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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01
PRIMITIVE HOOSlER CABINS.
Dwellings Constructed by tho Earli-
er Settlers In Indiana.

er Settlers In Indiana.
In the primitive Hoosier cabin-rough,
uncouth simple abodes-more genuine
happiness has been enjoyed than in all the
fine, costly mansions in the great city of
New York. Thousands Of wealthy, re-
spectable men and women are living to-
day who were born, reared and married in
such humble cabins. And there are mil
lions Of people living today who have no
idea how these cabins are constructed.
The pioneer from SOM of the old east
ern or southern states, with his wife, six
or eight children, gun and dog, would
come to Greene county in his covered
wagon, which was the family abode until
he erected his cabin, which was construct
ed thus: Cut. about 40 logs or 10
inches in diameter &c Of them 16 feet long
and 20 of them IA feet long; slope the
ends off half and notch tho other half to
fit; put chunks in the cracks Of the logs
and daub them with mud. The gables
were made of shorter logs until reaching
what is called the comb, the ends sloped
down to suit the pitch Of the roof.
1t being now ready for covering, cut
poles S to 6 inches in diameter, 16 feet
long, or the length Of the house, notch
them down on the gables about 81 feet
apart. Cut down large oak tree, square
the butt and saw cuts four feet long, split
them in blocks about six inches square,
take frow and rive boards half an inch
thick, lay them lengthwise on the afore-
said poles or rafters, breaking joints;
weight them down with small poles. You
are now ready for the floors. Cut poles
six inches in diameter, length the width
of the cabin, for lower joists; place them
about four feet apart; cut tree-general-
ly linn or some soft wood-saw logs about
six or eight feet long; split into slabs
about three inches thick; hew smooth.
With these make the floor. The door Is
made Of boards the same as the roof, only
longer The fastening is wooden latch
with string hanging on the outside.
Ore window, II by 16 inches, has greas-
ed paper for glass; The ceiling Is made
with poles for joists covered with clap
boards.
Now comes the most scientific mechan.
ical part Of cabin bu;lding-the fireplace
and chimney. Saw out about six feet
wide out of one end Of the house, six feet
high from tho ground; case up the aper-
ture Inclose this aperture, extending
back far enough for the back wall of the
fireplace and as high as the aperture.
Now dig yellow clay, dampen and with
small maui beat down and form the
hearth, jambs and back wall. Generally
the lambs and back wall are about foot
thick. Now split sticks the proper length
for the size Of the chimney-the sticks
about an inch thick and IA wide. Make
a mortar of the yellow clay and build your
chimney to the desired height. This makes
q comfortable dwelling without nails,
glass or paint. Move in and have a "hoe
down. Linton Call.
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BURDEN OF BAD ROADS.
Vast Expense They Annually Place
on the Farmer.

on the Farmer.
In q country as large as that in
which we live. with the greater part of
its producing regions widely separated
from the markets which they serve,
the matter Gf transportation is one Of
vast importance, writes Hon. Martin
Dodge in Forum. This applies particu-
larly to our agricultural products; for,
while great portion both Of our man
ufactured output and Of our farm
growth must be moved long distances
by rail or water before reaching q mar
ket, practically all Of the latter must
also be transported for greater or less
distances over the public highways.
The question Of marketing these agri-
cultural products, amounting in the
United States to $1,0O0,O00,0O0 annual
ly, on terms that the dealer can afford
to pay and the grower to accept, often
reduces itself to a question Of cheap
and quick delivery; in other words, to
q question Of economical transporta-
ton.
AS far as the railways and steamship
lines are concerned, this problem has
been dealt with very intelligently and
satisfactorily. Skill and money have
been applied without stint to the pro-
vision Of enlarged means Of convey
ance, improved ways and increased
power. These influences, under the
stress Of strong competition, have re-
duced long distance freight rates to a
reasonable level.
There is one phase Of this transporta-
ton problem, however, which has ap-
preached no satisfactory solution. That
is the matter Of wagon road haul. AS
has already been said, while the great
er part of our farm products travels by
steamship, canal or railway for a por-
ton of the journey to market, virtually
all Of them are conveyed for some dis
tance over the public highways. 1t Is
unfortunate that this is often the most
expensive part Of their journey. 1t has
been shown by mathematical demon
bushel Of wheat or ton Of hay ten
miles over the average country roads
Of the United States than to transport
the same burden 500 miles by railway
or 1000 miles by steamship. 1t has
happened many times in different parts
of the country that farmers have let
crops 60 to waste because the cost OF
hauling them to the nearest market or
railway shipping point over wretched
and i'll kept roads amounted to more
than could be realized for them after
ward; whereas, If good roads on which
heavy loads could be hauled had been
at hand, the same crops could have
been marketed at a small profit to the
producer, while the economic gain re-
sulting from their application to useful
purposes would have been very consid
erable.
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TWILIGHT IN MY GARDEN.
o purple twilight, from thy dim recesses
pnIa r,narn n,-ioa ataa1 aud ahano ham al

D purple twilight, from thy dim recesses
Pale memories steal and shape themselves
anew,
Soft breezes stir and lift fur phantom tressee,
Tears mingle with the sacramental dew,
And shadowy lips are wreathed with tender
smiles,
And loving hands shine family through the
gloonl
IT'S not alone the roses fragrant hearts
That food the dewy dusk with rare perfume.
The loved and lost with noiseless feet are
strayins
Among the gardens old familiar walks.
I wonder do they hear the fountains playing
And see the lilies swaying on their stalksf
o twilight time when all earth's jars and fret
Die out, and quiet reigns on every hand!
Who knows but for little space perchance
The dear ones slip from out the summer
landi"
H. Hcdderwiok Browne in Chambers Jour
nal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01
HIGHWAYS OF EUROPE.
France Leads In System of Building
and Maintenance.

France Leuub III SSstc" VI ooh1uAhs
and Maintenance.
Two hundred years ago England had
the worst roads in the world. because
the peasantry living on the roads alone
were required to work them, says the
American Asphalt Journal. In speak
ing of them Macaulay says "that a
route connecting two great towns which
have large and flourishing trade with
each other should be maintained at the
cost Of the rural population scattered
between them Is manifestly unjust. 1t
was not until many toll bars had been
violently pulled down, until the troops
had in many instances been forced to
act against the people and until much
blood had been shed that good system
was introduced"
Every class now contributes to the
maintenance of the road system In Eng
land. The French have probably the
most efficient laws and regulations In
the world for the building and repair
ing Of highways. The minister OF pub
lie works has the general superintend-
ence Of all roads and ways by land and
by water. There are four classes OF
road recognized by law-namely, U
national, (2) departmental, (9 military,
4) crossroads. National roads are built
and kept up by the national treasury.
Departmental roads are charge upon
the departments through which they
pass, and part Of the military roads are
kept up by the government and part
by the departments through which the
roads pass.
The crossroads are kept up by the
communes, though sometimes in thinly
populated regions these communes re-
ceive assistance from the government,
especially when these roads become OF
Importance.
The national roads are paved like a
street, having an average width Of 5215
feet. The departmental roads are 80
feet wide, and the military and cross
roads are of variable width. Piles Of
broken stone are placed at convenient
distances, and q man Is constantly en-
ployed in repairing each section.
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MISS BROWN, a beautiful and accomplished
young lady Of Rocky Mount, n. C., is on q
visit to her sister, Mrs. j. r. Bissett, on upper
Main street. Miss Brown Is quite an artist
and has several handsome paintings on exhi-
billion In the store Of j. Hayne McDil.
MRS. w. A. MULLER went TO Greenwood
Saturday where-she will spend a few days
before returning TO her home in Spartanburg
she has been the guest OF her father MIR. IL.
P. McIlwain for the past two weeks.
MRS. j. 81. Holcombe of Davisboro. Ga, Is
expected In the city this afternoon TO see her
daughter Miss Evelyn who Is sick at Mrs.
Taggarts.
Mr.. Will Wilson has repainted his lovely
home on Main street. IL would be quite an
improvement TO our city II Others wunld fol.
low his example.
Miss Corrie Hollingsworth is expected
home after pleasant visit TO friends In
Spartanburg, Gatfney, Ninety-Six and Spar
tanburg.
Mr.. F. A. Gambrell is quite sick with mala-
rial fever at the Miller Hotel. His friends
wish for him speedy recovery.
MISS Bessie Collins and Miss Kate Cooper
have returned TO their home In Tocoa, Ga,
after q peasant visit TO friends in the city.
Mrs. w. E. Owens was painfully, but no,
seriously hurt, by frightened horse last
Saturday at Merose Cemetery.
MRS. JAMIE BEAULEY, OF Atlanta, ia In the
city spending u few duys with her father Mr..
W. l.. McCord.
Miss Mamie Gillian has accepted a school.
In Asheville, n. c., and will leave the first OF
August 10 take charge OF her work.
THE friends of Mrs. John Clark will regret
to learn of her illness and hope for her a
speedy recovery.
Miss Stewart has finished her work with
G. w. Kendall and Will return to her home In
few days.
Mr. G. T. TATE went up 10 Sparfanburg
last week on business
Mr.. W.. n. Pollard spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends In the city.
DR.. and Mrs. F.. f. Platt and son are visit
Ing their parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Sign.
MISS Belle Mckenzie spent few days with
relatives last week.
Mr.. HIT and family are visiting friends
and relatives in Tocoa. Ga.
NOTICE H. NJ. Tate & Co.'s cost sale in an
other column.
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Concerning Side bitches.

When the road Is in an excavation,
great care should be taken that side
ditch is provided on each side to carry
away the water so that it shall not run
down the middle Of the road, as Is fire.
quently the case. Every road should
have side bitches, even one that runs
straight down the side Of hill. The
steepest road needs the side ditch most,
but often has none. Frequently the
water runs down the middle Of the
road on q side hill and wears it into
gullies, which are a discomfort and
perhaps dangerous in both wet weather
and dry. The water must not be suf-
fered to run In the road, but must be
made to run off the road.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

The books for the registration of
all legally qualified voters, and for the
issuing of transfers, ect., will be open
at tn. office of Supervisors of Registra-
ton n the Court House, between the
hour o'clock a. m., and o'clock p
m., On the first Monday of each
month, and kept open for three sue
cessiye days in each month until
thirty days before the next general
electiou.
Any person whose qualifications as
an elector will be completed after the
closi.g of the Registration Books but
before the next election shall have the
right to apply for and secure a regis
tratiuu certificate at any time within
sixty days immediately preceding
the cbsing of the Registration Books,
upon ali application under oath to the
facts emitting him to such registra-
ton.
The registration of voters must be
by polling precincts. There must be a
Book of Registration for each polling
precinct, that is for eacn township. or
parish, or city, or town of less than
five thousand Inhabitants, or ward OF
cities of more than five thousand
inhabitants. Each elector must vote
in the polling precinct in which he
resides. If there is more than one
voting place in the polling precinct,
the elector may vote at any voting
place designated on the registration
certificate. The Boards must designate
in the registration certificate the vot-
ing place in the polling precinct at
which the elector is to vote. If there
is more than one voting place in the
polling precincts, the Boards shall
designate on the certificate the voting
place selected 10y the elector.
q. II. MOORE,
r. O. MCADAMS,
VIM. G. SHAW,
Board of Supervisors of Registration
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CrOner-BurnS.

Mr.. J. &. Burns, of this city, and Miss
Ma ude st. Claire Cromer, of A Abbeville county,
W ere married at the home OF the bride We'd
nesday morning. Rev. John d. Pitts, Of
Laurens, performed the ceremony. The
bride and groom passed through the city
Wedn esday on their way to the mountains
Mr.. Burns is a prominent merchant of this
city member of the firm OF j. {. Burns d
Co, and Miss Cromer Is regarded as one of the
most beautiful and accomplished women OF
Abbeyille county.-GreenwoOd News and
Views
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01

Angels without wings are the best.
They are not so fly.
A man may eat, drink and be merry
provided he doesn't have to eat his
words.
When some men know their duty
they try to dodge it by asking advice.
An antomaton manufacturer recent
Iy made toy tramp-but it wouldn't
work.
When charity begins at home with
some men they lock the door and
keep 1t there.
No man is always right-and if he
is n married man it's ten to one that
he's never right.
A whole lot of people love to sing
"Rock Of Ages cleft for me" if they can
enjoy a softly cushioned pew while
doing 50.
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Southey and Scott.

A letter Of Southey's recently sold In
England contains an interesting prophecy
The poet writes to friend: my profits
upon this poem C'Madoc'O In the course
of 12 months amount precisely to 9S us.
Id. In the same time Walter Scott has
sold 4,5OO copies of his Lay of the Last
Minstrel and netted over $1,000. But
my acorn will continue to grow when his
Turkey bean shall have withered-" But
who reads Madoc now?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01

We are constantly replen-
ishing our stock of Samples
and are still selling Shirts,
Underwear, Hosiery, Belts.
Umbrellas. Neckwear, Sus'
penders, Towels, Handker-
chiefs, Gloves, Skirts, Waists
and very many other articles
at exactly wholesale prices.
a. M. Smith & Co.
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Toilet sets. manicure sets, vases. leather
goods, and tlue cologne, at MilIords Drug
Store.
Fresh candy every week at Milford's Drug
Stry.
Call on l.. r. 4 T. NJ. Miller for your Gu
rents, rasins and citron.
Old mountain Buck Wheat just arrived. we
also have the self raising buck wheat.
L. T. & T.. NJ. Miller.
Shoe Sne-5O pr. ladies button shoes and
shippers broken lots, former price Sl.20 10
SlrO Now on bargain counter 75c. at HAD
don's.
P.B. Speed has anything you want IN le the
line of drugs, stationery perfumery toilet
articles and confectionery. HE prices WIZ
suit the size OF your pocket book.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01
A Tribute TO the Memory of Mrs
Mamie Taggart Hughes

Darling Mamie, one year ago your work
was finished. You have passed through the
shadows of darkness into the marvellous
light. Sleep on and take thy rest.
o Mamie! what happiness if We were
with you,
To press one kiss upon your brow,
D how happy you are darling,
For the Angels have you now.
o darling you have left us
We will see your face no more
Till this weary life Is DER
When we will meet you on the golden
shore.
o the happiness! when we meet you,
All our sorrows will be DER
There the weary cease from trouble
And sad partipgs come no more.
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Cifiea and Roada.

One Of the speakers at the good
roads congress at Buffalo maintained
that If the tide Of migration to our
cities is to be turned it will have to be
done by means of roads that make easy
communication with the surrounding
country. In that light the good roads
question takes on q new aspect
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01
A Conservatory Of Music.

Prof. ID. n. Baldwin, OF Marietta, Ga, has
been engaged by the members of "Baldw in's
Military Band" recently organized in this
city, as instructor and director. In connec-
tion with his Band he Will open a Conserva.
tory OF Music, and will take a limited num-
ber Of private scholars on violin, manioiin,
cornet, &c. Prof. Baldwin comes highly
recommended from some Of the largest cities
in Georgia, where he has for thirty ears past
conducted bands aud orcheStras under his
own name.
Those who wish to avail themselves Of this
opportunity will do well to consult Prof.
Baldwin at the Glen Ethel Hotel for terms, &c.
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j, w. NTcI&ee's Locals.

Try Mckee's Purity Coffee l5c 3 for 2jc.
Try our English cured shoulders.
Try gallon Of New Orleans Syrup at Nc
kee's, GUc per gallon.
Fresh cheese at 20c per pound.
Be sure and see us before you buy your
fruit jars.
If you need jcl!ey glasses call at Mckoes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01
Estate Of Simpson H0lC0nb, Decd
Notice of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

VNAKE NOTICE that on the Srd day of
Il July, 1903, We will render final account
of our actings and doings as Executors OF
the Estate OF Simpson Holcomb, deceased,
in the office of Judge OF Probate for Abbeville
Comfy at 10 O'Clock a. m., and on the Same
day will apply tor Anal discharge from my
trust az such Executors.
All persons having demands against said
estate Will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred.
w. B. Acker, Executor.
Mrs. G. +. Holcomb, Exec utrfx-
June =, 1908.
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Your Guests Will Praise 1t.

Why not try a sack OF Bransford's Clifton ?"
You will never know how good II is until you
use II. Your neighbor finds 1t the best flour
as your guests will praise your bread, cake
and pastry II made of Clifton" flour. l.. Il.
T.. NJ. Miller.
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Good Everywhere Used.

Bransford's "CIlton" is gnarant teed by the
max er To be the best flour In the market. II
is carefully miIed from sound wheat. making
bread that is pure. wholesome and nutritious
just what the American people need for
their daily food. Besides "Clitton" is an all
roInd -four, being as we'll adapted TO making
cake aud pastry as II IS bread and biscuits
J.. Il, Il II. NJ, Miller.
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Notice. Notice.

On account of extensive changes on lines
and In Central office all telephones have
been in trouble for past few days and will be
cut out for short time on either Thursday or
Saturday, possibly both.
VIM. NJ. Barnwell.
Manager A. Il. Co.
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The Eureka.

The work Of getting the Eurek hotel ready
for business progresses steadily. MIR. J. u.
Kerr has been awarded the contract for fur.
nishipg the holei, and contractors from
abroad are here looking for plumbing con-
tracts. Abbeville will now have u tine hotel
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Simmer School.

The summer school for white teachers will
be held In the Graded School building at Abb
bevile. beginning at 10 O'Clock, Monday, July
9th, 1908. Those tho intend to teach in this
County next year are expected TO attend.
+. G. DuPre,
County Sup't of Education.
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A Charming Young Woman.

Miss Adelaide Bowie Riggs left Monday
after delightful visit here. Miss Riggs is a
handsome young woman and is possessed OF a
charming personality. She has many warm
friends and admirers In Abbeville.
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Summer School.

The summer school for negro teachers will
be held at Greenwood, $. c.. beginning Mon
day, July 9th 1903. You are expected to at
tend and remain during the sess ion OF the
school. &c. DuPre,
County Slp't OF Education.
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Gone to Alabama.

Mr.. William j. Latimer and Mr.. Philip
Cromer left the city last Wednesday morn.
ing for Alabama, here they represent Un.
derwood d Underwood, manufacturers Of
microscopes and views. They will return to
Clemson next year.
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If you will call at Speeds Drug Store yon
can get free sample OF Enthymore Tooth
Paste.
1fyou expect to paint any this spring 10
will pay you to see me before you BUY your
paint, anything from the cheapest to the
best at Speeds Drug Store.
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Notice..

We beg to notify our friends, and the public
generally that we have secured the services OF
Mr.. s. T. Jackens, practical plumber and
timer, and are again prepared to sure yau in
these lines. Aobevllle Hardware Co.
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Clean Up.

All lots and premises will be inspected
from time ~ time from now on. A full use
Of lime Is recommended.
... James Chalmers,
,a City Clerk.
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If some men would put more princi-
pie into politics they would not talk
so much about the small interest they
have in it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01

The largest best selected stock OF paints
ever displayed In Abbeville at
Speeds Drug Store.
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For Sale or Rent,
Who Is He?

A newly finished five room cottage, centrally
located with good we'll OF water aud vegetable
garden. K. E. Hill.
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Keep Cool

You don't have to go to the Arctic reg
ions to be refreshed. Zee cream or ices
are much more delicious when the ap-
petite is sharp-when you are hot. 1t
takes only minute to queeze few
lemons and add some sugar and water.
Three minutes after that you can have
a delicious lemon ice, if you use
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-01

Who Is 1t that makes the Fewer. gallons
wearslonger paint?
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A mans ledger does not tell what he Is
or what he is worth. Count what is In
man, not what is on him, if you would
know what he is worth, whether rioh or
poor.-H. W. Bcecher.
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Spices.

Ginger Is the most wholesome spice,
mace, cinnamon and nutmeg the most
delicate, whilc allspice has coarser flavor
and one disliked by many. White mus
tard and celery seed give an appetizing
flavor, and when the seeds themselves
would detract from the appearance OF
relish they should be placed in muslin
bag and discarded when the relish Is
nan1lpd