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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Death OF DIR. Ancrum.

DR.. John l.. Ancrum died last Friday night,
His death occurred at his home, (once the
John A. Calhoun homestead) about two
miles South West of Abbeville.
DR.. Ancrum came to Abbeville from Char.
lesion about six years ago. and has since that
time resided with US. He brought consider
able money with him, and bought some good
property at this place. The Glen.Ethel hotel
Is his, and he bought nice suburban resi-
dence, on both Of which properties he spent
money. At a critical time in the history OF
the cotton mill, he gave substantial aid TO
the enterprise.
On coming 10 Abbeville he ceased to prac-
tioe medicine, except in such cases where
local practitioners desired his presence in con-
sultation. Being advanced in life. he came
TO Abbeville to live the remainder OF his days
in the enjoyment Of life. without the cares
and troubles incident TO the struggles for
further accumulation of wealth. He had a
hne home, lived luxusriously, and was the
owner Of the finest horses that we ever had
in Abbeville. Whether on the drive or in
the chase his fine horses were notable for
their superiority.
Surrounded as he was, with q sufficiency OF
this worlds goods, and freed from care, 1t
seemed q pity that he should SO soon be called
hence. He had often given relief to others.
but be could not cure himself. Some weeks
before bis death he recognized his peril, and
feared the ability of medical skill to give
him relief.
1t is said on the streets that Mrs. Ancrum
and Mrs. Legare will go back TO Charleston.
and 1t is thought that part or all of his estate
will be for SALE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Baby Names-Nick names,

There is much In name. And parents
who expect much Of their children should be
careful In naming them. They should not be
given nicknames or baby names. No boy can
attain greatness who Is handicapped by a
babyname or nickname. Give your boys
manly names, and give your girls womanly
names.
Be careful how you name your girls. Give
them proper Eames and let them be known
by such. How would 1t sound to call the
mother OF our Saviour, Mollie. or Mai, or
Polly, or Main!
Why should Mary, the sweetest name
in all the language, be desecrated or
profaned by such irreverenoe7 To no name
in the English language is there given such
reverence as to Mary. In things sacred, In
song or in story, we give to Mary degree OF
homage which is accorded to no other name.
Then, why take from the loved one the
sweetest and best OF ell the names and give
to her q name which has never been recog.
nized In proper nomenclure or canonized In
song or poetry? Does not the name Of our
Saviour inspire reverence for Mary?
And for the perversion of the thousands Oh
names which are scarcely less pretty. there is
scarcely less excuses for the PROCLAMATION.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
The Next Governor.

There never was time when there seemed
to be such diversity OF opinion as to who
will be elected. Some think Col. Hoyt Will
be the lucky winner. Some believe Hon. F
b. Gary will be the next Governor. Others
think that McSweeney will succeed himself
Some think the second race will be between
McSweeney and Hoyt. Some think thai
Hoyt and Gary will canter around the track
on the second primary. And then some peo
pie confidently believe the second race will
be between McSweeney and Gary. Those
who believe this way base their calculations
on estimates like these: The total vote ofthe
State will be 5000. or this number Patterson
and Whitman will get, say, 10000. The pro
hibition ticket may be counted on to get In
the neighborhood Of 5000, leaving $4,000 to be
divided between McSweeney and Gary.
1t might be better for you TO accept these
figures with some degree Of allowance. and
then you might save your own credit 70,
keeuness OF perception II you withhold the
expression of your own opinion until the re
ports come in after the ballots have been cast
And then you can say, II told you So" or, 81
knew that would be the way OF It,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
The Catechism.

From what we have heard, It ia. quite prob
able that candidates for the Legislature will
have an opportunity to explain their senti
ments on the dispensary.
We see 1t stated that Mr.. Featherstone says
the prohibitionists will try to get o represent
tative from every county. This Is right and
proper, II the people understand the situation
But let our people not be careless In the mat
ter. II we have q prohibition candidate In
the county, let him speak out. But our peo-
pie should be on their guard. or course Alb.
beville county would not knowingly elect q
prohibitionist. but If the candidates do no,
express themselves we may be mistaken as 10
the sentiments of the individual.
No prohibitionist would correctly represent
the sentiment of Abbeville county in the Leg
islature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
NAV Benefit Abbeville.

The improvement OF Ring Jaw Shoals (they
are no kin to the man with the steel trap
Jaws) may result In advantage TO Abbeville.
The shoals, we presume, are not more than
thirty five miles from Abbeville. Should the
water be developed, we see no good reason
why power should not be transmitted to this
city, and used for manufacturing purposes.
If the promoters of the development of that
power should carry out their designs. they
will have greater demand for power than they
can possibly supply. The transmission OF
that power will have an influence upon the
development OF our resources which no man
can foretell. The power is needed and will be
used. Its use will make this country bios
som and prosper beyond our widest dreams.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
LudicrOus.

utterly Indifferent to the honors and emol-
uments OF the Office. They are running on
principles. or just can't keep out Of the race,
because OF the urgency with which they have
been pressed to run. McSweeney seems to be
the only man who really wants the office, and
he only wants 1t as evidence that his good ad-
ministration has been endorsed by the people.
Others seem moved only by the most patriotic
motives. They want to show the people what
q good government can be had by men who
are willing to sacrifice their own personal In.
terest for the public welfare. The sacrifice OF
personal Interests to assume the duties OF
Governor we all recognize as great, and duly
appreciate the patriotism OF those who are
willing TO make the sacrifice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
If the Chinese Do Not Object.

This newspaper can give no Ineligible &C.
count of what Is going on in China. We see
II stated however that the allied troops, 90
OO0 strong, are marching on Perkin, the
Chinese Capital. If the Chinese soldiers do
not object, we have no doubt that the allied
troops will take the city within the next
week or two. But in case the quarter Of q
million Of Chinese troops, said to be at Pekin
should object to the surrender of the capital
city of the Chinese Empire. We are not quite
sure that any of the allied troops could get
away. II the Chinese soldiers should con-
clude to imprlson the allied troops and hold
them, they would be In as bad condition as
are our ministers. But then the Chinese
soldiers may conclude to exterminate them
We shall hope for the best.
Our people seem to talk about dividing
China IN about the same way that explorers.
miners, and settlers on Wild Lands, would
talk OF stalking of reservations.
We believe that Napolean in his palmiest
days was asked why he did not attack China
and we believe that great military chieftain
referred to their great numbers az a reason
for letting them alone.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Not the M an.

In noting several weeks ago political ex'
pressions of people Of this city, we mentioned
a soldier who had taken prominent part In
the war with Spain, as being not Bryan
man, but would vote the Demo mocratic ticket
We learn that some persons are charging
Capt. ]. L. Perrin with the expression. For
the benefit of those who may be seeking a
pretext for not supporting him In the coming
election, we will state that we know nothing
at all of Capt Perrin's political sentiments,
and that we had no reference whatever to
him. There were more then hundred men
from this County in the Spanish war. And
any man who shouldered a musket, and
went into camp, took an active part or a
prominent part In that war.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

Tickets will be sold from poin ts in the State
of Florida on August oath and 18th, and from
points in all other States on August 25th, Goth
and 9th, with final limit September 3rd. 1900.
BY deposit Of tickets with Joint Agent OF Cen.
trail Passenger Association at Chicago, prior
10 12 noon September Cd, and on payment OF
fee OF fifty (50) cents in connection with each
ticket at time of deposit, the return final
limit may be extended until September Goth,
1900.
Persons located at non-coupon stations
should notify agent several days In advance
OF date they contemplate leaving, In order
that he may supply himself with proper
tickets
For detailed In formation relative to rates,
schedules, reservations, etc.. call on or address
any agent Of the Southern Railway or Its con-
nections. s. H. Hard wick, A. g. p. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
REDUCED RATES.
Montreal Bible Conference. Black
Mountat, r Aupust Io.26

Montreal Bible Conference. Black
Mountain, N. c., August 1925.
On account OF this occasion, Southern Rail.
way will sell round trip tickets from all sts-
tions on Its lines to Black Mountain, n. e.,
and return at rate OF one nrst class fare for
the round trip. Tickets " Ill be sold August
9th. 10th, llth, l2th and 18th, with final return
limit August 18th, 1900, inclusive. BLACK
OF tbe his viii ine sSe resfs si ne op
portunity to visit that beautiful summer re-
sort region s$..
National Convention Of the Christian
Church, Kansas City, Mo-. October
1919.
, On account of the above occasion Southern
Railway Will sell round trip tickets TO Kansas
City, and return from all points on It's lines
trip, plus 81. Tickets will be sold october Stb,
9Th 10th, with final return limit October 93rd,
inclusive. Persons at non-coupon stations
Will kindly notify the ticket agent several
days In advance OF their contemplated de;
parture, In order that be may supply hlmseiI
with proper form Of tickets.
Annual Convention NatiopaI Baptist
Association, Richmond, Va, Sept.
1920.
' On account OF this occasion. Southern Rail.
way will sell round trip tickets TO Hichmond
and return at rate OF one first class fare lor tne
round trip from all points on its lines, except
from Washington, ID. c.. and Alexandra. va,
Tickets will be sold september 10th, llth apd
l2th, with final limit September 29nd inclu'
sive.
For further and detailed Information as to
rates, reservations, schedules, etc, call upon
any agent OF the Southern Railway or its con-
nections, or TO 8. II. Hardwick.
A. q. p A., Atlanta, ia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Amos Il. MOrse's Locals.

Buy your ruta baga and turnip seed from
Morse. The best varieties fresh.
A few ice cream churns on hand, get one
quick before they are all sold.
stone jars for putting up fruit. | gal. and
2 gal, a limited quantity.
Keep cool by buying and wearing nice
light weight black serge, or alpalca coat and
vest.
Ifyou use Tobacco try "Sllver Spoon" the
best Sets, plug In town. "Penns No. l. thick
is hard to beat.
"Wah wah" smoking Tobacco with pipe OF
book is cheap and good.
have received 4 small lot OF "Parlor
Rities," they are new In style, fine for target
practice aud very reasonable IN price. ASK
10 see them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

Mr.. George &. Prince, Of Anderson, was In
town last Monday. From him We learn that
he is candidate for the Legislature. When
asked If he had been brought out by persis.
tent people who demanded his services. he
said, no; be was running because he wanted
the place OF Representative. When asked If
he was in the hands OF his friends, he said,
no, again. He wanted his friends to help
him, but he was fighting the campaign on
his own motion, and was in dead earnest In
his work to be elected, or words to that effect.
II is so rare that We find man who wants
office, that we hope the good people of An
derson may appreciate Mr.. Princes honesty
of speech. and send him to the Legislature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For Congress.

Third district, subject To the primary elec-
;tfons s -. E. E. WERNER.
eyEjTSWyche is hereby announced as q can
dtdateSfof Congress from the Third District,
suh3e0t tto the action OF the Democratic pri'
sI1efeby announce that will be In the race
fofG Congress in the coming election In August
from the Third District, and will abide the
275gss. - A. C. LATIMER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
RING JAW SHOALS.

A Million Dollars Put Up 10 Develop
the Water POwer-Equal to That Of
the Augusta Canal-New Manufac.
turing Town on the River-POwer
TO be Transmitted.
have sold their holdings at Ring Jaw Shoals
to the Twin City Power Company .tsThe stipu-
| lation In this sale Is that the property shall
| be developed.
This property was acquired by Mr.. Barr ct
and his associates two years ago. II Is situa-
ted twenty-five miles from Augusta, between
! Ring Jaw Shoals and Princes Ferry, and pre-
sents the best and most valuable water power.
given II careful survey. 1t is estimated that
more water power can be developed there
than is furnished by the Augusta canal.
The Twin City Power Company have made
extensive purchases in addition to the hold
ings of MIR. Barret. 1t Is their intention. 1t is
understood, TO establish new manufacturing
town. II was the purpose OF the Barret peo-
pie to transmit power TO Augusta, TO be uti-
lized there, and, II the power ID fully develop
ed at the shoals 1t is quite likely that the new
company will follow out the original plan,
provided they develop all the power at hand.
sl,OOOOOO CAPITAL.
Assurance is given that the movement
means much for the development OF the water
power along the Savannah river and OF It's
several tributaries in Edgefield and Abbeville
counties which has heretofore been going to
waste.
One million dollars is to be the capital Of
the company, and Northern capitalists are
the promoters. One of them Is Mr.. Chew,
who organized the Columbia Water Power
Company, which bought the Columbia canal
|. The declaration OF the company has been
filed In Columbia and a commission has been
issued.
The corporators are samuel Saylor, resid-
at LAG W. 12Oth street, New York city In the
state of New. York w. II. Chew, residing
at 1855 7Lh avenue, New York City, In the
state OF New York, and ID. NJ. Mackay, Is Nep'
tune place, New Rochelle, in the state of New
York."
The principal place of business is to be loca-
ted on on the Savannah river near FarKsVllle'
Edge6eld county.
The object Of the company is set forth as
follows IN the declaration:
"The general purposes OF the corporation
and the nature OF business u PROPOSES 10 @ mo ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

One good thing about the troubles we are
having in the East is the oyershadowing of
local differences as to the propriety OF our
action in the Philippines. 1t will be noticed
that Tillman has not in this campaign refer.
red to our recently acquired Islands. Neither
has he sought to have his brow bedecked
with greener laurels because of his opposl-
ton to our holding OF the islands.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
r For sspsrini enden. OF Education.

H. We yardH authorized to announce H. E.
BON NER "A q candidate for County Superin-
tendent OF Education, subject 10 action OF the
Detnocrat6 primaries.
& :WeaTs authorized TO announce JAMES 3.
iGIBEHT as a candidate for reelection 10 the
ONCE OF Superintendent OF Education, sub
;sect TO the action OF the Democratic primary.
I'VE are authorized to announce w. A
iEHNlER as candidate for County Super
Of Education. subject to the action
dfsthe Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
A Little Scrap.

Hon. F. B. Gary and Col. A. H. Patterson,
candidates for Governor. got into tisticuft
on the platform at Laurens last Saturday.
Each got in lick or two, without doing
serious damage, and the show moved on with
out further interruption.
The crowd was In favor OF the dispensary
by large majority.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For Clerk OF Court.

We are authorized to announce w. r.
BULLOCK for reelection TO the Office Of
Clerk OF the Court for Abbeville County, sub.
ject to the action OF Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN +.
BRADLEY as q candidate for Clerk OF
the Court, subject 10 the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
1 respectfully announce myself q candidate
for Clerk OF Court, subject TO the action OF
Democratic primary. ]. L. PERRIN.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For SupervisOr.

We are authorized to announce g. N.
NICKLES as q candidate for County Super
visor, subject to action Of the Democratic
primary.
respectfully announce myself a candid
for County Supervisor, subject 10 the action
of the Democratic primary.
JOHN HENRY BELL.
We are authorized to announce DAVID
GILLIAN az 8 candidate for County Super.
visor, subject TO the action Of the Democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce CAPT.
JOHN LYON as candidate forTe-election to
the Office OF County Supervisor, subject 10
the action OF the Democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH T.
SPEED as candidate for Sheriff, subject TO
action of the Democratic primaries.
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff, subject 10 the action Of the Dem.
ocratic primary. b. j. MARTIN.
We are authorized to announce VIM. l..
MILLER, SR., as q candidate for Sheriff, SUBJ
ject to the action OF the Democratic primary.
hereby announce myself as candidate
for Sheriff. subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic primary. j. X. kENNED1.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
Goodbye sale puts our rs cts
kid glove down to 60 cts. All
colors. Smiths Dry Goods
and Millinery.
kerr's Locals.

| The Dexter mattress leads them all. We
! are sole agents. Call and see them.
J. D. Kerr sells the Dexter mattress. Call
and see them.
The Dexter mattress la sold on thirty days
trial, and Is guaranteed to please. Call and
see them.
Get In the procession and buy q Dexter
mattress. Positively none better and few so
good.
The Dexter mattress ls without a peer. Can
we not place one on your bed for 80 days and
If not satisfied return II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
MAIL CLOSES.

Mails Coming and Going Every HOu
I'm the Day.
Hours that the mails close at the Abbevill
post Office:
9.05 q. m. going North on the Southern.
1850 q. m. going South on the Southern.
l0.5O a. m going to Hodges.
H. .4Oa. m. going South on the q. A. l.. &.
1l.4O q. m. going North on the 8. A.. l.. II
l.1Op m. going North on the Southern.
Ito p. m. going to Hodges.
2.55 p. m. going South 3. A. l..
3.55 p. m. going North 3. A.. L..
$40 d. IN, going South Southern.
500 10. m. going North and South g. A. l..
Robt. 8. Link, Postmaster.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

We are often asked why 1t is our drinks at
the soda fountain are better than they get
elsewhere Our answer is, we use the finest
crushed fruits and juices that money can buy.
and we know our business.
Yours 10 please,
Miliords Drug Store. Phone 100.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

Shoe-laces. shoe.horns, polish for tan, black
and vici-kid, backing, etc., OF Cobb Nc
DaYid's.
Something cool and nice for these bot days
at Speed Drug Company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For Auditor.

We are authorized to announce r. E. cox
az a candidate for Auditor. subject 10 the
action Of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized TO announce T. =. MILL
FORD as a candidate for the Office Of County
Auditor, subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
FURTHER DECLARATIONS.

"To have power to lay off its lands into lots
and parcels, 10 lease. sell. donate or convey
the same, and to make leases, sales or dona-
tions OF its lands either To individuals or TO
other corporations. and also to erect all such
piers. wharveB, workshops. warehouses. stores
hotels, dwellings and all other such buildings
as may be found TO be necessary, ornamental
or convenient, and TO construct on the lands
OF the said company acqueducts and rese.
voirs for the conducting, collecting and pro-
viding OF pure and wholesome water.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For Solicitor.

we are authorized to announced JULIUS
sN.gBoGGS, OF PickenR, as q candidate tor
SoIiattor OF the Eighth Circuit, subject 10 the
;pemocfstic Primary.
we are authorized to announce j. A.
as q candidate for Solicitor,
8ub5ectto the action OF the Democratic pri-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
The Chinese Object.

In their march on Pekln the allied forces
met with opposition. A bloody fight ensued
-l,2OO allies were killed and wounded. Some
think this only beginning OF the trouble.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
LOW RATES TO CHICAGO.
National EncampPent G. A. r.,
August 27th, September lst.

On account of the above occasion Southern
Railway will sell round trip tickets from all
stations on its lines TO Chicago and return at
especially reduced rates. The following rates
will annlY from nQinla named
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
For Treasurer.

u Greatly appreciating the generous support
,of1the public In the past I again respectfully
offer tor reelection as County Treasurer, sub.
feet TO the action OF Democratic primary.
a. j. r. BLAKE, JR.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

All rea6y-made Sheets and
Pillow Cases will be sold at
less than cost during our
Goodbye Sale. Smiths Dry
Goods and Millinery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
SAVE YOUR TEETH.

Them.
After taking medicines brush the teeth.
After taking Quinine or iron In any form II ia
we'll to use little carbonate OF soda as q den-
tlfrice. This precaution will proven the teeth
being stained or their enamel injured by the
acid used to dissolve the drug.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08
CANDIDATES.
; For Magistrate.

We are authorized TO announce J. FRASEh
LYON as candidate for Magistrate, subject TO
action OF Democratic primary in Abbevllle
township.
We are authorized 70 announce NJ. e.
HOLLINGSWORTH as candidate for Magis-
trate, subject to action ofDemocratic primary
In Abbev1lle township.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-08

ITO improve all such land as 1t may own or
acquire by laying out the same In lots. streets,
squares, lanes, alleys or other divisions by
leveling, raising and grading the same and
making thereon all such streets and ways az
may be necessary to connect with any public
road body or hodies OF water, river or stream,
to cross the stream, and shall have the light
10 build bridge or bridges across any naViga-
BILE strearn thereon"