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hard floor With billet of wood Tor
pillow.
We were awakened at daylight in the
morning by the voice of the jailer's eld-
est daughter, Emma Harrison, innocent
" asking who it was got out in the
course of the night. / answered, at
was Welty," and all who were awake
listened anxiously for the next words
from the hole in the door.
"Well," said she, cautiously project
ing her voice into the room, ''you was
fools you didn't all go. Pop wouldn't
"a stopped you. If You will keep the
break concealed until tonight, we will
let you all go.
The uniform kindness of our keepers
was soon explained. The jailer was a
Union man, and his official detail ex-
empted himself and sons from service in
the field and enabled them to stop i'll
Greenville and ply their trade, which
was shoemaking. We were told that
"Weltyp had bruised his ankle in kick
ing out the lower window, and Pop
Harrison had induced him to come in
and have his hurt bandaged. They had
then supplied him with 1000 ana ulrec-
tions on the road and sent him forth re-
joicing.
At supper we were given an extra ra-
ton, and it was no sooner dark than the
taller appeared in our midst and care
fully instructed each, party in the route
it wished to take toward the mountains.
A little later the girls came up and babe
us goodby, wishing us safe journey
At II O'Clock the door of our room
was quietly swung open, finding us
completely equipped for travel, blankets
rolled and haversacks slung. Down the
narrow back stairs we followed our
stanch friend, Miss Emma, and in
twinkling we are grouped on the snow,
in the starlight, in the back yard of the
Jail, shaking hands with our benefac-
tress.
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The Rev. James Duckworth was SO

The Rev. James Duckworth was so
patriotic and so overjoyed at the oppor-
tunity to talk with Yankee officer that
he entreated me to stay over another
day, and we sat on the floor in the gar
ret for safety and talked war and poll
tics, about which we entirely agreed
When night came, however, and nothing
would induce me to delay my departure,
he walked with me little distance en-
Che road, while at the same time he was
repeating the directions which would
bring me that night to another Baptist
preacher, who would be going my way
in the morning, but who was then tar
rying at the house of miller who kept
a very ferocious dog. Aware OF the ne
cessity of arriving before bedtime out OF
respect for the dog, made such speed
as to find the miller's family still up
and seated in the light of the fire with
preacher No in the circle. That night
I slept with the parson, who wore
striped wooden nightcap, and awoke the
household in the morning by announc-
ing that it was the very first time be
had ever slept with Yankee. This
caused a general outpouring of ghostly
figures into the morning half light, con-
spicuous among whom was the bobbing
tassel of the parson IS nightcap. as, bal
anced on one leg, he vainly struggled
to lodge the other in his blue jeans
After breakfast started on with the
preacher for guide, it being no longer
dangerous to travel by day. Along the
| roadside were numerous holes, In some
cases quite extensive excavations where
rude attempts had been made to move
the native copper. We must have been
travelling the regular Baptist road, for
we lodged that night at the house of an
other lay brother The minister contin-
ued with me for few miles in the
morning, intending to put me in com
pany of a man who was going toward
Cashiers valley on hunting expedition
but the hunter having gone L set for
ward through the woods, following the
tracks of his horse. The shoe prints
were sometimes plainly impressed Ill
the snow and again for long distances
over dry leaves and bare ground, but an
occasional trace could be found.
II
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John Bachelors Will.

STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Bradford IS
y In Probate Court held Thetf,rd in and for ssid
District on the zIst day Of Feb, A d, 1896.
An instrument purportng to be the last will and
OF John Bachelor late Of Topsham in SAID
district deceased being presented court by Daisie
Chase the executrx named therein, for probate II Is
ordered by said that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at a session Of said court
to be held at East Coninth, in said district
on the soth day Of May, A. D., 1896, and show
said will for which purpose it is further ordered that
copy Of the record Of this order be published three week.
SUCCESSFULLY in the United Opinion, newspaper printed
at Bradford previous to said time Of hearing
By the Court, Attest,
I9 S. M. GLEASON, Judge.
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ConmIssIoners' Notice.

TINE undersigned, having been appointed by the
/ Hon Probate Court for the district Of Bradford
commissioners to receive examine and adjust all claims
and demands Of all persons against the Of War
rem Carleton late OF Corinth in said district deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give
ce that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid at
c. c. Sargent's office, in Corinth, the a6,h day OF
March and a7th day Of August, next, from O'Clock
a. m until O'Clock p. OF said days and that six
months from the a7th day Of February, A. D., 1896,
is the time limited by said court for SAID creditors to
present their claims for examination and allowance
Dated at Corinth this 2sth day Of Feb, A d, 1896
c. c. SARGENT.
40 NJ. N. HUMPHREY Sonm>
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Its Hard Work to Believe This.

The experiences of the Rev. G. F.
Aked, the we'll known Baptist ministei
of Liverpool, with the American report
er during his recent visit to the United
States did not seem to have been alto
gether of pleasant kind. One morning
before service a reporter called ON h.
and asked him for his text. The text
was duly given, and the next question
was, what are you going to preach
about?' To this the minister replied
that he did not know; but he advised
the reporter to stop and listen if he
wished to give an account of the ser
mon. The newspaper mans rejoinde1
was that as he had the text be could
imagine the rest. for he had murder to
look after. Next morning big report
appeared of discourse that was never
preached. Westminster Gazette.
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Ruth Johnson's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, Bradford Distric, a.
- In Probate Court held at Thetford In aid d,,ys,
on the aIst day Of Feb, ID. 1906
Hon. Horace w Bailey. Admr Of the estate ef Ruth
makes application to sand court for license 10 eli 4.
Of the real estate OF said deceased si,uared R,
Vermont, representing that the sale thereof IS
Tor the purpose OF paying debts and settlement OF state
non be referred to session thereof 10 be held A. he
Probate Office in said Thetford on the r1th day 81
Mar, Iso6 for hearing and decision thereon md h
further ordered that all persens interested Be notified
hereof BY publication Of notice Of said Application and
order thereon thres weeks successfully IN M. In,S
Opinion, newspaper published at Bradfsrd and rhieh
erculaes IN the neghboshocd Of those nterr<,, No.,
sand time bearing, that they may appear Al xs;d i'm.
and place and 4 they cause object thereto
By The Court-Auest,
70 5. N. GLkAsou h.ae,
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Insolvency Notice.
S,TATE OF VERMONT, District of Bradford, SIS
y Court of Insolvency.

CsTATE OF VERMONT, District of Bradford, SIS.
= Court of Insolvency.
In the matter of Henry A WinshiP insovent debtor
Take notice that a second and third meeting of the
creditors of said nsolvent debtor will be held at the
office of John H. Watson, In Bradford in and for said
district on the 18th day of darch, A. D, 1896, at 9
o'clock a. H. for the purpose set forth in Secs. 10,
"a and So Of an establish courts OF Insolvency
in this State" approved Nov as 1876, at which time
and place creditors who have not already may prove
their claims and the assignee Of said debtors estate will
submit his and apply for settlement of the
same and for discharge Of all liability such
signee to any OF said creditors that dividend may be
ordered and certificate Of discharge granted TO said
debtor agreesby the Laws Of Vermont and any prop
objections to any business at said meeting will be in
order.
Dated at Th.tford in said district, this a7th day Of
February, A. D.. 1896.
ao-aI SAMUEL NJ. GLEASON. Judge.
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making as little noise as possible on the
floor and anxiously awaiting the sue
cess of the first descent. The figure OF
the man outside was clearly cut against
the sky as he grappled with the rope.
Now he swings off from the ledge, his
shoulders disappear, his head sinks out
of sight. Every man in the room above
is holding his breath as he listens.
There is crash of shattered glass with
out and suppressed chorus of groans
within, and the released rope bangles
free from the grating.
In the silence that follows we snatch
in the rope, and passing through the
bars we soon see the jailer standing in
the doorway. He looks up and down the
frozen, deserted street, but makes no
call for help. We can hear no sound OF
our comrade outside. The jailer is mo-
tionless in the door. Shivering and
tired and defeated, one by one we rol,
up in our blankets and lie down on the
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Professor r.Ioott's Care For His Books.

One of Names remarkably gifted
workers and interesting characters was
the late Professor Daniel S. Talcott OF
Bangor Theological seminary. 1t is said
that very few men in our state had such
a wide range of culture. In his library,
the pride of his life, were books in 10
or 30 languages, with which he was IA
miliar. 1t is touching fact that when
his mind first began to waver "a few
weeks since) it showed itself FIRST In his
,olicitude lest his dear books should suf-
Ter from the severity of the weather,
and it was in persisting to build fire
In the library temporarily unused) ON
one of the most Indictment days Of the
season, for their benefit and comfort,
that he took the cold which was the CO.
casion of his death.-Lewiston Journal
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Legal.

PROBATE COURTS AND COURTS OF INSOL.
VENCY-BRADFORD DISTRICT 1856.
Probate Courts and Courts Of Insolvency within and
Tor ssd district will be holden the ensuing year as follows
Bradferd-At J. H. Watsen's office in Bradford on thu
sec md Tuesdays OF every month.
West Farlee-At the Eagle Hotel in West Fairies
on the last Saturday Of May July, September and NO
vember.
Also at the Probate Office in Thetford on the first
Wednesday OF every month.
Also at East Corinh on the third Thursday of May,
July and September.
Thetford Centre, VT. April 1, 1895
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SMITHS
RHEUMATIC CURE,

1t 'overcomes pain at once,
and by invigorating the great
vital centers it enables them,
by again performing their
natural functions to dispel
all false secretions from the
body, while at the same
time it purifies and counter
acts all existing poisons in
the blood. Remember delays
are dangerous. No matter
: how slight the attack, often
the poison when once in the
system quickly reaches the
heart. Take this wonderful
remedy while there is yet
time, and live to be one of the
: many who praise its name.
Sold by all druggists and general dealers at
81 per bottle, or sent prepaid from the home
office. Treatise and book of testimonials free.
Geo. G. Smith, druggist, Sc. LondCnaerryyFs.
AsIIIISIIIsIsIIIIIIssIIII
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Notice.

whereas my wife, Emma l.. Rice, having
left my bed and board without just cause
or provocation all persons are hereby for
hidden TO harbor OF trust her on my ac-
count.
Fairlee. VT. Feb. IL, 1896. Is
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DEATH OF GEO. F. ANDERSON
Romantic Marriage Is Followed by
Premature Death.

On Tuesday night, October 81, 1896, George
f, Anderson, who lived at his fathers home,
five miles north Of Hodges, committed sui
eide by shooting himself through the head
about eight o'clock at night. The shooting
occurred in bis bed room. His wife had just
stepped out of the room, when the report OF
the pistol was heard. His mother and his
wife Immediately returned to the room, aud
found him lying upon the bed, with the pis-
ioi by his side. He was dead. Judge Martin
of Donalds, held the inquest, when the jury
returned a verdict Of "selfmurder."
He was married on the 9Th OF September 10
aanshier Mlss Of AdolpSus ] Nelson n He seemed
for several weeks to be greatly troubled. but
never revealed his trouble TO any one, and, 50
far as Is known, he carried the secret WIN
him to the grave.
The deceased was a son Of MIR. J. F. Andcr.
son, and he ended his days under the parent
al root, in his nineteenth year, leaving wife
OF less than two mon this.
He was buried on the 2Sth OF October, nj
Hodges. A great multitude Of sympathising
friends were present.
The tragedy was preceded by romantic
courtship and marriage. Mr.. Anderson's
wife was pretty young woman VINO came 10 70
visit her unclue Mr.. l.. T. Shirley. While on
this visit for q month, MIR. Anderson met her,
aud they had some pleasant meetings. On
sunday afternoon, the day appointed Tor her
return to Laurens, the young couple went to
drive. and while Oh the road he proposed
marriage, to which the young lady consented
and before they returned, they went to Cox kes,
bury, and were united in the holy bonds OF
wedlock at the Methodist parsonage. The
young couple commenced their married life
buoyant and hopeful, and as happy as young
people generally are on their marriage, but
the groom soon became respondent, and In
less that two months he voluntarily went tc
his grave, and the bride weeps for him who
has departed. Both the brideaand the groom
are Of excellent connection, Both are held
In high esteem by their neighbors, and MIR
Anderson's death was great shock TO al the
friends Of both himself and his young vile.
j. A. Blain.
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ON TIME.
The Completion of Capt. eagles Con-
tract on the AbbeyiIIe Cotton Mill.

More than six months ago the Directors Of
the Abbeville Cotton Mill awarded TO Capt.
the mill house for the cotton factory. BY the
terms Of that contract the building was 10 oe
finished by the first day Of November, and on
Saturday. October 81, 1896, Saving and eS-
ceptng the work that is to be done on the
plumbing) the carpenters struck their last
lick, and the floors were swept.
The delay in the plumbing was caused by
others than Capt. Cagle
for the building Of the mill, yet he has un-
dertaken TO do other work, which Is separate
from, and not part, OF that contract: For
instance: He Is now building the foundation
for the engine The concrete upon which the
brick will be laid cost nearly 500, the brick
work will be over 81 600, and the granite IS
w. r. Welch. of Quarry, he being the lowest
bidder. The stone from QUARRY Is the pest
that is known. 1t is superior to the granlLe
Of Stone Mountain in Georgia, and the work
The execution of the work. and the com
pliance with the specifications. together Win
the completion Of the Capt. eagles olg cou1
tract, On time beats the record. NO se saekn
work and no such prom ptness has ever bee"
noted in Abbeville. ,,,o4Ii,n ed
by Messrs. Lockwood, Greene ~ ',Soih the
ton. To see that Justice was done TO- oS n1n.
architects and the mill COM mpany, ~ %ntare.t
tualIy agreed between the partle;e -, d. LII, - r. %
that some should be seleC,r ~ oS The
building M / f sisne Of Of ,bjs GTesnyle Seiaafs
opI in,noriant tc,dst, and no man living
could have dome it more conscieniiously,
more in nte:!ig ntly or more satisfactorily.
For honesty, competency and fidelity to the
ne .lormance Of contract, no man SurpaSSes
f3apt. eagle. While always willing himself
TO deal fairly, be expects others to be as scru
fpulously correct. Without frills or pretenses
he Is honest with his contract. and withou,
noise or gush. he is kind and generous to
those who are In his employ.
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He who would be great soul in the
future must be great soul now
Every temptation is an opportunity
for you to vindicate your manhood.
Failure is more frequently from
want of energy than want OF capital.
Only he who puts on the garment OF
humility finds how worthily it clothes
his life.
No truth can be successfully
preached till it has first been lived.
No cloud can overshadow a true
Christian but his faith will descerE a
rainbow in it.
Ladies of fashion starve their happi-
ness to feed their vanity, and their love
to feed their pride.
Experience is q grindstone; and it is
luck for us if we can get frightened oy
it, and not ground.
Falsehood, like the dry-rot, flourish
es, the more in proportion as air and
light are excluded.
It was wise old commentator who
said: "Charity thinketh no evel, but
charity is'not fool"
1t is the fate of a chronic jester not
to be taken seriously even when he
speaks in earnest.
A beloved face cannot grow ugly,
because, not flesh and complexion, but
expression, created love.
If mercy were not mingled with
Gods power, this wretched world
could not subsist one hour.
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Clean Minds.

Clean minds are necessary for clean
hearts. Indecent and sensational lit
erature are sure poisons for the mlnd.
The popular novel of the day contains
many germs that will breed contagion
and death. The impure thoughts are
the symptoms of contagion, and soon
bring forth the unholy acts which are
the evidences approaching death. The
mind fed on the light sensation OF the
novel cannot flourish on the plan and
substantial truth of the Bible. The
brain stored with the irreverent' or
obscene story of the office, workroom,
or club cannot retain the simple
but saving tale of the cross.
The mind filled with the stock
reports or scandals of the Sunday paper
cannot aid in the publication or pro-
lection ofth heart by thought concern,
ing God during the morning hour OF
worship. The mind buried in the
thoughts of Satan cannot contemplate
the purity of Christ.
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PRETTY WEDDING.
The Way They Celebrate Happy
Event i'm Georgia.

Editor Press ana Banner:
The splendid home Of the Hon. l. ID. NC
Gala was q picture of grace and beauty on
last Wednesday evening. The scene VIII not
soon be forgotten by those who gathered 10 40
honor 10 the occasion. -
riaee of AsEen 4. McCurry, ESQ.,, oi ilarL"eH'
Ga to Miss Lizzie May Speed.
The picturesque old homestead, ourleu ~ , u
cluster of magnificent oaks Niss %,n i'i had been
literally dressed in Il wealth OF the ioVe.le;st -;
evergreens. Ivy hung around Tue uoo''' Ill
terspersed with beautl fnl flowers. ,,, ,,,r,.
The spacious hail. The parlors anu tue uiFh =
inu room were elabOrately decorated WIZ
ferns. golden rod and chrysantneinumSSn.r Snrs ~
meath the mellow light OF the changatILLeiS La. Sne
scene was one OF artlstlc a1d llEs uiii when Ibe
music hushed. y sumHSauns supper had d
been elegantly served a. royat S M reee4IrTI
n adj gone: and the happy participants given a
rest for the morrow.
Tbsg morrow came, and 1t was Thursday
q nd was an ideal October day, shot to the very
crisp. with just enough OF Winters frost 10
AS the hour hand of the clock stood at ten
the bridal couple entered the archway ne,
tween the parlors Beneath an exquisite bell
OF chrysan themums, suspended from laoo'
rinth OF evergreens and flowers they were
united in the holy bonds OF matrimGnyi r,so,
The attendants. who preceded the brldal
couple, passing under the arch way ana LAX
Ing positions TO the right and left respective
ly. came in as follows:
Mr.. q. r. McCalla with Miss Julia May Car
ter. of Bartwell ,,. ,,,.o
Mr j. Esten Teasley, of Hartwell, with Miss
May McCalla. I'll, .u.
Mr. William Carter. of Anderson, with Miss
Annie Thornton, OF HartWeli.
Mr.. Chas. r. Baker with Miss Lucy McCur'
ry, OF Bowman.
Tine ceremony was performed by the Rev.
F.. w. Mason, the Methodist pastor at this
place, and the wedding march was rendered
by Miss Mamie Thornton, OF Hartwell.
Mr. McCurry Is a prominent young lawyer
at the Hartwell Bar, enjoying the confidence
and esteem Of all who know him. He Is a
Christian gentleman, a worthy member OF an
influen tiaG and cultured family, and Ia sure
TO win his laurels in the profession OF his
choice.
Miss Lizzie May, the beautiful bride, who
wore q princess robe Of mohair with rlch
trimmings Of silk and chiffon, and carried
an exquisite bouquet OF fchrysanthenumsa an q
roses, is the only daughter OF MIR. Joe Speed
She is graduate OF the Hartwel Institute
and Is q bright and accomplished young lady
Her beautiful disposition, blended with no.
BILE character, won friends for her on every
hand, and the young gentleman who has
taken her to the Empire State as his pride
may we'll be proud Of the prize he has won.
The happy couple will make their home IN
Hartwell That their lives may be long, full
of prosperity and happiness Is the Wish OF
host of friends. Y. 1. Is.
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CLEMSON COLLEGE.
Budget From the Foot Of the Blue
Ridge.

Clemson College. 8. G.. Nov. 2, 1896.
The President has bought chairs for The
reading room and Library.
Miss Francis Calhoun returned TO her nom
In Monterey last Saturday, after very pleas
ant visit to her cousins OF this place.
We are glad to report one sick boy IN tne
Inflrmary. .,, 49,,
shedding their leaves very fast.
Our butcher has fifteen opossums In pen
fatening for Christmas.
The President, Col Harden, DIR. Wyman
and Prof. Hart attended the stock show al
Seneca and the Farmers Institution al
Anderson last week.
The corps will attend the State Fair from
Thursday morning until Friday night.
The Foot bal! team will play the >. y. ooys
the 18th inst. 1t promises TO be something
good and you should not fall 10 see It:
The Winthrop girls will be at the Fair the
same time we are. ,
You will have to excuse a short ettler this
week as I have been in the lnflrmary al
week aud unable to get news.
w. c. Irby conducted the Y. Nj. Z: A. Sao
bath night. Subject-"Christ's trial before
Pilot"
Pres. Craighead will conduct the meeting
next Sabbath night. =,
Mrs. Redfearn is visiting relatives IN
Chester. 1uesS.