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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
Echoes Along Route No. ..

Mrs. w. o. Cromer wa In AobeviiIe satur-
Miss Lais bo... ,s spending this week with
Misses Idle and Ella Mundy spent Friday
night and Saturday with Mrs. Drayton
Miss Ida Mundy spent several days Of
Rileys last week. She was the goest OF MISS
Miss Emma Black cstne home Sunday.
She Waited Mrs. K. H. Stevenson the past
miss Annie Bowie returned to her home In
Miss Liisle Miller will leave to-day for her
from above Hodges where she has been visit
ing her sister Mrs. !. A. Young.
Sir. and Mrs. W. II. Mundy were the guests
of Mr.. w. A. Stevenson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK Robertson will make
their home this year on our Route. Mr..
Robertson has charge OF Mr.. ]. y. STARK
place recently purchased from Mr.. y. +.
Cromer.
Mr. J. A, Mccord ia suffering from q bone
We are sorry 70 say that Miss Margaret
stsyenson's condition IL not Improving;
Miss Lena Robertson and Mr.: Foster tnng.
nesdsy by DR.. Lowry Wilson.
Mr.. Z. H: Nickles gave the young people .
dance last Friday evening. II was given 10
honor OF Miss Annie Bowie and DR.. Will
Hill Lewis. the negro who broke In Mr.. J.
r. Stevenson's ous week before last, wa
arrrcsted the following Sunday afternoon.
and taken TO Hodges. Mir. Kennedy. The
constable, carried him 10 his (Mr. kennedy's)
home where he Intended keeping him that
night, but In some way The negro escaped.
came 70 Mr.. =. ,. Mundy's and stole one OF
Mr.. S~lrvensop's mules that was there. The
mule was not missed until late Monday
morning. A number Of men set out In search
Of the rogue. They found the mule turned
loose In Fort Pickens Monday afternoon.
The negro has not been heard from.
MT. Lewis Biouut 10 now OF cur Route and
Mr.. Gene Mcmillan 10 the mali carrier
Everybody was sorry In give up Lewis, for
his friendly disposition mi indness In
serving our people In more ways than bring.
Ing the mali. won for him the respect and
friendship OF all.
AS he begins his duties Of another. more
profitable position he has the best wishes
Of everybody along Route No. 2.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.
Anxiety In she Day, and Weary
Waiting During the Silens Watch.
en Of tho Might.

huAtcsy ~ D"S
waiting During the Silens Watch.
~ Of the Might.
Until recently our fellow citizen Mr.. NJ. T..
HoilingAworth and bis family knew little OF
the an xiety and wear incident To weeks and
months of watching by the bedside OF below
ed sick ones. Their children had been In
good health, and In the exubsrance OF youth.
they had from birth given pleasure and not
An xiety. Two OF the pretty daughters hnd
been recently wooed and won In marriage.
and nothing then on the scene disturbed the
happiness OF the household or brought ankle
" or distress 10 any
But some three months ago Grover hol-
lingsworih. who Is just entering mans estate.
was stricken down with fever. Fol weeks his
life seemed TO hang In the balance. and part
OF the time more fear than hope was felt for
the result. A turn. however, came for tho
better and Grover began 10 recoyer. Before
Mansfield HOllinRsworth. went. TO bed with
fever, and In now wrestling with the disease
which " II does not end fatally, takes 10 long
to run It's course. and which requires 10 much
nursing aud no much tender watching 10 70.
store the patient 10 health and strength.
The family In their labor OF love and In
their stress OF mind are greatly worn down In
oOih body and mind, while their hearts ars
weary and worn with anxiety. Those OF US
who Rave not known what IL In TO have severe
sickness In the household can understand but
little OF the reality Of the great affiiction
which such occurrences bring. The hearts Of
those OF their neighbOrs and friends who arc
familiar with the ctrcumstanc cen 20 out IN
tenderness and In sympathy 10 the afflicted
household.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
rne Cry Against Pistols.

Amer every homicide, there In more or ieS
outcry against the citizen Rrming h'mseii
with deadly weapon.
II IN fair 10 presume Tint such outcry 10
from Q sincere effort 10 promote the pooiic
place and to advance tho safety OF the citiIen.
In the pistoLcarryiDg business there are -
in everything else. two aides. While ail VII.
admit that much evil can Justly DO charged
70 tho pistol, Jet We presume that no same
man will deny that the pistol has Q most
salutary influence, In protecting Inc pro
porty, the person, and the good nam me OF the
weaker citizen from the assaults oil tnose
who would injure or destroy.
II pistols or other weapons Of onense or
defense, wore done away with. pro-
lection would the weak have from INC en-
crouchments OF the bully or the wrong doer :
The sbIe-bodied citizen then at his Own
sweet will might irample under FOOT tnose
of his neigbors possessing less physical power
thar himself
Without the pistol DO gentleman would DO
safe from insult.
wi,hou. the pistol the character OF NO man
would DO safe.
without the pistol defenseless women
mich, DO trsmpled under foot with impunity.
without the pistol the bully might DC o
terror for ali ihoss who dared act from tnei1
own O victiops or failed 10 yield obedience
TO his inscriptions.
II the foolish TO talk about depriving Inc
weakest citizens Of the right 10 depend him.
soIf against the expressions OF the bold or
~unscrupuious should prevail We should have
confusion and disorder. The bully and The
sesressor could have their " sweet sway.
Nothipg 20 eurbs the actions Of some men NJ
much ~ the knowledge that the wrongeo
man may use bis pistol
And NO doubt every bully In all the land
would be delighted 70 know that the pistol
vas abolished. IL would not be right 10
deprive the people OF the right 70 make such
men observe the proprieties.
Nations in Time Of peace, prepare Tor war;
All seiErespectipg nations employ soldiers
and build battieshipa. Then are citizens not
10 be allowed TO protect themselves! Most
the ci,izen be reauirsd TO submit TO the con.
slant Insult OF newspapers; Or, must tho
gentleman be required TO take the abuse or
suffer the wrongs that may b indicted upon
him 2 Does there not como Q time when for.
bearupcs ceases TO DO Q virtue? Does there
NOT come q timo when . man must shoot ?
As LONG a. We ave the pistol. It 10 not. there.
fore we'll 10 presume TOO fRr on tho
cowardies Of anybody.
should our Legislators attempt 90 wicked .
thing % TO prevent The citisen from pro-
,scing himself from wrong, they will do 3
very 1oolish thing In Inauguration ~ system
whore the strong may DO - they please AID
wbere tho weak must do a. they can, while
being compelled 70 submit to outrage and
Insult
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Many tsibota have bean paid 4 Editor
ING. Gonzales. but none, according 70 our
way Of thinking. ass moro eimple, more touch-
Ing. or eome moro directly nom the hsart,
these beautiful words and suggestive
thoughts which como from his devoted broth
O., Ambrose e. Gonzales. They are enough
% exotic the tonderSst emotion:
TN knightly soul OF brave man, loyal
ffisud, and devoted brother whose nsme has
GrAoed these columns sinos tho birth Of The
8tate II years ago haa crossed The river and
the paths his willing feet ' trod shall
know him NO moro. But along their ways,
from the seoc he 0oved, dovers are blooming
and the air he loved 20 breath, tho air Of his
native State, 10 sweet with tho incense Of his
nobio words and deeds.
q die Tor bis SlAte. even BY the loathiy
hand that struck him down, was sweet 10
him. During the four days OF mortal sgony
tha8 allowed his cruel Wounding no words
save thoes % love and sympathy for his b.
seayod kindred passed his lipe. He died with
his faee 20 God. . gentleman unfraid.
sWith heavy hearts his work 10 taken mp
By those b loved him we'll. and in his
name Tho State 10 pledged anew 10 the princi.
ples Cor whien he cave his hfe.
Ambrose Z. Gonzales"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

A number OF gentlemen have been suggest.
Cd for the position OF associate J~ustice-among
AIdrich Of Barnwsli, Hon. j. L. Triddle, Of
Anderson, Mr.. J. A.. Mccullough Of Green.
VILE, Mr. Y. J. Caldwell OF Greenwood. Hon.
Orlando sheppard Of Edgeield. and possibly
cthera.-Anderson Mail.
The Press and Banner has nc idea who may
be tho fortunate one, but We think that the
Hon. J. A. Mccullough Possesses In an emmi.
mont degree the highest n the best qualities
which ns . man for Associate Justice. To
begin, he Il man Of the finest type OF South
Carolina gentleman, and his legal attain
ments are such % TO commend him TO the
favorable consideration OF the Legislators.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
Death Of Editor Grist.

Louia u. Grist, editor OF the Yorkville En-.
quirsr. died last Wednesday night after o
sickness of several weeks. He was one OF the
oldest a we'll a. one Of the most honorable
editors In the State. He loved the newspaper
business and he delighted In the work Of
printing. Asa result he made money. had
ono OF the best printing ofloes In the State.
and printed the INCEST paper In the country.
Personally. the editor OF hi Press and Ban
ner had the highest regard for him a. Q man
and a. . friend. and We are truly sorry TO hear
Of bis death.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
DUE WEST.
Changes in Business-Crasses of Hon
or Presented 60 Old Soldiers.

or leu ID Oto Solub6BHs
Due West. Jan. 20. 1904.
MIss Edith Little OF Louisville, Ga, ~ visit
ing Mrs. MI Bryson and other friends. Miss
sarah WEIGH OF Carlisle IL also visiting Mrs.
nryson, Both ART handsome q popular
young ladies and will enjoy Themselves while
Mr.. Henry Pre.sly, youpses. son Of DR.; Neil
kline College after the holidays;
The family OF Senator J. X. Hood OF Ander.
son is with Mrr. NJ. E. Kennedy while the
senator 10 attending 10 his duties NJ the State
Capitol
aions u few days ago Miss Anna Strong Of
Salem. Tenn. was selected m q missionary 10
Mexico. II is expected that she will go ont NJ
an early. day: She Is we'll prepared q thor
Miss Evy OF Union County L. visiting the
family OF her cousin, Mr. W. b. Go'ngs.
Mrs.. Lucy. Thomson. Mrs. Gary and Mrs.
Monday 10 assist In delivering crosses Of hon
or 10 the Confederate veterans uf Camp J. B.
Lythgoe and Camp Sam MCGOWAN. Mrs. NJ.
B: Clinkscsles announced the program. Dr.
w. L. Presaly offered an appropriate prayer.
DIR. J. w. Wideman made n stirring and clio
quent address 10 behalf OF Camp Sam NC
Gowan. He eulogixed the women ofthe Con-
fedsrate soIdiers. told som thrilling Incidents
from Confederate history and read Gen Brulis
estimate OF the forces OF the contepding
armies In various battles OF the war making
IL u Nlnk III Notot oGa
OF the North we're far surpassed BY those OF
the south. Mrs. Thomson rend the rules
under which the crosses Of honor were colt
ferred by the United Daughters OF the Con:
fedeacy. DR.. Jbo. A. Robinson was called
noon and responded In behalf OF Camp Lyth.
goe, In an eloquent speech. DR.. James Boyce
ALSO made q happy speech urging the veterans
10 wear their crosses Of honor az memsutOes
of the past and an q recognition OF their vail.
ept services by the women of the Confeder.
acy. DR.. J. A. Brown also made Q GOOD
speech WEIGH IL was not our privilege 70 hear.
4 nicely prepared dinnerw was then served TO
the veterans.
Mr.. William J. Bryson and Mr. Oiin Hagen
have formed O partnership In she business nj
general merchandise aud occupy one OF the
vacant by the retirement OF Mr.. A. A.. rear
son, y no will remove To Spartanburg.
Mr.. Samuel j. Todd IN now Ia business
alone st bis old stand, adjoining the hotel.
Mr.. Hampton RryEon in cierkiug for MI. 8.
J. Todd. He IL q hard working young man
Mr.. &c. Haddon lost bis large gray mare
Sabbath morning. Mr.. Tom Sharp also lost
o good horse last week.
Mr.. Patton Kennedy was In Atlanta . few
days ago, and bought q number Of good horses
and mules. He will improve his hack line 70
Mr.. W. Powell hale will deliver q lecture In
the Auditorium Friday evening. This leisure
was arranged for by Mr.tOlin 3. Cannon. prfn.
cipio Of the graded school, and tho proeeeds
vill 60 70 the Improvement of the library Of
Mr.. Maxy G.. Donald went 10 Columbia last
week, waa sworn In, and Is now q member Of
the iesislaturs. He will be found voting on
Miss Mamis Jordon reiurned last week from
Wilkes County. Ca, where she had been Wis
iting her father and brothers,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
Death OF Addison r. Posey.

The Green VILE, Alabama. Advocate OF the
7th instant, announces the death OF Addison
r. Posey. aged 81 years. He il. We believe.
bsville. II was hts cousin, Ben Lane Posey,
Who started the publication Of tho I~ndepen-
dent Press. In 1858, which was sfIerwaTd con-
solidated with the Banner. His brother B.V.
Posey, LETT here, ~ did the other Poseys. be-
fore the var. Addison r. Posey, like his
'cousin. Ben Lane Posey, wrote good English.
and his writings were entertaining in q high
|delroo.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

For the tourth time General r. r. Hemphin
has been elscted Clerk Of the Senate. His
ability ; efficiency and courtesy II recognised
By I'll. and the members do themselves Q
service In sle0ting the best available man ~
Clerk. For twenty pears General Hsmphiil
has been . member Of the General Assembly.
and his knowledge Of Legislative customs ID
surpassed by lev OF The Legislators Of to
day.
General RemphM took o leading part In
ths dsys Of Dcnocfaiic reconstruction. In
1875 Id wa chosen 40 ono Of the strongest
men In the county to Leaf q iorlorn hope,
but victory crowned the efforts Of our lead.
en-. and General Hsmphill has been ever
alnes then . factor In politics at home. and
either . member OF the General Assembly,
o. sieFk Of The Senate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
CAUSES OF INDIGESTION.
How Cersain IIls which Asset ihs
Stomach Become Chrsstc.
(Youth's Companion.)


The causes OF chronic tDdigeetion
are manifold, but usually, ana ALMOST
always In the beginning, even when
the stomach finally becomes actually
diseased, the condition is due 10 Inn
proper eating. 1t may not be that the
sufferer eats TOO much-although very
many people who arc gluttons DO that
but he eats improperly. One VINO
suffers from Dyspepsia, or who wishes
to avoid such suffering, should remem-
her that b stomach cannot 90 ali o
work Of digestiop. Before II enters
the stomach the food must be hnely
divided and mixed with the saliva
which IL as certainly digestive !ood
as q gastric Juice. d~ladstone,I y y;
said, used 10 chew every moutn'ol y
food thirty.two times, D ZOE eacn
tooth, before ne swallowed u.
Long mastication OF the Loo ~ USE
iui 10 many ways. IN tne III. PiaGe,
II should appeal to all Who delight IN
the pleasures Of the table, for u .
iood ls savory IL 10 tasteo iongeI ana
better wnen well chewed. Agaan;
long masticatlon mixes ~ !ooG vel
witn inc SALIVA and oeeins ~ ILL.,
lion, ano tnis weetens rs taste; I'll.
airy, u one ea.s Slowly Nc w.. ua
less tims 70 sat mucn, ano hunses =
aPPesSG hs sno = s,nM - asn S.eo%s
Sna.so So% '"e A
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
M'MILLIANS
Repaired and Ready for the Road, Or
IN Fix 10 Make Brick.

Mayor J. L. Mcmillan II having his automo-
bile repaired at the shops OF Richard Rom.
Ans. Already II has bad the finishing touches
put on II, and now IL IL ready for The road.
we'll as q vehicle OF pleasure. When IL In not
on the road M q horseless carriage, II will
take Q stand at the brick yard and keep the
boy busy moulding and carrying on the brick
which IL will manufacture 90 last that those
who take O job will be kept busy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

do you AJAX II our -four In sticky? Our re.
ply In that we guarantee every barrel We sell
10 give entire satisfaction and do not average
q complaint 10 tho carload. First Patent,
second, 500. A. NJ. smith l. Co.
For nice stationery don't forget MiIford's
store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

We are displaying a handsome line OF
Christmas goods now. see them before you
Suy. The Speed Drug Co.
House furnishings at Templeton's. Cook
stoves, crockery, glass ware, table CLONES
sewing machines. LOOK before you ouy.
For force 20 TO l.. T. Il 7. NJ. Miller.
Mirrors aud Photograph frames Of all kinds
at MiIiord's drug stors.
Extra parta for any maenine mace: a.
W. D.. BarkHdaie.
Our handsome line OF wedding and Christ
mas preset tss are all opened up. The finest
pieces are being rapidly sold. Make you 70
lecIions early or you may not get what you
want. The speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Taie's Locals.
II will surpriss You 70 see the nndershlrt
thai Tate is selling for &5cts. IL will Keep you
warm no matter how cold the weather i.
A rood Jeans pant can be found at Tate's
for 3scts. or II you want . better one, VOC can
get u for u little more money.
When you want Q good shoe for sl0o you
will find II NJ Tate's.
Tate sells Is lbs OF rice for sl.0.
When you want the best white c.oth for inc
least money 60 70 H. n. Tate & Co.
When you want q good hat fo7 SOC and .
good suit Of clothes for AhO, 20 70 Tales.
You can get an overcoat NJ your own price.
When you want good seed oats real cheap
we can supply you. 49,.
Give us a call. or ring 10. All orders will
be promptly filled.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

When you hear the first breath OF
scandal about your neighbOrs be more
than careful not to help fan the little
spark into a flame.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Rloa tools OF every description. Collars
fyc0es ga 20 q. Hames, back bands. single
70 sssss yc1 "a fiGht on b hrm. A. II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Tissue paper for making hats, In any shade
nj The Speed Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Work baskets, lunch bask ets, Of every de
sign as M!lfnrds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
L. A. LLOYD,
Proprietor.
6. 1903. II

Fresh Monkey Candy" Velvet Molasses
candy just In. speed Drug Co.
Three boxes OF Tannopiline ~ guaranteed tn
cure piles. or money refunded by Us. the
Speed Drng TO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21

Miss Lucia Parker entertained Tuesday at
a beautiful luncheon given In honor Of MI.
Thomas Gordon White and Migs Jane Ward
law White, bride.elect. The bridal party was
Mr.. j. Allen Smith, Jr., YEN 10 Atlantis
last week on business.
Mrs. Lucy Thomson, President Of the D. o.
e.. Mrs, eugene B. Gary, and Mrs. Richard
Hill went TO Due West Monday n deliver the
Sonthern Crosses OF Honor to.tbe Veterans OF
Camp Lythg0e and Camp Sam McGowsn
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
PLINcH PARTY.

Mrs. J. c. Eiiia entertained q number OF her
friends Friday afternoon ~ . delightful
Fiinch Party. Mrs. Ellis ~ O charming host
eos apd the afternoon was IN every way su0'
cessful. Among those present were Mrs. Q.
D.. Brown, Mrs. A. II. 6. Day, Mrs. r. i. gu.
liam. Mrs. Johu Harris. Mrs. Augustus smith
MTs. Charles A. Milford, Miss Lucia Parker,
Miss Grace Saith; Mi:s Iass,S gary "r| w.
Rev. DR.. John ID. Wilson was 10 the city
sunday, DR.. Wilson preached NJ Shiloh Sun.
day morning and at tho Factory Chapel sun
Mia lilly Tempieton and DR.. A. h. Nom.
emit were the guests Of Mr.. Lizzie Gilbert In
Lebanon last Tuesday,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
Notice Of Dissolution.

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE TX.
i fstspg between J. aayne McDiil ".
Fraser Lyon, under the f1rm name Of McDth
q Lyon, b this day dissolved By mut1ai con.
.ent. J. Hayue McDtll,
J. Fraser Lyon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-01-21
"A Card.

10 retiring from business I desire 70 thants
slowed upon me for the past yeals. and %
oespeak for my succsssor. Mr.. J. Hayne NO
Dill, your continued coEf1dence aud patron.
age. Believing that be 10 preparsd 20 ere
In the past .Ffaser Lyon
All past due accounts must be paid by Feo-
run nv lst, 1908, or they will BE- placed IN tho
hands of our attorney for collection.
I solicit Q Continuance OF tbs patronage Of
old and new customers.
Jan. Is, 1e08. J.Hayne
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Would be a Great Convenience.

Some years ago the Seaboard Air
Line Railway operated local, or
shoo-fly train between Weldon and
Raleigh, leaving the former place
early in the morning and returning
late in the afternoon. This train was
great convenience to people living
along the line who wished to go to
Raleigh, have time to transact their
business and return home the same
day. 1t was one of the most popular
trains on the road, but for some rea-
son it was discontinued. Efforts are
being made to get it put on again,
and we hope with success. The Raj
eigh Times of Monday says this on
the subject:
1t is indeed gratifying to believe that
the efforts which have been made to get
the Seaboard Air Line officials to put on
a shOo-fy train from Raleigh to Weldon,
leaving here in the evening and returning
in the morning are about to be realized.
General Passenger Agent Ryan is in the
city and will confer with the special COM
mittees of the Merchants Association and
the Chamber of Commerce this ait ernOon
at D O'clOck. These committees ill I'M
questionably be able to demonstI ate to
Mr.. Ryan that this train is a much needed
one for the towns affected and that it
will be aprofitable stepfor the company.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Who Has Mr.. Hicks Books

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Ive often heard
of the claims by newspaper people of the
benefits derivable from advertising, and
thought I'd tryit for once. Some friend,
or friends, borrowed my books and did
not return them. They are, in part:
"Wheeler's History of North Carolina,
David Hartman, - The Leopard's
Spots" Western Manuscripts And
there are others. If the publication by
you of this notice results in their return
to me shall be more than obliged be-
sides pay
I'm thinking of having me a book-plate
printed containing the following:
''If thou art borrowed by friend
Right welcome shall he be
To read, to study-not to lend
But to return to me:
Not that impaired knowledge doth
Diminish learning's store,
But books, find, if often lent,
Return to me no more
ns~'Read slowly; pause frequently; think
seriously; keep clearly; return duly, with the
corners of the leaves not turned down.
T. T. HICKS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Barnes Clothing Store
Takes the Matter Under Consideration

Rev. F. H. Martin, D. d., of Salem,
Va, preached in the Baptist church
here last Thursday night. DR.. Mar
tin has recently been called to the
passionate of this church and it was
due to this fact that he was here. He
was doing evangelistic work in South
CaJOlina at the time the call was ex-
tended and returning to his home he
took occasion to visit Henderson,
meet with the congregation and talk
the matter over with them. DR.. Mar
tin impressed those who saw and
heard him as being strong man.
He preached Il good sermon and
made favorable impression upon
those who heard him. He expressed
himself as pleased with the place and
peOple-the congregation especially
and acknowledged his deep sensibility
of the honor that had been paid him
in asking him to become their pastor.
He was not in a position to give a
decisive answer just then. The con-
gregation ought not to be without
pastor long. 1t was due them that
they know what he was going to do,
he realized that. He would take the
matter under consideration and
promised to let them have his deci-
sion as early as possible.
The wish is expressed by many who
had the pleasure of meeting DR.. Mar
tin and hearing him preach that he
may see his way clear to accept the
call.