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The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
DEPEW,S LATEST:
A Yarn That Has Not Come Down from the Glacial
 Period.

Senator Depew had a new story when he showed up at the senate one day recently and that in itself is worth recording, for in vestigators recently have on a number o ocea sions traced back some of the Depew tales to the glacial period. But this latest Depew story is really good, says the Balu more Herald
 When l arrived home yesterday even ing" said the senator, "I was intercepted by an old Irishman I have employed about the house. His wife. Bridget, is also with us. I beg yure pardon, sinatOr, but will yei be kind anuff to tell me phawts all this tall about cloture in tn shit l sec in the after noon paapers2
 "'Cloture, I replied, that's to keep tn, senators from talking
 "'T kape the sinators from talkin' unused Mike. Then, after pause, he said 'SnatorY
 "'Well, Mike?'
 of 1 can get Bridget t TUT fur tn sini will yer give her yure suppart?
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
S1.Oo Big 50O-Pound steel Range Offer.

IF you can use the best bIg 5UU-pound steel range made in the world, and are willing to have 1t placed in your own home on three months free trial, just cut this notice out and send to Sears, Roebuck X Co.,, Chicago, and you will receive free by return mail a
 big picture of the steel range and many other cooking and heating stoves, you will also receive the most wonderful $l00 steel range offer, an offer that places the best steel range or heating stove in the home of any family, an offer that no family in the land, no matter what their circumstances may be, or how small their income, need be with out the best cooking or heating stove made.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
FALL KIDNEY CHILLS.

With the chilling air of fall comes an extra tax on weak Kidneys It's the time Doan's Kidney Pills are needed now recognized the world over as the chief Kidney and Bladder remedy.
 Aching backs are eased. Hip, back, and loin pains overcome. Swelling of the
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

limbs and dropsy signs vanish. They correct urine with brick dust sediment, high colored, pain in passing, dribbling, frequency, bed wetting. Doan's Kidney Pills remove calculi and gravel. Relieve heart palpitation, slccplessness, headache, nervousness, dizziness.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
HOME VISITORS, EXCURSIONS
To Indiana. Western Ohio and Louisville Ky. via Missouri Pacific-1ron
 Mountain Route.

A series of low rate excursions to Eastern points will be inaugurated on September list. They are called Home Visitors Ex- cursions,n and will be operated over the lines of the Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route in September and October. Tickets will be on sale Septem Der 1st, Sth 18th and October 9th. good for return passage within thirty days from date of sale. They will be sold to points in In- diana. Western Ohio and to Louisville, Ky. Detailed information will be furnished on application to nearest agent, or by address ing H. c. TOWNSEND. General Passenger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Mrs Patty-"Doy you really think Dr. Duck man is skilled physician?' Mrs Giblin (the patient )-"I don't know so much about that. But he has such quieting way witt him. When l said 1 hoped l shouldn't be buried alive, he said he'd look out for that. Wasn't that thoughtful of him."-Boston IranscrInt
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

DrEgFIELp, ISD.-" It was called rheumatism. l could get 70 relief from the doc tors. Ibegan to improve on taking DoGn's sample and got two boxes at our drug gists. and, although G6 years of age, 1 am almost Q new man. Twas troubled q good deal with my water had to get up four and five times Q night. That trouble is over with and once more 1 c3n rest the night through. My backache is all gore, and 1 thank you ever so much for the wonderful n e d icin 6, Doan's Kidney Pills.
 JNo. II. HUBER,
 President, Ridgeville,
 Indiana, State Bank.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
Sounded Tint Way.

We know that Richard Wagner was poet, philosopher and musician. A man of such varied genius must also have had humor. Jugend records one wittcism of the great composer.
 left hand :" said friend to Wagner.
 Yes" he sadly answered, Il can hear it. :" Youths Companion.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

if % poaH Gsht the fire m in the stove for me ; Weary Willie-"All right, lady" House keeper-"Very well. Here's hatchet:: Just chop some of that wood out there" Weary Willie@"oh, see here, lady. l thought 1t was gas stove you had. Good day! !"-PhI- adelphia Press.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

The relations of lady who had died, leaving legacy to favorite donkey in order to secure its comfort, recently came into court and asked for a decision as 10 who was to enjoy the legacy after he dukley $ decease The next of kin,' was the judge s yerdict-puucn
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Embryo Artist-"What do you think o. that for painting? You wouldn't believe that IS the first thing l ever completed would you?" Careful Critic-"l might think so, but 1 wouldn't say so for any thing. - Boston Transcript
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

q put in the French phrases here and there" said the wouldbe author, to give the book an atmosphere of culture" "H m! 7, remarked the critic, it would have helped a bit ii you had put in a little good Eng fish in spots. "-Ph iladelphia Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

What do you think of this lady," asked one of the germs that had been swept up by the woman's skirt, Il am greatly at tached to her, answered the other. "ln fact, l am one of the most ardent followers in her train. "-lndanapolis Sun.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Harlow-'I noticed you called Fred brother Does he belong to some secret society that you do$" Shallop-'I don be long to any secret society. l call him brother because my wife once promised to be a sister to him. Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
Powerful Music.

When the big organ commenced tc play in the Sydney town hall the vibra- tion caused by it's 42-foot open diapasor pipes broke several windows and brought down few hundredweight of plaster from the reef.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
Wanted.

An agent in every district and county in the United States to sell our 6 months treatment, Dr. Peppers Mountain Herbs, Mountain Herb Co.,, Knoxville, Tenn.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Constance-'I wonder how Nancy came to marry Harry Riddle?" Imogene-"W hy, haven you heard? He is immoderately fond policy. ."-Boston Transcript.
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Bulky Buttersl''Is dey swell folks up at dat house:" Woeful Walters-"Is dey swell? Say. dey didn't hit me wit nuttin' but golf clubs. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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When you learn how difficult it is to col feet q bill from some of our best people, you begin to understand that polite society l. not altogether yanity.-Puek.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Dyeing is as easy as washing when Put nam Fadeless Dyes are used.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

am sure Pisos Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

BAXTER SPaISGs, KANSAS. -"I received the free sam pie of Doan's kidney Pills. For five years l have had much pain in my back, which physicians said arose from my kidneys. Four boxes of Dean s Kidney Pills have en- tirely cured the trouble. 1 think l owe my life 10 these pills, ard l want others to know it. " SADIE DAVIS,
 Baxter Springs, kans.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

"All Bostonians are types" "Yes, agate types that consider themselves nonpareils. , Life
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

They who turn their backs on the false face the true-Ram's Horn
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Before accepting the inevitable we should be certain of it's identty.-Puek.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17
Why Suffer with Baclsache ?

While there is love there's hope.-Ram's s Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

The hand that is guided by intellect is sure to achieve something Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

The chief art of learning is to attempt but little at a time-John Locke.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

FALMOUTH, TA.-"I sui fered over twelve months with pain in the small of my back. Medicines and plGs- ters gave only temporary relief. Doan's Kidney Pills cured me. F. s. BROWN,
 Falmouth, Va
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

No matter how much some men hate bill collectors they are invited tc cali again. Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-17

Take Laxative Bramo Quinine Tablets. An druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. 25c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

The books for the registration OF
all legally qualified voters, and for the
issuing Of transfers, ect., will be open
at the office Of Supervisors of Registra-
ton in the Court House, between the
hour 9 o'clock a. m, and 8 o'clock p
M, on the first Monday of each
month, and kept open for three sue.
cessive days in each month until
thirty days before the next general
election.
Any person whose qualifications as
an elector will be completed after the
closing of the Registration Books but
before the next election shall have the
right to apply for and secure regis.
tratiOn certificate at any time within
sixty days Immediately preceding
the closing of the Registration Books,
upon an 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 nn the registration
certificate. The Boards must designate
in the registration certificate the vot-
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 by the eicctor.
q. H. MOORE,
Il. o. MCADAMS,
WIN. G. SHAW,
Board of Supervisors of Registration |
States. pencils, tablets, pens, Ink, schooI
books of all kids at MilfOrds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
A HAPPY MARRIAGE.
And Charming Reception Where
Youth and Beauty Were Gathered
to do Honor to this Happy Couple.

On Wednesday Oct. 7th. MIR. Wade H. Ham.
lin and Miss Sarah Tabert were united In
marriage at Mccormick. The wedding was
soemnized In the Presbyterian church at
that place. Immediately after the ceremony
they repaired to the home OF the BRIDES par
ents, where most elaborate dinner was
served.
: In the afternoon they came to Abbeville
accompanied by the entire bridal party and
quite number of friends nom Mccormick.
Friday evening, flom eight to eleven, they
were rendered a most elegant reception at
the home of Mr.. A. B. Hamlin on Main street
The spacious rooms were thrown open TO
numerous invited guests. The decorations
we're unusually beautiful and artistic, consist
ing of palms, ferns and cut flowers.
During the evening delightful refreshments
OF cakes and ices were served.
The BRIDE. who is decidedly handsome
young woman, was beautifully attlred In
gown OF white cloth with real lace trim
mings.
Miss Rosa Hamlin was charmingly gowned
In blue peau de crepe with jewel trim mings
Miss Corrie Hamlin wore beautiful gown
OF white etimene and elaborately trimmed in
lace medallions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin will reside in Able
Vile for the present, but will 20 to Meteor
mick the lst OF January where Mr. Ham,in is
In business.
They have the best wishes OF their mum.
erous friends.
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TROY.
The Trojans are Very Happy and
Prosperous.

Troy, Oct. 10. 1908.
The meeting OF PresbyterY was most pleas
Mrs. Ann Bayson, OF Woodruff, is here
with many relatives.
Miss Ophelia Clinkscales, quite pretty
young lady from Anderson, Is Miss Annie
DR.. and Mrs. L. w. Sheppard. from Liberty
Hill, were with her mother, Mrs. E. j. Tag
CART last week.
spent few days recently with his mother at
Cedar Springs
MI. r. s. Galloway Of the A. lR. Presbyter-
ian, was down busy getting the locals from
Mrs. Mary Brown from Mt. Carmel. is here
with relatives.
Our school is increasing in numbers. Miss
Jane Mason has large class OF vocal and
piano pupils. She also teaches the primary
department. She is quite pohular with our
people. III, ~ 49, ,o,s
Springs School anolher year.
Through and by a circuitous route we learn
ed that our esteemed friend. Presidenl OF the
Due West Female College, Is making enquir-
les as to the mission Of our big man and his
motive. Tell him TO wait with bated breath,
and the near future will reveal some OF his
manoeuverings.
Mrs. w. q. Adams from Southwest Georgia,
will return to her home tomorrow.
Mrs. J, T. Solomons is 10 Sumpter, to see her
father, Mr.. Edward Stehle, who is very 81 OK.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Pucke have moved in
their pretty little cottage near his fathers.
We ask information-Is a teacher OF the
public school entitled to their full pay uni ess
they have the required number Of pupils, and
what is that number. II the Superintendent
OF Education will keep his eyes open, he will
see why we TASK. In other words, its poor
rule that doesn't work both ways.
We heard one OF our spry widowers say, Oh,
that these Presbytery days could last always.
he seemed to be in blissful happiness. Now,
guess who he Is.
Cotton has made sudden rise, 93-4.
Ask Mr.. Moorhead Of Generostee, how
assertion, the latter part Of his visit was ex.
tremely happy.
Our Bellvue ladies have led captive hearts,
but only q reversion of"ye olden times"
The Trojans have enjoyed the meeting of
Presbytery, and have heard many good ad-
Caldwell, L. I. Echols, D. G. Philips and r. K.
Hougn, from Georgia, were at their best. and
we beg pardon to say. that Rev. g. G. Parkin-
son excelled bimself. The students, Revs. J.
w. Wood and Paul A. Pressly, had the undi-
vided attention Of the congregation In
preaching their trial sermons. They had
their sermons we'll prepared, and and their
dent Ia son OF DR.. w. L. Pressly Of Due
West, who is supplying his denomination
with more good preachers than any father In
the State. and Eiijahs mantles will fall on
worthy sous when he has laid aside his work
here for better things. There were 40 or more
large yesterday. Rev. w. c. Ewart OF Able
Vile, is the Moderator-elect and will make
one OF the best as he does q minister. We
hope this body OF divines have enjoyed their
stay as much as Troy has in entertaining
them. Prosperity is the next place of meet
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-21
Hand Shake.

Dodson's Bulletin Say, did you ever
shake hands with that veteran, High Wilson
Of Abbeville? II not, go slow. Take the
h heartiness of your welcome for granted
Carry your hand in a sling. Have 1t ampu-
tated before you get there. Do anything
rather than let that good -natured giant
cruch your bones as he bids you welcome to
his editorial sanctum We assure you his
hand shake Is as vigorous as the good bust.
ness methods which makes his one of the
best paying printing properties In the State.
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Saved His Life.

j. w. Davenport. Wlngo, Ky. writes. June
II, 1902: 81 want to tell you / believe Bal
lards Snow Liniment saved my life. | was
under the treatment of two doctors, and they
told me one OF my lungs was entirely gone,
and the other badly affected. | also had a
lump In my side. don't think that / could
have lived over two months longer. | was
In duced by friend To try Ballard's Snow
Liniment. The first application gave me
great relief: two nifty cent bottles cured me
sound and well. II Is II wonderful medicine
and | recommend it to suffering humanity"
DC, soc, Sl.0O. Sod by {. \. Milford.
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SANDY LAND.
Lively Dots From Lively Commun.
ity

ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whaley spent Sunday
here with relatives.
Miss Lily Purdy spent part of last week
wit b relatives near Greenwood.
Mr.. o u. White left Sunday for Lincoln,
Ga, where he Will visit relatives for q
while.
Miss Florence Fleming spent last week
very pleasantly with relatives here.
Mr.. Jos. j. kilgore spent Sunday with rela.
tives here.
Miss Irene Wilson spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Cochran spent Saturday
night and Sunday with relatives near Long
Cane.
Miss Annie Lou Wham spent last week
In the city the guest Of Mrs. BuchholZ.
Mr.. George Anderson, OF Salak. spent Sat
urday night with friends here.
Weare glad To say that Mrs. &. G. Fleming
and Mr.. clyde Fleming who have been quite
sick for the past week are much better.
Mr., Lawton Robertson, of the city, visited
relatives here Sunday.
Misses Ada Wham and Lee Sprouse went
to Bethel Sunday afternoon.
"Brown Eyes"
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Messrs. A. NJ. Smith & Go.
I am new wearing q pair of your
Geo. Snow shoes for the third winter,
and they are still good shoes.
Very truly,
G. A. Neuffer,
Oct. 6, 1908.
Messrs. A. NJ. Smith & Co.
A pair of your Snow Water Proof
Shoes lasted me for every day nearly
twelve months. I plowed and hunted
in them constantly, and they never
leaked drop till they were worn out.
Briars did not scratch them up.
Oct. 8, 1903. It. J. Robinson.
Messrs. A. NJ. Smith e. Go.
I have worn your "Snow" shoes eX-
clusively for the past seven years, and
every pair has given me perfect salts
faction. 49,
Oct. 10, 1908. w. j. Milford.
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PLEASE READ
What the wearerS of our
Geo. Snow Shoes have
to say of them:

Messrs. A. M. Smith & Co.
7 have worn pair of your Geo. G.
Snow shoes continuously for the last
twelve months and they are good shoes
yet. Very truly,
Oct. 12, 1903.' G. n. Nickels.
Messrs. A. M. Smith & Co.
Your Geo. G. Snow shoes give me
better wear than any | have ever
worn. have pair now that have
worn two years, and the uppers are
still good.
Oct. 10, 1903. n. B. Napier.
Messrs. A. M. Smith & Co.
The "Geo. G. Snow shoes purchas-
ed from you have given me entire sat
isfaction. I have worn them two win
ters, and not vet worn out.
Respectfully,
Oct. 10, 1908. II. P. Quarles.
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TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.
HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM TUESDAY, 0CTO-
BER 10Th UNTIL THURS
DAY, DECEMBER 3lst,
1908.
The Rate Of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Tax,

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
l. raise supplies for the fiscal year commenc-
ing January |. 1903, notice Is hereby given
that the office OF County Treasurer for Able
VILE County will he open for the collection OF
taxes for said fiscal year from Tuesday, Octo-
Der Isl h, until Thursday. December 3lst, with
out penalty. There will he added
a penalty OF one per cent. on all taxes not
paid on January lat, 1904.
A penalty of two per cent. on all taxes not
paid on February lst, 1904
A penalty OF seven per cent. on all taxes not
paid on March lst. 1901.
Rates Per Cent. of Taxation are as
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Cures ChilIS and Feye

G. w. Writ. Nacogodohes Texas, says
"H!s daughter had chilS and fever for three
years he could not find anything that would
help hertill he used Herblne. His wife will
not keep house without II, and cannot say
too much for It," SOC. Sold by &. y. Milford.
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Follows

A poll tax OF One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the aye OF q and GO
years except such as are exempt by law, will
be collected.
"A com mmutation road tax Of One Dollar will
be collected the same time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the age OF IL
and 50 years, except such as are exempted by
law. Unless said tax Is paid by first OF March,
1901. four days work upon the public highways
will be required under contractor.
Taxes are payable only In gold and silver
coin. United states currency, National Bank
Notes and Coupons Of State Bonds which be-.
come payable during the year, 1903.
AS so few avail themselves of the opportun-
ity Of paying taxes at the times and places
heretofore designated, l will discontinue the
appointments over the County, and collect all
taxes at the TreasuIer's office.
Parties desiring information by mail In re-
gard 20 their taxes will please write before
December 18th, stating the location OF their
property, and include postage for reply, and
those paying taxes by check must include the
charge for collection.
W. T. BRADLEY,
Troa s11rer.
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Tobacco users should call on w. u. Barks.
dale and get bis price by the box.
We are now showing line of medium
priced clothing for men and boys that Will
Interest all clothes buyers, A. NJ. Smith x
Co.
Shoes. all leather wear wells. at Glenn's.
Clothing, hats and caps, at Glenn's
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Handsome China, Cut Glass, and
Everyth thing Else In that Line at G..
A. MilfOrd's

T.. A. Milford Is now exhibiting some OF
the handsomest and daintiest china and cut
glass ever brought to Apbeviile and at such
prices that will astonish you. You can get
anything you want from 50 cents to S25.
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Persia buys over Sl5,000OD worth of goods
each year from other countries. or This the
United Kingdom gets '3 per cent and The
United States one two.thOusandth Of | per
cent, while France gets per cent.
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The largest gas engine in the world, having
5000 horsepower, Will be sent by a belgian
manufacturer To supply part of the motive
power OF the worlds fair at ST. Louis.
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PROFIT ON A COW.
The Way Man Can Get Rich I'm q
Half Dozen Head OF Cattle

Mr.. j. l.. Morrow ofthis city bought COW
last Spring, paying for IL S35. In June, July,
butter to the amount .SS.
Paid expense offood ..............."...-..sl1.0O
Net profit In four mon nths.....-...... 81. IS.
Besides the milk and butter which he sold
his family had all that they wanted for their
own use.
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following Underwear Hosiery
Suspende Handkerchief Towels Belts Neackwear Pocket
Books Ladies' Bags etc.
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j. w. MCKEE, Jr.

Buy your Groceries, Dry Goods and Shoes from Nc
Kee We carry full line. We also have nice line
of Crockery, Glassware and Lamps. In Groceries we
have full line of Canned Goods, Teas, Cofees,
Spices, Hams, Shoulders and Breakfast Bacon, Fine
Candies and Crackers We handle at all times
Fruits, Vegetables and Produce. When in need Of
anything in our line be sure to call and see us.
Yours to please,
y. WV, MCKEE, JR,
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W. T. BRADLEY,
Treasurer.

Septem ber IL. 1908. If
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States. pencils, tablets, pens, Ink, school
books of all kids at MilfOrd's Drug Store.