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m f%_ The Press and Banner EVPabllahed every Wednesday at S3 a ear In adv&noe. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1904. In Town Monday. Mr. Henry S. Cason. wbo was once Sheriff of Abbeville Coon ty, canoe to towo last Monday. He Is one of the bent men lu tbe oounty and be In one or the oldest. He la now 83, bat be belongs to a long lived ramliy, and It Is thought that be will live for many years ' yet to come. He seemed in good spirits, tbe best things this side tbe River. Long may be live Id health and happiness. A good man, be deserves tbe beet things or earth. . , January 21. Is tbe night tb*t the Corned} , "Driven From Home will be presented in tbe Opera House. This being tbe last play or tbe season, U should be well attended. Special features will be Introduced, and everybody will have a good time. Heats on sale at Mllford's. ?Price &S5,35 and 50 cento. See other localB, Riebard NarsbaU'a Gratitude. Mr. W. R. E1JU?I am obliged to tbaok hlra for what be but done for me tbe year 1908. He | is worthy of praise, and be Is a good adviser i for ibe plantation, if tbe people will only I listen to blm. He has done a favor for me, J and It la my doty to give blm praise for It. He Is a good man. Richard Marshall. ' Driven From Home." a comedy of tbe first class will be rendered In tbe Opera House Thursday night, Jan. 21. by tbe Local Stars. Daring the evening special features,consisting of songs Illustrated wltb tbe views from an electric illustrating machine. Tbe proceeds go to tbe Ladles' Orchestra. Reserved seats on sale at Mllford'a. This Is your last cbanoe this season, as this is the last play till next year. Prloes 39,36, and 50. Tbe People's Savin* Bank. Tbe People's Saving Bank is getting ready 1 for business. The brick to build the vault is I on tbe ground, and tbe work of preparing tbe 1 building will soon oommenoe. Hew Store Front. Mr. John 8. Harris la having a new front pat In the store which he recent bought from Capt. John Q. Edwards. School Bonds. If tod want to sell your Abbeville School bonds, a purchaser, at a liberal premium, can be found at the National Bank. The A. R. P. Service. Religions servloes will be oonducted next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, In the Associate Reformed Church by Rev. Paul A. Presslv. The public Is oordlally Invited. New Front. Or. F. E. Harrison Is taking ont the brick front of bis store room In Whites Block, to be replaced by Iron and glass. _ J Wanted.?Persimmon, Dogwood, Hickory, V and Holly logs. Freight oald on. carloads, m; James Gocksbot, Charleston, S. C. Vur JUVRiamiitv* Regresentatlves oame bome last Saturday. Mb. O. T. Tats la off to Spartanburg. After aw bile we will be glad to weloome him baok to Abbeville. He was a good cltlsen, and It la a pity that be dtdnTt know thai Abbeville la a better iowd than Spartanburg. Mb. 8. R. Cochran bad tbe misfortune to eat bis foot one day last week. He go on oratobea now, but hopes to be able to go baok to tbe furniture factory next week. The Warehouse Company ooutemplate enlarging their building. Mr, Arthur Calhoun will occupy a part of tbe spaoe for a oom* mlilon bouse. Miss Nettle Branson of tblB city has been ( appointed clerk In tbe engrossing department of tbe Legislature, at 94. a day. That beau setting type. Miss Maggie Holllngswortb, one of Greenwood's prettiest young ladles Is In tbe city tbe guest of Miss Lee Clark. D TV Onnrvv haa ?a tVio UnTI. wain bouse, wnere boarders can be accomodated. Thb Democratic National Normatlng Convention will meet In St. Loals July 6, to name leader of Democrats for President. m * m ? GREAT SALE OF EMBROIDERIES. " ? ? We have on sale over two ; thousand yards of Embroid- ; ery going at the speoial prices J of 5c, 10c and 16 2-3c. These ; goods have just arrived, the : newest patterns out, and ev- : l-J 1 .... it.... *. ery may wuu uas bcou uicui pronounces them the great- j est bargains ever seen in Ab beville. A. M. Smith & Co. J ? i Hew Bakery Locals. ^ Fine Baldwin, Wlnesap and Ben Davis ap- j plea at the New Bakery. f Pare home-made taffy, peanat, ooooanut. Fine oranges at 80c and 40c per dozen.' Canned goods all kinds. Fanoy cream cheose 8 pounds for 60c. ^ Cbewlng gam all kinds. | Fine chocolates and bourbons at 80c for ball ? pound: 60c per pound. A very neat package will suit anybody's sweetheart. Will have a good supply of roman candles for Christmas day. To arrive soon?Onions, Irish potatoes, pig feet and cocoan ;ts. Always fresh. Give tbe old reliable Baker a eall and be convinced. Yours for business. J. W. Brelbabn. Mil ford's Local*. For colds end cougbs take MUford's White 1 Pine and Tar. Phone 107. - Great Soott! You ought to see Mlllord's line of stationery. Pit, tbe latest and best same oat, for sale at Mllford's up-to-date drag store. Phone 107. For pains and aches usq Bex Plaster, tbe on eartb. For sale by C. A. MUford. Pbone * 107. We are after yonr business and If you don' keep moving ve will get it before 1906. Mil* ford's drag store. MUford's drag store is bead quarters for fresh candy. Pbone 107. When on tbe street drop In at Mllford's ? and get the latest game oat HPit." When you want tobaoco by the box, re- ( member C. A. MUford has everything you , wsnt at the right price. < Paints and oils of every kind at Mllford's j drug store. 1 Take Mllford's 8arsaprllla for the blood. { A Maeh-Harrled Man. A blind man in Maryland at tbe age of forty eight years has just taken to himself -wife number five. Two of bis former spouses in tbe churchyard lie and two went through the divorce courts, and he has just found a fifth to comfort and console him. A blind man doesn't bavetobeso particular of his choice in wives, we sappose, as those who have sight. Honey in (he Home. . . Honey is a valuable medicine and has many uses. It is excellent in most lung and throat affections and is ofter used with great benefit in place of cod liver oil. Occasionally thereisa person with whom it does notagre but most people can learn to use it with beneficial results. Children who have natural appetites generally prefer it to butter. Honey is a laxative and seda- = tive, and in diseases of the bladder and kidneys it is an excellent remedy. ? ? ei ? Religion has done much for moral- if ity, but the fear of being found out has a - done more. ! J It is easy to acquire knowledge if w you are not ashamed to confess your'a Ignorance. > ... . ... ; .... *;V "-Y. ' f'r ? J HADDON'S J w 1 SPECIAL SALE FOB JANUARY, 1904. $ ^ Ladles Black Hose 25c for 19c pair. ^ 5 Children Black Eib Hose 25c for 19c. pair. ? a Great Reduction in Ladies Ready-Made Suits. 4 2 Bleach and Unbleached Cotton Flannel 10c yd. for 0 S 8 l-3c yard. # 1 " 17 ? ? CbipMnn of Rertnnfl Prices. ^ V AUXJOHYJf VUIUIOI uan tiuj, J Children and Misses Shoes at Reduce Prices. ^ J Ladies Shoes at Reduce Prices. 5 \ All Wool N. C. Blankets at Reduce Prices. ? 5 No goods charged at these prices. a J Come early before they all go. ^ I AT HADDON'S. | FARMERS BONE The Great Cotton Fertilizer. MANUFACTURED BY r. S. Royster Guano Co. SOLD BY W. D. Barksdale. We carry a full line of = * 'armers Bone G-uano, 10-4 Acid, 10-2 Acid, 16 per cent. Acid, . Kainit and Potash, Cotton Seed Meal. five us a call when you want the best all % round cotton Guano on the market. Respectfully, "W. D. Barksdale. ann a t"tmsttt.*p v f ' st a ttotc't^'r.v ! i n UAUJLAVAIUJkVA . ^ ^ - | WHERE ? ? I At MILFORD'S | ft Up-to-Date Drug Store. A P He has the largest and moet complete line ever been in this city. ^ P Don't buy witnout looking at his line. Li. T. & T. M- MILLER Leading: Grocery Store. Leading in Price. Leading in Quality. 'rade at this Store and Save Your Money. We want to impress upon you that when you trade at iMJliers, loe urocermau, you gei me ucbi gwun at lowest prices. Yours to please, L. T. & T. M. MILLER. | ^ 1904. -e- | We will be on hand to serve you at the old JP A stand. We buy close and sell close, and carry jt ft most anything you want to buy. Our stock is ft always complete, and we are anxious to sell ft ft you. Come and see us and get our prices. /ft # Ton will be welcome whether you buy or not. In $ Yours for business, I Thomson Bros. | $ Read our Locals. ? ft @ Notice. Fresh candy every week at MUford's. I will be at Abbeville on first Monday of Hot soda at MUford's, day or night. Mb month and two weeks following lor the ~ urpose of treating Hemorrhoids (Piles.) Call and see our magnificent line of vases, 'reatment consist* in purely aseptic methods pictures, dressing cases, manacnre sets, photo i painless and without the use of chloroform frames, baby sets, baskets, china ware. In nd the Care guaranteed. AH parties fact everything kept in a flrst-olasB Holiday aterMt^ will And me at the Glenn Ethel | |tock Mllford Drug Store, nn Hotel, Abbeville, 8. C? or Dr. B. A. Mattldd.M0C0rmlck 8 *0.^ Our prescription bus ness is booming. Send Offloe hours from 10 A. M. till 8 P. M. on them to us if you want the best service and bove mentioned days. ^ g ^ d drugs. MUford's. Phone 107. EAST END. What "M" Sees and Hears on Bis Bonndtt In Country and in Town. Abbeville. S. (J., Jan. 20.1901. DISTRIBUTION OF GONERNMRNT 8IED3. The first sopdly of novemment seed for tbls season was seat by Hon. Wyatt Aiken, and was taken out by tbe R. F. I), carriers last Monday morning. This was a nice little reminder t<> tbe patrons that tbey are not forgotten by tbelr Congressman. With A. C. Latimer to loot after the "good roads" question and Wyalt Aiken after tbe interests of tbe carriers as to a better salary, and B. E. Tillman to stir np things generally wltb bis ,-pitch fork," we need fear no evil, bat rest assured tbe constituents of these three bustling representatives will be taken care of and tbelr every Interest carefully guarded. R. F. D. CARRIERS ? GOOD ROADS ? FINE WEATHER. Tbe past year bas been an exceptional one In many respects, but In none more tban the fall and winter seasons up to this date. Tbe R. F. D. carriers bave bad exceptionally fine weather, not bavlng been turned back a single time on acoount of high water, and It bas teen a number of years since tbe publlo roads were in tbe fiae condition tbey are at present, being bard and smooth as In summer time, with tbe exception of a lew boles. Tbe condition of tbe roads is dne not alone to tbe fine weather, bat to tbe good work done npon tbem last summer and fall. tttuii* aapiM Imootnn fho YY Line UUiUg OIUU| WD uuum VMW fine rondu wo will sail over when our share of that 824,000,000 dollar* secured for good roads by Hon. A. C. Latimer Is applied to tbem, thed we will get lost, sot oat of sight, no more in mad boles, bat will have a smooth goround all the way, and a quick home ran. AT HYMEN'S ALTAR. This. Wednesday evening, January 20, at the home of tbe bride's parents, tbe marriage of Miss Elen Sberrard and Mr. E. R. Thomson will be solemnized, Rev. J. Lowrle Wilson officiating. Tbe bome will be beautlfally decorated for tbe bappy event. Tbe bride eloct Is one of Anderson's fairest and brightest yonng ladles, who has made her home In tbe city for several years, and by her bright sonny disposition ana genial manners has won tbe love abd esteem of hosts of friends who extend in advance best wishes and kindest congratulations. Tbe groom Mr. Thomson, Is one of Abbeville's rising yonng business men, whose influence in the Arm of Thomson Bros., is already felt both at bome and abroad. Mr. Thomson Is a yonng man of bigb character, full of energy and business, and will In a few years stand at tbe head or one of tbe leading flrmsoftbeolty. May tbe days and years of 1 Ma htnnv nnnnlA hfl rail of UDAhlne and h8D pin ess Is'the slnoere wish, not only of the writer, bat qf many, many friends. NEWS BUDGET ON ROUTE NO. 8. Mrs. FranolB E. Scott of Atlanta, weo has been at WHIlngton for sometime, under treatment of ber brother, Dr. W. ?. Link, Is now much better, and Is visiting relatives In fist woods* Mr. Callle Mardoc wltb Mr. Willie Able ppent last Snnday with tbe family of Mr. J. J. Edwards of Lebanon, returning to tbeir borne near Due West, aocompanled by Miss Mary EdwardB, wbo will remain lor Bometlme tbe guest of ber aunt, Mrs. Able. Miss Maggie Glbert of Lebanon Is quite 111 wltb grippe. Dr. Neuffer In attendance. Her many friends bope sbe will soon be fully restored to bealtb. Dr. Jlmrale Hill was called out on Route No. 8 last week on professional business. Miss Stevenson Is visiting ber friend Mies Dollle Carlisle. Look out for a oold wave for tbe balance of this week.lt will sorely come. So says DeVore, tbe weather man. Miss Nancy Mollwaln has been sick wltb grippe, but Is now much better. Mr. Charlie Carter and family will move from Greenwood to the flourishing city of Abbeville this week and will reside in one of tbe handsome cottages on Wardlaw Street. Mr. Carter has situation in tbe S. A. L. shops) These are good people and we are glad to welcome them as citizens of Abbeville. Dr. G. A. Neuffer and son, Gotlobe. returned home from a delightful trip to tbe "Land 01 Flowers." Mrs. Fred Hill of Salisbury is expected In the city this, where she will remain lor sometime the guest of bomefolks. Mr. E. E. Piatt of Granltevllle Is expected in the city this week. What's tbe matter at Clemson ? Several of our boys have returned to their homef In tbe past week, seemingly "qultuated" not graduated. Mrs. Gaines Hammond, after a pleasant stay wltb bomefolks at Greenwood retured home last Monday. DRIVEN FROM HOME. This nlov nnmnnnnrt nf nnr hMt lonal talent will come off tomorrow (Thursday) evening at the Opera House. This la a fine play ana will be well rendered. The prooeedi will be (or the benefit of tbe Ladles Orchestra of this olty. OUB SICK PBIKNDS. Mrs Mary DuPre has been quite sick for tbe past week and Is still confloea to ber bed, but Is some better at tbls writing. Miss Mary Sign Is quite 111 wltb pneumonia. Her friends hope she will soon be well again. Mrs. Alloe Simmons Is "still quite 111 at the heme of her daughter, Mrs. C.P. Hammond. OUB CABLING IS WITH THB ANGELS. Hubert, the bright little 4 year old son of Hon. W. N. Graydon died in tbe oily of Atlanta last Friday morning about 4 o'clock, wbltber be had been taken for treatment. An operation was performed on Tuesday previous, by two specialists and seemed to be successful, bat tbe little one overcome by exhaustion, survived only a few days. His remains were brons:bt bome Friday afternoon and tbe funeral services were conducted at tbe bome Saturday morning by Rev. P. B. Wells, after which Interment was made Id Upper Long uaoe oemeiery. "Call Dot back oar precious darling, ADobored safe when storms are o'er, On the borderland we leave him, Soon to meet aDd part no more. Far beyond tbla world of changes, Far beyond this world of care, We aball And our preolous darling, In oar fathers mansion fair." The bereaved parents In their deep and unexpected sorrow have the sympathy of this entire oommnnlty. "Driven from Home" Jan. 21, 1904. This unusually exciting and pathetic drama will be given in the Opera House, Thursday night Jan. 21, 1004, by Home Talent. This play had a long run in the larger cities, filling the opera houses at each performance. There is a strain of Comedy running from start to finish which will keep the audience in an uproar of laughter. There will be the singing of illustrated songs, between acts by Abbe' ville's most beautiful and accomplished singer, Miss Fannie Evelyn Starke and other snecialities between acta. The music will be furnished by the Ladies Orchestra. Following is the cast of characters: PROGRAM. John Adams?A rich southerner Mr. Jas. A. Hill. Basil Northcote?A villain in search of a fortune Mr. Wm. E. Hill. John Estebrooke ) Un?n. T ???? ? . George Beatly. f Hazel8 Lover and Detective Mr. Kenneth Hill. Joe?A colored loafer hunting work, "I don't think" Mr. Luther L. Higgerson. Mose?A boot-black, a friend of Joe's Mr, Willie Lyon. Mrs. Adams?John Adams wife Mrs. J. A. Wilson. Hazel Adams?Their adopted daughter Mrs. Jas. A. Hill. Chloe?Colored servant of the family Miss Nelle Wilson. Remember the date Jan. 21, for tbe Benefit of Ladies Orchestra. Let every one come and help a good cause. Prices, 25, 35 and 50, COTTON MARKET. Reported by W. D. Barkuaale. Number of bales received since last Tuesday . Price ranging from 12 1-2 to 14 cents. Market closlDg at 14 oents. Cotton seed 80cenU per busbel. Estimated loads of bay . Price ranging from to per hundred pounds. ? New lot Fur and Bilk Collarette Just In at Haddon's. New lot Ladles Jacket Just received at Haddon's. Look at those goods for making waists at L. W. White's. Milford's White Pine and Tar Cough Byrup, he best on earth. " , 1 ' BEAUTIFUL WEDDING. MIm lilla Wilson and Sir. 81 O Beaufort Are United In Holy Wedlock Od Thursday afternoon Jan. 14,1004, Warrenton ctmrcti was a scene ol beauty, the occasion being tbe marriage of Miss Llla, tbe lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. 8. Wilson and Mr. M. C. Beautort of Granitesvllie, 8. C. LoDg before tbe appointed boar the many frlendw of tbe contracting party bad aseembled. LovlDg friends of the bride bad made the church a bower ol beanty. When the sweet strains of Mendeisshon's wedding mHrcb pealed forth under the skillful t-oucti of MIkh Allle Mkj Fennel, four young girls. Ml e8P8 Bessie Lee Cbeatbam and Bertba Ferguson and Misses Lola Wilson and Ruby Ferguson marched down tbe two aisles and opened tbe floral gates for tbe bridal party to pass tbrongb. As the beautifol bride with her maid of honor, Miss Nina Wilson, came down tbe left aisle, tbe groom, with Mr. Paul Wilson as best man advanced down the rlghtalsle. Tbe bride and groom mount* ed tbe pulpit and took their stand under tbe arch from which a pure white dove was bus n*nd?d. fit ?mhlnm of love and neaoe. In a lew well chosen words Rev. H. C. Fennel made them husband and wife. Im mediately alter the ceremony, the relatives aud a lew lnmnate friends repaired'to the home of the bride to offer congratulations. Dainty refreshments were served in the course of the afternoon. The bride was handsomely gowned in green silk with white trlmmiDgs, add carried lovely bride's roses. The maid of honor was becomingly attired and looked very beautiful The many handsome presents received evidenced the esteem in which the young oouple are held. They leave Warrenton carrying with them the best wishes of all for their future happiness. The bride is beautiful in person, and possess many lovely traits of character wblob have endeared her to all. The groom 1b a rising young business man and Is held in the highest esteem at bis home. It Is with many regrets that we give Miss LUa up, but our loss is Oranltesville's gain. A Friend. * Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, County or ADoevine, uourt 01 uommuu Pleas. Mary E. Mcintosh, against R. O. Bell, ?Foreclosure. By authority of a decree of Sale by the Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville County, in said State, made in the above stated case, I will offer for sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville, C. H., S. C., on Salesday in February (1,) A. D., 1904, within the legal hours of sale the following described land, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Abbeville County, in the State aforesaid, containing FIFTY-FIVE (55) ACRES, more or less, and bounded by lands of the Home place, the Graves place, the Flatwoods place, and the Augusta Road. Also, all that tract or parcel of land located in said County, a part of the Flatwood* place, containing ONE HUNDRED (100) ACRES, more or less, bounded by lands of Dr. William Taggart, the Graves placc, aud the 1'lOUfTlAAlO k/'UWt Terms of Sale?One-third cash ; balance in equal installments in one and two years from day of sale, with privilege of paying all cash. Tbe credit portions to bear interest from day of sale at tbe rate of eight per cent, per annum, and to be secured by the bond of the purchaser and mortgage of tbe premises. ! Purchasers to pay for papers. L. W. Perrin, Master A. C., 8. C. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas. O. P. Hawthorne and others, against D. E. Hawkins, and others?Partition. By authority of a Decree, of Sale by the Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville County, in said State, made in tbe above stated case, I will offer for Bale, at nubile outcrv. at Abbeville C H., 8. Cf., on Salesday In February (1) A. D., 1904, within the legal hoars oJ sale the following described land, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situ ate, lying and being in Abbeville County, in the State aforesaid, containing THREE (3) ACRES, more or less, and on the western corner of Main and Bonner Streets, and bounded by the same, and by lands of estate of Plerson, and in the rear by College Street. To be divided and sold in three lota. Plats to be exhibited on day of sale. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchasers to pay for papers. L. W. Perrin, Master A. C., S. C. It doesn't benefit a man much if he happens to be on the right road but headed the wrong way. wniie 11 is promote ior a u?u iu achieve happiness, but few men are fortunate enough to have it thrust upon them. An old batchelor says that the most prolific source of a women's worries is her inability to think of something to worry about. It is easier to cure a Kentucky colonel of the elbow-crooking habit than it is to cure a man who gets into the habit of thinking he is funny. There are more ways of not getting at what a woman means than there are hairB on a man's head, Common sense is an investment that yields a low per oent, but it sel<dom defaults on its interest. A woman's idea of practicing the sermons her minister preaobes is to try to make her husband do it. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. Probate Court.?Citation for Letters of Administration. By R E. Hill, Esq., Judge or Pbobate. \X7"HEKEAS, R. P. Blake has made salt ? ? to me, to grant blm Letters of Administration of tbe Estate and effects of Henry Goode, late of Abbeville County, deceased. Tbese are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the fclndred and creditors of the said Henry Goode, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in tbe Court of Probate, to b? held at Abbeville C. H., on Saturday, ttie Oth day of January, 19Q4, af> ter publication hereof, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon, to show cause, If any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of tbe Court, this 26th day of December, In tbe year [Seal/] of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three, and In tbe 128th year of American Independence. Published on the 30th day of December, 1903, In the Press and Banner and on the Court lioase door for the time required by l^w. ' R, E. HILL, Judge of Probate. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the County Board of Commissioners will be. held on Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1904. All parties holding claims against the County of Abbeville for the^flscal year 1903, are hereby notified to present the same to the County Supervisor for approval on or before the above mentioned date. G. N. NICKELS, County Supervisor. Dec. 22. 1903. tf l ' ' ' The Old Schedule Restored. All the people hereabout are delighted at the restoration of the old schedule over the SontherD from Charleston, which brings the ciiy newspapers id ice loreuoou. a no uiu schedule brought tbem la at almost any old time Id tbe afternoon, and we aeyer knew wben to expeat tidings from tb? city of blind tigers, or tbe olty on tbe CoDgaree. Tbe Furniture Factory Is making big shipments of furniture,and the prospects for that Institution are good. About fifty bands stand anxiously waiting for the wareroom to be emptied, so that tbe bum of.all tbe wheels may be agalD beard from dawn to dark. As It Is, quite a number of bands are at work, but a still greater Dumber are waiting for things to move. WEST END. Happenings and Incidents of a Week About the City. Mrs. Wm. Durst and Master James Durst spent 8ftturdav aDd Sunday here, tbe guests of Mrs. W. D. Barksdale and Mrs. A.B.Cheatr bam. Mrs. Wm. D. Addle went to Atlanta last Wednesday to accompany Mr. Addle bome. Mr. Jobn M. Harden and Master Edgar Harden returned Monday from Savannah wbere they bave been for tbe past ten days. Mrs. Garry Hall returned from Atlanta on Saturday after a short stay In tbat city. Miss Lena Moeeley of Prosperity Is here to attend tbe Sherard-ThomBon wedding. Mlas Lois Wilson went to Warren ton last Thursday to be one of tbe attendants at tbe Wilson-Beaufort wedding. Mr. Wm. Dnrst spent Sunday with bis sIbter, Mrs. A. B. Cbeatbam. Miss Blanche Cllnkscales was In tbe city Saturday and Sunday, tbe guest of Miss Ellen Sberaid. Mrs. R. L. Hlgbsmltb, of Waltbourville, Ga.. is here spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Lucy Thomson. Miss Carolina Graves has returned to her Vinmn In T.atlmAr lifter A fAW dftVB BtAV here. Miss Bessie Boyce of Dae West Ib here to be an attendant at the Sherard-Thomson wedding. 441 Mr. Geo. W. Speer was In town Monday on business. The friends of Mr. Wm. Addle will be glad to know that he Is at home and la Improving rapidly. Miss Pearls Martin has returned to Gr&nvllle to reenme her study of mnslo. Miss May Donald, one of Greenwood's handsomest young girls spent Sunday In tbe olty, the gueRt of Miss Laoy Henry. Miss Marie Cromer has had ohargeof Miss Maxwell's olass at the feotory for tbe past ten days. Miss Statla Wldeman, of Dne West, Is here spending some time with her nleee, Mrs. J. C. Elngb. Miss Nettle Branson leaves Thorsday for Colombia where she goes to take a place In tbe engrossing department in the Iieglslatore. Miss Etbel Nance, of Monterey, was the gaeet of Mrs. W. C. Sherard several days last Mr. Wm. M. Barnwell attended the ootllllon In Greenville last week. Miss Blanobe CUnkseales is In tbe^lty to be present at tbe marriage of her coosin, Miss Ellen Sherard, to Mr. E. Rlngan Thomson. 9 Miss Ida Mai Brownlee is here from Antrevllle spending a while with her sister, Mrs. Jobn A. Dickson. Mr. P. B. Sherard. of Iva, is in the city to attend the Sberard-Thomson wedding. Miss Fannie Morrow, of Spartanburg, is bere on a visit to ber father, Mr. F. L. Morrow. Senator Jobn R. Blake spent Sunday bere with bis borne pepple. Mr. w.t. uunniDgnam or uonierey was id town Monday on business. Miss Margaret Brooks gave a dining last Friday evening In bonor of Mr. and Mrs. Mlcbael'C. Beaufort. ! Miss Bessie Lee Cheatham was In Warrenion last Thursday to attend tbe Wil?on-Beanfort wedding. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Maggie Latimer Bullock entertained in bonor of Mrs. Charles Friend who attended school with Mrs. Bullock at Stanton. Mra. Bullock's home war never more attractive than on this occasion with its shaded llkbts, palms and ferns every* where. Tbe hostess was beantlfnlly gowned in cream crepe de oblne elaborately trimmed with lace. After several Interesting games ol "Pit" a delicious salad oourse and charlotte and oake was served. Mrs. Friend, tbe gueet of bonor, bas recently come to Abbeville and by her charming and attractive manner has won many friends here. Those invited to meet Mrs. Friend were: Mrs. F. B. Gary, Mrs. W. P. Ferguson, Mrs. J. D. Kerr, Mrs. J. C. EN lis. Mrs. w. W. Bradley, Mrs. 8. G.Thomson, Mrs. C. A. Mllford, Mrs. Aug. W. Smith, Mrs. C. D. Brown, Mrs. W. D. Wilson, Mrs. P. B. Wells, Mrs W. D. Barksdale, M/s. Sadie Mazyok, Mrs. James Bowie Mrs. A. M. Kmltb, Mrs. R, L. Dargan, Mrs. W. S. Cothran, Mrs. P. B. Sreed, Mrs. G. A. Neuffer, Mrs. W. P. Greene. Seed I Seed I Just received 105 pounds of watermelon seeds, Cleckley seeds, Rattlesnake and Brad ford. Price 91.00 per pound, 7 cents an ounoe. 15 pounds of canteloupe seeds, 91.86 per pound, 8 cents per onnee. Delivered postage paid. J. W. Rykard. Haddoo's Locals. New spring goods. Gingham's, percales white goods, embroideries, torobon laoes, Ac., Haddoo's. , Domestic Goods. Tbe largest stock we have ever bandied. Bleached and brown sheetings, bleaoted ana brown drillings.. bed tloElngs. cbevolt, <fco, Just received at Haddoa's. Black dress goods. All tbe latest for early spring wear, at Haddoa's. ^ The Spelling Book. The corner-stode of the education of the older generations of Americans now living was the old-time bine back speller of Webster. Drilled and hickorled through that inspired lexicon of tbe American language as it should be spiled and written the sure foundation was laid in tbe minds of the pupils for any breadth of after liberal education. Now-a-days our children are shot off from tbe ter-cent blue-back speller, and forced by tbe faddistio educators of tbe day to pay from 40 to 60 cents for fancy pictured and phoneticized language books that are a delight to tbe artistio eye and daffy-dealing to the children who are set to studying tbem. Some of the specimens we bave lately seen would tie good reference and guide books to a post-graduate student of scientific philology, but for learning a seven year old child to go with understanding precision from a-b-ab to "incomprehensibility" they are tbe veriest gold bricks ever sold to "Reubens come to town."?Atlanta Constitution. STATEMENT Showing condition of mm .B anners' sans Of Abbeville, S. C., at close of business 3rd Deoembor, 1003. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ,...3151,828 78 Furniture and Mxtures 943 00 Overdrafts 2,318 01 Due from otber banks 24,244 50 Cash In vault - 15,920 42 8197,274 66 LIABILITIES. Capital stock 8 75,000 00 Surplus fund 6,500 00 Undivided profits 2,434 60 Dividends unpaid 336 00 Dividend No. 25,4 per cent 8,000 00 Deposits 110,004 06 8197,274 66 South Carolina, I Abbeville County, f I, Julius H. DuPre, Cashier of above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Julius H. DuPre, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me tbls 5th January, 1901. fienj. S. Barnwell, N. P A. C. 8. C. Pnrrfinf_A tfflHt; F. E. Harrison, ) P. B. Speed, > Directors. B. M. Haddon. ) He baa the floe white mercerized goods, that are so muoh used this season, and alBO trlcos or all colors, and silk striped worsted goods. White's stock ofolothlng la unusually large and attractive this season. He has the best stock of youth's boys, and children's clothing he haa ever oarrled, Whiles' store Is undoubtedly the place to buy oalloos. You can see there one thousand Of more different styles, ~ fa) A*>ln?al Story For | Utile Folks j Jim Bug Was Frightened! "The police are afW yon!" cried But-j terfly to Jim Bug. "Wfcat?for?"*Mked Jim Bug. "They say you climbed the fence, around Farmer Jones' orchard and bit' a piece out of one of his anplea." "Oh, myf' cried Jtm Bug. "I am discovered! What will they do with me?" Then he began to ran for his home. '} When he finally reached the house he rashed In oat of breath. ^ -1 "Oh, ma," he cried, "what am I to do? The police are after me for taking a bite out of one of'Mr. Jones' apple*." "Hide In the cellar under the wash-. tab!" exclaimed his mother. 80 down Into the eeltar^Jlm Bog hurried and crawled under the washtub. ri He kept just as quiet as he coold be HB BBOAS TO SOX POK HZB HOHOL cause be expected a big fat policeman would come along at any moment and! , / ? carry him off to jalL Presently he heard his mother com-! ; lng down the stalzs. i "If s all right, Jlmmie; It's all rlgbtH she cried. "They are not coming to dtil ' , '^i anything with yon." "How do you know, mar he asked. ' i -1 t-J? "Caterpillar has just been bare and) -'JJ told me," she replied, "may were go-r rag lug to punish you, bet changed their ? minds." j "Why, mar ! "Because they found that you had| J only bitten a crab apple. They thought that would make you very sick and! that would be punishment enough for! : "I do feel rather sick under my shtit,N; aid Jim. "Well, ril give you a dose of glngerj yj and you'll be well In a little white/*! said his mother. "That was the greatest scam I evsri ^ had in my life," said Jim. "I guess I V/' wont eat any more apples that sra not mine."?Pittsburg Dispatch. i. I Ao Aolnjail Story Por | ^ Utile Folks THE frog Makes Love & Moon i| The frog fell In love with the moon ' '^J|0 and made up his mind that he, would ask her to marry him. He pot on his ! ^ best clothes, and when night cams and ' ^ the moon rose high in the aky he sat down beneath a tree' and began toj EE PUT ON HIS BEST CLOTHES. croak out his story of love. Just as; he reached the point where he was go-: lug to ask the moon to marry him she hid behind a cloud. When she reappeared he began his courtship all over again; but, just as he got to the point of proposing, away she ?TfiAn hp WClIl UCUUiU (UIVUUWA V1WWM. * ?? 'tried a third time and a fourth time, hut whenever he was ready to "p*p the question" the moon disappeared. Jg He was a very persistent fellow, however, and at last he was successful In, asking her the very Important ques- *'.? tion. He smiled his sweetest and spoke; in his tenderest, most loving tones. "Will you, oh, win you, dear moon,; will you be"? And before he could say "mine" the* moon had disappeared behind a hill, and the poor, foolish frog shed a few* frog tears and went home. He Is ft! bachelor yet if he has waited to uanx1 the moon.?Pitteburg DhoetdL ? '' '% Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune ; but great minds rise above tnem.? wasningion j.rvmg. We have excellent memories for all our trials and sorrows and losses, but fail to recall our blessings. When the church will put on the world the world will put on the church. ft ' Repair Shop. Furniture repaired, upholstering done, all kinds. Mattreoses made and old ones retnotced as good as new. Shop on Cburob Street. | Term* r?<wonable. William Pope. \ li 1... W