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^^^^H?ress and Banner. ffigjggjyHX ilUliJl WILbUJN. Ten Images. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ggTPublished every Wednesday at B2 a year iu advauce. Wednesday, April 21,1897. The ladieR of the Episcopal churcli will give a pleasant entertainment in the Court House, on Tuesday eveulng next. The program will consist of children's M *y carnival, , music and recitations. together with Mrs. Jarley's Wax Figures, which have been exhibited the world over. Mrs Jarley will be present to give a history of each figure. Wax figures elevate the mind, refines the taste , aud cultivates the understanding. Admission 15 and 25 cent*, lteserved seals :>5 cents. Tickets loa sale at Dr. Penney*. Unclaimed Letter*. < Letters remaining in the Abbeville. S. C.. ( post office for week ending April 20,1M>7. A?Miss Janle Anderson. .. ?? T IT Dn,.hln I l? Ho|| II?.lirit. J. n ni>?iU|U.i . ui... (*?Jessie Cambel. K?Bert Ellin. K? Miss Mary Lue Fisher. 1 H?Miss Irene Henderson. I J?Mrs. Corrle Jones, C. J. Jones. L?MaryLogun. 1 M?Joseph Mason, Miss Dora McDoDgold.H. 1 O. Moiles. O? Willie C. Oliver, F. M.and 0. \V. Oliver. P?Miss Minnie Patson. K?Miss Lucie Robinson. s?Ed. B. shelor. T?Miss Bessie Tatura, Mrs. Sam Turner, Bill Thomas. \V?Thomas Walker. Tom Weston, N. A. ( Wilson. Kobt. S. Link, P. M. ( K?slcr Ejection. The Easter election at Trlultv Episcopal ' Church resulted as follows: Vesiry?Wm. H. Parker. Chairman; Benj. 1 S. Barnwell, Treasurer; J. Townes Robertson, | * Aug. W. Smith, H. H. Hill, B. f. Bailey, w. C. McGowan, Secretary. Delegates to ? ouventlon. which convenes at Anderson on May 12th?Wm. H. Parker. J. Townes Robertson. H. H. Hill, W. C. McGowan. Delegates to Convocation, which meets at Walhullain September?Wm. H. Parker, B. . F. Bailey. Xew nud Popular .Varcb. "Knights of Columbua" march two-step, by George H Fischer, Is an excellent piece for the piauo-forte. It Is written In six-eight time, and contains a melody that is attractive and pleasing to the ear. It has also the right, swing for the two-step dsuce. Published by J. Fischer & Bro., No. 7 Bible House New York. Price, 53 cents. In Hi* Xew Office. ( waiter lj. Miner, unr< iuuvcu <ui,v# u... Dew office?the Master's office?after It bad a been worked ov??r and made t> look like It was new. The office has been famished with a new desk and other needed arttcles. It Is a handsome office, with a handsome Master, j who Is ready to serve the public at all times , in his official capacity. t Otr Tor \oh Knslaiid. t President B. F. Bailey will leave tomorrow J for Boston aud other Northern cities. He , goes to further the Interests of the Cotton Mill. ' He is expected to re! urn on or before the , first Thursday in May to be present at the ' annual meeting of the stock holders, which * takes place May 6th. Special Notice. A meeting of the Abbevill Rifles will be s held in the Armory Friday uinht next, at H halt pust eight o'clock. All interested Id ' keeping up this organization are asked to be present, as business of vital Importance to the company wilt come before the meeting. Pensioner*. All pensioners must appear before the Township Pension Board. Only those desiring to get pensions, who have not before been on the roll, will he required to make written application. But ail persons desiring pensions must appear Id person before Township i Board. } Invitation. From 5 to 7 o'clock p. m. Friday Harrison & Game will serve soda water free, to tbeir friends and patrons. You are cordially in vited to visit their store and refresh yourself Alliance Meeting. The Abbeville County Alliance will meet at the Courl Hou?e on Friday, April 23d. By order of District Secretary. All applicants for pensions in Abbeville Township, as well as those who have heretofore received pt-nslons. will appear In perwn before the UDderKigned on next Monday, 20th April, at ihe office of T. P. Quarles. J. G. Edwards. Ch'n, J. F. Livingston, T. f. liuanes, sec y. BIrtb?At Mount Carmel, April 12, to Mrs. W. L. Miller, a sod. Bruce's Ice Cream Business commences today. Brace's is the place to get besns. tomatoes, cbickeas, and eggs. <?Ieu-Jones Partlware Co.'s LochIn. A complete line of mixed paint, white lead, colors, etc. Sow is the time to paint your bouse. Call and see our lawn mowers, tbey are all right. I)oyou like ice cream? If so. we can furnish yon with the most, complete ice cream churn iD the market. It will make most delicious cream lu five minutes. Do not forget the cooking contest. Ladles now is your opportunity. Garden plows. gardeo;tool6, trowels, rakes, hoes, etc. Come and see us. Do you play base ball ? We have the goods you need. We sell a base ball positively guaranteed for a full game of nine innings fjr $1. Do not forget it. I>ue West, Due West, S. C., Aprl 1 20.1S07. Dr. W. L. Pressley conducted service in ihe A. R. P. Church, Sabbath evening. Rev. F. L. Leeper preached for Rev. J. A *? Urn/|nAmlnt? o.mnlntv Will D. Upshaw lectured here Wednesday ; evenhag to a large audience. Election for Infendant, and wardens passed 1 oil quietly yesterday, there being but one ' ticket it nomination. W. T. Cowan leaves to-morrow for Columbia, where he represents this Iodic", to the grand lodge K.ot H. which meets this week. 1 Dr.J.L. McDavId, is spending a few days in Atlanta. The Masters office at Abbeville has been overhauled by|tbe funlture, prince J. H. McDIUaCo. of Aiibeville. and is now a thing of beauty. Mr. Miller looks gracefully In his new office. Capt. Lyon is doing some good work with his convict force between here and Abbeville, Looks almost like a bicycle track. John Cowan, who has been wanted here for some time, Is now in the Abbeville jail, having been brought over from Atlanta by Sheriff Xanc". Prof. E. L. Held spent Friday and Saturday In Charlotte, N. C. Ilev. Dr. W. M. Grler attended the funeral services of Mrs. Joseph Wylie at Chester last week. W. E Bell, look In Easter at Abbeville Sabbath day. W. E. Stelts of Do vers, was In Doe West Saturday. Rev. C. E. Todd, has been elected lutendant of our town. Uncle Jno. T. Miller was up Sonday looking up hts friends. -T. L. Cosby of Abbeville, was up Monday placing orders for tombstones. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wllllford are again In the city. Parties Interested in pensions have been before the committee for the past few days. Rev. Leon Pressly is teaching a writing ' 1 ~ class in the Female Colleae. Remember the Junior Exhibition comes off first Friday night in May. Mr. J, W. Ellis is improving his cottage In Brooklyn. by the addition of another room. Editor Wilson knows how to build a reservoir for a factory. ProJ. McElroy was at Abbeville examining thp teachers Friday. Jim Archer was sent to Jail to-day. Mrs. Taggart receives new millinery every week. For the newest, prettiest and cheapest millinery go to Mrs. Taggart. Get you hats and veil from Mrs. Taggart. ^ You should see those beautiful silk and wool dress patterns. No two alifcp. Cheaper than ever known. Haddons. French organdies, In all the newest tints, at Haddon's. White French organdies, 60-70 In width, 2.*> and 50 cents, at H-idaon's. I'p-to date Foot Wear?Shoes and Slippers at Haddon's. A new lot of baby carriages just In. Prices Iower.than ever. J. D. Kerr. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. Wlnit "M" Seen auil Hears on IIU Kouutls in mid About (lie i'it.v. Abbeville, S. April HI, 1S97. Easter Sunday in Abbeville. Easier dawned heaulllul and bright, the air was laden with sweet perlunae of many beautiful (lowers thai nodded tneir graceful heads to gentle zephyrs of the early morning, wtjlle the birds sang their sweetest carols as they tllttcr joyously fioni tree to tree; indeed all nature seemed to lend her brightest charms to all who wished to celeu ? " !*? l.'oi.'lor t irlo lu Abbeville the special celebration ol Easter Sunday is coutlned to the Episcopal, Catholic and Methodist churches. On this occasion the Episcopal and Methodist were the only two churches decorated, there being no services in the Catholic church. At the Methodist church the Moral (decorations were most earelully aud tawtlly arranged. Ttie chancel railing was gracefully lestooued with cedar interspersed with cut flowers. The pulpit was neatly decorated with beaultlul roses while Just above, and around the arch three garlands of cedar hung in graceful festoons, and just in rear of the pulpit was a most exquisite display of floral gems, it was here a large cross of pure white rose Irom amid a mound of Calla and Easier Lilies. Above and around the cross hovered lour white doves, and above all was suspended a maguilicenl banner entirely filling up ihe back-ground ol the pulpit recess. This was must ar'.istic and beautiful in design, upon which was written in gilt letters "lie Is Risen," all representing the dispelling 01 the dark clouds 01 despair, by ihe georgeous Huts jf a glorious Easleru sun jusi i isiug in splendor aud beauty form the Eastern sky, mak-1 ing all hearts to rejoice, and be glad in the realization of a risen Saviour. Ou either side of the chancel utooil large vases tilled with blaster Lilies white roses and carnations, ilso a tiny vase of lilies of the valley. Altogether tbe floral decoration were most beautiful. and wlille not elaborate, were made ol ibe choicest flowers of tbe season. The musical programme for tbe day was as follows : , Organ Vol umary?selected. Processional March?"Praiseye the Father" ?Gounod. Hymn?"Joy to tbe World." Angelus?From Maritana. Gloria?Mozart's 12th Mass. The above selections were beautifully renlered by tbe following members ot the choli: Mr. Jits. A. llill, Cdrnei; Mrs. J. .S. Cocbrau, Drganist; Mrs. J. C. Ellis, Mrs. J. L. McMilan. Miss Ida Hammond and Miss Lulie Hughes, Messrs. Glen ,Jooes,Cochran and \V. a. Hill. Kev. J. A. Clifton, D. 1)., read the first 20 >'erses oi the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthians, md selected as his morning text the 26th jhapter uud sth verse of Acts, "Why should l be thought a thing incredible with you, hat God should raise tbe dead?" The heme of the elegant and forcible sermon wae ' he death, resurrection and supremacy ol Christ. The congregation was large, attentive and olued in sweet accord lu the services of Ibis oyous occasion. In the evening union services were held in ho Muihorliiil / hnroh whlfh wus tfllori t r% iverflowing, perhaps one of the largest con;regHtious ever assembled In tills church vere present on tilts occasion. ' Earnest Willie" occupied the chancel and ectured In his earnest style to the congregaIon. The musical program was as follows: 1st. Organ \ olantHry?Selected. 2nd. "Praise ye the Father"?Gounod. 3rd. Hymn 132. 4th Augels that around us hover,"?Marlana. 5th. "A dream of Paradise,"?Gray?suug is a solo Uy Mr. J. S. Cochran. Uth. Hymn 371. 7th. Gloria?iMozart. Trinity Episcopal church was as usual on faster Sunday made bright and beautiful vlih a profusion of the rarest floral gems ol lie season. At the main entrance whs a large lorai cioss rising from a huge mound of noted plants. The chancel railing was artlsti:ally arranged with groupesof lovely flowers vhue here and there were seen beaDtlful colecttons or exquisite hot house plants. On dtlu r side oi tne aliar were vases of beautiul (.'alia and Easter Lilies. The most ariictlc md most admired ol all the floral decorations vas perhaps the scarlet crown made of geraltuuj blooms by Mm. Dr. Ancrum aad placed uBt above (be altar in the rear window. The choir rendered some fine selections, elected and arranged especially for this occailon. The choir consisted ot the following nembers: Miss Lucia Parker, Organist. Miss Mamie Lee. Miss May Robertson. Mibs Norma and Miss Ida Matthews. Miss Lucia McGowan. Miss Mamie Taggart. Mr. W. C. McGowan. Mr. B. F. Bailey. Mr. Belton Lyles. Kev. Edward McCrady selected as his mornng lest 1st Corinthians, 15ih chapter and ?tb verse: "O death, where is thy sting ? O ;rave where is thy victory?" The theme of be sermon was the death, burial and resurectlon of Jesus Christ. In the afternoon the regular order of service appropriate to the occasion was observed. The solo "Emanuel" sung by Mr. F. W. Jlen was well rendered. It would be difficult Indeed to imagine a nore beautiful floral picture than the one >reneuted in Trinity Episcopal and the MetbKlist churches on last Sunday morning. The congregations were large and attentive. Che sermons tine, the singing espclaily alractlve. Thus closed another Easter Sunday n the quiet little city of Abbeville. Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D., pa6tor of the ?resbyterlan church preached an excellent iermon Sunday morning from Psalm 126, 1st /erse: "When the Lord turned again the uptlvity of Ziou, we were like them that lream." Regular services were held in the Baptist :hurch by pastor Rev. W. R. Earle, who jrtached a tine sermon from St. Mark 16th :hapter and 15th verse, "And he said unto hem, go ye into all the world, and preach ,be gospel to every creature." The hour for prayer-meeting in the Metholist church is 6:30 o'clock. Sunday School 1:30 o'clock p. m. The Easter Otferine taken up in the Metholist church will go to the Epworth Orphanige. $25 is the amount promised aud sent. Mrs. Agnes Robertson, who has been very 111, is something belter at this writing. Miss Belle Vlsanska has been spending this week at home, sne will return to Atlanta ipvi. Snndnv ttiwmirmnipd hv her nurse MUr Unndy. Many friends note witb pleasure the narked improvement in ber health and hope she will ere long return home fully restored. Mr. John W. Bullock says he Is in the Legsiative race to win,and will run to end. Mr. Bullock Is a capable young man and has many friends in this county. Miss Eliza Gambrell spent last Saturday with borne folks In Abbeville. Why can't tue patriotic ladies ol Abbeville From a Memorial Association to do honor to ihe memory of the men who wore the grey ? 3lher cities and towns observe this Memorial Day and why not Aobevllie? Maj. Nance, who has been quite sick has entirely recovered and is at his office again. Mr. \V. C. Moore, artist and paper banger Is ioing some flue work in and around the city. Mr. Moore represents the largest paper house in America. Can show you samples and give you lowest prices. He knows exactly how to Handle the brush and can paint any design you wisn. itive mm a iriai ana ne win piease you. Last Friday evening Miss Lessle Fisher entertained a number of friends at ber birtbtlay party. Mr. William Penney, Jr., is now with Cohen Ihe clothing. Some of tbe ladles shopping in the city the past week: Mrs. S. C Riley. Mrs. J. H. Watson. Mrs. >1. Bride. Misses Cbappells. Miss lone Cuddy. Misses McAdams. Mrs. W. O. Utells. Mrs. W. E. Hagan. Mrs. F. E. Prult. Mrs. J. F. Cllnkscales, Mrs. John Wardlaw. Mrs. P. A. Cheatham. Mrs. l)r.Sherrard. Mrs. Tom McNeill. Mrs. Fred Nance. Mrs. C. R. Rlchey. Mrs. John E. Brownlee. Mrs. David Wardlaw. Mrs. Vas Bell. Mrs. J. H. Bell. Miss Lucy Glbert. Mioses Bettleand Maggie Evans. Have you seen those beautiful show cases at Cohens? They are tacb 8 feet long, 24 inches wide, and 4 feet high. Solid glass, standing upon tbe floor making a beautiful glass counter. They are tbe finest ever seen In Abbeville. Tbey ure something new in the show case line. Don't (all to see them when In the city. A bicycle club has been organized In Abbeville. A millinery company known as tbe Abbeville Volunteers was organized last Tuesday evening. At a regular convocation of Hesperian Chapter, No. 17, R. A. M., held last Monday evening April 19, by resolution P. H. P, J. 1". C. Dul're was elected a life member of said chapter. Mrs. It. A. Smith, State Evangelist, from West Florida, is In city aud will preach lu the Court House every evening lor one week. The public are cordially l.ivlted to attend. Mr. C. B. Veronee bus Just tilted pipes for Mr. B. S. Barnwell aud Mr. T. tiuarles and is ready at a moment's notice to connect them with tbe main. These geutlemen are much pleased with Commissioner Verouee's work. A difficulty occurred this afternoon near the Round House of the G , C. & N. shops between Albert Wright and Van Stateu, both colored employees of the G., C. N. railroad. Pistols were drawn and Van Staten was shot In the neck. A woman at the bottom of tbe affair. No arrest as yet. Don't forget tbe entertainment to be given In the Court House next Tuesday evening, April 27, by the ladles of the Episcopal church, consisting in part of Mrs. Jarley's Wax Figures, and a most interesting carnival lor the cbilren, besides other amusement*, all of which will be highly entertaining. Be sure and go as It Is lor a good cause. I Blouse | J yLinkCufl 5 ^ *hront ? '({ 1 Collai 5 STERL,IN< $ Biggest Bargair ^ ^ _ 8ent -< 4 ^ ~ Or < p r F f ^ The J 1 WEEK OF FUN In lifisli, 8a. AUGUSTA. GA.?Is a city tfcat always takes the lead in everything ahe undertakes?other cities fellow. This will hold good in the preparations the Merry Makers Association are making for their Gala Week, which commences April 27th and closes May 1st. A Gala Week in Augusta has its full meaning in every sense of the word The Merry ?dakers have engaged some of the most famous performers, male and female in the United States. They are Comedians, Trapeze, and Aerial Artists. Their performances wrll be given in the open air on Broad street, Free to all. Aside from the above mentioned entertainments, there will be a Grand Bicycle parade, wheels deeoiaica and riders in costume. Twr thousand school ohildren in fancy dress l-i iroce.u?ion. A grand floral parage, a wild west parade composed of the most daring male and female riders. A military park.de in which the Con federate Survivors .Associauun .-s eran oanrpany -will take part. The attractions and amusements arranged for the entertainment of th? visitors to Augusta during Gala. "Week are too numerous and varied to mention in detail. We can promise this much for Augusta. No one who visits that city during the festivities "will have juist canise to complain as no city in the South has yet, or ever w<ll surpass them in entertaining thdr friends and visitors. Ail the railroads will give one cent per mile. The Augusta Merry Makers Association invite you to be with them, and enjoy the fun they will have prepared foe their Gala Week. , Hat pins sterling silver tops,25 and 50 cents at R. C. Bernau, the jeweler. We are headquarters for fine toilet soap hair brushes, flesh brushes, clothes brushes, tooth brushes, &c. In fact everything in the Ineof toilet articles. "P. B. Speed. Asa cough, cough, oough or a cold, cold, cold all day long, why not go to Speed's drug store and get a box of that laxative bromo quinine whice will cure you in one day. It has cured others and will cure you. My bicycles are now on the way, have some bargains lor buyers, and will rent them by hour or any way you want. R. C. Bernau, the Jeweler. R. C. Wilson & Co. can supply you next week with home raised cabbage plants. See R. C. Wilson & Co. about some home raised cabbage plants Our slipper stock Islcomplete, call fand see us for spring, C.P. Hammond & Co. Harness cheap at C. P.Hammond & Co. Where to Bui HAD! sp The ladies always prefer the ] right. BELOW WE CALL ATTENTION to the GRI shown la this market. At a time whet know Just Where you can get the The Latest, The U HATS, Trimmed and Untrimmcd. Unrivalec DBESS GOODS?The same eflect.8 you woald t Silks and Braids to match every shade FRENCH ORGANDIES-(Slngle Patterns.)-' Linings to matcti every shade. SILKS FOR WAISTS?The latest designs, 2oc BLACK BROCADED SILKS ior Skirts or lull GOLD MEDAL Black Dress Goods, standard i PRINTED ORGANDIES?10 and 12 l-2c. Wei HRINTED MUSLINS?Fast colors, from 4c. u WASH STUFF?For Shirt Waists and Little : PARASOLS?A necessity in hot weather. Ab SHOES AND SLIPPERs for Ladles. This dep SHOES AND SLIPPERS for Children, very best up-to-date foot-wear for child It is almost Impossible to, describe find our largestoreroom Ailed with Cash buying and economic manage the tale. Gsveusacall, Very ret r. m. ha: W. D. BARKSDALE. NEW W. D. BARK A Splendid Line of Muslins and printed I ! prices Irom 5c yd up. In white Lawus and M i prices. Percales, lots of styles, lor Shirt wal I Come and see these goods. Calicoes in BJne, ( | spuu for 5c yd. Cajtodades from 10 c yd up. j | ory Strlaes. Homespuns, Drills, etc. Shoes. Hnts and Caps and Hose. A good \ ; penders, HundkarbLlefs, Table Linen, OH Clc GROC Grandeur Flour, the finest. Every barrel i Always a stock of Hay, Bran, Corn, Meal.Grl I Muscavado Syrup. N. O. Syrup. All grades j Cottolene, all sizes. A fine Corn, 12 1-2, Peas, i j of things to eat. Our stock of Tinware and Crockery fall ol , lu pound packages, ruled and unruled. A 25 Slates, Pencils, Pens. Keroslne Gil by the Gallon or Barrel. i Sets. \ f Buttons, || T Buttons |j^ d - Button. Jl 5 G? SILVER, J imTvrnp? JLUJ-^I -X- 0 BR 4 ET. 4 l of the Season. $ \nvwhere^^^m^~ 4 Receipt of Price* f call on J ternau, l eweler. 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce JOHN W BULLOCK as a candidate for the Houiie o Bepresentatlves to till out the unexplrec term of T. A. Graham, subject to the action o the Democratic primary. We are authorized to announoe M. P. De BRUH Las a candidate for the Houso of Kep resentatlves, to fill the unexpired term of T A. Grabam, subject to the Democrat!? prl mary. Abbeville Supply Co.'m LokrIm. Spring goods beautiful and cheap. Percales 8,19 and 12% cents. Indigo blue prints 5 cents. Light Merrimack prints 5 cents. Dress gingham 6!4 cents. Check gingham 5 cents. Outings 5 cents. Check muslin 5, C, 7,8 and 10 cents, i White lawns 5,8,10 and 121-2 ceats. ? | 10-4 bleaching 18,20, 221-2 cents. fi-4 pillow casing 121-2 and 15 cents. 4-4 long cloth 5, 6,7 and 8 cents. Lonsdale cambric 10 and 121-2 ctnts. Oriental and butter laces 5,6,8, 12 and 12 1-: | cents. ValencienneB and torchan 15,121-2,10, ft, 6,? and 3 cents. Hamburg edging and Inserting. Fancy groceries bnd can goods. Sugar 20 lbs for $1. Coffee 5,6,7, and 10 lbs fur 91. Can corn 8 and 10 cents. 3 lb can tomatoes 3 1-3 cents. 8 lb can okraand tomates. I 1 and 2 lb cans mackerel and salmon 12 1 and 20 cents. Potted bam 5,10, and 15 cents. Can tripe. American and French sardines 5, 10 an< 12 1-2 cents. Pickles, sauces and mustard all prices. Candy and crackers. Cheese and macaroni. Smoking and chewing tobacco all pricou. . W. Joel Smith & Sons. We are opening up a new and beautiful lim of lawns, organdies, piques, satins, Ac. ; Take a look at our stock of straw bate, be fore buying as we have styles and prices t< suit all. ' A beautiful lot of best prints, new. going a i cents per yard. 1 We have reduced the price of liaiprovec BrooksCotton Planters to 82.50. Call and b< supplied. We are still selling second patent flour a 81.86 and guarantee it to please. A lot of gents slippers going at half price I The coffee we sell at 9' pounds to the dollar ; gives perfect ntlc'action, why not cftll an< get a bargain. j We carry a very la.s;e stock of general mer I chandlse, and are always pleased to show ou: j goods, and quote prices, i W. Joel Smith <fc Son. JON'S ring Bulletin. LATEBT provided the quality and prices all 2ATE3T COLLECTION of Ladles' OoodB eve 1 everyone Is studying economy, It Is well ti est, The Cheapest. 1 In Quality, Style and Price. lee In the largest city storea? only cheaper. fhe prettiest line In the market. Silk Finis! .up. Suits. Cheaper thau ever known. width and quality. Jet and Lace Trimming, e neve rprettler. PBoys' Suits. out 50 styles of handles,,to select from, lartment Is now complete?Lace and Button. This line will Interest parents who wish th Iren. our Stock In a short ad. You will the very choicest goods of the season ment cut a favorite flguee that tells jpectfully, DDQN - Co J. ALLEN SMITH, JR, FIRM. SDALE & CO. iawns of all Kinds, Figured and Striped, at a usllns we have some pretty patterns at very loi sts, ete. Ducks. Blach, blue and white stripe irey and Light. A fine 2 yd wido S. I. Homi A. flue vajne at eli c. Chevolts forShlrjs. Hlcl 'aluefor6c pair. Chlldrens' ribbed hose. Suf ith, Straw Hats. Shirts, Cuffs and CollarsJERiES. guaranteed. -'Green ] River Brand," also goo ts and sugar. A tine Rorsted Conjee, 20 c poun< Molasses. Canned Goods. Lard and Hann Qkra.Tomatloes, Beans, Peaches, fears. Lo r BJrgains. Stationery. Spleudld Linen pap< c lb. P^nvelopes to match. Tablets, all bind * v; SOLID SENSE, . Tlic Democratic Party, Not a .Meek anil Submissive Ass-If Protection I Helps tbe Northern Farmer it Will be Advantageous to the Nontbern | Planter. f Yorkvllle Yeoman. i There has been a good der.l of wind wasted through the State papers in abuse of AleLaurin on account of his recent speech BugI eest'.ng a tariff on cotton, the Greenville News In its hanghty grandeur refusing to dls| cuss tbe issue while condensing, and tbe Hnllimhia Pooiofoi1 hnhhlincr in oHnlatlnn over Congressman Stokes, who makes a very good speech, full of true Democratic doctrine. But the critics are all wide of the mark. It Is strange to see bow wide of tbe mark they are. McLaurln never proposed to make protection a part of the Democratic faith, and no one of his critics wbo asks himself the question fairly can say so. It is ignoring tbe truth of McLaurin's proposition. "Tbe children of tbe world are wiser In tbelrdayand generation than tbe children of light," the Master has said, which being interpreted into everyday parlance Is to say. "It 1s no use to but your brains out agalngt a brick wallit is of no benettt to the brains and no harm to the wall. Every Democrat who has Judgment enough to conduct business without a guardian knows that the Republicans are In power aDd that a high tariff is a part of the party policy of the Republicans, and that It Is tberelore reasonable to presume tbat a high tariff will become law. This much granted, is It treason to Democracy for her sons toendeavorto equalize the burdens of this legalized robbery, is It treason for Democrats to make an effort to compel the perpetrators of the evil to bear a part of the heavy load? Or on the contrary would It enlarge t the degree of our patriotism to make of the " Democracy a meek and submissive ass to carry the ReDubllcan load? We put a high ) value on our patriotism, our regard for the doctrine of eqnal rights and for the star i spangled banner that waves asan emblem of ' human liberty, but we confess freely that our patriotism has not reached so sublime a de| gree as that indicated by the course of some of our estimable contemporaries. Why not i looktthe inevitable In the face ? We see what everyday common sense tells us is a certainty. Why try dodge It? Is is not wise to ) take a foregone conclusion and make the best of it, to adopt lis evils so tbat they bear upon i us with less rigorous orueliy? We think so. It is our duty to do it. Why should we by our stubbornness make the Impoverished farmers of the South pay a tax to the trusts on tbelr cotton ties and bagging while we Jet the binding twine for the pensioned babblers of the North come in free? II the products of the ice and stone bound States of New } England can be Increased in value by tariff duties, why not increase the price of cotton f along with them ? We say let the burdens be equal, be theylever soheavy. Equal taxation is truest democracy. NINETY-SIX NEWS. * Eanter Services ? Returning Home ? All Moru. Ninety-Six. S. C., April, 19.1897. Tbe Easter services beld at tbe Methodist cburcb last Sabbath were very pretty. The day dawned beautifully clear and bright, not one cloud arose on tbe horizon to mar the blue canopy above. St. Paul's church have been appropriately decorated for this joyous occasion. Llllles and evergreens were beautifully lnter-twined, forming a most pleasing picture. Not only was this a celebration of the Resurrection Day, but also tbe anniversary of tbe Ladles Missionary Society. The pastor preached the anniversary sermon, taking for a text, Mark 14th chapter aod first clause of 8ih verse: "Sbe bath done what she could." This able discourse was replete with beautiful sentiments on tbe great possibilities of Chrlstaln women. The Easter 2 anthem was rendered with much sweetness and expression. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock >, the Juvenile Society entertained a crowded house with sweet songs and recitations. Rev. M. M. Brabham addressed the society and as usual, gave an Interesting, earnest talk. We hear Dr. Perrln Anderson, of Sherman, Texas, Is coming back to his native State. Dr. Anderson is one of the brightest boys NinetySix has lost and we are glad to hear of blm coming home. Mr. John Turner has made a wonderful improvement on his cottage. A little paint, a hammer and nails make old things look new 2 <> n . o/lz-1 n ci m nnh tn tlia rronoro 1 annaoPQnM of a town. Birth?To Mrs. R. F. McCaslan, a girl, April 12, 1897. Mr. Grler, a promising young lawyer from a Greenwood, spent Sunday Id the city. Mr. H. W. Johnson and wife spent Easter with Mrs. Johnson ot this place. Prof. Jones Fuller, of Vanderhllt College, Is home for his vacation. Miss Agnes Rice, ofSaluca, with her cousins Miss Coleman, of Union, and Miss Spaun, of North Carolina, were visiting in town the past week. Last Friday afternoon the children of town enjoyed an egg hunt at Mrs. W. S. Sanders and Miss T. Anderson. Cambridge. ; ABBEVILLE ! Cotton Mills. 1 5 t T A HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Stockholders of the Abbeville Cotton Mills ' will be held at Abbeville, on Thursday, tith ' May, 1897, at 12 o'clock. B. F, BAILEY, r Pres. and Treas'r. April 20.1697. Cohen's Clothing > I This Is not a bold splurge made to catch your interest for a moment. We want to impress our business upon your mind so thoroughly that you'll think of us to i aay or a year nence u you wisn to buy a Suit, Our advantages are manifold. We manufacture all the Clothing we sell and pass it to you without any in-between profit. You may purchase of us for what other dealers have to e pay inemseives. me voiumc ui trade possibly by means of our tremendous retail outlets enahle us to make prices to the consumer on margins as narrow as makers can afford to offer merchants. Our method saves you from 20 to 35 per cent. The new stock for Spring is peerless. * Suits with style, beauty and finish that will please the most particular dresser. Scores who have remained skeptical concerning the value of Ready-made Clothing have been enlightened and charmed with ours. There are swell 11 iv effects in all the nobby patterns B and tony coloring. We can please you. ?7, $8, $10, $12.50, $15. Yes, prices are liberal be| yong your experience. J COHEN, a. The Clothier. 18 3r Fancy braids and get trimmings at Mrs 18 Tttggnrt's Crinkled and plain Chiffon in all shades Muslllneand China silks In different colon at Mrs. Taggart's. SHOES FOI First nlass. PRICEi Ladies' Dongola Lace and Button I: 95 cents. Ladies' Dongola Cutton Shoes, patec price, $1, Ladies' Fine Dongola, Button and L worth $1.50 to SI.75. Our price, $1.25. Ladies' nice Vici Kid Shoes, Lace Common Sense toes; sold everywhere for Ladles' Vici Kid Oxford Ties, Coma price, $1.50. Ladies' Dongola Oxfords, Common ? Ladies' Dongola Oxford Ties, Opera Mens' Satin Calf Shoes, Lace, worth Mens' Satin Calf Shoes, in Globe an price, $1.25, Mens' Kangaroo Oxford, worth $1. 7 Mens' Satin Calf Shoes. Lace and C< Leather. Worth $2. Our price, $1.75. Mens- American Calf Shoes, Londo sewed and solid Leacher throughout. W Mens' French Calf, warranted to giv< and ODera Toes. Sold the world over foi Mens' Fine Vici Kid Lace Shoes. V Worth, $3.50. Our price, $3. Mens' Russia Calf Tan Shoes, Razor Mens' Fine Russia Calf Shoes, Brc worth $3.50. Our price, $3. Mens' Fine Russia Calf Ox Blood SI half dollar toes, hand made. Sold every Mens' fine hand-made Russia Calf, li for $6. Our price, $5. , Call for Shoes early, before the sizes I ? Yours for AUG. W. ABBEVILLE ILL ; - Ill I! S1?*'1 EJTGWES, } neoa rs COTTON OINS and I r SAW MILLS. [ Engines and Machinery of all TTin/lo -Pai? Pont T.aaoo. nr XXiUUU iv/i xuuavj mwwmwj w? ^ Sale, Second-hand or ? New. \ ALSO AGENTS am Automatic Engines and Rams, j We are fully prepared 8 to do your plummlng and gas fitting. We also run a grist mill on Saturdays, ? and are mafclDg a ^ splendid meal. Shops adjoining old depot. Address, J. E. Gadsey, Manager L j A ComDlete and Full 1 1 1 STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED ( MetropolitanBrandof MiiedPainls < OF j JOHN LUCAS & CO.: always on band at the ^ City Drug Store._ DRICES IN ONE GALLON CANS by the \ ainsla nun *1 9ft. A Hhflm.1 dlinnnnt to , painters*using large quantities. Oot. 28. 1898, tf OUR DEAD. rpHE NATURAL PKOMPriNOS OF THE -L human heart goes out in tenderness for the dead, and we show respect for ourselves by giving a decent burial to our friends as they go out from amongst us. J. W. SIGN, UNDERTAKER, has two FINE HEARSES, one for the white people, aud one for the colored people. He embalmes bodies, and keeps on band ALL LINDS OF COFFINS, from the cheapest to the finest. He takes orders for all kinds of MONUMENTS and HEADSTONES. When the services of an Undertaker 1m needed, or monuments are wanted, call on J. W, SIGN, Telephone No. 46, Shop. Kesldenc, No. 55. July 15,1896, tf T1 1 1 ft 1 I AM Ml UtMIH uvmgstoa? sm. -DEALERS INAll Kinds of Groceries, FRESH MEATS, SAUSAGE. HOG HEAD CHEESE AND FISH. CANNEDGOODS of every description. Fresh Bread always oil hand. Give us a call when In need of anything In oar line. We guarantee satisfaction. Particular attention given to our MARKET department. Remember the place, No. 2 Washington street. Restaurant. I would announce to my friends and customers that I have moved my RESTAURANT to CothraD's Block, on Washington dtreel, where I will be glad ro serve the pul> lc with as good meals as the provisions ol . the market will afford. 9 HARRIET E. ADAMS. Oot 1,1395, 6ms. . r rnsTir8 Best Quality, jl LLOW. j Shoes, usually sold for $1.25, our price, it tip, nice style, worth $1.35. 'Our ,'j .ace Shoes, all style toes, good wearers ; * qi -yjij and Button, Razor, Broadway and $2. Our pricef $1.50.. ion Sense Toes, only worth $1.75. Our i Sense Toes, worth $1.25. Our price $1. ^ Patent Tip, worth $1.25. Ourprice$l. ^ $1.25. Our price, 95c. d half-dollar Soes, worth $1.59. Our ^ 5. Our price, $1.50. ingress, Globe and Razor Toes, Solid n Globe and Razor Toes, McKay . 'nrhh $2.50. Oiip nrlno 49 3 satisfaction, Bay State make Globe $3. What they cost, $2.37. Warranted. McKay sewed and solid. ; Toes, worth, $lr70. Our price, $1.45. iadway, Razor, and St. Louis Toes, | H aoes, Black Trimmed, Broadway or where for $4.5r and $5. Our price, $4. ghtTan, laiest half dollar Toe Sole*, broken. Shoes, SMITH. Dissolution of Partnership. . i flHE FIRM OF McCALLA & THOMAS *- has this day been dissolved by mnioal . mnsent. The business will hereafter oe oonlacted by and in the name of J. C. Thomas, ~ ~ vbo assumes all of the Indebtedness of tb? . Irm, and to whom all debts of the old firm / oust be paid. McCALLA & THOMAS. - jm| Being very grateful for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to be late firm of MCCALLA & THOMAS, and toping in future to receive, as I shall strive to nerit, the same kindness from all, I am . Respectfully, J. c. THOMAS. '-' m t*he above gives notice of my . withdrawal from the mercantile firm 0/ ; > ilcCALLA & THOMAS. I am forced to tbla * tep by a change in my business. The very ilosest ties ot friendship and trust have ever $ lound my late co-partner and myself togeth- .' ir. I with him am very thankful for the very <* lberal patronage given us, and regretlng to iever my business relations with my friends, ; -'J lelghbors and the trading publio. I mast ask -Vja hat a continuance of the same kindness be ibown to my successor. I. H. McCALLA. a April 7, 1897. IF YOU 1 9Em *ww rniMrmM IrwEST?! \nd want LOW RATES to St. Louis, g VIempbis, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, or points in Arlansas, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Colo, < ado, Oregon, Washington.California. >r any point West, It will Pay You to y vrite to or see me. Excursion and ' ') Special Rates from time to time. $ Choice of Routes. No trouble to an- ' iwer questions. Rates and maps fbrlished free. Address Fred D. Bush, Dist. Pass. Agent, L. \fc N. R. R., v I6J Wall Street, Atlanta, Ga. Jharleston and Western Carolina R. R Augusta and Asheville Short Line. In effect Feb. 7,1897. > Augusta. 9 40 am 140 pm \.r Greenwood 12 17 pm T; lr Anderson 7 30 pm 6 10 pm jf: Lr Laurens ? 1 15 pm 7 00 am: 'A Lr Greenville 8 00 pm 10 15 am lr Glenn Springs - 4 05 pm Lr Spartanburg 8 00 pm 8 25 am Lr Saluda 5 28 pm J Lr Mendersonvllle. 5 51 pm ............. : ^ Lr Ashevllle 6 45 pm 7 00 pm jV Asheville 8 20 am kj jV Spartanburg 11 46 am i 00 pm afl jV Glenn Springs- 10 00 am > Greenville 11 55 am 4 00 pm V.J jY Laurens ... 1 30 pm 7 10 pm iv Anderson ? 7 00 am ' ? > Greenwood 2 28 pm ....... iSl Lr Augusta 5 00 pm 11 10 am -i ,v Calhoun Falls 4 44 pm Lr Raleigh. 2 16 am ...... .. '*\ \.r Norfolk 7 80 am \.r Petersburg 6 00 am .... Lr Richmond... 8 20 am > Augusta. 2 55 pm \r Allendalo 5 00 pm ?'?: Vr Fairfax 5 15 pm Lr Yemassee 9 30 am 6 20 pm Lr Beaufort 10 35 am 7 20 pm Lr Port Royal 10 50 am 7 80 pm Lr Savannah 8 00 pm L r Charleston " 8 08 pin;1' '" 3 Lv Charleston. 6 50 am Lv Savannah 6 CO am Lv Port Royal 1 55 pm 8 15 am Lv Beaufort 2 10 pm 8 25 am J Lv Yemassee 8 15 pm 9 25 am Lv Fairfax 10 32 am Lv Allendale 10 47 am ^r Angusta 12 55 pm Close connections at Greenwood for all points on 3. A. L. aud C. & G. Railways, and at Spartanburg with Southern Railway. For any Information relative to tickets, rates, sched- > lie, etc., address W. <l. UBAlw, wen. raw. agent, august*, a*. E. M. NORTH, Sol. Agent. WANTED. | We want everybody to know that We will save you money by buying your goods of us, This sounds like big talk, but we are prepared Kto prove every word of it. Of course we cannot mention in this short space all the Bargains we are offering but a few staples will suffice. We are selling Nine pounds Good Rio Coffee tor $1. And this is not shoddy painted stuff but good honest coffee. We also offer two cars !HIGH GRADE SECOND PATENT . FLOUR at $4.85 per bbl., and a good Family Flour at $4.25. We want your trade and believe the above bargains along with many others we are now offering will get it. W.JOEL SMITH & SON It will soon be time to put up your mosquito nets. We have them ranging In price from SI.75 to S3.00. We are sole agenta for the Dixie, the best bar in the market. J. D". Kerr. Hair, wool, cotton, moss, cotton and husk, cotton and straw mattrass, ranging In price from $1.50 to S10, at J. D. Kerr's. ^ ' r v * : . ' , V. A ,. ,V.