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The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. A c H^-Publlshed every Wednesdp at, ?> a year In advance. Wednesday, May 25,1904. Auother Good Mad (ionc. ' Within the last few weeks Abbeville has been sorely afflicted In the removal by death of some of its best people, and now it is our duty to record tbe death of J. Frasier Livingston. On last Thursday evening, feeling not quite well, he made known his condition and went to bed. A lew hours later it was thought advisable to summon a physician. His family sat with him, and after being sick 1r\r Inn IitkIva linn rs. h A h rflH.1 tl fill h i S I RSt at three o'clock Friday morning;, May 20,1904. The news of bis death was a shock to the people of the city, very lew, if any of whom, had heard of bis illness. Mr. Livingston was 74 years of age. Of our citizens only the Hon. W. H. Parker ahd Mr. H.T. Tusten have reached a greater age. And these worthy patriarchs acted as honorary pall bearers to their deceased friend and neighbor. The funeral servloe was conducted in the Presbyterian church by the pastor, the Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D., and the members ol Clinton Lodge No. 8 A. F. M. performed the burial service at Upper Long Cane. A better man or a kindlier gentleman than J J. Frasler Livingston would be hard to find. In his death men in all the walks of life have lost a friend. He was a friend and brother to us all, and there was no man who did not feel glad to meet him and to receive his kindly greeting. Genial and warm-hearted, he gave strength to the weak and Imparted courage to the strong. High-toned and honorable, hit. oonduct was exemplary and bis speech was olean and good. In his heart was the law ol kindness, and he spoke only words of cheer auu ponuiujou uujj? uocuu ui iiiOUUBUjp. Corrupt Election Methods. We sometimes see notices in some of the newspapers which lead us to believe that In some counties the use of liquor and otber corrupt methods are resorted to In primary elections. As far as we are informed the campaigns in Abbeville county have been conducted oo a high plane, and the elections have been ae fair as could be expected. Tne pablio sentiment in this county Is such that If any candidate should use liquor in the campaign, the act would ensure his defeat This is recognized as a fact, and nobody would try to corrupt voters in this way. Boon after the war, a few candidates made liberal subscriptions to churches in which they were not especially interested, but ao Intelligent and an honest public set the seai or condemnation on this practice. At pre sent no religious congregation would author lse any of Its representatives to sell op ?r> pledge their votes for a little money. And ! any candidate should undertake to buy the votes of any congregation the motive n< doubt, would meet with a deserved rebuke. Voters may not always seek the best man. and they may vote for favorite candidates because of personal friendship for them, DU' the idea of selling their votes for a drink ol liquor or for a little subscription to a church 1b no loDger entertained in Abbeville county. The dead beat who would borrow a quartet ;, from a candidate bas about gone out of busl ness. The experienced candidate knows ex actly bow to size up the man who would bor row a quarter and promise to vote for tb* green candidate. The new candidate, how. ever, bas not learned that the same dead beat would borrow a quarter from any other can dldate, and make the same promise to von for each. When candidates compare notes, the borrowers are known. Except in the borrowing of money, or tb* effort to borrow money, we believe our elec tions are without corruption. New Dwellings. Capt. L. W. White is building a big dwell uuuie uu uiB 101 on Alain Street. The work has progressed far enough to show its elegant proportions and the beauty of Its design. Dr. Neufler's new dwelling is far advanced. It will be ready ior occoupancy a little latei on. It will be one of tbe nicest dwellings In the city. Dr. L. T. Hill is about to finish as nice a dwelling as ever sheltered a happy household. It is in full view of tbe public square and Is a daisy. Mr. W. W, White, building superintendent of Atlanta, has charge of the work of these splendid new bouses, and his skill at doing good work and In giving satisfaction to all Is acknowledged by all. His right band man is , Mr. Armstrong, who is as efficient and as energetic as heart or soul could wish. Mr. W. H. Long bas been building some ! nice cottages, and among otberR, one for Mrs Lizzie Cason on tbe new and popular street leading east from tbe Episcopal cburcb. Mr. Charles Smith and Mr. James Taggart have Just finished a splendid new bouse on Main Street for Mr. L. T. Miller, who Is not only one of the best men In town, but who Is one of the most prosperous merchants In Abbeville. Happy at home, prosperous In hlB store, be deserves all the good things that have come to blm. Male of the Furnitnre Factory. By reference to our advertising columns It will be seen that the Abbeville Furniture Factory will be sold to the highest bidder on Monday ^ June 6th. The plaot Is a new one, and, It seems to us, offers the best sort of an Investment for men who understand the business. 825,000 worth of stock has been Issued, and It Is said that the plant cost nearly $30,000. In addition to the plant, the accounts and the material on hand amounts to a large sum. The COet Of the Crtant. the sonde nn hand onrt the accounts due to the concern, we believe, run up In the neighborhood of 840,000. The debts against tbe plant are held by the banks at Abbeville, and amount to something like 820,000. The notes to the banks are secured by the endorsement of gentlement who are abundantly able to pay. We have beard no intimation as to any probable buyer, and we know nothing of tbe figures whloh tbe plant may bring. Being one or the important industries or the town, all our people would be glad to Bee tbe wheels move again. The loss rails heavily on a few of our citizens, one of whom has bis entire estate Involved. If the plant brings more tban tbe debts the surplus will be divided among the stockholders. Tbe Veterans. Tbe South Carolina Veterans were royally entertained in Charleston last week. No people on earth are more attentive or more generous to guests than the oity ol Charleston. Tbe distressing thought in these annual re. ^ ^unionB is tbe decreasing number of the survlvors of the war. LOOK at your telephone cards and see cut Bbowlng right way to use A telephone. Talk close?to MOUTHPIECE?and Central won't have to ask you number twice. The modern home.?A telephone will do your errands while a boy is getting ready,and it costs about 5 cents a day wltb a telephone. Rugs, Mattings, Pictures, Clocks. Shadt-s Poterles, and furniture of all kinds, bee the Kerr Furniture Co, We have Just received a beautiful line of stationary, school tablets, pencils and all such at the "old reliable" Speed's Drug Store. For Rent?Two houses at the oue-inil* post on the road to Verdery. DUE WEST. Whnt an Interesting Writer S?cm nntl Henrx About the Cla<tNic City. Due West S. c., May 17,1904. Mrs. James Boyce and Miss Bessie Boyce spent one day of last week In Abbeville. Mrs. Dr. NV. L. Pressly is visiting Mr. E. W. Pressly and family of Clover, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Edwards attended the funeral services of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cochran, of Abbeville, Sabbath. Miss Louise Brownlee lias returned home from Converse College where she has beeu taking a special course in music. A public meeting of the Amelinn Literary Society ot the Due West Female College will be he,d on Monday afternoon, June. 6th, at 4 p. m., in the Amellan Hall. The object of the knln/y ?/> t r>C/Q! lipr ill U Kno.lol way all resident and visiting members of tbe tociety. Miss Lois Cowan Is attending tbe commencement exercises of Chlcola College Greenville this week, while there she Is the guest ot Mlas Vivian Caldwell. Dr. and Mrs. F. Y. Pressly tendered the annual reception to the Senior class of Erskine on Friday evening, May 2>)tb. Mies Edna Ramsey-of the Female College will give her graduating recital in expression oil Monday evening, May 23rd, In the Audito| rium of Erekine College. Miss Ramsey Is j very talented In this art and the entertainment promises to be one of interest and pleasure. Miss Mary Galloway attended the closing exercises of the Graded School atAbuevlile Thursday night. She was the guest of Miss Mary Hill. Miss Helen Grier and Prof. F. E. Hradham attended the closing exercises of Jones School on last Thursday. Mrs. W. T. Waller and daughter, of Selma, Ala., are visiting relatives in town. MUSIC IN THE AIR. Pretty Tcachers?Pretty PupiIs? Pretty Reporters - Exquisite Tarte ? Ready Scholars. Tbe editor did not bavo the pleasure or attending the recital by Alius Simpson's class and could nol write It up. but he did the next best thing In asking a pretty young lady to tell the Press and Banner about It. The recital given last Friday night in the auditorium of the school building by the music class of Miss Simpson was enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience of music lovers of the city. Miss Simpson is an artist ot brilliant attainments and Is much in love with ber art. Her ability and thorough training have a witness in the steady improvement of her pupils. The entire program of well selected compositions was rendered with exquisite tasto, reflecting much credit on both teacher and scholars. The program was as follows : Trio? Morceaux Brlli'ants ? Streabboge ? Miss Ada McMillan. Miss Mary Clarke, Miss Ola Thornton. Duett? Marche Mllitarie?Fngelman? Miss Runette Turner. Miss Hattie Rocbe. Solo?Valse?Durand?MissKranoisBowmarj Duett ? Fanfare?Carl Bobm? Mtss Mary Hill, Miss Jessie Speed. Solo?Meditation?Gottschalk?Miss Helen ; Miller. [ Due't? Qui Vive?Ganz?Miss Fay Sellers, Miss Francis Bowman. Solo?Les Myrtes?Paul Wachs?Miss Jessie Speed. Solo?Troisieme -Ballade ? Chopin ? Miss Lorena Feacbam. Duett?Un Sonne D'Une Niiit D'Ete?Mendelssohn-Smitb?Miss Lorena Beacham, Miss Helen Miller. R. A. Clem. J. A. Corley. John P. Edwards, Ottwa.v Henderson, K. M. Hendrlx, Krauk New, John P. Price, S. B. Smith. Camp IOCS, U. C. V. J. S. Gram. J. C. Pressley, L. B. Ramey, A. J. Woodburst. COMMENCEMENT. To Tnhe Place In Due Went Friday, June 3, 1904. Fridav, .Tune '?. 8:15 p. to. Piano and vocal recital by pnpllfi of Due West Female College?Auditorium. Saturday. June 4. 8:15 p.m. Graduating exercises ot theological studen t?? Auditorium. Sabbatb, June 5,11 a. m. Baccalnureate sermon to graduates of the two colleges. Rev. J. Knox Montgomery, Charlotte,N.C.?A. K. P. church. Sabbath. June 5,8:15 p. ra. Sermon to theological students. Kpv. Oliver Johnson, Leslie, S. C.?A. It. P. ohurch. Monday, June 6.8:15 p. m. Joint celebration of Phllomnthlan and Euphemian Literary Societies ? Auditorium. Tuesday, June 7,10 a. m. Commencement In Erskine College. Alluranl Association, 4 p. m. Tuesday,June7,8:30 p.m. Recital by Miss stack's pupils in Vocal Expression?Auditorium. Wednesday, June S, 10 a. m. Commencement in Female College?Auditorium. Allumnae Association, 4 p. m?Female College. (Jhapel?Reception at Female College?8, 10 p. m. ^ Reduced rates have been made by the railroads from all points in South Carolina and from Augusta and Charlotte on round trln tickets going June 3-7, and returning June 10. Letter to It. E. Hill. , Abbeville, R. C. Lic?r nir: ?ye ui?u?go iu numc iuu will of paint. J H Kohloieyer, Grove City, Pa, put-In Devoe. AIodk came a salesman or somebody else's paint before ours got there. Salesman said onrs was short-measure. Kohlmeyer weakened hung-flre and flopped ; stopped ours and took his. It was our turn now. We emptied our can Into his and hie Into ours. The short-measure was his, not ours; and we kept our mnn. And, ever since then, that paint-manufacturer gives full-measure; his paint is not pure, but his gallon contains four quarts. Go by the name; and the name to go by Is Devoe lead-and-zlnc. Yours truly 27 F W Devoe A Co P. S. P. B. Speed sells our paint. >'ew IMiodcn. Subscribers will please add the following new phones installed since January 1st to their lists: W. G. StepbeDs, res. 159. W. G. Chapman, res. 153. B. K. Beacham, res. 157. M. E. Maxwell, store. 156. Abbeville Bottling Works 15(1, J. S. Bowie, warehouse, 12!). J. C. Butler, residence, 94. R Wvunnir r?sldfinr>.B 1 Glen Ethel Inn 56. Thos. Milford, Ren., 128. C. B. Coble, Res. 111. W. A. Bowie, Res., 117. A. W. Calhoun & Co., warehouse, 127. A. W. Calbonn & Co.. Res., 79. J. A. Cheek, Res., 100. New Bakery, 67. Penney Clothing Co., 155. Wilson, Henry <? Co., *2. S. S. Turner, Res., 7:1. R. D. Purely. Res.. 14. Foster McClaln. Res. 112. C. M. Khaunon, Res. fc:t. W. J. Harn^s, Res. 121. Mrs. S. A. Harris, Res.. 12. Win. Harnwell, Mgr. A new lot of Pictures Just In. Prices way down yonder. Kerr Furniture Co. I ' ! r EAST ENI) J What "M"' Soon and Hoars on H Koiiiidn in Country and in Town. Abbeville, K. C., May 1fhN j abbevili.k'8 graded school exercises j The erRduaTine exercise* of the Abbev) , uraaea hcliooi were nein in uie uiuri nut last Thursday evening, Mny PJ, 1JKJ4, at eiy | o'clock. I A large and appreciative audience filled 1 building to witness the interesting exercn which were opened with prayer by Rev. A. Wilk1nKoflliel0jiptlst.chuiT.il. Then lollo ed the essHys by the graduates, viz : riass History?Miss Mary Hill. The Education ol Girls?Miss Minnie Mori The History and Progress ot Abbevllli Miss Helen Miller. The Work ol Woman?Miss Fannie Harr Life In JapaD?Miss Olive O'Bryaut. Class Prophecy?Miss Ivy Calhoun. The Loui-iana Purchase?Francis Link. Beautitnl flowers, pietty young ladies ani handsome "bink" idat bound them togetfe made up the Maee attractions. Tbo essa were floe 111 thought, rhetoric and compo tlon and were read In a clear distinct vol (very unusual) so that all could hear. T class reflected honor upon themselves ai great credit upon their teachers. Prof. Gillian) iu h few well chosen words.t livered the diploniHs, Immediately after 1 P. GreeDe, Ksq., stepped forward and iu neat little speech presented three presents handsome silverware lo Prof. Gilliam, accoi panted by the following note: "The present and lormer teachers of t Abbeville Graded school wish to present Mr. R. F. Gilliam this small token of the hi esteem In which they have always held hi and of tbelr appreciation of his symp.it and cooperation with tbera in all lines their work. Tbey regret, that this is his year with them, and hope that in his n< field of labor success will crown his every lort. He carries with hini the best wishes all his co-workers." " Miss P.erthe White, Miss Sarah White, Miss Rosa Maxwell, Miss Mary Nance, Miss Julia Foster, Miss Mae Robertson, Miss Fleetwood Montgomery Miss Amelia Kennedy, Miss Kate Jackson Harris, Miss Wlntou l'arks, Mrs. Lizzie Cason, Mrs. 0. C. Gambrell, Mrs T. G- White, Mrs. G. A. Neutt'er." , The above presents as noted were present CROSSES OF HONOR. * Confederate Veteran# to Receive Badgea. PrnseM nf Hnnnr to hp dplivpred IO Cotlfed erate Veterans of Abbeville Chapter, Da ugh t3r8 of Confederacy, June 3rd, 1904. Appropriate exercises will be held In the Court House at noon. Members of Camp No. 1282, U. C. V. B. Bolen Allen, M. Bell, John T. Baskin, J. Murloa Curllle. Camp No. 41C, U. C. V. M. L. Ashley, J. \V. Knox, J. H. StokeM, M. H. Winn. Camp Sam McGowan. S. C. Humphrey. Camp No. 1UW, U. C. V. F. S. Agee, Joe. Blythe Allston, H. M. B( acblllon, T. A. Box, M. C. Brown, .Ifts. (4. Rliike. by the scbolarp, present aud former teacbe and show beyond all conjecture tbelr Jo and esteem for Prof. Gilliam wbo bag labour side by side with them lor tbe upbuildiug Abbeville's Graded school for seven lo yearB during all of which time Prof. Gillla has been faltbful, zealous and earnest in t discbarge of every duty, looking to the b< Interest/; of tbe scholars and the upbuildl oftbescbool. That,he with tbe aid of bis ficient corps of teachers has made a gra success, is proven by tbe conduct and al management of the school and the large t rollment of pupils. This success mieht ha been greater and more easily won if Prof. U liana could have had the co-operation of ti people at all times, and under all trying c cumstances as he should have had, but spite of everything to the contrary he b built up a fine school which be turns over his friend and successor Prof. Dick with grt pride. During Prof. Gilliam's stay !n our midst has deported himself in the most gentlem? iy manner, attable aud courteous to all, al should he leave for other fields of usefulue be may rest assured that the best wishes Abbeville's best people follow him and I speak for htm thatsuccess be so weildeservi Links' orchestra rendered delightful mui which added greatly to the pleasures oft evening. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. I). Wells of the Methodist church, and th closed an evening long to be remembered I not a few in this historic old city. Mr. Ed Syfao .acknowledges Will) profoui thaoks ami a heart ti I'd with uratitudi-, il kindnes* extended to turn by hH roUbnre and friends of the s A. I. f-ht>p? in this h time of need h purse hi $>'i pivsettU'd in '" <?? of their friendship umi eMeein. Mr. Syl* lias been quite sick for more than a mouth unable to do any work, yet wth his wl'e hi; five cbi!<ii<h eotlr??l,v d'-iH-iulent upon h daily lnbor. Mr. Hyfan has Hie highest e teem and good will his employers wl have been kind and showu their <ippreclat!?: of his fiitbiu'nes-i by allowit g hi? sai?ry i be continued during his 1 lncss. llisfr|en< tiope he will soon be restored to health and i his post of duty. ABllKVII.lk's night Til AIV. We undersian I the company dnMire lotah oft the nUhl train on the Abbeville branc next Sunday, as it has been tried for si months and has proven nnpr< fnable lo tl company and of little consequence to thecil, who promised il the company would try lor lour months and It was not a success peci marlly they would allow them to dl-coutlui; it without any protest, yet in the laceol till promise, they again urge its continuance li another petition. This does not seem rigl even should il be fair. We await thb resu with much anxiety a? a community. Mr. R. S Liuk Is Justly proud of his sn Francis, who is the youngest graduate In th history of Abbeville's Graded school, belt only about 14 years of *ge Francis Is a rei "book worm," never so happy as wbeu del IU? III LV HJD uccp UJjniv.1 ivo v?? ?/?/WDO, 1?OUTE NO. 3 AND ITS DOINGS. Prof. It. C. Knox closed is most succpssfi term of the Bethel school last Friday, 201 and on Saturday himself, pupils, patrons ar friends enjoyed a day's outing at Little Mou tain. The day was fine, the dinner splendl and the crowd happy. IJrof. Knox In uowei joying the pieasureof home lue In Antrevjl lor a while. The picnic given Inst Saturday at Lebano by Miss Evans' school was a most enjoyab occasion to pupllR, patrons and friends. 'It writer had a special Invitation and reirrets e: ceedlngly that circumstances rendered It In possible for him to he present. Miss Lucy Ulbert. accompanied bv Mlssi Margaret and Annie, and Master Pettign Evans,of Cletnson, returned home last wet after a delightful stay with relatives at Cien son. MIkh Emma 1'tnnev returned home la Friday after a most delightful stay ot sever weeks with friends at Mi'iint ('armel Miss Sarah White and Miss Mae Kobertso popular teachers of the third stid four! grades, surprised tli'lr pupils last. Krlds with a most delightful picnic at KUigh park. All enjoyed ttie day immensely. HCIIIIlN. "Hoy," son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Job: son of this city, peacefully and quietly passi away last Friday evening, May '.'0, 19aboi 8 o'clock. Itoy was a bright handsome llitle fello about 41-2 years of age. He was taken vl lently ill at first, and continued so f??r near three weeks, when a few days before Ills deal it was thought a change for the better hi taken place and the fond parents and lov< ones eulertained hopes of his recovery, bi alas ibelr fondest hopes were blighted for in few days his gentle spirit was borne away c angel wings to the bright beyond. His pattering footsieps and sweet bi>fc lanyh are hushed on earth, but are heard I heaven, where he stands at the "beautlf gate" "waiting and watching" for loved on who will join him by aud by. His funer services were conducted at the home, aft which his remains were interred in Shan cemetery in the presence of a large couipai of relatives aud iriends. , Beautiful flowers were placed upon the 1! tie mound, sweet emblems of innocence ar purity. The bereaved parents have the syi pathy of hosts of friends. "<)De tie less to bind ns here; Oue more precious jewel, Undlmmed now by siain or tear, Waiting for our coming." MARY IJUIKKJN' COCHKAN. Marv (Jriflin, tlie infant daughter of >] and Mrs. A. B. Cochran, died at tlie home her parents in Georgia lust Friday, i?th Ma 1UU Uai' romulnu lirsim/ltt Hi the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Cochran, c sattfrday and were taken to ihe home of M J.S. Cochran, wliere the Itinera! was conduc ed Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. Lowrie W son, assisted by Rev. P. B. Wells, alter whh interment was made In Uplier Long Cat cemetery In the presence of a large compat of sympathizing friends. Mary was the joy and sunshine of tl home, the only baby, a little more Ilia twelve months old?her merry laugh an childish prattle tilled the mother.R heart wll joy. Pure and spotless she came to eart pure and spotless we gave her back to God, "This tiny bud, so beautiful, so fair, Called home by early doom ; Called to show how sweet u flower In paradise would bloom." J. KKASKK LIVINGSTON, After only a few hours Illness J. Krnsii Livingston passed away at his home iu th city about 3 o'clock Friday morning, Mu 20, 190-1. In his death another one of Abbeville's ol est and most highly esteemed citizeuR hi joined that gnat throng just beyond the rl er. The deceased bad a large circle of reli lives and friends In this city, and was n< only most favorably known, but was belovi by all who knew him. He was genial in manner, courteous to al kind hearted ant' true, a gentleman of tt "old school." He was a brave and gallai soldier in the war between the States, servin through the four yiars of strife, and was i many hard fought buttles; he whs always i Ills (Kffil HUU ItHU} IWI UUI^. lie r J'f u I H Jill] and useful life, serving Iiih generation laiil fully In war and in pence. He whs a member of Clinton Lodge No.3 j F. M. of tliis city, was also a member of tL Presbyterian church, and In his useful caret of over throe score years and ten leaves a untarnished record, uud a good name to ii .. .. V v-.-. ' '.children, of itself a priceless heritage. And _ I now tliat hl? earthly wartare Is over, he has ?? j laid his armour down, having conquered his I last, enemy death, and has crossed over the Is'river to join that valiant army of redeemed !souls that no man cun number, there to rest j In prace and await the coming of loved ones . ! who shall join him on the eternal shore. ! The funeral services were conducted at 11 ' j o'clock Sunday morning In the Presbyterian lie 'church, by Rev. J. Low rie Wilson, D. D., In !se ! l'1P pr^ence of a large congregation. bl| The Masonic fraternity I hen took charge ?f | his hotly and consigned It to t he grave In Upu? I per Long Cane cemetery with Masonic hon' 1 .1-- l!f? -f ?nf (j j<>ur citizens who will he missed In thecorow*! mn nit.v. The people of thin city extend sincere sympathy to the iieredvetl family-h wile, sister s0> and lour children who survive him. ILLINOIS CENTRAL ier t RAILROAD. he d DIRECT ROUTE TO THE iV. ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION, lain u'1 Two Trains Daily. tn, hy THROUGH SLEEPING CARS FROM 3W ef 01 fSaAfO'ia ElrtrirlaKTonnPCftPA UWUIglD)! IVIIHHU ? ?.??. ROl'TE OF THE FAMOUS DIXIE FLYER Arriving St. Louis in the morning. Season Tickets with limits December loth. Sixty days, fifteen days and ten days, ed Two low rate coach excursions each month, rs. For rates from your city, also for;book showing Hotels, Roardlng Houses, quoting their ol rates, write to OB E Fred D. Miller, ?Bt 7 TKAV. PASS. AGENT, ' ud No. 1 Brown Bldg. ATLANTA, OA. lie ?n- ? ve i Stockholder's Meeting. in ? ia8 t(? A MEETING of Stockholders of the AbbefHI vllie Furniture Factory will be held at . Abbeville on the 3RD DAY of JUNE, next, to ,, appoint a committee to sell the Abbeville ' , Furniture Factory and all asnets of the same tor the purpose of paying the debts of said ; corporation. " W T)a,Irc>laln Proc rv ? u, ua: hduuivi a. ? wm. jee?. be COUNTY MUTUAL : BENEFIT Mlilll: IIP i OF AMERICA. in i rJ "" " Abbeville Division. )(? >d Abbeville, 8. to Jb 11 IT IS WITH PLEASURE WE announce (he fact that we hav? :e elfected arrangements by which weait ll prepared to conduct the business ol * che "(,'ounty Mutual Henefit Associay, lion of America" in Abbeville Coun11 ty, independent of the Parent As?oi-'iuii>)ii whose headquarters are at Unit ion, S. C. |J' The purpose of the Association is to Jt ?ecure to the family of each memhei 1 of t he same who may die, one dollai u for every member belonging to the Aslg >ociation at the time of his or hei ni death. v" The idea in cxtcnso is to take one thousand persons, men and women, bind them together in a business way u' to help each other in time of need aud ^ trouble. It is more like a family af11. fair than anything el?e. You only d. pay when one dies. If you join now "y your lirst payment of $3.50 pays you up until lirst of January, 1905, uulese n we lose one of our members, when you J* would be called on to pay one dollar x and ten cents to replace the amount j- paid out on account of the death claim PB and expenses. ic It is unquestionably the cheapest inn surance khown of. You are receiving insurance at actual cost. si Any while persons between the ages ?' of eighteen and fifty-five, male or !'e? male, may become a member of the ill Association until the number of oue >,v thousand be reached; after that u<i " one over thirty can get iu, and be only to replace a deceased member. If, therefore, you are over thirty years o! atje this is the only chancs you will _ d- have of joining. '<f Vou owe it to your family, you owe ]\ Jt it to yourself to provide something for w their protection in case you are taken away from them. |{j Consider the matter, examiue and id study our plau, act promptly and let ;d our aeents write you up at once. ltemember that this is purely a home m institution; the money to pay death claims is in the bank at this place, be[? ing always collected in advance of a in death ; the claim paid immediately on '*1 notice of death of the member; no l'r .waiting sixty or ninety days, with )ii ever so much "red tape" to be obyy served iu order to collect a death claim ?uml thof tlita nfVinoru r.f Mia r?r?mrio.iiv? LI- "* -"V f J iii are your own people. "* If there is any additional information as to the plan desired, call on either of the undersigned or any of ' the company's agents and they will take pleasure in explaining the same. [r. IE. IS. HILL, of y. President. y. ru W. T. I5KADLKV, ill Treasurer. Abbeville, S. ., May 18, 1904. ;,t Lumber! Lumber! id tli it, ; Call at Roller Mill when in need of Lumber, Car of Doors, Window Sasli, Blinds, Moulding received today. u 100,000 feet dressed lumber to iy arrive in few days. d Can build you a house in four S; days, d Yours for business, 5 W. II. LONG. ' ig n " I When In the city be sure to call at the' ^ Furniture store of I lie Kerr Furniture Co.! Tliere you will tlnrt tiie largest and most up ^ 'to date stock of Furniture and bouse Furu* ie 1 ibuiugh iu upper *..aruiiuu. jr | If there is anything you want Iu drugs, sUi-!_ 11 tinoery, tableta anil oila, don't pass us by. I IIfi | Spebd'B Drug Store. | Jm ? 1 j . - I CE ARAARII ! vbfiivvniiv AIR LINE RAILWAY. | nun * EXCURSION <>x Monday, May 30th. ? ONLY /H Round V ^ ^ Round Trip Trip TO Charlotte, N. C. Snpr>in 1 train Imvps Abbeville. 10.15 a. m.. May 30th. Return ing, leaves Charlotte, N. C., Tuesday, May 31st, 8 p. m. * Best Service. Perfect Order. Two Days Outing. Separate Coaches for White and Colored Passengers. Train will be personally accompanied by representative of the Seaboard. First and only excursion to Charlotte via Seaboard this year. The 8heraln-Wtlllama Points Cootr the Earth. ~ The 8h?rwln-Wllllami Point* Coatr the Earth. ;4 t 4 I'l i ! I W JUST E^lEMBEIl ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^85 Every drop we sell is absolutely guaranteed. ftmlrm "Purity and ''Paints" are synonymous terms njWi^w with us. vas?Z We Sell No Adulterations. Full stock PAINTERS' MATERIALS. |||l Abbeville Hardware Co. mm The Sherwin-Williams Paints Cover the Earth, r 7ht Shtrwln-Wllllamt Paints Cootr the Earth. IOKE GOODS SAME MONEY. SAME GOODS LESS MONEY. I ^ every week in the year, if your bed is fitted with Victor No. 1 I springs. They won't break and they can't sag?any place. We guarantee each and every set for five full years. If they fail you on the last night of the last year, we will take them back without question or query. The manufacturers have so guaranteed them, therefore, neither of us run any risk. Come in and see them anyway. CASH OR CREDIT. GOODS DELIVERED FREE. Yours for Furniture, He Kerr Furniture Co. TTTl 1 1 J w noiesaiers anu xtt? ittiitJi s. 'hone 8. ABBEVILLE, S. C. . ''','y CANDIDATES. For HonKe of RepreienlaiiTM. We are authorized to announce R. B. CHKATHAM hh a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to tbe action of the Democratic primaries. For Sberlff. We are authorized to announce C. J. Lyon nn a candidate for re-election to tbe office of Sheriff of Abbeville county, subject to tbe action of tbe Democratic primaries. We are authorized to announce W. D. MANN as candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville County, subject to actiou of Democratic primaries. For Auditor. We are authorized to announce T. P. MILFOKD as canuldate for Auditor of Abbevine County, subject to aotlon of Democratlo primaries. We Are authorized to announce RICHAKD SONiJLEY as candidate lor Auditor ol Abbeville County, subject to action of Democratlo r primaries. For Snpervlaor. We are authorized to announce O. N. N'lCKLES an a candidate for re-election to tbe office ot County Supervisor, subject to action of the Democratic primaries. We are authorized to annuoaoce DAVID , GILLIAM asa candidate for County Supervisor, subject to the action of tbe Democratlo primaries. For MHKlilrnte. We are authorized to announce f. D. KLUCiH as a candidate for the office of Magittlrateof Abbeville township, at tbe coming election, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries. . For (oroner, We are authorized to announ<p M. HARVEY WILSON as candidate lor Coroner, subject to action of tbe Democratic primaries . ' We are authorized to announce H. W. BOWIE, (better known as "Doc,") as candidate for Coroner, subject to action of Democratic primaries. United Confederate Veterans REUNION 11 . ' NASHVILLE, TENN. June 14th-16th. For thi? occasion very low rates have been made by the = Western & Atlantic R. R., and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway, the only through line to Nashville. ' Join the lig crowd ut Atlanta, goiag via the* Hat tie fie id Liut" past Kennesaw Mountain, Resaca, Dal ton, RinggeM, Chicamaiiga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and through the Cumberland Mountains to Nashville, Which is only a daylight ride from > St. Louis aud the Worlds FairThos. R.Jones, Traveling Passenger Agent. / No. 1 N. Pryor St., Atlanta, Ga. Arkansas Texas Louisiana *. An ideal country for cheap homes. Land al $5, $10, and $15 per acre; grows corn, cotton, wheat, oats, grasses, fruits and vegetables. Stock ranges 10 months in the year. Southwest Missouri, Arkankansas, Louisiana and Texas a e full of opportunities?the jiiunate is miid, the soil is rich, the laud* are cheap. Low Home-seekers' rates? about half fare?via the Cot- ton Belt twice a month? _ first and third Tuesdays. For descriptive literature, luajjo auu cauuibiuu .laico, write to N. B. BAIRD, T. P. A., Cotton Belt, ATLANTA, OA. ( FOR SALE! Why not Patronize Your Neighbor and a Home Industry When the I Product is as Good, Certainly / and Probably Better, and I Price no Higher than the Imported ? Pea Vine Hay baled. Crab Grass Hay baled. Wheat Hay baled. (Cut la the dough and almost equal to grai for feeding animals.) 45 acres of Corn Stover. (A stronger forage than bay.) 3,000 Bundles Prime Fodder. (The above was cut and cured In the gret stage and before frost, nor did any rain fall on It before being housed. ?Bushels Mexican June Corn. (The only corn which will surely mature on wheat or oat stnbble, or when planted In June.) Qolden-Bronze Toms (Goblers) for breedlDg 2 Yoke of well broken and young oxen. Canned Blackberries. Canned Peaches and Apples. Canned Tomatoes and Okra. Canned Tomatoes and Okra Soup. Canned Sausages (all pork.) Squabs and Fresh JL<ayed Egga, for the alck. Uoney In Sections, sealed and paoked fo shipment. One of three milk cowa for sale, first and second oalves. One-half blooded O. I. C. Chester Plea. Full blooded 0.1. C. Chester Pigs. Sorgbum Sugar Cane Seed. Good pasturage lor a few bead of cattle at 50 cents per inontb. 40 acres, more or less, Flatwoods bottom, eeoond bottoms and upland for rent for small (sprlog( grain or corn and peas. No cotton. ARTHUR PARKER. Jan. 4,1904. tf We lead?others follow. Join tbe merry throug tbai Is ever Journeying to the busiest tore in town Kerr Furniture Co. A telephone in your office and residence lightens labor, saves Journeys, dispels worrlM reduces work. Stay at home and telephone. I