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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-03-25
BallOttnE.

DR.. Latham received very flatterlng vote
Indeed. 1e made steady gain In numbers
at every step OF the election. His first vote
was Is. his second SO, his third was 10. Bon
ner's first vote was a, two ahead OF any 9TH
er man In the field. His second was &c, show
Ing a loss OF one vote, and his third was gain
Of II which gave him total OF 83.
There was fair turnout OF the member
ship, yet some were there as proxies who
could not vote. The meeting was harmo..
nious throughout, and DR.. Latham returned
vote given him and made motion that the
election OF Rev. y. Y. Bonner be made unan-
imous by rising vote. This was indeed
magnanimous spiri! and and Is a fair index
Of the christian feeling that Dr. Latham has
In his breast. The motion was seconded and
carried. If Brother Bonner comes In re-
sponse to the call 1t Is indeed a compi linen
To him he will have the two5old pleasure OF
living In the land where he was raised. among
his relatives and friends and the substantial
satisfaction Of better salary.
Mr.. John Hngan an aged ana much respect
ed citizen living near Due West died at his
home last Friday after a lingering illness
for months OF paralysis. He was member
Of Grecnville Church; and his remains were
inferred in "Greenville Cemetery" on Satur.
day. The funeral ceremonies were concluded
by Rev. w. r. Pearson. In the death OF Mr..
Hagan we lose good citizen.
Some Smart Alex took 1t upon e,a1 hmseit aa @r
Z. b. Cowan for target. About dozen
holes were made and disfigured the surface 10
such an extent as TO render 1t an eye sore
rather than the beautiful sign 1t used to be.
1t Is officially announced that there will be
an election held in Due West on Monday
April 6th 1891, for lntendent and four War
dens TO serve for one year. Polls Will be
opened al o'clock, n. m., close o'clock. p.
m. Don't know where they expect TO hold
the election. guess the voters can ascer
tain by inqulring about the matter. 1t seems
TO me that polls ought TO be opened from I
a. m. to p m. and In the announcement OF
the election II ought it seems to me, to state
where the election will be held. LARRY.
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Contributed Locals.

ABBEvILLE, March 25, 1891.
Last Monday was beautiful sunshlng day.
Much appreciated by every one.
Miss Orene Hughes after pleasant visit to
relatives In Anderson Is home again.
Miss Eloise Carwile, charming young LADY
nom Bradley is visiting the Misses Hemphill.
Miss Leona Blake after spending pleasant
time In Greenwood has returned to her Able
Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Sloan were in the city last
Mr. Jim Green, the affable gentleman and
cashier OF Greenwood's Bank was in town
last week on business.
i, Mr.. Charley Tribble, of Donalds is clerking
Mr.. viii Syfan and family are here on a
VISIT to their father Mr.. Geo. w. Syfan.
Rev. w. A. Gaines. Of Mt. Carmel, has &C,
cepted @ call to Beulah church, where he will
preach every 4th Sabbath.
: Next Sunday Is Easter, and appropriate
services will be held in our churches. Some
OF which will be beautifully decorated. The
the pastors will preach their best sermons.
Miss Lizzie Barnet. Of Edgefeld, is visiting
Mr.. J. A. Harris and family.
y Mr.. R. J. FELTON, Is down with the grippe.
Drs Carlton and Burch from the Valley
town we're In Aobeville last Monday,
1 Miss Carrie Mars has just returned to her
home, after q pleasant visit to relatives on
Z the Cokesbury side.
Rev. A. F. Berry, assisted by Rev. D. Hucks
and Rev. ]. w. Ayeril, is now carrying on u
meeting at Mt. Carmel, where the second
{ Quarterly Conference for Abbevllle Circuit
= Inn be held on the 18th and 29th. Rev. A. j.
Canther, P. E. presiding.
Mrs VIM. Sutherland, OF the White Lick
section is quite Ill.
Every church on the AbbevIlle Circuit Is
provided with stoves, and three OF the
churches have fine organs.
with his friends at Mt. Carmel next Sunday.
and regrets that previous engagements make
I it necessary for him to remain In Abbeyile.
Mira w. K. Bradley is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Thos. Thomson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Latimer were in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. w. E. Bell Is quite indlsposed. but his
grand opining will be on the 26th and 9th all
Ihe same The ladies will not forget these
dates. NJ.
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DR.. EDWARD F. PARKER.
He Wins a Valuable Prize for the
Best Medical Essay.

ATLANTA, March lone of the younger
physicians of Charleston Is being very gene
rally and favorably talked about here, espec-
tally in surgical and medical circles, and II
came about In this way The Dixie Doctor,
the leading medical journal of this city, and
said to have the largest circulation of any
similar publication in the South east of New
Orleans, is offering series of prizes for the
best theses on practical subjects Of interest to
physicians or surgeons, and In style and
form suitable for publication In It's columns
was sotfered, which was a surgical chair
valued at $50. The result of the competition
is thus set forth in the last number OF Dixie ::
In our contest No. for surgical chair
the requirements and conditions laid down
in the offer. Their titles were as follows:
A-Conservatism In abdominal surgery Is
that which delays not. "Be sure you are
B-What comprise the 81 best articles In the
materia medica from which to choose. either
E5 @ sxended edsaess Se for
C-Diphtheria. "EXperience."
DnFEfeign bodies IN the vitream' and when
sian GnTho country doctor and his work "ee0r-
F-The prophylaxls of syphalls and Its Iela-
tion TO modern treatment-"Pro Bono Fuo-
lico."
The committee of award consisted Of DR..
W. P. Nicholson, Atlanta, Ca, chairman; Dr.
Jas. B: Baird, Atlanta, g.; DR.. w. ). Elkln'
Atlanta, Ga.
They reported that the prize was awarded
to the essay marked F. signed, "Pro Bono
Publico." This essay, published in this issue,
was sent by DR.. Edward F. Parker, 70 Hasell
street, Charleston, S. G.
The essay marked A. and signed, "Be sure
you are right then 60 ahead" was reported
second. The one marked f. signed "Geor-
gian," was considered third. These are print
ed In this number of the Dixie Doctor. The
writer's Of the essays were all unknown 70
the committee, their names being In sealed
envelopes which were not opened till AFTER
the award The surgical chair has been ship
ped to DR.. Parker.
or course this publication directed the at
tention of every physician and surgeon ~
the city to the prize essay, and the comments
and criticisms, so far as 1 have heard them,
have been most favorable. l am told by one
who knows, that DIR. Parker is quite young
man, but that he Is the son of the eminent
occulist and distinguished surgeon, pr. F. L.
Parker, and that he has had exceptional 9P,
portunities in his professional training. HIS
essay is not one for detailed comment IN ,a
secular paper, but can bear witness 10 lts
practical interest outside OF Its purely proies-
sional value.
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Wednesday, March Is, 1891
Statement.

From the fact there are yet few subscrlo'
ers who have not raid, but who we oelleVe III
tend to pay, we have concluded TO postpone
the publication Of our list until aiter safe
Day in April.
without further postponement or dely, we
vii, therefore. publish the list on Wednesday,
April Sth. "a
T, va have made error in crediting the ao'
dress label, any one, we will be glad to cor
rect 1t, or II any man objects to his name ap-
pesrIpg with the rest, let him say SO Ut oh'e'
and bis wishes will be respected
We are very proud OF our list. IL ihciuues
the names of large per cent. OF the Des' anu
most substantial citizens Of AopeViiie coun
ty, and we hope that others may YET Dc auu'
ed.
The list itself will be valuable oocuihen'
for public inspection. 1t will give the name
and most office address Of more than one thou-
sand persons, and will speak volumes III
praise OF this people. -
II ia ALWAYS to the credit Of any people ~
.pnport home enterprises, but 1t is mattef
OF great pride for people to suoscrioe l'o'
orally for their own county papers.
The white population Of Abbeville county
IA not large, but we believe they SUBSCRIBE lof
and pay for-more local newspapers tnah
any county in the state, outside OF the o's
cities.
Az one OF the results Of the recent poiiticai
excitement in this county, very many per
sons are now subscribing for twice as HanS
newspapers as they ever did BEFORE ana scores
of people now take papers who never 'ooH
then, before. 80
They find that they cannot get along with-
ont the local news, and they realize that the
education OF their children is greatly aioed
by the newspapers. The stories, the sermons
the poetry, and thousand other matters
which are printed on our patent side furnish
an endless amount OF reading matter ana
never-ending source of pleasure to parents
and children. The fact is, 1t is considered re.
nection on the intelligence OF the household
which does not read at least one good news
paper.
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NINETY-SIX DELIGHTED.
COming-.-AH Sorts OF Per.
sOnaI ParasrQDhs.
NINETY-SIX, S. c., March II, 1891.

NINErY-SIx, S. c., March II, 1891.
The waters have abated and the guano
wagons have resumed their accustomed trips
10 the city.
The State and Register are received daily at
Ninety.Six at 8 q. m. The people are delight
ed with the new schedule and have petition
ed the authorities to put on two mails east
and west each day.
County Commissioner DuPre was down last
week to look after the high waters or rather
The loss Of property occasioned the high wa.
;erS.
It is rumored that an Edgefleld young gen.
lleman is soon to wed one OF our Ninety-Six
bells.
odst church last Sunday night.
The oil mill has closed for the season.
Mr.. W. y. Sherrard has gone TO New York
On business.
Mrs. Wins, widow of the late John Wins.
lied at her residence In Edgefield county last
week.
Mr. w. 5. Richardson who has been con-
hned at his residence for some months was In
Ninety-Six is headquarters for mules and
horses. Col. Utsey and Mr.. W. X. Smith have
some fine ones.
Col. LaMolte of the Columbia Register was
in town last Saturday in the interest Of his
Mr.. j. NJ. Morris has been bound over to the
court OF Sessions by Trial Justice Cooper for
shooting Ben Chappcll Calvert OF this coun-
ly. The shooting took place in Edgefleld
county.
frol Neo. Y. tlouSeS WIZ ueiNeI Cue otiI
sunday address to the Union OF Sunday
schools at this place at the Methodist church
on the 29th inst.
Mr.. Jas. H. Rice, Jr, has returned from q
long visit TO the lower part of the state.
Mr.. II. NJ. johnson, our popular jeweler, will
move to Greenvlle on the first OF April.
Miss Cork, of Cokes6ury, is visiting her
brother Prof. j. &. Cork.
Mr.. Columbus Townsend who has had
sick furlough from Patrick Military Academy
returned yesterday.
Tho Rev. Mr.. Pickett. an evangelist, will
commence O meeting here in the latter part
of April.
Trial Justice McCaslan has had several in
teresting cases before his court recently.
Mr. and Mrs. ii. ]. kinard left for Florida
last Saturday 10 be gone two weeks.
Mrs. j. a. Moore is absent OH Il visit to her
mother near BradleyS. EAST END.
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THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
To Canvass the Returns Of Per.
s0lal Properly Of AbbeVle
County.
Who They are and What is E1-
pected Of Them.

The Returns of the various Townships
will be forwarded to the Township
Boards on the 7th day of March.
The Township Boards will hold their
meetings between the 10th and 18th day of
March.
On Monday the 9th day Of April
the County Board, consisting Of the
chairman Of the various Township
Boards, will meet at Abbeville Court
House.
1t Is clearly the duty of the Township
Boards Of Equalization to canvass care
fully each and every Return of Personal
Property made inItheir respective Town
ships, in order that individual Returns Of
Personal Property may be equalized as
near as possible, and in every instance
where material change in the Return Of
any individual, is made, notice to the tax
payer must be given in order that he may
have the opportunity to appeal before the
County Board, which meets the 9Th day
of April, 1891. Postal cards will be fur
nished by this Office for the purpose Of SO
notifying, where material changes are
made.
The following freeholders are hereby
appointed Boards of the various Town
ships:
Ninety-six-J. D. Watson, J. N. Lip
scomb, B.P. Pinson.
Greenwood-C. A. c. Waller, ]. w.
Green, H. F. Fuller.
Cokesbury-Dr. Willie T. Jones, w. r.
Dunn, T. J. Ellis.
Donaldsville-J. w. Mattison, E. B.
Rasor, J. R. Latimer.
Due West-M. B. Clinkscales, J. E.
Todd, j. R. c. Dunn.
Long Cane-Beni. :Eakin, A. F. CAL
vert, r. H. Cochrane.
Smithville-W, A. Lomax, J. L. White,
Jas. Evans.
White Hall-D. W. Jay, T. J. Hearst,
s. P. Brooks.
Indian Hill. n. Chiles, R. J. Rob-
inson, j. F. Wideman.
| SOOd1 LIE L ASooASyS
John Lyon, J. E. Bradley.
Abbeville-J. Allen Smith, John g.
Edwards, T. P. Milford.
Diamond Hill-Dr. j. H. Bell, J. E.
Wakefield, G. w. Milford.
Lowndesville-I. H. McCalla, Massa-
lon Bell, DR.. B. A. Henry.
Magnolia-Ssm Miller, B. A. Boyd,
J. s. Norwood.
Calhoun's Mills-John H. Morrah, 8. s.
Mcbride, J. H. Latimer.
Bordeaux-Dr. o. A. Traylor, D. J.
Wardlaw, w. T. Jennings.
| The various Boards will meet and or
ganize by electing chairman and notify
this Office.
w. w. BRADLEY,
Auditor A. C.
Feb. 25. 1891. If
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R1ppLEs FROM ROCKY RIVER.
A City Whose Views and Magnificent
Distances are Not Obstructed by
nOuses-Odds and Ends.
LoMNnESYILLE. March lGl

LowNDEsv1LLE, March 10th, 1891.
"More rain, more rest" 1t was rest that
at least the planters have not enjoyed.
In this section to date fewer seeds nave
been planted than over before.
Not only the fields are behind, as TO their
seedtime, but even the gardens are so far be-
hind that will take even te them s0me betler tng
we can do for the present, than to take lit
tie comfort from the trite saying, "a bad be-
ginning makes good ending"
on the north and west, Monday and Tuesday,
almost cut Off entirely our communication
with the outside world.
On Wednesday Judge T. A. Cater. of Mon
terey, by riding horse a little higher than
the water courses, reached this place In SAFETY
The satue evening Mr.. j. B. Franks went by
railroad to Augusta, Ga.
The eastern approach to the old bridge near
here was damaged by the high water Monday.
On Wednesday the river was low enough Tor
the damage to be repaired. Thursday, there
was another flood; fortunately, no harm was
done by 1t.
Thursday Judge ]. ]. Moseley was called to
Elberton on business.
Messrs. p B. Allen and Will Adams, Of
Starr, were in town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Baker went TO Augusta,
Ca, on Saturday, to visit the father and moth
er of the latter.
This writer on Saturday visited Calhoun
Falls city, which at present contains depot
and one or two log cabins, the owners OF the
property not as yet having begun to improve
1t. This is, It's true, but small beginning
for an is-to- be great city, but then, we know
that tall trees from little acorns grow"
From the "city" we went to the g., e. q N.
bridge across the Savannah, which is splen.
did structure, about fifty feet in height and
between seventeen and eighteen hundred feet
in length. For several hundred yards on this
side of the bridge is piled up on either side OF
track railroad material, cross ties, spikes.
bolts, iron, &c, enough, 1t seems, TO build
railroad half across the continent, but only
enough, it is said, to complete the road 10
Athens.
J. S. Fowler, at Anderson c. H., in the livery
stable business
Mr.. E. Il. Horton traded fine horse to Or.
7, B. Moseley for q lot near the Baptist church.
Mr.. Horton proposes 10 improve the lot be-
fore great while. TROUPE.
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THE SEVEN.HILLED CITY.
RAYS FROM THE LIGHT HOUSE.
Preachers and Mad Dogs 80 Pretty
Women and Peach BlOssoms-PhO.
tOgraphs and Sunday School Chill.
drcn-Death and the Resurrection.
LowNDEsvILLE, March %, 1880


LowNDEsvILLE, March %, 1890.
Last Saturday, week ago, Miss Willie Le-
Roy wentto Mt. Carmel Ia see her klnsWoman
Mrs. J. w. Morrah, who was very Ill.
Mrs. j. F.. Beard and her children and MISS
Matte Easterling went on i Eriday, ryy,avs 70 ssh-
Messrs. w. G. Johnson and ID. L.. Barnes, OF
Anderson, came down yesterday, and spent a
few hours.
last week to one place in Alabama, two places
in Georgia, and two places in this state;
A few weeks ago Mr.. b. Berry Allen had
fine sow bitten by mad dog ,a iast st., week Ihe
on next Sunday, the 29th, Rev; ]. r. beard
church in this place at IL o'clock. A: NJ.
on savannah River, died the night before
last, and his funeral services Will take place
to-day at eleven o'clock, A. NJ, at Fellowship
church.
was Sanday-schooi in each OF our churches,
the forenoon and at night,
Mr.. f.. H. Mathews now drives line morse,
q late purchase Of MeSsrS. Fowler q Barnes,
Anderson &. H.
Two of our public schools were closed last
week on account OF the loss OF their teachers;
Miss Alice L. Barre had to give up the school
at the Ridge, and return to her GreenYllie
home because OF sickness; and Miss >; j.
Frierson, In charge Of the school near MT.
c. l.. Clinkscals, was compelled 10 return 10
her Anderson home because OF the death OF
her stepmother, Mrs. DR.. Frlerson.. !hese ia
dies were very efficient teachers, giving satis-
faction alike to patrons and pupils.
The blooms upon our fruit trees nave Deen
trying for more than n month, TO burst 1orth
and yet but few Of them are now III more
than half bloom.
At this writing the prospects are bright
the planters extraordinary and long rest, oe.
cause of the continued wet weather. Is abou,
over and IL reouireS them 10 stir early anu
late 10 catch up. At least some Of the plant.
ing of q great many OF them, will necessarily
be roughly done this year, or 8. later dale
than usual. .
Mr.. f. II. Snipes, the photographer, left last
Monday for Antreville. Ihoorh'
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ABBEyILLE has had mauy tributes paid To-
fher, but no act of her individual citizens re-
flects greater honor on the county than does
the fact OF the liberal support which Is given
10 the Press and Banner. This newspaper
has never sought to be popular, but 1t has al.
ways endeavored TO be right, and as far as
the present editor knows himself he has new.
er swerved from his convictions Of right
however erroneous those convictions may
have been, or however unpopular their ex-
preston. AS far as we know ourself, no CO.
terie Of individuals have ever controlled the
editorial opinions, and no popular clamor has
ever shaped the convictions OF the Press anu
Banner. In the effort to show due and proper
respect to all mankind, we have sought to
discharge our duty to the public, and 1t Is for
others to say how we'll or how imperfectly
that duty Las been performed.
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Praise Worthy Act-Important NO
ffce.

Auditor Bradley gives notice this week OF
his intention to publish full list Of the poll
tax payers in Abbeville County.
To publish this list involves much labor
on his part, and a grateful public will no
doubt In return give to a faithful officer the
assistance for which he calls.
Mr.. Bradley believes that every citizen
should bear his just proportion Of the bur-
den of taxation and he is unwilling to allow
any one to dodge.
! 1t is the duty of every citizen to scan the
l,st carefully, and 10 report the name Of ev-
cry defaulter.
II 1t is possible to prepare 1t in time the
list will be published next weak, but as the
preparation Of the names, and the setting Of
the type is big job, 1t may not be published
before the frs. Of April. Some OF the copy is
already in the hands Of the printer, but some
OF the township boards have not sent In theii
returns, and of course no publication can be
made before every township board has return
ed the official papers to the Auditors Of
hce.
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The Departing Preacher Has the
Prayers of His ParishiOners- ---
Houses-People-O Oats, and Other
Things.

PHoENIX, s. c., March ~, 1891.
Editor Press and Banner:
AS 1t has been a long time since I have seen
anything from this part OF the county, !
thought would write you short article, to
let you know that / think Phoenix Is on
sort of q boom.
DR.. P. Fl. Adams has recently moved into
his large and cOmmodius building.
Mrs. Mary Henderson has built Il new and
handsome cottage.
Mr.. w. III. Stallworth has also built q spl en-
did new house.
Mr.. r. q Cheatham has built large barn
and tenant house, which adds much TO the
neighborhood.
We have two fine schools, one taught by
Prof. Stallworth. the other by Miss Mary
Pope, of Grccnvile.
We also have two large stores, run by J. NJ.
Gaines and Watson Il Lake. They are filling
up to their utmost capacity.
Fall oats are looking fine; very few spring
oats sowed. No corn planted yet, but the
farmers are going to plant more than usual.
The Farmers Alliance Is fiourishng.
Our beovrn pastor, Rev. j. =. Jordan, ten
lcred his resignation TO Damascus church last
sunday. which wnS very unexpected to us
al. He has done good and faithful service
or thirteen years. He now goes to Marlboro,
). G., where we pray the Lord may bless him
in his new work. -
A SUBSCRIBER
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VALU ABLE
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO
INVEST IN DESIRABLE
TOWN PROPERTY.

That large and valuable build
ing lot in the town Of AbbeviIle,
fronting on the Public Square,
Main street, Branch street, and
Poplar street, containing two acres
more or less, and known as the
Dendy Corner, will be sold to the
highest bidder at public auction at
Abbevi|Ie Court Houoe on Sale
Day in May, 1897.
On this lot is a brick store
house, a large wooden dwelling
house, and various brick and wood
en- houses in the rear.
On this lot there is sufficient
room to build five large store
rooms fronting the Park, and on
Poplar and Branch streets there
are excellent buiIdingIo DTS for DWELL
ing houses.
ERMS---One-fourth cash, the
balance on four equal annual in
staIments, with interest payable
annually, from day Of sale, with
leave Of purchaser to pay all
cash. Titles perfect.
Persons desiring to buy at pri-
vate sale, or seeking further infor-
nation in reference to this lot,
will apply to
J. F. MILLER.
March 25, l8oI.
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DOn,t De2DRir.

Oh. why should the spirit OF farmer Ue
sad? Editor farmer Petty. OF the Spartan,
thus bids them be Of good cheer:
There Is no use for farmers TO get dsheart-
ened about the late start they are getting.
They have to the 18th Of May 10 prepare land
and plant. One horse and good hand can
prepare an acre n day either for cotton or
corn. 1t will take only 80 acres.
The planting can be done In ten days. Out Of
the 10 days there will probably be Az good
work days.
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II Will be Published April Sth.

We have been ready to print our list for
month or more, but have postponed doing So
In order to give every one an opportunity to
pay. The list is now so well paid up, that We
have determined to publish it on April 9Th.
No country editor ever had better list, and
because OF our pride in 1t. and challenge any
editor who may claim better, or a larger list,
to make his showing. The list Will be pub
lished without reserve-unless some man
should ask TO have his name omitted.