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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Frightening Children.

With painful frequency we hear of
cruel practical jokes" prepetrated up
on little children. Again and again
comes to us the story of child fright
ened into convulsions ny a playfellow
who "only wanted to have a little
fun" One would think think incidents
like this had been enacted and told
with ghastly iteration often enough
from generation to generation ITO warn
off the most incorrigible fun-lovers and
fools from the perilous ground. Ihe
progress of the witless plot Is generally
the same up to certain point. There
is neither originality nor variety in the
favorite mode of execution. 1t sounds
trite in the telling. A figure wrapped
in the conventional sheet lurking In
the dark corner; a spring upon the
unsuspecting victim, selected because
he is the most timorous or delicate OF
the family or school dismay, shrieks
of anguish blent with goblin laughter
then a difference in the ending. Some
times no apparent harm is done,
unless that one child is MADE more
timid. another more cruel. Again the
nervous system is unbalanced so far
that a swoon, or us in the case before
us. convulsions ensue. Once in
awhile the innocent subject of q
practical joke pays for his tormentor's
prank with his reason or his life. In
less fragrant manner incalcuable mis-
chief is done in many nurseries ~
tales of ghosts, bogies, the black man
who comes down the chimney to catch
children who will not 60 to sleep
quietly. The mother is culpable who,
when she finds her child unduly
timid, does not watch narrowly for
indications that the nervous organism
of her offspring has been tampered
with, and who, should her suspicious
be confirmed, does not follow the clue
to its source and bauish the criminals
from her household.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
UPWARD AND ONWARD.
Let the City Now Take Steps In the
Right Direction.

The writer was in Laurens last week and
was amazed to see how that once dead town
had Improved. They have large factory
nearly completed, fine fire department and
splendid telephone system. The people there
are enthusiastic over the prospects OF a hrst-
class water works system. They nave me
canning factory and other smaller industries.
All the side walks on the square are concrete
(asphalt) all the way round. They have near.
~ one hundred subscribers in the telephone
exchange all the business houses ana great
many Residences are connected with the ex-
change. We hope our citizens will heartily
support this worthy enterprise now going up
in our city. Its promoters should be enco9r.
aged by every public spirited citizen IN Ihe
city. >.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
A GEORGIAN WINS $4,000
The Atlanta Journal Secures the Ex.
elusive Rights to Harry StilIwelI
Edwards Great Prize Story in
This Section.

The Chicago Record, with marvellous enter
prise, offered $50 0OO in prizes 10 the authors o
the world for The best "stories OF mystery"
The contest was advertised In the newspa pers
OF every English-Speaklng country on the
globe, and SIG manuscripts were submitted
from all parts Of England, as we'll as from
every nook and corner OF the United States:
The first prize Of $1,000 has just been awarded
10 MIR. Harry Stillwell Edwards, OF Macon
Ca, and q check for that amount has been
forwarded 20 him.
The Atlanta Journal has, at a heavy cash
expenditure, secured exclusive rights 10 pub.
lish Mr.. Edwards great prize story, "Sons
and Fathers" and II will appear In daily In
stallments In The Journal, contemporaneosly
with its publication in the Chicago Record
The story will begin Monday, March 3d..
In addition TO being the winner OF the
$4,000 prize, this story is a mystery story,
that is, a mystery Is woven through II, but is
not developed until the last chapter. Fifty
seven chapters will be published and then
publication will be suspended 1or one week
during which interval the readers of The
Journal will be allowed 10 guess at the solu.
tion of the mystery, which will be revealed
in the concluding chapter. For the best guess
The Journal offers $50 in gold.
The Journal will be sent TO any address, for
five weeks through which the story will run,
for SOC. Send postal note or y two-cent stamps
to The Journal, Atlanta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

Real bargains In cottonades. see the,h
whe YOU are ready to buy. Aug. w. Smith
Sterling silver buckles with locks from 81 20
upwards at r. e. Bernau, the jeweler.
Garden seed. Come in and select. Able
Vile Supply Co.
Don't fail to see the fine chenille portiers
for curtains at $l75 worth 500. VIM. +. Bell
Cash Co.
Have you had the measles? Yes, but ,y' was
ouic <Iy cured by Harrison & Games Wlld
Cherry Compound.
Aug. w. Smiths "Dew Drop" -four.
"Dew Drop" Aug. w. Smith.
All the pound calico you want at Aug W.
Smiths. Fast colors. Will not fade.
Drop In and see beautiful line OF negneee
shirts at Aug. w, Smiths from SOC TO $3.50.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
BOARD Or ASSESSORS
TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

The returns Of the various Townships Will
be forwarded to TIE Township Boards OF AS
SCISSORS by or before March 10th. tits the duty
OF the Board to scrutinize each return care
fully, and to see that each Item Of property
listed thereon, is assesses at ITS TRUE MAR
KET VALUE. There is no: rule to return
property at $50 per cent. OF Its actual value
When parties are suspected Of having 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 Board 70
enter such property, or report the matter to
the Auditor.
In every instance where there is 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 parties have transferred town prop
erty and still retain portion or where trans
fers 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 no"
organized, are required by law. 10 act al
Township Board OF Assessors: and the chair
man elected at their first meeting will serve
as a member of the County Board of Equal
zation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Wood Gas.

The town of Deseronto, in Canada,
where there are several largo lumber mills,
is partially lighted by gas made from saw
dust. The sawdust is charged In retorts
which are heated by wood fire, the gas
from the retorts passing into series OF
coils and thence into the purifiers, which
are similar to those used for coal gas.
Lime is the principal purifying agent en-
ployed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
THE CARRIERS ADDRESS.

For the "Erskine Miscellany" composed b!
John II. Mills, January, 1857.
or all the papers to be found
From here 10 Allegheny,
Not one is there that will compare
With the Erskine Miscellany.
From far and near, from every CLINE,
1t brings the latest news;
From every class, from every sect,
OF Gentiles and Of Jews.
You know brought 1t to your door,
You found 1t there by times,
This kindness, surely, does deserve,
Some Of you. shining dimes.
This paper tells of ancient times,
OF those who dwelt In tents,
But for my service will ask,
Not more than Fifty Cents.
hear the dimes begin to clink.
o dear but you are speedy,
Be liberal with your money now,
The Carrier, sir, Is needy.
Help one who labors night and day,
To print this noble paper,
If but two dimes, I'll take them sure,
And OF through town will caper.
1 brought this paper to your door
Once during every week.
The year has closed, 1 can't refrain,
My time has come to speak.
Ye patrons OF the Miscellany,
Hereafter you will see
Productions from the gray goose quills,
or Revs. "H." and "B."
Its columns will be filled you'll see,
With matter good and true,
And success will attend 1t,
In eighteen fifty two.
But fare you we'll I must be gone,
have not time to rest.
My hearts wish and desire is,
TO beLefit Due West.
The editor OF the Press and Banner was tn
carrier for whom that address was written
The statements in the Introductory letter ar
true Mr.. Mills wrote the poetry to the las
verse; In reading the proc in the presence
q number of others, 1t was suggested that on
more verse was needed to give the prope
closing. The gentlemen present formed
syndicate and they dictated the last vers
which MIR. Mills consented to accept as hi
own. The Mr.. Hemphill referred to was tn
Rev. w. r. .Hemphill. father OF General K
r. Hemphill of Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
THE BRICK HOUSE.
Another Waste Place Built Up, and
Will Soon be Ready for Tenant.

The brick house, which was once the boiler
room for the Latimer factory, is being remod-
elled and made into convenient and com
Portable dwelling house The lot is a pretty
one giving a splendid view of the surround
ing landscape. The place will be for rent,
and persons who desire nice new house
should apply TO Mr.. H. P. McIlwain.
Mr.. Charles A. Smith, contractor, with Mr..
James Brooks, as efficient helper. did the car
penter work. James Rogers, contractor, Wi b
Ferguson, as good aid, has done the
brick work, and will finish the plaStering.
They are ali faithful workers that know their
business.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

w. NJ. Wheeler, the Greenville photogra.
pher, will be in Abbeville on the II tn instant
up TO date photographs in the latest and most
approved styles. Office over Speeds Drug
Store.
DON'T forget to call at Wheeler's studio be-
tween the llth and 2lst OF March, and have
some fine photographs taken. Office over
Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
CHEAP INSURANCE.
A Good Thing for Property Owners in
Every Part OF the County.

We learn that the Farmers Mutual Fire AS
ISOLATION of Abbeville County Is gaining po-
puiarity with the people. Their insurance Is
cheap and SAFE. At the last meeting OF the
board of directors the Limitation $3.50 feet
was reduced to 200 feet, SO THAI many property
owners in town may avail themselves of Its
advantages. After meeting all losses the
Company has good surplus in bank to It's
credit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Four Thousand $4,000 Acres

of land, more or less, In the County OF Elbert,
in the State OF Georgia. the said Sixteen Thou
sand Acres of land consisting OF one tract
through which the Savannah River runs.
Said lands in Abbeville County, South Car
oina, being bounded on the North by Rocky
Bell, Frank Cowan and DR.: Taggart; on the
East by the lands Of the Western Carolina
Land & improvement Company, Geo: ~.
Smith, 8. ]. Hester. Kate G.. O'Farrell, Will
lam P. Calhoun, William F. Boyd, Frank An
derson, Ben F. Boyd, Gus Covin, Preacner
Patterson and Alex. o. Grant; on the South.
east and East by the lands OF Tom Brongn,
William Brough. Doc Jones and Benz. Cade,
deceased, and on the West by the Savannah
River.
said property in Georgia being bounded
on the North, West and south by lands OF
Fayette johnson, Agnes Carter, Anthony
johnson, Wash Dey, Robert Jones, j. l., Tate
Mrs. Cowan, Robert Saxon, W. E. Tate, As
bury Tate and the Public Road, and on tne
East by the Savannah River, saving ana ex-
cepting two farms OF $50 acres each, pelng
special legacies. Said property IN Georgia
and South Carolina Is traversed by the Geor-
gia. Carolina Il Northern Railroad and by the
Port Royal & Western Carolina Railroad.
Running through said property Tor aDout
seven miles Is the Savannah River. whlcn
there forms what Is known as TROfTEh
SHOALS, having q fall OF 115 feet and an I'M
mense water power susceptible OF easy utiil:
zation for manufactory purposes. Along saiu
river are many factory sites. Said property 70
OF rolling character and is iairIy fertile. It is
flt for the cultivation Of cotton and all the sta
pie crops OF this section and possess SUM-
cheney Of timber for the purposes OF persons
living thereon and cultivating said land.
Said sale will be tor CASH.
For further Information apply to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

III pity the woman who has moth.
ing to do but eat, sleep, dress, and
read, and who follows these occnpa..
tions exclusively" said a friend OF
mine. She places herself in the path
way of temptation, and her fall Is often
an easy and natural sequence:
Enervation and languor precede and
make easy the work of the temper:
The active operation of all the faculties
is the surest safeguard, and the best
way to preserve mental and moral
euuilibrium. Let the mind be
occupied, but not sullied, and the
hands will find their life work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Look TO Your Eyes.

DR.. w. q. Browne, opticlan for the New
York Manufacturing Company, IS at the
Reeder hotel 10 stay one week. Old or young
having weak or defective eyes should consult
him at once. He is highly spoken of by the
press and people throughout the State, and on
here Examinations and advice free. If
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining in Abbeville. S. c., post
office for week ending March II, 1896.
CIV. Clayton.
D-Simon Davis, A. S. Dudley.
F-Alfred Foster.
P-Mrs. Eliza Purdee.
T-Miss Carrie Turner, w. A. Furman.
Robt. S. Link, P. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Estate Of Vim. A. Moore, DECD
Notice Of Settlement and Appli'
cation for Final Discharge,

TAKE NOTICE that on the 18th day o
l. April, 1885, will render final accoun
Estate OF William A. Moore, deceased, In the
office OF Judge Of Probate for Abbeville Coun
ty at 10 o'clock a. M, and on the same day
will apply for final discharge from my trus
as such.
All persons having demands against sait
estate will present them for payment on ol
before that day. proven and authenticated ol
be forever barred. w. j. M'fORE,
March 13, lS08, II Executor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

The newest and most attractive line Of gent
neck wear will be found at Aug. w. Smith
something entirely new in Club House ties
Stable manure 81 for two-horse load deliv-
cred. good mule and hand TO do your
blowing. ]. $. Stark's stable,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Mail Hours.
Garden Seeds.

Just In lot of Buist's fresh seeds, onion
sets, white and red, peas, bean and corn seed
in bulk. All kinds OF papers, etc. Early anu
late cabbage and collards, and all seed for q
garden, cheap, too. Abbeville Supply Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
New Store.

On the first OF March l will open me o o
dry goods, clothing, shoes and genilen1ten sn1t as
furnishing goods, notions, &c, &C., w ~ McDiil 4
Lyon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Garden Seed.

Messrs. Alex. Zachary & Son. the old Teiia-
BILE seed men, will be in town next Saieuay
with full supply OF seed. Don't forget hi.n
while you are In town. VI
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
w II. BaiIey'S Locals

Railevs Lemon Laxative-The best liver
medicine sold, large bottles 25c. Sold only at
w. Il. Baileys Granite Front Drug Store'
Greenwood, $, &. 2nO-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
PeusiOn Board.

The Pension Board will meet again on FIJI
day, February 2Sth. Il. W. aaduou,
G. A. Neuffer, Sec'ty. Cnairlnan'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Starving Cattle.

| Ifyou have poor, hali:starved, young cat.
lie take them 10 Abbeville and sell them lol
fair price in cash. Enquire for Z. b. fress
and Banner office. We
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

Aug. w. Smith wants TO sell you your
goods. Drop in and see him and he Will con-
Vince you that he will and can sell you cheap
or than anybody.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
Fine Chickens.

8. C. Brown Leghorns of the best strain. un; J.
surpassed for form and plnmage. Eye si;oV
for thirteen. My Indian Games are from I'M
ported stock, and especially fine. large, strong
and vigorous, and for beauty OF plumage can
not be excelled. Eggs 81 for thirteen. Stock
March is, 1896, tt MRS. L. H. RUSSELL.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
wanted.

School and county claims. Have the claiL
Geo. w. Lomax. VI
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
School Claims.

will pay the highest price IN casn iol
school claims. d.. .As.tia -. auitS = r.
Jan. /, 1896, II Aooe'iiie' '' ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

y Prices on flour lower than anybo dy. Aug
w. Smith.
See Aug. w. Smith for clothing. You can
always buy suit from him cheap.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
For Sale.

Five inch belts with sterling silver and gold
plated buckles are all the style this Spring
A few advance samples can be seen at r. c.
Bernau, the Jew eler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18
HORSE KILLED.

COIlided with a Railroad Train, and
the Animal IL Dead.
Last Saturday, horse belonging to Mr.. 5.
w. Cochran was run over and killed by the
train on the g., c. & N. road. The horse, II
seems got on the track, and in the way OF the
train, with disastrous result to the animal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-03-18

The State of South Carolina,
Abbeville County.
THE UNDERSIGNED. AS EXECUTOR
l. under the will Of JAMES EDWARD
CALHOUN. deceased, late OF said County. un,
der and by virtue OF the powers In the sala
will authorizing him to sell the property OF
said estate, at either public or private sale,
will sell at public outcry TO the highest bidder
at . ....
Calhoun Falls,
in said State and County,
TUESDAY, MARCH 81, 1895, AT IL
NJ. O'CLOCK,
by the time known as Eastern or New YORK
time, the following described property, to-wit
Twelve Thousand $4,000 Acres
of land, more or less, in the said County Of
Abbeville, and
Four Thousand $4,000 Acres
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
THE AFRO AMERICAN AND THE
VOTE.

We confess that we are mystified,
not to say surprised at the attitude of
some of our white friends who profess
an observance of great principles and a
respect for the religion of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ.
They too are now endeavoring to
find some method Of retreat from the
logical sequence of their position, by
proposing, not a constitutional conven-
ton, but legislation which would have
the same effect by being passed upon
by two succeeding legislatures.
This is bare-faced proposition sub
mitted on the face of the fact that over
four Thousand citizens were denied the
right of franchise by one form of trick
cry or the other.
The citizen of color is by no means a
menace to free institutions. His clan
nishness is built upon existing condi-
tions and would disappear upon the
passing away Of those environments
which threaten vital rights and privi-
leges.
White men are fearful lest they be
charged with defending or placed in
the attitude of punlshing white men
who have committed crimes upon the
Afro-American. This "chicken-hea
edness" was manifest, not only on cleo
ton. day, but in the trial of J. R. SYR-
OLE, the oath-breaking registrar of
Smither's Precinct, HenricO County
Va.
1t seems that supine submission, a
desire for peace produces contempt
even among those of our white friends
who counsel such a course.
We insist that the encrOachment up
on the rights and privileges of colored
men will result in the curtailing of the
same in men of lighter hue.
Condoning outrage, multiplying the
plain provisions of the constitution
will hand down not only to this gener-
alton but to succeeding ones bloody
results Of our folly.
We shall contend for our rights. re-
CARELESS Of which party is in power,
and oppose any man or men who would
in the slightest degree sacrifice those
principles which are to us most dear,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
WHEN GIRLS SHOULD MARRY.
Only When Qualified to be Cooks and
Housekeepers.
TFrom the Pittsburg Dispatch

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
A girl should marry when she is ca
pable OF understanding and fulfilling
the duties of true wife and thor
ough housekeeper, and never before.
No matter how old she may be, if she
is not capable of managing house in
every department of it, she is not old
enough to get married. When she
promises to take the position of wife
and homemaker, the man who holds
her promise has every right TO suppose
that she knows herself competent to
fulfill it. II she proves to be incompe-
tent or unwilling he has good reason
to consider himself cheated No mat
ter how plain the home may be, if it is
in accordance with the husband means
and he finds it neatly kept and the
meals (no matter how simple) served
from shiny dishes and clean table linen
that husband will leave his home with
ahead with eagerness to the time when
be can return.
Let a girl play the piano and acquire
every accomplishment within her
power, the more the better, for every
one will be that much more power to
be used in making Il happy home. At
the same time, if she cannot go into
the kitchen, If necessary and cheerful
~ prepare just as good meal as any
one could with the same material and
serve it neatly after it is prepared she
had better defer her marriage until
she learns. If girls would thoroughly
fit themselves for the position of intel
ligent housekeepers before they marry
there would be fewer discontinued, nm
happy wives and more happy homes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
ATTEMPTED LYNoHINe.
A Mob at Farmville Fired at Prisoner
Through Jail Windows

FARMvILLE, November I6-Between
twelve and one O'Clock last night a
lynching party visited the Jail of
Prince Edward county located at
Farmville, and attempted to take the
life of Elisha Johnson, colOred, await
ing trial for an assault and highway
robbery alleged to have been commit
ted by johnson Tuesday night upon a
white man named WAX" Price.
There were in the party half dozen
determined men, one of whom climbed
the high fence surrounding the Jail
and, unlocking the gate, admitted the
others. The prisoner was confined in
lower floor cell. and when asked
through the window if he was Elisha,
the reply came that the man wanted
was in the next room. The would be
lynchers Immediately opened fire up
on the prisoner. who was lying upon
his couch paralyzed from fright. He
could not be seen well through the
window and cell bars, and only one
load of shot from the volley, fired at
him, took effect. His wounds were
not serious.
Johnson, it is alleged, waylaid Price
near Rice's depot, in this county, and
struck him on the head and robbed
him. Prices injuries are not serious.
Johnson was tried to-day for highway
robbery and assault. He plead
guilty of both charges and was given
for both offences twenty years in the
state penitentiary.
There is no clue to the perpetrators
of the attempted lynching last night.
1t is expected tina. a liberal reward
will be offered for the apprehension of
the mob. To prevent 8 fertilizer at
tempt upon the Negroes life, the sher
ih and his deputy left this evening
with the prisoner for the penitentiary
at Richmond.