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The Press and Banner.
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Wednesday, Oct. 28,1903. $
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The War In Over. E
In the death of William Spruell, tbe war
with Mexioo la over. 0
For many years William Spruell has been f
the lonely sentinel on tbe outposts of Time, j
In his death be leaves in this County nosurvl- r
ror of the struggle between tbe United States c
and Mexico. With more than a hundred
others be marched from Abbeville In 1847 to |
enter upon tbe campaign against Mexico. c
More than two-thirds of that number sue- 8
oumbed to disease in camp or fell in battle, so t
that fewer than one-third of the noble band t
of patriots who marched to battle In 1847,
never saw their homes again. I
Abbeville's soldiers acted an important part (
in mai oonuici ana carried on great uuuun
la the victory which orowned Amerloan
>rme,
It vii F. W. Sellecb of this city, who raised
the Amerloan flag over the forts In the f?relgn
olty, and It wai William Spruell who
stood among those Intrepid soldiers wbo supported
the gallant Selleck while holding the
American flag over the lorelgn foe. In war
these old soldiers fought as one. In peace
th6y lived as neighbors. In death they sleep
together, "with all their country's wishes
blest11
Samnel McGowan aad J. Foster Marshall of
this city were among the survivors of th?
Mexican war, and they afterward did noble
servloe In tbelConfederate war. But they
now sleep with Selleck and Spraell. Tbeli
warfere, like Spruell's and Selleck's Is over.
Among the survivors of the Mexican war
who returned to their homes and still live. 5
are John Wilkinson of White Hall, In Greenwood
County, and J. J. Martin of Atlanta, i
Tbe Mexican soldiers came home In 1849, ana
were received byjtbe people with the greatest 5
honor whloh a grateful oountry could confer
On tbe succeeding Fourth of July, a great bar- c
beoue dinner was given at Calhoun's Mills,
and the most distinguished orators of thai (
time were called upon to address the assembled
multitude. The volunteer artillery 00m- t
pany appeared In uniform, and tbe booming s
of cannon, and the music of the band gave 1
emphasis to tbe speeches and lent enthusiasm t
to a people who had oome to do honor to the t
oocaalon.
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All One Way, Except? I
It Is useless to publish the press comments '
on tbe Tillman verdict. They are alt one
way except that tbe reaaltorthe trial Is up
beld by the Atlanta News and tbe Augutaa
Chronlole. Those papers are welcome to Iht
distinction. They will probably be Joined bj
tbe Abbeville Press and Banner, wblob caD
always be felled on to get-on tbe wrong side 1
of anything that may oome up.?Spartanburg <
Free Lance.
Tbe unanimity with which tbe press ol this ,
State haa followed tbe line of thought as laid <
oat' by the dally preu of the greater ol ties, we ,
think would Indicate that there la a lack 01
Individuality in speech or a want of Independence
of tboagbt among tbe editors ot
tbe State.
Of course it require* courage of any newspaper
to speak Its true opinions when all tbe
rest of the press seem to otter only tbe
ready-made sentiments as presented by
their file-leaders. When such followers
of ' others are ready to Jump on any
editor who mty have the Indiscretion, or
tbe courage, to speak truthfully his own opinion,
sensitive men may be deterred from
giving an unbiased Judgment.
it Is remarkable that all tbe newspapers of
tbe State should oondemn Tillman for resenting
attacks upon bis good name. Are we
to believe that every editor In the State
wishes to abuse tbe liberty of tbe press, or are
we led to believe that they would, as Individnals,
set an example of tamely submitting to
tbe vilest epithets ?
Would each and every one of the editors
pvt' vrho have oondemned Tillman allow any
man to publish them as liars, cowardB
thieves, etc? ?
Those editors who think that men Bhould
be Tequlred to take all tbe Insults tbat may
be offered In print are having things all tbelr
own way, as far as public expression Is cod
oerned.
Thosecitizens who would resent the,greatest
ofltenoe are saying nothing.
Twist and torn It as you may, the verdict
of the Lexington jury Is ;the verdict of the
t>'f' people of the State.
As to whether the Abbeville Press and Banfcjf??
ner Is always on the wrong side. If that ex
preeslon means that we are always wroDg
when not following tbe opinions of others, we
aooept It as tbe highest compliment whlob
tbe Free Lance oould pay. The opinions which
this newspaper ntters are onr own, and are
. * not the rehash of tbe errors which may be
promulgated by any dally newspaper,
Religions Wind Sfaeblne.
A number of Associate Reformed- Presbyterians
of the Abbevil le congregation met aD
agent of .a mnslc bouse last Monday afternoon
at tbe furniture Btore of SMr. J. Hayne
McDUl, where tbe virtues of bis wind machines,
weighing from 250 to 1,100 pounds
were fully dlsoussed, without namlug tbe
price per pound. v
Tbe Impious wretob who awhile ago said (
something about a piano bad already been t
misrepresented, plaoed In a false light and t
bit on tbe bead. He was completely trampled
under foot In tbe most gentlemanly and j
In the most Christian style. c
Under the clrcumstanoes It was not neces- t
sary to take further steps In reference to tbe i
brother who had been so unspeakably crushed
and so Inexpressibly .humiliated. Every- (
thing la lovely and harmonious now. Tbe r
preliminary wind work In buying a f
machine is well under way. There remains t
nothing to be done now, except tbe little 8
effort wblch Is necessary to raise the scads s
with which to buy tbe approved wind ma
cblne. " .
Immigration Burean.
Tbe News and Courier is timely In Its sag 6
gestloa about tbe need for more people In
Soatb Carolina. That paper well Bays : c
"There ought to be a well organized Immigration
Bureau at tbe 8tate Capital, and a
live, wide-awake, experienced man Bbould
be plaoed In cbarge of It, so that tbe beat result*
mlgbt be obtained for tbe State. We
would suggest tbat Gov. Heyward send a
special commissioner to tbe conference to be
beld In Mew Orleans next month, to obtain
such practical information upon tbe subjeol
ot immigration aa will enable him to recommend
to tbe General Assembly at its next
Msslou a plan for tbe establishment of an
immigration agency in South Carolina." c
If tbe Soatb Carolina Agricultural and g
Meobanical Society were turned Into an Im- a
migration Society real good would follow, a
We need more people. Our waste places F
should be filled.
Cotton Is tbe cleanest, tbe moBt certain and 6
tbe best money orop in tbe world. There is *
not a day In the year tbat a one-borse wagon a
load ol it will not bring a bundred dollars. b
| [Lands In tbe healthiest and best conntry In* 0
tbe world can be bad for $6 to $10 an acre, '
wblcb will produce ootton to tbe acre worth
anywhere from ?20 to 850.
Pnfftrfl Olivine vour floor w
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covering be sure and ex- 4
amine our carpet remnants tl
and rugs. They are great ?
bargains. A. M. Smith & Go. JJ
School books of all klodfl at MUford's Drag Hi
Store. Phone 107, ta
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Commcrcliil Fruit.
Mr. M. V. Richards, Land and IndUBtrla!
gent of the Southern Kailway writes :
"Please note and return the attached dining
In regard to orchard proposed by P.
lone n berg & Co.
"Can you give me a little more Information
Q regard to this?suob Information as we
ould use In tbe Southern Field. I would
ike to know tbe number of trees they will
iut out this year, tbe character of the trees,
nd tbe distance from Abbeville. Tbls menIon
will help your town.
"Can you give me any Information In
egard to commercial orchards tributary to
Lbbevllle ?"
In reply : There are no commercial or
hards tributary to Abbeville worthy of the
tame.
Mr. J. D. Winn, who lives five miles North
>f Abbeville has a small orchard of Elberta
teach trees, the fruit from which he sold in
Abbeville last Summer with such satlsfactary
esults, that, it is said, be will add to bis
ircbard tbls winter or nextsprlug.
Whether the sample of bis flue fruit has
nsplred our people with the belief of their
iommerclal value we do not know, but we
ire informed tbat from 12,000 to 20,000 trees of
he same kind will be set out In this county
bis winter and next spring.
As we understand, tue following named
jersons, among others, contemplate planting
>rchards this winter or spring.
Congressman Wyatt Aiken and Postmaster
R. 8. Link, have recently bought 100 acres Ave
lilies north of Abbeville. .01 this tract they
propose to appropriate twenty acres to
Elberta peacbes, planting 2,500 trees.
P. Rosenberg & Co., on their 2,000 acre tract
>n Savannah river will set out 8,000
Elbertas, 2 miles from Wllllnglon on S. V.
Et. R.?20 mileB Irom Abbeville.
P. Rosenberg <fc Co., will set out 2,00o El>ertas
on their farm east of the Court House,
md lyiDg partly in the corporate llmltB of
,be town of Abbeville.
L. A. Jackson, living on his farm, three
nlies south of Abbeville, will set 1,000 El>ertas.
Sheriff C. J. Lyon will set 1,000 Elbertas on
its land north-west adjaoeut to the corporate
lmlts of Abbeville.
Dr. S. G. Thomson contemplates setting
00 Elbertas near Abbeville.
J. E. McDavid, two miles north of Abbeville,
will set 500Elbertap.
Gilliam Bros., five miles sontbweet, will
>lant an orchard of Elbertas.
J. D. Winn, will add to bis already bearing
>rcbard, five miles north of Abbeville.
W. G. Chapman expects to set 2,000 Elbertas
>n his town property.
As far as we have been able to learn the
ibove named persons are all that expect to
[O Into the fruit business to any extent. It
s true, however, that many small orders for
,rees will be given for home use. The commercial
Investors, are as above named. \
Borne of these lands are especially adapted
'or frnlt growing,
This Is our answer to Mr. Richards. If we
lave erred, or If we have omitted any names,
ive are open to correction.
Neglect of Duty.
If anything was needed to prove that there
3aa been neglect of daty In the office of the
Comptroller-General le It not here furn lsbed ?
rhe grand Jury of Richland, among other
things certifies to the neglect of duty of a
?tate officer and the Inefficiency of the pre.
irlousjurles. The grand Jury says :
"At our Spring teitn of Court we appointed
i committee to Investigate the books and
iccounts o( the county officers and as a re
mil of their Investigation we beg to submit
jor report, as follows:
"Commencing with the taxes ol 1897, 1808.
1900 and a part ot 1901, covering a term of the
late treasurer, James n. Campbell, we find
that his office Is short 820,256.70, with a credit
However, of8228, which we wl.'l mention later
;>n, leaving a net shortage of 810.080.70.
"We find that during Mr. ?. J. BrenneDV
term ol office as county teasurer he oollected,
under a misapprehension, commissions on
llspensary profits amounting to 8788, 43. that
He had do warrant ol law for, his office being
i salaried one. Aside from tblB and a lew
unimportant errors we flud the books during
lis terra In good shape.
"Your committee, after considering the
matter carefully, thought best, and did re
port the matter to the solicitor on August 26,
[903, furnishing him with two copies of our
report, In order that he might Immediately
lake action In the matter.
"We would oall your attention to the fact
Lbat there are no cash boo km kept In the
treasurer's office, and would suggest tbat you
eoommend that a dally cash boos be kept In
Lbeluture. We so recommend.
The duty of the Comptroller-General Is
made clear In these Sections of the Statute :
Sec. 434. It shall be the duty of the Auditor
if eacb County to notify tbe foreman of the
Stand Jury thereof and the Comptroller General
of the day npon which said settlement it
.0 be made, and tbe Comptroller General, or
iemeone duly authorized by htm, and iht
foreman of tbe Grand Jury of eacb Count}
ire hereby required to be present and witness
iald?etUemeut.
Sec. 430. When said settlement shall have
>een completed, tbe settlement sheets shall
Designed by the County Commlxstoners and
bounty Treasurers, tbe County Superintendsnts
of Education and County Treasurers, in
lupllcate and certified by the County Audlor;
one copy of wblcb shall be filed in tbe
bounty Auditor'* office and the other mailed
:o the Cpmptroller-Generai, to be by Ulm resorted
to the General Assembly.
See. 437. It shall be the duty of the Comp
:roller General to mall eaoh year a copy ol
lis report containing Much settlements to the
3lerk of the Court, County Commissioners,
iohool Commissioners and County Auditors
>f each County of tbe State, to be filed and
tept by said officers In their Beveral offices.
As we understand it, the Comptroller Central
has been making annual reports to tbe
Seneral Assembly. How did tbe Comptroliir-General
make his report If be had not set,led
with tbe treasurer of Richland ? If the
Comptroller bad settled with tbe treasurer.
1UW 1H It lUHb 1U Mil H1CBO JCttlB UJOIO WCTt?
;reat errors against the Slate and the County?
low was It possible for the County treasurer
a bold tbe large sums which are now report>d
short? Does It prove that the Comptroller
vas inefficient ? Or doeB It prove that the
Comptroller's offloe has been careless in
he most important duties devolving upon
iny officer?
As a further evidence of the incompetency
n former years in tbe discharge of tbe
lutles of that office, other County treasurers
lave been reported derelict. Are such dereIctl?n8
of duty to be continued ?
If tbe Incumbent of that office shall Inaugurate
a system of annual settlements as
equlred by law, and will tell the publlo how
brmer Comptrollers made up their reports to
be Legislature, when they had not made a
ettlement with some of the treasurers, be
vill do a public service.
Ill Honor and all Happiness to tbe
Bamberg Herald.
In reply to what we recently said about
dltorlals in tbe Bamberg Herald that paper
eplles:
"So far as tbe The Bamberg Herald Is oonerned,
we will admit that during the past
ew weeks the amount of editorial matter it
ias contained has been very little and the
[uality rather poor. But, Bro. Wilson, our
xcuse Is ample. Fact Is, we have two good
easons: In tbe first place, our Job printing
lepartment has kept everybody In the office,
rouo the proprietor to "devil", on the run
Or the past month or more. Even with
xtra belp we could not begin to cope with
be rush of business, although we all worked
lay and nigbt. Then tbe presence of a baby
>oy at our home, who is nearly three weeks
tid at this writing, Is, to say the least, sornevbatdiverting,eepeclally
so when It is tbe
Irst son. We feel sure that Bro. Wilson will
,gree that tbe above facts fully excuse tbe
bseuoe of editorials In Tbe Herald for the
last few weeks."
The absence qf editorials Is satisfactorily
xplalned. All right, brother. We hope that
hree weeks old boy may grow to be as good
man as his father and as great a man as
lis mother may wish.' May be be a Joy and a
om'ort to the household where he is now so
relcome. .
Warned Not to Tell It.
Messrs. W. G. Mllford and W. II. Smith
'ere In town a few days ago. They Informed
b of.the destruction of Dawson & Uldrlch's
In by Are one day last week, but uald that
ie machinery was ready to start again. J
When asked about the ootton crop, each i
tld that It was much better than It was
>nerally believed to be. They thought the
op was good, but they warned us not to pub' ]
ih It. They didn't want the cotton buyers
know the good condition of the crop.
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Editor* iu Town.
Editor VV\ T. Crews of th'e Laurensvllle 1
Herald came to town on Saturday, and Editor
E. H. A till dropped In on us last Monday.
Editor T. B. Crews of the Laurensvllle
Herald passed through Abbeville on Mod
a ay. ne wuuiu nuu siuK,
These gentlemen are contieoted with news- m
papers that stand high with the brethren.
Mr. Aull has been the popular and efficient
President of the State Press Association for
Home ten years, and his excellent official
career would Indicate that he will be president
for about ninety or a hundred year?
longer.
The good old Laoreusvllle Herald stands
for principle In peace; even aa Its editor m
fought lor principle In war. "
Incflnble Anncm.
In writing" for the newspapers about the
Lexington verdict are not some men, who
have been hitherto regarded as sensible,
writing themselves down as Ineffable asses?
ABBEVILLE TO THE FRONT.
A New Dry Goods and Millinery Flrin
With i Staunch finsluess Men Behind
the Enterprise.
Abbeville Is to have a new dry goods aud
millinery firm In tbe near future. Tbe gentlemen
Interested In ib)? enterprise are
Messrs. U. G. Anderson, W. D. Wllnon aud ,
Albert Henry. They will carry a full and ?
complete line of tbe swelleet dry goods and
millinery. i
Mr. H. Q. Anderson 1b a member of tbe Arm
of Hall & Anderson and Is a man noted for 1
bis sound business Judgment and enterprising
business methods. '
Air. W. D. Wilson, who has been head clerk
for Mr. L. \V. White for a number of years,
has business qualifications that peculiarly fit
him lor this line of business.
Mr. Albert Henry In a young man who has
been very successful In all business enter
prises and has bad a broad experience for
such a young man,
With such men as these tbe success of tbe
enterprise is assured. I
They have secured the store which formerly
belonged to Capt. Johu G. Edwurd?, but re
cently purchased by Mr. John Harris, and
will enlarge It to suit the very large slock
which they expect to carry. A handsome
plate glass front will be put in and ail the
latest and up-to date fixtures. (
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UU?i WJfciiST.
Interesting: ParagrapnH uy a WideAwake
CorreNpoudeut.
Due West, S. C.t Oct. 27,1003.
Prep. James Boyce leaves ibis week In com
pany with Capt. Dlillng, ot Kings Mt., and
Mr. S. N. Boyce, of Gastonla, for the lower
part of the State to eDjoy the exciting pleasure
of a deer hunt.
We regret to bear of tbe painful accident of
Mr. W. W. Bradley, of Abbeville, In having
his arm broken.
Mrs. Standi and son and daughter are <
visiting tbe lamlly of Dr. J. A. Brown.
Misses Kebecca Addison and Julia Ken
nedy and Mesws Lune, Walter and Ht-nry
Bonner attended tb? Fair at Donalds Saturday.
They are enthusiastic over tbe glories
of the Dog and Poultry Show.
Miss Eva Cllnkscaies came.ovpr from Lime- a
stone College to attend the weddiug ol bur
sister Miss Elmer.
Miss Sue Morton will move this week Into
her reBldeuce on Bonner Htreet, Just recently
purchased from Dr. J. J. L'ndsaj.
Mrs. B. H. Grler, of Ora, 1? still critically
111. Much sympathy 1h expressed for tbe
family In their anxiety over ber condition.
Itnr nlBipr MIhm Amanda Lee. of this nlace.
ba? been at ber beUMde for several weeks.
Miss Sub Blac&well ietl Monday to teacb in
Ooonee Co.
Miss SalUe Sltton has returned from a
pleasant visit of several weeks in Abbeville.
Senator and Mrs A. C. Lxtlmer, of Belton,
Mr. and Mrs. Watklns, oi Anderson, and Mr. ,
and Mrs. Ernest Cllnkscrles, of Honea Path,
attended the Clinkscales Copeland wedding.
Dr J. W. Wideman spent lust Wednesday
In Abbeville.
Rev. A. J. Klrkpatrlek has returned from
Columblti where be has been looking after the
Interest of bis fartn.
Tbe marrlnge of Miss E'rner Cllnkscales ,
and Rev. J. A. Cope.'and ol Wa>ne6boro, Ga.t
whs solemnized on last Wednesday evening
at 8:30 p. m. In the Baptist church. The pastor
Kev. J. A. Brown offlclsting.
Tbe wedding was one of the most beautiful
and elaborate functions ever witnessed in
this place.
The bride was attended by nine lovely
bridesmaids. Miss Eva Clinkscales sister ol <
tbe bride. Misses Louise Brownlee and Addle I
Ellis of this place, Misses Helen Haddon and
Louise McGee of Greenville. 8. C., Miss Essie
Hollls, Alias Blackwell, Mibs Koe of Florida
and MIks Brlstow.
Tbey wore charming coRtumos of while
organdie and picturesque hats of black cblf
fon, carrying bouquet* of white carnations. The
|mald of honor Miss Muble Clinkscaie* .
was becomingly gowned In pink organdie
and white chiffon bat. She carried a bouquet
of pink carnations.
The bride was a lovely picture In while
silk and wore a tulle veil. She carried a
magnificent bouquet of IIIIIps of the valley. '
The groom was accomplished by Mr. Vandiver
of Anderson as best man.
The ushers were Meesrs. Jim Wideman,
Earl Clinkscalee, Mark Ellis and Furmao
McOee.
Little Addle and Josle Brown were the '
flower girls and marched in ahead of the <
bride. '
Little Georgia Wardlaw brought the ring
in.
The wedding march tfas skillfully played
by Miss Ersle Ellis, assisted by Messrs. D. B.
Edward and MaQlll.
The decorations were beaatlfully arranged
by the skillful hand of Mies Bailie Hilton.
They oonslsted of autumn leaves with a back
ground of ferns and^palms.
After the ceremony a reception was held at
the residence of Mr. M. B. Cllnkscales, father |
of the bride, for the bridal party and a few
invited guests.
The bride and groom left at 8:30 for a trip to a
the Northern cities.
LOWNDESVILLE.
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What the People of the Seven Hilled
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Lowndesvllle, Oct. 27, 1903. ,
Mrs. T. D. Cooley spent several days tn El {
berloa last week. They lett Ibis plaoe Mon- v
day. . [
Mrs. A. J.8peer and her little babe went to ,
Anderson Wednesday, where they remained 3
for two or three days. ^ 1
Miss Kosa McCleilan of Midway, was the t
guest or Rev. H. C. FenueI Tuesday nigtit, on 8
her return from a sometime stay In Atlanta,
tta. ,
Mr. Jas. Hill, while aiding tn repairing the
bridge over Rocky River, nad the misfortune ,
to break his right arm, and cannot do any r
more work lor sometime to oome.
Messrs. J. W. and J. H. Carllle went to Ab- t
bevllle on business Wednesday. t
The first "Mountain Schooner" of the sea- c
son to mike its appearance upon our streets, r
came in Friday. lis load consisted of a few
small, hard apples, and a few cabbages. g
A negro llvlntt on one of Hon. I. H. McCal- K
la's places in the Fork, while out hunting, r
came across a deer, which heshot and killed. {,
Where it came from and how It came to ue r
there, is not as yet known. a
Mr. T. G. Llddell received his commission
several days ago and was at once Qualified aa r
carrier of tbe mail oo R. F. D. Route, No. 1, t
and has since been In charge of the work ev- 8
ery day. 0
Mies Allle May Fennel accompanied by her ?
father. Rev. H. C. Fennel, weut to Mt. Carmel c
Saturday. ?
The ilrst killing frost of the season came b
yesterday morning. While It wus not heavy c
enough to kill all vegetation, yet It did kill e
much of the vegetation. Straw bats and other ti
summer wear are still in evidence.
Dr. John O. Wilson cyme in Saturday even- r
lng and preached a good sermon In Smyrna b
church yesterday at a. m. r.
Last night at 7:30, quite a crowd hadcollec- s
ted In Smyrna Church to take part, by their |]
presence at least, In the celebration of the c
Silver Jubilee of the Southern Woman's Mis- b
slonary Society of the Methodist Church, f.
The order of exercises in condensed lorm (\
were as follows : c,
Voluntary Scripture Lesson?by Rev. R- W.
Barber, Master ot Ceremonies. b
A Hymn?rendered by Choir. II
Prayer?Dr. John O. Wilson. p
A well prepared paper was read by Miss a
Meta Allen of the Baptist Church. An interes- Ci
ting paper prepared and read by Mrs. R. L. hi
Smith of the Presbyterian Church, and an in- h
structlve talk by Mrs. R. W. Barber, closing n
with a talk by Rev. John 0. Wilson aud R. d
W. Barber. ki
All Darts of the exercises were along Mis- ti
slonary lines, and were well received. Just (
before tbe close, a coflectlon was taken up for n
the benefit of tbe Isabella Ilendrlx College,
situated at Juls de Kora, Brazil. Tbe amount 0
raised was 813.00. Troupe. p
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Urellialiu'm LociiIn. [[
We carry on band a fine lino of bread and e]
oakes. cigars, tobacco, etc., and will fill all or- n!
lers promptly. Flag down our bread wagou
nud get what you waut. n
Be sure to place your orders wilh me for tl
wedding and Christmas cakes. They will f<)
please you. ?
Keep your eye on fruit stand?yon can get
fruit of the best kind, 16 hours per day.
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WITH
BAR a.
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THAT is the condition of
We have laid in the la
we have ever bought, and 1
every article has been ham
bargain notch. As pretty ai
Prints, Flannels, Table Da
Curtains goods as were ever <
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Onr Clothing, Trunks, Blankets and (
Are all that the most particular could desire,
dies used to wear. Come and see it.
[f Crockery, Fancy China of C
Is wanted then we are the people you are lool
SADDLES, BRIDLES, COLLARS ANI
Shoes! Shoes!
They are our long suit and we are shoving tl
Shoes for men, women and children that leatl
Geo. G. Snow and Rice & Hutchins men's sh
are the lowest.
Groceries, Gro
We are fully prepared to take care of our cus
an immense quantity of rfeavy Groceries, the
lowest. Having bought about 500 liARREI
to give our customers the benefit of same. I
Flour Bargains before buying.
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Drummers' Sa:
Are our hobby and the eagerness with which ?
are the greatest bargains in town. We have
Samples, consisting of
Shirts, Underwear, Suspenders, 1
Children's Cloaks, Neckwear, Hi
Ladies' Waists and Skirts, Hoo
Pocket Books, Ladies' Bags, Ham
all of which are going at price*
Remember, the advertiser who ?
man who fulfils most. . We have ne^
did not fulfill. Look to your own in
A. 1VL i>mi
MAIL CJONTRACITS addressee id blR written ordi
ter so delivered to a carrtei
past another postofflce on th
lug deposited Into a mall b
Do Yon Wnnt n Job Uke Thla ? If crane or post.
The mail carriers most be i
ho, Here are InctN lor Yon. worthy persons, of good cba
Proposals will bo received at the office of Intelligence to prop
he Second Assistant Postmaster General, deposit the mail alone the ro
jostofflce department, until 4 p m. of Decern- ,The department does not 1
>er 1,1903, for carrying the malls of the United l'cular design of box or sato
states on the routes and by the schedules of l"'8 service, but the person
lepartures and arrivals Hpeclfled In the Statu see l^at " of 80cl
>f South Carolina, from July 1,1901, to June afford ample protection to hi
>0, 1908. Decisions announced on or beforo or crane should be so locate)
February 1, 1904. Contracts to be executed that the carrier can deposit
ind filed Id the department within sixty days 1<favlng bis vehicle or hot
ifter date of accptaoce ot bids. where It will obstruct public
No bid submitted under this advertlsement . Poll information relative
vill be considered unless the bidder shall wnce.aua Dumoerni !,npM.V
igree In bis bid that in I be event or theser- be JOund booK of advertl
Mce being awarded to blm he will give his eai;? postomce.
)ersonal supervision to the performance of . lhat Persons intending to
besame, and will reside on or continuous to '? Abbeville county, the lol
he route. The words "on or contiguous to l?.)H I ei? .?H Pre8PDt
he route," as used in this sectiou, are to be and the bond that Is reqmrei
onstrued as meaning within the territory No. 20403. Bay, by main
egulariy served by a post office on the route. ,,^rs?Q ?)ad' La'\> a
A contractor who shall faii io give his per- Bond 8300.00. Prese
onal supervision to the performance of his **'? ~ ,,, .
ervlce, or to reside on or contiguous to his 20',)4- D.l,e v ?
oute, as agreed, may expect to be declared a >-1?00P* contract pi,
ailing contractor, and that the service will be fact pay vJUO. .....
e let, and he and his sureties held liable for No. 2MU.1. Duo Vv est. to
,ny damage that may be suffered thereby. contruct pay 861.6^
All persons are cautioned not to allow their p8J ni. . . ... . ? T
lames to be used as bidders unless they in- ... . Antrevlile. by I
end to personally perform or supervise the o i Keato
ervice. Every bidder Is required to make ??? ?1.0<0. Present oouti
atb "that the bid is made in good faith and "ut) coulract' pay 5300.
flth the intention to enter Into contract to
lerform service in case said bid shall be acepted."
A person subsciibing to such oath.
ut not intending to enter Into the business of tASl JbNJ
arrying the mail, either In person or by an
ruplo.vee, Is guilty of perjury and Is subject
0 the penalties prescribed for such offense.
In addition to carrying the malls to the va- Whi?t "M" S<*?*.? ami H
lous post offices on the siar routes covered Kouu?In in Coiiuiry hi
y this advertisement, the carrier on each
?ute (except where otherwise specifically Abbeville 8
tsted) will be also required to deliver mall
aloall boxes and hang small bags or satchels opinions of the
outalnlng mall on cranes or posts that may
e erected along the route, aud to collect mall e ?' South Laroiini
om boxes, and to collect the bags or satchels anc? attorneys are ,noH'' 8ej
'om the cranes or Dosts uuuer the following
DDdltlons: " wu'bu rcouutru iun niMu.
Any pernon living on or near any star route North, Eaat, South
ereln described, and not within I be corporate ever7 Quarter ls 1,e"rd thr
raits ot any town or within SO rods ot any wor<JH of bitterest condemn
oat oftlce, who di-HlreH his mail deposited at word*!s Rpokeii iu behalf of
plven point on the line of the route by the Q111 tta. 1 bint called forth such
arrler on said route may provide and erect n Murt,> a,'d Hfi f?r tlie jurors, i
ultable box or crane on the roadside, located SPf0',, aud their verdict
a such manner as to be reached as conve- . upon the lair name ol
lently as practicable by the carrier without H chivalrous-old State, be
(amounting from the vehicle or horse, and ?'lce great and mighty have
ucb person shall file with the postmaster at a . P'aeeH t'1Ht on
ae postoiTlce to which his mall 1h addressed w kuow them no more f<
which shall be one of the two postortices on w burled with the past I
jq route on either sldeot and next to ttie box uuwt'P'. uuhouored and uu.su
r crane) a request In writing lor the delivery visitors comin? wi
f bis mull to the carrier ou the route for de- xsitojls comim. am
oslt at the designated point, at the risk of Misses sullle and Mary W
le addressee. The small bag or satchel above ridge, were among the visltori
leutloned, as well as the box or crane, must Monday. They were acuomt
e provided by the person for whose use It Is two brothers, Messrs. John a
itended, without expense lo thedepartment. Mr. Tom Cosby, of (Jreenv
It shall be the duty of the postmaster at ev- city last Monday, the guest o;
rv such nostofflce. uDon a written order from KMa Latimer.
ny person livingon or near the Mar route, to Mrs. T. G. Uakor and Mrs. J
nllver to the proper malli carrier lor that of M1. Carmel, were shopping
>uteand mall matter?placing In Ihe respec- week.
ve satchels, where such are used, the mall Mr. Edwin l'atker took an
ir the persons to whom such satchels belong drive to the city lust Mond:
with InHtructlonN as to the proper mall bos and returned home In time
crane at which snid mall matter shall he work.
posited ; but registered mall shall not bo so Mr. and Mrs. B. 1'. Metts, c
3llvered unless expressly requested by the passed through the city lut
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our store at present,
irgest stock of goods
the price on each and
mered down to the
ssortment of Outings,
imask, Worsteds and
displayed in Abbeville
Morts
We have the kinds of Pants Goods our dad!ut
Glass .
dng for. We claim to be headquarters for
) HARNESS OF ALL KINDS.
V
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lem out by the hundred. We have the best
ler can make and that money can buy. Our
oes simply cannot be downed, and our prices
ceries.
tomers when Groceries are wanted. We carry
quality of which is the best and our prices the
jS OF FLOUR at a great bargain we propose
t will surely pay everybody to investigate our
triples
??i??? $
;hrewd buyers jump at them shows that they
i just received an immense quantity of these
Umbrellas, Hosiery, Towels,
its and Caps, Gloves, Furs,
ds and Fascinators, Belts,
Ikerchiefs, Bed Spreads, Etc.,
3 that cannot be matched.
iromises most is not always the
?tTTft
r6r yyu lULclLlC ~<X piumioo u wo
.terest and call on us..
th & Co.
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er. No mall mat- route for Greenwood to attend the unveiling
r shall be carried of the Confederate monument. Tbey report
e route before be- a delightful trip, a big crowd and most Inter
iox or hung on a estlng ceremonies.
Mens . J. G. Walker and N. R. Pchraro
eilableand trust- were among the Sharon visitors to the clt.v
racier and of suf- lant week.
ierly handle and Miss Isabel'e Campbell hns been spenrilne a
utes. few days of the past week with her uucle, Mr.
jrescrlbe any par James Evans, or Lebanon.
hel to be used for Farmers along Route No. 3 are eatherlog In
providing either their potatoes, and weaievery happy to nay
S chsracter as to ' M" Is not forgotten. If some body would
, 11 mi...'kAv furnish the 'Dnspum he wouId most certainly
I* II1HU. JlicwifA. ------7" ? ,7
1 on the roadside be In the ?wlin.
the mall without The fleldi are yet white, alter being picked
se and yet not over several times, and we verily believe our
travel farmer friends are going to muke more cotton
to schedules, die- than at tlrst expected.
if each route, will We.sre glad to see that, the farmeis along
semeut on Hie at Route No. 3 are piling up their cotton on their
premises Instead of selling It. Tbey are right
bid for such work ,D holding it, but should store It In the AbbeUowlng
lnforma v"le Warehouse, where It will be safe and
cost of the work ready to put on the market at a moment's ncj.
' tlce. It will hea slight cost In comparison to
public rood An- the risk they are now taking?theft. Are and
nd Cave to' Due damage from weather. A word to the wise Is
mt contract pay sufficient, or should be.
c v ' Mrs. W. T. Senders and her sister, Mis. S. F.
DonnMs. Bond Hammond, were shopping in the city last
v S'DO Sub-con- week.
y Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Qlbert, accompanied by
Trls Bond 5300 their mother, Mrs. E. A. Ulbert, were among
! Sub-contract tlle Lebanon visitors In the olty during the
past week.
'.rowulee to Ab- Miss Rosa Knox, accompanied by her fa
n to A n't rev Hie ther, Mr. R. W. Kuox, were guests In the city
act. duv 8202 99. one day last week.
* Judge J. F. Lyon, of Columbia, spent last
Sunday In the city. He worshipped In the
Methodist church, where he has heen a faithlul
member for many years, and for which he
has done a great deal, and In whose welfare
J he Is'still detply Interested.
A number of our citizens took in the uu?
veiling of the Confederate monument at
. Greeuwood Inst we^k and expresned themlour*
on II I* gel ves as having a most delightful nay.
ml in Tohu. Will the old tilstorlo olty of Abbeville ever
be honored by a monument erected to the
L'.. Oct. 28, 11)03. memory of her Illustrious dead ? We believe
she will, especially If her ladles keep the good
pkkss. work before them.
i, Judges, J'jrors, wide awake fob business.
i-erely criticised
Lexington court The business men of Abbeville are wideital
of James H. awake for business and are having their full
and West, from suure. roe 011 mm, ginneries, cotton mm,
oubIi the pre*s furniture fac'ory, hotels, merchant mill and
at Ion ; no cuud all other enterprises are running on full time
him whose ac- and doing a flne business.
Lh"lr'*iiani'e*?nre 0UK DARLING IS GONE.
recorded as a On last Baturday afternoon the Infant
' the once proud daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. WIIbou
it alas, how the fa|i asleep, aud was borne to Us heavenly
irIlet), and soon, borne on angel wings lo be forever with Him
ce knew them, who said, ".Suffer little children to come unto
>rever and they me and forbid them not, for of such is the
u utteroullvion, kingdom of heaven." Too pure for earth ?
UK- Just tit. tor beuven.lt has gone to shine as a
jewel in the beautiful home of the soul. The
bereaved parents huve the sympathy of
llson, of Grain mnnv friends.
h hi the city lust "M" Is i.tllicted like unto Joi>, wltb bolls,
innled by their which made the character of that illustrious
nd Torn Wilson, old man shine out so beautifully. Butasours
Hie, was In the Is on the "wrong place" we fear we do not
t his sister, Mrs. manifest the same patience- Bolls are never
In the right place until they come on the
ohn It. Tarrant, "other lei low." We are now suffering, and
la the city lust writing with swollen hand and stiff' lingers,
and scarcely competent for the task under the
early morning circumstances, iao will beg off for this time
ay ou .business,
i to do a day's <* - if
Route No. :i,| A_.n.l0? 'ot. ,of m?,n'8 gauntlets, driving,!
It Thursday eu| wurmug auu ureMH giuveo.
READ
THROUGH THIS LIST OF
MIL KM!
And See Where to Invest .7.
Your Money!
700 Acres
Of land on Savannah River, . v/>
k nown as Fort Charlotte, former--./ , i|
ly owned by Mr. Frank Mitchell. *
This is a splendid plantation? y -i'M
has good corn and cotton lands .
?and would make a model stock \
farm. I offer this place forv. ;-^
$.5,000. One-third cash, balance
easy payments.
410 Acres,
Of land at Latimer, 8. CM well > ' ?$
timbered aLd is within half mile .
..of depot. Can offer this an.,?
whole or can make two tracte. :
288 acres aod 122 acres. WlU
make a low price and easy
terms on this property.
97 Acres,
' near Little River Church, good
house aod well improved place,
good school on the place. I can > ;f
offer this place for $1,400. This
is a good opportunity for any
one wishing to secure a
home.
175 Acres,
of land three miles from Due
West, two good tenant houses,
$6.00 per acres. This is a bargain.
500 Acres,
well improved. Good dwelling / ^
house with six roon.8, two stove ; ' 6
rooms, five tenant houses, two'
good barns, good stat.ee, all'
houses in good repairs.
wells good water, fifty* acre#-1
good bottom land, place well
timbered. This i? a splendid
farm in good state of cuIti vattoiC
is only 4 miles from Due West
and one mile from good >b(mMIM
. $4000.00 will buy this place, onethird
cash, balance easy payments.
342 ACRES
a part of the old Haskell Estate,
is just about three miles froinr-i
Calhoun Falls, on the Seaboard > /
Air Line R, R. Can, offer thls;
nlace for S7i>0 ner acre. ; 7*?WKSuBb
5-Room House
and lot in Dne West, 8. CM stables
and good garden. This tea*
rare opportunity to secure a home,
at a bargain in a town with two.
colleges. We can offer this prop.
erty for $700. One-tljird cash,
balance in one and two year
payments.
150 ACRES
Two miles from Abbeville. Two^
tenant houses, good pasture aDd: ,;V; timbered
lande. Will offer this-.
place at $12.50 per acre.
31 ACRES
With three rooms house in City
of Abbeville. Will make a lowprice
qn this place.
$200.00
Each. Three building1 lots on?
street leading to Tan Yard.
470 ACRES
Of land, western part Abbeville
County. $10 per acre.
1 BUILDING LOT
On Harrlsburg Street. Will sell
this lot cheap.
If you want to sell your Real Estate ' .
list it with me. If you want to> ' m
buv Real Estate, come to see me^-rafl
before making your purchase.
HOST. S. LINK. B
TO BJE TAKiJJJN UJNJJJ5JK VAAHBIJLJJERATION
is our products and metboder-^Wheu
our methods are fully understood there
will be no difficulty in realizing why
our products are superior.
We might increase the profits on < .
each article sold by using flour that
cost less money but we prefer to rfiake
our
BREAD, ETC., ' ( .
of high quality and through its fine -v
flavor, crispness and wholesomeness
increase our sales. .
J. W. Breihahn,
.;Y\
Proprietor.
SHOES.
We have been handling the
Geo. G. Snow Shoes for the
past ten years with the greatest
satisfaction. Have just
received a large shipment
from the factory, including
the water proof which keep
the feet absolutely dry. Don't
fail to inspect our line of
shoes before buying. A. M.
Smith & Co.
New fal| otyle of the Xrippen Dorf Dlttman
Khoi-s are in. A beautiful assortment of
these goods. ^
A plain toe, patent leather vamp, doll kid AI
top, with a Louis heel. This gives yoa a faint
description of a dress shoe we are selling.
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