davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Special sale dress goods.-Some skirt length
some shirt waist patterns, all at = price for
one week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Thrice welcome to our Hearts an
Homes.
Rev. Mr.. Friend, who Ia preaching at Long
Cane In the absence OF the pastor is one OF
the most acceptable preachers that congre-
CATION has had for years.
Our people, regardless of church affiliation.
are In love with Mr.. and Mrs. Friend. They
are an acquisition to the community.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Happenings and Incidents Of a Week
About the City.

Abbeville, Dec. 20, 1908.
Mr.. David H. Henry of Clemson College has
been in th Q city spending the holidays with
mis- parents Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Henry.
Miss Blanche Gary Is home from the
Waman's Chlege In Columbia spending the
holidays with her home people.
Mr.. Eugene Power was with Milford during
the holiday rush. Mr.. Power liz attending the
Presbyterian College at Clinton, be Is max.
ing q fine record In his classes.
Mr.. Walter Vlsanska came over from At
Ianta Thursday and was the guest OF bis
falher, Mr.. G. A. Vlsanska until Su uday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Special velvet sale.-l0cts. velvet all new
winter shades. Just snited for winter shirt
waists, 600 70 Sl00yd. ..... .....-..:.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
For Sale in Abbeville by
j. w. Mckee, JT.
MARRIAGES.
Rev. Pm. wells

Rev. p. B. Wells Officiating.
Dec. q. F: ]. Carol and Miss Virginia
Dec. o. !. B. Coleman and Miss Marie
Dec. "a. j. T. McNeil and Miss Lizzie Perry. Z
Dec. "a. Robt. Y. Simmons and Miss Bessie
Dec. n. R. D. Anderson and Miss Bessie
Bruce. . ~ q: a,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

pieces, S inch skirting black and colors.
Will be sold cheap for cash AT Haddon's>
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Did the United States Encourage
Panama 10 Secede?

Ifthe United States did induce Panama tc
secede, and now leaves that country to itt
fate the name OF the United States would be
indeed q stencil In the nostrils Of honorable
people everywhere. .... ..'
But II we had nothing to do with the revo.
luton ,: we do not see the obligation Of this
country to buy the canal, or to guarantee the
independence OF the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS,

The following Ia the law Of this State
Section 178. Every entry upon the lands
Of another, after notice from the owner or
tenant prohibiting the same, shall be mlsde-
meanor. and be punished by fine not to ex.
ceed one hundred dollars or imprisonment
with hard labor on the public works OF the
County not exceeding thirty days; Provided
That whenever any owner or tenant OF any
lands shall post q notice In four CONSPICUOUS
places on The borders OF anv land prohibiting
entry thereon, apd shall pub ish once week
for four successive weeks such notice In any
newspaper circulating In the county where
such lands are situated. proof OF the posting
and OF publishing OF such notice Within
twelve mon ths prior to the entry, shall be
deemed and taken as notice conclusive
against the person making entry as aforesaid
for bunting and fishing"
Having complied strictly with the above
law any person entering upon my lands will
be prosecuted and punished az above provid'
ed.
w. A. Lnmax.
r. r. Tolbert.
+. N. Tolbert.
A. NJ. Tolbert.
&. R. Tolbert.
j.. A. Miller.
s.. E. Morton. o..
] Y. Jones.
I. A. Keller.
Dec. %, 1903, IT,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Next Monday the Last Day

Next Monday will be the last day that H. NJ Tate Co.,
will be open in AbbeVle and they will give good
bargains between and then Come in buy while the
goods going cheap.
They feel under many obligations to the people Of Alb
beve County for their liberal patronage during the last
three years. and going to give them better bar
gains than ever before.
Yours truly,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
GOOD HOMES
TO EXCHANGE FOR
Old, Worn-0ut Farms.

have several nice Houses in the
City of Abbeville which / will give in
exchange for almost any old WORKOUT
farm. If you have no WORKOUT farm
to exchange, will sell to you on SO
or 100 years time, with low rate of in
terest. -...,.
I also offer the following farming
land for sale: ....
$50 acres, five miles from Due West
and about miles from Abbeville,
$500 per acre.
29O acres-S7.O0 per acre.
400 acres-$8.00 per acre. ...'.
All these lands are in the same
neighborhood, are well improved and
have good tenant houses. Will sell
with small cash payment and will
give long time on balance. 49,
ROBT. S. LINK. (.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Services Sunday evening In the same church.
MIR. Presley Is supplying this. church for a
season, he is an earnest and. Impressive
speaker and gives promise of being an ex.
celent preacher. ..' !. 80.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
The Spelling Book.

Dec. %, 1903, II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
EAST END
Rounds in Country and In Town.
Ahhauilla 8 q Dee 90 .la08

Abbeville, s. e., Dec. 29,: :l903.t
cHRIsTms IN COUNTRY AND TOWN.
Christmas morning was ushered in with
rain which cast q damper over the joyous
Christmas tide but the shouts OF the merry
youngsters. ana the pop, pop OF Inc hre-crack.
ers bore unmlstakabIe signs OF Christmas. we
arose early and got TO the postoftie on time,
thinking we would get an early start hud re.
turn earlier than usual, but 10 our d dismay,
the mail had not been brought up ana so we
settled down TO walt After ringing up every
where, we found ourselves no better OF, IN
short, we could not hurry up anybody on
Christmas morn. Just as we left for our sew
eral routes the malls were pulling up at the
door, but to await their opening would make
as late, 80 we started on our daily rounds.
Nothing happened to break the sunday
like" appearance except the shrlll whistle OF
the carrier and an occasional firing OF guns
around US and the patterlpg OF lain on our
buggies, however, about noon the Wlnd
sprang up and the clouds rolled by, and old
Sol warmed up the earth with his genial rays.
The old adage, "a bad beginning makes a
good ending" and so we found IT., Tor our
kind and thoughtful patrons sent US out de-
Iightful lunches and handed us cake all
aion e, so that we forgot the lonely drive and
tad Gather and were happy too.
We received many kind expressions OF re-
gret at our having 10 ride Christmas day, as
one and all OF our patrons would nave oeen
dellghte at our having the day OF. this Kind
and generous speech lightened our nearls. ano
while all the world we're frolicking and We
were on our routine of duty, We were happy
In the thought that we were In sympathetic
touch with mank Ind and held warm place
In the hearts OF our dear patrons.
We retured home on time and found Vile
and little ones with smiling faces ready TO
greet as with Christmas welcome.
The volume OF mail matter 81 The city office,
was immense, but our efficient postmaster,
with his clerks and carrier boys put things on
move, and had all Incoming and outgoing
mails ready on schedule time. The city post
office was one OF the busiest places In the city
Christmas morning and all day.
Santa Claus distributed his gifts along
Route No. 3, with lavish hand and all were
happy and joyous.
THE TIME HoNoRED PRESS AND BANNER.
Does not stop its machinery, but while all the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28

tried to remember more, but it's i'm
possible; can't get any further back
or call up another thing. There's no
use trying. It's all like dream; prob
ably it is one. I do have such dreams.
In my sleep can lift myself into the
air just as easy and fly back to the
same big white house that I seem to
remember. When you told me about
your home it was like something that |
had often seen. before. l shall be
dreaming about it next"
Beverley cross questioned her from
every possible point of view. He was
fascinated with the mystery, but she
gave him nothing out Of which the
least further light could be drawn. A
half breed woman, it seemed, had been
her Indian foster mother, a silent.
grave, watchful guardian from whom
not hint of disclosure ever fell. She
was moreover Christian woman who
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28

ley where little river goes wandering
on it's way He was speaking French,
and she followed him easily now, her
eyes beginning to fling out again their
natural sunny beams of interest. Il
was born there twenty-six years ago
and haven't done much of anything
since. You see before you, mademoi-
selle, a very undistinguished young
man, who has signally failed to accom-
plish the dream Of his boyhood, which
was to be great artist like Raphael or
Angelo. Instead of being famous am
but poor lieutenant in the forces Of
Virginia."
''You have a mother. father, brothers
and sisters?" she Intercepted. She
did not understand his allusion to the
great artists of whom she knew moth
ing: She had never before heard >ef
them. She leaned the poker against the
chimney jamb and turned her face to-
ward him.
Mother, father and one sister," he
said, mo brothers. We were a happy
little group. But my sister married and
lives in Baltimore. l am here. Father
and mother are alone in the old house.
Sometimes / am terribly homesick"
He was silent moment, then added:
But you are selfish. You make me
do all the telling. Vow I want you to
give me little of your story, made
moiselle, beginning, as did, at the
first" - r.
'But can't" she replied, with child
like frankness, "for don't know where
was born nor my parents names MOI
who am. You see how different it is
with me. 1 am called Alice Roussil-.
Ion, but I suppose that my name is
Alice Tarleton. 1t is not certain, how
ever. There is very little to help out
the theory. Here is all the proof there
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28
Lament of the Country.
I've back. o city, from thy clutch


Give back. O city, from thy clutch
Ny children to my breast,
That, ravished. aches to feel their touch
And lull their pain to rest!
My dugs are full, while bark, they CRY
For food, but cry in vain!
o vampire Of the glittering lie,
Give back mine own again!
Ny fields are golden seas of grain II.
bore for them to reap;
MY bounty swells some gamblers gain
Who heeds not while they weep:
My children render to my arms,
Thou wanton draped in red,
That hurst the quick with deadly charna
And send'st me but the dead
Give back the children whom nursed
And brought to mans estate
Until they heard thy voice accursed,
Thou cursed one of fate!
Mine age Is lonely, and my breast
Longs for my faithless sons
That may lull their pain to rest,
My poor deluded ones
w. w. Whitelock in McClure's MagA-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-11-28

belonged among people of gentle birth
and high attainlnents. She magnified
him so that he was diffused in her i'm
agination, as difficult to comprehend
as mist in the morning air-and as
beautiful.
::'You make fun of me- she said very
deliberately, letting her eyes droop
Then she looked up again suddenly
and continued, with a. certain naive ex-
preston of disappointment gathering
in her face: II have been too free with
you. Father Beret told me not to for
get my dignity when in your company
He told me you might misunderstood
me. I don't care. shall not fence
with you again." She laughed, but
there was no joyous freedom in the
sound.
"Why. Alchemy dear Miss Roussil-
lon, you do ME wrong. l beg a thou
sand pardons if I've hurt YOU" he
cried, stepping nearer to her, land
can never forgive myself You have
somehow misunderstood NEIL know
you have!~
On his part it was exaggerating a
mere contact of mutual feelings into a
dangerous collision. He was as much
self deceived as was she, and he made
more noise about it.
ut is you who have misunderstood
me- she replied, smiling brightly now.
but with just a faint, pitiful touch OF
regret or self blame lingering in her
voice. Father Beret said you would.
did not believe him, butt
"And you shall not believe him." said
Beverley. Il have not misunderstood
you. There has been nothing You
have treated me kindly and with beau
tiful friendliness. You have not done
or said thing that Father Beret or
anybody else could criticise, and if I
have said or done the least thing to
trouble you I repudiate i'll did not
mean it. Now you believe me, don't
you, Miss Roussillon?"
He seemed to be falling into the hab=
1t Of speaking to her in English. She
understood it somewhat imperfectly, es-
pecially when in ain earnest moment he
rushed his words together as if they
had been soldiers he was leading at the
charge step against an enemy. His
manner convinced her even though his
diction fell short
Then We'll talk about something
else," she said, laughing naturally now
and retreating to chair by the hearth
side. II want you to tell me all about
yourself and your family, your home
and everything"
She seated herself with an air Of coll
scious aplomb and motioned him to
take distant stool.
There was great heap of dry logs in
the fireplace, with pointed flames shoot
ing out of it's crevices and leaping into
the gloomy, cavelike throat of the flue
Outside wind passed heavily across
the roof and beloved in the chimney
top.
Beverley drew the stool near Alice.
who with a charred stick used as
pokeAwas thrusting at the glowing
crevices and sending showers of sparks
aloft.
"Why, there wouldn't be much to
tell,' he said, glad to feel secure again.
"Our home is big old mansion named
Beverley Hall, on a hill among trees
and half surrounded with slave cabins
It OVerlOOkS the nlantatiOn in tho val
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
LAWN TENNIS

The Woman's National Championship
Tennis tournament commenced yesterday
at the Philadelphia Cricket club grounds.
Wissahicon heights. Summary of yes
terday's play:
Championship singles: Preliminary
round-Miss Miriam Hall of California
defeated Miss Helen p. Converse. Phila-
delphia. 6-2. 60; Miss c. B. Neeley. Chic
ago. defeated Miss Mary Coates. Phila-
delphia, 6-1. 60 Six others drew byes
First round-Mss Marjorie Oberteuf-
fer, Philadelphia, defeated MISS Ger
trude Fetterman. Philadelphia, s-2. 6-3:
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Moore, New York, de-
feated Miss Miriam Hail, California. 6-l.
6-3; Miss c. b. Neeley, Chicago, defeated
Miss Clara Chase, Philadelphia 60, 6-l;
Mss Helen p. Chapman. Philadelphia.
defeated Miss Corinne Mock, Philadel-
phia, 6-1, Sc.
William A. Larned. champion lawn ten
MS player OF America. and Malcolm u.
Whitman. the former undefeated cham
pion, were defeated I'm the doubles yes
terday on the Crescent A G. grass court
at Bay Ridge, n. Y. The winners were
Raymond D. Little and Frederick b. AL
exander. former champions of Princeton
They won, Sc. is, 1-5, 60 6-i
Messrs. Larred and Whitman losing by
lack OF team work.
the singles. Beals q Wright defeat
ed Mr.. Little So, 60 Mr. Wright Will
meet Holcombe Ward In the final round
Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
SPORTING BRIEFS
The yacht Constitution arrived at New
London yesterday.

The yacht Constitution arrived at New
London yesterday.
The bicycle races scheduled at Charles
River and Revere Beach tracks last even
ing were declared off because OF the rain
The Oxford Cambridge lacrosse team
defeated the Swarthmore college team at
Philadelphia yesterday 9 to T.
The opening Of the harness meeting at
Sangus was postponed yesterday on ac-
count OF the heavy track.
Pitcher Applegate and Centrehelder
Frisbee OF the Worcester baseball team
were sold yesterday at Toronto 10 New
Orleans for $500 The Worcester manage
ment will likely secure Pitcher Hemming.
lately of Toronto.
The regatta committee OF the New
York Yacht club announced yesterday
that the dates for the special races OF the
yachts Constitution. Columbia and Reli-
ance at Newport have been changed and
finally fixed as follows June "a and 30
and July |, 2. and 4 As planned origin
ally the series was 10 end July s. These
races will not be official trials.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
MOTORCYCLE RUN

Motor cycling has gained quite a foot
hold in Providence and the pun bikes are
becoming very popular Recent improve
ments in the building OF the motor cycles
have resulted in the lowering of prices to
a reasonable standard.
movement has been started for the
organization of n motor cycle club and
some evening next week, probably We'd
nesday or Friday. a meeting will be held
in Columbia hall
for a run to Rocky Point and return
next Sunday. The start will be made
from Pine and Garnett streets at IL
o'clock. arriving at Rocky Point In good
season to enjoy shore dinner. Motor
cyclists are invited TO john in the run
The pace will be moderate. hill climb
ing contest will be held probably on the
hill near Warwick light.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
the interest of sport. 1 have men enough

the interest of sport. have men enough
here to do So"
WILL TRY AGAIN, IF NECESSARY.
AT a banquet given to you before you
left London you were reported TO have
said that should the Shamrock III by
some il-fortune be defeated you would be
at the starting line again next year with
a new boat?'
Now. don't try to discourage me-" said
Sir Thomas. I'VE think we are going to
win, but II the Shamrock is beaten think
1t would be my duty 10 try again"
IF you win the cup will you stay In
this country for some time after the races
are sailed?'
win the cup or lose, would like to
stay here all the time"
Sir Thomas then talked little more
about the coming races. IF get licked
II will be simply because I have not got
as good boat as you have on this side
/ feel In my heart that I have a flyer
/ know that the Reliance is a great boat
but I never had more confidence than
have now. l have a good man as skip
per. Bob Wringe is the best skipper in
the British Isles. William Fife, the de-
signer OF the yacht, will represent me on
the Reliance, and he is the best amateur
sailor We have s,st
II am going to sail on the yacht N.Y.
self She has not had a trial without
me on board, and intend to stick to the
boat ! am perfectly satisfied OF getting
absolutely fair play. and think that IL
the New York club should make any
mistake II would be In my favor"
Speaking OF the proposed race for a
cup given by the Atlantic Yacht club to
be sailed on July 4. Sir Thomas said: II
cannot make any engagements now
There might be a gale blowing on that
day. and ] cannot risk injuring the chal-
lenger. and will not disappoint II can
help It,"
Have you made n match with the
Shamrock | against the Columbian"
Sir Thomas hesltated and then said
Mr. Morgan did not know how ht his boat
was, but that he (Sir Thomas) would be
willing to make any match after the
races.
Carriages were waiting on the pier. and
az soon as Sir Thomas and his friends
landed they were driven to the Waldorf
Astoria. Tonight the friends who greet
ed him on the stea mer entertained him at
dinner I'm the hotel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
ELMwooD.
BILLIARDS

Fred Eames. cuest. is now residing in
Denver. He proposes a billiard match at
Boston. and sends the following challenge
to the New England players:
i VIII play any man in New England
game OF billiards, lS-inch balkline two
shots In balk. 5xl0 table. for $3.50 a side.
A. q. Cutler preferred. Immediately on
the acceptance OF this challenge / will
post forfeit and arrange details. only
stpulating that the game be played be-
fore Nov. 10. After this game rs played,
whether i win or lose I will play any
man In New England a match at any or
all OF the following styles OF billiards:
Stralght rail, cushion carroms, three
reasonable amount of money No one
barred, but II. @. Cutler still preferred"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25

Runs-Gettman q Mcintyre. Atherton.
Grimshaw. Francis-6. First base on balls
on Leroy 2: OF Jones g. Struck out-By
Leroy g. by Jones g. Home run-Atherton.
Three-base hit-Franc.s. Two-base hits
Gettman. Jones Sacrifice hits-Atherton.
Laporte. Stolen bases-Armbruster 2.
Stafford. Laporte, Grimshaw. Left on
bases-Buffalo 10; Providence 8. wild
pitch-Jones. Cmpire-Shannon. Time
In Som
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
SIGNS WITH GYMS

The Gyms are scheduled to play at
Pawtucket this afternoon. with the fol-
lowing lineup: Beaumont. c.; Lawson
p. lie Grand 1b.; Uniac 2b; Simmons
sbi w. s.. Cannell. IT,. e. Loughlan, CT.
and Joseph Sweeney, r.
Manager Herrick has secured a fast
shortstop In Royal +. Rock Of Centredale
and shortstop of Manhattan college team.
ROCK VIII play for the Gyms the balance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
COLOSSEUM RACES POSTPONED

owing to the unfavorsble weather con-
ditions and wet track Col. Wendell
schaefer has postponed the cycle races
scheduled to take place at the Colosseum
this evening until tomorrow night
The same card will be run except that
Stinson will take Morans place as toe
latter injured his knee while working
out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
GAMES TO-DAY.
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
AME RICaN LEAGUE
DETROIT 2. BOSTON 1.

The Boston leaders lost at Detroit yes-
terday by a run. Consecutive hitting
by Deering Crawford and Carry in De-
troits half Of the sixth inning won the
game. Dineen ana Deering both pitch
cd coed ball. Longs errors gave Bos-
ton its opportunity to score in the fifth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
OTHER RESULTS.
Brockton :. Manchester 4.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE STANDING.
BOWLING,

The Elmwood rollers journeysd TO Au-
burn last Tuesday and succeeded In win
ming two OF the three games played with
the locals. The win tied the teams in
the number or games won and next
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
JERSEY CITY 9. BALTIMORE ..

Thielman pitched for the "skeeters"
yesterday at Baltimore and won out from
the Orioles to 2. The visitors earned but
TWO OF their runs. the remaining seven
having been presented by bad playing on
the part Of Baltimore players. wiltze was
hammered for FIVE runs and was relieved
by Flater. Castro was put out OF the
game IN the seventh for abusive language
10 Umpire Kelly. Attendance 1860. Score
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
CHICAGO 4. WASHINGTON /.

Owen pitched great game at Chicago
yesterday and Washington had barely a
look In. He held the Senators down TO
three hits. and would have shut them out
but for tumble by Tannehfll. Orth's
slab work was also excellent Ryan was
ht on the wrist by a pitched ball I'm the
last inning and will probably be disabled
for some time. Attendance $500 Score
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
new ENGL and LEAGUE.
NASHUA 2, FALL RIVER !.

Fan River played a snappy game
against the leaders at Nashua yesterday,
but was unable to score after the first
inning. pair of doubles and two errors
gave Nashua the game in the fifth The
fielding OF both teams was good. a run
ming catch by Ball in the fourth being a
feature. Attendance $50. The score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25
NEW YORK 60. cLEvEL. ND s-s.

The New York Americans played a
double header at Cleveland yesterday
and broke even with the locals The
visitors won the first game TO and
then were shut out. Cleveland winning
10 with joss in the box. The fea-
ture OF the first game was the base run
pirg OF Elberfeld. Attendance 4.1A. The
scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-25

form and the Grays got but six hits.
Jones has no liking for a mud diamond
and his work was not as good as usual.
The rain came down In a steady drizzle
and the attendance OF s3f was most sur
prising. Score: