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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
and COKesbury In COmpe.
titiOn,

For the cultivation Of all that blooms to
brig hten the eye and to please the heart, the
late Mrs. Fl. W. Lawson took leading part.
She q ways had the most beautiful Hover gar
den In all this country. and when she went to
her reward she lett II as heritage TO her
her daughters, Mrs. w. y. Wilson and Mrs.
Robert S. Link Her love of flowers, like the
ground upon which they grew, descended TO
her children, and the land now, as IN former
years, annually blooms and blossoms to en-
rich the sum OF human happiness.
The warm breath OF spring that sweeps It's
surface is laden with odors that are sweeter
than the perfumes that come from the spicy
shores of Araby the blest.
dened and putting on her sombre hue, chry.
sauthemums bloom In all their glory and
speudor. They come in al the varieties that
have ever been grown, 10 bless mankind and
TO beautify the earth. Their perfection In
form would adorn a dream and their grace
and color wou id add charm 10 the choicest
scenes OF fairyla
Mrs. William J. Kirk, OF Cokesbury, grows
as beautiful chrysan nthemums as ever gao.
dened the eye OF fair maiden or com manded
the admiration OF the balance OF mankind.
Her flowers are things OF beauty.
Mrs j. C. Ellis. of Abbeville, was formerly
a resident OF Cokesbury, and she, too, knows
how TO grow the prottiest flowers that
ever bloomed In the sunlight or refected
their golden beauty In the evening shade.
Beautiful flowers are emblematic OF purity,
and wherever they are grown the cultivated
heart is present. Flowers and fair women
draw us 10 the city of golden streets and TO
Hin who likened himself to the Lily OF the
Valley, or the Rose of Sharon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
GOOD ROADS COMING.
THERE is NO MIST AKlNG TIE SIGNS
OF THE TIMES.

Widespread Discussion Has Shown the
Pressing Need of Highway Improve
ment-Men From All Walks of Life
Have Enlisted In the Cause.
There is no doubt in the minds OF
those who have studied the signs of the
times that an era of road improve
ment has dawned on this country. Con-
tinued agitation has awakened the peo-
pie to the necessity of action. The &C.
dar Rapids Gazette tells the story Of
progress in a conversation between an
old editor and farmer.
CAT last" said the old editor, who
has been in the harness for nearly 40
years, Il see signs which indicate the
certain approach Of an era of good road
building, and look upon it as one OF
the best signs Of the times. p"
81 infer that you think it high time
for such an era," remarked farmer
subscriber who had dropped in. for a lit
tie financial transaction.
"I surely do. In fact, I can't find
even the shadow of an excuse for any
more delay in its journey our way. !
only wonder why, when advances are
being made in so many other respects,
some of which are Of little Importance
compared with the roads over which
many millions must pass each year, that
the day of practical planning for better
roads did not begin several decades
ago."
"May I ask what it is that gives you
encouragement that there is approach
ing revolution in the matter Of roads?"
asked the farmer, adding that he was
"aware that good roads mean more to
me and my brother farmers than to any
other class" and that he WIS anxious
to see the work go on.
"Agitation, sir, agitation-.the prac-
tical agitation that is going on in every
direction. Why, the ministers are
preaching about it, educators IRE lectur-
ing on the subject, the farmers, at least
all who are organized, and they are or
ganized in nearly all the ntates, are
awakening to its Importance to them,
personally-to their purses and comfort
Few, if any, of the farmers institutes
have passed without more time being
given to good road agitation than to al"
most any other question.
"The question has been taken up III
one way or another in 2O'different legis"
latures, and the discussion OH the yari'
ous measures touching better roads haa
been farreaching, the papers quoting
more or less from the bills and tho
speeches. Debating societies in thou.
sands Of schools have discussed the good
roads question. Hundreds of thousands
Of men and women who ride wheels
have talked more or less on the same
question, and the great national organi-
zation of wheelmen known as the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
MONTANA HIGHWAYS.
Recent Laws Provide For Their System.
alto Improvement.

Recent Laws Provide For Their System.
alto Improvement.
The highways Of Montana, by bill
passed by the state legislature, are
placed in the charge Of the county sur
veyor, and the old Office of road super
visor, usually held by an inexperienced
man, is abolished. The act defines the
powers and duties Of county surveyors
and provides for their compensation.
By this act each Of these officers is re-
quired to keep the highways in his
county clear Of obstruction aud in good
repair and maintain bridges, to make
all plans and specifications for new
roads and bridges, to report to the coun-
ty commissioners on all work completed,
and if the work is done according to
the plans, specifications and contract
he is to draw his vouchers for the same
before payment is made.
The county surveyor is chairman Of
all boards of viewers Of roads, keeps
the records Of road surveys and is the
general superintendent Of all roads. He
may employ labor, teams, etc., and has
power to contract for all work not ex-
ceeding 5000 in cost. For larger amounts
the approval of a majority Of the board
of county commissioners is required.
The salary received varies with the
class of county, from $3.50 to So, 900
per year. Viewers and all assistants Of
the county surveyor may not receive
more than So per day.
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For the Sake of the Next One,


"Why auntie, I thought you were
all through?"
80 am, with my work." returned
Aunt Carrie, as with smile she went
on threading her needle. II am only
trying to smooth the way for the next
one.n
"Who, for instance?" questioned
Will, curiously.
"WeIl, suppose that just as papa is
starting for business tomorrow morn
ing, he discovers that he Is about to
lose button from his coat, and he can
only spare about two minutes in which
to have it sewed on, don't you think it
would be quite a relief for mamma TO
find her needle already threaded ?"
"Ot course; for I shouldn't think
one could find that little bit of an eye at
all, if they were in hurry. had q
dreadful time the other day when |
wanted to mend my ball. Pm sure l
would have been glad to be your next
one, then"
"Suppose again, Will, that whoever
dropped that piece of wood upon the
cellar stairs had dropped to pick it up,
remembering that some one else would
be coming that way soon, wouldn' it
be worth. while? Just think how poor
Bridget has suffered from her fall, and
how the household has been inconven-
ienced."
Eyes, auntie and if I had wiped up
the water I spilled this noon, sister
wouldn't have been obliged to change
her dress when she was in such hur-
ry to get back to school but fellow
will have to keep. pretty wide-awake
to remember every time )" and with a
thoughtful expression on his boyish
face, Will passed out of the house and
toward the front gate, leisurely MUNICH
ing banana as he went, but appar-
emily engaged in deep thought.
Reaching the sidewalk. he threw
down the banana skin and proceeded
on his way but presently he turned
aid looked hard at the yellow object
lying lpon the pavement, and then,
quickly retracing his steps, he picked
it up and flung it far into the road
where no one would be likely to slip
upon it.
Turning toward the house he saw
his aunt watching him from the win
dow. and with q merry laugh he lifted
bis hat and bowed, while she in turn
nodded approvingly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
BAD ROADS TO BLAME.
Why the Farmers In the East Find Their
Business Improbable.

Why the Farmers In the East Find Their
Business Improbable.
A highly important feature OF the
highways question is the effect good or
bad roads have upon the local markets
and their sources of supply, says the
New York Tribune. In all the cities and
large towns of the state there is a de-
mand for farm products and for the
bulkier and heavier products, such as hay
and straw and grain.
In many cases the surrounding coun-
try is quite capable of supplying that
demand; in all cases it should do so as
far as possible; in most cases it does not.
Instead, supplies are brought in by rail
or canal from far away, perhaps from
other states; while at the same time,
within few miles Of the market thus
supplied, are farms that have been
abandoned as not worth working and
others whose owners are in chronic dis
content and despair at the apparent i'm
possibility of getting profitable prices
for their crops. The big farms of the
west, they say, monopolize the markets,
and SO farming here no longer pays
Now, one prime secret Of the trouble
lies in the bad roads, which keep the
producer and the consumer apart by
making it difficult, if not impossible,
for the farmers to get their produce to
market. The farmer 1000 miles away
can get his crops to market by rail or
canal more easily and more cheaply than
the farmer only ten miles away can haul
his in over roads that are so billy and
rough and miry that half ton is
heavy load for horse to draw at a slow
footpace.
1t is not that farms in the east are no
longer productive, nor that the eastern
market no longer offers fair prices. It
is that the roads between the farms and
the markets are so bad as to make ship
ment unp1oftable. Good roads through
out the farming regions adjacent to the
cities and towns would do more than
anything else to restore prosperity to
the farmers, enabling them to get their
goods to the best possible market easily,
promptly and cheaply. Good roads
would mean good farms, good markets,
good prices and good times for all con-
cerned.
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Mr. THoS. F. RILEY, of Greenwood was In
town few days ago. He reports Greenwood
as forging ahead, and says that much OF the
machinery In the new cotton mill has been
set to running. Mr. Riley Is the keeper ofone
best hotels in upper South Carolina. and he
has perhaps more friends among the travell-
Ing public than any man IN the State. He Is
one OF Greenwood's most practical and ener.
getic citizens, and is one OF the most prosper
GUS men in this part of the State.
On account OF the inclemeut weather on the
10Th, inst, the Honea Path Stock Show has
been postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 2rd,
sue Of the Press and Banner.
j. J. TRUssELL, Secretary.
HoNEA PATH, =. c., Oct. 81, 1897.
THERE will be services In the Catholic
church next Sunday by Rev. Francis Noonau
at II O'Clock a. m. and p m. All are cordial
ly Invited.
PRESIDE T BAILY and Mrs. Baiy, left
Monday night on visit TO Phiadeldhia.
They will be absent only for short time.
Mr.. M. T, COLEMAN has fine engagement
10 travel for the next Twelve months, selling
shoes.
Wanted by Gentleman-Room and board
In private family. Address stating terms
~. G. c." this office. IF
A CASE or two OF yellow fever is reported in
Atlanta.
The election comes off next Tuesday. Cast
your ballot.
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League of American Wheelmen, whose
membership, understand, is fast climb.
ing to the 100, 900 mark, has done q
vast amount Of work in making right
public sentiment.
"We must not forget that among these
wheelmen are thousands Of farmers and
their sons; statesmen, diplomats, mel
chants, lawyers, doctors, manufacturers,
capitalists, mechanics, workmen-men
from all walks Of life-as good people
as we have, patriotic, public spirited,
pushing citizens, whose power is being
felt more and more in many laudable
directions. used to look with suspicion
upon their efforts. I do 80 no longer, fot
T have never known them to take up any
work that did not mean more for others
than it did for themselves.
II must not forget my own profess
sion. Why, I can hardly pick up an OK"
change in which there is not reference
to the good roads subject. Look at this,
Just clipped from widely circulated
publication. The editor was talking
about proposed piece Of good road be-
tween two western cities. His closing
paragraph is worthy of close study and
Is as follows:
""But these roads cannot all be built
in one year. The county board should
lay out a plan for road improvement
covering a number of years A given
number of mill :, might be allotted to
be completed each year. All parts OF
the county might be included, and in
time a system Of roads would be built
that would be a credit to the county
and saving to the farmers. Perhaps
if the sessions of the county board were
to be held in the early spring months,
instead of in the fall, when we nearly
always have good roads, we might see
something substantial accomplished.
Here is paragraph from Minne-
sofa paper that attributes the failure Of
four merchants in March to bad roads.
The roads were so bad that collections
could not be made. Oh, yes, my profess
sion is doing its part in fastening the
good roads era."
The conversation was encouraging,
very, and indeed rather inspiring, for
what the old editor said is true. The
agitation is indeed widespread. 1t must
result in the upbuilding Of the required
good roads sentiment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
A Muddy Road.

One day this week, as teamster was
slowly working his way through the
quagmire commonly known as coun-
ty road between the Cummings hill
and Fossil, he espied hat in one
of the ruts in front Of him. As the
headgear appeared to be in fairly good
condition he dismounted to pick it up.
As he raised the hat he was astonished
to hear a voice coming from under 1t
exclaim: Hold on! That's my hat"
As soon as he had gathered his breath
and wits the teamster asked, "What are
you doing down there?" Which brought
forth the reply: "I'm in big luck to be
where am. There's horse underneath
me. Fossil (Or. } Journal.
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Fairfield Notes.

Fairfield, Oct. 25, 1897.
How beautiful are the leaves In their gala
dress of crimson and gold. Even the most
killful artist could not paint them SO beauti-
Mr.. ]. f. Young is the champion cotton
picker OF this section. He averages from
Mrs. ]. II. Langley, Of Bi adley's mill. is
Mr.. 4. A. Crawford has been quite sick, but
is better.
Mr.. Thos. Creswell. of Harrisburg, visited
his mother. Mrs. r. A. Crawford, last week.
Mrs. II. V. Creswell, of Ahbeville, is visiting
her daughters, Mrs. John Dansby and Mrs. j.
II. Cox.
fairesl daughters, visited friends In Troy last
Miss JAMIE Muse, of Verdery, is teaching
school neor Horeb church thls year.
left for Florida last Wednesday, where he
will make his home for some time. He has
many friends here who regret h ls departure.
and wish him the success he deserves ana
will merit in his new home.
The farmers OF this section are hard at WORK
gathering the five cent cotton.
Mr.. j. A. McCaslan is clerking for Mr.. T. A.
Talbert.
parted this life Tuesday night, Oct 18th, and
was buried at Long Game cemetery Wednes.
day.
ed from the train at the Saluda river bridge
and his SIX ull fractured from which he died
Oct. 10Th. His remaius were brought to Troy
last Thursday afternoon for intermebt. The
deceased was well known in this community
In which he had lived for several years. He
had many friends here. besides large circle
of relatives. We learn he was great suffer
er from the fatal accident, and TO those who
witnessed his sufferings. death was not uneX.
pected. His sufferings are over. and we trust
he has now passed over the river and is rest
Ing under the shade Of the trees in that beau.
tiful city beyond the sunsets radiant glow,
where there is no more night, no more sick
ness, but where the weary are forever at rest.
In this sore bereavement his family have the
sympathy OF many friends In this communi.
". Unknown.
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HaddOn'S Locals.

North Carolina Blankets, very cheap al
lIaddons.
Carpets at reduced prices at IIaddons.
Forty-six inch Black and Colored Serge, at
HaddOns.
Fifty-two inch Broadcloth, all colors, at
Haddon's.
Thirty eight inch all Wool Flannels, at Had
don's.
Prices reduced on all Silk and Wool Dress
Goods, at Haddon's.
Slipper Soles at Haddon's.
Over Callers, all sizes at Haddon's.
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PEACAN TREES,
The Most Valuable Forest Growth in
Abbeyille.

Mrs. Robert S. Link, aud her sister, Mrs. "
D. Wilson, have each splendid pecan tree OF
great growth, 10 say nothing of q multitude
OF similar trees Of smaller growth. The trees
are heavily laden with the choicest nuts, ano
after the families use and give away AZ many
as they please, they generally sell about so
worth nom each Of the larger trees.
The oldest and largest tree was planted oy
H, w Lawson in 1874 He brought the seed
in his pocket when he came here from Au-
gusta, and planted the seed from which that
tree sprung. From that tree great number
of nuts have been planted, and peacan trees
are now 10 be found In all parts OF Abbeville.
The birds in attempting TO Gerry the nuts
away have dropped them In many places,
and from such nuts have sprung trees IN
numbers.
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Contributed Locals.

Off to Nashville-H. Nichols, G. NJ. Nichols.
A. NJ. Smith, Davis Kerr, DR.. G. A. Neuffer,
James Chalmers.
Miss Ida and Miss Nora Hammond enter
tanned a few friends last Tuesday evening
very pleasantly.
Quite a number OF ladios from different
parts of Lhe county were shopping In the city
yesterday.
Capt. w. r. Branch had lively time sup
plying the exposition travellers with acciden-
tal insurance.
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.R, G. Wilson & CO,
FACTORY HILL AND NO. 4 HOTEL BLOCK.
GIeu.Joues Hardware Co.. Locals.

Some people eat to live, while others live
To eat. q cook ing stove is a necessity. A poor
stove is q ca alamity, good stove is blessing.
Some blessings come In disguise, but per.
feet stove needs no disguise. You do not need
a stove 10 look at but one that will do your
work. We have what you need, and only re-
commend what we can guarantee. The ques.
ton is not what q stove costs, but what "
do. The bealth OF your family starts at and
depends on the kitchen stove. We can sell
YOU stoves at all prices-you take your choice.
We select our line with care, and know our
goods. Should our competitors educate Us,
or we educate them in the stove business, u
is a II the same TO us, Tor you have the beneht
by getting hon est and reliable goods.
Use Maryland Roasters and Bakers. 1t
makes tough meat tender, 1t saves wood and
anxiety. Try them.
Heating stoves a full assortment.
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Great Sale.

By reference to what Mr.. Il. s. Hill, mana
ger OF the Alliance store at Anderson, has 10
say II will be seen that an immense stock Of
goods is to be thrown on the market. Tie
low price OF goods will DO something TO even
up the losses on cotton.
Mr.. Hill is one OF the best men In the State
and we have no reason TO doubt the correct
ness Of his speech In offering great bargains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
FrRternal.

The Press and Banner had the pleasure oi
m eetlng that able preacher and work er, the
Rev. Fl. b. Browne, OF Greenville. He was on
his way TO Nashville, and during spare hour
in town gladdened the Press and Banner of.
flee by short call. The Methodist church In
South Carolina has few adler or better mem
bers than Rev. H. B. Browne, and we are al.
ways glad TO count him as a friend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27

Colored Broadcloths and Astrocons In all
the new and leading shades. Bell, Ellis & Co
All Colored Calicoes at 5 cents. These are
the best goods and no of shades on goods
Bell, Ellis e. Co.
Ladies' Wraps to suit you. II you want
Coat or Cape, we have II at prices that defy
comparison In price or qualify. Bell. Ellis &
Co,
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Massachusetts, Aid For Roads.

The appropriations by the state of
Massachusetts for the improvement Of
country roads have been $500, 600 in
1894, $4O0, 900 in 1895, 5000, 900 in 1895
and $500, 900 in 1897, a grand total Of
So, 100, 900 in four years.
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46 inch black Henrietta, six finish. the best
50 cent goods. Haddon's.
November Delineator. Metropolitan OF
Fashion "Autum and Winter" Glass Fash
Ion and But,erick Patterns for sale at Had.
dOp's.
40 inch dress flannel all wool only 25 cents
al Haddon's.
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Worth Remembering.

The community with the best roads
is very likely to be the best community.
A narrow tire will dig rut, but a
good broad tire will roll it shut.
The depth Of a road is more to be
dreaded than its length.
The state of the road tells the size o&
the load.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
THE GRADED SCHOOL.
Children and Parents are Well Pleas
ed With the New Corps Of Teach

The graded school has now been in opera
tion for a month or so. and everything goes
on nicely. The children are pleased. The pa
rents are gratified. Prof. Gillian takes
charge OF the school with the ease and ability
OF a veteran teacher. A good school is a
source of great pleasure and profit to any
com immunity. 1t also furnishes meeting
point, where the interests OF men and women
in all the walks OF life come together, and
dwelling together in harmony, heart is knit
TO heart.
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is
a Point

On the down grade of qualities
and price where cheapness ceases
to be economy. We never cross
that line.
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OYSTER Simmer.

The ladies OF the Baptist church will offer a
hot supper In the hall above the Messrs. w.
ID. Barksdale X Co.'S store on Thursday night.
Good oysters and good time are vouchsaied
to all who may come.
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GOOD WORK.
New Sidewalk on the Street Leading
10 the Cotton Mill.

Chairman Russell OF the street committee,
and superintendent OF road work Mr.. j. M.
Kirby, are doing some excellent work on the
hill below the brow of the hill. and on the
side of the big gulley. A new sidewalk is be-
Ing made, for which all persons passing be-
tween the city and the mill will be grateful.
The work was greatly needed.
Abbeville has more good streets and Side
walks than any town OF Its size In America.
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Where Quality
and Economy
Join Hands
Where you will find
A True Value that Is
Worthy of Attention.

These words tell the whole secret
of our endeavors. Not to furnish you
quality at a high price; not to furnish
you low figures by sacrificing real
worth but to so link together virtue
and reasonableness as to strike the
happy combination which is called
perfection.
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TROY HIGH SCHOOL.

Roll OF Honor for the Month Endiu z
October Sth.
Alice Dendy.
Leila Horne.
Nora Horne.
Maud Lyons.
Lula Wideman.
Willie Robinson.
H. l.. Scaife, Prin.
MISS KATE MARsHALL's health improves
with the passing days, and II Ia now thought
that she will be quite we'll again In n few days.
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A Splendid


of Canned Goods, Staple and
Fancy Groceries, as we'll as table
delicacles may be found at our
stores.