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Mmmammmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmma??? GREENWOOD'S DIRECTORY. ' A I.lsl of Sonic of Tlint t lly's Itusluess .Men. * Greenwood, S. (\, Oct. 26th, IK9<>. Thinking it might be interesting to many ol your readers 1 send you a list of the business houses, firms &c. of Greenwood. Simply the names and their occupation, not as an advertisement, but 10 show thegrowth and r activity of Greenwood. ? 11. F. McKeller, Jr.. furniture and wagons. G. A. Hyrd, dry goods, notions and millinery. J. W.Duckett.dry goods, notions,nilliinery, clothing and hardware. Auld Bros., dry goods, notions and shoes. . Mrs. A. J. Sproles, millinery and dress inak- J ing. A. N. Hays, general merchandise. i Airs. Soutti and Miss Karnpey, dress making, j Misses Carver, dress making. a Mai), singleton, general grocery store. i':? ' CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. | / ^ Whitl "M" Nprs and lloar.s oil Hit KoiiimIn About Town. All the "fools" are not dead yet. An Indiana man bets Ills wife against a house and lot worth $35,000 on the election of MaJ. McKin* ley. The papers have been legallj drawn up ' with the full consent of the wife. Next Monday IsSaleda.v. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Frank H. McUee and Miss Agnes (^uarles on next Wednesday the lth of November, in the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Aaron Cohen and her handsome little Ron will leave in a few days for Athens, where they will spend the winter with Mrs. Cohen's mother. M The funeral services of \V. A. Lee, LL.D., S? were conducted in Trinity Church lastSunday morning by Rev. Edward McCrady, asslsted by Rev. Porcher. All the other t;churches in the city were closed in honor to i 1 the memory of the deceased. The large and L/ sorrowing congregation attested the high B esteem in which the deceased was held. Mr. A I^ee was an honored citizen, a high-toned f Christian gentleman, an eminent lawyer, | and a brave soldier. In his death, a fond wife J has lost a true and devoted husband, the 8 children a loving, kind, and indulgent father. I the church an honored member, and the city V of Abbeville a true and loyal citizen. He I had lived ont his three score years and ten, J and having fought the good flgl't, and flnlsh3 ed his work on earth, has gone to his reward. I Miss Helnn spent several days last week visiting relatives in Elberton, < ?a. Yesterday was a bright, beautiful day?a " - - r..l- -Viinnv (typical autumn aay in uu. South." All uuture seemed to rejoice, and none the less, bright happy and gay were the throng of invited guests and friends who assembled in the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock yesterday morning to witness the marriage of Mr. James S. Cochran and Miss Aylette Chalmers, by Rev. J. A. Clifton, D. D. Messrs. James A. Hill and A. B. Cochran did the honors of the occasion as ushers. Mrs. J. C. Ellis presided at the organ, and just as the bauds ou the dial plate of time marked the hour of eleven, all was hushed save the deep and inspiring tones of the organ as it pealed forth in sweetest strains of Mendelssohn's WeddiDg March. The bridal party promptly entered Hi the following order, preceded by the ushers. The bride attired In bandsome tiavelJing suit of green entered upon the arm of her cousin Miss Lulle Iiaehes. The groom upon the arm of his best man Mr. W. E. Hill. As they approachthe chancel the bride and groom met under? large bell of lovely bright chrysantheHunt, suspended from a beautiful arch of Hpiantamn leaves, while beneath their feet Spwrpet of autumn leaves, rich and georgeous Id .that beauty which nature alone can impart. The autumn decorations were beautijol In their simplicity. As the last words tbatmaae them "one" were spoken the sweet melody of Lohengrin's Grand March greeted the listening ears of all Dresent, to and which the bridal party marched out of the church, and accompanied by a number of friends took the mid-day train for Charleston where they will enjoy the festivities of gala week. The many beautiful and costly presents K?* * V* r\ KrMn liiH/lanAari In o I o riro Irnjcivcu uj iuc uuuc t?i?vuw? >u ?, measure the high esteem In which she was held. As a youDg lady there was none more popular, more beloved and more highly esteemed for her many noble traits ol character than was Miss Chalmers. The groom Is one of Abbeville's best young men, is selfmade and chares the esteem and confidence of this entire community. Mr. and Mrs. Cochran will return to their home in Abbeville where they will receive kindest congratulations and best wishes of hosts of friends. Miss Hubbard, formerly one of the teachers In Abbeville Graded School, will be married today at her home in Virginia to Mr. Matthews, of Union. While here Miss Hubbaid was a great favorite, and had the respid and esteem of the entire community. Mr. Mathews Is a brother of Mrs. \V. C. McGowan and Is to be congratulated upon winning the heart and hand of one so accomplished, so fair and so lovely. -rHtr. Reid, Superintendent of the motive power of the Seaboard Air Line arrived in the city last Monday looking alter the Interests of the road. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. R. Nance left yesterday for Charleston where they will take in the I pleasures ui gttia weeii. Mr. F. M. Mitchell, of Ml. Carmel. was In the city yesterday on buRlness. Mrs. E. G. Graydon Is on a visit to relatives In Edgettieid. Abbeville missed the circus. Why, let those answer who know? Greenwood gets the show.gets the crowd and getR ihe money. The Walter L. Main Circus was here last year and Abbeville Is disappointed at not getting the show this season. WILLIAMS-STOART. An Abbeville Lady Weds iii Florida. The marriage of ex-mayor E. C. Stuart to Mre. M. E. Williams took place this morning at eight o'clock at the residence or the bride's nnranta Prof, and Mrs. \Vm. Hood. Oil Broad ED. Q. Phillips of the A. R. P Ling. Only the relatives of the arties and a few close friends Immediately after the cerepy couple were driven to tht inc the 8:40 train they arc ofl for and other points on me east days wedding tour, r Iuformaut can most heartily atulatioiis to both bride and lore worthy citizens or deserman lives in Bartow than exuart. Public spirited, generous, ive to the best interests of his he has ever been a most useful aable adjunct to our commer I religious life. ms has won the love and adrery one, both young and old , and as the wife of our esteemshe will the more surely retain e she had already made in the >eople. npiisbed in all that is necessary happy, and with a disposition jstalue and gladness wherever could but Join in congratulate who has won her hand aud prosperity and happiness atI through life, and no serlout ross their way. 3 of South Carolina, SEVILLE COUNTY. i PROBATE COURT. Citation for Letters of Administration. BY R. E. HILL, ESQ., JUDGE OK PROBATE. * *7 HERE AS, >lrR. V. D. Lee Taas road* ? salt to me, to grant her Letters of Ad lolatratlon of the Estate aod effects o KB A. L.ee, late of Abbeville County eased. bene Are Therefore, to cite and admonish and singular the kindred and creditors o E' said W. A. Lee, deceased, that they and appear before me, in the Court of Pro Hte. to be held at Abbeville C. H., on tlx e 10th day of November, 181)6, after publlcaHon hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon tc Bhow.cause If any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of tht I ."- court, tins Ttin uay 01 uct.. in th< <1L S. year of our Lord one thousand etehl I hundred and ninety-six and In th< I 121st year of American Independence, Published on the 28 day of Oct., 18!X>, in Be Press and Banner and on the Court House or for the time required by law. m R. E. HILL, Si J udge of Probate. )0t. 28, 1896, tf I g 5^^ ^ Q i. ? 3! w* 2. t=d C- H t > -dS 5 w . * s* co & 2 << O * 3 i ; , So? ? ? : >? C Uaj " ^ ? g. ?2 3 ^ C^-2 1? ^ co S-" &g gg ~ I ^rj50 ? i bZlE?^ I t=zj "S i v^ L?f p y l=i 1 i #5 s? &h a : - . 13 ?3=1 ? Ud ? "? gg ! J? <:r=> J c "2. ? u g- 00 |?? B ^ co A : si? ?? a5m c <?> ?r *f. . ? m < ?=* ? ? c - ' | -M " 1?r i .i~"~> j~ R . Hi motif, groceries. Williams & Staluaker groceries and feed stud'. A. K. Hagan, groceries. J. H. South, well boring and fixtures. C. M. Calhoun, well boring. J. L. Maxwell, meat market. M. Millie, clothing, shoes. \V. G. Gamble, hardware. Bailey, Barkesdale & Co., general merchandise. D. I. Denny, fancy groceries. T.J. Arnold, meat market. Nelson Brooks, barber, col. Leavell & Gage, marble. Iron fencing. Ac. J. T. Simmons, furniture. wagons, buggies and carriages. A. H. Ford, groceries. \V. V. Biyth, undertaker. A. A. Morris, photographer. 1 Boston <& Mathews, clothing and gentle- e men's furnishing goods, < John Lynch, barber, col. Durst & Co., Cooperative store general merchandise. Hall & Kice, general merchandise. Hirschmann Bros, clothing, &c. ( A. Rosenberg, dry goods, clotbiug and millinery. J. C. Nickels, dry goods and groceries. ft., ti. uooaman iaucy groceries. A. St. C. Lee & Co. drugs. r \V. R. Bailey, drugs. Huckbalter & Prescott, drugs. t J. Zemack, dry goods and cloth lug. I J. W. Sproles. furniture, stoves and tinware. 9 T. R. Davis, shoes. D. J. Raborn, groceries. A.?. Sbeppard, groceries. L. Sbeppard, meat market. / Douglass & 'Jester, meat market and Res- I taurant. Murry Evans, barber, col. J. I. Chipley & Bro. guns and bicycles. I. II. Walker, boots, shoes and leather. W. M. Key, laundry. t W. A. L. Daniel, groceries. -i J. P. Hill, bakery. B. M. Martin, groceries. 8 McKeller. Bro's., groceries. D. Crozier, groceries. II. G. Hartzog, horses, mules aud livery . stables. ( Hays a Riley, horses, mules and livery stables. Wallingford & Russell, horses and mules. Greenwood Bank, J. K. Durst, President, J. W. Green, Cashier. t City Bank, D. A. P. Jordan, President, J. F. Davis. Cashier. * Greenwood Cotton Mill, W. L. Durst, Presi- C dent. Grendell, Cotton Mill, In course of construction, D. A. P. Jordan, President. Greenwood Oil Mill, W. B. Mlllvvee, Presi- / dent. Greenwood Hotel, T. F. Riley, proprietor. City Hotel, Mrs. Turner, proprietor. Central Hotel, Mrs. Mcllwaln, proprietress. Jester House, D. W. Jester, properleior. Rook House. Mrs. W.J. Rook, proprietress. G. Dean <fc Co. groceries. ( J. H. Clem, meat market. 3 T. J. Crymes, Demist. M. A. Bailey, Dentist. E. G. Martin, Dentist. c Giles & Carr, Insurance. 8. K. Miller, Insurance. r G. C5. Hodges, Insurance. G. W. Andrews. Insurance. C. A. C. Waller, Realestale Agent and Broker. Telephone Company, J. W. Sproles manager. i Greenwood Journal, Allen and Carr pro prletors. ^ L. M. Moore, po>-t master. I S. B. Hodges, express agent. Alexander Bro's. & Co. musical Instruments and sewing machines. W. H. Maya, brick. c J. Spigle, Jeweler and silver ware. 1). M. Spigie, Jeweler and optician. r J. W. Wells, contractor. Cook & Green doors sash and blinds, lumber and contractors. r \V. C. Anderson, buggy and wagons repair < shop, coach painter. (j. L. Beauarat, roachlnest ana blacKsmith. c G. A. Harrison, blacksmith. William Evans, blacksmith, col. C. C. Harris, meat market. c 11. H. MurpUey,jeweler. W. R. Dozler, dyer and cleanser, col. Youngblood & Cothran, brokers. W. C. Strawhorn, broker. J. S. Aiken, broker. W. G. Austin, Magistrate. E. S. F. Giles, Attorney at Law ( W. K. Blake, Attorney at Law. ? W. J. Rook, Attorney at Law. Chappel, Attorney at Law. .1. C. Maxwell, Physician aud Surgeon. Geo. P. Nell, Physician aud Surgeou. c W. L. Hood. Physician. James W. Hushey, Physician. r R. B. Eptlng, Physician. 3b. W. Cobb, Physician. W. L. Durst, J. S. Marrs, Joe. W. Llgon, J. S. Cbippley, J. S. Partlow, Andrews, J. S. ! Bailey, Baker, Pounds, Anderson, Rice, are cotton buyers. i ?Chippley, Lee, Andrews, Hueit, Partlow. i and Gamble, guano agents. M. o. G. Go to Bruce's restaurant for your meals, l everything kept up to date. MealB 25 and 50 cents, according to your order. Go to Bruce's restaurant lor fresh oysters. An Ordinance: i ' Tn Raise Supplies for the City of Abbeville, S. C., for the Fis- t cal Year 1896 and 1897. Ke IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR ? and Aldermen of the City of Abbeville, S. C, In Council assembled and by authority of the . sime. Thai a tax for the sums and in tte 1 f manner hereafter named shall be raised and > paid into the treasury of the City Council for < the uses aud purposes thereof for the fiscal year lMHi and 1697. Section 1. On every One Hundred Dollars ' of the cash value of all real and personal estate within the incorporation of the City of ( Abbeville, S. C., as follows: ; For City tax 3 mills. i For Waterworks 1 mill. ? Sec. 2. On each Billiard or Pool Table or 1 ; Ten Pin Alley kept for hire, the tum of Flf. teen Dollars; for each Table or Alley more 1 thau one, kept by the same person, the sum f of Ten Dollars. If any person or persons are ( lound guillty of receiving pay or making a charge for a game of Billiards, Pool, Bagatelle or Ten Pin Alley, without having a license shall be fined not exceeding the sum of Fifty Dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days. Sec. 3. That all male persons between the ages of sixteen and fifty years, except those physically unable to earn a support, are liable to road duty and shall be required to work on the roads, sidewalks and streets within the Incorporation of Abbeville, six days by the direction of the City Council. The commutation for said road duty to be the sum of ' Two Dollears, to be paid at the time for payment of other taxes, to wit: on or before 1 the FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 18%. All persons falling or lefusing to work six full days, to be accepted and approved by the Council, shall pay a fine not exceeding Twenty-Five Dollars or be imprisoned not exceeding thirty days. Sec. 4. That all circuses or shows shall pay a license fee in the discretion of the City Council for each and every exhibition, and . all other shows, Including what are commonly known as side shows, attached to a circus, shall pay a license of not more than Fifty nor less than Two Dollars for each exhibition. Sec. 5. On each dog the sum of Oue Dollar. R. M. HILL, Mayor, " JAMES CHALMERS, Clerk. Oct. 2S, ISSXi. 2t < Facility in the discussion of theological questions does not necessarily limply maturity of Christian character. One" of the hardest things in t.hp ' world is to be charitable toward uncharitable people. State of South Carolina, N County of Abbeville. By vihtuk of fin-: authority con- erred upon us by tbe wlllof A. J.UUnkscales, leceased, we will sell at public outcry AT ABBEVILLE In the County and State aforesaid, On Monday, ! mw,m t bcijg Saleday, the following lands of the . state of said A.J. CUnkscales, deceased, lyog In said Cou nty. Tract No. 1, containing )ne Hundred and Eighty-Six and One-Fourth Acres, nore or less, and bounded by lands of Sarah CUnkscales, P. Rosenberg & Co., Rev. W. {. Buchanan, Dr. J. T. Baskln and tracts Nos. and 3. Tract No. 2, containing | )ne Hundred and Sixty-Eight and Three-Fourths Acres, nore or less, and bounded by lands of I)r. J. \ Baskln, Andrew Baskln, Jno. T. Clinkcales and Tracts Nos. 8 and 1. Tract No. 3, containing )ne Hundred and Fifty-Two and ? Three-Fourths Acres, J nore or less, aud bounded by land9 of Jno. T. f" Jllnkscaleo, Tract No. 4, lands of Sarali C. V ^llnkscales, and tracts Nun. 1 and 2. ? Tract No. I, containing C f )ne Hundred and Forty-Six and ? One-Fourths Acres, > -> ' P nore or less, bounilfcd by lands of W. V. . :ilnkscales, Sarah C. Cllnkscalep, Tract No. :S ' mil Shanklln's Creek. [J Tract No. 5, known as thePlnckney place, :onlaln!ug ^ c rwo Hundred and Twenty-One ? Acres, J nore or less, ami bounded by lands of Mrs. S. j C'llnkscales, W. V. Cllnkscales, iMrs. D. S. r lensou, Mrs. Onlo B. Rogers. ( Tract No. 0, known as the Meacliain Tract, sontalning * rwo Hundred and Fifty Acres, nore or less, and bounded by lands of S. Mciowan, John Bradbury, W. V. (Mlnkecales, md others. Tract No. 7, known as the Glbert place, 'uuicuu,u5 Two Hundred Acres, nore or less, ami bounded by lauds of W. V. ^llukscales, A.(j. Baskln, J. 'f. Baskln, Jr., ind W. It. Buchanan. Tract No. S, known as the Miller place. :ontalning rwo Hundred and Eighty-Three Acres, nore or less, and bounded by lands of Est. >r. W. M. Taggart, Mrs. Jane McKlnney, S. \ Ml Hop Mr? M A Pnnm anil nt.hflrs. Tract No. 9, known as the Martin tract, lyng In .Smltliville township, containing Three Hundred and SeventyThree Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of J. frank Kellar, EM. A.ndrew Stephenson, Mrs. r. E. Cannon, J. \V. JLomax, John R. Kay, Laurie Walker and Miss Rykard. ALSO, rhree Lots in Town of Lowndesville, is follows: One lot 25 feet front by 123 feet deep, on tvhicb is a framed store bouse with roof. One lot 25 feet front "oy 125 feet deep, on which is a 15rick Store House. One lot 40 feet front by 00 feet deep, on which Is a two story store house. These lots bounded by lands of Methodist parsonage, J. 15. Moaeley, J. M. Uaker and Main Street. Flats of the above mentioned tracts of laud will be exhibited on day of sale. TERMS?One-third cash, and the balance >n a creditof one and two years In equal lnitalments with interest from the day of sale its per cent, per annum, secured by bond or jote of the purchaser and inortRage of the premises sold,?purchaser to have leave to lay all cash. Purchasers to pay for papers, Jas. F. Clinkscales, Jno. T. Clinkscales, Sarah G. Clinkscales. Executors and Executrix of A. J. CliDkscalesi deceased. For further Information call on DeKrutalA Lyon, Abbeville, S. Allg, W. Slltilll'S I.OCItlN. All goods of best quality. All goods at the lowest prices. 8 Pounds of good colt'ee for $1.00. 3 Two pounds packages oat floke .2.} cents. 3 Large cans Tomatoes .23 cents. 1 Pounds roasted codec .19 cents. Flour the best. Flour the cheapest. Hay, Brand, Corn, Heed Outs. Can goods of every variety. Cottolene, Cottolene, Cottolene. Fairbanks Cottolene, for the next week at | r cents a pounds. Pickles, Uaisines, Citron. Try Boston Henns in Tomatoes sauce. The best set of Harness on tho market for) fC.uo Saddles of all kinda reduced in prices at" \ug. vV. Smith. Harness going cheap'at Aug. \V. Smith's The prettist lot of neck ware at P. Hosenjurg &. Co. Don't fall to plant Pearl onion setts, W loel Smith .t Son., can supply you. ;'oarl onion sett* at \V. .IihjI Smith & Son. :..C, ' 5 ? it mi; i THE JEWELER. * r 1 e BARGAINS ; I'no ? eufim1 I 1 r \Jky xx ^ riME ONLY!; Investigate the Of- i fers Below. IT WILL PAY YOU ; TO BUY Your Watch Now.! i YEAR /->i /~\T TV FILLED CASE WITH CtCJJLlU GENUINE WALTHAM ^ W MOVEMENT You know what Waltham movements are, and the filled case ottered are made by one of the largest case manufacturers in this country and will wear as guaranteed, or you will get a new case from the manufacturer. Have only a limited supply of these cases. M2~ Come and buy at once. Rolled Plated Chains GUARANTEED FOR FIVE YEARS WITH CHARM m 4 mm nnn a rs, Jii.r in kjt At lie very lowest possible prices. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT I CAN MAKE YOUR WATCH Find Watr.li ReDairin^ r u equipment in the County. My iK'.w Christmas goods are coming In dally now. Two weeks from uow will give you some pointers on China and Fancy Good*. Will have a large line of thise this season. R nras>?An it. \j, Duiiiuiu, The Jeweler. State of South Carolina, j County of Abbeville. PROBATE COURT. j Ix-Parte Sarah N. CalhouD, as Executrix? Petitioner. ] In Re Sarah A. Norwood, Plaintiff, ba against ^ allle N. Calhoun, H. H. Norwood, J. S. Nor- a8 wood and others, Defendants. Complaint to Sell Lands to Pay Debts. L> 8h L?Y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE oadeln the above stated case, I will sell at 'ublic Outcry at Abbeville Court House, on ht l Af CM\A V TV loan fr?r Ji lii i.nv T UiUiium, ju.;u, utAVf >u> he payment of debts, the following described eal estate belonging to the estate of James L Norwood, deceased, situate In said Stale n< ihd County, to-wit: All that tract or parcel Jn if land known as Tract No. 1 of said estate ands containing m Eighty Acres, ? nore or less, bounded by lands of estate of d' >arah A. Norwood, deceased, by tracts Nos. 2 ei ind 5 of lands of the said James A. Norwood, leceosed, and by the Island Kord road. ; Also, that tract or parcel of land, kuown as ui rract No. 2 of lands of said James A. Norwood, deceased, containing Sixty-Three Acres, A nl more or leas, bounded by lands of estate o Sarah A. Norwood, deceased. Tract No, 1 of andsof the said James A. Norwood, deceas>d, and by the Island Kord road. _ Also, that tract or parcel of land, contain- | ng# Thirty-Six Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Cabbell, jstate of Sarah A. Norwood, dec'd, and by tract No. 1 of lands of estate of James. A. Norwood, deceased. i Plats of same will be exhibited on day of sale. a TERMS: One-half Cash, the balance on a a JICU11U1 IWUIVC lUUUlUO, Willi luicicni IIUIU Jay of sale, the credit portion to be secured by bond of purchaser and a mortgace of the o premises; or, purchaser may have option of a paying all cash. Purchaser to pay lor papers. R. E. HIL<L, Judge Probate Court. Oct. 7, 18!)0. State of South Caroliua,? County of Abbeville. I PROBATE COURT. o Corrle M. Richardson as Executor, etc., of b Madison Richardson, dee'd, against The Dank of Greenwood and Imperial Fertilizer Company. Complaint to Sell Lands to Pay Debts. J" 15 J' -"-*Y virtue of an Order of Sale made In the above stated case I will sell at public outcry J at Abbeville Court House, on Saleday In November, 1 >%, next, for the payment of debts, the following described real estate belonging to the estate of Madison Klchardson, deceased, situate In said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of laud In the town of J Nloety-Slx, containing Ten Acres, ? More or less, bounded by lands now or form- 1 erly of W. Holt on S. and E. and West by lands of Charlotte Moultrie and others, and North by lands of William Sadler. TERMS: One-half Cash, the balance on a credit of twelve months, with Interest from day of sale, the credit portion to be secured by bond of purchaser and a mortgage of the premises; or, purchaser may have option of paying all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers and recording. It. E. HILL, Judge Probate Court. ' Oct. 7, lS'JC. MUTUAL ] iffi Hid!. $ 360,000. '\y|7'RITE TO OR CALL on the'underslgned ?* or to the Director of your Township for any Information you may desire about ^ our plan of Insurance. We Insure your property against destruction by fire, mmmi or worn, and do so cheaper than any Insurance Com pany In existence. Remember we are prepared to prove to you that ours is the safest and oheapest plan of Insurance known. J. E. BLAKE, Jr., Agent, Abbeville, S. C. T PTTT.T/TCT* T.vnv Pr??. Abbeville, S. C. BOARD~DIRECTORS. G. M. Anderson Ninety-Six Township. J. M. Major Greenwood " P. W. Sullivan - Cokesbury " W. B. Acker Donnuids " M. B. Cllnkscalcs .....Due West " T. L. Haddon Long Cane " J. W. Scott- .SmIUivllle " E. W. Watson .White Hall " J. W. Lyon Indian Hill " Capt. John Lyon Cedar Spring " W.E.Leslie Abbeville " Dr. J. A. Anderson.Diamond Hill " H. A. Tennent Lowndesvllle " A.O.Grant Magnolia " J. T. Horton Calhoun " T. J. Brltt. Bordeaux " Abbeville, S. C.. Feb. 18,1895. Mr. J. R. Blake, Jr., Treas. F. M. F. A. A. C. Dear Sir?Please accept our thanks for check of 8500 to cover recent loss of our dwellings by Are. For cheapness aud safety we cheerfully commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Association of Abbeville County to all who desire Insurance on their property. " " EDWARl) ROCHE. K. W. ASHLEY. THE ABBEVILLE ill101 ?WILL RESUME ITS EXERCISESMONDAY, SEPT. 21, 1896. Tuition Free to All riftnt Ptinils. Non residents will be charged as follows: Pupils In Grades 1 to 4 5I.H0 monthly. " " " 5 to 8 if I.SO ' " " " !) to II StUO " W. A. TEMPLE'TON, Ch'mr. Board Trustees, nn a TiTTT T> riadv xniiixii u. uiiiii, Secretary, Aug. II, 1891!. tf " When you come to Abbeville come in to Aug. W. Smith'h and make IiIh place head-: quarters. He will be glad to have you whether you waut to trade or not. THE CITY OF COLLEGES, Si itcrcMiuc ParnsrnpliH From ? liive m C'orroM|ion(lenl. s? Due West, S. C., Oct. 20, 18% c Dr. F. Y. Pressly conducted services Sabith mo-ulng in the A. R P. church. r< Japt. James Pratt occasionally makes a Ip to Due West. The Captain looks as well bi he did twenty years ago. Mr. Frank Lee has returned from Atlanta, tr Messrs. Pratt, of Greenwood, were up Wed>sday. d Mr. W. T. Cowan has a great curiosity in the npe of a hog. n Marrled--On the 21st by Rev. Jas. A. Brown, r. William Dodson and Miss Nettie Elgan. tl Mr. J. M. McGee and family, of Greenwood, tve been visiting Mr. H. P. McGee. si Mr. M. B. Gee and Miss Lucia McGee, of onea Path, were In town Wednesday. t< Kolree at the College last Wednesday. Mr. Joe M. Ashley will return to his farm ? ;ar Due West this Fall. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bell spent Sabbath day i Due West. W. L. Miller, E-q . of Abbevillcjsju town. II. C. Browtuee, r>r.. anu jt. j. vy . ??iuf an took a trip to Anderson Friday. c MIns Lula Bell Is on a visit to her uncle, Mr. ? . P. McGee. F J H. McDill, of Abbeville, was in town Fri- y ly. ? L. H. Nickels spent Sabbath with his par- b its. Mr. and Mrs Morrison, of Long Cane, have ;en ou a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Nickels. Property brought fair prices at the sale Sat- E rilay evening. n Mrs. P. N. Bell, of Level Land, died Friday i id was burled Saturday at Little Hlver . lurch. . C. E. McKay wa? sporting ? young lady of r bbeville this week in Due West. ? Miss Maude Pratt goes today to take charge r a school. I IliT. JOEL SM] rrr r'^ THE LfTE BEG to announce that we are fully prep ?? store is brimful of Hew and Att: And while we strive to buy goods cheap, \ ur efforts are being rewarded, as the large quai ttest. Our stock of f Ss? ? i simply complete in every detail, and our p nme grade of goods. SHOES! We make a specialty of SHOES and it woiik ur mammoth stock in this short space. Suffh oth in quality and price. Our Clothing E as by no means been neglected, and we ?! rearing, solid comfort, medium grade clothing list received a larue and well selected stock of )LES from the cheapest to the best. IATS AND CAPS FOR THE Ml . , . SHIRTS, SUSPENI but whats the use to say more, we could 1 Hardware ar We always carry a full slock of HARDWA.R oroea to GROCERIES, we take a back seat I juartere and in large quantities and are prepan nie prices on FLOUR that cannot be duplicate We respectfully solicit your patronage. W. J am Daily Gettinj Fall and Winter Goods, Shoes, Clothii f HAVE A GOOD STOCK OF LOW TRICE L It will be sold tbe same way. My stock o ^J55ZSHt rill soon be in, and then you can get just wbal eady my samples for taking orders for TAILOR-MAD] Come and make Special attention Is given to nice groceries, lo you good. A/no T> TT ID, JO. II. J-K -Hxsf^Projdietor A 1 BROKER IN OOOTT: Abbeville, LEA '4 I |. rt G rL;a?.* MAKBO i f./l 'J ft i J ?ss^y WT r. i .; ':M '* We a A --'Jr. - >> ii'-: Biiy :<J/r-^ftL & claS3 pivj jti North r-i 'N?rf v ?.- ? i. i -- ?-- .^ FOR SUE! MY HOUSB AND LOT in the city or A?>. bevllle, bounded by lands of A. VV. Jones, Lewis Parker, Trinity Church lut and others. Further information given on appll- j cation. Also, Three Hundred and Forty-One (341) Acres, more or less, in the County of Abbeville, Lowndesvlllo township, bounded North by lands of Jacob Martin, South by landsof G. W. Speer, Kast by estate of Thomas Cunning-! ham, West by iunds of William Cook. Arthur Parker. Abbeville. S. C? April 22,1S90, tf Magging and Ties for everybody at) W. .loci Smith and Son. Five gill Ions Fire Proof oil for s.? els. at u. W. houiax's. & ttev. f. A. Brown preached to the children ?bbatli morning. Mr. Ira Caldwell lead the Y. M. C. A. Sab* ith u Its tit. Hhv. D. G. Caldwell preached lor Mr. Bonier tt-thbath evening. Mr. J. li. MeDavId and W. P. Green, K^q., lem tu be In danger while out sporting. Mrs. Dr. Grlnwlll returns this week from hester. The schools are very full, but still there Is )om for more. The boys are getting in trim for a game of ill with Furman. The frlenda here of Dr. Lee regretted very lucb lo hear of his deatb. J. G. Grler returned to Louisville, Ga , toay. Prof. Joseph Lee had a horse stolen last IgbL Synod has declined to accept the reslgnaon of Dr. Grler. We wlllglve list of premiums In the next isae. Tne list lias not as yet been arranged. J. H. Wrenn has already ginned more cot)n than la?t year. Over 500 bales. The Edwards C:>. have put on a delivery ragon between this place and Abbeville. If you wish success iu life, make lerseverance your bosom friend, exlerieuce your wise counsellor, cautiou our elder brothter, aud hope your ;uardian genius. To say that a devoted Christian can- ' tot truly succeed in any line of legitinate business, is to say that success is test secured hy unscrupulous rascality. Jut this is uot true. The more true eligion a man puts in bis business, he better, nobler, aud more permalent in his succe&s. [TH & SON. PUBLIC. ? ared to serve our friends and the public. Our ractive Goods. ve positively refuse to buy shoddy goods, and itltles of goods we are dally sending out will rices are guaranteed agalust the world on tbe SHOES! 1 be Impossible to give the least conception of . :e it to say that we can suit any living person department re prepared lo show ns attractive line of good as war ever brought to this town. We hn^e CROCKERY and CHINA. We have SADALTITUDES, SHIRTS, UNDER)ERS, CRAVATS, . . . Ill this newspaper, but just a word as to id Groceries. E and CARPENTERS TOOLS, and when 1 Tor no living man. We buy direct from head ed to ^eXI at rock bottom prices. We are mak il. ' , OEL SMITH & SON. ? in niy Stock of?^~ Groceries, Dry Goods, rig, Hats, &c. D CLOTHING, especially bougbt cbeap and r , you want, and at living prices. I have now , 3 GARMENTS. your selection. Bring me your trade and cotton, and I will s B. Morse, jacham. / bbeville lnn?^^| FETJIT?ss*. it RY PRODUCE. - - S. O. .VELL & GAGE, roenwood, - S. C. 2, GRANITE & IRON FENCING. 1- A*? TI_ ^ re liome ioiks . . . direct from the Quarries, do firstwork and sell as cheap as any firm or South. Yours very truly, LEAVELL & GAGE. 1 Oim DEAD. rpilE NATURAL PROMPTINGS OF THE I X human heart goes out in tenderness for j (lie doiid. and we show respect for ourselve* by j giving a decent burial to our friends as they i go out from amongst us. J. V. SIGN, UNDERTAKER, has two FINE HEARSES, one for the white people.and one for the colored people. He embalmes bodies, and keeps on band ALL LINDS OF COFFINS, iroia me cutrupcoi iu iuc imwi, _.,ft He takes orders for all kinds of MONLMKNTS and HEADSTONES. When the services of an Undertaker in needed, or monuments are wanted, call ou J. W. SIGN, Telephone No. 40, Shop. Kesidenc, No. 65. July 15,1890, tr If you want a nice cool drink, try celery phosphate for 5 cent a glass at Speed's. At speed's fountain you can get any klud of drink you waut.