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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-20
THEpIBLE CAUSE.
Take Notice Thereof and Give n
Helping Hand.


Don't forget the meetings in tho interest OF
Bible distribution at the following places.
At Lowndesvile--1stS Sunday In July. Com
mittee Of arrangements-Rev. w. $. Martin,
!. II. Cunningham, j. B. Franks.
At Mt. Carmel-On Manday night End
July. Committee-Rev. A. $. Patterson, Rev.
Kilgore and w. T. Mcdonald.
AZ McCormick-On Tuesday night 3rd July
Committce--James Cothran, Jr., j. +. c. Du
Pre- and A. A. Traylor.
at Asbury-Wednesday night 4th July
Committee-Rcv. II. T. Sloan, j. F. Lyon and
+. l.. Morrow.
at Ninely-Six-Thursday night 5th July
Committee-Rev. NJ. p. Meadows, j. II. Rice
and r. +. McCasan.
At Coronaca-Frlday night 9th July. Com.
miltee-J. 7. Parks, w. T. Henderson and j.
At Cokesbury-2nd Sunday in July Sth
Committee-A. NJ. Aiken, F. A. Corner and
ID. y. DantZler.
At tDonaldsville-8 Sunday in July. 18th
Commttoe--Rev. w. NJ. Grier, q. NJ. Matti
son and w. b. Acker.
At shiloh (Antrevillc)- Sunday in July
Sth. Committee-Wm. Hood, w. ID. Mann
and A. NJ. Erwin.
At Rocky River--On 4th Sunday in July
Ord. Committee-L. w. White, Rev. II. e.
Fennel and &. W. Speer.
The Rev. Il. H. Law, District Supcrnten
dant of The American Bible Society promised
to be present and deliver an address at the
first seven places above mentioned. The
committees are earnestly requested to give
tho proper notices of the meetings, and make
such arrangements as Will secure the best at
tendance possible. Let every one come up tO
the help OF the cause in this the day Of their
opportunity. Especially would we ask ouI
ministerial brethren TO give their Influence
and efforts to the cause.
The committees Will please inform Chair
man w. NJ. Grier, d. D., Due West, S. c., rs to
what they are doing and what is the prospect
of good meeting.
REV. W. NJ. GRIER. Chairman,
REV. P. B. JACKSON,
]. f. G. DUPRE,
l.. w. PERRIN,
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What n Grand Juror Thinks.

Editor Press and Banner:
1t would appear from the dust kicked up by
the officers Of Abbeville and their friends.
that it is a breach OF courtesy for the grand
inquest of Abbeville county to investigate
their respective offices. They certainly have
forgotten that the atmosphere ut Abhcville
Court House last February was with preg-
nant rumors, that the offices in the Court
House were not all right. The rumor was
the result of the fact that There was q grand
juror drawn-discussed and laid aside on
account of his alleged enmity to one of the
officers in thesCourt House.
In order to set at rest all these vague rumors,
certain grand Jurors moved for the appoin +
ment Of Il committee of investigation, which
committee they thought would eXonerate and
acquit all tic officers in the Court House from
or errors. But to their utter astonishment
the result OF the investigation has been to
show that matters were in 81 much worse con-
dition than was even suspected. But In as
much as 1t was through the kindest feelings
and best intentions towards the officers OF the
Court House that that committee was ap-
pointed, think 1t Is now their duty TO ac-
cept that report with as good grace as they
can and submit TO the inevitable, and not try
to controvcrt facts.
a GRAND JUROR.
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SHOTS ERoM THE FORT.
legislators at Ninety-SiX-.. Preachers
All Round...Big RatiOns of Tafy...
Other Matters.

NINETY-SIX, S. C., June 10th, 1SSS.
. At this writing Ninety-SiX Is very dry; ny
farmers have their crops hoed out and the
prospect for good crop is good.
Miss Carrie Raysor, of So. Georges is visit
ing Miss Miss Tressa Lipscomb.
Mr.. a. ]. Cauthen; Jr.. who has been at
Wofford for the past year Is at home FOR the
vacation.
A good many OF our people attended the
school exercises at Greenwood last week ana
were we'll pleased.
Mrs l.. NJ Quarles has gone to Glenn
Springs for a short vacation.
Mrs. NJ. b. Lipscomb and little Mllledge
have gone to Greenville on short visit:
Miss Pauline Orchard, of Savannah, is vis-
iting her aunt Miss r. G. Lipscomb.
Messrs. W. II. Frazier and j. f. G. DuPre
have been appointed Commissioners OF the
Augusta Exposition for Abbcville county.
The selection of these two gentlemen is very
satisfactory, as no two men In the county
could better represent us.
Mr.. George E. Holland has cotton blooms.
This is early for Abbeville county.
Waller, Miller. Benet, and King, are solid
IN Ninety-SiX township. The fifth man Is as
yet unnamed.
powers Of endurance, but we believe they
had most too much tatfy last Friday. One
coat has generally wholesome effect, but
TWO coats arc most too much for sensible peo-
pie.
are to have stock show on next Saturday.
A few OF our people will bring in some colts,
but no stock show must be expected. We
were anxious to revive the the Stock Fair
but our people would not be revived.
We hear that the trouble in the Sloan
Baptist Church has eliminated in the with
drawal of several OF its members.
Prof j. G. Cork has left for short vacation.
He viii! return In time TO open the school on
the first Monday in September.
Capt. Hale is no better, yet his friends have
great hope Of his recovery.
Mrs. Galphn, of Greenwood, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. j. n. Griffin.
There is some talk of opening the books for
q loan and building association at this place.
Our young friend, Mr.. Eugene p. Lipscomb
was happily married on last Thursday even
ing to Miss Mamie Hearst of Verdery, $. c.
After the ceremony the bridal couple and at
tendants repaired to the residence of the
groom where they were welcomed by host OF
friends. They left on the lao train on Friday
for Johnston's, S. c., the home of Mr. Lips
comb A thousand friends wish them all the
pleasure and prosperity imaginable:
EAST END.
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Personal Mention,

From the Wall Street Atlas. NeD York.
Two notable trials, i'll which spirit
ualism played prominent part, have
recently attracted good deal of pub
lie attention in this city. One OF these,
that of Mine. Diss Debar for con-
spiracy, has engaged the attention of
Judge (iildersleeve and jury while
the other, the Terry-Perine slander
suit, which has just resulted fav0rably
to Miss Terry consumed four days in
it's trial before Judge Lawrence and in
it's developments far exceeded in sem
sational interest that of the obese be-
guider of Luther r. Marsh. Mr.. John
r. Abney, who looked after the inter-
ests of Miss Terry, is a well-known
lawyer of this city, whose offices are
at No. 2 Wall street. Mr.. Abney, who
is about thirty-five years of age, is a
native Of South Carolina and resided
in the capitol of that State. He SER
we'd ably and we'll as District Attorney
and after earning an honorable reputa-
tion as q lawyer sought five years ago,
Il wider field of operations in this city.
Since his location here his old success
has attended him. He has built upa
large and lucrative practice and eX-
cept those devoted to the criminal
branch of the law, practices in all the
courts.
He has been successful before the
Court of Appeals upon several occa-
sions and is recognized as Il lawyer of
sound ability. Tn the case referred to
he conducted the side Of the plaintiff
with consummate skill, his summing
up being masterpiece of sound logic
and still sounder law. Mr.. Abney is
a decided acquisition to the local bar
and is destined at no dis tant day to
come still more prominently before the
public.
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VOICE FROM MOUNT CARMEL.
While Not Rejecting oh the Expert
ss1I'' is Glad TO See that Every Of
ficer Has Vindicated IIimSeif...
j. +. &. DuPrc Selid-.-!tII Sorts of
<NLsIS D.,I Ends

MOUNT CARLEL, S. c., June 18th. 1888.
Weather warm with frequent showers oil
rain.
Our farmers generally report crops in good
condition.
The commencement exercises of Mt. Car.
mel High School will come off July 9TH and
9th, when Mt. Carmel looks for q "big time.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian Church Will
serve refreshments on the evening Of July
9Th for the benefit Of their new church. This
is O good cause, and the patronage OF all is
solicited. For small amOunt all can get a
tine supper and thereby aid the ladies IN TINS
The Democratic Club of Calhoun's Town.
ship will meet at the Academy in Mt. Car
mel on Saturday. 93rd instant, full meeting
is requested.
Many of our people attended the tourna,,
ment, &c, at Anderson, and were delighted
with their visit and especially with the hos
Mr.. j. +. c. DuPrc is In our town this morn
ing He is solid in Mt. Carmel and will be
one of our next County Commissioners -
This morning is sultry and close with ln-
dicationS of more rain.
Cotton blooms are reported in this section
by some OF our planters.
Miss Ludie Riley, the beautiful and accom-
pliShed daughter of Mr.. $. G. Riley, Is now
home on vacation from the Grcenvillc High
School.
Society in our town is now very quiet.
Can't our young people get up some FUN?
A new remedy for Group: 'Tie q piece OF
silk arc around the N neck Of the child" Mrs.
Powell is trying 1t on Master Paul.
Crops are said TO be very fine in the Bor-
ucauN section.
Mir. s. D. Wells has fine crops Of corn and
cotton ut Wilmington.
The Press and banner of last week was un-
sually interesting.
Grand Jury upon our County officers, but we
are delighted to see that every officer has
Justly vindicated himself We venture. the
assertion that no county in this or any other
,NF 1Nnfn
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For school Commissioner.

The many friends of Capt. e. COWAN an
nounce him as q candidate for reelection to
the Office of School Commissioner.
We are authorized TO announce j. n. CAR
VILE as a candidate for School Commission
er, subject to action OF primaries.
The Walnut Grove Democratic club unani-
mously nominate NJ. B. MCGEE fSf the office
OF School Commissioner, subject TO the pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce K. g..
McLEES as a candidate for School Commits
sioner subject to action Of primaries.
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Wednesday, June 20. 1888.
Official Economy to Enable the Court
to Catch Up on Water.

From recent dcVelopmcntS II SeemS tn''I 20
bring water to the Court is quite an expense
to the county. Two negro constables nave
been employed at Sl.50 each per day, whose
chief business was to bring water to the
Court This expense at So day for one. two.
or three weeks as the case may be, willamount
to a large sum in the course of year 10
lessen this great expense 1t might be well Ior
ram, and set it up at the public spring, SO that
water might be continuously pumped mo
the Court-except at such timesas when WIS
ky may be needed.
It is said that Silas Anderson supplied his
barroom with water in this way. at time
when negroes could be hired 1T IS month.
and saved money, and we see no reason why
the county should not profit by his exam
pie. At present water is more expensive than
whiskey. We have no idea that any Judge
drinks So worth Of whiskey day. Placed al
fair price. ought any Judge to drink s3 worth
OF water day?
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investigation would be entirely disinterested.
If the present number of offices are continu-
ed, they should have, as an addenda an lex
pert" sans reproache toexplain the law, (our
lawyers can't do that 1t seems) or they, the Of
lces should undergo general overhauling nt
the end of each incutnbents term by this
same expert who should always be man,
who could grumble because OF too little r0ta.
tion In office. who has been born and raised ut
the public crib, md IL TO these advantages
could be added that Of holding rs every one
knows an uncompromisinS hatred to the office
holders, so much the better. With this Off
cial axe suspended over them, no one OF the
officers would dare TO mlsinterpret, much
less fail to properly execute the law, "rhem's
our sentiments" TROUPE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-20

The News and Courier Bureau received to-
day some information In regard to the Geor-
.6Ro6inson system" recently reported to be in
a moribund condition on account of its fall
ure to place certain bonds in Europe. The
failure of the bonds Is attributed to the ef-
whose territory the Georgia, Carolina and
Northern will run, and who will be the great
est sufferer If the new road is built. Officials
suro that their road will be built, and do not
propose under any circumstances TO sell out.
The track has deem laid to the Catawba River
where one Of the finest iron bridges IN the
south is being erected. This bridge will be
completed within two weeks. The line has
been graded to point within two miles OF
Chester, and the depot grounds In that town
have been already purchased. Trains will be
running into Chester, it is confidently be-
lieved, blythe first Of September.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-20

WE had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. II. E. Horton, of the Greenville
NeaUs, in Anderson last week. Mr..
Horton, is a live and progressive news
paper man, as is shown by the full ac-i
counts of Anderson "gala week. I'm
the NeUs. He reports the Ne,os in 3
flourishing condition with its circula-F
ton gradually increasing. We see M.
reason why the Ne,os should not be-
the paper of the Piedmont section.
Containing as it does the Associated
Press Dispatches, and under its pre-
sent management it should have the
support of Upper Carolina.
Col. JOHN r. ABNEY, formerly a.
prominent lawyer of this State is COM
ing to the front rank Of his profession
in New York city. He is the leading
counsel in a prominent slander case
which is now before the Superior
Court in that city.
Mr.. S. H. COHEN; ia advertising the
Augusta Exposition on an extensive
scale. He expects to strike Lowndes-
vile on August 4th, and let the people
know what the people of Augusta are
going to do.
MIR. J. @. DONALD, has recover
ed and left with his family for HART
well, Ga, on last Tuesday to spend a
week or two. We hope he may re--
turn much improved in health.
THE grand distribution of e. H.
Mathews will take place next Friday
evening at3 o'clock. Parties holding
tickets should be present.
Mr.. D. L. BARNES, has pair Of
young mules for sale. Will sell them
cheap for the cash, so apply at once.
THE Sylvan Fete" will be next
Friday evening, and large crewd Is
expected. = =
Miss WILLIAMS is visiting Miss
Cora Hawthorne, Of Latimer. =.
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Will They Attempt tO.Buy their Way
Into Office:

WE put candidates on their guard: Before
the election they will be expected to tell how
many votes they have tried to buy In MAKING
subscribes for any church during the cam
paIgn the public should set it down as an et.
fort to buy that particular congregation: Let
tempt 10 buy their way into office, should be
disappointed, and the people should scorn
the gift Of any candidate who may seek re-
turn in votes for his money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-20
The Female COllege---Slight Change
I'm the PROGRAM.

Instead OF using the paintings and draw
ipgs from the art department to decorate The
stage during commencement. the Faculty o!
The Female College have decided TO arrange
an art display at the Female College. Abou,
one hundred and twenty-five Oil paintings
decorative paintings and drawings Will be IN
cIuded in the exhibit. The public are cordial
" invited to call at the college on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after
moons OF commencement week ana see Ior
themselves what Is being done In this one de-
partment Of the institution.
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Here's to Gettysburg.

Hon. ]. S. Cothran in note TO us, says: "1n
reply to inquiries Us to attending the re.
union at Gettysburg on the 3rd proSimo, the
Chairman Of the Entertainment Committee
of the northern and southern armies, informs
me, that groups of 25 or more will be carried
turning, Single passage for the round trip
good to go and return at one fare This may
Interest those aiming TO CO."
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CANDIDATES..
For Solicitor.

w. G.. MCGOWAN is hereby announced as
q ndidate for Solicitor OF the Eighth Circuit,
subject to the action of the Democratic party,
either in primary or convention.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
E. PRINCE, Of Anderson, as candidate for
Solicitor OF the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
R. A. CHILD, of Plckens, is hereby an.
nounced rs candidate for Solicitor OF the
Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the
Democratic party, either in primary or con-
vention.
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History and Its Force.

The address delivered at the close of the
Gastonia High School, May "a, lsSS, by Prof
]. H. Miller, of Erskine College, S: G., is pub
lished In the Gdstonia Gazette of June 1th
and we wish that we had room for 1t In the
press and Banner. It is a charming speech
to read, and we know that those who heard il
must have been delighted with both its
beauty of speech and its depth of thought.
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EstraVed.

TROM the undersigned on Sunday the 10Th
4 Instant, y BAY PONEY, eight or nine
years old, having on Il halter. Marks-a dark
spot on thesleft eye, hair Off Also rope bruise
on right hind foot. Originally came from the
neighborhood Of Mccormick. When last
heard from was near Cotton Llvel going in
the direction OF Harmon Bridge. a suitable
Pony to me at Abbcville &. H., 5. G..
j.. II. RUSSELL.
Sune u, 1888.
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For County Commissioner.

J. L. BROWNLEE is hereby announced as
a candidate for County Commissioner. Sub
ject to the action of Democratic primaries
We arc authorized to announce ]. F. c. DU-
PRE- as O candidate 70. County Commission
er, subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. j. L.
PARKS as a candidate for County Commits.
sioner, subject to action of primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. q. NJ.
MATTISON as II candidate for reelection to
the office Of County Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce Major j. w.
LITES as q candidate for County Commits
sioner, subject to action Of primaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-20
Ministerial Visit.

Rev. ]. A. Brown, of Due West, pastor OF
the A bbeville, Due West. and Donaldsville
churches, paid US pleasant visit last Mon
day. He Is doing good work at the church.
es TO which he has only short time ago been
called to preach.
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For the House OF Representatives.

WALTER L. MILLER, is hereby announc-
ed as q candidate for the House Of Represen-
tatives, subject TO the action OF the Democra-
tic primaries. ..
We ore authorized to announce Rev. j. N.
YOUNG as candidate for reelection TO q
seat in the House of Representatives. subject
to action of the primaries.
ELLIS G. GRAYDON, ESQ.,, is hereby an
nounced as O candidate for the House of Rep
resentatlves, subject'to the action Of the DEM
ocratlc primaries.
Weare authorized TO announce the name Of
WILLIAM P. CALHOUN. Esq, as candi.
date for the House OF Representatives, subject
To the action of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce w. D.
MARS as a candidate for reelection to seat
in the House Of Representatives, subject to
action of the primaries.
We are authorized to announce c. A. G..
WALLER as O candidate for the House OF
Representatives, subject to action OF prima-
ries.
W. G. BENET is hereby announced as n
candidate for the House Of Representatives,
subject to the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. j. N.
KING as O candidate for O seat In the Legisla-
ture. He will abide the result Of the pri.
marles.
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Notice..

w. NJ. Wheeler, the will known Photo
erapher or Greenville, S c., will be. in Due
West during commencement week, from
Monday 25th to Friday Goth inclusive. VIII
be located in Mr.. Lees gallery and prepared
TO make fine photographs. Don't miss the
opportunity.
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For Clerk.

The Hodges Democratic club respectfully
announce Major NJ. G. ZEIGLER as a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of Clerk Of the
Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas
for Abbeville county. subject to action OF the
primaries.
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For Auditor.

1 respectfully nsk the endorsement of the
people OF Abbeville county at the coming
| Democratic primary election for reapPoint-
ment as County Auditor A. w. JONES.
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New HOnerS to AbbcviIle's Worthy
Son.

]. Altheus johnson, of the First Comptrol'
ler's Office, has been appointed Acting Deputy
Comptroller to perform the duties OF the Of
flee in the absence OF the Deputy Comptroller
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Extracts from LoWndssviIls Advertiser.
wioliaord college.

Wofford College Commencement.
for 1888 has just closed which has per-
.haps been one Of the most enjoyable
occasions as we'll as profitable In the
history of the College.
meeting of the alumni over six
thousand dollars was subscribed by the
old students as an endowment fund.
There We're perhaps a greater number
of the old students present than at any
commencement in the history Of the
institution
We met many of the boys who have.
been out in life for years, and while
they have ceased to look like boys,
yet when we met, it was White, Joe,
Ed, &c., and at times during this occa-
sion of reunion. I would almost seem
as if back, living college life over
again. I hope there h a. better day
for old 'Wofford close at hand, Us no
institution in the South deserves to-
liye and prosper more than she; hav-.
ing already done so much for our State
politically. intellectually, and socially.
May her brightest days bein the future.
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IN company with Capt. ]. E.
Brownlee we called upon Gov. Rich.
ardson and Gen. Bonham in Ander-
son last week, and extended to them
an invitation to address the citizens OF
Magnolia, Antreville and Lowndes-
vile, at this place on August 4th. We:
are glad to say, that both Gov. Rich
ardson and Gen. Bonham have.
promised to be present, and enlighten
our people OIL the condition Of our
State Government affairs. So let this
entire country prepare aud turn out to
hear Gov. Richardson on this occar
sion. Every preparation will bemades
for the crowd, and the railroad has
agreed to run an excursion to this
point on that day. This will be q.
great day in the history of Lowndes-s
vile and the surrounding country, sos
let every citizen take advantage of this:
opportunity to hear Governor Rich-
ardson.
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or Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce w. ID.
MANN a a candidate for Sheriff, subject to
action Of primaries.
The friends OF JAMES S. GILBERT an
nounce him as candidate for Sheriff. subject
to action OF primaries.
We are authorized to announce Capt. F. w.
r. NANCE as q candidate for Sheriff, subject
to action OF primaries.
The many friends Of THOS. L. MOORE. OF
Nincty-SIx, S. c., beg leave to nominate him
as candidate for Sheriff OF ADbeville county,
pledgng him to abide by the ensuing primary
election.
w. T. BRANCH Is hereby announced as a
candidate for Sheriff of Abbeville county,
subject to action Of primaries.
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For Judge Probate Court.
]. FULLER LYON, ESQ.,, submits his re.
election to the Democratic primaries.