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he sat@ Of South Carolina
County of Abbeville,
In the Court of Probate.
e. T. Power, and Elizabeth, his wife,
against
John G. Speer, Executor of John Spcer,
deceased, and others.
Petition for Settlement Of Estate, dc.
(Sunnnaoas not Serred.

TO John G. speer, E&or, Eliza Ray,
John A. Speer, Daniel Specr, Sarah
Speer, Jane G. Weems, Martha Gal
loway, John G. Speer, Trustee of his
own children and for the children of
James G.. Specr, Defendants:
WOU ore hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the petition in
the case which is filed in the office OF
the Clerk of the Probate Court for said
County, and to serve copy of your
answer to the said petition OH the sub
scribers at their Office at Abbeville
Court House, South Carolina, within
twenty days after the service hereof,
exclusive Of the day of such service,
and if you fail to answer the complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff
in this action will apply to the Court
for tire relief demanded.
PERRIN g. COTHRAN,
Petitioners Attorney.
Dated 18th July, 1874,
To the Defendants John A. Speer, Dan.
iel Speer, George Speer, Willie Speeri
Sarah Speer and John G, Speer:
Take notice that the summons in this
action of which the foregoing is copy,
was filed in the office of the Clerk of
the Court of Probate at Abbeville, for
Abbeville County in the State of South
Carolina OH the 10th day of July, 1874.
Published by order Of the Judge of
Probate.
PERRIN & COT4RAN,
Plfs Atty.
16 July, 1874, 15-Gt
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HT DR.. Parker reports still a good
deal of sickness in the surrounding
country-more than is usual at this
season.
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nA. A fine mule of Mr.. w. D. Mars
the well-known merchant and planter
of Calhoun's Mills, died suddenly of
collie, in town on Saturday last.
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p@- DR.. Donald Wilson, our well
known dentist, left on yesterday to at
tend the Charades and Tableaux at
Ninety-Six.
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TERMS. Dollars q year, in ad.
vance, ,sor Two Dollars and Fifty Cents
at,the end Of the year. sS
No subscriptions taken sfor a shorter
time than six months. 81.
VI Transient advertisements sre charged
Tor at the rate OF ONE DOLLAR per inch
space for the first insertion, and FIFTY
EENTs for each subsequent insertions.
"A liberal deduction from the saboVe
rates is male to persons advertising by
tbs qua7ter or by the year.
spsAll obituary notices and tributes
spf respect are charged for at the usual
rates Of advertising. 4
JOB PRESS
- We are now provided " aI excel,
Z lent Job Press, and fnc,1 asspr rtnfeAt oi
Job Type, and are repared to execute
superior work. Orders are respectfully
solicited.
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gg Senator Hollinshead has been in
Columbia for o week, looking after his
interests-personal and political.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1874-07-22

BJn Another great fire at Chicago
during the past week swept away four
or five millions of property
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SCHOOL,. o. MEETING, /:

IITHEREAS much dissatisfaction
wv has been expressed by large
MAJORITY of the Taxpayers in Dla-
mond Hill Township at the result OF
the School meeting held On the last
Saturday in June, and, whereas, the
meeting did not formally adjourn,
it is hereby ordered, that the said
melting do re-asscmble at Antreville
on the 1st day of August ensuing, AZ
II o'clock NJ. :
By order iof the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
July.a2, 1874, 15.2t
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nGa- See advertisement of sale of the
Presbyterian Chapel ut Greenwood. A
fine opportunity for Investment.
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SUMMONS.

For ReHet-Complai not Served.
To the Defendants, Elizabeth G. Upton.
VIM. A.. Upton, John p. Barratt,
Irene &. Barratt. William P. Barratt,
!, John T: Parks, Sarah 2: Parks:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
and required to answer the complaint in
this action, which is filed IN the office of
the Clerk of Common Pleas, for the said
County, and to serve copy Of your an
swer to the said complaint on the sub
scribers at their office, Law Range, Alb
beville Court House, within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive of the
day of such service; and if you fail to
answer the complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in the com plaint. -
Dated July s, 1874.
MCGOWAN & PARKER,
Plaintiffs Attorney. !,
To the Defendants, Elizabeth g. Upton,
VIM. A. Upton, John p. Barrat.:.,
Irene G. Barratt, VIM. P. Baslatt:
Take Notice that the Summons in this
action, Of which vne foregoing is copy,
was filed in tire Office of the Clerk of the
Court 81 Common Pleas, at Abbeville,
iD tne County Of Abbeville, IN the State
of South Carolina, on the 9Th July,
1874.
MCGOWAN & PARKER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
s1 Greenville Republican publish
once a week for six weeks.
July Is, 1874 14-6t
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Mav We are glad to see our friend
Millege Galphin back after months
absence.
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pa Due West has been made mon.
ey-ordcr Office.
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Grant is said to favor Gen. Kershaw
for Governor.
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pS Col. Jerry has bobbed the tail of
his flag. What does this means?
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nA- The anderson Conservator nomi-
mates Senator Robertson for Governor,
and puts his name at the editorial head.
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Ba" Ripe peaches are coming to mar
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gay Messrs. DuPre & Gambrell now
ride in new buggy. .::sS' -
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July %, 1874.
&ILYER Lake Moss Chewing. To.
- baCco, also a favorite Plat Tobacco,
at. PARKER & PERRIN'S.
July 22st, 1874.
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COMET.

...t..s's'.s...s ~
Umpire-R. j.. Round, OF the Cokes.
bury Club,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

FIRE IN WEATHERsFIELD.- On Fri
day morning of last week, March 9th,
the house, barns, and other buildings on
the premises of Joshua Upham, were
destroyed by fire. Two COWS, ten sheep,
and two hogs also persisted in the flames.
No cause for the fire is yet announced.
The fire was first discovered in one of
the barns between seven and eight clock.
The buildings were old aud it is not ex-
pected they will be rebuilt. The house
was of some historical interest, the town
clerks Office having been kept in it for
some thirty years. The loss is estimated
at $4,000, and insured for $4,000.
Since the above was in type, cores
pendent writes Us that the hay and grain,
most of the farm tools and portion OF
the household furniture we're also de
stroyed, and that the cause of the fire
was unknown, but supposed to be the
work of an incendisry.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13
Grand Masquerade at Bartonsville

The Masquerade party of specially in
vited guests at G. L. Wooley's Hall the
4th inst, was one of the merriest and
most enjoyable parties of the season, of
which there have been several.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather the day previous, and the
almost intolerable condition of the roads,
at an early hour forty couples we're
reported masked for the occasion.
Springfield, Chester, Grafton, Bellows
Falls, Cambridgeport, Saxtons River and
Old Town being fully represented, and
we would not forget the Messrs. Perry
and Fernold of Boston. As this is the
second event of the kind held at this
place, it will be safe to add, in view of
the general good feeling and satisfaction
expressed by every one present, that it
is no longer matter of experiment,
but compliment highly creditable to
the committee IN charge. Bellows Falls
Quadrille Band, accompanied by Mr..
Warren Richardson of Chester Cornet,
G. B. Wheeler, prompter, were on hand
and discoursed most excellent music
throughout and was received with much
favor. The scenes in the Hall prior to
intermission, an attempt to particularise
Gas your informant is obliged to acknowl-
edge himself beat as by three to one,)
would be useless. Hence, suffice to say
that it was panorama of the beautiful
and the grotesque, the sedate and laugh
able. Of the costumes several we're pro-
cured from the city; among the most
notable was the English court dress as
also several military. The Indian chief
was very noticeable as was u. S. Mrs.
Darlington was study, and to your in
formant remains so still. Several others
which are equally deserving, we must
omit for fear of too extended remarks.
About eleven o'clock it was an nounced
that all take partners for supper and
form in march around the Hall, when
thus arranged in circle all unmasked !;
such greetings and renewing of acquaint-
ances and hand shaking is equaled only
by meeting of old friends on foreign
shores. Mine host Wooley, proved him
self caterer of marked requirements.
The supper was success and duly APP
preciated by all who INDUCED. Supper
over and It's merits properly discussed,
dancing was again resumed, many taking
part who had remained spectators to
this time, and continued till past four
o'clock, when all departed with the sat
isfactiOn of night pleasurably spent
and expressing wish for future Mas
quersde at Bartonsville, and that it be
entered upon the list of popular annual
festivities instead of occasional.
SPECTATOR.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13
BOSTON MARKET--Mar, 10.

FL0UR.-The Flour market remains very dull.
quote sales of Western superfne at $3.50 O. 5000
common extras at S6..5 % 1915; Wisconsin aud Min
nesota extras at $3.50 q $50 S6.25 q s675 for COM
mon extras and choice family. Corn Meal firm
at @Si.5s "a % q bbl Rye Flour IS a S. a Dbl.
Oat Meal S6.75 ~ S5.25.
GRAIN.-There is better feeling fer Corn and
prices have advanced. Sales of at SO e go for
mix ed and yellow Oats "a a soc per bush Rye 81 10
g sl12. q bush.
PROVlSlUNS.-The demand for Pokr has improv-
ed and th ere is better feeling. Sales sl400 45t
for prime; $3.50 @ Sl7 for mess. Beef ranges from
sllN0 "a slI.00 for mess and extra mess; and
SLOW g SioSo Tor family extra Lard $500 ior
PR0DUCE.-Butter has sustained full prices
The salss have been at AZ "a 45c q 10 for choice New
York and Vermont common IS e 42c. Cheese liz
l719c 4 ID. White Beans $3.50 "a 3.2o.
WOOL'-There has been fair business doing in
the Wool market. The sales include 22o.000 lbs
ohioand Pennsylvania at 5219 "a 57c. 5000 lbs
Michigan. Wisconsin and New York, at AZ oslo.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

SpRINeFIELD.-At the request Of the
citizens of Springfield, the Chester Am
ateur Dramatic Club will present the
play of " Neighbor lakewood at the
Town Hall in Springfield, Tuesday eve
of next week, March II.
The auction sale of the cooperative
manufacturing property proves to be no
sale, and another auction to sell it will
take place Friday of this week.
The cold folks" concert was fine
success. The receipts amounted to $3.50
and will be applied to paying for carpets
for the Congregational church.
The town liabilities are now s64, 1853,
and the assets s23, 1888, leaving balance
against the town of over $4,000. The
reduction of the debt during the past
year has been about $4,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

GRAFTON. Old Dog Jim.-For
twelve years ne has been the boast and
pride of the North West Fur Co., the
leader in every difficult and hazardous
engagement, always trusty and reliable,
but no more will the huntsman be cheer
ed by his clarion voice, or the fox flee in
terror from his approach. On Tuesday,
the third instant, he started the chase
with all the zeal of his younger years
but soon exhibited indications of fatigue
faltered and left the field, and died on
the following Saturday.
Samuel Phelps. Esq, lost young
horse on Saturday last, valued at two
hundred dollars. 1t had been sick some
eight days. X.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

A VERY PLEASANT SURPRISE On
Friday evening of last week, an extra
pleasant surprise occurred to the family
of Mr.. Geo. c. Bidwell, an enterprising
farmer of this town residing some three
miles above this village, on Rockingham
Meadows. Mr.. Bidwell has for some
time performed very acceptable service
as leader of the choir at the Baptist
Church in this village, presiding at the
organ, and assisted in the singing by
his daughters, and on the evening above
named, over so persons of the Baptist
Society and other friends from this viii
lage, made surprise visit to his house.
The family we're engaged in usual domes-
tic duties on the arrival of the company,
when one of the daughters in responding
to a summons at the door, discovered the
front yard full of people in very orderly
procession. They were, of course, at
once cordially received. Mr.. Bidwell
was absent with an employee at the time,
in New Hampshire, which only enhanced
the pleasure of the evening, as the COM
pany Immediately arranged to give the
head of the family warm reception on
his return. Mr.. B. returned at about
eight o'clock, and arriving in sight of
his premises discovered his house illumi-
mated from basement to garnet, at once
causing some speculation. Arriving
home, he found his premises filled with
carriages, and was promptly waited upon
and escorted into his house, where he at
once surrendered, amid numerous and
lively expressions of good feeling. Soon
after Mr.. and Mrs. Bidwell were invited
into the dining-room where all assembled,
and where refreshments, brought by the
company, we're to be served, when Mr..
A. NJ. Kendell made few remarks ex-
pressive of appreciation of the services Of
Mr.. Bidwell and his daughters in the
choir of the Baptist Society, for which
he had declined any remuneration, and
that they desired TO present him with a
testimonial of such appreciation. Mr.
Kendell thereupon uncovered solid
silver set of several pieces. An auto
graph album was also included with the
names of those making the presentation
Mr.. B. responded with thanks and graft
tude. He remarked that it lacked but
month of being the Goth anniversary
of their marriage, and that it we'll an
swered double purpose. The supper
was then discussed, followed with sing.
ing, and finally closed with the Doxol.
ogy. The surprise was complete and very
pleasant in all respects, and the company
themselves enjoyed it so we'll that it i;
difficult to decide whether they or theil
hosts enjoyed it most.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13
Death of Charles Sumner.

Charles Sumner died at Washington
at ten minutes to three o'clock, w ednes.
day afternoon. He had an attack Of
his old complaint, angina pectoris, form
of or something like neuralgia of the
heart. He suffered much pain. Many
persons of prominence surrounded his
death bed. To Mr.. Hoar of Mass, he
said: Take care of my civil rights
bill" Great crowds collected at his res
idence during his last hours, among whom
were many colored, who wept and gave
way to much grief He was So years,
2 months and 5 days of age. His last
words were to E. r. Hoar: " Tell Em-
erson | love him and revere him." Flu
neral ceremonies will take place in SEN
ate Chamber.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

KEENE ELECTIoN.-The election in
Keene was unusually exciting this year
from the temperance question and also
the question of its charter. The repub-
licans carried the town, but had their
usual majorities greatly reduced, one of
their representatives having but 2 ma
jority, and the highest but 80. They
also adopted city charter by vote of
yeas, 1888, nays, $50, being majority of
1914. The representatives elected are
George A. Wheelock, Stephen d. o.
borne, Daniel K. Healey, Hiram H.
Stone, George K. Wright, George H.
Tilden, Charles Shrigley.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

ROAD COMMISSIONERS. This town
and several others in this section voted
this year to try the system of Road
Commissioners for the repairing of high
ways. Among them are Westminster,
Athens, Ludlow, Springfield and Wood
stock, and we believe Cavendish contin-
ues the same having tried it with success
the past year. A feeling seems to be
quite general that we ought to have bet
ter roads for less money, and We are glad
so many towns are about TO try the ex-
pertinent. OF course its success will de-
pend largely upon the efficiency of the
commissioners, who we doubt not will
give it fair trial.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13
Estate of Barna bias Clark. Jr.

STATE OF VERMONT. In Probate Court,
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER. IS. held at Townshend
IN said District, the 9th day OF March, A. D. 1874
Il, kirke Harlow, Administrator OF the estate of
BAhNABAS CLARK j r.iate of Westmnster,in SAID
District, deceased. presents his administration ac-
count for examination and allowance, and makes
application Tor decree OF distribution and partition
dered by said Court. that said and said APP
pcation be referred to session thereof, be held
at the Probate Office in said Townshend, on the
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF APRIL. A. ID. 1874, for
hearing and decision thereon and it is further Or
dered that notice hereof be given all persons in
terested, by publication Of the three weeks sue
cessiyely In the BELLOWS FALLS lines. a newspaper
published at Rockingham previous to said time ap-
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place. and show cause. if any they may
have. why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made. By the Court. Attest.
lib G. Il. EDDY, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

JAMAICA The Jamaica Savings Bank
held its first ANIMAL meeting, March 4,
and elected the same officers as last year.
VIM. Harris, Jr., President, E. L. Wa
terman, vice president, j. G. Robinson,
treasurer. This bank has paid its de-
positors 6 per cent, has paid all.expense-
es, including treasurer's salary of $50,
and has surplus of S15.19. 1t has now
to the credit of 1877 depositors, s20,676,-
IS, all we'll invested.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

BRATTLEBoRo.-Rev l.. j. Matteson
pastor of the Baptist church at Brattle-
boro, who has been unable, by reason of
i'll health, to occupy his pulpit for near
ly two months, has been granted leave of
absence for three months. his society con-
tinuing his salary of $4,000 per annum,
and supplying the pulpit during his abb
sence. He will spend his time mostly in
the South. Eight persons were baptized
at this church on Sunday.
The Brattleboro Record says that con-
siderable lumber has been drawn into the
mills in that place, the past three or four
weeks, but owing to the scarcity of mon
ey and the poor sleddieg the farmers
have been unable to haul in as many
logs as usual and unless the month of
March differs from its predecessors in
affording more sleighing, the home pro-
duct of lumber will be considerable be-
low the average.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

SPUNK AT CHARLEsTowN.-The elec-
ton in Charlestown was exciting. About
fifty voters held the balance of power be.
tween the democrats and republicans
and no choice was made for representa-.
tive on the first day. They went
at it again Wednesday, and at this writ.
ing we have not heard the result. On
State ticket they voted, McCutchins, 1856
Weston, 1852, Blackmer, 40.
Later.-No election of representatives
ON Wednesday, the contest resulting in
no choice through the day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

WEST WINDsoR.-The sugar season
commenced in West Windsor last week
and promises well. George Pierce put cut
200 buckets on Monday, the second, and
next morning found one-fourth of them
full. This week however has been any
thing but sugar weather.
On Friday the 9th ult. Frenchman
by the name of Mosely was injured by the
falling of a tree while chopping wood on
the mountain, and was carried to his
home in Windor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

WESTMINSTER The real estate and
personal property of the late Allen Wells
of Westminster, is to be sold at auction
on Thursday, the 26th day of this
month. Mr.. III. G. Lane is the admins
traitor under whose direction the sale will
take place, the particulars of which will
be found in our advertising columns.
The value of the property to be sold is
some $4,000, and the sale will therefore
be likely to attract considerable atten.
ton,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

FATAL Accidental Roxbury man,
named Mcmahon, attempted to get on
the day express train East on Wednes-
day, as /, was going out Of the depot at
Montpelier, aud VAS terribly crushed by
being rolled b tween the car and plat
form, falling to the ground as soon as
the train had passed. His ribs were all
broken, besides other injuries, and he
lived but few hours.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

PERKINsvILLE.-Hon. VIM. M. Pin
cry has entirely lost the use of the eye
recently injured by the flying of chip
into it, and though about some he is still
quite poorly.
The manufacturing interests of Per.
kinsville, at the present time, are looking
quite prosperous.
Mr.. ID. A. Wheeler has been for some
weeks past at work putting in circu
lar saw in his mill. by which, in future
we shall be able to furnish lumber fol
building purposes on short notice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

CHESTER. old friend, Gen. r.
Barrett, has our thanks for a copy of the
financial report of Chester, ending Feb.
II, 1874. The liabilities of the town are
81, S57.31. The assets are S5,1S0.41,
leaving balance against the town of
S6,676 80. Increase of the town debt
the past year, S3,361.71. An item of
damages on highway is $4,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-13

WE the undersigned, CARPENTERS and MA
w SONS, and DEALERS in BUILDING NATE
Ais, return sincere thanks TO the citizens of
BELLOWS Fails and vicinity for favors in the past.
and Work intrusted to us,
As residents. and real estate owners, we have the
greatest interest in the growth and prosperity Of our
village.
We still hold ourselves in readiness to furnish
MATERIALS, and do WORK in our line. as thor
uugh, with as much dispatch, and as reasonable as
possible and live by it,. BUT we have not the pc
cHtar gacay" to furnish and work for less than ac
somebody.
a tap PRICE for good WORK. and CONTRACTS
strictly adhered to, is our Motto.
We iee competent 70 execute LARGE JOBS, as
we'll as SinaH ones. BUILDING as we'll as Patch
No." 1t has been represented by certain parties,
that the old resident Carpenters and Masons were
incapable Of doing Jobs of any magnitude. with
taste or dispatch.
Now we ask Of those about to Build or Repair to
give us as good an opportunity 10 represent
selves, place as much MATERIAL at our disposal.
have as much CONFIDENCE in our ability to ac-
complish the Work, land pay Bibs) as the Out
siders have bestowed them. and we will ouaran-
zee saitactioa. in every instance. and transact BUS
IN EsS q safe basis