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' 'I . I*?? -. The Press and Banner I ABBEVILLE, 8. C. m ^"Published every Wednesday at $2 a w year In advance. (Wednesday, Dec. 12,1900. Goinic Out Had Comine In. Capt. J?\ W. R. Nance turned over the Sheriff's office last Monday to his successor Mr. J. R, Kennedy. Mr. Nance has been Sheriff for eight years, and duriog that time be Kept the office and Us accounts as straight as a shingle, and we have no doubt that his successor will be equally faithful and efficient. Capt. P. W. R. Nance retires of his own volition, notseeblug re election. H? has gone to LowDdesvllle, where he has property in terest. He sold his house and lot In town to Mr. P. 3. Speed. Statement, Recently we have been so pressed for space, and time to set up type, that we have been compelled to omit from our columns iui ; ? several weeks the valuable contributions of various esteemed correspondents. For this we are sorry, but In a little while we hope to be on our feet again, and able to publish everything that u)?y be sent to us. We hope tocontinueto receive contributions In the future as in the past. ? Near let Fever. It Is feported that there are two cases oil scarlet fever in the city. One In the city, and I oa#io Mill Town. Trustees of the Graded School considenw/fche propriety of ctoslng the school, but, action was deferred until further investigation could be had. I Family Record. ' Mr. Granville Bea' of this County, can trace ! ' bis genealogy as far back as can perhaps any : man in the County. He traces It back for j f nearly four hundred years, with great partlc-1 ularity. He is a man of culture and has & sufficiency ol this world's good for all practl cal purposes. K i Mnslcale., [ Invitations are out for the Muslcale which I , will be given at the home of Miss'Brooks on Friday evening at 8.30, by Mr. Guy R. Pitner. KB- Mr.Pltner will be assisted by Mies MoCluDg KfcS ana Mr. W. H. Jones. . Had?? and Lot for Sale. *?. >, yoor roornn and cook room, iaree ball. Good well of water. Lot 100x210. On Due J' . Weatroad, about balf mile from Court House. Will sell cneap for caah; or part ca6b and CT _ balance In monthly payments. Or. will trade, i for small larm. Apply to Jan. W. Martin, kv . Abbeville, 8. C. li' > Cotfoa and Cotton Seed. Kv 1 s The price of cotton is off nearly one hajf a k,' oent, because of the government estimate of the crop. Prices ranged yesterday from 914 WV'k'^Ooicon Seed in good demand at twenty l> ' cents a bushel. , "Better Tlinu Gold" t'.*; Will be played at A.ntrevllle High jScbool I r-vJ-7^- op Friday evening Dec. 2lst aqd concluded t&dL Wlth the farce Vice Versa. * * ? ? ? ?ha/\nor f\a/? 91 nt 9f. J y uoineaau juiu iuc iuiuusli/uv. ..... Who led Bbv'.v.''' To boy by tbe underslened, a bobse and lot Bviv. In the city of Abbeville: also, a small farm near the city. Wm. L. Mitchell. Dec. 3rd 1900, Globe, 8. C. Hotise lor Rent. I My bouse and lot on Main Street In town Abbeville; contains seven rooms. House BgSSliniood repair. Good well of water, garden stable. Possession given Jan. 1st, UW1. Apply to Mrs. Mary Taggart. Th? Beat Paper Shell Peaeana. have plaoeed our Pecans on sale at. Duaffh*.i"Pre'a Book Store?25cents per pound. Now is tbe time to plant. Bobt.S.LInfc. ESpj|y."' To Reut. Sh?v.:--;, One five room boose convenient to basl> i t, ,cess portion of town. Apply lo C. H. Can. n<vn J/, J. W. Rykabd laopenlng a beautirul stoek of Jewelry, ?bd be respectfully InVItea bis j : . , friends and the public to call and examine It. ? Under Masonic Hall. Dec. 12, it. ? Batet" Strayed or stolen from my lot In town, one black horse mule, about eight years old, 'long legged, tbln In flesb. Liberal reward x,.;;- for Its reoovery. J. Allen Smith, J r. Lookiac Around. fil&fe1JPeopJe like to look at all the pretty things In the stores when they cone to town, and. It Is cold, warm up. We want yon to! ?v"SMl that you are welcome to come to our 1 suve, and we will be glad to show you all tbe preuy goods we bought Jor Christmas even U yon do not wlxh to purchase. We have ,v?C goods suitable for holiday present* for everyiif ^v-TKKiy and oar ilne of jewelry, rings, silver, c:r' and cblna is as large sb ever. See our advertisement for things you waut, we have euuKSf . Jnerated a few of oq>- many goods. . R. C. Bernaa, The Jeweler. ' J. N. Corn ran"* Lorttls. . New crop raisins, seeded and lay re, prunes, j aaie#, ngs, curr?ui,?iju umwu, aw v.?? . , and sweet. 'How is the time to make your Christmas **^?f6lt cake, come and see me before you buy ; foor fruit. *Make your girl happy by sending her a box jf nice fresh candy from Cochran's. -'Ftre-works to arrive this week. Don't buy yoo get my prices. Almost abything yon wish in canned goods 0 bo found at Cochran's. I Tty a can of "Atmore'a" mince meat, the MMl In the world. We bave deviled crabs (with shells) lob?M*. thrlmp, salmon, all grades, potted and levi'ed tongue, "vent lowf," Homeibinz fine. Hanned apples and peaches for pies. "Sania I rand" desert peaches, noire better. ^ry "log cabin" maple syrup. Pickles?? full line?"solders" catsup Is th? test. J>a <fc Perrlns sauoe, red, white,.and: lack pepper, celery salt, grouud ginger,) pice, cloves, cinnamon, sage, etc., ai Cochan's. _ . Cranberries for Chilsimas, red," ripe, and' Qeta bottle of monogram mustard, horse- ' adisb. It is fine. . 1 t?s? "Heektas,' oelebrated spices and flavor- j Df extracts.\ Fot-salu at Cochran's. frti'i' i Try a bottle of "my wlfer" salad dressing. | *t Cochran's. Notice to I Eeturns of Personal Property Mug Before the 20th of February, for Negleot. In order to accommodate Mffiv ville County in the matter of making tt the County Auditor will be at? V Calhoun Fall's, January 8th and 9th Lpwndesville, January 10th and lit Mt. Carmel, January 14th and loth WlUington, January 16th?Wednea Bordeaux, January 17th?Thursday McCormicb, January 18th and 19th Due West, January 22d and 23rd?'1 - Donalds, Januarj- 24th and 25th?T Antrevllle, from January 1st to Fel Bryant's Cross Roads, from Januar: Long Cane, from January 1st to Fe Abbeville, from January 1st to Feb : Remember that parties having c : same, are liable to prosecution, by the j When parties wish corrections mad fore returned by them, they mu3t pres deputy. Don't send returns by mail, except r*< appointments of the Auditor, or to coo where parties reside outside the Couutj Remember that in swearing to you returned your property at its market vj I Board of Assessors can approve. Emp I their employees are returned. |:w. W. BRAI 9ft i< ( WEST END. Happening** and Incidents or n Wcclt Alton! (he City. Abbeville, S. C., Dec. ll.lMM. COMING AN LI GOING. Mrs. James Dawson and her cliildrpn, o kewledale, are here on a visit to Mrs. L. H Russell. Dr. and Mrs. D. It. Milchtner arrived iu tlx f city Friday and are staying at the home o j Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, Miss Marion Thomas has returned to Abbe I viiie after an extended visit to friends in tlx j lower part of the State. j Dr. J. A. Wldeman, of Due West, was in the I city last Thursday on business. m?. f! Miliar loll. 'Phnrndav for Dae | W?st after a few days stay'beie with bei I daughter, Mrs. Augustus Cochrau. j Mrs. Mary Parker was the yuesi. of friends ' in the city for several days last week. Mr. R. C. Wysong aud Master Willie Wy' souk have returned from a week's stay with : relatives in Lotta, Florence county. j Mr. W. T. Sloan has gone to Tennessee on account of tbe extreme illness of bis sister, i Miss Rosa Maxwell came in from Ray SatIurday and spent two days bere wltb ber ' mother, Mrs. Anna Mexwell. I Cadet (iiles Templeion is in Monterey spending a few days with relatives. Miss Mary Hemphill attended tbe, convention of tbe Daughters of the Confederacy in | Kock Hill. Miss Hemphill has?t>een re-elect j ed Secretary of the south Carolina Division I of tbe U. D. Cm. I Mrs. T. C. Gower,of Greenville, was in tbe | city several days last week visiting friends. Mr. Robert Bowen, of Ray, was In tbe city Saturday. Miss Effie Watson. Miss Louise Watson and Mr. A. K. Watson were in the city Saturday shopping. Editor J. T. Blgbam. of Chester, was In the city Saturday on business. Miss Lillie Kprott has returned to ber home in Greenwood after a pleasant visit here. Rev. T. U. Plemmons was out of the city Sunday. There was no service In tbe Baptist; /.hnroh Mr. mid Mrs. W. D. Barksdale spent Sunday wiiii their parents, Mr.and Mrs.JameB Barksdale at their country home. CONVENTION OF THE U. D. C'S. 1 The convention of the Daughters that met, at Rock Hill last week were given delightful receptions by Prof. D. B. Johnson, President of wlntbrop College, and by the Commercial Club. Both entertainments were thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The nextmeetlng will be held In Sumter. Miss Mary Lou Smith returned Monday from a week's stay with friends In Rook Hill and Chester. .. .. Miss Lucy White will entertain the WblSt Club Thursday evening. > V ?> Air. M. P. DeBrubl attended Snpreme Cotirt In Columbia last weefc. ' SCHOOL LIBRARY, Has made an order for'over,flrtydollat-e worth ol books that will be here at tbe beginning the new year. All; the members are/ requested to renew their subscription tbat have not already dope bo. Mrs. Allen M. Shaw left Saturday for a tWo week's visit to New York and Richmond. Dr. F. E. Harrison was called to Calhoun Falls Sunday on professional bunlne** Mrs. Edwin Calhoon returned Friday from Selena, Ala., where sbe has been with nee son Mr. Charley Calhoun. Mr.CalbounwtU.be able to be nioved la a few weeks. < Jodge J. C. Klnuh Is spending a few days in tbe city with tils family. Mr. Ben wick Bradley was absent from school one day last week ou account or innesa, , Mr. H. D1 Reese Is In tbe olty for several days. :t '. < ' Mrs. J. M. Huokabeaand Miss Annie Hawthorne were lh tbe city Monday shopping, i Misa Annie and Miss Lizzie Gibert, ol Lebanon, wvre in town Monday. ' Miss Lucia f&raer remruea Jtriaay irom Rook Hill, Where she bad been to attend the U. D.C'a Dr. J. W. Daniel and bis family leave Wednesday for their new borne In Charleston. They have made Abbeville IhtJlr boms /or the past tbtee years, and have many friends bere who regret to see. them leave. *' ," Tbe windows oral! the stores in onr olty are bright wltb Christmas toys that will gladden tbe hearts of thp young people. There are presents for,onb ana alt, and at prices to reach every poe. Already tho cannon cracker, sky rocket and roman candle herald the approach of "Yale -tide." - Mr. M. T. Coleman was la town several days Itu>i ween. , - ty. > Rev. Mr. Query, of North Carolina, licentiate of tbe Presbyterian, ohnrch, Is in tbe city disirioutlng religious literature In tbe county, . --j ) ' Mlas Hannah C. Perrln leit Friday for &.U, innta where t-Lo will spend tome.time with Mi^JIdbn Cotbrau. Mr. Ed win Calhoun spending sometime witn jMenda In Monterey,: !;" v . , .1.', > Mia* Adelaide Harris teftSnndatffor Atlanla where she will Spend the printer with Irlends. , Tbe report tbajjtbere was a case of sear let fe ver In - W^st Hod"; was not true. . Mrs. G. W.Speef and Miss Susie Speer, accompanied by DrJL;T. Hill, left Tuesday for, Atlanta where t hoy go to oonsult Dr.Pinkney, / Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hilt gave a reception Friday evening in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Mltcbtner. ' 'm i m CITY LICENSES. ! . ' ' - >.'? ggy>- \ I .Hutti.be Pnitl ou or Before December 15th. . ; i _/ The City Connctl will enforce the License Ordinance and executions will be lsstfed after the 15th instant against those who negfect to pay tbe license. James Cbalmars, { * ' ' Cler k i ' ?m * ' i+ i New Telephone*. ril Tbe following new pbone? have been put In, and yon can add their, names In writing, on yoar cards, so that you may have the lull benefit ol the service: Carolina Hotel, 106 C. ft Sayre...; 108. >,. Dr. John Lyon 11$ Klnard's Store 128 McKee's Beef Market II Mt.Wltt . 136 ' take o^f. i j-}h The following old numbers may be erased from tbe printed Hbt, uamely: Tl, 112, 106; 108. -? ? ? ' -\V. . Optician Reese. 16 at the next door to Aug. W. Smith, Hotel Block, where you cab nave your eyes tested by bis Mathematical System free of ohasge. The most scientific method for detecting all optical defects of the eye now In use, Endorsed by all professions.' Remember Investigation and a carefully prepared prescription will cost you nothing. You are Invited .to examine our many tesul monlale. Will visit your home if requested. H. D. Reese, Optician. First door below Aug. W. Smith. 'ax:Payers. it be Made at Its Market Value, 1901, Fifty Per Cent. Penalty , ' ' 3 THE TAX-PAYERS IN ABBEleir tax returns for the fiscal year, 1901, i?Tuesday and Wednesday, th?Thursday and Friday. ?Monday and Tpesday. day. . . , r# ? t : ?Friday and 8aturday. ruesday and Wednesday. hursday and Friday. {j tK >ruary 20tb, at McAdams' Store. f 1st to February 20tb, atB^jfant's Store bruary 20, at residence of A. F. Calvert ruary 20\b. redits aud not making a fair Return ol Auditor and County Board. le in the number of acres of land hereto eut tbeir plats to tbe Auditor or hif 'l ' where parties are unable to meet th( le to Abbeville before February 20tb, oi 1 r renuu you take au oath that you havi ilue. - We want a fainreturn such as thj loyers are requested to see to it tha )LEY,Auditoi , 9 $ S Laundry f r ' $ ^IHRISTMAS WJijL S001 > :jf big supply of Shirts, Col f SJjf Holidays. I W YOUR DRESS SU w Have your Clothi yjjf and they will add : # OVERCOATS..... w Dyed or Cleaned W laundry, and muc | AABEVILLE STEAM LAU1 in ' - r _ _ <*, r . . !: V ? .V i,f &&*;% ! - V- .Vit ' Presents for the Boys: : Ti Match Boxes, / J Whisk Broonr r? Cloth Brash*' "Watch. Cha. Carving Sets, sfl Baking Dishes, fli is the thing Sitl that are nlflfl R. C. EJ CaulUjr'i MmchIn?Thnnks-GIvIdk au< Cb&fcn as In Coining. You can get ijifcaaslJy'dIrlsb imoker&GNo. ]. S; fr FresnHweoi bbeese, JSo. 1. *2S& ' Macarrbnl 5 qitt^ JOat. packa gee, irtht; i il packa(?e8i?itbe Seat prunes tbal majwi'wi buy, bakifra chocolate, 10 and 20c^Wq<fcJ knox'stttotlne, currant*, citron, enjruwi wal nuts, al&onds.. durhani sbreddedjgpocaria and also1,in1 shell oat .flakes, nnUaHn; pal verlzed-gffigrer, root-g-spice, pepplKvrangef apples, betatoaour kraut, "cabbage, bmnanaf Spqo] bnd ball {bread bhtok and wrote need Ie6,lplns,?aapv l?e, stationary mcfitn barpi violin, guitars, banjoi, mandolip&,ij?lre an gut Btringl rosin, bdragekapreni, pegs, an playing cards from I ? i. i Price our rugs before yoi buy. We have an immensi stock bought at close prices and we will sell you the samj way. McDill & Lyon, j ? FRESH OYSTERS- I You can always get fresh oysters 1 Thomson Bros. Give tbem a trial. J Phone^^g. Wanted, 5000 lbs of hides. -"Brln us your hides, we will pay TCttUpaiki price, for them. Thpolsoi^Bros. Bring your green edited and <3r hides to Thomson Bros. They wi buy them. ULOiuna ^Copyrights Ac. Anyone sending a sketch and description ma: r quickly ascertain our opinion free whether ai Invention Is probably patentable. Coraraunlca tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patent* Bent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. e Patents takon through Munn & Co. recelvi ipecial notice, without charge, In the \ Scientific American. A handsomely li'astTated weekly. Largest di eolation of any scientific Journal. Terms, $3 i year; four mouths, fl. Sold by all newsdealer! MUNN & Co.36!R^adway New Yorl BflWb Offloe, 0? V 8t? Washington,D.C. ' P s M;. . s*?f/11 -Mil. or Christmas S fjj * BE HERE. HAVE YOU k 8? lars and Cutis laundried for the W IT. IW es Cleaned and Pressed Christmas, W to your good looks. ' ^ in first-class style. Send us yflUrlw; h oblige, jnRV C. P. HAMMOND, A'i , llhnnrl hill ? y\i#fcr i .' ' ' ''' '1"- # < 1 ' '' " '' uuiuhiohiuo: jy&y far i]^hhBH|HHH|^HH The i ^ hhiiii^ib i BoBimH^H f* .H|^BHIH^H|HH| i^HUHnH st .S^Bfl^HHBH Wim iSHnoHHI H"'VfflHDiH i<j H^Hfln^^H Toiai^^^BBB|^^HBS In accordance above apportionmenT^^^HHI^^H^^IH the school funds of Scholastic year. beelnntnf^Hfl^^a^^^^^B ending June 30th, 11)01. The Hbove Includes all County Superlnten<^^HM|^^HHH i m A. N. Hill & ('lab bouHe cheese In glass jarx.^^^^^^^1 frewh and nice. Try 11. Try our p'.n money pickles. Try qur maple syrup? finest Fresh Kalamizoo celery L' Fresbjcranberrlea all I FreBhjarrlvalB Jd|j^^DM| t - ' ' * gNo^ei I Bargains every <3 COMB TO ^ M '^BoUNJtT-OF ABBEVILLE. . PfiOBATE COtfETf. Jv;L. FerrtD, P.. a? Administrator ?s' Lnc/Ttarman, deceased, Plaintlir, f agilhat AndefBOu Turman and others, DtfciiUattta.'-^^Miplalnt to Sell Lands tp AN' ORDER MADE IN )n8t./'bQ!vt>^iwBfel, case, I will sell atpixbat' Abbeville Court House/ B^ANUARV, 1901, for tba pnj^^^^^^^HKujgj/fallowing described Teal to of Luny T^rek\ily .half laud, con * >t for Me... : T WILL BUY r McDill & M[ : NEXT TI We place before ou: 1 FURNIT ... Of Good Construction and At h . irowded with Customer 1 lay- ' ! SEE US?* cDill & Li ' Something* & Co of Mrs. Vred. kof the *iofit interesting on record >2 j^Lyears^ehe revs, " I suffer ^ ftjbpnes^of my sk<HIs opened t H|^emng on tp my'brain. ' HHnHBB|^bf insanity. 1* |MHS|HH|BB|^tried. Dr. Ch!j| v< v. ^rsnnBH^HB AWW \wAyv/v UHH from who cany off jj| < ^on 1 '^dgk V c^nta now. 66 cegtfclV