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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
The A. Il. p. Synod.

The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Synod which has been in session for q week,
is one Of tho most interesting meetings that
was ever held. Harmony and Christian fel.
lowship prevail in this centennial year OF
its organized existence. The originators OF
the plan OF church government OF course
were not present in person, but the history
of ftheir lives, their labors and their successes
yas an inspiration TO the men Of today. The
success that has come to the church in the
past Is proud heritage. and with renewed
zeal, the good work viii be pressed toward
10 still greater achievements in the work OF
bringing obedience 10 the Father and happi.
to His children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
How Many Classes OF Citizens Have
We?

The Newberry Observer is quoted as say
ing:
Reduced to the last analysis, there will
never be much fear OF the law or any material
checking Of crime until juries do their duty,
and that will be only when the names or the
commissioners. So that II up TO them to take
the first step toward bringing about this much
needed reform. II good names are put In the
boxes. good names will be drawn out-other-
wise not.
Juries reflect the public sense OF right and
wrong better than can be done In any other
way.
We do not know what fs meant by the "oest
men," We ought to have legal dednition OF
the qualification which constitutes "the best
men,"
AS criminals. the prominent people seem
to be taking the day. From the newspapers
We are led to believe that a very large per
cent. Of the'crimes are By "prominent" men.
"prominent' people commit the crimes
and the "best people" are to pass on them,
what are we to expect?
prominence" and 1.-THE best" are only de.
scriptive terms. The jury commissioners may
not be able to draw the line between "the
BEST" the "prominent" and the thousands
that may n OF be classified, or II classified,
might be set down as "nobodies."
The "best citizen" might be described as one
who will con vict, whether the accused is gull
~ or innocent.
The majority Of people-that class which
attends TO their own business and who do
not violate the law, and who may be deemed
incompetent TO pass upon the guilt or inno-
oepce of the "promine ent" may be very glad to
have the responsibility shifted to the "best
men,"
When we have a healthy public sentiment
the jures will do their duty. When all prom
ipent men respect the rights and property OF
all others, there will be- less need for putting
the "best men" on the Juries-if we only knew
the best men when we see them.
Many meu;who wear coarse shirts and cheap
coats have as good and as honest hearts as are
possessed by the "best people,"
A mans education may polish him, or his
lack Of education may show that he is q
rough: ashler. But principle and character
may be possessed by the less pretentious citi-
zen. An honest mans the noblest work OF
God. An honest man may come from the
ranks OF those who are classified neither az
''prominent" nor as the best.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
Death Of Mrs. Grier.

Mrs. Susie Lee. wife Of Rev. Boyce a. Grier,
died at her home at Ora, in Laurens County,
last Sunday night. The body was brought to
Due West and buried there.
Mrs. Grier was daughter Of Prof ]. F. Lee
Of Due West. Loysble In herinatureIshe exem-
plified the christian graces and in her death
the hearts OF loving ones are distressed in.
deed. "..."'.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Probate CONFEDERATION for Letters OF Ad-
minstratioC.

Probate CONFEDERATION for Letters OF Ad-
ministratiOC.
BY r. f. HILL, ESQ.,, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS. j. l.. Perrin, &. g. Z. p. Il q S
w has made suit to me, to grant him
Letters OF Administration OF the Estate and
effects of Rebecca A. McCaslau, late of Abbe-
vile County, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors Of
the said Rebccca y. McCaslan, deceased. tba |
they be and appear before me, In the Court OF
Probate, to bs held at Ahboville G. Fl :, on
Thursday, the l7th day Of December. lga3, af-
ter publication hereof, at II O'Clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, II any they have,
why The said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court,
this 5th day Of November in the year
tSEAL.1 OF our Lord one thousand nine hum
dred and three, and in the l2Sth year
OF American Independence.
Published Oh the llih day OF November,
1903, in the Press and Banner and on
the Court House door for the time required
by law.
r. f. HILL,
Judge OF Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
Water Works Tax (interest
on bonds and Sinking

Fun0) )...........................S%I tnllH.
That when the taxes and assessment or any
portion thereof charged against the property
or party on the tax books of the City for the
tisca year 1904, shall not be paid on or before
the 3lst day OF December, 1903, the City Treas.
urer shall proceed TO add penalty OF one
per cent on the tax book, and the City Tres
urer Shall collect the same; and II the said
taxes and assessments and penalties are not
paid on or before the first day OF February
next thereafter, an additional penalty OF one
per centum thereon shall be added by the
City Treasurer; and If said taxes, assessments
and penalties are not paid on or before the
first day OF Merch next thereafter, an add.
tiunal penalty of five per cantum thereon
shall be added by the City Treasurer and be
collected by him; and If the said taxes, as.
sessments and penalties hre not paid on or
before the 18th day of March next thereafter,
the said City Treasure! shall issue his tax en-
eculiOn for The said taxes. assessments and
penalties against the property OF the deianil-
ing tax payers according to law.
A cJmnutaLiOn road tnx Will bc COLLECTED
the same time as other taxes Of Two Dolla RS
from all male citizens between the nges of
eighteen and tity.live years, except those ex-
en,pted ny law. Unless SAID tax Is paid on or
b, fure liir first day of January, 1901. SIX days
work upon the pubic highways and streets
of the CITY vii! be required uuder the Street
OverSeer.
All persons filling or refrsin. TO pny the
Communication tax or to work six toll days,
Shall, upon conviction, be- tined not more
than Thirty Dollars or be imprisoned not
longer than thirty days.
Done and raLlIird in City Council this 18th
day Of October, 1905.
g.. JAMES MCMILLAN, Mayor.
JAMES CHALMERS, City Clerk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
NOTICE OF
STOCK HOLDERS MEETING
Abbeville Cotton Mills.

Notice is hereby given that the An
nual Meetsng of the Stockholders of
the Abbeville Cotton Mills will be
held at the office of the company, at
Abbeville, S. G., on Friday, Novem-
ber Goth, 1908 Eat $50 o'clock a. m.
John A. Harris,
w. P. Greene, President.
Secretary
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
NOW FOR THE CARNIVAL
Let Every One Decorate.

Mr.. Chas. A. Murphy OF the U. Is. Flag Co.
of Cincinnati. Ohio, who has been supplying
the citizens OF Augusta with their decora.
tions for the Confederate Veterans Reunion,
which is now being held in that city, has
arrived In town With car load OF Flags con
signed to J. A. Hill. 80 there need be no
dearth Of ofdecorations during the Carnival to
be given by the Daughters Of the Con federacy
in Abbeville during the ensuing week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
Estate Of ]. G. E. Branyon, Dec.
Notice of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 3rd day o
Il Dec. 1908 We will render a finnl account
of our artings and doings as Administrators ni
the Estate of. q. r Branyon Deceased. IN the
office OF judge of Probate for Abbrvilie Cnun-
" ut 10 O'Clock a. M, and on the same day
will apply for final discharge from my trust
as such
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. .Jno. Thomas Ashley,
NOv.2 1903. j. II. Clamp.
Administra tors.
Try bottle of Baby Ease. Fine'fOr chill.
drrn. To introduce 1t the company will give
n fourteen karat gold ring with each bottle.
For sale at Speeds.
Look at those goods for ling waists al
l.. w. Whites.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
The Difference.

SFor doing their duty in Charleston, several
liquor constables were arrested, Bail in S, 900
was required Of each one.
When the average citizen shoots his neigh
bor he generally gets bond for 81, 600 to $1,000.
1t would seem, therefore, that 1t is a greater
crime to enforce the liquor law In Charleston
than It is 10 shoot a countryman. ~"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
Just received a fresh lot of
North Carolina Buckwheat
Flour. The dark kind. best
purest, A. M. Smith & Go.

Before buying your floor
covering be sure and ex-
anime our carpet remnants
and rugs. They are great
bargains. A. M. Smith & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11

These frosty morning are a
gentle reminder that you had
better attend to your under.
wear outfit. See what you
have left over. We can sup
ply your wants in this line.
You have to wear them, why
not wear the best J.?
P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11

Do as the trees, change
your gard, come in and pick
out a suit while the choice is
wide. II suits for $3.50 to
SIS suits for $40. The SO
suits for $3.50.
P. Rosenberg & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
COTTON MARKET.

Reported by w. ID. BarksdaIe.
Number of bales received since last Tues
day QUO.
Price ranging from 10 l.2 to 10 S0cents.
Market closing at 10 4cents.
Cotton seed Is IL cents per bushel.
Estimated loads OF hay 10. Price ranging
from 40 to 60 per hundred pounds.
Cotton firm.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11

Watch closely the advertisement OF Hall Il
Anderson. They are making it Interesting
for the buyers of W inter clothes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11

Ifyou want your little fellow to look cute
and attractive take him to Hall q Anderson's
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
E. =. GILLI!.AEAARD,
. II A I 10 r .

5JAS moved, and occupies the rooms mp
II stairs In Knox's Hail, and is now pre-
pared to do nil kinds of repairing. aud cotU
Ing OF gcntlenl ems clothns or short not!oe.
Samples OF suits always on hand. Charge
reasonable o..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
READ,
THROUGH THIS LIST OF Z:
ESTATE
And See Where to Invest
Your Money !
700 Acres

Of land on, Savannah River,
known as Fort Charlotte. former
ly owned by Mr.. Frank Mitchell.
This is a splendid plantation
has good corn and cotton lands
and would make q model stock
farm. I offer this place for
$1,000. One-third cash, balance
easy payments. ~. ial. & ls..3l
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
An Ordinance
TO Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeville, &C., for
the Fiscal Year 1904.

De 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
Aldermen OF the City OF Abbeyille, s. -, In
Council assembled aud by authority of the
same. That tax for the sums and in a man.
ner hereinafter named shall BIZ raised and
paid into the treasury OF the City Council for
the uses and purposes thereof for the fiscal
year 1904
Notice Is hereby given that the office Of
City Treasurer Of Abbevile, S. c., will be
open for the collection OF taxes for said fiscal
year 1904, from Monday. November q 1878, un-
Til Friday, January l, 1904. without penalty.
Rate per ceulum Of taxation are as follows:
City TeX............................4 mills.
Water Works Tax interest
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
LIS Acres,
gain

5..' of land three miles from Due;
West, two good tenant houses
$500 per acres. This is 9 BAR
Gain. .i,t y ssssS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
81 Acres,

near Little River Church, good
house and we'll improved place,
good school on the place. can
offer this place for 81 400. This:
is a good opportunity for any
one wishing to secure a good
home. & =: :isss
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
40 Acres,

Of land at Latimer, s.. c., we'll
timbered and is'within half mile
of depot. Can offer, this az g.
whole or can make two tracts,
2SS acres and 122. acres. Will
make a low price and easy
terms on this property. sss {,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-11
500 Acres,
342 ACRES

part of the old Haskell Estate
is just about three miles from {
Calhoun Falls, on the Seaboardg
Air Line r. r. Can offer thiss'
G., place for $3.50 per acre. IS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
CHILDREN CONTRIBUTE
Names of Some of Those Who Have
 Aided Holdiers' Home.

Names of Some of Those Who Have
 Aided 9oldters' Home.
 In addition to these heretofore pub nshsd the following Alabama children nave sent money to Captain J. M. FAik- ner during the past week for the soldiers home at Mountain Creek:
 10. J. Bryan, Birmingham; Mrs. H, I. Bryan. Birmingham; Beatrice Bryan. Birmingham; Penelope Bryan, BirminR- ham; E. J. Bryan, IT,. Birmingham; 0, K. Bryan, Birminghami Carrie Bryan, SlrminShami Austin Bryan, Birmingham; Marion Bankhead, Jasper; Walter WiIi Bankhead. Jasper; Sydney Orr, Talla- desa; William Barron Hunter, GreenvilIs; L4zie Bedle' Taylor Bsdle. Francis N. Peterson, Montevallo; Mrs. N, M. Peter. son, Miss Margaret A. Peterson. Misw Lena P. Peterson, Miss Neil W. Peter. son, Miss Francis M. Peterson (decoased), Miss Amanda F. Peterson (deceased), Mary w. Peterson, Master Frank M. Pe- terson, Miss Overton W. Peteraon, John M' Wilson. Jr.. Grove Hill; Louis ?. Wil- son. Helen Wilson, Mrs. John N. Wilson. John M. Wilson, Mrs. Louisa AGcElderry JemisOn, Talladega, Olivia Kennedy, Richard M. Kennedy, Mss Mildred Haig- Ter. Burkville; Clarence Marcus. Juliette Marcus. W. T. Merriweather, Lee P. Gregory, R. F. Treadway, Eugenia Met calf, 10. P. Haslam, Matte Haslam, Julia Haslam, Flossie Haslam, Elsie DuBoHe Burruss. John Lewis Burruss, Mrs. B, Agee. Miss Ida Miles Hester. Tayette county Joe Patton, Coatopa; Mrs. Hmt- " A. Hornsby, Catharine Hornsby, James Marks Holt, Anne Williams Holt Jessie 8. Moss, Claris YeueIl, Gladstone Yeuell. Fl. K. Davis. Ida Davis Xeuell, Mrs. H. k. Davis. F. l. Tarrant baby of Mir. and Mrs. Tarrant, Bradley Alley Charles Alley Katheyer Godfrey. Gainesville; James Mum, Autaugaville. Mrs. James Nunn, Autaugaville; Virginle Lee Nunn, Autaugaville; Pou Mum, Autaugaville; Louisa Taylor Mum, Autaugaville; Lizzie D. Fitzpatrick, Tompxins Fitzpatrick, Alva Fitzpatrick, Gladys W. Hundon, Jo- seph W. Hudson, Elizabeth Hudson. Flor ence Ina Hudson. Willie Jones, Mrs. W. B. Jones. Henry Crommelin Metcalfe, Victor Van T. Metcalfe, M. F. Gilchirst, Courtland; H. D. Lane, Courtland: Mrs. H. D. Lane. Courtland; Coker Johnson, Courtland; Lizzie Johnson. Edwardsville; Robert Marshall, Mobile; William Ray, Maggie Ray, Tom Ray, Robert Warren Pendergrass. Hogan H. Ward, Lucy H. Ward, William Yancey Barren. Tom, ren F. Dent Jr.
 Memorial Logs for the soldiers home were subscribed during the week as fol- lows:
 2S2-A. B. Dulin. by his grandson. Cecil Gaston, Greenville.
 2SS-John Elliott Densler, by his daugh- ters, Miss Olive Densler and Mrs. Orlando E. Black, Wilsonville, Ala
 2s4- by Mrs. A. L. Rumph, Pe- rote.
 2S5-James Rhodes Garber, by his son, James R. Garber, Uniontown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
WORTH KNOWING
At This Season of the Year.

Any cough accompanied by expectora- tion which lasts over three or four days, requires attention and treatments this does not mean visit to the hospital, nor to your physician nor wholesale drugging with patent medicines; but 1t means that some simple, harmless, effective antisep- tic remedy like Stuart's Catarrh Tablets should be used to ward off any possible termination in Pneumonia, Chronic Ca- tarrh, Bronchitis or Consumption.
 All of these formidable diseases start frcm a common cold, neglected or al- lowed to run its course, and it is only the exercise of common every day eau ton to cure a cold as quickly as possible, rot so much for what it is at the moment. but what it may become if neglected.
 Perhaps no remedy is so safe, reliable and convenient to stop a cold or obstinate cough as Stuart's Catarrh Tablets,
 The extract of blood root contained in them combined with the red gum of the Eucalyptus tree seem to put the mucous membrane of the nose mouth and throat In condition to throw off the germs of catarrh. bronchitis and consumption, and as they are taken internally they seem to equalize the circulation and place the body in that condition of health which resists, and throwns off the germ of dis ease.
 A person in perfect health rarely catches cold and if he does, throws 1t off in a day or two, but, where the cold hangs on. stopping up the nostrils, irritating the throat or there is persistent annoying cough it is evident that the system for some reason is unable to throw of the disease germs which cause the trouble; a little assistsrce is necessary, and this is best given by the use of some harmless germ destroying antiseptic like Stuart s Catarrh Tablets which are also palatable and equally so for children and adults.
 Druggists sell these tablets at 50 cents full sized package, higher in price than troches and cheap cough syrups, but Stuart's Catarrh Tablets contain antisep- tic properties which actually cure colds, catarrh and throat and lung troubles while 1t is a notorious fact that cough drops and cough syrups are largely com posed of opium, cocaine and similar drugs that have no curative power.
 It is also true that many popular liquid medicines and tonics for catarrh depend upon the alcohol they contain which give simply temporary stimulation of no real benefit for any trouble. catarrhal or oth- erWise. thu-sat-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
RATS TRAINED BY A BOY
They Form in Army and Fight Sham
 Battles for Their Captors.

Battles for Their Captors. Lake Hopatcong. N. J.. Special to Balti-
 more Sun.
 William D. Crawford. l5 years old. liv- Ing near here. has a band of remarkable rats, which he has trained after six months of hard work.
 The first rat was captured in cage. It was trained after a week of patient work so that it would eat from the boy s hand. The rat, which was named Sci pio, was then released with a small bell around its neck, on the chance that 1t would return.
 For ten days the family heard the bell 3ingling among the rafters. Then Sciplo returned with three other rats. who had presumably been persuaded after listen ing to the arguments of the former cap tive After running about for three hours they finally ate food from the boys hand, under the leadership of Scipio. The work of training then began.
 The other rats were then named Bis mnrck, Gladstone and Ii Hung Chang. Each has an apartment in cage. At the boys call each rat will respond to his name coming forth from the cage with flag of the nation represented. They form In line and go through mili- tAry evolutions in sharp time. Then a battle follows. Each rat is armed with q stick. and at the command of Scipio. who acts as referee, they fight sham battles.
 Bismarck first engages Gladstone until the latter receives a thump on the head and falls as if dead. Then Scipio battles with Ia Hung Chang until the latter runs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
SUPREME COURT TOMORROW.
Seventh Division to Be Called-Low
 Case Friday.

vase 3T1o8ys
 The Supreme Court of Alabama will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock af- ter it's holiday recess.
 Under the statutes the docket of the Seventh Division will be taken up tomor- row although the court following it's usual custom, win meet formally and ad- journ until Tuesday morning.
 The Seventh Ddvision consists of cases from the counties of Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne. DeKalb, Etowah, Ran dolph, Shelby, St. Clair and Talladega- The hearing of the case against Solic- itor Richard Lowe of the Eighth Judicial Circuit is set down for Friday when 1t is expected that Mir. Lowe, his counsel and q number of witnesses will be present. MT. Lowe Is charged with neglect of duty and the proceedings are for his i'm peaehmont.
 Colonel R. F. IAgon, Clerk of the court. was busy yesterday preparing papers in the case and sending subpoenas to wit nesses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
Novelties Which Will Paw.
Dislocated Her Shoulder.

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus Falls, Minn., fell and dislocated her shoulder. She had a surgeon get 1t back in place as soon as possible. but it was quite sore and pained her very much. Her son mentioned that he had seen ChamberIain's Pain Balm advertised for sprains and soreness, and she asked him to buy her a bottle of it, which he did. It quickly relieved her and enabled her to slsap which she had not done for sev- eral days. The son was so much pleased with the relief 1t gave his mother that he has since recommended 1t to many oth- CTS. For sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
HORSE MEAT.
Is Served at 6 Banquet in Berlin ir
 Various Forms.


 Berlin Dispatch.
 Six hundred persons sat down tonight to A dinner, the dishes of which consisted entirely of horse meat, served m ver1ous forms. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the invitations to the dinner. which was given for the purpose of demonstrating the nourlsnllP ana 1alatable qualities of horse meat. thereby causing increased consumption of the meat and a ready market for horses. This would prevent owners from working inc noor animals to death, as well fed animals would bring good prices. The bill of fare tonight consisted ,ot or of horse and roast horse. All the dishes were nicely prepared and were greatly relished. The presiding ofncer ot the so. ciety. Privy Councillor won Seoteldr said 90 O00 horses had been eaten in Berlin last year, and that he hoped for a large increase in the future.
 stag and of the City Council were present at the banquet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
Cheap Rates West via !

On the first and third Tuesday in aaoh month, up to and including April S1~, IO0a. Homeseekers excursion ticketn 1-,si,, be sold at one first class fare plua se oo for the round trip to all points in Tawss Indian and Oklahoma Territoraea. ana .s certain points in Arkansas, LouiSisn"O and Missouri Tickets limited 22 dave ra. return Journey. with stop-over prtyiIass. at all points within homsseekers' terrs- tory on going trip.
 For further particulars, call on a n suratt, T. A, or call on or write " T Beasley, Pass. Agent, Union" stat,on Montgomery, Ala. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

To be prompt in replying to q letter Is to he polite. Letters commencing My dear madam addressed to persons whom vou appreciate and with whom you are on fr1endly terms may end with T am, my dear madam, yours very faithfully" or "Yours very sincerely"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

in Canada, but the opposition of the min istry will no doubt defeat the proposi' ton. There Is good reason, apparently, foI asking for such a duty. Canada i'm poses duties on other iron and steel pro ducts. but as the Government owns soma of the railway lines, steel rails are or the free list. This has afforded an ex- cellent opportunity to show that the in out protection.