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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
90 for u.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Many southerners object TO the expression
"the new South" as implying the idea that
the South, as modified by post-bellum eVents,
is an Improvement on the old South, out
what would they say If they heard their sec
tion called the moo South ?" This Is what q
number of northern people who think well
of themselves are in the habit OF alling IT,
They change 700, the common SOUND OF tne
letter U, TO 90, and, by consequence, cay moo
Instead OF new, stoodents instead OF students,
moosic instead of music, dook Instead OF
duke, and dooty instead OF duty. The writer
Of an article in the New York Sun recently
tried to show that this misuse OF the was
was right and was sanctioned by the usage OF
all educated people from Maine TO Calltornla.
But his claim Is not conceded by New 1ork-
ers, nor even by New Englanders, who In let
tiers to The Sun describe the southern pronun-
citation as the correct one. A CONNECTICUT
writer ascribes the 90 pronunciation 10 IN
dolence In phonation." and Louisiana cor
respondent takes the same view; II is con,
North from Maine TO California, but not
among the well-educated. for an educated per-
son is, primafacie, one who IL trained 10 speak
and act correctly" If anyone finds II diff
cult 10 say duty and must say dooty, IT. Is slim
If the best usage be considered, 700 is the pro-
nunciation approved by the educated In the
North as we'll as the South in the class OF
words under discussion. Some persons VINO
unwittingly make virtue OF their fault and
have sense of superiority In revealing their
day, institoot, statoote, matoority, noos,
avenoo, etc. The 90 sound does undoubtedly
exist in some words, as rude, lunatic etc, but
1t cannot be correctly introduced every
We cannot say poor for pure, or endoor for en-.
dure. The South is sometimes charged with
a negligent enunciation of It's vowes, bnt this
faulty utterance of the u is not among It's
misdeeds.
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The Subject Being Trespassers.

From the many notices which we see not
only in the Abbeville papers, but in numbers
of our exchanges, we infer that this country
is infested with an innumerable host OF tres
passers-men who disregard the property
rights of their neighbors. II 1t were not so,
why the necessity for incurring the expense
of posting or advertising lands?
An example ought 10 be made OF some OF
those strolling people who 60 on lands where
they are not wanted. The laws Of the State
ought to be made so strong that SUCH men
would suffer for the disregard Of the rights OF
their neighbors.
When a man rents or buys land, he Ia clear
ly entitled to its possession. and his right 10
exemption from Intrusion should be respect
ed.
All the birds, game and fish that are to be
had on his land justly belongs to him, and
the laws OF the country should protect him
in these rights.
Every man who enters the land Of another
with gun and dog to kill or catch the fowls.
animals or fish OF another Is trespasser, and
his purposes are unlawful, no matter whether
he goes in search for his neighbours chickens
or his partridges, his pigs or his 'possums.
Everything on the land belongs to the owner,
whether wild or domesticated. No man has
q right to endanger the property OF another
by carrying torches, and he has no right to
cut and destroy the timber which does not
belong to him.
The sooner an example is made OF trespass-
ers the better 1t will be.
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WAS KING JAMES AN OLD IDIOT 7
Or, Was His Translators of the Bible
n Set of IllIterate Men who Failed
IL Come I'm to the Requirements

We seldom hear an illiterate or weak mind
ed preacher attempt to expound the Holy
Scriptures without also hearing him deliver
some criticism Of the translation OF the Blole.
man may sometimes hear an able anu o
learned man tinker with the translation OF
the Bible and still preserve his reli gious faith,
but when q weak minded, illiterate preacher
assumes to tell us from the pu pit that ne
Knows more about the translation ol the
Bible than did the learned translators ap'
pointed by King James, we are not only dis.
gusted, but we are reminded of these words:
"If any man shall add unto these things,
God shall add unto him the plaques that are
written in this book.
"And If any man shall take away from the
words of the book of this prophecy. God shall
take away his part out OF the book of life.'
II Is q dangerous thing to destroy the peo.
ple's confidence in the Bible, q book for
which the greatest scholars have the greatest
respect. The beauty, purity and sweetness
of the language Of the Bible is admired by
scholars everywhere, while illIterate weak.
lings, who lack the education or the ability
TO appreciate the book. too often assume 10
criticise the sacred writings which they do
not understand. If an ignorant preacher
may stand in the pulpit and declare that the
translation OF the Bible Is erroneous, what
are his hearers to believe? Must they throw
1t away as a book abounding In errors or
must they repudiate the creature who as
sumes TO destroy confidence In the correct
ness of their Bible?
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WELCOME BACK.
Roy. r. l.. Grier Visits Old Friends in
Abbeyille.

Rev. r. l.. Grier and family, now OF Steele
Creek, N. c., were In town last Sunday, the
guests Of their friends Mr.. and Mrs. Bernau.
MIR. Grier entertained his hearers SUNDAY
morning in the Associate Reformed Church,
taking for his text: "And herein do exer.
else myself to have always conscience void
of offence toward God and toward men,"
The preacher dwelt on the Importance OF q
faithful and conscientious discharge OF all
the duties Of life. Purity Of thought as to
ourselves and as to our fellowman-and an
unceasing obedience to the revealed Will OF
our Master-was epjoined upon every living
creature. While fidelity TO the convictions
of ones conscience was high and impor-
tant duty, yet there was another duty that
was OF scarcely less importance, namely: the
seeking after that enlighten ment OF con-
science which might direct as in the intelli-
gent discharge OF our duty. While 1t Is dis
reputable and reproachful to ones character
not obey the dictates OF conscience, yet 1t Of
ten occurs that In lack OF the ability TO dis
cern the right. from the wrong, we fall into
errors and ometimes commit sin while con-
scientiously discharging our duty as we see
1t.
man, therefore, is not only responsible
for preserving his conscience void OF often ce
but he is accountable for his intelligence, or
his lack OF intelligence. and he commits
sin If he strives not to seek for that light
which enables him TO discriminate between
right and wrong.
While conscientiously striving to preserve
ourselves void of offence we may ignorantly
do that which is unjust to our fellowman and
sinful in the sight OF our Heavenly Father.
An honest striving to know the right is
an imperative duty. With scrupulous regard
Tor our conscience, and with an earnest effort
TO know the right, we are not often In error.
Our religion Is based upon an intelligent con-
viction OF right and wrong, and II we con.
scientiously discharge the duties imposed by
that intelligence we preserve ourselves void
Of offence. pure heart is always an accept
able Offering at the throne Of grace.
Mr.. Grier Is one OF the rising young minis.
ters of the Associate Reformed Church, and
the coming and going Of the years. In his
own life and character he exemplifes the re-
ligioh which he breaches.
The singing on Sunday morning was de
heart. Sweet choir singing is q charming
gem in our religious service.
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The Christians Cross.

Not infrequently are Christians
heard to speak of duties as crosses to be
borne and 1 am convinced that some
among them regard their performance
as complete compliance with the law
of selfdenial. 1t is a cross to play, to
speak, to commend Christ to others, to
attend church, to frequent the social
meetings, and, indeed, to do anything
of distinctly religious nature. BY the
force of their will and with the aid of
sundry admonitions they bring them
selves up to the discharge of those
obligations, but, on the whole, they
feel that it should entitle them to a
place in "the noble army of martyrs" "
I am sorry to dissipate the comfortable
illusion but I am compelled to assure
them that they totally misapprehend
the doctrine of our Lord. He said that
it was his meat and drink to the will of
his Father; and he never once refers to
duty in any other way than as a
delight. The cross was distinct some
thing from it.
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Unless our religion has sweetened us
to a very considerable extent-given
us the control of our temper, checked
US in our moments of irritation and
weakness, enabled us to meet misfor-
tune, and in a measure overcome it,
developed within us the virtues of
patience and longsuffering, making us
tender and charitable in our judgment
of others, and generally diffusing about
us an atmosphere that is genial and
winsome-whatever else we may have
gained one thing is sure, religion is not
having its perfect work in US; and,
even though our Christian life is clear
and positive. it is only as gnarled and
twisted apple tree that bears no fruit,
only as a prickly bush that bears no
roses, and the very thing which of all
others we should have is the very
thing in which we are most deficient.
A Christian life without sweetness is
a lamp without light, salt without
SAVIOR.
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Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1896.
Abundantly Satisfied.

The editorials in the different newspapers
lead us to believe that the silver men were
surprised at their strength. They lacked
only a small per cent. of winning. This
taken into consideration. with the fact thai
Mckinley was elected by over million plu
rality, ought to satisfy all the parties. 1t Ii
we'll when an election pleases everybody.
The silver fight is to be renewed four years
hence. This Is right if the people so will 1t
All good citizens should do as Bryan does
bow to the will Of tn 9 people.
Notwithstanding the the fact of the genera
satisfaction at the result there is some eVi'
dence OF bitterness on the part OF sothe'
This is all wrong.
The people might just as we'll recognize
soon or late that the free silver movement
cannot win as long as the United STATES ls
alright with other countries than tnose VI
Mexico, China, and Japan.
II occurs to us that we have heard that this
country has been sending Missionaries to
those countries for the purpose of trying to
civilize and Cbristianize those benighteo
people. II this is so, 1t seems little strange
that the civil government should 60 to these
same governments for their financial policy
We have heard much OF the scarcity ol
money, and OF hard times we have heard not
q; little. When this talk is traced to lie
source, is it not true that the fault lies more
with the individual complainers than Will
the government AS a rule, men who are
industrious and frugal are prosperous and
satisfied.
weknow of very few men who energetically
apply business methods ard are careful
of their money who are not prosperous.
Sometime active men misdirect their ener'
giles, but the government is in no way re-
sponsible. for this, and could not give to sueh
persons the desired relief, even If all the Sill
YER in the world was coined.
seThe only security from poverty and dis
fress lies in good judgment in business, ap
plication to our pursuits, and carefu
outstanding Of our resources. We are no
babies that we need to be coddled by the
government.
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Many times we are under the divine
influence when we are not conscious
of it. No man speaks good word or
performs a good deed without being
Influenced by the spirit.
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The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

PROBATE COUNTY.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF VIM. A. Lee,
Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LII persons indebted 10 said estate must
"A settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested to Mrs. V. D. LEE,
Administrative.
Or PARKER & MCGOWAN,
Nov. 25, 1896. 2t Attorneys.
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Masters Sale,

SOUTH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COUNT.
.2 Court Of Common Pleas,
Jos. A. Mccullough against j. B. stepp. ct. ah
DURSUANT TO the judgment OF the Court
Il in the case above stated, will sell at
public outcry TO the highest bidder on the
terms specified below In front OF the Court
House In the city Of Abbevtlle. County Of
Abbeville and State aforesaid on SALEDAY.
IN DECEMBER, 1895, being Monday the 7th,
day Of said month. during the legal hours Of
sale the following real estate: All that piece
or parcel of land situate, lying, and being In
Donald township in the county OF Abbeville
and State aforesaid, containing
Eighty-Eight Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands Of Sarah j.
Stone, L. A. & T. H. Brock. Mrs. !. E. Bigby
and others. s..
TREMs- One. half cash. the balance in one
year from day OF sae, the credit portion to
bear interest from day OF sale, and be secured
by bond Of the purchaser and mortgage OF
premises. Purchaser to pay for papers
.. D. P. WERNER.
Nov. 8. 1896. Master, Greenville County.
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The State of South Carolina

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The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
W. Townes Jones against Annie L. Walker
ct. al
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made in the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville q. H., 8. c.,
on saleday in DECEMBER, 1896. within the
legal hours of sale, the following described
property, situate In said State and County to.
wit: All that lot or parcel OF land. known
as the Ware Tract, containing
Two Hundred (200) Acres,
more or less. bounded by lands of H. P.
MCGEE. William Rasor, James G. Fooshe and
others.
TERMS OF SALE E-Onehalf cash, balance
on credit of twelve months, with interest
from day OF sale, secured by bond of purchas-
er and mortgage OF premises, with leave 10
pay all Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers.
J. C. KLUGH,
Nov. Il, 1896, St Master.
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Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

A. j. Salinas & Sons against C. Aultman & Co.
by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made in the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville @. H., s. c.,
on Saleday in DECEMBER. 1896, within the
legal hours of sale, the following described
property, situate in said State and County
to.wit: All that lot or parcel Of land, in the
town Of NInety-Six known as the "Pope
Place." containing
Four (N Acres,
more or less, bounded by the Public Square,
Church Street, lands Of J. P. Phillips, and
others.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
J. C. KLUGH,
Nov. IA, 1896. st Master.
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The State of South Carolina,

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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEvILLE COUNTY.
.e. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
The Farmers Bank of Abbeville against
Thos. P. Thomson n.--Foreclosure.
by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made In the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville c. II, 5. u.
on saleday in DECEMBER, 1896, within the
legal hours OF sale, the following described
property, situate In said State and County to-
wit: Gall that tract or parcel Of land, con-
taining
Sixteen (l6) Acres,
more or less. bounded by lands Of Vienna
Street, S. g. Thomson and other lands of said
T. P. Thomson In town OF Abbeville. not In
Guiding dwelling house and lot"
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on a credit Of twelve months, with interest
from day OF sale, secured by bond Of purchas'
er and mortgage OF premises. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
J.C. KLUGH,
Nov. IA, 1896. st Master.
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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
PROBATE COURT.

Citation LOT LettcTs Vi AuulnlslTatioh'
BY r. E. HILL, ESQ.,, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, E. M. Lipscomb has made
w suit TO me, to grant him Letters of Ad.
ministration of the Estate and effects OF
Robert Butler, late Of Abbeville County,
deceased.
These Are Therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors oil
the said Robert Butler, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the Court OF Fro
bate. to be held at Abbeville c. H., on the
9th day OF December. 1896, after publlca-
tion hereof, at IL o'clock In the forenoon TO
show cause II any they have, why the SAID
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal OF the
Court, this 23rd day of Nov, In the
LIS. year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-six and In the
12lst year of American Independence.
Published on the 25th day Of Nov, lS96. In
the Press and Banner and on the Court House
door for the time required by law; ,,,,,
r. E. HILL,
Judge OF Probate.
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Sixteen (l6) Acres,
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
F. s. Rodgers against w. P. Robertson.-Fo
closure.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made In the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville c. H., s. c.,
on saleday In DECEMBER, 1896, Within the
legal hours OF sale, the following described
property, situate in said State and County
to-wit: "All that trackor parcel of land In
the Town of Troy, with dwelling and i'm
provements thereon, containing
One-Half Acre,
more or less, bounded by Depot street, W. r.
Whotley, Rev. Mr.. Meadows, and Others
known as Lites lot.
TERMS OF SALE-One-half cash, balance
on q credit OF twelve months, with interest
from day of sale, secured by bond OF pur-
chaser and mortgage of premises. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
j. C. KLUGH,
Nov. II, 1896. 81 Master.
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Sherif's Sale.

F. NJ. Pope against E. p. Matthews, as Execu
tors, &c.-Execution.
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME-
directed, in the above stated case. will sell
to the highest bidder, at public auction, with
In the legal hours Of sale. at Abbeville Court
House, s. G., on MONDAY, the 7th day OF
DECEMBER, A. D. 1896. all the right, title
and interest Of Francis NJ. Pope In the follow.
Ing described property, TO wit: All that tract
or parcel Of land, situate, lying and being In
town OF Ninety.Slx, County OF Abbeville, and
State OF South Caroline, containing
Four (4) Acres,
more or less, known as the Pope place, and
bounded by the Public Square, Church
Street, Mechanic Street, and lands OF j. p.
Phillips.
Levied on and to be sold as the property OF
Francis NJ. Pope, to satisfy the aforesaid Ex-
ecution and costs.
TERMS-Cash.
F.W.R. NANCE.
Sheriff Abbevllle County.
Nov 18th, 1896.
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Call on w. Joel Smith e. Son for seed wheat.
winter turf oats and clover seed.
Rodgers pocket knive for sale by w. Joel
Smith & Son.
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ABBEVILLE Is ALL RIGHT.
The Greatest Bargains Oh Earth May
be Had i'm the Enterprising CITY.

Business and trade at Abbevllle Ia booming
prices to meet the decline In cotton, and buy.
ers from every quarter of the county appre'
ciate their llberality and come from all d.
rections to buy the choicest and prettiest OF
goods. With all our store rooms occupied,
and with energetic and wide.awake sales
men, the buyer is In clover-if he comes 10
Abbeville.
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He who waits to do a great deal of
good at once, will never do any.
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A splendid assortment Of tea cakes at A
NJ Hill & Sons.
When you cun1e to Abbeville come In to
Aug. w, Smiths and make his place head
quarters He will be glad to have you wheth-
er you want to trade or not. -
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FOR SALE.

A DESIRABLE LOT SALE ON THE DUE
IA West road next to ]. q. McDill. and In
front Of J. F. Lyons. A OF an acre in lot.
Nov. IS, 1896. WIN. e. BELL.
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Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
G. w. Jordan ct. al. against Nathan Jordan
et al.-Partition.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made In the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville G. H.. 8. c..
on Saleday In DECEMBER, 1896, 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, known
as part of the Cotton Jordan lands, con.
talning
Sixteen (l6) Acres,
more or less, in Smithville Township, survey
TO be made and boundaries given at sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser 10 pay
for papers.
J.C. KLUGH,
Nov. II, 1896. st Master.
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NOTICE.

n1o HuNTING OR FISHING ALLOWED
N On INV land. All trespassing cattle Will
ha toIen m. Mrs. B. NJ. VAUGHN.