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The Press and Banner!;
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Bv W. W. and W. R. Bradley. J
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HUGH WILSON, Editor. ?
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ABBEVILLE, S. O. I
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^-Published every Wednesdp at 82 a .
vearId advanoe.
Wednesday, June 19, 1907.
LETTER FROM GEN. BONHAM.
An Admirer of Prenideut Davis
TbinkN (he Pr??N au?l Banner wax
Un|iiHt to that DigtiiiicuiHheil
StateNman.
The editor la la receipt or tbe following let
terfrom Gen. Bonbam, of Anderson, whlcb
fully explains itself:
June 14,1907.
Mr. Hugh Wilson,
Abbeville, S. C. <
Dear Sir:?I am pubilnhlog this letter la tbe
Dally Mali, aud aui sending you a copy, wltb
tbe request that you publssh It too. I have
such a bigb respect lor your opinion, auu
know so well tne mdueooe or your able paper,
tbat I bave takea tbe liberty of writing this
protest, boping that you will take It In tbe
lair spirit In w nlcb It Is written.
Wltb kindest regards. I am,
Sincerely yours,
M. L. Bonbam.
Latter to the Daily Mail. j
June 14, 1907. 1
Editor Dally Mall:?
I ooafesa to no little surprise wben I read In
yoar paper of yesterday an article oopled
from tbe Abbeville Press and Banner wblcb I
rejects upon tbe service and character 01
Jefferson Davis, wqicq arucie you s?y uiemv
with your approval. It In passing strange
that two Soutnern newspapers should take a
position of tbls character Just at this lime
when the Impartial verdlot of the people ol
the North, as well as of the Soutt, in chrystallzlng
Into the belief that Jefferson Davit
was a man of patrlotlo character, unselfish
purposes and lofty alms, who sought to dl?charge
every duly with an eye single to ibt
public good. In the administration of bis
office as President of the Confederate States,
he doubtless m?de mistaken, but It will noi
be denied by the close student ?f the history
of those eventful days tbat he was talibfui
and true to the cause. You and the Editor ol
the PreBS and Banner seem to think tbat h<
underwent no suffering; tbat all the suffering
was borne by the men of ihearmy. You have
forgotten the two years of bis cruel incarceration
in Fortress Monroe, during which he
suffered pain of body,and the mental anguish
of a proud man, who was put In Iron by his
Jailer. In fact, he was the vicarious sacrifice
for his people, to the Intense spirit of hatred
wblob swept over the North after the Assassination
of Llnooln, and If the Sumner?
Stevens?Ben Wade crown In Congress could
have had their way, be would have been executed
as a traitor. I believe thai a close
study of Mr. Dav;s' career will demonstrate
that be was one of the purest patriots tbat
the 8outb ever produced; that be was a man
of unblemished character, and worthy of the
admiration and respect of all men, and believing
tbls.lt burtB me to see your able paper
and such an excellent Journal as the Press 1
and Runner detracting from his name and 8
reputation, and hearby teaching tbe youug
people or tbe Sootb to belittle bis name ano
character. It Is not necessary to tbe fame of
tbe Confederate private soldier tbat any
other person should be decried bin fame Is
Imperishable, and "Tbere Is glory; enough to
go aronnd."
Yours very truly,
M. L. Bonbam.
Reply to Gen. Bonbam.
We take pleasure in pablUblng anything
- from so chivalrous and eo knightly a gentle
man as Gen. Bonnam.
We alwayB try to be more polite tban
"tbe otber fellow," but In this Instance we
ball only make effort to oome as near aa we
can to bis standard. ;
Tbls editor, speaKlng for himself, think? (
General Bonham is mistaken In thinking t
that I '-reflected upon the service aud cbarac- (
ter of Jefferson Davis. "I only meant to pro- |
test agalnt the sickly sentiment and tbe
toadying to a great man. I am not mucb oi (
an ldolator, but 111 were going to exhaust the
list of superlatives In relerence to any Con.
lederate, I would apply them to Lee. He was
a bora gentlemaD, a great soldier, and a lover
of bis oountry. Ia feet, be was tbe Christian a
patriot. 8
I thick Jeff Davis bad la him tbe elements 9
of greatness. I think, too, that be was. perhaps,
tbe most sagacious man that enlisted c
la tbe war, and tbe possession of that sagacl- t
ty did not oosamend bis aotloa darlag tbe g
last year or two of the war. -\
When tbe war broke oat be warned tbe f
people against allowing tbe boys to enter tbe g
army. He Is reported to have said that
It woald be llke"grladlag seed cora." q
Having sagacity like that I am obliged to \
believe that Mr. Davis onght to have known a
for many months before theoloseof tbe war c
tbat oar cause was hopeless. But be fought t
on, dally sacrificing aa good aoldlers as ever
fought a fight. f(
After tbe Virginia army and tbe Western t
army bad surrendered, be certainly knew Q
tbat bis oauae was hopeless. Bat while he a
was on tbe run, be belcta consultation at Abbeville
with a view of making a fight by tbe ^
guard wbo was following him, when other v
widows and orphans would have been use ,
lessly made. H
/ His conduct was In striking oontrast with r
that of Alexander 8tevens. Runners came 4
to blm and advised blm to seek refuge. His
reply was: "When tbe Federal authorities
want me, they will find meat home In Crawfordsvllle."
As a great man, I do not think
tbat Mr. Davis should have sought safety 1
In flight. He should have been "at bome"
when he was wanted.
But, as be thought best to run, I think It r
was unfortunate that be was oaught wearing c
bis wife's clothes. , v
If Mr. Davis bad been the great man tbat ?
bis ldolators believe blm to have been, be h
would bave done as did a ll otber gentlemen ?
of the Sooth. He should not bave sulked and ?
refused to take tbe oatb of alleglanoe. It ii
was foolish and childish In blm to perform
i tbe baby act In saying that he had no country.
I did not admire the act of Mr. Davis
oon after tbe war wbe>9by be allowed patriotic
women to collect from bis Impoverished
soldiers one dollar aaoh for bis benefit.
As a proud and honorable man he sbonld
bave relused alms and gifts from poor people.
If Mr. Davis bad been tbe great man, tbe
patriot, tbe lover of bis people, and all that,
be sbonld bave made terms before the last
Confederate soldier was either killed or cap.
tared. He should bave made peace before
tbe "Old Barn Burner1' traversed tbe country
wltb sword and torcb. If Mr. Davis bad half
or tbe sagacity during the latter half of the
war tbat be bad at tbe beginning, he must
bave known that the fight and destruction o'
property for tbe last year, was useless.
As a great man, as a high man, as a bumarltarlan,
Mr. Davis was not entirely
blameless for tbe scenes tbat ooourred at
tndersonvllle. As far as I now recall, tbe
cts about Andersonvllle are only the tblngs
of which I feel ashamed of In tbe conduot of
tbe war.
Mr. Davis was a man of strong will power.
He bad In him the characteristics of the
autocrat, and be needed not tbe advice of bis
cabinet. He bad enemies to punish and
friends to reward. These friends were
rewarded, so thought some of tbe people at
the time. *
Tbat Mr. Davis bad at heart tbe success of ^
tbe war nobody can doubt. He was willing t
tbat any sacrifice should be made to accomplish
tbat purpose. Whether be was the '
patriot or the ambitious ruler, Is for each
v man to Judge for himself. I think be was
ambitious. I do not know wherein he had
tbe good of the people at heart I do not
know, without definition, what Is meant by S
"patriotism." It may mean love of country, *
wherein personal fame aod glory may be r<
found; or "patriotism" may mean the great'
eat good to the great number?number one
being tbe greatest number.
Mr. Davis, in prison, could have suffered no ^
more than did thousands of bis soldiers In | y
Tn nvlonn ?Afl thfl nnlr I
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lace where oondltlons anyway nearly aproached
the same. I don't know of aus
eason wby his pride, any more than that o
be unselfish soldier, should have beei
rounded beoautte of Imprisonment. As to
he "vicarious sacrifice" or Mr. Davis, ;
rould dissent from the views of Qenera
Jonbam. It was tbe private soldier wb<
aade "vicarious sacrifice," thousands upot
bousaDds of wbom died to "lift one hen
nto fame."
While I always try to treat with due ao<
>roper respect, tbe opinions or feelings o
(there, yet I think that editors should no
lop over on those who differ from them,
blnk that some of tbe print about Jef
3avls should not have been made. Wltboa
luch, neither the Abbeville Press and Banne:
lor tbe Anderaon Dally Mall would bavehat
>ccaslob to speak, nor would Gen. Bonban
aave been provoked to protest.
I never did admire Jtff Davis, tbougb
lever for one moment doubled that hi
whole heart and bis undivided energies wen
mceaslngly and untlrelngly directed to ware
the succeas of the flght In which we wen
engaged.
In conneoilon with tbls, I wish to exprea
my highest appreciation of tbe kind ihlng
which the Dally Mall said of tbe Pr?s* a< <
Banner. Ii makts me so proud that ful
soinpensation Is nude for the diosent of tha
xjuriloun gentleman, Geueral B >ubam, wbi
ipeakH bit. mind ho unequivocally, and wh
tets uia such a good example In speak lu,
respectfully one's own opinion.
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Editor* Meet.
Tbe Editors of tbe South Carolina Press en
loyed tbe hospitality of tbe people of Charlei
ion last week.
Tbe meeting was one of tbe best ever belc
Most lriBtruotlve papers were read by tb
members of the association.'
To the men of tbe 11111 oountry there Is
jharrn about Charleston wbloh 1b not fount
in .Inland cities. Tbe ocean, tbe smell of tb
jalt, tbe shipping, tbe quaint architecture c
pears long gone, tbe hospitality of Itcpeopl
-all these things lend tbe city a charm w
3nd In few other places.
Tbe sublimity of theooean lilts us out c
jurselves syod outol our narrow spheres to
he time. What a .vastness we have bert
what a "pathless path!" Over there Is Eu
-ope, there Is Africa, there Is tbe path to al
.he countries of tbe world !
How much these things move the man o
be Hills ! As be looks oat over thee*pans
>f blue and sees the tip of a mast beyond tbi
>oean's oonvexlty he wonders who Is s<
launtless as to go there tn so frail a craft Hi
wonders If It be people from a foreign ooun
ry out there making for our country to beglc
heir history anew.
Even the fiddlers Id tb? sandy Inlets Inter
ist him, even sea shells oharm him. Th<
auna is Dew to blm and he forgets blmsel
or the time Id the geooloe enjoy meat of na
are.
The hills Bod the mountains have their at
ractlons, tbey are sublime; bat od tbe se<
bore we are swallowed op Id lmmeoslty am
ve read nnwrlttea sermons at every turn o
be eye.
Tbe cool breezes blow at tbe Isle of Palmi
lay aod night. Tbe sootblDg cadences of tb<
Ksean's roar loll tbe tired &Dd overtaxec
>ralo as can do potloo from tbe chemist's lab
atory.
If you waat perfect rest aod real enjoymeni
;o to the Isle ot Palms; aod If yon want to b<
eceived in tbe widest open arms aad taker
o tbe warmest heart go to old Charleston.
Brit Sinn 111.
Gen. R. R. Hemphill and daughfer
Vfiss Grace, were called back froir
Charleston, where tbey were it
ittendance at the Press Associatiot
o the bedside of Mrs. Sign who hat
been very ill.
She is reported to be much bettei
o-day.
Delnyed Tralus In Hodges
A great many people who bave bad occaIon
to wait on connections between tralDi
it Hodges are ourious to know why snob i
obedule ia adhered to by tbe road. '
For some unaooountable reason there is t
lelay of 40 to 60 mlnates between murnlnf
rains 15and 18 and tbe same tblng lire'
teated with tbe afternoon trains 11 and 16
?bey pass at Ware Sboais, and tbe passengei
rom Abbeville to Columbia must wall 40 t<
0 minutes before beoan go on bis Journey.
Abbeville is certainly not of less conse
luenoe from tbe standpoint of travel tbac
Vare Sboals and it does seem tbat tb<
obedule oould be arranged without materia
ibange so as to give Abbeville belter oonnec
ions at Hodges.
Now what ia said is in no spirit of malic*
or tbe Southern Road for we believe tba
bis road willingly makes reasonable oonesslons
to the traveling public wbere tbeli
ittentlon is brought to a matter.
We believe tbat tbe delay Is unreasonable
lowever, and as tbe roads can know tb<
rants of tbe people only tbrougb tbe presi
re bave taken occasion to call attention t<
t. A little obange in tbe sobedule wil
emed^tbe trouble and we hope .to see 11
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CLEMSON COLLEGE CAB.
VIII Hake Summer Trip?Practical
Demonatrntiong Will be tilven.
Clemson College, Jane IS.?Tbe ClomsoD
Allege Car, thorOTgbly equipped with mt<
bines and appliances, tbe working of wblob
rill give many good Ideas to farmer*,
aecbanlcs, cattle aod dairymen, textile
workers and frnlt growers, will start on In
ammer tour on July 2ad and oontlnue tc
lugust 16tb. Experts wlli accompany tbe
ar to give practical demonstrations and
bject lessons tbat will be helpful. Follow g
Is tbe schedule:
Jnly 2. Liberty.
July 3, Easley.
July 4, Grove Htatlon.
July 5, Pledmond.
July 6, Belton.
July 8, Anderson.
July 9, Oxlboun Falls.
July 10, Abbeville.
July 11, Greenwood.
July 12, Clinton.
July 13, Chester.
July 15, Wlnnsboro.
July 16. Camden.
July 17. Btbune.
July 18, Patrick.
July 19, Chesterfield.
July 20, Ruby.
Jnly 22, Pageland.
July 23, Kershaw.
July 24, Elgin.
July 25, Lancaster.
July 26, Hock Hill.
July 27~Plea*ant Valley,
July 2^Yorkvllle.
July30, Sharon.
July 31. Blaksburg.
August 1. Gafloey.
August 2, Clifton.
Aufust 3, Pacolet,
August 5. Union.
svugUBt b, uarnsie.
August 7, Peak.
August8, Jenklntivllle.
August 9, Prosperity.
August 10, Newberry.
August 12, Ninety six.
August 13, Qreycourt.
August 14, Greenville.
August 16. Oakway.
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One of Chester's Fair Women.
Miss Luclle Withers of Chester la stopping
Htb friends In the city for a lew days. She
9 the daughter of the Reading Clerk of Ibl
iouse of KepreMentatlves who we believe tc
ie the best reading clerk in the world.
MIsb W libers like her father is of the salt ol
he earth and 1b rich in *11 the womanly
races.
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Lost.
Lost in the Honea Path Section between
I. O. Brauyou's and Tom Bowen's a gold
ratcb and lob The finder will be liberally
awarded by returning to
Wayman Bowen.
\ AUUCVIUCfOi V.
No regrets after smoking Speed's Clnoo
igars. You feel that you have the worth of
our money.
Fresh Candy always at Speed's Drag Store.
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' 'Tfin mfinhrnfi f
| ISe MO
5 The money, wi'
; made every nut, boll
| perfection as is possi
j the majority of farn
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stood at the head,
I stand there as long
j of grain to he cut.
I have just rece
; Mowers* A machu
1 and see it.
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; BELLEVUE. A
Mrs. Saunders and children, of Tex- jk
? as, have been on a visit to relatives.
f They left Tuesday for the Jamestown CT;
- Exposition and they will also visit jk
Washiugton, Baltimore, Philadelphia JL
and New York.
i Rev. R. F. Bradley, preached at jk
i Lethe in the afternoon of the second
i Sabbath. * n
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Uibert, and M
i children of Orange Hill attended
3 preaching at Lethe. fw
i Major Parker was the guest of Mr. jk
J. L. Kennedy on Saturday. ,
Prof, and Mrs. M. E. Bradley of If
t Clemaon came home Saturday. M
i, Miss Frances Morrah, of Mt. Car- lb
> mel attended commencment at Clem- fv,
son. M
Mrs. Edwin Parker and children of &
Abbeville, came down Monday and fl!
spent the week with her mother. igj
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Cuddy spent $
i Thursday with relatives in Tr >y. fl
i Our young people are* all at home A
i from College. Cadets, Arch, Clifton A
) Britt and Oscar Morrah from Clemnoo, n
Mr. Arch Tolbert from Furman Uui-|i|
r versity, Misses Lou aud Roseila Tol-I^J
bert from Chicora, Miss Eloise Britt ft
from Limestone, Prof. Fraok Bradley, A
and Miss Rosa Bradley from Columbia.
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Invitations have been issued to the lit
i marriage of Prof. Kilgore and Miss
> Alice Tolbert at the home of the fl
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 6. H. A
i Tolbertl of Sandover, on Wednesday '
[ the 19th of Jnne. ""
Mrs. R. F. Bradley is at home again
. after' spending sometime at McCor*
r mick, with Mrs. J. E. Bradley,
> Mrs. Lucy Oweu and children of
Abbeville, are visiting Mrs. J. B.
- Britt,
i The big rain on Thursday afternoon
j gave our farmers a rest for a few days. ^
New Telephone*.
, Add names to your list:
Aiken, Wyatt, resldenoe 2fl8.
1 Andrews, w. J., resldenoe 17fT
Bowie, J. R., reildenoe 71-4.
. Calvert, Dr. O. E., residence 158.
Caldwell, L. D., reildenoe 204.
Cohb, C. H?store 56.
, Ox, J; D , residence 201. ?
Cocbrao, Mrs T. H., residence 133. m
Ezprets Co. 164. <
9 Fergutton, W. D.. residence 191. \
> Gilliam. Henry, residence 84
. Gore, W. A., residence 168.
Link Bros. Ice bonse 47.
l Potoam, T. A., resldenoe 11.
Rloble, Mrs. C. R , resldenoe 171. mm
8mlth, A. M., reildenoe 156. jl
8lmmons, R. Y , resldenoe202. I'
Wm. M. Barnwell, Mgr. X
McKee's Locals.
Just marked up a nice line of shoes for men
and women, all s'zes. price 32 60 to $4.50. Tbe _
best line of oxfords for men, In Mwo, black g
, and tan. Oxlords for women in wbite and
gray, all sizes at 91.50 pair. Black oxlords lor
tbe young folks.
! If yon want shoes or oxfords oome In and I
i will save yon some money.
1 Soap. 3 cakes for 5 cents.
1 Arm and Hammer soda. 6 pkgs. for 25 cU.
Amerscan prints, 6 14 cents yard.
Sea Island, 5 eta. yard,
Ladles' laoe and lisle boee, all colors, 10 and
25 cu. pair. CI
Men's lisle half hose, 25 cu. pair.
Men's tenoy balf bote, 16 cU. pair.
Neckties, for men, tbe best on the market
at 25 cents and 50 cents.
A big assortment of men's oollars, negligee
and dress shirts. IB
Palmetto fens, 3 for 6 cents.
Mod's underwear at all prices.
Ladles' nndervesta from 5 oents to 25 cents.
mean nuim huu puuui m n>i prives. x
handle "Clotbes to fit" made by Black & Co.
I oan also beve you a suit made to order on
abort notice. A
btg line of men's straw and wool bats.
Will sell tbe straws obeap now.
Tbe best line of suspenders In tbe country i
and tbey are made In Soutb Carolina. 110
Agents for all kinds of machinery, wagons, vc
buggies, and harness, repairs of all kinds.
In otber words, anything from a pin to ?
steam engine and If you oare to aavst.money ?
visit tbe store of I
J. W. MoKee, Jr. |
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L. W. M illie's Loral*.
Some good valnes in wblte quilts, 81 to 83.50
at L. W. White's,
A nloe assortment of table linens and napkins
at L. W. White's.
Go to White's and see tbe new lot of ladles'
combs and fancy belts. "T"
Embroideries "galore" at L. W. White's. X
, , We are offering Domestics at very low ?
; prices. See us. L.W.White.
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r Locals.
When you get Nunnally's Ice Cre?m ,you T
know you have Tbe best. You can get it at
McMurray's only. , .
If you want a good milk sbake or a saucer Dl
of 'l'be Best loe cream go to tbe McMurray
Drug Co. tbey have it. ^
Try our guaranteed corn ebeller?nnly 10 j
cents. II win do Ibe work?tbe Mc&1 urray
Drug Co. .
Tired aching feet are iDRtanlly relieved by
the ubb of AmmeoB Prickly beat and Baby
Powder. Try It! The McMurray Drug Co.?
26 oenta tbe caD.
GO-FLY keeps flies oil Horses and Cattle. %
25o and 50o. Sold by C. A. MUford, and McAl- V
Hater A Black, Mt. CarmeL St
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^M'^i... i bi.i fnw* i ! i in 1 J, IMDU J! jjjip. I H J iJ'Bij i|i J) .1.11 l., 1 ?.JL_ "LLL JJ. -JLL'^IH'F '?V?
or you is (
CORMICK i
fc, and brains of half a century has
t, and blade of this machine as near
ible to approach. The experience of
lers is that the McCormick has d
^3* Wis
standing at the head, and will
as there is a blade of grass or a stalk
lived a car load of these McCormick
ae on exhibition at my store. Call
J. W. McKEE, Jr.
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i 0. & 0. Particular people insist on having jju
jt the finest flavored Teas. They are /j\ }
\ Ijl I right, for really good Tea not only 1
? /^AliorVitc tVip Hrinkpr?it PDes further, jti (
S I I 1J M | b ? o irn
\ JL U XX ; The O. & O. brand is the finest pick- /i\ r
| i ib. c?D8 i inss of ear'y sPrinsTea time- Has /t [
i 75c that fragrant bouquet, arising from a fa t
\ , rich, full flavored cup. Great strength ijS 1
k 2 lb. Cans JW f
40c combined with good body makes it W a
k cheaper in the end. A taste tells the fa c
Jib. Cans i
i \ _ tale. Try it. We also have the nS t
> x 20c. . . , _ .
nicest 50c mixed Tea in town. w f
\ AND KICHLY f~ CfJ .
I WORTH THAT TRY A CAN! j/j\ ^
; L. T. MILLER. |
n. T* 1" |_ _ J3P(.
Al roiiaKon s
he great rank and file of customer know
what's what. They know Bargains when
they see them. Remembering this
D. Poliakoff is offering
JREAT JUNE SPECIALS
? IN- ? '
Hen's and Boys' Clothing*,
V w Dry
Goods, Notions,
lafs. Caps, Trunks,
Valises and Umbrellas.
Plain and Figured Lawnt worth 8c at 5c per yard.
25c White Guods at 20c per yard* 12*c and 15c goods at 10c per yard.
Embroideries and Laces at proportionately low pries.
LOTHING?Men's $10 Coat and Pants at $8.50. Men's ?12.50 light
weight Summer Suits, in all colors and styles at $9.50. .
en's and Boy's Pants?Men's $4.00 Pants at $3.00. Men's $3.50 3
Pants at $2.75. Men's $2.00 Pants at $1.50. Men's $1.50 Pants at $1.
oys Pants from 25c to $1.00.
Men's Low Quarter Shoes worth $3.50 going at $2.75. $3.00 shoes at
,75. $2.50 shoes at"$2.00.
Ladies' Low Quarters worth $1.50 going at $1.00. $2.50 going at $2.00.
Misses Low Quarters in all sizes from 75c to $1.00.
Men's and Boys Negligee Shirts at very low prices.
Ladies' and Men's Umbrellas from 50c to $2.00. These prices will not \
Id good langer than July 1st. Take a look at our stock. We can please
u in both quality and prices. ' l
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If You Are Hot
Buy or rent an Electric Fan,
Or take one on Trial. " ]
f Yqu Are Overworked ]
Buy or rent an Electric Motor,
hen sit back and keep cool for your work is done. No repair 11
lis, no batteries to buy, no gasoline explosions, nothing |
it a button to push, we guarantee the rest.
Let us send you an Electric Flat Ircn on trial.
Come and see our line of Electric Fixtures. 1
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falter, Light and Power t)o. J
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Successful E
Court House Incomple
The City Hall Compl
t
Last Wednesday was an eventful The
ay in the history of Abbeville. The work
ids for tbe building of the City Hall task
nd the Court House were opened by them,
ae respective committees. As t?e peten
uilding of these hou-es is a matter of tion.
'hich record should be made, the A p
ames of the committees are given. publii
On the City Htll : Pro
J. L. McMillan, Mayur. have
G. A.. Neuter, N pare
W. H. White, G kind
W. H. Jones, State.
L. T. Miller, . Tb<
J'. R. Glenn, rial t(
J. C. Ellis, * Publi
H. G. Smith, M a 1
A I Wart Honru liC Sp
As
On tho Court House: ar0 t(
G. N. Nickies, Chrm, beaut
W. H. Jonee, Secty. w?n i
T. J- Britt, and 3
J. W. Morrah, not b
8. J. Wakefield, wjjj ?
M. G. Donald, at lea
J. Allen Smith^Sr. no S(
G. A. Netiffer, atrucl
J* L. McMillan. propc
The bidders were, on tbe Court Me
louse: rial i
King Lumber Co., Charlottesville, each
7a., $71,380. gravf
McKenzie De Leon Co., Atlanta,Ga., and t
>57,600. ^ Aa
Frederic Minsball. Abbeville, 8. C.,
55,500. ^ man]
Ou the City Hall: * last fc
King Lumber Co., $62,000. Th
McKenzie De Leon Co., $49,600. with
Frederic Minshall, $46,100. 1 sewei
Both contracts were awarded to fice f
Frederic Minshall. The buildings are
o be finished bv June 15. 1908.
The contractor has agreed to buy the 111
)'Neal building at $1,200. J
The contractor will pay for all mate- .
ial that he can use as it comes out of ^ ,
be law range and the old court house,
lamely : $6.50 a thousand for the i ^r(
>rlck, $15 a thousand feet for the lum- eral3'
>er, and to take any other material Th
rom the old buildings tbatcan be used pay i
it a fair price. Tbe contractor to take year
lown the old buildings. into
Tbe Press and Banner is very proud It]
hat tbe city council and tbe commit* the ]
ee on the court house bave^contracted pay
or buildings which will be an orna- paye
nent to the town, and a pride to the there
>eopie of both the county ana the city. Gree;
HADD<
THE STORE FOR *
The increase in our busi
months m <ans something. 1
for it. We think there are se1
1. Our long experience ena
that please the public.
2. Our large sales require
our stock, therefore, we alway
to offer.
3. The immense volume of
business with the smallest poa
4. Our customers apprecia
behalf.
THE R. M. HADDC
Your attention is call(
we have completed
ments for the f
ICE! ICE
in any quantity. Doesn't r
STAPLE AN
GROCEI
3-ood all the time and us
week. We have everytl
aer pickle to a car load o
COAL! COAL
Mhttt is thft t.ime to buv
Dleak Winter days. Its c
md we sell the best Jelli<
;o Abbeville.
Undertaking Dej
Our Undertaking Busi
mr Mr. McDill, and ever
Dersonal attention when ]
phones) 70 Residence. Norwc
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ro t rrr
fS LET.
: Abbeville, the
Jidder.
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tc at $56,500. <
n)
etc at $46,100.
) gentlemen in charge of this
are eminently qualified for the
which has been imposed upon
, and the contractor is fully comt
to comply with every specificaipopleare
judged largely by their f:
2 buildings, and this newspaper
ud indeed to believe that we will
public buildings that will comfavorably
with the best of their
in any of the counties of the
' "4
i committees are erecting a memoj
tbeir enlarged conception of the
c need, which will stand forever
estimocial to the pride and pub*
irit of this people. \
we understand, these buildings
> present a sight of architectural
y, strength and solidity. They
>e a monumental pride for years
'ears to come. These houses are <
uilt especially for today, but they
inticipate the needs of the time for
st fifty years, during which time
>n<of-a-gun may dare to lay de?
tive hands ion their fair
* *;
>rtions. >' j
mortal tablets of enduring matenhnnlH
ho nln/iorl in tVio walla of
structure on which should be*
>u the names of the city council
he court house committee.
' r'
matters now stand, we believe
no man can know certainly how i
1 court houses we have had in the
lundred years. :
e court house when furnished V
heating* apparatus, Water sod
rage works, and the necessary ofuruishinvs
will cost about $75,000.
w range cost $1,200.
e architects were*Edwards & WalDf
Columbia, 8. C. The rommit*
foted unanimously to accept th*.
} without scratch of the pen or alion
of any kind.
>m sale of old material, a conalde
sum may be realized. /
e dispensary, it is estimated, will
nto the city treasury for the first ^
$15,000, and a like sqm of $15,000
the county treasury.
is also estimated that in fouryeare
profits from the dispensary will
for both buildings. So the tax
rs need not be alarmed, oaten
are dispensaries established at (
wood and Anderson. ,
.
dn's
[he people !
ness for the past five
'here must be a cause
7eral:
bles us to select goods
constant additions t;o
s have the l atest goods
.
t rade enables us to do /:
isible margin of profits.
ite our efforts in their 5
3N COMPANY.
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id to the fact that
our arrangeollowing:
! ICE! M
aelt in cold weather.
D FANCY i
LIES
ied seven days in a
ling irom a cucumf
groceries.
,! COAL!
Coal for the cold
Reaper, you know,
30 Coal that comes
mrtment
[ness is managed by
y call will have his
possible- ^
iod & McDilL
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