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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Programme for County Teachers As
SOciatiOn.

The following is the programme for the ap.
preaching meeting of the County Teachers
Association, which will DC held aL Greenwood
OIL the 18th and 11th of August.
After the reading oil each paper a genneral
discussion will follow.
W. w. Bradley-Reading. How to teach 1t.
T. j. Griflin-Spelling.
j. w. Thomson-The Black Board and It's
Uses.
G. G.. Hodges-Arithmatic s|g
Miss Allie Pruit-Meed and Kellogg Gram.
mar.
Prof J. /. McC'ain-A Discussion Of English
and English Grammar.
w. L. Miller-The qualifications, Requisite
for Leadership.
Prof J. r. Blake-Methods of Education.
DR.. W. NJ. Grier-An Address.
Mr.. r. B. Wilson will also read an article,
but the subject has not yet been handed TO us.
The Association will meet In the hall of the
Female College at l0a M, Wednesday morn
ing, August IL, and will hold three sessions q
day.
We earnestly hope that all the teachers will
attend, and the citizens of Greenwood will do
all they can TO make their stay as pleasant as
the Association will likely make 1t profitable.
r. u. MCLEES,
II Chairman Committee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For House of Representatives.

We are authorized to announce Capt. ]. n.
KING as O candidate for reelection to the
House Of Representatives subject to the &C.
ton Of the Democratic primary.
The friends Of DR.. P. II. ADAMS announce
him as q candidate for the Legislature subject
to the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Colonel ].
TONNES ROBERTSON as a candidate for
seat in the House OF Representatives, subject
to the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce FRANK B.
GARY, ESQ.,, as q candidate for seat In the
House OF Representatives, subject to the &c
tion OF the Democratic party.
The friends OF Mr.. J. E. TODD respectfully
announce him as q candidate for seat In the
House of Representatives, subject TO the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN
H. MORRAH as q candidate for q seat In the
House OF Representatives, subject to the &C
ton Of the Democratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

The greatest number of our evenings
are spent quietly at home. Sometimes
it.requires an effort to sit quietly talk
ing and playing with them when my
work-basket is filled with unfinished
work, and books and papers lie unread
on the table; but as the years 60 by,
and I see my boys and girls growing
into home-loving, modest young men
and maidens, I am glad that I made it
my rule always to give the best of my
self to my family.-co1vespondence
of cong7eguts0na1SSl.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
WARRENToN LOCALS .
Items of General Interest Chroni.
cIed by a Wide Awake COrrespOn.
WARRENToN, S. c., July, %. lSg

WARRENToN, S. c., July, 2s, 1880.
Rain Rain! Rain we have had plenty
during the last few days.
Miss jamie Wilson, from Columbia, Is Wis
iting relatives in this place.
Owing TO the illness OF Mr.. Fennel and to
the rain there was neither preaching or Sum-
day School ut the Warrenton church yester-
day.
Master Robbie Brock. of Due West. visited
his cousin, Master Henry Cheatham last
week.
Dr. Lindsay, preached good sermon to q
large crowd at Rocky River, Sunday.
The picnic to be given at Monterey next
Saturday promises to be grand success. Mr.
F. NJ. Wilson, will kindly, open his house tor
the day and will be sure to have a good fid-
dler on hand, so the young people Will enjoy
themselves. Candidates are expected and
will be cordially welcomed.
II you want TO vote for "good men and
true'' vote for Mr.. j. H. Thomas for County
Commissioner and Mr.. r. G, McLees, for
School Commissioner. They will be faithful
officers and will serve the people well.
About twenty-five OF the farmers wagons
have been thrown out Of work on the Rail-
road near here on account of the heavy rains,
which have made 1t impossible to work.
Masters Brooks Cheatham aud Henry Will
son, spent last week with their grandfather
Mr.. William Brooks, OF Abbeville.
NOBODY KNOWS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Greenwood Personals.

GREENWOOD, S. c., July 2S. 1902
Vegetation Is looking fine and refreshed
since the RAIN.
Mr. Calhoun DuPre has returned home from
his trip to North Carolina.
The young people enjoyed a pleasant picnic
at Sulpher Springs last Wedn esday.
Miss Bessie Gibbs left last Thursday fol
Glenn Springs. She was accompanied by hel
friend Miss Dasie Hart. of York.
Mrs. Zeigler, OF Shereport, La, and hel
daughter. Mrs. Chandler, OF Marion, S. c., are
visiting Mr.. G. NJ. Calhoun's family.
DR.. and Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. MCGEE, Miss
Julia Hodges and Mrs. Major and her daugh
ter, Miss Ella, are recreating ut diferen,
Springs.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. s. Bailey, who spent some
time at Cleveland Springs. North Car.
olina have returned home. We are glad tc
hear Mr. Baily is very much improved.
Our community was sorry to hear OF the
sad death of Mrs. Caminer last Wednesday
She leaves husband and child. The family
has the sincerest sympathy OF the people,.
Miss Idale Hunter, who has been spending
sometime in Newberry and Edgefield coun
ties has returned home.
Work on the new depot for the Georgia
Carolina and Northern railroad is progress
Ing very fast. E.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Smallpox In Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July d.
Smallpox is epidemic along. the Mexi-
can side Of the border. AT Piedras Ne
gras twenty-five per cent, of the popu-
1ation has been affected and the per-
centage of fatalities has been very
high. In New Laredo there have been
upwards of two hundred people strick.
en- with the disease. The Mexicans
have taken no precautions against its
spread, and in many of their smaller
towns it is raging unchecked.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
The Leesyille College Company.

A commission was issued yesterday
for the incorporation of the Leesville
College Company, the purpose of
which is to conduct college at Lees
Vile for the education of the white
youth of both sexes. The capital stock
is to be SIC, 200, divided into shares of
500 each. The corporators are: D. d.
D. Mitchell, J. Edwards, J. w. Spann
and J. P. BOdie.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
The Panama Canal.

PARIS, June 27.-The committee
which was sent to Panama to investi-
gate the condition of the canal has
made further report on the prospects
of the enterprise. The committee says
that the construction of the canal at
the calculated level would occupy
twenty years and would cost 1877, ,000,-
600 francs. In the opinion of the COM
mittee the work could only be COM
pleted on the basis of an international
agreement or syndicate of the States
interested.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
DUE WEST
Female College.

r COATED In one Of the most healthful
IL towns in the up country. Enters upon
It's thirty-irst year on 9Th OCTOBER.
rience and thorough going teachers in every
department. Course Of study complete and
well graded. Excellent advantages are offer.
ed at low rates.
Moral tone OF school and community
worthy OF consideration. Boarding depart
ment well kept and made satisfactory TO all
reasonable parties. Send for catalogue.
MRS. L. M. BONNER, Principal,
H. E. BONNER. A. NJ, Vice Principal.
July 16, 1896, If Due West, 8. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
State Of South Carolina
County of Abbeville.
IN THE PROBATE COURT.

a. r. Robinson, as Administrator OF the Es-
tate Of Jane B. Lindsay, Deceased, Plain
tiff,
against
D. p. Robinson, James Z. Robinson, r. J. Rob-
inson, Henry o. Robinson. Rebecca j.
Young, William Robinson, Agnes Bonner,
A. P. Robinson, S. A. Robinson, Mary Da-
wilson, Jane Bonner, Lizzie Bonner, Sally
Bonner, Writ w. Robinson. j. P. Robin
son, J. l.. Robinson, T. H. Robinson, James
S. Robinson, E. ]. Harvely, Joseph Lind.
say, Mary Lindsay. Jane Lindsay, Nora
Lindsay, Eli Lindsay, Thomas Hanvey,
Wilson Harvey, Joseph Hanvey, Mary A.
Yoe, Susan j. Hanvey, George Creswell,
Jane Creswel, Margaret Creswell, Thomas
Creswell, Boags Creswell, and Rebecca
Creswell, Defendants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For School Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. R. g.
MCLEES as a candidate for reelection to the
Office OF School Com missioner, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Captain E.
COWAN as O candidate for School Commits
sioner, subject to the action Of the Democrat
ic primary election.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. g. w.
COLLINS as q candidate for School Commits.
sioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.

j o THE DEFENDANTS YOU ARE here.
by summoned and required to answer the
complaint in this action, which is filed in the
office OF the Probate Court for said County
and to serve a copy Of your answer to the said
complaint on the subscribers, at their office al
Abbeville Court House, South Carolina, with
in twenty days after the service hereof, exclu
sive OF the day Of such service, and show
cause, II any you can, why the land described
in the complaint should not be sold as prayed
for therein; and If you fail to answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
DEBRUHL & BRADLEY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
June 18th, A. D. 1890.
To the Absent Defendants: D. P. Robinson
James E. Robinson, Agnes Bonner, A.
Robinson, S. A. Robinson, Mary Davidson
Jane Bonner, Lizzie Bonner, Sally Bon
ner, Writ w. Robinson, ]. P. Robinson, ]
L. Robinson, T. II. Robinson. Henry o
Robinson, Joseph Lindsay. Nora Lindsay
Eli Lindsay, James 8. Robinson, Mary A
Yoe,. Thomas Hanvey, Wilson Hanvey
and Joseph Harvey:
TAKE NOTICE that the complaint in this &C
tion is on file In the Office OF the Probat,
Court for said County.
DEBRUHL & BRADLEY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
]. FULLER LYON, [L.S.]
Judge Probate Court.
July /, 1890.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
THREE OF FINLEY's FALsEHooDs COR
REcTED.
What Rev. Emery w. Williams, Pas.
tor OF the CoIOred Presbyterian
Churph IJas to Say.

Editor Press and Banner:
My attention was called a few days ago 10
an article published In the Richmond Planet
by w. #. Finley, formerly of Abbevile, in
which he makes reference to me.
wish to state ~ That the assertion that
my house was fired into, Is utterly without
foundation In fact; no such thing ever oc-
CURED. t2) That his statement, that l was
forced TO move into my church for protection
against violence is likewise untrue. C0 That
the intiination that at any time have suffer.
ed violence at the hands OF the white people
of Abbeville Is unqualifiedy false.
In Justice therefore TO q people among
whom Ihave lived for nearly ten Years in per
feet safety. must promptly refute all such
letters Of defamation which must be q source
Of deep regret to all good people.
EMERY W. WILLIAMS.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

The Pope's resident physician fol-
lows him about almost like his shad-
ow, and is forever going to and fro
with thermometer in his hand, look
ing out for the slightest breath Of an
intrusive draught that might venture
to blow rudely near the head of the
Church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Wednesday, July 80, 1890.
A Bullet I'm the Brain.

John Conner, coored, was arrested ana
Monday, Under charge of shooting Rosa VIII
son. colored. The pistol ball struch above
the right eye, went through the skull, ana
LODGED I'm the brain The woman is still liv.
ing IF She RECEIVERS she will be the second
Woman In this community with lead ball in
her brain. Conner claims that the pistol was
accidently discharged in his coat pocket. lie
was lodged in Jail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
The Williamson Female College.

The exercises OF this superb institution will
begin on the 10th Of September. 1880. and our
parents would do we'll TO bear that fact IN
mind. The President of that institution Is n
natural born teacher, and his success mas
been acknow edged by all. The young ladies
who have attended his school are unanimous
in his praise-and none know good teacher
better than they do.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
WHAT TILLMAN THINKS.
"Guard Against Such Cattle"

At last we have something for which to
thank Capt Tillman. In his speech at Man.
ming he administered a severe rebuke to the
men OF no principle, or little principle, who
like certain new political light in Hampton
County, think that Tillman's coat tails are
strong enough to pull them through. ~ beg
you," said Capt. Tillman ut Manning. "to
send good legislators to the Legislature, and
II beg you for Gods sake, to keep your fence
'straddlers at bone. Lord what n falling of
'athe fence there has been recently! Guard
against such cattle, for when they get to Col
'umbia they will be bamboozled and de.
"bauched. as they have been In the past"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

Stockholders Of the Abbeville Oil Mill held
q conference a few days ago with the head
lights of the G. c. 4 n. Railroad in reference
to having a side track from the union line 10
the mill. .,
The proposition Of the oil mill was taken
under consideration, and 1t is possible una,
the mill and ginnery may yet get railroad
accommodation. So mote 1t be.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
COUNTY EXHIBITS.

The Committee Of County Exhibits will
August 2, 1890, at 10 A. NJ.
Members are urgently requested to be on
hand, and to bring full reports rs to what the
Alliance and community represented Will do
In this important matter.
Let every one contribute, even II 1t be one
article only. Important business to be trans.
acted. B. C. DUPRE, Sec. pro tenn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

Nos. s. so, 81 S. 81, So and SO daily except Sun
day. Main Line trains 81 and IS daily between Col.
umbia and Alston. Daily except Sunday between
Alston and Greenville.
Pullman parlor service between Augusta and Hot
Springs N. c. daily without cherge on No. 50 from
Augusta, connecting with c. & 6 No. 81.
D. CALDWELL, Div. Pass. Agt, Columbia, 8. G.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen. Pass. Agent Washington,
d. g.
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager, Richmond, Va
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
The Handy Pistol.

A railroad darkey came to town last Satur
day, and bought pistol. In showing IT that
evening it ''went off," the ball striking Man
glance from a vital part He is not consider
ed seriously wounded. The railroad niger
left for parts unknown.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Steam Laundry.

We notice that various towns are making
arrangements to have steam laundries.
What's the matter with Abbevile, that we
can't have one? Our people have plenty OF
idle money, and plenty of efficient managers
can be had to operate the establishment. It
will pay the stockholders, and be public
benefit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

Paint your buggy for one dollar, no varnish
required. For sale at Speeds Drug Store.
McCords Collie Mixture is guaranteed to
cure collie in horses, mules &c. Prepared and
sold al Speeds Drug Store.
Try our "Bull Dog Pants and Drawers.
They are the best you ever saw. Smith &
Sons.
Dress goods in all the new shades from l0c.
to SID per yard; also have beautiful.ine
of wool dress robes in the latest shades This
is my second order In these goods. Come at
once and secure q stylish dress. w. f. Bell.
You can get good Hammock cheap at
Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Greenwood Female College.

The Greenwood Female College Will open
itS Th mex! session GSepIemoer i5th, ls9C;
teachers, and their institution adds another
laurel to Abbevilles crown. The wonderful
success that attended the efforts Of these Ia
dies In the past attests the superiority of the
institution, which Is Greenwood's chief glory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For the Senate.

Hon. G. A. c. WALLER, of Greenwood, is
announced as a candidate for the Senate, sub
ROBERT R. HEMPHILL is hereby an
nounced as o candidate for reelection to the
State Senate, subject to the action OF the DEM
ocratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For Judge Probate Court.

J. FULLER LYON, ESQ.,, submits his re-
election to the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. R. E.
HILL as q candidate for the office Of Probate
Judge, subject to the action OF the Democrat
ic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For Everybody.

Read the notice of the County Commission
ers. Repair the damages at once, and KICK
the stones out of the road.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

Fans in all the new shades at w. +. Bells
and cheaper than ever.
Parasols in silk gloria cloth and ginghamf
at reasonable prices at w. E. Bells
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
The University OF South Carolina.

The president OF the faculty advertises the
opening Of the next session on the first Tues.
doy In October. Abbeville has always been n
liberal patron OF that Institution, and the STU
dents OF that College have reflected honor up
on the State, and have been ali ornament TO
the county Of their nativity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
ErsKine College.

The exercises OF the coming session in this
old institution, which has so long been an
honor to the State. will be opened on Mon.
day, October 6, 1890.
The Press and Banner has 80 often spoken
Of the superior advantages of this institution,
that we have nothing new to add. II Is the
oldest denominational College in the State,
has O large endowment, an able corps Of pro.
fessors. Besides all the great advantages
which this College offers as an educational
institution, 1t Is the cheapest as regards cost,
and In q moral point OF view 1t offers greater
safeguards than can be found elsewhere.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For county Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce ]. r.
BLAKE, JR., Of Greenwood, as q candidate
for County Treasurer, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
No Moro pumpkins and Hard Cider.

The page of the badly printed, slouchily
edited country paper, where the editor taxes @
his pay in big pumpkins and hard cider, is
about gone by. To-day the country editor is
prosperous, contented, we'll clothed and well
fed he is n man Of active brain and progres,
sive ideas, hard working, self-respecting ana
respected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

Abbevlle Democratic Club No. will meet
In the Court House on Saturday, the End Au.
gust, at o'clock P. NJ. Frank b. Gary, Presi-
dent; j. s. Graves, Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
For Auditor.

I respectfully ask the endorsement of the
people OF Abbeville county for re-appoint-
ment as County Auditor. A. w. JONES.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
OUR CANDIDATES.
The Men for Whom the People
Will Vote.

Every voter should refer to the following
list OF candidates before he makes out his
ticket, and no voter should make out his list
without having copy OF the Press and Ban
ncr before him:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
MARRIED.

MARRIED-On Thursday, July "a. 1890, by
Rev. L. f. Beatty. Mr.. GEO. w. SYFAN to
Mrs. MAGGIE McILWAINE, widow OF the
late w. Il. McIlwaine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
EOrCOnGreSs.

We are authorized to announce w. P. CALL
HOUN, ESQ, as a candidate for Congress
from Third Congressional District, subject TO
the action Of the Democratic party.
w. G. BENET, OF Abbeville, is hereby an.
nounced as candidate for Congress from the
Third Congressional District. subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. D. K.
NORRIS as q candidate for Congress from
this Congressional District, subject to the &C
tion Of the Democratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30

We beg to call the
attention Of the public
to the fact that we
have a most complete
stock of desirable
SUMMER GOODS.
When in need Of any,
thing in our line we
will take pleasure in
serving you with the
best goods at most
reasonable prices.
To the gentlemen
who want good solid
comfort we would
suggest a FLANNEL
GOAT and VEST, an
ALPACA or SEER
SUCKER, which we
have in all qualities.
Our sales of FLAN-
mel SHIRTS for
Summer wear have
proven a great suc-
cess, and we are forced
to order more nearly
every week. They are
both cool, comfortable
and economical.
Special bargains are
now being offered in
Mems and Boys Suits.
Also a splendid line
Of single PANTS, at
very low prices.
We have the largest
stock Of Straw Hats
in Abbevi||e County.
Just received 10
Dozen Of those ia
nous SEAMLESS
SOCKS at Ioc. per
pair. The best ever
sold for the mOneV.
Try them.
Our stock of Shoes
and GENTS FUR
NISH|NG GOODS is
always complete.
Price our GROCE-
R|ES before buying
elsewhere.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-11-21
A Masquerade Ball.

A grand masquerade ball will be Civ
en- at Grange hall on New Years eve,
under the auspices of the members of
Mt. Idaho lodge No. 7. 1. o. o. F. This
decision was arrived at at the meeting
of the lodge last Saturday night. when
committees were appointed to arrange
all the preliminaries. The members of
the lodge take personal and fraternal
pride in pushing their enterprises to
success, and judging by their exertions
and experience gained in the past, the
coming occasion will eclipse all previous
efforts in the line of public entertain
ment. New Years eve falls this year
on Wednesday night. Next week the
full advertisement of the ball will be
published, together with list of COM
mittees, etc.