Important case in court next week at Abbeville. He 1b resisting tbe foreclosure of a mortgage on laud In this county given by Mrs. Oldham for the rent of a big boarding bouse In Atlanta. The question Involved Is oue as to tbe legality of a married woman's act. Mr. Calhoun is doing work as collecting attorney. He takes cases of all sorts, where people owe money. In Georgia if a non-real dent owes money nls debtors* may be "garnlsbee<i," and the payment of money stopped, or levied upon for tue benefit of creditors. In tbls way delinquent railroad employees are gome times compelled to pay. TROY'S BUDGET. JftiMlc and Pretty Children?Old Nick and Hard Time*. Troy, 8. C., Jan. 8,1893. Our town like most or the towns Id Bouth Carolina 1b affiloted with a disease called "bard times." I do not know whether it has struck Abbeville vet or not, but 1 hope it hat> not and never will. We forgot all about the hard times at least for a time last Monday night. We were 1dvlted to the hospitable home of MaJ. and Mrs. I. M. Doru. The occasion was a pleasant oue. and a goodly number of the Troy people were there to eDjoy a musical given by the pupils of Mrs. J. T. Solomons music class, which con- i slated In trios, duetts and solos. The first piece rendered was by little Miss Janle Dendy, a ten-year-old little miss, who played "My Regiment March" with as much j calmness as It she had been acoustomed for years to perform before au audience, She was | also in a trio and duett and in each piece she showed talent and careful teaching by her faithful teacher. The next piece on the program was a duett I 'Farfedet," which was rendered by Miss Rebecca Wldeman and Miss Isabelle Dendy. i Their parents who were present muBt have < felt proud of their fourteen-year-old daugb- i ters, for they did admirably. They also play- I ed another duett''111 Trovetore" In addition. | Mlsa Wldeman gave us two boIos, "Twittering of Birds," and "Flowerett Forget-me- ; Mots." Miss Dendy also played two solos, 'Joyful Promeuade" aud "Alice Romance." < These two young ladles have only been talcing music about three years, and they show i the effect of taleut and labor as well as of I .areful aud thorough training by a skillful!) leacber. i The little lady (Miss Rena Kennedy) to I whom 1 have already referred gave us two so- i los, "Sky Lark Polka" and "First Heart ' ThrobB." She played beautifully for one of uer age, and was calm and free from excitement. j I Then last, but not least, It Is my privilege as | ' well as my pleasure to speak of Miss May Sue ! i Dorn who was In a "Trio Pollnaze-' with Miss ( Tanle Dendy aud Miss Rena Kennedy. She ! < also rendered two solos "Cnliulng ltells M Waltz" and "Norte Dame Waltz." She is on-1 f ly about eleven years old aud with the other 11 two little ladies above mentioned has been < taking leuonB one year. When we think of 1 this fact she plays wonderfully well. But to I those of us who know how much musical tal-' < ont there Is in tbe Self family, we are qot sur-1 prised that Miss May Sue Horn learns music rapidly. Her mother, wben they lived In ftugetleld, was the life of tbe music at Dornvllle, and who does not know that Mrs. W. L. I falbert (her aunt) for years kept tbe music at | Old Rehobotb [blessed spot) far above the average of church music. . 1 But I must not make this communication too long. It was a pleasure to be at tbe musical last night, and I believe I speak the sepl|r j rnent oJ those who were present, when I say t ao, The entertainment Monday night reflect? F ed credit both upon teacher and pupils. A nappy and prosperous New Year to the Banner. Did Nick. Harris litbla water on draught. 6c a pint t -lass at Harrison & Game's Drug Store. I We sell for tbe cash and no charging. W. I K. Bell Cash Co. I * I * i r lit ?*??? 11 -ii i mi. SENSIBLE SOGGESTIONS, ('( II Tor ? .Meeting or Fnrinera at Abbeville. Tiiemlny, Jrtii. 22, 181)?. ro the Farmers of Abbeville County: At a meeting of the County Alliance on the 4th inst., the undersigned were appointed a committee to issue an address to the farmers of the county, requesting them to meet at Abbeville on Tuesday, 22d, Just at la o'clock to discuBs such measures as will best advance our agricultural interest. No argument Is needed to convince any one [>f the necessity of changing our present mode of farming. It Is claimed that the exclusive attention ?iv?n to the oroductlon of cotton, and the ex 'ravagant use of commercial fertilizers, are, to a great extent, responsible for tbe anomalous condition that confronts us today, and out for a smiling Providence last year, in giving us success to produce an abundance of lorn, many would 6uSer. It is encumbent upon us now to make* change while we can. If we do, what seema lo be a calamity, may eventual prove a blessing in disguise. We are aware of the obstacles before us; but to continue longer, oar present system of farming, will only mftke.tbeta tbe inore, dlfacult to be overcome. Let us not be discouraged: Jt>nt' practice the strident econbmy, and eater upon tbe new pear with renewed hope a'ud energy, exercising proper forbearance with one another, and the Give)'.of all blessings will crown onr labor# wlltt abundant success. John Lyon, i/f'' J.Townes Robinson, J. R. Blake, Jr., J. D. Carwlle, J. L. Hughy, W. T. Mil ford, J a. oraves, N. O. Pyles, J. H. Sbaw, J, H. Simpson, J. M. Norman. WEST END. Happening* and Incidents of a Week Aronud the City. Mrs. Ab Garrison left on tbe vestibule Monday alternoon to spend a few days In Monroe. Miss Louise Mcintosh, after spending three week's very pleasantly with ber aunt, Mrs. W. A. Lee, left last Mondafy for her bonoe in Bordeaux. Mr. A. M. Schoen was In tbe city Sunday, Mr. W. P. Calhoun, of Atlanta, was over on business two days Ibis week. Miss Lily Hanchel is tbe guest of ber friend Miss Ellen Parker this week. Mr. Rob Wardlaw has been moved to tbe sbopa in Ralelgb, N. C. His many friends will be sorry to lose him. Miss Francis Calhoun, of Monterey, came tn last week and spent a few days with Miss Ellen Parker. Mr. Sol. Boley, of Athens, Is In tbe city visiting bis sister, Mrs. J. Van Straten. Mr. A. Cohen went to Augusta, Ga., on last Monday. Mrs. Acmes O.uarles. who has been on an ex tended visit to tier daughter. Mrs, J. H. Walker, of Atlanta, came home Monday. Ad attempt was made by some one to burglarize tbe store of W. A. Templeton last Monday ulebt. The would be robber was disturbed In bla work and lett for parts unknown. Policeman McMillan gave the party a chase but failed to catch blm. At the front door of the store were fonnd two bars of iron which had been left by tbe fleeing thief. The last service of the week of prayer was held last Sunday night in tbe Presbyterian church. Rev. Dr. Kays preached the sermon. He wns assisted by Kev. J. Lowry Wilson and < Rev. J. J. Grler. Mr. W. W. Bradley and bride were given an elegant receptlou at the borne of the grooms father, Hon. J. E. Bradley, last Thursday. The bridal party aud a number of friends from here attended tbe reception, going down I In tbe morning by private conveyance, and returning that evening. Miss Mary DuPre lett lor her home Monday, after a three week's slay with relatives aud1 friends In the city. Tbe Post Master has been appointed and tbe suspense is all over and we suppose everybody is satisfied. Mr. R. 8. Link Is the lucky man, and there is not the least doubt but tbat he will make a first class post master, being a thorough business man and competent in avai-v annse of the word. Mr. Link will take charge of the office Id a few days. Dr. T. S. Leltner, who has been with Mr. P. B. Speed for several months past, leaves to day for Greenville, to visit nls sister. From' Green ville tie goes to Beaufort, where be hue a position awaiting him. Dr. Leltner has made many friends daring bis short stay who macb regret blsgolug, and wish him success In his new home. Mr. L. C. Branyon, Editor nf the Honea Path Chronicle, whs In the city Monday. Ed-1 Itor Branyon will make the "Chronicle" all tbat a country paper should be. nnd will no doubt advocate with '-might and means" the uew oounty ot Honea Path. The Chronicle Is Independent. In Its political views. Remember tbat Edward Buster Perry, the celebrated blind planlsi will entertain the public Friday nlgbt in the sobool boose. Tbe entertainment will be for the benefit of tbe School Library. On lliursday night in the Court House Rev. Prof. Lane will leotnre. Prof. Lane Is from tbe Gate City aud is Professor in the Bcbool of Technology In tbat city. He bai a great reputation as a humorist, and those who attend bis lecure, may expect a treat of wit and bumor. A good laugh Is belter than any medicine. Be Bare and attnnH The nnwwdi ?n t/t the hulldln? fund of the Methodist churob. Don't let tbe steam laundry. caqning factory and cotton factory be only talk, as tbe flre department, water works and electric lights have been so Tar. We need all these things badly. Abbeville town needs them; the country needs them. If you have money to Invest, invest in some of these enterprises, and If managed in a business way, they will pay. If you have no money to invest, then give them a boost the best way you can. Talk up the town. Tell every one that we have tbe best and healthiest city In tbe State. Talk It up; write it up. Hustle around, and tbere is no telling what good you may do. We have tbe best town in tbe Slate and want everybody to know it. Come and help us makelt better. The tramp nuisance is still growing. Tbere is hardly a day passes that some of these gentlemen a re In town. The city should provide a rock pile for their benefit, and see that they earn what they get while here. These "bums'' have a way of demanding something to eat, especially when they find no man at home. These vlBlts frighten our ladles and ohildren, and keflp them In constant dread. Our mayor will see that real objects of obarlty do not softer. He will also provide work tor those able bodied ones, that they may earn what they eat. ijoiion yesieraay?suunea ana ungea sioi-i to 4 1-2 ; best cotton 4 7-8 to 5 1-S. Birth?at Abbeville. January 12, 1895, to Mrs. J. M. Lawson, a daaghter. Mrs. LUlle Devreaux Blake, of New York, President of tbe New York City Woman's Suffrage League, will lecture bere on February 5th. Mrs. Blake will stop over bere oa ber return from Atlanta, where she goes to attend tbe ^atioual Woman* Suffrage Convention, Death of John Cralir. Lula, 8. C., Jan. 10,1695. Mr. Editor l'ress and Banner: Dear Sir?I think It waB in your paper, that [ read the announcemept of tbe death ot John Craig, Esq., in Seattle, Washington, i bad the pleasure of meeting Mr. Craig when [ was in Seattle, at the home of Mrs. Laura DeWolf, and a letter from my niece this morning gives an Interesting account of hiR last moments and of his burial, which some friends perhaps, might be glad to know. J. E. Sloan. JJJCTRACT. "Our holidays have been both sad and hap py. You remember Mr. Craig; tie was a devoted friend of ours, and we were particularly iitlacbed to him because he loved mother so rtearly. He had been confined to the hospital it Intervals for about four months. He died the day before Christmas at C o'clock. He passed away in a peaceful sleep and apparently without pain. He was unoonsclous for (bur or five days before he died. Mother and rather were with him several hours on Sunlay. and that was tbe last time they saw him. At first we exptcted to have the funeral from the house, Knowing his excessive dread |of being burled from the undertakers; but we decided at the last to have tbe service from the little chi)rch mpther attends?only a few blocks from the bouse. Mother made all arrangements, and the decorations (or Christmas were left up; evertblng looked pretty. Mrs. Willie Whittlesey sang beautifully and With such tenderness. The nail bearers were bis Intimate friends?In fact only those who were rond of him were present. We all went to the cemetery and when the coffin was low3red In the grave alt the flowers were takeu Dff with the exception of one bunch of v|<>letF. It seemed so appropriate that they should be burled with blm, be was so fond of lowers aud so generous In bis distribution of jf them. He very seldom came o'ut here without bringing flowers to mother. If bu tiad lived, he was to have spent Christmas 1hv with us. ? THE GUANO TO BUY. ? Patronize Home Institution* and Do Yon well Good. If you are buying guano.be sure to call at he Abbeville Oil Mill, where a most excellent irllcle can be bad, We ougbl to patronise jorae institutions. By using borne fertilizers ve use up the material which comes from the :otton seed. This Increases the demand, and o that extent honors our own product and i ends to keep up the price. For the magical iff'ect of the fertilizer from the Abbeville Oil! dill, see the pictures elsewhere printed.1 "hey are true to nature and show theexaot esult. We saw the original stalks before hey went to the photographer. J > I I tA Big Bargains for . the Month . of January in t every department. CaU early. ' R I Rosenberg and Co. i i ! 1 i i i t THE FINEST: We are read1 9j look to tl Thanking you patronage, we are, 3 JSrfLi The L? t ittti'it nifTrnn <j. AiiiiiYM BMITII, PROPRIETOR. 1895 New We are in to stay j And with sincere ihanfes to our friends a the year which we have Just closed, we r good promise to do our very best to pleasf. ranke prices to suit Onr stock of GROCER TINWARE, STOVES, HARD? A Liow prices, dollte attention and good goodi W. D. BA] Kacket I HAVE JUST passed through t1 holidays. My trade was unpreci cents, there is simply no telling the ai Why? Because my goods cheapest that could My stock was reduced almost to i riving every day and will soon have e have had Tremend* to carry over and will be some time <?aaHo imma riirht nlnmr tA tho guwt.a. .j.. w...v ..ft... RACKE' anrl buy vour goods NEW and CE EQUALED and UNHEARD OF AS "I just don't see how he can doit"? than they cost us." That's all right, how this thing is done. Firet of all,; terof course you can UNDERSELL. "Sell for This crcdit business will not do. It h thing on earth. Why so? Because on cred it, and gracious knows it is hai much less paying two. "A Swift Penny is be according to my way of thinking, i reasons. First, you are not able to j you would invariably buy them for cs credit business ; for I haven't got the mmilrl ?ir?fr hovo if vorv Inner rir.i iilt a m ??un?u livrt HM'V .? ?V.J o O work wi?h tt.is idea foremost: "That Hard Work Will I am a great believer in stating pric M. J, ALLEN SMITH, President. WE ARE PREPARE DERS WE ARE FJ Rough and Dj Doors, Sash, Blinds, Turned ai Shingles, Brick, Lime, Ceme thing needed in the 0 Will also Contract for any s Very Resp The Abbevill (^W%>WWW' 5 * llfli cr. W <?b asr |a happy ait NOTICE?Am still In the old stand ou C -tie the plHce. The Christmas rest Is now romptly, and any ol my customers will t til low prices. W W W W W V V v v v ^ Browie's ping mid diamond ringsatK. 0. Rernnu's. Silver and gold lock bracelets tit low prices nt 11. C. Bernau's. 40 ladies' watches from ? to S10, to 1 e sold ulieap at It. C. Bemau's. . HEARSE in the j to bury the ( xe future for b( for past favors and s ours very truly, dDILL cfe wading Furniture Deale W, D. BAKKSDALE, MANAGER. Year 1895. nd pat.rona for their generous patronage through eneotfull? af>H a continuance of name, and on our we realize that time* are barn and expect to IE8 will he full. Also will that of RE-BOILERS & PLANTATION. LIKSDALE, Manager. Store! ie Fall months of trade together with thf idented, and had cotton been worth 8 or f mount of business I would have done. were the best and certainly the be found in the town. nothing, but new and fresh gooods are arvery department filled up again. Others mis Stocks before they ran ofl'er you clean and fresh X1 STORE [EAP as usual. My prices will be UN5 BEFORE. Otber merchants will say, "sell goods as low as he does, for it is less You come along; I will explain to you you msut UNDERBUY ; then as a matThis, however, is not all. the Cash.". ieS "BUSTED" more people than anyone you pHV two prices for everything bought d enough to pay one price to some people, tter than a Slow Dime" \ k> please don't ask me for credit for twc )ay credit prices for goods, for it you were ish ; and second, I am not able to do a money, and if had it now, I ceitainly reail DUSinett;.. ijeiusan neyui mmjmrn Wear Away Hard Times.'' es. So will give thera to you in my next. T. Coleman. H. J. BURDETT, Manager. D TO FILL ALL 011LVORED WITH FOR ressed Lumb^r? ad Scroll Work, Frames, Mantles, mt, Builders Hardware or Any'onstruction of a House. ize house from Cabin to Mansion, ectfully, e Lumber Co. S ??h ? D PE0SPEH0US| wmhvt- t! K. C. BEKNAU, 4; The Jeweler. ^ lourt House side. The ?>iir watch will inUI-mPj over, and can nil en a to your repairing now\ el) you that you will get a FIST CLASS job^p ' AH goods sold for cash and no goods charged. > [ VV. E. Kell Cash Co. We are not able to sell goods on time, but If I, you wi.-h lo buy for the cash, we will hell you .: ui 10 per cent. \V. K. Beli Cash Co. ! Bargains in cloaks, flan nets, dress goods,: Ac., for January, '9."? Call at Uaddons. I V' . ' ^ ' ' Upper Country. ' I ' V Dld^T^ear and 3tter days. oliciting your future srs ancl Undertakers. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. i COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. A mile L. Early et. al. against C.C. Law et, at. B'h V VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE made la the above stated case, I will offer (or Rale al public outcry at Abbeville O. H? 8.' C ,ou SALEDAY in FEBRUARY, I860, within the legal hours of sale the rollowln% described properly, situate in said State and County, to wit: "All thai tract or parcel of i land, known as Stony Point Place,containing 'One Hundred and Eighty-Three Tjl (183) Acres, more oc less, now occupied by C C. Law, and , bounded by laudnnow.or formerly of W. J. Smith, Trustee, G. P. O'Neall, William Buchanan, J. P. Major and others. TE.HMS OF SALE?One-third cash, balance on t Hiid 2 years, with Interest payable annaally. Purchaser to give bond wtlb morU gage of premises for credit installment*, and pay for necessary papers and recording. J. C KLUGII, Jan. 8,1895,4t Master. M. P. DEBRUHL. J. FULLER LYON\ : DeBRUHL & LYON, Attorneys at Law, ABBEVILLE, 8. C. Office?Law Range, O'Neal Building No. I. ! j House and Lot for Sale. ! OFFER MY HOUSE AND LOT In th? town of Abbeville for sale. The lot contains two acre*, the house eight rooms,and al , the premises to perfect repair. Every Improvement and ea-y terms. Apply to W. C. McGOWAN, Dec. 12,1894, If Abbeville, & C. OIL i FIRE PROOF, 175? Kerosene Oil, 15c Per Gallon. WATER WHITE 150? 12 Per Gallon. IF YOU WANT A GOOD LIGHT AND AN oil that bus no smoltf, no oifenalve odor,, and oo danger of explosion, use : FIRE PROOF OIL. G. W. Lomax. LATIMER'S SASH, DOOR & BLIND FACTORY Manufacturers of and Dealers In AMU KINDS OF wi mi mm udd, Sash, Doors, Blinds, TURNED and SCROLL WORK, SHINGLES, Laths, Flooring, Ceiling and Siding. Mouldings of aii kinds. estimates furnlHlifd and all letters promptly au swered. Get my price* before buying. J. H. LATIMER. j .Inn '>4.1WM, II For Rent. ClHAl'MAN HOUSE on Washington Ftreet, y next abovo Oil Mill. Possession given December lot prox. Apply at Oil Mill. <ir to .1. ALLEN SMITH. Grandfather Clocks. I WOULD GIVE NICE NEW CLOCKS in exchange for hail dozrMi Grandlatber Clooks.no maner whether they ?re running order or not. It. C. RRRNaTJ, if The Jeweler. H addon's l.oonis. On Bargain Counter at Haddon's: 3 dozen Ladies fine kul button shoes, price $2.80 aud 1 led need to *1.50 and $2.00 to close the lot. lrtli Jr>/.en handkerchiefs cheaper than ever at Hadduns. A silk parasol makes a useful Christmas present, at llitddons. C.vHhack is an important crop. Roy the plants at 2ftcents a hundred, ln>tead oi having tlie bends at twenty-five cenls a piece. See Fooshe'a ad. Harris' lithin water. Carbonated. Very ac* live and refreshing. Harrison & Game's Drug store.