Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Vf".: .- > t Ma Watx V t I t t t t B Hadd % The Press and Bannei W W. A W. K. BRADLEY. EHIIurn ABBEVILLE, S. C . ^-Published every Wedu?xiity ?i ?. y '*r In advance. Wednesday, March 13, 1912 The legislature has provided that mer-1 cantlle establishments must furnish seats for female clerks. It makes no difference to the legislature If the boys who clerk become bow legged from continual stand ing on their bipeds, but the pretty girls? oh, horrors! The following is the act to regulate the hours of labor for women employed in mercantile establishment: "That from and after the passage of this act the hours of labor for women employed in mercantile establishments in this State shall be limited to 60 hours per week, not to exceed 12 hours in any one day, and that such female employes shall not be re quired to work later than the hour of 10 o'clock p. m. The enforcement of this law Is placed in the hands of the commissioner ana factory inspector. "Any employer of female labor In mer cantile establishments who shall violate the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be pun ished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $40, or imprisoned of not less than 10 days nor exceeding 30 days." The enforcement of the law is in the hands of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Mr. Watson. The commissioner will ap point a woman as inspector for the State. The girl clerks will be provided with chairs in which to rest while they are not waiting on customers. Merchants will of course comply with the act and make the necessary provision. It is said by some of those who have had a part in the councils of the promoters of the trolley line now being built from,Green wood to Greenville anil further north, that the road will be eventually extended to Abbeville. The policy of the company it 1b understood, will be to complete its main line first and then take up the question of branches and extensions. We oWfig to this prospect in the hope that another road will add to the growth and develop ment of the town, rather than institute the growth and development, as an attrac tion for this and other roads. The cart is placed ;before the horse.* Local develop ment should and does attracttoutside capi tal, but. outside capital rarely seeks to help those who rarely seeks to help them solves. Abbeville in times past has been blind to those things that make for growth and progress. If we are correctly inform, the Augusta and Greenwood Railroad, now the C. & W. C. was offered to the town for a subscription of $10,000, and the offer was derided by our leading men. Later for a small sum the Savannah Valley was offer ed to the town, and as the offer was de clined a few enterprising citizens on the lower edge of the county, raised the sum of $5,000 and had the road pass through their community. The G. C. <fc A. Rail road was handed us on a silver waiter* Now since we have missed these roads, in the earlier days of road building, and have. , allowed them to go to other towns to build , up powerful competition on every side, we must begin at home to build up such on- j M y and Wed rch86 3h This ? [ext Wee on-Wilst -V I terprisP6 as will attract outside Invest ment, and euable us to reclaim a share of what we have lost. The Seaboard Railroad signed an agree | ment to build the shops In Abbeville May! j 23,1893. Recorded with the title is an i agreement on the part offthe road to main tain the shops here for a period of thirty years. This argument is binding for only eleven years more. In the meantime the j Seaboard road has bought some twelve or fifteen acres of land near Its depot in Greenwood. This Is being graded and tracks are being extended all over it. Never have we thought that the Seaboard road would break faith with Abbeville, and we have attached little importance to the rumors that have been circulated al most annually. But eleven years pass quickly, and if Abbeville does noc maiu tain its relative importance, her people may not be surprised to see the shops moved to some point more attractive to capital. "We have nothing but good will for Greenwood and we are gratified at her growth except in so far as it furnishes a greater attraction for investment, from which we suffer. Abbeville and Green wood are so near together that unless some equilibrium is sustained the prog ress of one necessarily affects the other. Now no old resident of Abbeville need be told of what great value the shops have been to the city. Its contribution to the growth and wealth of the town is not even second to that of the cotton mill. There is no need of the skill of a word painter to tell what the loss of the shops would mean to Abbeville. Briefly stated it woula mean ruin. We will probably have eleven years In which to add to our importance com mercially,!and.on our development Jn these eleven years will depend the future of the city. We must take steps to go forward or we will certainly go backward, and that at no distant day. The people of Abbeville have twice In re cent years started In earnest to build another cotton mill, and after the local capital was subscribed have;falled through faint heartedness. Easley, with an origi nal! nonulatlon of less than 1.000 souls. has built three large cotton mills since we 1 built our first. No oue denies the jprylng necessity for another mill in AboeyUfy but the undertaking seems to be toojtyg a thing for a town of 5,000 inhabitants^' An derson, Spartanburg, Greenville- - and Greenwood are just what they have made themselves. None of these possess any natural advantages over Abbeville. Prof. W. K. Tate Coming. Inspector of Rural Schools, W. K. Tate, will be in Abbeville on Saturday. He comes to address the teachers of the coun ty along the line of rural school develop ment and improvement. Mr. Tate was formerly superintendent of schools for the city of Charleston. He is a wide-awake educator and Is doing much for the schools of thi State. It will be worth while going to hear him when he speaks at the Court House, for be is an In t-eresting talker as well as a zealous worker. Mr. Edgar Link was in Abbeville Sun day. He is foreman of the Belton Nnws office. He and the editor Mr. Morrow have both worked on the Press and Banner, and together they make a strong team. 27 ipace V t t IV )n Co, | Do Penitentiary Officials Pander to Wealthy Convict8 ? | From the papers it seems that they do. 11 IMillionaire rascals do not look like ten cent rascals to prison authorities. Such a respect for money has seized our people that in questions of law and punishments [ they canuot see straight. The millionaire rascal rarely goes to prison, and when he rinAB ho Is i?iv?n an fi/isv Inh. whilo t.lie ten-cent rascal Is made to work. The big fellow brought from New Or leans last week to the Federal prison at Atlanta was accompanied by two or three deputies who followed the big rascal, fam- ; lly, and court, like liveried lackeys. Little fellows come In every day, lugged along by bracelets and chain. In the case of Mrs. Grace, the wealthy woman accused of shooting her husband, the Journal says that "every reasonable effort is being made by the jailer to spare her." This beautiful and wealthy woman, does she not look like the other prisoners Incarcerated and under the care of the 1 jailer ? He has no more right to spare her than he has to spare some other poor mor- ; tal. No, Its the glitter of gold and silver and ' the power of caste, from the thrall of ; which we boast our freedom, that causes 1 such strenuous efforts on the part of this 1 lailor to "snare her." 1 The moneyed people are in a class to themselves. We spell it "class," but it is 1 a synonym for caste. Mr. Morse, the Bank Baron, did not stop long in the Atlanta prison, did he? It j was too far South for him. He is now rus ticating in his palatial home somewhere above Mason and Dixon's survey, I ' ' k Abbeville to Cut Acreage* In accord with the "Bock Hill Plan," Ab beville will out her acreage considerably this year. We have not the figures yet. Mr. B. & Cox of the Peoples Bank, and others, have the matter in hand and are succeeding in getting many signatures to the proposed cut. We do not know whose plan it is, but the plan much talked of by the farmers, of landlords requiring tenants to pay their rents In some cotton, and In addition, corn, wheat, peas, molasses, etc., seems to be a quick and effective solution of the vexed question. The benefit to accrue from such a plan would not come so much from the curtail ment of cotton production as from provid ing the country with the necessaries of life. . If the Seaboard and Southern and Coast Line railways should cease to run in South Carolina, many people would perish to death unless they could live on fruits and herbs and roots. Such conditions should not exist in an agricultural country. Mr. F. L. Morrow of the Belton News was visiting in in Abbeville Sunday. Mr. Morrow formerly worked with the Press J and Banner and now he is editor of the | the best newspaper in Belton. ! Are you interested in the old dispensary i stench? 1 KING'S NEW LIFE PILLS The Pills That Do Cure. ... ' rrf'r." - i-g.. 'arsons Who Were Helpless From Dis ease Rise Up Almost as if by a Miracle After Using Strange, New Liquid. Many Southern People Among Those Who Report the Most Aston ishing Results. A news message from Fort Wayne, [nd., Bays that city is now in a tur noll over many astouishing cures that ire being effected by the sirauge new liquid, Root Juice, which has been jreating a sensation in Atlanta for the past few weekf. Mrs. J, Schondell. who lives at 610 Madison St., Fort Wayne, had stiffer jd for years with rheumatism which become so bad that she was helpless She bad tried doctors and patent med icines without results and had about given up hope when the wonderful power of the famous Root Juice treat ment became known. The startling story of her recovery is best told iu her own words, taken from a signed statement which she re cently gave out. Regarding her case Mrs. Schondell says : "I was unable to move aud had lo be carried from nne place lo another. After trying | doctors aud medicines without suc cess, I began usinK the Root Juice and can say that when I had taken i wo bottles I was able to walk, without as sistance and am now once more taking care of my household ojties. The medicine favqd my life. | ATLANTA STILL EXCITED. Atlanta people continue to report many strange and wonderful benefits that are following the use of the.new Root Juice medicine in that city. Persons who suffered from indiges- 1 tion, loss of appetite, paius, belching, bloaiiug and distress after eating, con stipation, blliousuess and headaches say that a few doses correct the trou ble. The appetite increases and tb< stomach seems to digest anything. Mr. Andrew Barney, residiug at 624 . Decatur St., who has been a sutferei J from stomach, liver and kidney (rou ble for over two years, in a statement issued for publication said : "I suf fered dreadfully from indigestion, belching, headaches and paius in tht small of my hack. At times I had -AU* ?.-J ?? T nnn 111 no appeuie nnu ?i muci ? <.?? .< no*; sleep. I was nervous. Irritable and worrisome and felt all run duwu, I used the new Root Juice medicine onl.\ two weeks but already feel a gTeat d?-a better. My indigestion is nearly gone, T can eat almost anything and for tht first time in two years I sleep fine.' Before taking this Root Juice treat* ment I tried six different medicines and four doctors." The medicine seems to posses strange power in" relieving disorders of the stomach, liver and kidneys arid many sufferers from these, maladitt have reported complete cures. lu view of the wonderful benefits being derived from its use by per-om in other placps it woul?i s em ><dviBn ble for all home people who se?-k health to at least give it a thorough test. Have your old shoes made at* good as new by the up-to-date\shoe repair shop. o Brown &Percival. E The Newberry Herald. [ The Newberry Herald of last week eele- t brated its twenty-fifth anniversary under the management of Col. E. H. auii. this c Issue, including pictures of individuals and ^ mdch interesting details of those who had been associated with the paper, Oiled twenty-four pages. We would speak especially of the chap teffrom the "Annals of Newberry." The name of James H. Giles, editof of the Newberry Sentinel, is omitted. It was in I March, 1856, and not in 1855, that Thomas ^ P. Slider and James M. Crosson, and not ? Thomas P. Slider, commenced the publica tion of the Rising Sun. Joseph Brazilton t was foreman of the office. He died that s year of consumption. Hugh, Wil6on was F journeyman printer. James M. Crosson afterward moved to Texas, and became a ^ judge in one of the Courts. Thomas P. ? Slider went to Atlanta and died. There is a, "noticeable absence of dates, which, if ^ they had been added, would have added / Immensely to the interesting story or his- t torical sketch. Col. Aull's career has been conspicuous for his ability as a writer'. As a news- ( gatherer he has few, if any, equals. His tiign standing wnn ine oretnren ui wits press Is attested by his long career as ' President of the State Press Association. ( May the Colonel celebrate his fiftieth anni versary in one of the best newspapers of the State. ? Asks that Clemson Teach [ , Marketing. Mr. E. W. Dabbs of Sumter, who is the president of the State Farmers Union, in J an address to the students of Clemson, J ^ked that the faculty of that college ini tiate a chair of marketing. He would have the students taught how to market farm products, not only cotton but every thing made on the farm that is market able. I And it Is a good thing if Clemson can do it. How it was to be done Mr. Dabbs I failed to suggest. There is no doubt but ] there is some science in marketing, and if f Clemson will dovelop it she will have done s the students much good. [ If she should succeed, there will be ' about 10,000 farmers In the State who will ( also take a special course in this branch at ( the institution. Robert Ellison Dead. ( Robert Ellison, the hackman, who has for many years run a hack for the Eureka Hotel and also handled the mail for the Abbevillo post office, died of hemorage of the lungs on last Monday, age 32. He had been ill for some time. Ho was at his I home working in his lot when he was -1 stricken. j \ His funeral was conducted at the colored Methodist church where a large concourse ? of friends paid respect to his memory the last sad rites. Ileli relieved in 30 minutes hy Wool ford's Sanitary. [Lotion. Never fail*. Sold by P. K Sjetd, Diuggist. ( AND WA Come and " l. H. c." Gasoline Engines U...I J fl J nusners ano onruaers Elay Presses McCormick Binders Mowers and Rakes Columbus Wagons rhe best thai money can buy Automobiles < Everitt, Reo the Fifth # mm mm and R-K-M Full line of Automo biles Accessories, Goodyear and Firestone Tires Automobi! Our Shops are the 1 guaran Abbevill A. M. STONE, Mi CANDIDATES FOB MAYOR. We are authorized to announce J. E. ones as a candidate for re-election to the >fllce of Mayor of the City of Abbeville, ubject to the actiou of the Democratic iriraary. FOR AL.DER.VE.V. We are authorized to announce G. W. ihlrioy as a candidate for Alderman from Vard 3 of the City of Abbeville, subject tp he action of the Democratic primary. We are authorized to ennounce W. S. itewart as a candidate for Alderman from Vard 3 of the City of Abbeville, subject to he action of the Democratic primary. CANDIDATES For Coroner. We are authorized to announce H. W. towie (better known as "Dock") us a ean lidate for re-electio i to tlio office of Corn ier, subject to the action of the Demo ratic primary. I hereby announce myself a candidate to he office of Coroner of Abbeville County, ubject to the action of the Democratic irimary. . R. W. Smith. We are authorized to announce B. H. Villiams as a candidate for the office of Joroner of Abbeville County, subject to he action of the Democratic Primary. We are authorized to announce W. A. }allagher as a candidate for Coroner of Lblteville County, subject to the action of he Democratic primary. Superintendent of Education. We are authorized to announce John B. ribert as a candidate for Superintendent ?f Education, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Drpingtons and Rhode Island Reds for Sale. I have several thoroughbred. Orpington ind thoroughbred lthode Island red cocks or sale. Some of them are as near per ect as can be found in the county. I have nore than I need and will sell at a reason tble price. Billy Bradley, Abbeville, S. C. ire You Going to Do Any Painting This Spring ? If you are, we would suggest that rou buy direct from the manufacturer md save money. We manufacture a full line of Ready tfixed House Paints, Baru Paints, & of Paints, Bridge Paiutu, Shingle Mains, Varuishes, Dryers, etc., and we olicit your business. Harvard Black Roof Paint Guaranteed for 5 yearn). Best paint ?n the market for use on roofs of all tinds, bridges, basements, tunnels, >oles, vaults,sewer pipes, subways, etc. Stops haks and prevents rust and lecay. Is water-proof, weather-proof md acid-proof. OUR MOTTO-. Quality and a Square Deal. Write us for prices, color cards and erras. It will cost you nothing to in vestigate. We also manufacture Oil Soap and Soap Powder. Do you want lo try ome ? There is nothing better made j )r cleaning purposes. THE HARVARD MANUFACTURING CO., CLEVKLAM), OHIO. When answering please mention paper.) "\. 'v. ^ i? ' - NT YOUR BI Look Ovei Columbus If you want a good, light sell you a Columbus. We have one here that we The light running feature excellent points. You know that horseflesh < A Columbus wagon is so ] is favorably commented upon c The wheels, the gears, s material and properly ironed. This excellent constructic the severe usage encountered oi Columbus wagons are so years of service a farmer st Columbus wagon. Call on us at once. If you are not in need of a you to investigate the Colum tune comes. le Repairing a >est. Bring us your itee satisfaction]|or no e Motor anager. ABBE Beg to notify my friends located ist and 2nd doc to the left of Court Hoi personal attention will b Department. I carry a and Metalic Caskets, an night. Residence phone J. HAYNI A. M. H Our Motto: Fresh shipment of G day. Ring 126 ? our?Grcceries are ^ Headquarters for Wh ton's Teas, Ferris! A. M. HILL In line with tlio many other refinements i i>f detail ami hijrlit grade equipment on Rer tlie Fifth?the last ami most popular creation of the genius of K. E. Olds?wo have adopted the Goodyear No-JJim-Cut tires as standard equipment, says A. M. Stone Manager of the Abbeville Aloter Uar Co. local lteo distributors. I hese popular tires are 10 yer rent oversize which easily adds from 20 to 25 percent to the tire mile age. This oversize is not nicasued by calipers, but bv air bapacity. As these liri'S INI VI' ZO Jlfl rein Wii nn;. .1.. . and hence that much more load carrying c.iyacity, without ;i<l<liti<>naI weight or cost for tin? tires, it should lie plain to all why ?i; limlso much cnthusiaiu over our tire equipment among buyetsof Keo the BACKACHE ALMOST UNBEARABLE ! (??> h 1 in <>*" op rial 11 result id kuiu^y trouble. H. Toomey M).'> K OIlveN' , B'ooiii'iielou, III., lays: M1 Nullarrd with backache ami p?t:in to ! my kidniMH whtrh w#r?? a'ninst uni eirab'e. I I U'i\e K<ile> Kidney 1-11Ih a uond iria , and inev dun* wntiueis inr iiih. Today I can do m HHid dny'" woi k and lint Zefcl tUe effect*." [ McMurray D usj Co. Xow srhciJnlc for SfNlioHi'd. No due 12 Hi. Moillbbnisud. V'l. >'{ I lie .'l.'M p. ir.. Soui bl'iaiud Ni>. -II due 2."lj I. in. Soiill|)>nUll(l. Mo. !t! due (i.o!) p. ru. Northbound. N<>. 52 due 12 . u p. in. No'iniionnd. ? >. 3? due 2.1 IS a. m. Northbound. DS.KINO'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Sorely Stop That Cough, Flifth JSINESS Our Line i Wagons ? running farm wagon, let us will gladly show you. of the Columbus is one of its costs money. litrht, rnnninrr t.his feature fH C/iiaui^o luvui uv n xwiou?uu q the farm. W?j, well built, in fact, that after ill has good words for his , wagon at present, it will pay bus and be ready when the Specialty '.mi ' . > ?V repair work and we charge. 1 C4 i-.Z> Car Co. a & VILLE, S. C. NHTMI 11 V 11UU i : and customers that I am irs below telegraph office, lse. My entire time and e given my Undertaking full line of Wood, Cloth d will, serve you day or 70. Office 26. 3 McDILL. ILL CO. THE BEST rroceries arriving each md be convinced that vhat we c]aim for them. itel House Coffee, Lip Hams. ' an Absolute Guarantee COMPANY. f Contractors and Builders Estimates furnished free. Let us make your plans atd fig ure on .your work. I : \ R. G (Wins P. fi!rnftit?r. Bumpgit. N J., was iionhii'il <v Uj h sewie !a Krtpp- cougn. He k?j>: ?"l would be comp etely exhausted Hfier each fit ol violent eouablnp. I bought u bottle of Foley's Honey aDd Tar Compound ?ud before I bad taken 11 all tbe toagblnz spells bad entirely ceased. It can't be beak MdMurray Drug Co.