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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

HE SAT DOWN Arsn BEGAN 10 THIH1.
this end he decided to consult some one
who could enlighten him. And it was
lust here that he made his mistake.
Instead of going to a friend for adr'
vice he sought rival, cat that could
sing as well as he. This cat naturally
did not want Mr.. Tom to Improve. and
80 he was not liable to give any good
advice. - .-.. *
"Eat a pound Of sawdust" be said
10 Tom, and Tom very foolishly went
off to carpenter shop and bought the
sawdust and ate it.
Then he sat down. and began to
think, and the longer he sat the more
he thought. And while he thought hs
suffered the worst pain that ,he had
ever been called upon to suffer In air
his life. The sawdust weighed on his
stomach like a ton Of lead. The taarS
came into his eyes, and he could NOT
stop them. It was almost enough to
kill him, and it Is great wonder that
it did not kill him.
It was three whole days before he
could resume his nightly songs, and he
found his voice had not improved one
whit. But there were two good lessons
he learned-Hrst, to be contented with
what he had, and, second, never to try
10 make Q meal on sawdust- -De1ok
5o0xI6k> + .s~i..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
English Impressions Of VIM. j. Bryan

English Impressions Of VIM. J. Bryan
On every hand the highest opinion is
expressed of Mr.. Bryan's oratory. His
speech at the Thanksgiving dinner OF
the American Society is specially
praised. The Nebraskan's oratorical
efforts strengthen the good impression
he has made in every circle to which
he has been introduced. The Times
calls attention to the eloquence, dignity
and literary beauty of his speeches and
deplores the fact that Lord Roseberry
il the only living English orator capa-
BILE of speaking in vein of, equal grace
and effectiveness. Indeed" says the
Time., "the art of occasional oratOry
il almost lost in England, whereas in
America it has been brought to a high
pitch of perfection"
Mr.. Bryan has met many distin-
guished conservatives and radicals,
and has inspired them all with con-
viction of his sincerity. Conserva-
tives, however, think they can detect
in him a vagueness of mind and in
stability of character which, they be-
lieve, prevented him from obtaining
the presidency of the United States.
Radicals pronounce him the most SYM
pathetic American politician who has
ever visited England, and affirm that
he belongs to that striking type of class
leaders from whom mankind has most
to hope.
Mr.. Bryan heartily reciprocates the
friendly sentiments Of his English ad.
mirers. He states that bis visit forci.
bly revealed to him the Fundamental
affinities of Englishmen and Ameri'
cans, and has fortified his faith in the
solidity of the foundation of Anglo
American friendship.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
National Stock Company.

One of the best popular attractions
playing the South this season is the
National Stock Company, which opens
q Three Nights Engagement at the
Opera House Thursday night. On the
opening night the Company will play
the great sensational rural comedy,
"CoWslip Farm" This is, without
doubt, the funniest farm play ever
written.
81. #. Glicn. the veteran actor, will
play the part of Jason Joshkins, the
inventor, from Squashtown, Connecti-
cutt. and he will keep the audience in
a roar of laughter. The Company will
give Abbeville thestre-goers the advan-
tage of city prices, which will ce only
10. 20 and 80 cents. 1t will be advisa-
be to get your seats reserved early, as
at these exceedingly low prices stand
ing room will be scarce.
Get your seats reserved at Milford's,
as usual. Seats now on sale.
We are going to give live pig to the
person who holds the lucky number
Coupons will be given at each perform.
ance and tue holder of the lucky ndm'
her must 60 upon the stage and catch
the pig. If a lady holds the luck mum.
Der she can either catch the pig or cal
upon some gentleman in the audience
to catch it for hers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

BE PITCHED INTO JIMMY. 20
smell the bunch of fresh celery with
which the trap was baited, and he was
just dying to make meal Of It.
"It's trap set to catch you by Jill
my Jones, the farmers son. Jimmy's
father likes rabbit meat and Jimmy
wants to please him, 80 he thought
he would get US in his trap and give
US to his father to eat. But instead Of
getting in we Will wait out here until
the farmer comes along and see what
happens"
So they hid in the tall grass until
they saw the farmer and his son COM
ing across the field Jimmy thought
that by this time there must be some
thing in his trap, so he said to his IA
ther: ....
"Pop, I've got something for you over
there In the grass. Go over and get It"
"What is itY' asked his father.
"Never mind; you 80 over and see for
yourself" said Jimmy, for he wanted
10 SuGpElSS ldIACls G3As SoA4Sc Wes&<>-
ed along through the grass, but he DIDN'T
see the trap until the toe Of his shoe
struck 1t, and away he went heels over
head on his nose on the ground. he
scrambled to his feet as mad as he
could be, and reached out and grabbed
Jimmy by the collar.
$50 you hid an old box In the grass
for me to stumble over and hurt my
self, did you" he cried angriiy. "Well,
III teach you a little lesson that you
will never forget"
And with that he pitched into Jimmy
and gave him such lambasting that
he will never forget as long as he lives
to tell the tale.
And all the time the rabbit family
sat over in the tall grass and sntckereo
as they thought what a terrible fate
they had escaped and how sorry little
Jimmy must feel that he had ever tried
to catch them to make meal Tor his
father.-Chicago Tribune. Z
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

DOWN THE THROAT OF TURKEY aoBBLzR
greatest jumper that had appeared Ia;
the neighborhood for years. At Iast
everything was ready for the contest.
The bullfrog toed the mark and sang
a sort Of refrain like this:
= Watch me tumpt 1.{
Watch me 5urnpf
Then he jumped at least six feet II
'That's nothing" said the grasshop-
per. II told you all that I'm the great
est jumper on earth. After this jumE
I intend to go with the circus and dnfH
jumping act" ,i y !. !.
Then be threw out his legs IN ons
grand leap and would certainly have
won the match, but through q faulty
steering gear he jumped right down
the throat Of a turkey gobbler who had
been watching the performance.
Moral Look before you leap
burg Dispatch. 3,5sS
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

I, ,'What q wonderful piece Of good for
tune it was that that fisherman
dropped his bait box overboardp said
Mr.. Sunfsh to Mr.. Minnow.
Eyes, indeed" replied Mr. Minnow.
II always did relish nice fresh bread
crumbs and crusts, and I understand
that this box was fled with both."
"And so it was" said Mr.. Sunfsh.
'T have made all arrangements to have
It carried over to my house"
"But it doesn't belong to your e1-
claimed Mr.. Minnow, half angrily. TT
is mine.n .I
Mr.. Sunflsh bit his bps thoughtfully.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Mr.. ERNEST WILSON, printer In the Elber
ton Tribune, came home 10 spend his Christ
mas in Abbevile.
Mr.. PAUL CH1soLM. printer, left Abbeville
last Thurday for Rock Hill, where he has q
position as job printer.
Mr.. PRITCHARD, printer Of the Honea
Path Chronicle, was In town on Christmas
day.
Mrs. NJ. v. CL1NKscALEs held ticket No
lA which was the corresponding number fol
the cake L gave away. ]. W. Briehahn.
The cotton mill, the furniture factory, and
the oil mill, closed down on Christmas tc
give everybody rest.
Miss Eu'a Campbell left Tuesday for Cal
lison where she will be the guest OF her friend
Miss Grace w ard.
MRS. C. C. FLEMING and family now oc
cupy part of MIR. D. II. Howard's house ir
town.
THE country rabbits suffered less this
Christmas than nsual.
DIR. E. l.. WILSON. OF Anderson is in the
city spending while with relatives.
Mr.. ERNEST OWEN and sister, Miss Mary
OF Edgefield is In the city visiting friends.
Mr. EUGENE NANCE spent several days In
Lowndesville with relatives.
Mr.. 8. NJ. FLEMING has moved to his farm
on Norris Creek.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
May Not Be Such Fools, After All.

From a recent editorial In the Allan Ia Con-
stitution, we are led to hope that Georgia g
Senators may not register themselves as
blind opponents OF the greatest enterprise
In which the South was ever interested.
These gentlemen have talked about nation
al honori while threatening themselves to
turn their backs on the confding Pan
amans whose conduct, they allege, may have
been governed by our promises. Not the
Panamas, but the officers who exceeded their
authority should be punished. And then
almost anybody ought to know enough not
to cut off his nose 10 spite his face.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

When the rabbit family strolled
through the field one day they came
across trap that had been set to
catch them. Mamma Rabbit ana little
Charlie Rabbit didn't know what It
was, but Papa Rabbit did, for be had
lost first cousin through one :of the
things when he was quite a young
fellow.
"Don't go near it" be sadd to bis
family. :
"what Is itT' asked Charlie Rabbit,
shifting around the sides, for he could
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

m. suNB1sH AND NIB. MNNow.
Every well,". he said finally; you
may have It shall not be selfish"
II guess you are jealous Of me now,
aren't your inquired the minnow,
with a broad smile,
"No, indeed" answered the sunhsh
cheerily. -.s...
"well, why aren't your asked the
minnow.
"Simply because I have already got
out of the box all the best that it con-
tanned"
Mr.. Minnow's countenance fell, and
he hurried off to inspect the box. Sure
enough, the very best that had been IN
it was gone, and the sunfsh had taken
it-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the County Board Of
Commissioners will be held on Thurs
day, the 7th day Of January, 1904.
All parties holding claims against
the County of Ahbeville for the fiscal
year 1908, are hereby notified to pre-
sent the same to the County Supervisor,
for approval on or before the above
men toned date. N
G.. N. NICKELS,
County Supervisor.
Dec. %. 1903. If n
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Wednesday, Dec. 80, 1908.

During this pyrotechnic display at Christ.
mas time the fool burns his money while the
wise man Is satisfied to have look.-Sreen-
vile News.
without attempting to say whether any
body was q fool or a wise man during this
Christmas, the above paragraph causes us 10
remark:
On the Christmas night. before the war, This
editor was a much younger man than ne is To-
day, and on that night OF which we SPEAK, ne
burnt eleven dollars worth Of various SORTS OF
fireworks. They were bought at the store OF
]. & N. Knox, where they were charged 10
our account. We went off 10 the war owing
that account, and the recollection OF the fool.
ish act and the fact of the unnecessary and
unprodtabl debt which we incurred for GOODS
that were burnt in the presence OF wiser men
and better women was o worry and torture
to us while In the army, sleeping on the
ground at sl1 month.
The debt was paid long ago, but, that expe-
rlence stopped our burning of fireworks. We
have had no inclination to make another In
vestment Of that kind. and, except possibly
small amount to buy such things for children
we have let fireworks severely alone. The In
vestment Of sll 10 fireworks In one night was
enough to teach almost anybody lesson who
expected to pay his debts.
That was the largest amount that we ever
knowingly threw away in one night. or
course we have no reference to the dozens Of
fool trades or ipjudicious investments where
by the loss Of much larger sums OF money has
been realized. 1t seems to Us that whenever
anybody has anything for width he has no
use. he goes looking for gudgeons, and we are
often found. II he does not unload on US
somebody comes along and induces us to take
stock in his favorite scheme. Afterward We
generally fool it away, and that accounts :or
SO many Of our tracks pointing over the hill
to the poor house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Splendid PlOw.

The oliver Chilled Middlebreaker Plow !,
one OF the best agricultural implements or
earth. 1t plows deep and broad. IL prepare.
the land for holding the winter rains, and Il
ing, When IL comes te killing and covering
the grass in cotton rows II is at home. The
grass nearly withers when IL comes into the
field, II you would be rich and happy buy 9
Middlebreaker, and then work II Ike hght,ne
fire. The best results are not attained by
simply throwing 1t over the fence. It takes
horse power, and the guiding hand OF the
plowman to make your farm blossom as the
rose aud the crops to grow like Jonah's gourd
call on Mr.. A. B. Cheatham who is not only
one of the best men, but he is one of the best
merchants in town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Al Apinal Story ror
Little Folks y
How ~Grasshopp,gLost

A grasshopper because he had won .
jumping match from the cricket chal.
lenged q bullfrcg who lived near BY:
When the date for the match approach
ed, the grasshopper worked very hard
90 as to jump at the proper weight he
would run a mile OF two, Jump rope,
fly over fences, until he was really The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Failure on the earthly side NAV

Failure on the earthly side may be
7uccess on the heavenly side.
title minds are tanned and sub
dued by misfortune but great minds
rise above Observation-Disclosures Irving.
We have excellent memories for all
our trials and sorrows and losses, but
fail to recall our blessings.
When the church will put on the
world the world will put on the
church. o.;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Very Well.

1t may be very we'll that the vote on the
canal treaty was postponed until after the
Christmas holidays. 1t is barely possible
that during the recess something may filter
into the brains that think that Democrats
ought not to oppose everyth the Repnbli-
cans favor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Fresh candy every week at Milford's.
Hot soda at Mllford's, day or night.

Call and see our magnificent line OF vases.
pictures, dressing cases. manicure seis. photo
frames, baby sets, baskets, china ware. In
fact everything kept In firs,-cass Holiday
stock. Milford Drug Store.
Our prescription business s booming Send
them TO US II you want the best service and
drugs. Mlford's. Phone l07.
New lot Fur and Silk Collarette Just in al
Haddon's.
New lot Ladies' Jacketjust received at Had
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
The Peoples Savings
Bank.

DOCKS OF SUBSCRIPTION 10 THE CAP
ID ital stock of the PEOPLES SAVINGS
>BANK, OF Abbeville, 8. c., to be opened under
the laws OF the State OF South Carolina, with
it's principal Office at Abbeville, will be opened
at The store OF Hail & Anderson, on Thurs
day, December "a. 1903.
s. 6. Thomson,
6. A. Neufter,
r. f.. Cox,
h. g. Anderson,
Z. G. Gambrell,
Dec. %, 1903. II Board Of Corporators.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Estate Of D. 4. WiDl, Deceased.
Notice of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE. NOTICE that on the sth day OF
L Jan, 1908, We will render final account
of our actings and doings as Administrator o
the Estate OF D. II. VIM, deceased,
in the office of Judge Of Probate for Abbevile
t!onniv al IN o'clock A. M, and on the same
day win apply Tor a final discharge from my
trust az such Executors.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on On OF OF
before that day, proven and authenticated or
c. F. Searlght.
Dec 7, 1908. Ao"l'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Notice tO TresDassers 4,

All persons and all stock are ordered to keep
off my farm. No hunting. or trespassing al.
lowed. Those who disregard this notice vii!
be prosecuted. Ed. Turner.
Dec g. 1903
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
BnRey and Mule Stolen.

On December 10. q small red haired mule
gether with top buggy with side bars. A
liberal reward will be given for In formation
Malcolm Brooks,
Green wood, y. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Wanted.-Persimmon, Dogwood, Hickory
and Holly logs. Freight oaid on carloads:
m. James Cockshot, Charleston, s. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Notice..

There will he no praymeeting at the
Methodist Church tonight In It's stead,
there will be q watch night service tomorrow "
night at the church, begin ming at 1880 o'c ock
and closing at IL o'clock. The public Is In
vifad
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Shows in the City Opera House, Thursday.
Friday and Saturday. Admission 10, 20 and
30 ots. See other local.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
L. Il. e Il. M. MILLER.
Notice.

I will be at Abbeville on first Monday OF
each month and two weeks following for the
purpose OF treating Hemorrhoids (Piles.)
Treatment consists in purely aseptic methods
is pal less and without the use of chlorolorm
and the knife. Cure guaranteed. All parties
Interested will find me at the Glenn Ethel
lon Hotel, Abbevile. =. c., or DR.. b. A. Matt!-
son. McCorm lex. 8. G.
above mentioned days.
Jno. B. Britt. M. d.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
For Rent.
Tahy

1000 chairs to rent for all kinds Of ntertain
ments, 8 cents each. Kerr Furniture Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Cocoanut crisp. peanut candy, oranges ant
apples clean and fresh at the Bakery. Tr!
'em Bnd be convinced.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Eggs Wanted.
National Stock Co.

]. W. Breihahn, the baker, will pay the
highest market price for eggs. Give him 9
call before you sell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

wANrEp.-A good milk COW. Apply to
Mrs. w. A. Lee, Abheville, 8.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Resolve to perform what you ought;
perform without fail what you resolve.
Franklin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Look as those goods for making waists at
L. w. Whites.
Milford,s White Pine and Tar Cough Syrup,
he best on earth. =: :,:i -:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30
Repair Shop.

Furniture repaired lupholsteri ng done, all
Kinds; Mattresses made And old ones retack-
led or good as new. Shop 6n Church Street.
Terms reasonable. nj! 50 WILLIAM, lam Rope' :.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

Try one of Hall & Audcrson's double wear
Collars, = for 25 cts, 81,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-12-30

THE regular annual meeting Of the stock
l. holders OF The National Bank OF Able
Vile will ba held ON
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
THE SNEEDEN LICENSE
1t Was "HeId Up" Yesterday by the
County Commissioners at the Re-
quest of the Opposition Who De-
= sired to be Heard in the Matter.

Even now a liquor license to
Mr.. J. S. Sneeden to conduct
a saloon at No. 115 South Front street
is not an assured fact. 1t is true that
the board Of aldermen has granted his
application, but the board of county
commissioners has not concurred in this
action and may not do so.
The application, as granted by the al
dermen, was transmitted to the COM
m~issioners yesterday morning, but was
held up" by that body at
the request of representatives Of
the A~nti-Saloon League, who
desired to oppose the granting Of the
application. A meeting of the commits
sioners would have been held yesterday
afternoon. but it was impossible to OBJ
tain a full attendance, Commissioners
w. F. Robertson and W. F. Alexander
being out of the city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03

Attorney General Gilmer says the
legislature has absolute power to regu-
late the liquor traffic; in other words
that the Watts law is a complete q
and effective in every way.
The first regular trains to the Cape
Fear river at Ellington will run July
18th, and on that day an excursion from
here will go to that point.
The humble of charters granted to
corporations this a by the secretary
of state is yer larger than usual. The
official figures secured by Mr.. Hugh G..
Chatham, regarding North Cardinals
industries, show that there are already
in operation 5000 manufacturing plants,
the value of whose annual output is no
less tina $50, 900, 900. The figures will
no doubt startle North CaroIinians who
are not aware how great is the prog
reSS of their state, but the figures have
been very carefully secured and are
valuable.
AS yet there is no notice in an official
way as to whether an election on the
liquor question will be held here in Ra-
leigh. There are % liquor dealers in
this city, the number having diminished
considerably in recent years.
As yet a location has not been secur-
ed for the new fertilizer factory which
n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chemical Co., in
tends to build at Raleigh.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Splendid Opening of Summer School.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., July THE Summer
school for Teachers at the Agricultural
and Mechanical college here had a very
suspicious opening this evening. Three
hundred teachers representing various
parts of the state being present, and
many more being OF the way here.
Rev. DR.. Vann, president Of the Bap-
fist Female University, offered the
opening prayer, Rev. DR.. Pittenger,
rector of the Church Of the Good Shep-
erd, read the scripture lesson. Auditor
Dixon made the address Of welcome on
behalf of the state, Alex. D. Andrews,
Jr, on behalf Of Raleigh, County Su-
p~erintendent w. G.. Clements on behalf
Of Wake County, President George T.
Winston on behalf Of the Agricultural
and Mechanical college.
The exercises were held in the audi
forum in Pullen Memorial Hall. which
is only partially completed. About two
thirds of the teachers present so far,
are ladies.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
COnteSting Millionaire's Will .

Chicago, July IA bill to secure a
decree declaring old the will of Jona-
than Clark, a millionaire contractor
whose fortune at the time of his death
was estimated in the ~neighborhood of
$4,000 600 was filed in the circuit court
today.
The complainants in the suit are
Eunice NJ. Smith and Fred w. Clark,
of Chicago, Emaretta NJ. Kaufman, of
Parkersburg. Iowa. and Jonathan
Yates Clark of FruitIand Park Florida,
all of whom are children of Jonathan
Clark. By the terms of the will the
entire fortune was left to Caroline
Patterson. The compliments declare
that III 1880, while their father was
engaged in the construction of a house
at Lake Geneva, Wis. he became in
fatuated with Caroline Patterson, at
the home of whose mother he boarded
while there.