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* L__ ; " ; ." _ ; ?rrrizi 1 11 V The Abbeville Press and Banner. | BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESPAY, MARCH 21, 1900. ESTABLISHED 1844 Jj ^ -5^-5^ 5^-^-5' 5^-3r-5r-5' -3?"5 I Highes' ? I i 4 & ji w MJVVVVVX' they find. The best at throughout. Men's and Your responsibilit friendship, as we esteem trading house. ' X3 WEST END. . | ? i Happening!* nntl Incidents of a Week About the City. * " Miss Nellie Mosely, one of Lowndesvllle's most charming young ladles, was shopping La the city oa Wednesday last. Miss Fannie Morrow went to Verderv last Wednesday to attend the Muse?Smith marriage. ' j': Rev. Peter Stokes, pastor Of the First Mttbodlst Church at Lowndesvll^e, was in the city last w eek. Miss Aunle Hawthorne, of Latimer, was in the city several days last week, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. John R. Blake. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayne McDtll attended the Muse?smith wedding at Verdery last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lucy Thompson returned on Friday from a week's stay In Iva and Anderson. "W tille In Anderson, Mrs. Thompson was the guest of Mrs. James M. Giles. Mr. Robert C. Brownlee and Dr. Jametf A. "Wldeman, of Due West, were la the city Tnursdsy on bustness. Mrs. Edward McCrady was called to, her home iu Jacksonville, Florida, by telegram last Monday, on account of her sister. * Mr. John R. Blake went lo Greenwood Friday on business. Mrs.T. A.Cater, of Monterey, was In the city Monday. Mrs. li. a. Boyd went to CUcton Thursday for an extendended visit to friends In that city. Mr. J. Earl Allen and Mr. Edward More* bead, two of LowndesvjUe'a young business, men, were In the city Sunday and Monday Mr. W. H. Long Is having bis borne palmed a beautiful grey. Miss C'orrle McClung has retamed to ber position In Smith's Millinery department, and will assist Miss Clara Braubam, Smttb'B talented milliner. ' The editlne of tbe Topeka Dally Caplt&i, by Rev. Charlea M. Sheldon, author of "In His Steps" has caused a good deal of unpleasant comment. Mr. Marie E. Bradley, of Warrenton, spent Sunday in the city, tbe guest of bis sister, Mrs. J. C. Klugb. . Mllfurd has made some changes In* tbe arrangement of bis store. Dr. Mllrord Is preparing to serve tbe ice cream eaters, and soda water drinkers In a com lor table aud stylish way. Mrs. Ralph S. Wlnstanley, of St. Paul, Minn., ana Miss N. Geneva Weathers, ol Vincennes, Ind., were In tbe city last Tuesday, visiting tbe family of Dr. S. F. Jxlillngswortb. Mr. J. Allen Smith went to Athene Monday on business. Miss May Lyon spent Saturday and Sunday in tbe city with ber mother, Mr*. John Lyon. Mr. Aug. W. Smith returned on Saturday , from a business trip to Woodruff. Mr. John T. Blgbam, editor of tbe Chester Lantern, was In the city several days last week at tbe bed side of h(s brother, Mr. Walter L. Miller. Mrs. L. J. Williams, of Pelser,* came to AhhAVilla Kfttnrrlnv t/i ho with hprhrAthnr in bis last Illness Judge Eugene B. Gary bad a slight attack of vertigo while out horse-back riding on Saturday. Judge Gary fell from bis bone but sustaiued no serious Injuries. His many friends hope for blm a speedy recovery. -Mr. George Smith, of Calhoun Falls, was In * the olty Monday staying with his brother, Mr. W. Joel 8mitb. Rev. Dr. Hall, or the Theological Seminary In Columbia conducted services at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Dr. Hall was the guest of Mr. Amos B. Morse during bis stay in Abbeville. There will be no service at tbe Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Dr. J. Lowery WIIsod being In Florlday with his brother. -4 DEATH OP WALTBB L. MILLEB. Hon. Walter L. Miller died at the home of Mr. W. A. Templeton lii this city Sabbat? morning, at a quarter to nine o'clock, after an Illness or two weeks. Mr. Miller wan taken ill somewhat suddenly, but from the first bis " friends feared it might prove fatal. -H? was well known throughout tbe State and was making a name in the literary world. For tbe last Ave} years be bad been Master la Equity of Abbeville conntv, and has tbe coo*, tiueoce and renpect of all wbo knew tatmi Tbe funeral services were beld in tbe Associate Reformed Church at Due West. Dr, F; Y. Pressiey conducted tbe services, assisted bv Dr. William Pressley and Rev. 0. Y. Bonner. Members of tbe family present at tbq limeol Mr. Miller's deatb were: Mrs. L. J: Williams of Pelrer. Miss Ella Miller of Old Point, N. C.. Mr. J. Y. Jollier of Qastonla, N. C.,and Mr. Jobu T. Blgbam of Chester. Tbe remains were accompanied to tbelr last re<tlag place by Mrs. Klugh, Miss Statia Wideman, Mrs. W. W. Bradley, Mrs. Walker Edwards, Mrs. Jamee Gibert, Mrs. Templeton, Miss Templeton. Rev. T. H. Plemmons, Captain Jobn Lyon, Messrs. J. R. Blake, W. W. Bradley, A. B. Morse, M. T. Coleman, K. C. Bernau, W. H. Parker, L. W. Perrln, R. R. Hempblll.M.P. DelirubJ, F. B. Gary, Wm. N. Graydou, W. P. Greene, Hugh Wilson, Walker Edwards, W. A. Templeton, John Harden. RenwlcH Bradley, L. T. Miller, James. Gibert, R. E. Cox, J. L. Perrln, and others. TRUE AS GOSPEL. The Greenville News Strikes a KeHpouMlve Chord la Many Hearts. We gold standard democrats are said to be a feeble folk in point of numbers, but W9 are dancing In our own set. Also we arc kicking up our beels Joyously in the cousciousness tbat we belong to nobody, are our own men, ?? <> nr?? l/v\lrlner fnrirur/1 In nr donomlintr nn any jobs, and are most of us able to make our own livings without depending on political popularity. We are free men with Iree minds ?which the same we speak ou occasions, asking no odds. We are the democrats of this State, holding tbe pure doctrine of the fathers ol tbe party. Most of us are of the same buna who have stood against Tillman and TillmanIsm, tbe dispensary and all other political abominations and now aud then we get to getber and have ghost dances. The Greenville News Is thinking of calling a council of tbe faithful before long to 6ee how many of usa*eleft through the wear and tear of time and stress ol weather?Greenville News. The very best thing on earth to kill lice on chickens Is Lambert's Death on Lice. For sale at Mllford's drug store. Phone 1U7. I All prescriptions at living prices and deliver them at your homes ou short notice^ Give me a trial Is all 1 ask. Mllford's l?rug Store, l'hone 107. ^ ^ ^ m ^ ^ ^ m m ^ ^ ^ * ?X.^i ^r t Qualitie; Perfect F T,nwfi i a \/ * ? w the very Lowest Possib . Boys' Ck J ' ;y ends and purs begin wl every visit'from you a pe r sm:M ? - ' . ' teitae Sewk' * ' I '%h' ' SantOd. March 19, 11)00. Death, bas entered the homes of two ot our neighbors and taken away a good and noble woman," and an old Confederate soldier. On last Sunday mornlDg at 11 o'clock Mr. J. B. Cochran died quite suddenly. Mr. Cocnran bas been a great sufferer for years Irom tbe effect of a wound received in the war. Mr. Cochran leaves a wi/e&nd seven children, nnd a host <)l relatives to morn bis -loss. Mr. Cochrane Remains were Intered at Long Cane Cemetery tbe following raornlog. At li o'clock Sunday nlgnt Mrs. Stephenson breathed, her last She had been sick of bllllous fever'.jfor two or three weeks, and every one thought her on the road to recovery, whetr last Saturday there was a change for the "worse and 'she died Sunday night. Mrs. Stephenson was a good christian woman and we believe that xbe Is now better otr in that #orld above. Mrs. Stephenson was a widow woman with ten children, who will .ta)lss ber 'ib great deal. The funersl was Sreacbedat hqrjrpme at 3 o'clork Monday 1>. and the louM^nent at Long Cane Ceme* l6^s. Jane Crlnm*and her son, Knsten, of WlUl&inston, wa? the guest of their annt, Miss Jane^GocdQ^ last week. Miss Jane Gordon raised mLCrlmes from a little girl Offlnfanoy. v-V WaM&i. Mrs. and ChasuQMnran visited Hodges last Saturday and Sfuwayu.,. Miss Sadie Sfci&lHioraYSpent Wednesday with tbe MtMe^^tophenBon, Mr. DaveNlctelesls now. able to make hi* nsual oalUQpp some of tbe young ladies nenr Hodoee. Heiras^own that way Saturday. Miss SalUeMllfbrdreturned Saturday from tad olty, w&erfe .MUfcsiMUiTOeen visiting ner cousin. Mlsa Olile Mollwain. Mr. Chaa. MllforcT'paBsed through Santuc 8unday. Mrs. Stalth, of Lebannon, was called to tbe death bed of her sister, Mrs. Stephenson, last Saturday. J. G. Summcy, Blacksmith OFFER HIS SERVICES to all who may desire any kiud of.good work In Iron. Sboes ftunlsbed for boftes sbod all round for 65 cents. When tbe sboes are furniBhed his cbarges is 40 cents. , V Shops across tbe street. In front of Wallingford & RussellVliiverJ Stables. pa - ::\r : ?t ? J. L. HILL & CO., \ -y- ?' v No. 3 BOtEKBEBG BLOCK. X\TE HAVE MOVED QUE WAGON AND ' ' Carriage Repository,to the btore' room recently oocapled by Mr. J. D. Kerr. Oar special ty la: ., ; ' ' ' ' ^ '''' These wagons were given first prizo over *1, com petltors at the Nashville Exposition. We alBO have a fall stock of Baggies, Carriages, Harness, k. Give us a call before buying,. We guarantee atlslaotlon. , ?"~ ,;""L ?~ th^y can ^ " several bales that we ] We have made great i buyers of Goods. Try us, and we v Grateful to a gen we respectfully solicit age during the year IS > - f 'if ft * A VK/ t st Prices :p9 :>f:' h . (, le Price. In 6ur new m > S % )thing, Hats tien you buy of us. W< r"Sr''"ii :rsonal favor. If you Wc .< *v ? , ' V . V / & |MM [[I M ERSKINK'S NEW DORMITORY. :.?k New Rdildinc fa^hi Accommodft* (Ion ur Youok u|||es-Dne West * Xeww anil Note*. W' Due West. S. C., Mw&ao, 10Q0. I)r. O. P. Hawthorn sol<V twenty two bales ol cotu>n ai nine oenia*rfew aaya ago. i Mr. Heagln, ofJClngs-Mountain, entered Erskine College Jaat week. He will be pitcher lor Ersklne base ball team. Some daya ago Dr.J. W. Wldeman, assisted Dr. Divegit, or Coe*ter, with an operation lor a tumor on Mrs. Thomas Smith, Dr. Carlton and Dr. Hougb, were also present. Mr. Joseph Nance spent a day or two Id Columbia last week looking after his property interests In that section or the state. Mrs. E. P. Kennedy, ol the Kennedy House, atlended the Smith?Muse wedding at Verdery last Wednesday. Mr. It. C. BrowDlee weut to ADderson last Friday, and bought a flue buggy horse. The bridge that spans the crenk between between Due West and the home of Mr. R. W. Haddon, proves to be of great conveolnce, and Is highly appreciated by the travelling public. The channel of the creek has been washing deeper and deeper for the past ten years, aud the stream should have been bridged long ago. In behalf of an appreciative public, we return tbaDks to Supervisor Lyon for his prompt reply to the request Of those who petitioned for this bridge, Jack Caldwell since last fall, has been travelling lor G. Q. Green, of Woodbury, N. J. He is now Id Colorado aoa mailing a success of bis business. Mr. Ira Caldwell, or the Seminary, preached at Central school bouse last Babbiatf afternoon. i Pror. D. G. Caldwell, Mrs. D. Q. Cf.ldwell, Miss Georgia Johnston, Miss JanleJCarson. Miss Ellen Sherard, Mr. J. Broadus Knight, and Mr. Phillips, spent Saturday aodljabbatb quite pleasantly at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Erwin, at Antrevl lie. Some hungry vagabond, who did not raise a hog last year politely helped blmsef? to a side of bacon from Mr, Jack Elgin's meat houee a lew days ago. Mt*. Sloan Ellis and Mr. Robert Eills, ?uc cessful young farmers, who live near Bethleham Church, sold cotton >u Honea Path last Friday at 9 8-S cents. This Is the highest price that any of our farmers bave obtained tor cotton, so far as we have been able to' ascertain, < " Miss Magglel Haddon and Miss Hjuhbrlne Jay, bave lately bad a pleasant tlslt with MlssCorrie Haddon, west or Due W'tst. Resolved that Washington was ja greater general than Robert E. Lee. The above was the subject debated at the public school last Friday 'afternoon. Eurl Cilnkseales, Bee Loner, ftrid Lawerence Brownlee represented the affirmative and Ludln Wr|>n, Josle JUDOini RDU Alarum UIUUI? mo Tbe bfayCgoD the day. ].;Mre>ll. F. Brvsoa had a pleasnt visit with her daughter, Mrs. Llvy W*??dri, at Bradleys MjWwcfc..' I The report is current that John Less Hunter has 'been ottered three hundred dollars,, i\ month to play base ball this summer with the Atlanta league. Monday morning we had an opportunity of looking through-the new domitory for girls that are expected to 'attend Ersklne College In the future. Thi^bulldlng is built of brick and stands*Id th?f beautiful grove ot pines where the vast crowds that attend commencement hitch their horses and near the path leading from the earn pus toward tue residenoeof MrVH. W. Young. In size it Is 11 feeftfor'76 feet and .the central portion ot the bnildlo#':Is three stories/ In height, the remains# two stories. The front piazza Is about.seven feet from the ground, ten feet wldevand seventy-four feet long. The entrance Is arched overhead and the double doors set back-some four feet from the front waftrOn the rigfet ?re the two parlors 15x15 fteet'-eaca and connected by double sliding doors. On tbe left are the library and office, same size as the parlors and also connected arsons erchandi: Goods of all kinds ha\ )an make a mistake to wholesale. We have f \ J i ' have never opened, anc eductions in all Goods Till appreciate it, and i erous public for past & its confidence and pa )00. I To a | A hop( Our 01 I it as n< W fact. -W arsmc< . \ i line of? seasonable gcjj ' f[ r' ' . ; .. ; v Caps and i are right behind every t ifit to buy right, if you i ' 5&'(* r 4 4>y sliding doto. On the flrst floor there are also two-mcsle moms and a dining hall, the isXtei1 being J5z32 feeU The second floor la reached by>n easy stairway four feet wide and the nine room* there, It is expected, will l?M|jm'tie young ladle? who attend th$-College. The third floor Is given to a beahtffal art gallery 22x22 feet, and two anpex roqms. A splendid sky light admits abundance ofJHght, Halls, 8x74 feet exten'd the fall lengtbof the building and Intersected by nrfllc rnnning from front to rear. Each upper and lower,sub contain one glass about 3 feet square and hong on weights. The corner rooms have foar windows,' the others two. Transoms are over all doors and .have patent lifts of ventilation. The foar front rooms and the dining ball are to be prepared, but the remainder of the building is left with a sand finish. Wires have been placed throughout the building so that it may be lighted by electricity. In the basement is a large room for a furnace. All doors, facings and baseboards are painted white. All the windows have Inside blinds oiled. Seperated from the main building by a narrow passage Is a two story annex also bf brick. The tlrst floor contains the kitchen 16x21 feet, with a butler's pantry and oloeet. These are provided with sinks and apparatus for hot and cold water. On the second floor are fitted up two bath rooms with enameled tabs, three vrater.closets, a labatory and dressing room Tbe best hardware Is used throughout. Ills covered with slate, the walls are prliuteda dark red and penciled. A lot of Landsome furniture has been bought and Is readv to co in wben tbe carpets are laid. Mr. Frank P. Mllburn of Charlotte, Is the Architect and Capt. J. Y. Orden of Charlotte is the contractor. An avenae about thirty teet wide has been opened out to Main street, and Is lined on either Ride with freshly set shade trees. An avenue of less width leads towaid the College building with shade trees on the sides. Over the doorway on the second floor in large raised letters on a granite slab may be read the name of the building. Wylie Home. It is named In honor of the philanthropist, Mr. Joseph Wylie, of Chester, 8. C., who gave the money for the girls Dormitory. Tbebaildlng cost about' eight thousand dollars, ft pre- < sents a handsome appearance, and is a credit 1 to the Associate Reformed Church, to Ersklne College and above all, to the big hearted, generous friend of the college, Mr. Joseph Wylie. DENTAL NOTICE.' S. F. Kllllngsworth, No. i Seal Block Abbeville, 8. 0. DENTAL NOTICE. Tlr S. ft. Thomson. OFFICE DP-STAIRS ON MoILWAIN Corner, Abbeville. 8. O. DR. J. A. DICKSON, surgeon dentist; GOLD FILLINGS; CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK A SPECIALTY. A GOOD PLATE $8.00 AMALGAM FILLINGS 75c and. 1.00 OFFICE OVER BARKSDALE'S STORE. WM. H. PARKER. WM. P. GREENE PARKER & GREENE, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Office on LAW RANGE. ABBEVILLE - SOUTH CAROLINA. May 4, 1898. tf J . ' " I > / in Neei se of any re been advancing steai buy them, because qu a large lot of isti 1 these are particularly I UI mis UittSS* ' VU1 W1J promise to give you th( ivors, B .tron- I l ' _E-i i. _ 11 Clothii s realized, a promise fulfil le thought in buying, our > one else can meet it. \ We measure every value ire. store everybody knoT [ds, Quality and Style i . "n bcl\l 1 o. r ransaction we make. C ' * want to be treated right *. ' ' , * ' ' y 'x filar Route Box Delivery. Notice Is hereby given to the public tbat the contracts for carrying the mall on all of the star rontps In the State of South Carolina, taking effect July 1, 1900, provide tbat those who so desire may have the mail tbat Is addressed to them delivered by the carriers Into boxes along the lines of the several routes. Any person living on or near any star route In the State named who desires his mall deposited in a box on tbe line of the route by the carrier on said route may provide and erect and a suitable box on tbe roadside, looated in such manner as to be reached as con VttUieULiy HO IJiacUUauiD UJ kuu waiiivit ?uu such person shall file with the postmaster at the postofflce to which his mall Is addressed (which shall be one of the. two postofflces on the roate on either side of and next to the box) a request ia writing for the delivery of his mail to the carrier on tbe route for deposit In said mall box, at tbe rlsfc of the addressee. it shall be the duty of tbe postmaster at every such postofflce, upon a written order from any person living on or near tbe star route, to deliver to the proper mall carrier for that route any mall matter, except registered ( mall, with Instructions aatothe proper mall box Into which said mall matter shall be deposited; but no mall matter so delivered to a carrier for deposit shall be carried past another postofflce on the route before being deposited in a mall box. The carrier on the star routo will be required to receive from any postmaster on tbe route any mail matter that may be Intrusted to nlm, outside the usual mail bag, and sball carry such mall matter to and deposit it in tbe proper boxes placed on tbe line or tbe route for this purpose; such service by the carrier to be without charge to tbe addre&ees. Tbe mall carrier* must be able to read and write tbb English language and be of tufflclen t Intelligent^ to properly bandle and deposit the mall for boxes along the routes. The law provides that every carrier of the mall sball receive any mall matter presented to him, if properly prepaid by stamps, and de- ' live red to blu for mailing at tbe next postofflce at which he arrives, but that no lees shall be allowed therefor. H-l Lie contract price cuvers an me hitivo idquired or the carrier tbat Is indicated herein. W. 8. Shallenberger. 2nd Asst. Postmaster General. L. W. White's Locals. Notwithstanding tbe bad weather of tbe past week, therenas been s great rush at the store of L. W. White for those remnants. Just think of it! Bleached homespun one yard wide for five cents a yard. Also bleaching in pound packages for fifteen cents a pound. Also white docks, white figured piques, and white lawns in remnants, all vdry oheap. . < *' ' . The prettiest line of mattlogs ever seen in Abbeville Is now on exhibition at L. W. White's store. Call and see them, If you want percales, prints of ginghams very cheap, call on L. W. Wiiita ana buy them. ' Watermellon seed " Carolina," Bradford and Geoargia Rattlesnake. For sale at Glenn's. Garden seed, Bunch Yam Seed Potatoes at Glenn's Notice. rpHE FIRM OF BELL. fcLLIS & CO. HAS dissolved copartnership by mutual consent. All parties indebted to the firm will please call and settle with J. R? Ellis, successor to Bell, Ellis A Co. W. E. Bell, J. R. Ellis. C. E. Bell, W. E. Bell, Adm. , Jan. 80/1900. i . y- , dm kj uva v IM kind i ^ m%ani dily for the last six jpio ite a number of article a O r cheap. Special atter tire Stock is in first-cli 5 worth of your money W. " lg Buyers : Hed. That is what every sale we make means, one aim in selling, is to find your want and meet V M rT i -1- , J _4-li n iSi ve weign every wuiu muugnLiuiiy iu Tire ataic ui we put before you carefully. < As a result ours is jS ys just what to expect, and expects just what ;f| are pre-eminent, and Low Prices predominate -;'M URNISHING GOODS. ome and look at our New Stock. You will find . if you want to save money, make our store your tejaUM See us before you buy your ^ ? COALS WOOD ?25*5* Winter. M . AKheville Lumber Co. Its or L. u nasKen. ^ ? IHIMttiShtiCt j A* . DIRECTORS: /^Jl||| W. T. A. Sherard, W. N. Thomson,' C. (i. Sayre. Electric Lighting Arc and Iucandescant at Moderate Kates. Special Bates on all larga contracts. For Rnles, Regulations, Rates and other Information apply to C. G. SAYRE, 'I I ph??*88 I Gen. Mangr. ^ ;E*Bi \ Having bought out the interest of mr. J r Weetfleld in the Abbeville Bakery, we are now ready for f ? J the bQslness of 1900. We keep a fresh lot of f f Cakes, Pies, Bread, Rolls, ^ v , 1 Cinnamon Rolls, Kisses, i ' \ And Lady Fingers, i f f \ Aiso anyidid^ in tauueu uwuo, auu uiovu v<>ww . M ries, Butter, Candles and Nuts. i j J. H. McSweeney. \ ';|B Ind it greatly to their interest to call at the a of L. W. White and see ? )at Bargains J now offering in all lines. His stock is un-_ a i? 4-Tiia ooaaAn nf t.hfi vear. and that ^ Ly idXgC lUi UUIO UVUMWU V* ^ 7 3 a great many Goods at old prices, notwith- > J nths, and the tendency is still upward. No s are now being offered at prices lower than >| v 1 rOOdS- I ^ . ttion is called to our, Stock of Dress Goods, ass condition for supplying the wants of all I every time. jgg| . :|| WHITE. I - %IiV,/'iA-.A -Lu-' . ,:^dH