The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-12-05

DIR. John >. thompson, VINO mas so long
and SO successfully pr'uctiSed Ms SCIENTIST In Abb
bevillc, is about to remove to Grcenville.
Our citizens sincerely regret TO say good bye
TO DR.. THOMPSON. and they hope that In the
will not only build up a fiourishing practice.
but will also make many fri ends. He is Il
dentist OF deserved high repute. He attend
ell lectures in Baltimore and afterwards in
Philadelphia where he graduated In the Syl-
vania College Of Dental surgery. His attain
mcnts and merit were honorably recognized
by the profession in the State. who elected
him in 1875 20 serve OH the Board Of Dental
Examiners for two years. and at the cxpira-
ton OF that term. reelected him for five
years. He has had a lucrative and extensive
willie in hopes that in that larger feldhe will
even do better than here. And we are sure he
will not be disappointed. AS an accomplished
will succeed among the busy, thriving inhab-
itants Of the Mountain City.
In the orangeburg Poor House there are on
ly three inmates. Here are the items paid to
Keep the institution going outside Of the vic
tuallng; Rent per year, $500. Pay per
seer. $4,000. Salary Of Physician. $780,
Total, $1,000. The County Commissioner Of
this County let out our poor to Mr. Jacob 8
month for each. This includes every expense
incident to the keeping OF the poor. Orange
burg might profit by following the example
OF our County Commissioner.
Cn8ft6kLOQI0uS VIII please INFORM US WHIT
Is meant by his title 1.-The Episcopal Female
Bible Prayer Book and Tract Society Of Char
lcstoh." II figured In the Legislature last
Friday. We have heard Of a Brooches Bible
a"Femsle Bible;." II tits the Society" that
is female. let the gentle adjective be put In Il
better situation.
The Texas Fever.-As q cure for this disease
.S TS Te1 nl S SaF ySunFS o a51sgds Of Of fs she ssS.si or H. Mr.
Goldman Is the son OF Stuart Adair Goldman,
once editor OF the Ldurensuiue Herald and az
terwards the publisher Of Godmdn's Illustrated
Family Friend, at Columbia. His statements
may be relied on MS perfectly correct and not
overdrawn.
We had the pleasure OF a call last week from
Mr.. Z. r. Stokes, book-binder Of Columbia.
the Union, as his superior books In the public
offices In the Court House will substantiate.
His books are both better and cheaper than
the Northern work to be found in the public
offices. 1t il the duty OF our officials to pat
tronize him, and it Is to the interest Of indi-
Viduals to do the same thing.
"Balmy seal Of soft affection, tenderest
P eSsss1 Gf future Ioya S1tss sirs dea sDsx. sis Of yGnns
kiss - Is what he said to her the other night,
standing on the doorstep, but Just then q foot
tub struck him on the head. which reminded
him that some one listened besides the flowers
tent you with turkey and plum-pudding:
Give up for once at least champagne and
madeira and make an effort TO the cheerful
and happy with Scotch whiskey punch. The
times are hard. Don't give more than one
dinner party. Again we say be economical.
It is OF paramount importance that wemen-
tion while passing along that we have sccur-
ed u patent dOor-closer that acts like q charm.
II o mar leaves our door open hereafter he Is
Immediately grabbed by the patent, shook up
until be is lnsensible, and then he is lifted
out into the street to await the coroner's in
quest.
II yor want something nobby, go and look
at those new hats at Cunningham Il Temple
toms. They have just received a splendid as
sortment for men and boys, and have priced
them at figures within the reach OF all. They
have various styles, shades OF color n quail
ties.
Lot the people keep in mind that the tax
now being collected Is for 1876. The tax for
will be due shortly, taxpayers should keep
enough money to meet the demand. After
this cOniug tax shall have been paid, better
times will dawn upon Us.
The slaDderer's base and venomous tongue
who indulge in 1t should be branded as vipers
and ostracised from the circles OF good So
c~!ety.-Elbofon Gazette. It will comfort our
Elberton neighbor TO know that Abbeville IL
simila:l y afflicted
One thousand dollars will be given for each
.~book-agenGs xealp brought to this office.
{This Is q nb, but II an oblising press will
kindly copy the foregoing, the country may
any more books (which norespectable family
should be without.")
Wet weather yesterday.