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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12
alIlng prices are as follows.
FARM PRODUCTS.
MEATS AND POULTRY.

Dressed beef, per pound ....12ia to 200
Dressed pork, per pound ,...,15 TO 17hc
Dressed veal, per pound .r,.12A to l5c
Dressed mutton, per pound Sh and l5c
Dressed lamb, per pound. ,,.l75 to zoe
IauTu 'ssss .'.s'.s .rss..'s ss'ss''s loc
Dressed hens, per pound ,..,......l6c
Dressed ducks, per pound. 2Oc
Dressed spring chicken, per b., I'M to 20
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12
BOSTON STOCK MARKET,

Closing quotations today as re.
ported by Hudson & Sons Co,
brokers, were;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12

The Taylor & Brunton sampler re-
ported today one ear Of Deep Creek ore,
one from Nevada, three from Tintlc
and one from Milford.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12

Manager Dern of the Consolidated
Mercur returned last night from Mer-
cur where he spent yesterday inspect
Ing the mine and mill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12

South omaha, Nov. l2--Cattle-. Receipts,
1900 Market steady to strong. Native
steers, 3,15lt5 40; cows and heifers, 3.OO9t
3.75 western steers, 30Odi4.50 Texas
steers, 2,7jQ3.60. range cows and heifers,
2.25Q3. %; Gamers, 1.50N2 10; stockers and
feeders, 25O040O, calves, 3O0dj.O; bulls
stays, etc, / 2ju2G0.
Hogs Receipts 5000 Market steady.
Heavy, 4550l65; mixed, T. G0ni G5 Hight,
4.7QGi 50; pigs, 4.704iS0; bulk of sales, TO
a.
sheep Receipts, 4OOo Westerns, 330p
800, wethers, 3.20f3 so; ewes, 2.50u3 %;
common and stockers. 2.0Oa3,25; lambs
3. 50d4. 10
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12

Ten carloads OF Tintc ore and one
carload OF Nevada ore was reported
at the Taylor and Brunton sampler
yesterday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12

Utah mine was held this afternoon for
the purpose of declaring the usual divi-
dend OF sl,500
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-12

A big electrical locomotive has been
ordered by the Boston Con- of Bling
ham. The engine Will be on the ground
in short time and Will be used on the
Copper Belt railroad as soon as com
pleted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina, County
of Abbeville-Court of Common

The State of South Carolina, County
of Abbeville-Court of Common
Pleas.
Margaret Man against Eula Lee
Palmer and others.-Partition.
By authority of a Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Abbe-
Vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, I will offer for
sale, at public outcry, at Abbeville G.
H., S. C. on Salesday in December ~
A. D., 1908, within the legal hours of
sale the. following described land, to
wit:
All that tract or parcel of land stu
ate, lying and being in Abbeville
County, in the Stateiaforesaid, contain
ing ONE HUNDRED (100) ACRES,
more or less, and bounded by the
lands of R. G. Wilson, Mrs. V. D. Lee,
J. @. Edwards, J. G. Pressly, John
Bass tract and others.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash, bal
ance on a credit of twelve months,
with interest from day of sale at the
rate of per cent. per annum, and ten
per cent. attorneys fees in case de.
fault is made and same is collected
through an attorney, and secured by
bond of the purchaser, and mortgage
of the premises. ... ... ....
Purchaser to pay for papers.
L. w. Perrin,
Master A. c., s. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Masters Sale.

The State of South Carolina, County
of Abbevile, Court of Common
Pleas.
Lennie J. Robinson, against Ralph
J. Robinson and Ruth Robinson.
Partition.
By authority of a Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, I will offer for
sale, at public outcry, at Abbeville c.
H., S. c., on Salesday in December (7)
A. D., 1908, within the legal hours of
sale the following described land, to
wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situ-
ate, lying and being in Abbeville
County, in the State aforesaid, front
ing 95 feet on Maple street and rum
ming back one hundred feet to an alley
with a dwelling house threon, in the
Town of Mccormick, being lotsf1, z
and 3 and part of lot 4, of Block B., in
map of said town.
Also one other lot in said Town.
fronting fifty feet on Maple Street,
and running back 2l2 feet to Cherry
street, bounced by lots of o. A. Tray.
lor and John Brown, on which there
is barn building.
Terms of Sale-One-hal cash, balance
Oh a credit of twelve months with
interest from day of sale. Secured
by bond of the purchaser and mort
gage of the premises sold, with leave
20 the purchaser to pay all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
L. w. Perrin,
Master A. c., s. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
CONGRESSMAN AIKEN.
A Farmer by Vocation - Soldier In
the Spanish.America War-WeH
known and Popular In Washing.

The name of Aiken is an old and honored
one in the House Of Representatives. For ten
years the third district of South Carolina was
represented by D. Wyatt Aiken. Now, after
a lapse of years, the SOD, Wyatt Aiken, dem
ocrat. of Abbeville" comes TO fill the seat that
was his fathers. Mr.. Aiken comes TO Wash.
ington we'll equipped for legislative career,
although this is the first public Office he has
ever held He is fully acquainted with Wash
ington, however, having spent much Of his
time here when his father was In Congress
and having since been frt quent visitor. He
Ia known TO the men who have been In Con-
gress for long terms, to the older correspond
ents and attaches of the House, and Is not by
any means strange TO congressional customs
and parliamentary procedure.
The new Represen tative Aiken gives his Vo-
cation as farmer" and declares he has always
been such. He was born December IA, 1863,
and was reared on a farm In Abbeville coun.
ty, 9. c., In the section now embraced In
Greenwood county. He received common
school education at okesbury and afterward
ln Washington, where be came when his "a.
ther was elected to the House.
While in this city Mr.. Aiken acquired short
hand, his efforts in this direction quickly
bearing fruit for In January, 1854, be was ap.
pointed official court reporter TOR the second
judicial circuit OF his native State. A year
later he was appointed to similar posltlon
on the eighth circuit, q position he has since
held. Notwithstanding his connection with
the conrts In this official capacity, Mr.. A1ken
did not relipquish the title OF farmer. He
took then and lakes now Keen Interest IN
everything pertaining to agriculture, and Is
sure to prove q stanch friend TO the farmer
while in Congress.
When the war with Spain was declared, the
martial spirit Of his forefalhers took posses
sion of Mr.. Aiken. and he volun teered bis ser
vices IN the humble capacity of private In his
home company, the Abbevile Volunteers,
which was mustered into the service OF the
United States at Columbia May 10, 1895. The
company became known as Company A, lsl
South Carolinh Regiment or Infantry. 1t was
not long before Private Aiken was appointed
a battalion adjutant by Governor Ellerbe, and
during almost the entire time OF his service
Mr.. Aiken acted as regimental quartermaster.
he was mustered out Of the service With bis
Previous to bis recent election 10 Congress,
Mr.. Aiken's nearest approach TO public office
was as delegate TO several state conventions:
At the election he received 5,0S2 votes TO 5s
cast for bis republican opponent, John Scott.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Railroad Officials.

Mr.. Thomas Carr Powell, Freight and Traffic
Manager ofthe Southern, with headquarters
in Washington, D. c., and Mr.. David Card
well, Division Freight Agent of the same road
In Columbia, came.to Abbeville last Satur-
day, seeing the road and the people along
their great highway. These gentlemen came
not for any specific purpose:other than to see
the condition Of things interesting to their
property.
AThe fact is. their local agent, MIR. C. D..
Brown, looks SO well after the interest OF the
people and the road that there is no special
call for the superior officers to look after
either him or us.
The Press and Banner Is always glad to see
good business men, and We know OF no bet
ter business man than those who look after
the travel and the freight over the great Iron
bands that circle the earth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
BAY STATE ROADS.
Some Facts About the Highways o.
Massachusetts.

Some Facts About the Highways Of
Massachusetts.
It costs on an average $4,000 per
mile to build a state road in Massa-
chusetts, says the Boston Globe, but
the actual cost depends on locality and
conditions, hardly two cases being
alike. One-fourth Of the cost Of a
state road Is borne by the county In
which It is situated, the balance being
contributed by the state.
The work of the highway commission
has developed a number of high class
professional roadbuilders. Many Of
the younger and more ambitious have
entered the employ Of the national gov
ernment in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines In the same line of work.
Most of the state roads are Of broken
stone, but a few are Of gravel. The
type Of road built is determined by the
engineer, who makes careful examina-
ton of soils, drainage, gravel, stone,
grades and traffic.
The thickness Of stone on state roads
varies from four to sixteen inches, the
lesser being placed over good gravel or
sand, the greater over heavy clay. The
broken stone used on state roads passes
through half inch, inch and half and
two and a half inch screens. The lar
gest size is placed on the bottom, the
second size on top Of this and the
crown is made with half inch material.
All are rolled separately and thor
oughly.
The cost Of trap rock for roadbuild-
ing varies from $1.10 per ton to SLIGO
per ton. The state owns seventeen
steam rollers, which are employed in
state roadbuilding. The. standard
width of stone roadways in Massachu-
sets built by the commission is fifteen
feet. There are some only ten and
twelve feet wide, but they are not
deemed economical to maintain.
When a state road is constructed, 1t
remains under the control Of the state
highway commission. The local au-
thorities are taxed an amount not to
exceed $50 per mile for maintenance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
VALUE OF GOOD ROADS.
Effect of Highway Improvement In
New Jersey.

Effect of Highway Improvement In
New jersey.
The importance of good roads and
1heir value to each district having
them have long been advocated, but
aot until recent years has the public
been awakened to their full signifi-
cance. After all, it was not by argu-
ment that the public was convinced,
but from necessity in the beginning
and then by example. The state Of
New Jersey is wedged in between New
York and Pennsylvania, with one of
the great cities of the country on its
eastern borders and the second largest
city on it's western borders. Its farm
ers are mainly engaged in raising truck
for the millions Of people living in
those two cities. To do this thousands
of them drive to each city daily with
load Of truck, starting in the morning
anywhere from - to o'clock to get to
the markets early enough for the huck-
sterS.
Jersey mud" clay loan, is pro-
verbal for it's sickness and disagree
able nature to travel through when
vet, says the Putnam Conn., Patriot.
The Jersey farmer knows the value OF
a dollar and is opposed to taxes. but he
could reckon the difference between
what he lost daily by reason Of bad
roads and the tax he would have to
pay for building a smooth rock road.
That having been worked out, one good
road was built, and those near it got to
market regularly and easily, rain or
shine, saving enough each trip to pay
the road tax. Seeing is believing"
and farmers in other parts became con-
vinced Of their economy, and the exam
pie was followed, slowly at first, but
gradually going on more rapidly.
Last year 100 miles Of new roads
were built in that state at a cost OF
about $5O0,000. This year the demand
for them is 80 great that the state will,
the coming year, venture to put 1,OO0,-
600 into 200 miles Of macadam. The
state commissioner of public roads de-
clares that this movement has in
creased the taxable property Of the
state by $27,O00,O00. Just think Of
thati
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
HaddOus's Locals.

Special shoe sale. Broken lots must be sold
for cash In next 80 days. 86 pr. ladies' fine
81 and 81. so. d pr. ladies fine shoes, regular
price Sl25 and Sl.5o. Closing price 800 and
Sl.00, at Haddon's.
Special velvet sale-l0sts. velvet all new
winter shades. Just suited for winter shirt
waists, 6Oc to sl00 yd.
Special sale dress goods.-Some skirt length
some shirt waist patterns, all at n price fol
one week.
Special Sale heavy winter skirting.
S pieces, 56 inch skirting black and colors
Will be sold cheap for cash at Haddon's.
Special Sale-38 10 40 inch dress goods
Regular price SOC. closing price. $780,
Special Velvet Sale-for cost pieces Sils
yelyets. All new winter shades worth 75c
Special price SOC yd at Haddon's
10 pieces SILK Velvet, black and colors. All
new stock. regular price Sl25 to $780, Special
price CSC at Haddons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
FOR BETTER ROADS.
Men of Wealth Interested In High.
way Improvement.

Men of Wealth Interested In High
way Improvement.
Men of wealth are evincing q prac-
tcal interest in road improvement for
the benefit Of their fellow men. George
Gould has offered to bear one-third Of
the entire cost of the improvement Of
the public highways in the vicinity Of
Lakewood, N. j., and Colonel ]. ]. As
tor has spent large sums on the roads
near Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Recently Harley T. Proctor, sum-
mer resident of Williamstown, Mass,
offered to give the town $4,000 for
the improvement Of the roads, provid-
ing the latter raises $4,000 for the
same purpose. Mr.. Proctor makes the
gift because he believes that better
roads would Increase the popularity Of
Williamstown as a summer resort. he
recently had the stone hill road put
I'm excellent condition at cost Of $500.
The town furnished the drainage pipes
and permitted Mr.. Proctor to use the
road scraper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Water Works Tax Interest
on bonds and Sinking

FUND.-. d)........................".....-ZA mills.
That when the taxes and assessment or any
portion thereof charged against the property
or party on the tax books of the City for the
fiscal year 1904, shall not be paid on or before
the 3lst day of December, 1903, the City Treas
urer shall proceed 10 add penalty of one
per cent. on the tax book, and the City Tres
urer shall collect the same; and II the SAID
taxes and assessments and penalties are not
paid on or before the first day OF February
next thereafter, an additional penalty or one
per centum thereon shall be added by the
City Treasurer; and II said taxes, assessm ents
and penalties are not paid on or before the
first day Of Merch next thereafter, an addl'
tonal penalty Of five per centum thereon
shall be added by the City Treasurer and be
collected by him; and If the said taxes, as
sessments and penalties are not paid on or
before the 18th day of March next thereafter,
the said City Treasurer shall issue his tax eX;
ecution for the said taxes. assessments ana
penalties against the property of the default
ing tax payers according 10 law.
A cummutatlon road tax will be collected
the same time as other taxes Of Two Dolla rs
from all male citizens between the ages OF
eigh teen and tifty.tive years, except those ex-
emuted by law. Unless said tax Is paid on or
before the first day of January, 1901. six days
work upon the pubic highways and streets
of the City will be required under the Street
Overseer.
All persons failing or refusing TO pay the
communication tax or to work six full days,
shall, upon conviction. be fined not more
than Thirty Dollars or be imprisoned not
longer than thirty days.
Done and ratified In City Council this 18th
day OF October, 1908.
JAMES MCMILLAN, Mayor.
JAMES CHALMERS, City Clerk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18

Watch closely the advertisement, OF HAL y
Anderson. They are making IL Interesting
for the buyers of W inter clothes.
New fall style of the Krippen Dorf Dit
man shoes are in. A beautiful assortment o
these goods.
\ plain toe, patent leath or vamp, dull klo
top, with Louis heel. This gives you IAN
description of a dress shoe we are selling.
you want your little fellow TO look cuie
aud attractive take him to Hall Il Anderson ;
and tit him in Mrs. Jane Hopkins suit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Interesting Copy.

The issue OF the Associate Reformed Presby.
terisn for November II, 1903, gave interesting
notes Of the Synod, which met at Winnsboro
Nov. $40. The reporting was nice piece Of
newspaper work, and the promptness with
which 1t appeared in the Presbyterian was
notable. And the Secretary, the Rev. James
Boyce, was Interestingly prompt in sending In
the Minutes TO the printer. Although much
crowded the printer hopes TO have the Min.
utes printed in good time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
SHOES.

We have been handling the
Geo. G.lSnow Shoes for the
past ten years with the great
est satisfaction. Have just
received a large shipment
from the factory, including
the water proof which keep
the feet absolutely dry. Don't
fail to inspect our li1e OF
shoes before buying. A. N.
Smith & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Civilization and Good Roads.

There is perhaps no better test Of
the life of a civilization than that to
be found in the extent and character
of it's public highways. The degree Of
perfection Of country roads corresponds
closely to the degree OF civilization
where the roads are situated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
The Secret of a Good Road.

A hard surface, well rounded so that
the water will run of quickly, Is the
secret Of a good road. Attention after
a road is once permanently built is i'm
perative 80 that the washed out places
and depressions where water stands
may be repaired. A little timely work
will keep q road in good shape.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Estate Of ]. G. E. BranyOn, Dec.
Notice of Settlement and Appli
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 3rd day or
l. Dec 1903, We will render final account
of our actings and doings as Administrators of
the Estate of. &. f. Branyon deceased, In the
office OF Judge OF Probate for AbbeVille Coun-
ty at 10 o'clock a. m, and on the same dty
will apply for a final discharge from my Irus'
al such.
All persons having demands against SAID
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven ana authenlcateu vi
be forever barred .Ino Thomas Ashley,
Nov.2, 1903. j. II. clamp.
AdminiStra tors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Burnt Cork Artists Hero Sat. nI

Manager Jas. A. Hill Of the Opera House
has engaged the TED E. FAUST'S Superb
Minstrels as one OF the opening attractions OF
the season. This troupe of Knights of the
Burnt Cork come highly recommended and
will give their regular program on SATUR-
DAY night. Nov. .2l. This performance will
be preceded by
MATINEE
on the afternoon Of the same day at three
O'Clock for ladies aud children, Popular
pricrs and good time qua ranteed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
SOMETHING NEW IN
DRUMMERS SAMPLES.

We have just opened 334
sample Hats and Caps. You
will find the greatest variety
here, as no two are alike, and
the best part of it is that they
are going at exactly whole
sale prices.
A, M. Smith & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
Just received a fresh lot OF
North Carolina Buckwheat
Flour. The dark kind, best
purest. A. NJ. Smith & Co.

Before buying your floor
covering be sure and ex-
anime our carpet remnants
and rugs. They are great
bargains. A. NJ. Smith & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
An Ordinance
To Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeville, &C., for
the Fiscal Year 1904.

De 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
Aldermen Of the City OF Abbeyille, 8. u. In
Council assembled and by authority Of the
same, That tax for the sums and In man
ner hereinafter named shall be raised and
paid into the treasury OF the City Council for
the uses and purposes thereof for the fiscal
year 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the office OF
City Treasurer OF Abbeville, s. c., will be
open for the collection Of taxes for said fiscal
year 1904, from Monday, November 2, 1903, un'
I'll Friday, January l. 1904. without penalty.
Rate per centum of taxation are as follows
CITY Tex..............4 mills.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
R0BT. S. LINK.
The State of South Carolina,

COUNTY VI AbbE V 1LLCL. ~.
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of Ad-
ministratioE. 3.
By R. E. HILL, ESQ.,, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, ]. l.. Perrin, G. G. c. F. q: :S.
w has made suit TO me, to grant hlm
Letters OF Administration OF the Estate ana
effects of Rebecca A. McCaslan, late OF Abbe-
Vile County. deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonfsh
all aud singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Rebecca A. McCaslan, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, 10 the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Abbeville @. b., on
thursday, the 17lh day OF December, 1903, al
ter publication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, II any they have,
why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this 5th day of November In the year
[sEAL.1 OF our Lord one thousand nine nun.
dred and three, and in the l2sth year
OF American Independence.
Published on the llth day OF November,
1908. in the Press and Banner and on
the Court House door for the time required
r. E. HILL,
Judge Of Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
z. F. G1LLIARD.
T AILO r. =.

II AS moved, and occupies the ROOMS NJ ~!
II stairs In KnoX's Hall, and ls now PR
pared to do all kinds OF repairing and cios''
ing of gentlemen's clothes on short notlce.
Samples OF suits always on hand. Cus'se
reasonable
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18

TRY a bottle of Baby Ease Fine for chill.
dren. To Introduce It the company Will give
a fourteen karat gold ring With each oottie'
For sale at Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18

Still another bargain. Is pieces 81 inch
cloth finished suitings, bought under price
worth 60 and 75c. While this lot lasts they go
at so and SOC, at Haddon's. = ~.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
700 Acres

Of land on Savannah River,
known as Fort Charlotte. former
ly owned by Mr.. Frank Mitchell.
This is a splendid plantation
has good corn and cotton lands.
and would make q model stock
farm. I offer this place for
$1,000. One-third cash, balance,
easY payments. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
40 Acres,

Of land at Latimer, 8. c., we'll
timbered and is within halfmile
of depot. Can offer this az g
whole or can make two tracts,
288 acres and 122 acres. Will.
make a low price and easy
terms on this property. $,;s s
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-18
175 Acres,

of land three miles from Due
West, two good tenant houses;
$500 per acres. This is q bar
gain, y. q. - q 5,s s5, 3