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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Odd Causes of a Queer Wedding.

One of the most romantic marriages
that has occurred; in Bowling Green,
Ohio, for some time took place when
Harrison Cheney, who is about seven
ty years of age, was married to Miss
Agnes May, aged eighteen years. The
marriage was in the way Of the fulfill
ment of promise made many years
ago.
Cheney, when young man, lived in
q Pennsylvania town, and was lover
of one who married another. She took
sick afterward, and upon her deathbed
she asked Cheney to look after little
daughter This he did. and she in
time grew up and was married. She
was taken sick with consumption, and,
too, passed away, but not before she
had pledged Cheney to look after her
little girl, then two years old. His de-
votion to the little child culm mated in
their marriage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
xMysterIous Mines in Africa.

Besides the reefs which have been
discovered, there exists in Rhodesia an
enormous quantity of "old workings"
mines which were worked in ancient
times, but have long since been aban-
doned, says the London Telegraph.
BY whom these mines were worked is
and will probably remain forever a
mystery. From old pottery and tools
which have been found it is evident
that these old workings were ,exca-
waited by or under the direction Of
men of knowledge and intelligence su-
perior to those possessed by the pres
ent inhabitants Of the country. Gold
was extracted from these mines by
smelling, many furnaces having been
found, and. alongside Of them ancient
molds in which ingots were cast. Sew
eral ruins have also been discovered
in Rhodesia, the magnitude and work
manship of which proves that men OF
superior civilization either inhabited
or else occupied this part Of the world
a few thousand years before US. To
them are probably due the ancient
workings which have been found.
With the primitive instruments at
their command these miners Of a past
age were only able to scrape the sur
face of the gold-bearing reefs, so that
the quantity of gold which has been
taken from the mines hardly affects
their value. while they are precious
indication to the prospector and ena-
BILE him to test the reef below the sur
face, and, as a rule, the site of most
of these OLD workings seems to have
been selected by competent men, who
chose the richest reefs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
A LIBERTY Party.

Fourth of July is boys own fete
day, and it is his natural right to
make all the noise lie wants celebrat-
ing his country's birthday. So thought
motherly little Mrs. Cheney, when
every one of her five hoys, from wee
Ted to Carl, in the dignity of his
first long trousers, began teasing two
weeks in advance for money with
which to buy fire-crackers.
No doubt this conclusion had some
thing to do with her hunting up that
day long-neglected paint-box and
spending the afternoon industriously
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
heart that next day he could not have
the fun all over again. n
AF0URTH OF JULY ROOF PARTY.

Last summer, while visiting in an
eastern town, i was invited to take
part in one Of the most delightful en-
tertainments I ever attended. It was
a roof party, given at the home of a
young woman who lived in large,
old-fashioned house covered by g. fat
roof-an ideal place for such an affair.
We all arrived at about the same
time,l and trooped merrily up the wind
ing stairs tt the top Of the house,
where We were welcomed by Elsie
and her brother Fred; the former in
ascharming gown Of white, a red sash
and a large garden hat covered with
red, white and blue flowers, the latter
In continental costume. {. !, -
Around the edge Of the roof was
low railing where vines, foliage and
blooming plants were "artistically
massed. Festooned from high posts,
fastened at regular intervals on the
same railing, were ropes of green
hung with Chinese lanterns, fairy
lamps and small flags. Scattered
sabout we found rustic chairs, rugs, a
Lemonade Jewell, benches, cushions and
pillows OF all kinds. A band of 1tal.
ians who played throughout the even.
ing were hidden from view by a net
work of green: In q floral bower was
a fiower-bede decked table having asa
centerpiece red, white and blue flow.
lers arranged to represent the Ameri-
can fag: Huge, realistic looking fire.
crackers nearly covered the table, but
these clever limitations, proved to be
boxes .ont aiming dainty sandwiches,
olives, gafers fancy cakes, showing
us Tie edibles were to be served pic
.aicsf fashion. Il r,sl y
The first part of the evening we
spent In sending off sky-rockets and
paper balloons; ssthen g came games
which had been changed to suit the
occasion. When it came time for re-
freshments we seated ourselves in a
circle, and after we had disposed Of
the contents of the boxes, two maids
in jaunty white caps, red dresses and
blue aprons passed ices and lemonade.
The evening ended with patriotic
songs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
wilfrid'E Witty Retort.

"A gentleman vino was put up for
the Canadian Parliament. was I very
bad hand at making 4 speech. lie
therefore solicited the help Of Sir VIII
frid Lawson. His request, of course,
was complied with.
AS Sir Wilfrid and his friend were
proceeding to meeting friendly op-
ponent cried out: There goes Wilfrid
and his performing bear"
The baronet answered.: "Quite right,
my friend; am teaching him to climb
to the top of the poll
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
How 70 Keen Elevated.

We all admit that the tendency IS ro-
ward degeneration, ard that the only
way to maintain high level is to en-
ploy the mind in high thinking and
the morals in high purposes. One Of
the easiest ways TO grow better In
tone is to read every day a fine poem,
to look every day upon a fine picture,
to hear every day q fine musical COM
position, to forget every day your ene-
mics, and to remem ber every day your
friends.-Victor Smith, in New York
Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Hours OF West Point Cadets.

The students Of the West Point Mil
itary Academy have just one hour
and a half recreation a day, except
Wednesdays and Saturdays, when they
have six hours. They are called at
$50 in the morning, and breakfast at
6 in the summer, and in the winter
they are called at and breakfast at
$50, and their day is divided into
tasks that continue until taps is
sounded at 10 o'clock at night and all
lights must so out.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
"Bobsn is Not Superstitious.

Field Marshal Roberts has no belief
in the thirteen superstition, yet he no.
tices occurrences Of thirteen at table.
He has related how, one New Years
Day, thirteen sat down to dinner.
Eleven years afterward they were all
alive, though most of them had been
through the Indian mutiny and eight
of them had been severely wounded.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
VIII Help the Irish Lacemakers.

Among the more important benefits
that the recnt visit of the Queen to
Ireland will assuredy confer upon the
sister island is far greater demand
for its characteristic products. Her
Majesty saw specimens Of these, buy
ing largely and repeatedly Of the lace,
the homespuns, the carpets and the
basket work, which are now adding
80 appreciably to the prosperity of the
peasantry, and the royal example is
already being followed right heartily.
London Telegraph.
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snippins and painting stiff water-color
paper. She surely felt justified for
her painstaking when she showed her
bovs several dozen clever copies OF
the old liberty bell, on the reverse
side of which was written an invita-
ton to liberty party on the after
noon of the Fourth Of July. Carl
posted these the next day, and then
followed ten days of wonderment
among the playmates and chums OF
the boys. What could Mrs. Cheney
want with the old tin pans she had
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Youne Peop1e,. ChriAtian Union.

The Transportation Agents from Eew Eng;
New Jersey. of the Young Peoples Christian
Union. which meets in Atlanta. Ga. July u.
lsoO, have selected as, the official route the tn
Southern Railway-the route through ae dae
arranged and It viii be one Of the most sue
cessful meetings ever held by the Cnlon.
Full particulars from Transportation AZ Agents ms
broadway. New York. Alex. s. Thweatt,
Eastern Pass. Agt., l1s5 Broadway, New ork.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Diamonds in British Guiana.

Diamonds have been found in the
upper MaZaruni district, British Gui-
ana. Such as were taken to Demerara
passed through the Department of
Mines. They were nearly all small
They were picked up by miner pros
pecting for gold.
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requested them to bring in the invita-
E.tion? S,si
But not a boy came to the party
without his tin pan, which he handed
over to- lhis hostess in exchange for
pretty liberty-cap fashioned from.
paper-muslin flags. After all the
guests arrived they were invited out.
into the back yard, where Mr.. Cheney.
waited on the porch in charge Of a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Mrs.
PinkhaEn1

The one thing that guaii-
fIes a person TO give ad-
vice on any subject IS
experience - experience
creates knowledge.
No other person has 50
wilde an experience with
female Ills nor such a
re0os'd of SUCCESS as
Mrs. PLnEllia1,s has hads
! Over q hundred thou
sand cases come before
her each year. Some per-
sonaNy, others by mail
And this has been going
on for 20 years, day after
day and day after day.
{. Twenty years of COM
sfa1f SUCCESS - think Of
fhe knowledge thus
gafnedy Surely women
are wise in seeking ADJ
vice from q woman with
such an experience, ESQ
peeiayy when tits free.
IF you arc III get a bottle
of Lydia e. PinkkaHr''s
Vegetable COMPOUND at
0nce-then write Mrs.
Plnksan,, Lynn, Mass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

stack or BOXES
filed with sawdust,
which the boys
guessed at once
contained torp e.
does. On the board
walk was chalked
in. circles iof red,
white and. blue an.
immense t target,
such as is used In
archery practice
Leaders and sides
were soon chosen
up by the lot CT
"hands-ovegS' On q
broomstick, an d
then began amtrry
contest t o see
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Gold Medal Prize Treatise. 25 C.

The Science OF Life, or Self-Preservation,
S65 pages, with epgravings, 25 cts, paper
cover; cloth, full silt, 81 by mail. A oooS
for every man, young, middle-aged or OLD
A million copies sold. Address the Peabody
Medical Institute, No. Bulfnch St., Bos'
ton, Mass, the oldest and best institute 10
America. Prospectus Wade Mecum free
Six cts. for postage. Write to-day sol
these books. The hey are the keys to health
vigor, success and happiness.
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What Shall We Have For Dessert!
ibis question arises In the family daily. Let
us answer 1t to-day. Try Jell-O, a delicious
and healthfui dessert. Prepared In min. No
bollingi no baking! Simply add little hot
water d set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At grocers. lOc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

lanterns. Mrs. Che.
ney came out Of
the house laden
down with old tin
pans, and her hus-
band followed drag
ging along n big
iron chest labeled
"Firecrackers." By
the charm Of chick
ory, dickory, dock, !"
Teddy counted out
from the circle CT
boys two to be
"it;;" one to stand
guard over the bell
rope and the ether
to set off q bunch
of fire.crackerS un-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
A Beautiful Spot in Dublin

Phoenix Park is fine public pleas
ure-g ground and favorite resort in Dub
lin, Ireland. 1t is one of the beauty
spots of the city, and is much admired
by tourists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

time that it natu- THE LAWN
rally followed to join hands around
their successful competitor and unite
in singing America"
Refreshments were served at small
tables placed upon the lawn. The
place cards were decorated with small
liberty bells and American flags. Each
guest card also bore historical ques-
tion which served as table-talk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

lasted as long as the torpedoes, and
then victor and vanquished drew up
in double file, and to the rat-tat-tat
of Teddy's toy drum marched around
to the shady side Of the house.
There a gnarled old cherry tree
vaunted O gay foliage, decked out as
q liberty-tree with flags, bunting and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

FITS permanently cured. No or nervous.
ness after first days use OF Dr.. Kline's Crest;
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise tree
DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, sSl Arch St, Phils., Pa,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease

1t is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting.
Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cures
while you walk. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

A cemetery for pet animals has -"-
Gently been opened near Paris. 1t has
separate quarters for dogs, cats and
birds.
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6. K. Coburn, Mgr Cla-ie Scott. writes: =
6hd Halls Catarrh Cure valuable remedy
Druggists sell it. 75c, -r3. Z.
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- 30 Which SIDE e0uiu
|.explode the most, torpedoes on the
bulrs-eye, with the player throwing
from the porch steps. Mrs. Cheney
acted as umpire, to keep tally and
decide between contestants. The game
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

! slips Of pup
When the linz "
time 'ht
collec led quo Ions
wers examin led and
q prize Of {bt
crty-cap wag ven
and placed me
head Of M8 one
who had ce stsd
the greatest Num-
ber of verses OF
sentences. So thor
oughly imbued were
the compilers with
their work by this
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

Have you ever experienced the joyful
sensation OF o good appetite? You Will II
you chew Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

The Best Prescription for Chiils .
and Fever ia a bottle Of GROVES T1s1HLfss
CHILL ToN1c 1t Is simply iron and q9inineM, M ~
\ tasteless FORM No curs-po pay. Frace o0c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

lido not believe Piso's Cure for ConsumptioL
has an equal tor coughs and colds.-JoHN Z
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

The end seat in a summer car has lost
none Of its popularity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup FOR dhfldrep
teethine, softens the gums, esinfiamma-
lion. aliays main, cures wind colo. &c. q bottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

Rev. J. r. Bridges, Columbia, Mo-. says
Please send me one bottle of Frey's Ferml
fuge. None to be had here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
A Pnlpable Ipiustice.

Half the men in the world get less
than they earn and the other half earn
less than they get.-New York Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

Three turpentine plantations Of 10000
acres each will soon be started In the
SoOfh
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To Cure . Cold In One Day.

It's only fare that the conductor should
have a little change.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

England received s525,242 worth of shoes
from the United States in lS99. e5,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

Whistling s the i'll wind that blows no
body good.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

An Iowa concern is making farm wagons
wholly of steel. II hF
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

In 1880 there were 900 horses in Austria.
liza; in 1900 there 100000. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

There are 5000 cells in square foot OF
honeYcombs. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04
A PATRIOTIC GARDEN PARTY
THIS was the way 4 young
woman contrived to commem-

HIS was the way q young
woman contrived to commem-
crate her country's yalor upon
the Fourth Of July and give
pleasure to her friends at the same
time. 49,. -,$1
When, in response to invitations, the
guests arrived they were received by
the hostess upon the spacious piazza,
which was: gay with flags and bunt-
ings and we'll supplied with piazza
chairs and cushions
After the forspali lities the hostess led
the way tos ell-shaded lawn,
where a nbertS had. been erected
with PhrygiahS ef liberty at it's
top. Innumerai5e RED WHITE and blue
streamers had BEEN fastened under, !,
the liberty-cai sttstchsd in every
direction oyal Nns am the ends
M Isss 1irs. tablesspr any
ssS cpnvenien objects.
Halj ss3| snffic ficient numHer
EE9 Ssi sbeen left flut-
49, asi fgfing from the
( M - pole to serve as
/ - sxfting points. To
Syss$ sfhese were pinned
Ez3A s slips Of paper, each
go bearing the first
kS@ line of some patri-
rnE.TIxsSA: GAY ;iir WITH otic song, poem or
& y ssLAGs. address, and a
numb Bezto show how many other slips
were red1ked to complete the quota
tion. The featsef the Shines had been
pinned to the seattered streamers.
4 Each guest selscred "a familiar line
and began a tour of inspection Of the
other red, white and blue streamers,
which was. kept hp until all the lines
called for has been cole ected, when a.
new, Sline could he selected from the
.libertyepole, &ndl when pade up, a
third, ana SO on, up te the expiration
sof time allowed. The selections were
..taken from snch patriotic poems as
The sStar Spangled Ban
lner. y arren b address, "'"The Bat
Tie Hymn he Republic" and 1.-The
Song snf NH 6sss Men. st
HI 81 large ben hung aloft was rung as
d signal Tor the beginning Of the game,
and soon tie lawn WAS the scene of
slaughtsr and &etsyity, which became
5patriotism under the Influence of the
glowing sen timent dressed on the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

Marriage is often a failure, but seldom
for the benefit of creditors. -NE.SlsI
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Australia coins its own gold, but not its
Silyer
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-07-04

A native Eskimo has been ordained as
Swedish minister in Chicago.
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Fargo, N. D., with a population of less
than II 900; has eighty-seven secret socle'
f;oc
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JeIl.O. the New Dessert

Pleases all the family. Four faVors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and strawberry.
At your grocers. 10 cts.
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Tske LAILFIvI BRoMo QuININI TABLETS. AL
drueSists refund the money II it fails tn cure.
8. w. GnovI's signature Is on each box. 2ec'
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We often worry most over the troubles
that never come. 2tSss Z
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A Business Card.
SGNINsURB YOUR FINGERS.
;LIMITED sTWENTY-FOUR HOURS
FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES.
The Fourth of July Finger and Thumb
sssss Insurance Company.
no will insure one finger.
= kSe0 win insure two fingers. II
M $40 VIII insure one hand.
Children, Double Premium.
IT sJOHN SCAGGS, Agent,
~ P. o. Box 8947, Nepperhan Height.
NJ n -.-,
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Benny, beat the dish-pan!
Tommy, bring your drum!
Sammy, save your breath to blow!
Dicks harmonium!
Bobby, take your tin fife!
Sue, you're marching well!
Jimmy, keep in step there!
Alec, ring that bellE>
Fire the cannon cEackers.
Give cheer nov, boys!
What is this dry meant for,
But to maHe a noise!
--Frances Amory, in St. -Nicholas.
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DON'T STOP TOBACCO SUDDENLY

It injures nervous system to do 40. RhEfl.nIIRll
is the only cure that Really Cures pavu.ooho
and notifies You when to stop. Sold with
guarantee that three boxes will cure any case
6lnn nuDn is vegetable and harmless. It has
baGU.uuhu cured thousands, IL win cure you.
At all druggists or by mail prepaid, 500 box;
boxes, $3.50. Booklet free. Write EUREKA
CHEMICAL CO.. La Crosse, Wis. 9, Ss. 81
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-04

would be elected governor of
Ohio. Don't think | am talk
ing at random. Alas! 1 know
what l am talking about. What
is wanted:
1. A general for our army of
the Mississippi.
g. Deserters shot by our
commanders of departments.
8. Less dependence upon the
niger, and more on the white
man.
4. The consolidation of the
fragments OF regiments.
5. Arrest and try Henry May
and Wendall Phillips for treas
on.
6. Suppress the New York
Tribune and New York World.
IN. HALSTEAD."
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-04
For CalifOrn la O wrists.

The Burlington Route has
weekly tourist sleeper excur-
sions, personally conducted (by
a Burlington Route Agent
every Wednesday from st
Louis, and Thursday from Kan
sas City and ST. Joseph to Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
The route is via Denver, Scenic
Colorado, Salt Lake City with
80 per cent. sunshine through
out the year. Ask Ticket
Agent or write,
L. w. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent.
st. Louis, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-04
Court Directory.
MONROE COUNTY.

MONROE COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Meets at Paris third Monday
in April and fourth Monday in October.
Probate Court-Regular terms at Paris, second
Mondays in February, May, August and
November.
MARION COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Meets at Palmyra second
Monday in February and first Monday in
September.
Hanniba Court of Rommon Pleas
second Monday in January, first Monday in
May and third Monday in September.
RAILS COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Meets at New London, third
Mondays in March and August.