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RATES TO AUGUSTA AND RETURN.
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Each one of us is bound to make the
little circle in which he lives better
and happier; each of us is bound to
see that out Of that small circle the
widest good may flow; each of US may
have fixed in his mind the thought
that out of single household may
flow influences that shall stimulate the
whole Commonwealth, and the whole
civilized world.
It has been observed that those are
the fixed stars that tremble most. So
Christians, who are fixed immovably
in the Interchangeable love of God, are
as stars fixed to the heavens in their
orbs; yet they are most of all in trepi-
dation and trembling, when they re-
fleet upon themselves, and think that,
instead of being stars in heaven, they
might have been fire.brands in hell.
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WHAT TO CULTIvATE.-"An unaf-
fected, low, distinct, silver toned voice.
"rhe art of pleasing those around
you and seeming pleased with them
and all they may do for you.
"The charm of making little sacri-
fees quite naturally, as if of no ac-
count to yourself.
"The habit of making allowances for
the opinions, feelings, or p-ejudices of
others.
IAN erect carriage-that is, a sound
body.
"a good memory for faces, and facts
connected with them-thus avoiding
giving oftense through not recognizing
or bowling to people, or saying to them
what had best been left unsaid.
1.-THE art of listening without impa-
tience to prosy takers, and smiling at
the twice-told tale or joke"
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Vessels Large and Small.

Some years ago the pastor of a.
church in rural district of Missouri
shepherded flock, some members of
which were in the habit of leaving the
house while he was yet in the middle
ofa discourse. This was an eyesore to-
the reverent incumbent, and when,
one day, a visiting brother volunteered
to preach for him, he felt called upon
to speak of the annoyance. .a;l
"Oh, I'll stop that" was the reply.
"I'l warrant you that no one leaves
until Pm done" Accordingly, when
he arose to speak he introduced his SER
mon with the following: w.
"My friends, before begin my SER
mon, I wish to make few not irrele-
want remarks. You all know that a
vessel when full is full, and to con-
tinue to pour into it is folly. Some
vessels are capable of holding a great
deal, while others, again, are easily
filled. So it is, with mems heads, and
it is possible that some Of yours may
become full before Pm through. II
so, I want you to feel at perfect liberty
to leave.n #
The sermon lasted an hour and q
quarter, but not mortal stirred! 3
"Do you know" said a young man
afterward, II had a team of restless
young horses outside, but T wouldn't
have gone out to look after them for
S1OOw
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Who does too much often does little.
Better lean agreement than a fat
lawsuit.
No one can do nothing, and no one
can do everything.
Everybody must wear out one pair
of FOOLS shoes, if he wear no more.
Our wealth is often a snare to our
selves, and always temptation to 9th
ers.
We are first of all, in all our pray.
ers, and in all our conduct, to have re-
,spect to Gods glory.
The seed of sacrifice brings forth the
fragrant fruit of love, and love always
has in'its heart.the seed of new sacri-
flee.
He who seldom thinks of heaven is
not likely to get there; as the way to
hit mark is to keep the eye fixed up
on it.
If Christ, whose kingdom is not OF
this world, should be our pattern, we
certainly should be plain, in dress and
behavior.
The serene, silent beauty of q holy
life is the most powerful influence in
the world, next to the might of the
spirit of God.
A more glorious victory can not be
gained over another man than this
that when the injury begins on his
part the kindness should begin Oh ours.
There is more of power to sanctify,
elevate, strengthen and cheer in the
word Jesus hovah-Saviour) than in
all the utterances of man since the
world began.
There is not weakness, there is not
a sorrow, there is not q grievance, for
which the love of God, as seen in the
life and death of Christ, does not offer
some remedy.
Some persons are capable of making
great sacrifices, but few are capable of
concealing how much the sacrifice has
cost them; and it is this concealment
that constitutes their value.
Christian growth is knowing that
man is nothing apart from God, and is
redeemed by Christ from his own self
ishness, that he may he strong in, the
Lord and in the power of his might.
The surest way to produce moral
blindness is to neglect moral convic-
ton. One who pursues this course
will soon admire his own errors, credit
his own lies, and take pleasure in his
own wickedness.
Humility does not consist in telling
our faults, but in bearing to be told of
them; in hearing them patiently, and
even thankfully; in correcting oul-
selves when told; in not hating those
who tell us of them,
We are to keep the heart pure by
keeping it in fellowship with Christ
to keep the tongue pure, by using it
only for Christ; to keep the life pure
by living in all things for Christ. In
thought, word, feeling, action, we
should aim at that purity which may
make US like Christ.
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The Granary Of the World.

Sir Samuel Baker tells the RaU AaE
Gazette that the Soudan is the grahasx.
of the world. He has ridden through
districts where the corn grew high
enough to cover an elephant. "When
this REGION" he says, "passes into CIV
ilized bands it will be the richest on
the whole continent"
There is a class of travellers tales
which never ceases to fascinate the
popular imagination. Explorers who
return from the Blue mountains of
Thibet or the river of Golden Sand,
from the regions of Borneo head-hunt-
ers or the wild men of the Malay Pc
ninsular, invariably announce that
they have discovered "the granary of
the world" Yet somehow the course
Of commerce is undisturbed and the
corn producing centers remain just
where they were.
off," says Sir Samuel Baker, "the
Soudan were in English hands, in q
very few years you would be entirely
independent of the United States both
for cotton and corn" Possibly. But,
judging from the present rate of slaugh-
ter, we should say that before the Sou
dan is in English hands so many En-
glishmen will be killed that England
herself will easily be able to supply all
the cotton and corn that will be need
ed for the few who are left.
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Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1892
The Week Of Prayer.

The Week Of Prayer appointed by the
Evangelical Alliance for the United states.
and which was duly observed by our people.
commenced Sunday, January 9TH and closed
last Sunday night.
The services were held, alternately, in the
Methodist and Presbyterian churches.tle
opening sermon being preached by DIR. Will
SON in the Methodist church and the closing
sermon IN the Presbyterian church, by Rev.
A. j. Cauthcn, Presiding Elder OF the Cokes-
bury District.
The programme. furnished by the Evangc-
lical Alliance, was adhered to. The discus
sions, upon the various questions submitted
were animated and stirring, and we believe
the church has received an impetus for good
that will be felt for some time to come.
How impressively beautiful, 10 say the
least, does the fraternal spirit seen In these
meetings appear, where Christian people OF
different churches lay aside their differences
for the time being, and meet upon common
platform, to talk Of those things which, after
all. constitute that which Is mcst vital 10 the
church and most essential in the propagation
of the gospel Of the Son of God.
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Repairing q Broken Needle.

There lived not very many years ago
a short distance from the town of
Beaver, which, by the way, is looking
like a young bride just now in her bou-
doir of green hills, man of extraordi-
nary meanness. I don't think it
would be unjust to say that he was a
miser. Most of you would enjoy the
story more if gave you his name.
But won't do it.
One day as he was starting out for;
Beaver to do his weekly shopping-for
even he had to buy something for the
support of his family-his wife came
out and asked him to buy her a darn
ing needle.
"What's the matter with the one I,
bought you last winter?" n
"The eyes broken out" she replied.
Bring the needle here" said he,
''I'm not going to allow any such ex-
travaganCe. I'll have the needle
mended." c
The woman was wise in her genera
tion, and made no protest. She,
brought out the broken needle. 5
The economical farmer rode into
Beaver and stopped first of all at the.
blacksmith's shop. He took out the,
needle and handed it to the black
smith. II want that mended,n he
said. .ffs
The blacksmith knew his customer, /
and keeping his face perfectly straight
said that the eye should be made
whole in an hours time. The farmer
rode away and the blacksmith walked.
across the street and bought a new
needle for cent or two. -
When the farmer called again the
blacksmith gave him the new needle.
The farmer looked at the smooth, pol
ished surface of the steel, and remark
ed that was good job. 5,
"How much will it be ?" said he.
"Ten cents" said the blacksmith,
and the farmer as he paid it remarked
that he knew that the needls could be;
mended, but his wife would b. We gone
to the expense of buying new one IL
he hadn't interfered. .M s
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Petit Jurors.

f. l.. Wilson, 11th township.
Jas. +. Agnew, 18th township.
\. ]. Davis, 9th township.
Il. Z. Purdy, 9TH township.
Geo. GrubbS. 18th township.
Il. Cowan. 18th township.
J. $. Jay, 9th township.
III. :. CaSOn. ST., 10th township.
II. NJ. Hill, 1lth township.
II. Il. Cannon, Ith township.
J. II. Walker, llth township.
R.L. ClinkScales. 10Th township.
II. J. Brough, 18th township:
Wade n. Tinsley, 3rd township.
IF. White, 9th township.
Frank Il. Cobb, end township.
]. III. Austin, 4th township.
j. B. Hampton, 12th township.
Capt. Jas. NJ. Pratt, 9th township.
G. w. Kampcy, lst township.
\. q. Cochran, 11th township.
], Il. Mcdlock, Ind township.
]. f. Scott, 18th township.
T.. A. Specr, 18th township.
W. J. GaiueS, Sth township.
w. =. BaSkin, 18th township.
w. Il, Mckinney, Tth township.
II. NJ. Milligan, 3rd township.
Il. L. Pounds, Sth township.
r.. NJ. Jay, 9th township.
]. B. Ward, Sth township.
$. ]. Cowan, 10th township.
a. b. Galley, 18th township.
B. X. Beacham, 18th township.
]. j. Price, 18th township.
j. e. Kennedy, 18th township.
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Petit Jury. Second Week.

Z. J. Latimer, 18th township.
b. F. Mattison. 18th township.
J.V. Scott, lst township.
II. s. Palmer, llth, township.
w. H. Brough, 18th township.
S. P league, Sth township.
Thos. w. McCord, 9Th township.
Henry Brooks, 18th township.
X. y. McCaslan, 1st township.
Geo. S. Wilson, l1th township.
John Bagwell, 1st township.
w. III. Britt, 10th township.
b. c. X y, 18th township.
w. p. Wideman, 18th township.
IT. Bryant. 5th township.
n. p. Mel vain, 9th township.
]. ]. LomaX, 9Th township.
j. B. LeRoy, 18th township.
J. D. Chalmers, l1th township.
B. +. Creighton, 10th township.
G. ID. Allen, 1lth township.
]. S. Bowen, 18th township.
+. A. Rogers, 18th township.
TT. Griffin, Stn township.
Jas. C. Griffin, lst township.
J.L. Leroy, 18th township.
c. p. Roberts, lst township.
]. G. Martin, 18th township.
Samuel Agnew, 5th township.
j. S. Burnet, 9th township.
Samuel w. Johnson, 18th township.
J. F.. Livingston, 18th township.
]. D. Burnet, Sth township.
w. NJ. Alewine. 5th township.
Il. II. Cochran, 18th township.
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| Great shoe sale. will sell my entire stock
] OF children shoes at and less than cost. w.
-, E. Bell.
Bargains in shoes. w. L. Bell offers great
bargains in children shoes
If you wish a good shoe cheap, VIM. Bell Is
the place to buy. He offers his entire STOCK
of children shoes at and less than cost.
TIE Racket Store will sell of their entire
stock OF goods In the next Is days Mt cost
Don't miss this last chance to obtain bargains.
We are offering special bargains IN ladies
kid gloves Colored and black kids 1t 81 worth
S150; colored and black kids ut Ip'. worth 81
Call and secure bargain at once. Smlth "
Son.
Gentlemen should call on Smith d Son for
white. black and colorcd dress kid gloves,
dress buck and dog skin gloves. heavy drlv-
Ing gloves, cashmere, jersey and Berlin gloves.
4 splendid line of all kinds.
Buy O pair Of Jas. Means So shoes for every
day wear, and Means 50 shoe, equal % TO any any
agents for these celebrated shoes. Smlth @
Son.
Try q pair Of our "patent" elastic gaiters,
specially comfortable Tor high instrp. Some
thing new.
Call on Smith & Son for hunting boots, dress
boots and all kinds Of boots.
Gents white hemstitched linen and SILK
handkerchiefs. Fancy silk and colorcd bor-
dered linen handkerchiefs in great variety ut
Smith Sons.
In politics our motto is Tariff Reform. !
asnt fs Is anf Bs 2 EG"P Pre 5
tion work, Paints, Oils, &c. Garden Seeds,
School Books, and all s2ecialties of the drug
trade. j. B: Franks, Lowndesville, 8. Q.
March 20, 1888. 12m.
The Racket Store will give greater bargains
this week than ever before. Goods will be
sold regardless to make room for our large
stock which will be received in January.
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Death of Mrs. Syfan.

AS we 60 to press, the sad news comes u
this Office, that Mrs Syfan, wife of G. w
Syfan, Sr., of our town, breathed her last al
Ii O'Clock Monday night. In her death the
church and community have lost one of their
best and mosl valued members For q long
while Mrs Syfan had been q great sufferer
but with remarkable Christian fortitude and
indomltable energy she bore patiently hei
sufferings and prosecuted the duties In the
home. She leaves behind a husband and five
sons, to whom many friends tender theil
deepest sympathy IN this their hour OF trou'
BILE. The funeral service will be held in the
Methodist church to-day.
"Servant of God, we'll done
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battles fought, the vctory's won,
Enter thy Masters joy.'
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I Know Not the Day nor the Hour.

I know not the day nor the hour
When Jesus shall come In His power,
To take me away TO His rest.
To ever reside with the blest;
But II am ready to 60,
Joyfully I'll leave all below,
For 1t will be heaven for me
To know that from sin I am free.
know not the day nor the hour
When Jesus shall come In His power,
To gather His dear ones all home,
Where never they'll sorrow nor roam;
But shall be watching in prayer,
That may be ready 10 share
His welcome revealed in that day,
When all things on earth pass away.
know not the day nor the hour,
But Jesus will come In His power,
And take me away to His rest,
To ever reside with the blest; -
Then with the redeemed from the earth
Yea, from my spirits heavily birth,
The song OF redemption raise,
And join In the anthems Of praise.
I'll patiently wait till the hour
When Jesus shall come in His power,
To take me away to His rest,
To ever reside with the blest;
Then happy with Jesus for aye,
Where sorrow and sin pass away,
Safe In those bright mansions of rest,
I'll ever reside with the blest.
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Remnants in calicoes, remnants in dress
goods at less than cost. w. f. Bell.
To close out my winter stock will offer bar
gains every day during the month of Janua-
ry. w. Z. Bell
Call and see the bargains | offer in ladies
and children's hats These prices are made TO
close out nv winter stock. w. +. Bell.
Ladies' felt hats at less than cost. Beautiful
STYLES and fine felts. w. f. Bell
Dress fiannels in several shades at less than
cost. w. +. Bell.
Don't fail to call and see me M0nday; / Oh
Torchen laces and Hamburg trimmngs In
great variety OF patterns at White Brothers.
These goods are very beautiful ana very
cheap.
Ladies in search of dress goods, would do
we'll to examine those all wool double-fold
dress goods at w hite Brothers. They are very
desirable and very cheap. They range III price
from 25cts to 75ts per yard.
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Death of Major Julius Mills.

Major Julius Mills, prominent citizen o.
Chester died suddenly of heart disease on his
plantation last Saturday. For the last few
years Major Mills has been interested in rail
road building, and the first president of what
afterwards became the Georgia. Carolina and
Northern Road. At the time of his death he
was president of the projected Chester and
Camden Railroad. Major Mills leaves wife
and five children.
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The Luxury of Il Good Razor.

Any one who shaves knows what an an
noyance a dull razor is, and how hard it Is to
keep sharp razor. No one need be troubled
any longer In this way. Let him use Free
mans Strop and then shaving will be sper-
feet entertainment"
The manufacturer of this strop has speci-
mems that have been in use twenty, thirty
and even forty years and they are still
good.
With this strop any one can whet his own
razor. 1t Is only necessary TO draw the blade
O few times over each side of the strop and
then hair-spliting may be begun.
This article SO Indispensable to successful
tonsorial operations can be had at the store o
White Brothers.
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Williamson Female COLLEGE.
WILLIAMSON, S. G..

THIS INSTITUTION, FOUNDED IN 1872,
i has had progressive history OF useful
ness and Influence, and is one Of the most
important factors in the solution OF the edu-
catlonal problems Of the day.
Thorough instructions in Literary, Classi-
cal, Scientific, Music and Art Departments.
Confessediy high scholarship. Best Circulating
and Reference Libraries. Ample Apparatus,
Cabinets, Museum.
Christian home influences. Excellent NOR
oil and religious atmosphere. Parental over.
sight and care.
Healthful surroundings. Summer resort.
Celebrated Chalyheate Spring.
Rates unusually low. Latin, Greek, French,
German, Volapuk, Glass Singing, Free-hand
Drawing, Calisthenics,-all FREE. No Incl
dental tax, library fee, pew rent, nor contin-
gent fund.
Spring Session opens FEBRUARY 4, 1889.
For In formation, address
REV. s. LANDEL, AM, DID,.
Jan. 16, 1889, tt President.
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Grand Jurors.

G.. w. Brown, 18th townshipshlp.
V. Il. Hinton, end township.
ThoS. Chatham, 1St township.
J. w. Lyon. 9Th township.
w. &. Fouchc, 2nd township.
&. L. Towns. lst township.
John L. Cheatham, llth township.
&. IL. Wardlaw. 10th township.
r.. J. Davis, 9TH township.
Il. III. Graves, llth township.
u. Il. Langley, 9Th townshhip.
B. II. E,akin, 9th township.
!. Il. Wilson. 9Th township.
Geo. BankS, 9th township.
NJ. l.. Kay. 18th township.
J. iletch Hodges, 3rtl township.
a. B. Kennedy, 9th township.
a. \. Stuart, 10th township.
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RenIY.Made Clothing.

We have big stock of mems. youths and
boys ready-made clothing, that are offering
at prices to suit the times.
A superb line of overcoats, a good selection
Of cut-away and sack cork-screw worsted
suits.
A splendid lot Of colored cashmere suits.
Extra pants, coiored and black. Also, rub
Der clothing, for bad weather.
You will do we'll TO give us O call when In
need of clothing of any kind. Smith q Son
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White Brothers have large assortment OF
low and medium priced dress goods.
Walking jackets in jersey cloth with and
without the braid. Very cheap. w. E. Bell.
Children's wraps from years to 10 years at
all prices w. +. Bell.
White Brothers carry the largest stock OF
cans, kerseys ana cassimers to be found in the
county,
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The Williamson Female College.

We ask the attention Of our readers to the
Female College at Williamson. 1t is we'll
and favorable known to all our people, and
many of our best educated young ladies re-
ceived their diploma from this excellent in
stitution. 1t is conveniently situated on the
railroad, and the healthful climate and fine
only q health resort but an educational CEN
ire
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White Brothers.
Jan. 16, 1889.
Sherif7s Sale.

J. c. Wosmanky and J. w. Power, trustee
against B. w. Williams and r. l.. WILL
llams--Execution.
DY virture of sundry Executions to me di-
d rected, In the above stated case, will sell
to the highest bidder, at public auction, with
in the legal hours of sale, at Abbevllle Court
House, on MONDAY the fourth day of FEB
RUARY A. D., 1889. all the right, title and in
terest Of Roger L. Williams in the following
described property to wit: All that tract or
parcel of land, situate. lying and being in the
County of Abbevile, South Carolina, except
that portion that may prior TO day of sale be
set off as q homestead and containing
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ACRE S
more or less, and bounded by lands of w. l..
Prince ]. w. Power, w. V. Clinkscales and
others. Levied on and to be sold as the prop
erty Of Roger L. Williams to satisfy the afore-
said Execution and costs.
TERMS-Cash. w. ID. MANN,
Jan. Is, 1889. Sheriff..
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Sheriff Sale.

Francis Arnold against Sarah G. Sheppard,
Mary S. Gillam.-Execution.
DY virtue of an Execution to me directed IN
6 the above stated case, 1 will sell to the
highest bidder, at public auction, within the
legal hours Of sale at Abbeyile pprf GS9rt H9aSe
1850, all the right, title and interest of Sarah
G. Sheppard and Mary S. Gillian IN the fol. h:
lowing described property. to wit: One lot
in the towe OF Greenwood with the buildings
thereon containing
FOURTEEN (l4) ACRES.
more or less, and bounded by Main street, lot
OF Peter Nick eller, deceased, the Hacket lands
and others as the property OF Mary S. Gill
lam. Also
CNE HUNDRED ACRES
of land, more or less, in Ninety-Six township
bounded by lands Of N; richardson H. .tc b;
property of Sarah =. Sheppard. Levied on
and to be sold to satisfy the aforesaid execu-
ton and cost.
TERMS-Cash, w. D. MANN,
Jan. IA, 1889. Sherin A. 4.
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The general average of the human
pulse, though the exceptions are nu-
merous, may be put at birth at one
hundred and forty; two years, one
hundred from sixteen to nineteen,
eighty; at manhood, seventy-six; and
old age, sixty.
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The Racket Store has moved to the corner
recently occupied by r. w. Cannon, and will
run big auction during the month OF Janua-
ry, giving greater bargains than ever.
The Racket Store will have q large lot Of
goods to sell at auction during January.
Big bargains at auction at the Racket Store
on Saturdays.
than cost w. l.. Bell.
Several walking jackets in black and color
ed goods at less than cost. w. E. Bell.
Four children's wraps from 10 to Is years at
less than cost. w. E. Bell.
Persons coming to town on Saleday and hav-
ing goods to buy, will do well to call on VIM.
f., Bell for shoes and dress goods.
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sDaily, except Sunday.
Connection at Greenwood made to and from
ali points en- Columbia and Greenville rail-
road. At Spartanburg with A. & c. Air Line
Close connections made to and from Charles
ton. Savannah and Florida points: and by
Georgia railroad trains for Atlanta ana the
West. w. ]. CRAIG, A. 6. P. A.
Z. f. ANDERSON, Master Trains.
w. w. STARR, Supt.