The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-08-22

Moses Saxton was sent up for twenty
days. Crime, stealing two ROASTING ears
ten dollars apiece is paying, pretty dearly
for corn, when you can buy 1t for one
dollar per one hundred cars. You should
not steal, Moses. If we are not mistaken
| Moses is liable for the pcnitrntiary. We
know Bob Farrow, al Old man, 60 years
of age, is o IN the Coligarcc for ten
years for stealing Il basket full.
NJ. james Norwood who before his
death was considered one of the most
successful Oat raiSorS in this section, tdS
| viscd us always To get our crop III, ii
possible, between the 10th of September
and first of October, then stop until
January. Also to SOW ground protected II
possible from the cold western winds, 4
south eastern or northern exposure
succeeded with him best.
Show me q farmer that knows how,
when, and how to plant his crops, what
soil suits them best, what fertilizer will
furnish the elements they need the cheap
est, what effect toe little or too much rain
has upon his various crops, what effect
light and heat cNorts upon vegetation,
and I will show YOU Il deep student and
q ripe scholar-a book farmer.
We arc opposed to capital punishment,
and if we wcro not, we certainly would
favor private executions. The morbid
appetite that would delight in seeing men
hung is one that should not be gratitied,
fincmcnt and civilization, sc many who
have this fault.
We were amused at soln ofthe nations
wards last Tuesday on the fcncc--voting.
One old fellow remarked, "bovs l no UNI
dcrstand dis ting. Dc whites, dcy ant
out here trying to convert me. In fact
rail. I believe dcy am some trick to
cotch us. Dey am too sharp for W. ones.
1t is glorious work travelling around
these hot August days. You have such q
good excuse to stop awhile and rest. OF
course it is not good taste to refuse de-
liciors peaches, watcrmelons, musk
melons, grapes and apples, especially
when passed around by,-never mind
who.
Mr.. J.. NJ. Latimcr, ST., of Lowndes-
have socn in the upper portion Of the
bales per acre. Judging by its looks now
IL J. kSlttC WV VIM ~ tlhl Y 'fAlSo
the fields over. Who can beat this?
Increase in crimc.-The largest number
Of prisoners in Jail at any time during
largest number during Sheriff Gnffin's
first twomonths of his term had as many
as &c. He has now twenty-five.
The model farmer of Antrcville has
,l>-,, ns-I% xlsoI rr,N,,., n,rIn {,.nnp
and peach trees in proportion. He has
which are now loaded down with deli
accomplish wonders.
Mr.. Theodore Baker has perhaps tho
hillicst road in his township, vet it has
been worked remarkably well, if he
works this well for the public, will he not
do better for himself? Will lie not work
his finger nails Off for the lady he loves.
He is a bachelor.
Large Land owners reform. We notice
that where the. society is good and the
neighborhood is thickly settled, there
YOU will find land bringing a good price.
Those who own large plantations would
do well to sell q portion to good neighbors
and thus enlarge society and enhance the
value of the balance.
Mr.. Isaac Kcllar has, at the junction Of
Long Cane and Johns Creek, a body Of
corn which is the wonder and admiration
Of tho neighborhood.
There was a picnic at Harper's Ferry
last Friday. There was nothing remark
able about it, except the large number of
small number of handsome men to be
found upon the ground.
Taylor IIibblcr was sent up for 30 days
by Justice McCaslan for stealing Il hog
from Mr.. Remedy, and the Same length Of
time, for stealing 4 calf, from MI. Goth
ran. There is rest, in Jail, for the wick
cd.
Moses Wcems and Bcauregard Warren
were committed for assault, by Justice
Graydon, alleged to have shot at NJ.
Nilnrod Smith, while going home from
the burial Of their cousin, Hiram WceilS.
The crops near the Summer Cabins
have not suffered for rain since May.
The crops arc as fine and luXuricnt as the
land will produce, and yet the people Of
that section arc not happy.
Mr.. Earnest Gary, u energetic young
barriStor seems to be in earnest, surc
neough, Judging by the timo he COM
mcnces studying law these dull warm
mornings. D..
PREPARE TO SOW OATs.-Mr. James
Devlin, of White Hall, who knows their
value rom experience, has already sown
some.
Anderson is teaching a singing class at
Shiloh, in Diamond Hill. The ladies and
gentlemen have secured very little about
the notes of anything, except loves
notes.
\ singing school under the supervision
of Prof. Anderson is in full blast near
Antreville. Look out for squalls.
The base ballist of Lowndesvillo are
improving. Watch out, Resolutcs. You
have the conceit taken QUITO you
yet.
DR.. r. S. Bcckham and Sheriff Jones
held the inquest and unprecedented the
murderer.
DR.. iBockham takes no straw bonds
Whatever he does he does with a will.