The Abbeville press and banner. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, December 12, 1900, Image 5
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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
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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. '
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CITY LICENSES.
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.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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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$ 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
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Presents for the Boys: : Ti
Match Boxes, / J
Whisk Broonr
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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lars and Cutis laundried for the W
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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 ,
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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
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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
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I Bargains every <3
COMB TO
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'^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
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T WILL BUY
r McDill &
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We place before ou:
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irowded with Customer 1
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SEE US?*
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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*
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