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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Family Resemblance.

It has often been remarked that af:
ter years of mutual association, hus-
band and wife gradually grow to resem
BILE each other, not only in tastes, but
in facial appearance. Some curious
investigations have recently been un-
dertaken by Photographic society in
Geneva. The purposes was to show
that the longer a married couple lived
together-we apprehend harmoniously
the more and more marked became
the resemblance which the two persons
bore to each other. Photographs oi
seventy-eight couples were taken, as
we'll as an equal number Of adult broth
ers and sisters. On careful inspection
it was found that the married couples
were more like each other than
the brothers and sisters of the same
blood. Apparently, therefore, there
seems to be stronger force available
for the production Of family likeness
es" even than that of heredity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
BEAUTY AND HEALTH.
An Actress Tells How Both of Them
May BE Obtained.

An Actress Tells How Both of Them
May BE Obtained.
1t is clearly demonstrated now that
people can be fat or lean just as they
like if they choose to take the trouble,
and there is no use in their going
about either like bean pole or feath-
er bed. Some months ago was get
ting too stout for the part wanted to
play, so for five weeks l ate nothing
but beef and drank nothing but hot
water with h little lemon in it. Tea
and coffee are bad for the complexion
anyway. All my tendency to fleshf-
ness disappeared. Again a year ago
some bones became visible in my neck.
[ got frightened and Immediately set
to work to change everything in my
diet for things that were fattening.
Those bones would not have come in
nv neck but that I had been foolish
enough to worry about something.
You know occasionally you can't help
worrying. That season I ate bananas
in every shape and form and at which
could cram them. ate them with
cream most of the time, and I ate
verything else recommended as flesh
producing. Every day it seemed to me
thicker layer of flesh formed over
those bones, and [ soon had the
qualification of seeing them disappear
altogether.
"Now, while am just right, l eat
what like and always drink Rhine
wine for dinner. AS regards complex
ion, that is a great thing, and 1t has to
be guarded and cared for as zealously
az q mother cares for her newborn
babe. / never neglect to stay for one
solid hour each morning in hot bath,
andI find thatkeeps the complexion in
splendid condition. Then I am very
careful about amounting my face, neck
and arms with the best quality Of cold
cream every night and every time
there is any makeup to take off. When
I go into the surf, I put a good lot OF
cold cream on my face and cover it
thick with cornstarch-that proves q
sure protection against both the salt
water and the sun.
"If woman wants to be good look
ing" she added, "she must make an
idol of her physique and devote the
same time and attention to it that 9th
er people devote to other things which
they worship. Women who 60 in for
art and music spend hours each day in
cultivating themselves in those pur-
suits. The domestic woman devotes
her time to her children and the affairs
of her household. Just so an actress
devotes her time to her physical we'll
being. Her good looks are a large
part of her stock in trade, and she is
compelled to care for them. 1t is a
WEAKNESS to the spirit, though, some
times, such constant grooming, and
occasionally sigh for seclusion. the
freedom of a sack and skirt and the
feeling that need not consider wheth-
er or not my hair has been shampooed
polishing. There are so many hun.
dred things to be done in the way OF
physical improvement. Of course
every now and again, as often as it
seems needful, one must undergo q
Turkish bath, and the ordeal can't
be hurried under any circumstances" )"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11
Fourteen Mistak ea.

The following are "fourteen mis-
takes" that may he treasured In the
memory with profit to all ut Is a
great mistake to set up our own stand
ard ofright and wrong, and judge peo-
pie accordingly; to expect uniformity
of opinion in this world to look for
judgment and experience in youth ;
to endeavor to mold all dispositions
alike; not to yield TO immaterial tri-
fles to look for perfection In our own
actions, to worry ourselves and others
with what cannot be remedied; not
to alleviate all that needs alleviatiop,
as far as lies in our power; not to make
allowance for the infirmities of others
to consider everything impossible that
we cannot perform; to believe only
what our finite minds can grasp; to
expect to be able to understand every
thing. The greatest of mistakes is to
live for time alone, when any moment
may launch US into eternity"
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BRADLEY BRIEFS.
People NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Prosper
ing Atlanta Winter i'm Her
Glory.

Bradley, S. c., Dec. S, 1895.
Winter is here again In all her glory, and
for the past few days everything has been
frozen up.
IN my last mentioned the lecture Of Rev.
DR.. Burrows of Augusta, Ga. His subject as
originally announced was John Hampden,
but il was changed to Vestal Virgins. Read
ers of ancient history will recall the vestal
virgins and of the high reverence In which
they were held by the citizens of Rome. 1t
was n splendid effort and at times he enter
tained the audience in a humorous vein and
then again in q more serious one. The ladies
furnished refreshments after the lecture and
realized nearly forty dollars, in connection
with the lecture.
Our merchants inform me that collections
have been remarkably good, in fact better,
than for years past.
Mr.. Brooks and family have moved into
town and occupy the house Mr.. j. w. Irwin
has been living for several years past. He
comes 10 take charge Of MIR. Z. w. Watson S
ginnery and saw mill.
Mr.. VIM. Z. DevliD has bought the residence
of Miss Eloise Carwile and will soon become
a resident OF our town. We welcome him
and estimable family.
number of our citizens have been TO At
lanta to see the exposition, and all pronounce
ii q splendid show. lvanhOe.
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Gingerbread Pudding.

Mix one-quarter pound OF suet with
one-half pound of ,sifted flour; add a
pinch of salt, one and one-half gills OF
molasses (either Porto Rico or New Or
bern, preferably the former) one tea.
spoonful of ginger and when thorough
ly mixed one well-beaten egg and one
half pint of milk, in part of which
should be dissolved one-half teaspoon
ful of soda. 1t may be necessary to
use more liquid. 1t should be pro-
portioned to the stiffness of molasses
and flour. The original receipts calls
for candied peel, but currants, sultanas
or all three may be used. Turn into Il
buttered mould of bowl, and boil for
three hours.
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How TO Make Lemon Pudding.

Make suet paste with one-quarter
pound of suet and one-half pound of
sifted flour, and line buttered bowl as
for any other boiled pudding. Take
one large lemon and to the juice add
three or four tablespoonsful of light
brown sugar-sugar varies in sweet
ness, hence the directions-and
enough -four to make the mixture as
thick as honey. Put layers of this and
rounds of crust alternately until the
bowl is filled cover with the crust,
and boil for three hours.
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School Books
At COST FOR CASH.
The Days When the School Com
missioner Will be in his
Office,

TNHE COUNTY BOARD OF Examiners have
l. bought for Abbevlle County SCHOOL
TEXT BOOKS and placed them in the care Of
School Commissioner who will sell them Al
COST FOR CASH.
| will be in the School commissioners office
during the next scholastic year as heretofore
ON EACH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH,
except the 1st Saturday. Also on all Sale
DAYS or other public days, for the purpose of
transacting all official business; and selling
school books that are purchased by the Coun-
ty Board during the year.
In order 10 accommodate the people every
day in the week, l have made arrangements
with DR.. $. +. Killingsworth who may be
found at his office in mo. SEAL BLOCK" TO
attend to sale of books for me, during the
times that l am absent from the office. All
books will be sold for CASH.
w. T. MILFORD,
Oct. Goth, lS95-tf. School Com. A. Z.
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Wednesday, Dec. II, 1885.
THE LITERARY CLUB.
Valuable Paper Oh JOURNALISTIC
Read by Walter l.. Miller. Esq,
of the Abbeville Bar.

Read by Walter l.. Miller. ESQ.,,
Of the AbbevilIe Bar.
The Abbeville Literary Club was elegantly
entertained last Friday night at the none 9i
that genial host Mr. j. Allen Smith. Mr.. Cd.
Walter L. Miller, ESQ.,, read an essay on
"Journaiism,' which was very much enjoyed
by the members. Mr.. Miller Is almost Jour
writing for the newspapers and magazines,
notably for the Atlanta Journal the sunny
South, the Greenwood Times, the Assocl-
ate Reformed Presbyterian, and the home pa.
pers. Mr. Miller writes entertainingly, but
This editor was too nearly sick Of the cold TO
attend the club meeting last Friday night,
and hence missed his essay. We learn that
the members we're very compiimentary 10
that his paper commanded the highest res
pect both for itself and its author.
This was one Of the most pleasant meetings
OF the club, and Mr.. Miller chose most ex-
cellent subject with which to command the
attention of the club.
The Abbeville Literary Club has been In eX.
isteace something like twenty years, ana at
every meeting an original essay has been
read by some member. OF course, IN clnD
as large as this is there are many who DO not
attempt to write literary essays, but cnoose
and few essayists have failed to please or edi.
~ the club. AS q rule. good feeling and good
fellowship has governed, and Inc prevalllng
custom has been to bear with the shortcom-
ings of those of us who failed to come up 10
the requirements. By cordiality and good
feeling. more than by the ability Of the essays.
the club has been kept alive. Seldom mas
there been an exhibition of intolerance or
lack of proper respect for the ignorances idio-
syncrasies or foibles of those who have writ
ten. All seem TO understand, however iar
short one may fall of coming up 70 the re-
quirements, that each one has done his best.
For this reason those whow write good essays
get much praise, and many complimentary
remarks, while the members. appreciating
the effort of those who "fail," are generally
kind and indulgent TO the member who falls
short OF the higher standard.
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FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Mr. Mike Younger Wants q Match for
this State-AbbevilIe Will Claim
tho Honor

Mr.. MIKE YOUNGER OF this city, who is
now holding the championship of Georgia as
minutes 81 seconds) of that State. He has
challenged Charleston for the championship
OF this State, and looks for match by jan
uary 18th. 1t Is said by butchers OF expert
ence that If Mike handles the nine inch knife
he will do his 1000 pound OK in seven min.
utes. II this contest can be arranged 1t Will
take place In Columbia, S. G. He has hackers
who will stay by him In any match ne may
arrange.
Mr.. Youngers records: Montgomery, Ala,
ten spring lambs, dressed Baltimore style,
time SO minutes, 9. seconds. Emptying out
or cutting ten hogs, minutes, AZ seconds.
Galveston, Texas. one steer, 992 pounds,
time minutes, AZ seconds.
All these records made in 1895.
Mr.. Younger says that he will be entitled 10
the championship, If he receives no chal-
lenge.
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Valuable Property
FOR, SALE
In THE
Town of Troy, S. c..

PY VIRTURE OF AUTHORITY VESTED
- in me as agent for the Legatees OF the es.
tate of Capt. II. w. Lites, deceased, l will Of
fer for sale to the highest bidder on the 18th
day of DECEMBER next in the town OF
Troy, that valuable
House and Lot,
the late residence of Capt. II. w. I.tes. de-
ceased. An elegant two story dwelling con,
tainihg six large rooms and stove room.
with good out buildings, barns, stables etc
On the place is good well Of the test water
The lot contains about TWO ACRES, max
ing this one OF the most desirable homes in
the town OF Troy which is one of the most
healthy and desirable towns in upper Caro-
lima, a town noted for It's churches and
schools, having just completed a large and
commodious Academy now under charge Of
Prof. S. p. McElroy.
will sell at the same time some valuable
building lots, near By and Joining the house
and lot.
Terms of sale made known on day Of sale.
Any information cheerfully given by calling
on me or writing me.
J. N. DENDY,
Agent for Legatees.
Troy. s. c.. Oct. 5, 1895.
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Desirable Place for Sale.

WE offer our homeplace at COX kesbnry for
" sale or exchange. Premises In fine re,
pair. G3 acres of firsiclass land. Land well
adapted TO fruit and all crops. Pure cold wa
ter aud perfectly healthy location.
Wyatt Aiken, Abbeville, S. G..
Us. Aiken, Cokesbury, s. G.
Sept. Sd, '95. If.
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V0H ARE
Id WEST?

And want LOW RATES to st. Louis, Mem.
phis, New Orleans, Clncinnatti, Louisv lille
Chicago or points In Arkansas. Texas. Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Colorado, Oregon, Washington
YOU TO write to or SEE ME. Excursion and
Special Rates from time to time. Choice oi
Routes. No trouble to answer questions
FRED D. BUSH, Dist. Pass. Agent. L. & N. r,
r., SO 70 Wall Street, Atlanta, Ga.
July "a, 1896: 6m
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NOTICE!

ALL periods having claims against the es.
"A tate OF Capt r. w. LITES, deceased; late
OF Abbeville county, South Carolina, Will pre-.
sent the same to the undersigned, properly
vouched for, and those Indebted TO tne sala
estate will make settlement of the same at
once. J. N. DENDY, Agent,
for Legatees.
Troy. 8. c., Oct. s, 1895.
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That is q queer moral process by
which some men persuade themselves
that the meanness in others is war.
rant and justification of their evil con
duct.
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I never knew national dispute that
might not have been settled without
resort 10 the sword.
Put up thy sword into its place, for
all they that take the sword shall PEI
ish with the sword.
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BOARD DIRECTORS.

Abbeviile, 8. c.. Feb. IS, 1895.
Mr. ]. Il. Blake, Jr., Treas. f. M. F. A. A. C.
Dear Sir-Please accept our than ks for check
of $500 to cover recent loss Of our dwellings by
fire. For chea pness and safety We cheerfully
commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Associa-
tion of Abbeville County to all who desire In
surance on their property.
E w. ASHLEY.
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An oddity in the way of cooking is
Scripture Cake" which is becoming
popular at church festivals in Eastern
cities. The formula for preparation is
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-11

Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered
with reason.
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DR.. L. J. WHITE,
DENHNSH.
Ne-OFFICE: 80. 2 WHITES BLOCK.
March G, 1895, II
Restaurant.

r would announce 10 my friends and leG ensto' 70
l. mers that l have moved my HES IAO-
RANT to Cothran's Block, on Washington
Street, where l will be glad ro serve the pub,
lie with as good meals as the provisions OF
the market will afford. n.,e
Oct. !, 1895, ems.
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Come in and see our line of Christmas
groceries and candles Aug w. Smith.
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House and Lot for Sale.

OFFER MY HOUSE AND LOT in the
| town of Abbevile for sale. The lot con-
tains two acres, the house eight rooms, and al
the premises in perfect repair. Every I'M
provement and easy terms.
Apply to w. G.. MCGOWAN,
Dec. u, 1894, If AbbeVllle, ,. y.
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FRESH BEEF & FISH.
r. l.. DOUGLASS

uAVING bought the beef market Of Mr..
ii Van Straaten will henceforth furnish all
kinds of FRESH MEATS at the LOWEST
PRICES. FISH and OYSTERS will be
pectalty. Give him your orders. tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-19
LATEST WEDDING FADs,
Some of Them Pretty and Suitable
for Fall BriIals,

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
A woman of fashion has conceived the
brilliant notion of a new wedding basket,
instead of the usual white paper wedding
box. These email affairs are made by the
dozen. They ire of narrow white straw,
an inch wide, and caught together by rib
bon of the same width and of the same
tint. On both sides of this ribbon is a
silver or gold cord, which is very orna-
mental These receptacles are trifie larger
than the common wedding box. In the CEN
ter will be a large piece of wedding cake
completely hidden by an inside lace effect
This box is very goreeously ornamented on
the outside by cream ribbon two inches in
width, which Is put around the middle ter
minating in well-made bow, with ends
This is new departure and exceedingly
pretty.
OF late the display of presents for a new
ly married couple has been omitted; but
now renewal of the old-time fashion has
come to the front, and has been accepted
by the up-to-date woman. Wedding presents
of every style are brought, sent and re-
ceived. Gold, silver embroideries, "triles
light as air. and all kinds of decoration
and tasteful objects. of which the expense
is not gene1 ally in question
One of the prettiest gifts this autumn was
sent by an artistic woman to a pretty
hride-elect. 1t was volume of poems by
celebrated author, with charming i1lustra-
tons. This book was bound in rich green
cloth, very sparirgly orpamented with gilt.
The outside cover was painted by a clever
artist in branches of cherry blossoms the
petals dropping here and there in artistic
hues. As an outside cover for the book,
solely for preservation, white linen can
vas cover was realty made, and made to
fit, SO that the book slipped in and out most
easily. This affair was decorated al each
corner with a conventional design of white
and gilt of snowy pattern. In the center
was the monogram of the bride and groom,
and running through it a vine of pure
picted.
At a recent wedding there We're no brides
maids, only maid of honor-a pretty girl
of fifteen being chosen for the part. She
carried a bunch Of bridesmaid roses in her
hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-19

are shown in most artistic coIorings and
choice combinations. They are sure to
sweep the fashionable world like cyclone
during the early winter. They are so very
becoming to wear on the first snowy days.
and pretty girl always looks much pref
tier picking her way through infinitesimal
snowdrifts, il she lifts from her well-shod
feet a bright plaid skirt. There are rich,
dark plafds for women of mature years.
Plaid and velvet combine wonderfully well,
and you may be sure that velvet season
means plaid season, too.
For mature stout woman two designs
are given, both simplicity itself, but ex-
ceedingly stylish. Dark green broadcloth il
the material of the visiting dress, and 1t is
trimmed at the foot with a wide bayadere
striped braid, the ground being green, with
the bright colors In silk. The cape for early
fall wear is quite ample, and has the merit
of originality. The other design is for one
of the becoming long coats. If properly
made it gives any woman an elegant ap-
pearance and need not be costly garment,
either. 1t will adapt itself to any kind Of
heavy cloth-plain, preferably-and may be
bordered with inexpensive fur. The design
is of black velvet, with mink collar and
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ABOUT BUTTONS.
The Latest Craze liz to Make Them of
Rare Old Coins.
clean head:

The Latest Craze is to Make Them of
Rare Old Coins.
1t will doubtless rejoice more than one
woman's heart to learn that she will not
have to give up her ''blazer' suit, as that
Is the name that will always cling to the
comfortable coat and skirt suit, so long
worn. 1t is to be worn all winter with
handsome blouse waist. The skirt and coat
will be made of very heavy cheviot or
other cloth, both perfectly plain and devoid
of trimming. That is. if one may except
buttons But, really, the buttons that bur
den under garments and outside garments,
wraps, dresses mad skirts are a trimming
In themselves.
Some of the mother-of-pearl are beauti-
fully shaded and most artistcally carved
and polished and then there are buttons Of
carved bone and horn, and immense gold
and silver ones, filigreed and chased and
ounningly hammered in most enticing de-
signs. The very latest craze in buttons Is
to make them of rare old coins! Did YOU
ever hear tell of such sacrilege? Imagine
the agony Of a coin collector on meeting
with one of these curio-bedecked women,
when on inspection he finds that she has
deliberately and with malice prepense de-
faced the date line on the priceless coins!
But it is mighty little that the average
woman will care for that if she can Just
get the coins.
IL she Can get the real, Sne Will sub
timely wear the imitation, and swear she
would as soon Rave them as the horrid old
ones. anyhow. Medallions and aluminium
buttons are also much admired. OF course,
you know that buttons were the pride and
icy of the coquette of 1774, hence it is that
the antique designs worn by gallants of
that day, preserved in the French museum
have been reproduced, ard Will be among
the popular designs, though rather costly
for the common purse Malachte mined
in Siberia, cats eyes from Ceylon, tigers
eyes from India, and satiny moonstones
are among the costlier materials from
which buttons will be manufactured
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SKIRTS AND SLEEVES.
The Styles Are Not Quite So Extre
as Last Season.

Skirts are not so wide, sleeves are
smaller. Indeed they are, and there is
cause for fear that the horrible tight-fit-
ting coat sleeve will be upon us again be-
fore spring. 1t doesn't take much to vul-
garize fashion, and no real lady is going
to make herself ridiculous in the inflated
garments that the overzealous fashion fol-
lowers have at last evolved, and so the
most pictures que fashions of the century
have got to go. 1t is case of being killed
in the house of ores friends. OF course
you will still see wide and wider foppy
skirts. stiffened to the limit, and sleeves
that rival the yard arms of a man-of-war,
but if you go into the best shops where
the quality" trades they will tell you
that they don't sell one yard of stiffening
now where they once sold fifty, and that
skirts and sleeves demand considerably
less material now than formerly, the col
ored' fashion plates to the contrary not
wthStandng.
The new sleeves are mostly the modi-
fled mutton leg and have no fullness under
the arm at all. The puffs are pear shaped
instead of balloon, and slip away down
on the arm, off the very much longer
shoulder, so that a woman looks exactly
as though she might be slipping out of her
clothes. OF course one will get used to the
eccentric style in time, buN 1t looks mar
tiSt.c just now.