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I? The Press and Banner. IPP BY HUGH WILSON, Ten Images. ABBEVILLE, S. C. fQrPublished every Wednesday at a year in advance. Wednesday, June 30,1897. Daughter** of the Confederacy. The regular quarterly meeting of the Daughters of Confederacy will be held In the Public School hall on Monday July 5th, being Salesday. No meeting has been held since last October, and this will be a meeting of much importance to the welfare of the Association. Several matters of much interest will be discussed and it Is greatly to be desired that every member should be present. Mrs. W. C. Mctiowan. Secretary. The T.arltna Mlsslnnarv SocletV of I,ebanOD will give an entertainment at the church on the evening of July 8th, 1897, at 8 o'clock. Hon. W. P. Wldeman will deliver Iree his famous lecture, "Hit the Grit," In connection with some fine music. The ladles will serve / refreshments. The editors of the Press and /Banner and Medium are especially invited to be present. Now , we have had a good rain. It's time to think about sowing Turnips and Kuta Bagas. I have just opened a big variety of fresh seed irom Wood &. Sons?very cheap by tLe pound. Amos B. Morse. Did you ever see the like of flies. You can pet rid of them In one moment by using a few plecesof tanglefoot fly paperat Speed's. Put your fruit up with the American preserving powder and liquid and it will be good when you need It at Speed's. KU-a-Bug, does up beg bugs, at Speed's. Fresh candies received every week at Speed's. If you want to get cool drink, a Trilby cot atSyeed's fountain. Kalamazoo celery is the best worm and Diooa tonic ror saie hi speed s. See that new line of pipes at Speed's. (Jo to Brace's for chickens, hens, fries and broils, prices to salt the times. Brace's Is the place to get besus. tomatoes cblckens, and eggs, Bruce's Ice Cream Business commences to day Bruce's resturant Is up to date with something good to eat. If you want a pair of shoes see Cobb & McDavld. Cobb&McDavid wrII sell you shoes of all kinds from infants* to mens' shoes cheaper than anyone else. L. W. White'* Loenl*. TV C arc UWlUg an WC 1-ilu iu uianc uauo u?cly and brisk. Our efforts in tbis direction need only the co-operation of customers. We are having new goods to arrive every few days, and we will endeavor to keep our stock fresh and attractive. Come to see us whenever in need of anything, and we guarantee to give you satisfaction. Call and examine our slock of wash dress goods and white goods. We still have also a good assortment of laces and embroideries. We have some bargains in table linens. Now is the time to buy a suit of clothing cheap. Come and see what we can do for you in tbis line. Our stock of groceries Is full at present. Meat, flour, meal, coffee, sugar and molasses. We are expecting to arrive this week a cott'ee w K I n ?no tn 111 oo I I of 1 flrt o nnn r* H Important announcement! We will give you ten pounds of good coffee for SI. L Call for that coffee at 10c a pound. ^ ' Arbuckle's Arlosa coffee lower than ever known before. L.W.White. u ?? OKf W. D. BnrkHtlale <fc Co.'h Locals. Cotton seed meal delivered from store to J any place in the city. * | Come and 6ee the cream freezers. A large F size for S1.5t?. Fly traps only 15c. Hoes, sweeps, extra bolts, plows and plow tools of all kinds. Big bargains in 3 lb. can grated pine apple 10c. Come and try one can. Full cream cheese, also macaroni. A splendid "Rio Coffee" 9 lbs. for a SI. The very best In town for the money. W. D. Barksdale <fc Co. McCauley's home cured hams?a lot just received?fine and jbicy. W. D. Barksdale <Sc Co. WARRENTON MATTERS. A Good Letter from a Good Section. Warrenton, S. C.. July 27,1897. "Ice! Ice! my life for a ton ol ice," is about all we hear these days. Cadet J. L. Cheatham came la i riday from Clemson. First Sergeant J. C. Cheatham, ol Clemson College, is expected home nextTbursday. tie is now in KnoxvlUe, Tenn., representing the Clemson Y. M. C. A., at the Southern Students Convention. Mrs. N. A. Pursley, who has been very sick for sometime was moved over to Mr. John Penney's, of Sharon, last week. Mrs. S. E. Cheatham, who also has been sick is now much better. Mr. F. W. Wilson and Dr. J. D. Wilson spent Sunday with their parents near Mt. Carinel. Mrs. B. M. Cheatham and children was with relatives in town tnis past week. MlssLula Peunj, who was called home on account of her father's sickness and death will reopen her school Monday, the 5th ol July. Little Miss Virginia Graydon, of Abbeville, and Miss Lucia Cheatham, o! Sharon, Is visiting Miss Marie Cheatham. Mrs. F. W. Wilion and daughter were the guests ot Dr. and Mrs. J. W.Thomas, Sunday. Mr. Brooks Cheatham, who Is now with Mr. A. W.Smith, of Abbeville, will be home IV cuucnuajr bun^cut me numuiiT. Oar little town is now ou a byclcle boom. Eight wheel* and others contemplating buylog. Tennis now is all the go. The young people pass off the long afternoons very pleusuntly k now. 2t Miss Maggie Brooks Is spending a Tew days ^ In Cliuton utteuding tb<- uommeuceuient exW erclses or the Clinton College. r The Warrenton Tennis Club have juRt ordered through Mr. Amos Morse a new set of tennis goods and we will be glad to see all of our friends, young and old, ou the grounds any afternoon, except Sunday. The Warrenton Dramatic Club have been thinking of presenting another play to the public, for the benefit of charity. A good idea for there is nothing the people enjoy more man a gx>d play. Besides developing the talent, it brings the young people ot the towns together closer, and furnishes amusement for all. Lets ba\e it by all means, for all the club is at home now except one, and she will be back soon. We understand the county is to be divided into school districts In July. The best move lue v^uuuijf auperimeDueni ever maue. .alow tbe next move In for tbe patrons Interested to make. This town has never bad, uor ever will bave again H this opportunity passes to established a High School. So trustees and patrons go to work, for a move now will be worth more than a thousand moves when it is too late. >>ou have one of the best. If not next to the best, Bchooi buildings Id the county, so why let this chance Blip. Get you a good district, lour or live miles square, you bave a good school building, employ g good teacbcr and educate your children wuere they can bave tbe care of a mother and at the same time receive the same training they would off at college at one tenth the same cost. Think of this aud act promptly for tbe surveyor wil[ be In this section about the 18th or 20th of July, and if you haven't some idea about the size and situation of the district you wont then, your chance has passed and you will have to take what you can get, and not what you need or desire. Again, besides the educational facilities, a good school offers Think bow it will enhance the value of laud which has been proven by the Sharon district. But don't get the idea that after you h:we the district, then you have finished aud there's nothing else to do. Then trustees are to be elected, a salary decided upon, and right here will state, that to employ a first class L mechanic yon must pay a first class salary. Iaikr iujk is uoue, upcu iuo scnooi 10 appnca(loan and then select your teacher. Open ^ school, get to work In the class room, and above all, give the teacher your support Afi ter this is done you will have a school that ail will be proud of. Now gentlemen, go to | work If you want a school, or Hit still and let yoar children grow up In Ignorance. Clio. We alwayB give tbe trade the best thing out. See our line of solid oak rockers and divans. Uurry and get Borne. Buy them whlletbey laBt. Tbe best of their kind. CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. What "M" Sees ami Honrs ?n His Hounds About the City. Abbeville, S. C?June 30,1897. VISITORS COMING AND GOING. Mr- C. V. Tucker, of Jacksonville, Florida, spent tbe past week with bis sister, Mrs. McCrady, and left for bis home on last Sunday. Miss Mary Lucas, ol Society Hill, and Miss Grace Jones, of Asb?ville, S. C., are spending awhile with their friend. Miss Mary While. These are charming young ladies and are welcomed to \bbeville by a number of friends. Miss Lucy London, a charming and accomplished young lady of Pittsboro, N. C., will arrive in the city tomorrow en route from Nashville. Tenn., and will make a visit to her college friend, Miss May Robertson. Mr. John Collett, of Thomasville, N. C., Is here on a visit to his son, Mr. N. W. Collett. Hon. 13. F. Long, of Statesville, N. C.. has been in tbe city for several days on business. Hon. David Covington, of Monroe, N. C., is In the city. Miss Lily Fair, of Columbia, after making a delightful visit to her brother, Mr. Sims Fair, returned to her home last Sunday. While here Miss Fair was the guest of Mrs. Dr. Harrison. Mr. McWhorter.of Virginia, is on a visIt to relatives living near tbe city. \fouqri: In Ipc uml W H Hnvri nf \Tt. mel, were iu the city last Saturday on business. They report fine rains and good crops In that section. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mayers, of Monroe, N. C.,are iu the .city, boarding with Mrs. T. C. Seal. Miss Kate Boyle, of Charleston, S. C , is visiting her friends, I>r. and Mrs. J. L. Ancrutn. Miss Septlraa HolllngRWorth, a pretty lit tie daughter of Judge Holllngsworth, of Due West. Is visiting relatives In the city. Mr. DuPre Sassard, who left Abbeville a number of years a?o a mere youth, spent several days this week on a visit to his mother. Mr. Sassard is now a handsome young maa of sterling qualities, and is engaged in business iu Charleston, S. C. Abbeville is his old home and he was most heartily greeted and cordially welcomed by many irlends during his short stay. HOME AGAIX. After a professional visit to St. Matthews' and a pleasant trip to Charleston, Dr. An" crum returned home last Sunday. Messrs. W. G. Hill and David Henry, of Clemson, returned home last Friday. Mr. Perrln Ciuarles, of the Citadel Academy, of Charleston, has been spending the past two weeks in the encampment at Anderson and will return home today. Mrs. S. N. Williams, alter a pleasant visit to her sou, Capt. Henry Williams, of Durham, X.C., returned Dome last Friday, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Anderson aud children, who only spent the night leaving for their home Saturday morning. Mr. T. P. tiuarles has Just returned from Charlotte, N. C., where he completed satisfactory cotton arrangements for tbe coming season. JUUge lYlUfcJIl ^CUl tCVCJttl UU)K U1 1UDI week with his rurally, leaving Ia6t Monday for Chesterfield, where he goes, to hold court. Miss Jauie Quarles after a delightful stay with friends In Anderson will return home today. Miks Ida Hammond, after taking In the Nashville exposition, will return home next Saturday. HOME FOLKS ABROAD. Miss Lulle Hughes left last Friday for Walhalla and Anderson, where she goes to visit relatives and friends. Mr. Lambert Caldwell, of Donalds, who has been clerking for It. M. Haddon & Co. the past season, returned home a few days ago, his time of engagement having expired. Mr. Caldwell was quite popular In the city, and during his short stay made many friends, who hope he will return again. Ml?s Bessie Edwards left yesterday for Mount Kagle, Tenn., where she will attend the summer school for teachers. Mrs. Caldwell, of Columbia, will Join her at this place and will accompany her. Miss Jennie White is spending a delightful time with friends In Greenville. ABBEVILLE'S VETERANS HOME. The veterans from Camp Secession have all returned, aiier uaving a cnurming trip to Nashville. They saw many wonderful sights and tell with interest and feeling the pleasure of meeting their old comrades once more. The South Carolina division, commanded by Gen. O. I. Walker, was accorded the tlrst position in the grand review al Nashville, on account ot this State being the first to secede, l'he other States followed in their regular order. In this line of march Judge J. Fuller Lyon was honored by the appointment as color bearer for this division, carrying the battle flag of the 10th South Carolina Regiment, under which he had fought many.hard battles. This honored veteran of Abbeville with his empty sleeve, carrying the old battle flag, all tattered and torn, was the subject of comment and applause all along the line. Ladies and children waved their handkerchiefs and smiled their sweetest smiles, while men cheered lustily at the sight of this one armed veteran again under his battle llag after a lapse or thirty-two years. .Judge Lyon fa Inuflv nrotif! nf hlu wnr rpr.nrrl onri hif/hlv appreciates the honor conferred upon him on this grand occasion. .Sheriff Nance and wife,after a pleasant trip to the Nashville exposition, returned home a few days ago. Major Nance Is a staunch vet eran and says he had a big time. RELIGIOUS SERVICES. Rev. J. M. Lawson preached a good practical sermon in the Methodist church last Sunday morning to a large and attentive congregation. HIh text was from St.John,;Jrd chapter and latter clause of 5th verse, "Except a man be boni of water and of the spirit, be cannot enter into the Kingdom or God." Brother Lawson is fully conNecrated to bis work, and in the Master's hands is capable of doing much good. Rev. J. A. Clifton, D. D.. will be home in time to conduct his regular services next Sunday. Rev. F. Y. Pressly, I). D., preached two excellent sermons in the Presbyterian church last Sund ly morning and evening. Rev. J Lowrie Wilson, D. D, will return this week in time for his regular services next Sunday. Regular services were held in Trinity church last Sunday by Rev. Edward McCrady. There were no services last Sunday in the Kaptist cnurcn, the pastor, Kev. W. K. iiarle, preaching at Buffalo church on that clay. No services In the A. R. P. church last Sabbath, owing to the fact that their former paslor, Dr. Pressly, preached In the Presbyterian jhurcb. ELECTRICAL STOKM. On last Sunday afternoon the electrical aleplay was perfectly grand to behold, while the tremendous peals of thunder made the fainthearted quake as the sound reverberated through the earth. During the storm the ligbtuing struck the Episcopal church just at the base of the steeple, tearing off about a square of shingles from either side of the roof. It is said lightning seldom, If ever, strlkeR twice in the same place, but this is positive proof that It does, for in 1863, just thirty-four years ugo, it struck this church in the very same place. Kev. Ed wurd McCrady, rector, was sitting in his piazza at the time and was severely shocked, but recovered ful ly Id a few minutes. The weather for the past week has been Intensely hot, the mercury dancing high up In the nineties, and seemingly anxious to register one hundred degrees. A tine rain last Monduy alternoon caused it to settle down to a more comfortable position. CARKIEH riGEONS. Fourteen beautiful birds were received at me express oince last weduesday irora Wrlgbtsville, l'enn. According to instructions they were liberated the next morning at six o'clock, when they at once soared away on rapid wing immediately In the direction of their home. Ah yet no report of their arrival has been received. DELEGATES OFF TO ANDERSON. The following delegates will leave today for Anderson in attendance upou the Woman's Missionary Conference to be held in that city: Miss Bertba White representing the Womau's Society, and Miss Nell Edwards representing the Juvenile Society of this city goes as the alternate of Miss Lou E. Vose, who is prevented from going by sickness. District Secretary Mrs. Owens and Mrs. J. S. Cochran will attend as guests. Messrs. J. S. Cochran and Will E. Hill will leave on Saturday. This conference convenes today, and as a body is doing a grand and glorious work. If A YICS-SW1 FT 3f AKRIACiE. At Elberlon, Georgia, at 1030 o'clock this morning, in the First Methodist church, Mr. Z. C. Hayes and Miss Mamie Swift will be united in the boudsof hoiy wedlock. The Invited guests from Abbeville who will attend are: Mrs H. T. Tusten, Mr. aud Mrs. W. \V. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. W. tt. Bullock, Miss Marie Gary and Mr. Davis Kerr. Miss Swift, the bride elect. Is one of Klberton's brightest anil most accomplished young ladies, aud Is the daughter of Mr. T. M. Swill, one of Elberton's largest und most prosperous merchants, also one of the chief factors in the Loan and Savings Bank of that city. Mr. Hayes, the fortunate groom, is assistant cashier in the above named bank and stands high in the coin in unity as a business man. Miss Swift has many friends In Abbeville who extend kindest congratulations for her future happiness. MUSICAL KXTKKTAINM KNT. The musical entertainment given by the Kings Daughters in the Court House last Friday evening for the benefit of the Baptist nhnfAh irnt! o mnct unlnuuhla ti fl'u \ r Tho I ???_ promptu orchestra reudered fine music. Tbe sweet and solt vfbrating strains of the zither, played by Mr. J. A. Hill, held the audience spellbound, and called forth loud applause. Mr. Hill was highly complimented upon the sweet music reudered by him on this occasion. The recitations were well chosen and rendered in the sweetest and most charming manner. Indeed, all acted well their part. The receipts of tbe evening were about 818. Mr. R. O. McAdamR was in tbe city yesterday morning and reported a regular "water spout" at Antreville on Monday afternoon. He says crops are badly damuged and land almost washed away. Miss Lillian Gambrell will leave today for Anderson to attend tbe Woman's Missionary Conference. t OTJCl'lt T E>'t! T T> Y"? tl A V?V ador<t a hiic.o r inr. lu.ur/\.^ , The two reel carts rolled through the street this morning, and being something new and novel /or our city, caused no little curiosity among the boys. All is about ready for business, and the destructive element ol fire will sland a poor chance when conlronted by such a formidable company. The company is made up ot the best young men of oar city, who will always be ready to do their whole duty boldly and fearlessly. ACCIDENT. An loot \fanHov tDhilo nntraoroH iclfh a threshing machine at work on tbe plantation of Mr. Will Lealy, one Michael Strawther, colored, was severely injured by tbe disarrangement of the machinery, causing him to receive severe cuts about tbe head and face, and knockiog blm nenseleRs to tbe ground. Dr. L. T. Hill was summoned at once and immediately put Michael In good shape by removing tbe debris from bis skull bone and taking out a part thereof. Oq bis return yesterday he found Michael doing very well aud resting comfortably. THE CITY OF COLLEGES. An Old President Returns to the Scenes of His Boyhood. There is an old saying "there is no place like home, be it ever so humble." That is the perfect embodiment of truth. Never was this truth so forcibly Impressed on tbe mind of the writer as on last Friday, the occasion of a visit to the old home place worn with age and dilapidated by tbe rough usage of renters, and maired of its outward beauty by the beating rains and tb^corroding tooth of Time, yet with all these unsightly surroundings it makes the same truth apparent "there is no place like home." It has been Just half a decade since it was our pleasure to visit the church where in earlier days we sat and listened to tbe truths expounded by those devout and strictly Christian ministers, not merely in name, but in reality men of God. While there we dropped in to a prayermeetIng and beard Bro. Bonner give one of his off band talks tbat was full of the genuine, pure old time Seceeder religion. It made us feel like tbe prodl-gal son returning home and Impressed in no small degree. It was also tbe 1 ? | This Wt'UttHIULJ Ul u cuuKicgabiuuai uigcviu5. Au>o meeting impressed ub wltb the liberality and ?enerou8nes8 of tbe good people of Due Went as we were never impressed before, because tbe treasurer was called on to make bis report, and tbe items announced being received by donations by tbe members read In every case so many dollars, collections so many dollars. Not a single item was announced as being received as so many cents, but dollars And large numbers, too, In every case. Due West has always been famous for her liberality. No worthy cautfe ever sought help there without a generous response from tbe pockets of these old Seceders. Now I will call no names, but I have known tbe pastors of other churcbes to preach special sermons on missionary, and announce that a special collection would be taken up lor that purpose, and on the subject of education special collection. For that purpose In some cases such amounts as so many cents were announced as being collected, and some of those same pastors preach with all the earnestness of their being, yet these miserly eagle squeezers raise In a large congregation the pitiful sum of a few cents. This state of affairs is not confined to one place, but I have noticed It at several churches in tbe last few years. No; Due West people don't do anything by halves. They go Into anything of this kind with their whole souls, and tbe good Lord has blessed tbem for it. Wo aw Avi<ienr>.ns of It on everv hand. As you enter town on the Boutb side lustead of seeing the old weather beaten bouses we expected to see, we find nearly every bouse neatly painted, repairs kept up, Improvements made, tbe streets In good order, the merchants satisfied, tbe doctors contented and comfortably fixed, and everybody bappy. No discord, no wrangling, tbe gossips reduced to the minimum, and really I believe these people are tbe best people Id the world?all happy, all cheerful, all religious. I remember a speaker during one of her commencement feBtlvllleB some years ago Bpoke of Due West being one of tbe prominent places on the narrow road that leads to heaven. In fact he said all Seceders that go to heaven go by way of Due West, and on reaching the town always felt that the journey was nearlng Its end. This really seems like a truth after being away from there and returning again after a few years. Yes, Due West has a reputation far and wide as being the strictest Sabbath observing people In the country, and if you will only visit thereon Sabbath you can then see for yourself that she Justly deserves the enviable reputation she bears. I wish I bad time to sit down and write something interesting about tbe old town, but I have a large crop of cotton planted and I must get a move on me and see to It that tbe grass don't take it, so will call a halt, and when X gather my crop this coming fall, and by a good cbeery fire some winter night, I am going to write a story about this wonderful little village that Is actually too moral to BRUCMOIl U runrutfcu 1UI icai iuc utio nvw.u run on Sunday. X COMMENCEMENT. Interesting: Exerclttes by tba Ntadenm of the Colored College?A Uood Speech?Flue Work of (he Sebool? Masical Shccchn. The closing exercises of the Ferguson-Williams College, Abbeville's flourishing Negro school, were held In the Court House last week, from Sunday until Thursday night. All the exercises were well attended* both by the white and the colored peoplg. The graduation exeroises took place Wednesday night. The graduates and their memes were as ioiiowb: MIbs Mamie Perrln, Abbeville?"Punctuality." Miss Corrie Hagood, Anderson?"Female Education." Miss Rebecca Milliner, Pendleton?"More Beyond." Tbese were really good commencement speeches. Tbese students and all the rest showed that they bad received careful training and thorough drilling. Rev. J. A. Clifton, pastor of the Abbeville Methodist church presented the diplomas and made a brief but telling speech. Kev. W. R. A. Palmer, I). D., Professor of Classics al the State College for Negroes, Orangeburg, delivered the annual address. Ills subject was "The Relation of the Southern White Man to the Education of the Negro." He made a strong, sensible, conservative speech. Dr. Palmer denied the claim often set up that Northern teachers Introduced industrial education among the colored people of the South, stating that the pioneer in this direction was a distinguished South Carolina \irhltA man?T?.av Jnhn Hnnhmnn Raalrdll who Is yet teaching in Charleston. He said the Southern white man is the Negro's best friend; the South is the Negro's home. The Negro is proud of the Soutb and her great men In common with the whites. "The Negro must work out his own salvation. This is best. The best teachers lrom the North do not come here now. The South Carolina Legislature has set up a college for us, given us means to run it, and manned it with Negro teachers. Both church and State are helping us. We must prove worthy of it. "There are two lines of work which belong exclusively to the Negro with respect to his race?preaching and teaching. The Southern white man don't want my job in the pulpit nor In the school room, but I am sorry to say that some Northern white men do. Lately an effort was made to put a white preacher from Maine in the only Negro pulpit in the State tbal pays a good salary. "Southern white people do not fear the educated Negro, but the ignorant. To command their respect we must be industrious, sober, honest anil self-respecting. "Thecurseof bondage was ignorance; the The concert Thursday night was creditable. Good training was manifest In this as In all else. This school Is conducted entirely by colored people, but it has the moral support of the white people. The real worth of ils work cau readily be seen In the evident attainments of its pupils, their correct bearing and their success In life. In starting and maintaining this school the Presbyterian church did well for the colored race. The selection of the corps of teachers was fortunate. UNDERQRADUATKS. Miss Hattle l'erclval, Abbeville. Miss Florence Klchle, Abbeville. Miss Ella Walla, Wlllington. Miss KlttieSherrard, Anderson. Miss Ella Boozer, Abbeville, Miss Lula Turner, Bel I way. Miss Alice Harper, Abbeville. Miss Jennie Thomas, Abbeville. Miss Ruth Reed, Chester. Miss Lizzie Williams, Avbeville. Miss Carrie Chiles, Abbeville, Casper Wheeler, Laurens. HECEl'TION COMMITTEE. Miss Susie Edwards Lebanon. Miss Lola Tucker, Anderson. Miss Georgle Irwin. Lowndesvllle. Miss Miss Maggie Milliner, Pendleton. Miss Polly Hrown, Pendleton, Miss Itosa Simpson, Abbeville. Miss Mamie Walker, Cheslor. Miss Angle Rutledge,Septus. Miss Mary Haygood, Guy I on. Miss Josephine White, Pendleton. Celluloid starch? 5 and 10c packages. Lots of dried fruit. ADpleB, pears, peaches and prunes. WEST END. , llnppeniuffN and Inci Jeuts of a Weel Aronnd the City. r; Monday's storm was.one of the most teirlfl electric; displays we have ever wltnensed Peal after peal of deafening thunder, ,'lael after flash of the most vivid lightning com log Id such rapid succession as to be almos continuous wnlle the flood gates of Hesvei opened, and the nun deconded In torrents In a few moments after the storm began thi Public Square was one shett of water. S< far we have beard of no serious damage iron either the lightning or rain, the latter com lng In tbj most opportune time, as the e.irtl was parched and thirsty. Mr. A. Cohen left Saturday for Baltimore for a short stay. He will be at home to-da< or Thursday. Miss Mary Lucas a charming young lady Ii visiting her friends -Miss Mary White. Mia Lucas home is Society Hill, S. C. Mrs. W. A. Templeton Is at Latimer, havlni been called there by tbe illness of ber motbe Mrs. T. A. Cater. The sick much better. After an absence of several years, Mr. DuPre Sassard arrived In tbe city lest Saturday on a visit to bis mother. Mr.Sassard's home li in Charleston^. C.,to which place he returnee this morning. Mrs. W. C. Benet of Charleston, is th< gupstof Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McGowan. Miss Nellie Stern of Athens. Ga.. came ux from Augusta last Sunday, to visit her sistei Mrs. A. Cohen. Rev. F. Y. Pressley, D. D., preached In th< Presbyterian church last Sunday evening His text was "Vanity of vantles, all Is vao Ity." Rev. J. M. Lawson filled the pulpit In the Methodist cburob Sunday morning, Dr Clifton being In Anderson city, where b< preached the commencement sermon to the Citadel Cadets. Sunday's sermon was tht first preached here by Rev. Lawson, and >.b< congregation w.ere delighted with the forciole manner in which he pointed oat theonly v/aj to that bright'and beautiful world abeve where through all eternity, those who liac besn "born of water and the spirit" would dwell. The text was the latter part of the dtt verse of the 3rd chapter of John. "Excep; i man be born of water and of the spirit, h( cannot enter Into the Kingdom of God." The german last Thursday night, while noi largely attended, was a most delightful at fair, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Abbeville should auk as an Bspeclal favoi of the new county advocates, that they klndlj lea ve her the public spring and Court douiie it no more. We are not at all selfish, anc don't want the earth, Just a little slice of It New county schemes are a spontaneous growtt this year, It appears, and are liable to pop uj at any time and in any place. Where th< next one will appear Is the question. W< don't even dare make a guess. Honea Path county so far as the slice fronr old Abbeville is concerned, was knockec "htger than Gllroy's kite" last week. Let ui be thankful, and congratulato our friendi wbo gave the new county a Mack eye in suet an artlstl6 style. Those of the Confederate Veterans wiic have gotton home from Nashville, Tenn., "e nAtf o art-a n H tlmo houlncr la (ran t ho nt storm, captured It, Exposition and all. Mr. J. A. Allen has secured a position at travelling salesman for the Empire Printing and Box Company of Atlanta, Gil., and will lc a few days "hit tbe grit" for that city, thtre to pack hls'grlp with samples, and start on bis work. His many friends bere wish him every success In bis new call. Mr. J. L. McMllllau went to Donalds last Saturday (new county election day) taking with him the Registratlonjbooks, at that box, Only those who were entitled, to vote did eo. The vote at this place was 90 for new county, 76 against^ Due West 118 for, 74 s gainst. Mr. Ed, Roche had a very valuable cow killed by lightning during the storm Mon< day afternoon, lightning striking a very tall poplar tree standing In tbe lot Just in rear or Mr. Roche's house, tho bolt, beside making kindling wood of part of tbe tree, killed tbe cow standing near. Mrs. Amanda Johnson of Lowndesvllle, MlssJanle King of Atlanta. Qs.., MIsb Kate Tennantof Lowndesvllle and Miss Clara and Mls-i Susie Blake of Greenwood, are the gueiits of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Blafee, Jr. Ttie entertainment given last Friday evening for tbe benefit of the Kings Daughter was quite a success. Eaoh member of tfce well selected and Interesting program wss spienuiaiy renaerea, ana many were me encore's. While the audience was not a large one it was well pleated, and amply repaid for time and money by the delightful evening spent. The program was made up of Bweet music, vocal and instrumental, and recitations, humorous, and pathedo, well rendered. The recepts were S17.00. The stand pipe has been completed and It is very probable that the big pump will be started to-day, and the pipe filled. The stand pipe was built by The Standard Boiler and Bridge Company of Belleir, Ohio. Mr. Patrick is foreman in charge of the work. Miss Emma Miller, muon to the regret of her many frlerids, leaves to-day for Laurens S, C., to visit friends. The!aparatus for the fire department has come In. The hose reels were the subjects ol much scrutiny and admiration. They are quite pretty in bright coals of paint, one blue tne other red. Beside the two reek, each with a capacity of 500 feet of hose. The extension ladder, 1,000 feet hose, ruber boot*, nozzles, lanterns, and c.<l the necessaries to equip a first class department are here. Messrs. Glenn-Jones have klndley taken care of the aparatue until the houses or house for the purpose sball be built. Doe West Dots. Due West, S. C., June 29, 18U> The most terrific electrical and rain storm that we tver witnessed passed over us Monday evening. The damage in this section 1b very great. Mrs. C. B. Cowan returned from a pleasant visit to friends Jo Edgefield and Newberry yesterday. Another marriage this week, and one in July. Particulars later. Miss Nann le Nickels, who has been visiting: her cousin, Mrs. O. N. Nickels, for tbe past two weeks, returned to Hodges Saturday. Due West was well represented at tbe pic nics Saturday at Gllgal and Martin's mills. Miss Nannie Harkness Is visiting Mrs. H. P. McGee. Miss Emma Wright has returned from Greenville College, and is spe nding sometime with Miss May Mattox. Rev. J. W. Balrd and family have returned to their nomo, New Albany, Miss. Mrs. Balrd will be well remembered as Miss Annie Brioe, The young folks gave an loe cream festival at the dormitory Wednesday evening. Miss Rosa Trlbble is visiting Miss Lola Bell, Miss Jennie Edwards is on a visit to Glenn Springs. A protracted meeting is going on at tbe Presbyterian church this week. Rev. J. B. Hood was a welcome guest tc friends in town. Rev. R. N. Pratt and children spent Friday with friends lu town. Mrs. F. H. Gerk Is Improving. Mrs. Susie Barksdale Is attending her. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison have been the guests r\f Mr and !Vf rn. "M. Vlrlrnln Mrs. A. P. Holcombe, who has been on a visIt to friends for the past two months, returned to Abbeville. Miss Alice Wlngo will accompany hei brother to Georgia. Miss Emma Wilson, of Newberry, lu on s visit to Miss Viola Poore. Mrs. J. R. Kennedy Is expected home to day. Mrs. James McDill, of Donalds, is be burled in the A. R. P. cemetery this evening. President Todd is off for his summer vaca tlon. Rev. D. G. Caldwell will preach for the A R. P.'s In Atlanta this summer. An accident to Mr. Ashley's thresher resulted in the Injury of several colored men. Mr. Sam PresBly returns to Gastonla, N. C. tomorrow. Mr. R. C. Brown lee is on a visit to Andrson A number of Due Westers will attend th< Teachers' Institute of Paris Mountain. Tbe 3(oonHloue City, (Tribute to Abbeville.) X stood in the midst of a dear old town, In the gleam of the April sheen, A broad red moon was looking down. And the trees were tangled between. Starred with lilies of blue and white, Hoses that fell la showers, This sweet old town la the Southern night Adorning In a sea of flowers, And some of the friends of my childhood days Were still o'er the breakers driven. While others had passed adown the haae, And drifted Into heaven, These are beautiful cities filled with gold, Built for the Nation's orown, But asleep on the bosom of Southern dowm All wrapped In roses fold on fold And hidden away like a moonstone cold, Is this dear old town of towns. ?Kll Oourtland. The State of South Carolina, UUUINA l Ut AHH&VlLiLitt. IN COMMON PLEAS. j Wm. H. Parker and others, Creditors, Ac. Plalutlfl's, against Carolina Savings Bank and other Stockholders, Defendants. IN OBEDIENCE TO ORDER OF COURT all creditors of tlie late Bank of Lowndes i vllle are hereby notified to present and prov< I their claims before me, within thirty dayi from date or be barred. WALTER L. MILLER, Master. Abbeville, S.C., June1897. It. Kerr's Locals. Now ! hear the talk. Its a gem. What? A full size solid oak cane seat high back dining chaU for only SI. Just tf.lnk of it. Bell, Ellis A Co., Local. What you can buy for 5c. Tassar silks in all colors, at Sets a yard, wortb lOo. . Gaufler clothes in beautlfal shades and figures, at 5c yard worth 10 & 12Uots. Crepons In solid colors and figures, 36 inches q wiuo at wui tu it* iu auj wn/, uui yk jtc I only five cents. i 5 pieces figured linen chambray In pink, i. brown, blue,(Scat5c. worth 12 l-2c, and they t sell every where at 12 l-2c, our price only 5c 1 6 pieces checked bonnet glnghamB in brown, , blue, and green 4-4 checks at 5c yard, worth e 7<t8o. 0 Beautiful line,of white checked muslins at 3 6c. worth 6 1-4 4 7c. Brown homspons In 7-8 & 4-4 goods 5c, not 2 better goods sold for 61-4 & 7. Bleached homspon In 7-8 a 4-4 goods at 5c. What you can buy for 4c. f Beautiful line of colored figured french detains, wool finish only 4c. s 20 pieces colored figured calicoes at 4c. B Ladles solid black hose in fast colors at 5c. Great bargains In ladles and children's hats. t Don't fall to call and see the bargalng we r have in millinery. Full line of ribbons In all collors and . widths. j Ladies gauze vests at 5 10 15 20 & 25c. ? Ladles Corsets in the very best Bronds. Try 1 R. & G. corset, aUo Thomsons glove fitting corset, our ventilating corset In 50c <fc 8100 > foods, can't be sold by any one for lees. Ladles patent leather, cloth top, orblbod 8liopera are all the rage. we have about 20 palrB ladles slippers In orford ties that we sell for 35c, worth 50 and 85c, our price only 85c. Parlsols direct from the factory In black and colored silk. ParlBOls for children In all shades. Ladles fans iu beautiful shades, hand pointed fans from 25c to 75c. Full line of palm fans 3 <fc 4 for 5c. When in need of goods be sure and give Bell, Ellis & Co, a call. They can sell yon everything you need at cut prices. Locals Amos B. Morse. Read my ad In regard to kerosene oil. Big inducements offered to cash buyers. Just received a fresh lot of Block's celebrated soda crackers, salt lea flakes, snaps, <tc. I have a remnant of fruits that I want to done out. See these close cash prices : Nioe prunes 9c per pound, London layer raisins 9o pound, California apricots (worth 15o) for only 10c pound. 1 have Just opened a half barrel of fresh, bright, new catch mackerel. They are fine. Try them. A new lot of lobster, tripe, salmon, Just Id. I have an elegant stock of teas?black and green, straightand mixed. The"Reglna" pnt up in quarter, half and one pound packages is a very fine mixed tea. Try a package of 1L If you drink coflee come and get your coffee 1 ? <* Af wuero jruu uiu uujr i'. uucoy. uijutuuuuuiiui good green coffee for SI. Tbe best 12J^c green coffee on the market right here. Fruit season almost here. I wonld like to sell you your fruit Jars and Jelly glasses. If the flies bother you get a fly fan for your table and a mosquito net for your bed. A hammock Is nice to bold or swing In, and a croquet net for an evening's pleasure. I can furnish both. A few loe cream churns left. Prices way down. Hey sports! I have tbe best "sweater" in black, blue and maroon you ever had offered at flfty cents. * ?? Rentaurant. Bruoe's Is tbe place to get your chickens, eggs, butter, flour, meat, sugar, coflee, lard, tobacco and cigars, and in fact everything kept in a first-class grocery. Phone No. 89 Meals at all hours. April 7,1897. 8 mos. i Everything nice to drink, ohew and smoke at Speed's Drug Store. i White and cream oasbmeres at Haddon's. Come and get a nice cream freezer?Artie and White Mountain. A nice size for 81.50. $ $ \: : WE WANT" 1 We don't expect it unless v oan be sold. We deal with of us that you find is notja t oheerfully [refunded* We are not already u customer, J. D. KEI T-?l *T- OA rnone in o. ou. Glen-Jones Pardware Co.'s Locals. j Bicycles. Our line baa been selected with due respect to the merit of otber makes, and we feel assured tbat tbe wheels which we handle have the best points of all. They are strong, neat, and fast. Prices all right. Cleveland, Westfleld, Aetna, represent tbe different grades. We also have a line of bicycle sundries, spokes, rims, lamps, gongs, etc. Hot weather 1s at hand. How are you going to keep your butter mild, and other articles cool? Let us help you. You should have a refrigerator. We nave the most comi plete, namely ; the "Gurney." If you know anything about refrigerators you are already aware tbat "Gurney" means the best. If you are not posted come and we will Interest you. I We have what you need. Do not blame the files bnt keep them out of tbe bouse by using screen doors and windows. Should you not use tbem, keep the fiies out ' ui tun 1UUU uf ubiug u; mug. ne uau urny you. Preserve your health during the hot monthB by using the oil gas cooking stoves. They ) consume ordinary keroslne oil. The oil gas cooking stove is a necessity to the housekeeper during the summer months especially. We will show you one In operation at our store. By the way, we have tried most of the Ice cream churns, such as White Mountain, Lightning, Artie, Blizzard, Ohio and others. > Some are good, some are bad, but the kind that you can depend on Is the "Wonder" which is our choice. I Notice. rpHE County Board of Education has emJ ployed Prof. P. L. Grler, of Due West, to re-dlstrict Abbeville county, for the purpose * of making smaller and more convenient I School DlBtrlots. 5 This work will be commenced on Monday, tbe5tb of July next, beginning nearLowndesvllle. Any assistance that may be given to Prof. Grler by the different Boards of District . Trustees will be appreciated. W. T. MILFOED, June 28th, 1897. tf Cbm. Co. Board. ? Another lot of Granduer flour to come in ' this week. 1 Where Shall we || EDUCATE A Our Daughters? ?. ? 1 j| Why J BECAUSE : 1st It Is a Christ] 2d. It Is thoroug meat. 3d, It ia the ch OUt?J. 11UI 4th. Tberels no I the Sooth. Grand Sum: CASH SAI BEGINS T< HADE Prices Cut on a Varie I _ _ L h I ! JUST INOW I 30 Inch Printed Organdies, 6 Mc, 31 Inch Tinted Organdie#. lOo, for A big drive In Printed Muslins,S 77 Inch White French Organdlea FOR LADIE 50 Inch Bleach Sicilian Cloth, 361 French Cballles, 25c, former prlc Another case of tbat 11-5 White New l[ne 2G Inch Silk Parasol, m MILBI Suitable for tbe seasoi Ladles' Linen Collaarff and Cuffs Wblte Goods. Embroideries, Lac Great Bargains in sllPpers, to cl< Very res] R. M. !HA1 ZOUR TRAD re merit it. To do this we buy reliable j you on the square. We guarantee ever s represented, we don't want'you to ke don't allow any dealer to undersell u give us a trial. We will treat you rigb 5 p THE LEAI FURN m%vuu?um! 6 > | Do You Know jj i that I can repair your broken # V Watches as good as new,cheap- # ^ er than you can get itdone any T \ where else, and thai I will regu- J J late any watch absolutely \ free S of charge, no matter where re- J ^ paired? Get my estimate of \ ^ * cost of repairs and get the best 4 J work at prices that defy all 4 # competition. 0 * OLD GOLD JEWELRY ? i made over Into new designs J 4 such as pins, rings and watch 4 ? chains. d R. C. BERNAuj A #' !? ATh A InuiolQI?A ^ I ^ ^ 1 11^ J^ WCICI XV ^ I 1 Due West.. | Female m College. . m Ian Institution. hly equipped In every depart eapest Female (College in tbe a last statement will be verified. setter location for a College in LLLtiJL U j rj ?mh DAY. )ON'S ity of Goods that are n Demand. |J|| 1 former price 10c. mer price, 12 l-2c. M are still the rage. Trimmings to suit. :s9 SKIRTS, ind 50 cents, former price. SO and 75c. ; - ;;?S e, 50c. ' Quilt the greatest value of the Season,-#1. atchless In prloe and quality, 99c. NERY i constantly on hand. 1 ^ ' ill :es &c. >ae out broken lots. , pectfully, ' 3D0N - Co J . nh . E. v>>; j ' ' # joods. We price them as low as they ything we sell. Any article you buy ep. Return it and your money will be s, quality of goods considered. If you it. JliNtj \ * ITURE DEALER, Abbeville, S. C. 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 to prove every word of it. Of course we cannot mention in thislshort space all the Bargains we are offering but a few staples will suffice. We are selling Nine pounds Good Bio Coffee for $1. And this is not shoddy painted stuff but good honest coffee. We also offer two cars HHIGH GRADE SECOND PATENT FLOUK 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. Bruce's 1b the place to get good pare Ice oream, we sell to white or colord. We sell for the money and money only.