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BY W. W. & W. R. BRADLEY. ABBEVILLE, 8. C?WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1909. ESTABLISHED 1844 M
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Generally Easter means a New Suit and a complete new outfit. Whether it is your intent
to dress up for Easter or not we invite you personally to inspect our showing of Splendid Ea<
Wearables.
We are also ready with the Newest Things in both Straw and
Shoes and Oxfords.
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A Few Dollars More per Month
will Pay for a Home.
Building Material
will probably never be cheaper
than it is to=day.
We carry a large stock of
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Lumber, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Shingles, Lime,
Cement, Plaster, etc. In fact almost everything
that goes into a building.
WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS
Doesn't matter bow large or small we will do our best for
you. When you buy from us there is no delay, we have
the goods and can make prompt delivery.
Call i\i our office near the S. A. L. llailroad Depot and
let usTigure with you, we are always glad to see you.
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LOWNDESVILLE.
venn, a leading merchant of Springfield,
N. C., by two expert doctorsone
a lung specialist. Then was shown
the wonderful power of Dr. King's
New Discovery. "After three weeks
use," writes Mr. Bleveus, "he was as
well as ever. I would not take all the
money in the world for what it did for
my boy." Infallible for Coughs and
Cohls, its the safest, surest cure of desperate
Lung diseases on earth. 50c.
and $100. Guarantee satisfaction.
Trial bottle free. Speed's drug store.
Messrs Henry and Albert Power of Penny's
Creek were In this place Monday on business.
Rev. R. W. Humphries and E. J. Huckabee
went to Abbeville Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Moseley went to Anderson
Wednesday In honor of an lDvltatlon to
the marriage i vtlies ol Mr. J. H. Fretwell
and Miss A. E. Brownlee.
Mr. T. J. Baskln of Wlllington canoe over
Wedneaday and remained with friends here
until Tbuisday.
Mr J. C. Lomaz was called to Abbeville
Wednesday.
Our business houses on April the 1st began
their annual 6 o'clock closing. Of course
these houses are not hermetically realtd at
that hour against emergencies, nor demands
of lesser magnitude. Customers bad better
not risk an opening when it can be avoided,
as the merchants and clerks may not be
found when needed.
The school children got more (leasure out
of April the 1st than any one else around
here. They followed the old time custom of
barrlngand nailing out tbe teachers. Ibet-e
last no doubt enjoyed tbe frollo too. It is
reasonable to suppose that they were "delighted".
Mrs. W. U. Speer went to Anderson Monday
to lend her expert tatie and efficiency
b long many lines in the preparation of the
approaching Fretwell Brown lee marriage
mentioned above, which was solemnized
Wednesday night.
Mrs. B. C. Kay returned from a two weeks
visit to kinsfolks in Atlanta, Ga., on Tburiday.
Mrp. J. W. Richardson of Harlwell, Ga..
came over a few days ago to spend a week, or
two with rtbe lamily of her brother, Mr. T.
Baker.
Last week for tbe first time since January
was the weather and soil in such condition
as to allow field and garden preparation,
ro tbat crops and vegatables will not be
in order for some time.
Last week Mr. W. A. Latimer of Augusta,
was here for several days looking after the
Interests of the estate of Liu brother the late
Mr. J. T. Latimer.
Miss Corrle Graves of Latimer, came up
last week and has since been at the home of
Mr. J. C. Lomax.
The annual Spring communion in Providence
church was held yesterday and the day
before beginning with morning service the
first ^nameti day. The pastor Rev. W, S
Harrilter officiating.
Mrs. B. P. Price of Means' is the guest of Mr
D. L Barnes.
Several days ago some boys were at work
near Rocky River and report seeing a negro
wading down tbe stream; they could get
nothing out of him excepting that he would
get out below here, whether an April fool or a
reality the public has not determined. He
may have been a criminal trying to keep
from being tracked by hounds.
Vegetation Is rapidly springing forth and
without a check nature will soon put on her
green summer garb.
About ten days without rain has started
someoPtbe farmers to complaining of hard
lands, the last rain here was a bard one, and
it baked especially red land.
A few nights ago, a night prowler, alias a
cbloken stealer alias a pole-cat came to grief
In this town having been caught In a trap and
killed by Mr. R. L. Smith.
Tbe residents will have each to provide
themselves with a dog, to stop the
destruction of fowls which goes on here In the
spring, because of these varmints.
Troupe.
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Words to Freeze the 8onl.
> "Your son has Consumption. His
case is hopeless." These appalling
words were sooken to Geo. E. Ble
laels-Stem & Co
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They constitute, without any ex
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id sucn a large assortment 01 styie
imething to please you no matter h
3kwear, Hosiery and
\ fix you up for Easter
TROY. '
Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. MtComb and baDdsome
boy James, wbo bave mode tbelr borne lor
tbe past biz months at Interne*?. Fla., arrived
bere yeMerday, wbere tbe two latter went
to Liberty Hill to speDd tome time wilb ber
sister Mrs. L W gbeppurd. Mr. MtCombs
gclDglto bis motber'a near Hopewell arid
firm tbere to Abbeville bis former borne.
Glad to see tbcm and they were glad to get
back to S. C. I
Mrs. Lcmmle Roblmon baa returned to ber
borne at Due West after ependlng a iiew days
wltb ber elMer Mr*. FarmlevHaddon.
Mr. Jm lliCtmb, a f lotpeious jonng; farmer
of Hopewell was In town jeatetday.
Bberlfl McMillan came down liom Orernwnod
and spent a few boui6 yeeteiday.
The A. R" P. Pretbyteiy will fouvene at
Woodrufl Friday tbe 9tb; tbere will be no
preacblr (c next Sabbath morning. Rev. H,
B. ;Bl8feeiy and Mr. H. T. Patterson leave
Tburtdey lor that piece.
Mr T. C. Lltes left yetterdey for Greenville
1o ?<e his brolber-la-law Mr. John Latimer
w bo it In tbe Benltaium iheie lor tniglcat
trcatmcDt.
Mr az.d Mr*. W. H. .Adsmson from Mt,
Vercoc, Oa? ere bere to Epend weeks amoag
many relatives. Mr. Adamton has no; been
bere In eight yeais.
Mr. J. F. tucket* lost between tblrty and
foiiy coida 01 pine wood bere 8atnrdey. Buppo8id
to bave been a flying spark ficm a pasKlrg
engine.
Mrs. Jennie Blesdmao, alter Ibe most InteuFe
suflering Item burns, died last night at
1) o'clock. Her brother 8nd- eliter irem
Orangeburg were bere end ecccmpenled ber
rtmalDB to tbaV. place (or burial. Bbe has
been kindly cared for but death was a happy
release. She leaves beside mother, brother
ard Muter, a buedand and sweet two year
old daughter. t
Mrs, Fannie Haddon and son Chalmers)
leave this week tor Abbeville where she wll
make her home for some time.
Mr. W. L. Burnsldes Is home from a business
trip to Lynchburg, Va.
Mrs. B. D. Morrah from Bellevue, visited
ber daughter MrB. Mark Bradley at Clemson
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Miss Emily Prentiss the highly efficient
and popular teacher at Bellevue la In Charleston
where shfc goes to act as bridesmaid
for a friend.
Dr. C.L. Kennedy and Mr. P. B. Grady accompanied
Mrs. Bteadman's remains as far as
Augusta this morning.
Hon. W. P. Wldeman baa returned from a
trip through Tenness-e, making bis famous
lecrures, He also visited bis son Mr. Boyoe
Wldeman who Is a student at Bill Buckle
Tenn. He also visited his cousin, Mr. Knox
Bryson whom he had : not seen for 28
years,
200,000 Killed this year in Italy
You may read how to avert an even
greater annual slaughter than this at home.
Consumption, the white death, is the slayer.
Read about it in current number* of
THE METROPOLITAN
MAGAZINE
Do you know that consumption is communicable?
That it is preventable? That it is
CURABLE? These are facts.
2 00,000 Killed every
year in the United States
Just received full supply Bri
dies, Collars, Collar Pads, Breeching.
In fact everything necessary
to begin farming. Our prices are
the lowest. S. J, Link.
You can always get what you want a?
peed's Drug Store.
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ception, the finest display in this par
s, patterns and sizes that you will 1
ov/ particular you may be.
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Gen. Jones's Letter.
To County Auditors:
Under (be Ctdp of Laws of Soulh Carolina,
Sections 276 and 870, the Comptroller Is requlredto
prepare and tiammit JDstructloDw
to curry Into effect tbe provisions of tbe tax
laws.uDd to decide all questions. wblch may
arise as to tbe tine construction oi the same
Tbe Instructions (bus given f-bull be obeyed
by aDd tbe decisions thus madesball b? bind- ,
lDg upon all county, town end municipal of
fleers. ,
By virtue of ihe authority vested by law In
tbe Comptroller General with ibe approval of
tbe Governor, tbe time for making tbe Income
tax returns are hereby extended io May T
1, 1909. After that date tbe penalty of 50 per ^
cent mutt attach upon all wbo shall have
tben failed or refused to make such returns.
Immediate!; upon receipt of these Instructions,
you are directed to prepare a Hit of all
persons whom you may believe are liable for
ihe Income tax. In preparing ibts list you
should call on and consult with members o!
fVia rr.nnlv onil frtxanthln hnnrHn nf nccitisartrQ
and such citizens as may Id your oplDlon
have Infoimatlon touching the Icccrue of
those liable. Yon are further directed to
place in tbe band of each person so listed an
income tax blank :and require eucb persons
to fill out eald reiurn and swear to same.
In casA any person refuse or ;fall to file or
tweario said return, proceed to assess tbe
amooot of their income npon Information
and belief, aDd add thereunto a penalty or 50
per cent and charge tbe aggregate tlpon your
tax duplicate.
On May 1 you are required to file with tbe
Comptroller General duplicates of the above
lists, together with a statement as to each
taxpayer, Bbowlng the Rctlon taken by him.
Yours very truly,
A. W. Jones,
Comptroller General.
I approve of tbe extension of time to make
tbe retarns .referred to.
M, F. Ansel, Governor.
If yon have backache and urinary (roubles
yon Eboald take Foley's Kidney Remedy to
strengthen and build up the kidneys so they
will act properly, as a serious kidney trouble
may deve op. C. A. Mllford & Co.
If it Is leather goods you want, Mllford has
what yon wantr'
Its Time You Bouf
Its only a step to Easter now. Tbe
of swell dressed people and you'll fe
you don't come out in something n
ment won't help your pocket book,
the early buyer left. Its to your ad^
your selection NOW while the stocl
Our Beautiful $18.00 Suits
OXFORDS HAVI
Its an Oxford season. They will s
. want to show you ours. Of course,
have them aud every one an hon<
you season after season if you wear <
Our $2.50 Oxfords for $1.98. C
We have them in black, patent les
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All the colo88 that are usually used i
into the pants. Its stricking, its bei
conservative.
What More Do You Want?
Something more than a "just a haf.
knowledge of contour in tilting a ha
good" dosen't make it a fit. We tat
general looks, your height, your a
that fits your form, your face, your 1
Bear In mind that prices are cheaper hei
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Vedding Bells, ;'||
Wedding Gifts.
The one suggest the other, and
nere your warns can oe quicKly
and inexpensively filled,
for we have in stock and on
display splendid values in yl
Cut Glass, China C fl
and Sterling Silver. j
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Grand Annual "Swing Out"
iel a ' little bit" out of date if
ew. Waiting till the last mo- *
it simply makes you take what
vantage as well as ours to make
are cuiupieie.
for $10.98, in all colors.
2 THE CALL.
itart early aud stay late. We
if you stick for high cuts we
2st ehoe. Oue that we can sell
)ne pair.
>ur S3.00 Oxfords for 22.48.
ither, brown and Russian tan.
PANTS.
n dying Easter eggs were woven
autiful, aud the prices remain
That Easter Head Piece.
" More because we use our
,t. Simply because a hat "feels I
;e into your consideration your
.ppearance, then give you a hat
lead aud your pocket book.
re than you can buy anywhere.
IRAUB.
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