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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

1t never fails what don't why Harrison
Games Ruby Linimeni try bottle only DC.
For Csc you can get q bottle OF Ruby Llni
ment. 1t never fails in relieving, rhunation
neuralgia spralns. bruises and aches OF al
kinds made only by Harrison Game.
Send to Geo. r. Strickle Room No. 5 10 MOI
cross Building Atlanta Ca, for bis prices on
the D. H. Baldwin & Co, Piano and Organs
He sells direct from the factory. Write him
Tor prices and when, you 60 to the EXPOSE
tion call and see him II will be TO your In
terestto see him andhis piano and organs. IT
Don't place your order for cotton gins until
you get +. E. Watkins prices. He IL the trav'
for this State. Address him at Anderson sc,
Cochran's Music House at one-half price:
Love is an ocean.
Hearts SO true.
Dance OF the wood uymphs.
Take back the engagement ring.
A Brownie song.
The patter Of the rain.
La Mariposa.
Annie Laurie.
Two songs.
Echoes from the woodland.
l asked three little muidens.
Peloraise Brilliante.
Who'd not be vagabond.
Herrie March.
Sweetly slumber little one.
Baby's left her honey boy.
My darling Emellne.
Remember. oh beloved.
Merry Mandrake.
A Dream.
Look for the star.
Mamie with the golden curl.
The meadow brook hunt.
Whisper that you love me dear
Brownie irolic.
The blue Alsatian Mountain.
Lulu.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
The DeyOut Scientist.

Twill frankly tell you that my exper-
ience in prolonged scientific investiga-
tions convinces me that a belief III
Coda God who is behind and within
thech of vanishing points of human
knowIedge-addsa wonderful stimulus
to the man who attempts topenetrate IN
to the regions of the unknown. OF my
self say that I never make the pre-:
paration for penetrating into some small
province of nature hitherto undiscov.
cred without breathinga a prayer to the
being who hides his secrets from me
only to allure me graciously on to the
unfolding of them.-Agassiz.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

When you want any OF DR.. Miles remedies
call at Speeds.
The next time you are in town call at Ry-
kards and get fne pair Of spectacles cheap.
II you want your watch repaired, in first
class style, SO It will keep time. r. Z. Bernau,
the jeYeler, can do II at the lowest possible
prices and guarantee satisfaction.
Jewelry, rings and chains repaired and re.
modelled 30 they look like new, and old gold
and silver bought or exchanged at II. Z. Ber-
nau, the jeweler.
Don't place place your order for cotton gins
until you get F. E. Watkins prices. He is
the travelling salesmon for the Daniel Pratt
Gin Co., for this State. Address him at An
dersOn, S. C.,
Why let all of your hair drop out when
Speeds hair renovalor will stop 1t. III re-
news the growth and cleans the scalp Speed.
See our No. home made harness for $1,000
and q good one for $500
C.P. Hammond l. Co.
Don't forget we are headquarters for shoes.
Slippers OF all styles. G. z. Hammond & Co.
Harness repaired and made by c. p. Ham
xnond & Co.
A few fruit Jars left. Abbeville Supply Co
Gold dust washing powders. Abbevile Sup
ply Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

Good nature is the best feature in the
finest face. Wit may raise admiration:
iudment may command respect, and
knowledge attention; beauty may in
flame the heart with love; but good
nature has g more powerful effect-it
adds thousand attractions to the
charms of beauty, and gives all air of
benevolence to the most homely face.
One whose heart is not right, or is in
a barren or low religious condition,
will not have to 60 very far to find some
occasion of oftense, even in his pastor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
AMERICA 100 YEARS AGO.
Say Not that The Former Days Were
Better Than These.

Better Than These.
Every gentleman wore queue and pow
dered his hair.
imprisonment for debt was a common
practice.
There was not public library in the Uni
ted States.
Almost all the furniture was imported from
England.
An old copper mine in Connecticut was
used as prison.
There was only one hat factory, and that
made cooked hats.
A day laborer considered himself we'll paid
with two shillings day.
Crockery plates were objected to because
they dulled the knives.
Virginia contained fifth of the whole pop
ulation OF the country.
A gentleman bowling to a lady always
scraped his foot Oh the ground.
Two stage coaches bore all the travel be-
tween New York and Boston.
The whipping post and pillory were still
standing in Boston and New York.
Beef, pork, salt fish, potatoes and hominy
were the staple diet the year round.
Buttons were scarce and expensive, and the
trousers were fastened with pegs or laees.
Leather breeches. O checked shirt, red
flannel jacket and q cooked hat formed the
dress of an artisan.
No man had worn cotton shirt.
When man had enough tea he placed his
spoon across his cup to indicate that he want:
ed no more.-St. Louis Democrat.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
J.. w. whites Locals.

Ihave received an entirely new line Of black
satines, also full line OF white lawns and
checked naipsooks.
You can find an elegant assortment of chew.
lot shirtings 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 trunk at Whites.
Now Is the time TO buy corsets, suspenders
cross cut saws and nails. You will find all
these at Whites.
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&. p. Hammond &. Co.'s Locals.

Gall in and see C. P. Hammond Il Co IS store
since they have opened up their fall shoes.
C.P. Hammond 4 Co. are leaders in low
prices on harness and saddles.
A good set OF home made harness for sc at
c. p. Hammond IL Co.
&. p. Hammond & Co. have the largest and
best selected stock OF shoes In Abbeyille and
they bought before the rise. Call and see
them and tit yourself for winter.
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w. JOel Smith e. Sons Locals.

Good stock OF "Genuine Scovir' hoes now
ready for sale by w. Joel Smith Sons
All OF the best sizes "Genuine Scovi" hoes
at w. Joel Smith & Sons.
hoes.
w. Joel Smith & Sons have full supply OF
fresh barley and rye.
Goto w. Joel Smith & Sons for seed barley
and rye.
w. Joel Smith & Sons offer the best two
hoop water bucket on the market for 10 cents.
Seed rye and barley at w. Joel Smith i
Sons. Call and get supply.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
RELIGIOUS MEETING.
Evangelists 10 Hold Religious Ser.
vice In u Tent.

vice In u Tent.
Greenwood, $. C., Aug. %, Sc.
MIR. Edltor:-We understand that brothers
Kinard and Nc Connel will begin religious
tent service, in your city this week. These
men of God, preached for US this Summer
some ten days, and we take pleasure in tesla :
firing as to the good work done here by theme.
We have had here such men as brothers
Pearson, Fife and others, but no one has
given a purer gospel. free from slang OF any
kind. than brothers Kinard and Nc Connel.
The good people of Coronaca. Cokesbury and
Hodges, will say the same thing OF these men
as they have had meetings at there places
also.
We feel sure If the people OF Abbeville, will
attend their meetings, they will never regret
1t. but " i'll be wonderful blessed.
Very Respectfully. Jas. +. Davis,
j. II. Miller,
+. l.. Sturkty,
l.. NJ. Moore,
and others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
GREENVILLE, S. C.

Baked Tomatoes.-Take six large
ripe tomatoes, skin, and cut into small
pieces. Spread layer in the bottom
of bake dish, season we'll, put layer
of coarse bread crumbs over the toma-
toes, with plenty of butter, Continue
this until the dish is full, having bread
crumbs on top. Bake one hour.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
Notice Of Application for
Charter of Troy County.

NOTICE is hereby given that application
~ will be made at the next sitting Of the
be known as TROY COUNTY, with the coun.
ty seat located in the town of TROY, out OF
parts Of Abbeville and Edgefeld counties, as
follows: Corner at or near White Hall In Alb
Wilson K Roads, Hopewell church, De La
howe estate TO Savannah river, thence down
Savannah river to near Plum Branch in Edge
field county, from Plum Branch to Liberty
Hill, from Liberty Hill to Kirkseys In Edge
field county and back TO White Hall in Ab6e-
Vile county.
G. G. BRADLEY,
.,, o. ,so= ), Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

Mr.. r. C. Burneau. after spending Two
weeks in recreation is back home, ready u
serve his customers. During ms absence
MIR. II. T. Tusten and Mr.. James Perrin at
tended the store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

A good parasol Is necessity these hot days.
a good line at Haddon'S.
If your eyes fail you or your old spectacles
20 10 Il. &. Bernuu's and be fitted.
If you can't read this you will need pair ol
glasses. X. Z. Bernau, the jeweler, can tit
you so you can see as well rs ever.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
Wednesday, Aug. %, 1895.
Death of Rev, A. &. Stepp.

Rev. A. C. Stepp, well known Baptist
preacher died suddenly at his home In Honea
Path. last Thursday at two O'Clock. He was
about IS years of age. He preached at The
time OF his death, at Beulah and Coronaca
congregations 10 this county. He was
nomination.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

Abbeville and Troy will play match game
on Friday, August 80, on the Abbeville
ground. 60 and witness fine game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

Statistics prove that nearly two
thirds of all the letters carried by the
postal service of the world are written,
sent to, and read by English speaking
people.
Even rebukes ought to be given In
love.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
Among Old Friends.

Rev. w. s. Martin was In town last week,
calling on old friends In Aboevtlle. He was
once pastor Of the Methodist church at Lown-
desville, where he has host OF friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
Changed His Place of Business.

Mr. H. ID. Reese has moved his watch-re-
pairing office to the store OF c. p. Hammond
&Co, where he will be glad to see his friends
and customers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining In Abbeville post office
for week ending August27.
A-Ashley, Mrs j. H. care of Alewine, John.
D-Davis, Miss Correa Devlin Rob't
F-Fuller. l.. J.
H-Ham ilton, Miss jamie, Hadden, Miss
Carrie.
M-Miller, Pleasant. Robt. S. Link, p. M.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
Lecture on Palestine and the Life of
Christ.
At Home Again.

Illustrated with more than one hundred
magnificent Stereoptican views. AT The Bap
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
THE LOWNDESVILLE BANK.
Action 10 be Taken Against the Stock.
holders.

The creditors of the Lowndesville Bank
held meeting at Lowndesyile one day last
week, at which the creditors determined TO
sue the stockholders. The debts of the Bank
al e considerable, and the depositors and cred
itors propose to hold the stockholders liable
The question Is. rs TO the extent OF their liza
bility. A dividend Of about twenty per cent
was ordered paid TO creditors and deposi-
tors. Messrs. Parker d McGowan OF Abbe-
vile and Mr.. Brown of the Anderson Bar,
will represent the Bank in the suits.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28
BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE,

All persons who have been exposed to any
contagious disease, such as whoopiug cough,
measles. scarlet fever, or diptheria are hereby
warned not to frequent the steets or any pub
lie gathering In the city Of Abbeville.
BY order OF the Board.
W. T. BRANCH,
Secretary.
August o, 1895. ct
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-08-28

Fly paper at Speeds 10 cents box.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that meeting of
the ockholders OF the Abbeville Cotton
Mills will be held in the Court House at Alb.
beville on Thursday, August %. 1895 at four
o'clock p. m. =.
By order of the Board OF Directors.
w. II. PARKER,
August Is. 1895. Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20

succeeding generations will ever ind .
sumner TO overcome In tho furry for
pre-cminence, and James Trotter. the
reporter stands separate and alone as
the author OF the most cheeky. UNIQUE,
original. and convincing document ever
received by the Post once Departments
fact clearly conceded by the authorities
themselves, since the letter was framed
and Il has hung ever since 1850 IN con.
spicuous place In one OK the department
rooms.
A FAMOUS LETTER.
At that time, perhaps. one Of the longest
mail-routes IN the South was from Staun-
tom 70 parkersburg, w. Va. over the
stanton and Parkersburg turnpike. q
distance OF $50 miles. and James Trotter
vas the contractor. driving the old
fashioned stage-coach. with Its four
borxes. and having sufficient relays,
which enabled him to make two trips a
week. The tremendous snow-drffts on
cheat Mountain in lG0 will never be
forgotten. The tops OF trees u and 10
feet tall were Just visible In some OF
the deep hollows, and even on the ada
cent farm-lands livestock passed over
fences from field 20 field. eating the tops
off OF fruit-trees. down TO the level OF
the snow-crust.
The mail service on Trotter's line was
Of course, at n standstilla fact which
was duly reported. but. the authorities.
falling TO realize the extent OF the
blockade, continued to annoy him about
his failure 70 cross the mountain. Finally
we are told that. in a fit OF passion, and
with the hope Of putting a stop to the
goadings which were so calling to him.
he wrote the following letter. which. as
already stated. Is on record, neatly
framed. in the department, at Washing
ton:
III you were to knock out the gable
end OF HI and turn II loose on Cheat
Mountain 1t wouldn't generate steam
enough in six months to open up the
enow-Grifts."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
'REV. DR.. BUDL0NG.
TIE PROMINENT EVANGELIST TEST.
FIES FOR NUNYOH.

Rev. G. J. Budlong. Of Ashaway, r. l..
Is well-known divine. whose work In the
evangelical field, especially In New Eng
land. has placed him In the front rank OF
revivalists. Recently he said: For some
time 1 suffered from an exceptionally DAD
attack OF rheumatism. which seriously In
terfered with my pulpit work ! tried
fited until my attention was directed 10
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure. BY liberal
use OF that medicine have been entirely
cured and am now In perfect health: l
Will cheerfully answer any inquiries that
may be asked mo regarding this wonder
ful remedy"
Munyon's rheumatism Cure Is gunran-
teed TO cure rheumatism In from one 10
five days.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure cures consti-
patton. all forms OF indigestion. and stom-
ach troubles. His Catarrh Cures are guar
anteed to cure catarrh. healing the
afflicted parts and restoring them to
health. His Kidney Cure speedily cures
al forms OF kidney disease. His Nerve
Cure restores overstraned and over
worked nerves to a healthy condition.
most severe cold. and his Cough cure Is
warranted to cure all forms Of coughs and
prevent pneumonia.
Munyon's new homeopathic metnods
effect positive and permanent cures by tne
use or harmless drugs, which act gently
and assist nature TO remove the cause.
Why pay big doctors bills to have your
constitution ruined by allopathic doses OF
poisonous drugs? Ask your druggist Tor
a free copy of Munyon's Guide TO Health.
and treat yourself at home with harmless
remedies that contain positive cures Tor
all diseases. Sold by all druggists. mostly
for % cents a vial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
DEATHS.


FARMFR.--Diel, at the residence OF
his parents. EennOra and J. j. Farmer.
No. 632 north Seventeenth street. at 2:25
A. NJ. January 18th, JAMES EMMIT
FARMER; aged 10 years and months.
We loved thee, Emmit; yes. loved thee
well;
But angels loved thee more.
And they have sweetly called thee 10
yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened, Ernt;
a gentle voice said come,
and with farewels unspoken. Emit
calmly entered home.
His funeral will take place from Ven
able-Street Baptist church at o'clock
SUNDAY AFTERNOON. January goth.
Friends and acquaintances OF the family
ara invited to attend.
HAWKINS Died. January H. 1895.
DAVE Hin HAWKINS, youngest son
Of w. +. and Lavlnia SAinault Hawkins;
aged year and ~ days.
Our precious boy from US has gone.
The voice we loved Is stilled:
A place Is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
New York. Baltimore. and Lynchburs
papers copy.
HEGAMYER.-Died. at her residence.
1920 Floyd avenue. January IS, 1895. Mrs.
ANNIE HEGAMYER. the wife OF the
late Frank Hegamyer.
The funeral will take place SUNDAY,
January 10th. from st. Johns German
Lutheran church. at $3.50 o'clock u. Nj.
Friends and acquaintances OF the family
are requested to attend. ~
HENSHELL-Die at his residence,
1859 east Main street. AZ 2:io o'clock this
morning, DAVID HENSHELL.
LUMSDEN.-Dled, in New York. OF
pneumonia. Friday. January l7th,
CHARLES LEE LUMSDEN.
Remains VIII arrive at BYRD street To-
DAY Sunday at $40 A. NJ, and will be
carried Immediately to Petersburg. Va.
for interment.
MARsH-Dled, suddenly. of heart-ds-
ease January 18Th. at $50 4. II, at the
residence OF Jerman l.. Stratton, in Pow
hatan county, JAMES l.. MARSH, OF
Richmond. in the 10Th year OF his age.
TUCKER.-Dled, at the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Il. y. Simpin, in COvlng-
ton. Va. January l7;h. Mrs. ELIZA j..
TUCKER the wife OF Martin NJ. Tucker I,
In her S.h year
Her remains will arrive In Richmond
SUNDAY MORNING al $50. and Will
be taken from there 10 Shockoe Hill Gene
terry.
WYATT.-Dlef at the residence. No.
535 north Second street WILEY JOSEPH.
infant son Of Wiley ]. and Juliette Wyatt;
aged IL months and 10 days.
Funeral THIS AFTERNOON az 3
O'clock. Friends OF the family invited
to attend.
Petersburg papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
MARRIAGE IN PRINCE EDWARD.
Miss Maggie Cary Becomes the Bride OF
Mr.. Jacob Scott.


HAMPDEN- SIDNEY, VA, January 10.
Special )-Douglas Presbyterian church
was the site of most impressive and
lovely scene on Wednesday. January 18th.
the occasion being that OF the marriage
OF Miss Maggie Cary 10 Mr.. Jacob Scott.
both OF Prince Edward county. The
church was beautifully decorated with
flowers and evere~eens. the initials s
and being made on either side of the
pulpit. At 34j L. NJ. the bridal party
arrived. They entered the church as fol-
lows: Messrs Bruce Scott and Il. A..
Roane (ushers), Mr.. Jacob Scott GROOM
and Miss jamie Bruce. Mr.. Henry An
derson and Miss Violette Cary, Mr.. Rich
ard Rice and Miss Mary Hamlet, Mr..
James Carter and Miss Martina Gala
CHER, the gentlemen going down the
left and the ladies the right aisle
OF the church. Then followed the
bride Miss Maggie Cary. leaning on the
arm of Mr.. Thomas Cary, The bride
and groom met in front of the pulpit.
and, after a short but very impressive
ceremony by the Rev. DR.. English. of
Union Seminary, they were pronounced
husband and wife. The bride was dressed
in gray silk, trimmed with velvet. and
the groom wore neat-fitting cutaway
suit.
After congratulations were extended the
happy couple and the attendants drove
20 the home of the groom, where a boun-
tiful repast awaited them. The evening
was spent in most pleasant and en-.
joyable way. and at late hour the
happy party dispersed, leaving behind
their best wishes for the happy bride
and groom.
The bride is the youngest daughter of
Mr.. William Cary. wel-known farmer
OF this county, and by her rare beauty
and amiable disposition has won hosts OF
friends.
The groom Is the youngest son OF the
late Samuel Scott, and is well known by
the name Of Jake Scott lie is a wide
awake and industrious young farmer. and
is well worthy Of the excellent prize which
he has captured. The writer wishes them
both q long. happy, and prosperous life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20
ARRIVAL OF THE GRIP.
THE DISEASE Is HERE. BUT NOT IN
SUCH SERIOUS FORM AS WHEN

THE DISEASE IS HERE. BUT NOT IN
SUCH SERIOUS FORM AS WHEN
IT FIRST CAMD TO AMERICA.
(New York Herald)
The grip Is once more giving New
York doctors insomnia. The grip germ
seems TO be an amphibious creature that
iiourshes well when the air is damp and
when the new-fangled disease--for the
grip Is new-fangled as far as this country
Is cOLccrned-first came 10 America II was
very energetic and ambitious. II took
killed them on without much trouble.
GRIP EPIDEMIC.
THE Board OF Health returns show that
grip is prevalent and there is no doubt
that the weather and the sloppy pave
ments Will greatly increase IT'S ravages,
and wet feet, the doctors say, are posi-
lively dangerous at present. The prevail
ing form OF influenza is milder than when
II was first recognized here. but there
were seven deaths attributed to II alone
last week. and 1t was a contrlbutory
cause in many Of the IA deaths credited
to pneumonia.
1T was said at the Board of Health
Office that there are now thousands OF
mild cases OF grip In the city"
The miider form Of the disease, the de-
creased death-rate: are due to the univer-
sci use OF ~" Taken early. it cuts It
short promptly: taken during It's preva-
lence, II prevents Its INVASION; taken
while suffering from II. a relief ia speedily
realized. which is continued to an entire
cure.
~" will break up" an obstinate cold
that hangs on"
\ small bottle Of pleasant pellets-its
your vest-pocket. Sold by druggists, or
sent on receipt Of price, q cents, or five
NY. corner William and John streets,
.ew York. ia 20-lt