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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
nSOn College.

ClSS Fge opens this week. This in.
stituti6y of which the State has right
to be prodS last year was one OF Tie most
prosperous'in IN the history OF the College. The
first class was graduated last December. This
class numbered thirty.seven young men. sew
eral of whom were from AbbeviIe county.
We are told that several of Abbeville's repre-
sentatives stood among the first in the class.
We are glad TO know that our county will be
well represented there this year. These young
men going out into the world with trained
minds and hands will make themselves felt.
President Craighead has shown himself the
right man in the right place. The trustees
made no mistake In putting him at the head
Of Clemson, and, as the years go by, he more
clearly demonstrates his fitness for SO re-
sponsible a position. While he is a gentleman
OF extraordinary culture. he Is thoroughly
practical withal, and gives dignity and char
acter 10 the institution. Ably assisted by
well-selected faculty, he will, no doubt, bring
the College in the next four years up 10 Il still
higher degree Of eXcellency.
In the Faculty are some we'll known and
highly honored citizens Of Aboeville, name
ly: Prof J. q. ClinkScales, Professor OF
Mathematics; Prof }. +. e. DuPre, Professor
of Horticulture. These gentlemen while now
citizens of another county still have Il tender
place IN their hearts for old Abbevilie. While
they neglect no student in the college, and
have no partiality for any one, yet IL Is true
that they do feel u special interestin the boys
that come from this section, and they VIII
see that no industrious boy from Abceville
falls behind.
Prof. John G. CIinkscaes was born near
Martins Mill, about forty years ago. and Is
the son OF George B. Clnkscales, deceased.
He was educated ut WoiIord College, and has
given the greater part Of his life siuce grad
uation 10 the work OF teaching He began
his work as teacher in log school house from
which he rose to the high school, then to the
chair of Mathematics in the Columbia Fe.
male Colleges, from which place he was call
ed TO Clemson at the opening OF thai
institution. He first held the position
OF Associate Professor OF Mathematics.
A year ago he was made full Professor OF
Mathematics, and is now at the head OF that
department. From this 1t will be seen that
Professor Clinkscales has by his merits risen
from the humb!est beginning, step by step,
until he has reached the highest place in his
honorable profession.
Professor j. +. c. DuPre was useful citizen
of this city for about thirty years, and during
that time he held many positions OF honor
and trust, and in all of which he discharged
his duties to the highest satisfaction OF the
public. AS practical horticulturist no man
stands higher. The excellence of his vegela-
ble and flower gardens attracted the attention
of Governor Tillman in his first campaign
and eventually led 10 his election to the posi-
ton which lie now holds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
The Public Printing.

The Register says that bidders for the pub
lie printing may lose money, by taking the
work at too low price.
The Press and Banner believes that the pub
lie printing is now done very cheap, and that
If effort Is made to take 1t away from the
Register, that it ought to be done by bring.
ing the minority faction into power, which
faction. when they have the majority. would
most likely give it 10 some one else than 10
the Register.
We think the price now Is SO low that but
little can be made out of II. Better elect more
conservatives to the Legislature, and then lei
conservative printer have IL at a price that
would be fair.
We believe the Office OF State printer is one
that should pay fair price to the lucky
holder. We do not believe 1t to be any more
wise or polite to let out the public printing
TO the lowest bidder than II would be to let
out other public offices to the lowest bidder.
Men could be found who would fill all the Of.
fees, from Governor to Coroner, for figures
oficers-if such places were to be filled by the
lowest bidders.
The Press and Banner has no idea OF bid
ding for any printing that has to be done In
Columbia. The expense OF doing work in
that city Is too great and the margins are too
small, but, of course, If anybody in Columbia
or elsewhere, wants any printing which can
be done in Abbeville 1t would be useless for
any Columbia printer to bid against US. Our
facilities are such that any work which we
can do. can be delivered to the customer for
less than the actual cost of doing the work In
Columbia. II the Press and Banner could ge,
price nearly equal to the actual cost of do
ing work in Columbia hg profit would be
realized at this office. II is out Of the ques-
zion to do job printing in Columbia as cheap
ly as 1t can be done in Abbevlle. If there is
any State printing TO be done, on which a
reasonable time can be given 1t would be a
waste of time for Columbia printer TO bid
against the Press and Banner. We would not
20 to Columbia with any intention Of agree
ing 10 do any work in that city, but as mat
ter OF fact, we can beat the world, in low
prices for good printing. as long as we are on
our native heath.
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WARRENTON.
"x' Rays on the D0ings of the People.
An Enierprisim2 Ciiizen-- -PVrcriaiI l,
Bed-Mauy yisitors-GOne to Glenn
Sn,. GnIlera.


Bed-Mauy yisitors-GOne to Glenn
son College.
! Warrenton. $. G.. Feb. l5.
! Since "Elo'' has deserted the Press and
, Banner anu no one has taken his place, we
! VIII Try and let outsiders know what is being
done IN the city OF Warrantuu.
Farmers have not been able TO do much on
I the farm on account Of the wet weather.
Mr.. j. II. Cheatnam. the famous cotton
; raiser of Whrrenton, has hauled his cotton IL
AbbGvIlIe aud viii; sell as soon us the price
goes down 10 five cents.
Misses Nora McSeiil and Sadie Wilson,
two of Watts most beautiful young Edies.
visited Miss Lila Wilson Friday night and
Saturday.
We notice that Mr.. J. c.. Cncaiham has
stopped going to Mt. Carmel. He alone knows
| the reason.
Mr.. X. Is. Cbcatham, formerly "Clio." is
now teaching aL the Guk' Grove academy,
| near Lebanon.
MIR. W. Wi son is now attendingto Wilson's
| null. running farm, ard viii, We have
heard, put up store in opposition to Mr.. f,
W. Wilson. Ihe enierprising merchant o
Watts. Mr.. Wilson seems to be Il business
man and we wish him all Inc success due a
| young married man.
Messrs. j. Z. and ]. r.. Cheatham leave
Thursday for Clemson College, which they
will attend this session.
| Miss Maggie Brooks leaves Wednesday for
| MiIledgevIlIe, Ga, where she will visit rea
lives tor some time, and then go 10 Macon
Miss GIaudies Wilson is now visiting a,
| Waits.
Born, Feb. to Mrs. +. W. Wilson, of Watts
a aughler. Mr.. Wilson Is known as the 'rn
Ierprising merchant Of Watts" and Mrs.
| Wilson as "lno" uf the Medium.
TIE Valentine party given by Mr.. and Mrs
w. b. Wilson Monday night was quite a sue
cesS.
Mr.. G. S. Wilson is having some work done
on his brick machine and will begin making
brick In the spring.
| Mc ID. w. Thomas, an invalid since last
| fall, iS now up and about.
| Misses Alma Brock, Lila Wilson and An
nie Ferguson spent the day In town Saturd 4y
Wea glad to report the recovery OF Prot
u. T.. Penney.
Some OF our young men attended the or
ganlzation of sunday school at Sharon
church Sunday afternoon and report great
| success.
Mr.. II. T. Cheatham, who has been in schoo
for The last TWO years, will farm tins yssu.
| Country CritIc" Is a notable persUnAgc ir
these days and times, but Is not quite able tC
| conceal her Identity yeL.
| Miss Alma Brock Was unable to leach Mon
day on account OF sickness.
/ Mr.. j. &. Ferguson has recently discovered
q very valuable porcelain bed on his planta
lion. X.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
The legislature.

A pretty full synopsis of last weeks work
will be found In the Press and Banner Of this
date.
This seems to be pretty good Legislature.
and the Abbeville delegatlon'are taking good
stand. This seems TO be vast improvement
on the old pea nut crowd.
Among other proper things which this Leg
isature has done, has been the passing OF a
law authorizing or requiring certain officers
in some of the counties 20 publish showing
as to how they dispose ofltrust funds. The
pea nut crowd made 1t unlawful for some OF
the officers to disclose the facts as to how
they managed public funds, but better
sense seems to prevail with a better Legisla-
ture.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
W. ID. Rarksdale Il Co.'s Locals.


Come and see Us for evaporated appl es
pears and peaches lOc. ID.
OIL, oil a.! We sell It, too.
A splendid smoking tobacco o5c lb.
Cotton seed meal. Leave your orders.
A splendid sugar sc 10. Granulated, too.
Coffee 5, 6 and lbs. to the dollar. Coco
Rio.
3 lbs. oat flakes TOR 10c. Crockery down
Glass tuinblers 2Dc set.
Octagon soap for 25c. The best.
Tlnware cheaper than ever before.
Cottolene-ail sizes and shapes
Morrison's uncapvassed hams and break
fast bacon--the finest neat in town.
Bran and hay, oats and corn.
Tierce Muscavado moiasses at SOC gallon
the best grade sold.
See our plow shoes-some beauties.
: Low prices on -four. All grades.
Canned goods. okra and tomatoes, corn
peas. Tomatoes, pears. peaches, dry ed peaches
apples-all cheap.
Come and give US a call tor any goods want
ing.
The best yard wide Sea Island SC yard.
a splendid lot of outings percales.
Culcoes, shirting, pants, cheviots. etc.
Come and see us and our goods.
w. ID. Barksdale & Co.
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Guardianship Notice.

~ OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
Petition has this day been filed in the office
OF the Clerk OF the Court OF Common Pleas
for said County. for the appointment OF R. E.
HILL. Probate Judge, Guardian OF the Estate
OF ELEANOR C. SHERARD, Minor. by JAMES
i. CLINKsCALEs. as Executor OF the VIII Of
MARTHA +. SHERRARD. deceased said
Minor has an estate consisting OF a conside-
rabie amount Of Real Estate, and OF some
Money In the hands OF said Petitioner az
Executor-the whole being OF about the value
Of Five Thousand Dollars, coming to her un-
der the Will OF her mother, the said Martha
E. Sherrard, deceased. and no it, competent
and responsible person can be found who ia
willing to assume such Guard 10 nship APP
plicaiion will be made 10 the Judge Of the
Eighth Circuit, on March 25th instant, at
Chambers, for an order appointing r. E. HILL
ESQ.,, Probate Judge. Guardian Of said Estate.
JAMES f. CLINkSCALES,
AS Executor, Petitioner.
Feb. Q, lS97.-Gt
DEBRUHi. /. e. LYON,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
LIEUT.. PARKER.
A Worthy Son Of Abbeville Leaves
the Home of His Birth.

One day last week Lieut.. Frank Parker, son
OF our respected fellow citizen, the Hon w.
III. Parker, returned to his command at Fort
Sam, San Antonio, Texas II was a touching
Incident for him TO take leave of an affec-
tionate father who went with him to the
railroad station. Mr.. Parker's uniform afirc-
tion and tenderness for his children always
excite admiration. Tender and loving.
his atfectionate acts for members OF his
household are beautiful, and touch the
heart. We Of course do not know the thoughts
and feelings that filled his heart on the oc
cason of the departure OF his son. The read
er is perhaps as able to judge Of that as we are
TO write OF the af1ectionate goodbye which an
aged father gives to a faithful and duiiful
SON The father in this instance is advanced
in life-ihe son Is your e, and belongs TO the
army. IT is, therefore. uncertain when he
may return. Two or three years Ia long
while in the life of an old man, and realizing
that fact Mr.. Parker may have thought that
he was look ing upon his son for the last time.
II SO, is there wonder that there may have
been sorrow in the heart or the loving father
at parting with the faithful son"
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General Farley.

Friends in all parts of the State will be glad
to learn that General Farley, after submit
Ing 10 an operation, is now in a fair way 10
the full recovery Of his health. He is doing
remarkably we'll, and his recovery Is so rapid
that he is surprising himself and his friends.
General Farley is the State Historian OF the
part which South Carolina took in the recent
war,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

"God is my helper''-an Almighty
helper, willing helper, u present
helper, u sympathetic helper, u merci-
ful helper, an everlasting helper; 50
that we may boldly say, ''rhe Lord is
my helper, and | will not fear what
man shall do unto me-"
Study to be kind. Not much danger
of carrying it too far if you are guided
by good common sense. However
kind and thoughtful you may be, the
day may possibly come when you will
wish that you had been kinder still.
Thoughtful kindness to the living is
better than tears for the dead.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Kind LETTER.

Every editor receives letters and letters.
Here is one, which we reproduce because of
It's kindness to the paper which we edit:
Enclosed you " Ill please find check for $
Cant do without your paper. notwithstand-
Ing you seem TO be Goldbug. But Ike to see
an editor speak his convictions. Hope your
paper will be as good in the future as II has
been in the past.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
WEST END.
Happenings and InciaIcnts of IL Week
Around the City.


Mr. Ferdinand Gillian and wife. of San
Francisco, Cal, are In the city on Visit to
Mr.. GIllain's mother, Mrs Il. +. Bailey.
Mr.. Lewis Blunt has come back to Abhe
Vile after an absence OF over Il year. MIR
Blunt and family will in Il few days occupy
a portion Of the residence Of Mr.. u. IL. Moore
Miss Aline Lathrop is in the Gate City ON Il
visit TO friends.
Rev. D.. W. Snyder, n missionary OF the
Southern Presbyterian church, who has been
preaching and teaching the natives oi the
II, ark Continent" in the Congo country, Will
preach In this city III The Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning ami evening. Rev. Mr.
Snyder is at home on furlough, ana has
preached in many places in the State, and al
ways To the delight OF his nearer.
Miss Anne Dell Barnett, of Enfala, Ala, ar
rived in the city last Friday, and is the guest
of her cousin. Mrs. J. e. Ells. Miss Barnett
Is an accomplished rl0cutionist aud vocalist
and next Friday night she wilt give music
and oratOry recital at the Court House MISS
Barnett has recently finished course III
Washington, ID. G., under Madame Stewart
who has a wide reputation. She also received
Il diploma at L. +. c. Conservatory. Alabama
She has sung in all the leading cities OF the
South.
Last Friday evening in the auditorium o
the Public School building Mrs. Anne Wal
lace gave a musicale to show the progress o.
her pupils. The Glee Clnb, which has peer
trained by Mrs; Wallace. rendered several st. Se
lections. Without entering into detail we
would say the entertainment was decided
success. The following is the program
pRoGRAM-FIRsr PART.
Wypken, Blyken and Nod-Eugene Field
Third Grade.
iunonette-Lichner--M Maud Younger.
On the Iake-Goldner--W Wallace and Fannie
Harris. .
Italian ong-Sartorio-Fannie Harris.
Swannee River-FOS Ser-Filth GRADE.
S} (S}} tAewes,srIIeS ASt Der WisSs Loeschhorn.
Sarah Henry.
Hide and Seek-Gurlitt-Oney and Cora
Bali Scenc-Lauge-Ellse Long.
SECOND PART.
Dark les Cradle Song-W -Wheeler-Octette.,
studies for observation-disclosures Henselt-
Miss Seal and Mrs. Wallace.
Return OF Sprlng-Moellipg-M Mamie
Taggart. .,
Miss Jones.
The Old Kentucky Home-Ean der Sucker
Die ForeIle-Heller-Mis Bessie Jones.
Auf Wiederselhem-Bailey-
Mr.. Charles Stern. OF Athens, Ca, stoppee'
over here Saturday and sunday win IN, me- nj
the s. A. l.. for New York Sunday at 5 p. m.
Prof Chas. &. Smith, OF WofTord College
reached in the Methodist church Sunda,
pmorning and evening 10 large congregations
| His hearers were highly pleased with his sci
mons.
We have often said that our city school wa
| the pride of our people, and that The none,
spent in the erection OF the handsome build
Ing, the salaries or the teachers and othe
| necessary expenses, is ths best investDien
our city makes.
| We give below the following which will In
,erest the large majority OF our people.
Pupils OF the Abbeville Public School wh
have made the highest scholarship avel as
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Death Of Judge Aldrich.

Ex-Judge A. p. Aldrich died last Thursday
night, while asleep, aged S% years He was
in college with DR.. d. Mcneil Turner. There
was only about two weeks difference in their
death. They were educated together. they
lived together, and they died together.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
RAILROAD MAGNATES.
SeabOard Air Line officials Pay Wis.
a. TO Abbeyille.

Last Monday General perlntendent V. E
McBee and General Freight Supervisor Cappt
OF the SeAboard Air Line, were In town seeing
their friends. Their meeting with President
Bailey and other directors OF he cotton mi
was very pleasant and satisfactory 10 all
parties.
Mrs. McBee and Miss McBee came In @
special car with Mr.. McBee and Mr.. Capps
Tneir car was side-tracked at the depot at II
o'clock, and remained until o'clock. During
their stay several young ladies of the city
call ed on the visiting ladies.
Cordially exists between the Seaboard peo
pie and the factory people. The railroad has
been very obliging.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
A HUSTLTNG FIRM.
Rarkstlnle & Co.'S Booming Business
large stock of New Goods,

Large Stock of New Goods.
w. ID. Barksdnle & Co.. Abbeviles young
estnercantile firm, Is out for business I'd
get it.
w. ID. Bark sdae and J. Allen Smith. Jr., are
well and favorably known TO all who trade
in !Abbevile. Each has had ample expert
ence and good train!ng-Mr. Barksdale as
manager of the AbbeviIle Supply COmpauy's
store; Mr.. Smith as clerk in the store of w
Joel Smith d. Sons. They have many friends,
many gratiled customers, who will not for
get them in their venture.
The stock carried by Barksdalc Il Co. is
large and well-selected and will meet the
needs of nearly all classes of trade. They have
q large trade in heavy groceries and iarm sup
plies in general.
These are enterprsing, level-headrd and
popular young men. They deserve To succeed
and no doubt, will succeed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

The man who expects to be saved
because he pays his debts would dc
well to spend the next rainy day il
io"king over his account with heaven
There is some help for all the de-
fects of fortune; for if II man caunoi
attain to the length of his wishes ht
may have his remedy hy cutting them
short.
If the spring puts forth no blossoms,
i'm summer there will be no beauty, and
in autumn no fruit. So, ifyouth be
lriiled away without improvement,
ripper years will be contemplate, and
old aye miserable.
Goethe once answered the question,
GLOW can we learn to know our
selves ~ thus: "By reflection never,
but by our actions. Attempt to do
your duty and you will Immediately
find what is i'm YOU"
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II will be observed that these scholarship
averages were for an entire term, and not Tor
u month as Is general the case III school re-
ports. sickness and bad weather have been
The cause ol a very irregular attendance,
thereby materially enectlng the work OIL The
school.
three cars of pipe for the water mains, and
others are on the road. They also nave the
hydrapts and valves on the way, and are eX.
pecting them soon. There W iii he in all about
twenty cars OF pipe 10 come.
Mr.. w. II. Mcdonald, alter being coDnned
to his room for over u week, was at MS posi-
OF duty yesterday. The many friends oi"M
are delighted to see HIM out again:
Mrs w. \. Lee and daughter, Miss Mamie,
alter an absence Of three weeks IN ROCK Hill
and Greenville, arc at home again. Ihey ar
rived Yesterday via The Southern.
Died-At AbbeviIle, February 18th, Hiram
Tpsten Gary, son Of Juuge aid Mrs. T.. Is.
Gary.
Monday morning, bright and early, large
force OF hands began work on The eXcavu-
tions for the water mains. The first Work Is
being done on the street that lntersecis iiialn
street just between Mr.. B. 5. Barn wells ana
Mr.. l.. w. Whites property. IL was busy
scene and the way the dirt flew would soon
convince The most incredulous that the con-
tractors are In az big hurry forget AooeVllles
water works MS her people are.
Rev. Sam Jones is TO lecture here on Marcn
LIST, and will no doubt speak TO full house.
Rev. Sam usually IS a drawing card ana
has that won QerIul magnetism that uoius que
spell-bound, and makes the successful speak
er His lecture will be for the beneht or the
Methodist church.
Bishop Capers conducted services In the
Trinity caurcb last Sunday. During his stay
Bishop Capers was the guest OF MIR. anu Mrs.
w. &. MCGOWAN.
The music by the Methodist Sunday school
orchestra last Sunday was delightful and
added wonderfully TO the Sunday school song
service. This is a new departure for Aboe-
VILE, and certainly a good one. Good music
has been the magnet that drew many one
Into house OF worship, and indirectly into
q better and nobler lie.
Judge j. Z. klugh was home or day or
two last week He left Saturday for Kings
tree, when he is now holding court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

\ western exchange says that o
practical reviyaiist requested all in the
congregation who paid their debts to
rise. The rising was general. After
they had taken their seats, 3 call was
made for those who did't pay their
debts, and one solitary individual arose
VINO explained that he was an editor,
and could not because the rest of the
congregation were owing him their
subscriptions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

A fresh lot of onion sets and garden seed at
Harrison & Games.
Buists' gar den seed and onion sets, fine pa
per and envelopes, blood medicines and
horse powders just received. Harrison d
Game.
Now is the time to commence gardening
Buy your seed and onion sets Of Harrison &
Game.
Grip capsules are harmless, they do not con-
tain morphine or opium. Sold only by llar-
riSOn T. Game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

AS cough. cough, Dough or cold, cold,
cold all day long, why not go TO Speed, 8 drug
store and get a box OF that laxative bromo
ouinine whice will cure you in one day. 1t
has cured others and will cure you.
Go to r. c. Wilson & Co. for Keroslne.
kerosine at r. C.. Wilson & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

II. G.. Wilson l. Co hereby return thanks 10
their many friends Tor their help in putting
out the fire last Tuesday night, and II you
vii call on them they will give you bar
gain In stationery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

1890 A. M.-going West
ll:lj a. M-gOing South.
l:l5-going North.
4:I5-going North and South.
S:OO-North and South.
all mail for the night trains should he de
posted In the Post Otfice and not In street
letter boxes afrer p. NJ.
ltobt. 5. Link, Post tmastcr.
Feb. I, 1897.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
A Letter

With 25c worth of stamps enclosed will bring
you by return mail box OF laxative bromo
quinine tablets, or
Letter
With a one dollar bill enclosed will bring by
return mail TO club of five, each box Of
laxative bromo Quinine tablets. which will
cure your cold in one day II you don't believe
IL lust try it. =. B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

Call at Harrison & Games drug store and
get a Grier's almanac, and buy your garden
seed,