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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29

Male citizens between twcnty-one ant
sixty years are liable to Poll tax.
Tax payers in Nincty-Six and Cokes-
bury townships are notified that the tax
pay the interest OH tho Bonds in aid o.
the Atlantic, Grceuville and Western
Railway Company, amounting to 3;
mills will be collected at the same time
as the State and County taxes, and will
be subject to the same penalties in case
of non-payment.
In order to further the collection Of the
taxes and to Accommodate the tax payers
as far as am able 1 have arranged the
following schedule Of appointments, and
request the tax payers will take due no
tice thereof as the Office at the Court
House will necessarily be closed on those
days:
Vcrdcry, Tuesday, November 2nd.
Bradley. Wednesday, November Bird.
Troy, Thursday, November 4th.
Mccormick, Friday, November 9Th.
Lowndcsvillc, Saturday, November 9Th.
Mt. Carmel, Monday, November Sth.
Tho other days of that week i'll the CT
flee at the Court House.
Nincty-SiX, Monday, November 18th,
from arrival Of down train until depart
uro of up-train Tuesday, 10th.
Greenwood, Tuesday evening, Novcn-
bcr 10Th, and Wednesday morning, No.
rembcr l7th.
Hodges, Thursday, November 18th, un-
til o'clock, p. NJ.
Donaldsville, Friday, November 10th.
Due West, Saturday, November Goth.
The remainder OF tho time will be i'll
the office at tho Court House.
All information as to taxes will Ec
cheerfully given by mail or otherwise.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
COTTON WEIGHING,

| HE Town Council will next MONDAY cv-
cuing LET the LICENSE 10 weigh cotton on the
Public Square to the highest bidder. 1t is
stipulated that the bidders shall contract To
weigh cotton III five cent, Il bale.
JONES L. MILLER,
Secretary.
Sept. -, 1886.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
Announcement.

Tic manv friends of Thomas McGcttigan
announce the Round Knob cigar the best. II
to;ll the lead at the Palmetto House on Sale
Day. And Tom still guarantees satisfaction
to all who favor him with their patronage
Idr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
Notice.

DFRSONS WHO have purchased SEWING
/ MACHINES from, or through Mr.. 2. NJ.
kEATGN, are hereby notified not to make
travelling collector, unless such collector has
the note with him.
Mr.. THOMAS MCGETTIGAN, at Abbevillc
Court House, is authorized to receive and re.
ccipt for any payments made to him on faesc
notes.
G. A. REED, Agent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
BLACK GOODS.


in black drcsS
CASSIMERES
goods low be found
Ornaments, Flnge &C.,
trimming black goods. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
Cotton.
MIR. InuS uA1coMnE and his fnmily Of

Up to yesterday evening 175 bales of new
cotton had been shipped from Abbcvillc.
Price from S4 to So cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
Terra Gotta Wells.

rrIlF. undersigned will put you upa 10 inch
| Terra Gotta Well for hall the price Of :,
dit" one. The common wood buckle! is used
for ,lrHwin" water. The cleaning out is The
work uf Il moment hy Keeping Il galvanized
sheet iron bucket in The bollnm to be hooked
out at will. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also
asrnl lor the celebrated Cucumber l'ump.
&. NJ. cALliDliN,
Greenwood, =. {.
They arc frog proof and superior tn one du:.
joel =. Eailcy, Greenwood.
TIry arc bound Ia take precedence over all
utiiciS. IIuf. Eiakr, Greenwood.
Joe l.i.nn. Hrallry.
Icy. Ii. Smart, Troy.
nr. l.. Anderson, Nincty-SiX.
Rev pr,sSIy, Due West.
II. j. Eartilaw. Mat ruurnicli.
loO other nQturs given if uGccsss.i.J.
Feb II, lo>C. Tyr
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
RIBBONS! RIBBONS!

order to place them With
of Large RIB
ONS lo and l5c
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-09-29
DRESS GOODS


T!CoT FRENCH CA,I
SUITINGS ZARINA CLOTHS DE- In cheap
childrens BoUCLE
for and Jackets.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
MIR. s. GUY HUGGINS

Found In a Dying Condition in Mon-
 treal-Taken to the NOtre Dame Hos-
 pital.
 Mayor Holcomb received telegram from Montreal, Canada, late last night stating that a New Haven gentleman named Samuel Guy Huggins was unconscious and dying at the hospital of Notre Dame in that city. Mayor Holcomb at once notified Col. Charles T. Candee, of No. 105 High street, nephew of Mir. 'Huggins. Col. Candee at once telegraph ed other relatives in New York, who will proceed to Montreal as soon as possible The identity of MT. Huggins had been learned from letters found upon his person, and the hospital authorities telegraphed here. MT. Higgins is @ bachelor, and had occupied a room in the Exchange building for thirty or more years past. He spent his winters mostly in the South. His father was @ we'll known New Haven mer- chant, who fer many years kept fourishing grocery and liquor store on State street, cor ner of Cherry. MT. Higgins inherited con- siderable property from his father and other relatives A sister of MT. Higgins was the wife of the late Leverett Candee, 8 promi- nent and wealthy citizen largely interested in the L. Candee rubber factory and who in his last years resided in the brown stone house No. Elm street. MT. Huggins is about seventy years of age. His health had been impaired for year or two past.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Personal.

MT. and Mrs. J. H. Greenleaf of Eld street have returned from four weeks' stay at Sc. quoit, New York.
 0. G. Eggleston and family, of Waterbury, have returned from the Bermudas, the eli. mate proving not agreeable to MT. Eggle- ston's health.
 William w. Wilcox and wife, of Middle town, will sail for Europe Friday, where they will remain during the winter for the benefit of MT. Wilcox's health. Isaiah Holland, much esteemed resident of sufield, died Tuesday, aged 6s. He was stricken with paralysis last Friday while at tending his daughters funeral. Clerk Bowers of the Winthrop, Meriden, was enticed to New Haven Wednesday by friends and on his return found supper awaiting him and fine gold watch and chain, the gift of friendship.
 John L. Fenwiek, for many years superin- tendent of the Bassett box shop in Birming- ham, has resigned his position on account of poor health and will go to Aurora, III. where he has a brother residing.
 Rev. J. B. Thral of Salt Lake City, gradu- ate of Yale Theological seminary and having many friends here, finds his congregation constantly increasing. He writes to friend in this city that they had nearly foot of snow on the ground at Salt Lake November 10th.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
. Dudley's, 799 Chapel Street.
 Flannel night robes.

Experience of An Ex-ChamPfOR.
 Athletes and men who take ordinary out door exercise such walking, running, bi- cycle riding, jumping, swimming, tennis, etc., are often the subjects of acute troubles. The experience of an ex-champion walker wilA be of interest to all who are afflicted. Read the following letter:
 324 EAST 18TH ST., NEW YORK, April 3, 1886.
 Numerous statements relative to the mer- it's of different plasters having been brought to my attention, I take this opportunity to state that I have used Allcock's Porous Plasters for over 20 years and prefer them to any other kind. I would furthermore state that I was very sick with catarrh of the kidneys, and attribute my recovery en- tirely to .Allcock Porous Plasters.
 wn18 dno19. HARRY BROOKS.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
LOCAL NEW s.
Brief Mention.

Br1eK mGnBKOns
 Dorman's pocket reference 5e per copy.
 A ki1mess is to open in Bridgeport the Both
 Quite a number of vessels are anchored 1T the lower harbor waiting for favorable winds
 William H. Conklin will deliver a temper ance address in Milford next Sunday after noon.
 The county commissioners find that less licenses are being taken out this year than last, in all the towns.
 The auction sale of furniture, etc., at MT John 0. Anderson's takes place next Mon day forenoon at o'clock.
 Wild duck shooting has been frst-rate of Merwin's Point the past week, and the Woodmont people have been feasting.
 Miss Fannie Burr, of Monroe, formerly of the Yale Art school and a well known ar- tist, has taken studio in Bridgeport.
 Wardner council, Order of Chosen Friends, of Bridgeport, will be entertained next Mon- day evening by New Haven council in this city.
 At the car shops of the Consolidated road here six new engines in the fin ishing department. The last touches on en- zine No. 133 were made this week.
 Two hundred and fifty Spencer magazine 'friot' guns, which are made at Windsor, Ct, are to be distributed among the Ohio militia regiments for use in the event of riots.
 Mr. Hoyt, of New Haven, is erecting a commodious barn at Woodmont, on a lot purchased of Stephen Usher. He intends, after the barn is erected, to erect fine resi- dence.
 At the High school hall yesterday after noon L. A. Copper read paper on "Moral training" and F. F. Barrows, of Hartford, spoke on the personal influence of the teacher. sc5 ss |
 Major William A. Lincoln and Captain William G. Dickinson will speak and How ard w. Durand will sing at the Good Samar- itans' meeting noxt Sunday evening at Good Samaritans' Hall, s17 Chapel street.
 The New Haven and Northampton rail- road company have a large force of men en- gagged in raising the track for about a mile south of Simsbury depot. It is to be raised in some places about three and a half feet.
 Miss Matte Griswold will lead the singing at the Seamen's bethel this evening and hereafter at the Friday evening meetings un- til further notice. Miss Griswold is an ex- cellent soloist and will make the meetings very interesting.
 The electric light blazed forth for the first time last night on State street, corner of Humphrey, and at JoceYln Square. At the latter place crowd stood around waiting to see the illumination, and the urchins of the vicinity held high carnival until bed time.
 It is expected that Mrs. Russell Chapman, formerly of this city, but now having her home in California, will conduct the meet ing this evening at the City mission rooms, No. 192 Meadow street, near George street. When resident of New Haven Mrs. Chap man was a member of the First Methodist church, and is at present guest at the house of Hon. Charles L. Baldwin.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Friday, November l9, 1886.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. Athlophors-At Druggists. Bath Robes-At DudleY's. Bows Overceats-Hub Clothing House. Corinne-Carll's Opera House. Dress Shirts And Vests-At Dudey,s, Fancy Furniture-Bowditch & Prudden Co. Foreclosure Sale-Peck & Brown. For ent-Store-Charles H. Webb. For Rent-House-J. L Kiernan. For -Business-P O. Box 417, Westvllie. Furs, etc-Brooks & Co. Gold Headed Canes-At Dudley's King of All Remedies-Hart Medicine Co. Lambs Wool Underwear-At Dudley's Mems Corduroy Pants-Hub Clothing House. New Cab System-P. H. Drake & Co. Notice-Polar Star Lodge No. 77. Novelties In Neczwear-At DudIeyfs. Orange Blossom Honey-At Grocers'. Overcoats-Hub Clothing House. Probate Notice-Estate of Edward E. Hall & Son. Reward-Town of Orange. Saltine-At Grocers'.
 Salvation Oil-At Druggists. Shirts-Hub Clothing House. Street Gloves-At Dudley's. Teas And CoffeeS-A. E. Dawson. Underwear-Hub Clothing House. Underwear-At Dudley's Wanted-Cook-568 Chapel Street. Wanted-Situation-F. H. -Situation-Experience. Wanted-Situation-22 Hamilton Street Franklin Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Oommittee on Sewers.

The Committee on Sewers held a meeting last evening in rooms 10 and II City Hall, Alderman Noonan presiding.
 The petition for sewer on Nash street was the principal paper under consideration. Policeman William Luby appeared and ad- vocated the necessity of the sewer, while Philip Berger, Thomas Cahin and D. w. Thompson opp posed the same. In executive session the committee voted to recommend that the petition be referred to the next Court of Common Council
 The committee voted to recommend that a sewer be built in Prindle street from Wooster to Fair street
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Catarrh

h very prevalent and exceedingly disa. greeable disease, liable if neglected to devel- op into serious consumption Being & con- stitutional disease it requires constitution al remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, acting through the blood, reaches every part of the system, efecting radical and perma- nent cure of catarrh in even it's most revere forms Made only by 0. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Pluck VR. Luck.

The lecture in the Trinity M. E. church course given by Rev. Dr. J. o. Peck on "Pluck vs. Luck" on Wednesday evening, was pronounced by those who heard it as one of the most enjoyable lectures ever given in the church and superior to any in the present excellent course. The prevailing storm pre- vented many from attending and those who were not present, as well as those who were, are hoping that the doctor may be induced to repeat it.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Great Stnger Comins.

Miss Annis Montague, the celebrated prima donna who sang with Clara Louise Kellogg in concerts all over the country, will sing at Trinity M E. church Dec. 1, in connection with Mrs. Calhoun's readings. To hear the sister of the gallant Gen. Custer in elocution and Miss Montague in her marvellous singing in one night will be a rare treat. Miss Mon tague was paid $500 night last season for singing. Having married she now sings only in concerts. The privilege of hearing her in New Haven is due to her presence here Dec 1st to visit o Id friends of Baltimore.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
R1erstadt Hisittng in Rr1dgeport.

Albert Bierstadt, the celebrated painter. has been making visit to Bridgeport, the guest of George K. Nichols at his residence in Courtland Place. MT. Bierstadt has lately returned to New York from summer spent in sketching in the dells of Wisconsin and on arriving East found awaiting him new royal decoration-this from the Sultan of Turkey. It is the Order of Medjid, and is a gorgeous present of gold and silver.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
stahhInr Anrax in Rridgeport,

BRIDGEPORT, Nov. 18.-Tony Mallow, a young man who has been for about two months past in the employ of D. c. & E. M Peck, was stabbed this morning by tough known as tRed" Nolan. Nolan cannot be found Mallow may recover
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Weddingfn Milford.

MT. George Elmer and Miss Annie Clark, daughter of Mr. Nehemiah M. Clark, were united in marriage by Rev. N. M. Calhoun at the home of the bride in Milford at half past 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. The presents were very numerous. After the supper the happy pair left on wedding Erin
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
FIaga at Half.Mast,

Governor Henry B. Harrison yesterday gave orders to have all the flags of the State buildings placed at half-mast, in respect to The memory of Chester A. Arthur, and to remain so until the close of the day on which the funeral takes place.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
subscription Hates.

OLA YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $S.U0; NHREE MONTHS, $1.50; ONE MONTH, 50 GENTS ONE WEEK, 15 CENTS; SINGLE COPIES, CENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 19, 1886, a. m.. ) For Vermont, western Massachusetts and Con necticut: Fair weather, stationary temperature, westerly winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
AReward of s2OO.

Attention is called to the advertisement of the Selectmen of Orange offering $200 reward in the towns behalf for evidence that will convict the incendiaries who caused the fire in the barn of c. & F. Stone on the night of Nov Eth
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
What Waterbury Druggists Did.

The druggists of Waterbury held a meet ing on Wednesday and all agreed not to sell drop of liquor on Sunday except by pre- scription. The majority of the druggists have followed this rule for some time, but the meeting on Wednesday brought all into &ha liDe
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Milford Oad Feuows-other odd Fel-

Samuel H. Harris lodge No. 99, I. O. O.. F., of Bridgeport, will entertain Oronoque lodge of Stratford and Wopowage lodge of Milford on Monday evening next, and a good time is expected.
 Nosahogan lodge, I. O. O. F., of Water bury, has extended an invitation to Poquon- mock lodge of Bridgeport to pay visit to the former on the evening of December 14, when the grand officers will be present and the first degree will be conferred.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

All the sealskin and seal plush wraps and cloaks sold by Brooks 6 Co. are of reliable goods and perfect fitting. Fur trimmings at close prices. Gents silk dress hats, winter atHlas
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Dwight Place Entertainment.

Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on earth for pain, will always give relief at once. It will positively cure rheumatism if used as per directions. 25 cents
 Good advice. If you have friend with a cough or cold tell him to try Dr. Bulls Cough Svrun
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Fur Trimmings.

Large and choice selection of fur trim mings, comprising all the novelties produced this season and far excelling in attractive ness all former displays. Prices lower than ever before named for high-class goods of this character. BURGESS 6 BURGESS,
 n1S St 750 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
THE GALE IN HARTFORD.

two vivid flashes and @ series of heavy rolls of thunder. From11 :45 to 12:30 the rain fairly deluged the earth.
 The wind tore the tin roof off the block at 59 Maple avenue and startled the inmates and neiehbors.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
w. c. T. UNION.
Do1ngs at the State Convention al
 Meriden.

DO1ngS at the State COnventAOn 2t
 Meriden.
 The Women's Christian Temperance Union opened it's convention in Meriden Wednesday at 10 o'clock, with about 150 delegates pres ent, larger number than has attended any
 previous convention. The address of well
 come was made by Mir. I. R. Wheelock, and
 the reply was by Mrs. H. A. Delano of Nor
 walk. The salary of the corresponding sec
 retary was fixed at $20 month. Mrs. Par
 sons, of Hartford, read her report of the
 Hartford county convention at New Britain
 last summer. In the afternoon there was
 memorial service conducted by Mrs. c. B.
 Buell., formerly of Fair Haven. The un6n- ished business of the morning was then taken up and completed. Then followed report of committee on credentials, singing, annual address of president, report of cor responding secretary, report of treasurer, singing, address organization by Mrs. O.
 H. Fitzgerald, of Bridgeport After hearing the report of the superintendents and the report of the. Loyal Legion the convention adjourned at 5 o'clock. In the evening there was an address by Mrs. Caroline B. Buell.. MERIDEN, Nov. 18.-This mornings session l was largely attended by delegates and visit | ors The morning exercises were opened by | prayer meeting and praise service led by | Mrs. H. A. Radford, of Seymour.
 l At 9:30 the minutes of last nights session were read and approved and reports of su- perintendents were listened to with interest. | At 10 o'clock the annual election of officers l. took place, resulting as follows: President, | Mrs. s. B. Forbes; corresponding secretary, | Mrs. c. B. Buell. assistant, Mrs. M. M. An I drews; recording secretary, Mrs. E. Partridge, all of the officers of last year being re-elect- ed.
 This afternoon the exercises began at 1:30 ! n. l. ' o.~I of Norwich. At 4:1O meeting of the Loy- l al Legion was held. Tonight the young la- dies hold their meeting, among the interest | ing features down on the programme being 8 paper from branch of the union located in
 New Haven and an address by Mrs F. J. National Y. w. c. T. U.. the latter closing | the work of the convention.
 Dwight Place Entertainment.
 The first of the series of musical entertain | ments at the Dwight Place church took place | last night before large audience. It was 6 choice musical treat. A Beethoven trio was | very acceptably performed by M. Steinert, w. Steinert and MT. Parsons. MT. Steinert l also played two solos for cello with true ! musical taste and feeling. Mrs. Parsons at | the piano was perfection, or as near it as we | often get. Her rendering of Chopin's Valse op. 64 was an exquisite piece of work, bringing out generous encore. The popular artist | was Mr. G. J. Bushnell, who with his mag | nifcent baritone voice and faultless method | deli iyhted the audience. Mir. Parsons and the l choir sustained their reputation for good ! work and the concert was Q success in every I way. The date of the next concert is Thurs day, Dec. 2nd.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

Underwear In all grades and prices at
 'fHUB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

Pork tenderloins at
 F. s. ANDREW & Go. $, City Market.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

Good meat gives good blood. Good blood gives good health. Buy your meats at F. S. Andrew & Co.'s, City Market, and you will make no mistake.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Seal Plush ClOaks
 At MoNsoN & CARPENTER's
ec6tf

Reasonable prices. City Hall Dinin Rooms, Church street corner Court. n1S If
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

Bicycle Supply Co.,, 32 Front street, agente for the American Star bicycles.
 Smith Bros. Borax used for the toilet gives soft and clean skins.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

At Dudley's. 799 Chapel Street. Mems underwear in all grades.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
FIrst-Class Dinners.

Overcoats in great variety at
 ssHUB" CLoTHERs, 112 Church Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19

Lined overcoats, from the celebrated house of Messrs. Rogers, Peet & Co., at
 "HUB" CLOTHING HOUSE,
 112 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Ladies' Cloaks at Monson G Carpenters

When near the City Market visit F. s. Andrew & Co.,, and buy good roast of beef or some good steaks and save money.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Poultry.

We have two or three parties in the West that are buying and dressing poultry for us. We keep large stock, and sell at wholesale and retail. Come and see us.
 n It F. s. ANDREW 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-19
Boys, and Childre1

At Dudley's, 7s9 Chapel Street. Lambs wool underwear.