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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Nincty.Slx.

No community in Abbeville county is m ore
public spirited than NiDety-Six. They build
up the town In every conceivable way, and
they act as one man in every public enter.
prise which has for its object the benefit Of all
the people. Whatever they do they act
as q unit. They refused to be demoralized
by the public school fund, but went TO work
in earnest soon after the war and employed
lrst.class teachers, and rs a result they have
had a first-class school ever since. In order
that their school may be of further usefulness
by reason of IN endowment fund, We hear,
that they nave recently determined to vote
the stock in the narrow gauge railroad, Which
they are to receive from the funds raised by
taxation as an endowment fund for thor
school. This is a patriotic moves and we are
told that the whole people Of the township
will act almost as ono man on the day Of
election.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Our Public Schools.

The message Of the Governor in reference 10
the proposed double tax for school purposes
next year, must be anything else than crafty
ing to our people. To raise at one time a hall
million dollars is no small item, and especial
ly is it anything else than pleasant to contem-
plate, when it is remembered that this vast
sum of money is to be expended in that mon
ster' iniquity: the public schools.
The public schools are all we'll enough so
long as the taxes are raised in the nance of the
poor people, and SO long as the money is en-
pended almost solely for that class Of people
who are able to pay theirown tuition. Every
body knows that those citizens who are better
Off in this worlds goods, can pick and choose
the more desirable locations for their homes,
while the poor and distressed citizen must get
Il home wherever he can, and that place, as
everybody knows, is very often in the more
remote corners, which are furthest removed
from the schools.
Everybody knows that every able bodied
citizen is compelled to pay at least his dollar
to the school fund, and everybody knows that
the children which are not enumerated in the
schools, are the children Of those poor people,
who from necessity, are compelled to accept
homes SO ltr lrOlll VIC sClloOlS, IutI lily dlS
practically denied any benefit of the schools
for which he is so heavily taxed.
We think we are not mistaken if we say
that even in the villages, where the school IA
~cilities are best, the poorer children arc abso-
Iutcly denied any benefit Of the school fund at
all, although they live at the very door of the
school house. We think it is susceptible of
proof tha many children in AbDeville village
have not had my benefit of the public school
fund since the establishment Of the Abbcville
High School. We believe the school house is
already too much crowded to let the children
Of iinpecunious parents enter. If this is
true, why Is it that the school trustees of the
township, or the School Commissioner, do not
see that the poor are provided with school
privileges? Whenever there is any talk OF
curtailing the tax for the public schools a hui.
laballoo is raised about the children Of the
poor, but when there is a division of the funds,
the children Of the poor cannot find room in
our crowded school house.
If the school fund is for the benefit of any
other than the rich, why is 1T that we cannot
have a free school for poor children in the vii
lage of Abbeville?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
ParGOns and Communications.

We thank the Governor for a copy of his
statement of the Pardons and combinations
which he has granted during the last year.
In nothing does Governor Thompson so much
commend himself to us as in his book of par
dons and combinations. lie shows the true
man in dealing with convicts, and Is tender
and merciful to these people, While he is true
10 the best interests Of the State and of socie-
~. In a modest way he discharges this deli
cate and important duty in a manner which
must commend him 80 every good man, no
matter where his home. Governor Thompson
is m honor to South Carolina. and cur people
will honor themselves by honoring him.
Governor Tiiompsop's discharge Of ali official
duties has been most satisfactory TO ali class
es and conditions of men, and we take great
pleasure in expressing our high appreciation
OF him, both as q competent officer and as q
conscientious gentleman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Bad News for the Virginia Tobacco
Planters.

D. H. Magill, Esq, of Hodges, is a good law
yer, and one Of the very best musicians in the
county. Like other lawyers, and other men
in literary pursuits, he has lately given some
attention to agriculture. This spring the
Conch pea attracted his attention and, recciv-
ing a present Of q quart of choice seed, he
bought oil kinds of commercial fertilizers
and otherwise enriched the ground in which
he planted this new and extraordinary rarie-
ty of peas. They came up in good time and
started Oft rapidly. They grew and grew, and
still kept growing until frost cut them OIL.
He then had an immense crop of 1rost-bitten
vines and one pod of peas. Elated at his sue
cess in growing peas, and being impressed by
the Nc,cS ana Carrier of the great profit to be
realized by planting tobacco, he has conclud-
ed to plant an acre of the white Ian about
Hodges in that crop. He has consulted MIR.
T.. II. Booker, of Donaldsville, who is an ex-
pert in the business, and he has given MIR.
Magill encouragement, and If Mr.. Magill can
get a suitable pair Of tongs with which to
gather the worms, as soon as they are ripe, he
will establish an experimental tobacco farm
in the neighborhood of his Conch pea farm.
This information is given chiefly for the ben
eft of Virginia tobacco planters. There can
be no doubt about the success of tobacco grow
ing at Hodges. Nearly a hundred years ago
tobacco was grown on the land about Hodges.
, We haye heard General Hodges speak of the
tobacco crops that he and his father used to
raise there. They did first rate with 1t then.
They rolled their crop to Charleston in hogs
heads, but in the course OF time the blighting
cotton crop took the place OF the tobacco crop,
and then the ru!nous railroads came along
and hauled Off the staple. We have often
heard 1t said that history repeats Itself. If
Hodges goes into the tobacco business again,
We will have ocular demonstration OF the
fact in one instance at least.
We do not say that money cannot be made
at raising tobacco. Money can be made In
South Carolina raising almost any crop. For
instance, before the war, every good farmer
raised his own corn, his own mules, his W.
COWS, his own hogs, his own sheep and wool.
The lien farmers have now taken thcirplaccs.
Before the war we had but one grocery
store in Abbcville village. Now, we have gro
cerics in nearly every store. Dress goods and
clothing are only incidents, while groceries
and farmers supplies are the chief items. Be-
fore the wal the stores were supplied with all
manner of eatables from the farms. Now the
farmers 90 to the stores for nearly everything
but cotton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
There is Danger I'm Buying at Official
SnIaS.

Our object in writing this article is to cor
rect a very common error which is prevalent
among the people, viz: That the titles to
lands sold by the Sheriff, Master and Probate
Judge are necessarily perfect titles, because
sold under order of Court. There is u Latin
maxim of the law applicable to such sales,
the meaning of which is, in English, "Let the
purchaser beware
In the first place, officers OF the Court mere
ly give a "quit claim title" without any war
ranty whatever.
In the next place, these officers only pro-
pose to sell the interest Of the defendantin
the land, be that much or little.
If the defendant is a married man, bis wife
or widow will nave the right of dover.
If the land is sold under foreclosure OF a
mortgage, and If an older Judgment should
be Of record, tho sale under foreclosure may
not give the purchaser clear title.
If taxes are unpaid the purchaser may be
liable for them.
In a hundred ways n purchaser may pay
very dearly for lands which are sold by Of
fccrs of the Court, even though the bid for
the same be low enough.
Our own opinion is, that q prudent, careful
man will always Investigate the titles TO any
lands which he may choose to buy, no matter
whether from Il private individual or an Of
1lccr of the Court, but more especially when
buying at forced sales. LET tho purchaser
beware" A small fee to o good lawyer before
Salcday may save the purchaser much cost
in money AID much veXution OF spirit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Will Orr Lawmakers Tote Fair?

AS the law now stands, each one of the old
soldiers are taxed one dollar on his head fol
the benefit Of the negro school fund, and Gov
ernor Thompson wants to double that sum
next year. AS the old soldiers have borne
this burden for nearly twenty years, suppose
we ask the negroes to be a little generous and
assess themclvcs one dollar each to raise q
fund for the benefit of our old soldiers? That
would be as just and as equitable as taxing
the soldiers for the benefit of the negroes. A
patriotic drty would be discharged by max
ing this~ amendment to the Constitution. We
have no doubt that such negroes as those
Charleston stirrers-np of strife would object
to this, but the good honest negroes of the
country would see the justice of honoring an
old soldier. wiz Governor Thompson call
the attention OF HE General Assembly TO
this matter?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
MODERN TROY's NEWS.
Reward Accidental
ShOOtinS-Mr. Speeds Ill Fortune.
Troy, S. c., Dec. ], 1885

Troy, S. c., Dec. ], 1851.
Thanksgiving day was generally observed
here. All the stores were closed and II very
able and appropriate sermon was preached in
the Baptist church by Rev r. +. Bradley.
Dr.. Culbcrison, Of Greenwood, has located
here and will open q drug store in connection
an elegant man, and we hone his relations
with us will be both pleasant and profitable.
Mr.. J.. NJ. Kennedy offers a reward of five
dollars for n mule he lost while visiting q
young lady five miles west OF Troy. Said
mule Is about 2211@ years old, limps on his left
ear, has palsy In his eyebrows, and has only
cut one wisdom tooth. Mr.. Kennedy now
knows what 1t is to walk five miles through
mud and water at night.
John Freeman. colorcd, met with q strange
and serious accident on last Wednesday while
rabbit hunting. In attempting to jump a
ditch, he fell, causing the gun to discharge, the
load taking effect in his left hand. DIR. Cul-
bcrtson was called to sec the wounded man,
M found it necessary to amputate the second
and third fingers.
regret not having mentioned Mr.. p. B.
Speed, of Abhevillp, i'm connection with our
ball. / learn that he hired the finest team in
your town, intending 10 bring his girl with
him, but when about nine miles from Able
Vile was compelled to compromise tho matter
by bringing Mr.. James Chalmers. He was
"nnrty blue over the result of his trip.
Three splendid dwellings are being built in
town. and not q vacant house here. which
shows that Troy must be on the road to pros
pCrity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Victory for the Prohibitionists.

At the election in Atlanta last Wednesday,
the prohib!lionists were victorious by n ma.
jority OF 226. This is a matter of congratula.
ton to the lovers Of temperance every where
denotes the power Of the temperance a
which seems 10 be sweeping this country
Personally, we are better aQabled to enjoy the
victory on account of our friend the augusta
Chronicle, who has said so much on the aside Of
the anti-prohibitionists and 50 much against
the prohibitionists or the cause which they
advocate. We hope the Temperance people
may make II lively for the city Of Augusta al
no distant day. Out Of l37 counties In Geor
gia whisky is legally sold in only II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
The Ne,rs and Courier and its Columbia c.

The Ncrs and Courier and its Columbia cor
respondent seem disposed to rldicule the re-
cent caucus of the members of the Genera
Assembly which met for the purpose Of dis
cussing ways and means by which money
could be saved to the State. We rust thai
the members of the General Assembly may
not be driven from the course of right because
the Register and NeDs and Courier may seek
TO make fun Of them. If the recommends
lions of the Governor for the appropriation
of money is carried out, the taxpayers will
have moro cause for complaint than they now
have. Read the message and sec if any sug
gestion of retrenchment is anywhere made
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
The Bank.

Mr.. Barnwell moved his private desk to the
office of the Bank last Monday afternoon,
and he occupied the Off &C yesterday, trans
acting his ordinary business as collecting
agent in that place, and was ready to receive
the first installment of the assessment OH the
subscribed stock. Much of the money has
already been paid in, and the remainder will
be paid In this week.
The room has been elegantly fitted up, with
every convenience, and the indications are
that the business of the Bank will start of
Under the most favorable beginning. The
burglar proof safe weighing some four thou.
sand pounds, is at the depot and will be placed
inside the iron vault which is said TO be cne
of the finest In the State, and three Iron doors
will be between the safe and the outside OF
the vault. It Is believed that the vault and
burglar proof safe, will make as safe a place
Of deposit as it is possible for human skill
to contrive. The outside door of the safe was
the first time, since the combination lock has
been put upon 1t.
Contractor Nickles has had charge Of the
whole work, and the neat appearance, the
convenient arrangement, and the perfect exc
cution Of all the work is proof of his skill as
q mechanic.
The vault being q large structure in which
there Is abundance Of room, and the perfect
security Of the burglar proof steel safe, &
place Of deposit Is secured to the public, where
the citizens money and other vaIuablcs may
be left in perfect security. The bank will be
q special convenience to such of our ~citiZehz
as do not care to keep money about theil
houses, where 1t may be destroyed by fire, o.
where it may be stolen, or where it may bt
a standing premium to some evil per
son, to undertake the business of knocking
people on the head In the night time.
Every man in Abbeville county should
seek to have a little ready cash Oh deposit If
the bank. There are always occasions wher
q little money is worth much to the citizen
This being true, then let us all strive to save
up something for u rainy day.
From all quarters we hear expressions o
perfect confidence in the officers INC director!
of the bank. The great benefits which W
are to receive will nav to be realized before
we can appreciate the immense advantage!
which such an institution will bring.
When the first assessment Of the subscribed
stock Is received, the money will at once b.
forwarded 10 Washington, when he United
States bonds will be secured and the bills o
the new bank will be printed. The officers
hope to open the bank for regular business or
or about the first Of January, of which &C
due notice will he given in the newspapers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
The Rock Hill Herald.

This is one of our best exchanges. and we
are glad to see that its former editor VAL
continue to be editor ard proprietor. The
office and goodwill was sold at public cutlery
last week. when Mr.. J. J. Hull was the pur-
chaser. The Roek H;H Herald has always been
q high toned paper, and one which has always
afforded us pleasure tofead. We congratulate
the subscribers of the Herald on the fact that
air. iIull is his oWn SUCCESSOR,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
The Trial Justice System.

We trust the General Assembly may heed
the recommendation of the Governors sug.
gestion as to the needed changes In the trial
justice system. His recommendations in this
particular will, w think, give US all the need
ed relief in our Courts without the necessity
of increasing the number of Circuit Judges.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
On Account OF our Railroad.
TusJo1, Hfoeeon0e1..

The A5bcriNe Press and Banner has been en-.
larged to the size OF q huge circus poster, and
is chocx full of Interesting reading matter.
both selected and original. The editors of
this paper are energetic fellows, and deserve
the success which they seem to be receiving.
The people of Abbevilfe county know how to
take care of their papers. We are half way
disposed not TO say anything favorable Of the
Press ami Banner becaise 1t has been fighting
our railroad.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

THE latest and most seductive proposition
that we have had Is to publish a three-dollar
advertisement for a picture of President
Cleveland and a twenty-five-cent box Of pills.
AS we would not give a nickle for a carload
of pictures and as we havc no earthly use for
the pills, the advertisement is respectfully de-
clined.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Death of the Wice.Presidcnt.

V1CE-PREsIDENT T.. a. HENDRICKS died
suddenly at his home in indianapolis, Indi-
ana, last Thursday. He was q great states
man, and an upright man, whose memory is
rcvered by the whole American people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Anniversary Orator.

IFCUS UHU CUUTICT.
The Rev. w. NJ. Grier. D. D., president Of
Erskihe College, will deliver the annual adj
dress before the students of the Medical COL
lege OF South Carolina st their approaching
commencement He is one of the most elo-
qucIYt and impressive speakers in the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

THE valued policy bill before the House of
Representatives, was killed on Monday, by
q vote of 81 to So.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
ELECTION NOTICE.

IN Office is hereby given that in pur-
suance of the provisions Of an Act of the
General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, entitled "An Act to charter tho
Greonville and Port Royal Railroad Com
pany." approved December 23d, 1882, an
election will be held on the I'd day Of Jan
uary, 1886, at the voting precinct for
Ninety-Six Township, in the town of
N~incty-Six, at which election shall be
submitted to the qualified electors of said
township, the question whether or not
the said township shall subscribe the
amount of five per cent. Of the assessed
value for taxation Of the total property
in said township in interest bearing bonds
of Ninety-Six Township maturing in
twenty years, to the capital stock of the
Greenvillc and Port Royal Railroad Com
pany according to the provisions of said
Act and the amendment proposed thereto
by the bond Of corporators of said Rail-
road Company.
At said election those voting in favor of
said subscription, shall cast ballots, hav.
ing written or printed thereon the word
SUBSCRIPTION" and those voting
against said subscription shall cast bal
lots having written or printed thereon the
words mo SUBSCRIPTION" The
polls shall be opened at 8 o'clock, a. M,
and remain open until S o'clock, p. M, of
said day, and upon closing, the managers
of said election shall return the same
with their statement and tally sheet, and
the poll list to the Office Of County Com
missloners for Abbcville County, on
Monday next succeeding said election.
E. NJ. Lipscomb, j. A.. Moore and G..
NJ. Anderson have been appointed man
ayers to conduct said election according
to law and the provisions Of the said Act.
BY resolution of the Board.
JAMES A. McCORD,
Chair. Bird. Co. Com, Abb. Co., S. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

DR.. MAxwELL's bill in reference to the re-
duction Of the number of County Commits
sioners to one, failed to pass the Senate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Lost Notes.

TWO EOTEs; as follows: One belonging to
Miss s.. NJ. Devlin on Cunningham &
TempletOn for SSG42. The other note being
due 10 the undersigned by J. w. Scott for sl25.
Payment Of said notes has been stopped, and
all persons are forewarned against trading for
either of them. R. H. DEVL1N,
Dec. ], 1885, tt Verdery, S. @.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

1t is matter of coneratulation that tn
Senate promptly killed the proposed inquiS
itOrial tax bill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

WE regret to see that the Senate has passed
the resolution looking to a constitutional con-
venliOn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

Hill, the picture man, says he docs good
work, and VIC believe him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

We submit the following prices on Groceries
Choice Rio Coffee 8 pounds for sl.OO, or l4c.>
Eper potind in sacks.
F Prime RIO Coffee spounds for sl.oo, or loc.'
God Rio Coffee 10 pounds for 100, or &c. per
Granuiated Sugar l%2;pounds for s1!Oo, or no.
per pound in barrel.
Extra G White Sugar y pounds for 800, or
nc. per pound iH barrel.
Yellow Sugar IL pounds for Sl00. or SIC. per
pound in barrel.
Brown Sugar Is pounds for 81 LOO, or. SIC. per-
| pound in Barrel.
Syrup, o. choice article. at Csc. gallon.
Molasses, imported, at 35c: gallon.
New Orleans MoHsses ut SOC. gallon.
Soap, 100 cakes, IS pounds. at S3.25 per box.
Extra Cream Cheese 8 pounds for $780,
Good Cheese 10 pounds for $f.Nh. ~
MackeraI in Il barrels 500 each. .
Mackerel In 10 pound buckets 60c. each.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

Linen paper and envelopes in boxes at Law
SUu'S.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02

more or less, and bounded by lands Of Mrs.
Ann Whitlock, Seals Place, w. J. Wells and
others, said place contains about fifty acres OF
good bottom land, on Hard Labor Creek, with
two good tenant houses on same. I will take
pleasure in showing any of the above proper
ty to any person wishing to pnrchase, between
now and the day of sale. This place Is three
miles from Greenwood.
j. H. OLDHAM, Agent.
Doo 1 1909
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-12-02
Executors Sale
OF TIE
Of L. D. Merrinan, Decd

WILL SELL at Abbeville G. H., on Sale
Day in January next, 1885, within the legal
hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
Ninety-Five Acres,
more or less, in the town Of GREENWOOD, with
two buildings. about twenty acres bottom
land, bounded by lands Of J. r. Tarrant, B.
Reynolds and others, and known as the NC
Keller Place. Also
Eleven Acres,
known as the Pelottc Place, with large house
on same, bounded by lands Of B. F. Yoe, Acad.
envy lot and others. Also,
Four Hundred and Fifteen Acres,
of original forest land in Edgefield County,
bounded by lands Deceased. VIM. johnson,
Hugh Hollingsworth and others.
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on one years credit, with interest from day
of sale. secured by mortgage. Purchaser has
privilege of paying al cash, and must pay fol
papers.
MAT. W. COLEMAN, Executor.
J. H. OLDHAM, Agent.