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? ????? The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. Published every Wednesday at $12 a year in advance. Ten T^a^es. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1896. riicluimcil Lrtlrrs. Letters remaining In the Abbeville j>ost office (?>r week ending September 29th. \?w.j. Almonds (j), MIns Kuimer Adams, Miss June Anceal.T. \V. AHbrooks. |{?John A. lUickner. Kmma Helle, Miss Alice A. It. I'.rown, care J. L. Brown. (W. It. Connor. I>?Cane lJevlin. II?Miss Jane Hopkins, Miss Fallen Homes, \V L. Hull. J?M iss Morry Jansnn. Iaas Jenkins. iv?Miss Savilu''' Jinekison, Kdmnnd Kennedy, care J no. Wardlaw. M?Joslepliine Martin, Addle MeKnight, L??wls Minus, Mary L. Minus. I'?1). H.Pendleton, C. M. Pleasants, John I'm miner. It?Wm. F. Radel'fle. S?Miss .Jannie Simmons. Miss Minnie C. Sander*, Miss Minnie Siuders. W?Mrs. M. C. Wright. it. S. Link, P. M. A Correct ion. AHnw me space in your valuable paner to correct a report in circulation as to Mr. W. 1). Matin in not bavin? turned over to tne certain funds In the case of Covin vs Covin. Mr. Mann did turn over all funds In liK hands, belonging to the office, over to nie, as his Inventory as well as mine doth show I write this to satIsly the curious public. and tojustlfy Mr. Mann whom f know to be an honest, thoughtful, and Christian irentleninn. F. W. R. Nonce Sept. L'S, 1S9B. Slieriir. ( in House Itnrued. McCorrolck Times. Capt. J. B. Austin, of Petlgrti. hnd the misfortune to loose his gin. trrist mill and barn by Are last Thursday. Two bales of cotton were also burned. The total loss will be about SI.000 with no Insurance. It Is supposed that the fire originated from a spark from the engine. LhiIi'n Shawl Found. A lady's shawl was found between K high's l'ark and tlie.S. A. L. deiK?i last Sunday afternoon. The owner''an get the shawl by call lug on Mr. J. W Hownrd, next door below the residence of Mr. W. H. Loug, and identifying the same. Messrs. H. T. Kirk Patrick and J. H. Oulla. of Turkey Creek, called at our office last night Mr. Klrkpstrick Is the youngest looking man of a^e in America, and he was the worst wounded man that c?me out of the army alive. Mr. Oulla Is one of the substantial farmers in this county, and is a Silverite and Bryanile for a certainty. He thinks the Press and Banner Is all wrongon tbemonpequestion, but agrees with this paper od thy Dispensary. The ladies both from town and country certainly appreciated Hxddons grand opening last Thursday. Everything new in fall and winter styles was beautifully displayed, and their large stock this season being more attractive and at lower prices than ever. The sales for an opening day were uuusually large. C'aft. Perry I). c>ii.rkath, the ramons aud brave old Sheriff ol Greenville is In the city. Captain Gilreath Iihb been Sheriff ol Greenville county nearly ever since the war and has recently been re-elected by a tremeir dous majority. Mr. J. K. Wideman of Troy is in Abbeville attending court as a grand juror He Is ? lover of the newspapers and called to exchange civilities with the editor last night and to glance at the dally newspaperi?. Hon. Alvin H. Dean,of Greenville, Is in town applying for ball lor younts Mr. Clifford Richardson of Greenville county, who Is charged with the murder or oneSpillers. "Kditor A. >1. Carpenter, of the McC'or nik-k Times, was in town yesterday,attending court, and made a calle ontbe Press aud liannuer last nlgbt. Miss May Harris, a pretty young lady from Mount Carmel, is visiting her friend Miss Mamie Taggart In Abbeville. If she didn't bring the rain, ltcime the same day anyhow. Mrs. J. E. Moore, M ism Maud and Miss Ada Rasor, oi Dounulds, were in town last Friday tbopplug. Rev. John L. Hemphill or Moreiand, Georgia, is on a visit t > ins brother, General It. R. Hemphill. Mr. J. S. Fair, of Newberry, S. l>, N with Harrison A Game. Mr. Fair will |.,r the future mske his home in Abbeville. Auk- W. Smitli*s I.tirah, Buckwheat tlour, maple eyrup to match, In at any quantity at the rale of Sl.jO per gallon. Crushed oats. Varied assortment of canned meats, boneless hams, ribbed bacon, smoktd mackeral, by tiie kit or any quantity. Cheese ana macaroui. Canned boston baked beans with tomato. Catsup, something new and fine. Mince meat 10 cent per pound. Citron, currants, and raisins. French break !ast co-coa. Bakers chocolate 40 ceut per pound. Irish potatoes and onions. Olives and olive oil. Big drive in tobacco. I-'ced oats, seed oats, rye, barley, clover. Just arrived lour car's Hour. Buy before the advance. We still keep up our rep selling Hour cheaper than anybody. Candy at wholesale. When you want to buy groceries cheap or right from some one else, come and gel our prices aud you will know what jou are do Ing. Remember we sell clothing shoes, hats, dry goods, crockery, harness, saddlery and most anything you want. we Will I1BVC J UUI IHIUC 11 JMIIC.^CHC IU UW considered. -w Jurorn lor N?m'oiiiI Wvek. J. C. Thomas .V Lowndesvllle. Geo. K Blai-k Diamond Uili. L. w. Dansby AbbevilleT. C. Coehrao Lowndesvllle. (i^o. I*. Hughes While Hall. W. D. Harm mi Bordeaux. R. A. Cruwlord Indian Hill. J. I). Coleman Diamond Hill. B. A. Bell Luwiidesvlde. J. R. MjWIiorter Due West. W. A. Collins Greet)wood. J. W. Burrls Diamond Hill. J.C. Beulord Indiati Hill. E. W. Searii:ht Donna Ids. I,. W. Lesley Calhoun Mills. W. T. Fleming Diamond Ilill. W. A. Lanier Magnoli:?. B C. McCurry Diamoml Hill, W. R. Dr?ke Donnaids. S. M. Mllford ..Abbeville. it. k. cnaney i*iueiy-r>i a. J. H. Craw lord Greenwood. J. W. Ellis Due West. (i. A. Ferguson Diamond Hill. W.J. Mi-Gee Cokesbury. .1. N. Alfttou Bordeaux. J. A. Banister While Hall. J. 11. VeKelie Greenwood. 1'. W. Dudlap I'onualds.. S. 1'. Morrow Bordeaux. K. H. retinal Due West. F. L. Morrow Abbeville. K. W.Barmore Dounalds. P. W. Ellenberg Greenwood. T. J. Hester Magnolia. W. A. Agnew Cokesbury. ' ' ? To Prevent ciioiera. llemove all the affected bird*. Give tonics, liver stimulants and aids to digestion. Give the fowl3 more space. This may be accomplished by diminishing the number of fowls or by increasing the area of their range and the numbei of their houses. The poultry house should ' be. thoroughly ventilated and kept clean and dry. The buildings, yards and places of resort be thoroughly disinfected. Give the fowls a "preventive' 4i)hat will destroy or render inert the m.ison thev have taken into their sys tem. There is nothing known thai will accomplish this as quickly ami ef fectually as coal oil. The coal oi should be tfiveu three or four times i week as follows : Take a feed of cort or wheat and let it soak in the oil i few hours, then ft-ed it to the fowl" or mix in soft feed one tablespoonfu of two quarts of corn meal. I ' CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. ? What "M" Sec* and Hears on Ills Hon ml About (lie CHy. H. M. Haddon's npenlug was attended by crowd* oi ladles fiicti day, who were charmed >y the a rand display of beautiful coods. This ? firm is known lar and i'e?;r,and Is lolly appreciated by the ladies. Their Ktock tills sea soil is unusually law anil attractive. .Miss Nora Hammond left yesterday for At* Ian la. where she will spei d some time with . relatives. .Mr. Gaines Hammond left yesterday for Woll'ord College. The frame work around the factory smokestack has been removed, and the cliimuey looms up apparently nigoer loan ever. The factory In iietirlng completion and with itssurroundiugs stands as a monument to the energy ami enterprise of our people, and ( marks oue of the greatest epochs in the business career of Abbeville. Let the eyes ol all good people seek lutr homes turn toward our historic little city where they will find a hearty welcome among a thrifty and prosperous people. Oil to Atlanta yesterday on the excursion : Mrs. U.S. Link, Mrs S.'.J. Linn, Mrs. F. K. Harrison, Mrs. W. l> Wilson, .Miss Meta Lyth<oe. Mi>s Agnes (|uarler>, Mr. J. 11. Mcliid. The ladles of (lie cemetery lund have rent >*a ilie nan over me meiiMuucn m>iu?n-v store, unit will nerve fresh oyster# one evening iu every week cituinu the season. Tiie dime reading at Mrs. Georsrw White'* last Friday evening was a delightful affair. The program wus most entertaining and interesting. ices and cake were Nerved and the evening passed off most pleasantly. The receipts were about $14. Prof. McElroy, oi Due West, was in the city last Wedne-day. Tom Lornax, colored, shot by George Kennedy last week, died on ttie morning of the :Mth alter several days suffering. Out. of about Tl't bales of notion sold here last Wednesday Mr. It. M. Jllil bout:lit 1.3S. Mr. Hill is one of Abbeville's go ahead busi-|! ness men and keeps up wilii the cotton mar- j Ket. .Mr. J. 1). I.inton has Just finished up theji storeof A. M. llill & sons in line style?inside j and out. Look in if you w ill, and see their | ti)<re store room nod splendid slock of goods. 1 The Womau's Foreign Missionary Society will meet next Friday afteruoou lu the Method 1st church. Mr. W. 10. Hell, representing tlie W. K. Bell Cash Company lias j st returned from Northern markets, and is uaily receiving bis goods, ' omprlslng all* the novelties of the seasou which will be sold cheaper than ever before. Give them a call and they will show you bow i much m little cash will buy. On last Saturday evening the Methodist congregation gave their beloved pastor a pouuduig?attacking him in his own nouse? w ith one hundred presents as tokens of love and esteem for him, and lu commemoration ; of his fifty-tirst birthday?with best wishes j for him and his household, with the fervent j prayer that as he ueirs the golden suuset of | life his declining years may be brighter, hap- ! pier and more useful, una wnen me a worK is | endtd lie may "puss over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees." AIiss Lz/.ie .May Speed arrived in the city last Monday on a visit to the lamlly of her uncle, Mr. 1*. It. Speed. Mrs. Henry Williams after a pleasant stay in the city left last Friday for her home in Sa vantiah. Messrs. A. M. Hill <?- Sons received last Monday a lot of apples that averaged 10 ounces .?ach, many of them weighing 17 ounces They were the largest we ever saw. Misses Mattle and Sallle Mann are In the city visiting their sister, Mrs. Wilkerson. The quartett "Evening Blessings" sang by Messrs. Jones, Uieii, Hill and Cochran last Sunday niglu In the Methodist church was charmingly rendered?their voices blending most harmoniously. i J Jr. l\ llilligswuri u ijhs |>urciiB*eu a uuum unci lot iu Abbeville, and we hope he will m?ke Hits tiik home. He has bought the Chapman bouse, recently owned by Mr. Cape Kills, who left yesterduy for Atlanta. Remember Mrs. Taggurt will liave a grand I display of her lall and winter millinery, rib'ions, laces and novelties of the season to-day and to-morrow. .She has a beautiful 6touk ol goods. Messrs. Fletcher & Roslu, of the New York Clothing House, were expected to arrive In the city yesterday. These gentlemen have opened a tirst-clas* stock of goods next door co J. M. Lawson's, which they Intend to sell us cneap as the cheapest. WFQT PTVTn f IT J-IU X 0-1 XT U I \ IIappoiiIn^s mill Incidents of it Week Around tlie City. Abbeville will be well represented this year in the Institutions of learning all over the land. We give a list of our young men anil women who have gone from home to cqmplete their education. To say that they will be missed is a waste of words. We all look lorwurd to their home coming witti unalloyed pleasure: Miss Lucy White, Miss Emma White, Miss Eva Klrby, Miss Essie l;ouglass, Converse ? College,Spartanburg, S. C. ? MissSaidie Lee. Miss Marie Gary. Miss Lily , Teinpleton, Winthrop, ltock Hill, S. C. j) Miss Georgia Edwards, .Miss Bessie Ariail, * Columbia Female College, Columbia, S. C. Miss Willie Calhoun, Miss FlorideCalhoun, Mrs. Randal's, Baltimore, Md. llarry Cannon, John Clifton. Townes Rob- - ertsoo, S. C College, Columbia, S. C. I). H. Henry, Cleuison College j H. G. Smith, Davidson College, Davidson, ' N. 0. C C. Gambrell, L. H. Russell, Jr., University of Murylnnd, Baltimore. Sam Clifton, K. A. McMillan, Atlanta Den- . tal College, Atlanta, Ga. Foster Barnwell, Ya. Agr. and M. College, Blacksburg, Va. W. H. White, Washington and Lee University, Ya. T. D. Parker, Harvard College. Galues Hammond, WotFord Fitting School. J. Ed. Edwards, Wolford College. J. 1*. C|uarles, S. C. M. A , Charleston, S. C. Rev. J.L. Hemphill, of Morelaud, Ga.. was In the city yesterday on his way to Due West, where he goes to place a son in Erskine Col- , leye. While here Rev Mr. Hemphill was tbe 1 guest of his brother, Gen. R. R. Hemphill. Mr. A. M. Schoen came in last Friday, and left yesterday lor Auderson. Miss May Slaughter, of McCormick, spent Friday and Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Perrln. Colu'itN I.ociih. Go to Cohen's before buying anything in men's or boys' wear. You will save money. A big line of new style hats and caps just 1 in. ] All the latest patterns and most stylish cuts in men's and boys' clothing. Shoes for men and boys. A splendid seleoti >n. first class goods and prices all right. The celebrated "Hess" shoes, the most stylish. best titling, aud long wearing shoe in the . ily. I Gents' furnishings?Plenty of them for all men, and at all prices. <5 o* s ?? ? ?per? ??'TbTSJ?.: 4 <d <3 4 A 4 <\ . <1 PEOPI l <3 h FALU A. \< ;,<j I only ask for ai i<l bought them as che ^ Come and try me. [ j ceeded in getting th enumerate the artic : <3 This Fall it is suj v vj Caps, Underwear, C ' 'J than ever to merit 1 : 3 __ l <n ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft I " " " ?f] Win. ] Casl 1896 Fal * Win *T The wm. e. bell cash co and Winter display of Dress Goods, Dress Good * These goods will be on exhibition ne: Capes, W will be in in time for the WINTJ Dress Gooc 'Domestic 1 Ire* 4 X^sJL intil you examine our stock. We have bargains i for ?veu to a ONE CENT box of BAKIj Ne guarantee this to be the equal to an^ Thanking you for past favors, we ren Very Respectfully, Wm Teacher's Examination. The SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION of ppllcants for teacher's cerllfllcates in Abbetlle county, lor the Scholastic veur of 1806-97, pill be held In the COURT HOUSE on Frllay the Kith of OCTOBER next, beginning iromptly at 9 HO, a. m. All work must be done with pen and Ink. Sept. 29,18%. W. T. MILFORD, Cb. Bd. Ex'rs. Glen- Jones i /N _ tiaraware uo. . . Abbeville, S. C. . . ,'ntlery, Guns, Ammunition, Machinery Supplies, Pipe Fittings, Valves, Belting, Iron, Ilorse Shoes, Spokes, Hubs, Rims. Builders Hardware. BOUSE FURNISHING GOODS OK EVERY DESCRIPTION Carpenters and Machinists Tools nrrB^"Tft!?ur.?r?A; ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 0 ? ? ? L. "HBCnBI JHE7 - Wl A MOST COR E - O ] md wij\rn i examination of my s >ap as I have boughl I struck the markets .e lowest freight rate e les I offer for sale. r )erior to the best I ] Irockery, Hardware, G ;he patronage of a gen ? sgg m & O 0)6 ili o , ? EI. Bell 1 Co. .1 and HI1 ter 1896! i. INVITES YOU TO THEIR FALL Notions and a "TVT atta! 4"i no B ?\ KJ V UiUO. xt week, aud raps, etc., OR SEASON. So don't buy your Is, Notions, >s, Wraps, nd Shoes i Everybody, SU POWDER, the best in the world. y other baking powder. lain . li. BELL CASH CO. Brace's LocnU Bruce will furnish you with Ice cream by be glass or gallon. Go to Bruce'a Restaurant for fresh flsh and oysters, court week. Goto Brucr's Restaurant court week and gel your meals, flsb and oysters. Go to Bruce's Kesraurant you can get board and room. W. Joel Smith & Son's Locals. We sell Jute bagging and ties at 35 cents a pattern, A fresh supply of Tennessee seed barley and rye Just received. Now is the time to sow crimson and red clover seed. We hare a full supply. Be sure to look at our crockery china belore buying. Don't full to plant pearl onion setts and don't fail to buy them from W. Joel Smith & Son if you want the best. Just received a large lot of toy wagons, carts, wheelborrows, baby carriages, Ac. When In need of a saddle call on W.Joel Smith & Son. Don't forget the place when you want baggtnlg and lies. W. Joel Smith 4 Son are selling Jute bagging and ties at 85 cents per pattern. l'earl onion setts, barley, rye and clover seed are now for sale by W. Joel Smith & Son. I We have Just received a large lot of knltt1 lng thread in all colors.' W. Joel Smith ?fc Son. Auk- W. Smith's Locals. Just received several big lots of fresh flour in all grades. Will sell you cheap. Shoes and boots to fit anybody. A full and complele line, and prices right. Bagging and ties. Come and get prices. Mrs. Jane Ilouklns boys' clothing. Double seat, double knee, patent waist band, and warranted not to rip. No better goods made, and prices are as low as any other make that ii ru lint mnrlp nn half RD Wttll. wT~ 11 -A JL JnLi DIAL INVITATION J f - ab: TO INSPECT THE II PER GOOI stock. I am sure I ca ; them this season. ; in exactly the right til 3ver known. My sto< rhe public are well acq have ever- carried. If -roceries or Provisions, erous public. J * w . , . r V" .tr.; -.; " 2 "SP f /i . ? , |J9 : ? "A ?5 ^ _ ?2 | The place to buy Shoes is where you cau find the Largest Stock to select from, and ft?) f-1-1 the best values for your money. We can please you in iiy > . 4 CO 1 1 1 m fc 1 # QUANTITY, QUALITY and PRICE. # | ^ f'S HeJ Without exaggeration we have the beat line of Shoes that was ever shown in Abbeville. 1$ ^ Wo iiavn onfnroi mokcd nf s'nnps such as the Rav State, the Ivrippendrof Dittmon Co., jjjw* rCSt NH S .. - - a Eagle Shoe Co., and Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.'sgoods that are strictly guaranteed. / 1" ^ ^0U ^Uy tliese g00{*8 anc* tliey are not S00^' we wi" give you a new pair. <P jp g (inarantee?<shoes_arM ^ i " ' KID GLOVES! I 1 ^ NONE BETTEft MADE. V ^ We have no hesitancy in recommending the line of Kid Gloves that we are hand- v n ^ w-,. II ling above all others as 5 ^3 S3 EVERY PAIR STRICTLY GUARANTEED $Y THE FACTORY ? (I rr! M \ ^ "T" ^ and after wearing them till soiled and damaged, we will (you pay postage) send to the Oj F4 || Factorv and have repaired FREE ! j|Z 1 DRESS GOODS! J J J 9 Our Dress Goods kre beginning to arrive, and we can show you something*new, at vg .vSl ? 0) decidedly new prices. . 1^0 * m.Anir n-oonfi. # !!?: ^|| We have the best line of Black Goods that we have ever had. They are cheaper than you have ever seen them, and we jjositively^wHl^ save you money if you buy 'v sji ? '] from us. ^ COMB AND SBB US'? ?- ^ ft | I Whether you want to buy or not. We don't object to showing goods and making prices. 2 (J Yours for trade, . fco.1 fa A TTS-H -TXT Ci TI/TTfTlTT I I I jft-UVj. W . iSHLLlil. I I 1 IffVIIIF HiKPITU AwhS i 'JHE j)aMt^^rrJyour^8ICK WATCHE^ '?1?tewrt,tIv. I Tko "Pull Tftncr" Pants "Pi*lr?A? TWvorn .... are undoubtedly the best jeans pants on earth. . . UOWI1. They'll Xevcr Rip. For sale only by H. D. REESE, W. JOEL SMITH & SON. 1 the people's jeweler. ? ? 18SO. 1896. $ A A. M. HILL & SONS, j We Handle "Everything" in Staple and Fancy Groceries at $ "Knock Down" Prices. S > k "(111 1* Snn r*lnli""V " FRUIT'S AND CONFECTIONERIES. Iq this line you will always find FRESH GOODS, as i F vru.i uutH/iaiDj ) we keep our slock moving. Green Groceries and Fruits received daily from all sections We ? I are "heaquarters"for country produce by the "TON." A look through our stock will convince you that we can supply every want for 6 ^ the inner man, as our stock is varied, fresh, and made up of "GOOD THINGS." ^ ? | J ^ Our Buggy and Carriage liepository.^^^m^ * j. H*re you will And "up-to-date" vehicles of all kinds, new In style and finish. Be sure and see our "16 to 1" buggy?"The Model Beau- 4 r tv of 1890." Our slock of LA.P ROBES was never half so large, nor more beautiful In design, nor half so low. whips and Harness in \ i endless Variety and styles go to make this department complete. Call and see us and your verdict will be "Goods were never more 0 I beautiful In style and finish, nor ever so cheap." ? | ^^^Our Sales, Livery and Feed Stables, < P Here we handle the largost stock of HORSES, MUIjES and BROOD MARES to be found in the "up-country." We 'guarantee stock \ i and prices to suit you. Saddle and Harness horses with stylish tournouts sent to your door, day or night, upon shortest notice. S ? T>iioo meet* every day and night train on both roads, l'ollte attentive drivers always furnished with turnouts. 5 P UUl JjUSS Wben in the city call and see us and make yourself at home. n il i i'r i TT JJLJL JL U# ? Til IT hi air i > VV [S HEREBY EXTENDED TO THE = ? BEVILLE - COUNTY ? fev vIMENSE STOCK OF ? DS WHICH I NOW OFFER. ^ r> n please all. I have been buying goods thirty years, but never i> I will give more goods for a dollar than you ever bought before. ^ tne, and not only bought my stock at the lowest prices, but sue- r 3k is now complete in all lines. I do not think it necessary to ^ uainted with the character of the stock I have always kept. ^ you want anything in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Clothing, Hats, > 1 ^4- -Pottavo T tttiII cfvi-vro b I can SUTDDiV you. vjrrattuui iui jjcloi> lavwio a. wj.xx ??? JL*. W. WHITE. I , j> . .. . ; A - ????~m?