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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20
Socialist labor Convention-

PITTSBURG, September l9-The fifth
annual convention of the Socialist Trade
and Labor Alliance, the trades union wing
Of the Socialist Labor Party, began here
to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-20

WARREN, PA. September 1e.-Bell
Mingle Archer. the actress. died at Ia
Emergency Hospitals here tonight.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
Oxford.
silas Merideth came in last week
from Olympia, Washington, TO assist
his folks in their harvest.

silas Merideth came in last week
from Olympia, Washington, TO assist
his folks in their harvest.
Mrs J. D. Russell, of Winfield. came
over Sunday to visit her father. DR.
Middleton.
Mrs. Farmer Reed has been quite
sick for the past week or ten days
The latest thing in a parade here is
a cady hat and crash suit, mounted
on a horse.
Take away the gall and impudence
OF some people and there would not be
enough left to cast q shadow.
Mrs D. s Halverstad died very un.
expectedly last Friday night and wa;
buried Sunday afternoon in Oxford
cemetery. We extend to the bereft
family our heartfelt sympathy.
O. O. Silvers and wife. of Mateland.
Mo-. came in Sunday for few weeks
visit with relatives.
A strange squad Of little miunows
OF the base ball tribe appeared on our
streets Monday and were soon tossing
the ball to and fro, making as much
noise as flock Of geese. On enquiry
we learned that they hailed from Win.
field. Boys Of their age, it seems to
US, would be better of at home under
a mothers eye, pulling weeds from the
ga rdel.
J. L. Bowkish came down from
Wichita Monday after his aged mother
who had been visiting friends here for
the past three weeks
Clark Overly began cutting his wheat
crop last Saturday and few others of
this section followed on Monday. Not
many days hence and the reapers will
be on the move in all directions.
We have noticed lately some state
ments published in certain newspapers
in relation to the needs of western
wheat growers. The Kansas City
Journal said that Kansas farmers
wanted twenty thousand hands for
which they were Offering to pav from
two to three dollars day. Now. this
is an untruthful statement and such
reports work mischief. The people o:
this community have seen some Of the
evil effects from exaggerated reports
sent ont from here in the past Men
coming in failed to find employment:
many Of them were without money
and had to beg for something to eat
while here.
The meetings that have been in pro-
gress at the Christian church for the
past ten days. conducted by Rev. L. ;.
Ridenoc and R. 4. GiTens, closed We'd
nesday night.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
Mayfield.
Harvest is here.

AN- fNoL ID ACANs
Several Of our young people are in
Wellington attending the normal.
Children's Day exercises at the Meth.
odist church next Sunday morning.
DR.. Harmon left Sunday evening for
Ottawa to see his brother Vols wife
who is very low with consumption.
Miss Susie Coin of Wellington, spent
Sunday with friends here.
Miss Bessie Star visited friends in
Wellington last week.
The Baptists will have their Chill.
ren's Day exercises next Sunday night.
Hanna Num- and wife of Anson, at.
tended services at this place Sunday.
Mrs. Ansel Adams went to Eureka
Friday to visit her son Hen-y and
family.
Everyone has good word for Uncle
Tom Cabins show of last Wednesday
night.
jim Num- Of Conway Springs was
at this place one day last week.
George Snyder and family Of Milan.
visited with the formers parents over
Sunday.
Miss Bell Chrisler returned home
last Tuesday, having spent several
months visiting relatives in Nebraska.
She was accompanied home by her
cousin.
J. H. Martin and wife started to
Iowa Thursday to attend the marriage
OF their granddaughter, Miss Pearl
Martin. to Andrew Gardner. They
will te gone about two weeks.
Mr.. Rose called on ye scribe the
first of the week, taking the every ten
wear census.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
Belle Plaine,

Sam Crist went to Choctaw City, O.
T., Saturday.
W. f. Weed moved into the Morrison
property this week, formerly occupied
by Ro.la Fisher.
Professor Smith has purchased Mrs.
Stones property, and is repairing it
with the expectation Of occupying
same.
Thorn Kirby arrived home from
Galesburg, Ills, Saturday, where he
has been attending school the last
year.
Lawrence Barnett of Pond Creek,
OF, is visiting friends in this vicinity
this week.
Mr.. Morris Of Spiyy. Kan. is the
guest Of ; E. Bradley this week.
z f Wilson transacted business in
Wellington Monday.
W. W. Welter spent Monday in Vel.
lington.
c. A. Barry went to Topeka Tuesday.
J. ". Forney accompanied by his
grandson, Harold Wilson, went up to
Lawrence Sunday evening, where they
will attend graduating exercises at
the state university.
Garfield Forney went to Oklahoma
City Monday to play base ball,
E. E, Fuller Of Conway Springs,
visited his sister, Mrs. Rhinehart this
week.
Rex Harvey is attending normal in
Wellington
Misses Winnie Benson, Maggie and
Daisy Hatfield went to Wellington on
Monday last to attend normal.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
White School,

Corn plowing will soon be a thing of
the past in these parts.
A rain and wind storm visited these
parts last Friday morning.
l understand Harvey Zaning is going
to attend the normal at Wellington.
Frank Weekley has hired to Mr..
Owens to run his engine this season.
Carl Young has given up the idea Of
being blacksmith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fitzgerald are the
proud parents Of a new baby girl.
Miss Maude Young is attending the
normal in Wellington.
We wonder whose horse trimmed the
hedge ii front Of Mr.. Behimer's house?
Tom German and jim Thorpe returned
from Oklahoma last week and report
crops as looking fine.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
TEMPERATURE
Cerbin
Fresh candies at Casey's.

------ Nt-A-N-AN1 g. N@--~.
charley Comes is keeping bach"
sele his wife is visiting in Burton.
Mss Maggie Taylor spent SUNDAY
E-rh the ,aulily Of Wm. Milne, five mile:
EEtheast.
ID DEah ard wife, @: Oklahoma. ar,
VISITING his father-in-.aw, ". Kettering
Samuel Hawkins Is clerkiug for Thos
Lasey this week while Le takes d shor
ration.
Kisses Bessie and Eva Smell and Non:
Eiilhoite were in Caldwell SATURDAY.
z-s5ling with Dr.. HoTtou's family.
1asey sells cool drinks.
HI. Howe returned SATURDAY. from
sr-xtended visit in Southern California
- zports fine time. We all envy tiu
ls dsit.
:. Stagner returned Saturday from
G,ods county, Oklahoma. He reDort
2Els40i people taking claims on the Gin
EzUoE river, south OF Alya.
tranges, lemons and Bananas, a
Czzy's.
Sslson & Johnson had a photograph
0Asn OF their business including I'll n,
hhEers recently sold.
& Summers Of Hawley, OF, is build
zw n addition to the post Office buildin.
fm1. Ketter;ng.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
Illinois District.
Hiss Susie Wycoff has a new or

Hiss Susie Wycoff has new organ
%e had a few days last week
S1at there was scarcely particle Of
and 1t felt like summer weather
-Isad TO back east. We had quite a
Eow Friday morning with only a
szght rain, but plenty Of thunder and
lrhtning.
Thls has been a good week for cul-
s57ating corn.
ollie Hall captured a swarm Of wild
Iess on a tree by the roadside near
is home, last Friday evening.
viii Talkington died last Friday,
xith smallpox, at the residence OF
1is father, seven miles northwest OF
ssuth Haven.
George Hinkle has ordered a new
2=eves threshing outfit complete. 1t
VII be here next week aud he expects
Il begin in H. Ramies' field. The
rziDwiu be threshed as fast as it is
aea1ed.
Arthur Anderson came up last week
zzu hauled off what wheat he had left
Raen he moved last spring. Miss Ger
Il came up with him
5ohn Jefries began the census
enumeration the first Of June. He
wishes to get through with the farm
Hs before they begin cutting wheat.
Ee mas about the largest job Of any
ne in the county South Haven
6xnship is nine miles long and con,
1ins the towns Of South Haven and
1znnewell.
During the last week a small insect
ms made its appearance on the wheat
inads between the grains. First
Bsge, Iouse not larger than pin head
sssoud. small worm: third stage, a
taZ with legs They are the same
tIi0r OF the straw. If one has a mag.
nEying glass it helps in examining
zzsm. They are on the oats also
MAY WEATHER 1900
Acreage 65, highest IS. warmest day
~. lowest IS, coolest day 50, DAYS
nm fell II, depth ofrain I. SO, greatest
sE1 p hours L02, frostS l.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
OUR COUNTY
NEWS WRITER'S
Milan, OF.

Er. Patton bought a new binder.
i VI. Smith commenced cutting
E1eat last Saturday.
IN. Lewis and wife spent Sunday
With Zeria Straits family.
Sgne OF our people saw the eclipse
wish the exception of few feecy
eends which covered the sky.
n. Lewis has had a good cyclone
es5e built
Everybody is busy cultivating corn.
Ghe weeds got good start during the
zains As last week was so warm
faey were easily killed.
Joseph Couch is the census enumer,
sor for township Twenty-four, and
George GARNER for this township.
1hey started on the roads Friday,
cat worms are doing much damage
10 gardens and growing wheat, in
kme localities.
L I. Lewis took a spin to Pond
1reek Sunday.
Samuel Patton and his cousin, Miss
Esie Scott. went to Coldwater, to
ENt Mrs Beavers. a cousin.
". A. Addams le:t for his home at
LFell Kan, Wednesday.
c. H. Belt is breaking prairie for
2:lnge Craine.
Y. " Carter who has been confined
. ais bed by sickness, is regaining his
strength and IS able to ride out
In insect has appeared in large
1mbers in some Of the wheat in this
ssetion and it is feared much damage
I'll be done. We are reliably in
zs1med that the same or similar in
Ect is seen ip many parts OF Old Okla
hma.
Harvest will commence this week
Il .he first of next, ami there will be
! big demand for harvest hands Al
Gzady farmers are beginning to look
KaOut them.
The beautiful custom of decorating
lie graves Of the dead was observed
j. the people Wednesday.
People's voice., 1900-06-07

Undle Billy COrzine was up from
Cald well Monday.
People's voice., 1900-06-07
MAY WEATHER 1900

Acreage 65, highest S, warmest day
~. lowest IS, coolest day 50, days
nm iell II, depth ofrain 4.s9, greatest
zE1 p hours L02, frosts l.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

Foreign Exchange cigar leads In Abbeville
Milford & DuPre has sold twenty.six thous
and since February 10th, 1899.
DIR. Hilps Headache Powders, both old and
new style, at Milford O. DuPreB, the druggists.
Phore 1O7. 7 ~ ':srls.sF .~..'7
Garden Seed! Garden Seed! A full stock
of Buist's at Milford's Drug Store, Phone 1877.
A fresh arrival OF nice candy. Velvet, "Nun.
nally's" and Bon Bons at Milford's Drug
Store. Phone 10. ~, g..
The incest and mostu up to date lins gof' sta.
7 ftionery to be found In town is at Milfords
Drug Store. Phone 107. = II&.,
Box Paper, tablets, pencils, pens, ink.
chalk. in fact anything needed In school
DOM at Mllfords Drug Store. Phone 107.t
Don't fail to call and see my line of Station
cry. 1t cost you nothing to look and we will
be more than glad 70 give You the very lowest
line In the city. Milfords Drug Store.
Phone l0. rs 80,
Paper. paper. envelopes tablets, pens and
pencils, in fact everything our school children
need YOU will be sure to md atlMilford's
Drug Store, Phone l07., : w
I handle all kinds OF books. school books,
blank books, copy books, order books. mem
orandum books, composition books and
Others too numerous TO mention. Milford's
Drug Store, Phone lO7. g. ~
Boys, / have the candy and you have the
girls, call and let me show you my line Of
"Nunnally's" always fresh. have 1t shipped
every week, also a complete line of fresh
"Velvet" candy. Milford's Drug Store.
Our watch.word is promptneas. Give US a
phone order and see how quick we will put
the goods In your hand or home Just as you
like best. Our phone is l07. Milfords Drug
Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
Wednesday, March 81, 1900.
Democratic Dance.

The Press aad Banner joins with the
Greenville News in it's gold-standard oahce'
We agree with that paper in the beliet tha'
the gold Democrats stand for the true or real
Democratic principles. The atfiXing o' the
Presidents signature 10 the financial oil s't'
ties forever the silver question. The lnrther
advocacy of the free coinage of silver Is just
as dead AS the opposition TO holding the re-
Gently acquired islands. The gold standard
is fixed policy, and the ownership OF the
islam ds Is an accomplished fact.
Let the gold Democrats dance, and let the
expantiouists rest assured that all is well.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
S. A. L. ON TOP THIS TIME
An Innocent Cilizen the Cause OF
GroundIess Charges.

A citizen of Abbeville recently had occa
sion to ship several bags Of mail from this
place under the frank" Of Congressman
A mailing clerk on the Southern thought he
saw signs OF spooks, or something else OF
dreadful nature, and imm ediatelS In nformed
the postoffice authorities in Washington the
fact that great quantities OF mall matter were
now passing from Abbeville to Washington
and added his belief that the aforementioned
"fran ed" matter had been shipped from
WASHINGTON over the Seaboerd TO Aobevllie
and then returned to Washington over the
Southern, forming, so to speak, an endless
chain. A.. .,
Under ordinary circumstances the trans
portation of public documents 10 mat
Ter OF little consequence, but not so In thls IN
stance, for the simple reason that the rail-,
roads and postmasters are now required, and
have been for two or three weeks, Weighing
ali mall matter with view OF settling the
nav for the next four years. About once ID
four years. the post office authorities require
all mails to be weighed for thirty days, ano
on these weights the pay OF the rallroaos ID
settled for the next four years. 49,
In answer to the report OF the malilng
clerk over the Southern, Mr.. Terrell. the hlgh'
est postofice official In all this southland
Quit his headquarters in Atlanta TO come "a
Abbeville to Investigate the charges. He was
gratifled to learn that no such contemplated
fraud had been attempted by the Seaooard
and was pleased to know that the "franked
shipments were all right and proper, The
Seaboard was vindicated, even before IL Kne"
that charges were being investigated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.

OF AbbeviIle Will be Called
Upon 10 Nominate Mayor. and
Four Aldermen. ...... g..
A Democratic primary to be conducted ac-
cording to law for Mayor and four Aldermen
for the City Of Abbeville, will be held Tues
day. March 27tn, 1900. Polls will open al
9 o'clock q. m. and close at O'Clock p. N.
Managers at Box In Court House: &c.,.
n. T. Wardlaw,
w. v. Clinkscals, y 81. .
John Clark.
Managers at Railroad Shops: .. ...
w. T. Mcdonald,
J. NJ. Brooks, J..
Med Cater. -. .
Managers at the Cotton Mill: ..t,
J. Foster Bornwell,
w. B. Patterson
Frank Thayer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
CITY ELECTION.

In Reference to the Issue OF Bonds
for the Black Diamond Railroad.
10y the authority Of the City Council OF
Abbeville acting under and by virtue OF the
Act ofthe General Assembly OF the State OF
South Carolina, entitled an Act "To authorize
the City Council Of Abbeville to order an
election to determine the question OF issuing
bonds in aid OF the Black Diamond Railroad
Company, and to provide for issuing the
same -.
NOTICE is hereby given that q special elec'
tion will be held In the Chamber OF the City
Council of Abbevllle. in the City Of fAbbeville.
between the hours of nine in the morning
and four In the evening Of the 4th day Of
April, 1900. to determine the question OF issu.
log Bonds OF the City OF Abbeville for Six
Thousand Dollars for said purpose;
That voters favoring the Issue Of said Bonds
shall have written or printed on their ballots
the words Bond Issue, YES" and those
voters opposed to the issue OF said Bonds shall
have written or printed on their ballots the
words "Bond Issue, NO." ~
That j. T. Parks, ]. B. Lyles and II. T.
Wardlaw are appointed managers Of said
election. ,'' .... ....- III
g. JAMES CHALMERS,
......' Clerk Of Council.
Abbeville, 8. c., % March, 1900. 81
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
Not Giving Advice.

We notice that some Of our exchanges are
Offering advice to the farmers as to what crops
they should plant. This editor having had
some experience at farming feels warranted
in not bothering farmers with advice. II
they cannot make more money at farming
than we did, they will soon land In the poor
house. This editor does not pretend to give
advice in O business at which he has sc
signally failed more than once.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
The Chester Lantern.

Mr.. T. I. Bingham, editor Of the Chester
Lantern, was in town this week, and he was
a most welcome guest at the office OF the
Press and Banner during his stay IN town
He is a brother-in-law of the late Walter l.
Miller, and came to see him and be With him
in his last hours.
Editor Bingham publishes one Of the best
country papers in. this State. He keeps an
eye on all that goes on and devotes much o.
his time to the publication Of his paper. The
tone of his paper, like its print, is good.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

The Christmas bells were peang midnight
burning and the Hearty eneer
On Squire ana MS
powdered waited
baloomwhere houssno rape
The Soure lis danced measure all alone
glistened In the
silks made and goooy mgnt'
all the fair the IalIest
dainty maid who danced the nlnueI -
To the polished oaken hoor
danced the
Tili beneath the suetoe
And Christmas hundred years ago.
whose perfume falnt eno
10 they re dry ana sere;
courhp the KISS 80 iarly
knshp though
For Margery, "the toast al every oal
And the gallant are but-pcures on the WALL
The Mareerys off whit as fair
thoseth pufsd and powered nar
brave ana me see
In this sdeara andto lack Of chvalry.,
broided no ore
And compliment, and powdered oa are oo-
True knig nobility not yet obsoete,
hearts 70
And Cupids prompting tell
that Love s SILL tne nRSeion!
bells again. with holly deck he WALLS
Let board and il the festive nas!
isout and kisses forbidden
theft would be severely
bloom just out oreacn;
everon bough the rarest Peacn.
q light feet are keeping une
until
come
For shall be but-pictures on the Walls
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

The high post Office official who came to
town last week is reported to have said that
our post office building did not come up to
the requirements Of a city like Abbeville,
but said that we had a postmaster that was
good enough for arcity Of ten times as large
as Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
Hadd0n,s Locals.

Butterick. Patterns are the best and most
reliable. The new spring patterns now In
stock at Haddon's. "
at Haddon's. Fl. 5.
Black crepons for skirts at Haddon's.
Ifyou think of buying silk dress look al
Haddon's. ..' ~
The prettiest line of parasols may now be
seen at Haddon's. -..
Wash silks for waists 800 at Haddon's.
Fancy and plain taffetar silk silks all the
new pastel shades at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

Don't forget our gs den seeds. The best on
earth. The Speed Drug Co.
DO not fail to see the line OF Christmas
goods before buying at Speeds.
The place to get what you want and have 1t
delivered at your home promptly ring phone
Is Speeds drug store.
Our candles, bon bons and chocolates can.
not be beaten anywhere Registers ana
Huylers' In great variety. The speed Drug
Company.
see The largest stock OF drugs in Aobeville.
The Speed Drug Co. offer some bargains In
STATIONERY. A very large stock OF tablets,
nens ink box paper and pencils. Wedge
wood blue paper and white ink il the latest
thing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

When you are out shopping
it will pay you to visit Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery.
They always have something
special to offer you,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
Mennen's Borated Talcum
Powder 15c per box at Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery.

Those places we deem the easiest are
often the darkest places. Many man
has wished for the humble station
when he has walked the realize to har-
assing responsibilities of the exalted
positions of life. Faith in God and
fidelity to duty will consecrate and
nkpcble the lowliest place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
New Fine Stores.

Messrs. P. Rosenberg & Co., are tearing
down the dwelling house on their lot near
the Episcopal church, preparatory to build.
ing two new store rooms which are to be oc.
cupied by Mr.. ]. Hayne McDill as furniture
store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
Town Election.

Citizens of Abbeville are asked to vote on
the question of Issuing $4,000 worth of bonds
for the survey OF the Black Diamond Rail-
way See official notice. o..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
The Deer Hunt.

Those OF our readers who may be familiar
with the incident OF the recent bear hunt in
Santuc should read the "Deer Hunt" as 1t
appears this week. 1r.:ts'.i -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

"Look Forward not Back ward. ."-Thearticle
which appeared last week in the columns un'
der the above heading should have been
credited To the Charleston Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

The finest line of cigars you ever saw-Cu
leo. Figaro, Washington Irving, Roig and
Portuendo-5 cents. A special line OF 10 cents.
IL l.2 cents and Is cents cigars. The Speed
Drug Co.
Prescriptions are filled accurately, quickly
and at moderate prices at The Speed Drug
Co. Goods delivered free at any part Of the
city.
Those of our friends who owe the old firms
of Harrison Il Game and p. B. Speed, can OBJ
tain q receipt for the same at the Speed Drug
CO. Call early and avoid the rush.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21
Evil Doors Put Oh Notice.
Manning Times.

We see from some Of the mp country news
papers that Senator w. n. Graydon, OF Able
viile may become candidate for solicitor O
his circuit, and we hope the report Will nol
prove correct because he would oe greatly
missed froAf niraydon .s,a ane !;
q
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

Buist's seed. You will find fresh supply
at Milford's Drug Store, Phone 107.
DR., Neuffers calls can be left with The Speed
Drug Co.. who will deliver them TO him.
Call and see us. Our friends are always
welcome. They can learn something TO nell
advantage at The Speed Drug Co.
lIarsons having business with DR.. Harrison.
laliy6ust bis office, phone 81, or The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-21

Abbeville, 8. c., % March, 1900. St
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-07
Behind the Scenes.

Ham Lett-Are there any long waits in
the piece you are playing?
Sue Brett-Rather I've been waiting ten
weeks for chance to look at my salary
Chicago Journal