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BY W. W. & W. R. BRADLEY. ABBEVILLE, 8. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. 1904. ESTABLISHED 1844 fl
WEST END.
Happening* And Incident* of ? ffe
About tbe City.
Nov. 2,1904
Mr. J. Fraser Lyon returned Saturdi
from Colombia where be attended tbe Ft
W0?fe?
Miss Call'le Lou Graves, of Latimer, was t!
guest of Mlsa Louise DeBrub 1 last week.
Mr. Frank Robertson, of Belton, was In tl
city Friday tbe guest of bis brother Mr.
L. Robertson.
Mrs. Mary Ferguson returned Friday fro
an extended visit to Mrs. Sara Gower,
Greenville.
Midi Alma Gambrell has a position wl
the Arm of C. W. Kendall for the rest of tl
season.
Gen. R. R. Hemphill returned SaturdB
from Columbia.
Mr. William G. Hill Is In Arizona whe
he has a position with a Gold Mine Comp;
ny. Mr. Hill is the eldest son ot Mr. J. ]
Hill, of this city. He was graduated froi
Clemson four years ago and has held respoi
Bible positions ever since.
Mrs. James H. Perrin left Tuesday for A
lanta wiiereshe will spend some time wit
Mrs. ?. B. Calhoun.
Miss Lona Tillman, of Trenton, has been 1
the olty for the past lew days the guest i
Miss i^ee.
Mr. Henry Goldsmith, of Greenville, wt
the guest of Dr. G. A. Neufler last Thursda
and Friday.
Miss Louise DeBrnhl left Saturday for La
imer. where she Igoes to lake charge of b<
BCbOOl.
Miss Lizzie McBee, one of Greenville
fair debutantes was in the city several daj
last week the gust of Miss Sarah Lee.
Capt. Oscar Mauldln, of Greenville, was tfc
guest of friends In the city Saturday an
Sunday.
MlssCorrle Holllngsworth Is at home fror
Blsbopvtlle, wbere sne nas beeD spend I u
some time with her sister, Mrs. Robert M<
Catch en.
Messrs. Gottlob NeufTer and James Hemp
hill were In Columbia several days lac
week.
I Mr. M. T. Coleman spent Sucday In tb
[ olty.
j Miss Marie Cheatham returned fror
I Columbia on Haturday. She was the guest <
Miss Maude Tbouipson while in Columbia.
Air. Joe E. Hirreoe, or wreeuvme, was j
town Saturday on business.
Mr. W. J. Bryson has returned from
business trip to Florida.
Mrs. Sara M. Gower is bere spending
while wltb Miss Sara Lee. Miss Lee has jus
returned from Greenville where she was tb
guest of Mrs. Gower for some time.
Mrs. Mary Parker has gone to her countr;
home ofter spending a while here wltl
friends.
Mr. T.C. Gower, of Greenville, was In towi
r several days last week.
Hon. Frank B. Gary was in AnderBon las
week holding court.
Mr. A. B. Morse was In Columbia, last weel
attending the Fair.
- Mr. Perrln Qaarles is In the city for a fe^
days.
Mrs. J. S. Glenn has returned to her horn
In Mexico, after spending some time will
relatives in the United States?Her aaugiie
Miss Hilda Glenn will slay here with he
unole Mr J. R. Glenn, and attend school.
Mr. A. S. Garrison left Tuesday for Atlanta
where she will spend the month of Novern
ber.
" Miss Ethel Wells of Greenville, was tbi
charming guest of Miss Lee for several! dayi
]?8t WOQ,
Mr. H. L. Smith of Atlantic City was it
tbe city several days last wees.
Mrs. Charles Lyon has returned fron
Greenville, where she was tbe guest of Mrs
Wallace.
Miss Edna Hotlman wont to Sumptei Sun
day to attend tbe funeral of ber aunt, Mrs
L. W. Dick.
Tbe friends of Miss Lucia W. Parker anc
k Hon. William H. Parker will be sorry t<
1 learn tbat tbey will leave . Abbeville In tb<
near fature, to live In Greenville. Tbey wll
b* greatly missed and our town can 11
afford to give tbem op.
AT7F WIEDERSEHEN.
Tbe Auf Wlederseben Club was entertalnec
Friday afternoon by M;ss Louise DeBrubl
Tbose present were, Misses Irene and Care
Morse, lone MlHer, Mamie Morse, Ivy Cal
boon, Eugenia Robertson, Fannie and Mar}
Starke, Grace Hemphill, Susie Hill, San
Henry, Corrle and Caroline Graves, Sallli
Catbonn, Eliza Gary, lone Smltb, Llllj
Templeton. At tbe close of tbe games t
salad course was served.
Mr. A. B. Morse accompanied by Master)
Blandlng and Alex Dick, left Sunday foi
Sumpter, to attend tbe burial of Mrs. L. W.
Dick. Mr. Morse was a^ked to represen
to Abbeville School Board.
Mr. Lewis Parker of Greenville was In th<
city Sunday tbe guest of bis faiber, Hon. W
H. Parker.
TWO GOOD SHOWS.
Last week our city was visited by tw<
shows, Gentry's trained animals and Mliei
Orton's Sbow. Both ot tbe sbows are firs
class. Tbey are entirely unlike. Gentry''
animals uro ujoniinrfn 11 v trained and th?
trapeze acting, lifting and riding In Mllei
Orion's Show la woudertu'.
Mr. Josle Cannon was In the city last weeh
at tbe bed-side ol her brother, Mr. G. W
Lomaz.
Miss Annie Glbert and Miss Bettleand Mlsi
Maggie E?ans of L banon were shopping It
the city Saturday.
? delightful entertainment.
Saturday evening Miss Sara Lee entertain
ed a number of her friends at a deligbtfu
' 'Euohre party given In honor of her Housi
Party. The scores were kept by tylog rec
ribbons to tiny little borns. Tbe ladles prlzt
was won by Miss M >ry Stark, a lovely
Bohemian glass puff box. Mls? Starke grace
fully presented tbe prize to Miss McBee o
Greeuville. Mr. Perrln Quaries won thi
gentleman's prtz?, an Ink well At tbe clost
of tbe evening an elaborate ?alnd course wai
Berved and charlotte and c?fc?. Tbon
Sresent were: Miss Mills and Miss McBee o
reenvllle, Miss Tllman ot Trenton, Mis
Parker, Miss Seal, Miss McCiung, Miss Hub
sell, Miss Robertson, Miss** Mary and Fannli
Stark, MlSf^Templeton, Miss Oower, Green
vllle, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Bullock, Messr
H. G. Smith, P. Quaries, Lewis Perrln, Brad
ley Reese, Albert Henry, J. F Lyon. T. (J
Gower, O. Maulden, Greenville, H. S. Smith
At antic City.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wbltsell, of Pittsburg
I .renn., are in me city sioppmg ai me vjrien
Ethel.
Mr. John Agnew of Greenwood was ii
town Monday.
death of mr. g. w. lomax.
Mr. George W. Lomax died Sudday more
lnu at Ave o'clock after a lingering illnesf
Mr. Lomax bag beeu In business Id our cit;
for a number of years, and Is well knowi
throughout the town and country. He leave
& wife and five children uod iwo sisters an<
a brother to mourn bis lose. The runera
services were held at the home Mooda;
morning at eleven o'clock and the body tali
to rest at'Melrose. Prof. P. B. Wells conduct
* ed the services. The deepest sympathy is ex
tended to the afflicted family.
Mrs. L. W. Dick died at her borne In A.lkei
Saturday night after a long and tedious it
ess from typhoid fever. Prof. Dick has on I
lived in Abbeville for a short time aud b
was detained in Aiken on account of Mri
Dick's Uineos, but be has won the respect am
confidence of a large number who grieve wit
blm in bis deep sorrow.
Automobile*.
Mr. Paul Wilson of Greenwood Is the onl
man In all this country wbo sports an auti
mobile. He bas a good machine, and wbe
be wants to go on a Journey be bitches u
bis macblne that runs up blli as well i
down bill. When be wants to come to Abb
* ville he makes the fourteen miles in fort;
five minutes. The first outlay for the m
chine would buy two or three horses ar
buggies, but age comes on a horse apace, ac
buggies decay quickly. Not so with Wilson
automobile. It travels fast, runs cheap, an
knocks the the teeth out of Father Tim
He says be has beeu offered a bouse and 1<
for his machine.
The Election.
Next Tuesday the General Election com
, off and our people should not forget that o
enemies up North take no notice of t!
primary vote, but look out to tbe number
ballots cast at tbe General Election. Eve
loyal Southerner should vote at least 1
Congressman. The Northern Roads arereai
to cheat us, if they can.
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Troy, S. C, Oct, 26.1904.
Can you realize that Its only two months
until ChrlRtma*? Tempus fuglts.
Mrs. J. F. CHnfcscales has returned from a
* visit with her mother near Lowndnvllle. She
i carried pretty little Mary daughter of Mrs. T.
U. Ulinkscales home also. Who has been
Here a month.
Tbls dry cool weath? r 1b causing sickness,
. Saturday and yeBterday were like unto
j March.
t This week will complete the Oil Mill and
| Ginnery, but for they scarcity of water they
? would i>e In operation now.
| Mrs. G. C. HoUey has sold her place near
. town to Kev. H. B. Blakely. We do not
I Know who will occupy the house.
MeR?rn. Lone and Jenkln'H new Drue Store.
. Is nicely tilled up and any thing ean be had
s tbat you will find In city drug stores. Pre?
scrlptions promptly filled any hour, day or
f ultiht.
b Mr. R F. Blakely was ca'led by telegram to
. Ora, yesterday, to see bis father wbo had a
t, stroke of paralysis while at the breakfast
. 'able, Rev. H. B. Blakely is Id Missouri at
N Synod.
Prof. Johnson represntlng D. H. Baldwin's
< music house in Cincinnati is here and placed
a handsome upright planoln Mr. J. C. Ken*
nedy's pretty bome.
Mrs. J. L. Kennedy and sister, Mrs. S D.
Morrab from Btfllvue were down last week.
Mr. Editor Excuse tbe phrase,but "hit em
3 again on Progrume, unless the English Vocabulary
undergo a cbanee and too environ
must" give us a letter substitute please, but
then some of the preachers will kick. Mr.
Editor" bit em again." We get tired of hear'*
log tbe word progrum for program. If tbe
' former Is right tbe latter le wrong and vice
y vice. Tell us which,
D Our School is moving on nicely under tbe
? Supervision of Miss Rowan, sb Principal,
a with Miss lone Martin of Greenville, Miss
'' Almpna Coleman, of Greenwood bb assistants
>' and Miss Lena Hamm, of Boston. Mass,, as
3 music teacher, there are over ?0 enrolled.
l" Now because there Is no male Principal ie no
reason why we cant have a good school.
Give It a good word and a olg support, and
a don't kick or balk trv this clan.
' Tbe couon crop has about been gathered,
y about 700 bales have been ginned here. Seed
e jumped to 27cts Friday.
" Our telephone exchange is moving up. over
J 50 phones bave been put in and new orders
b every week.
^
Mr. M. V. Richards, Immigration agent of
the Southern Railway, was In town for a lew
y hours one day last week, and spent a short
time with the Press and Banner. He Is an
n enthurlast on tbe subject of Immigration,
'V aod would, if he could, send us enougn
18 foreigners to ocoupy all of our waste lands,
e- He has an idea that If we could secure a
y~ tract of one thousand acres, and tben divide
?- it into small farms, that he could send good
>d settlers who would in a lew years be able to
>d buy tbe land at good prices. For our own
'8 part, we would take stock in sucb an enter'd
prise. We have faith in the proposition. II
e* might be that some ownerof a large tract ol
it land would like to try the experiment on
bis own holdings. If so, let him see Mr. R,
S. Link at the PoBt Office.
Upper Long Cane Ctanrch.
eg The fall communion service will be held b1
this church next Sabbatb. tbe 1st Sabbath o;
November. Rev. J. L.. Wilson, 1>. D? wil
he preach on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock,
ol It is earnestly hoped that all the memberi
and congregation will be present.
ry J. C. Shlve.
or ?
Kendall will sell HatB Thursday and Fri
day at less than coBt.
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DUE WESTDue
West, S. C., Oct, 26,1901.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. McGee came down from
Greenville and spent a couple of days.
Mlsri^largaret Miller of Laurens has come
to be In the siore of Mr. W. W. Edwards.
Rev. D. G. Caldwell and family have moved
Into the Old Hotel on Main St. .
Mrs. Douglass of near Chester was the guest
of her sister, Miss Wise, at the 1). W. F*. C.
Mr. D. S. Edwards left Thursday morning
for Synod and the Exposition.
MIsh Beatrice mills of the D. W. F. C. was
called home last week on account of the serious
Illness of her sister.
Rev. Paul Pressly of Lancaster spent Thursday
In our midst. He oame over to perform
tun UlUrriMI$B l>i JrllBH luitriuu AljUOW UI uoilaids
and Mr. Latban of Lancaster.
Miss Helen Grler was down from her school
at Belton for a couple of days; with home
folks.
Prof. F. E. Bradbam wa? on a pleasure trip
to our city gaturday. He was principal of
our public sonool la?t year.
Mrs. Markbam of Bradley has purchased the
homestead on Main St. They will probably
move here this winter.
Mrs. McDanlel Is with friends In Greenville.
The daughters of the Confederacy are preparing
to present the play. "Under the Southern
Cross" about the middle of November.
Mr. Bramwell and family leave In a few
days for Princeton where they will make
their home.
Prof. E. 1 . Reid Joined the party for Synod.
Mr. J. W. Klrkpatrick and bride of Gastonla,
n. c, errlved Wednesday and were the guests
ot his mother until Friday. Quite a crowd of
young folks enjoyed an informal reception
given In their honor Wednesday night. The
usual tlu-pan serenade was given by the
college boys at 11 P. M.
Mrs. John Lummus of Ga. expects to visit
her grand-mother, Mrs. Jane Todd this week.
Mr. James McDavld and Miss Kempie
Knight drove down from Pelzer Saturday and
remained until Monday with friends.
For Sale.
A beautiful farm of about
4120 acres, with 200 acres or more under
plow, 75 acres In pasture, Inclosed, 100
acres or more In fine timber. 75acres of
splendid bottom lands. Splendid residence
and number of lenament bouses
and everything In good shape. Only 6
miles from railroad, on Tugaloo River.
This la one of the best farms in the
section.
Will sell for ?15 per acre.
Let us bear from you If you are In
the market. We can sell your property
1 If tbe price Is right.
Southern Field Real Estate Exchange,.
" SPARTANBURG, S. C.
i J. H. CARLISLE, Sec. and Treas.
I am having inquiries nearly every day
from different sections of the United States
for Farming lands. Let me know what yon
have to offer. Robt. H. Link.
\ The seasons are favorable, If your corns are
| Browing too fast and hurt you try Blue Jay
1 Corn Plasters, for sale at Speed's Drug Store.
, Just received a large lot of hand made
Indian baskets, something new. 5cts. to ?1.50
each, at Mllford's Drug Store.
PerscriptiODB put up exaotly right and as
quick as accuracy will allow, at Mllford's
Drug Store.
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"We give you
everything el
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An All-Wool Suit in brxr
for $5 easily worth $7.50.
Pure All-Wool Suits, t
Cheviots, guaranteed to giv
Don't fail to see our $8.?
Suit, padded shoulders, ha
all sizes. They won't last i
markably low prices.
Our "Long Suit" is in
ttqrioftt /*f rnro and r?lni
7 MilVtjr VA WAVl U MUU VAV 1
Worsteds. Positively wort
every suit, we sell for $10.
this statement daily, as e\
chaser of our $10 Suits test
At $12 50, $13.50 and $15'
choice of numerous styles,
ing stock is brpad enough a
properly clothe the longs 8
as the stouts and all other
guarantee you a fit and ent
r shoe meachant is
i reputation hard to
j fooled by the glimi
ints of a shoe. We
de of as good, solid
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS,
Tbelr I.odjce Room, Reading Room,
Gymnageam, and Fine FarnlnbiDKN.
Tbe local Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
are having a lodge room and other compart- <
meats prepared especially for tbelr use.
Their Lodge Room Is 25x55, lighted by seven
big windows. Tbelr ante-rooms and property
rooms are arranged to suit tbelr purposes.
Tbe batb and tbe gymnaseum rooms are
large and roomy. Tbe reading room is large
and airy. Tbe whole of tbe rooms include a
building 25x120feet, with celling nearly fifteen
feet above tbe floor. Tbe whole will be
lighted by electricity. Tbe furnishings are t
to be new and elegant. Being centrally lo- ,
cated, and Inviting In appearance, tbe Py- 1
tblans will have the most pleasant iuar- *
ters. ,
Estate of C. M. Davis, Dec'd, i
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Notice of Settlement and Appli- <
cation for Final Discharge. \
TAKE NOTICE that on the 16th day o
Nov., 1904,1 will render a final account
of my actings and doings as Administrator of
the Estate of C. M. Davis, deceased, In the
offioe of Judge of Probate for Abbeville County
at 10 o'clock a. m., and on the same day
will apply for a final discharge from my truBt
as such administrator.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on'or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. J. L. Perrln,
Oct. 15,1901. Administrator,
A PLEASANT TRIP
TO THE
WORLD'S FAIR
is via Atlanta, Chattanooga, Lookotrt
Mountain, Nashville and the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL;
RAILROAD.
(Double Track.) J
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Two trains dally, 8.25 a. m? and 8 30 p. f
m., with Pullman Sleeping Cars from t
Atlanta.
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Ten 10 day ooacb excursion tickets on ^
sale each Tuesday and Thursday during
October, with through coaches
from Atlanta.
For full Information, rates and Sleeping
Car reservation address,
Fred D. Miller,
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TKAV. PASS. AGENT,
No. 1 N. Pryor St. ATLANTA, GA.
Ask for tickets via Illinois Central R. K. 1
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Latest styles, (
both at the
se, and we k]
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riack and brown
e satisfaction $7.
>0 Black Cheviot jm
ir cloth front, in
always at this re- l^|
our $10 suits. A ,
;hs, Cheviots and
h $12.50 each and /IS
We substantiate
cry pleased pur;ify.
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we offer you your .
In fact, our cloth
nd big enough to
ind shorts as well
s. Remember we ^
ire satisfaction. J
material as any shoes
behind every pair we
In School Shoes
solid shoes will stan<
The famous Krip
every one.
} best the market
An Ordinance
To Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeville, S.C., for
the Fiscal Year 1905.
Be it ordained by the mayor and
fVldermen of the City of Abbeville, 8. C., In
Donncll assembled and by authority of the
lame, That a tax for the Bums and In a manner
hereinafter named Bball be raised and
paid Into the treaanry of the City Council for
he uses and purposes thereof for the fiscal
rear 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that the ofELoe of
3ity Treasurer of Abbeville, S. C., will be
)pen for the collection of taxes for said fiscal
rear 1905, from Monday, November 1,1904, un- <
,11 Tuesday, January 2,1905, without penalty.
Rate per centum of taxation are as follows :
City Tax 3 mills.
Water Works Tax(lnterest
on bonds and SlnfciDg '
Fund) 2% mills.
Sewerage lJi "
That when the taxes and assessmentor any
jortlon thereof charged against the property
>r party on tbe tax books of tbe city ror t&e
Ucal year 1905, shall not be paid on or before
be 2nd day of January, 1905, the City Treasirer
shall proceed to add a penalty of one
>er cent, on the tax book,and the City Treaslrer
shall collect tbe same; and if the said
axes and assessments and penalties are not
>aid on or before the first day of February
iext thereafter, an additional penalty of one
>er centum thereon shall be added by tbe <
:ity Treasurer; and If said taxes, assessments '
ind penalties are not paid on or before the ]
irst day of March next thereafter, an addl- lonal
penalty ol five per centum thereon
ball be added by tbe City Treasurer and be \
ollected by blm ; and If tbe said taxes, asessments
and penalties are not paid on or '
tefore tbe 15th day of March next thereafter,
he said City Treasurer shall Issue his tax exicullon
for the said taxes, assessments and "
>enaltles against the property of the default- '
LJg lui-puyeru aa-uiuiug luiaw, |
A commutation road tax will be collected
he same time as other taxes of Two Dollars 1
rom all male citizens between the ages of
ilghteen and fifty-five years, except those eximptcd
by law. Unless said tax Is paid on or
>efore the 2nd day of January, 1905, six days j
vork upon the public highways and streets j
>f the City will be required under the Street .
)verseer.
All persons falling or refusing to pay the
:ommutatlon tax or to work six full days,
ihall, upon oonvlctlon, be fined not more
ban Thirty Dollars or be Imprisoned not
onger tban thirty days.
Done and ratified in City Council this 11th
lay of October, 1901.
JAMES MCMILLAN, Mayor,
fAMES CHALMERS, City Clerk. f
Oct. 19,1904. tf '
Trunks, Suit Cases, Grips, Telescopes, at
ow prices. P. Rosenberg k Co. H
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quality and j
least possibl
now you can
T Suits.
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irtfclMER PkSH?.L CO.
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made in tiie world, a
recommend.
we ask you to give us
i the test.
pendorf for ladies, size
affords at the leas'
Cotton Mill HelD Wanted
A
rjlHE MOLLOHON MANUFACTURING
-*- Co, Newberry, 8. C., can nse a few famli
lea or spin and card room bands. Spinners
paid 10% cents per side for 104 spindle frames
on gooa running work of fine yarns. Rents
SO cents per room per month with best artesian
water free. Mill runs regular and pays
off every 15 days without any dooking. Satisfactory
arrangements will be made in transportation.
Address as above.
Sept. 28,1904. tf
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBENILLE.
PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of tbe Estate of J. R. McComb,
Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
ALL persons Indebted to said estate must
settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the astate must present them
properly attested to.
R. S McComb,
Sept. 8,1904. tf Executor.
Charleston and Western Carolina R. B
Augusta and Abbeville Short Line.
Schedule In effect September 5, 1904
Lv Greenwood 12 48 pm Ar 2 46 pm
Ar Laurens 1 45 pm . Lv 1 SO pm
Ar Greenville 3 25 pm Lv 12 15 pm
Ar Spartanburg 8 80 pm Lv 12 01 n'n
Lv Spartanburg 3 40 pm Ar 10 20 am
Ar Saluda 0 47 pm Lv 8 40 am
Ar HendersoDvllle 6 20 pm Lv 8 10 am
Ar Asbevllle 7 IS pm Lv 7 IS am
Lv Greenwood 2 40 pm Ar 12 39 pm
Ar McCormick 8 40 pm Lv 11 47 am
Ar Anderson 7 10 pm Lv 7 00 am
Ar Augusta 5 20 pm Lv 10 10 am
Lv Augusta 2 35 pm Ar 12 20 pm
Ar Allendale 4 80 pm Lv 10 25 am
Ar Yamassee 5 40 pin Lv 9 15 am
ir Charleston 7 40 pm Lv 7 10 am
Ar Savannah 7 30 j m Ly 0 40 am
Ar Beaufort 6 30 pm Lv 6 40 am
Ar Port Boyal 0 40 pm Lv 7 25 am
Pullman car service botween Augusta and 8paranburg.
For Information relative to rates, etc., apply to
F. E. CHYMES, Tkt. Agt., Greenwood, 8. U.
GEO. T. BKYAN, G. A., Greonville, S. C.
EBNEST WILLIAMS, Gen. Pass, Agt.,
Augusta, Ga.
r. M. EMEBSON, Traffic Manager. t
Sunflower Poultry Farm j
For Sale:
i
00 Barred Plymouth Rocks.
(X) Silver Laced Wyandot8. <
25 Golden Laced Wyandots.
25 White Plymouth Rocks. <
25 Game Hens.
8 Grade Berkshire Pigs.
1 Brood Sow Grade 0.1. C. '
1 Brood Sow Grade Large Norfolk. ?
1 Registered Jersey Cow 2 years old. First t
calf 5 months old, sold for $10 when a
week old. ?
1 Three-'ourths Jersey Cow 2nd calf. Gave I
3% gallons milk first calf.
1 Seven-eighths Jersey Heifer.
325 Reward for the scalp of the skunk, mink c
md weasel that Is thinning out the above
>oultry. 810 for the mink soalp. 810 for the
veasel scalp. 85 for the skunk scalp.
J. Y. JONES, Smlthvllle.
Goods to be delivered at Abbeville at T. L
illller's store.
CO. 1
Ml purchase. J
jerfect fit are ||
e price. We M
get this done
V$EE5E__ 1
nd our guarantee is ^
a call. We.know our 'Jj
s and widths to suit
fc possible price. ||
Hi COLLECTOR'S 11..
HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM SATURDAY, OCTOBER
15th UNTIL THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 31st,
1904.
The Rate of State, Comity, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Commutation Tax,
JN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
raise supplies for tbefiscal year commencing
January 1, 1904, notice Is hereby given
that tbe office of County Treasurer for Abbeville
County will be open for tbe collection of
taxes for said fiscal year from Saturday, October
15lb, until Thursday, December 31st, with- '
out penalty. There will be added?
A penalty of one per cent, on all taxes not
paid on January 1st, 1905.
A penalty of two per cent, on all taxes not
paid on February 1st, 1905.
A penalty of seven per oent. on all taxes not
paid on March 1st, 190o. .
Rates Per Cent, of Taxation are as
Cnlln.ifO .
I U1IUTT J ;?
State Tax s5 mills.
County Tax 9% "
Special County (Koad) 1
Sinking Fund - 1 u
School 8.. "
Special County (Wardlaw's
Bridge) "
Total 1Z% . . ,3m
In addition to the above a special tax will
be collected for school purposes as follows:
Abbeville Special School 5>? mllla.
Abbeville Special R.R. bonds "
Bethel 3 "
Sharon 4 ? .
Lowndesvllle 4 "
Mt. Carmel 3 "
Willlngton 8 "
McCormlck 2 "
Due VVeet 3 "
A poll tax of One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the ajte of 21 and 60
pears, except such as are exempt by law, will
36 collected.
A commutation road tax of One Dollar will
ift pnllootoH thfl namA tlmft ah othfiP Utar
rom all male citizens between the ages of 18
ind 50 years, except such as are exempted by
aw. Unless said tax Is paid by first of March,
r905,eight days work upon the public highways
fflil be required under an overseer, If so much
je necessary.
Taxes are payable only In gold and silver
join, United States currency .National Bank
tfotea and Coupons of State Bonds whloh be?me
payable during tbe year, 1904.
As so few aval' themselves of tbe opportunty
of pnylnr ^es at the times and places
leretofore d' ..Dated, I will discontinue the
ippolntments over the County, and collect all
axes at the Treasurer's office.
Parties desiring Information by mall In retard
to their taxes will please write before
December 15th, slating the location of their
>roperty, and Include postage for reply, and
hose paying taxes by check must Include the
iharge for collection.
W. T. BRADLEY,
"reasurer.
September 14,1901. tf