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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
TRUSTEES SALE
OF Valuable Town Property

RY VIRTUE of Deed Of Trust. in Deed
ID Pook, No. /, page PSI, from Julia A
Stole and Charles w. Stole, her husband
OF date April 18th, 1902, default having been
made in the payment in the interest due
April 18th, 1908. and all interest due since
that time, and at the request Of the lawful
holder Of the bond for 10000 therein Sc
cured we will offer for sale at pu..slic auction
Virginia
On the 9th day of February, 1904,
all of that valuable piece or parcel of land
with the improved and desirable DWELL
ING HOUSE thereon, lying in the Town of
berryVilie, Va, on the South side of Main
street, anc adjoining on all sides the properly
OF W. +. Stole Jr
TERMS OF SALE. CASH.
ii. h. KERN,
w, I. LEWIS,
i-z'-s Trustees.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
WHEN A SMALL PRICE
Buys Good Shoes!

There good many thousand of men and women
who wish to for themselves or their children
good, substantial Shoes for the hard wear OF the
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

Balance in hands Co. Treas'r : 3,SO6.3s
BY order of Board of Supervisors.
l-2l-5w JNO. NJ. GIBSON. Clerk.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
For Sale.

A handsome building property located in
the ccnter Of the town. aud containing ID
acres The same may be bought as a whole
or m part. This property Is improved by
a tlne stable. and out houses. For further
information and laticulars. nakeapplication
u blackburn smith. Attorney-at-law
Berrvvillc. Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
ood Solid Substantial Shoes Necessary Expensive

1t all depends on the knowledge and honesty of the
manufacturer We know what Shoe factories TO
trust, and we know the utmost about getting just
such STURDY Shoes at the lowest possible prices.
We recommend and guarantee them most fully.
New Shoe Store v inc 4 STE s'' TA
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
PUBLIC SALE
OF Valuable Personal Property.

THE UNDERSIGNED will offer for sale
Il atpublic auction, on his home place four
miles east of Berryville, adjoining the farms
of Van Deyenter and ParSbaIl dec'd on
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10
Fresh Groceries
Select Hardware
My Hardware Line is COuD]GtG

and any article can't furnish you from
stock will be promptly ordered.
feoss % ID. n. JONES'
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

The undersigned having determined u
quit farming viii sell at public auction at
the residence Of Jos. Price miles south
east OF Berryville on
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

Office opposite jail.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-02-10

AuthoriEng the --- Company to
use the public streets Of the Town III Berry
vile, Virginia. for the purpose Of placing
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
The Spelling Book.

The cornerstone of the education of
the older generations of Americans
now living was the old-time blue back
speller of Webster. Drilled and hicko-
red through that inspired lexicon of
the American language as 1t should be
spelled aud written the sure founda-
ton was laid in the minds of the pu-
pills for any breadth of after liberal
education.
Nowadays our children are shut off
from the ten-cent blue-hack speller,
aud forced by the faddistic educators
of the day to pay from 40 to 80 cents
for fancy pictured and phoneticized
language books that are delight to the
artistic eye and dafy-dealing TO the
children who are set to studying them.
Some of the specimens we have lately
seen would be good reference and guide
books to postgraduate student of
scientific phlology, but for learning
seven year old child to 60 with under
standing precision from a-b-ab to "in-
comprehensibility" they are the veri-
est gold bricks ever sold to "Reubens
come to town. .h-Atlanta Constitution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
A Card,

1t is with grateful appreciation that
we announce to our numerous GUS
toners in the city of Abbeville and
surrounding county, that our business
of 1908 has been extremely good, and
reached higher mark than we ex.
pected. For your kind consideration
and generous patronage we are in.
debted for the handsome showing, and
for which we return our sincere
thanks. We will enter the new year
with determination to show a better
and larger line, and by the same liber.
al and pain treatment extended you
in the past merit a continuation of our
pleasant business relations. And to
further show our appreciation of your
trade, we expect to offer to our trade
some rare bargains. Be sure and
watch for our advertisement in next
weeks paper. With compliment of
the season. Cordially yours,
J. w. Mckee, Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06

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 adj
mirers. He states that bis visit forci-
bly, revealed to him the fundame ntal
affinities of Englishmen and Ameri-
cans, and has fortified his faith in the
soidity Of the foundation of Anglo
american friendship.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Where Are We Drifting.

Wonders never cease even in this old
orthodox country Of ours. The old idols are
being smashed, one by one; an swith the
old landmarks gone, who knows where We
may land after awhile. Along this line Mr..
Arthur Parker makes an astounding state
ment In reference to home-raised hay. All
his life he has been somewhat Of cottontot
but now he is hayseed. He proposet to sell
ffty or sixty tons OF hay. In this line he
takes the lead, and his success may be an in
spiration to others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Needless.


In nearly all the speeches 20 old soldiers are
sentences which defend, or justify the fight
which old soldiers made in the Confederate
army. 's.' -. ...r
p None this is necessary, The time for dis
oussing the right. or justice Of the cause in
which the Confederate soldier enlisted has
long since passed.
1t 10, however, meet and proper to recount
his deeds Of valor and daring, and no soldier
has greater reason to be proud OF his record
than the Confederate soldier. Then let the
equity or the justice OF his cause be taken for
granted. Nobody in this day and time would
deny honor to any soldier for duty well done.
Then let us hear no more apoligetic, explain
atory or defensive speeches in behalf of the
virtue and the aincerity Of the cause OF the
Confederate soldir. His valor and his courage
make him great among the greatest Of the
soldiers. .......
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Mr.. Joe N. Nance's Pluck and Luck.

This Fall Mr.. Joe N. Nance had q little
money for which be had no particular use'
and he concluded TO put 1t In cotton. He
didn't want futures, but bought the spot cot
ton, and put 1t into warehouses. Reports
vary as to what he paid at Abbeville. Some
place 1t about cents. Others say that ne
paid 9l& cents. Our own opinion is, that be
quit the Abbeville market before the price
reached 81 cents. After putting q hundred
bales in our warehouse. he went to Donalds,
and there bought cotton. When he was here,
he kept the prices high.
This, We believe, concludes the first chapter
In the venture. You all know the price OIL
cotton today.
Mr.. Nance WAS In town last Sale Day. and
we saw him for q minute, And he was IN the
best OF spirits. though he seemed TO be desir'
ous Of buying an automatic kicking machine
with which TO kick himself for the mistake
that he made in buying spot cotton. he saya,
II he had bought futures, instead OF spots, be
would now be able to sell out al profit OF
Sll5,0 900. As 1t is, instead Of this handsome
fortune which he might have had. he has
only the paltry sum OF $4,000 profit. A little
profit like 1000 Is enough to make an opulent
farmer sick at heart, but 1t is hoped that Mr..
Nance may have the courage to bear up under
It. He has done much better than the Press
and Banner did in speculation on cotton.
But what pleased MIR. Nance most this win
ter, was the splendid banquet which the peo.
pie Of Donalds rendered him. he told us TO
write nice piece, with his name to 1t, ex.
pressing his profound and hearty thanks TO
the good people OF the town for the distin'
guished honor which they had conferred on
him, bat we feel as though we could not do
the subject justice.
Mr.. Nance would have been extremely
proud Of $115, 900, but he feels prouder to have
$4,000 and joyous reception than any
amount OF money without the reception.
The past experience OF the Press and Ban
ner renders this newspaper thoroughly com.
petsnt to give advise on the matter Of buying
and selling cotton, and We would suggest that
when Mr.. Nance gets ont Of this scrape that
he stay ont OF the speculation In cotton, no
matter whether in futures or "spots." His
success this time ought to be a warning to
him. What shall 1t profit man to win .OOC
this year, II he is 10 lose 1t all next Year,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.

The following Ia the law ofthia State:
"Seciinn 178. Every entry upon the lands
Of another, after notice from the owner OF
tenant prohibiting the same, shall be misde'
neanor. and be pup ished by fine not TO e4.
ceed one hundred dollars or imprison ment
with hard labor on the public works OF the
County not exceeding thirty daye; Provided
That whenever any owner or tenant OF any
lands shall most notice In four conspiciouE
places ON the borders OF anv land prohibiting
entry thereon, and ahall publish once week
for four successive weeks such notice In any
newspaper circulating in the county where
such lands are situated. a proof OF the posttng
and OF publishing OF such notice within
twelve months prior to the entry, shall be
deemed and taken Is notice conclusive
against the person making entry as aforesaid
for hunting and fishing" -aL -
Having complied atrictly with the above
law any person entering upon my lands will
be prosecuted and punished as above provid.
ed.
w. A. Lomax.
r. r. Tolbert.
T. N. Tolbert.
A. NJ. Tolbert.
g. r. Tolbert.
l.. A. Miller.
s. F.. Morton.
] Y. Jones.
I. A. Keller.
Dec. %, 1903, IT,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Proprietor.
We have a splendid line Of
Rubber Coats and Macintosh
es the very thing for rough
weather, come and get one.
Thomson. Bros.

A Husband Observation-Disclosures Is a
very ingenious woman living near
Meeker, who says that her liege lord
and master does not and has not fur,
inished the water to mix the bread In
Is years. He is always lying around
doing nothing. Two weeks ago he
wenS to bed with very slow fever,
and his wife got an idea that she could
make an incubator of him. She put,
100 eggs around him, but he is get
ting cross and uneasy, and she is afraid
he will quit the nest, as he has never
stuck to any job three weeks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Splendid PlOw,

The Oliver Chilled Middlebreaker Plow Is
one of the best agricultural implements on
earth. 1t plows deep and broad. IL prepares
the land for holding the winter rains, and II
will open terraces to please the most exact
ing. When 1t comes te killing and covering
the grass in cotton rows IL IL at home. The
grass nearly withers when 1t comes into the
field. If you would be rich and happy buy a
Middlebreaker, and then work II like fighting
fire. The best results are not attained by
simply throwing 1t over the fence. 1t takes
horse power, and the guiding hand Of the
plowman to make your farm blossom as the
II you want one Of these splendid plows,
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, 1904-01-06
CIy Registration

DOOKS OF REGISTRATION OF
I'D the voters in the City of Able
vile will be open in the office of the
Clerk of the City Council from Jan
uary 18th, 1904, until April 9Th, 1904,
inclusive. To entitle one to register
the following is requisite:
I. The production of a certificate Of
registration from the Board or Super
visor of Registration of the County.
2. Residence in the city of four
months.
3. Payment of all taxes assessed
against applicant for fiscal year of 1903.
JAMES CHALMERS,
Jan. 4, 1904. Registrar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
SPEECHES AND OTHER THINGS.
Big BANQUET at Our Biggest Hote

Mr.. o. s. WAKELINa. recently from Salt
Lake City, Utab, formerly OF Canada, and
who ia tpeasautly remembered by our REQ.
pie as having spent year among us. IL here,
accompanied by his brother Mr.. Alan Wake
ling. Mr.. WakeliDg, during his stay among
us, made quite a humber of warm and per-
sonal friends, who were glad to welcome him
back. To show in what esteem Mr.. WakeIipg
is held by our people, a number Of his friends
gave to him and his brother a swell banquet
at the Eureka hotel Tuesday evening, the 18th
ult, which was attended by large number
Of the beat young men in town. The occa-
sion proved happy and enjoyable affair. II
is hoped Mr.. Wakeling may find rich veins
OF gold In the old hills which surround the
city. and grow richer and remain the balance
Of his life among as, as we are always glad to
have such young men az the Messrs. Wake
ling come and be one Of Us.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Christmas Publications.

Some OF the publications in the big cities
make great display in their Christmas is
sues. '..f-.....
The country printer often makes apologies
for the failure OF the Christmas publication to
come up to the usual standard. but the
Pickens Sentinel is an exception. 1t publish.
Cd on Christmas paper big enough and good
enough to last big town month.
The Press and Banner gave its readers q
abort allowance, because we were busy with
other work. The week before Christmas we
finished the A. RIP. Min utes and did other
job work. Last week, among other work, We
printed over two hundred pages Of brief.
This office hasgreat reason to be pleased at
the business which Is coming this way. GGod
work, low prices and fair treatment bring re-
suits. -. .''.' -. =. ..r.
i The world is treating this ioffice all right.
and we look TO the future hopefully and con.
ndently. r.. ..... ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
New Bakery Locals.

Fine Baldwin, Winesap and Ben Davis ap'
Piles at the New Bakery.
Pure homemade taffy, peanut, cocoanut.
Fine oranges at SOC and 4oc per dozen.
Cameo goods all kinds.
Fancy cream cheese 3pounds for SOC.
Chewing gum all kinds.
Fine chocolates and bourbops at SOC for hal
pound; soc per pound. very neat package
will suit any ybody's sweetheart.
viii have good supply Of roman candles
for Christmas day.
To arrive soon n-Onions, Irish potatoes, pie
feet and cocoanuts. Always fresh.
Give the old reliable Baker O call and be
convinced. Yours for business,
j. w. Breihahn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

Probate CONFEDERATION for Letters OF Ad.
ministratioE.
BY r. E. HILL, ESQ.,, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, R. P. Blake has made suit
" to me, to grant him Letters OF Ad-
ministration OF the Estate and effects OF
Henry Goode, late OF Abbeville County, de.
ceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors Of
the said Henry Goode, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, In the Court OF
Probate, to be- held at Abbeville G. H., on
Saturday, the 9th day OF January, 1904, af-
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 zeal of the Court,
this 26th day of Decem Der, In the year
tSEAL.1 OF our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and three, and in the l2sth year
OF American Independence.
Published on the 30th day of Decemb ber,
1903. In the Press and Banner and on
the, Court House door for the time required
by law.
r. E. HILL,
Judge of Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Estate Of Sam'I MCGOWAN, Decd
Notice Of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the Bird day of Feb
Il ruary, 1904, will render final account
of my actings and doings az Executor OF The
Estate OF samuel McGowan, deceased, in the
Office OF Judge OF Probate for Abbevtle Conn.
ty at 10 O'Clock q. M, and on the same day
will apply for hnal discharge from my trust
as such Executor. -,
All persons having demands against said
estate will prese6t them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. w. b. Parker,
Jan.2 1904. Executor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06

We will sell you a sewing
machine for cash or on the
installment plan. Our prices
are cheap and our machines
are good. See us before you
buy. We can save you money
Thomson Bros.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Congressman Aiken.

Hon. Wyatt Aiken and his family are off to
Washington, where they will spend the win.
ter. Mr.. Aiken fs in favor OF the Panama Ca
nal, and we only wish that others could see
az wisely as we think he does.
This newspaper wants to see the canal
built, and we hope that there are enough men
in Washington Of that way of thinking to
satisfy the treaty, and to do whatever else
that may be necessary TO advance the inter
ests and the work of that most important OF
all enterprises. The people Of South Carolina
will have true and an active representative
in Hon. Wyatt Aiken. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Opposed TO the Treaty.

The Press and Banner regrets to notice that
Senator Tillman will oppose the ratification
Of the Canal treaty on the ground Of his dis.
like for the imaginary methods by which the
Panama revolution was brought about.
II the United States officials exceeded their
authority, they should be unished. Being
the duly authorized Representatives OF this
government, we are bound by their acts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Notice to Taxpayers.
For the Purpose of Accommodating the Public in the
Matter of Making Their Tax Returns, Will Visit
the Places Mentioned Below on the Dates
Indicated in Schedule.

ALL RETURNS MUST BE MADE UNDER OATH, AND ALL PER
sonal property returned at its true market value
1904
penalty This penalty will be enforced
neglect of the law.
The those conform the law placed before the Town
ships while disregard the after the
meeting themselves The enforcement this
so per penalty will this evil ...-|
Employers their employees notifying them
getting statement of their property.
Returns will be mail unless before
officer This does apply however returning only land
be reported the
County Auditor. '.''
My Appointments Are Follows
Calhoun Falls Tuesday Wednesday, January
Lowndevle Thursday and Friday, January 81 and o.
Mt Carmel. Monday and Tuesday, January 25 and g.
Wilington Wednesday, January q. =; @.s
Bordeaux, Thursday, January %. aa.s: ~
Mccormick, Friday and Saturday, January % and 80
Due West, Monday and Tuesday February and9 ...@
Donads Wednesday and Thursday February 10 and H.
Oficeop from January s to February 2Oth inclusive
II. e. COX, Auditor:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Skating on the Pavement

We believe there Is no law against skating
on the sidewalks, and in the absence OF any
law on the subject, some Of our yourg ladies
have been using banana peel as a skate
and the grace andspeed of movements as they
glided along the sidewalk was as beautiful
as their descent was interesting. Banana
peels as skates are cheap, and serve their pur
pose admirably. We hope that no law may
be enacted against skating.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
Estate Of R. H. Link, Deceased.
Notice of Settlement and Appli.
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 3Oth day OF
l. Jan. 1904, We will render t1nnl account
of our actipgs and doipgs as Administrative OF
the Estate of K. Fl. Link. deceased. in the
office OF Judge OF Probate for Abbeville Coun-
ty At 10 o'clock a. m, and on the same day
will apply for final discharge from my trust
as such.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. Susan Link.
Dec. 29, 1903. . Administratrix.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
.sThe Educational Campaign"

"The Educational Campaign."
We have received q copy Of this pamphlet
compiled by o. B. Martin, State superinten-
d ent OF Education"
II the pictures represent the best school
houses 10 the State. and II the English Of the
composition Of the book 10 a fair sample Of
the language which is taught in the schools,
1t occurs to US that the best way OF disposing
ofthe remaining copies would be to put them
In the stove, instead OF distributing them
broadcast.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
DR.. Grimm to Leave.
1zth Arz

DR.. I. E. Crimma, the well known eye spec
la list who has been engaged in work here
for several months, will leave tomorrow for
AbbevllIe, returning 10 Greenyille after max
ing bis usual winter tour of several cities In
the State. ..
While in Greenville DR.. Grimm has receiv-
ed liberal patronage and as a evidence that
his work is satisfactory he continues to Sc.
cure new customers az we'll as retain his for
mer customers. Dr.. Grimm is very expert
ing TO the ey Q and Ia careful and considerate
with his patients. He has number of friends
In the city who Wish him continued success
In the towns and cities he will visit. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
English Impressions of Wm j. Bryan

On every hand the hig ghest opinion il
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
is the only living English orator capa-
BILE of speaking in vein of equal grace
and effectiveness. Indeed" says the
Times, 1.-THE art of occasional oratory
is almost lost in England, whereas in
America it has been brought to 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-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
COTTON MARKET.

Reported by w. d. BarksdaIe.
Number Of bales received since last Tues
day Is. .... .
Price ranging from 10 81 to 1S cents.
Market closing at,lScents.
Cotton seed 2Scents per bushel.
Estimated loads OF hay Price ranging
from IS TO 90 per hundred pounds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-01-06
RiennIRI Sessions.

The Press and Banner believes that we
have too much legislation, but is opposed TO
biennial sessions.
flour lawmakers will pass a constitutional
amendment reducing the annual session
from forty days to twenty days, the people
will vote for it, and the saving will be effect
ad