davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
TROY TOPICS.
New Observation-Disclosures Gem
Ing aud GOing-PersOnal Para
graphs.
Troy s. T. Der - 1on,

Troy. s. c., Dec. 2 1901.
Rev. D. g. Phillips preached his Aae sermon
here yesterday. He has most aeceptably
served the A. r. P. Church here AsS swoyears
and has greatly endeared hinseif 10 ali de
nominations. We trust he will. have many
blessings In his new home In, Atlanta, Ga
Thanksgiving was spent IN huuting by the
praise service in the NJ. s. Church.
Mr. c. P. Pressy, Of the Augusta Bar, visit
ed his mother at Cedar Springs last we ek.
downfrom Abbeville and spent Thursday viii
their parents.
Mr.. Ralph Holt Of fDornWille, and Miss Lou
Use Price OF McCcgpick, were married yester
NJ uSr~s. ~ 4. ! Davis. and little daughter Ady
Are spent Last week In, Greenwood with thell
amt, Mrs. DR.. Millnen> H.
Chime on, ye merry marriage bells ere the
old year Will have passed away. Cupid &
work will have rnshsa many into dou ble
The 'mrrriage of W. D. ,Morrah ahd Mis-,
Lily Wardlaw, OF Bellvue Ia announced fol
Christmas day. Proi. W. r. Bradley and Miss
May Lyon, OF Abbsville on the 1lth and Mr.
Dave Milling, Of Greenwood and Miss Bessie
Cook OF our town on the 26th. Those are
among our bsss and most popular young peo
pie who launch out amid the joys of welded
NE With, showers OF good wishes and con-
gratulatiCas.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Hac&ett, with their lit
tie daughter, Isabel, cameup from Augusta
and spent some days with her parents, Mr.
apd Mrs. ]. n. Dendy.
Rev. H. B. Blakely and family will arrive
here from Atlanta on the 18th. all who would
like are cordially invited to meet at the par
sopsge on Friday and spend the day in socia
is source OF great pleasure to know our A.
z. church Will be open every Sabbath for
morning and evening service. One year ago
this seemed one OF the imposslbilities. But
truly,"we can do Rreat things through Christ
who hostrengtheneth us.n May peace be with.
in her walls and prosperity within her pal
aces.
DR.. and Mrs. L. W. Sheppard from Liberty
Hill, went to see her mother Mrs. Z. ]. Tag
gort yesterday.
Mrs. Sarah Walker is with her sister, Mrs.
Isaac Kellar near Abbev1lle who is sick
Mr.. Doc Taggart, from Vienna, Ga. was
here for day or two recently. He says he
likes Vienna, but loves Troy, 80 do we.
The stores OF Messss.. ]. 8. Harris and J. s..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
J. R. BLAKE, JRy
Treasurer.
| 1901. If
Oct. L, 1901. If

Nothing gives as large returns In proportion
To spaue covered and labor expended as wei
kept stra Wberry bed planted In really cnolGe
varieties. Let all in need OF plants reau ao
of Continen tai Plant Co. IN thls ISSUE.
Tablets from one cent up, at DuPre's BOOK
Store. ,,,,,o,arr
line 10 be had at Milford's Drug Store.
Harris's Carbonated Water and Ginger Ale
Miliord's Drug Store.
Call and see our line Of holiday stationary
C. A. Milford, The Druggist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

Burnett will dazzle your eyes. Santa Claus
has everything you could Imagine. wedding
present Is in abundance.
Rev. o. Y. Bonner spent few days with his
family last week at DR.. Neels.
Mr.. F. C. ClinRscales went to Anderson
Saturday to see his father. Mr.. L. =. Clink-
scales.
Mr., j. A. Connor, from Arkansas, after
many years OF absence was in town last week
meeting many 1riends. "Nick.p
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
BOARD DIRECTORS.

Township.
P. B. Callison, ]. Add. Calhoun and Joseph
Lake, Kirkseys Township.
J. Add. Calhoun, Joseph Lake and r. w
Townsend, Fellowship Township.
]. Add. Calhoun, Joseph Lake and r. W
Townsend, Brooks Township.
J.W. Lyon and A. X. Watson, Indian Hi
Township.
Abheville. 8. c.. Jan. II, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
An Ordinance.
To Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeville for the
Fiscal Year 1902.

DE 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR
and Aldermen of the City OF Abbevlle, S. c.,
in council assembled and by authority OF the
same:
. That Tax for the sums and In manner
hereinafter named, shall be raised and paid
into the treasury OF the City Council for the
uses and purposes thereof for'the fiscal year
1902.
Notice Is hereby given that the office OF
City Treasurer OF Abbeville will be open for
the collection of taxes for said fiscal year,
from THURSDAY, November 7th. 1901, until
TUESDAY. December 3lst, 1901, WITHOUT
PENALTY. Rates per cent. Of taxation are
as follows
CITY IA iii'i''
Water Works Tax (interest
on Bonds and Sinking
nd)............................. "a mills.
7mIlls.
A. Communication Road Tax Of Two Dollars
and Fifty Cents e SOY will be collected the
same time as other taxes, from all male citi'
zens between the age OF Is and 55 years, ex'
cept such as are exempted by law. Unless
said tax is paid by the first day OF January,
1902. SIX DAYS WORK upon the public
highways and streets OF the city Will be re-
ouired under the Street Overseer.
All persons falling or refusing to pay the
communication tax or 10 work six days,
upon conviction, shall pay fine of not more
than thirty dollars or be imprisoned for not
more than thirty days.
Done and ratified in City Council this 10th
day of September, 1901
S. G. THOMSON, Mayor.
JAMES CHALMERS, City Clerk.
Oct. /, 1901. tt
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04

1000 pencil tablets, single and double ruled
states, chalks, lead pencils, slate pencils, a.!
school Supplies will be found at The Speed
Drug Co. Phone Is.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE,
HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM TUESDAY, OCTOBER
18th UNTIL TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 3lst.
The Rate of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Tax.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TC
l. raise supplies for the fiscal year com meme
ing January l, 1901, notice is hereby. given
that the office of County Treasurer of Aboe
Vile County will be open for the collection o
taxes for said fiscal year from Tuesday. Oclo'
Der 18th, until Tuesday, December 3lst, win
out penalty. Rates per cent. OF taxation are
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-12-04
In addition 10 the above special tax Will
be collected for school purposes as follows:

A poll tax Of One Dollar per capita on al m
male citizens between The age OF Il ana M oI
years, except such as are exempt Dy Jaw, VIII
be collected.
A commutation road tax OF One Dollar VIII
be collected the same time as other laHes es
from all male citizens between the age " ~, .,
law. Unless said tax is paid by first OF Fe3. ,1
rnary, 1902, four days work upon the PUBIC
highways will be required under contrsGtos. t;..n
Taxes are payable only in gold and SILVER
coin, United States currency, NatlonRl Bahk
Notes and Coupons of State Bonds ~hlch oe'
come payable during the year l902.
Al az few avail themselves of the opportun
ity of paying taxes at the times and plaGes
heretofore designated, will discontinue the
appointments over tfe County, anu coliecI
ali taxes AT the Treasurer's office.
Parties desiring In formation by mall ID re,
gard to their taxes will please write oeIore
nronerfv' and include postage for reply, and
those paying taxes by check must INCLUDE Ine
charge for collection.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

has for the laboring man. There are
two qualifications required OF treas
nrer One is that he should impair
TALLY aud promptly collect In all taxes
and have no favorities, The other
Is that he keep the money on hand.
The latter is 80 important that the
county commissioners wisely pro-
vided the salutary protection OF pay
ing for $4,000 bond to be given
by some good surety company. Had
this preoaution been taken some years
ago. ia Plata county would be many
thousands of dollars ahead. Mr.. Pat
tarson has filled many responsible
places and Ia known for his honesty
and nobility. There is no doubt Of
the ability and disposition Of Mr..
Patterson 10 collect in the taxes and
make the tax sale once each year AZ
a means Of enforcing payment. This
practice was commenced under MI
Parsons and continued under Wall
and Balster and must be enforced
regularly each year. Mr.. Patterson
has nerve to execute the duties OF
this ONCE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
Autumn Leaves.

Last evening in the spacious parlors
of her home on Third avenue Miss
Mary Graham entertained number
OF her friends in honor of her guests,
Misses Bessie and Honor Breen.
The house was charmingly decorat-
ed with autumn leaves and vines. their
soft rich colors cleaning brightly in
the mellow light. Clustering thick
ly amid the graceful tendrils or bank
were masses of berries-green. red,
purple. The effect was lovely. AS
black-coated men and women daintily
gowned fitted back and forth through
the rooms with their gorgeous trim
mings, ii was not unlike scene from
a play. Later. when the guests were
all seated at the tables. deep in the
mysteries OF six-hand euchre, the pic
ture effect was less pronounced, in
spite of the striking contrasts pre-
sented. Some played for fun and
some to win, but al | enjoyed it.
That's one advantage about euchre,
If you feel inclined to talk you c;a do
so without imperiling your partners
chances. Whist. now, is another so
ry. When you play that, you mast
take your pleasure sadly aad rep ess
your loquacious desires. The game
resulted in several cases of tie, which
We're settled by the contesting win
ners cutting for the ptize.
Mrs. Black received the ladies' first
prize. lovely vase of art pottery.
To Mr.. Pickerell delft beer tanka.
was awarded as gentleman's inst
Miss Irene Adams and Mr. Snyder
both won a BOBBY. The favors were
autumn leaves painted in water col
ors. and they made exquisite souye-
Mrs
After refreshments were served,
some of the talented among the com
pany favored those present with mu-
sic-yocal and instrumental
When the guests finally departed,
they took with them the memory of a
most pleasant and enjoyable even
ing.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Kruschke, Mr. and Mrs. Hoskinson,
Mir. and Mrs. Jakway, Mr. and Mrs.
Pickerill, Mr.. and Mrs. Rider. Mr.. and
Mrs. O'Keefe, Mr.. and Mrs. Tiffany,
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Spangler, Mrs. Crooke. Mrs. Blyack,
Misse Adams, McCloud. Pendleton,
Robson. Stilwell. Melville, Ramsay,
Short. Harris. Gibbs, Watson. Kath-
crime and Eva Weightman, Guiberson,
Aranz, Sloan. Gogarty, Edna and Le-
ma Newman. Young. Bessie and Honor
Breen. Messrs. Berri, Hayden, Kirk
patrick. Mclean, Slough. Pollard,
berson. Snyder, Herbert.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
SHERIFF.
Joseph o. smith.

Joseph o. Smith our candidate for
sheriff needs no Introduction to the
people of this portion OF the state.
He 10 an old timer In southern Colo
RADIO. He served as sheriff In Cone
JOS county In the early days and was
sheriff when the Allison gang was ar
rested, tried and convicted. He pos.
sesses all the qualities demanded OF
this important Office. He Is now In.
dian agent and Is ar well known TO
the people OF this county as any man
OF strict integrity. for 1t can be mnde
the instrument of greater oppression
than any other office In the gift OF the
people. Al times. IL requires nerve
and good Judgment. for the proiec'
ton Of great property values may be
left to his care: II is his duty to pro
tect II when called upon. Good iuds
ment and tact are required AT such
times We believe that Joe Smith is
In every way qualified for the Import
ant ofiice of sheriff
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
Funeral Services Of VIM. A. Mesechre

At 1920 this morning the funeral
services of William A. Mesechre, who
passed quietly away last Wednesday
were held in the parlors of the Hood
Undertaking Co.
A large number of friends assem-
Dled to pay u last tribute to the mem
ory of the departed. The services
were conducted according to the ritual
of the Christian Science church. Mr..
Veach and Miss De La Vergne being
the readers. Mrs. Freeman sang two
selections from the hymnal in a sym
pathetic and touching manner. Kind
friends sent some beautiful flowers.
Sixty nine years ago the man who
has lately passed out into the great
beyond was born at Moundsyille. w.
Va. The early years of his life were
spent in that place and in Fairfield.
Iowa. where he resided for eight
years.
In 1860, on account Of failing health,
he went to the Pacific coast where he
spent ten years. Returning to Iowa
he was married In 1871 to Miss Mar
garet Arlington. who with his daugh-
ter, Miss Mary. now survives him.
Mr.. Mesechre was Christian since
boyhood. and has been a member of
the Presbyterian church and Metho-
dist church. During the past three
years by reason OF greatly improved
physical condition and many other
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
COUNTY CLERK.
Clement c. Eddy.

Mr.. Eddy In also well known TO
the public; he was deputy county
clerk for three years under J. r. Airy
and In = man OF fDs clerical ability.
lie was selected on account of his
special fitness for this once. He has
often times been chuscn TO examine
the books of the city aud check them
their condition. when the Smelter
City Brewery got into litigation. he
was chosen TO take charge OF that
property and manage II until II was
discharged from court. When he
turned II over he also delivered To
those interested handsome profit ah
the result of his good admins
tration. The Office of county clerk,
Ia a very important position, ono
which should be nlled by man OF
tried capacity In clerical work. The
books must be kept In first class con
dition: elso the Affairs OF the people
soon become tangled up 10 anyone,
who desires To inspect them for the
purpose OF finding out how the busi-
ness OF the county stands. cannot
make head or tail to them. Mr..
Eddy has engaged In mining n good
deal In this county and IL not afraid
TO take hold of pick and shovel and
work. He is accommodating. cour.
teous and affsble. quality which IL
very essential to the transaction OF
business In this ONCE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

A very pretty wedding took place
at s O'Clock this morning at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs S. w. Raymond.
the contracting parties being Mr.. b.
NJ Krumpanitzky and Miss Nettie
kello, the first mentioned of Mancos.
and the latter of Aztec. Rev. w. H..
Ferguson officiating.
The bride was attired in hand
some golden-brown tailor-made suit
with gloves and hat to match. She
is a lady well known in Durango and
the surrounding country. having a
large circle of friends who admire her
for her womanly qualities. The
groom Is brother OF Henry and
Adolph Krumpanitzky and Mrs. S. w.
Raymond and is also well known as a
man OF excellent character and stand
ing where he resides and also in this
city where he resided in early days.
After the ceremony, which was wit
messed by Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Krumpanitzky
the company, including Mr.. Ferguson
sat down and partook of a well pro
vided wedding breakfast. after which
the newly welded couple were escort
ed to the train for Mancos, the duties
of Mr.. Krumpanitzky in the postoffice
making his immediate return neces
sary.
The couple were the recipients OF
many valuable presents.
The many friends of the bride and
groom extend hearty congratulations
wishing them long years of happy and
prosperous welded life, The Herald
joining the list.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
ASSESSOR.
j. 9. o. Hopkins.

Mr. Hopkins is an old-timer Ia La
Plata county. For years he pinned
his faith TO the La Plaias and stayed
with them He is now engaged In
The mercantile business Mt Hespcrus.
owns house In North Durango. and
IN tax payer. The of'icc OF assessor
Is one OF more Importance than the
people are wont to attach TO IL FAR
valuations aud full valuations are
needed. It Is always the complaint
that too much personally property en-
oapes taxation. This matter is In the
hands Of the asscsaor and ability.
knowledge and nerve are required to
hunt out nll the personally and put
Il on the roll At the same time fair
ness Is necessary else the commits
sioners viii have To 70 over the work
again when complaints are made to
thcm Mr. Hopkins In an educated
man aud Is man OF good clerical abii-
lty. The ONCE OF assessor requires
the one who nlls IL 10 make out the
tax roll and the tax list and extend
the taxes. The treasurer merely col.
iects them The county clerk does not
do any OF this work Mr.. Hopkins
Ia capable Of doing all the of'lce of
assoasor requires,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

benefits received therefrom, he has
been a firm believer in Christian Sci
1Dce. though not member of that
church.
His life and character Were exem.
plary-a kind husband. loving IA
ther. an unchanging friend. When
the time came for the mortal change
we must all reach some day ii
touched him very gently.
Mark the perfect man and behold
the upright; for the end of that man
is peace
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
COUNTY JUDGE.
C. a. Pike.

Charles A. Pike, the present couD-
ty Judge. was renominatad by the Re
pubiicans for that once. Judge Pike
is well known TO the people OF La
Plata county as just and conscien-
tious man. People who vote for him
know exactly what sort OF Il man they
are supporting. He was two terms
superini endent of schools 10 this conn'
". hbs been twice elected member
OF the school board. has been honor
ed by various societies In Durango
and In every relation Of life. political
or social, he has always acquitted
himself honorably
The position of county Judge re
ouirea a conscientious and consider
ate lawyer. This court has full
charge OF the estates OF deceased per
sons. and the widow and orphan are
especial objects OF Its care. II has
Jurisdiction up TO the full amount Vi
81. 900. and up to this limit IL has con
current Jurisdiction with the district
court, II Is always In session and
transacts more business In the
course OF year than does the dis
trici court, q fact that the people do
not realize. When lawyer w eiec,
ed TO this once who is not natisfac'
tory. more litigation OF small ma
ture goes into the district couri and
creates great expense to the people
for the litignnts bar the costa In tho
county court. while the poor people
bear them In the district court The
best thing that can be said OF Judge
Pike Ia that after filiing the position
Of county judge for three years. one
hears no complaint In the matter
Of charging costs he has been up
right and accurate, thing which
canno, be ssid OF everyone who has
nlied the place. The bar is satisfied
with Judge Pike
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Edith b. N. Young,

Miss Young is well known to the
people of La Plata county. In most
counties sufficient gallautry prevails
10 make nomination like hers equiv
alenl to an election. She Is gradu
ate OF our high school, and was for
some years teacher in our public
schools The ONCE of supcrlntcnd
Ont In most counties of the state is
given to lady. Some say woman
cannot go around the county and In.
spect the schools In reply to this.
We have only TO say that Miss Young
ma correspondent for this paper has
visited all the important mines in the
San Juan ana made pcrllous rides to
take IN the famous scenery, and has
written all this up Most people
talk through their hats and are i'm
pervlous to truth In politics, and we
~n'mit that II II nonsense TO try and
stir up the sentiment that our school
houses and patrons OF schools are so
dangerously situated nR TO make IL
uniting for lady TO ylHlt them,
Miss Young Ia fitted physically and
morally Tor tho Office for which shc
was nominated She win reflect
credit aud honor upon the county and
the poopic, II does not reflect any hon
or upon the moral stamina OF the
people TO elect man who is not n
shining light To the youth Miss
Young ia going to receive rousing
vote az an endorsement OF her special
fitness for the place.
COUNTY CnAkiSSiONE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Herman c. Schroeder.

Well. Mir Schroeder Is SO wcli
l"owp 10 the people of Ia Plata
cnunty as 10 need little introduction
liz owns the Hour mill nt Bayfield, and
considerable land there. lie has made
his money an4 is safe business man.
DLe thing abJv- ali other uuaiinca
tionH of a county commissioner IL
the ability 10 seq where expense can
be cut down and to do II. This
IN what the manager OF any great con
ccrn must know. II he is to reduce
the expenses tu the Income. The
business mau nls not always been III,
best man for lnIs place. cpmpari-
sons are odioug, and we leave tbcm
alone The best commissioners La
Plata county ever had havo come
from the country. Some OF the worst
raids on the treasury have been or
ganizvd and pushed by the business
element good commissioner must
Rcquaint himself with the cLrront eS
peuses of the county aud it's revenues
and determine ahead how much can
be cut out In the way OF expenses
Then he must cling to his purpose II
the heavens fail When taxes fall
the property owner smiles. We be-
lieve tina, Mir. Schroeder possesses all
these qualifications. a man who can
not understand the expenses and rev
enues of La Plata county cannot make
"a good commissioner. The people
should vote for commissioner regard.
less OF politics, What we all want
is reduction of taxes. We must have
IL
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

The sl.000.000 in gold which has
Just been received in New York is
only the beginning of an inflow which
may reach important proportions.
Europe is taking more interest, appar-
emily, in this movement than is felt
in the United States. The reason is
plain. Europe. which is losing the
gold, needs 1t, while the United
States. which is getting it, does not
want it. The United States is In the
most fortunate position just now in
which any nation ever found itself
Favors. honors and benefits come to
her from all sides, although she Is in
shape to be Independent of them all
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
COUNTY TREASURER.
william J. Patterson.

Mr.. Patterson. the Republican nom
inee for county treasurer. has lived In
Durango. since 1891 and is the owner
OF \ good residence on Fourth aven-
ue. A. present. he Is the timekeeper
st the smelter. and was reelected
alderman from the First ward. last
spring. as n testimonial OF his popular
ity among the people OF that ward.
He 10 well liked among the men at
the smelter. which Is good proof oil
the kindneas and consideration he
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
CORONER.
r. {. Peterson.

Mr.. Peterson has filed this office
several times He does SO ecoDom-
ically, which is great consideration
for the taxpayer. He does not hunt
up opportunities to hold inquests. but
does 30 when needed. When the
sheriff is Interested, he has always
served papers for the courts In an
efficient manner. He is n man OF
splendid character, and one makes
no mistake In voting for him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14
rns REPUBLICAN TICKET.


For County Judge,
G. A. PIKE.
For Treasurer.
w. J. PATTERSON.
For County Clerk.
CLEMENT c. EDDY.
For Assessor.
J. 8. d. HOPKINS.
For Sheriff,
JOSEPH o. SMITH,
For Commissioner.
HERMAN C. SCHROEDER
For Surveyor.
J. X. TIFFANY.
For School Superintendent,
MISS EDITH y. NJ. YOUNG.
For Coroner.
T. k. PETERSON.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

The Alaskan and Klondike output
of gold in 1901 will apparently be be-
low the figure for 1900. The arriy
ais of the metal at the assay office in
Seattle are only a little over half as
great this year as they were in the
same time twelve months ago. Some
of the miners, however, are saying
that there are prospects for an in
creased yield in 1902. Colorado's
output, on the other hand, is greater
so far this year than it ever was be-
fore in the same time. The United
States. as whole. will make a gain
in gold production in 1901 over 1900.
This is the feature of the situation
which counts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-14

craftsman In town. The work OF
county surveyor requires man of
accurate judgment and figures. He
crosssections all the new roads built
by the county and makes all the esti-
mates on which contracts are let. All
who know Mr.. Tiffany attest his fit.
ness for this offlce.