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The Penn's Grove record., 1895-10-04

On tne Deu DeSlu6 nef. linen SAc opohet
The box.
"Now, here in this old black wallet
Is a hundred dollars. I calkerlate II
will pay my funeral expenses. An
here in this brown wallet Is 5000 more.
which / give into your charge, Marie,
TO help pay some of the house expense,
An here is my viii. You take care o
that, Marie, an see that everything
goes straight as I have got it. Lawyer
5ibley drew 1t up an you can get him
to read it when I'm gone. An, Abner,
I give to you this umberel o mine.
Take.good care ont, an maybe it viii
help be Q %purtection to your old age.
I guess that's all-only, Marie-you
may give my old clothes to Nanny
Giddons. Don't bury me in my best
dress. Give it to her second best will
dol" And with these strange words
she turned her head on the pillow and
expired.
A few hours later Marie, standingin
the porch, with the sunset rays falling
about her, said to Abner:
Il hope you won't feel insulted by
Aunt Tabby's giving you that dread
full umbrella. It was q singular thing
for her to do, but you know she was
partly crazy. I know she thought q
great deal of you, Abner. I wish she
bad done something Tor you"
"Never mind, Marie, I shall not
Aold ii against her, you may be sure
and as for the umbrella, II I were at all
q believer in luck-which I am not
I should say the poor old weather.
beaten thing win certainly bring II to
me. I shall certainly take care Of it.
as she said"
Celinda and Clara were in haste to
learn the contents of the will.
"Not until after the funeral" said
| Marie, decidedly.
And so, after those last rites were
J performed, Lawyer Sibley wa called
70 read The viii Nhsaussthsd e1oDn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
Long Bearded Chestnut.

That old chestnut about intending to in
force the dispensary law in Charleston now
has long grey hairs.
If Governor Evans Is really Governor Of
the State. why is 1t that he does not enforce
the law in every part Of the State?
The State officials constantly make proml-
ses to enforce the law. but never do it. II the
Governor is not weak and imbecile, why not
enforce the law. If the government would
command the respect of the people 1t
must not allow the Charleston bar keepers to
defy the law forever. The time for foolish
talk and idle promises has passed. II the
government at Columbia is worthy OF the
name, let us hear no more Of virtual &C.
acknowledgements that the bar keepers, and
nouthe constituted authorities are, in control
Speaking for the Press and Banner we Will
have very little respect for the government II
the laws are not equally enforced. Promises
are out OF date. Enough grass has been
thrown at the boys. Let the stones fly now
or else let the government frankly acknowl'
edge Its .ncompetency and lack of courage TO
enforce the law in Charleston. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
ErSkine,S Endowment.

In order that the Associate Reformed Syn
od may not overlook the great wrong which
that body is perhaps unconsciously perpetra-
ting against the people of Abbeville county
in the matter of the removal from this coun-
W of the endowment fund of Erskine College,
we refer to the matter again.
The facts are, that for the last fifty years tn
people of Abbeville County, irrespective Of
religious faith or denominational bias, have
been contributing in various ways TO the
support, as we'll as to the endowment, of Ers'
kline College.
The people gave their money largely from
public spirit and pride for the County lnstl-
tuition.
Since the College has become we'll endowed
that large sum OF money has been removed
from Aboeville County, and we are denied
the advantage which the presence OF large
sums OF money always vouchsaie. Inc mon
ey is taken from us, and the consequence ls'
the money which we gave 10 Dulld up
our college, Is now sent away to build up
other communities, and 10 advance the inter-
ests of enterprises beyond our borders
We presume no one will deny these state
ments.
With the facts plainly stated before Synod,
the Press and Banner does not believe that
body Of conscientious Christian gentlemen
will consent longer to perpetrate so grevous
a wrong against the people, who have so long
befriended the Institution, and who contribu-
ted SO much Of 1t, If not with the express
condition that it be not carried away, certain
Iy with the implied understanding that our
money was not to be taken away to build up
distant people.
The act of its removal Is so gross an outrage
on justice and common gratitude tnat we be-
lieve Synod would instantly rectify the
wrong, If the facts of the case were presented.
We write now that the matter may not be
overlooked, and that we may know from
future action, if Synod, or our representa-
tives in that body, propose to furnish proof
tnat they ratify SO great Ia wrong to our peo-
pie.
Let that endowment come back home, or
let US know the reason why 1t stays away.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
STREET CAR FARE.
The Atlanta Journals Persecution Of
The street Railway.

For several days the Atlanta Evening
Journal has been making relentless war on
the consolidated street railway for announced
Intention TO charge ten Genus iare 70 the FIX.
heretofore charged for travelling over the lines
| in the city. The street railway spent large
sums of money in eonstruction OF tracks,
com modate the travelling public. Because OF
these facts the car fare was doubled, and
hence the Journals bitter speech.
The Journals spirit of unfairness between
the southern Railway and the Street Rail-
way, is shown in its issue Of August 30.
On the first page under great II HorSe-heads,
or "Scare-heads" that paper notes with evil.
dent pleasure and certainly with perfect good
humor the fact the Southern Railway would
charge ten cents, and then goes on to give the
schedule, thus boosting the Southern by Civ.
ing it free advertisement.
Turning 10 the editorial page, in an editori.
al Of more than column, double-leaded,
that paper goes in to dispute the statements
of the President OF the Street Railway, and
intimates that the company. had made false
statements Besides this the whole tenor of
the editorial in question is to prejudice the
public against the road, TO create In the minds
OF the public an Idea OF extortion, which
would have a tendency TO Keep people away
from the Exposition.
Now, we know absolutely nothing OF the
merits OF the case, except as we see IL In the
Journal.
According TO the Journals own statement,
IL must be actuated from a spirit Of personal
malice toward the Street Railway. II this Is
not true, why does it treat the Southern Rail-
way SO nicely, while treating the street Rail
way so bitterly, from exactly the same stand
point as TO charges. Does the difference arise
from the fact that the Street Railway Is q
home enterprise which II may assume TO bull
doze, while the Southern Hallway Is great
corporation which it could not hope to scare
or irighten into anything:
1t really looks that way to US. If 1t be CEN
surabe in the street railway to charge ten
at Il a m ha h.
ern should be commended for charging the
same price. After having been treated as 1t
has been by the Journal, we do not see how
the personal self-respect of the managers OF
the Street Railway would allow them 10 be
governed by that paper, even though the
Journal should threaten TO keep everybody
away from the Exposition.
We have the greatest admiration for that
paper. 1t is a most excellent paper, but Its
unreasonable and bitter action in the matter
referred to is unaccountable.
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HUNTERS GAME.
All Sorts Of Short Stops.
Hunters, S. c., Aug. 81, lS9

Hunters, S. G., Aug. 81, 1885,
Where is the next picnic since our last.
This community has been blessed with an
abundance, of.rain and while 1t came too late
10 do the good that 1t would have done few
weeks earlier yet it will materially help
many OF the growing crops and we should be
profoundly thankful;
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Wilson visited relatives
In White Hall O few days ago.
Mrs. Minnie l.. Rogers, of Augusta Ca, has
been up some time with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. George Hamilton, where she Will spend
the Summer most pleasantly.
Miss jamie McCasan, returned TO her nome
In Bradley last Sabbath.
Miss Mary Hutchison has recently been the
guest Of her brother, Master Adger Hutchl-
son.
MIR. T. R. Dansby has been quite sick but is
up again.
The farmers in this section have been put
ting the roads In apple-pie order before they
begin to pull fodder.
Miss Nora Pettigrew one Of our popular
young ladies who has been In Georgia leach
ing school for some time Is expected home
Mrs. +. McCaslan of Bradley was up in
this section for several days last week visit.
Ing relatives.
Miss Katie Hunter, spent very pleasant
afternoon with Miss Mary Edwards last
Miss Settle Crawford spent last Saturday
and Sabbath with her aunt Mrs. Luther WILL
iams.
Mrs, n. j. Patterson is spending while
with herdaughter Mrs. VIM. McNiel near Abb
bevile.
Little Miss Maggie Brough of Mt. Carmel is
now the guest OF her sister Mrs. j. j. Link.
The Rev. Mr.. Arial preached one OF his best
sermons last Sabbath at Bethel.
Protracted services we're held at Long Cane
last week. Rsv. DR.. Latham, conducted the
meeting.
II would be great amusement to see Mr.. j
j.. Wilson's little son, Bobbie only four years
old, pulling fodder for his father. Little
masters. who of you can beat that.
Miss Molle Pettigrew. Miss Amanda Forti-
scue Miss Maggie Wilson spent a pleasant
and delightful night with. Miss Ira Hamilton
ut the residence of her uncle few nights
ago.
One of the young men near Hesters Station
visits this community quite Oilen.
Blue Ewes
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THE SEVEN KILLED CITY.
The River that ROars The People
Who SnOre-Pretty Good Looking

Lowndesville, s. c., Sept. 2, 1895.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Keys spent several days
last week with the family OF Mr.. E. W. Har
There was a pleasant gathering OF young
people at Mr.. C. L. Clinkscale's Friday night.
Mr.. Sanders Parnel drove his mule in TO at
tend preaching at the Baptist church Thurs
day night, and at the close Of the services
1t could not be found. He learned yesterday
that 1t had been taken up near Watts station
II had been ridden near there by darkey and
The protracled meeting closed at the Bap
tist church Friday. The meeting was q
good one. The meeting at the Ridge church
Closed yesterday. It was good meeting,
Mr.. d. E. Carlisle, OF Anderson, and Miss
marriage Thursday. at the home OF the bride
They returned to the home OF the groom that
night, where splendid supper had been pre-
pared. and which was partaken of by large
humber OF the friends OF the contracting
parties. They were both born and raised neal
this place, and are we'll known by many now
living in this section: also by many readers
OF the Press and Banner In other places.
Some time ago young woman OF pretty
good looks, and decently dressed, came Into
this community and spent q week or two
with some of those whom she claimed Kin
She left here for Atlanta day or two ago, and
an officer was here hunting for her, as she
had, while In Anderson, stolen gold watch
some diamond rings, etc. Comment Is un-
necessary.
Cotton is opening right along, where 1t was
planted early. The July crop, which was
anything but large, being about the only fruit
upon 1t.
During an electrical storm Monday even
ing, q bolt struck the telegraph line near MIR
B. G. Kay's and run up and down the line for
several hundred feet, striking thirteen posts
tearing down the wire for several hundred
feet.
Seasonable rains continue, giving the plant
ers fine opportunity TO attend TO their work
for this season, such as sowing turnips, bar
ley, &C.
MIR. Jno. Brown, the contractor is now al
work repairing the bridge at Young's old mill
site, and will have IL so 1t can be crossed by
the last of the week.
Prof. Mason Miller who has had charge OF q
flourishiug school In Anderson county, ls now
at the home of his uncle, Mr.. j. ]. kennedy's
for the vacation. Troupe.
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CORRECTION.
Greenwood Gentlemen Still Enthu.
siastic for their County.
Greenwood, S. C., Septemp

Greenwood, s. G., Septempcr2, 2, 1895.
Editor Press and Banner: Allow me
small space in your columns to reply to q
paragraph in East Ends letter OF last week;
East End says tina: S. 6. Major and w. K.
Mckinney, of Greenwood. came dow to see
the game OF base ball last Tuesday, and they
have no hope of Greenwood county.
Now. Mr.. Editor, know East End well. he
and are good friends, and cannot think he
would wilfully m msrepresent US. Therefore
have concluded that he meant to say that we
have no hope Of Ninety-SiX county.
The evidences on that day, While al Ninety.
Six, must have convinced, not only East End
but the whole town that we were very jubl-
liant as regards Greenwood county. l went
into Ninet-SiX and got several parties who
had signed their petition, to revoke IL and
sign Greenwood's petition. Mr.. Mckinnie
left before the game OF Ball. lie told me that
he offered to compare Greenwood's petition
in the township Of Ninety-SiX, with Ninety
SKIS petition in her own township, and that
If he could not show larger list than they
could, he would quit the field. He says they
refused to show lists with him.
see, Mr.. Editor, that Ninety.SiX Is obeying
yours and ADbevile's suggestion very closely
in making their survey. They ran their line
through Greenwood Saturday last. cutting of
from the town OF Greenwood orr white vo'
ters Some of the Ninety-SiX men told me
lin answer to the question why they did not
run their line SO as to take Greenwood In,
that Abbeville would fight them IL she did.
The prosprects OF Greenwood county were
never brighter. Yours &C,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
Shall Preachers Deny the Rite Of
Marriage?

The following declaration is made by Rev,
Thomas Dixon, Jr., of New York, In his pre-
lude to sermon: II shall never agal,n
and gotten myself into trouble, and inciden
| tally gotten other people into trouble. Nc
preacher has right to perform the marriage
ceremony for people he doesn't know" This
Is sensible talk from preacher who is ready
TO acknowledge the mistake he has been
making. We agree with him fully that min-
listers Of the gospel should never perform the
marriage ceremony. for strangers, for they
cannot know what they are doing, and espe-
cialy In South Carolina where there Is no re-
quirement in, the way of license or other
civil proceeding. We need reformation
among the preachers along this line, and IL IL
needed right here in Greenville-Greenville
Mountalneer.
Our neighbor means well, but he errs
There is no spot of ground on all Of this earth
where woman is so well protected as in South
Carolina. We have no mock marriages In
South Carolina. All marriage is lawful. Any
acknowledgment OF. the relation makes it a
legal union.
All marriage licenses, all formalties regu.
latng marriage, is decidedly against the wo.
man, and In favor OF the man who may wish
to deceive her.
But even If 1t were not so, does not q minis.
ter of the gospel assume fearful responsible.
ity when he refuses the rite OF marriage TO
the confidlng girl who has appealed TO him
or course there is always difference of opinion
on all important matters, and 1t may be said
that girl ought not to run away with her
lover. or this we do not speak, but take
things as we find them. If the preacher re-
fuses to unite the couple, is not the girl com.
promised? Is 1t not better in such cases for
the girl TO be her lovers wife? 1t seems to US
some of the writer's in one OF the old books
said marriage is honorable among all men, or
words TO that effect.
or course the marriage rite would not be
denied the rich and cultivated. Such denial
woa!d be to the people in the humber walks
OF life who might be just as honest and Just as
virtuous as their preteD tious neighbor, but
they are less acquainted with the forms and
ceremonies of the higher life. Let no sincere
Christian minister refuse the marriage rite to
anybody.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
THE BUSINESS LEAGUE.
Constitution and Bylaws Of the Alb
bcyilIe Business League.


Section |. The name of this organization
shall be the Business League OF the city of
Abbeville, 8. 6.
Sec. ,. The Board OF Directors shall con-
sist of not less than nine members, and shall
be Increased by one for each additional fifty
members OF the League over three hundred,
to be elected by ballot at the annual meeting
by the members Of the League on tns ~ tues, IS,
the annual meeting shall be given by publica-
ton in one or more of the weekly papers OF
Abbevile for one week previous thereto.
Sec. 8. The Mayor OF the city Of Abbeville
shall be member, eX. officer, OF the Board of
Directors.
Sec. L. Every officer and director shall hold
his office for term OF one year and until hts
successor is elected and qualified. In case OF
by the Boatd of Directors.
Sec. 5. On the day following the annual
meeting the Board of Directors shall Or
ganize by the election OF Presidents, two
vice. Presidents and Secretary and Treasurer,
from their number. No officer shall receive q
salary or compensation, except the Secretary
and Treasurer, whose salary shall be fixed by
Sec. 6. The Board of Directors shall elect
all officers, fix their duties not inconsistent
with the duties laid down in the bylaws
make rules. receive all reports OF committees
adopt or reject the same. and generally look
after and manage the affairs of the League.
Sec. Z. Any member of the Boaed OF Direc-
tors who shall absent himself from five sue.
excuse rendered to the Board, shall be drop.
ped from the Directory and the vacancy filled
by the election OF another as provided in Sec
ton 4.
Sec. s. The President shall exercise general
supervision of the business OF the League, and
as early as possible after each annual election
by and with the consent OF the Board, shall
appoint members of the League to serve for
the ensuing year on the following standing
committees. All committees shall consist OF
five or more, except entertainment, which
shall consist of moi less than ten
Executive and Finance.
Home Industries.
Manufactures.
Commerce,
Transportation,
Immigration,
Public improvement,
Real Estate,
Conventions,
Entertainment,
Advertising,
Statistics and Information,
Membership,
legislation,
Arbitration,
Rules.
Education.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
Things We Have Noticed.

We notice two or three things in the news
papers:
lst. That there is talk of holding an EX-
position in Atlanta.
Cd. That there is a probability of having a
Fair In Columbia this Fall.
Sd. That FOR about the one-millionth time
the government officials have determined TO
close the bars In Charleston and Colum bia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
BRADLEY COUNTY.
Iere is a Good Place to Put a Court House

Here is a Good Place to Put Court House.
Bradley, S. c., Sept. ., 1895
1t seems to be the order Of the day for every
community TO want new county ana Courl
House. An enterprising resident OF our town
proposes If q new county can bc established
with Bradley as the county seat, 10 give to the
new county the Court House, jail, ana other
appurtenances. This Is generous and may be
well get up a boom for Bradley county.
Our Trial Justice has been quite busy for
some time, and quite number have been
added TO the road workers.
We hear Of several citizens moving from
Edgefed and renting land In our commpni
Ly. We welcome all good men who cast their
lot with u.s.
daughter. Mrs. p. IL. Bradley
Major Ligon, OF Greenwood, was down u few
days ago.
The infant Of Mrs. and Mrs. Bradley has
been and is still quite Ill.
Our crops are short. but we are cheered by
prospects Of better prices. Ivanhoe
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
Unequal Contest.

Cato, being scurrilously treated by low
and vicious fellow, quietly said to him:
uA contest between US Is very unequal, for
thou capst bear i'll language with ease, and
retnrn il with pleasure: but to me 1t is unus-
nal TO hear, and disagreeable TO speak It,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
The Constitution.

Have clause requiring the Legislature 10
provide that all man slayers should pay lib.
eral tribute TO the families OF their victims.
Make counties pay for the men who are
lynched. Make no provision for divorce.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
A CURIOSITY.

A large Cotton Stalk with No Bolls
on 1t.
Mr.. J. X. Milford brought to town last sun
day from the plantation of his brother, Mr..
H. p. Milford, a well limbed stalk OF cotton
that measured over seven feet from root 10
bud, on which there were no boles. This
stalk came from field of luXuriant growth,
where 1t is supposed from one to two bales
will be made to the acre. Can anybody ac-
count for the lack OF bolls on this stalk?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
For President,

According to precedent John Gary Evans
ought to be elected President of the State
Convention. He is as good a man as any that
will likely aspire to the place, and he ought
to have 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04

kard S and get fine pair of spectaces cheap.
You need bottle Of Ruby Llniment In
your house for use cramps or sudden Hines s
of any kind for Internal and external use
sold only by Harrison & Game,
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l.. W. Whites Locals.

have received an entirely new line Of black
satines, also full line Of white lawns and
checked nainsooks.
You can find an elegant assortment Of chev-
lot shlrtings tor making shirts at the store OF
L w. White.
Fresh supplies OF unbleached plaid home
spun at l.. w. Whites.
l.. w. White offers a good line OF fat cor
nered ladies' trunks. Any one wanting 10
travel can get suited In a trunk at Whites.
Now is the time TO buy cOrsets, suspenders.
cross cut saws and nails. You will find all
these at Whites.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-04
BEAUTIFUL OPERA.
The Young Ladies' and Children of
the Graded School 10 Sing.

The beautiful opera Of "Laila" is to be pre-.
Snntember by the young ladies and children
oG the Graded School. The children are prac-
tlcing daily at the home OF Professor Bailey.
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Ruby Llnment will cure Il lame back or a
pain In your side try IT, For sule only by
Harrison s. Game.
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Turnip seed. Come and get ruta baga seed
now. Time to sow AbbeVille supply Co.
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Duties OF Committees.
AND TREASURER.

The duties of the Secretary and Treasurer
shall be prescribed by the Board of Directors,
and may be added to or changed at any time
He shall receive and keep all moneys belong.
ing TO the League. and pay the same out on
orders signed by the President, or Vice.
President, land countersgned by the. Secre-
tary. No money shall be expended for any
purpose whatever, except by order OF the
Board, unless in case of emergency, when
the President shall have the right to expend
sums not exceeding $50. In case Of emergen.
cy where the sum exceeds $50 and not $50,
the President and Executive and Finance
committee are authorized TO order the expen.
diture. No bills shall be con tracted by any
member or committee without the written
approval of the President.