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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
Elixir of Youthful Spirits.

"As | was walking up and down my
room the other day." said man,
wrapped in thought and absorbed in
care, with head lowered and hands
clasped behind me, heard litter
Ing, and looking back / saw my chill
hren following me, each with bowed
head and casped hands; they had
tried hard to,be very solemn, but had
found it quite impossible. / could
not help laughing myself when saw
them, but ! picked up my burden
and marchedson. Promptly the chill,
dren fell in again and marched after
me; when / turned corner I saw
them tagging on as before. We all
laughed again, and then the children
and l played soldier for a while.
When we got through with that (
found that my serious friend care had
gone away" New York Sun.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
Anecdote,s ofthe puke 81 Etinhureh.

lie
The succession of the Duke of Edin-
burgh to aiducal throne on the con-
tinent has set the papers to telling
stories about him. One is, that when
commanding the Galatea he called
in plain clothes On an admiral: who
rebuked him with the stiff greeting:
Il should have been very happy to
receive your royal highness on any
other occasion, but unhappily at this
moment l am expecting a visit
from the captain of the Galatea."
The duke went back to his ship and
put on his uniform, Another story
is, that when travelling in Canada he
had a guide who had served his
brother, and'who remarked one day:
aFhe Prince Of Wales gave me a
splendid gold watch, sir. "Indeedl"
said the duke, that's more than he
ever did for me-"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
whom Does the Year Bcxin2

The countries and nations of the
world, with a few exceptions, begin
the year with January i, but that
this system is arbitrary, and based up
on nothing In particular, does not
even need to be proven. The ancient
Egyptians, Chaldeans, Persians, Sy-
rlans, Phenicians and Carthaginians
each began their year with the au-
tumnal equinox, or about September
%. Among the Greeks the beginning
OF the year was at the time of the
winter solstice down to 432 B. G.
when the mention cycle" was intro
doced, after which the new year be-
gan on June %. In England, from
the time Of the fourteenth century
until 1862, the legal and ecclesiastic-
al year began on March rs.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

The Chinese are the most lightly
taxed people in the world. They have
over budget-making. All the land
there belongs to the state, and trifling
sum per acre, never altered through
long centuries, is paid as rent. This is
the only tax in the country, and it
amounts to about So per head yearly.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
Mexico,s Ingenious President

President Diaz of Mexico Is a hard
worker, and has hobby for collecting
firearms OF all ages and nations. He
Is a practical mechanic, having CON
structed all the furniture in his bed
room with implements of his own make.
and he has recently invented and pat
ented many implements, including a
new-fangled corkscrew.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY e. Co., Props, Toledo, o.
ney for the last Is years, aud believe him per
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm
Ohio.
WALpINo. KIExAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, OHIO.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. art
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Price, 75c. per bottle Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

-
National Wom-
e n 8 Relief
Corps at the con-
vention in con-
nection with the
encampment of
the G. A. r. {, at
] n d ] a n a p oils,
lately. Mrs. Mink
j s well known
throughout New
York State, hav-
ing formerly re-
-. III 4 .
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

"A
Fl
8 For two We

with stomach /,
all that time uno "
physician. He fna1., = trying
everything, said my stomach was
worn out, and that would have to
cease eating solid food. On the rec
ommendation of a friend ] procured
bottle of August Flower. Itseem-
ed to do me good at once. ! gained
strength and flesh rapidly. / feel
now like a new man, and consider
that August Flower has cured me-"
Jas. &. Dederick, Saugerties, N.Y.@
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

oIuOu ~ I'd
cuse, and latterly in Watertown, and
having for many years been active in
q. A. r. affairs. Her husband is
Major Charles f. Mink, who was
commander of Miuk's Battery.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

Lauies needing a tonic or children who
want want building up, should take Browns Iron
fIissiers. IL Is pleasant to take, cures Malaria
makes the Blood rich and pure.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

II your Back Aches, or you are all worn out
good for nothing it is general debility
brown's iron Bitters will cure you, make you
strong, cleanse your liver, and give you a good
appetite-tones the nerves
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

Coughs, Colds and all other Throat fTrnnh ,a or
n" Pre-eminentiy the best Rec Henry Ward
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

May always have a heart superior. with
economy suitable to my fortune. -Shenstone
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

wonderful stomach corrector-Beecham,
Pills. Beecham's-no Others rs cents q ho1
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

The Chinese have a flower which is white
at night or in the shade and red in the sun
light.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

Cleopatra's needle was taken from Egypt
TO England in vessel built around it.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
vEsr 2 .TRUAx. WhoIesale Druggists, Toledo,
'ALpINo. KIsNAF g MARVIN, Wholesale

The average length Of the whale is 60 feet:
average girth, 40; thickness of blubber. Is
inches
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

Eighteen of the principal presents given to
Bismarck ON his birthday are valued at
$50, 900
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
FOLKS

n IL SItHlIs
About II aeadow all the day
! see the bumblebee at play;
Also the lazy butterfly
Beneath the shining silken sky.
But when the autumn's brown and red
The merry bumbebee has fled;
And no fair butterfly is seen
Drifting about on wing serene.
! know the secret when tits cool
These pretty insects are. in school;
But in the summers golden prime
They're out for their vacation-time
= Once A Week.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07
MRS. SARAH MINK.

Tho Newly Elected President of the wom-
ems Relief Corps.
Mrs. Sarah Mink, Of WATERFOWL,
N. Y. was elected President of tba
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-12-07

RIO JANERIo was completely taken
with Admiral Mello's shell game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
Einety.Six Personals.

Ninety-Six, s. G.. May /. 1893.
Our merchants began TO close their stores
at o'clock Monday. Everybody take notice.
Mr. E. N. Devore and family got home last
Saturday after pleasant weeks stay In
Tie friends of Mrs. Robert Nichols will be
ylad to learn that she Is improving from q
long spell Of sickness
Mr.. and Mrs. John Utsey. OF Georgia, is Wis
itiug Dr. ]. J. BoZeman, Mrs. Utsey's father.
Mr., Pelzer, OF Charleston, was In town q
few days ago. He attended the meeting OF
the stockholders OF the Ninety-Six OIL Mill
Rev: Mi: Quay Rice, OF coronaca' was in
town Saturday.
Sa uda last Saturday.
He is lacking thin from his spell OF sick ness.
Rev. Mr.. Brabham has been carrying on q
proiracted meeting In the Methodist church.
Rev. Mr.. Shell, Of Laurens, assisted him for
CAPT. j. n. King is sending in from the
country some fine straw berries.
Mr.. w. r. Smith, OF Chappells, and 6. NJ.
Anderson, Of this place, Will open up Dig
agricultural store such as reapers. mowers,
wagons, buggies, carts, in fact little OF every
thing used on larm.
to Mr.. Cummings and Capt. Nepting, OF
MIR. j. D. Watson has gone to Edgefeld on
business.
MIR. Johnnie WIer. brother to our towns:
man, Mr.. Joel {. Wier spent Saturday and
Sunday in this place.
Mr.. Robt McCants has purchased fine
bycicle.
Send US good rain. Noes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
DUE VESTS BUDGET.

Due West, S. c., May !, 1883.
has started tn the World g

Due w est, >. u, May l, 1888.
Mr.. Branyan has started to the Worlds
Fair on his bicycle. lie will have hne op-
ls,rtunlty OF seeing the country.
Rev. Mr.. Mercer OF Greenville, has been
visiting our town during the last week. He
J. the guest Of Mr. H. p. McGhee. His laoors
a. pastor are very arduouS and he came 10
Oar quiet town to recuperate.
Union meeting was held at Little River on
Sabbath.
Rev W. F. Pelrson is critically Ill. He was
taken on Thursday morning early with con-
,ulsions. He has been unconscious ever
since. MIR. Frank Pearson. his youngest son,
was called by telegram from Clinton, where
he has been att tending the Presbyterian col
Irge. Mr.. j. T. Pearson, OF Anderson, ~asalso
t~legraphed for. and arrived on Thursday.
I,r. Thorn son, of the same place also came
town.
Later-Mr. Pearson died on Monday even
iTg about four O'Clock.
deliver a lecture in the interest Of the A. K
T. church building or Abbevile. The invita-
lion proceeded from the ladies OF the con-
eregation. A snug little sum was realized.
lie was accompanied by his daughter, MISS
aura.
Mr.. X. Hood. OF Anderson. is in town.
The many friends OF Mr.. George Gambrell
IRE glad To wee him among us aSaih. He
!! at his old post In the printing office.
Rev. o. i. Bonner preached AT Drakes
school house on Sabbath morning. Mr.. j. X.
Mccormick OF the seminary occupied his pull
lit.
idence OF MIR ]. NJ. Cochr;tne on "Wednesday
light, the proceeds OF which are TO be ex-
,ended for pulpit furniture III the a. X p.
church.
Work on the college is progressing nicely
these days.
We are needing rain in this section.
Miss Mary HemphiIl daughter OF Senator
r. K. Hemphlll came up 10 the musicale at
the +, male college Il.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
DEATH REV. W. F. PEARSON
A Well known Presbyterian Preach.
er Is Gone to His Reward.

Rev. w. F. Pearson. a highly respected
member OF the Presbyterian church. died at
his home in Due West last Monday afternoon
Ut four O'Clock.
He had been i'll for several days from apo
plexy, and during the whole period OF his Ill
ness lay unconscious. The best medical at
Iention and the tenderest care OF a devoted
household were unavailiug. Death claimed
him and he has gone TO the reward which
awnits The righteous
He had been q preacher of the gospel for
many years. and under all the trying circum-
stances that confront a preacher In the dis,
charge of duty, he endeavored TO do the
right, and labored for the cause which he
espoused, with a zeal and earnestness which
Is seldom surpassed. He was diligent III his
active work Of disseminating gospel truths.
and his feel never wearied In messages OF
love and tenderness and confront for the az
fiicted. ,,
ne was lover of humanity, and he preach
ed the gospel of truth as II applied 10 our
every day life, and his own character exem-
plified those precious truths which comfort
and bless the children of men.
Besides his other ministerial services, ne
was the beloved pastor Of GreenVille and
Upper Long Cane Presbyterian churches for
nearly twenty years.
He leaves large family who, in their own
life and character, give the highest testimon-
tal OF the worth OF the husband and father
who Just gone out from amongst US.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
G. T. billiard,
B. F. Mcdowell,
F, l., Brodie.
LETTER FROM REV. E. W. WILLIAMS IN REF
ERENCE TO THE MATTER.

LETTER FROM REV. E. w. WILLIAMS IN REF
ERENcE TO THE MATTER.
The foregoing resolutions as will be seen set
forth the findings of the committee appoint
ed by McClelland Presbytery to look after the
division In the second Presbyterian church OF
heh pas,or ss
l regard IT as eminently proper that this en-
tire community should know something OF
the aeps that have led TO this trouble wh loh
done so much for the elevation Of the colored
people OF this community and the entire
county.
In the twelve years that was in charge OF
the work never had any trouble or friction
ber The Board OF Missions for Freedmen at
Pittsburgh, Pa, revoked my commission as
pastor OF the church and turned over the
school work to Rev. Thomas Amos, Of Phila'
delphia, Pa.
At the first meeting Of the Presbytery that
was held after this action OF the Board the
Presbytery placed Itself on record by plainly
It's bounds and demanded that the Board
should furnish the Presbytery with the evil
dence and the reasons upon which It's action
was based.
TO get my church here 10 endorse Its action by
disposing OF me as It's pastor. 10 accomplish
this end the Board sent the Rev. Thomas
Amos TO take charge OF Ferguson Academy
WOQIO no QOuUI Oe luLcIeoslus III thAe SotA
muniIy to know that besides Rev. Amos, who
has been working on this dissolving problem
for the last three or four months, the board
has had four other agents 10 visit Aooeville
within the last three or four months. These
were all white men and are connected with
The Board at Pittsburgh. and one OF the four
has been here not less than four times since
this trouble began. 1t seems TO me that these
repeated visits on tue part OF our distant
friends did nothing TO make matters better
but rather tended to widen the existing
breach between the members.
1t Is due also that should say In regard to
the vote of the congregation before the com.
Inittee OF Presbytery, on the 9th ult., that
the meeting took place In the morning at
eleven o'clock and continued until five
O'Clock in the afternoon without even recess
o'clock number of the members who would
have voted had necessarily and properly gone
10 their employ % ent, and therefore could not
vote. Those thus deprived Of voting at the
meeting come out at night prepared TO cast
their votes, but the committee very wisely re-
fused them this privilege as 1t would have
caused confusion.
deep appreciation and gratitude 10 al! for
their continued interest In the work we have
been trying to do for our race and the entire
com munity. II shall be our care In the fu-
ture, as 1t has been In the past, to prove our
selves worthy Of the confidence reposed IN us.
have no doubt but that the Board OF Mis-.
slons for Freedmen. which Is composed oi
that they have acted accord ng 10 the light
aud the evidence they have before them. IL
is therefore my duty TO submit 10 the inevita-
BILE, trusting that all things may eventually
work out TO the greatest good to all parties
concerned. E. w. Williams.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03

Bankers, merchants and others find IT nee
essary to have rules TO prevent imposition.
Nine-tenths of the photographers collect
when they make the sitting. Seli-protectlon
compels us to do the same, and we challenge
have dealt unfairly. There IS not gallery In
the State that strives harder to please their
customers than Gallagher Bros. u
A new line OF cigars just received at the
New Drug Store. Harrison 4 Game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03

Mr.. Editor: Your criticisms In the last
Press and Banner in regard 10 our telegraph
and express matters are on the right line.
Why can't the telegraph office be located on
the public square convenient 10 oil our bnsl.
ness interests? and what is the reason we
can't have the express delivered to consignees.
This too, would facilitate business and help
ahhsviIie, Contributor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03

JESS PosEY, colored man on Tucky creek.
Is reported as having two got qualities. one
is, he attends To his own business. and the
other is, he lets other peoples business alone.
He Is succeeding. aud ought TO- he mas
perfect stand Of cotton, the best In that Sec
tinn.
MIR. AUG. w. SMITH went to Atlanta one
day last week and bought surrey and
beautiful pair of black horses. He has had
them out driving. They are as nice as any
that we recollect to have seen IN Aooe'ii'e.
THE Press and Banner acknowledges with
pleasure the receipt of beautifully printed
invitation to the Due West commencement.
MR. AND MRS. KEARsEY, OF Edgetield, have
suent n pleasant week In town on Visit 10
Mrs. Kearsey's mother, Mrs. Martin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
To the Farmers.

have the agency for the Reuben Jones
plant fender, and call attention of the farm.
ers to the merits Of this machine. Call and
take one home TO try. J. II. Latimer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
McCLELLAND PRBSBYTERY.
ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON FERGU-
SON ACADEMY AND THE CoLoRED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Pastoral Relations Of Rev. f. w.
Williams Dissolved President
Thomas Amos Asked to be Trans.
farred to Other Fields of Labor.

Whereas, the committee appointed by the
Presbytery to visit Abbeville. :. e., on the
9th day OF April, 1893, 10 call the Second Pres,
byierian church of that town togethe er. ano
preside over the congregational meeting to be
held i'm said church for the purpose OF ascer'
tuining the true facts as TO whether or not the
pastoral relation between pastor and people
OF said church should be dissolved; and
Whereas. said committee did visit Abbe.
willie according to order Of Preshytery and did
have full hearing OF the mem bers touching
the dissolution question ana ,, o,.
Whereas, after q full hearing ana CAIN con
siderat.on Of the matter relative 10 dlssolVlng
the pastoral relation said congregation voted
IS for and 46 against dissolution oil pastoral re-
Whereas, in the Judgment of the committee
based upon the facts as brought out 10 the
church meeting held to-day, together with all
the circumstances in the case. there appears
no sufficient and reasonable nope OF un1t!ns o.,s
the Two opposing parties OF the church, eforts
looking in that direction having ialled.
Resolued, in the Judgment OF the committee
H. is best that the pastoral relation oetWeen
the pastor and people Of the Second Presoyte-
rian church be dissolved, and we do now de-
clare said relation dissolved; and
Whereas, the Rev Thomas Amos, Presiden
OF Ferguson Academy, has Intentionally or
uuintentiopally been associated and lnVolVed
in these serious troubles affecting the Second
Presbyterian church OF Abbeville, 5. Z: ana
Whereas, the influence and work OF Rev.
Mr. Amos are sTedtiy HHPaite GU iI oni -" .t
nection with the controversies In the church
and Academy of Abbeville; and
Whereas, the people among whom The Rev:
Mr.. Amos labors and lives are divided, and
will not therefore render him support and CO
operation In his important work and
Whereas, the interest OF the Academy and
church are substantially Identical having
been thus regarded and practiced all along on
our field throughout this Southern country.
Therefore
by respectfully requested and urged to trans
Ter the Rev. Thomas Amos after the close OF
the present scholastic year TO some other field
Of labor. COMMITTEES:
G. T. billiard,
B. +. Mcdowell,
T T, Rrndie
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
The Press and Banner.
BY HUGH WILSON.
nr Grler's Lecture.

DR.. Grier, President IN Ersk Inc College, de-
liyered a lecture in the Court House last Fri
day night on the subject misconceptions OF
Religion" The Doctor fully maintained his
high reputation as carefnl thinker who en-
presses his thoughts In the purest Englis
This editor feels his inability TO give even Il
y, nopss of the address OF the learned speak
or. and hence make no effort In that direction.
The proceeds OF the evening were for the
benefit OF the new Associate Reformed church
nj tb is place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03
NOTICE..

THE public will take notice, that note for
i Sl05. and n mortgage to secure same on
one mule, due Oct. 18TH. 1893, and given by me
10 II. q. lIartzog, Is null and void. That the
consideration OF said note has failed, and who
ever trades for the same will do so Mt his own
risk. L. ID. hLuuf1.
Mny g. lSa3 3t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03

Come boys and see our pretty new cravates
and colored shirts. w. Joel. Smith Sons.
Shoes, shoes, shoes, all kind and every size
at w. Joel Smith e. Sons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-03

am now prepared TO ship Ice for the sea
son. All orders promptly filled. Write for
prices. w. X. Bailey, Greenwood. II
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1893-06-14
How a Lie Travels.

Editor Fish Of the St. Paul Great
West has sued State Senator Igna-
titus Donnelly for libel, placing his
damages at $4,000. We know moth
ing of the merits or demerits of the
case, but when such small fry editors
as Fish can see chance to secure a
little notOriety by suing so promi-
nent a man as the Minnesota author,
then we think it is high time some
body interfered. Mr.. Fish is an
editor. If he wasn't the rankest cur
and coward on earth he would use
his paper and not the cOurts.-Den-
yer Road.
1t was an old saying that a lie
would travel a hundred leagues while
truth was getting it's boots on. Fish's
superb braggadocia, when he said he
would sue us Immediately for $25, 600,
has Travelled all over the United
States, helped on by the villainous
daily press, which is only sorry that
Fish hasn't the nerve to sue us. They
encourage him all they can but they
can't push him into court; and they
never will contradict the falsehood
which Fish fooled them. into setting
aflOat, tO-wit, that he had actually
sued us for libel, for $4,000. And the
yarn will continue to travel for the
next ten years. I. D.