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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
JOINED IN HOLY WEDLOCK.
With the New Year Lovers Begin n
New Lite.


New Lite.
On last Thursday evening January 4, 1884,
at halfpast eight o'clock, Miss Kate Strickle
and Mr.. William P. Beard, both OF this vii.
lage were united In marriage, the Rev. ] T.
B. Anderson performing the ceremony. The
wedding took place at the home OF the brides
sister, Mrs. Knox, widow of the late John
Knox, who was for many years a conspicuous
figure In the business circles of Abbeville.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Eva Kirby, whose artistic touch OF the keys
was only equalled by her modesty and grace
OF manner.
When the bride and groom appeared In the
parlor, they halted beneath a bending arch,
from which was suspended horseshoe
made OF living green, and ornamented with
pretty flowers. MIR. Anderson then perform
ed the ceremony, which was witnessed by the
relatives and friends who had been hidden TO
the marriage FEAST
When the ceremony was finished. and when
band and wife, the lelatives and friends went
forward and extended hearty good wishes for
their increasing happiness in the successive
The supper was a most excellent one, and
included every thing that Is ever found at q
wedding supper-meats, sweet.meats, solids,
liquids, all in tempting profusion-while the
arrangements for the comfort and pleasure OF
the guests were all that skill and forethought
could suggest. After all had partaken Of the
good things the abundance that was left over
reminded us OF the occasion when the multi
tude had dlned on fish and bread.
The walls Of the parlor were elaborately dec
GRATED with holly, mistletoe, cedar, and
whatever else could add a grace or charm
10 the occasion, while the brilliant lights re-
hected the beauty and loveliness OF the
whole.
The groom is member OF the firm conduct.
ing the Tugaloo Iron Works, proficient 10 the
iron business, and possesses the energy and
the ability to win success in life. Having
come to Abbeville only year or two ago,
Abbeville shows her highest appreciation Of
him by allowing him to take unto himself
the bride of his choice. AS Benedict he is
thrice welcomed to all the privileges and
benefits of being q citizen of Abbeville.
The bride is originally from Kentucky, but
for several years has made Abbeville her
home, where she Is held in high esteem by
those who know her. Her excellent qualities
OF head and heart make her crown TO her
husband, Of which he has just reason to be
very proud, while his worth as a NAH will be
a JOY TO her forever.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Strickle, who have
recently moved from Louisville. Ky, to At
lanta, Ga, came from their distant home to
do honor TO the occasion, and spend the
Christmas holidays with his beloved mother
and sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs, Beard will, for the present at
least, make their home at he hohse OF Mrs.
Knox, and will occupy the quarters 80 recent
ly vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson where
they spent the first months or their married
life so happily.
Kentucky and South Carolina have Joined
hearts and hands, and Abbeville will furnish
a happy home and delightful resting place
for the newly welded pair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
The Dispensary Law.

The Mayors OF different towns. may send IN
"spirited" replies to the Governor, refusing
to require the police to enforce the whiskey
law Of the State, but 1t is quite likely that the
tax payers OF the cities which are denied any
of the revenue from the dispensary will get
an inning at the next election. The dispen-
sary law has come to stay, and the kickers
will find 1t out sooner or later. The dispen-
sary is far from prohibition. but II is vast
Improvement on the old license system.
The Press and Banner favors prohibition,
but as between the bars and the dispensary
we will stand to the dispensary. though we
tried hard to defeat the dispensary in Abbe-
Vile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
JONES THOUGHTFUL DOTS.
Ter Fine Schools - Her Progressive
PeOpIe-HOnOr Roll.

Jones, 3. o., Jan b, 1874.
The fine pleasant wheather OF the last Two
weeks uf Decembe has been broken by The
January clouds, rain and slash. This Is oa1
on those who have TO move; or which class
there IL quite number. No preparation IL
visible yet Tor the next crop and rom ,u xii ap.
now much IL Will be. We believe cotton
would ue out OF the question, and properly,
too, II any other crop could BIZ substituted ~
money basis The present price 1h,ia 1Ser,tiainIy n,
present condition and circumstances compel
The production OF u certain amount OF cotton,
yet the sooner we are driven 10 diverslneu
farming the sooner will success and prosperity
expenses and increase OF income, especially
hutue supplies, are the subjects demanding
our attention now most strlngently.
Mr.. Robert Nichos. Of Hodges, has renteo
this place IN order 10 place his children IN o
good school. Few country schools enjoy the
advantages which are found here, ana we are
x glad " know that the people are reailzlng ~;
Miss Ida Jones who presldes over the mus!cal
department, deserves much credit ior tue
rapidity aud thorough hness of her teacnlng as
was clearly eyinced by the performances oi
her class ON the OCCASION of all entertainment
formerly menLiope ed In these columns.
Mr.. Robert Golden hus also leased farm
near here and has moved hiR family To the
same. TO boLu OF these gentlemen anu their
families We extend hearty welcome.
MT, A, ". MduNCh Ioo ooio oee eAAS @~~
TO Georgia. ,,,
Dr. Willie Jones has a part OF his dwelling
completed and has moved into 1t.
Mr.. w. Fl. Hughes has finished mis-
new dwelling aud he and his family are now
epioying the comf forts Of the same.
IL was our good pleasure lust week TO visit
relatives in Laurens and TO alteno d cnrlsl-
mas tree at Union Church.
The following is the roll OF honor for Jones
school November and December:
Miss Blanch Culbertson, SO IL; Miss Lillian
Jones, ~ l-2; Miss Lidie Jones, w ~ MISE
Hattie crane, 90 Ia: Mr- Arthur Bolt. 81 lilo;
Miss Anna Bolt, ~; Mr.. Thomas Crane. 30 ~;
Miss Emma Gaines, 9S; Mr.. Frank Morrison,
Us ; Miss Nettie Jones, 81 -; MIR. Homer Ow-
!ngs, " IA; Miss Mamie Jones, 81 Nj; Slifs9n
Robertson, 81; Mr.. Thomas Gaines, 10 Ia; MT.
r. r. Morrison, VI IL; Miss Lille Culbertson.
H 1; Mas Corrie Davis, 95 81 Miss Maud Ma
Dry, 9 l-2; Mr.. Willie Jones, 95.
Mrs. Harriet Barrow, OF Flat Rock, n. C., Is
visiting ner son, Mr.. j. T. Crane.
MIR. Lenderniun, OF Greeuyille, IL visiting
his grandson. Mr.. ]. T. Crane. Mr.. Lender
man is ~ years OF age, but Is still IN active
life. Ponpey.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
HOLIDAYS AT DUE WEST.
and PeOple.-.PrOfta b i
Priuting.-GoOd Newspaper-COn.
yfcis on n Farm-Other Matters.

Due West, January 8, 1894.
Rev. D. Y. Bonner and wife spent few
days last week in PelZer visiting the faIni-
lies of Mr.. ]. B. Bonner and MIR. Sullivan.
Mr.. Parkinson of the Seminary spent his
Christmas at Troy.
Mrs. j. e. Williford of Greenwood spent a
part Of her Christmas With her fathers lam
lily In Due West.
The many friends of Mrs. Tennant of Au-
gusta, Ga, who was struck by the street car,
will rejoice to know that she Is improving,
and Is now able 10 sit up.
Miss Emma Latham has good school 10
Lanrens County. She was at home Tor the
holidays. ,,
on visit TO relatives In this section recently.
Miss jamie Young and Miss Maggie Todd
have returned from visit TO Charlotte, n.
G. They were the guests OF Rev. c. E. Todd
and family.
The last annual congregational meeting OF
the A. r. P. church of this place was eneour-
aging. One OF the deacons remarked that the
the finances we're in the most satisfactory
condition that they bad been at any time
since he had been In office.
Miss Todd has returned from a pleasant
visit to relatives In Fairfield County.
Rev. F. Y. Pressly intends making consld.
erable changes and improvements on the old
homestead OF his father, which he bought
at the recent sale Of that estate. Mr.. Wren
Mr. j. D. Allewne who lives three miles
above Due West, and who runs large farm,
brought up from the Peniteutiary last week
about one dozen convicts. He will work his
farm with them this year.
The oat and wheat crop is making progress
this warm weather.
A rattle snake was killed In Pickens coun-
ty last week.
Mr.. Wren is preparing to put up gin
house on his property at the cross roads In
Due West.
Rev. J. A. Brown, DR.. Presley and DR..
Grier made addresses at the missionary meet
Ing in the A. R. P. church last Thursday
night.
The A. r. Presbyterian has enlarged. At
the annual meeting OF the Company last
week the management was authorized TO put
In folder, paster and cutter. This will make
the appearance of the paper neater, and
change its form. The stock holders were de,
lighted with the report of the secretary and
treasurer. II shows the year 1893 to be the
most successful since the present manage
ment has had hold of the paper. r. =. q.
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SAVINGS---ACCUMULATIONS.
The Importance of Watching Small
Matters.

Matters.
Our people ought to learn to save little
ready cash. No matter how small the In
able to work and earn living, should have
bank account. The deposits in Abbevile
banks are smaller than In almost any other
town, which fact goes to show that we are not
q provident people-that we are living up tn
our incomes. Let every mechanic, laborer,
clerk or others who receive wages at stated
intervals adopt the plan OF saving something.
If the small leaks are guarded, the big ones
will take care Of themselves. Try the plan OF
keeping bank account The officers In
either bank Will take pleasure In taking care
of your money, and you will, after trying the
experiment, be surprised at the interest lou
viii take in saving and increasing your pile
until II is large enough to seek a profitable in
vestment.
Those who may think their earnings, or
savings are too small to be entered on deposit,
at either bank, should try the savings depart
ment of the Farmers Bank, where the small
est amount may be deposited.
Our people need to learn the necessity Of
laying by something for rainy day. few
dollars In bank will furnish great incentive
for further savings.
According to our way of thinking, the town
bonds furnish q safe investment for small
amounts. The bonds are for one hundred
dollars each, and 1t seems that every citizen
should strive to become the owner OF one or
more Of them. A town bond for 500 bearing
seven per cent. is far better than wasting your
pertinent Of laying by little OF the money
which you now waste. Begin with the new
year and have at least nest egg by next
Christmas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
RAILROAD RACKET.
Track Torn Up-Cars Wrecked and
Valuable "DIspensary" Wasted

Valuable "Dlspensary" Wasted
Man Hurt.
Last Sunday morning Southbound freight
train on the g. G. j. N. was more or less
wrecked and the truck torn up something
like half mile.
The injury TO the track was considerable.
II was, us we'll as We can learn. not until
Monday evening that II was sufficiently re-
paired for trains to pusa, although construc-
tion train was standing at clinton ana ready
for any emergency. ,,s
Extra trains went down from Abbeville, an q
passengers were transferred.
We have conflicting statements as 10 the
amount OF the wreckage. Some say tnat q
majority OF the boxes were wrecked, Whiie
others say only two we're seriously smashed,
but all agree In saying that Quantity Oi
s'dispepsary' was wasted. The cars were
loaded with merchandise.
One colored man was seriously, ii not latal-
ly injured. At the time OF the accident
John Nix O colored trainman, was on top OF
one of the cars. He jumped against bank
and broke his arm In two places, and received
other Injuries. He was brought to Aboe-
willie, and now:he Is In Fort Pickens where be
Is receiving the necessary attention. After
the train was stopped, and those who were
uninjured took their bearings they found
Nix as stated above, and bis cap was SUN
lying on top OF the car from which he had
Jumped. This Ia one time when II seems
that II would have been better TO have borne
the i'll he had than to have Jumped 10 others
he knew not OF.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10

The Yorkville Yoeman says no paper was
issued from that office On Christmas week,
because the printers had been at hard WORK
for four months.
The Presr and Banner is not able to learn
how a newspaper can afford to suspend puoli-
cation for week in the busiest season OF the
year. In Abbeville we have more work to do
about Christmas than at any other time, and
the official advertisements require the legal
number of publications. The job work is
more pressing, too, about Christmas. We
would sooner close up during the month Of
July than to close Christmas week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
THE TOWN BONDS.
Why Not Use Them In Business
Transactions Between Our Own

Transactions Between Our Own
Citizens?
The shop bonds of the town OF Abbeville
have all been sold to citizens Of the town, as
were q majority Of the school bonds. They
are OF the denomination of one hundred dol
lars each. They are issued on a perfectly
sound basis-the honor and integrity Of this
people-and where large amounts are in
volved, why not use them as money in busi-
ness transactions. The fact that they bear in
terest should not make them less valuable
than a hundred dollar bank bill, which bears
no interest. In buying or selling property
they might be counted as cash. and the little
difference for interest or market value could
be arranged between the parties. Speaking
for the Press and Banner we see no particular
objection to the use of the bonds In this way,
while the custom of doing SO would have this
advantage: II the owner had no immediate
use for the money, the coupon would be ma
turing.
Last Fall our citizens, through some OF the
banks, had under consideration plans for the
relief OF the money stringency by Issuing ten
thousand dollars of bills.
Now, our citizens own perhaps $4,000 OF
these bonds OF 500 each. II our people should
then consent TO use these bonds among them.
selves in settling debts or In buying property,
the result might be advantageous to us all.
or course the whole S25, 900 would not be in
circulation all the time, but where individ-
uals are willing to give and take them as
money, such course would benefit all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10

Gov. Mitchell of Florida receives the
"well done" of thousands in his deter.
mined opposition to the prize fight
planned for his State.
An inch of rain means gallon OF
water spread over every two square
feet or, about 100 tons. to every acre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
HE PROFITS ON wHISKEY.
The dispensary profits for the last six
months have been as follows:
Total ....... ...................$,OOl 6
THE SHARE OF TOWN AND COUNTY.


The net profit being divided equally be-.
tween the town and the county, the share OF
each would be s1,5O0.S3. Under the license
lieve, five licenses for the first six months. at
the rate Of $500 year for each, on which were
paid 81 ,250 into the treasury of the town, and
assuming that the State received pro rata
share Of SlO0 from each, q total Of $3.50.
Leaving out OF consideration, from moral
standpoint, the vast improvement OF the dis
pensary over the license system, the town has
received 81 500.S3 for the last half OF the year
as against 81 ,25O for the first half. The county
first half. The figures speak for themselves.
THE DIFFICULTIES.
But there are circumstances which mill
tated against the profits for the last six
listed against the opening OF the dispensary,
and the fact that large stocks OF whiskey
were bought in anticipation OF the change.
Another matter where the largest losses
were sustained was In the bad schedule OF
prices. The dispensary was started with a
view TO discouraging the sale OF whtskey, but
instead of carrying out that policy the Of
hcers controlling the business arranged a
schedule Of prices much below the former
for doubtful stuff. The price or half pints
and pints should be 25 or 80 cents and 50 or go
cents.
If the price OF half pints alone had been in
creased 10 the former price, 25 cents, the net
profits for December would have been over
$500 more than 1t was
If the State will sell liquor 1t should charge
prices which are not lower than those which
formerly prevailed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
ABBEVILLE DISPENSARY.
Review of the Work for Six Months
Profits In Excess of the License
System The Evils Reduced Err

System The Evils Reduced - Er.
rors to be Corrected.
The sentiment of the following letter from
the town council OF Abbeville to Governor
Tillman Is based on reason and common
sense, and the facts therein stated as TO the
condition of affairs in this town will be en-
dorsed by our people.
The sooner the town authorities OF the diff
ferent municipalities OF the State realize the
situation and acquiesce in the inevitable the
better it will be for the whole people. There
is neither rhyme nor reason In attempting 70
set aside law Of the State, and any effort to
resist the operations OF the whiskey law In
this State will be futile
The law, the officers, and large majority Of
the people Of the State demand that the whis-
key element shall obey the law, and they Will
be required to submit TO It, Whether the
mayors and aldermen OF the towns and cities
endorse the law or not. they are foolish II
they attempt to nullify the law or override
the officers of the State who are armed with
the authority and the power to enforce the
law.
AS far as the Press and Banner Is informed
there is no disposition on the part Of any one
in this county to encourage lawlessness. On
the contrary, we have not heard Of single
individual who would countenance resistance
to any law, though of course there are no
doubt men who would not object to little
good liquor, even without the dispensary
label. Blockade whiskey has been drank ev-
erywhere, but it has not been common for
the citizen to defy the law:
LETTER TO GOVERNOR TILLMAN.
Abbevile, s. c.. Jan. 6, 1884,
r. r. Tillman, Governor, w. HI. Ellerbe
Com ptroller General, o. w. Buchauan, Attor-
ney General, State Board of Controls:
Dear Sirs-Your letter was received yester-
day relative to the enforcement OF the dispen-
sary law In our town, and in reply we beg 10
say that YOU shall have our hearty co-opera.
tion and assistance In enforcing the law.
so far as we are Informed there are no
"blind tigers" In Abbeville, and we do not
deem 1t necessary TO burden ourselves with
the expense OF cohstables' salaries.
Respectfully,
K. NJ. Hill, Intendant,
E. B. Gary,
J. C.. Klugh,
James Taggart,
James Chalmers, Secretary,
Wardens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
PROSPEROUS YOUNG MAN.
The Good Fortune That Pluck and
Worth BrOueht 10 Him.

Mr. s. Jenner Link Of this village is one of
Abbeville's prosperous and happy young
men. BY economy and attention to business
he has accumulated enough money TO build
twoyears ago, he won the heart and hand Of q
pretty young wife. The happy young couple
we In their own home, and have set an ex-
Nple worthy of imitation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
ABBEVILLE'S GROWTH.
Steady Increase in Population and a
Constant Growth Of Business.

Mr.. ]. H. SIMMONS. who is taking the CEN
sus of the town thinks our population will
not fall far short OF 5000. II he is correct In
this opinion, our population has greatly In.
creased since 1890. Then the United States
census gave US credit for only 1875. The
splendid high school, the railroad, the iron
foundry, the shoe factory, the oil mill, the
door, sash and blind factory. and other lines
houses are all occupied, and every dwelling
has one or more families in 1t. The demand
for rent Is greater than ever before, and new
chanic is busy. The stores are prosperlng
The banks are doing we'll. The fact Is, the
town Is just solid and still growing. A new
ris of Clinton has bought a lot from MIR.
Klugh aud will build hotel in the neighbor-
hood OF the Railroad shops. Mr.. j. S. Graves
is to be one OF the new corners 10 town and
will build a house, while there are many
families In neighborIng town who want to
come, If they could get houses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
A Word About Pain t..

Painters charge Just as much for putting e
coat OF common cheap stuff on az they would
for putting on good paint. We shall only
offer first-class paints, oils, white lead ana
colors. and offer such at q close profit. When
you want the BEST at best prices, don't forget
Harrison & Game.
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Tuition, $40 a session, Is charged to studen ts
whose parents are worth 5000 above all In.
debtedness. Before entering the college, a
stndent must pay for uniforms. s2375; for one
month g board and washing, $7.5G for medi-
cal fee, 50 5O-in all s'6.25. No deviation, what
ever from this rule Will be made. The amount
that must be paid flor each month following
the frat will depend upon the quality and
quantity OF labor per- formed by the student.
Agricultural students are paid cents per
hour for productive labor-two hours per
day.
Mechani ical students are required TO work
two hours daily, and are paid according 10
the value Of work-never over cents per
hour.
Hence student may make by labor about
81 month and thus reduce board and wash.
ing to $3.50 per month. In short n poor boy
may pass one session OF ten months at Glenn
son College for about Swallowing $40 for
books anu stationery, which are sold TO Inc
students at actual cost.
No reduction In board will be made for
studedts who come In after the opening, nor
for those who are absent during the session
for period OF less than one month.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
Tired.

A lady from beyond the borders of the State
writes that she is tired of seeing so much III
the Press and Banner about Tiliman and the
dispensary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-01-10
LOSS ADJUSTED.
Rev. f. w. Williams is Awarded 5000
in Settlement Of Damage by Fire.

Monday night OF last week the house In
which Rev. f. w. Williams lived was de-
books were insured with companies repre-.
sented by Capt w. I. Branch. Yesterday
Captain Branch and Rev. Williams agreed
upon $500 as the true amount which the COM
The goods which were saved, which reduced
the policy from 500 TO $500.