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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
An AFFLICTED Sci-hNOrhoo.i.

Mr. John McIlwninc, son of William Nc
Ilwaine OF the Long Cane neighborh0"d, died
ut the home Of his mother last Monday, Of
typhoid dissen!ery, after n short Illness, aged
about twenty one. years. Death seems To
have stricken down a number Of young mon
recently in the same neighhnrhGod. The
brothers Thomas Spruell, and Joshua SprclI,
next door ncighborS to Johh Mci!wainr, died
within the last three weeks. Each of these
sounC men had just arrived at the age of
inanloud and were worthy citizens, who,
only q short time ago, had az fair prospects as
anybody in their ncighborhnod. All were
stout, robust, young men, WHO seemed to
bave season TO rejoice in tLcir manhood.
The same disease Is still prevailing in the
Tong Cane neighhorhOod. Other members Gi
Mrs. Mcllwiane's family. and Mrs Sprucll' S
re Suliering from this diSCASc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
The Men who Fill the Offices, and
Administer the Laws.

TRIAL JUSTICES.
o. T. Calhoun was appointed Trial Justice
by Cos. Hampton in February, 1877.
NJ. p. DeBruhl was appointed Trial Justice
by Gov. Hampton, February, 1877.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
J. 4. McCortl, w. T. Cowan, William Riley
Their terms expire in Drscmbrr next. Joel
w. Lies, Il. NJ. Mattison, W. ID. Mann will be
tlel successors.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
George G.. Hodges, elected two years ago
His term expires in December. Capt. T.. Cow
an will be his successor.
AUDITOR.
Capt. J. T. Parks. appointed to Office in 1890
a. w. Jones was elected his successor ut the
recenr primary election.
PROBATE JUDGE.
]. Fuller Lyon was elected In 1876. and has
been re elected ut every election since then.
MASTER.
J.C. KIugh was appointed February, 1885,
by Governor Thompson.
TREASURER.
J. w. Perrin was appointed IN 1SzG by Gov
crnOr Hampton.
JURY COMMISSIONER
!. II. Bullock, appointed December, 1851, by
Governor Thompson.
j. +. c. DCPRE,
T. cctcd Sheriff In 1876. Rc-cicctcd at each
succeeding; election.
Officers OF the Town.
Intcndunt-W. e. Mr(inwan.
Wnr,lrnS-T. G.. Perrin, X W. Cannon, Jones
+. Miller, Thomas MrtiGtri:an.
Trct>u:cr-J"neS +. Miller.
MarsaLS-W. &. Riley AMI J. NJ. Kirby.
Cotton Wctghers-C. V. Hammond and J. S.
Hammond.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
THE CITY BY THE SEA IS NOT THE WORST
PLACE TO WHICH COTTON
CAN BE SHIPPED.
had OH Augusta. Reasonably Fair for
Charleston, but Better for Abbe-
willie 80. a Little. MOre Light rs to
EiOw Farmers Spend Money for
the Privilege OF Selling Their Cot

Ida0r Press and Tanner:
AS you have been cstigating the cotton
question and giving statements of the cost,
etc. OF shipping aud selling cotton in Charles
ton, | take the liberty OF furnishing youa few
facts showing that Charleston Is not the worst
place that our people ship cotton To. IN Il lot
Of about 10 bales, at point on the savannah
Valley RailiHd, some was sent 10 charleston,
some To Augusta, and some to .\hbevillc.
The cotton sent 10 Abbcriilc brought So
cents. aud the expense w;lS cents Il bale for
wrighn@-that is, II iC0 pound bale of cotton
uctIrd ::I2.l5.
In the lot sent to Augusta bales sold at
makes an average OF S7-i). Tile expense was
freight, Il 80; Storage, jDc.: commissions. Sl.r);
insurance. &C.; dl;lyn"c, INC. That Is s5.l5 Il
bale. y 100 pound bale 1T that pIicc ncttcd
S2gii.
In the lot sent to Charleston | sold at SaL; S
sold AT S;s and at ~, or "n average "f 81.
The expense: Freight, S2.Wr; drHyag", 2jc. :;
wric hing, 2rc. Insurance. llc.; Storage, SIC. !;
commission, 1ic. or in all 81 ii Il bale. y lG0
pound bale rrt'ctl S32.ni. (which gives Abbrrille
lhe advantage Of ~ cents Il bal" over Charles
ton, and $3.50 Il bale over Augusta, or over Il
hundred dollars in II lot of ~ bales.
These facts are based Gn accounts Of sales n I
each point and the buyers and sellers had no
idea that II comparison would br made NJ the
time Of shipment, Or OF selling. There was no
pcrrrptiblc difference i'll the quality of the
cotton. II grew on The same kind of land,
and was gathered by the same hands, and
giHnru on The same gin.
ran produce the papers If any one should
desire 10 see them. Let them call nt the Press
und Buuncr office and find out where to see
them. Weights held out ut all points. and it
was decidedly fine cotton and in IL dry condi-
ton, and well put up. Mr.. John y. Norwood
did The ginning. Yours truly,
FAIR PLAY.
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95Ofc.3 md lsOurt.inr ITOuScs

Abhcrillc has lour hotels and several PR
vntr Boarding houses, where the best OF fare
with good lodgings, and every comfort Fip
furnished ut reasonable rates. Regular board
and lodging by the month may be had at
month.
THE NEW HOTEL, on The Public Square,
Is one of the largest establishments Ot the
kind in this part OF the country, and is q
most inviting place for persons seeking Il
temporary home. Kept by Capt. o. Witter.
Each Of the following named houses are cH-
ccllcnt stopping places:
THE ENON HOTEL. by J. II. Simmons.
THE CENTRAL HOUSE, by Mrs Marshall.
THE ABBEN LILLE HOTEL, by Is. II.
Bcacham.
Besides these hotels mary private boarding
houses may be found.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Wednesday, Nov. II, 1885.
Whiskcy Drinking. and its EVIL III
fpc.S.

There has been n lumcntahlc whiSkcy tragc-
dy in Barnwell-onc citizen shot down ny an
other q young business man IN JAN WIN u;
trial for his life before him ana Il clil%eh Oh
middle age dead, leaving Il dcSoat". grl"l
stricken widow end orphan children Win inc
stigma of their fathers death ON lhcm. An
whiskey drinking. An equally eloqucnt COM
mcntary on the failure OF prohlo:tion E'WS
adopted in advance OF public sentiment 10
suppress prevent those evils.
the Legislature. Robbins, where the Tragedy
occurred, Is dry town. . !,
cense very thoroughly and add that mucn 10
The burdens of property. But 1t seems I" M!
.siynaily in preventing the sale or drinkInE VI
whiSkcy and all the worst horrors a'tchui''s
thcm.-GrccnriUc NcWs.
The laws against murder, theft, arson, and
other crimes are violated. but no man would
say that laws against these crimes should not
exist.
It is almost a Grim to enact prohibitory
law, without providing suitable means lor i'S
enforcement. Our people will not turn III
formers For this reason an officer should DC
appointed whose duty it would be to report
violations of the law, and institute proceed
ings against all persons who disregard the
law The office OF revenue collector is n re-
spectacle one, and the office of State Solicitor
is an honorable one. On the same principle
the officer whose duty it should be to ferret out
and prosecute for offences against the liquor
laws would be respectable, and one whose
hands would be held up by a good and sub
stantiai clement in every community.
The argument about the revenue shonIa
have no force with anybody. The govern
ment should not lcgalize q wrong.
There is u healthy public sentiment favor
ing the adoption OF the county option rs t"
whether whiskey shall be licensed or not and
If our legislators carry out the promises
which they made in tic camrai-n such an CT
fort will be made TO place such law Oh the
statute books.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
The Agricultural College.

Some Of our people are interested in sccur-
ing the Agricultural College for Abbcvillc
county. The Della Howe estate, we think,
could be used for that purpose. and greatly to
the advantage both to .lbbcvillc county and
10 the prosperity of the College The estate Is
conveniently located to the railroad dcrotS on
the Savannah Valley road, in n healthy eli.
mate, where there is an abundance of the best
water. on seventeen hundred acres Of the
finest lands in the county. Rather than Mis-
getting the College, hbbevilc county could af-
ford TO give much money besides.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Get n Eu--y or Wagon.

The cntcrprisng firm Of Seal. Mcllwainr e.
Go. have now on hand an immense stock OF
vehicles Of every kind, which they are selling
1t low prices They have Il variety of West.
ern made bu.gics and wagons, ranging in
price from the piaineSt 10 the most stylish,
and from the cheapest to the best grade Ihcy
have also an assortment of homemade bug
rics and wagons which also vary in grad" to
suit the purchaser. Their homemade work
is universally commended, and all wi;o have
bought their wagons and bugeicS speak III Inc
l,i.rbcst praise of them. Let those in need Of
a Vehicle of any kind apply early Their en-
Derience in buying, and their familiarity with
The kind of work which Is best a,ihpird 10 our
coun;y enables them 10 guarantee the inter.
nsts nj their customers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Boot and Shoe Shops.

No town in the State has better boot and
shoe makers than AhhcviIlr. Charles j..
l;rucc on Main street, at the old post u lice,
las all The appliances of his trade. y fine
stock OF leather and other gou,lS, with efficient
wOrkmrn, enables him 10 tlu the most SltiS-
factory work. In his shop he gives constant
employment t0 TWO or more mechanics Al
present Ben Brown and Russell Robinson are
kept huSy doiu" work for his customers.
UIECr shops IN town deserve special notice
for the excellence Of their work.
Iirnry Titus, Chaucy Jones, Ahay Foster.
a!l culnrcd. serve the l''lIEic in the room icXt
Io tl:c blacksmith Shop occupied by Ronlans
\ Butter.
Shack MoS"lcy anl Frank Garrett, colurcd,
have Il shop In the brick range next tU the
livery stables Of Hill 4 SONS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Names of the Practicin- Physicians
In the Town of Abbeyille.

Owing TO the extreme healthfulness of the
people Of the town of AbbevilIc it Is poor
place for Doctors Of Medicine, though we
have four Of as good physicians as are to be
found In the State. We note the following:
F.F. GARY, NJ. d.,
Was born Mt Collcsbnry. November. 1920 cd
ucatcd at CuleSbury Conference School, grad.
uatcd in 1870 Studied medicine under DR..
We. Norwood, and graduated at jefferson
iiccd medicine Mt CokcSbury until his rcmov
nj to Abbeville in 1882 Was 81 surgeon In the
late war, and Mt present Chairman of the
State Board OF Health.
MABRY & HILL.
DR.. Thos j. Mabry was born mt Wellington,
November 18. 1915, educated at COkcsbury,
in Charleston: in lE43. Practiced medicine by
himself In Abbevilc nearly ever since his
graduation, until 1882, when he formed d part
ncrship with DR.. l.. r. Hill.
DIR. l.. II. Hill was born in Edgefcld county,
was educated IN the schools Of the county,
and was graduated in medicine from the
University of Maryland In 1882. fie practiceti
medicine In Ninety-SiH until January, 1881,
when he removed to Abbcvllle and form ed
partnership with DR.. Mabry.
DIR. G. a. NEUFFER,
Born Mt Orangeburg, S. C., March II, 1861,
educated at Orangrburg and Charleston. was
graduated at the South Carolina Medical Col
lego March, 1884, taking the third honor In q
class OF twenty. Received appointment for Il
year as house surgeon In the City Hospital 0i
Charleston. Came to Abbcvillc in April, 1885,
where he has practiced his profession ever
since.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Watch Repaircrs and jewelers..

Abhevilc has three superior workmcn in
this line, Nho with many years eXprI icncc,
low charges and faithful work, answer all de-
munds upon them Gy the public.
II. r.. Sustcn established his shop in 1915,
and has kept II open ever since. His office is
now ut the store OF II. NJ. Hndlon & Co.
ri. u. Reese opened his shops some twelve
years ago, and is doing q fine business, He
may bc found Mt w. l.. Bells millinery store.
J. W. Rykard came later. but Is doing Il snt-
sactory business i'm his line of trade. lie Is
located on Maine streets, above the public
square.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Cotton Gins.

There arc two establishments in town for
The ginning and packing OF cotton BY steam.
lhc capacity of The two establishments Is
rom thirty 10 forty bales each day. Seed cot
ION Is brought to them from long distances
because Of the excel cIce of their work. and
because of their location In the market for
both seed ana coltun, as well us for the real
son that the planter may feel assured Of get
ling his work done promptly.
r. W. McMillan's establishment is on
Branch street. where lie runs Two gins
Smith d. lIcnry's establishment is above the
Depot, where they run two gins.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Blacksmith SIlODs.

Besides the well equipped shops connected
with the manufacturing establishment Ol
Seal, Mcllwaine d Co., there arc three smith
shops in town:
Lewis Rchry, colnred. Shop in brick
building on Marshall House Lot.
Romaus Il Butler, col0rrd. shop on Aston
House Lot un Washington street.
Eohcrt Adams, colUrrd. shop on Poplar
street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17

The foregoing columns were intended TO be
part Of Il "lradc issue" but having abandoned
the undertaking, We concluded 10 print what
was already put in type and hence the frag-
mont
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
The PRESENT MEMBERs OF THE AE-
BEYILLE BAR.

Interesting Facts as TO t9.cis Birth.
E.iucntioH. and PrG:":;siOnn. Ga.
rrcr---Tnc Offices OF Zach are at
tbbcriiEc. Except when Noted
Elsewhere.
The following list embraces the Abbcvillc
Bar at present. These gentlemen are still in
the harness. and il would be unbccoming in
us TO make any distinctions, and so we w:ll
let each man develop for himself the great.
ness with which lie IS endowed, and prove the
usefulness which lie is capable OF cXcrciS-
ing. Without remark, VIC, therefore, here
with append such bare lncts IS VIC have been
able to matEcr:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
Baker shop.

Pctcr MacGliana furnishes the town with
the best and most wholesome breads, While
his cakes and swCctmeats are tempting 10 The
cpirurc. lie serves the public faithfully and
well In his line of trade.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
TpStIy F1n,SrOYpI.

Our nci"hbur the A6JcriNc Ncdfu'n, now
,srs the Winnshoro Publishing Company
sheets, which we think are Nast npl"Ic-
r,oent on the sheets which that PAPER has re-
Gently used.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17

INVESTORS in real estate would do well to
heed the notice Of Mrs. Sallic J.. Martin. SEc
offers valuable land at reasonable figures, nni
gu accommodating isrpis, SIG means 10 sell.
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PERRIN & COTURAN.

j.. w Perrin was born at Ahbcvillo, ttlu-
Gated ut schools in AhbcviIlr, and South Caro-
lima College, where he was graduated in SjS
Admitted 1S7i, formed partnership with J. ;.
CGilIraa and T. Il. Cuthran.
Thomas i. CothrHn, born Mt Abberilln Oc-
tObcr2l lSj7, and educated in the schools OF
hhhrvillr and at the University of Virginia.
Studied law with Cothrin g. Perrin. Admit.
ted l2th December, 1873. one year alone In
lS.9 formed partnership with Cothran, Perrin
d Cuihran. In ISL Judge ColhrGn WAS pro-
molrd To Bench and Jirm is now Perrin 4
COturan.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17

ladies hats in all the new shapes and shades
trimmed ana unirmmcd. Win. F.. Bell.
Miss Ncttic Rooms will trim your hat in tho
latest style. Wm. L. Bell.
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THOMSON & THOMSON.

Thomas p. Thomson was born at Abbcvillc,
Janury -. I$j7, educated at Virginia NJ Iii airy
Institute: STUDIED law In the office of Perrin
ncction with any other firm Pracliccd ia no
other locality.
j. W. Thomson born July 2S, 1853 Mt Abhc-
vile Court House. Educated ut ErSkine Col
Ic.c. Studied law under Hon. ArmiS cad
l;urt and Parker Il McGuwan. Admitted to
the Bar 10Th Dcccmbcr, 1883. Partnership
formed May, 1851
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
JAS. s. PERRIN,

Born ut Abhcvilc, Arril II, 1HGl Educated
at Kings Mountain Military School, York
vilc =. e., and at University of Nashville
Was admitted to the Bar in December, 1881.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-11-17
We have cndcavorca TO mnkc fair and i'm.

We have cndcavorcd TO make Il fair and im-
partial statement Of facts, and have tried to
print every name. or course, IL would be
strange Thing If an undertaking SO labOriOus
and difficult rs this Is, should be accomplish
ed without error and omission. If any man
thinks we have failed TO make ut least II rea-
sonably good statement we would invite him
To- Try his hand at giving three columns of
GilctS on other subjects pertaining to the town
OF Abbcvlllr.
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WM. j. MOORE.

Born at COX csbury, Dec q, lS51, cducntctI al
Cukr-bury aud Furman University. gradu-
atcd June, 1879. Studied law with CutiIran Il
AnSrl. Grrcnvillc, admitted December, lSSi.
Office ut Cox csbnrN.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-03-04
German Potatoes in New York City.


Last year over 1000 bags of German
potatoes were sold In New York city
alone, and this season the sales have
already reached that figure, showing
remarkably rapid increase in their con
sumption. Noticing this increase and
desiring to find out the cause of their
popularity, we called upon an uptown
grocer. who serves a very particular class
of trade. and asked to see his German
potatoes He displayed his samples upon
plate which held dozen or more tubers
the size of large walnut. We were sur
prised to learn that this was the average
size. and that in spite of the seeming dis.
advantage in this respect the German
potato was favorite on the tables of
several of his weather. customers. He
sells them by weight. at cents pound.
and buys them at . cents by the single
lag. or 81 cents pound in ten-bag lots
The bags will average about 100 pounds
Regarding the demand, he informed us
that at presentashis sales are one bag a
week, but during the winter season from
three to five bags Curious to know
whether they were bought for any special
object. we were informed that they are
considered the finest potatoes for salad
and are principally used for that purpose
Peeled and broiled in lard or butter
whole, without slicing, they make a
specially attractive dish Boiled and
served in their peel, and eaten with lit.
tie butter and salt they are delightful
Cooked this way, the potato should be
broken apart with the hand, and not cut
with knife
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-03-04

Since Electricity has been applied for light
ing purposes, all efforts Of inventors have
been directed to construct lamp ion general
domestic use. The reason why this problem
has till now not been solved, is that none of
the inventors could rid themselves of the idea
of gas lighting, and that all have adhered to
the system of producing the Electricity in
some central place, or by large machinery, in
stead of first laying down the principle that
Lamp which should ever become generally
useful and popular, must be portable, like an
Oil Lamp, and contain the generator OF Elec-
tricity in itself, l. e., in the foot Of the Lamp
The Norman Electric Light Company has
at last succeeded in completely realizing this
ideal Of Electric Lighting, and there is no
doubt that this most important invention will
bring about a complete revolution in all
branches of lighting.
Our Electric Lamp needs neither Machin-
cry, Conductors, nor any expensive outlay,
and is neither complicated nor disagreeable in
manipulation all that is necessary is to refill
ii every four or five days with acid. The cost
of lighting will be as cheap as gas ~ cents
per hour, and it has before the latter the i'm
mense advantage of neither producing heat,
smoke nor carbonic acid, owing to which the
air is not inquired, and remains at the same
degree Of temperature. 1t is further abso-
lutely inodorous, and does not need to be
kndled by match, or otherwise, but simply
by turning the key, thus avoiding all danger
Of fire, explosion or suffocation, as in the case
of gas, if the key is left open ; and it must be
conceded that this advantage alone is invalu-
able 1t is further preferable TO any known
kind of lighting for the following reasons:
~ Its manipulation is SO simple that any
child can Keen IL in order
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-03-04
rhe Oldest Co 4 derat4 Color Bearer.
baltimore IN y

A gentleman with large side whiskers
and physique that showed hard usage
stood against bar on Baltimore street,
and, barring his right arm. said to group
of bystanders II am the oldest color
bearer of the confederate army"
There was movement toward him by
those who were moistening their tonsils
III the vicinity.
The speaker pulled up his sleeve and
showed a SCARED and streaked tattooing
of the stars and bars on his right forearm
In vermillion and India ink
This was the parting shot, he said,
exhibiting scar where a mimic ball had
cut through the tattoo marks and disar.
ranged the colors of the flag. eve surren
dered Just after gotit was color bearer
for the Twelfth Virginia. of Petersburg,
Malone was our brigadier. Consarn his
little hide But he was a daisy then.
Never knew what fear was This wound
got in the last charge. AS soon as felt
my arm drop and saw the wound / knew
the war was er, ieen shot again and
again. but never in the arm before, al
though caught it in cry other part of
my body | saw that the lead had torn
through my arm where the cross bars on
the flag were marked, and then | gave
up 1t was my last battle in the trencheA !"