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The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON, ABBEVILLE, S. O. xWrPnbllRhed every Wednesday at a yt-ar in advance. Wednesday, May 30,1900. The I'tinrleston Exposition. The Bamberg Herald, it seems, is about to stir up a hornet's nest about its ears because it docs not favor a legislative appropriation lor the benefit of the Charleston Exposition. That paper may be laughed out of court, and if the Democratio State Convention should assemble again, It is possible to see a motion made to add to the oath of the Democratic voter a provision that he "shall support a state appropriation for the Charleston Exposition." Of course a man who would oppose such an appropriation is unworthy of Democratic confidence, and should first receive the contempt and condemnation of all good citizens, and then he should be expelled from the ranks of real, true blue, Jefiersonian Popullstlc Democrats. .Speaking lor the Press and Banner, we think the appropriation of State funds for any purpose is always a proper aud legitimate subject for consideration, and we think that nobody Lasa right to put the snuffers on even as small a voice as that of the Bamberg M uvmiui The Htateand the Manning Times seem to think that the Bamberg Herald will not be endorsed. Whether that paper is endorsed or not signifies nothing. The proper thing for an honest editor to do is to utter his own opinions, with proper respect for the prejudices, beliefs, or convictions of others. But as long as Charleston openly and boldly defies one of the most important laws of the State, and voluntarily cuts off her own revenue in the liquor traffic she seeks legislative aid in the face of unfavorable circumstances. Why should the country districts contribute to Charleston's wealth as long as she throws away her own revenue on liquor? The Bamberg Herald may be ever so humble a citizen, and he may represent nobody but himself, but it Is right ana manly for him to speak his own mind even in the face of an overwhelming majority. Pronouncing: Judgment. Uur respected friend Mr. M. L. B. Sturkey, in his letter last week, among other things, said: "There is a cemetery in an adjoining county that ban Ave new made graves, rive representative citizen*, live husbands, Ave fathers have been buried tliere during the past year, unci I am reliably informed that they were all victims of King Alcohol. Just how many team and heartaches these silent mounds call up, no human mathematics can begin to compute, and to turn away from this scene and vote for measures that would contlDuea traffic that dug these graves and sent these souls unshrined to the judgment, would be no less than the spirit of a savage." Mr. Sturkey speaks of "souls unshrined sent to judgment," and "the spirit of a savage." These expressions are so Christlike, and so much in accord with his speech while on earth, that we are reminded oi the remarks of our Saviour to the thief who was crucified with him. The Christian spirit Id reference to the unshrined souls sent to judgment being admitted, we refer only to Mr. Sturkey's speech about five "new-made graves." It has been said that "figures prove anything,"' and that "figures prove nothing." This editor has been a temperance worker and abstainer dating back from a period before Mr. Sturkey was born, and we know as well as be does the evils of drinking. r or this reason, we protest against a system of argument which, if accepted, Is only misleading. If liquor sent these "Ave Bonis unshrlned to Judgment," then It Is perfectly legitimate to say that abstinence sent a thousand victims to their graves. The simple comparative statement of the umber of graves, as between drunkards and abstainers, proves nothing; or, If it proves anything, it proves that abstinence is about a hundred times more fatal than drunkenness. We would not embarrauB Mr. Sturkey by HKkinu him to uume either of the occupants ol the five graves whose souls are unshrlned, ' or where the grave yard Is located. It might L be in Greenwood county, which is a prohlblB Hon county, and which has' nothing better W than blind tiger liquor. If so, there would be " mitigating circumstances. Seeing the Kclinne. Nearly everybody in Abbeville manifested Interest In seeing the eclipse last Monday morning. All the broken glass In town was smoked to a greater or less degree. Some ol it being smoked on both sides so thoroughly t hat an x-ray would scarcely throw any llgbt through it. Some young gentlemen from Due West passed through Abbeville in the early hours of the uawn on their way to Troy, without slopping to enquire what might be seen at Abbeville. They didn't know that we had made special arrangements for the exhibition at Abbeville, and they learned only on their return that Abbeville had a good view of the total eclipse. But the totality of the eclipse was of so short a duration that the average citizen could hardly take In the surroundings. The signt is one never 10 be forgotten. Some of us were bo much interested that Id one short minute, we had not time to look for stars and to see whether the ohlokens had gone to roost. In the midst of It some one asked the time, aud It was barely light enough to read the figures on the face of the watch. TaKluir Hides. We will have four candldatlons for Governor this year. Messrs. M. B. McSweeney, F. B. Gary and A. H. Patterson are understood to favor the dispensary. Col. Hoyt runs as a prohibitionist, and will poll the prohibition vote, and the vote of those who favor license, but oppose the illspennary. It is possible that an effort will be made to draw some of the churches Into this political squabble. In this county there Is no doubt as to public* sentiment on the subject of the dispensary. Death of H. ('. Pattou. H. C'owper Patton, eon of Dr. E. Patton,' once of ErBklne College, and later of the South Carolina College, died last week. He had been ailing with the enlargement of a blood vessel and went to a Northern city lor a surgical operation, where he died. In the higher walks of life, he was one of the foremost young men of the State, and Abbeville mourns with his beloved parents, as for one of her own. Special Edition. The Laurens County News sendB out a well gotten up edition last week of thirty pages. Interesting facts about the city, and pictures of many citizens of the town appear. As a wbole the Special Edition speaks well for the publio spirit and enterprise of the Messrs. Parrott. If you need an apatlzer call at the Speed Prug Co. ^ Don't forget that weoarry the Ade?t line of candy to be had. 8peed Drng Co. Buy your Ice tickets from J. I.. Perriu. + i *" . 1 Prohibition < The Prohibition Convention, last week nominated Cot. James A. Hoyt of Greenville for Governor, and Mr. J. L. Trlbble of Anderson for Lieutenant Governor. A majority of the counties were represented in the Convention, including this county, which was represented by Mr. M. L. B. sturkey of McCormlck. It is rumored that Mr. Tribble will not run for Lieutenant Governor. The Convention adopted a platform, and Col. Hoyt read an address, which makes something like two columns In a newspaper. It is is a little reckies In its charges against the dispensary law, or more properly speaking, of the manner of its enforcement, but it is lees offensive than the average prohibition publication. It Is also distinguished for less conspicuous posing as being better thau other people. In comparison with other prohibition publications, Col. Hoyi's address is better than anything that we have seen from that side, aud from a comparative standpoint. - - ?*? " ? '?> 11 IB UeiMjr IUHU ? O UUU rA|igv,nu, Col. Hoyt's ability and long experience In dealing with the public makes him as acceptable a candidate for Governor as the Prohibitionists could have secured, and we have no doubt that he will conduct his part of the campaign on a high plane, and that be will appeal more to the reason of his opponents than to the glorification of those of his own way ofthinking. With Gov. M. B. McSweeney, Mr. A. H. Patterson' Hon. F. B. Gary, and Col. J. A Hoyt In the field for Governor we shall expect a campaign thnt shall be free from the personalities that have characterized some campaigns in the past. And we would urge upon our people the necessity and the propriety of their showing their appreciation of genteel conduct, and we further trust tbat the candidates may yield proper regard, and demand respectful treatment from their competitors. ? n? Thl?lr Anil Faiil. nuuurn vvunu^ > ?? _ ...... Tradition has it that to Senator Jo Black, of Abbeville county, were the people of tblB State indebted for what was once known, or spoken oi, aR "the cow law." Now, it seems, that his kinsman, J. A. Black, will be the means of this State recovering perhaps a million dollars from the United States government. His statement of the various indebtednesses of the United States government, as made out by blm in 1860 waB discovered last week in the "rubbish room," and immediately forwarded to Senator Tillman, who is vigorously working op the claims and urging a settlement of the same. It seems that Senator Tillman is winning laurels. Charleston now does him exceeding great honor, In reference to the naval station, and If he wins the claims of South Carolina against the United States, he will be a victor indeed. Cards of Thank*. Hereafter when persons desire through the WUIULUUO Ml tUD A A COO OUU itauuu VU IVMUIU thanks to their neighbors for kindness daring affliction may reasonably expect to pay the expense. The custom need not be continued, bat If continued the party airing his gratitude should pay for the type-setting. HIGH SCHOOL. Gradnatlaa: Exercises of the Abbe' vllle Public School, Were Enjoyed by a Large Andlence. The graduating exercises of the High School department or the Abbeville Public Schools came off at the Court House, Friday evening, May 25, 1900, at half-past eight o'clock. There was a large attendance. The program was as follows: PROGRAM. Music. Prayer?Rev. J. F. McKlnnon. Report of Board of Trustees?Dr. S. F. KilUngsworth, Chairman. CLASS EXERCISES. Salutatory?William Llnd Hemphill. Class History?Miss Margaret Erwln Hill. Famous Women of South Carolina?Miss Marie Gary. The Paris Exposition?Miss Mabel B. Arrant*. Origin of Our National Songs?Miss Florence Alva Mlllford. McKlnley: Weighed in the Balance?Willie Beiton Martin. Music. Heroic Women of the Revolution?MIbb Claudia E. Johnson. South Carolina's Progress Since the War of Secession?Miss Nell Reese. Puerto Rico?Miss Lillie ERtelle Sprott. Industrial Education for Women?Miss Jo seplnne Sloan Lyon. Influence of Friends ? Miss Antoinette Hammond. America of the Future?Samuel Thomson Hill. Music. Superstitions?Miss Anniestatla Bradley. Dewey's Downfall?Miss Marie Samuella Cromer. To Thine Own Self be True?Luther Sloan Bradley. Class Prophecy?George Preston Cannon. Valedictory?Thomas Jordan Lyon. Music. Graduating Address by President Wilson, Converse College, was omitted In consequence of Mr. Wilson's abseoce. Presentation of Certificates ? Superintendent Gilliam. Benediction?Rev. E. McCrady. Music. \ GRATIFYING REPORT. The Principal of Wllliugton iligb School Makes a Good StionlDg. Willlngton, S. C., May 24.1900. Board of Trustees, Willlngton High School: Gentlemen?As Principal of your school, I submit the following report: Our school opened on Sept. 6,1899, and continued for nine (9) months, closing on May 24, 1900, with a school picnic. It is a source of gratification that 1 am able to make this report as favorable as it is. Daring the session, we have enrolled 66 pupils; 83 in the Academic Department and 28 in the Primary Department. In regard to the assistant, I am glad to pay that during the two years we have taught together, I liave bad a faithful, earnest, and fully competent one to co-operate with me in building a school but without your help, and also the patrons, we, of course, would not have been so successful in our efforts. I feel that my asslstant has done ber*whole duty and has ao UUUI^IIDUCU kUftb WUIVU UUJJ icuucu, uur tured, and very intelligent lady oould, and I think you made a wise selection in employing Miss Jennie Cowan for the place. In regard to school books, I recognize the fact that they sell at extortionate prices, hence I arranged the classes so that it would be necessary for a family to buy only one book of a ktnd. Of course It Inconvenienced tne somewhat, but I felt it my duty to cause the parents as little cost an possible. By buying second banded books and ordering them In a bulk, I was enabiey toget them much cheaper than it would have cost each child separately. The average cost per child during this session for bookB was only 65 cents. I have now in my department only three classes,a result of two (2) years work with the object of ccyisolldttting classes, thereby having more time to give to each class. During the year I had six recitations dally from each with twenty minutes to devote to eaoh. Our school hours during the year was 6>/? hours datiy. The advance class |pfully competent to enter the Freshman clufssr.u college. It gives me pleasure to note the support the patrons have given the school, and may they continue to encourage a 11 good works, and ed ucatlon especially. Also It 1a tit that I should suy a few things In regard to tbe.pupils. As a whole I have never had more respect sbbwn me anywhere than In Willlngton, by a school. They have conducted themselves In a most gentlemanly and ladylike way during myi two years teaching here, which is a source if pleasure to me and speaks volumes for tbeiivparents. During the past year we observed two (2) holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In my teaching I felt that-there is more than mind In a child to eduoate and develope, hence I have given striit attention to the moral training and surroundings, not allowing swearing, profanity, -tobacco, and whiskey on the grounds. I have done my duty as I saw it, and if offence has been given I trust all will remember that man Is only a human being. Respectfully submitted. R. I?. Cheatham, Principal High School. For a strictly hfgh grade shoe, onf that wil always look nice and hold its^Ape. Buy .iniues A. Banister's shoe from^^^B v WHITE i A W< Come Quick, that will ' Ribbons, Piquei Mu * Come and Smith's im i? in? i IIUII 10 IIIIO! \ Here are two Propositions For You. We are asked very often for goods not in our line, and are as often told, "Why we did not know that you kept it" Now our first proposition is this: We will give Five Dollars in Gold, to tbe boy or girl. In Abbeville Conn* ty, who will send us a list naming the greatest number of articles which we carry in stock. To assist you we enumerate the'various lines which we carry, and will give you the privilege of looking through our store. Now don't say on your list "saws" or "hatcbeta" or "knives" or "locks," <&c., bat name the different kinds of each, as "baud saws,""back saws," "butcher saws." "buck saws," &c., Ac. Get'out your lists now, and get your father and mother to belp you. Your list must be handed to us not later than June 15th, 1900. We to Fill IK 01 Cutlery, Guns, Ammunition, Sporting Goods, Machinery Supplies, Pipe and Fittings, Nails, Belting, Agricultural Implements, Bolts, Harvesting Machinery, Carriage Material, Scales, Iron, Wire, Paints - and Painters Goods, | . Harness, Oils, Stoves, Tin-; ware, Woodenware, Saddlery, j House Furnishing Goods,1 Tools of all Kinds, Mantles, Grates, Builders Hardware, I S-. UbUtj VJ&U. Now, the Second Proposition: la about aomethlng we want to know, and that is Just how much good advertising in this paper is doing us: and the way we will And out is this: If this advertisement fs cut oat, we will receive it, until tbe last day of June, 1000, as being good for (5 p^r cent.) Ave per cent, on every dollar's worth of goods bought for cash. This advertisement will appear only once more, so save your papers. HIE HII CO.: imi FRONT. U1 The stuff cs be made. Tb vill be made Embroic s K s Pa; slins, J i SCC & what . _ ;m Dry Goi Smith's Dry Goods and Miljlinery are offering an uni usually good Corset for Summer at 50c. SPECIAL OCCASIONS. : Nitle Trlpn from Charleston, N. C.,<lnrIuk AnnnnI Meeting1 Xntlonnl F.dacntlon, Jnly 14, 1900. | Southern Railway will Bell Hide trip ticket* I from Charleston, S. C.. at rate of one first j class for the round trip to St. Augustine, Fla., Ponsaoola, Fla., Mobile, Ala., New Orleans. La., Meridian. Miss.. Birmingham, Ala., Cbattanongo, Tenn., Bristol, Tenn., White Sulphur Springs, Va., Washington. J). G\, Norfolk, Va? and Intermediate points. Tickets will be sold July 14th, 1900, with final July 29tb, lflOO, to holders of return portions of round trip tickets sold to Charleston, > 3. C., nccouot Annual Meeting National Educational Association. Such return portions of round trip tickets to be deposited with Agents from whom side trip tickets are purchased. Agents will issue receipts for tickets so deposited and upon presentation of said receipts will return to original purchasers the return portions of round trip tickets deposltel For detailed Information apply to any agent of the Southern Railway, or Its connections. I Wiiitlirop College Scholarship ami Eutrnnce Examination. The examination for the award of vacant' scholagshlps In Wlnthrop College and for the admission of now students will be held at the County Court Honse on Friday July 20th, at 9 A. M. Applicants must not be less than fifteen years of age. When scholarships are vacated after July 20th. they will be awarded to those making the highest averaee at this examination. The cost of attendance. Including board, furnished room, beat, light and washing Is only $8.50 per month. For further Information and a catalogue, address D. B. Johnson, President. tf Rock Hill, K. C. A mow B. Morse'N Local*. The grain crop seems t o be fine, but equally fine are those 14 finger grain cradle at Morses. You should have one. Handle and Scovll hoes should be very popular fn the country now; go to Morse's and irel whflt. vnn nport nf hoth kink. 0 " ??? - ?- ? "Clover leaf' syrup In one and half gal. cans Is Bflll the ra^e; try It once and you will want It again. Fruit jars In pints, quarts, and half gallons. 1 am showing the best glass Jars on the market; come and Bee them ; alap extra robber*. My Job lot of white strawbata at, 25cta, each will culcb you; give them a obance. Hoys and misses Straw bats to please all the little folks. Ice cream freezers all sizea; and prices right I am showing a pretty stock of colored lawns, ginghams, percales and prints, also white duck piques. "Mosquito" net. Grain cradlcs! Grain cradles bay atMorae, Pretty Jtirdlnlors cheep at Morse's for the balance of the season. I.. T., A T. M. Miller's Local*. Our line of staple and fancy grocerlea la always complete. Call and be convinced. Rltters Jams, any fruit you want at 10c. a can. We are still headquarters for gasolene and kerosene oil We are offering some special bargains this week in tobacco. Call and see na before buying. 18 lbs. light brOwn sugar for one dollar. 10 lbs. evaporated apples for one dollar. 16 lbs. granulated sugar for one dollar. Don't forget when you want pickle to call on us. we handle them both In bottles and in the bulk. Cobb & McDavid wants yoar shoe and J bat business. Will give you the best values , My fountain Is new and up to date, my J syrups are the finest that Money Can boy. Men of experience to look after It and Vfhy not get the very best when up-to-date .drifts ire within yonr reach. Mllford's Soda Fountain. I'honel07. . - ^ o Ltta.': Next Door to ] ' Ban tii.. 1 ' *C!' innot last Ion, e following a: special sale o: Leries. L V' / ;' ' v ' ' rasols. I ipanese C r?^ .^ **. we call I? / ods ?i M "The Dexte The Height of Perfection 1 The combination of brai; found in the "Dexter." Call am one sent to your home on 30 days trial. A full stock of Bedding and Furuil Yoi J. D. : rosenberg block. Notice of Election in School District No. 11. In pursuance of an order issued toy the Board of Education for Abbeville County, South Carolina, an election will be held In the town of Wllllnuton, South Carolina, orf the second day of June, 1900, beimoon f hn hours of elfftat o'clock In the fore ! noon and lour o'clock In the afternoon for the purpose of determining whether the special tax of three mills now levied In said district 6ball be repealed. Those qualified to vote In said election will put on their tickets "Yes" If they desire the repeal of the tax and the word "No" If they wish the tax to remain. 8. S. McBRYDE, JOS. BLACK, A. J. LBROY, Trustees for District No. 11. May 21,1900. Notice of Election in School District No. 39. . . - -N PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER;t$SUED by the Board of Education - foj^^berijle Coanty, South Carolina, an elecUott ntfU be held in the town of Donalds, Sfmt^^ajppllpa, on tbe second day of June, 1900,,; beiw*?p tbe hours of eight o'clock in the ;foreaoon;and fonr o'clock In tbe afternoon for the purpose of determining whether the eppcialtax of three mills shall be levied In Those qualified to vote in said election will put on their tickets "Yes" if tbey desire tbe tax to be levied, and the word "No", if tbey wish to oppose the tax. . . W. J. DONNAXiD, . J. VV. MATTISON, VV. V. BROWNLEE, Trustees for District No. 39. May SI, 1000. * rr-1 Prices on Piques (P. K.'s) have been reduced at Smith's Dry Goods and Millinery. . _ Try our "Ohery Thosphate" just received. <' L'an't be beat. Speed Drug Co. . - v ? 1 . 5. Farmers' Bank. i'ill lis. g at the prices rticles that f: " .':%J ? ' ' _ * ,f y/jis ; T ' ' ' ? aces, ' . 'jh' Irinkles. NS, MONEY-18 TO BI d let uh show yojo^j^ better still bav< ture of a hoq hand. Abb e; C. seentiieih Prl^s have beer cut about one-third lefts thai the usual price. -W"1 | Abbeville? ?| I P CHATTANOOGA, I L SYRACUSE, ! O AVERY, IV WATT, S ? HAiMES, COLLARS, TRACES, BRIDLES, BACKBANDS, PLOW POINTS, PLOW STEELS. H n **a i iai uvvaiv^ BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS. BELLOWS, ANVILS, HAMMERS, TOd*QS. OSBORNE DISC HARROWS, AVERY'S GARDEN PLOWS. COMMON SENSE PECTOOTH HARROWS. Company.1 "Reliable Farm Implement*." Notice of Election in School District No. 3. t -5k J-N PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER ISSUED by the Board of Education for Abbeville County. Soutb Carolina, an election will be held In tbe town of Lowndesvllle, South Carolina, on the second day of June, 1900, between tbe hours of eight o'clock In the fore noon and four o'clock In the afternoon for tbe purpose of determining whether the special tax of four mills now levied Id said district shall be repealed. Those qualilled to vote in said election will put on their tickets "Yes" if they desire the repeal of the tax and the word "No" if they wish the tax to remain. B. MOSELKV, .1. II. HELL, E. W. 1IARPEK, Trustees for District No. May 14. Now is the time for lace curtains, lambreiluinMHiid house furnlHliinc. tahlc linens at|: llail'ion'a. ? < * tFfW- :'V* \ ,_ ? State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. court ok common pleas. Alvan Etlieredge, Plaintlfl, ugainst K. C. Thomson, J. M. Thorn bod, J. G. Smith, O. \V. West, A. T. Edmondson and R. C. Thomson In their owu right and as Trustee of P. K. Thomson, deceased, and his heirs, li any, whose names and residence are unknown, Defendants. (Copy Summons for Relief ? Complaint Served.) To the above named Defendants: you and each of you are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint In this action, of which a copy Is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office at EdsefleM Court House, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and II you fall to auswer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff In this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded la the complaint, TompklDS & WelU, Plaintiff's Attorneys. Dated May 23d, 1900, at Abbeville, S. C. To tbe Defendants above named : t You will please take notice that the complaint in the above entitled action, together with the summons of which the above is a copy, was filed in tbe office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville County, at Abbeville Court House, on the 2Slh day of May, lgixi. Tompkins A Wells, PlaintlfTs Attorneys. May1900. tf Summer School for Teachers. rpHE SUMMEK SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS will open In the Graded Scnool HulldlDg In Abbeville on Monday, June lltb, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m., and will be conducted by Tboa. P. Harrison, Professor of English in Davidson College, assisted by J. E. Buzhardt. .For the information of teachers the follow ILIK puiutw art) tiiveu : First. This will be strictly a Rummer school to continue four weeks, not a coarse of lectures. k Second. Only those who are teachers or 1 those who Intend to teach within the coming year will be enrolled. Third. No visitors allowed to enter either of the class rooms without permission from the conductor. Fourth. Each teacher Is required lo study each branch and stand an examination on each at the end of the four weeks. Fifth. The hours will be from 9 to 12 or from 10 to 1, as may best suit the convenlenceof the teachers and pupils. Sixth. No teacher will be admitted after the school has been in session for seven days. Seventh. It Is highly desirable ihat all teachers be present the first day at the begin* nine of the first day's exercises. All teachers are urged to attend promptly and continuously. Board can be prooured la private houses at from $10 to 815 per month. J. S. Olbert, County Superintendent of Educatiou. Bridge to Let. Will be let to the lowest responsible bidder at 11 o'clock a. m. on FRIDAY, 8th of Jane, the re-bull'dlng of bridge at Hall's Mill. Specification made Known on day of lettlDg. I W . JOHN LYON, 'mj&) s. a. c.. >. -SJI?y 23, 1900. ? < - The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. 9 PKOBATK COURT. . * Notice to Debtors aud Creditors. In the Matter of the Estate of A. L. Latimer, y' . ' Deceased. ALL persons Indebted to said estate must settle without delay, and those holding claims against the estate must present them u properly attested to * ? : MrR. M. E. LATIMER, J May 2S, 1900. Adturx. _ j 1801?JL900. 3 SOOTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, S. 0. A. B? B. S.. A. M., LL.B., L. I. Courses. Spring Courses free for Teachers. Fourteen Professors; 38 000 volumes In library; excellent laboratories, class-rooms, gymnasium, Infirmary, athletic grounds. Tuition 840, other fees Sis. a session ; tuition remitted to needy students. Expenses 8133 to 8175 a session. Certified Pupils from forty-tive Accredited Schools enter Its Freshman Class without examination. Entrarce and Normal Scholarship Exami> narfnn hplfl ttt. t-uorv n?nntv.coat hVUIuv ' July 20, 1900, by County Superln'endents. i Next sessions opens Sept. 20, 1900. For cala' logne, address r . F. C. WOODU AKD, President. \ **i 1 J. C. Summey, ] Slack smith i"|FFER HIS 8ERVIC146 to all wbo runy > " desire any kind of good work In iron. Shoes furnished for borses sbod all round ibr 66 cents. When tbe shoes are furnished bis Charges Is 40 cent*. Shops across the street. In front of Wallingford & Russell's Livery Stables. DENTAL NOTICE. Dr, S. G. Thomson, OFFICE CP-STAIRS ON McILWAJN Corner, Abbeville, 8. C. Plav Ball! "THERE'S ONLY ONE STANDARD Of QUALITY IN ATHLETIC GOODS THE SPALDING. '< SPALDING BALLS, * SPJS&ING BATS. SPALDING MITTS, SPALDING MASKS, SPALDING GLOVES, SPALDING GUIDES. FOR PROFESSIONALS, AMATUERS and JUVENILES. ; Estimates for Club outfits on application. . Correspondence wltb Club Managers Soilpied. Abbeville Hardware Co. S. I. TUI'm Local*. S. I. Till wants to see you tills week to show you some special bargains. S. I. Tlll's Racket Store Is the place for big bargains. Just received 1<K) window shades at loots., at Tlll's. Some special prices on embroidery at s. I. Tlll's. S. I. Till sells good shoes for cts., see tlieru. A good all wool blue serge suit worth 810.00 for SC.'x) ets., ut S. I. I'lU's Racket Store. 500 men's straw hats at co&t at S. I. Tlll's. White and colored lawns at a cut price at s. I. Tlll's. Hook's, Hook's, liimli's, at S. 1. Tlll's. * 1