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The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
Louisiana State Lottery Co.
Commissioners.

Incorporated IN 1868 for % years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purposes with capital of Sl.OOOOOO, TO which
added.
by an overwhelming popular vote It's fran
Chise was made part of the present state
Constitution. adopted December ,, A. ID. 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and en-
dorsed by the people Of any state.
1T NEVER SCALES OR POSTPONES.
It's Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly.
A splendid opportunity TO win fortune.
Tenth Grand Drawing Glass X In the Acad-
envy Of Music, New Orleans, Tuesday, october
l3, lsSi-lsjth Monthly DrnMing.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

HAY FEVER, have been great sufferer
from Hay Fever for Is years and have tried
various things without doing and good. |
read Of the many wondrons cures of Ely's
Cream Balm and thought | would try once
more. In 10 minutes after one application
| was wonderfully helped. Two weeks ago
| commenced using it and now feel entirety
cycd. 1t is the greatest discovery ever
known or heard of.-DUuAMEL CLARK.
Farmer, Lee, Mass, Price 80 cents.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21

ncrs and the fairs and have n good time
socially and the other to attend to the
public duties which the people elected
him TO perform" ON that event. %
said Governor Botclcr, very hnppily,
81 feel sure that you would be the lat
ter, Mr.. President"
~
Says Penny Press correspondent:
The President is awaiting with an in
tcrcst akin to that which boy feels in
his first pair of boots the arrival Of his
first portrait in oil. 1t is lifesi2c, and
the work of an artist who never saw
Mir Cleveland The production has an
interesting bit of history. Just after
the election Mr. l.. NJ Montgomery,
an American journalist, then in Rome,
wrote Il sketch of Mr.. Oleycland's life,
tracing his rapid career from sheriff of
his county TO President Of his country.
He invested his subject with some
romance and held him as the ideal
creation Of American Democracy To
bring the case home TO Italians more
forcibly, he drew a striking comparison
between this man rising so rapidly that
while yet comparatively young he had
reached the highest position in the Re-
public, and the Italian Prime Minister,
a venerable statesman, who had climbed
slowly and by short steps TO his great
ness. The brochure was published in
Italian, and il touched the chord in the
hearts of those whose memories en-.
shrined the red shirt and Garibalii.
They wrote poems, and they paid
tribute in various ways to the Clcvc-
land Of their imaginations. And one,
Signor G.. Molnari, an artist Of stand
ing in Rome, came to Montgomery and
said he wanted TO paint u portrait of
Mr.. Cleveland. Every well, said the
journalist, write your letter in Italian.
will translate and forwarded it," lie
did So In due time there came back
politely wordcd note from Mr.
Lamont, at Albany, and photograph.
With the latter for guide and his
ideal of American Democracy for in
spiration the artist has wrought the
portrait lie is coming to present ii to
Mr.. Cleveland in person. 1t is the free
will tribute of an Italian Democrat. No
wonder the President looks forwarded
to the arrival of the canvass with inter
est
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21
M,rnERsoN SQUIRE

is on Vermont avenue, between | and X
streets northwest. The park is laid out
in concrete walks, with shady trees and
shrubbcry. In the centre Is the bronze
statue Of MaiOr-Gcncral James b. Nc
EMERSON, which cost SOB, 500, and was
erectedby the Army of the Tennessee.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-21


Colonel j. w. Smithcc, special agent
of the General Land Office at Washing
ton, is in Las Vegas, N. NJ, to investi
gate the land frauds about which there
has been so much talk of late, and was
interviewed the other day by areportcr
of the Las Vegas gazette. Being asked
what was the nature of these frauds,
he replied: "They are chiefly improper
and Illegal entries. The law provides
that homestead entries cannot be made
unless the land has been improved and
cultivated, and the person making the
entry must live upon the land five years
previous TO the date of entry. Now a
great deal of land has been picked up,
entered, registered and in some cases
patents have been issued, when there
was no Improvement whatever on the
land" GLOW was this Accomplished"
by n system of false swearing. |
have over 100 cases of this kind before
me. | cannot hope to unravcl and UNI
do great many of the frauds that have
been going on for years, because there
arCnmmerous obstacles in the way to pre-
vent my doing so, but am here to act
in the best interest of the Department,
and intend doing so. "What is the
feeling in Washington on the subiect?"
There has been great deal of talk
about it there, and il has injured the
Territory somewhat. People in the
East imagine there is no surety about
patents out here" "What do you
think of the Administrations 81
think that President Cleyeland's cleo
ton was special act of Providence.
The Administration is the best this
country has ever bad, and it is giving
universal satisfaction.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Pineyille City Dots.

Many Of good friends arc Of the
impression that the "city' has gone 20
decay, and that its population is in Il
rather backward condition, but let me
say to you my friends in behalf Of our
deor Tome city, this is quite n mistake
and to satisfy yourselves Of the truth,
Just get up all excursion and storm us
with a picnic crowd and see # Pineviile
can't compete with you on a yood din
ncr.
The young mcn of Pincvillc are all
fa,mers of the class No. L., no profess
sional men, but since Greenwood, our
southwestern boundary town is over
stocked with doctors and preachers. we
can readily exchange our farming pro-
duce Tor ms much medicine and preach
ing as is needed.
1t is thought by some that Pineville
will lose one of h r charming
Young ladies, ere this year comes to a
close. That's right Miss - set the
example and somebody else will fol-
low.
Two young men went to Pincvillc
sparkling" some time ago. but as our
people are farmers and follow that good
old rule, Early to bed and carly to rise
makes a man healty, wealthy and wisc,'
they found that the family had retired,
it being about 8 O'Clock. Boys 20 caller
next time, we arc always glad TO see
you.
Quite Il number Of our young people
attended the Bucklcvel Sunday School
last Sunday. They are all members of
that school and attend regularly.
Pincvillc furnishes the teacher at
Maple Valley. the Sunday school SUI
pcrintcndcnt, and Bucklovcl the chiY-
dren for a first class day school and
Sunday school ut Ccntrcville.
ANXIOUS.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Death of James G. Calhoun,

Two weeks ago the friends Of this
young gentleman were astonishcd and
grieved to hear Of his sudden and violent
illness from a complication Of .maladies.
Last week they were called to mourn
his death.
Mr. Calhoun was a young man OF
most exemplary life and morals. His
quiet modest and 'lisniticd bearing won
for him the respect Of all with whom
he was brought into association. Hc
had entered upon the study Of law,
and MS VIC watched him day by day
delving with untiring energy into the
intricacies Of that study, and observed
his habits of industry and application
we predicted for him great success in
in the practice Of the law. But death
has taken him away before he had
tasted the fruits Of his labor.
Mr.. Calhoun was n son Of Mr., Jas,
Calhoun and a grand son OF Col. j.. A,
Calhoun and Mrs. s. NJ. Calhoun and died
Mt the residence of the latter. he was
laid to rest in the Episcopal church
yard, and many a heart was sad owe,
the untimcly death Of a bright and noble
man.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Buckleyel Dots.

BUcKLEvEL, s. c.. May 80, 1886
Mrs. Matte Buchanan has the finest
flower garden in Bncklcvcl. She is al
so a noted chicken raiser-we uppose
she will furnish some for tho nick pick.
ing, in June.
DR.. j. P. Gordon says if he was not
so poor, he would court some Of the
Bucklevel girls. hut he is afraid of be-
ing sighted. Don't slight him girls be-
Cause he is poor. 1t is bad to be poor,
but it is no disgrace. He is q farmer, a
clock fixer, a shoemaker, and works Mt
many other things. He don't have
much to say but he is a great thinker,
and from what we have heard he is the
boss cotton chopper in Buckleyel. We
were very much surprised last Sunday
to see him rise from his seat and intro
duce Preacher Davenport to preach.
We didn't think it was in him, but look
out tho still pig drinks the slop. We
think if he continues to push his bust.
ness and lives long enough he will be a
rich man some day.
Miss Bessie Buchanan has mi of the
Sunday School jugs, we hope she will. be
successful in getting it filled, but not
with whiskey,
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Death of Captain w. II. MeGhec

Capt. William Il. McGhee, died at his
home near Cokesbury, on last Tuesday,
the first day Of June, 1885. Captain
McGhec was born in Anderson county,
in 1916, aud was therefore inthc thirty
ninth year Of his age. lie vas a son Of
Col. Abncr II. McGhee, who was killed
in the Confederate army Mt the head Of
his regiment, and was onc of the most
gallant and distinguished officers in the
service. Capt. McGhcc entered the Cit
adel Academy during the the war, but
after remaining there only n short time
joined the Confederate army at the ngc
Of sixteen and stayed in it until the sur
render, proving himself n gallant and
faithful soldier and winning Tie respect
and confidence Of his comrades in arms.
Left without means Mt the close Of
the war, he engaged himself as a clerk
to the firm Of Strauss. Vance & Co., at
Cokesbury. BY diligence and close np-
plication to his business he soon asquir-
ed SO good n reputation that he was able
to business for himself, and
for a number Of years was n prominent
and successful merchant at Cokcsbury
and Hodges.
Of late years he took quite All active
interest in politics. In 1880 he was n
candidate for the Legislature to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Judge MCGOWAN, and came within n few
votes Of election. In 1882, he was
elected First Ficc-Prcsidcnt Of the
County Club; and III 1884, was elected
a delegate to the National Democratic
Convention at Chicago. There he was
one Of the faithful eight who voted for
Cleveland from first to last When
quite a young man he connected himself
with the Methodist Church. and was for
- number Of years ar official member,
contributing as much perhaps to it's sup
port rs any other man Mt Cokesbury.
He was also for a long time connected
with the Masonic Lodge at Cokcsbury,
and was the Master Of it at least one
term. For several years before his
death he was Captain Of the Butler Ri
fics and Mart. Gary Guards at Hodges.
In the latter part Of 1866 or early part
Of 1867 he married Miss Sophronia
Hodges, n daughter Of Captain Sam
Hodges, Of Cokesbusy. She, with nine
children survive him.
Six months ago he was hale and hear
ty, and had every promise OF n long
life, but in the latter part Of December,
consumption laid It's fell hand upon
him, and the most skillrul medical attcn-
ton and careful nursing could do moth
ing to check it.
Capt. McGhce was q public spirited
and useful citizen, and his place can not
easily be filled. Of his private virtues,
as husband, father, brother, friend, We
will say nothing. Let us who were his
friends drop a tear to his memory and
strew a few flowers upon his grave, but
lot US not intrudo upon the sacred pri-
vacy of his sricf-stricken wife and chill
dren or vainly seek to offer consolation
te-thGir wounded hearts.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
An Egg fn the Hand.

The ordinance recently ratified by
the City Council OF Columbia prohibit
ing the carrying Of poultry with their
heads down was n wise measure and has
had good effect in securing to our citi-
liens healthy poultry. No one dreamed
TINT the ordinance would accomplish
more than that, but it has done more,
a gentleman purchased a couple of
grown fowls at the market yesterday.
md was carrying them home in n law
full manner, when quite unexpectedly
n of the hens deposited an egg in his
hand. He naturally dropped his hand
but was surprised to sec the fresh egg
fall into n sand bed and remain intact.
Dumb creatures have appreciation OF
good things as well rs human beings,
though expressed in different WAYS.
The hen had but one way Of showing
hers, and she did it.-Columbia RcG,
lister.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
An ODera HOuSe

a proposition IS being considered, by
one who has the means, to build m OBJ
era House i'll Abbeville. If the town
will take an interest in the matter, or al
enterpriSinS man, or company Of men
will insure its use and occupation it will
be built. There can be no doubt Of tho
value of such an enterprise to our town,
First, it is an ornament, next, it affords
opportunities Of amusement that come
seldom to us in the country for lack OF
just such houses. Then it brings
troops to IL town who spend their
money for board and lodging &c. In
order to attract people TO our town we
must make it attractive. If any person
desires to lease the Opera House, and
will call on us, we will confer with
him.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03

The Atlanta Constitution says the rcluc.
lance 4t young men to marry is rapidly tax.
ing the shape of one of the most perDlexino
social problems Of our time. In sections
where the women nutnumber the men by
about 10 per cent. the situation presents many
difficulties. Bnt the Discrimination OF Young
men to marry seems to be in the nature of n
contagious epidemic. 1t is spreading all
oyer the country except in agricultural re-
gions where people old fast to the old fash
ion ways. The tr5sss&sfs, too many Of our
young men ARE determined to marry rich
women, or to accumulate wealth themselves
before entering into the welded state. This
state Of affairs is unhappy and demo ralizinS
1t is difficult to point out n remedy for tic
growing evil.-Oranyebnrg Times and Dem
cert. This has n local application.-ED1Ton
MESSENGER.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03

Due West Greets Abbeyille-Kind
Words for the Messenger Weddings
$50. p. H."..Fnst Growing Pump.
kin archaeological Exercises.
Interesting Dots Hurrall for the G..
&. &. & &. Il. Il!
Grass Grass! Grass!
Abbcville, Due West salutes thee.
Well done.
Abocvilie has handsomely answered
those famous questions"
On next Saturday the Bible Society
Of this section meets. Prof. j. II. Mil
Ter is the speaker.
Prof. Clark, the Artist, has about
done up Due West and leaves for An
dcrson G. II. the last of the week, or
the first Of the next. He takes some
elegant pictures. If you are y doubling
Thomas call ut our sanctum and see.
We hope 90. p. IT," won't let his
pen drop, but will again favor the read
crs Of the MEssENGEE, and he square on
the side Of the rail road and progress,
along with the other progressive ones.
However, we have rather admired the
Doctors manner Of warfare, earnest. but
good humored.
Mr.. Oliver Johnson is a progressive
young farmer. He says his bottoms
Won't make pumpkins, because it wears
out the pumpkins to keep up with the
vine.
We understand o match gamo has
been "bookcd' between Troy and Ab-
bcville to come off shortly
Tho course Of the MESSENGER has
been amply endorsed by the citizens OF
Due West Abbevillc and Troy. "Who
knows but that thou hast been raised up
for a time like this?
The exercises in the commencement
Of the Theological Seminary in Erskine
were very interesting. The young men
stood thorough examinations. The new
Prof, DR.. Latham, "is mighty" not only
in scripture. but in Greek, and has his
department we'll in hand already. A
number Of visitors were present. Mr..
r. Y. Mills gave his graduating. sermon
to m appreciativc audience. DR.. James
Boyce preached the baccalaurcate ser
mon in the Seminary. DIR. Latham
preached his inaugural sermon in the
Church to a good audience. The inter
est Of the occasion eliminated in the
sermon Of Rev. +. +. Boyce, which was
delivered in the Church Friday evening.
This matchlcss effort carried you along
like a river and should make him
D. d. W. have never enjoyed any
thing better.
DR.. ID. Ried filled h, A. r. Pulpit
last Sabbath and preached a good ser.
mon.
The Foreign Missionary Society meets
next Thursday evening. Mr.. B. H
lGrier delivers the address.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
MESSAGES.
II. IL. T.. prevents malaIia.
Glider Liver Pills arc the best.

ii. IL. +. prevents malaLia.
Glider Liver Pills arc the best.
Mr.: and Mrs. Gass leave to-day for
Winshoro.
Capt. John Lyon was in town on
Monday!
DR.. W. Townes Jones Of Hodges, was
in town on Wednesday.
Judge Cothran is holding Court in
Pickcns this week.
Election day passed off witout any
disturbance whatever.
Mr.. L. H. Russell is having some re-
pairs done to his house.
Poor Nc. All the boys in town pity
him.
Let Jurors and Witnesses be prompt
" on hand on Monday.
Capt r. C. Sharp has bought a new
cotton gin and corn mill.
We were glad to see Capt. j. n. Coch-
ran in town on Salcsday.
We arc sorry that Mr.. a. NJ. Hill is
sick with u bilious attack.
Mr.. w. c. Bcnct has gone to Ncwbcrry
and Laurcns on legal business.
Marshal VIM. Riley has shaved off his
beard and looks as keen as Il rasor.
Court will convene next week. His
Honor: Judge Cothran will preside.
The colored people voted on last Fri
day with good sense and discrimination,
We were shown yesterday a fine
piece of granite from near Greenwood.
Rev. Father Monaghan is in town
looking after the work on the Catholic
Church.
We were glad to sec Mr.. A. j.. Clink.
scales OF Monterey, in town one duy
last week. :
1t is becoming fashionable in town 70,
the young ladies to send their beaux ,
black cat.
The new church Mt Gilgal was dedi
Gated ON last Sunday by the Rev. w. r
Richardson.
DIR. j. W. Widcman and Capt. J. NJ
Cochran of Due West, paid us plcasan
visits on Monday.
Mrs. s. M. w. Smith and Mastc,
James $. Cothran, Jr., have returned
homo from Baltimore.
The Press and Banner and the Mes
sENGEn both issued .Ertyus last wecl
on the railroad question.
The recent rains, which have bee,
very general it is thought will improv,
the grain crop c%osiderably.
The MESSENGER proposes just as 500,
as practicable to enlarge it's size. It
business is %oyerruning its space.
Mrs. Cicero Hughes has been quit
sick for, the past week. We are glad I,
report her better this morning.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Election.

The rail road election came off in the
Court House. on Monday. Everything
passed off quietly. There was no dis
turhancc Of any kind, but a good deal
of pleasant raillcry and hadinagc, and
also Of active canvassing for votes was
done. One hundred and lightweight
votes were cast. For Subscription, I2O,
No Subscription, GO. Majority for Sub
script!on, 81. On the evening before
the election the Town Council met and
consider the question. who was emit
tied to ote. They decided that only
those who were registered under the
municipal registration Act could vote,
II the managers were so instructed.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Fatal. COllision-Prominent Citizens
Injured and Killed-Great Sorrow!

Captain II. w. r. Nance came into
Due West last Saturday evening and re-
ported that in n collision near Abbcville
G. H., on the c., G. G. Il C. r. r., Mr..
Hugh Wilson, Jr., editor u. IL b., was
killed, Gen. II. II. Hemphiil was badly
mashed up and Captain Parks had one
leg broken. There was "a grievous
mourning throughout the county, and
in their grief the citizens intend erect
ing a handsome monument to the mem
DRY Of MI. Wilson, just similar in pat
tern and design to the one that appear
ed in the Press and Banner on 29th of
last March. This misfortune happened
on last Friday 29th Of May.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03

The cards are issued for two we'd
dings in town. More anon.
Hurrah for the MESSENGER B.! she has
made n good fight.
Good news come from Edgcficld by
Telephone. fIurrah for the G. G.. G.. &
G. r. Il. and the MESSENGER. Our 300
pie were exceedingly anxious to hear
from these elections.
The Union meeting of tho Baptist
Church came off on last Sabbath Mt Lit
tie klver. A very large crowd was
present. -Four or five excellent address
ca were made by Rcvs. Young, McGec
Shirly and others.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Watches, Clocks and JcNclry.

MIR. II. d. REESE, of Abbevlllc, is nrera rcd
to do NIL manner of repairing of Watches,
Clocks and Jcwclry, and will pay all express
charges on work sent TO him from stations on
the G.. and 6: road. He ALWAYS keeps in stock
a hands"mc line of Jewelry and Plated Ware
Mt moderate prices. Send in your orders.
Address, H.. ID. REESE, Abbcvillc, S. c.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03

Some of the older young mon finding
base ball too active exercise for their in.
creasins age, have organized a lawn ten
MS club, and ordered their outfit. AS
soon MS it ZONES they will begin play
ing. ~
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
n. l.. Rogers,

Wholesale dealer in Corn, Flour, Meal, Mea :,
Hams, Lard, Bran, Salt, Molnsscs, Sugar,
Coffee, Rice, Soap, &C., will deliver goods at
any point on railroad at Abbcville prices.
Before buying always ask TOR prices, AS we
have advantages that few up-countrv mcr-
chants have. a. l.. ROGERS.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03

With little or no effort on the
part OF tho %canvassers about 800
sharest Of the stock Of the Build
y and Loan Association have
pee taken; Any n desiring to take
stock will find the petition at the Office
OF Ness. Cason ID Bonham.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
Refreshments ut the Palmetto .

Refreshments at the PUlInctto
Thomas McGettigan, Of the old relia-
bic Palmetto Saloon, invites his many
friends to give him n call during Conrt
week. The Palmetto Saloon is we'll
stocked with first-class refreshments.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
HI GD

s hereby givcI that John Macon and Simp-
l. son Blake, cnlorcd, are both under CON
tract with ms for the year 1855. ] vii
enforce the law nn any one hiring or harbur-
ing them fer the year 1885.
MRS. y. Z CARR.
Nav 10th lSS5-if. o.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03
GTATE or SOUTH CAROLINA,

County, DE- ADAEvILLE.
Common Pleas.
Crane, Boylston e. Co., Plaintiffs,
Against j. a. Harmon & Bro, and
VIM. Harmon, Defendants.
Complaint for Relief.
BY authority contained in an order of
His Honor Judge Cothran, granted in
this case, and dated on May 9th, 1885, I
hereby notify all creditors Of J. a. Har-
mon & Bro, that they are required to
present and prove their claims before
me, within sixty days from :his date.
May ID, 1885.
j. c. KLUGH, Master.
No. SCOT
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-06-03

! iooH'S oui'.-Ni'utip l"T Letters OI M
miniStratiOn..
BY j. FULLER LYON, Esq, Probate Judge {:
WHEREAS, Thomas s. Williams, has made
suit to me, tn grant him Letters of Admins
tration Of the Estate and effects Of Miss
Amanda Johnson, late of Abbcvilic County.
deceased.
These are therefore, TO cite and admon;sh
all and singular the kindred and creditors Of
the said Miss Amanda Johnson deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to be held ut Abbevillc Court House,
on Saturday, June 9Th 1885, after publication
hereof, Mt ii o'clock IN The forenoon. to show
cause if any they have, why the said admin
istration should not be granted.
{-- Given under my hand and seal, this
YSEAL.f 22nd day of May, in the year of
~ our Lord one thousand eight hun
drcd and eighty-five and in the Tooth year Of
American Independence.
Published on the 9th day of May, 1855, in
the MESSENGER, and on the Court House door
for the time required py law.
j. FULLER LYON,
Judge Of Probate Court.
May 81. 19e5-tf sc.