The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, February 12, 1896, Image 5

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I The Press and Banner ABBEVILLE, S. C. EVPubllshed every Wednesday at 82 8 year In advance. Ten Pages. _ _ * ?? Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1896. Unclaimed Letter*. Letters remaining in Abbeville, S. C.t post office for week ending February lltb : B?W. J. Barnes, Miss Emma Black. C?J. W. Callaham, J. $. Ctaatman, A. C. Cartledge. . E?Joe Henry Evant F?Andrew Freeman, Alfle Foster. H?Miss Rosy Horn, Mrs. Nellie Hammon, Miss S. E. Harmon, Elious Hunter. J?Miss Mamie Johnson, Miss Lilla Johnson. K?John King, 1.8. Kelly. li?jodd j. liomax. M?Mrs. Nancy McKee, Miss Hattie Martin. N?Henry Naalng. P?Mis Hlllle Pare. 8?J. W. Sbaw, Mrs. Mary Sullivan, John Sevell, Mif*8 Adds Sharp, Miss Mary Scoltls. T?W. H. Turman. 9 W?Miss Anna S. Wilson, W. J. Wrouse. Miss E. W. Waller, Miss Ellen Wollar. Miss Ina Wblttenlr, Miss Ellen Walter, W. H. Whltten. Y?N. L. Young. Robt.S. Link, P. M. | New Furniture. I The Kerr FurnltnreCo. with Mr. J. D. Keir /i as Manager, announces In another column ol this paper tbe arrival of their Spring line of furniture, consisting of parlor, dining room, ball and chamber suits in oak. walnut, curly blrcb, elm and maple. Also matting*, shades, rugs, wall paper, lace curtalnRand everything kept In a first class furniture storp Mr. Kerr says be proposes to make thing lively in the furniture business this Sprint;. If you need j anything in bis line be sure to call or write | tbem. Yon will find them at the same old | stand in No. 3 Rosenberg block. New Goods. Choice assortment of moulding at McDIII & Lyon's. They are prepared to frame pictures on short notice and cheaper than ever before. Now Is the best time to have your pictures framed. An Ir nlU on/1 nrhitn ana mnl new lull Ul u??i |ll> OUU -UI.V VUUWV f moulding can be found at McDHI & Lyon's Their picture frames are nicely executed and very cheap. Look out for prices on baby carriages. We have bought several dozen and will make the prices sell them. McDlll and Lyon. Garden Seed. Messrs. Alex. Zacbary A Son, the old reliable seed men. will be In town nextSaleday with a full supply of seed. Don't forget him while you are In town. tf Pension Board. The Pension Board will meet again on Friday, February 28th. rt. W. Haddou, G. A. Neutfer, Sec'ty. Chairman. Situation Wanted. A young lady, recent graduate 01 a nrsi class female college, desires a situation as teacber or governess For farther nartlculars, apply to the Press and Banner office. Department of Superintendence of tbe National Educational Association will bold its annual meeting In tbe Opera House at Jackranvllle, Fla., February 18-20.1896. Railroads bave reducedlfares, and botels will otTer spec'al rates. All wbo Intend to take advantage of these meetings will write to Supt. W. D. Mayfleld, Columbia, S. C. Mb. j. a. Mette of tbe Register Is in town, Beeing old subscribers and soliciting new subscriptions. The Register is a good paper, and well deserves consideration from tbe reading pabllc. Irish potato Reed. Goodrich, Early Rose, Hebron and Peerless. Abbeville Supply Co. Garden seed. Come In and seloct. Abbeville Supply Co. Hftddonii Locals. Black satin duchess and gros grain silk, the fashionable material for skirts this spring. A full line at Haddons. Satin duchess, veWet, .je^aud lace make a myusn HpriDg cape, ah w otj iuuuukl nnudODB. Drapery cloth, plalD, figured and tinsel, at Haddous. Fall rine embroidery 6llks, la all tbe new shades, at Haddons. All shades of zephyr 5c ounce at Haddons. 20 pieces check nainsook at prices lower tbiin ever. Just in at Haddons. 86 Inch bleached homespuo 8J/,c. Same goods Bold at 10c one month ago, ai Haddons. %and 4-4 bleached drllllug at Haddons. "Fruit of the Loom," "Alplue Rose" Barker Mills and other popular brands of bleached muslin always to be fouod at Haddons. Bleached and half bleached linen table damaskB at astonishingly low pr.'ces at Haddons. Black benrlettan, all wool and silk warp, from 23c to 81. at Haddons. Percals, nay and red, at Haddons. a < XcDavid's Locals. A line of hosiery that can't be beaten in town. A good half hose at 5c. A No. 1 half hose, i any color, 10c. i ? Ladles hose, black, blue and any other color waii mow tzrluh Vaii chmiM boa anr loHW llin 1 A pretty line of ladles and gents handkerchief*. See tbe ladles handkerchief at 5o. Towels from 5o to 25c. Tbe 10c and 15c towels are daisies. i Hats and caps at a low figure. Remember we sell calico at 5c a yard, also apron ginghams 5c, and tbe best dress ginghams at 6%c. , A big lot of wblte homespun, drills, check homespun, bleaching, &c., all of wblcb I will ell cheap. Spool tbread 35c dozen. Shoes. Do you wear shoes? Then you Bbould see those shoes at McDavld's. He can fit you In any kind of sboe, at any price. Try him belore you buy. Look McDavld up when you go to town, and give him a trial, and you will call on blm again, Amos B. Morse'* Local*. One case pound calico, dark and light, Just received. Ask at Amos B. Morse's for "Helen Wilson" the biggest drive In five cents tobacco you ever dreampt of. Just In this week. A fresh lot of crackers, [ slapleand fancy. Also nice wafers. I.title rolKs, i nave a plenty or mose delicious animal crackers again. Say, have yon forgot about that nice mincemeat at Amos B. Mose's? The prettiest line of percales and print* in the city are to be lound on my shelves. Let me prove it by a look from you. A good lot of Early Rose and Goodrich Irish potatoes for seed and table use. Don't forget those fine young pecan trees, It is time they were being set out. Tbe Kerr Farnltnre Co'*. Locals. 1. High back oak dining chairs at 31,81.25, 91.50, $1.75, 82 25 and 82.50 at the Kerr Furniture Co. 2. Do you need a nice oak extension table? If so you can find them at tbe Kerr Furniture Co. Price from 85 to $25. 3. Oar line of sideboards can not be equalled in style, quality or price. We have them lu oak from $10 to 850. Kerr Furniture Co. 4. What 1b prettier than a nice hall rack? You can find them at The Kerr Furniture Co. from 810 to 825. 5. We have thlrtv-flve (351 different stvles of moulding to select from. Bo if you want a picture Tramed bring It to us. The Kerr Furniture Co. 6. Oar line springs, cots, etc., cannot be equalled. We will have a new spring bed In about 10 days that is manufactured especially for us, and Is guaranteed to please the most fastidious. Tbe Kerr Furniture Co. T. Do you know one-tbird of your time 1b spent in bed? Then wby not have a good one, especially when you can bay a spring of us tbat is guaranteed to please yoa. The Kerr Furniture Co. 8. Our prices on springs is cheaper than ever before, notwithstanding tbe recent advance of tbe manufacturers. Can sell you a No. 1 woven wire at $2.25 that Is sold everywhere at 92.50. Tbe Kerr Furnltbre Co. 9. A new line wall paper Just In. The Kerr Furniture Co. Many headaches and pains about the eyes come from defective vision or Improper claspon. We have made arrangements with Hiram W. Johnson, graduate optician, to be with us every first and third Mondays and remain until Tuesday p. m. R. C. Bernau, tbe Jeweler. Have yoor eyes carefully fitted. We have made arrangements with Hiram W. Johnson to be with us every first aDd third Mondays and remain nntlt Tuesday p. m. R. C. Berb?u, the Jeweler. 0 The Mutual Ait i * i i OFFICERS HOME OFFICE. | rnwi UJD?^ i * j CLIFFORD L. ANDERSON. V1CE-PRESDENT AND MANAGER. M. T. LAHATTE. SECRETARY AND TREASURER. GEO. R. DuSAUSSURE. GENERAL COUNSEL. F. A. (JU1LLIAN. . DIRECTORS. J. H. PORTER, (President Merchant's Bank, of Atlanta.) E. B. ROSSER, (President Exchange Bank, Atlanta, Ga.) CAR1 DO VOl* WISH TO GET AHE, DO YOU WISH TO BUILD OR DO YOU WISH TO BORROW DO YOU WISH TO TRANSFE DO YOU WISH TO PREPARE DO YOU HAVE MONEY TO IJ THE MtJTOAL AID LOA! VERY HIGHEST BATE OF IN! It has deposited with the Treaf Take Stock Now and Co Cost of a Loan of $1,000 from th The following Is tbe cost of a loan of SI,000, If from date of Certificate, calculated upon matu payments the estimated time of maturity. EXAMPLE NO. 1. Membersip Fee on 10 shares Monthly Dues, 86.00 per month for Si months Monthly Interest, S5.00"per month for SI mom Monthly Premiums, 85.00 per month for SI m Estimated cost for 84 months Amount of loan advanced Estimated net cost or loan for 81 months TORKEY CREEK, All Sorts of Pebbles Picked np on tbn l Everlasting Stream. Turkey Creek, 8. C., Feb. 3,1S80. Miss Claud Sharp Is visiting relatives at c Mattlson. o Mr. B. L. Llpford has quit tbe mercantile li business and rolled bis store bouse back for a teoent house. d Mr. W. C. Uugbes is building himself a new u bouse. t News has reached here of the suicide of Mr. & Willie Mabry, son of one of Mulbury's sub- t stantial farmers, Mr. Towns Mabry. He went o into bis room at his father's house Friday night, and after sometime two pistol shots v were beard, and on entering tbe room it was found that the young man had shot himself t through tbe head. The tirst sbot taking no a effect, be fired a second killing him instantly, r No known cause to report, but be had not t been right for several days. v We have received the papers to be filled out c for the establishing of a postofllce la this com- v munity. We expect to meet some opposition a but we Hope thai no one will be so radical us V tbls. \ Henry Tburman Oulla, the little son of Mr. f, J. H. Oulla, Sr., wbo was accidentally sbot > about a year ago in both legs. Is walking ev- j ery where, but it looks miraculous after seeine t the little fellow's legs in sucb a fix. His right r leg was shot In too, both bones being severed y about one and one-half Inches apart. Tbls j was below the knee od the shin. At the same p time his heel on his left foot was shot off into s the ankle Joint. Some thought it best to have j his legs amputated, but bis father would not < agree to this a6 it looked as if 1L would be lm- ,, possible for the little fellow to recover. After ? months ot suffering he is out taking part in , the play, and one can hardly tell that be is ? wounded. To-day the wound on tbe right V leg is still running a little, and small bones are working out every day. A heavy rain fell here yesterday afternoon up to lust night, when the wind commenced blowing very hard. We will thank all our frlend9 for all the news you give us. If you go visiting give us tbe item In some way. Tell your friends that Johnnie James sollc- I its new subscriptions for tbe Press and Ban- tl ner in this community. Mrs. Bailie Oulla. died at her home in tbe b r o,,?i t.omH oominn loot QnnHflv mnrnlnc .TaII uary 26, after an Illness of a few days of t! measles. She was nearlng the age of seventyAve, and had been very stout all her life with l? the exception of the past year or two her health had failed. She lived In this oornmun- tl Ity for a number of years, and was a member t of Turkey Creek church. Her remains were n Interred in Mt. Bethel cemetery, Anderson County, January 27th. She has many friends T In this community. She was the mother of b our enterprising citizen, Mr. H. Oulla, Sr. C Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Cooper visited relatives v In Laurens a few days ago. d Johnnie James has returned from a weeks' A stay at Annie, Anderson County. Mr. J. J. Rlchey's family Is quite sick of f< measles. Johnnie James. _ D Turkey Creek, S. C., Feb. 10,189G. D Yesterday was a cold blustry day. The measles have about broken up the Sabbath and every day school in this and adjoining communities. Mr. J.C. Rasor Is repairing his mill house. ? Two bridges across Turkey Creek is thisvli*ln11.v ar? in bad condition. Some of the planks in tbe floor have become rotten and breaking la. Dr. W. J. Balentlne of Breweston was In this vicinity a few hours last Monday. p All who have bad tbe measles In this vicln- G Ity are getting along alright. Tbe creeks were very high Saturday from a heavy rain. We noticed In a recent issue of the Press and Banner a query regarding the sale of snufl In this Stale. Tbls writer Is highly In favor of legislation against tbe sale of snufl. It Is more dlsgustlog than tbe use of cigarette f habit or the use of tobacco In any way. It Is * a filthy habit. There is an extract from tbe I life of Franklin. "O you time-wasting, brain- * starving young men, who can never be at ease unless you have a cigar as a plug of tobacco In your moutb, goon with your putting and champing?go on with your filthy smoking, and your still more filthy spitting, keeping tbe cleanly house-wives in constant terror for their nicely waxed floors, and their shining carpeis--go on I say; but remember it was not in this way that our little Ben became tbe great Dr. Franklin. Our iriend, the Honea Path Chronicle, says a few more executive acta, such as imposing a metropolitan police on Charleston, will put conservatives and reformers as far apart as ever. This one act Is enough to put tbe conservatives, who want the old bar-room system In vogue aualu. farther from the reformers but do good citizen of Charleston nor anywhere else, will fall out with theJGovernor for having the law enforced. Let Charleston abide by the law if she don't want to be under such rule. Johnnie James. Death of Lena Rojcern. "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved Is stilled, A place is vacant In their home Which never can be filled. Qod in bis wisdom lias recalled, The boon his love has given And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in heaven." On the morninfl of the 7th Inst., the voice of Lena was hushed and her spirit returned to the Ood who gave it?there to bloom in its i freshness and purity. We can picture death ^ to some, as the peace giving and heart stilling friend, in its giving rest to the weary, comfort , to the sufferer, a clear, bright and beautious ' vision to their spirituality and mentality. Whatsorrow can disturb her, what burden ( can oppress her, since death has rocked her to sleep. i Lena was the second daughter of J. B. and " Fannie Rogers, In the .seventeenth year ol her age. She bore her suflerlogs without a ( murmur. All that willing hands and kind hearts could do for her was done, but the i angel of death claimed her, and her spirit was transplanted from earth to heaven, to join her father and mother who had gone be- { fore. "Fairest of bouIs above | Are those who suffer here." Softly, softly, 'tis the grave yard ' And her parents' graves are here, All her sufferings are over, ( Behold, their spirit meet at last. A friend. ( Brace's restaurant Keeps a full line of fine cigars and cigarettes. I I m\ mill \m ATLANTA, GEORGIA. SPECIAL FEATURES. The profits made by tbis Company are far lu excess of banking Interest. Stock is non forfeitable. Tbe number of shares may be reduced and the time extended at any time after one year. If a member dies the shares can be withdrawn at any time. Shares can be withdrawn after one year, with 7 per cent, interest for the average time. All members, both borrowers and Investors, share in tbe profits. Transacts a pure Building and Loan busl ness, without any speculative features. Books are open to inspection of members at I all times. j 3FZJLLY READ T \D IN THIS WORLD? , IMPROVE YOUR HOME ? MONEY FOR ANY PURPOSE? R YOUR MORTGAGE WHERE YOU CAN N FOR A RAINY DAY? SVEST? IF SO N AND INVESTMENT C0MP4 TEREST and ABSOLUTE SAFE! surer of Georgia enough securities mmence the Maturity o is Company. Cost of $1,000 at 1 obtained ninety days The following Is the rlDg with 84 moD thiy years. Interest on $1,000 at 5 5 io uu interest at s?u per y? 504 00 To which add princi tbs 405 00 omhs 405 00 Making a total payrr Cost of carrying loat 81,324 00 meat Company... 1,000 00 Amount saved In ou * 324 00 NEW. BO AD LAW. 'ariotiH Citizens Express Tbelr Opin- ^ ton. We, the citizens ol Level Land, Abbeville tounty, wish to express through your colums ur disapproval of the proposed new road iw. lor the following reasons: We have always had good roads?a great leal better than what we have seen worked inder tbe hired overseers. If the road from be Gordon place to Lone Cane church is a ample of what tbe Commissioner wants ilred overseers to do we don't want any in iurs. We are a law-abiding people, and if it Is law re will submit. s Let each section recommend its own man hat we may get men who know how much ,ud what kind of work it requires to put a oad in good fix, not simply six days to get he money. We have no road In our section ? rblcb would require six days to put it in first lass order. Let us keep the old plan and we rill have good roads in our section. They sk us to pay two dollars or work six days. Ve would like to know should all pay. Vherecan hands be hired to work six days or two dollars ? t. M. Pratt, I.N.Ashley, . D. Branyon, B. E. Pruitt, t. A. Ashley, J. P. Pratt. . C. Alewine, D. M. Loner, V. A. McWhorter, W. S. Youug, oe Young, W. W Pratt, t. L. Young, .T.N.Pratt, . B. Mlnter, T. J. Darby, ohn F.Bryant, J.N. Ashley, . H. Brooks, P. N. Bell, V.A.Bell, W.W.Wilson, I. G. McLaln, W. E. McLaln, l. F. Carwlle, Jr., John W. Cllnkscales, . M.Callaham, F. E. Ellis, ! >. F. Alewine, P. T. Alewine. J. L. Alewine. Corner Creek. Corner Creek, S. C., Feb. 8,1896. Miss Cora Elgin, the teacher of the Level iand school, is at home now on account of be measles. Mr. U. A. Blgby will soon have his dwelling . ouse completed. 2 Mrs. J. R. Wilson has been sick for some Ime, but Is some better now. Mr. and Mrs. William Bell was with friends ist week. Rev. R. J. Williams, tbe pastor of the BapIst cburcb at Honea I'atb, left for Pallsllne 'ebruary 9th. He will be absent several lontbs. Married, Miss Claudia Gassaway to Mr. J. McConnell. Tbe ceremony was performed y Rev. Hawkins. Miss Claudia Is one of orner Creek's younjc ladles, and no doubt nil be missed among her friends. The next ay they returned to their future home near Loderson. The youngsters are looking forward'-to the Durteenth. Messrs. Hugh and Robert Blgby, two of tbe aost popular young men of Corner Creek, jade a trip to Piercetown last week. C. C. School Claims. I will pay the highest price In cash for cbool claims. J. A. Harris, Jan. 1,1896, tf Abbeville, 8. C. Wanted. School and county claims. Have the claims 8 roperly signed. Taken at lowest discount, leo. W. Lomax. tf a W. JOEL SMITH. SPECIAL ANN Having served the ] many years it is wit announce that we a stand fully prepare< mands of all with tl the lowest possible f complete in every d( daily receiving large Dry Goods, Notions, ware, Groceries, &c., ticular mention will cals of this newspap W. Joel Sn; \ lilts r iiuucviu * B. K, BEAGHA1 J WE HAVE A NIC1 P -r^FOR SAX l%%% uuw ' -/ \ mi Company, OFFICERS ABBEVILLE BRANCH. president. J. R. BLAKE, JR. vice-president. r. w. cannon. secretary and attorney. walter l. miller. directors. c. v. Hammond, o. d. brown. HIS ! [ORE EASILY PAY IT OFF? lNY offers you the !Y FOR YOUR INVESTMENT. to cover all of its liabilities, f Your Shares at?Once. 8 per cent. Interest for Seven Years. cost of carrying 81,000 at 8 per cent, for seven EXAMPLE NO. 2. $ per cent, per annum 8 80 00 sar for 7 years 560 00 pal to be paid at end of 7 years 1,000 00 lent of. 1,560 00 l In Mutual Aid Loan and Invest - 1,824 00 r Company 8 286 00 . TRIBUTE OF BESPECT, ' Winder Division B. L. E. Testifies to Love and Esteem of n Deceased Brother. At a regular meeting of Jobn H. Winder Division, No. 498, B. L, E., the following reso utlons were adopted: I Whereas, it is with feelings of heartfelt sorow that we are called upon to note the death >f our worthy brother J. E. Collett, who lost ' lis life in a collision, on the Third Division 1 >f the Seaboard Air Line, on January 29th, < 890, therefore be it Resolved, That while his death was tragic ind unexpected, believing in the unerring ] land of a kind Providence, our hopes are j itrong In the faith that the immortal spirit of >ur brother Is this day in the enjoyment of ,be reward that is ever in store for the true ] ind faithful. We sympathize with his relatives and to the one to whom he was pledged , ind whom be was sweetly oherlsbTng 1 he hopes in a few short months to lead a the altar, in their sad bereavement, and oln with them in mourning tbe loss of one . ?bo has mingled with us in tbe fraternal ' jonds of Brotherhood, and we earnestly pray i ,bat God in His Infinite wisdom will enable .hem to bear up onder their sad bereavement . with Christian fortitude and bumbly submit ? :o tils cuvine win. Resolved, That a vote of tbnnks be extend:d General Superintendent V. E. McBee for 3ls kindness In lurnlshlng transportation for :he remains of oar brother, and the relatives ind friends who accompanied them to their aat resting place. That a copy of these resoutlons be presented to relatives of oar late >rolher as a token of the esteem which we mtertalned for him as a friend and brother, ind that our charter be draped In mourning or the space of thirty days. G. U. Hall, E. C. Hicks. R. G. Game, Committee. w Dae West's Inklets. V Dae West, 8. C., Feb. 10,1890. Mr. R. S. Galloway has been perambulating n the southern portion of the county In the nterest of hU paper. Mr. Galloway feelB fuly compensated for the trip. Mr. L. D. Bowie starts on his annual rounds Monday next. Mr. Bowie Is traveling In the n( AHAa< n f aII Uln/4n r\t Knnlf o mnffnorlnoa TUL. ulcicoi u; ail Aiuunui yuuno, y\j~ iodlcale. Messrs. John Bradley and James C. Klugh mid Due West a trip last Friday. Mr. R. C. Brownlee Is off In the Interest of be Greenville Fertilizer Co. Prof. John Pressly now rides a spirited aninal. Mr. Cbaries Pratt has opened a faney grocery at Nickles' old stand. i We bear that an effort Is being made to e?ablisb another bank at Abbeville. The sick are all Improving. Mr. Lutber Nickles will pood resume bis dules with P. Rosenberg <fc Co. Mrs. Stelts, of Ora, with ber children are in Due West. Rev. James Boyce, Jr., preached yesterday n the A. R P. cburob. After services were >ver a collection for the building of a church n Louisville, Ky., for Mr. Boyce was taken ip, which amounted to 8258.00. If you want flue candy, put up in first class tyle you can get it at Speed's Drug Siore. Fine red twill flannel worth 45 for 18 cent it Wm. E. Bell Cash Co. A. M. SMITH. OUNCEMENT. rmhlic faithfullv for ;h pleasure that we re at the same old 1 to supply the de- , tie best of goods at < >rices. Our stock is , apartment. We are shipments of choice | Shoes, Hats, Hardof which more par- ] be made in the lo- i er. ' lith & Son. ! i Le, S. C. # YL, MANAGER 2 2 SAMPLE ROOM J ,BSMBN.^+ # -..y r-. : WEST END. Happenings and Incidents of a Week * Aronnd tbe City. As a usual thing Saturday is the busiest day of the week. The one Just past was a notable exception. Tbe pouring rain kept tbe usual crowd away, and at an early hour In tha evening tbe square was dark and deserted. Tbe Telephone Company have received great encouragement In the number of subscribers tbey have already secured. In a very short time the building of the lines will begin. Rev. Dr. Clifton being absent In Charleston 8unday. Rev. W. H. Arlal preached in the Methodist church in tbe morning. At night Rev. Geo. T. Harmon, Presiding Elder of this district, filled the pulpit. This was bis first visit to this station, where he has already made many friends. Mr. A. O. Faulkner will still be In charge of ihe lumber yard recently purchased by Mr. W. S. Cothran. Mr. Cotbran Intends keeping a full supply of all kinds lumber and bnild lng material and Mr. Faulkner will be always on band to make the lowest prices on the same, and to attend to the wants of the public in that line, In bis usual courteous and pleasant way. Miss Lucia McGowan has returned to Charlesion for a short stay. Mrs. M. L. Bonham after a delightful visit to friends here returned to Anderson Monday. Mrs. W. C. Benet 1b the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. W. C. McUowan. Mr. William Barnwell left yesterday for Sumter, S.C., where he will go to work in the Mason Telephone Co.'s shops, to familiarize himself with the working ot that useful invention. He will come home in a short while, bringing with him a thoroughly competent man to erect the lines, and get every thing in working order. Mr. Cbas. Stern, a prominent merchant of Athens, Ga., spent Sunday aud Monday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Cohen Mr. Stern left Monday afternoon via the S. A. L. for New York where he goes to buy the spring stock for the Immense clothing bouse of Chas. Stern & Co, Conductor Hubs was painfully hurt one day last week, by falling from tbe top ot a freight car. The accident came near being fatal, aod only the timely help of a train band Baved the life of Mr. Hubs, as it Is, the injured gentleman Is getting on quite well. A Cadet will Hill who came home fro'.';? the Citadel several days ago, on account of jelng sick, Is much better, and was able to be oat on Monday. The cold winds of the past day or two have given a decided check to early gardening, and oar attention is drawn to tbe fact tbat winter is not over and ''the time to plant not come." Mr. J no. A. Devlin is having tbe rooms over Speed's drug store overhauled, and fixed up in first class condition. Pamters are also giving tbe wood work on tbe outside of tbe store a touching np. TAKE YOUB CHOICE. Terse Definitions by Various Anthors of a Kiss, Some time ago London Tid-Bits offered a two-guinea prize tor tbe best definition of a kiss. Seven thousand answers were received. The prize was awarded to Bejamin J. Greenwood, of Tulse Hill, London, whose definition is herewith framed; An insipid and tasteless morsel, ; which becomes delicious and de lectable in proportion as it is fia vored with love. The following is a selection from _ ? iL _ I A. . some 01 me ueai ueuuiuuuo buuiuiiku, What thechimmey-sweeperimprint?d on tbe rosy lipa of the scullery maid when she told him she favored bis joot. Tbe sweetest fruit on the tree of love. The oftener plucked the more ibundant it grows. A thing of use to one, but much prized by two. The baby's right, the lover's priviege, the parent's benison ana the hypocrite's mask. That which you cannot give without aking and cannot take without giving The food by which the flame of love s fed. The flag of truce in the petty wars of iourtsbip and maviage. Tbe acme of agony to a bashful man. The only known "smack" that will ;alm a storm. A telegram to the heart in which ;be operator uses tbe "sounding" lystem. Nothing, divided between two. Not enough for one, just enough for ;wo, too much for three. The only really agreeable two-faced iction under the sun, or moon either. The sweetest labial of the world's angauge. A woman's most effective argument, whether to cajole the heart of a father, control the humors of a husband or console the griefs of childhood. Something rather dangerous, Something rather nice, Something rather wicked. Though it can't be called a vice, Some think it naughty, Others think It wrong. Alt agree It's lolly, Though it doesn't last long. A kiss from a pretty girl is like havng hot treacle poured down your back >y angles. She thunder-clap of the lips, which inevitably follows the lightning glance }f the eyes. A report at headquarters. Everybody's actingi edition of "Romeo and Juliet." What the child receives free, what ;he young man steals and what the old nan buys. The drop that runneth over when hVio />nn nf InvA in full. 'Mv vMr w' - ? That in which two heads are better lhan one. A kiss is three parts of speech?a transti ve verb, an invisible noun and a visible conjunction. Printing without ink, leaving no visible impression. Woman's pasport to her husband's purse, and a man's passport to a (vomans's heart. When lips of lovers meet in bliss) Tbe pleasing art is termed a kiss," But when the pair have wed each other, The vapid thing is called a "bother." Love's artillery, that is brought into fiction immediately on the call "to arms." Contraction of the mouth due to enlargement of the heart. The sounding line used by a woman to fathom the depths of man's weakness. An old-fashioned telegraphic arrangement for transmitting from one person to another various sensations that can not be transmitted correctly Dy any Dther medium known. Nature's Volapuk?the universal language of love. A woman's trump card in the game af love. An article that is always accepted and (im) printed, but not always published. The action of the lips by which the real sentiments of the heart are either affectionately expressed or falsely disguised. I am just two and two, I am warm and I am cold, And the parent of numbers that connot be told. I am lawful?unlawful?a duty, a fault. I am often sold dear?gcod for nothing when bought. An extraordinary hoon and a matter of course, And yielded with pleasure when taken by force. A gift which is sometimes expected, seldom rejected, though often return ed. A speech without words. A lip sal. 3 often tried as a specific in affections of the heart. The missing link between body and soul. mmm m ' - OUR SPR1N< IS Consisting of Furniture of every desc Curtains, Shades, Curtain Eods, and ever; us a call. P. S. New line Baby Carriages just in, The Kerr'Fo | UEW FIUM! : K. IT GIVES ME PLEASURE TO ANNOl # A public that I bave opened up a "Bra r .in,lor thn hntpl rficentlv vacated bv 1 w wlil keep constantly on band a well selecte t DRY GOODS, SHOES, HA1 I HARDWAEE, EANOY AN] \ FEUITS, CONFECT 0 Watch tbe local colrauns for specialties. * to my stock and thereby always have som< 0 tomers. My friends can belp me very mui 0 quently and always taking away nomethli 15 attentive assistants, Messrs Tbop. Thomsoi w to make your calls pleasant and profitable | AM( The only delight of the gods that f mortals bave been permitted to eojoy. J The safety-valve to an exuberance of * tender feelings. r The lover's privilege and the pug W dog's right. 4 What tbe child gives, tbe lover f steals, the foolish waste and the old d value. 2 The most popular lip salve of the j ^ present day. 5 A tonic which in childhood may J be administered with safety, but with great caution when childhood is past. <' The lover's flag of truce after a quar- # rel. 0 Love's happiest expression and sor- < I row's tenderest balm. ^) A cannon off the red. (| The anatonllcal juxtaposition of two i ApKlnnlorio rtpia mnnnlpH 111 A State Of ^ contraction. J A good impression made by the seal r of love. It is like the wind that blows?it is ( felt but not seen. d The "pons asinorum" of courtship. (I A demonstration of love which will | dry the baby's tears, thrill the maid-L| en's heart and sooth the ruffled feelings i of a tired wife. JI A smack for catching the matrimon- ? ial fish. The sovereign tincture in our house- ? hold dispensary. 4 What irian struggles for before mar- S rlage, what woman struggles for after d marriage. 2 Draughts of nectar from the lips X of innocence. i Cupid's crushing smack, the crews ? or wmcQ are geuvrau^ luvcsiua. . The striking of a love match. ? A simple thing in which a whole # world of meaning is sometimes hidden. 4 The stars in the firmament of love. The best plaster for wounds given in domestic tilts. a The poorest mother's richest gift. A cheeky application. A kiss resembles a short sermon, con n sisting of two heads and an applica- J tion. Cupid's sealing wax. 12 The essence of tu-lips (two lips). w The only gift a generous lover likes w to get back again. The temporary facial friction generating instantaneous rapture and bliss. The soul's embassador. The dew gathered from the lips of earth's fairest flowers. A game for two, always in fashion. ? A rock in the sea of life, on which Pi the good ship Bachelor was wrecked. b< The cream of courtship. Matrimonial bird-lime. A kiss is love's press telegram. The heart's thirst appeased at the fountain of a loved one's lips. ? That which is exchanged between pi two persons, is_something while in the act of exchangih^nothing after the exchange is made7"KB<i for which neither can show value received. Woman's food, man's luxury, boy's / Physic. ^ JA lubricant, without wnich the machinery of love gets rusty. An unspeakable communication. ?? I GRAINS. S P* Q The Kingdom of Heaven is Like to a | Grain of Mustard Seed. Vanity speaks for itself. el Seeing is sometimes disbelieving. ^ The Lord helps those who help others. ? People who deserve sympathy are not apt to ask for it. ' _ A man is just as great as he is in the -t sight of God, no greater. -J* - The delight of the soul is the greatest tb when it is at peace with God. ^ Each of us has his or her place in the world, and no one else can nil it. Jt is a good thing to be with the ma- : jority, only when the majority is right. The hardest kind of repentance to bring about is repentance for popular sins. The true way to gain influence over our fellow-men is to have charity towards them. To do God's will is the enjoyment of rJ his angels, it should be the employ- w) ment of his people. to "When a man does anything especial ly mean, He usuauy jays itie uiauue upon human nature. The doors to the stingy man's heart are so small that there is not room for Christ to enter. I ?????? J STOCK ARRIVING. !??&?* |?|| V^j/iiNa ft\ frmninfrntr.- , ription. Wall Paper, Matting, Lace v /thing to furnish your house. Give J. D. KERR, Mgr. j|| KTEW GOODS r | I rNCE TO MY FRIENDS AND THE < | . , *7 rf New Stock of Goods" In the corner ( ' Lhe Abbeville 8npply Company. *1 "M d line of it:, S, STAPLE NOTIONS. < 0 HEAVY GBOERIES, 1 - \M 'IONERIES &c, !> It will be my aim to constantly add # ' jtblng new and fresh to offer my ctii- \ " ;h In tble purpose by visiting me fre- (' ig with tfaem. With my polite and , I 1 and Fr&Dk Hodeea, we will try ever ' k \ to yoa aB well as ourselves. | > )S. B. MORSE. |[ ' -if' ====^===; We Must < i " .1 k * r ' -'f..have the.. j> ROOM || ' FOR OUR <> MAMMOTH | '% Spiff Stock!; . A Big Bargain Sale of J [ / r'M Shoes! ii <! $ Lot No. 1 constate of ladies fine (' bntton and laoe shoes. Sizes 2 to 6. . i . 4 Former prices 92 and 82.50. Closing ' . price 81.60. ' ( ' ' Lot No. 2 consists mainly of ladjes 4 fine shoes 2 to 6's. Former price S8 ' . and 88.60. Closing price $2. A good ( ' ' ..'4 Stock Staple Try Goods constantly <1 oo n?cd. , Haddoa & Co. f <> .1 .nnual Meeting Farmers Mutual Fire Association. HHE ANNUAL MEETING OF 8TOCKL holders of the Farmers Mutual Fire Attention of Abhe7ille Connty will be held at bbevllle at eleven o'clock a. m., Wednesday, :th February. Officers Cor the eosalng year ill be elected, and important business transited. A full attendance is desired. t J. R. BLAKE, JR., Jan. 21st, 1896. General Agent. "optica to Trespassers. I LL i tans are forbidden from bunting, v flab v and trapping game on my land. arsons \ht ircmpa8Slng on my land will j prosec. X G. H. TAYLOR. Jan. 24, * Jm For Rent. I LARGE ROOM 17x17 OVER HADD0N*8 *- store, suitable for offloe or bedroom. Apy at store of R. M. HADDON 4 CO. Jan. 22,1896. s ? ? * VHouse and Lot for Sale. |VER 60 fine /rult trees, six kind oi pluo.:. ' grapes, acuppernongs and raspberries. ood water. Mrs. M. J. LYTHOOE, Pec. 31,1895,8m Abbeville, 8. C. > ICHA KD GANTT, is now prepared to do V all work in bis department in the best anner and at reasonable charges. Montxi'r utomers a having, hair cutting and shamming SI per month. Rasors honed and pat the best condition for 26 cents eaoh. C.. MV.AVT1 n rm nnJ Dlnf^ltlflp OUl VCJflUg auu A Land aDd Town Lots. Also Terracing, Lev Ing and Grading. Accurate work done bere local attraotlon makes a Compass onliable. T. C. ANDERSON, Feb. 5,1896, ly Ninety-Six, 8. C. i Notice of Dissolution. , jtf'niutual consent, the firm of WIDEMAN ' JAY & CO., has this day been dissolved. N. Robinson having bought the interest of F. Wldeman. W. K. Jay having boagbt e Interest of T. M. Jay. All parties lndebtto the old firm will make prompt settleent with W. K. Jay. J. F. WIDEMAN, T. M. JAY. W. K. JAY rroy.S. C., Jan. 1,1896,3t' - HOUSE AND LOT For Sale or Rent. ^HE bouse and lot on Mala 8treet, contain* ing eight rooms and stable and barns, 111 be sold or rented. For particulars apply L. T. MILLER, Abbeville, or E. 0. WILSON, Clinton, S. 0. Feb. 10,1366, tf v