The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-11-12

above named buildings.
| DOCTORS TAGGART & MAXWELL
We direct attention to the card of those
skillful physicians and experienced
druggists, who are now offering a large
and select stock of the best goods in their
line and one OF the finest in the up
country. Their stock comprises every
thing to be found in a first class drug
store, and will be sold at reasonable
rates. They are reliable gentlemen and
can guarantee good article and as cheap
as the cheapest. They call attention to
their celebrated, White Hat yBitters,
which has established high reputation
as tonic. Inviting the patronage of
their friends, they call upon their debt
ors to make early payment.
ROWLAND AND PA1ToN.-We direct
attention to the advertisement of these
well-known carriage and harness max
ers, of Greenwood. They are stillful
and thorough workmen, and get up We
hicles as much noted for finish and ele-
and durability. Carriages, buggies,
furnished, and entire satisfaction guar
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commend them to the patronage of our
friends who would do we'll to examine
their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
They are prepared to furnish coftin!s " W
all styles and prioes, and have on excel
lent hearse for funerals.
THE GREAT EASTERN CIRCUS AND
MENAGERIE, publish their advertise
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appears, that they will give three exhibit
weeks. The press generally pronounce
kind on the continent, presenting as it
does, q combination of the circus, men
agarie, caravan and hippodrome. In
every department. the exhibition seems
10 be superb, and to, give Unlimited salts
faction. The ring performances are the
finest that are ever offered to the
public, and thefeollection of animals
present larger and more interesting
Variety than are usually exhibited.
The exhibition Is complete in all it's ap-
We commend the entertainment to the
patronage of the young and pleasure
loving. ....
B0- We are requested to give notice,
that Mr.. F. A. Thompson, of Minneso-
tn, Lecturer, Of the National Grange,
will deliver, an address at Greenwood.
on Friday, 18th Nov. inst, OH the
Farmers $! Movement" !, and Patrons Of
All interested in Agricultural pursuits
are invited to hear him.
Members Of the Order are requested to
meet with the, Greenwood Grange, in
their Hall at 81 o'clock, q. M, on that
day In full regalia.
LEGIsLATIvE. - The proceedings Of
the past week present nothing of special
interest-the most important being the
measures to scale the public debt. Two
bills are pending, one to reject the fraud
ulent debt of s, ZOO, 900 and scale the rest
at 40 per cent. The other bill proposes
to scale the valid bonds old and new at
so per cent. and the fraudulent at thirty.
Some action will be taken it is thought
next week.
nA- Jasper Williams, colored boy,
on Col. Cothran's plantation, near the
village, accidentally discharged his gun
on Tuesday last, the load taking effect
in his body, under the arm. He died
instantly. Boys should not be allowed
the too free use of firearms. They are
dangerous articles for children to handle.
p6- We regret that the interesting
communication of Reporter" in regard
to the Greenwood Concert on Friday
last, came too late for this weeks issue.
The receipts amounted to oyer S130-a
very fattering exhibit.
rA. Our young friend Joel S. Perrin.
ESQ., who has been absent for several
months in Richmond, returned few
days ago.
nag See the advertisement of the sale
of the valuable real estate of Major John
H. Chiles, decd, on Saturday, the 29th
inst. The property offers excellent in
ducements to purchasers.
R6 There was a marked improve
ment in our cotton market on yesterday
and good article brought twelve cents
cash. .... .... .. ....
rA- The execution of four prisoners
captured on the steamer Virginia, in
Cuban waters, is exciting much discus
sion in official circles.
neAg Gen. W.. Hardee, the Confed-
crate General, is dead; and his funeral
took place in Selma, Ala, on the 8 inst.
RB~ Mess. DuPre & Perrin are doing
we'll in the insurance business. Last
month theirpremiums collected amount
ed to $500. ..-. -~
nA- Mrs. Robert f. Lee died in Lex
ington, Va, on the inst.
n9- Laura Keene, the noted actress,
is dead.