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The Press and Banner. By W. W, and W. R, Bradley. HUGH WILSON, Editor. ABBEVILLE, S. C. c ft^-Publlebed every Wednesdp at 52 a year Id advance. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1904. Firtit Subscribers to Press and Banner. Mrs. Polly Bently, living in tho Belle View neighborhood of tbls County together with Mr. James Clatworthy, Samuel Link and Mr. Alex Robertson, were among the first tc subscribe to the old "Press" before that papei was united with the Banner. She Is bale t?Qd hearty at 89 years of age, and her memory especially of the incidents of her earlier life 1b remarkable. One noteworthy incident o which 6be relates the details was of tb< drouth of 1S29. According to heraooount, there was muoh less rainfall than we have had during the present year. Springs, for tbert nrnn? H p*t n n rl WOIO UU TV CI AO, TTOU I UIJ U ?Dl J TtUUtO ?UU neighbors borrowed drinking water of each other very much as they would milk at tbf present time. One poor woman applied to her lather for permission to get water from bis spring to wash her clotheR, assuring birr that she would wash only a part' of her clothes, and would not waste the water. He allowed her to complete the task Instead and they were both gratified to flod that the supply of water was not materially reduced The grain crop that fall was literally planted In dust, and yet the yield was never better. Mrs. Bently comes from a long-lived stocfe and her early life was oast In a period when the foibles and weaknesses of latter days were unknown. May she live to see hei hundredth anniversary and enjoy goot health to the end. Judge Beuet In Abbeville. Judge Benet, was in our City for a few day< laat week. His visits afford pleasure not only to himself but to those who admiredhlii as an able and active practitioner at tb< Abbeville Bar. Judge Benet organized the Literary Clut at this plaoe, some twenty Ave years ago, anc during his residence with us was its male inspiration. We would gladly welcome him to his old home for permanent residence, amd regrei that circumstances have called him elsewhere. To be Closed. We the undesigned agree to close our place of business on Thanksgiving day (Nov. 24,; L. W. White. A. M. Smith, <& Co. Hall <fc Anderson. Penney Clothing Co. Telephone Exchange. Wilson, Henry & Co. R. M. Haddon, ?fc Co. J. R. Glenn, P. Rofenburjr, <fe Co. C. W. Kendall. A. B. Morse. . J. Hayne McDIll. L. T. <t T. M. Miller. H. P. Mellwaln. J. M. Williams. n XT Pnhh J. 8. Cochran. W. C. DuPre. J. W. McKee, Jr. M. E. Maxwell. B. K. Beacbam. J. F. Miller. J. M. Wilkinson. R. M. Hill. - Thomson Bros. L. W. Keller, <fc Broa. L. Alewlne. T. H. Maxwell. Lomax & Roche. A. M. Hill 4 Sons. A. B. Chen than. The Kerr Fanitore, Co. Abbeville Hard Ware Co. The Bank of Abbeville. Farmers Bank. The Peoples Saving Bank. W. D. Barksdale. T. P. Quarles. WILL DIG NO MORE WELLS. * Joseph HcCllnton Has a Thrilling Experience and Makes Solemn Promise. v Joseph MoCllnton, an industrious and ubju wvsiAJUg uojbcj iLi pal to uau a thrilling experience last Monday. Whl'e plundering.about In a well on Long Cane that bad been walled with rock, tbe wall suddenly caved In and tbe form and figure of Jo was barrled many feet nnder tbe .ground with a great quantity of rock covering bis defenseless bead. By-Rtanders knew that Jo i bad not rendered his final aooonnt for the deeds done in tbe body. Sounds from tbe deep cavern were assuring that Jo was still alive. The neighbors gathered around the hole In a great multitude- Aroh Chiles, tbe well digger, was sent for to resurrect the burrled brother of the craft. Dr. Neuffer was sent for that he might render such medical and surgical assistance as might be needed. Chiles hauled out rook by tbe carload. Dr. Neufler waited for tbe resurrection with some degree of anxiety. The crowd waited anxiously for developments. Finally, at eight o'clock next morning, after being alive and burled for twenty-four hours, tbe unfortunate well digger was brought to tbe surface and laid on tbe ground. Upon examination be was found to be whole In bone 8nd nnbarmed in flesh. They set Jo up on end and he walked as In aforetimes. In tbe expression of bis gratitude he turned over, there and then all bis rights and interest in the well busing to bis rescuer, Arch Chiles. Jo was In solitary confinement, without light, bread or water for twenty-four hour?. He walks tbe earth today as tree air, and will henceforth confine perambulation to tbe snrfhce. We have a line of fancy lamps that will suit your fancy and please your pocket book. Thomson Bros. t We have the largest stock, the prettiest patterns and the newest prices on Cnt Glass to be fonnd in this city. Be snre to call on ns when in need of Cnt Glass or Fancy China. A. M. Smith & Co. H. P. Mcllwaln's Locals. Seedless raisins, currants, citron and every tblng you need for Christmas fruli cakes. Mince meat, condensed and In palls. If you want a delicious cup of coffee, come and get Gold Medal, Mocba and Java. Every can bas H. P. Mcllwaln on 11. Nice, fresb Mackeral at 5 cents apiece, cheaper than you ever remember of buying. Rice, 80 lbs., for 81.00. New crop Carolina. Wanted?For you to try Gate'6 Steam Laundry. We send lor It Tuesday and deliver It Friday. We are agents for Gate's Steam Laundry. We send to jour home lor It on Tuesday and dellxer It promptly on Friday. H. P. Mcllwaln, Don't ezpect to have a clear conscience and a good taste In your moutb as long as you smoke mean cigars, tbay will make you Imagine you are taking the small pox and every tblng else. Smoke Speed's Clncos, at the same price, and enjoy life. The ladles say; Speed bas the pretty things for Christmas. Clnco cigars fresh and moslt, direct from the factory, smoke the best and lasts the longest. You can get tbem from Speed, agent for the faotory. Always get the finest candy for your girl, "Huyler's"' angel food, at Speed's. cLIBERAL QUANTITY OF L. & M. Paint given to cborcnes whenever they paint. Only requires a few gallons to paint a boose. Call on. ?. P. Remington, 346 Broadway, N. Y. Ste, J", vf' * y DR. WILSON'S SERMON. "Christian" l'oiintr Men Urged 10 Perroriniiuce of Duly?"Other*" ANked to Break Away from their Evil way?A Layman Talks Baek at tlie Preacher. Dr. J. Lowrle Wilson preached last Sunday morning to an assembly of handsomely t dressed, pretty women while good looking men made up a laree per cent of the audience. The beautiful hats and the Rtyllsh back views of the headgear of the lovely women made a scene which could only be excelled by the loveliness and the beauty of the front view. Beautiful women wearing the prettiest , and the beat of earth's creations are enough to please the gods and to make susceptible I bachelors tall down and worship the divinities who themselves had come to the sacred temple to worship the Lord our God While tbe good and the loyal christian preacher was addressing hiH christian hearers vile wretches while w.iitlDg for their ! turn in the prayers and in the sermon had > ample time to admire the noblest and the pretttest specimens o/ the human race that r walk the earth. I No matter whether the wretch who may with longing eyes be looking up to the Cross ' while his feet are leading him down to per 1 dltlou; no mstier whether tbe poor weakling f who may be sinking In the slough of despond, with Dever a kindly band to help his feet upon the Rock; no matter if the heavily ' laden fioui.witQ ins hjnH uu pmu up auuui I him so high that be cuav not even Fee Ibe , Cross; np matter if be who would do the right wblle be r til I pursues the wrong, never receives tbe kindly glance or the beaming eye nor ever hears the encouraging word , from tbe strong and tbe self conscious; no ' matter If tbe cast-away has Intruded bis 1 presence Into the sanctuary where he Is rei. minded ofbls guilt and unworthiness, and where tbe virtues of the level headed and steadfast cold hearted christian are ex' tolled In comparison with bis own lowliness; no matter If be receives no benefit whatever from either tbe prayer, or the ' sermon, yet it is that all men, no mat' ter bow far removed from the prescribed paths of the christian, are benefitted by , entering the holy temple where even tbe purest and the best of tbe sons of men should remove their shoes because of the boll; nessoftbe ground on which tbey walk. The very atmosphere of a church has Its 1 good effeot. To enter the boly precincts when tbe Lord is In bis boly temple has a purifying and a sweetening influence from . wblcb the vilest sinner may not recover in 1 a week. Dr. Wilson in his excellent sermon addressed himself more particularly to tbe christian people.tand to christian young men especl ally, lie urged christian young men to tbe exercise of courage In the dlccharge of tbe important duties devolving upon them while * be admonished "otbers" to break away , from their sins tbat they might join the great , army of those who were fighting the good flgbt. ? We thank Dr. Wilson for speaking "others" tis it may lead to more correctness of speech seDerally on tbe partof pulplters. In a christian land like tbls, there is no need for speak I lngof ''christians" and sinners. And there i is no correctness in tbe speech. If the Bible ts to be believed we are all sinners by nature >ind by practice, and we are prone to sin ?s I the sparks to fly upwards OurSavlonr spt ke I In condemnation of tbe assumption ot too much godliness on the part ol such people as ' we are. To speak correctly and truthfully, tbls is a christian community in wblcb there are only a few families who are not christians, and their lives for honesty and fair dealing, for good citizenship and loyalty to their religious faltb, would bring tbe , blush of shame tor some who oocupy front , seats and bold high positions in tbe cbrlstlan church. It Isn't all ol christian duty lo sing psaimH, 10 pray iouu huu 10 ?i#u continually on better men than themselves, (hough they t'e lees pretentious. Becauseofour love for Dr. Wilson personaly, and beceuse of our faith In the purity of bi? own character and because of our belief in the elDcerity of his purpose, we have sometimes wished that he might pray for and preach to that great multitude from which the memberxhlp of the church can alone be recruited. If it is to maintain its strength and increase its force as a factor In the civilization of men while exercising Its proper Influence In the government of the world, recruits must come from outside tbe pale of the church. Prayer may be said to be the utterance ol tbe soul's sincere desire. All men at times pray, either mentally or orally, and every heart responds to prayer by others in its behalf. There is however, we presume, no intelligent man In this day and time, who believes that the Ruler of the Universe would change his Immutable laws at our request, yet we believe there Is no man who would deny the beneficial effect of prayer upon every Individual heart. Even tuose who never utter a prayer are touched by prayer for those In his class. But there is a class whom we believe that no preacher of ihe gospel would contend receives direct benefit from our prayers, namely: Absent ones. It is the bearers of prayer that are benefitted or Influenced by^the,words o^the prayer. For Instance: If we pray for friends in foreign lands, the effect of that prayer is upon tbe people who listen to it and Join in tbe petition. The response of the Great Hearer of prayer is reflected on tbe hearts of the people who make the petition to Him. Again, many years ago, when this editor was a boy, It was the practice, now long since abandoned, of some preachers in their a* nrofuAc fr\ their nrovflr fn hp an eulogistic ana so fulsome In tbelr praises of the Lord that we thought they came dangerously oear patronizing him. Aiid 'till again at times long ago preachers used to ask for a sample of every good thing they could think of as being on the Lord's bargain counter, and then, as a saving clause, would suggest to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, that If they bad forgotten to ask for any ttamg Id stock that He might wrap It up. too. Happily, these old time ways of praying are no longer common. The plan of appearing before the Lord as beggars. Instead of servants, no longer prevails, we now ap pear Id our churches an servants and not as beggars?as worshipers and not as patronlzers of the Lord. In these latter aays our people have come to the conclusion that the Lord cares not for our fl-tttery. He prefers to bear from the contrite neart and we all know tbai the pure heart Is always an acceptable offering at the throne of grace. Dr. Wilson thought the young men of the church ought to engage more In the "social prayer." It was not exactly clear to us what be meant by "social prayer." But if he meant that the young men ought to pray in the prayer-meeting or elsewhere than on Sunday morning in the church when the general public were present, then we are In lull accord with tbe sentiment of the preacher. But there is a considerable element of tbe community who do not want to bear a layman pray. The prayer-meerlng is a sort of family church gathering around the altar, and it is eminently proper to bear prayers from such of their members are as able by word to edify the mind and by exemplary character to move the heart of hearerB to purer and better living. The prayer meeting aside from Its consoling effect upon the truly Christian heart, may sometimes act, so to speak, as a sort of lightning rod, to draw off tbe surcharge of pious ebulitlon which may be effervesslng in the hearts of truly good and pious young men. But when the general public is received into the sanctuary a layman's business Is to keep silent while the preacher prays. The preucher on Sunday morning thought there was a notable absence of young men from the weekly prayer meetings, and this admission was made with seeming regret and a lack of knowledge for the undesirable effect. It was noticed that the pious and zealous minister made no reference to the attendance on these prayer meetings by tbe young women of the congregation. Tbe inference therefore is, that they attend with their accustomed regularity while their brothers were absent, creating In mind of at least one hearer tbe impression that they may have been "down town," or "up town," as tbe case may have been. There Is no effect without cause. If tbe young men absent themselves from prayers a cause may be found. It Is possible that these derelict young men may not have been religiously and devoutly inclined, and they may have preferred a game of cards, or found it relaxing to loiter about tbe drug stores or they may have found It pleasant to spend a while at tbe hotel lobbies, or It may be that tbey were more interested in billiards or ten pins. It may be that some of them were consulting tbelr best girls about arranging the preliminaries for going to housekeeping. We do not know. But we do know that when It comes to going to prayer meeting, the girls are at a disadvantage. It is neck or nothing with tbem they can't loaf around town at night as do their brothers. They must either go to pray er meeting or remain at home. Then, as a change or as a relief from the tedlutn/ol tbe dally life a woman has no alternative. She must go to prayer meeting If she would have recreation. As she Is not likely to meet any other girl's brother at thet.e meetings, she of course has no thought of seeing lovers at church on Wednesday evening. With the boys "down town" and the young women at church, tbe latter may well ask, Where is my boy to-night? We always like 10 near jjr. wnson preacn. If be overreaches us In theological matters, bd(1 If be shoots clear over our head Id pro* nounclng the will of the Great Law Giver, he Is sure during the service to come down to earth long enough to say something to set our own thinking machine to work. On last Sunday his manner and his personal bearing could only commund respect from strangers aDd Increased love ot his friends. The reading ol the Scriptures was exceptionally good. His reverential manner in the service was such as to Inspire In Ills bearers reverence for the higher and the belter things of earth and heaven. The care wlih which he avoided the flippant and unnecessary calling of the Name was calculated to teach us never to take that Name on our lips except In reverential awe. See Avery's two horse plows at A. M. Smith & Co. EAST END ' Mliat "M" Seen and 11 earn on Hi KoiiimIh in Conutry mid Id Town. Abbeville, S. C., Nov. 23, 1904. THANKSGIVING DAY. Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving day an by lt? coming we are reminded that one moi year has been added ?o our lives and throue all Its trials and allllctlons God has bee good to us?at times dark shadows ol glooi have marked our pathway, but only for short time, when the sun would dispel th gloom, and Joy and happiness would agal make all bright. Do we realize the respons hlllties that rest upon us, and are our hearl filled with gratitude to Him who crownet our days with goodness, if so then all will t well. In the home and social circle this da brings joy and happlnes to many, while t some It brings s?d reflections snd memorl? of loved ones who were around the festlv board one year ago but now are absent. L< It be our chief and uppermost thought on th! glad day to do something to makeotbei happy?a bright smile to those In sorrow, an ? cheerful word to those cast down wl lighten their burdens and will add to oi' happiness. Try It and you will have your r ward. HONORED GUESTS AND MINING EXPERTS. Mr?Ferguson of Colorado and bis .frleDd Mr. A. Hansel and Mr. Rus of Chicago are th honored guests of Mr. F. W. Calais wbo Is 1 charge of the mining operations Dear Llttl Mountain. Mr. Ferguson Is a mlDlDg expei and together with his friends are careful! looking over, aud Into, the Mineral resource of that section of Abbeville county. We hope later on to give our reader* an It terestlng account 01 tne expioranoDs 01 men gentlemen, whom our people are glad to bp and to know tbey are Interested in this etc tlon of tbe county. Alls* Carrie R. Calais, a bright and nccorr pllsbed young lady has left her city borne 1 Chicago, and Is now spending tbe wlnt< with her father, Mr. F. W. Calais near tb Mining reglona ol Little Mountain. We wis for Miss Calais a very pleasant stay and bop she will enjoy the picturesque scenery nea tbe Mountain and enjoy tbe balmy weathc of the Bunny South. OCR CITY POST OFFICE. Post Master Link has gotten a mnt>e o himself and has fixed up tbe Post Officrf I: great shape. A neat picket railing shuts ou every one from the office, ev?-n the H.F.I Carriers are "railed" out., being relegated t the rear end ol tbe building where tbey at nicely and comfortably fixed. Mr. Link says he is going to run the offic from now on, strictly as required by tb government and will so conduct its affait that no fault may be found along this line. CHRISTMAS IS COMING ! Even while we are writing we see th bright balls shooting up from the roman cat: dies, and hear tbe pop! pop! of the fir cracker, all of which conspire to tbe happ ness of the little boys who are already wrl! ing letters to dear old "Santa Clans." W brought In a letter today from a bright llltl fellow on route No. 8 directed to Santa Olaui and we bope It will be answered so as to mak tbe little fellow bappy. A T.nvo ROUTE NO. 3. MIPS"Limmle, the accomplished asBiKtan teacher In Sharon high school Is now at he place to the pleasure ot her children wb Neem devoted to her and are delighted l have her back again. Miss Mamie Buskin is spending a whll with Mr. J. H. Baskin and family, of Sharor Mrs. M. M. Thornton is visiting her son Mr. J. R. Thornton and family, of Lebanoc Mr. J. J. Edwards Is one ot the "brag farmers of t. e Lebanon section, who not withstanding theseveredrongnt, has alreari; gathered 23 bales of cotton from his twc horse turm besides corn, peas, potatoes aoi other farm producis. Mrs. J. A. Gilliam and her bright llttli daughter, Lena, were among the visitors ii the city last Monday. Dr. \V. E. Link,of Wlllington, accompaniei by his brother M. J. LluK. of route No. were guest* In the city last Monday. Mr. 8. C. Link, one ot the progressive farm ers of White Lick, killed a sboat last weel Just 8 months old to the day, that netted 21 pounds. Mr. Link llvesat home himself aoi by his thrift and energy helps many of ou people along in the eating line, as be alway has something to sell Irom his farm. Other less thrifty might learn a good lesson fron blm. Many friends of Mrs. Mary W. Parker wll be glad to kuow that after several week illness she 1b now some better. Mr. J. J. Link killed 2 fine hogs last week and "M" rerurns thanks for his share of nlc sausage and back-bones. Mrs. fizzle Able Is now visiting her sister Mrs. S. K. Carlisle. Turfceys are sailing high along route No. 3tbat Is in price, and they had better "roos high" until after Thanksgiving, or many o them will never gobble for Xmas. RKLIGIOUS SERVICES THANKSGIVING DAY. Union Thanksgiving Services will be hel< tomorrow (Thursday) In the Baptist Churcl at 11 o'clocd a. m. Bev. P. B. Wells w'ill con duct the services, to which the public an cordially Invited. On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock a. m the in stalation of officers will take place li the Methodist Cburcb. This evenlDg (Wednesday) at 7:30 o'cloct every member, old and young, of tbe Metho dlst Churcb are earnestly requested to b( present at tbe prayer meeting services ai matters of thegreatest importance looking t< tbe lively interests of tbe Church and Sun day School will be discussed by tbe pastor On la6l Sunday nlgbt Rev. W. B. SamHO tbe Episcopal cburcb preached In tbe Metho dist Churcb to a large and attentive congrega tlon. On next Sunday night Dr. Poteat, of Furman University, will preacb In tbe Baptls Cburcb of this city, the public are cordially invited. Only three weeks until the Annual Confer enceoftbe M. E. Churcb of South Caroline will convene, and your pastorjsyants to go u| to that body with a "clean sheet" financially So you can be on tbe look out for tbe collect Ing Stewards?or rather you should ' banc In' your assessment remembering these met have their own business afitiirs to look aftei as well as yourself. So be ready and le Aboevllle Station stand at the head, therebj sustaining tbe reputatlonMt has held foi years. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Tribute to the Worth and the Charae< ter of One of the Best Men In Ab> vine. Whereas, our esteemed fellow citizen and Prtsident, William Hen ry Parker, Esq., has tendered his resignation to the Farmer's Bank, and is about to leave us to take uj his abode in a sister City, there tc pass tne remaining years of an honor able and well spent life with his loved ones. Be It Therefore, Re solved, First, That in his departure the Farmers Bunk has lost a faithfui official, an eminent financier,?amJ the City aud County of Abbeville, one of the best, ablest and truest 01 her citizens. In our private grief at the loss oi a wise executive and a safe counsellor we are not unmindful of the public loss sustained by our community iu the going away of this distinguished citizen, aud we feel impelled, by both a public and private sentiment, tc pay this feeble tribute, prompted by our love and admiration for him. 1 Mr. Parker is not one to live aparl from his fellow men, but is of theii number his great heart pulsing in perfect accord with the heart -throb of humanity; yet courtly withal, ami possessing that rare quality of dignity which commands both respect and admiration. Indeed, he is a perfect type of the true Southern eentJemau. With gen tleness as a dominant trait, the warmth and sincerity of his friendship will remain with us always. A more conrtly gentleman never lived, and a kinder heart never heat in u human breast. Resolved, Second, That we mo9t heartily congratulate the citizens ol Greenville S. C. upon their exceeding good fortune iu gaining this distinguished and lovable man, and with ull the sincerity of our hearts, we commend him to them as a good, true arid noble gentleman,. Resolved, tnird,*That a copy ol these resolutions be sent to Mf. Parker, and they be spread upon the minutes of the Farmers Bank. G. A* Visanska, P. B. Speed, F. E. Horrison, Committee. Fresh mountain buckwheat flour at A. M. Smith & Co. 3421. Report of the Condition of " The National Bank of Altai! at Abbeville, in the State of South Carolina at the close of business, November 10, 1904. d RESOURCES. "? Loans and discounts 8169.917 20 h Overdrafts, secured and unsecured.... 9,425 13 n U. S. BondB to secure circulation 18.750 00 1(1 Bonds, securities, etc 1,500 00 R Banking house, furniture and fix'o tures S 000 00 .n Other real estate owned 5,516 34 * Due Irom National Banks (not Re? serve Agents) 14 054 GC " One from State Banks and Bankers.. 11.218 06 ,e Due from approved reserve agents... 47.526 35 y Notes of other National Banks 4,560 00 0 Fractional paper currency, nickels, '8 and rents 526 8-1 r? Lawful Money Reserve In Bank, viz: fl Specie $6,938 00 Is I egal-tender notes 8,228 00? 15,166 00 r? Redemption fund with U. S. Treas'r ll (5 per cent, circulation 987 50 ? Total 8302,098 08 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In 8 75,000 00 , Surplus fund 15,000 00 18 Undivided profits, less expenses and ~ taxes paid 5,178 11 " National Bank notes outstanding 18,750 00 .. Individual deposits subject to check 121 058 97 ^ I'emand certificates of deposit 7,119 00 * Bills payable, including certificates : of deposits for money borrowed.. 60,000 00 ? Total ... 8302,098 08 e State of South Carolina, J ? . s- County of Abbeville, f8-8** I. BenJ. S. Barnwell. Cashier of the above unmed bauk.dosolemnly sweartbat ttieabove n statement Is true to tbe bestof my knowledge and belief. BenJ. S. Barnwell, Cashier, h Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th p. day of November, 1904. S. J. Link. ir ^ Notary Publlo. Correct? Attest: ,r AMOS B. MORSE, ) L. W. WHITE. > Directors. W. JOEL SMITH, J n ? Land for Sale ie e s At Public Auction, Monday, December 5th, 1904. e . ' 200 ACRES e . .? . ? .. ^ e or land situate on uoia ?irancn, aooui ien n, miles from Abbeville, near home of J. H. e Link. This land contains 50 acres of very floe bottoms, and balance well timbered. Place Is well fenced with three strana of t barbed wire. T This place will be sold on December 5th, If ? not sold before at private sale. Terms?Cash. Purchaser to pay for paperp, ? Persons desiring to look over same may ij apply to R. S. McCOMBS. t \ DR. I. E. CR1MM, J Recognized Specialist in j Retraction. 3 - Will be in Abbeville for 10 days from J Thursday, December 1st to Saturday lOtbi positively no loDger. Office Eureka Hotel. i 1 If you or your child have trouble 0 with your eyes don't lose the opportunity to call on Dr. I. E. Crimm. His method of fitting glasses ie endorsed 3 by the best people and press all over c the State. Col. J. A. Hoyt, Rev. 8. * Lander, Chief Justice Pope and huns dreds of others. The Lutheran Visitor has the fol ( lowing iu reierenue to ur. ^riuiuu ; "Dp. I. E. Crimra, the eye specialist * is in Newberry on one of his regular . visits. D'. Crimm's work here on fori mer visits has added new patrons to 7 his already long list. The doctor is a . native of Germany, the land of scholi ars and scientists, and he is a worthy 5 representative of his profession. A ! member of the Visitor force uses his i eyes better since Dr. Crimm has fitted him with the necessary article in eye i glasses. All who consult Dr. Crimm ' may be assured of the fact that they r are securing the services and tkill of a most competent eye specialist. Special Offer of Cattle E. C. MESCHINE of Lowndesvllle offers for sale his entire herd of cattle, consisting of: 17 Head of REGISTERED A. J ? C. C. JERSEYS, G cows, 3 heifers, 2 , heifer oalves, G bulls from 4 yeafs ) old. ) Here Is an opportunity for the farmers of this section who want to Improve i tneir siock to secure at sckudI PRICES, full blooded regis> tered animals from no^ ted families. i : 10 Head of HALF JERSEYS, 1 i cow, 3 heifers, 5 heifer-calves, 9 cows? I !) tirade Jerseys. i _ Also for Sale. I A few mammoth Bronze Turkeys > ?pair 54.50. trio SU 00. 3 RcgiMlcrcd Berkshire pigs, " (boars SI.75 a piece) and a lot of pigs, I 3 4 Berkshire : E. C. MESCHINE, ! LOWNDESVILLE, S. C. [ We can save you money on shoes. See our line for men, r women and children. Thosmson Bros. 1 Infants hosiery, caps and \ underwear in great profusion . going at wholesale prices. , ; A. M. Smith & Co. ! If you want low prices and superior goods go to Po.iakoff. When Pollakon sells a man once he txpects to sell aim again and for lhat reason he tries to satisfy his patrons. Polla-, kott Is selling more goods than ever befoie. See ad. In this issue. I Just received a hundred dozen hosiery from < a Southern mill, and oirer special bargains lu Misses school stockings, also boys ribbed hose. It will certainly pay you to examine these goods If you have any children to provide for.?A. M. Smith A Co. V ; r,*>' ?*i- *-i. i' -n * Don't Read 1 L. T. &T Where you will se< - Fancr * We have ever cai fresh and new. a First-Class City Our Thanks Do you want som< If so, just ring up ] - ? * ! -- -1_ . from tnis iisx: BANANAS, ' FRESH CI ORANGES, RAISINS, APPLES, MINCE M LEMONS, CREAM C MALAGA GRAPES, MACAROI BASKET GRAPES, PLUM PI] CRANBERRIES, CURRANr CRANBERRY SAUCE, CITRON, Canned Goods in er Ginger, Banquet Wafei sortment; Hams, Lunc Ask for what you t Alter dinner iry a < Or our TVhite Star, eiti A cup of our line B Or a cup of our O. & C Our trade this seas tations, and our presei and most carefully sel I ' # Quick Delivery! ' '* L. T.&T.M. 1 * ( The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. Probate Court.?Citation for Letters of Ad ministration. By R. E. Hill. Esq., Judge of Probate. \\T HERE AS, Andy Clinksoales baa made ? * Bult to me, to grant to him ;Letters of ministration of tbe Estate and effects of Mar tbaCUuksc'lea,IateofAbbevilleCounty.deC6H86d* Theaa are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular tbe kindred and creditors or tbe said H. P. Mcllwaln, deceased, tbat tbey be and appear before me, In tbe Court of Probate to be beld at Abbeville C. H.,on Wed. day, tbe 7 tb day |ol Dtc., 1904, after publication hereof, at 11 o'olock in tbe forenoon, to abow cause If any tbey bave, wby tbe said Administration abould not be granted. Given under my band and seal of-tbe Court, tbis 22nd day of Nov. in tbe year ISeal.] of onr Lord one thousand nine hundred and four and In tbe 128th year of American Independence. Published on the 28rd day of Nov. 1901, In the Abbeville Press and Banner and on tbe Court House door fir the time required by law. R. E. HILL, Judge of Probate. G DESIRABLE II ID W !l1 IIV ill Li i V 111 M11UJU i re m I offer for sale house! p] and, lot in the city of A' Abbeville. The lot tt contains four acres of ^ land. The house is al- ki most new and is justco such as you would 01 likely plan if youpa were going to build yourself a nice house, _ has five rooms, bath room and kitchen, waterworks and elec? ?; trie lights, has both cold and hot water connections. Don't miss this op- ] portunity to get a desirable home at much m cmeillar r?nst, than VOU ttt OLUMIXAVJ. vyvyp^v u could buy and build. te ROBT. S. LINK. " ur no wi tre lec Land for Sale. w? The home of the late s. w. cochran, containing 150 Acres. ~ it. Twenly-five (25) acrts In bottom land. Situ- no, ated tbree miles from Abbeville Court House y an Due West road. Apply to woMrs. H. M. COCHRAN, ?ee Clinton, S. C. 3 or C. M. Cochran on premises, age July 13,1904. tf wa; V *his Snappy MVLMil 3 the largest and mo j Gro( ried. No old stocl We keep everything Grocery. >giving Offi -XI. 1 eiiiiu^ iiieo lor ^uur Phones 75 and 85 an ELERY, . COCANUTS, PRUNES-DAT EAT, LAYER FIGS, JHEESE, NUTS, STI, v PICKLES, Sour. DDING, PICKLES, Swee PS, PICKLES, Chow PICKLES, Chow tdless variety. Jell :s, salt and fresh; Tc h Tongue, and all ki rant. We have it. cup of our coffee, Ji her will make you 1 aker's Chocolate w< f ... Tea would quiet f on has exceeded on it stock is uusurpas ected we have ever Honest Weights I AT THE IILLER OIT "GOOD J It is exceedingly gratify to our friends that the Id at the St. Louis (Louisi cram* thfl flhattanOOffa Pit "GOLD JfM . *>*'' 'fcT. on both Plows and Cam oelving Silver or Bronz goods. It is the highest given "The Crop M&kerc et a "Chattanooga j Three Pic Abbeville B Sale of Real Estate by Executor. By virture of the authority confei d in and by the last will and test* nf n? i a rjlhorr late of sal cut \Jl 1/1. %* V..VV. Duuty, deceased. I will sell to th ghest bidder at public out-cry, ? bbeville C. H., S. C., on Monday le oth day of December next, bein lie Day, certain real estate belongin the estate of said deceased, an qowd as the Summer House Traci ntaining Five Hundred Acres, mor less. Terms Cash. Purchaser to pay fo ipers. Albert Gibert, Nov. 8, 1904. Executer. * DENTAL NOTICE. Dr. S. G. Thomson, rFIGE DP-8TAIR8 ON MoILWAIl Corner, Abbeville. 8. 0. LET US GO TO EUROPE! Would vou like a superb tour at i oderate cost to all the brilliant capi Is of Europe ? A special party of ladies, limited t< n, will sail during the last week it me, 1905 for ITALY, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, BELGIUM, FRANOI AND ENGLAND, ider the personal conductorship of t ted writer and linguist. Everything 11 be first class. Our members wilJ ivel not as intruding tourists, label 1 as strangers for the curious, but at lined and welcome visitors to th< >rld's show places. Write for particulars. Hyacinthe Ringrose, 343 Fifth Avenue, New York City bast a nice clear you are smoking, what li Vby Its Speed's Clnoo, of course, there 1( :utDg to equal It. behaves case of North Carolina made ol blaDbets, at very low prices. CodsuII ir own Interest and give us a call when in id of blan&ets.?A. M. Smith & Co. uy your Clnco cigars from Speed, the only nt for the faotory In town. You can al< ?s tell who leadB by others following. 9 ' IP Ad, but go to ler s Store st selected stock of seriesc, but everything r usually found in atags. Thanksgiving dinner ? d make your selection MAIONAIB DRESSING, ES. WOSTER SAUCE, CELERY SAUCE," SHREDED COCAJTUT, OLIVES, bulk. V fc. OLIVES, bottled. r Chow. - ; ; 'Chow,bulk -.;. y ' ^ : jiS Ll ies, preserves, uanron | )2l Cakes, a splendid as- I inds of Potted Meats. I I iva and Mocha blend. i J feel happy. | mid banish every care. 1 md refresh yon. 1 r most sanguine expec- I jsed, being the largest I 1 shown to the public. 1 . I Low Prices 1 I - M YGROCERY | IS GOLD" I ping to be able to announce I ternational Jury of Awards I lan a Purchase) Exposition jg >w Company the I MEDAL" 1 k tfilli. tmr ftAmiifltitori re- II e or no award on similar ; recognition that could be m Middle Breaker." >ws in One. Cardware Co. "$15 TO TEXAS AND RETURN. d it NOVEMBER 10 AND ZZ VII 'i COTTON BELT ROOTE. I m ' GOOD TIME to go SOUTH I H r On November 10th and 22d the Cot- 19 ton Belt Route will sell round trip 9B homeseekere' tickets from St. Louis, &| Thebes, Cairo and Memphis to points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas at 'flfjj rate of $15. Stop-overs allowed going jla and returning, 21 days final return R9 S licult. This is the last of the extremely m - low rates authorized for this year. *8 Those desiring to visit the west and southwest should take advantage of H I one of these date?. |sK In addition to the above a rate of one-fare plus $2 for (he round trip lain R i effect Novembtr 15 aud December 6 If - and 20. Write for further particulars and for dtscriptive literature, maps, H j time tabhs, etc. SS L. P. SMITH, T. P. A., H i 203 Equitable BIdg. Atlarita, Ga. HI > Cow Feed. H BM ^J Uolia Ktt fha iH I I \JOLWJU OCVU X-Luuo yjj ouv .100 pounds or ton. 3 Cotton Seed Meal delivered any part of city. Phone No. 76. Bra W. D. BARKSDALE. May 31, 1904. H Land for Sale. , QOO ACRES GOOD FARMING LAND, 1 OxslJ Ave miles west of Abbeville. Term* c9Bg of sale, cash. For particulars see HCT J. L. PERBIN. CM For quick sale list your Real Estate with jjjB I Robt H. Link.