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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-11
FARM AND GARDEN.
A TROUBLESOME WEED.
A Parasitic Plant for Which Farmers
Should BE on the lookout.

A Parasitic Plant for Which Farmers
Should BE on the Lookout.
Mr. A. R. Birdsill, Colorado, sends us,
says Farm and Fireside, sprig of alfalfa
covered with delicate vine bearing a
profusion of white flowers, accompanied
with note as follows: "Please tell me
what the inclosed vine is. We found
one little bunch of it growing in our
alfalfa of last years sowing. Is it bad
to spread? Will it hurt stock to eat it?"
The plant referred to is species of
dodder (cuscuta), and belongs to the
natural order convolvulacee. 1t is a
parasitic plant and is only nourished by
it's terrestrial roots until it becomes es-
tablished upon the host plant, after
which it's connection with the earth is
broken, and it feeds upon the juices of
the host plant.
That the readers of Farm and Fireside
may get an intelligent idea of the plant
and its flowers, we have made drawing
ETG of tho cprin ra-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-11
THE SPARE BED.

1t Is Warranted to Produce All Sorts of
Terrible Ailments.
Who first called them spare beds?"
Why didn't he name them ''man-killers"
instead? | never see spare bed with
out wanting to tack the following card
on the head-board
NOTICE!
THIS BED WARRANTED
to produce
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-11

A SHORT acquaintance-the man who is
always wanting to borrow money.-Burling
ton Free Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
NcthodIStS in Conference.

The second quarterly conference for Ahbc
vile station was held ut .tbbevtllr last Satur
day night, with Rev. 4. J. Cauthen, Presiding
Elder. in The char, and r l.. Wilson as srcre
tury. \ full exhibit of all church work wa
submitted by the pastor and other oihcia
members. which showed the church TO be IN 9
healthy condition. The report OF the pastor
in regard TO the Sunday school work was
most satisfactory. The school has memher.
ship of over one hundred. is well ATTENDED
and embraces quite Il number OF consccratec
and efficient workers.
Church finances received the attention o
the conference and was found Ia he in gooC
sbape-the church during the present yc;l
having expended over five hundred dollars ~
cash for church purpo>eS, other than the nSua
assessments and hear that the end has mol
been reached along this line.
The services for Sunday following were con
Quoted by the Presiding Elder, who rreachro
TO large and apparently arrreclaliHe audi
enc,s These sermons should prove bene
diction to those who heard them. They were
sound practical gospel sermons, delivered III
Il pers,llsive Christian style and spirit.
The Sunday school which met III the after
noon was not neglected by the chief pastor
He not only met the school, but being callrc
upon by the superintendent. delivered ta!h
which was timely and brin full of wholesom,
truth adapted to all who were there. We
hope Mr.. Cauthcn can come frequently to Ab
bevil!e in future.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
THE USUAL WEEKLY KILLING.
NOtes.-.RailrOad Talk-..Boat.
Ing OH a Pond and Fishing ON the
Adjoining Farm.


CoRoNAcA, SC, March 8. 1890.
Miss Ida Fooshe, who Is teaching Mt Lisbon.
Laurens county, and Miss Pauline Yates. who
is attending school there, spent Saturday and
MIR. NJ. r. Coleman spent day or two at
home last week.
Miss Sallle Rasor has returned home.
ew5 of Sst Hs shes
seems to demand his whole attention during
the winter and spring months, conseq uently
his visits here are infrequent. But he, as we'll
IA others, during the summer months. often
find time 10 participate In frequent boat rides
on q certain pond In our neighborhood, espe-
oially during "vacation."
DIR. j. D. Austin and Mr.. ]. @. Pyles went to
sweet music OF the "Swiss Bell Ringers" and
report n very pleasant evening.
Miss Bessie Cothran has been on d short Wis.
II to friends In Greenwood.
DIR: g. H. waddell who. we are sorry, to say,
has been troubled for some time with 9. par
tlul paralysis OF the tongue. Is now much i'm
proved and we hope will soon be quite well
Mrs. w. G. Rice and Mrs. H. F. Fuller, who
have both been quite sick for some time are
now convalescent.
DR.. P. B. Connor.. of Laurens, is now on @
visit to his sister, Mrs. David Aiken.
The travelling public have been very much
Commissloners In Demanding bridge over
deep cut across the PUBLIC road leading from
this place to Ninety.Sx. But as the work has
been commenced we will refrain from further
comments until IL Is finished. Hoping TINT 1t
will be done we'll.
Capt. Lumley, of Rutheriordton, N. c., IL
spending a few days in our midst. Notwith-
standing the tardy approach Of spring, the
weather now being propitious, the farmers are
progressing rapidly with their work, and we
hear several speaking Of planting cotton this
week.
Another negro was shot and killed Mt the
railroad works last week. After carefully no.
trains, and the reception by them OF suspi-
cIous packages, the cause Is made very proba.
BILE OF their frequent disturbances. We think
perhaps a wide-awake revenue officer could
make o good haul through here, LOAFER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
RESOLUTIONS.
A Card from Cant. TiIIman.

TO the Public: Invitations to speak are be-
ginning TO come 10 me. l desire TO say that
all such letters should be addressed to Capt.
Campaign Committee.
The reasons are obvious. TO canvass the
State thoroughly Will require much travel,
and plnnQt we'll he done under three months
nnd to Save both expense and labor there
must be some systematic arrangements.
Capt. Shell can also judge where and when
my services are most needed, md arrange nc.
cOrdlngly. If the State Democrntic Commit:
tee would not call the Slate Convention till
September, THE canvass could be eterred till
the crop Is almost laid by, and would prefer
not TO prccipitate heated political campaign
when all are so busy. But am ready 10 open
the ball whenever 1t Guiia tlIp people and the
Campplgn Committee thinks best
Respectfully, B. II. TILI.MAN.
RQpcrs, s. G., April 10, 1891.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
r. NJ. HADDON & co.
Sunday School conference.
April 0, 1890, tt

The Abbeville County Methodist Sunday
School Conference for 1890, will be held In the
Methodist chnrch ut Greenwood, S. g., Friday
and Saturday May % and24
The conference will be composed OF minis.
ters, itinerant and local, Superintendent OF
Sunday Schools. aud one delegate from each
school in Abbeville County.
FIRST DAY.
At 9:3O y. M.-Conference opened with de-
votional exercises
Address OF welcome.
Response. =
Written reports from Sunday Schools.
AFTERNOON.
Devotional exercises.
Reports from schools continued.
What Is the best plan Of organization OF
What is the best method of instruction for
Infant classes?
Opening question box.
SECOND DAY.
At9A. M-Devotional exercises.
Reports from schools concluded.
Is IL possible to secure the attendance and
cooperation Of the entire membership OF the
church In Sunday School work 1?
How can the church aid the superlntend-
What prominence should be given to Mis-
sions in Sunday School work.
AFTERNOON.
Reports Of committees.
Discussions.
Election OF Executive Committee.
Where shall the next Conference be held.
Ministers and superintendents OF schools
will forward names of those who are to at
tend the Conference to Bro. A. A. Gage, Green
wood, S. c., Abbeviile County.
]. Fuller Lyon, Secretary,
1T. Parks, Chairman Ex-Com.
April Is, 1899.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
Death Of Nrs. Mcdonald.

Mrs Bette Mcdonald. the beloved wife ~
our fellow w-townSman. Mr.. William L. Me
Donald died early Mnndny morning, April
II, lSsO. after long md painful Illness.
Mr.. Beattir conducted tic funeral services
in the Methodist church on Tuesday morn
ing in the presence of II great multitude o
our citizens who had assembled rs mark G.
affection and respect for the memory of tho
good woman who had gone out from amongst
as to realize the reward which is vouchsaed
80 those Of us who die In the hope of bless
ed immortality.
Mrs. Mcdonald was n Christian woman
who served her Lord with fidelity. AMI PAT
her whole trust and confidence in his saving
grace, while in chldi!k- Simplicity-n" mai
ter whether In health or In SictneSS-.he look
ed to him for q glorious resurrection.
She had long been u sufferer from bodily
ailments. but her happy. cheerful nature ever
Hhed n halo OF sweetness about her, which
impaired something Of her own gentleneSs
and loving kindness to all those with whom
she associated.
Many hearts in tendcrcSt sympathy, feel
snrrow for the bereavement OF the husband
who is left widowcr indeed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
Wednesday, April Is, 1890.
Good Contract.

Dr. s. &. Thomson has made II contract
with the bui!derS of the e., {. X y. trcStlrS ri
Long Canr and Carl Tail creeks for largo
amo mt Of lumber. which the Doctor is har
Ing saved on his place by contract Will
MeSSrs. John T.. Bradley and Young Reagan
who own tie saw mill ana engine. Dr
Thomson has bought eight large mules an0
will run two four-nOrSe teams. TO haui al
that the mill can SAW and he can move by tho
frs. Of August. The distance which the lum
bpr Ii To I've hauled is from two to three miles
We are now of the opinion that ihe road
will be built, and we are ccrtai n that we are
glad fnr our own people 10 make as much as
possible of the money which Is expended iol
It's construction. The distribution OF large
amount OF cash among lnlivldual members
of the community will result in good TO many
of U.S. If our neishborS prosper they have
more money to spend. and the more they
spend the greater the opportunity for others
to he benefited.
There ,,rvcr was time in this county when
faithful labor commanded Il better price Ot
was more in demand than ut lhc present.
The outlook Is most encouraging for the
thrift of the whole people. The good crops
last year put hundreds "i farmers out OF dcit
and ol her hundreds were enabled TO lay by
something for rainy dny. The owners ol
land are appreriatin2 lnore ana more III"
value of pasture lands, and scores OF thcii,
nre enclosing their waste lands vi tn barbed
wire, and looking m IL 10 the profits arising
from stock raising.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
Another Account Of tl:e Meeting.

The Second PreSbyttry OF the Ass 'ciate Re.
formed Synod of the South convened In the
Associate Reformed church of Troy, in this
county on Friday, the l1th instant. The
opening sermon was preached by Rev. r. La
than. retiring Moderator.
A roll was made out and called, when II ap-
reared that there were present fifteen minis
terS, one licentiate and two students OF theol.
ngy. Eight pastoral charges were represented
by ruling elders and one vacancy sent COM
missioner. On account Of sickness and otner
causes, nine ministers and two theological
students were absent.
Rev. ]. e. Boyd, pastor Of Prosperity con-
gregation, Newbcrry county, =. C., was chos.
Ell Moderator.
The business transacted by the Preshyter
during It's sessions was largely OF the routine
character. The only reports coming before
the Presbytcry were those on Pa tors Salary.
These reports generally showed that the sala-
rics Of pastors are paid with cnmmenduble
promptneSs. Some congregations us is a.
ways the case in all sections, seem to take /,
kind OF pride in being behind. They will no
doubt in time improve in this matter.
Two Theological students, Mr.. John r. Ed
wards and Mr.. J. w. Baird, delivered what
are usually called trial diScourscs. These
trials were OF high Urder--in fact some Of
the congregation remarked that the young
men preached better than the old men.
The P'eSbytcry adjourned to meet at Louis
willie, Georgia, ON Friday, before the third Sab.
bath In September.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
THE g., G. B. N. RAILWAY.
Large Forces pt Work on Every Hill
and Hollow In AbbeyilIe County.

Hands are at work In Abborille county on
ALMOST every part Of the Georgia, Carolina
and Northern Railway, From the savannah
TO the Saluda, sscrapers, shovels. plows, mules
and hands are busy from early morning until
night. Large acceSsions to the forces here
about have been made almost daily for the
last two weeks and now 1t really looks as If
they meant to build the road.
The pile drivers are making ready the foun-
dations for the stone piers which are TO sup
port the iron bridge across Long Cane creek.
The stone Is being quarried every day for the
piers, and already much OF 1t has been laid on
the ground, ready for putting up. The bridge
will be about fifty feel above the water.
A branch track will connect this road with
the A. & X. road about four miles from Green.
wood. and the cross Ties nre now being placed
along the route In readiness for the iron, the
work Of laying which, 1t Is said, Will com.
mepSe pee on ora or about she first Of May AS soon
readiness, the bridge will be brought and
placed In position.
Track laying along tho road from Long Cane
will proceed rs fast Us the grading Is done.
and II is possible that the track layers on this
side may reach the Saluda before the corps of
track layers reach that point from Clinton.
ming TO Abbeville before the track IL COM
ple;ed from the Northern end OF the line TO
Greenwood.
The contractors in AbbevIlle county have
until the first of August TO finish the grading,
and II is thought the work Will be finished by
that time. II the road Is put In readiness for
the iron by that time. IL ts possible for the
train TO reach Abbeville In september or Oc-
tober.
OF the grading between Clinton and the Sa.
lnda we have heard but little, but presume
tpe york IL going nn.
The stone pliers ut Sglnda are being put up.
1t is said that the work Is progressing most
satisfactorily west OF the vIlhge.
Mr.. Fortune has taken contract from O
point near the Fair Ground, TO Long Cane,
and this. we believe, puts hands at work on
every hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
D. c. DUPRE's LOCALS.
DeIear In Drugs and Medicines, &c.
Greenwood, 3, &,

DeIear In Drugs and Medicines, &c.
Greenwood, 3, &,
"Mohun" paper 80 cent by author of Surrey
Of Eagles Nest,
Full line OF sheet music, latest issues re.
ceived weekly,
Teaohers Bibles all sizes and styles of bind
Ing.
Gospel Hymns" and "Songs Of Joy and
Gladness" at publishers prices from to u
cents:
The genuine Powhattan pipe with ty ty
stems.
"Lone jack" and PerIque the two finest
smoking tobaccos manufactured.
The great work BY ReY. DIR. j.. II. Graves
Middle Life" or "One state between death
and resurrections." Is cts.
Picture frames all kinds Of dimensions.
4 full line OF school books and all numbers
of the Seaside Library, send for catalogue.
Any book you want can be sent to you di.
rect from publisher.
A full stock of everything in artists ma
terial,
'rre Man of Gallee" by Attlcus 6. Hay.
good, 81.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
GREENWooD's CHIT CHAT.
All Sorts of Paragraphs-..The NOmi.
nation Of a Good Man for Cover

GREENWOOD, s. c., April II, 1850.
There was large crowd In town Saturday
Perfect order prevailed.
Capt. Scott Allen, of Edgefeld, passed
through town Saturday on visit TO Mr.. M
b. McGce, of Walnut Grove.
Mr.. I. II. Walker has In contemplation the
erection Of brick store near the bank.
Mr.. J. +. Johnston. one of the rising law.
yers of the Laurens Bar, spent day In town
last week.
Work on, DR.. Eptins's residence has been
commenced.
a meeting Of the stockholders Of the cotton
mill takes place here the first Of May.
Mr.. Walter Montgomery OF Spartanburg
spent Sunday in town.
There will be un excursion from h"re TO En-
oree en- May day. Our stores will al close.
Mr.. j. w. Wells has the contract '"r build
| ing Me>srS Bailey. BarkS.iale " Co.'S new
stores. Tbs lumber lS now Oh the ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. NicElrS are now house
keeping In Mr.. J. y, Barkst!"le's new house.
Mr. +. E.. Dupre was ON our streets Satur.
| day.
We are not "A supporter of Mr.. Iillnan, but
| If the newspapers continue their warfare or
him, he is almost certain To he elected. He !,
| already posing rs prosecuted innocence which
will secure him many votes.
| Mrs. j. {. Caldwell of Stony Point, was crit
| icaly i'll last week. Wcare glud to learn lha
she is Improving.
We are sorry to lose "East End as a con
| tributor. Ills notes were always ncwsy and
! Mr. Smith Britton, OF the Atlas Printing
House, unnGEnces that the H'eekiy Registei
Will make its appearance here about the LIST o
May. So we are to have another effort to es
| iablish paper here.
Miss Ella Donna.d, of Williamson, Is visit
| ing her sister, Mrs a. j. Sproles.
| Rev. q. III. Carter is in Atlanta conducting
series OF meetings. Rev. Mr.. Dew, of Green
vile, preached in the Baptist church Sunday
| morning and in the Presbyterian at night.
| Mr.. Allen, of Allen a. Dew; hps purchased
| the brick store recently owned by e, A. Cobb
| Atan imprOmptu congregation of repreSen
tutiye citizens one day last week. DR.. Max
well was unanimously nominated as Il candi
iate for the nomination for Governor w
don't know that he could again he Induced Il
enter politics, having retired but few year
ago. but we do know that he Possesses tn
necessary qualifications 10 eminently it hin
| for tie position. No man did more to redeem
the state from carpet baggers and establish
/ the democracy than DIR. J. q. Maxwell. and
; we are asHiE threatened with disruption. o
| Mahonesm, that Democracy could not do BET
ter than place him at the holm, where. by hi
sound Judgment, deep logic, wise counsel
conservative course and judlciOGS manage
| ment, he could steer uS clear OF the brtnkers
He would represent the whole Democracy
a;d all classes could, with confidence, supper
| him.
! Solicitor D. L. Shumpert. OF Newberry
;spent Il short time in town Monday on hi
| way 20 Spartanburg.
Mr.aHG sirs. ". j. MCGEE, OF Walnut Grove
spent day In town This week. S.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
The PresbyterS at IOwndeSriIIc. and
What Was Done.

The South Carolina presbytery met at Prov
idcnce church, I.owndeSville, S. C., April llth.
Present. all Of the ministers except Rev. J. B.
Adger, u. D., and J. s. Cosby ID. d. and thir-
ty-nine elders.
Rev. T. B. Craig, OF NiLety.SiX, was elected
Moderator and FL Ter ". \. Tcmpleton, AS.
siStant Clerk.
1t was harmonious meeting. Only the
usual routine busin SIS was transacted.
Rev. J. l.. Wilson. ID u, ana Elder l.. w.
Perrin, were elected Commissioners TO the
General Assembly, which nisr;> IN May at
Asheviilr, n. G..
The PreSbyttry was handsomely enter.
tained by the citizens Of LowndcSr!le.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
FIRST CLASS GOODS.
A Few OF the Special Bargaina Now
Offered by White Br0thers.

A novelty in colorcd b. illiantines at 33H
goods are uncommonly beautiful, just as hand
some as summer silks.
Seventy five pieces challes and muslins ut
5 cts. per yard.
Extrn wide zephyr ginghams at l91f cents
per yard, worth 20 cents. ..-..
Plaid white lawns at 10 and l2H cents, worth
Is and ~ cents.
White fannels In all the latest styles, and
at prices from s. cents to $3.50 per yard.
The best and biggest all linen damask tow.
cls ever offered in this market at 25 cents.
Table napkins and doilies from 80 to25oper
dozen.
Examine our Al bleached homespun at Z,
| and cents.
The cheapest thing yet-our 25 cents SILK
scarfs in nearly one hundred different sty!-~-
Everybody says how can they be made at
the price? Examine them. Only dty cents
for an unlaundrfed shirt. "Every shirt Ia
branded, White Brothers half dollar shirt"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
Authority oar Horses.

On all yiatters pertaining to the horse, or
his kins,aan. the male. Colonel Samuel Wal
lingford is regarded a. authority, no matter
what the question. and lie is sought by people
far and near, 10 prescribe for the sick an iIIal
or to furnish 10 the needy farmer
q new and more reliable one. Just be-
fore leaving for his home In Indiana one day
last week he was called some fourteen miles
in the country to examine q sick animal, and
only few days before that he was called OF
ON stock business,
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Lost Mule,

ESTRAYED on the night OF April 10th,
MARE MULE, about four years old and l5A
hands high. Apparently swollen between the
eyes and nose. 1t Is only natural peculiar
ity. Freshly shod In front.
She was last seen wearing leather halter
making towards Abbeville county. Any one
having seen, heard OF. or any wise knowing OF
her whereabouts, will please write US or .tele-
graph US. A suitable reward for her recovery.
NJ. s. BAILEY G. SONS,
April Ii, $500. Clinton, 8. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-16
GOOD FARMING.
Convincing Facts which Go TO Prove
That Farming Does Pay.

convincing fNcts WHICH w ~ EEoSe
THAT Farming Does Pay.
DR.. S. G. Thomson of this village owns the
old Thomson homestead near the Gross
Ronds, and that land was rented last year to
several tenants, who made crops rs follows:
Lewis w, Truwitt, white, with three miles
made Il fraction over 30 bales OF cotton; S5O
bushels of corn. and some oats.
Marshall Fraser, colored, with one mule,
made 25 bales OF cotton, and 80 bushels OF
corn.
Cornelius Pressly, colored, and Joe Wright,
colored, each had two mules and each made
about q bales OF cotton, and some corn anu
oats,
These are facts and figures for the people to
study about.
These men furnish examples OF industry
and skill ut farming which are worthy of all
emulation.
Those who continually say that farming
does not pay might alter their tune, and tell
Il different tale, If they themselves would
make crops to cOmpure with the tenants on
DR.. Thomson's place. Let 1t not be forgotten
that the land was ordinary farming lands,
which the ancestors OF DR.. Thomson have cul-
tivaled for perhaps hundred years.
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Fine NnypS.

MessrS. Waliing:ord & Russell received
another shipment Of fine mules last week.
This last 10. was the largest and best ami
,nais TO be found in the city Of Atlanta. DIR.
Thomson hnugit six of them on arrival, and
Mr. Russell took tao OF them for his own use,
leaving still on hand aone excellent mules
which are for sale.
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Mr.. c. V. HAMMOND is sick, in bed.
THE weather was warm yesterday.
All the boys are invited 10 look at our straw
hats. p. Rosenberg & Co.
full line of flannel shirts for summer
wear can he found at P. Rosenberg & Cos.
For boys and men, q full line OF hot wealth
er clothing. P. Rosenberg Il Co.
You can buy good coat for 8oc. from us
All sizes. =. Rosenberg & Co.