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* . .. . - The Press and Banner j ABBEVILLE, S.C. C3P" Published every Wednesday at VI a year in advauce. Twelve Pa^es. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1896. | ? - - - - Long Ciuif Cemetery. The fair for Lous Odp Cemetery i?nn<i win open Tuesday evening, December 1st, in hall over Olen-.)onen' store. \ heautitul and large assortment ot fancy articles and Christmas Kifts will be on sale. Every member of ?>>e society, and each one interested in Lome (' n , is urged to meet tills (Wednesday) afternoon , at 1 o'clock In hall over Glen-Jones' store. Dentil ol' n Good Woman. Mrs Reid, widow of the late Lemuel Reid, died last Sundav night at the home of her son-'n-law, Mr. Clarence Dusenbery, aged 72 years. Up to last Saturday mornins she was in her usual good health, and, if possible In better health and spirits, than usual. She was that day paralyzed, but recovered consciousness, and hopes were entertained that the last Kreat. enemy might still be warded off, but. on Sunday she had another attack from which she never rallied, she died that night in p->ace with tier maker and in love with all mankind. She was note for her good and kindly heart,despite the fact of her adverse fortune and worldly atllicMon. Her hushaDd, Lemuel Reid, died In the war, and the large estate kSaK hooiui ehfl nwnoH itqh wrpf?lrpd hv the result of the war. She was buried fit Upper Long Cane ceme- { tery, ber pastor conducting the fnneral service, She leave a large circle of relatives and friends. Mk. W. A. Blankexship, route agent of ( the Southern Express Company, was In our I city yesterday. 1 Married. November 18, 1890, by Rev. W. H. Arial, Mr. J. Raskin Winn to Miss M. Jannle Gordon. k_ THANKSGIVING SERVICES. ' The Prettiest Youujj Lndy in the * ? *?'?VUI?a?.4i d 'am I n tr mill j VVUUIJ W loaavi cw v/v.... ... ins. . Troy, S. C.. Nov. 2t, 18.%. ' Don't forget the Tbauksglvlng services, and tbe basket picnic on tbe A. R. P. cburcb. The medielne vender was bere ou out streets Saturday, and every man thatcoulu was aronud blru He leit town better oil' and some ol our citizens poorer. A humbug. The festival at Mr. J. E. Bradley's Frlda* even lug was an eujoyxble least. They iiau various kinds ol lun. Miss Gussie Mclntos.i, o) Bordeaux, receiving tbe greatest number of votes as tbe prettiest, young* lady In tbt bouse. Tney cleared 522 for tneir cburcb. Mr. Y. P. Reagln proposes startlug for Tennessee tbis morning to bring bis pastor home, and will drive "Bailam." I)o you tbink "you will get dar, brother?" Miss Fannie Jay. from Greenwood, is visit Ing her sister, Mrs. O. G. Prentiss. ; Miss L zzle Harvley is visiting Mrs. A. T. Robinson. Miss Addle Harmon and Miss Lizzie , Jennings from McUormick attended conference Saturday. Troy -hooid f el proud 01 her record, as the church has the best "show up" lor the last year of any church ou thi> circuit. The Presideut Eider preached two splendid sermons. MaJ. mover anu wne nave reuiea me wii? bouse and will move Id town soou. Mrs. A. B. Kenuedy spent a few days In Greenwood with ber bister, Mrs. Millwee lusi week. Up to date Mr. L. O. Buford has g>uned 1,000 bales of cotton. He is a good workei and deserves prui.se. < Dr. L. N. Kennedy drives a flue pair of baj s to a lancy buggy. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Morev, who have b en good citizens amongst us for ten yenrs wll, . leave In a few days lor Washington, D. C , u 1 make tbelr borne with tbeir daugbier Mlsr > elite. We gret to see ibem leave. Dr. A. B C. Lindsay was in towu a few days ago doing dental work. Born to Mrs. L. O. Buford on the 21st,a son. 1 "Jewel,'' tbe Ave gallon rutlk cow of Mrs W. T. Bradley, was so severely kicked by a horse Saturday that she Will probably die She is worth $75. Mrs. Youngbiood and daughter, from Win? ter S<?a:, and Mr. Charlie Tolbert, from Sandover, attended the Baptist cnurch here yet- ( t?-r day. Kev. T. W. Sloon will preach here in the A R. P. Church next Sabbath, it being the 5tb r Sabbath no service lu auy of the olbei cburches. Mr. Walton Fuller. from Liberty Hill, !? bere clerking for bis broiber-lu-law. Mr. J N Robinson. Mrs. Clifford Holley, who ha* been living at Plum Branch, has moved back to her borne near bere. We welcome her back ajjain. Mr. W. H. Kenuedy paid Hepzibah, Ua., a visit last week. Mr. J. W. McCaslan has opened up a drug store and lancy groceries. Nick. I BRYAN'S SPEECHES IN 85 TOWNS. * Over 2,000,000 Heard IIIm Durlug the Campaign?How the 86 t*rincl> pal Totvum aud Citien AfterwardH Voted. New York World, Nearly half of the 499 speeches which Mr- S Bryan made in the last campaign were d?- J livered In elsibty-flve principal Htles and d towus of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, ludluna, Illinois, k Wisconsin,Iowa, Kentucky. Maryland aid I Pennsylvania. A complete list of there I elghty-flve towns has already bem publlsbid g In The World In the map showing the Bryt n steeplechase. Tne total vote of these eight) r five cities. Republican und Democratic, la*t r f week, with the vote ol the same cities lu 1892 I is as follows: c lisyti?MCKiniey i.o^i.oui. 1892?Harrison 870.549 * 1896?Bryan 922,70A 1892?Cleveland 1,082,008 < Republican plurality in elghty-flve cities this yt>ar 404,53c Democratic plurality in'92same < cities 162,059 Mr. Bryan delivered a greater number of speeches in Chicago tban in any other city, and be drew tbe largest crowd* there, but the 1 vote shows a plurality of 56,MS against him. His next largest crowds were drawu iu New | York City, where the majority was about 21.* | 000 against him, a Democratic loss ot 98,000 vote* over four years a?o. His largest crowds in New York State assembled in Albauy, Buffalo and Rochester. Mure than 2J.000 people heard him speak in each ot these elites, and all gave unprecedented majorlus against free silver after hearing Mr. Hryan's arguments. The free-silver leaders?Rupublieans, Populists and Democrat?ail n>;reo that Mr. Hryau made the ablest presentation ol their case that could possibly have been made on the slump : that his campaign has never been equalled as a personal etlort aud is not likely to be soon again. More than 2.000,000 voters were nctually In tbe presence ot the candidate, saw him and heard him speak between July 10 aiid Nov. :t. , Their enthusiasm was tremendous, hut the votes show that their reason was not con ? ! ?Kit K Il< rv 1 ooH i tur Ilocaltt W. Joel Smith A Son. We have Juat received a lot of the tlnest seed wheat ever offered lu this town W. Joel Smith & Sou. Old fashioned North Carolina buckwheat flour for sale by W. Joel Smith & Son. See our line of lap robes before buying. W. Joel Smith & Son. We are selling a good axe forfiOc. W.Joel Smith & Son. Aug. XV. Siiiltli'N Locals. Buckwheat flour, maple syrup to match, In aiany quantity at the rate of $150 per gallon. Crushed oats. Varied assortment of canned meats, boneless hums, ribbed bacon, smoked mackeral, by the kit or any quantity. Cheese and macaroni. Canned boston baked beans with tomato. enmothlnor n?? (I r\f\ n no |s Mince meat 10 cent per pound. Citron, currants, and raisins. French breakfast co-coa. Bakers chocolate 40 cent per pound. gj|| Irish potatoes and onions. H Olives and olive oil. Big drive in tobacco. fcj Feed oatf, seed oats, rye, barley, clover. H Just arrived lour car's flour. Buy before the advance. We still keep up our rep selling flour cheaper than anybody. Candy at wholesale. When you wnnt to buy groceries chenp or 2$ rlgbt from some one else, come and get our jj? prices and you will know what you are doff? Rompmhsr we sell clothing shoes, hots, dry I goods, crockery, harness, saddlery and most 1 anything you want. We will have your trade If prices are to be considered. fc: . .. ... Sound 1 UJ."HT Y ou Know wi m e Clothing- . . Hats Jeans and Casi Sho s t t Groceries . Saddles and I li. IV. Whiles Lncila. '.utiles Of these I have a good stock of the latest styles and they are very cheap. I have been very successful In the sale ol Ihern so far. They ure all right and very deniable. Uome and see them. L.a(lies Itrcss UikhN-While I have had an enormous sale of goods in this line, I have been keeping uo my stock by frequent orders and now have a very attractive assortment. My black and navy blue dress goods are worthy of particular mention. >ulliij{S?Ginghams and prints, I have never before had so |arge a sale of these goods. 1 have them in all styles and prices. flannels?And blankets, of these I have an | elegant assortment. We never (all to. sell flannels and blankets where they are called lor. Prepare lor the coming I Winter auu my m yuui , Vlilte <1 ill Us?I have the best stock of While Qalits 1 have ewer carried ranting in price from 65 cents to S3 each. I have a quilt for one dollar that cannot he matched any where. Come and nee it. (jail tor my dollar quilt. It will surely take your eye. ;ar|ietM Ruk? and Mattlnc;*?Iu this department Ingrain and brussels carpels, rugsof all.sizes patterns mattings from the cheapest to the best. teady Maile Clothing?Our slock in this Hue was never belter. We can please Men, Boys and Children. Give i.s an opportunity to show our stock and we are sure to sell you. We would call special attention to our Over Conts. We have tliexe in large quantities and prices are lower than ever before. Give , us a call when in need cf clothing of any kind. InlH and <"ap?? I have the latest and most approved styles of hats ot all description. A great varleiy of caps for young men and boys. lbo<-N ! Shoe*!?Shoes for all! from the smallest to tne largest size*, iruiu wo coarsest lo the finest quality. We have a lot of Zlegitfrs flue shoes lor men which lor style and durability cannot he ex. celled. We have also Zleglers fine ladles shoes the pretilest and most attractive style* on the market. Call at L. W. Whites three stores on the iouth-West corner of the public square and 'oil will be sure to And any kind of merchantise you may wish to buy. L. W. White. W. Joel Smith A- Koii'n IjOcaIn. A fresh supply of Tennessee seed barley and ye just received. Now is the time to sow crimson and red iloverseed. We ha<e a full supply. Be sure to look at our crockery china before juylng. Don't fall to plant pearl onion setts and lon't fail to buy them from W. Joel Smith & ion if you want the best. Just received a large lot of toy wagons, :arts, wheel borrows, baby carriages, &c. When In need of a saddle call on W.Joel ^inlth & Soa. Pearl onion setts, barley, rye and clover seed are now for sale by W. Joel Smith & Son. We have Just received a large lot of knitt. -II nnlnrc W T,.cl Smith it i uk iuicbu iu ail ,, . ~ ? Sod. Don't fail to try our syrup of tola tar and wild cherry for whooping caugh anil colds. P. B. Speed. i 4$ ? ? J5J?1 ? Ad?l JLffllftJ ? ^ 'aSjm 4 4 ? 4 4 4 4 1 PEOPl 4 4 4 FALL. A 4 <$ I only ask for a A bought them as ch< | J Gome and try me. i1 ceeded in getting tl 1 enumerate the artic >4 This Fall it is su; <3 Caps, Underwear, ( 4 than ever to merit 1 ! ' ; / /T AVI QTT TTo c ILKJlAXJj J-JLCiJi 3Y ? xat that means verything to t We have 9 # "Side Line" wit All the ne # This is a simeresmatch our 25c. This is 01 * can get anything We are o 9 Everythin Groceries cheape larness Come anc W JOEL SM] ? rn THE WE BEG lo announce that we are fully prept store is brimful of Hew and Atti And while we strive to buy goods cheap, v* our efforts are being rewarded, as the large qu&n attest. Our stock of 11ST Mi a is simply complete iu every detail, and our pr same grade of goods. SHOES! We make a specialty of SHOES and It would our mammoth stock In this short space. Suffice both in quality and price. Our Clothing D has by no means been neglected, and we are wearing, solid comfort, medium grade clothing a Just received a large and well selected stock of C uliejzi iruui lue uueHjje&i \aj iuc ucou hats and caps for the mo , . . shirts, suspend: but whats the uee to say more, we could fll Hardware an We always carry a full stock of HARDWARE comes to GROCERIES, we take a back seat fa quarters and In large quantities and are prepare! lne prices on FLOUR that cannot be duplicated, We respectfully solicit your patronage. W. J( NOTICE. 1 WE PROHIBIT ALL PARTIES FROM I I bunting or fishing on our lauds, either I in the day or night. Trespassers will surely J be prosecuted. K. C. Brown lee, W. T. Cowan, JaR. McGee, H. P. McGlll, G. N. Nickles, J. H. Simpson, Miss M. J. Steveson, Mrs. T. C. Cowan, Miss Lizzie Ellis, Jno. A. Devlin, . J.O.Lindsay, I J. H. Wren, 1 R. W. Haddon, G. T. Hagan, T. L. Haadon, J. R. Ellis, A. R. Ellis. ( I EliBliBlBlliiBHSill JL. hhhB Fa. A MOST CORI j E - OI _JJ%J J?* W JLO.^1 -JL n examination of my s1 3ap as I have bought I struck the markets le lowest freight rate e^ 3les I offer for sale. T perior to the best I h Crockery, Hardware, G-] the patronage of a gene ^ ' \ ? I Tim , w. ? Caught1 ? ^ ?UST % i wtifin wp sa,v >e found in a C a better selected Stock of Clo h us, and we sell it at a very :\v shapes in Stiffs and Alpines great line with us, and we pr Jeans for less than 33^c. ir pet stock. Our sales in t j you want. No better gooc ffering reductions in Dress Go< g in the Grocery Line is adva :r than anybody when it is ne( 1 see this line and be convinced Yo 1 ITH & SON." PUBLIC.^^ ired to serve our friends aud the public. Our ^ J- . . u 'active uooae. >; g< re positively refuse to boy sboddy goods, and titles of goods we are dally sending oat will u M I?I4?S S Ices are guaranteed against tbe world on the J SHOES! be Impossible to give tbe least conception of = i it to say tbat we can suit any living person epartment 5 i prepared to sbow as attractive line of good ^ n was ever brought to this town. We have m ROCKERY and CHINA. We have SAD- J TTTTTTnT'Q STITPTR TWflTlT?.- t ERS, CKAVATS, . . t 1 this newspaper, bat JuBt a word as lo 4 d Groceries. I and CARPENTERS TOOLS, and when 1 \ r no living: man. We buy direct from head 9 i to sell at rock bottom prices. We are mak ^ )EL SMITH & SON. 1 ierosene i Oili ? Fire-proof oil, 175?, the best s oil that can be made. An oil that \ gives a brilliant light, and doe* not ^ smoke the chimney, can be bought for # the same money as low grade oil. ^ Special prices by the barrel. J 3. W. LOMAX.5 Lost. j r\NE large black SETTER name "Bob.' \ ^ Suitable reward will be paid for his # lvery to L. C. HASKELL. i Oct. 28. 1893, 4t Urn )IAL INVITATION Ii " - AB1 ?0 INSPECT THE IM 'ER GOOI ;ock. I am sure I car them this season, in exactly the right tin irer known. My stoc 'he public are well acqi ave ever carried. If 3 :oceries or Provisions, I rous public. 'v -'/l?V '"V sr?- s^;- >2*r - "-K}V.y a. . . :. ' . SM Us with 1 they must gc general Mere! thing than you would imagin close margin. ;. Staple shapes cheaper I omise to give you better vali - \ :his line have justified us in \ Is made than we handle, anc Dds and Flannels. The 20 ncing daily. We have loa< ;essary. We do not, miss that we will save you money. urs for sales, A WILLI in H. D. REESE, SOU. I PHE place to carry yoar SICK WATCHES I I- and BROKEN CLOCKS, wbere they will I e looked after and attended to at all hours of i le day with skill and experience. No turni(T you away or sending; Patients off to have i lem treated elsewhere, but I will put them alng at prices to suit the times. Miii Presents, Clods, and JEWELRY. Prices D.own. H. D. REESE, THE PEOPLE'S JEWELER. 1880. A. M. We Handle "Every < ? - "Our Spacialty," Fwe! are "heaquarters'^for country, produce by tt the Inner man, as our stock la varied, fresh, a ? Our Bu{ Here you will And "np-to-date" vehicles of ty of 1896." Our stock of LA.P ROBES whb end lens variety and styles go to make thl beautiful In style and finish, nor ever bo cbea Sal Here we handle the largest stock of HORSE and prices to suit you. Saddle and Harness I Am. Rnco meeU every day ai V-fUl .DUSS When In the city c Will 3 HEREBY EXTEN] BEVILLI [MENSE STOCK OF >S WHICI i please all. I have r w;n w'tro mrtt?Q rrnnrlo X W XXI gX V C? iUUl t/ guuukle, and not only bougl k is now complete in i tainted witli the chars ron want anything in ! can supply you. Gr . ' ITH. "1 /\ /% H/r n v% ?r /?1 /n /N /] Ol I L UU JXL3LJ.1 V VJTUUUO ! ** PV MSSOT.n i. Our Stock comprises || Landise Store. % e any one to carry in such a small place. It is a v vWS3?m :han you have ever seen them. les than ever before in this line. We defy you to giving it a very prominent space in our business. You I at present we are offering some specials m bhoes. j c. kind at 14c. Will give you prices next week. | ded up and are in position to 'sell you Flour and other?| gig TIG. W SMTH. | The'Bulf^^Pants .... ARE UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST JEA.NS PANTS ON EARTH. . . They'll Xever Rip. For sale only by . nifTmTT O, ' oi/MVT W. dUJjj-Li ?JXLLill o0 DVJ*. . 1896. HILL & SONS. | j! - ;;;| thing" in Staple and Fancy Groceries at # , j 'Knock Down" Prices. v 5 TS AND CONFECTIONERIES. In this line you will always flod FRESH GOODS, aa * Seep our slock moving. Green Groceries and Fruits received dally from all sections. We ' le "TON." A look through our stock will convince you that we ean supply every want for i I ad made up of "GOOD THINGS." ' J ^ %gy and Carriage Repository.^^^^ n !> all kinds, new in style and finish. Be sure and see our "16 to 1" buggy?1' The Model Beau- J never half so large, nor more beautiful in design, nor half so low. Whips and Harness in W 9 department complete. Call and see us and your verdict will be "Goods were never more m | m es, Liyery and ?eeci staoies. v" " a 33 MUL.ES aDd BROOD MARES to be found In the "up-country." We 'guarantee stock ^ lorses with styllBh tournouta sent to your door, day or night, upon shortest notice. # id night train on both roads. Polite attentive drivers always furnished with turnouts. J * all and see us and make yourself at home. # TE. I I b ?fc- 0. , I . y DED TO THE = 2 - COUNTY I E> 1 I NOW OFFER. [ been buying goods thirty years, but never ? i for a dollar than you ever bought before, f it my stock at the lowest prices, but sue- ^ all lines. I do not think it necessary to ^ icter of the s.tock I have always kept, k ? ii-' r Dry G-oods, Fancy G-oocis, uiotmng, naus, ^ rateful for past favors I will strive harder $> 1\Lm. w. white.