davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Reuhen Dailev. Editor of the .Tefer

Reuben Daley, Editor of the Jeter-
sonviUe NeaOs, has joined the Presby-
terian Church. This fact is telegraph
ed all over the land; for he was an out
and-out infidel of the most aggressive
type, bringing lecturers to that place,
paying Their expenses, advertisements,
renting halls for them, etc. So bitter
was he that when he started his paper
he gave but one special order, and that
was that "God" should be spelled with
a little "g." The dispatch to the NeeD
York Times further adds that "his
wife has been for all these years a con-
sistent member of the Church with
which he has now connected himself y
Perhaps this is the cause, and the gen.
eral revival the OCCASION. For | Peter
iii, l, 2, says; "Likewise, ye wives, be
in subsection to your own husbands
that, if any obey not the word, they
also may without the word be Won by
the conversation of the wives; while
they behold your chaste conversation
coudled with fear."-N. Y. Christian
Advocate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Extracts from Christian Neighbor

Why will newspaper writer's, editors
or contributors, use words or phrases
with which they have slight and un-
certain acquaintance? Take, for ex.
ample, the frequently misused word
nee, pronounced ma. Simple reference
to the dictionary will show that it
comes through the French aaaitre from
the Latin 1adttts, to be born. 1t is "a
term used to denote the family name
of O female before her marriage; as
Madame de Stael, nee Necker." She
was born to the name Necker, no 9th
er-any other she received by choice OF
her parents. How often, however, in
obituary notices, or when reference is
made to a lady recently married is she
spoken of, for instance, as Mrs. Smith
nee Miss Susan Jones or nee Susan
Jones. This is an error, for she was
certainly entitled by birth to the name
of Jones only, and not to the name Su:
san or to the address Miss. 1t should
be nee Jones, using only the surname
of the lady before her marriage,-no
more.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Letter From Riley.

RILEY'S s. 9. March, 9TH 1888.
The prohibition election is over, twas Ger
tainly quiet one, don't suppose there was
many enemies made during fight.
We have not heard the official report, but
from other sources we heard that No License
was carried by a large major!ty-We truly
hope it will prohibit-but guess we can al
ways find enough for snake bites. II our peo-
pie will invest as much In home comforts, as
they spendin bar-rooms there @ VII be more loi,
seem more playful, our wives will wear
brighter smile-how much unhappineSs
drinking man brings into his household
only God knows, how many once cs.,ia happy ~,
drink. We hope to see Greenyille, vote the
No License, for she is as badly in need OF
reform as old Abbeville.
farmers could ask for-much work was done.
Much guano has been hauled in, more than
for any one year in long while. j. b; Agnew,
was confined to his room for severa! days last
week, he is out again greeting MS 1rlends
ABBY Graham. is still quite sick.
Mrs. NJ. B. MCGEE, Is al home again after
few days visit to her daughter. Mrs, Sproles.
his fine colt, o few days ago.
W. G. Gamhrel and wife, of Triangle, have
been visiting relatives in these parts.
ne MOI on at Wanu
sermons are always appreciated.
Mrs. Carter and her daughter, Miss Suzie,
are visiting the family Of neighbor Beac-
ham,
Snipe hunting at night Is quite popular just
now, fellow feels lonesome and sad when he
finds himself left alone in swamp holding n
bag open. in the silent hours of the night.
We see where O good many people OF the
North West are wanting Southern homes,
they would do we'll to visit the hills Of null
berry, here they would find good lands, pies
ant neighbors, plenty OF labor, good water &C,
in everything that is pertaining to good
home.
urfarmers call should be reorganized at an
early day-we don't see any use for 1t to have
of Years or go into winter quarters, for they
certainly do much when all take interest In
them. NAVILLUS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Latimer Locals.
LATIMER, March 10, ]

LATIMER, March 10, 1883.
Considerable excitement was caused
in Mr.. IT. H. Graves store Monday by
the appearance of a mad dog. The
gentlemen present took refuge Oh and
behind the counters.
Whooping-cough is prevailing to
such an extent that Miss Wright was
compelled to close her school.
Our society has been greatly bright
ened for the past week by the pres
ence of Miss Jennie Harper.
Mr.. George Brownlee, from Bolton,
was in town Thursday buying cattle.
Owing to the inclement weather,
there was very small congregation
ut Salem Sunday.
Mrs. Bethea, the wife of our beloved
pastor, is rapidly recovering from her
recent illness. She hopes soon to visit
relatives in Marion, her former home.
Mr.. D. X. Cooley, the wide-awake
merchant Of Lowndesville, was in
town a few days ago, selling guano.
A very sad accident occurred near
Cooks station last Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Young, deaf and dumb man,
was thrown from the track and killed.
This is the first serious accident that
has ever happened on our road.
The ladies of Salem are very much
interested in missionary work. They
will organize Il society for foreign mis-
sions next Sunday.
HONOR BRIGHT.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
RpIrpwoon March 18th 1874

bRlERWOOD, hltECll 1oIus 1000.
In glancing over back number Of the Press
and Banner, my eyes fell upon an editorial
containing these words: ave do not believe
there is man in this (Abbeville) town who
would seek to violate the liquor law. If the
county goes dry, the town goes dry" There
are people all over Abbeville county who hope
that you are not mistaken in this belief and
assertion.
But you know and they know that the rule
is, whenever and wherever the devil wants
dirty work done, he generally finds dirty peo-
pie ready and willing TO do 1t. Abbeyille may
be an exception. I and many others hope she
Is. Some other towns In Abbeville county
have not proven themselves exceptions to the
rule. For instance, Greenwood. A few years
ago her citizens decreed by their votes that IL
quor should not be sold as q beverage in the
town; but, in consequence of the fact that the
devil found willing workers, and the cause Of
Law and Morality found none to strike blow
In its defense, a curse perhaps more damning
In its influence than the open bar room, fas-
tened itself upon the town. May be some
body, who would like to grasp one side of the
question with one hand and the other side
with the other hand, and as consequence
catches nothing, will feel like advising Brier
to "tend his own patch;" but such advice
would not weaken nor strengthen the truth.
For years the baleful influence of Abbevilles s
bar rooms have been felt throughout the
county. Now let counter influence eminate
from the same source. Let our beautiful low
ed county site set her sister towns glorious
0" W 'A0' " "N BRIER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
OUR DUE WEST LETTER.

DUE WEST, S. c., Mar. IL, 1888.
The frost has injured the fruit.
There is no acid phosphate to be had
in our market.
DR.. Lindsay has been kept busy re-
Gently delivering addresses, lectures,
and sermons. The Doctor is always
able.
Mr.. Patton, of the firm of Gilreath
& Patton, paid Due West, a visit last
week. He seemed to be combining
pleasure with business.
| Mr.. Ira McDavid left diseases in the
associate Reformed Presbyterian Of
flee, and entered Erskine College last
week.
Mr.. Livy Grier is again at home af-
ter having conducted pleasant school
term to its close.
There has been more clover sown
around town this year than formerly.
Mr.. John A. Devlin has the brag
Jersey COW of the town. Her butter
and milk qualities are fine.
Lorenzo Jackson is cleaning OIL
Erskine College campus. This is about
the prettiest original oak grove in the
State.
Prof. J. H. Miller, of late, has quite
partiality for Augusta, or thereabouts.
The associate Reformed PreSby-
teridn office is to be treated to new
and elegant press.
Mr.. John Giffen and family, of
Egypt, will sail for this country first
of April.
Mr.. John F. Calhoun, speaks ofmov-
ing to Augusta with his family in the
Fall.
The article in the last advertiser on
Secular Newspapers" is capital. The
lesson taught is wholesome, and if fol-
lowed by all would make new era in
journalism.
Rev. Rufus White, of North Caro-
lima, made this place flying visit last
week.
It is expected that a first-class band
from Augusta will furnish the music
ut our approaching Junior Exhibition:
For the benefit of our ssteemed d
friend "Troupe" we will say that Due
West beat Lowndesville on'the DRY"
The solid vote of the town was polled
for No License. The few License
votes came from the township. But
then we all did well.
Don't let the Advertiser forget to
"boom" her mineral spring this sum-
mer. LoWndesville's high altitude
and her favorable surroundings might
make summer resort "with her min
eral spring to draw"
Here is the dish for Commencement {:
Hon. Leroy F. Youmans will deliver
the commencement grafton. Rev.
James Y. Fair, of Charlotte, will de-
liver the baccalaurate sermon on Sab
bath. DR.. D. G. Phillips, of Georgia,
will deliver the medals in the Philoma-
thean Society, and Hon. Giles j. Pat
terson, of Chester, presides over the
debate in the same Hall. Mr.. Cowper
Patton, of Columbia, s. c., will make
the medal grafton in the Euphemian
Literary Society. r. S. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

All Sorts Of Personal Notes.-The Cars
Kill Deaf Man..EHect Of the PEN
sion Act Most Demoralizing-.Pray-
CIR Meetings and Court COntests--A
Place Where Saint and Sinner Is
Welcomed
LowNDEsvILLE, March 18th, 1888.
The approach Of spring Is shown in the full
bloom Of some Of our fruit trees.
Some fears were entertained that the late
cold snap would kill n good deal Of the fruit,
With favourable weather this week our
planters will at least, begin to plant their up
'"5 DR.. S. b. Moseley and Mr.. ]. NJ. Baker went
to Abbeville on last Monday:
Miss Alice Humphries, Of Anderson, Is now
visiting her friend Miss Willie Leroy
Prof. j. F. Harper has been on visit to
Creek.
spent several days In town last week, the
guests Of DR.. A. ]. Speer.
Miss Annie Baker Is now visiting Mr.. S. 3.
Baker, and other relatives and friends In
Mr. VIM. Colcock. former conductor on the
Savannah Valley Rail Road has been trans
ferred to similar position upon the A. q X.
Mi Mr.. i Wofford is now filling the place made
vacant by the above change,
| Mr.. Charles Clinkscales left last Tuesday for
Lexington, KY, where he proposes TO enter
'n5U JUdge Ia'W ". 4. Ransom has bought Mrs. Mar
ion Latimers place on Rocky River, near
Mr. Scott Young about SO years Of age. a
| deaf man, was overtaken on last Wednesday
near Starr, by the up train on the savannah
| Valley Rail Road and not hearing the signals
given, was knocked from the track by the en-
CINE and his back broken. He lived but a rev
Messrs. T. Baker and Son now have hands
at work improving lot on the right side OF
Bell the on is
here on visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. ..
| Martin.
| dition to the inside Of their handsome church,
| /. e. a stove and a beautiful chandelier.
Rev. W. S. Martin went to Anderson c. H.,
on last wednesday and Thursday.
Rev. r. C. Lyon in charge OF providence
and Good Hope churches spent several days
| In pastoral visiting in town last week..
The passage Of the pension act by the last
| Legislature has had wonderful effect upon
some of our citizens so report says. Some are
| claiming its benefits who never even smelied
Yankee gun-powder, Others are now 1ncapaoIe
| Of any physical exertion who were not Delore
| There were no services in any of our
| churches except the Methodist on yesterday.
| There is now held in the Methodist church
every Sunday evening quite an inter lnteresnng T1s 9
and old men too. from all Of the churches are
gladly welcomed to this institution OF the
church which no doubt will be Of lasting ben
| eft to this community.
'.If nothing breaks Judge Moore's court
viii convene here on next Saturday, for the
trial Of quito an important case. 'Tis said
that each party to this suit will be defended
| by one Of Abbeville's most talented young
| lawyers.
| the house OF E, H. Mathews. has moved into
and is now occupying the Baskin house..
| Mr.. j. NJ. Baker will very soon begin
"housek keeping' in the Latimer house Just
| vacated by Mr.. Sturkey. TROUPE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

March 7, the office of the Evening
Union, Springfield, Mass, was burned.
The building was six stories high, and
the fire had made considerable progress
before it was discovered. Six persons
met death either by burning or jump
ing from the windows-as many more
were badly injured.
Five little negroes were burned to
death in their mothers house four
miles from Greenville, February 80.
The jury rendered an opinion that it
was accidental" but the contrary is
generally believed.
The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation of South Carolina will meet in
Annual Convention at Florence March
29-April |.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Rogers & Co., OF Augusta, Ga,

Moved from Abbeville, S. G., two years ago.
to the city OF Augusta, and opened up a Brok-
erage and Commission business. This house
was we'll known In Upper South Carolina, as
reliable and progressive merchants. They
have gradually enlarged their territory until
their business covers South Carolina and
Georgia. They are the only Brokers In the
city that sells to the retail merchants. This
enables the retail merchants in the country
to buy their goods from Rogers & Co., atjobbers
prices. The retail merchants appreciate this
advantage and have bought largely from
them. They represent some OF the largest
houses in the West. and have also the ,ne benefit
meet prices from any point in the United
States. They ship in car lots, direct from the
West, or reship from Augusta just as their
customers prefer. Retail merchants, can
save money by figuring with Rogers TSsS Co.
also doing cotton faetorage business r,aS and
for handling cotton, their charges is only 60
cents per bale. Quick sales and prompSt, re- ,s
you want TO sell ship 1t to them and they will
sell to best advantage and cheap, only small
commission. They will from this date only
sell to merchants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
Letter From Dyson.

DYSON, S. C. March 9th. 1855.
Mrs. T. II. Hill has so young chickens,
Some OF the farmers are planting corn.
Messrs. Geo. T. Reid Co., are doing large
time business
UP to date 13 cars or guano have been re-
oieved at this place. ,
Hubbard" q fine dark bay horse, so well
known by the good people Of Buckleyel, was
sold this week by A. w. Still c. l.. kinard al
fancy price.
We notice every day our farmers hauling of
provisions by the wagon load, all on time.
Poor farmers, you never can better your con
dition, unless you adopt new rule, that is
YOU must raise your corn, bacon, wheat oats,
and everything else you possibly can at home
when you do this, peace and plenty Will
smile upon you, but as long as you continue
to plant all cotton and no corn you may ex'
pect hard times. CITIZEN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
FOR THE EYE OF THE COUNTY COM
MISSIoNERS.
A Muddy Road to Dry Grove -. A
Horse and Wagon had to be Dug
Ont OF a Hole that had no Bottom.

Editor Press and Banner:
Will you please call the attention OF the
public in general, and the County Commits
sioners in particular, to the very bad condi-
ton OF the road leading from the Court House
to Dry Grove.
To the writer's knowledge this road has
been in a very backward state Of badness for
eight years past.
-Four years ago came near losing fine
horse and on Saturday last had very SINH
lar experience. was on the same road be-
tween twelve and thirteen mile posts and was
obliged to get help and dig my horse and wag
on out of mud with hoe and shovel. "A
light wagon and no load" Banks on each
side prevent turning out to right or left, ana
track.
You will confer favor upon myself and
also upon one Of the very largest taxpayers In
ton OF road mending q drastic editorial-Pro
bono publico. TAMPA ER.'
March 18th, 1855.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

There is "Presbyterian Social
Club in New York city. AT recent
meeting the subject of discussion was
1.-The Relation OF the RUman Catholic
Church to our common Work" DR.:
Philip Schaff was exceedingly liberal
in his views of the Romish church.
He took the singular position (singu-
larly weak that as the Catholic church
had survived the terrific shocks of the
Reformation and stands to day. the
largest visible Church God must have
SOME great work for it to do. The an
swer to this by DR.. Jno. Hall was COM
plete when he said that there was nc
more reason to think that there was
good in the Catholic church because it
had lasted so long, than in some heath
ell religions. Confucianism could
make out stronger case on the score
or antiquity and present number OF
adherents than the Catholic church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
In MenOriam.

On the night Of the sixth Of this month at
u O'Clock, Fannie Josephine, the five year old
daughter ef Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. DuPre, after
short illness, fell sweetly to sleep TO awake
in heaven. Fannie was sweet little girl,
with q brig ht mind, simple child like heart
and q devotion TO her parents that was truly
beautiful, and that made the pang of separa-
tion all the harder to bear. A tender little
flower has been gathered from earth, by the
angels and heaven is all the richer tor Its ira
eance The little treasure has only gone be-
FORE Sleep in peace little one.
Madinm CODY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14

A general storm is reported as raging
at the North, and the telegraph lines
are all down beyond Richmond. Some
say the snowfall has never been
equaled, others that it was as deep in
'55. In New York City frozen ears
and noses were never so numerous,
and one woman was frozen to death at
the corner of Broadway and Fulton
Streets, popularity supposed to be the
busiest four corners on the earth.
Mr.. Wilson, President Grevy's som
in.law, has been sentenced 70 two
years Imprisonment, fine Of 5000
francs, and is deprived of his civil
rights for five years-all for completely
in the Legion of Honor decorations
scandal-not too heavy either.
A Methodist preacher, E. H. Gam
mon, who has made large fortune in
the manufacture and sale of agricul-
tural implements, has just given $780,
900 for negro education. This goes for
the maintenance of the Cannon
Theological Seminary near Atlanta,
which he established year ago.
In consequence of the strike on the
CulCdSO, DuTlluSLOu duu eCulHCy Iee1il-
road, three machinists have left the
'shops" in Columbia for engineers
places ou the deserted road. .....-
The name of the postoffice on the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad in Chester county, heretofore
known as Chester Grove, has been
changed to Lewis Turnout.
Georgia is probably the only State in
the Union that can show q county
wherein not one foot of land is under
mortgage. That county bears the ap-
propriate name Of Liberty
It is singular fact that gypsies do
not mourn the death of their young,
much as they love and cherish the
living. They frequently follow fun
eral with merrymaking.
The little farmhouse in which Hor-
ace Greeley was born, together with
129 acres of farm land, is to be sold at
auction at Amherst n. Fl. for taxes
amounting to $20.25.
There are 1900 theatres in the United
States, and $1,0O0,000 g day is paid
for amusements in this country, or
$685., 900, 900 year. For missions less
thanS10, 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
To the Clergy and Laity of the Do
cese of South Carolina.

Dear Brethren You have all doubtless
heard Of the total loss by fire Of st. Johns
Church, Winnsboro, on the night Of the lst
instant
BY the advice and direction Of the Bishop, l
appeal to the rector of every parish and
church, In the Diocese. large or small, that he
will give me an offering from his church on
Easter sunday, and if that is already devoted
to some other purpose, then on some Sunday
before Easter.
Our people and town have contributed gen
erously to help rebuild our Church, but the
amount subscribed is not sufficient, and we
must depend on your aid for the required bal
ance.
We ask the laity to send US individual sub
scriptions.
The calamity is great, and we urge gener-
Gus and prompt assistance, without which, we
cannot hope to rebuild.
Very truly, yours,
JAS. G. GLASS,
Deacon in charge.
W!nnsboro, S. c., March S, lSSS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
The Right Sort of Talk.
Anderson Intelligence1'.

Capt w. C. MCGOWAN, of Abbeville has been
spending the past week In Anderson attend
Ing Court and becoming acquainted with our
people. Capt. MCGOWAN is in the field as
candidate Tor Solicitor. He Is Il son Of Hon.
Samuel MCGOWAN, and is truly "a chip off the
dress. is one Of the most prominent young
members of the Abbevile Bar, and he is des.
tined to become one of the most popular and
influential citizens Of his grand old County.
BY his genial disposition and pleasant man.
ner he made host Of friends in Anderson.
We feel safe in saying that should he be elect
ed to the office Of Solicitor the State will have
ZealouS and efficient officer,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
NOTES FROM ABBEvILLE COURT HOUSE
Dedication of the New Methodist
Church...VisitOrs.. -. County Chafr-
mau..POIifics and Mad Dogs.


man.-PoIitics and Mad Dogs.
The Methodist church at Abbeville
was dedicated last Sunday, Bishop
Duncan, DR.. Henry Moore, of Ala-
bama, and Rev. P. B. Jackson, pastor
of the church, officiating. The Meth.
odists of the place should feel proud of
their noble efforts in building such a
neat and beautiful church. 1t shows
their zeal in the cause and what united
efforts can do. Bishop Duncan
preached very able sermon on Sun
day morning. The sermon is very
highly spoken of by all who heard it.
In the afternoon he addressed the
young people in very happy manner.
At night DR.. Moore preached.
When the Presbyterian church is
completed Abbeville will contain
more beautiful churches than any
town its size in the State.
Mr. w. IT. Mcdonald, of Mount Car
mel, attended the dedication of the
new Methodist church. His many
friends in the home of his boyhood,
and in fact the home of his whole life
until he left us to live in Mount Car
mel, were glad to see him. Mount
Carmel's gain is Abbeville's loss.
Col. E. B. Gary will be a candidate
for County Chairmanship of the Dem
ocratic party. Mr.. Benet will not Of
fer for reelection, I am informed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-14
A bit of rich rascality is being |

A bit of rich rascality is being un-
earthed in Charleston. Insurance
companies of various names and meth
DDS have been defrauded of policies
taken out for men who were still llv-
ing or who had never had existence.
Forged certificates of death and de-
mands upon the rotter's field for "sub,
iectsr to figure as the late deceased
make up portion of the ghastly con-
spiracies. Punishment will doubtless
overtake these traffickers in death and
money.