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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
After FOrty.Nine Years.

Rev. Henry Quigg, D. D., OF Conyers. Geor.
gis, passed through Abbeville on his way
home last week from the Due West Com
mencement He went to the scene OF his col.
lege days to take part in the unveiling cere-
monies OF the Grier Monument. which had
been erected to his old friend. the Rev. w. M.
Grier, D. D. DR.. Quigg Is we'll preserved In
body, and in his heart and mind he is as
young. as cheerful. and as hopeful as he was
when he was in college fifty years ago. A 1T
tie more than fifty years ago he came TO Ers-
kline fresh from Ireland. His large form, his
genial nature, his Irish broque and his repair
tee. made him q conspicuous figure. and all
the boys loved the young Irishman who has
since filled such an important place in the
church. It had been forty.nine years since
the Irish student and the printer boy had
met.
He now has troops Of children and grand.
children to make glad the days Of him whose
sun has already gone 80 far toward the west
ern horizon. May happiness and good health,
the best things this side. the River. 60 with
him to the brink.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
DUE WEST ITEMS.

Prof. Cannon, Miss Scsife and Miss Gr!er
have been re- elected teachers OF the public
school for the next year: This win be goo good
for once seems to be satisfied about their
Mrs. Lily Ellis Of Philadelphia, arrived
Thursday TO spend the summer With the fam
Mrs. scaife Of Woodruff visited Mrs. J. A
Brown last week. She and her daughter.
Miss Eloise, left Saturday for Greenville 10
attend commencement.
Mrs. jamie Young Harper OF Oak Hill. Ala
is here to spend several weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. NJ. Young.
Due West 10 In the midst OF her "BiR Week"
such fine looking. women and well dressed.
men. 30 many preachers would distract an
ordinary town. But old Due Westans have
gotten gI e 90 used 70 II that they look on and
even while wondering where they will all
sleep. The pantries are full Of good things to
and the tables groan under the good things
prepared for any and everybody that will
Miss Ellison the Art teacher Of the Female
since Thursday afternoon. This is Miss ELI.
sons first year In Due West and shs has
made many friends. We are no art critl' but
we could not see anything wrong , wit With .Il the
Friday night the Stripged Instrument Club
gave recital. It was under the olrectlon OF
Miss Ellison and therefore good.
Saturday night the graduating exercises OF
the Theological Seminary took place: The
four sraduates. Mr.. ]: L. Boyd, Mr; Z; ".
Mcdaniel, D. P. Pressley and Mr.: J. w. SlmP.
son read papers which showed that much
time and thought had been put on them:
DR.. Pressley's address to the class was abort
and impressive and showed much feeling.
Rev. J. 8. Moffat of Chester preached the
baccalaureate sermon before the gradual
ing clssses on Sabbath morning. The church
was full. A beautiful anthem was rendered
oy the choir and every one was delighteo
with the sermon.
Rev. B. H. Grier preached to the student Is
OF the Seminary Sabbath evening.
On Monday afternoon the Amelian Society
held most pleasant meeting. The Alumnae
OF the society were present and added mucn
TO the enjoyment OF the occasion. In addi'
tion TO the programme furnished by the So
ciety. Miss Luna Tribble the Alumnae Essay.
lat, read o most beautiful and appropriate
essay. They served "a. R. P. Punch"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

A special line Of embroideries at lS cents
q yard will surely interest all close buyers
Also q line OF laces at cents. World oeaters.
A. M. Smith & Co.
The largest. best selected stock OF paints
ever displayed In Abbeville at
Speeds Drug Store.
Don't forget that P. B. Speed has most de-
icIous supply OF the very best candy.
Straw hats Tor men and boys, lOc to SOC
Gleup's.
e you are looking for the very best In
Speeds Drug Store.
Fall In line with the crowds and go to Mil
ford's for any aud every thing you want.
Did you ever see pretty girl that did no.
like candy? Why no. Well, Speed can sup
ply you with the best.
Wholesale and retail dealers In cigars, to
baccos, cigarettes, &C. Milford's Drug Store.
1t will pay you to inspect our stock Of paint
before buying. Mlltord's Drug Store.
Phone or send us your orders. we can give
you anything in our line. Milfords Drug
Store. Phone 1OI.
When your eyes are weak. 60 to Milford's
and get a pair Of Hawks old reliable eye.
glasses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
sWAPPING PARTY.

The following invitation has been issued :
The Daughters OF the Confederacy Of Ab.
company at a"Swap Party" TO be given at
the residence OF Judge E. B. Gary, Thursday
evening. June, 18th. 1908. The swapping will
are reouested TO bring 6 package containing
some article with which you are willing to
part. A silver offering will be taken at the
door.
Now let us suggest to each sister and brother,
Some things they might bring 10 swap
with each other.
A knife, a fork, or an old worn out shoe.
A potato masher or penny or two,
A thi mble, q doll, or a pipe 80 black,
A pair OF old gloves or big crocus sack.
A bandana handkerchief, or an old time hat,
paper OF pins or big candy rat.
7 ust bring along most any old thing.
From q wee small button to big brass
Now, dear friends, don't forget the date.
Come, swap one and ALL and don't be late.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
STORM NEWS.
A Terrible Tornado Sweeps the Ex'
treme Northwest.

A Terrible Tornado Sweeps the Elk.
treme Northwest.
Spokane, WASH. June l5-Special telegraph.
ic and telephonic advices from Arlington,
Ore, state that the town Of Heppner, Ore
was destroyed by great flood OF water that
rushed down Willows Creek between and
O'Clock last evening.
Reports from lone state that from $50 TO 500
people are believed to have been drowned.
Al 5 O'Clock this morning 1t was reported
that l05 bodies bad been found.
Wires are down and only meager reports OF
the disaster have been obtained, which have
been brought by messengers.
Heppner is Town OF about 200 people, The
county seat OF Morrow county, Ore, at the
terminus Of branch OF the Oregon Railroad
and Navigation Company. Farming and
stock ranges are the chief industries.
Willows Creek, which Is given as the cause,
Is ordinarily a small stream and early reports
indicate the flood was caused by either one or
TWO cloud5ursts.
Heppner is situated In gulch. and cloud.
burst would cover q part Of the town.
1t is generally believed here tnat the re-
ports Of loss Of life are exaggerated.
The message from Pine says that among the
drowned are DR.. McSwards and the family Of
G. A. Roy.
II is also reported that the village OF Lex
ington has been swept away.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Com.
pany has sent relief train from the Dalles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Change OF Venue.

The attorneys of James H. Tillman have
given notice of in tentio to apply for aD order
to have his case transferred from Richland to
another County. 1t appears to us that those
who think he can get fair trial In Columbia
desire his conviction. Those who are en-
ployed TO defend seem to have fears that the
trial may not be as free from prejudice as they
could wish. Ifsentiment is not to be factor,
it seems that one county would be as well, in
which to try him, as another. In some coun.
ties it might be that Tillmsn could be con.
victed on the evidence already published In
the newspapers. In other counties there
might be division Of sentiment and con.
viction could not be so easily had.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
To the People OF Abbeville Comfy.

We call special attention to all read,
ers of this paper that we have found
the remedy at last. 1t is q recent
Discovery for all Nervous Diseases,
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Sour Stom:-s5 q.
ache, Heartburn, Distress after eating,
Costiveness, Liver Complaint, Back
ache, all Kidney and Bladder troubles
Eczema. Female Complaints, or any
disease arising from Impure Blood,
Our New Discovery is the name Of
this wonderful medicine. .{
We give an absolute guarantee with
each bottle, and If you are not benefit,
ed after taking one bottle, please I'LL
out the guarantee slip and mail to
US and we will gladly refund the
Price you Paid. We offer SLIGO res
wardrto any person or persons show
ing where we have failed to comply
with the terms of this guarantee.
For sale by all Druggists, price Sl.W
per bottle. If your druggist can not
supply it, we will deliver 1t TO you
upon receipt of price.
Our New Discovery Med. 60. p
Laurens, s. G..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
IN HOLY WEDLOCK.
Union OF Manly valor and Sweet At.
tractive Grace.

Union OF Manly ValOr and Sweet At.
tractive Grace.
The marriage OF Miss Eliza Allen Thorn Ron
and Mr.. Thomas Luther Htghsmith OF Will
mington. N. c.. was the social event IN the
city last week.
LoRtie %son the Interesting
ceremony at the home OF the brides mother,
OF June ii. 1908.
and beautifully decorated. Asparagus ferns
and lisies were present In the greatest pro.
fusion. All the surroundings presented
scene Of rarest lovliness and beauty. The
ordor Of flowers and the fragrance OF loving
The great wedding bell, made of white
roses, furnished canopy under which the
happy yonns people toe took III the vows which
The wedding march was played BY Miss
Pearl Martin, and she rendered that dear old
tune, "Then You'll Remember Me-" with
such softuess OF tone and tenderness nd OF ex,
iaken. Miss Eliza Thomson became Mrs.
Highsmith. Congratulations and good wishes
we're offered. Wine and cake were served.
Goodbye was said. Guests departed. The
station where they. happy and hopeful we're
They will settle down In home at Rob
bins. 9. C.. which all believe will be gladden.,
~
loving hearts and beaming eyes.
The bride and groom were recipients OF
many beautiful and useful presents, testify.
ing to the good wishes OF their numerous
friends.
Miss Eliza leaves large circle Of loving
hearts, a sweet home. q devoted mother ana
three loving brothers, to shine In another
heart and to be queen OF other home.
Miss Thomson ia the daughter OF John
Allen Thomson, the oldest son OF Judge
Tbos. Thomson OF this county. Mr.. Thomson
was brave Confederate soldier having en-
listed among the very fret volunteers In C)l.
James M. Perrin's Company, Orrs Regiment
OF Rifles, and died suddenly about twenty
years ago, Miss Thomson Is the grandaugh.
ter OF Judge Thos. Thomson OF this pl ace and
one OF the purest, highest, most elevated oit-
liens OF our county has and upon whom
was heaped every honor Within the gift OF
Its noble people. He served as the distin.
guishe ed Colonel OF the end 8. O. Rifles In the
struggle between the States. He was born
in Ayreshire county. Scotland, and came
to this country In 1919.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Letter 10 l.. T. Il T. M. Miller.

Dear Sir: You sell goods and give full
measure. It's pleasant way OF doing and II
pays. besides. . !. ,o,
made us the foremost paint-house In the
United States.
Short weight and adulterations are the
vices OF business. They are q natural re.
world ia full OF them-the grocery world and
the paint world. and every kind OF world.
You know and we know that is doesn't pay
People change their grocer or paint man al
soon az they find 1t out.
We don't know about grooeres-you tell
vour neonle about them-the fullmeasure and
unadulterated paint Is pevoe Lead ana ds Zinc INC
Zinc thai, OF mixed paints to paint house
Wears ionger-twioe ss long as lead and oil
mixed by hand.
F. w. DEvoE i Co.,
New York.
d g 2 q Snaad aella Our paint.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
OLD SOLDIER GONE,
Lewis w. Truitt Answered the Last
Roll Call Yesterday.

Lewis w. Truitt, an old soldier In the Nine
teenth South Carolina Regiment in the Con-
federate War died yesterday in the Clerk g Of
fee in the Court House.
A few hours previous TO his death he had
gone 10 the Office OF DR.. l.. T. Hill. and was
consulting him when the message came.
Suddenly he ceased to speak. He lived until
about four O'Clock when he ceased TO breathe.
Mr.. Truitt was q faithful soldier during the
war. For years after the war he was q good
farmer, but for several years his health has
been 80 bad that he was unable TO work.
For some time be has been largely dependent
He never married, and as he now lies q
corpse he has very few relatives to look after
him. The last attention to him up TO this
time was by Confederate Veterans, but II is
said that he has q sister at Troy, who has
been telephoned Of the death.
The remains will be carried this morning
TO the Truitt burying ground, ne ar Buffalo
Church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Acouftted, of Course.

A policeman in Union was Monday ac-
Quilted OF the charge Of murder. He had
done nothing worse than shooting a negro in
the back. It took the jury only seven min.
utes TO render the verdict. The negroes. It Ia
said, were thought to be gambling. when
some of them ran from the building on the
approach OF the police. The testimony was
conflicting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
IN ANSWER.

As we can best reply by printing the above
and as we violate no confidence as long as we
withhold the name Of the writer, We print 1t.
Since writing the article above referred to
we learn that we were laboring under q mis-
apprehension as to facts. We thought then
that the death Of scores Of Others occurred in
one Of Mr.. Montgomery's mills. II not In the
same one in which the negro lost his life.
Az we understood the situation then, we at
tempted to call the attention OF the Chronicle
to what seemed to be not q we'll rounded re.
port. We thought to do this in the least OBJ
jectionable way, with never a thought at the
time that our language could be construed
as O reflected on either Mr.. Montgomery or
the reporter.
We, too, have been misunderstood, but It
can 60 at that
The South Carolina State Press Association
is soon to meet. As matters Of general inter
est are to be discussed. we should suggest:
First-How much padding and how much
selrpraise is wise or expedient on such occa.
sions as the reporting of the flood, the death
and the destruction that 10 recently occurred
in spartanburg?
Second-Why ia 1t that city editors and their
employees 30 often resort to ill.mannered per.
sonslities With their country brethren, and 30
frequently exhibit lack of ability to dis
cuss subject with them?
Third-Admitting that all city editors are
great, and oonceding that they should look at
country editors through the wrong end Of the
telescope, upon what grounds can the city
editor justify himself for failure 10 be civil to
the less pretentious brother9
Fourth-May man be q gentleman, though
an editor?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Estate Of Simpson HOlcOnb, Decd
Notice Of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the Srd day OF
l. July, 1903, we will render final account at
of our aotings and doings as ESeSucoss SooaseS u
In the office of Judge OF Probate for AboeviIie
Comfy at 10 O'CLOCK a. NJ. and on me SAM . .
day win apply tor hnsl discharge from my
Ali persons haviGg demands against said
estate viii present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
W W. b. Acker. Executor.
Mrs. Il. r. Holcomb, Executrlx.
June 2, 1908.
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Of Elias Wyles, Deceased
Notice of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

U1AKE NOTICE that on the 10th day Of
l. July. 1908, I will render hnai account nott :
OF nv actings and doings as Administrator OF
the Estate OF Elias Wyles, deceased IN the
ofioe OF Judge OF Probate for Ab6eville Conn-
" at 10 O'Clock q. m, and on the same day
will apply for q final discharge from my trust
as such. ,,,a
All persons having demands against SAID
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and anthenicaleo OF
be forever barred. Jas. l. LaLmeI.
June l8, 1908. Aoministla'o''
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
A Possible Call for Mr.. EWart

Whether It g a joke or not, It has been sug-
gested that Upper Long Cane Congregation
might call the Rev. w. z. Ewart to their pas
torate, and that they would offer him 81 900
salary, good house to live in. and all the
trewood be could burn. And the congrega.
ton does not object to the singing Of Psalms.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON,
CHARLESTON, S. C.
IISth Year Begins September 25th.

r ETTERS, SCIENCES. ENGINEERING.
- One Scholarship to each County OF South
Carolina. Entrance examinations held at
AbbevilIe by County Superintendent OF Edu-
cation and Judge of Probate. on July 10th.
Tuition $40. Board and furnished room in
Dorm itory. $40 per month. All candidates for
admission are permitted to compete for Boyce
Scholarships. which pay 500 pear. For
catalogue, address
Nav 25. 1903 II President
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

A sense of failure is the most uni,
versal sorrow of mankind.
Sin destroys sense.
There is genuine piety in simply be-.
ing happy.
We need a holy fear to put ballast
into our souls. Ee
Up from the deepest death grows the
tallest life.
He Mat is'least in the kingdom of
Heaven is greater than be that is great
est outside.
How full and precious are Coos
promises to US in our ordinary every
day life.
The rarest feeling that ever lights
human face is the contentinent of
loving soul.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. -,

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. n ~
In the Matter OF the Estate OF ]. Walter,
Sherard, Deceased. ~
Notice to Debtors and Credisors.
ALI, persons Indebted TO said estate must
"A settle WITHOUT delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
attested to , II
Mrs. Margaret Thomson Sherard,
May 20, 1868. Executrl3'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Landslide.

At Tryon. station between Spartsnburg
and Asheville, on the Southern, q landslide.
including thousands OF tons Of rock and
earth. closed a cut one hundred feet deep.
Weeks will be required for clearing the track.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
King Peter.

The King and Queen Of servia were assas-
sinated last week, and new King he's been
Installed. Tne authorities wisely omitted the
great long name which nobody could pro-
nounce, and called him Peter. for short 1t Is
new King Peter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
You ar, the Housekeeper

You will appreciate our suggestion that you
use Bransfords's Clifton flour. 1t makes
the best bread, cake and pastry for home peo
Die as we'll as visitors. Don't let your preju
dice In favor OF another brand prevent your
trying 1t. L. T. & T. M. Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Taking Drinks.

The Governor Of North Carolina was In Co.
lumbis recently. The Governor Of South Car
olina offered him q drink-of water. And
they drank together, and "sang OF Annie
Laura"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Didn't Come.

The break in the Railroads kept several dis.
tInguished guests from reaching Due West in
time for the commencement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
New Arithmetic.

The Atlanta News speaks Of reducing the
cost OF certain advertising from one thousand
to fifteen hund red per cent. Is Its logic any
better than its arithmetic3
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

Get your order In for hay presses, hay wire,
tomato cans, ETC., W. ID. Barksdale.
Fresh lot salmon Just received.
w. D. Barkadale,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Railroads Are Tied Up by Effect OF
ClOudburst.

Butte, Mont, June 15 Traffic In the eastern
part OF the state on the Northern Pacific Ia al
most at q standstill as the result OF severe
yesterday. Near Park City q
alouburst sent wall Of water about 20 feet In
height and about the same number Of feet In
wi dth crashing down the valley. The North
ern Pacific railroad lost bridge across Flow
or Creek.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

II you need genuine Victor Sweep call on.
]. r. Glenn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17
Portland Officials Say Report is Con
f1rmed.

Portland, Ore, June l5.-The general offices
OF the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Com.
pany reported q telegram from lone this
morning that the conNpany's depot at Hepp-
per was washed out by cloudburst last
night and that many people OF the town were
drowned.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

You can buy Gee Haw collar from II. N
Il ate Co., for soc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

The use Of absolutely pure
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
at all periods Of life, but particularly
in infancy and youth has much to do
with the general health.
In childhood 1t is very important
that only medicines and prepared foods
OF high quality are used. The slightest
inferiority may mean serious compli-
cations instead of q cure.
We take care that all our drugs are
of the highest quality and in perfect
condition when sold.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-06-17

P.s. P.B. Speed sells our paint.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-30
A FEW INSINUATlONS
Substance of Postmaster Mer-
ritt's Reply to the Charges
of Mr.. TulIOch.

Washington. May 21-The reply of
Postmaster Merritt of this city TO the
charges of eX-Cashier Tuiloch was given
out today II contains some serious
Before became postmaster" says
Mr. Merritt. "one of the employees of the
pOstOffice was suspended from duty from
May 10 June 3. 1896. without pay with
learned, and without any departmental
authority Mr. TullOch, the cashier re-
tanned this man : pay for the time stated.
amounting to $40, against his protest. L
am told, obtaining his signature 10 the
customary form of payroll. however. and
then sent the account to the auditor for
the DostoffiCe department as though
payment had actually been made. The
cashier probably had the pOstmaster's or
der to do this, and it seems he did not
make personal use of the money
Postmaster Merritt then, speaking of
his removal of Cashier TullOch almost
at once after he became postmaster, de
ctareS the removal was no mistake and
says that TullOch was irregular and I'M
buslness-hke in his bookkeeping, arbi-
trary in manner. occupied much of the
time with important private business.
and "a VentureSOme man in the field of
speculate Mr.. Merritt denies that
either the postmaster general or First
Assistant Postmaster General Heath d.
TeCtly or indirectly influenced TullOch's
removal The reply of Postmaster Gen
eral Charles Emory Smith will be given
out Sunday Fourth Assistant POStmas-
ter General BriStOW'S reply which will
be made public later according to Post
master General Payne. denies that he
ever asked investigation Of the office of
the first assistant postmaster general.
1t is probable that some temporary ar
rangement Will be made with the can
ceiling machine contractors in case the
investigation continues beyond July /
The contracts have been held up and the
nanuta cturers are making inquiries on
the subject