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SjL ' . . -"TOMM # . 1 The Abbeville Press and Banner. I BY" HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1899. ESTABLISHED 1844M WEST ENI). HttppenlnKi nnd Incidents of a Week About the lty. Miss Ellen Edwards of Due West was Id town Tupsdwy ana Wednesday visiting her brother Mr. W. Walker Edwards. Mrs. S. A. Mclutosh of Bordeaux was Id the city on Tuesday visiting Mrs. Victoria Lee. Miss Kate Marshall entertained the Ladles Whist Club on Thursday afternoon. The Greenwood Presbyterian church Is to be completed by the middle of November and 1 * * ?1' *" "* k/* 10th r\f V a t~ n rr-? hoc Will D? urun?iru v<u hjo wiu v,. i, w. u, . Rev. W. \V. Moore of Richmond, Va., has consented to preach ibe dedication sermon. Cards have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. A. St. Julian Corrle, of this city, to the marriage of their daughter Miss Aliua Corrle, to Mr. James Caldwell Tadlock.of Bristol Tenn., at twelve o'clock M. Wednesday October the twenty fifth, at tbeir residence. Mrs. F. Y. Pressley of Due West was in the -Tl, chnnnlnn WH.y vu A UU4fV?f?j . | , Mrs. L. A. Boyd went to Clinton on Friday for a month's slay with friends In that city. Hon. Walter L. Miller was out of town Wednesday and Thursday on business. Mr. William Baruwell spent several days last week with relatives In the country. Miss Eliza McWhorter from Westminister Is here on a visit to Mrs. L. J. Leslie. Miss Sallle Crenshawe leaves to day for a visit to Aiken before returning to her home In Florida. Miss Crenshawe has been tbe charming guest of Mrs. J. F. McKlnnon for several weeks. Miss Isabel Haddon will arrive Wednesday from an extended visit with Miss Gertrude Soladay of Washington and will be the guest of Miss Haddon for several weeks. Miss Krvin and Miss McAdams of Antreville were In town shopping on Friday. The young ladles were the guest of Mrs. J. It. Blake. Miss Ervln Is assistant teacher in the Antrevllle school. Mrs. Sprott of Greenwood was the guest of lior ulster Mrs A. Ci. Snrott last week. Rev. C. E. Todd. oue of Erskine's efficent j professors, was In the city on Saturday. GIBSON I'ICTCRES. Tbe "Gibson Pictures" given Friday evening at the Glenn Ethel Inn by the ladles of tbe Episcopal cburcb was an unique and Interesting entertainment. "The Last day of Bummer." "Tbe Nlgbt before the Wedding." "In the Garden or Youth." "Presence of Mind." "Golt is not tbe Only Game," and "A. Story by a Sleeve." were some of tbe pictures represented. Miss Kirby gave a brilliant piano solo at the opening, and delightful vocal boIob were sung by Miss Corrle MoClung, Miss Banna Carrol of Aiken, Mr. Jones and Mr. Glenn. Among those who took part In tbe tableaux were Mrs. Carrie Lagere, Miss Marie Gary. Mi68 Mary Lyles, Miss Mary Lee, Miss Kate Marshall, Miss Adelaide Harris. Miss Jaule Q,uarles, Miss Sarah Lee. Miss Lucia Parker, Mrs. Allen Schoen, Miss Jeaule Perrln, Mis* Carroll, Mr. Lewis Perrln, Mr. Fraser Lyon,'Mr. J. Belton Lyles Jr., and Mr. James H. Perrln. A marriage, the announcement or which will he a pleasant surprise to a large circle of friends here Is that of Miss Nell Orr of Greenville and Mr. W. C. Burrls of Norfolk, Va., who were united lu marriage Tuesday aiternoon at Coke6bury. Rev. Mr. Henderson y officiated. a Mrs. Thomas Cooley and MIbr Annie Clink-1 h scales of Lowndeevllle arrived In the city on Monday and are the guests of Miss Mary L. t, Robertson. t Mr. Howard Pressley of Texas who Is visiting his uncle Mr. F. Y. Pressiey of Due West T was In town on Monday. |< Atlanta Is making great preparation for bi Dewey's coming and the State Fair. Cheap excursions will be taken advantage of by r many. | i Miss Callie Lou Graves of Latimer is In theifl city vlsltine the family of Mr. Ed. Calhoun. ! ti Cards are oat to the marriage of MUts Flor- u enceLee Nance to Mr. Paul Workman, both | ti of Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Thursday j b evening, October tbe twenty-Elxtb. Miss] a ...OUR STC Fall I ARE ALL It is the largest, best sel stock ever offered in And we propose LI PI1II \ * fE WANT YOU TO BEE OUI W Shoes and compare them in Shoe in Abbeville County. They are m the United States and each one is fully gi Ladies $1.50 B It is soft but Durable, it has a Good ! Little GENTS' and MISSES SHOES in Every one knows of the Ghas. Heiser and Bay St We can furnish you in any Style ani you a guarantee with them. We call a priced SHOES. Examine them and con Men's Dress Shoes a 66 a K a it a Ladies' Dress Shoe ^ it 66 66 3? 66 66 66 Men's Heavy Shoe Women's " " Children's School! Get our PRICES and if we don't se rich off of you. WE CARRY A STYLISH, NOBBY LINE OF ALSO bring in your OLD SUITS, bave them cleaned and lixed up. If y will make it for you. Two TAILORS turn out your suit at once. Cobb & ; H It Arc zm\ mois wf: 1 piisti I mh mtlB ww i u^|f HOll ? M The discounts we get b A. Word t HAL fancelsa half sister of Mr. D. B. Johnson nd has many friends here wiio remember er pleasantly. Mrs. L. T. Hill and Miss Mary Hill will atsndthe Georgia State Fair held in Atlanta ? his week. The many friends of Miss Mary Bester uru, wiiu wun iuc cucni ui mion ?, autc v^um- i sstbls Summer, will regret to learn ol her prlous Illness Rt her home In Alabama. Dr. J. W. Thomas died at bis home in War- H. i-nton on Saturday alter a long and painful' Iness. Funeral services were conducted by j lev. Mr. Stokes trora the Warrenton Presby- fc Brlsn church and the body laid to rest iu the i sj imlly burying ground In the Episcopal ceme- j 0 ery. Dr. Thomas was a well known and j jj Ighly esteemed citizen of Abbeville County, nd his pluco cannot be easily tilled. q It ?^ii^? ci it >CK OF... lc ol SlllJU&l IN NOW- I bi lected and most stylish ?j Abbeville County. 2 to sell them if ?p? lICHINlJ d< te re I LADIES $2.00, $2.50 AND $3.00 a' PRICE. QUALITY, etc., with any ade by the foremost Shoe Makers in re iiaranteed. Also ask to see our ^ it iox Calf Shoe, a VI gl O Heavy Winter Sole. A full line of Box Calf. h ate $3 and $3.50 Shoe. I it 1 Shape of this SHOE aud can give & Lttention especially to the following ! i I. ^?U .1 juare wuu uiuers? u tc \ ?3.50 ? 3.00 s .. 2.00 is 3.00 ? ?> p;o ^ d -5.0U 0* n 2.00 ^ J s 1.50 150 11 Shoes, 75c 1.00 J a ii a 11 you, the man that does, will not get HATS.! VI , OVERCOATS or TROUSERS and ii ou need a FIRST CLASS SUIT we lv are at work for us all the time and can * p c ii McDavid.; m "! i ly paying CASH for oui o the Dot See 1 MRS. goods L & CONTRIBUTED LOCALS. Fh?t *'M" Sees and Heard on His RoundH Ahont the City. FRIENDS CONING AND GOING. Mrs. F. B. Gary, after a most pleasant stay Ub bomeJolktt in Florence, returned borne ikt week. Mr. Bob McComb left last Saturday for Norilk, Virgin a, where be has the promise of a motion Mr. Mf*(?nmh in a. Hnft vnnnir mun ! fgood habits, Industrious, capable and.wll-' nKto work, he deserves a good place. Messrs. T. G. Baker, Capers Riley and R. W. owan, of Mount Carmel, were in the city a iw days ago. They report a lively trade In jttonseed along tbe Savannah Valley road, ie price being 2oots per busbel. PERSONAL MENTION. Rev. Ellison Capers, tbe beloved bishop of ie South Carolina diocease, was In the city ist Thursday, and preached at Trinity [lurch. Bishop Capers holds a warm place l the hearts of Abbeville's best people who Iways feel It an honor to have him as their nest. MlssLlla Fell, a pretty and bright yoang idy, Is now one of the salesladies In the store ' her uncle, Mr. G. A. Douglass. Mr. Henry UilliHm Is clerfcUng for Mr. R. C. rilsou where he will be glad to see his maDy lends, and give them rock bottom prices on rocerles. Louax Brothers, the Artists of Abbeville, Eive come to stay. These young men have, f enerev and individual enterprise, worked pa tine aud sucee&sful business and have iade Abbeville their home. They have dendidly equipped, and up-to-date furnlsh1 studio, and are prepared to do any aud all Inds of work In their line, In all the latest yles of the art. guaranteeing work and rices against n.l competitors. They have ectedatenton Uupper Main street where ley wll 1 catch the floating pennies for small n types and photos. . Mr. Richard Hill is still In Baltimore and opes to be able to sit up a little this ween. Is physician says he is getting on nicely. GIBSON PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT. The ladles of Trinity church gave a most Jllghtful entertalnmenton last Friday evenig at the Glen Ethel Inn, whioh was well atsnded, and greatly enjoyed by all. The icelpts of the evening amounted to twentyre dollars. GENUINE RIBBON SUGAR CANE. This correspondent begs to acknowledge the iceipt of several large stalks of genuine rib>u cane grown by Messrs. Hunter brothers, bo are planting, and successfully raising its, Instead of the sorgnum oane. These genemen are progressive farmers aud believe i something new. They tell us it requires Dout 1200 stalks to plant one acre, which if lauted on good ground and properly cultiated, will make from three to four hundred illons of syrup equal to that raised in New rleans. DEWEY?BRUMBY?ALLANTA JUBILEE. This will be a "big time" in the live, ustllng Gate City of the South, and are In le representation from Abbeville, we think le Abbeville Volunteers as a company lould be prominent. As they missed le New York Celebration, aud now as is bu ue.ir uy, wb uiiiik mis comuny tbe first in tbe state who responded to ielr country's call la Ibe Spanish American far should have a place of honor In ihe line f march. Our people are gelling proud of ie Abbeville Volunteers and are sure they ould by their presence rellecl honor upon ie historic old town of Abbeville, as well as > themselves. AliltEVILLE'S BUSY MARKET. Among the busy rush of the past week' ftturday last will be remembered as a "lied etter" day for Abbeville. The city was owded with people from every quarter from trly morn till late at nlisht. Tbe public square Whs tilled with all kinds f vehicles so tnat it was almost Impassable, otton poured In from all parts of thecouuiy, nd ranged In price from 0 3 4 to "i%. Hunreds of bushels ol cottonseed were rnsbed on larkel and sold at 20cts per bushsl, being a ecllne of 4 cents from the three (Jays revlouu. Our merchants are do lac a good business, ud having very fair collections. Many of ie smaller farmers having already paid up i full for this year, uud a few have also set ed balances lor last year. The extra good rice Is largely malting up lor the short crop ml It is hoped in the end our farmers will be i a much better condition tbau was at llrnt ntlcipated. IIAl'fV UK00M8, AND IIEAUTIKUL 11 III IlKS. Mr. Phil Bonuer of this city, and Miss lalotte Million, of Haddock, Georgia, were tilted in the holy bonds ol wedlock at the loine of the bride on yesterday the 17lli lust. Ir. Bonner is well known to our people, as e holds the important position of time-keepr lor the Seaboard Air Line, and has many fiends here who congratulate him upon wining the hand and heart of one of Haddock's ilresl daughters, and who extend to him and Is lovely bride a hearty, aud cordial welome to Abbeville, which we presume will be beir future home. Rev. David Keller and Miss Bessie Garrett., f Greenville, will be married tills A. M.at the ome of the bride, and will immediately tiereafier leave on the tlrst train for Abbellle, the former home of the groom. Mr. teller is most favorably known to the eopie m auucviiiu, an wen hh oi Aooeviue | louuty, having a large connection, as well as owls oi friends who extend congratulations tnl bent wlnhes to him and his charming ride, who In one of (Jreeuville's best and Tightest young ladleH. Mr. and Mrs. Keller will tie most cordially welcomed in this hla boyhood home by many incere frienda. i. V. . ' . y THE Q They are right up to beauty, style and excelle anteed the very best. We can dress you better goods, but can give you All Wool r goods make us do this :ing Moth the cut? Your boy wi] HOPKINS' SUITS. cannot be equaled by any AN MASONIC MEETING. An extra communication will be held at Clinton Lodge No. 3 A. F. M., of this olty on tomorrow, Thursday evening 19th for the purpose of conferring the 3rd degree. ABBEVILEE'S FLOWER GARDENS. Autumn 1b here, and Abbeville Is clothed in all her beauty, her streets are lined with beautiful shade trees, wblcb are now georgeous in this autumnal dress, and with the beautiful flower gardens make up a picture beautiful to behold. Abbeville is indeed the home of the rose?violet and chrysanthemum ?they grow here in all their perfection and beauty. URAND MATTINEE. On last Wednesday night the colored people of the city were present In considerable numbers at the "Cake Walk." All were Jolly and happy until the "wee sma" hours of the night when two of the belles of the evening engaged in a dispute and wound up in a Corblt and Fltzslmmons affair In wblcb Miss smile Owen landed heavily on the head or Miss Dora Prince. Miss Sallle Owen and Mr. Jim Bailey "took the cake." On Thursday morning at the Invitation of policeman Fisher they all appeared at a grand mattlnee or the Mayor's Court; a&ong these prominent were Miss Sallle Owen, Mls? Dora Prince and Mr. Jim Bolley, all of whom told their "tale of woe." The Mayor thought 30 days, or five dollars each was not too much for their fun. CONFEDERATE VETERANS. Judge J. Fuller Lyon?The Worthy Snccensor of Dr. W. H. Wrier. Judge J. Fuller Lyon was elected last Satutday to the office of Commandant of the United Veterans of Abbeville County to fill the place of Dr. Qrler. And thus it Is that Abbeville's one-armed Confederate Veteran In the West succeeds to the place of the valiant South Carolina boIdler who lost a foot In Virginia. In war they reflected credit on the Confed eraie arms, ana la peace tney exempunea ine best best traits of Araerloan citizenship. The newly elected Commandant Is a zealous member of the Veteran's organization, and will make a good officer. A ready-made tailor suit, fly front, habit back, can be bought at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery at $0. DENTAL NOTICE. Dr. S. G. Thomson, OFFICE DP-STAIRS ON MoILWAIN Corner, Abbeville, 8. 0. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. i'robatk court. D. S. Scott, as Administrator, Ac., against Jane B. Scott, et. al. Complaint to Sell Lands to Pay Debts. ' In pursuance of an order from the Probate Court In the above stated case, i I will sell al Public Outcry at Abbeville Court House, on SALEDAY In NOVEMBER, 1899 next, for the payment of debts, the following described real estate belonging to tbe estate 1 of J. J. SCOTT, deceased, situate In said I State and County, to-wlt: All that tract or parcel lauds, known as the J. J. Scott home stead, containing nearly Three (3) Acres, more or lens, bounded by lands of Beu Wilson, James Huckabee, and by Main Street In the town of Lowndesvllle, S. C. ' 1 TERMS.?One-half Cash, the balanoe on a , a credit of twelve raontbH, with Interest from day of sale, the credit portion to be secured by bond of purchaser uud a mortgage of the , the premises; or, purchaser may have option ( of paying all cash. Purchaser to pay for pa pers, stamps and recording. R. E. HILL, Oct. 11,1899, If Judge Probate Court. j Get a pair of comfortable shoes from 1 \ rt j kiiiiiui s i^rtyuuuus <mu Millinery to wear cir- ! cus day. . j . --frA' ' - ^r,? .J "-V,- .. . . .0THE2 You Buy of to First Pla date and of artistic make nee. The material is of The LOW PRICE powe and for less money than n n a. j_l Suit for $3.5( ?come and see them?it er. 11 look like this when he i The value, style and w< r house. DERS 1 PON 01M Hi Shows Itself In tbe Matchless Bargains In every line of goods kept bere? moling loi Moo out is. Customers bere are gained to be kept. Once 1 a Buyer, always a Customer, is tbe rule, and , that Is because of tbe simple matbod In buy lng the best goods at the lowest flgures ana selling ditto. Take notice, that In every department, as Underwear, Hats, Caps, Shoes, Neckwear and Ladles' Capes i Prices Are CDT to tie BONE.' Ladles' and Misses PLUSH CAPES a Specialty. ? B. Hilliao STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,. COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PROBATE COURT. Peter G. Chapman, as Admlstrator, &c., against Gary Evans Chapman, et. al. Complaint to Sell Lands to Pay Debts. In pursuance of an order from the Probate Court In the above stated case, I will sell at Pabllc Outcry at Abbeville Court House, on Saleday In NOVEMBER, 1899 next, j for the payment of debts, tn? following described real estate belonging to the estate of CARRIE E. CHAPMAN deceased, situate In said State and County, to-wlt: All that traot or parcel lands, known as the Chapman Homestead, containing Seventy-Four [74] Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of W. H. Ppeer, Alice McCaslan, Estate of A. J. Poore " and others. TERMS.?One-half Cash, the balance on a credit of twelve months, with Interest from day of sale, the credit portion to be secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises; or, purchaser may have option or paying all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers, stamps and recording. ^ R. E. HILL, Oct. 14,1899, tf Judge Probate Court. EXECUTOR'S SALE ! By virtue of the power conferred In and by the will of GIDEON G. STONE, deceased, and by authority of the Court of Probate for Abbeville county, we will sell at public out cry on THURSDAY, the 2d day of November, Next, at the late residence of the said GIDEON G. STONE, deceased, the valuable REAL ESTATE of said deceased, situate and lying two miles North-east of the town of Donalds, In said county, comprising One Hundred and Thirty-Two (132) Acres, more or less, the same to be sub-divided into two trnctB. Tract No. 1 containing 120%acres. Pract No. 2 containing 10 15 acres, of which plats will be exhibited on day of sale. ALSO, at tiie same time and place, we will jell all the PERSONAL PROPERTY of said deceased, consisting in part ot Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, Farming Implements, Ac. TERMS?CASH. Purchaser of land to pay for papers. F. M. STONE, G. M. STONE. Oct. 10,1S99, II Kxetutora. Smith's Dry Goods arid Millinery is the place for artistic millinery. Us Admit You ce Everywhere. and shape. Uur new assor the highest quality and the 1 r can go no further with mei has ever been done before. ) and Up. : is worth dollars to you. ^ is dressed in one of ^ orkmanship of the ION. < Water IV HAVE C. P. HAMMOND Bath. Tub and The water supply is much better now, a there is no excuse now for not having water v connection from your Regular Cook ind give you Hot Water for Kitchen and Bat Ornate on your job. Very Respectf c. ! Mrs. Mary [s Getting a Little Neare] Day. We are doing VALUES and LO Before you buy Look at Uloaks, Plush Capes, Dre Hosiery, Gloves, Ri Trimminj And One of the Largest Stock of MRS. MARY 1 5TATI0N1 We have too large a must go at a SACR1 latest shades and she ....Wedge=Wood Pap i ? -i.i? is liic very latest* Harrison & vl V V\ V\ V V ? 2)77777777777777^ t FOR FALL | BARKSDu 9S fk\ Drilling, at 5c per yard. hi. Yurtl ^Vide Homespun and Sea Islani Calicoes, at 4c aud 5c per yard. flS DRY GOODS, all kinds, NOTIONS ft TOBBACCO, CANNED Q00D5, L tfS Trunks of all sizes. Also Satchels. Ijj\ and Men's UNDERWEAR. Acid for v I W IJ Bai DENTAL NOTICE. C. I S. F. Killingsworth, No. 4 Seal Block. Abbeville. S. C. , 1 May 2 , " .. ..S , - ?$2hB sOul tment is a marvel of workmanship is guar itorious merchandise. We sell no cotton S w - m m orizs M PUT YOU IN A . ; Hot Water, 1 ,nd times are getting better, and / 'fy rorks. I can make a hot water Ing Stove ;a h use. Ring 94 and have me esully, P. HAMMOND. 1 Taggart r the People Every it by our Big W Prices. Our Up-to-Date iss Goods, Corsets, bbons, Dress ?S, ' Millinery in the City. PAGGART. |j| ERY. I i stock. It IFICE. The - J'. ipes. >er and Ink.... ; <jrame. j \XlFs. I I d Homespun at 5c per yard. ^ T , HATS, GROCERIES, W -AMPS, CUTTLERY. Sjff Big bargains iu Ladies' w * beat. yu "Ifs dale. | i * -"-a C. GAMBRELL, M. D? Physician and Surgeon, ABBEVILLE, S. C. r\ )rtiee lu the National Bank. j, 180$. tf V ^"5 \ ' J . ? j':A yM S'.j / _ *. * 'J.