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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-12-12
Or. etina From Seattle.

Minneapolis lIibernilnS may not
know that Division No. i has Il col
ony of members in Seattle. WASH,
who remember the pleasant hours they
spent in the company of their brothers
of the division that they still love.
On Thanksgiving day. those cxiles
in the city of alternate rain and sun
shine. penned the follow ling. which is
>rlt-rXplanatOry: Know all men by
these presents, That we. the under
signed. known as the Puget Sound
Branch of Division No. 4. \. q. III. OF
Henepin county. Mimi. on this day
assembled for the mutual enjoyment
of ourselves and wives and sweet
hearts and the special purpose of de
vouring the bird commonly known as
turkey, do most heartily send con-
gratulations OIL your superb growth,
and sincerely hope the good work
will go steadily OH. Your subordinate
branch is steadily growing also; and
we are perfectly safe in saying YOU
need not be ashamed of your Puget
Sound offspring.
Kindly remember us to all the
''boys," and have your correspondent
give us IN inlling of the doings of
our parent division. in the columns
of the Irish Standard so that we may
know how to conduct the meetings of
your subordinate branch.
Hoping you are all enjoying your.
selves, we remain
Yours frnternally,
M. T.. WALLS,
JOHN j. DORAN,
ii. f. BREEN.
THOS. O'CONNOR,
EDW. DORIAN.
The Ladies' Auxiliary. also in con.
ventiOn With their brttcr-halves. send
you best wishes and sign themselves
MRS. III. +. BItEEN,
MRS. j. j. DORIAN,
LYDIA M'DONALD.
MRS. NJ. =. WALLS.
Seattle. November Goth. 1903.
Division No. 4 reciprocates the If.
lection and best wishes of it's sons in
the West ana the brothers in Mime
Christmas.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-12-12
Good Books for Christmas,

Readers of The Irish Standard
everywhere will find Il splendid list of
books to select from by reading the
advertisement on page two of this
paper. y good book makes !, nice
present for relative or friend. You
should also have some of those choice
Irish books in the house for these long
winter evenings. We have them by
the hundred ut low prices. We pay
the express or postage. Order ut
once il You are living out of town and
want them for Christmas.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-12-12
The Death Roll.

John Spain, aged G2 and an old resi-
disease last Saturday ut the family
residence. 1921 Eleventh avenue $.
Mr.. Spain was engineer in Elevator G
for thrtyfour years. His funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon from st.
Charles church. and the interment
was at st. Mary's.
The death of Mrs. Mary Lynch Oc-
Cured last Saturday night at her late
residence, 211O Fourth avenue S. The
deceased was sixty years old and IL
widow. Two daughters and one son
are left to mourn her death. Requiem
mass was celebrated at nine o'clock
at st. Stephens. church, after which
the remains We're taken to st. Paul
and inferred in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Fallon, whose death occurred
last Sunday, was buried from the
church of the Immaculate Conception,
Tuesday. The deceased was twenty.
three years old and died of consump-
ton. Rev. Father Cassidy baptized
Mrs. Fallon about an hour before her
death. The interment was at St
Mary's.
Dennis Hallolsln, aged 80 years, died
last Saturday at his late home, IT'S
Third avenue n. Mr.. Halloran was a
resident of Minneapolis fifty years.
His wife died a year ago and the fam
lily now consists of three sons and one
daughter. The deceased was one of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-12-12
A Book BARGAIN.

Life OF Leo XIII, by Rev. Bernard
O'Reilly, handsomely bound in cloth,
$50 pages with illustrations Price
$1.5o at Standard Catholic Book
Store, 81 Fourth street S. Other
dealers ask $3.50 for the same book.
Persons ordering outside the city
should add I5c for postage.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1903-12-12
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

On December "a -. 81 and January
the Minneapolis L. st. Louis r. IL
will sell reduced rate excursion tickets
at one and Ome-third fare. Final limit
for return leaving destination Jan.
uary 4th. For particulars and folders
call on agents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
SANDY LAND.
Lively Dots From a Lively Commun.
ity

ity
Sep. 8, 1903.
Sandy Land !has been silent for the past
month, and Brown Eyes Is at her post again
and will send in few dots.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whaley visited relatives
here last week.
Miss Irene Wilson was the guest OF her aunt,
Mrs. William Dansby last week.
Mr.. Bentley Baker made a very pleasant call
In Sandy Land Monday afternoon. Wonder
what the attraction Ia /?
Mrs. r. D. Purdy spent part OF last week In
the city, the guest of Mr.. Tom Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. White visited relatives
near Troy Sabbath.
MIR. Clyde Fleming who has been quite sick
for the past week, we are glad to say IL much
better at present.
Rev. MIR. Buchholz made very pleasant
call here Sunday afternoon
We are sorsy TO say that Miss Ella Pressly Is
quite sick with typhoid fever, Is not any
better, but we hope her speedy recovery.
led by her little daughter. was the guest Of
Mrs. c. Z. Fleming last week.
MIR. Allen Banks Of Troy, accom- panied by
his pretty sister, Miss Ettie. visited relatives
here recently.
Miss Essie Lee McCord of the city, visited
relatives here last week.
Miss Ira Hamilton, one OF our most popular
young ladies, is on visit to relatives In Or
angeburg.
Mrs. William Bently left Saturday for
Greenwood, where she will make her future
home.
Miss Mary Edwards, very pretty young
lady of Lebanon spent last week very pleas
aDtly with relatives here.
Mr. Wister Bigby OF Honea Path. visited
relatives here last week.
Miss Agnes Douglas, after spending some
time with relatives here. returned to her
home In Orapgebug last week.
Mr.. Emery McCord Of Darraughs, called on
his best girl Monday.
Mr., and Mrs. s. NJ. Fleming, accompanied
by their little son, Joe, visited relatives here
last week.
Messrs. Ira and Grady Sprouse spent last
week In Sharon.
MIR. Ebert White attended services at Sha.
ron last Tuesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09

/, Mr. THoS. ]. LAMoTTE Of Columbia has
as accepted the appointment as one OF the
organizers In this State for the Temperance
Educational Bureau at Hyde Park, Chicago.
The object OF this organization Ia to establish
and conduct q systematic and continuous ed.
ucation and agitation on the various phases
OF the temperance reform by the judicious
erature, this method having been found 10 be
the most effective way OF showing the evils OF
the LIQUOR traffic and persuadipg people TO
work and vote for its destruction.
Mr.. LaMotte hopes to enlist the prompt CO.
operation OF all friends OF Temperance, and
will be pleased to furnish them all informa.
ton as TO the plans OF the Bureau and the
methods OF its operation.
MR.. 6. A. VIsANsKA, who has done more
for Abbevtlle than any other man, made
good trade Monday. You needn't ask him
about IL. He won't tell, and we won't print
It. As soon as he got back from the
Springs he made enough off OF single
gudgeon In ope day to pay all his expenses
while away and he is feeling much better
now.
Mr.. FOSTER KIRBY left yesterday for
Washington where he will resume his duties
In the government printing office.
The storehouse OF Mr.. Thomas w. Morton
at Plum Branch was destroyed by fire last
Monday night.
Good clothes are always made to-measure.
Have your new Fall suit made.to'order by
Strauss Bros, Chicago. Samples are now
shown by ]. r. Glenn.
The perfect fitting. satisfactory wearing g
quality OF clothes made to-order by Strauss
Bros, of Chicago, as we'll as the low prices
they charge Is what makes them 80 popular.
Call and look at the line diaplayed by j. K.
Glenn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Our Richest Estate.

1t has been said that ones "health Is his
richest estate" If this be true OF the indivld-
ual, Is IL not true of the town or city?
AbbeviIles greatest blessing Ia the health
fulness of her citizens. This town, as far as
we know, is free from sickness that might be
induced from local causes.
The city water Is pure, the surface wells are
good, and the sanitary condition OF the city IL
such that we have literally no sickness.
But we are on the eve of crisis. Our sup
ply of we'll water is limited and the time will
soon come when more water will be needed.
The question then will arise, how can the ad.
ditional water be had? If 1t be contended
that shallow wells are cheap, 1t might be add
ed that branch water is cheaper than we'll
water.
The question should be, how to get the
best and purest water.
II our 5OO-foot well was dug deeper-un Til 1t
went through the rock-good water might be
had. And good water Is OF the first impor-
tauce. A few dollars In the city treasury is as
trash when compared to the health of its clti-
zens.
AS our people are contemplating the put
ting in OF sewerage pipes, we ask attention to
the following notice m it appears in the
Greenwood News and Views:
Well water citizens are advised by the
board of health to discontinue the use of wa.
ter from wells where the distance from wells
to sewer pipes Ia not greater than one hun
dred yards. r. B. Epting, NJ. D., Chairman.
J. R. Leavell, Secretary.
The reader is as capable as we are to inter-
pret the above. They can read between the
lines as easily az we can; but the notice GER
tainly has Significance.
Let Abbeville take no risks on the pnrity of
the city water.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
The First Bale Brings 16 Cents.
Elberton Star.


Elbert's first bale OF cotton was sold on the
pnblic square Saturday. and the price receiv
ed for the same was l6 cents pound. Tue
man who won the premium this year was Mr.
J. B. Dixon, young man who resides N
Petersburg district. The bale weighed 5H
pounds and netted him with the seed 5000
1t was bought by Arnold & Co.
or course, MIR. Dixon appreciated the laol laol
th at he was the first bale man, but he wal
not near as proud as his father, Mr.. Andy
Dixon. who is now seventy four years ear q m age age
when he saw that his boy lad an opportunity
of placing the first bale Of cotton on the mar
ket donned his sack and gave the younger
men lively tilt In picking the feecy staple
The bale was raised on the Calhoun estate
of which Mr.. Granville Beal is manager-and
by the way, this Is one OF the finest estates ir
this section OF Georgia. Mr.. Beal is also
proud of, the fact that his tenant won the
premium this year.
Mr.. Dixon has a very fine crop, too, ane
will make something over twenty bales WIZ
two mules, and 30 far as buying corn another
year, that is simply out OF the question, /
nothing happens to his crop.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
HGddOn's Locals.

New Fall Goods at Haddon's.
Have you seen the new zebeliue for ladies'
suits and skirts now op sale at Haddon's.
Ifyou want nice new dress for fall 60 to
Haddon's.
The new blue, gray and black clayettes are
the latest fads 1T Haddon's.
New black taffeta and peau de sole silks at
Handon.s.
Call al Haddons and see the new feeced
white PiQue for waists.
We have come new shades In Tricot fan.
mel for waists at Haddon's.
A large assortment OF fannelettes at Had
don's
Call and see the beautiful french tiannels In
all colors at Haddon's.
We have q new and very desirable line OF
ladies' and Misses and Children's shoes,
which we are selling daily.
Our millinery supply is filling up daily
We will show this season an unusually at
tractive stock In this department. Haddon
d Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Blasts from the Rams Horn.

Blasts from the Rams Horn.
Sourness Is not solemnity.
Truth may be eclipsed. but 1t never ceases
to shine.
Gods promises do not depend on our per-
formances.
We drop our baubles when we reach to grasp
blessing.
A man does not escape hell In the future by
enduring 1t here.
Itwould be hard 10 conduct family prayers
around a case OF beer.
II the love OF God is In your heart they will
know 1: In your home.
The woman who will eat cucumbers is sure
to talk about her cross.
The providence Of God is not a synonym
for the indolcnce of man.
The sermon with nothing but sensation is
as bad as pie with nothing but spice.
IL ia grave question whether we love God
for what he Ia or for what he has.
A deacon's prayers may be as habitual and
as meaningless as teamster's profanity.
The man who brags of his past Is not likely
to have anything TO brag Of In his future
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Notice 10 Teachers and Trustees.

The State Board Of Education at its
meeting in January 1908, adopted the
following permanent regulation
"There shall be two county examina-z
tions for teachers certificates each
year, to be held in May and Septem.
ber, and that hereafter no teacher shall
be employed in the public Schools of
this state who has not registered the
certificate in the office of the County
Superintendent of Education and sub
mitted proof thereof to. the Board of
Trustees" - ~
SCHOOL LAWS.
Sec. 1900.
"No teacher shall be employed in
any of the free public schools without
a certificate from the County Board of
Education Provided, That no exami-
nation as to qualification shall be
made in the case of any applicant who
produces a full diploma from any
Chartered College or University of
this State or Memminger Normal
School of Charleston, and furnishes
satisfactory evidence of good moral
character"
Sec. 1928. .... ............
"No teacher shall be employed by
Board of Trustees of any school dis
trict who is related to q Member Of
the Board by consanguinity or afini-
ty within the second degree, without
the written approval of the Board Of
Education of the county, nor unless
majority of the parents or guardians
of the children attending the school
for which such teacher is employed
request such employment in writing"
mo teacher shall be employed by
the Board of Trustees holding certifi-
cate issued by County Board of an
other county until the certificate has
been duly registered in the Office of
1.-THE County Superintendent Of Educa-
ticn of their own county"
| TRUSTEES DUTIES. -
Sec. 1918. -,
ITO provide suitable school houses
in their distritcs, and to make the
same comfortable, paying due regard
to any school house already built or
site procured, as we'll as to all other
circumstances proper 10 be considered
so as best to promote the educational
Interest of their district" ~ m. y
"To employ teachers from those
Having certificates from their County
Board of Examiners or from the State
Board of Education, and fix their sal.
aries, and to discharge the same when
good and sufficient reasons for so do
Ing present themselves, subject to the
supervision of the County Board of
Education" ..-r.,
ITO suspend or dismiss pupils when
the best interest of the school make it
necessary"
"To call meetings of the qualified
lelectors ofthe district for consultation
lin regard to the school interest there
of at which meeting the Chairman or
some other member of the Board
|shall preside, if present.
ITO take care of, manage and con-
troll the school property Of the. dis
ltrict." =
ITO visit. the free public schools
within their district from. time to
time and to take care that they are
conducted according to law and with
the utmost Efficiency. .,.-.
Respectfully submitted
&c. DuPre,
County Superintendent of Edudation
If Abbeville County,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
III. NJ. Tate & Co.
The DelincatOr.

Now ls the time to subscribe for popular
magazine which has been improved and en-
larged. 1t has now some very attractive
reading matter which will both entertain
and instruct any one, who will study lts
pages.
tion which every lady ought TO acquaint her
self. 1t has all the late styles, ladies Millinery
and dressmaking. The stock OF patterns
which are exhibited In the delineator are the
most complete and up TO date that can oe
had any where. Its worth Is far above lts
cost
There are more good thugs In the De-
JIreator than we can even hint at here.
The Delineator Is the most used ofall Maga-
zines and our subscription list Is growing
daily. We cordially Invite the ladies' OF
Abbeville and vicinity to call and give US
their name az a subscriber to this pepuiar
magazine. Subscription per annum Sl.m
Respectfully,
! Il. NJ. HaddOn j. Co. Agents
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
The Get.Together Club.

We learn that some of our young men
mean to take up the consideration of estab-
fishing new enterprises in Abbeville. If they
will take the lead the old men will follow.
This movement should be engineered by
young men, and the older men should and
will lend the proper financial encourage
ment.
No year ought to pass without taking at
least one step forward.
In the last ten years We have done much.
We have built
l. An fine school building.
2. oil mill and ginnery.
8. cotton mill.
4. A telephone line.
5. City water works.
6. Electric lights.
I. A good roller mill.
g. A public warehouse.
9. firstcass furniture factory.
10. The best hotel in all this part OF the
country.
A step forward every year has marked the
progress OF the city. Ana now is the time to
set on foot an enterprise for next year.
We have quite number OF excellent young
a manufacturing enterprise. There is, for in
stance:
j. L. Mcmillan,
X. G. White,
Albert Henry,
A. G. Smith
Frank Nickles.
And others whom we could mention, who
could bring success. The older men of the
town would have no jeslousies OF them, and
no wellwisher Of the town would withhold
his help TO any OF these men. II our property
owners would look TO their own interest they
would give encouragement to any scheme
thst might increase the trade and business OF
the town.
The increased value of their lands would
pay two-fold dividend on any reasonable
amount which they might put into a new en-
terprise.
The business houses would reap an advan.
tage by increased trade.
Citizens In other towns take stock In what
ever comes along. They sell their stock at a
small discount, and reap the advantage in
the growth of the town. Some men In Able
VILE have taken stock In everything that has
been started in the last twenty years, and
by selling 1t, they are ready for the next ven-
ture. The trifle lost in sale OF stock is more
than made up in the growth OF the town.
Owners of land and men in business need
not hold their stock after starting the enter.
prise.
In the decade from 1890 to 1909 Abbevllle is
the fourth town in the rate OF progress. This
exceedingly high and honorable position
a ha holI hat apho hor,
held our own and not fallen back.
A little help and the unanimous approval
Of our people, and the work is done.
Let the Ole men stand back awhile, and
give the helping hand TO the young men. We
have all had our day. Now give the boys a
chance. Here's one old man that Will give his
money and not attempt to boss or officer any
thing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
A New Line OF the Best Perfumeries.

DR.. C. A. Milford. the up to date and pro-
gresstVe druggist is always alive to the
Interest OF his customers. He has just re-
ceived large supply of Ricksecker's Perfum-
cries. which he Is selling at remarkably low
prices. They not only compare favorably
with other goods OF this kiad on the mark ei,
but surpass many. Call at his place OF
business and see for yourself. He has also
received a large supply OF school books,
tablets. states. pencils and everything that Ia
necessary TO equip one for school. Give him
q call before buying.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09

School books Of all kinds at Milford's Drug
Store. Phone 10I.
States, pencils, tablets, pens, Ink, school
books of all kinds at Milford's Drug Store.
Shoes, shoes, to suit everyone. Price and
quality both right. w. D. Barksdale.
One-third faster, one.third easier running,
Is the No. 8 Wheeler & Wilson machine, sold
by W. u. Barksdale.
Syracuse one or two horse and reversible
plows, disc and tooth harro VS. for sale by,
w. d. Barksdale.
Large stock mems dress shoes in vici, box
calf, patent und valOur calf. None better Tor
the money. w. d. Barksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Fine Plantation for Sale.

Ifyou want to buy one Of the best planta-
tions in Abbevi'e County, read the adver.
all on Capt John G. Edwards for particulars.
He will sell at private sale, but If the land is
not sold before Sale Day 1t will be offered to
the highest bidder at public outcry. This is
really q good place Of about six hundred
acres, and deserves consideration from pros
pective buyers. The location is desirable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
MEANS MUCH TO ABBEvILLE.

A petition has been sent to the Southern
Railway officials. signed by our most prom
inent and Influential business men. asking
that the night train between Abbeville and
Hodges be put back on. The Southern is
always ready and willing to accommodate the
public and as this means so much to Abbe-
Vile from every standpoint, II is to be hoped
the petition will be granted
Abbeville Is growing and the business done
here warrants such a move. Let US have the
night train by all means
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
AT HOME.
Miss Miller Eutertains.

Last Thursday evening Miss lone Miller
entertained at her home on WardlaW Street
in honor Of her visiting friend, Miss Mcke
lar. The amusing featuIe OF the evening was
a game progressive games" there being sew
en- tables, each table set with different game
and when the bell was rung, the winners pro-
gressed to the next highest table, as IN pro-
gressive euchre.
About II o'clock delightful refreshments ol
Ice cream and cake were served.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
A Coming Event.

On next Tuesday night, Sept. Is, at $50
O'Clock, there will be an entertainment at the
Methodist parsonage, under the auspices Of
the Chnrch Improvement Society. An inter-
esting program has been prepared for this
occasion. Refreshments free Of charge. Ad-
mission ten cents. The public Is cordially in.
yited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Flour Hikher.

frhe late government report makes the
beat crop thIrty-five million bushels less
IN last year. This means very much pigber
" until another harvest In 1904. All flour
higher now, but the advance on Brans
's "Clifton" has not yet been as great In
lortlon to other -four. However, II is q
kty good time to buy supply before II
biiIl higher. Fresh -four constantly re-
ID. l.. T. l. T. M. Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Teachers Examination.

THE REGULAR FALL EXAMINATION
Il for white and negr O teachers will be held
at the Court House on Friday, September
18th. 1903.
Notice Is hereby given prospective appli-
cants that there will be no examination after
this ono until the third Friday. May, 1904.
+. G. DuPRE,
Sept. 2, 1903. Co. Supt. OF Education.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Teacher Wanted.

The trustees OF the Monterey School desire
to employ q teacher for the next scholastic
year-about eight months. Must teach lam
guages. Apply to 6. w. Speer,
80 Jas. F. Clinkscales,
~. W. A. Lanier,
Abbeyille, s. C. Trustees.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-09-09
Tax Sales.

sales for last Monday, but only one tract was
sold. The land, 123 acres, was sold as the
property OF Thomas E. Smith, senior. w. P.
Greene, ESQ.,. bid 1t in, 1t is supposed for a
client, at S28.