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IL Alcohol Useful or Necessary a
Medicine?

Medicine2
Under the above caption Mrs. Martha
NJ. Allen gives the following negative
opinions in the N. Y. Advocate.
Bellevue Hospital, New York, few
years ago had death rate in typt US
fever of twenty-five per cent by non
alcoholic treatment it was reduced tC
SIX per cent. 1t is clearly apparent
that alcohol, instead of supporting the
vitality of the sick and saving life, has
more than doubled the mortality rate
of those maladies where its use was at
one time considered to be absolutely
indispensable. Was there ever anoth-
er such "Mocker ?n
DR.. w. Paine, of Philadelphia, an
other Independent seeker after truth.
says: "Alcohol is never Useful as a
medicine, as there are no circumstan-
ces or conditions where other agencies
are not more useful and free from the
poisonous influences of alcohol, even
for the preparation of tinctures and to
prevent fermentation. Glycerine, sali-
cylic acid, bisulphite Of soda, lime, po.
tassium, and many other antiseptics
and solvents are preferable. Whatever
excuse there may have been for its use
as a medicine when knowledge was
more limited, there certainly can be
none at the present time"
DR.. A. B. Palmer, of the University
of Michigan, shows clearly, in his writ
ings upon alcohol, that the old idea OF
its being a heart stimulant is mis-
take. 1t creates flutter, but decreases
power. In this he is sustained by
many eminent scientists, among whom
are the celebrated Drs. Ringer and
Lainsbury, who say: The action OF
alcohol upon the heart is clearly para
lyzant,' and this appears to be the case
from the outset"
Utterances opposing the use of alco-
hol in medicine might be multiplied in
definitely if space permitted. Enough
has been said to make the studious de-
sire further knowledge, and to convince
all but those blinded by love of alcohol
or credence in old superstitions that al
cohol is not useful nor necessary as
medicine in these days of enlighten-
ment. Let those who love health no ore
than strong drink adjure the bottle
with it's deceitful contents; and let those
who have an old-fashioned brandy-doc-
tor refuse to take his death-dealiug
drink, and he will soon try to learn a
better way. Remember thatadvanced
medical science and the Bible agree
that. "wine (alcohoD is mocker, r
and whosoever is deceived thereby is
not wise."
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One of the greatest leaks on the
average farm lis caused by leaving ma
chinery and implements in the fields
and barn lots, exposed to Weather, to
rust and rot Build house in which
to store everything when not in use.
On many farms the weather wears
out more tools than use, and wastes
more food than all the stock on the
place. Protect your tools, your crops
and your stock.
Warts can be easily and quickly re-
moved by applying castor oil to them
two or three times day. This is the
simplest remedy known, and it scarce
ly ever fails.
Set small box of lime in the pantry
and it will help keep it dry and the air
pure.
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Things Worth Knowing.

The dust bath is the toilet of the hen.
Keep tools handy and in good condi.
ton. q.
A ration Of equal parts bran and corn
meal Is good for the growing hogs.
Georgia farmers cultivate the Spanish
peanut extensively ss food fer hogs.
Sheep are better scsvengers for small,
unripe, worpy apples than swiro are, 1t
is claimed.
It is claimed that every year sees an In.
crease in the number Of farmers who pick
corn for seed as soon as it is glazed.
A good top dressing Of manure on the
little knolls and poor spots Of the field
after winter grain is sown will have C
fine effect.
Wash dairy utensils, pans, pails and
vats carefully with cold water, in which
is d little salt or soda; then rinse, and
thoroughly scald with hot water.
French farmers report very beneficial
results from the use of copperas solution
as manure on strawberries, pears. let.
tuce, peas. beans, carrots and vines.
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CLEMSON COLLEGE.
Items from the People's College.

Clemson College. s. c.. March 9, 1896,
We are now going through the same oid
seven recitatons day, thirty.five, minutes
drill in the setting up exercises, and going 10
bed at ten thirty al night.
Bad colds seem to be holding the day every
where. We have several severe cases mere.
An oyster supper was given by the mem
bers of the Presbyterian church on last Fri
day night at the residence OF Mrs. John r.
Calhoun. The proceeds, which were $23 clear
The societies met last Friday night and
elected the following officers:
PALMETTO SOCIETY.
President-W. H. Carpenter.
Vice-Presdent-G. T. Boulware.
Prosecuting Critic-T. H. Tuten.
Secretary-C. NJ. Furman, Jr.
Treasurer-D. II. Henry.
COLUMBIAN SOCIETY.
President-R. McLendon.
Vice-President--A. S. Shealy.
Secretary-J. +. Caughman.
TreaSurer-J. S. Garris.
Calhoun Society did not elect officers 1t will
be impossible to give them at this writing.
President Craighead also reorganized his So
ciety for the non-members Of the societies: s. .
The recruits under Capt. |. NJ. Mauldln have
been divided into four divisions. The f1rst
division is under Lieutenant T. II. 1uten,
Sergeant j. s. GarriS. CorporalS Il. McLendon
and w. r. Smith. The second division is un-
der Lieutenant S. A. Sease, Sergeant ID. ID.
Henry, Corporals j. &. Cheatham and A. >.
Shealy. The third division Is under Lieuten-
ant j. H. Moore, Sergeant D. G: Browne, Cor
The fourth division is under Lieutenant I. ).
Moorman, Sergeant 4. T. Hallum, Corporals
T. II. Turner and j. H. Pratt.
The Y. NJ. G. A. Is still increasing In men,
bers. The exercises for Sabbath night were
interesting indeed. The committee made the
following report:
Whereas, Our friend and brother, J. A. L.
Medlock, has been called in the morning OF
his life 10 the undiscovered country from
whose bourne no traveller returns, and has
left behind him the SAVIOR OF good name.
Therefore be 1t
Resolved, That in the death of ,. A. r.
Medlock, Clemson College has lost faithful
and earnest student, the church pious and
humble Christian, the Y. NJ. Z. A. yea !ous
and exemplary member, and the committee
on members valuable and persistant work
er.
Resolved, That while we bow with submis-
sion TO this dispenSation OF Providence, we
recognize the fact that II comes from him who
Is too wise to err too good to be unkind. and
we will cordially cherish the memory OF his
many excellent qualities and noble virtues.
Resolved, That q blank page In our minute
book be inscribed to his memory, that copy
of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved
family, recorded IN the minutes OF the asso-
citation and sent to the newspapers OF Edge
field County and Baptist Courier with re-
quest for publication.
w. H. Carpenter, chairman, +. Z. Earle, +.
II. GoodiDg, committee. Guess.
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Take Care OF the Carriage.

The safest way to guard against blisters
on panels and the cracking of the varnish
on carriages is to be careful about how
the vehicle is subjected to either rain or
heat. If caught in shower. have a
chamois skin with you; it will not take
very long to dry tho surface of, and then
you ere sure you are running no risks. If
compelled to stand any length of time in
the sun, turn the carriage around once in
@ while, so as to allow the sides to cool
alternately. Never allow the carriage to
stand in the coach house near window,
unless you have cover for the exposed
parts OF curtains on the windows, and
above all do not cool your carriage off, too
suddenly while it Is heated, by dashing
water over it in that condition; let it cool
off gradually by standing In shady place,
or at least until you can bear your hand
on it without almost burning 1t. The
reason is that the varnish and paint are
softened up so that the sudden reaction
will be very likely to cause them to crack,
if not to fake off altogether. Water
should never be allowed to dry on a CARR.
age, either by the action of the sun or
atmosphere, but should bo dried of with
a chauois.
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THE STAR TWINKLES.
What II Wide-Awake Correspondent
Sees and Hears.
Ninety-SIy, S. C.. March 9. is!

Ninety-SiX, :. G., March g 1896.
Mr.. A. IL. Montelth, adjuSter OF the South
over last Friday TO adjust the loss OF Mrs. BE T.
| tie D. johnson by fire on the morning of the
18th ult. We, as agents, are glad TO state that
Mrs. johnson will get tile full amount of her
| insurance, 81 ,S75.
Mr.. +. =. Addison was happily married on
| last saturday morning TO NJ iss Annie Roberts
OF Greenville, =. c.. Rev. r. o. =. Curtis 0tli-
ciating. We congratulate our friend, for lie
has indeed won Il charming wife.
Mr.. W. q. Ross. formerly a valued citizen
of Ninety-SiX but now of Port Royal, was in
town the other day shaking hands with his
MIR. Joel s. Bailey of Greenwood was down
| last week looking for fat cattle. He bought
from Messrs. L. 5. Addison, Turner and Gal
! phn.
Our popular cotton buyer, Mr.. Langston,
made visit to Laurens last week.
Mrs. Henderson of Greenyille has been Viz
| iting at Riveriand.
Gill Thomas gave one Of his delightful free
entertainments at Academy Hall last Satur-
| day night
The Confederate Veterans will have a meet
| ing here on the second saturday III .halcii;
Business ofimportance Will be TRANSACTED ana
| all veterants are urged TO attend. The meet
| ing will be at $3.50 p. NJ. ~
| Mr.. X. q. McCantS OF Greenwood was 9own
last Sunday. He may be found oehlnd Inc
counter OF Hall Il Rice where he will be glad
! TO see his friends
| Everybody is pleased at the action of the
! l.. :. Senate in reference TO the Cuban patri-
as Euba must De free. She has struggled
under great disadvantages, but II now looks
as though she will gain her independence.
DIR. Wenck is building new house on Rail-
road Street. when finished he will have a
beautiful piece.
The little son of Mr.. ]. S. Butler has been
quite i'll.
MIR. JEFF Beachaln OF Greenwood is paint
ing the dwelling house Of Mr.. A. s. OSBORNE
ON Church street. He Is quite an artist and is
doing some beautiful work.
Mrs. Johnson will rebuild her house at
once.
Mr.. Wilson, editor Of the Greenwood Jour-
nal, and Mr.. Chafee, attorney at law, of Green
wood, looked in upon our little town recen I.
~.
Capt w. &. Fouche, prosperous farmer OF
the Coronaca section, was here yesterday.
Col. w. X. Blake of Greenwood was here
for few hours last week.
DR.. l.. &. Lipscomb and wife, after pleasa ut
visit TO- friends in aud around Ninety-Six for
several weeks, have returned TO their home In
Columbia.
Capt. NJ. B. Lipscomb has been confined to
his room for several days threatened with
pneumonia.
Miss Mamie Hill, one OF the prettlest little
girls of Greenwood, has been spending short
time with friends at Ninety-SlX.
AT the entertainment OF Gill Thomas on
last Saturday night vote was taken as to
who was the most popular young lady In
Ninety-SiX. Miss Eta Moore was the sue.
cessful ardidate. All OF our girls are popu-
lar, sweet and pretty though.
We understand that the second cotton mill
for Greenwood is a certainty. and the Hon. ID.
A. Z. Jordan will be It's president.
East End.
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The State of South Carolina
ABBEVILLE COUNTY,

ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
Probate CONFEDERATION for Letters Of Ad-
ministration.
By r. E. HILL, ESQ. JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, Agnes A. Tusten has made
w suit TO me. to grant her Letters OF Ad.
ministration OF the Estate and effects OF
Frances X. Redd, late Of Abbeville County,
deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the Kindred and creditors OF
said Frances X. Redd. deceased. that they be
and appear before me, in the Court OF Pro
bate, TO be held at Abbeville G. H.. on Tnes-
day, the 10Th day OF March, 1896, after publica.
tion hereof, at II o'clock In the forenoon. TO
show cause II any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this oath day Of February In the year OF
Isl our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety six and in the 10th year OF
American Independence.
Published on the 26lh day OF February. 1896,
In the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the time required by law:
r. E. HILL,
Feb. Goth, 1896. Judge of Probate.
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When in the church Of Jesus Christ
offices and stations are intrigued
for and won by wire.pulling and
log-rolling, it is evident that the spirit
of anti-Christ is enthrOned instead oi
the Spirit of Christ.
When We get to heaven we will won
der, with the first taste of heavenly
Joy, that we ever had a moments
sadness with all this blessedness IN
anticipation.
In as wide q world as this there is nc
good reason why a man should be mar
roW-minded.
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BOARD Or ASSESSORS.
TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

The returns OF the various Tow wnships Will
be forwarded to the Township Boards OF AS
SCISSORS by or before March 10th. It's the duty
OF the Board to scrutinize each return care
fully, and to see that each Item OF property
listed thereon, is assesses at IT'S TRUE NJ H.
KET VALUE. There Is no rule 10 return
property at 6635 per cent. OF Its actual value
When parties are suspected Of baving credits
above their Indebtedness, or any other char
acter of property that does not appear on their
sworn return, 1t Is the duty OF the Boaru 10
enter such properly, or report the matter to
the Auditor.
| In every instance where there Is q material
change In the return Of an individual, BE
SURE TO NOTIFY the party, so that he can
appeal TO the County Board.
| The County Board of Equalization will hold
its annual meeting In the Auditors office,
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 18th. The Town
ship Boards are expected to closely examine
the returns and to forward them To this office
on or before that date.
| When new buildings have been erected
since last return. the Township Board OF AS
SCISSORS will value same.
| Where pnrties have transferred town prop
erty aud eth retain portion; or where trans
rers have been made to several different par
ties, the Township Board will prorate the
value OF each item, In order that the proper
division can be made on the Auditors books.
The Township Board of Supervisors, as now
organized. are required by law. to act as
Township Board of Assessors: and the chair
man elected at their first meeting will serve
as q member of the County Board OF Equail-
Zatlon.
W. W. BRADLEY,
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Prices on flour lower than anybody. Aug.
w. Smith.
Buy the best seed Irish potatoes in town
from A. NJ. Hill d Sons.
Our seed potatoes are grown In Aroostock
connty Maine. from selected stock and will
give best results A. M. Hill & Sons.
Bruce's restaurant keeps full line Of fine
cigars and cigarettes.
Fine red twill fianuel worth 25 for Is cent
at VIM. +. Bell Cash Co.
You can find the best seed Irish potatoes
from selected stock, and Of the finest ana ear
liest varl rleties, at A. NJ. Hill q Sons.
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Estate sf Peter MeKGLler, D5c'd
Notice of Settlement and Appll'
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 10Th day OF
l. March, 1896, 1 will render final account
of my actings and doings as Administrator OF
the Estate OF Peter Mckellar, deceased, IN
the office of Judge of Probate for Abbeville
Cnunty at 10 o'clock q. m., and on the same
day will apply for . final discharge from my
trust as Sucn.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred.
w. II. BULLOCK, c. G. c. p,
Feb. 10, 1896, IT Administrator.
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BOARD DIRECTORS.

Abbeviile, S. c.. Feb. Is, 1895.
Mr.. j. r. Blake, Jr., Treas. +. NJ. f. a. y. c.
Dear Sir-Please accept our thanks for check
of $500 to cover recent loss OF our dwellings by
fire For cheapness and safely we cheeriully
commend the Farmers Mutual Fire Associa-
tlon of Abbeville County to all who desire In
surance on their property.
l.. W. ASHLEY.
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Between Atlanta and Charleston.

Trains Nos. 402 and 403 solid vestibule trains
with Pullman Buffet sleeping cars between Atlanta
end Washington, through sleepers between Monroe
and Portsmouth. Va; Pullman Buffet psrlor cars
between Washington and New York; sleeping cara
between Charlotte and Wilmington. Trains Nos. IS
and Al. sod between Atlanta and Norfold, carrying
Pullman sleeping sttac ed. making direct connection
at Weldon with Atlantic Coast Line for Washington
and New York. and all points north and east at Nor
folk with steamers for Washington. Bay Line Of Bal
tlmore, Old Dominion for New York. Trains 81 and
IS. solid trains between Atlanta and Columbia with
through coaches for Charleston Tickets for sale at
union depot or at the cOmpanys ticket Office at No.
Kimball House.
JOHN H. wINDER, Gen. Msngr.
T. j. ANDERSON. Gen. Pass. Agt.
+. j. WALKED, City Pass. and Ticket Agt
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DICHAAD CAN'T, is now prepared TO DO
II all work in his department In the best
manner and At reasonable charges. Monthly
customers shaving, hair cutting and sham.
pooling 81 per month. Rasors hOned and put
d the best condition for Is cents each.
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Save the soap suds for the garden.
They make an excellent fertilizer for
tomatoes, and should not be thrown
away.
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SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT.

To John P. Bones, I. l.. Porter, Defendants in
this action.
l. OU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND
required TO answer the complaint In this ac-
ton, Of which copy Is hereto annexed, and
served upon you, and 10 serve copy OF your
answer on the subscribers at their office, at
Abbeville Court House, in said State AND
County, twen,y.one days after the service
of this summons on you. exclusive OF the day
OF service. Trial day 2s day OF March, 1896.
If you fail to answer this complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply TO
the Court for judgment against you for the re-
lief demanded In the complaint herein.
PERRIN q COTHRAN.
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated 13 January A. D. 1896.
Copy. w. r. BULLOCK,
lLSl C.C.P.
r. E. Cox, Mag. A. G.
To Jobu P. Bones. Defendant:
TAKE NoTICE-That O copy OF the sum.
mons in this case. with the complaint herein
has been filed In the Office OF the Clerk OF the
Court of Common Pleas for said County at Ao-
beville Court House, s. G.
PERRIN & COTHRAN.
P. Attys.
Abbeyille, l3 January, 1896.
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Do you want good flour? Then try Aug,
w. Smiths "Dew Drop" flour.
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COPY SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT.

To John P. Bones ana 1. L. Porter, Defend
ants In this actions:
i OU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND
required to answer the complaint In this ac-
tion, of which a copy is hereto annexed, and
served upon you, and 10 serve copy of your
answer to the subscribers at the Office at Abb
beville Court House, in said State and County,
within twenty days after the service OF this
summons on you, exclusive of the day OF ser.
vice.
If you fail 10 answer this complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs will apply to
the Court for judgmet against you for the re-
lief demanded In said complaint.
PERRIN & COTHRAN,
Dated ID January, A. d. 1895.
G.S.) w. R. BULLOCK, c. C. P.
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Executors Notice,

A LII persons indebted to the estate OF John
IA w. Iomax will make payment to j. Il.
LomaX. Those holding claims will present
the same TO me. j. r. LOMAN,
February IS, 1896, It. = Executor.
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Fresh Oysters.

Bruce's restaurant will from this date fur
nish fresh oysters at all hours
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To John P. Bones. Defendant:
TAKE NoTIcE-Thata copy Of the sum mons
In this case, with the complaint has been filed
in the office OF the Clerk OF Court Of Common
Pleas for said County at Abbeviile Court
House.
PERRIN e. COTHRAN.
P. Attys.
Abbeville, S. c., 1S January, 1896.
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Close connections at Greenwood for all points on
g. A. L. aud C. & g. Railways, and at Atlanta to the
West.
For Rates and Schedules, apply to 90
WI. CRAIG, Gen. Pass Agent Augusta, Ga.
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Home Specialties For Girls.

To most housekeepers the basket that
is brought creaking up stairs full of
snowy white clothes is joy not I'M
mixed with bitterness-for everything
in the basket has to be carefully looked
over to see if H1ending is necessary, and
then sorted and laid away in the bu-
reaus Of the different members of the
family. Here is one way to help them
Every week be ready to get this bit of
work out Of the way.
Then there are winding clocks, polish
ing silver, helping in the weekly mend
ing, taking care of little brothers and
sisters. busting books, writing notes
and SO Icould name many other ways Of
helping to make the machinery of a
home run smoothly. They are in them
selves simple enough, but the point
would make is to do them regularly,
and that is not simple matter that re-
quires the best kind Of character Oh
your part. And all these things and
many more have to be done in house
keeping, and if you have not sufficient
number Of servants at home, who is 60
ing to do them? Surely you are not 60
ing to leave them all to your mother! -
Examiner.
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Just the Dog For q Boy.

The Scottish terrier has come into
fashion and prominence rapidly the past
year. This Scottish terrier is quite a
unique little fellow as a fancier de-
scribes him i'll American Cultivator:
A companion withaS and game dog
at the same time. An excellent watch,
none better, and playmate He goes
with you on your walk and suddenly
jumps q stone wall and dashes into the
woods. Follow him and you will find
he has freed squirrel or a cat, or
brought woodchuck to bay on a large
stone. He will return only when he has
satisfied himself that he has no work
left in that line. When he finds a rat
hole and the rat "at home" he will sit
by until the rat is forced out by hunger,
when he sees his chance to pounce Oh
him. He will lie on the rug before the
fire after hard days work and dream
Of his exploits, only to jump up at his
masters call and dash out with him for
q hunt to sec who or what is prowling
around the place. He is hardy and ready
and able to stand any amount of snow,
rain, wind, cold-all run off him "like
water off a ducks back