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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
BAD ROADS TO BLAME.
Why the Farmers In the East Find Their
Business Unprof1table.

Why the Farmers In the East Find Their
Business Unproftable.
A highly important feature Of the
highways question is the effect good or
bad roads have upon the local markets
and their sources of supply, says the
New York Tribune. In all the cities and
large towns of the state there is de-
mand for farm products and for the
bulkier and heavier products, such as hay
and straw and grain.
In many cases the surrounding coun-
try is quite capable Of supplying that
demand; in all cases it should do SO az
far as possible; in most cases it does not.
Instead, supplies are brought in by rail
or canal from far away, perhaps from
other states; while at the same time,
within few miles Of the market thus
supplied, are farms that have been
abandoned az not worth Working and
others whose owners are in chronic dis
content and despair at the apparent i'm
possibility Of getting profitable prices
for their crops. The big farms of the
west, they say, monopolize the mar rkets,
and so farming here no longer pays.
Now, one prime secret Of the trouble
lies in the bad roads, which keep the
producer and the consumer apart by
making it difficult, if not impossible,
for the farmers to get their produce to
market. The farmer 1000 miles away
can get his crops to market by rail or
canal more easily and more cheaply. than
the farmer only ten miles away can haul
his in over roads that are so billy and
rough and miry that half ton is a
heavy load for horse to draw at slow
footpace.
It is not that farms in the east are no
longer productive, nor that the eastern
market no longer offers fair prices. 1t
is that the roads between the farms and
the markets are 80 bad as to make ship
ment Improbable. Good roads through
out the farming regions adjacent to the
cities and towns would do more than
anything else to restore prosperity to
the farmers, enabling them to get their
goods to the best possible market easily,
promptly and oheaply. Good roads
would mean good farms, good markets,
good prices and good times for all con-
cerned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
About Tax-Paying.

Every year the time for collecting taxes
has been extended just before time for closing
the books. As result, the people expect an
extension, and are no longer fooled by the
threat to close the books and to add penalty
The present plan OF tiiffling with the peo.
pie, 1t seems to Us, should be discontinued
As II Is, every man has q right to walt until
the last hour for paying taxes. There Ia
neither reason, justice or common sense for
him TO pay In October when he can just as
we'll pay on the last day Of February.
Then, the demand for extension is always
JnRde whether with or without reason, we are
unable 70 pay. We only speak OF the fact.
To avoid extension OF time, and To secure
all the money that the State needs. we sug.
gest:
First-Thst the limit be fixed for the first
day OF March in each year, without giving
authority for an extension.
Second-To secure the needed money, open
the books on the first day Of October for the
collection Of taxes. As all tax payers have a
right to wait until the first OF March, then
give the tax payers q discount Of the half Of
one per cent q month-or, better still, dis
count OF six mills O.. month for anticipating
payment. ..
This discount would bring to the treasury
all the money that would be needed. AS a
rule, the, railroads, the banks, the cotton
mills, and other large tax payers, would be
the first, instead OF the last to pay. A rule
like this would be equitable and just.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
In Loving Remembrance Of Bessie
HILL

Sweet child. OF only few short summers
Thy purity shed It's sweet influence Ger thy
happy home, and made thy loved ones hap
pier for having thee there. But the angels
watched DER thy innocent lie, and beheld
thee SO pure and untarnished by sin, and Thy
Makers eye also beheld thy gentle, pure life,
and methinks heard His loving voice ca -
thee, "Sweei child, leave the perishable
things of the world, and come unto Me. Thy
life shall expand into greater periection;
will crown thee with light and love. NO
tenn ptation shall assail thee beneath my
smile; there shalt thou rest forever, free from
sick ness and pain"
Thy loved ones on earth will Miss thee, but
thou can'st be the bright star whose gentle
light shall ever lead them upward TO thee,
and though thou can'st not return to them,
they can 90 to thee; when their Masters
work is ended, and their Ife's journey is DER,
then reunited, where there will be poparting,
one happy family again, free from the bligh I
Of disease and death. their spiritual life shall
60 op and on, in to brighter realms OF eternal
glory.
Then, loved ones who mourn. lift the veil,
and with the eye OF faith behold your darling
sweetly resting on the SaviourS bosom, and
Joining with the numberless throng OF angels
in singinging the song OF the redeemed. Then
weep not, but press onward In thy duty 10
God and TO thyself, 80 that when thy sum-
mons come, like that of your precious dar-
ling, you may be prepared to meet her again
and dwell with her and her loving Saviour
in the mansions prepared for them that love
God. "Let the dead and the beautiful rest"
Mrs. Vose.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
ROADS THAT ARE NEEDED.
Henry Watterson's Idea Is That They Be
Local, Not National.

Henry Watterson's Idea Is That They Be
Local, Not National.
Henry Watterson takes issue with a
good roads advocate who insists that
the general government should have
charge Of road making-that there
should be national highways built and
maintained at public expense.
The good roads that are needed, says
the Chicago Times-Herald, those that
are most needed, in the language Of
Colonel Watterson, are those that "lead
from the farm to the railroad, the mill,
the factory, the school, the church, the
ferry and the market"
This apt remark Of Colonel Watterson
is a condensation, simplification, an
absolutely plain presentation of what is
most wanted in the matter Of good
roads. Garry out that idea, and what
will be wanting? It will meet the re-
quirements Of the farmer; it will save
the farming element hundreds Of mil
lions of dollars every. year; twill meet
the expectations Of the pleasure seeker;
it will add to the value of every foot Of
land in the country; it will be Of value
to every merchant and every profession
al man; it will be source Of pleasure
and profit to all classes, in all commu-
mites.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
FOOD FOR THE SICK.
How to Prepare and Serve 1t In .
Tempting Way.

How to Prepare and Serve 1t In .
Tempting Way:
As the patient begins to regain health
and strength more solid food Is given
milk or cream toast, soft boiled or
poached eggs, cereal mushes, stewed or
sometimes fresh fruits or well baked
potato. Great care must be taken not
30 overtax the digestive organs. Re-
lapses are often caused by too much in
diligence of the patients appetite at
this stage. One must advance slowly
and with great care. a brolled bird or
a piece of rare beefsteak or chop may
be given when the patient is in sutti-
ciently advanced stage Of recovery.
Oysters are almost always allowed and
are both palatable and easily digested
If perfectly fresh and not too much
cooked. When they are overlooked,
the albumen becomes hardened, very
tough and difficult to digest. Cook
them only until the gills begin to curl.
Cream soups are valuable, as they are
nourishing and easily digested, but
they should not be boiled too long.
A great deal Of attention should be
paid to the serving of food for sick
person. The faint appetite Of Illness
can best be coaxed by the daintiness Of
the food. Serve the food on tray with
a fresh, white cover and be careful not
to put so much on the tray as to crowd
It. Better to serve too little and let the
patient ask for more than to put 30
much, on at one time that the sick one
Is Immediately discouraged. A flower
or little sprig Of green laid upon the
white tray cloth is often an incentive
to the Indifferent appetite, but do not
attempt vase Of flowers unless it be a
very small and dainty one. Have the
tray set with the prettiest china and
glass obtainable, without too much COL
or, 80 as to weary the eye. If the china
is all of a single pale tint, the effect
will be very dainty and pleasing to the
eye Of the patient. 1t must also be
small enough to accommodate the Size
of the tray. Never let the tray or re-
mains of food served stand In the SICK
room after the patient has been fed.
Let all hot foods be served imme-
diately after they are prepared. and 1t
seems superfuous to mention that all
hot dishes must be hot and all cold
dishes equally cold. However, this Is
not always done. Sometimes both the
cold and hot dishes are allowed to
stand until they reach the same tenn
perature.
There are great many simple, dain-
ty desserts which may be served to the
lnvalids, especially those made with
eggs and gelatin. Ice cream is often
given and is very nutritious and can be
digested by some very Ill patients, and
it is almost always relished.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
An Acquisition.

Rev. John o. Wilson, D. D., OF the Metho'
list Church is an acquisition to the chuic
and to the Intelligence of Abbeville. Benin"
him Is q long and honorable record, ana Dr.
fore him we trust that there are yet man!
years Of usefulness and honor. He has dur
Ing a long life endeavored to serve the Master
acc eptably. and his best efforts have been to
bring the brethren to proper sense OF duty
to God and man. In his teachings he has
saught to have us purify our own hearts In
the effort TO overcome evil. and he would
have us build the Christian character on the
su ubstructure OF morality, truth and honesty
He would follow the Saviour's efforts 10 eslab'
lish religion Of love Tor the beautiful and
alteration tor the good. He believes the pure
In heart are blest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
For Governor.

A number OF the brethren Of the press are
committing, or pledging their support, to
lucky candidates for Governor. While all
the names which we have heard are OF good
men, and any one of them would most likely
make a good Governor, If elected, yet the
Press and Banner will walt little before
pledging support to anybody for that high
office. newspaper that undertakes to help
favorite candidates is often defeated, and
then he has the everlasting hatred OF the sue
cessful man. II he succeeds In landing bis
favorIte, the probability is, that he will think
officers are an ungrateful or unthankful Set
At present this newspaper is willing to rest
on its laurels and has no desire TO incur the
displeasure Of successful men. When nc
principle is involved, and the race is merely
a choice between men, the newspaper might
we'll be silent, or that is our opinion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
How to Cure Insomnia.

It is now a generally recognized fact
that one Of the most prolific causes OF
insomnia is overeating, that practice re-
sulting usually in a disturbed condi-
ton Of the digestive organs If In moth
Ing more serious. The remedy in such
cases Is obvious enough. Cases are
common where insomnia Of protract-
ed and stubborn nature has yielded to
period of fasting. There are few
cases of sleeplessness, in fact. In which
little dieting may not be tried with
good effect. Copious drinking OF cold
water just before retiring Is often
highly efficacious. Deep breathing kept
up as long as possible by will power is
q generally recommended remedy for
occasional sleeplessness, the main aim
being to keep the mind from thinking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
A Muddy Road.

One day this week, as teamster was
slowly working his way through the
quagmire commonly known as a ooun-
ty road between the Cummings hill
and Fossil, be espied a hat in one
of the ruts in front Of him. As the
headgear appeared to be in fairly good
condition he dismounted to pick it up.
AS he raised the hat he was astonished
to hear a voice coming from under it
exclaim: "Hold onl That's my hat"
AS soon as he had gathered his breath
and wits the teamster asked, "What are
you doing down there?" Which brought
forth the reply: "I'm in big luck to be
where am. There's horse underneath
me. Fossil (Or. Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
Dissolution Of an Old Firm-New
g.. Faces at the Door.

That old and reliable firm Of W. Joel
Smith q Son has been dissolved. Mr.. Joel
Smith has been at the head Of the firm for
more than thirty years, and In all that time
he has served the public with the highest In
tegrity and with much satisfaction 70 those
who have dealt with him. After long and
honorable career In the mercantile world.
he retires from business that he may in quie-
tude for the remaining years enjoy the fruits
OF bis labor. His example and his success
should be an inspiration and an object lesson
for the young gentlemen, (Messrs. A. NJ
Smith and =. ]. LinkO who succeed to the
management OF whicn he has 30 long been at
the head. Messrs. A. M. Smith and 8. J.
Link are we'll known 10 the people Of this
community. and will prove themselves
worthy successors TO their former partner.
Polite and attentive to business, and having
the ambition to succeed, they will deserve
success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
How to Whiten Ivory.

Ivory may be whitened by washing
well with soap and water and allowing
It to dry in the sun. This process
must be repeated for several days. II
the ivory be attached to some heavy
article that cannot readily be moved,
another process is to put a thin paste
Of lime over it until it turns white.
II Is then dried and polished.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
How to Make Wine Whey.

One pint Of milk heated to 100 de-
grees F., one teaspoonful Of prepared
rennet and two tablespoonfuls Of wine.
Stir the rennet and the wine into the
milk quickly, so that the wine may not
curdle the milk in blotches. Let 1t
stand in q warm place ION the stove
hearth, for ins.ance) for half an hour,
then separate the curd from the whey
by straining. The whey Is excellent
for children with delicate digestion
who need little stimulant 1t Is very
good also as q drink for :nValids at
any time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
T0ngueless Cows.

The Lancaster Ledger is responsible for the
following story, which serves as a warning
TO all thievish COWS:
"Two COWS belonging to Mr.. A. NJ. Black.
mon, OF the Antioch section, lost part OF their
tongues In q singular manner last Thursday
night. Mr.. B. noticed blood about their
mouths and was at q loss to account for II
until feeding bis horse he noticed blood at
crack In the side Of the feed trough. II was
plain that the cows had been pulling the
horses feed out through the crack during the
night and the horse had bitten the pieces out
OF their tongues when they would stick them
through the crack"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
Worth Remembering.

The community with the best roads
Is very likely to be the best community.
A narrow tire will dig rut, but
good broad tire will roll it shut.
The depth of road is more to be
dreaded than it's length.
The state of the road tells the size Of
the load
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08

Don't fail to see our fine line OF pipes when
you come TO the fair. Milford's drug store.
Keep your eyes on DuPre's show windows
and get his prices on vases, dolls, and other
Christmas goods.
We exchange school books. Speed Drug Co
Water Power Is StOck.-In order to aid
in the establishment OF an electric power
plant at or near Abbeville Mr.. Stells Will
Subscribe the water Power at Martins Mill,
and take the same In the capital stock. u
Cure that cold with Milfords Cold and Grip
Tablets. No cure, no pay, Phone !o7. Mil
fordH drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
How to Make Butter Buttons.

Beat q quarter Of pound of butter
to a cream and stir in three eggs. When
this is done, add three large table
spoonfuls of -four, and salt to taste.
Take up the batter in tiny portions
with the tip of a small spoon, and let
them simmer Is minutes in clear soup
which Is boiling gently. They can be
eaten with this soup or served with
any other preferred.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
HaddOn's Locals.

Jackets and fur collarette at redward price
at HaddoD's.
North Carolina blankets at Haddon's.
Kid gloves black and colors, at Haddon's.
Black silk collarett at Hoddon's.
New dress goods at Haddon's.
New fianels for waist, at Haddons.
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DnlIy Dhly LUCHI
SOUTHBOUND. No 81. No 27 Clintn I

No 66 connects at Washington with the Pennsyl-
vana Hallway Buffalo Express; arriving Buffalo
7.35 O. m.
Columbia. Newberry 3 Laurens Railwfy Train No.
52 leaving Columbia, Union Station. at ! o. m.
daily, connects ut Clinton with g. A. L. Ry No. 53,
aordng shortest and qnicest route by aevera hours
to Atlanta, Chattanooga Nashville st. Louis Chica'
60 and oil points West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
How to Stew Mushrooms.

Remove the stems and peel the caps
Of two dozen large mushrooms. sprin-
kle with salt and pepper and saute for
five minutes In q tablespoonful Of but
ter (hot), then add half cupful OF
sweet milk into which has been stirred
one-haf teaspoonful Of cornstarch.
Stir carefully and let it boil slowly for
five minutes
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
HRtldOn's Locals

Ladies' thick soled Winter Shoes at Had
Jackets-a few Ladies' and Misses Jackets,
reear less of cost, at Haddon's.
Bargains In Winter Dress dooos u h"u
don's. .,a On I,
Won need Winter Stuff now IL the time LOT
bargains at Haddon's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08
How to Make Cabbage Dressing.

Heat one-half cupful Of cream, beat
yolks Of two eggs and rub one table
spoonful of cornstarch in little cold
milk. Add it to the scalding cream
and add two beaten egg yolks. When
thickened, remove and add two table
spoonfuls Of vinegar and few drops
Of lemon Juice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08

How to Serve Celery With Sauce.
Cook celery roots In stock until ten
der. Make sauce with a piece of but
ter. -four, a little salt and pepper. and
when boiled five minutes pour 1t on
the yolk of an egg. Stir well and put IN
the celery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08

Close connection at Petersburg, Richmond. Wash
Jackson vile and Atlanta with diverging lines.
MAGNIFICENT vestibule trains carrying through Pull
man sleeping cars between all principal points, For
reduced rates, Pulmsn reservations, etc.. apply 70
,TM. BUTLER. JR., D. P. A., Savannah. Ga.
g. Mop. BATE, T. p. A., Columbia 3. q.
j. NJ BARR, lst V. p. l. g. NJ, Portsmouth, Va
r. E. L. BUNCH, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va.
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The State Of South Carolina,


Probate Confederation for Letters Of Ad.:
mlnistratlon. E'ls-
BY r. E. HILL. ESQ., JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS. ]. T. ,LATIMER has made
w suit to me, TO grant him Letters OF Ad.
mipistration OF the Estate and effects OF
Welborne Hunter, late Of Abbeviiie County,
deceased.
ali and singular the 6indred and creditors OF
the said Welborne Hunter. deceasso, & tnst a.
Probate, TO be held at Abbeville q: d., on
Tuesday, the 2lst day Of Jsnuary IseS aIIer apIs
noon, TO show cause, II any they bave, Why
The said Administration should not DO
granted. r,,.
this Glib day Of JAM, In the year OF
rsFAL1 our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and one. and In the l26tL year OF Amer
lean Independence. ,oo,
10 the Press and Banner and on the Court
House duor for the time required py Jaw.
r. E HILL.
Ian. 2. 1902. Judge o: Probate.
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Country merchants should call on US before
buying. Special prices in large quantities Oh
canned goods, flour, coffee, soap, crackers and
other goods. W. D. Barksdale.
NC. dried apples. Try few. Make delic-
ious desserts for the holidays. w. d. Barks.
dale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-01-08

We have dolls and doll furniture, doll car
riages and go.carts, doll heads, trunks, oraos,
pa ipt boxes, pianos, tea sets ana very many
''no' wy ~ w, Joel Smith & Son.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

Inman & Co. against j. Earle Allen and B.
Bolin Allen.-Executton.
DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME
directed. In the above stated case. l will
sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auol1on'
within the legal hours OF sale, at AooeVllle y.
H., SC, on Monday the Srd day OF February
A, D. 1902, all the right, title and interest oi b.
Bolin Allen In the following described prop.
erty. 10 wit: All that tract or parcel OF lano.
containing
Five Hundred and Thirty-Seven
1881 Acres,
more or less, situate In Lowndesvllle Toy
shin. In AbbeviIe County, South Caro-, Il
bounded on the south by lands Of J.M.Y
and z. P. Speed, north by lands OF ]. MI
by, cas-, by W. l.. Hardin, and by J. M. q
on west.
Also,
All the interest Of B. Bolin Allen IN that
,ract or parcel OF land containing and meas
uring
Four Hundred and Fifty [45O]
Acres,
situate In Lowndesville Township, In Abbe-
Vile County, South Carolina. bounded by
Rocky River, johnson lands, B. Berry Allen
and lands OF J. B Leroy.
I.vied on and TO be sold as the property OF
D Ro,,n Allen to satisfy the aforsaid Ex-
ecution and costs. Terms-Cash
G. J. LYON,
Jan 7. 1901. SheriH a. Y.
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"P" p. m. "A" q. m. IN" night.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
"ApT trsmoN AMI GprENuu

"P" p. m. "a" D. m. ''N'' night. .
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
CHARLESTON AND GREENVHLE.
Pullman palace sleeping cars on Trains IS and
t8, 81 and S8, on A. and O.. division. Dining cars
ON these trains serve all meals enroute.
Trains leave Spartanburg, A. g. c. division,
northbound. 6:5S a. m, 3:S P. m, 6:l2 p. m,
lVestibule Limitedl and :5S P. NJ; south-
bound IL 20 a. m. :15 p. m, II 40 m, (Ves-
bule Limited), and 10:80 a. m.
Trains leave Greenville, A. and 9. division,
northbound, :55 g. M, :34 p. m. and 5:lS p. M,
(Vestibule Limitedl. and 5:55 p. nj; south
bound, :25 a. m.,4 80 p. m, IL 40 p m. (Vestt.
bule Limitedl, and II 80 q. m.
Trains Is and 18-Pullman Sleeping Oars
between Charleston and Asheville.
Elegant Pullman Drawing. Room Sleeping
Cars between Savannah and Ashsyille enroute
daily between Jacksonville and Cincinnati
Trains Is and IA Pullman Parlor Cars be-
tween Charleston and Asheville.
FRANK 8. CANNON, s. q. HARDWICK,
Third V-P. q Gen. Mgr. Gen. Pas. Agent,
Washington. D. O. Washington, D. q
W. h. TAYLOE, r. W. HUNT,
Asst. Gen. Pas. Agt, Div. Pas. Agt.
Atlanta Ga. Charleston, s. G..