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I jgjB The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. W Ten IPages. " ABBEVILLE, S. C. ' i J@?"Published every Wednesday at J 12 a year in advance. , Wednesday, May 5,1897. \ ????? 1 l Bicycle Rider* ! Notice ! 1 All interested In cycling will meet In Court c House, Frldav night at 8:30 o'clock and join \ tbe Bicycle Club. Ladles cordially invited to \ /attend. No fees or monthly dues. Let all t turn out and organize a good club. A big s blcyc'e parade to be arranged for at once, g Other towns are cordially invited to Join In ttie parade. The n&rade will be on Friday, g May lltb. Let all the ladies and children i turn out and practice for the parade. A tine silver cup for the most beautifully decorated i / wheel. Two other prizes to be given for the t /most graceful lady mid gentleman riaer. r Three judges to be selected, one lady and two gentlemen. Com* over to the Bicycle Park t /every evening and enjoy yourself. s Back at IIIn Old Home. j Mr. W. P. Ferguson, now ofSumter, Is In i Abbeville visiting old friends. He reports success for the Sumter Cotton Mill, where he v has been engaged for the season. He will re- t, turn next week, when Mtr. Ferguson will go down with him. Miss Miller and Miss Me t Clung will henceforth make their homes with t Mr. Stark. Mr. James Hill will occupy the house from which they will move. v Trespimsor* Will be Denlt With. j All persons are forbidden to trespass In any r way, or to pull flowers from any of the 1 graves In Long Cane Cemetery. The sexton t has orders to stop all trespasMng and to re- d port all guilty persons, who will be dealt c with according to law. The Long Cane Cemetery Society. I April 28,1897, 4t. 1 _ v a Restanrant. Bruce's is the place to get your chickens, 8 eggs, butter, flour, meat, 6ugar, cotlee, lard, c tobacco and cigars, and in fact everything E kept in a tirst-class grocery. Phone No. 89 0 Meals at all hours. April 7,1S97. 0 mos. a ^ e The Hon. \\\ P. Wideman will give his fa- e mous lecture, " Hit the Grit." in the Court ? House Monday night, May llth, at $.30. Gen- o eral admission, 25cents; children 15; reserved seats, 85. Tickets on sale at Speed's. C Organs repaired and tuned, sewing ma- jj chines repaired and adjusted, flue parasols mended. As an expert io all these, I dety competition. For 30 days you will And me In Photo Hall. J. A M.Cobb. Senator Earle is now at his home in Green- >> Brig til's disease. a Mrs. Necffer, wife of Dr. G. A. Neuffer. ? is at borne a*ain, after an absence of a month. ^ she Is Improving in health. 1 You get your beauty sleep before twelve ? o'clock at uigbt. but you can pet a pretty bon- * mt at Mrs. Taggart's at any hour of the day. p Pretty flowers make pretty birds. That is a ths reason Mrs. Taggart wants to bedeck the gir.s in the prettiest plumes In America. L. W. WUIle*n LochIn. There was a great rut-h to buy goods at L. W. White's store last Saturday, and a great _ many goods were sold, but onr stock is large. 1 and there Is still enough left to supply all the wants of the trading public. All are invited to come and examine one of the most complete and attractive stocks of sprlngjand sum rner merchandise ever offered in the city ol Abbeville. I( We are daily advised of advances in vari- f ous lines of merchandise, on account of the .. 1)1 ngley Tarifl Bill, but having bought large- ^ ly at the very lowest prices, the interests o' our customers will be protected, and we be^ b to assure them that they can buy goods from ur at prices lower thau were ever named be- ? lore. p Just try it and you will be convinced of the e truth of what we say. v All the ladies of the county have not yet c seen our superb stock of dress goods. Those " who have not yet iavored us with a call, are " cordially invited to examine particularly our 8 extensive and beautiful Hues of wash fabrics ? which for variety and attractiveness cannot S be surpassed. We have had good success in 8 selling these goods so far, and have sold en- s tirely out of our finest French orcandlse. but 1 we have ordered more, and hope to exhibit fl an entirely new supply jn a few days. We have an elegaut assortment of ribbons. ? laces and embroideries and are selling them at very low prices. ^ We have a splended stocfi: of lsdles low quartered snoes. we nave some styles ol v Oxfords made by Z'egler Brothers and Ham- p llton Brown Shoe Company which are especlally desirable. i Ask forourcottonadesat 12U cents. They are good, heavy and cheap. L. W. While. 1 a a Amos B. .Morse's Locals. a A good assortment of slone Jars, churns and Jugs Just upened up h I have the best and at the same time the cheapest buggy umbrella I ever saw. A hold- ? er lo fasten to buegy given with each umbrel- v la. All colors and water proof. Call lot them. ? A big lot of metal bath or wash tubs and J lower prices than ever. The ground is crusted aud you ought to t have a harrow to run over your rotton and \ corn. 1 have a good cheap one, adjustable to i any plow stock. Try "society kisses" the latest fad in candy, v Croquet sets are again in season?very few c sets left. Come and get one. Amos B. Morse. W. D. Barksrinle <1- C'o.'s Locals. ] A splendid "Rio Coffee" 9 lbs. for a SI. The very best Jn town for the money. W. D. Barksdale & Co. McCauley's home cured hams?a lot just received?fine and jbicy. W. D. Barksdale <fc Co. Another lot of Granduer flour to come in this week. ] Come and get a nice cream freezer?Artie and White Mountain. A nice size for S1.50. Celluloid starch?3 and 10c packages. Lots of tinware just come. * t IV. Joel Smith A- Sous. < We are opening up a new and beautiful line ' of lawns, organdies, piques, satins, Ac. Take a look at our stock of straw hats, be- ( fore buying as we nave styles and prices to ' suit all. 1 A beaulifui lot of be6t prints, new. going at . 4 cents per yard. We have reduced the price of improved i BrooksCotton Plauiers to $2.50. Call and be ( supplied. We are still selling second pateut Hour at j c&uu ^uinauicc iv iu picunci A lot of gents slippers going at half price. | The coffee we sell at 9 pounds to tbe dollar, i gives perfect satisfaction, why not call and get a bargain. ' I We carry a very large stock of general iner- 1 cbandise, and are always pleased to show our goods, and quote prices. W. Joel Smith & Son. If you want a sure death of bugs of any kind, U6e Kil-a Bug lor sale at Speed's. Go to Speed's for delightful and refreshing drinks. For that tired feeling and the other feeliDgs that one usually has in the spring time, take Milfbrd's syrup of hypophospbates. For sale al Speed's. If you want to feel good and be happy drink Trilby Cobb at Speed's. A new lot of baby carriages Just in. Prices lower than ever. J.D.Kerr. I'p-to-date Foot Wear?Shoes and Slippers at Haddon's. White French organdies, tiC-70 In width, 25 and 50 cents, at Hadaon's. We are headquarters for line toilet soap hair brushes, flesh brushes, clothes brushes, tooth brushes, <?c. In fact evefthing in the ine of toilet articles. "P. B. Speed. When you are down town don't fall to stop at Speed's anb get a mountain cream.lt is a delightful drink. Ladles and gentlemen whodo not wish toget out of their carriages can have drinks served by stopping in front of Speed's. When thirsty and hot call up No. 18, and order what you want. It doesn't cost any more. Try a lemonade at Speed's. Kll-a-Bug, 25c a bottle at Speed's. Rugs, malting, shades, arm rods, lace curtains. olocks. toilet sets, sewing machines can be found at J. D. Kerr'fi. i- -- > . . WEST END. - ? IIi?|t|>oniiiK<* nu<l luehlent* oi n Week Around the City. Dr. F. E. Harrison went over lo Hock Hill last Saturday, l>ein* called their to see Mrs. J. \V. Thomson. l>r. Harrison returned Sunday morning. Mr. J. \V. Bullock and Mrs. \V. K. Bullock went up to Helton ou .Saturday tor a short stay with Irionds. They came home Monday. Miss Belle Haddon,.Miss May Robertson and Miss Lily Templet ou speut yesterday ou the Uanksot Little River lishing. The Saledry crowd Monday last was not an unusually large one. Rather smaller than bvas expected, from the tact that it was not mly Saleday but circus day as well. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. How abou^a "Society for the Breventation ,o Cruelty to Animals"? Your correspondent ,vi 11 only too gladly Join a soeiety organized lor this purpose. Abbeville has societies, we night say by the score, still there is at least oom for one more, and we do most sincerely lopethat toe trleuds of our dumb creatuees *111 get lU^CllJCl Ol <111 cm IJ UI11C auu iv> u. uu >rgauization lor their protection. '.Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works" as given last veek !u I tie Court House was a great tilt, and be lailies who managed the entertainment md worked bard lor its success are to be con;ratulated. Mr. W. P. Ferguson Is in the city. Mr. Ker;uson. alter being absent several months, :aine bonie last Sunday. Messrs. .1 A. Allen and Win. Barnwell went id to the Mountain City last Thursday toatend the Cotillion given by the They eport a royal good time. -Monday the majority of our mercantile muses closed their doors at U p. m., and tbe alesmen were ail In consequent smiles. Capt. .1. L,. Perriu and Mrs. Lila W. Mabry rent over to Rock Hill Saturday to visit Mrs. . W. Thomson, who is quite sick at her home u that city. Han. I. II. MeCalla and Hon. J. H. Speer Fere in the city Saleday shaking hands with heir constituents. The new county fever seems to have struck his part or the Slate in full force. The cuting and siasblug process is tbe order of the lay. Will it be too much to atk of our irlends vho want new counties, that they leave us lur Court House and the public spring ? Mr. G. L>. Harris and lamlly, formerly of Jacon, Ua., are now Ht home In part of the esldence owned by Mrs. Allen. Mr. Harris s Master Mechanic at the S. A. L. shops, and las been here tor sometime. His wile and laughter arrived last week. We gladly welome them to a home in our midst. It Is now not quite four weeks until the 'ubllc Si hool closes for the .summer holidays, "he dudiIs ol that institution are bard at Fork* preparing for tbe riual examinations tod commencement. The storm last Friday afternoon gave Manger Wdi, Barnwell, of the Telephone Exb a nge, considerable extra work. The lightling burned out the connections of a number if pnones with the central office. Tbe damge was repaired Saturday evening, and evrythlng Is now working In firstclass shape. Messrs. A. M. Hill &. Hons, with their usual nterprlse, had on sale last week the first trawberries of the season brought to this narket. Lecture by Mr. W. P. Wldemand "Hit the irlt" is tbe next entertainment on the proram that is so tar as we have beard. Abbellle Is badly in need of au opera house, as be is fast becoming a number one show own, and lecture town as well. The Court iouse has served lor many years In tbe oalaclty of au opera bouse, and now as our city rows lu population and Importance it is lme to add this much needed Improvement, ud we might say necessity. Would it not iay good interest ou the money invested in uilding au opera house, or a hall suited to he needs of a live, progressive city like ours? Miss Mattle Jennings has been elected oramstof the Methodist church. Miss Mattle, bough otily twelve years old, Is an accom ilislied musician, and tier election is an assur,nce of good music in til is church. ? OLD CAMBRIDGE. ? leautiful Carpels Cover the Earth? Happy ClerkM Hnve Time to Play ?Visitor*. Ninety-Six, S. C.. May 3,1S97. Tlie picnic last Friday was enjoyed by the irge crowa who were brave enough to venureout. Although the inornlug dawned so upropitious, ere King Sol bad reached us zenith the picnic grounds were thickly olted with young and old. The children njoyed the day as only young folks are capable ol doing, by romping?a general hurrab. 'he older persons sat beneath the trees enaged in pleasant small talk, while the lovers oamed at their own sweet will, seeking some ' - ' T>u? ,11-.,,,.. tnKlost.nlro GUI seciuaeu spot, mc uiuuv, ery harshly of having to support such a icavy load of good thiDgs as the ladles put ipon It. Those who have ever eaten a picnic Inner at Ninety-Six know whereof we peak. Tne Caiter place Is an ideal outing round. Mother earth Is covered with a sou reen carpet, more beautiful tban any a brusels that ever covered a drawing room. The hade is not dense, but cool and inviting and he balmy air is redolent with sweet pertume rom nature's garden. Mrs. Jjlm Duncan came up Saturday from 'olumbla to spend sometime with her mothr, Mrs. D. II. Tompkins. Mr. Claude Garrett, of Laurens, was in awn Friday. Misses Bollen and Brownlee Rice, of Greenrood, spent last Sunday with their grand parents. Messrs. Osborne, Sanders and Phillips took o the Carnival in Augusta last week. Thn hntanv chihs Is flourishing. Last week bey tramped over to the Little Mountain nd enjoyed botanizing tbe beautiful flowers nd foliage that grow iu profusion there. Mr. G. M. Anderson now ekitus the earth on iiew bicycle. Next Sabbath communion services will be ' leld at tbe PreHbyterian church. i Now tbe clerks are happy, the stores close t G o'clock. What a kindness the ladies rould be doing if when shopping late tbey fould make an effort to reach the stores beore six and not Just as tbey are closing tbe loors. Mr. J. C. Wier and wife will enjoy the sea ireeze this week. Others expect to take adjutage of the cheap rates and visit Cbarleson also. We had fine rains Thursday and Friday rblcb bas not ouly brought out grain and otton, but smiles on tbe farmers faces. Messrs. Jim Will lams and Taylor Goodwin, if Greenwood, were iu town last week. Misses Hill were down lor tbe picnic accom>anied bv Miss Mai Moore. Some of our young folks will visit the ["hornweii Orphanage Saturday. Cambridge. SIGHTS AT BRADLEY. Rclioes from the People Who Ronm the EverlaNtine HU1n. Union-Bradley, S. C., May 3,1S97. Mr. and >lr8. J. W. Duncan, of Newberry, 5. C., are visiting relatives iu tbe Union ftclntty. Our farmers are succeeding admirably with ,helr work. They will soon bave their cotton ;rop planted. Some of them who begun slanting early bave a fine stand of cotton on i greater portion of tbelr laud. Mrs. Patsy Jobnsou, who baH been serlou?y ill for some days is cou valesclug. Dr. J. L>. Seel, ol Troy, S. (J., attended her duriug ber Illness. Kev. G. li. Burton spent a number of days last week visiting his Union congregation. Helias kindly consented to preacb at Union igain this year. He will preacb ou 4th Sunlay iu each month iu the evening. Mr. T. P. Rush, who has been visiting his father's family In Greenwood has returned to tils home. Mr. W. A. Fliun has the prettiest field of upland corn we bave seen. Mr. Flinu Is an energetic farmer and believes in living at home. Miss Mary Lou DeVore, of Georgia, who has been spending some months with her sister, Mrs. Will Alton, left for her home last Friday. Mr. A. J. Cllnkscales spent last week carrying out his contract to build a bridge over Long Cane creek. He bad tbe bridge almost completed Friday evening, when the heavy rain came, but I have not heard whether or not his work was damaged by the creek, which was said to be very much swollen by the rain. Our Sunday School was largely attended | yesterday. Every one seemed in a pleasant j humor and of course that added greatly to; the Interest of the meeting. Mr. .1. M. Pounds, of Bradley, says unless: providentially hindered be will leave for Georgia Tuesday, where be will accept:* position with a lumber man. Mr. Pounds has been In our town a long while and we regret to see him go. However, we wish for him much success in his new home. Born on the 30th of April, to Mrs. P. H. Bradley, a son. Mrs. Eva Youngblood and her little niece, Willie Youngblood, have returned lrom their visit to WUHston, S. C. On their return they stopped in Augusta, Ga., and witnessed some of tbe performances by the merry makers. A great many people from our vicinity took advantage of the excursion rates last week and went to Augusta. Kev. 1). G. Phillips' father has been with him for some days. There wasn't any preaching in the A. R. P. church yesterday as Rev. D.G. Phillips went to Ora, S. C., to assist tbe pastor of the church at that place In a meeting. Old Mr. Nelson, who once lived near Cedar Springs, is quite HI in our town. C. 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 wblce will cure you In one day. It has cured others and will cure you. Now Is the time to take Pain's celery compound. You can get It at Speed's. J AIAV J J MAY ^ 1st. ^ i 1st. M Ellis&Ci Our Great Trade on the ist Day of l\ Kept Us on the Go all Day Long. We sold 115 Hats and 990 yds. Jaconet Mulls. T Goods are a Great Bargain at 12 1-2, but price is 8c., 36 inches wide. We have them in all Colors. Whe need of goods don't forget the place to buy. BEUi, UIg & ?C DUE WEST, S. O. ! Blouse Sets. J W Link Cuff Buttons, |/ # J 3 Front Buttons g? i 1 Collar Button. 5 STERLING SILVER, i liA CENTS # ^pm per i ?mS-ET. $ Biffffest Bargain of the Season. W ^ - Sent A.ny\vhere1"""1 ^ Oxi Receipt of Price* f '?' Or calZ on | R. C. Bernau, ^ The Jeweler. lUunuHuymm W. D. BARKSDALE. J. ALLEN SMITH, "^T-TrA^T-r rAm i/T i\vi rjm?. W. D. BARKSDALE & CO. \ A Splendid Line of Muslius and printed Lawns of all Kinds, Figured and Stripe* prices from 5c yd up. Iu white Lawns and Muslins we have Borne pretty patterns at v< prices. Percales, lots of styles, for Shirt waists, ete. Ducks, Black, blue and white Come and see these goods. Calicoes in Blue, Grey and Light. A fine 2 yd wide S.I. spun for 5c yd. Cottonades from 10 c yd up. A fine value at 16 c. Chevolts for Shirts ory Stripes. Homespuns, Drills, etc. Shoes. Hats and Caps and Hose. A good value for 5c pair. Childrenu' ribbed hose penders, Handkerchiefs, Table Linen, Oil Cloth, Straw Hats. Shirts, Cuffs and Collars' GROCERIES. Grandeur Flour, the finest. Every barrel guaranteed. "Green River I Always a stock of Hay, Bran, Corn, Meal, Grits and sugar. A fine Rorsted Coffee, 20 c Muscavado Syrup. N. 0. Syrup. All grades Molasses. Canned Goods. Lard and Cottolene.all sizes. A fine Corn, 12 1-2, Peas. Okra, Tomatoes, Beans, Peaches, Peare of things to eat. Our stock of Tinware and Crockery fall of Bargains. Stationery. Splendid Linei in pound packages, ruled and unruled. A 25 c lb. Envelopes to match. Tablets, all Slates, Pencils, Pens. Keroslne Oil by the Gallon or Barrel. Where to Buy. HADDON'S Spring Bulleti THE LADIES ALWAYS PREFER THE LATEST provided the quality and prl right. BELOW WE CALL ATTENTION to the GREATEST COLLECTION of Ladies' Goc shown Id this market. At a time when everyone Is studying eoanomy, it Is know just where you can get the The Latest, The Best, The Cheapest. HATS, Trimmed and Untrlmmed. Unrivaled In Quality, 8tyle and Price. DBESS GOODS?The same effects you would see In the largest city storea?only cheai CI 1 Lr nnH RrnlHfl I r\ mftffth ftvprv fthn.rip_ FRENCH ORGANDIES?(Single Patteras.)-The prettiest lino in the market. Silk Linings to match every shade. SILKS FOR WAISTS?The latest designs, 2j>c. up. BLACK BROCADED SILKS lor fiklrts or lull Suits. Cheaper than ever known. GOLD MEDAL Black Dress Goods, standard width and quality. Jet and Lace Trim PRINTED ORGANDIES?10 and 12 l-2c. Were neve rprettler. HRINTED MUSLINS?Fast colors, from 4c. up. WASH STUFF?For Sblrt Waists and Little Boys' Suits. PARASOLS?A necessity In hot weather. About 50 styles of handles ".to select from. SHOES AND SLIPPERs for Ladles. This department Is now complete?Lace and Bij SHOES AND SLIPPERS for Children. This line will Interest parents who v very best up-to-date foot-wear for children. It is almost Impossible to, describe our Stock in a short ad. You will find our largestoreroom filled with the very choicest goods of '.he season Cash buying and economic management cut a favorite flguee that tells the tale. Gsve us a call, Very respectfully, R. M. HADDON - ( Slipper Stock Now complete. C. P. Hammond & Co. have all their 1 Shoes & Slippers is now in and it will pay you to see them. #WE CERTAINLY HAVE THE PRETTI- >\lls EST AND BEST LINE OF SPRING SHOESHjOKK AND SLIPPERS IN ABBEVILLE. Big Bargains in Samples. Bicycles Now on hand, Bicycles Repaired Promptly P, S ? Bicycle Shoes just in. Very Respect | C. P. HAMMOND & CO. FAIR PROPOSITION, i ^ JIcrrj-Makers and Gentle Rnin*?Tlie A Feople About Kocuy ttiver. ' Lowndesville, S. C., May 3,189". A Mrs. 0. Johnson left Monday morning lor a F visit to her old home, Trenton, where she will spend sometime. Messrs. A. L. Latimer and B. C. Kay went to Abbeville Wednesday on business. The first of last week began the usual spring cry and share of mad dogs and. several of the tribe were eeiit to their long home. Messrs. B. Boiin Allen and EanAllen went 3 to Abbeville Thursday and retarned lhat evening. 8ome of our folk attended the merry-makers gathering In Augusta last week, and enJoyed ihelr trip very much. Others wanted a logo and gave out a standing proposition to B any one who would pay their way to go and see all that they could see, hear all they could hoar an/1 tchnn thnv f?nm? urniilri tflll it all to tbe one who bad paid tbelr way. Very m liberal wasn't It? '1 3 V We bad m,ldi gentle rains Thursday, Frlllu; day and Saturday, which combined, made the lands too wet to plow, which will finable tbe planters to prepare and plant their lands, which bad become too hard to plow before. Mr. J. D. Thomas, of Anderson, came down Saturday to spend a few days with the family ol his brother, Mr. J. C. Thomas. Rev. J. A. Brown, of Due West, pastor of JQ.6S6 tbe Baptist church In tbls place, came over Friday and spent till yesterday among his _ .. members. He filled his appointment here at full 11a.m. Mrs. J. J. Martin, quite an aged lady, living near here, wbo had been afflicted for several n in months, died Wednesday night. Sbe was born in Anderson county in 1885. In early llle sbe Joined tbe Generostee Presbyterian cburcb, was married in 1801 to Mr. L. Christopher. wbo died during the war. Sbe afterwards moved to this community, and In 187", k waamarried to Mr. J. J. Martin. She then ) Joined tbe Methodist church with htm and * 99j was a consistent member till her death. Her ^ remains were carried to Qeneroetee Thursday and layed to rest In its cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. E. W. Mason, accompanied tbe remains and performed tbe burial service. i There was a match game of base ball last Friday evening between some our town and ?. country boys, and the school boys, and at the close 01 ine game tne score siooa ai 10 i id iavor of the school boys, who are rejoicing dm greatly at their success. The losing side, Is ^ nowever, not satisfied with Its defeat, and there will be another game next Friday W evening at 3 o'clock. All lovers of that kind ^ of sport, are Invited to go and see the tun. M Dr. B. A. Henry went to Anderson a few day 8 ago on business. He has had an addltion^ al veranda pot to his already nice dwelling, V which will add much to Its comfort, convenv lence and looks. Mr. J. ?. Swearengin and his little boy, of Y Latimer, were up with the family of Mr. E. W. Harper yesterday and the day before. 0 Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Fennel went to warren\ ton yesterday, and on to Abbeville today. Mrs. D. L. Barnes Is up at Barnes' with the family of Col. Jas. T. Barnes. Troupe. 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS. 9 We are authorized to announce JOHN W. BULLOCK as a candidate for the House cl Bepresentatlves to fill out the unexpired ^ term of T. A. Graham, subject to the action ol ^ the Democratic primary. ^ We are authorized to announce'M. P. OB' x BRUHL as a candidate for the House of Rep? resentatlves, to All the unexpired term of T. ^ A. Graham, subject to the Democratic prl^ mary. < ^ Abbeville Supply Co.'n LochIn. Spring goods beautiful and cheap. f Percales 8,19 and 12% cents. Indigo blue prints Socnts. Light Merrimack prints 5 cents. ^ Dress gingham 6% cents. fr Check gingham 5 cents. ^ Outings 5 cents. ' fr Check muslin 5,6,7,8 and 10 cents. Ja White lawns 5, 8,10 and 121-2 cents. W 10-4 bleaching 18,20, 221-2 cents. G-4 pillow casing 121-2 and 15cents. -1-4 long cloth 5, 0,7 and 8 cents. A Lonsdale cambric 10 and 121-2 cents. v Oriental and butter laces 5,6,8,12 and 12 1-2 dm cents. V ^ jk Valenciennes and torchan 15,121-2,10, 8,6,5, and 3 cents. Hamburg edging and inserting. Fancy groceries and can goods. Sugar 20 lbs for 81. ' Coffee5,6,7, and 10 lbs for $1. Can corn 8 and 10 cents. 3 lb can tomatoes 8 1-3 rants. 8 lb can okra and tomates. 1 and 2 lb cans mackerel and salmon 12 1-2 and 20 cents. Potted ham 5,10, and 15 cents. I. at all can tripe. jry low American and French sardines 5, 10 and striped 12 1-2 cents. Home Pickles, sauces and mustard all prices. .Hick- Candy and craokers. Cheese and macaroni. !, Sub- Smoking and chewing tobacco all prices. My bicycles are now on the way, have some bargains lor buyers, and will rent them by hour or anyway you want. R. C. Bernau, the Jrand." jeweler. pound. C. Wilson & Co. can supply you next week with home raised cabbage plants. Hams, ggg R q wji80n 4 Co. about some home i. Lots raised cabbage plants Our slipper stock is'complete, call and sec i paper us for spring, C.P. Hammond &Co. kinds Harness cheap at C. P.Hammond <&Co. " Cohen's Clothing in. ices ale This is not a bold splurge mad< ,ds ever to catch your interest for a mowell to ment. We want to Impress oui business upon your mind so thor oughly that you'll think of us toer day or a year hence if you wlsf to buy a Suit. Our advantages Finish are manifold, \ye manufactun all the Clothing we sell and pas: it to you without any in-betweer mine. profit. You may purchase of uj for what other dealers have t< pay themselves. The volume o: trade possibly by means of oui ish the tremendous retail outlets enabh us to make prices to the con' sumer on margins as narrow a: makers can afford to offer merchants. Our method saves yoi from 20 to 35 per cent. The nev ^ stock for Spring Is peerless 0 Suits with style, beauty and finish that will please the most particular dresser. Scores who hav< remained skeptical concerning th( value of Ready-made Clothing have been enlightened and charmrp ed with ours. There are swel ? effects In all the nobby pattern: and tony coloring. We can pleas* you. $7, $8, $10, $12.50 $15. Yes, prices are liberal be j yong your experience. COHEN, The Clothier. 'ftilly| fancy braids and get trimmings at Mrs ; Taggart's Crinkled and plain CbltTon in all shades Muslllne and China silks In different color at Mrs, Taggart's. Notice | Onmn A f Tl 1 AH A ^r\AAinln ouu ui w \)\mm CHECKED MUSLIN . . ."J Any piece of Checked Muslin, for 11c. per yard. Some of these goods have been selling at 20 and 25c per yard. Of course we have the regular 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10cgoods that are good values. White Lawns. ? 1 We are running a Plaid Lawd, white, at 5and 10c per yd. that will curpriseyou. You would take them to be 8 and 15c goods, and good values at that. Counterpanes. jf A big lot of Counterpanes that will J>e sold very reasonable-^-the 75c kind at 5Uc, the $1 Kiaa at voc, tne $>!.;? Kina ai $1, iue +j tmu at $3.75.. Lace Curtains. || A pair of Lace Curtains for 48c, 2 1-2 yds long, nice quality, both whitetaud ecru. We hrve a big lot of 75c, $1, $1.20, $1.45, $2.40 and $2,9o good9 that are worth seeing. Can sell^you Lace Curtain goods at 12 1-2 per yard. Table Linen, Towels, Linen 1 Towelings. if This stock you should see by all means. Some of the greatest values that we have ever offered can be had in this liner Ask to see this line of goods specially and you will be more than pleased. Now, when it comes to Colored and Figured . . . . : J| Lawns, Organdies, Percales, Ac., we will surely interest you as we have a big as- ; < sortment and we have made Prices to Sell, v| LADIES' PARASOLS, GENTS' UMBRELLAS?An styles, all Bizes Prices from 50c. to $4, Nice assortment of buggy umbrellas at $2. Shoes. Shoes j Ladies' Dongola Lace and Button Shoes, usually sold for $1.25, our price. 95 cents. Ladies'Dongola Cutton Shoes, patent tip,, nice style, worth $1. J5. Oar price, $1, Ladies' Fine Dongola, Button and Lace Shoes, all style toes, good wearers worth $1.50 to $1.75. Our price, $1.25. Ladies' nice Vici Kid Shoes, Lace and Button, Razor, Broadway and }M Common Sense toes; sold everywhere for $2. Our pricef $1.50. Ladies' Vici Kid Oxford Ties, Common Sense Toes, only worth J1.75. Our price, $1.50. Ladies' Dongola Oxfords, Common Sense Toes, worth $1.25. Our price $1. Ladies' Dongola Oxford Ties, Opera Patent Tip, worth $1.25. Ourprice$l. Mens' Satin Calf Shoes, Lace, worth $1.25. Our price, 95c. Mens'Satin Calf Shoes, in Globe and half-dollar Soes, worth $1.59. OOr price, $1.25, I < \fnno' ~\.Zonr?orr*A OvfnP^ Tijnrfh 41 75 Our nrifip. 351.50. IUWUO XkUUgUl VV \/AIVAV4| TY A * >v. v%>. .. - Mens' Satin Calf Shoes. Lace" and Congress, Globe and Razor Toes, Solid ?s Leather. Worth $2. Our price, $1.75. Mens- American Calf Shoes, London Globe and Razor Toes, McKay jjK sewed and solid Leacher throughout. Worth $2.50. Our price, $2. Mens' French Calf, warranted to give satisfaction, Bay State make Globe and Opera Toes. Sold the world over for $3. What they cost, $2.37. Mens' Fine Vicl Kid Lace Shoes. Warranted. McKay sewed and solid; Worth, $3.50. Our price, $3. Mens' Russia Calf Tan Shoes, Razor Toes, worth, $lr70. Our price, $1.45* ^ Mens' Fine Russia Calf Shoes, Broadway, Razor, and St. Louis Toes, worth $3.50. Our price, $3. Mens' Fine Russia Calf Ox Blood Shoes, Black Trimmed, Broadway or half dollar toes, band made. Sold every where for $4.5r and $5. Our price, $4. y^'| Mens' fine hand-made Russia Calf, light Tan, laiest half dollar Toe Solee, ' rdj for $6. Our price, $5. ^^?9 Call for Shoes early, before the sizes broken. : AUG. W. SMITH. I ' . THE CLASSIC CITY. Dissolution of Partnership. rpHE FIRM OF McCALLA & THOMAS The Dear Girls Don Sew Uniforms? Lias this day been dissolved by mato&l Town Fiprtion Field D?r p?>nni<> consent. The business will hereafter b? oonTown Election Held Day-People ducted by and In the name of J. C. Thomaa, Moving: About. who assumes all of the indebtedness of the ;>2 Due West, S. C., May 3. Arm, and to whom all debts of the old firm Rev. Mr. Oats, of the Seminary, conducted must be paid. McCALLA A THOMAS. servicesSabbbath evening. ' fM Rev. J. A. Brown leaves Wednesday for the Southern Baptist Convention. "DEING VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE The friends of Albert Powell regret to hear JO liberal patronage heretofore extended to of his extreme illness. tbe late Arm of McCALLA & THOMAS, aod ?j0 Mrs. E. E. Pearson is on a visit to her hoping In fature to receive, as I shall strive to daughter in Elberton. Ga. merit, tbe same kindness from all, I am Mrs. Wingo has moved into the Pearson Respectfully, J. C. THOMAS. 'si bouse. The entertainment by the College girls ? Lorfum?ff TUe8day D'ghtln theErS eaU<11* THE ABOVE GIVES NOTICE OF MY ^ J?XnnS,lFritoS,,M?d 'h8 J??"" MCCILKTTHOMAS^ RSRSSffiU! Frtaw'SSifS.SSn u. SSI Dowifs^ uSf^KwJS-ffilp1MduSthmVSr , i Score 10 to U In tovor^f the Downs boa?d F?y late co-partner and myself together John Martin Dasaed throueh town with ?? 1 w,lh hlm am very thankful for the very ' a drove of fine att? for hli^fer D?antatlon llberal Patronage given us, and regreUng to a drove oi nne cattle ror bis river plantation 8ever my bU8|De88 relations with my friends. r lar^!le?'~ w?a,H mMi neighbors and the trading puouo. x mun wo. , Clean up your premises. The board will that a continuance of the same kindness be 1 'KhTSin shown to my successor. I. H. McCALLA. TJ Plenty bf rain Friday evening. Anrii7 istr Kev. 0. Y. Bonner preached in the country p ' Sabbath evening. , Mrs. O. Y. Bonner and James Neel Bonner wyr ~wy^r\ ~M~!\ TT"V 1 are visiting Dr. J. P. Neel. W SA I\ t i\ # BIsaac Fuller, by mistake, took poison and * * ' but for the timely appearance of Dr. Lindsay ; woujd,bave been numbered with the past. VVe Want everybody to kllOW that ' > ? KwMK&T' We will save yon money by ?.vM,pVJuEd?^rr,i.. buying your goods of us. This i r vfpnin ahhAviiie. aminos likfl bi? talk, but W8 5 Rev. Calvin Stewart and wife, Pelzer. 5? ? uev. w. w. urr, Huntersviiie, are prepared to prove * ' W. A. Werdlaw, Troy, J r , r\n t Mrs. A. M. Frvln, Antrevllle, 6V6ry WOrCl 01 lt? Ul 1 Mrs. Tom Jackson, Cooks, " . , r Mrs. Wm. Sberrard, Anderson, C0UrS6 W0 C&IlIlOt Hl611tl011 lH , Dr. J. W. Wideman^'attended the medical this short space alltheBarmMrs. LouULoweryWw!n be absent for some gaillS W6 are offering but a feW . 1 The D. \V. F. C. girls have donned their new staples will suffice. ' a.b.p We are selling Nine pounds ' bo . Good Bio Coffee for th AM And this is not shoddy painted ' S&HoHiS ESS1,"'?p'?p1"W,; stuff but good honest coffee. Essie Ellis. Miss Ellis hae been preparing Wfi a 1 an nffflT t.Wfi BTTTflW Miss Crawford for the examination for the ** ? a*S0 ^*0jDaTS .niOJl past 12 months and the result speaks well lor GRADE SECOND PATENT both tutor and pupil. _ _ . ' ifitSSgfifigEi,'?FLOTOat$4.85perW.,Mid 5 a'?V, bavesome ,nt.r?Uo, oew. ?b,cb ?e 5S??d family FloUTat $4.25. j win give later. We want your trade and be* > J Mrs. Tom. Seal. Miss JosephlneCllfton, Miss ., , ?? , , . : Willie Seal and Miss Kate Clllton, of Abbe- ll6V6 til6 abOV6 DarffamS alOnff vllle, were up shopping Thursday at Bell. . , , Ellis & Co's mammoth millinery establish- Wlttt many OtiierS W6 are HOW , ment. So much for the Press and Banner ad- & . " 11 I vertlsement. Ottering Will get it. ERSKINE p.TAt "ELD W IflPT QMITH ft QHN i 1. 100 yard dash. First, Moore; second, lliUvijU k) III II11 iX Ul/ll Hemphill. , 2. Throwing baseball for distance?1st, J. L. J? . inmn_w~,?. .. _v It will soon be time to put up your mos'} SS vSmAlSh^ qulto nets. We have them ranging In price r' im5nij?nrf* ^v.nina from S1.75 to 83.00. We are sole agents for the : fi TTnn??r Dixie, the best bar in the market. J. D. Kerr. i Boooer. coSS'.SS^^kSS.rS.SYo ? S5.T?ffiS*u!, d 'ESSSife ^MarUo, *0" bauoo'd MltkmUn. TaowU Moore, Maxy. You should see those beautiful silk and 0-5 11. Hurdle race?Bonner, Hunter. wool dress patterns. No two alike. Cheaper Starters--Dr. C. B. Cowan, E. Ranson. than ever known. Haddons. Judges?O.Y. Bonner, C. E. Todd and P. L. French organdies, In all the newest tints, Prizes awarded bv Dr W M Qrler Hac*don 8* awarded oy ur. w. ai. orier. For ^ newe8li preltle9t and cheapest mil* linery go to Mrs. Taggart. i. ? , , ... ? . ?r A Mrs. Taggart receives new millinery every g Hat pins sterling silver tops,25 and 50 cents wnBir j at R, C. Bernau, the Jeweler, 1