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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
Worth Ten Times its Cost.
Augusta Chronicale.

Let our people reflect one moment.
If the Exposition has done nothing more
than lift the town out Of the mre left by the
September flood 1t has been worth the great
efforts made to get it.up and ten times the
money spent to make 1t.
The Exposition has within the past month
attracted one hundred and fifty thousand peo-
Pile to Augusta, These people OF course have
spent money, but they have done more. They
have inspecte the advantages Of the city,
prise, felt the impact Of her progress and have
contributed to the great vitalizing stream OF
advertising which has placed Augusta upon
q high plane before the world.
The Exposition has paid Augusta ten-fold
for Its investment. 1t has shown the public,
and better than that, has convinced our own
people that with united and untiring effort we
are superior to the greatest OF misfortunes
and the equals OF any community in vim and
versatility, North or South.-A Sensibla VieI
of IT,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

CARE OF CHILDREN's FEET.-Wise
mothers see that the children have dry
feet. Shoes should be loose enough to
be comfortable always-half an inch
longer than the foot, but not loose
enough to slip around. Never let the
child wear O shoe that is run over on
the side or heel, and constantly dis
courage the habit of standing on the
outer edge Of the shoe, turning in the
toes, or rubbing one foot over the other
Have the child taught from the earliest
hours of understanding that the mo-
ment his feet are wet he must change
shoes and stockings. If mothers will
make it a rule that the child's hose
must be hung up when taken off, and
the feet warmed before going to bed
they will save themselves much troub-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

A beautiful and useful Christmas present
one Of our elegant smyrna rugs. P. Rosen-
berg & Co.
Gentlemen, If you are contemplating matrI.
mony 20 to Messrs P. Rosenberg & Co. and
get your entire wedding outfit.
China sets for children suitable for Santa
Claus p. Rosenberg e. Co.
berg e. Co.
A few pieces OF flannel sackings for dresses
worth soc. will sell at 900. Full 3S inches
wide. This Is the best bargain that was ever
offered In this town. w. E. Bell.
Two combination suits for ladies dresses. 1
will close them out Mt SIS worth $40. These
suits are pure English goods and cost me
much higher than offer them for. w. E. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

Great bargains In short ends, suitable for
chidren's dresses. I will sell them 81 hait
price. Call and secure bargain. w. +. Bell.
Go to r. NJ. Haddon & Co. for jersey jackets.
Go to r. NJ. Haddon & Co. for ladies shoes.
Go to r. NJ. Haddon & Co. for dress silks.
Young gentlemen of Abbeville County! II
you have not seen the splendid and enormous
stock Of elegantly fitting, ready made clothing
now on exhibition at the store ofW hite Broth
ers, you ought not TO delay your examination
any longer. II you are in need OF anything IN
the clothing line, and will only look at the
above mentioned stock you will be sure to
buy.
Go to "Smith's" for a nice dress suit.
Buy your paints, oils and window glass
where you can always get what you want.
Speeds Drug Store.
You can generally get what you want at
Speeds Drug Store.
Ladies' rubber footholds. Ladies' light weight
one strap rubber sandals. Smith & Son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
A Disposition to Excuse.

The biographer of William Writ
says of the Swiss aunt who mothered
the young boy after his own mother
died, that although she was firm and
successful disciplinarian, she had "a
tender disposition to excuse" for
which all children feel deeply CRATE
full.
This "tender disposition to excuse" !"
on the one hand, balanced on the other
by firm control, makes the most per-
feet motherhood in the world. Do the
two things seem Incompatible? Oh!
be sure they are not. The control
must be the wheels upon which the
family government moves, but readl-
ness to forgive and forget may be the
springs upon which the family rides
smoothly.
II wouldn't mind being beat once
in a WHILE" said sturdy little chap TO
me not long ago. "What I hate wust
is the way nanny jaws me all day."
Do not too many "mammys' make
"jawing," which is easier to them, do
the work of prompt, over-and-be-done-
with-punishment, which would be so
much easier to the little offenders?
Easier, and much, much more eff
cient.
"Oh! you old newspaper advisers" I"
cried a perplexed mother in my hear
ing, giving certain religious weekly q
thump as she spoke, "you always
make your examples fit your theory i;
but I'd have you know that your fine
phrased theory don't fit my five noisy,
boisterous examples"
The offending paper contained no
less than three articles, from different
pens, warning mothers against keep
ing muddy-booted boys off the parlor
carpet, and sticky-tingered girls out OF
the library. "They always make the
children ask the most reasonable
things" complained this mother OF
five noisy examples, "and then make
the mother refuse in the most cruel
manner. While the biggest part OF
the truth is, that the precious children
want to do unreasonable things most
of the time, and the mother has to say
don't, don't, don't, as steady refrain
all day."
And T, fresh from the picture of
Wirt's aunt, was prompted to suggest
"the tender disposition to excuse" 1
believe my suggestion was taken, for I
overheard from the parlor, the next
day "Mabel, Mabel, how can you be
so careless as to set your chair on my
lace curtain? See! you've tore hole
in it; that's too bad; now don't sit in
the bay window again to-day"
There was a sulky little answer, and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
Magnitude Of the Pension System.

The gigantic proportions Of the PEN
sion system Of the United States are
seen in the report Of the Secretary Of
the Interior. There is no such system
in any other country of the world, and
it is growing at wonderful rate. The
Secretary shows that in the fiscal year
ending with June last the amount paid
for pensions to old soldiers was $73, U.s.
1862, or an increase of $5,80S, ,2S9 over
the pensions year. The payments
of the Pension Bureou for the year
constituted 81 per cent, Of the total
disbursements of the government, and
2l4 per cent, of its total gross income.
Truly, no one can deny that the veter-
ans of the war are literally dealt with.
All that we desire in the case is that
the legislation regarding the granting
of pensions be consistent with COM
mon sense, and the same desire is en-
tertained by all who were honorable
soldiers of the Uuion.-Neav York Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
THE MISTAKE OF NOT FIRST FINDING
OUT WHAT SORT OF A SHERIFF
THEY HAD.

Military Power Alone Represses tho
Angry Passions of the People and
Saves Sheriff Smith from their Mad
Vcngeance-IInwes and his Fearful
Crimes Almost Forgotten in the Ex.
citement OF the Later and Greater
Tragedy.
is forced calm in Birmingham today. AT 8
o'clock this afternoon the funeral of Post
master Throckmorton occurred. AS he. was
one Of the most popular men in Birmingham.
it was feared there would be trouble. 1t was
the largest funeral ever seen here, but passed
off without any attempt at violence.
BY order OF Mayor B. A. Thompson nil the
saloon were closed till further orders. His
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
Messrs. Simkins G Butler.
Edgetaeld Chronicle.

We are very much pleased to note the de
served prominence into which the late start
ling decision of the Supreme Court regarding
the validity OF township bonds, has brought
our two gifted and high-toned young towns
men Messrs. S. MEG. Simkins and w. w. But
Ter, of the firm OF Simkins & Butler These
two gentlemen, who have proved themselves
keen attorneys in a case of extreme doubt
and difficulty, represent the Ninety-Six con.
testants-Jefferson Floyd ell al-and argued
the matter very ably before Judge Norton IN
we mistake not will not only bring them
fame but shekels. We have an abiding faith
that they will make us q Christmas present
commensurate with their presently brilliant
prospects.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

comm modating set of business men OF any
town I have ever visited" said an Abbeviiie
county man to us Mondny.-Anderson InteHa'
gencer.
Please give his name, neighbor. II he
thinks our merchants are not "accommoda-
ting" is It because they refuse to credit him
or perhaps he has never "visted" place like
Abbeville. There is no use for any man 10
try to throw mud at our merchants. They
are as good as anybody, including any man
who would 20 abroad TO injure their good
name. Let the world know who it is thai
speaks disparaglngly Of Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

OUR friend, East End, asks US about the
railroad tax. AS matter Of fact, we think
the decision actually referred to the contest
ants or parties to The suit. But there Is now
certainty that others can contest, and so all
may be finally relieved. But 1t seems that
the whole business Is about to collapse and
break down. The bondholders are now look
ing to the Legislature to perpetuate the tax
collections for township bonds. Our own
opinion is, that the people having been re-
lieved Of a heavy burden, would not be CRATE
full to a LEGISLATURE which would throw 1t
back on them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

WE ask our readers attention to the new
advertisement in another column Of genu.
inc "pure tea," put up and hermeticaily seal,
deterioration before 1t reaches the consumer
The brand 20. e. o. Tea" Is unique, and sim
Die enough TO be easily remembered by any
ppne, This tea Is guaranteed by the proprie-
tors the Oriental and Occidental Tea Co.
T,t'd. OF New York, to be the highest grade
leaf and is warranted full weight. This 20
q o. Tea" may be found at all OF our enter
nrising groceries and an early trial of its mer
fts is Recommended to all lovers OF an eco
nomical pure tea.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

Bargains in children's hose at r. NJ. Had
don & Co.
New millinery just received at r. M. Had
don & Co.
Bargains in shoes may be found at Il. M.
Haddon & Co.
Wanted-School claims, for which we will
pay face value IN merchandise at lowest cash
prices, or will pay cash ut usual bank dis
count. r. NJ. Haddon Co.
Bring your school claims TO II. NJ. Haddon
& Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
The Boys We Need.
Here's to the boy who's not afraid
To do his share Of work;

Here's to the boy who's not afraid
To do his share Of work;
Who never is by toll dismayed,
And never tries to smirk.
The boy whose heart is brave to meet
All lions In the way;
Who's not discouraged by defeat,
But tries another day.
The boy who always means to do
The very best he can;
Who always keeps the right In view,
And aims to be q man.
Such boys as those will grow to be
The men whose hands will guide
The future Of our land; and we
Shall speak their names with pride.
All honor TO the boy who Is
A man at heart say;
Whose legend on his shield is this.
"Right always wins the day."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
The "Press and Banner" Receives
High Compliment from n
High Source.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian

The indeiatigable Press and Banner man
come to the front again. He is always equal
TO the occasion. Last week his paper was out
in twelve page form, brim full Of the great
day" of the Presbyterians at Abbevllle on the
25th. 1t contained, in full the Dedication
sermon OF DIR. Thompson, the prayer by DIR.
church from its organization, the full roll of
members and cut of the church building,
&C., &C., The name of Hugh Wilson has
become synonymous with all that Is enter
prising.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12
Greenuiue Enterprise and Mo,lntaineer.

AS far rs the Oaslawn and Dunklin Town
ships Of this County are concerned, which
have issued bonds for the construction
of n railroad through their territory, we doubt
If q single feeling Of regret at the decision will
be felt After issuing the bonds. the prospect
is they are not to secure their enterprise; and
thus defraudcd of their just rights, and for
which they were every year paying.
If sustained the decision will have a whole
some effect in checking taxation. While the
country will move slower, probably, In rail-
road building, the taxable property in gener-
al will not be so much encumbered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

A Scotch minister, in one of his pa
rochial visits, met cowboy, and ask
ed him what o'clock it was.
"About twelve, SIR"
"Well," remarked the minister, II
thought it was more" =
'It's never any more here" said the
boy; lit just begins at one again." Z
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-12-12

lie. 500 many mothers tie up a ct,ild's
throat, a most pernicious habit, and
allow the child to wear thin shoes or
sit with rubbers on for hours. ,sg
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05

December 23d, 1887, 1:3O, p. N. For want of o
quorum, the members present, adjourned eiene die.
Gro. +. JOKES, City Clerk.
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05

you have so small part in them? l do.
Trust God, then. Rely no more OH your
self God will change the world, and he
will do so by using you-every one.
But don't think because / say these
things that don't want you to work.
don t want you to leave all the work to a
few. You have part in the work of
Gods Kingdom. Find it. Occupy it..
But above all, trust God.
This week new enterprise sees the
light. 4 Baptist newspaper is establish
ed in Dodge City. For some time the
Pastor has contributed matter to the
TDlEs and has afterward circulated re-
print of it to his own people. 1t is now
proposed to put the BAPTIST NOTES into
permanent form This meets two ends.
First it gives the Baptist aready medium
for accommodation. Second. it gives
them medium by which invitations to
worship may be sent to those who at
present have no place with us. Its title
-CHRIsT's INvITATIoN-bears some sug-
gestiveness. 1t invites those who do not
attend church. to do SO. 1t invites those
who do attend to do SO more regularly
1t invites those who attend regularly to
become christians. 1t invites those who
are christians to he better ones. Indeed,
Christ's Invitation. invites every body to
do everything tha. is right in the sight of
God. Send the business manager. Frank
Straughn. yonr name and ten cents for
years subscription,
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

| The city council met in regular session, Wednes
day December 2lst. 1887 at 7:3o p. M:
Present: r. W. Tarbox, Mayor. j. n. Pope, }
A. Arment, NJ. Collar, L. r. Mcintyre and Aug
| Curtius.
Absent: Fred Gardner, J. ". Mahan and L. y
York, members.
Minutes of last regular meeting were read and
on motion approved.
The committee on Electric Light were granted
an extesion of time in which to make report on
a petition for additional lights
The committee on streets and alleys 70 whonl
was referred petition to open Rail Road Avenue,
report: that in consideration Of all the clrcum-
stances connected Herewith. do not deem IL ad-
visable to condemn and open the said K. K Ave,
as petioned for on motion OF A. CurtIus. Inc re-
port was accepted as read. and placed on file
The special committee to whom claim OF Dodge
City Water Supply Company Tor $3.50 was re-
fused. Report: That after getting the City At
torneys opinion to the liability OF the city In
the matter: recommend the said bill not be al
lowed.
On motion of NJ. Collar, said report was accept
ed as read and bill rejected.
The committee on Water Works and Fire De-
partment, TO whom resolution was referred, pro-
viding for the extension Of water mains from the
corner Of Sixth Avenue and Front Street west to
the west line of the city limits about twenty-five
hundred feet, with hydrants as now located. there
being four. Report as follows: In as much as
the Water Supply Co. took it upon themselves 10
set the hydrants mentioned without authority from
the city. and that the four hydrants mentioned are
part OF the fifty hydran;s originally contracted
for. We would recommend that the said four
hydrants be accepted part of the original con
tracted for go, hydrants, and that no extra pay
be allowed for the said four fire hydrants.
On motion of NJ. Collar, the above report was
accepted as read.
On motion of NJ. Collar, claim OF T.. kirkpatrik
for mdse. furnished Coy, was rejected.
On motion Of l.. X. Mcintyre, the statement of
expense account and commission on City Bonds
was laid over,
The Finance Committee recommended the fol-
lowing claims be paid which on motion of j. y.
Pope, were allowed by the council:
labor furnished on City Hall since date
of second certificate. e............$ $3.50 o.
Allowed Is per cent. .-.-... ;. 1i25 90
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05


Bucklin is only about six months old,
q, is now a thriving town with every
/ nch of trade represented. The country
i smooth, with a rich black loan soil
f. in TO feet deep and extending in
e. nv direction as far as the eye can see.
This part of the county is being develop
ed beyond the expectations of the most
sanguine 1t is settled by an intelligent,
and industrious class of farmers, who are
making the most out of an opportunity,
to get for themselves home. The de-
velopement of this part of Ford is mar
velous and their success is the pride of
| the west.
We speak of these improvements, be-
cause we take an interest, and have a
pride in the development of any part OF
Ford county as well as Dodge City
knowing that a rich and prosperous
country will insure the success of the city
to which it is tributary. We believe that
the 4. X. & G.. will be the means of de
veloping this part of our county to the
highest state of perfection
The completion of the d. NJ. q I. tC
the south west, will be the means of build
ing up some good towns in that part o
the county. They have the soil, the peo
pie and the industry. All they need i
time and capital. So of the north east
and north west Let the county seat witt
every town and hamlet be united in work
ing for the best interests of Ford county
as a whole, and we will lead the state il
our influence and prosperity.
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05
A, O. L. w.

Monday evening was red letter time, for
Protection Lodge No 172, Ancient Order
of United Workmen of this city. Its cleo
ton and installation of officers occur at
the beginning and middle of each year,
and the New Year season is always cele-
brated by public installation
The pleasant and commodious hall
over Marsh & Sons was early filled by a
fine audience of invited friends and ac-
quaintances of the brethren and their
families. J. A. Arment. now Past Mas
ter Workman, presided with the elegance
of Schuyler Colfay, while the following
literary and musical program was render
ed:
Organ Voluntary, by Mrs T. J. Melvin
Opening Ode, by the Lodge.
Address, "Our Order" Bro. g. w. Milton.
Solo, Mrs. II. J. Dubois
Address, Charity" by Bro. G. w. Averill.
Defamation, Our Order" by Miss Flor
ence Metcalf
Duett by Mrs. Arment and Mrs. Dubois.
Select Reading, by Miss Lucy Baird.
Address, Hope" Bro. l.. X. Soper.
Solo, Mrs. J. A. Arment.
Address, Protection" Bro. E. ID. Swan.
Duett, Good Night, by Misses Evylin
Baird and Lucy Baird.
Each and every part, was a gem among
diamonds. Words fail us to describe the
delightful music and songs by the sing
ers; the elocution of Miss Lucy Baird
the pathos of Miss Florence Metcalf the
apostrophe 10 Our Order, by &c
Wash, in all his glory, and to Charity
by Bro. Averill in his happiest vein
Lawyer Soper outdid himself, and over
Hope" he made the old eagle scream
Brother Swan presented most finished
and comprehensive statement of the good
points of the Order, and its protection
for the home, and when he excused him
self from exhibiting our goat to the ladies
on account of temporary illness of tha
usually frisky saddle-beast, he brough
down the house.
The Lodge is tiourishing, is deserving
is "a cheap, perfect and safe plan of lif'
insurance, is Il splendid training schoo
and recreation for young men; and now
with such officers as Frank Atkins at it
head, VIM. f. Oakley next in rank, Chas
f. Hudson in charge of its records, A. l.
Crawford, tinancier, and equal efficien
men in every office it enters upon a new
era of prosperity.
The beautiful and impressive installa
ton ceremonies were conducted by Bro
G. w. Milton. p NJ. w., of the Missouri
jurisdiction, and ]. j. Summersby, of Irol
City Lodge No. 4, Pueblo, Colorado, ant
like veterans did they perform thei
duties.
The delightful evening closed at 1911;
with singing the Closing Ode by all pres
cnt.
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05
EXCURSION FROM DODGE
CITY TO BUCKLIN ON
THE A. X. & G.. II. r.

A large number of ladies and gentle
men from Dodge City, by special invita-
ton, made an excursion to Bucklin last
Friday afternoon, over the A. K & G..
The event Will be long remembered be-
cause of its many pleasant associations.
The railway officials were with us, and
left nothing undone to make the trip an
enjoyable one TO all. They succeeded ad-
mirab!y in this, as they do in every enter
prise they undertake. They will ever be
held in pleasant remembrance by the ex-
cursionists
The cars furnished were the best of
Palace chair cars, most elegantly furnish
ed with upholstered revolving chairs.
with all of the furniture, carpets and fix
lures to match. The comfort, safety and
convenience of the passengers is consult
ed in every arrangement of this magnif-
cent palace on wheels.
AT first we thought these cars were fur
nished for this special occasion, but on
enquiry learned that these magnificent
cars were to be run regularly on the A.
X. & c.. SO you can test the comfort and
convenience of travelling on this line by
trying it Yourself.
The roadbed had been surfaced from
Ford City TO Bucklin. and was more even
and perfect in every way than many old
lines. Between Ford and Dodge City.
the road bed FOR not being surfaced was
beyond comparison the best we ever saw.
being able to make speed at the rate of so
to 40 miles per hour Great credit is due
the general manager for his efficient work
When the surfacing is completed this will
be one of the best road-beds in the state.
The A. X. Il c. runs through as fine
country as the eye would want to gaze
upon; coursing its way for Is miles
through the rich Arkansas valley The
only city of importance is Ford City
This town is fortunate in having. not only
the Arkansas valley stretching to the
northwest, ana east but at this point it
is intersected by the beautiful Mulberry
valley. Undoubtedly there is a better
body of land tributary to Ford than any
town in Kansas. The farms are being
wellsdeveloped, Her people are happy and
contented Many OF her farmers are lay
ing the foundation for immense fortunes
in the near future.
Ford is bound 10 make an important
trading point and prosperous town.
Bucklin is the next town of Importance.
and is situated in the southeast part of
Ford county. at the junction of the A. X
& c. with the Rock Island. When we
arrived at this town, the passenger train
from the west was waiting. SO that |
prompts connections are made with all |
Dodge City times., 1888-01-05
Y. G. 4. IVEMS.

At a business meeting of the u. c. a.
held Saturday evening, Dec. 2lst, the
following rules and regulations for the
reading room and the loaning of books
from the library, were adopted:
|. Everybody welcome, whose conduct
does not inconvenience or harm others.
II. The use of tobacco, liquors, OF
profanity will not be permitted, nor loud
argument, noise or talking which dis
turbs others.
III. Order, and care of the room, anC
everything in it, with neatness, and ear,
ly closing, will be required.
". All books and papers may be full
ly read at the room at any time while
open, by any one complying with the
above rules