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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

words, and pausing between the
sentences, II am fifty years old today
For fifty years [ have worked very
hard indeed. I have washed and
ironed and cooked and sewed. / have
tended sick folks and waited on hired
men. I have brought up large family,
and my youngest child il of age. Now
liam never going to do any more work.
This is my time to rest. l mean TO be
waited on, hand and foot, the rest OF
my days, beginning with to-day--my
emancipation day."
Polly, her mothers own daughter.
recognized the crisis Emeline meant
lust what she said but Sally fell on
her knees beside her mothers chair,
crying nervously.
"Get up, Sally. said Polly, "and help
me get dinner, Mothers right she's
earned her time. I'll back you up,
mother"
She dragged the reluctant Sally to
her feet, and out of the room. Eme-
line sat back in her rocker, and alter
nately gazed at the lovely garden scene
without, or read her paper, finally
doing off, impelled by the quiet OF
the shady room.
She was awakened by Polly. ,
five made it right with father and
the boys" said the second edition OF
Emeline' land we all want you to
come out and eat dinner with US. It's
ready now"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
THE A. r. p. BELL.
II Hangs High. 1t Swings Wide. ana
II Sounds &,

Mr.. Smith and his employees succeeded In
getting the A. K. T. bell In the steeple last
Saturday evening, but lett little 10 10 on
the Job next Monday morning.
All sorts of bell talk IL heard Of late. and
IL is possible that the question as 10 which OF
the church bells Is Of the best metal may
have exercised the minds OF some OIL The
Christian brethren. Various talks as to the
comparative fineness or excellence of the
metal OF this and that bell have been heard.
AS we understand, some correspondence
was had with the makers or the dll1erent
bells, and If by this editor, there is
any notable difference In the metal OF any OF
the BELLS the fact has not been ascertained.
" course. when the Methodists bought their
bell, they ordered 1t In key or note or tone
different from that which had already been
selected for the PRESBYTERIAN bell. Tue Pres
byterian' s Ia In b. The Methodst's is in A..
The A. K. P.'s is in Il.
While we presume that there ia In each bell.
q little metal beside cold iron, we feel safe in
assuring the public that there is not enough
of costly or refined metals In all OF them com
bined to gild the dome Of the Capitol at
Washington.
you had better heed their call, and attend
divine worship, whether the call of the bell
ba in A, or B, or Il.
The Associate Reformed congregation is
small one, and It's members are not rich. eX.
cept in good friends, who, realizing their
effort to buy a bell, voluntarily lent their AID
The A. r. P.'s did not 90 out upon the high
ways seeking gifts from grudgins hearts, ont
donors did gracious thing, for which pro-
found and hearty thanks are returned. Little
things brighten our pathway and inspire our
hearts with hope and pleasure, and the CHRIS
Iian spirit and the kindness shown 10 the
church In this instance are worth TO the
members more than the bell itself
Mr.. Sloan reports that he thinks he has
enough money In hand TO pay FOR the oeil
and all the expenses OF putting 1t IN position,
and be IL therefore in need OF no more help
along that line.
When 1t was proposed to buy bell for the
church, Mr.. G. A. Visanska promptly offered
assistance, and bis contribution was the first.
Later on, he suppem ented the first gilt by
anot her, which happened TO be the last.
Messrs. A. Nj. Hill & Sons hauled the
bell and It's fittings from the depot to the
church. They were carefully handled and
delivered without accident or injury. for
which work the Messrs. Hill would take
no pay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
CHICKASAW CHAT.
Pretty wOmen-PiOus Preachers
Tall Oats--Grip Victims.
Due w eat. March, i6.

Due West, March, it. 1901.
Mics Lizzie Jordan IL at Mr.. ID. Brownlees.
She IN An accomplished seamstreHs and Is pre-
pared To do dreSsmaking for The dresswearlng
puoic Miss Jordan has worked In Due
West before and has always given satlsiact.
Mr.. David j.. Pressly, the accommodating
teller In the Due West bank Is 10 retire from
business at the close OF this month. Mr..
Pressy ia pleasant and agreeanle 10 s n,s ousi ra
ness dealings and an apreclatiVe puoilc re-
xrets that after the close OF the month, the
condition of his health will prevent his being
found at the bank window.
The recent showers have put the oat crop
on q boom. If there Is no backset the crop
will be fine. Mr.. George I. Hasin has the
best crop we have seen.
Mr.. Nick, Benson attended the entertain
mept at the Female College last Friday
6r. +. II. Edwards, Mr.. J. A. Devlin and Mr.
r. C. Brownlee, Sr., have had grip but are no"
L Dr. Pressly returned from Mexico Friday
evidently agreed with him. He visited San
Cerritos. Silao, and the city Of Mexico and
possibly other towns. He reports that the
city OF Mexico 10 being rapidly moderniZed,
the streets are being widened and many new
and modern buildings going up. He found
tine Missions earnest and active IN their work.
The A. r p. Church owns valuable property
at the centers of operation and tne WORK Is
gradually growing stronger ana stronger.
Dr. Pressly's visit to and association with
the Missionaries on the held gave MIN
splendid opportunity of gathering iacts and
nyures for the use of the board or Foreign
Missions In the conduct Of operations 10 tue
republic. 10 addition TO the knoWleaee gam
ed as TO the missionary operations oi tne
Arp. Church DR.. Pressly learned much al
20 the practical operations Of other denomina
tionR In that land. <,,.
Comunion next Sabbat hin A. r. T. Church
Preaching by DR.. +. Y. Pressly. Services
no. Friday, II a. no. and T3O p. m. SATURDAY
and II a, No. Sabbath and in the afternoon.
The entertainment at the Female Colese
last Friday night was one OF the pest We nave
seen for long while.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
j. ID. Kerr's Locals.

The Dexter mattress still in the lead. One
bale sold last week another one just arrived.
You should see our line OF carpet sample
rugs. They are beauties, and oh, my, the
prices Sust to think OF 1t rug r yard wide
and y yards long for 81.
Now IL the time to get you chiflonier. we
have them In all woods and prices.
The handsomest line of rocking chair ever
seen in AbbevilIe. Mahogany and Juan OAK.
Call and see them.
How about mating? We have IL In all
shades and prices.
See our line of pictures and picture frames
IN oval, circle and square frames. The very
latest out.
Iron beds to beat the band. White, black,
pink and blue. Call and see them.
We are headquarters for everything In the
furniture line. Call and see US.
Ten years experience bas taught US what to
buy and when to buy and where TO buy. Call
and see us.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
HatltlOn's Locals,

White Goods. Never before have We been
able to show such a variety OF pretty new
wash fabriques.
Wooden Stuff-light and airy. All the new
Spring shades, for full suits or evening wear
Foulard Silks. The popular thing for q
handsome dresa. We have them In slnp'e
patterns only. No two alike.
Silks and merceryzed goods for waists. Inc
latest OUT at popular prices.
Black Grenadines are light and airy ana
very dressy. 46-inches wide. and yaros
makes q dress, and not costly.
Black and colored Prunella cloth. rms 10
a light weight silk-fnish wool materlal-
makes q handsome all-round dress, ana wears
well. At Haddon's.
Don't forget, when you nave miilinery
dress goods or shoes TO buy, tnat you VIII 10
varia6ly find the best assortment AT our STORE
I,acea You should see those pretty new
laces lust opened, at Haddons.
Footwear. For shoes, slippers and hosiery
90 or send 10 daddon's.
Belts. All The latest novelties In helts ana
belt buck les may be seen at Haddons.
parasoIs. Every one from cheapest 10 finest
made TO order. See our 26.inch twilled sllk al
81. Haddon's.
Millinery. Tbs de '"rtmcrt has always
been the pride OF our store. Th' eesson's Of
fering will certaiLly e,, ual II they DO not s"r'
pass all others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Strange People.

Atlanta is a strange city. Last week they
had an election on the subject OF Issuing
water bonds. The newspapers and in1uen'
tial citizens exerted themselves and the elec-
ton for the bonds was barely carried. In
South Carolina the people vote bonds with
out question-the deader the town the more
readily bond issues are made. Abbeville
never fails to vote for any old proposed rail
road scheme. A Sunday school teacher and
exemplary prohibition lecturer. with a PEN
chant for quoting scripture, came here about
q year ago and asked Abbevlle TO pledge Sc.
900 for his little scheme to build a double
track railroad from nowhere to nowhere
by way OF Abbeville. Abbeville tumbled to
the racket so readily that we believe 1t made
his head swim and he departed by the first
train. or course the railroad has not been
built and will not be built.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Pardon others, but not thy:elf.
The root of all discomfort is self

Pardon others, but not thyself.
The root of all discomfort is self
love.
Self-indulgence is incompatible
with great victories.
"The truly great are also the truly
humble"
Would you be known? Then he
worth knowing"
Iaziness travels so slow that
poverty soon 0vertakes it.
Look always on life and use is as a
thing that is lent to you.
Since sou can bear your own fail
ings, bear with other mems too.
Attachment to Christ is the one
secret of detachment from the world.
Many man praises virtue who
never thinks of practicing it.
1t is a good horse that never stum-
bles, and good wife that never grum-
bles.
The first step man takes toward
being good is to know he is not so al
ready.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
The Caucus 70 School for Mediocre
COngreSSmen.

We have had some curiosity to see In what
manner the Columbia Ricord, the Iorkville
and the other McLaurin organs would excuse
and defend their favorite for his withdrawal
from the democratic senate caucus. This
must have been stunning blow TO them,
all come up smiling. either claiming that be
didn't do II, or If he did do II, II was all right.
1t Is a pretty mbarrassing situation for a
politician 10 put his thick and thin support
heir equanimity. They cannot be congratu-
lated on their democracy however. Spartan.
burg Free Lance.
While there is much that we may not k now,
yet, we understand the caucus to mean that
1t Is D. sort Of a night school. where really able
men teach their commonplace party associ
ates how TO vote. Since men Of mediocre
ability are sent to Congress- in such numbers
the caucus Is a necessary incident. Without
the caucus many very good and many very
well meaning men would be seriously embar.
raised.
AS H. Is, the recognized party leaders
call the Represen tatives and Senators Of
their political faith together, including the
milksops and me-toos." They are told how
to vote. Then the vote In caucus is taken as
the leaders tell them TO cast their ballots. and
the members can 60 out and say: I'VE RE.
SOLVED in caucus" etc. or course there is
an actual or an implied obligation on all those
who participate In the caucus to abide by
its action.
The caucus has no binding effect on those
who stay out of Its meetings. and when men
feel able TO make up their own minds, and
need not depend upon the caucus for instruct
ions, they may or may not attend the night
school of instruction. otherwise called the
caucus.
or course no sane man will believe that all
Democrats think alike. The Democratic
Legislature of South Carolina furnishes abun.
dant proof OF this, even II we did not have
an example In Grover Cleveland and
w. j. Bryan. They can only thin
alike when there is great big school master
to bring their minds into the same chan
mel so that the creatures who are sup.
posed 10 have mind, may be tagged and
turned loose where they will do no harm.
BY what right does the Free Lance pro-
nounce Judgment on any bo 1y's Democra.
cy. VIII the Free Lance kindly instruct ua
what law of the Democratic party the friends
Of McLaurin have violated. Until IT makes
specifications, common justice would prompt
the withholding Of charges.
Knowing the Free Lance as we do, we
believe that paper did not mean TO use the
word "organ" in disagreeable or In an often.
would surely convince that paper that tho
papers which support McLaurin are in no
way inferior TO those who assail him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
The Manner and Not the Difference
Of OOiniOn.

The State has an editorial on enemies. In
which It is remarked that man OF principle
who is worth red cent. must give offence
Honesty demands this, or words to that
effect.
or course. II q newspaper opposes man 8
ravorlte scheme, he Is dspleased for the time,
but few men become enemies because OF
difference OF opinion on public questions
The eumity comes because of the manner OF
speech, and not because OF the difference OF
opinion. The man who Is d!srespectful. or
inconsiderate OF the feelings or rights of 9TH
ers, and disregards the proprieties or
courtesies, is not necessarily more honestlthan
the man who observes the amenities. Brus.
queness and lack OF civility are not
generally the accepted badges of superior hon
esty,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Kendall's Locals.

Canda,l will show his new line OF Millinery
pext Wed dnesday and Thursday, 9th and 2Sth
inats Every one is invited to attend the
opentng. Remember we claim 10 sell cheaper
than any other house In town on all unes Vi
goods.
yard wide Percals cts.
yard wide Bleaching cts
80 inch Homespun l.2 cts.
Inc, oot in q car load OF fine Trunks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

Put away your winter clothes with Laven-
der and Cedar Camphor, and avoid that OF,
feusive smell OF tar balls. For sale al NIL
ford's Drug Store. Phone l0I.
Call and let us show you the prettiest line OF
stationery In Abbeville county. Mllford's
Drug Store
Remember we are wholesale agents Tor TO.
bacco and cigars. a complete stock al all
times. Milford's Drug Store. Phone lO7,
When In need Of anything in the way OF
nice perfumery, we are headquarters. Mill
lords Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Diamond Springs.

pretty school teacher is the most adora.
BILE woman in the world, and no school has
prettier teacher than Diamond Springs. We
are all ready TO do homage to her who Is
lovely in character, beautiful in person, &C
complished In art. graceful In manner. The
Diamond Spring school being one OF the best
OF the publ ic schools In the county, and the
patrons of the institution being we'll pleas
ed with the teacher, they have raised money
to keep the school open even after the public
money has been spent. The teacher OF this
school Is Miss Maud Cromer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

We work two graduates in pharmacy
Send US your prescriptions Promptness ana
accuracy guaranteed. At Mlliords DRUG
Store. Phone 1H.
Milford's Horse and Cattle Powders are the
hest. Price l5c. ASK your nelghbor ABOUT
them. For sale at Milford's Drug Store.
Phone l01.
Paints, llnseed oil, varnish and stains IN
any uuantit at Milford's Drug Store. Phone
l0T
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
The Confederate Re.UntOn.

The railroads of the state have agreed TO
allow q cent.a. mile rate to the reunion OF
Confederate veterans To be held In Coiumola
9 with final limit TO May Is
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Plain Honest Cattle Wanted.

A number OF cattle which would yield a
fair return for pasturage. For ordinary cattle
cattle having one.half or less jersey blood.
half price OF ordinary cattle will be paid.
Cattle bayiug three-fourths, or full jersey
blood, not wanted al any price. Cattle with Il
strain OF holstein blood not wanted. want
TO sell some jersey stock.
March 90 1901. George i. w llson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Every Saturday.

CP Hammond has established Saturday
as his pressing day for Sunday. Gentlemen
Wishing nicely pressed suits 10 wear on sun
40 CENTS. pants for % cents. The Laundry is
doing fine work now and wants your work.
C., p, Hammond.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Dwelling House to Rent.
the Books

That commodious dwelling house OF Mrs
Agnes Robinson Is for rent. For particulars
apply to B. s. Barnwell, National Bank.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Homc Made French Candy.

The ladies OF the Associate Reformed
Church will have some fine, fresh, french
candy for sale nj Days old stand today and
tommorrow. Stop and get fancy basket
full OF fresh candy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
March aIst. AT the A. Il. p. church.

"The Three Crosses on Calvery" will be the
subject OF the sermon next Sabbath morning
at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church. There will be preaching also in the
evening at s o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to all
services
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Notice. Notice.

The office OF Coroner will be open at Able
Vile every day in the year. Mr.. Il. ID. Gray
don IL my special deputy, and will attend to
all business In my absence.
w. B. Going,
Coroner, Abbevlle County.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

Keep the dandruff out of your head by
using Pine Tar Shampoo and koch's DAN
druff Cure. For sale at Milford'a Drug Store.
Promptuess is our watchword. Phone for
what you want and we will place IL In your
hands before you can send for it. Milford's
Drug Store. Phone lOI.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Sl.4O Per Cord

THE Abbeville Union Meeting will be held
at the Walnut Grove Baptist church on Sat
urday and Sunday, March Both and Slst.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate OF w. +. Kennedy
Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LII persons indebted TO said estate must
n settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested to w. l.. Kennedy,
March 26, 1901 Administrator
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

I have a small lot OF Fertilizers, w: 10
end / sack kanit to sell for cash.
Wilson Cotton Planters and extra doors.
Do""" Amos B. Morse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

We have just gone through our Shoe stock
and called out all the odds and ends, they 90
on the bargain counter at SOC. 75c. and 81 pair.
Call and see them at Haddons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
At GilRaI.
At Walnut Grove.

THERE will be preaching at Gilgal Method
list church on the fifth Sunday morning at II
O'Clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27
Shoe Bargain.

One thousand cords of wood wanted, by
Abbeville Electric Light & Power Co..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

Nothing 10 Fear from Comparison.
The newspapers which are supporting Nc
Laurin are at least the equals Of those who
are fighting him. In this we have no REFER
ence TO the Press and Banner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-03-27

Those friends who have books belonging to
the editor OF the Press and Banner will please
RETURN them at once.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-08-01
DR.. LlSwsllyn yordAa.

Dr.Lewsllyn Jordan, Medical Exani
asr OF o. 8. Treasury Department, grad
uate o< Columbia Collage, and whs
served three years st West Point, ha'
the following to say Of Psruna:
'.AAow mo - expUss ny 1rstffs6l
to yos for fbe banekk derived ksOa
your wo0dsrfm rsme4t. Ons sAor
month has brought lb1ks Yast Chang
and now consider myself . we'll ma
after months 81 sgftsn4g. PslfoN
aafNerers, Peruns viii cufs you.
Cstarrh IL . systemic disease furabl'
only by systemic treatment. a rsmed,
that cures catarrh must aim directly .
the depressed nerve csnters. This !
what Peruna does. Peruna immediate.
invigorstes the nsrvs-oenters whicl
give v ikAlity to the mucous membranes
Then catarrh disappears. Then cstarrl
IL permanently cured.
Peruns cures cstarrh wherever local
cd. Peruna IL not guess nor an expert
ment-t 10 an absolute scientific Gel
tainty. Psfuna has no substitutss-n
rivals. Insist upon having Peruns.
A hnoe book written BY Dr. Hartman
on the subjects Of cstsrrh IN it, di7bS1
phases and stages, will BE- se1f free
any address by The Psruns Medicin
Co, Columbus. Ohio
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-08-01

Referring to the recent action of
the Governor In Offering rewards for
the conviction Of those who engage
In 'lynching parties," the Asheyille
Gazette very pertinently says:
"When Governor Aycock travelled
over this state year ago extolling
the overturning of the Wilmington
city government, the '.exciting'' of
white men and the shooting of neg.
roes he did more to encourage mob
law in this than he can now undo If
instead Of Offering $500 out Of the
state. treasury for the conviction of
those who engage in future lynch
ings he had made this efIer SAC, 900.
An ounce Of prevention is worth
> pound Of cure, and the influence
Of bad example Is not readily OYER
come by dollars and cents. The
jewel consistency will not be per.
ticularly frightened by countenanc-
ing mob law for political purposes,
and then frowning upon it when
party exigencies no longer demand
. resort to lawleesnees and crime.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-08-01
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