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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20
Democratic Ticket.

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RHEUMATISM sURED AND THE
CRUTCHES THROWN AWAY.

have been afflicted with Imfamma.
yoTy rheumatism for two years so that
had TO go on crutches, and my feet
were broken out in sores. took three
ootties OF 5. J. S. (St. Joseph s Sarsa,
parilia) and am now enjoying good
neaith' and feel grateful to you for
country. I'D. MosLEY
Taylorsville, Miss. .
ms greatest and best of all Blood
furihers is for sale by F. G.. Kerr -
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20

Editor Higgs returned Thursday from
the State Convention.
MISS Virginia Ward, of Little Rock
Is visiting Mrs. H. A. Meyer.
Misses Locke and Perdue. of Fort
smith are visiting Mrs. ID. W. Moore,
an. Mr. Ed; B. Peirce is spending several
uays at South McAllister on business.
Dr, farchman had his foot severely
Injured n;Jn wednesday by his horse step
ine herman Thursday night. given
oy MISS Cooney and sister 10 the close
., sne dancing class, was enjoyed by al
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20

The st. Louis Republic has made
arrangements 10 cover the political
news Of all parties in the coming
campaign In way that has never been
equaled by any newspaper. Those who
wish 10 keep posted should subscribe ut
once. The Republic. daily and SIM
day. has been reduced TO ~ year. ~
for months or 90 cents a month. The
Twice a Week Republic Is 81 year.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20
Jones and Haired.
HAREoD TO JONES .

Little Rock, Ark June TO-
Col. Don W Jones. City:
Dear Sir and Friend-Shakel The
two boys are still for me. but | will do
all can 10 get them TO support the
nominee. haven { heard word from
old Rothschild and the devil. but they
will have to take their medicine.
| hope yon viii consult Sewer freely
and give us business administra
ton. Very truly, J H. HARRoD.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20

Ben Jones has resigned his position
with the Cold Storage Company and
accepted one with J. f. Jarvis
Ernest Fontaine has accepted the
position with the Cold Storage
Company vacated by Mr.. Jones
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20

Miss Ruth Matthews, a charming
young lady, made one Of the party of
Fort Smithians who were over at the
German Thnrsiay.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20

M Miss Lanone. the talented actress of
r ror. smith will recite at the Open Air
T TrnSs az Mrs. Buck Meyers on next
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20

NEEDLE not with him that Aattereth
with his lips. Bible.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20
Notice..

Mayor Smith gives notice that the
Jaw against the use and abuse Of Bean
onooters and Air Guns will be strictly
enl9rced; The shooting of mocking
t glras by boys has gotten to be nuisance
warning.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-06-20
The Worlds Fair Tests

showed no baking powder
so pure or so great In Ieav-
sning power as The Royal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
Christmas.

Next Friday Christians in all lands will
celebrate the birth Of our Saviour. and we
are in duty bound TO observe the day as be-
comes grateful people for deliverance from
the bondage Of sin.
Our Saviour was the lover OF every living
creature, and while he was on earth he was
the Prince Of peace among men. He went
about doing good. His followers, therefore,
should not desecrate his natal day by un-
seemly practices OF any kind. Goodness and
mercy should characterize our conduct, and
we should strive to be pure in heart.
We should not profane the day by debaucb-
cry, nor should we take delight in cruel
sports. We need not have long faces and go
about as If we were at a funeral, but we should
be happy in innocent pleasures, and content
ed In the loving favor OF our Heavenly Fa.
ther. II we have had disappointments, OF
have been visited by Affections, 1t is also true
that we have much to be thankful for.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
II I Should Die Tonight.
II | should die tonight

II should die tonight
My friends would look upon my quiet face
Before they laid 1t In its resting place,
And deem that death had left 1t almost fair,
And laying snow-white flowers against my
Would smooth it down with fearful tender.
ness,
And fold my hands with lingering caress,
Poor hands so empty and so cold TO night.
III should die tonight
My friends would call to mind with loving
thought.
Some kindly deed the icy hand had wrought,
Some gentle word the frozen lips had said,
Errands on which the willing 1eet had sped {;
The memory OF my self1shness and pride,
My hasty words, would all be put aside,
And so 1 should be loved and mourned to-
night.
II I should die tonight.
Even hearts estranged would turn once more
to me,
Recalling other days remorsefully;
The eyes that chill me with averted glance,
Would look upon me as of yore, perchan ce,
And soften In the old familiar way,
clay?
So might rest, forgiven all. tonight.
Oh friends pray to night.
Keep not your kisses for my dead, cold brow !;
The way is lonely! let me feerthem now;
Think gently Of me! am travel-worn
My faltering feet are pierced with many a
Forgive! OH, heart estranged7 Forgive!
When dreamless rest is mine, shall not
need
The tenderness for which long tonight!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
SHOULD BE HAPPY.
The Small Boy and FirewOrks-Chris.
tians and Shabby ShOtes-Which



tians and Shabby ShOtes-Which
are You?
The small boy has begun to burn his money
by investing his ready cash in roman cam
dies, fire crackers, and cannon crackers. We
believe these constitute the stock in trade of
those who sell them. For two or three hours
every night the boys have been allowed to
have fun TO their hearts content. The ex-
ception has been where parents or guardians
have refused TO let their young folks witness
the illumination and the fun which others
we're having.
On one OF our street corners one night we
passed quite number Of little negroes who
we're begging man TO let them 20 TO the pub.
lie square where all the noise, hurrah, blazes,
and explosions, were filling the air. No con-
sent could they get Others came along lit
tie nearer when one Of them said: If grand
ma was to see me she would kill me-"
This reminded US Of the little boy who ask.
ed his mother II grandpa would be in heaven
The mother said she hoped so. Then the lit
tie boy said he didn't want TO 60, for the rea-
son that if he saw him and other children
playing and having q good time grandpa
would come along and tell US TO 60 along Oft.
There are great many people on this earth
Who do exactly as the little boy feared his
grandpa would do In heaven. They can't
Dear to see the children have good time. and
so IL they find young people enjoying them
selves, they just come along and break up
their enjoyment. Some people do this and
think they are fooling people into the belief
that they are oyerstocked with piety,
The true man or woman will as naturally
love to see young people enjoy innocent pleas
ure as the hypocrite or the brute would in.
cline to delight In restricting the pleasures Of
the young. ..r
children be happy at least one year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
CLOSE OF THE YEAR.
Az % Rule the Business Houses I'm
Town are Satisfied with the Re-
suIg Of the Ypar,s Work

Abbeville has done au excellent business
this year. There has been steady flow OF
cash all the year round, the result OF The pre-
sence of the railroad shops. the oil mill, the
shoe factury OF Hammond & Co.and the work
OF constructing the cotton mill. Aside from
this We have had the longest cotton season OF
which we have any knowledge.
AS early an the middle of September cotton
began to come in, and the flow OF money from
the farms to the city has been steady aud con-
slant for four months.
This part of the trade Of Abbeville has
been coming in regularly every week since
the first OF October, instead Of coming as In
former years, nearly all in the month Of
December.
encouraged our merchants to make very
large purchases Of goods, and some of them
are anxious to unload while the winter sea-
son Is upon as. This large purchase OF goods
viii hurt nobody except III the possible ads dis
to the shelves. The great public will, as
consequence, be offered unprecedented bar
gains from this time forward. One OF the Sc
the fact that they will unload their stock
every season. This helps In two ways. They
sell their goods after the busy season Is over
at greatly reduced prices. and often at cost.
distances. and then the merchant gets his
money to be re-inyested in the goods suitable
for the coming season. This rule OF action
has helped EVERYBODY The roS customer aefs geis
money for rein vestment '.......
This habit OF our merchants based on fair
and square dealing with everybody, and the
fact that every merchant seeks TO buy the
best and most serviceable goods is building
up city, where village existed for hun
dred years.
The growth OF the town is phenomenal.
Business houses Increase and the number of
men who are found on our streets grows with
the coming and going OF the days.
Our merchants have had good year. Their
sales have been large, and their collections
have been up to high watermark.
1t seems that the country people are more
than ever, beginning to realize that this is q
busy mart in which all their wants may be
supplied, and In which they can sell their
products for the highest prices.
Abbeville will close 1896 as the most pros
porous year In her existence, and all her bus.
mess houses will enter the new year with
richer and better prospects than she ever en-,
tered upon the beginning Of any New Year.
Abbeville Is abundantly satisfied with her
success, and her people are grateful to gener-
GUS public for the Increasing and continued
public confidence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
SO PER GENT PENAL1
For Not Returning.

you the places below named
February
would respectfully white the County to
employees the time Auditors appointments In
they him
within time above named. I'D.
recently adopted constitution this State within the
and capable earning support except Sol
diers years of age liable for poll tax
sign another
property therein named its value
you credits small fac
yourself liable investigation by the Assessing Board
and prosecution before the Auditor We wish only and honest
turn.
returns appointments below mentioned either
by deputy Note to Abbevie so
cent penalty. '-."
follows:
Greenwood-Monday Tuesday, January 11th and 18th
arrival of down n Tuesday, the 12h to the arrival
|of the up train Thursday, 14th
Coronaca-Fnday, January 18th.
Verdery-Saurday, January 16h
Fal-Tuesday 10th until the arrival Of up an
Wednesday, January 2Oh
Lowndesvie-Thursday Friday January 2st and 22nd
Wednesday, January 26h and 2h from the arrival
of train Tuesday
Thursday and Friday January and \
Monday February lst until time
for departure of Anderson train.
Bordeaux-Tuesday February End. .,
Wellington "Wednesday, February 3rd.
Mt Carm e-Thusday and Friday, February 4th and 5th
till arrival Tuesday,
Donalds-wednesday and Thursday, February
Wes-Friday and Saturday, February 18th and 18th.
McAdams tore-January 18th and 10th. -.
Cedar Spings-January 10th, at Hunters store.
Residence of A. F. Calvert
Vew-January 10th, at Clinkscaes' store.
will entire County for the of
taking February GOTH except the following
dates Monday Tuesday, January l1th and 18th
Tax payers will observe the following instructions:
than township don't fail to make
returns, giving the number of acres in EACH
Auditor where detected
error in your former return, in order 10 verify correction
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
ESTATE OF MRS. s. |. HUNTER
The Probate Court Dismisses Mrs.
CrOmer's AppIicatiOn For Letters.

Mrs. M. E. Cromer. wife OF T. T. Cromer. o!
this county filed her petition with the Pro
bate Judge OF this County, praying for letters
Of administration on the estate OF her mother,
Mrs. S. I. Hunter. The hearing was had last
Friday. All OF Mrs. Hunters children were
present, except NJ. G. Hunter, who lives In
Georgia. Those present were: G. l. Hunter
NJ. T. Hunter, Hunter, Mrs. NJ. E. Gro
mer. E g. Seymour represented his wife
who was daughter of the deceased.
The Hunte objected to the granting Of the
letters OF administration on the estate o
their mother on the ground that her home
was in Anderson county, and not In Able
vile county.
Upon hearing the testimony. Probate
Judge r. f.. Hill held that the domicile ol
Mrs. Hunter was in Anderson county. and
and that his court had no Jurisdiction In the
matter. An order was then signed dim isstn ng
the application OF Mrs. Cromer. t...
We believe that Mrs. Hunter for many
years before her death boarded or lived with
her children. She lived at different times,
wo years with each OF her sons-in-Iaw, Thos
T. Cromer, and E. u. Seymour OF this county.
About SIX years ago. she moved TO Anderson
county and made her home from that time
until her death about q month ago, the home
of her son, DIR. Hunter.
The estate consists of about s3 900 OF prope +
ty. .. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23

Tho above apportionment OF the School
EnnS to The different School Districts 10 sAb.
neville county is based on the enrollner8H ~
nnniIs In the public schools OF the ccq15E
during the last schooi year 81 81 IL
nonst not overdraw on the amountF de81fu fu1ts
ed for their school districts. IS 4 ~
The amounts apportlonea t0 eac1 1sS8 rs. 3,
from the amount brought lorWayu nn4t 49,
year will be paid out by the fTrRasufe5 M
January or February next. {5 II n s&
The mill tax tor 1896 81 and stne pol z4x
will not be due un.'. Noyem per,
Of the different uoards VI trustees VIII
oufred TO Distinguish between5 NaTk44t35s ~
Drawn on the mill tax and the pol @x ~ 81
am required by law 10 report then sepanse$s
in the annual settlement. fs5 q
: The clerks OF the different boardA Qn ntfkss
tees will be reQpiredto make and Sand -
office on or before lst OF July, 1887 ~ 4En4.3
ed statement OF their expendltqse sQa{ 5!!f
the present school year. 1t wi tpefefcr4 Ms
necessary that their DOCKS pe
kept. - ~ sl
endo, sed in this Office unless Inc AmQout3 "
warrant is plainly written IN woros au1 p2&
put in figures, and both duplicate and 9E5f1S
nal must be signed by at least Two Or tn4s.
irns,ses of The district from which ~ comes. "a
- w. T. ,MILEORD, M
.. Co. Supt. OF Edncattdns
Dec. /. 1896. e
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Greenwood County.

The election on the question Of establishing
wood, came off as announced last week.
While 1t ls true that there were legal infor-
malities in the election we have no doubt
but that the election shows clearly the trend
sof the sentiment Of that section from which
1t is desired to from new county.
Abbeville has interposed no objection 10
this last move, and 1t Is very certain that
none will now be interposed to prevent the
formation of the new county, II the lines are
right.
Abbeville objected to the former effort for a
good and sufficient reason, namely: 1t was
proposed 20 run the line very near to Able
vile Couft House.
While no objection will now be urged to the
formation OF the new county. yet, 1t is be-
lieyed that the new county line was run too
near to Abbeville, namely: to within about
six and a half miles OF Abbeville Court
House. It has not been definitely as certain
ed but 1t Is said that the railroad track at
yerdery Is within about seven and a half
miles Of Abbeville. Court House.
r II It be true that the line Of the new county
is nearer to Abbeville Court House than the
constitutional limit. then our friends will be
asked TO run the line again, and withdraw 1t
to the legal limit. If they do this. then, as
far as We have heard, Abbeville has not a
word to say against the new county, but our
people would not he true TO themselves II
they stand by, and see the new county line
run into section Of their territory, which is
protected by the constitution itself. ,.
We know nothing as to the facts In this
matter. We speak only Of the street rumor
that the line has been run too near to Abbe-
VILE. The Press and Banner would suggest,
that this matter be looked into,. and all the
7objections-if any exist-be settled before the
meeting Of the Legislature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
A. b. Morse, Locals.

Remember all sorts OF good thing for
Christmas, at my store.
Ginger, preserves, orange, peach, plum,
raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, Jane and
jellies.
Seedless curants and raisins, prunese, Eva
ported apples and peaches.
To arrive this week, Florida oranges,
lemon, mealaga grapes, cramberries
Big stock OF apples potatoes, cheese, maca-
ronia, buck wheat flour, big homily, sugar,
coffee, tea and all sorts Of canned goods.
Plenty Of candy, nuts, raisin and other
goodies.
Another lot of cheap breech loading, shot
guns to come today.
have the biggest stock OF chlldrens 10
wagons &c.
When you wantauything come to me for 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
Georgia Negro In Trouble.

Last Monday night was a week ago some
body broke into Swift'S store at Elberton,
and took therefrom about twenty dollars
worth OF goods. Knowing of Georgia Ne
gro's infatuation with one of our dusky
damsels, Lizzie Fowler. who is we'll known
denizen of Jerusalem, MIR. Swift come over
on the train next day, and consulted Police
man Mcmillan. Mr.. Mcmillan went over to
Lizzie's house after they had gone TO bed.
Responding to the knock, Jim Jaggars open
lets on the colored gentleman from Georgia,
when he acknowledged the crime. The goods
were stolen during rain and were wet
They were hanging on line to dry. Mr..
Swift come on the train. Jim Jagners walk
ed and carried his stolen goods, reaching
Abbeville some time after Mr.. Swift's arrival.
They went back 10 Georgia on the same train.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
Five CD Acres,

more or less. with dwelling house (three acres
being excepted from original loD being my
residence in the town OF Lowndesville, End
bounded by lands of 7. Baker, w. Moore,
Methodist Church lot, estate Of Mrs. Barnes,
and Main Street.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash balance
on credit of one and two years, with interest
from day of sale, secured by bond of purchas-
er and mortgage of premises. and also policy
of insurance on dwelling. Purchaser to pay
for papers. 90.
~. J.C. KLUGH,
Dec. II, 1891. 3t !., Master.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina,
.. COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
The Trustees Of the Estate of DR.. John De La
Howe, deceased, against James M. Baker
ct. t.al.-Foreclosure.
10y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made In the above stated case, I will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville c. H., 8. c.,
on Saleday in JANUARY, 1897, within the
legal hours of sale, the following described
property, situate In said State and County to-
wit; All that tract or parcel OF land, con-
tanning
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
No Interruption.

The Christmas week for perhaps fifteen
years has not interferred with publication Of
the Press and Banner. We publish our paper
every week in the year. 1t is the most i'm.
portant week in the year. and we cannot az
-iord 10 stop for a week, even II our subscrib.
ers were willing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
The AlI.Absobing Creation.

me NalsfAUsOUAhS 3stcsSAOhs
The great question which is now receiving
attention from the world, is the war in Cuba
and the possible action Of the United States
in reference thereto.
n 1t seems that the people of this country are
largely in favor OF aiding the Cubans, and
re<E seems that way inclined, though
Edent Cleveland, it Is said, will veto any
bn looking to Interference in behalf Of
Ia.
This newspaper is in entire sympathy with
e Cubans, but is not certain as to how
huch 1t is our business. or how far we would
be justified in enterfering.
NC are not sufficiently informed as to know
right, but If the way is clear we would
see: the United States take hand In
feYs4 ing the, betrayal and assassination OF
Maceo.
The United States could govern the island
and bring peace to Its citizens: and If the
island was annexed would be valuable &C
quisition.
Before going to war. however, 1t might be
well for the United States to offer its friendly
offices in bringing peace to Cuba.
It occurs to us that as matters stand there
can be NO peace In Cuba as long as there Is a
rebel, or even q suspect alive on the island
The bloody Weyler, and his treacherous SOL
diers, would shoot every man who surrender
ed. Recognizing this fact, the rebels will
fight to the bitter end. 80
II the United States could protect the lives
OF the Cubans, they might possibly lay down
their arms; but without protection the rebels
would be natural born fools to surrender to a
cowardly Spaniard who would certainly shoot
them to death.
Unless the United States does interfere the
Cubans have no alternative. They must fight
for liberty, or die in hands OF merciless cap
tor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-23
FRUIT TREES.
The Best Place on Earth to Buy Them

The Best Place on Earth to Buy Them
The Messrs. Berkman OF the city of Angus
Ia, are old and reliable nurserymen, whose
character and fair dealing Is known far and
wide. In fact, their character and reputation
abroad Is SO. good that tree agents for other
nupseries find 1t necessary to make a fight on
theifScharacter and they also believe IL neces-
sary TO slender their fair and popular method
neonIe who know the Rerckm NnrserV can
readily enough understand why these stroll
ling creatures who striye:to sell any sort of
unvouched.for bushes, at enormous prices,
desire to assail their fair fame. '
Let our people read the notice OF the Berck.
man Nursery, and send their orders to them
Instead of buying from unknown people that
may or may not sell good trees.
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SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT.
1895 Has Been q Satisfactory Yea
10 The Press and Banner.

The Press and Banner has better facilities
for Job printing than ever before, and we
were never 20 much pressed with work as we
now are. Whatever may be the fortu nes o.
others, and whether we make any money OF
not, 1t is perfectly certain that the Press and
Banner has a greater demand upon ita re
sources than at any previous time in its his
toty. No man ever had greater reasons fol-
thank fulness than has the Press and Banner
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Correspondents Wanted.
A live reporter for the Press and Banner
from each OF the towns Of Greenwood and
Ninety Six. A liberal price will be paid for
good service.