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fhe Press and Banner ^""Published every Wednesday at 13 a ear In advanoe. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1906 Notice of Dissolution. The co-partnership heretofore existing between Thos. Thomson, J. C. Thomson and E K. Thomson, conducting a general mercantile business at Abbeville, 8. C., nnder the Arm , name of ..Thomson Brothers, is this day diesolved by muiual consent. Thos. Thomson and J. C. Thomson retire \ from the firm and the business win hereafter < be conducted by E. R. Thomson In his own Dame and as sole owner. All liabilities of Thomson tiros, are hereby assumed by E. R. Thomson and all persons Indebted to said , firm must make payment to blm. Wltuess our hands and seals this day January, lOOti. Thos. Thomson. J. C. Thomson. E. R Thomson. Witness as to Thos. Thomson, F. F.Last'nby, K. S. Lazenoy, Witness Albert Henry as lo J. C. and E. R. TtloUlDOO. Be sure to get McKee's prices on fertilizers before you buy. Watermelon seed. I have in stock 25 pounds Rooky ford cantaloupe seed; 140 pounds Cleckley sweet watermelon seed; 15 pounds Branch Rattlesnake watermelon seed; 5 pounds Carolina Bradford watermelon seed and 5 pounds Florida Favorite watermelon seed. J. W. Rykard. Blacksmith and Wheelwright. 1 have opened a blacksmith and repair shop < Id tbe old Bill sbop aDd am prepared to serve the public wltb guaranteed work. Call . and see me. Joe F. Edmonds. ' Wasted?Bright, honest young man from Abbeville, 8. C? to prepare for paying position in Government Mall Service. Box O' e. Cedar Rapids, la. Si. Notice to tbe Public. Od and after the first day of January, 1906 we will charge 15 cents for allowing horses hitched in our stables and ' 25 oent9 where the horse is fed and cared for. A. M. Hill & Son.s ttt a "VTrnTr*t% a *r\ nllolt cnnlltlnnfi IT 1 ?J rtjvuvo IV/ ?VMV*? -rr..? ? for Fire Insurance. Ocod pay guaranteed. Address Lock Box 144, Spartanburg, 8. C. Haddon'a Local*. Our January sale of white goods and embroideries will begin next Monday and we pat on tale tbe greatest line of the season, Our stock of fine embroideries will surpass all * former exhibitions. Just from tbe manufacturers, a big line ot i ladles collars, prices from 0 to SO cents. Tbe J new belt, gold braided at 60c. New Jap silk just In, wblte and all oolore. 2 86 Inch tafleta Including the new grey, at popular prices. New goods from the loom coming In every day and our prices are remarkably low. Parasols at very low prices. ( Kid gloves to fit every band. Something special to show in ladles' corsets, t Notice for Newspapers. J. C. Strlblllng, chairman of the press oomxnlttee of South Carolina Farmers Union will talk with the farmers about tbe use of fertilizers and the organisation of farmers in the Court House at Abbeville on Feb. 3,1906. at 12 o'clock. B. F. Earle State Organiser. Bronie Turkey a for Sal'. Any one wanting B roc re turkeys of the pureat strain can get them for ?6 00 per pair. Hugh Bowen, 1-31. Honea Path, S. C. % Rev. L. A Coopnr. Rev. L. A. Cooper of Greenville, 8. C., financial agent of Greenville Female College will preach In the Baptist cburcb next Sunday morning and nlgbt. A cordial Invitation la extended to all to attend botb services. A. C. Wllkins. Col. Sbelor in Town. Col. Sbelor one of tbe proprietors and editors of tbe Keowew Courier, made a abort visit to our city last week. He Is a genial and entertaining talker wbo keeps fully up with current affairs lu tbe business world, and bis occasional trips to our city are a pieanure to this editor. T e colonel bas some big ra Iroad schemes which, 11? sucoesslul, wl:l be f great benefit to Ooouee. Miss Annie Ferguson wl.j begl il to aocomo date yon at the new bakery. A Delightful Entertainment. One of tbe most dellghtlal entertainment* of the sea?on was a banquet given by the boys of Abbeville, at tbe residence ol Gen. K B. Hemphill, Friday evening, January 18 The guests were received by Mies Grace Hemphill, wbo was becom'ngy gowi.ed in white silk. Tbe amusemruts of the evening consisted of uiuslo and gamew, after which tbe guests were ushered luto tbe dining-room which wan beautifully decorated In wnitc an green. Oven were Uld for twenty-two, mid an elegant eUbt cour?e (-upper watt iervtd. The guests were ?? follow*: Mioses Jet-Ble 8peed, Mmry Syfan, M?rj Clark, Bernloe Cramer, M**gle Blchey, Edna Cox. Benle Watson, Kstelle Strickle, Elbe* Lyon, Bessie Lee t bea'b m, Marjorle Kern, and Fannie Klcbey. Messrs. James Hempbill,'George Loroax, George Uyiao, Gottoo Neoffer, Duffy McKee, D. C. Caivert Jobu Calvert, Prank Morrxb, Caiboun D* Brut) I. Jesse McKee. Hugb Cromer, Cblvls Hondley, and Bonner Wblte. B. L. C. , BORDEAUX. Several of the young ladies of ib>s place are grieved to learn of the change that Mr. Boggs Kennedy contemplate* making in his mode of living. r Dr. and Mrs. 8. T. Cade are expect- J ed home next week. * Mr. John E. Harmon and his brother forward, dined at Oranpe Hi 1 with their friend Mr. Albert Gibert. Mrs. John B. Harmon wbo bus been visiting in Atlanta for some time is p expected home next wtek. Mr. J. L. Carr *s visiting his daughter Mrs. George Perryman. Mr. Joe Talbert will move to this place to get the benefit of our good school. \fr R R ciivp nmte an eniov- * able dining last Baturday to which a 1 few of her friends we;e invited. 1 Mr. W. 8. Cade made a flying trip r to Augusta on business last Friday. ? ~~m ^ The State of South Carolina, 1, ABBEVILLE COUNTY. 6 a Probate Court?Citalion for Letters or Ad ministration. Bt R. E. Hill. Esq., Judge of Probate. \XTHEREA8, Mrs. M.L Reynolds has made ? v suit to me,to grant her Letters of Admin- 1 lstrator of the Estate; and effects JofM. L. I Reynold*, late or Abbeville County, deceased, j These are therefore, to olte and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said M.L.|Reynoldi>, deoeased, that they be and appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Wednefday, 18th day of February. 1906, after publication hereot, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause. If any they have, why the said Admin- i IstratloQ should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of the Court, i this 291 h day of January, In the year [seal.] of our Lord one thousand nine hun- J dred and six, and In the 131tb year of American Independence. t>nKHo>?Brf nn I ho Q1 it fin v nf .TannnrV 1906, In tbe Press and Banner and on the Court House door tbe lime required by law. R. E. HILL, Judge of Probate. Yon can get a Greers almanac by going to Speed's Drug more wbere yon can always gel what you want as easy as asking for it. For fine flavoring extracts go toMUford'ai Drugstore. He makes mem himself. . Go to Speed's dmg store for school books, penolls and tablets. You know it is a pleatare to go where yon can And what yon want, oil get it right I 1906 No Rock proof a Farm Im In this line w? ne"v i complete selection. rwo-horse Plows, Little Joe Harrow Q-antt Drills, Dixie Boys, Georgia dollars, Bridles, Traces, Hames, Back Bands, Heel Bolts, Plow S1 Colls C was never as complete lavejust received a < lave opened them up: Come and examine jonfident you can fine ,he prices we know ar gj Spe< I Regis z w '' Consider hov ?? to you, guarantee! I |E1 z msagm > r ^ HHBSbbwQSWI ? Z0Z1 mm Bonds O 7 CHEES1 tm cream j cl for >tate of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. probate cockt, E Complaint to Hell Land* to Pay Debtsatrlck L. MoCalvey as Executor ao., Plalo tiff, against ["be Trustees of Efctate of Dr. John DeLabewi et al. Id pursunce of an order of the Probate Cour will sell al Public Outcry at Abbeville Coux louse, on Saleday In February, 1906 next, fc tie payment of debts, the following describe eal estate belonging to tbe estate of Jame IcCelvey, deceased, situate In said State an Jounty to-wit: All that tract or parcel land :nown as tbe McCelvey Homestead, sltuati ylng and being on Rumley Creek, waters < lavannah River, In Abbeville County' Stat ,foresaid, containing 500 Acres nore or less, bounded by lands of T. C taker, A. W. Cole, Thomas Brock and other lear Mt. Carmel, S. C. TERMS?Cash. Purchaser to pay for papei R. E. HILL, Judge Probate Court. January 8,19C6. REGISTRATION FOR CIT' ELECTION. The Books for registration ai now open at the City Connc Office. Jas. Chalmers, Clerk. W. L is Proof, .gainst on plements. rer have carried such Our stock of s, Racket, :eels, LL rausi lurry Combs, &ci as this season. We car of the above and for your inspection. > our line and we are I what you need and i e right. :ially |\ # itered %EjBj You ^ r the United States Government prote ng its delivery safe and in good order The NATIONAL BISCUIT I even greater protecting loresij Biscuit and Crackers to you. ] they are enclosed in a dust 1 package, on each end of whk mark in red and white. 1 Ginger Snaps?cn?p, deiidow, i f sweetness and spice that everyone lores. I SANDWICHES ?Thin crackers endosin iceae? delicate bite to tempt an epicure. jeshbebhes ! AGE )f A. M. Smlta'd Locals. ? Christmas Is most here. Don't forget th wo are headquarters for holiday good# of f kinds. Cbolee line of Drummer's samples Just j celved and opened up. Call and save mone j Nothing better for Christmas than o line of atter-dlnner coffee cups. B' Get our prices on Dour, meal, corn and hi before you buy. r8 Shoes, shoes to wear. So? our line of Dre shoes before yon buy. See our line of China for Wedding ai Christmas presents. North Carolina Blankets all prices. A Modern Miracle. / "Truly miraculous seemed the reco 1 ery of Mrs. Mollie holt of this place writes J. O. R. Hooper, Woodfor Tenn., "she waeso wasted by coug iug up puss from her luogs. Docto declared ber end so near that her far ily bad watched by her bed-side fort 'eight honrs; when, at my urgent i quest Dr. King's New Discovery w given her, with astonishing result th ll improvement began, and continui until she finally completely recovere and is a healty woman to-day." Gui anteed cure for coughs antf colds. 5 and $1.00 at P. JB. Speed druggii Trial bottle freee. I ). BAR Against D: .r values, o Buck's Buck's Stoves manv reasons. BECAUSE they are ed labor and of BECAUSE the oven i and well ventU BECAUSE the ov< White Enamel j | cts a letter registered LJ BhA company exercises pi jht in delivering ks |*| Fresh from the oven, |^| tight, moisture proof ;h is affixed this trade K 4 goldtn-brown f|l g a layer of K M J? :enwood Marble Works, ANITE AND MARBLE id Stones and Honuments Made to Order. e or apply to me for prices and terms. -owest prices, First class work. NT, ABBEYILLE, 8. C. "IfiiliWfp Plants 'r VWUUIMV 1 lUUUJ 0 88 ld I am again ready to fill your orders for early aod late varieties of Cabbage Plants. Tbey are grown in open air, near salt water, and will stand hard cold without Injury. v- Prices $1.50 per 1,000 ; larger the lots v smaller the price per 1,000. Special in d, ducements to dealers. ? W. F. Carr. y- Meggetts, S. C. C" as at Dont smoke mean cigars when you can get J Speeds Clncos for the same price, iney are more popular than ever It will take ten d, thousand to supply oar demand this month >r- December aDd this demand is steady in* creasing. Speeeds Drug Store. 3t. something nice to read|the latest Novels at SpeedB Drug Store. 'WWWW * v - &' KSDA ripping W nee he is e: 'Stoves. are best for They axe best made by skillgood material. is large, roomy, [atedan doors are Lined. 1 We hare 0 mnyMtari 1 I Iel?di^mPwhloh no fertillsen were f V rio/tri and nioturM of fields on VAMD I I "other makes" of fertUlcers were \ t used. Results of these eropa were I I dismal failures. There are much f \ "brighter prospects" ahead for the V f progressive farmers of the Booth, j I Two and three bales to the acre are # V only ordinary yields where I 7 Virginia-Carolina FtrtHfctn j I are used with proper cultivation. / \ Make your cotton mature early, and I on / thus escape the boll weerils and other ^ I damaging insects. You can easily do I a& I this, as well as increase the number I I of bolls (and their size) on your plant! / OL I by plentifully using Virglnla-Caro- / fn V Una Fertilisers. This method will V M tremendously "increase your yields 1 in ( peraore." Don't be fooled Into buy- # 1 ing a substitute. f m 1 Vlrflala-Cartliae Cbevleal * \ | Rlohmond. Va, / sn L Norfolk. Va. / an V Durham, K. 0. I fW Charleston. 3, C. |\ a Baltimore. Md. U pr I Atlanta, Qa. k Savannah, Ga. ^ M Bi 1 Bhrereport, La. ^ ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of C. D. BROWN for the office of Mayor of the City of Abbe-1 ville, subject to the action of tne Democratic Primary. We are hereby authorized to an- ? nounce R. W. CANNON as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the City of Abbeville, subject to the ac- t tion of the Democratic Primary. ? I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Mayor of the City of Abbeville, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. O. H. COBB. I hereby announce myBelf a candidate for fhe office of Mayor of tne City of Abbeville, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. J. S. HAMMOND. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Mayor of the City of Abbeville, subject to the action of I the Democratic Primary. A. G. FAULKNER. To Extend GottOii Trade In Foreign O Countries. Washington Jan. 15?Senator Clay today submitted an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill, appro Driating $250,000 for the study of con ditions in Central and Soutn America and in the Far East in order to extend the markots for American cotton goods. L LE. /;xxi ater. jn o .Buyer iw xposed to them, | Groceries: ;:'!! 'Tis not our name that makes our famftJHj bat the quality of our goods and the sms^MB ness of our prices. You may look over, but'1 don't overlook our stock of H Flour, M6al, j Bacon, Lard, fl Corn Oats, H Bran, Hay, H Molasses, H Sugar and Coffee. Grits, Bioe, Besides a full line of Fancy Groceriekn^|9M v * '4 & ' Man wants but little here below," saaBB philosophy. Bnt usually he wants a lot his money, and we are the ones to give it t<>S him, or in other words, you know voalMi wants, and we know how to supply the^H Mce to Tax-Pavers. I or the Purpose of Accommodating the lie in the matter of mah-jig Their Tax Returns, I Will Visit the Places Mentioned Below on the Dates Indicated ! in Schedule. Y ALL RETURNS MUST BE MADE UNDER OATH, AND ALL propef-jjB both Personal and Real returned at its true market value. 9 PerfouB not making their returns between January 1st, 1906f and February tb. 194)6, are liable to a penalty of 50 percent. This penalty will be enforced .< ;alnst delinquents; for tbe failure to t nforce it heretofore has put a premium B 1 neglfct of ihe law. Theieturns ofihoee who conform to the laware placed be 9 re tbe Township and County Board?, while those who disregard the law come jjM after the meeting of the Boards and return to suit themselves. Theenforceent of this 50 per cent, penalty will correct this evil. 9 Employers are requested to return all their employees after notifying them ,d gutting a statement of their property. 9| Returns will not be taken by mail unless tbey are sworn to before some ;;-H oper officer. Thl* being the year for the assessment of Real Estate, Tax-Pay era are re? tested to refer to their plats or titles and get correct number of aeres. | ly Appointments are as follows: %JJ8 CalhoDD Falls, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 9 and 10. B Lowndeeville, Tbuisday and Friday, January 11 and 12. ft Mt. Carmel, Tuesday, January 16. ' 'I? Willington, Wednesday, January 17. 1 Bordeaux, Thursday, January 18. 9 McCormick, Friday and Saturday, January 19 and 20. Donalds, Monday and Tuesday, January 22 and 23. V Due West, Wednesday and Thursday, January 24 and 25. . : Office open from Jauuary 1st to February 20th inclusive. I RICHARD SONDLEY, |I County Auditor. j BREIHAHN'S SPECIAL if Mouth Harps 5 to 25c. Fine Toilet Soap, 25c box | 15c.?following flavors, Violet, Butter Milk and Jockey Club* Cologne 5 an 110c. Dominoes 5c box. J Checkers and Boards 10c. Writing Pads lc to 5c. J Pencils, Penholders, Ink, Dime Banks, Playing -%m Cards ?> to IDC., ney unains, x i?u xluu&.9 auu ajauco, Box Paper, Ouitar and Banjo Strings, Pocket Books 5 to 25c, Rubber Bands, Bill Files and many things / n too numerous to mention AKES, CANDY and BREAD THE BEST, | Come and give me a call and be pleased with your purchase* J j. w. brbihahn; j New Store above McKee's; .* if .jVfgl