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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
Unsatisfactory Place to Trade.

For some unaccountable reason Atlanta is
one of the most unsatisfactory places in
which to trade with which we have any ac-
uuaintance. 1t seems almost Impossible 10
get a bill OF goods from that place in when
there is not some cause Of irritation.
Although, as far as we know, the world has
abandoned the charges for "boXine ana"dray-
age" of freight, and "exchangc' in collecting
drafts, yet Atlanta sticks to these Old rules.
Consequently any bill of goods must COST
more when bought in Atlanta than the same
could be had elsewhere.
In the matter of shipping freight the ousl-
ness men of that place are either lneNcus-
ably ignorant Of the railroad facilities OF tnelr
own city or else they seem to be wilfully per-
verse.
The facts are, that the Seaboard Air Line
starts it's fast freight out of Atlanta about
seven O'Clock in the evening. That train
reaches Abbeville between one and two
o'clock of the same night and goods could De
delivered in Aobeville early next morning al
ter being delivered at the freight depot IN Al'
lanta on the evening before.
But we do not recollect TO have dealt WIN
any man in Atlanta who does not persist I'D
shipping his goods by r. s. D. or southern
system. Even after making repeated eA-
plantations 10 these intelligent merchants
and telling them that one of their ROADS
comes directly TO Abbeville, If we do not re-
peat the request and information, the next
bill of goods comes by the Southern or r. Il
ID. system.
All things being equal, we would
prefer to deal with firm that is not In the
trust, but ever since We have been In the busl-
ness we have dealt more or less with Mackel-
lar, Smiths T. Jordan, and in an experience OF
thirty-fve years we have never had WORD or
thought of dissatisfaction with their careful
and conservative treatment.
If the Atlanta newspapers, or the Seaooara
Air Line authorities, would publish or make
- known to the business men of Atlanta the
fact OF the existence of the Seaboard Air Line
and would let them know that freight trains
arrive at and depart from thatcity every day,
a apublic service would be done.
We have no unfriendliness to the southern
system. Sometimes it is entitled 10 freight
for Abbeville, but sometimes it is equally GER
tain that freight ought to come by the Sea
board Air Line.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
COAL AND WOOD.
Keeping Warm Under Difficulties
s,o,., StOyes or Wood STOVES:

Activity in the hauling and cutting of fire
wood was noticeable even during the down
fall of snow and sleet last week. Many wag
ons brought wood for which they found many
ready buyers at enhanced prices. The WOOD
choppers we're out in force, and soon made the
wood ready for the fire place or stove. III Is
astonishing TO know how many families are
out of wood and are dependent upon chance
loads But IL has been accounted Tor III the
fact of the long extreme cold weather. one
family which burnt twelve cords during the
whole of last winter has already burnt SIX.
teen cords this winter. From this ii seems
that IL will take from TWO 10 three tlineS ut
much wood this winter as was needed last
winter. 10 the poor this is an item. But we
believe up to this time there has been no SUI
fering from lack OF food or fuel, though o
course all of US have felt the cold.
A good many of our people have put up
coal stoves or coal CRATES. There Is dilfer
ence OF opinion rs TO the advisability OF 90
ing so. II the weather is not very cold some
think the coal is more desirable. Oihers
think that in very cold weather the old fash
Ioned fire place or stove Is better. The Goa
needs less attention than the wood. The
wood soils the hands more than the coal, bu,
in burning coal we handle II with shovel
and the black ness does not get on our hands
but il settles on the inside OF a bodyS collar
which is nearly as bad as having Is on oul
hands. AS a matter Of economy The wood Is
cheaper. We buy that from our neighoors
They sometimes pay US what they owe us In
wood, and at other times we may persuade
them to sell IL to us on credit. In that event
the wood is a great deal cheaper. If we want
coal we must pay for II IN cold cash-ln green
backs or coin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
A Brief Hospitality Lesson.
ind YOUR own business.

Mind your own business.
Avid curiosity and argument.
DO not monopOlize any good thing
Do not over-dO the matter Of enter
tanning.
Go directly when the call or visit is
ended.
Do not make a hobby of personal in
firmities.
Do not forget bathing facilities fol
the traveller.
MAKE yourself at home''-but moi
too much so.
In ministering to the guests do moi
neglect the family.
Conform TO the customs of the house
especially as to meals.
Let no member OF the family in
lrude in the guest chamber.
Do not make unnecessary work FOL
others, even servants.
Be courteous, but not to the extent
of surrendering principles.
Do not gossip-there are better
things in life to talk about.
When several guests arepresent 81 We
share of attention to all.
Introduce games aud diversions, but
only such as are agreeable.
Better simple food with pleasure
than luXuries with annoyonce and
worry.
Have a comfortable room in readi-
ness, adapted to the needs and tastes
of the guest.
A guest need not accept every pro-
posed entertainment-he should be
considerate of himself and his host.
Learn the likes and dislikes of those
who are to be entertained but not
through the medium of an imperative
catechism. Good Housekeeping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
The Stamp Mania.

A recent paper on the stamp-cOllect-
ing mania in this country and in
Europe contained some curious facts
which will be interesting 10 American
boys who make philately a hobby.
The most valuable collection of
stamps in the world is here stated to
be that of Her Won Ferrary, of Paris,
which is valued at half million of
dollars. The collection now in the
British Museum, which is worth
$500, 900, comes next. There are, it
appears, dozen ugly little stamps
Which if any boy could find on some
old letters would bring him $4,000 In
the market. Of these, the one and
twopence stamps of Mauritius of the
first issue would be worth s., 2,OU0 each.
AS there are supposed to be only eight
of each of these stamps in the world,
no boy is likely to, find them. An
American stamp, the scent Brattle-
Doro provisional issue, is worth ST. 200 ;
some of the stamps of the Confederate
States sell for large sums.
1t is said that a stamp market is held
on u certain morning of the week in
the Champs Elysees in Paris. Trades
women, with their aprons full o.
stamps, bonnes, boys carrying little
baskets, gather in crowds in the shade
of the trees, chattering, gesticulating,
and laughing, to buy or exchange thei
tiimsy wares. 1t is one of the most
characteristic sights Of Paris.
Two Of the governments of South
American States are known to be IN
the pay of wealthy stamp dealers in
Europe, and change their issues fire,
quentIy to give their patrons profitable
CORNERS"
The stamp craze began only forty
years ago in Belgium, and is now s
vast business, extending over all the
civilized world. Every boy probably
has made a small investment in it.
Whether it is safe to make large ones
in stock so intrinsically worthless is
matter for question.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
How Can n Woman Tell?

"Re told me bis love this morning,
With his dear band clasping mine,
And he said, God speed the dawning,
When, sweet, 1 may call thee mine
But my fond heart questioned softly,
Though loving him true and well,
Will his love outlast all changes?
All! how Can q woman tell"
When the years shall bring their trials,
And the cares and the pains outweigh
The joys in the little household,
As clouds might obscure the day.
Will the hand that has held mine fondly,
When maIdenly ills befell,
As earnestly shield from sorrow?
All! how can woman tell:
When the silvery threads are creeping
Through my tresses one by one;
When lose my youth and beauty,
AS many a vile has done,
Will his heart be mine as truly,
AS when in the fiowery dell
He gave me his trusted promise:
An! how can woman tell?
/ glance at my sweetheart waiting.
His eyes they are clear and true;
u will love him, my heart says gladly;
m trust him the wide world through,
I will be to him JOY and comfort.
will all other wives excel,
I will keep him with loves sweet magic
Tuis much can woman TELL
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
The Valentine Party

The door-bell rang; it was the post
man. Down rushed Oracle and Fred
die. On the step lay the cutest little
letter. Oracle tore open the envelope;
and began 20 read:
st. Valentine requests the pleasure
of Miss Oracle und Master Freddie
Halsted's company at Master BERTHE
North's, February IA, from three to
seven, p. Nj.
go Freddie ~ said Oracle, what fun
we shall havew for Il party at the
North's was always something Of more
than usual interest.
The day came and brought good
many children together al Berries.
The first part Of the tine was spent in
playing games. When Ii.-y went out
TO supper, i'm the center OF the table
stood st. Valentine himself, Il bay on
his shoulder filled with valentines,
and two or three just ready to give out.
Then such shouts you never heard !!
The children all wondered "where he
came FROM" chow many valentines
he had,' 'and "if there were enough to
go round"
After they were seated, the door-bell
dllS, uilu III SoihS WV
rs postman with more valentines.
He did a great deal Of scraping and
bowling, and after saying, 'ahem!" !"
two or three times, began calling call
ing off their names.
Some of the smaller chl!dren were
almost afraid, till little Jessie cried out,
80 Papa North, is that you"!" Ilcn
everybody knew who the l"slnIaI'
was.
The greatest fun was when st. Val
entine gave out his valentines. They
were tiny ones with such comical
little pictures on them, and little verses
Just suited to each child, made by Ber-
ties own mamma. This made the
greatest sport of tall, for everybody
wanted to see everybody else's. can
show you two-Gracie's and Fred
dies:
SO happy am l
I'll stand OH my head
Just think am
Valentine for little Fred.
This little elf
In red and blue
Would like a kiss,
Miss Grace, from you.
All the children went home declar-
ing it was the best party they ever
went to.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20

How to Make Cheese Straws.-Two
ounces of butter, two ounces Of flour
two ounces of bread crumbs: two
ounces of cheese grated, half small
saltspoon of mixed salt and cayenne;
Mix the ingredients into a paste and
roll it out a quarter of an inch IN
thickness. cut it into narrow strips,
Law them on a sheet of paper and
bake for few minutes. Serve cold,
but very fresh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20

The Abbeville Supply Co. has reduced the
price of their jeans and other pants goods
one-fourth. A splendid goods for DC, Ken.
lucky jeans, doe skins, etc.
Our line Of notions will begin 10 arrive tn is
week and we ask our friends To come In and
give US the pleasure OF showing our stock.
Abbeville Supply Co.
Root-Tea.Na is q specific for any disorder oi
the stomach, kidneys, liver and blood Three
months treatment for one dollar No cure
no pay. For sale only by =. b. Speed.
A nice line of stationery, finish linen and
French watered note and letter paper Just re-
ceIYed at Speeds Drug Store
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
..Are You Good Men and True?

"a time like this demands
Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and
ready hands.
Men whom the lusts Of office do not kill;
Men nom the spoils of office cannot buy;
Men who possess opinions and will;
Men who have honor-men who will not lie
Men who can stand before demagogue,
And condemn his treacherous batteries with.
out winking;
Tall men, ,sun-crowned, who live ABOVE tne loS'
In nubic duty' and in private thinking;
For while the rabble, with their thumb worn
creeds,
Their large professions and their little deeds,
Minyle in selfish strife, 10! Goodness weeps,
Wrong rules the land, and waiting Justice
sleeps ,.,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
BOARD DIRECTORS.
Abbeville, S. c.. Feb. Is, 1Sa5.

Abbevile, S. c.. Feb. Is, 1895.
Mr.. r. Blake, Jr., Treas. f. NJ. F. A. A. Z.
Dear Sir-Please accept our thanks lot cneck
oG s5OI 10 cover recent loss Of our dwellings by
fire. For cheapness and safety we cheeriuily
commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Associa-
lion of Able willie County TO all who desire In
surance on their property: >,,r,
f.. W. ASHLEY.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
Tx Parte Sarah j. Cowan. Pelitioner.-Peti-
ton for Homestead.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons con.
cerned, that Mrs. Sarah ]. Cowan has applied
to me to have the Homestead exemption al.
lowed by law set off to her in the personal
property of her late husband, f. CoWan, de-
ceased.
Dated February 9th. 1895, and published once
a week for four weeks In the Abbeville Press
and Banner. j. &. kLUGH,
Feb. Il, lSl5. 4t Master,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.

A LII persons indebted to the estate Of 6
n W. CONNOR, deceased, must sett lie
without delay, and those holding claims
against the estate nust present them properly
atiested to. CATH ERlNE CoNNOf.
Jan. q, 1895. Al Executrix.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20

1t is the temptation of our time to
preach a fragmentary and distorted
gospel in the hope of making up an
acceptable gospel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20

We are selling splendid tobacco, five plugs
to the pound, for &c. A bargain Abbeville
Supply Co.
Red Lyon Will cure catarrh Of the head. and
ali coets is a dollar bottle No cure money
refunded. For sale only at Speeds Drug
Stote.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20

IL, ali work in his department In the best
manner and AZ reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham.
pooling 81 per month. Rasors honed and put
d the best condition for 25 cents each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
The YOrkville ENQUIRER.

The Yorkville Enquirer is amarvel of beau
ty and enterprise.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20
FRESH BEEF & FISH.
r. L. DOUGLASS

TTAVING 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
specially. Give him your orders. If
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-02-20

All the children went home declar-
ing it was the best party they ever
went to.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05
The New Assessor,

DR.. F. +. Youbg, has resigned his
position as assessor of this parish,
and Gov. Foster has appointed as
his successor w. W. Kuehliug,
Esq. of the second ward. By rea.
SOD OF his personal popularity, his
splendid record as q public officer
when sheriff of the parish, and his
thorough qualifications for the DO.
sition, which is one requiring the
oxcersize of wire and jadicious dis
erection, this appointment gives gen.
eral satisfaction. The public real-
ice that the Governor has made an
excellent choice and given them an
official who is in every way deserve
ing and competent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05
DO You Want to stop Tobacco .
You can be Cured while Using Il.

The habit of using tobacco grows on a.
man until grave diseased conditions are
produced. Tobacco causes cancer of the
mouth and stomach, dyspepsia, loss of
memory, nervous affections, congestion of
the retina, and wasting of the optic nerve.
resulting in z pairment of vision. even to
the extent OF blindness. dizziness or YER
tigo, tobacco asthma. nightly ~suffocati0n,
dull pain in region of the heart, followed
later by sharp pains. palpitation and
weakened pulse, resulting in fatal heart
disease. 1t also causes loss Of vitality.
QUIT, BEFORE TITS TOO LATE.
To quit suddenly is too severe a shock
to the system, as tobacco-to an invete-
rate user, becomes a stimulant that his
system continually Graves. 'Baco-Curo'
is a scientific and reliable vegetable RENE
dy, guaranteed to be perfectly harmless,
and which has been in use for the last.a3
years, having cured thousands OF habitual
tobacco. useIs-smokers, chewers and
snutf-dippers.
You can use all the tobacco, you want,
while taking "Bacco-Curo." It will nor
tify you when to stop. We give o written
guarantee to permanently cnre any case
With three boxes, or refund the money
with 10 per cent interest.
'Bacco-Curo" is not a. substitute, bnt a
reliable and scientific Gure-which abs0
1ltely destroys the craving for tobacco
without the aid of will power, and with
no Inconvenience 1t leaves the system
as pure and free from nicotine as the day
you took yOur first chew or smoke.
Sold by all druggists, at SLIGO per box,
three boxes, Thirty. days treatment, and
guaranteed cWe,l $3.50, or sent direct upon
receipt of price. Send six two-cent stamps
for sample box, booklet and proofs free,
Eureka Chemical & Manufacturing Co
Manufacturing Chemists. La Crosse, Wis
consln.-Sept. q. 95.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05
Advertised Letterso

List of unclaimed letters, remaining
in the Abbeville p~ostoffice, Sept. 30,
1895.
Bodreaux Numa
Butty John
Duglas kochel
Hebert Joseph
Hale Andrew
Hebert w 2
Leblanc Charley
Lesley Frank
Marceaux Telismar
Neugebauer Albert
Philips Eurl
Primeaux Polite
Prince Laura Miss 2
Reed WmA
Remey Mary Miss 2
Reaux Delma
Seaon Mary
Toylor VIM r
Traha7 Veniuce
Thompson N E
Vaughn Adam
Parties calling for any,Of the above let
tiers, will please say letter Adver-
1ised.
ERNEST j. LYONS,
Postmaster.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05

BE regular and punctual 10 all
things" was one Of the old maxims,
taught long ago. The last IL not
forgotten, but the first is scarce
remembered, so irregular is the life
of most people nowadays. The only
corrector of this evil is Simmons
Liver regulator, which keeps The
liver active and prevents the ills of
living: Dyspepsia, Bilious.
ness, Constipation, etc. 1t also
cures these troubles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05
Late Literary News.

Rudyard KipIing makes bis las.
; appearance as q teller of Jungle
) Stories in The COSMOPOLITAN for
) October, "Mowgli Leaves the Jun.
gle Forever" and the curtain is
drawn owes one of the most charm
ing c~onceits in literature. In the
same number in which Mowgli makes
his flnal adieu, appears for the fist
time before an American audience.
the now famed Richard lie Gallienne
in a place for religion under the little
OF "The Greatness of Man" A very
important paper on State UNIVERSE
ties" is contributed to this number
by Professor Ely. And among the
story tellers are H~opkinson Smith
and Boyesen. No more beautiful
work has ever appeared 10 any
magazine than. the marvellous illus
trations of Cabrinety used as a
irontisPiece and accompanying
the prose poem BY Mrs. Cardozo.
Drake-who is said to be 'Kipling's
favorite artist for his Jungle Stories
A. = ~ - 8
Garter Beard, Os,erlind Denmai.
and kemble, are among those who
contribute a wealth of illustration 10
this number. The Cosmopolitan
announces that it will begin the pub.
lieatlon IN Janaury of The AGRIcUL-
ruRIsT's ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE, to
De fully the equal Of The CosMopoL-
TAN, but containingfr from sixteen to
pages by the ablest agricul-
writer's of the world, upon
subjects of importance to the agricul.
horticulturist, aud sock
5ioWtoS AuLoiCSks
One of our citizens, who resides
a hundred miles from the north-
vest corner Of Market and St. Louis
treets, was required by our author
ties. last Tuesday, TO pay a fine for
'ome Of his ingenuity. Il seems
hat children have a habit Of playing
round his building and this greatly
'nnoys him. To rid himself of the
annoyance he adopted a novel yet
llabolical, plan. He pounded a
ofglass into small pieces and
hen threw the pieces along the ban.
Luckily, before any child
Tas hurt, the town constable arrest.
d the individual who had srhemed
he mean trick and the Mayor i'm
'osed a fine of ten dollars.
When Coxey was in Washington
nd goi jailed for treading on the
he originated the saying:
off the grass" The individ-
ii who was fined ten dollars will
ow doubtless put oat a sign to read:
Keep off the glass Comet.
-%H##
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05
The Country Newspaper.

The Office of the country newspa
per is n that no other mode O
journalism can fill
The columns Of the great daily
press of the cities, with their glar-
ing headlines and sensational reports
from every part of the globe are too
valuable to give space to the needs
of the people who reside at Pump
kinsviIIe.
They don't care whether Mr..
Jones dies, nor Mrs. Brown has a
sweet girl baby, nor whether the
pigs root up the streets, nor whether
the schoCt house needs re.shingling.
The sole interest these great journals
haYe in PumpkinvilIe is to sell there
a faw copies .ftheir paper.
To the Pumpkinville Pumpkin.
she'll is left the Office "Weeping
with those who weep and rejoicing
with those who rejoice" 1t is the
PumpkinsheIl which must call the
attention Of the school board to the
fact that the school house leaks. It
is the PumpkiusheIl which mnst
insist that the had bridges IN the
road he fixed go that people can
travel; that tie town should have a
handpump; that Jack Jackson should
20 to the penitentiary for chicken
stealing; that coDgratulates, (an1 is
glad to do so) Billy Barlow when he
that thanks the farmer
a big turDip.
In fact it iSthe lacal paper which
for that which Will benefit the +.
suggest that which will {
make it more progressive and advo.
any and every good thing. {
The local paper is the best friend
# the community in which it is |
'nblished. Boldly and ~truthfully it
'roclailns the resources and advan-
ages Of 'its section, aud invites b
theirs living it less advantageous t
egious to settled at its home. r
1t is frequently The farmers only Il
matter for he gets it on h
aturday afternoon or Sunday morn Il
ng, reads carefully every column h
then discusses it with his neigh j,
Or. t
A good local paper is a good .,
lend to any locality.-Iberian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-10-05
Perry Pointers.
Perry, October |, 1898.


We are reminded BY the cold
north wind. the falling leaves and
the hustling around 10 get Ere wood.
that fall has come.
The streets Of our burg are about
impossible on account of the dust.
Rev. Kelly held a two days meet
ing at this place, beginning Friday
evening and ending Sunday evening
of last week. The interest was good
and a large attendance throughout
the entire meeting.
Mrs. Maud johnson who has been
visiting her mother Mrs. Bower, On
the Perry place, was called home by
the illness of her husband at Eous>
ton, Texas.
Rice is coming in fast, and Mr..
O'Bryan's new warehouse is filing
up rapidly.
A social party will be given by
Miss Mary ~Stausbury at her home
to morrow evening.
The farmers are busy gathering 10
and cribbing their corn crop.
Fall gardens are not doing very
we'll, owing to the dry spell we are
having. Rain is badly needed.
We presume the schools will open
next Monday. We hope Mr.. Brun-
field and Miss Lizzie Mills will again
have the schools here, as they gave
general satisfaction last year.
There is an over production OF
neuralgia and bad cold at Perry
consequent on the cold wave of the
past few days. sUNFLoWER.
Real estate is a safe. sure invest
ment, and a choice town lot is thu