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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-10-22
If YOU WANT To KNOW
WHAT ATLS YOU
the U. s. mall will bring you the best medical
advice for only the cost OF writing
materials and stamps.

Many people owe their present good
health to the fact that they consulted DR..
Pierce by letter. giving him all possible in
formation about their condition, symptoms.
etc, and received in return good medical
advice uhich cost them nothing. Write TO
DR.. X. V. Pierce. founder of the Invai;is'
Hotel and Surgical Institute. Buffalo. y. Y.
DIR. Pierce by no means confines himself
to prescribing his well-known medicines.
He tells you in the most commons sense
way what ails you. what you ought TO do,
what line of treatment should be followed
out in your particular case. and if your case
does not indicate the need for this propiie-
tary medicine, he tells you plainly ard
frankly z1h0f ron do need, and the best
possible method of improving your health.
DIR. Pierce treats many chronic cases at
distance. through the mail and all you have
to do is to write him your symptoms.
Mrs John Burge of Mohr. West va. writes !:
-when I began taking your medicine was
suffering from female weakness which had run
on for five wears. Took three bottles Of Favor
lite Prescription. three of Golden Medical bis
covcry' and two yiais of DIR. Picrces Pellets
and have been entirely cured. Before began
taking your medicine il seemed TO me would
never see another well day, but since then have
enjoyed the best of health and happiness. I
also took one bottle of Favoritc Prescription
before confinement and got along the best I
ever did ut such time and our baby is the most
healthy one of them all. ] think your medi-
cines are the best in the world"
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A Timely PROMPT.

A Baltimore man tells of dinner he
attended upon one occasion when Il
clerical guest was requested to ask IL
blessing.
The reverend gentleman complied.
but once started on his flow of invoca-
ton there seemed no indication that he
ever intended to stop. On ana on
swept the stream of eloqucncc while
the soup turned stone cold and the
hostess looked appcalingly mt her hIs-
band.
Suddenly the host broke into the
blessing with fcrvcIt and final
"Amen!"
The clergyman stopped and. with
beaming eyes. calculated: "Oh. thank
yOu. thank you. could not think Of
the word amen to save my life" Bai-
tmore Sun.
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Do Not Feel Fit n
81 EQrAnYfl,inG

ment. Doctors treated me for rheu-
matism. but failed to help me. I lost
all confidence in medicine, but Doan's
Kidney Pills relieved me so quickly
and so thoroughly that I gladly made a
statement 10 that effect for publication.
This was in 1885, and during the six
years which have elapsed have never
known Doan's Kidney Pills to fail"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Bierbach will
be mailed on application to any part of
burn Co.. Buffalo. y. Y. For sale By
Ill druggists; price, so cents per box.
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says: For two
years I had kidney
trouble, and there
was such n severe
pain through my
loins and limbs that
l could not stoop
or straighten up
without great pain,
had difficulty in get
ting about and was
unable 10 rest at
night. arising in the
morning tired and
worn out. The kid
ney secretions were
irregular and de-
posited q heavy sedi-
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CrOWnJeWel
PlOW

For Riding or Walking. invented and
patented by Preston p Townsend, of
Newark, Nd. is guaranteed to turn the
ground over aud the growth under bet
ter than any other pillow on the market,
and is of lighter draft than any riding
plow. Machine will carry either one or
two plows. just as desired. from No 10
to No. 90 Oliver Chilled Flows. and is
guaranteed not to be choked out of the
ground like the majority of plows. Any
defect in the machine repaired at the
inventors expense. Terms made salts
factory to purchaser
For sale by the inventor,
p. p. TOWNSEND, Newark, Md.
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REACH The SPOT.

To cure an aching back,
The pains of rheumatism,
The tired-out feelings.
You must reach the spot-get at the
cause.
In most cases tbs the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys.
Charles Bierbach, stone contractor,
living at 2625 Chestnut ST., Erie, Pa,
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THREE STRONG POINTS.
Quality, Make and Finish. The Source
One Concerns Success.
UNITED STATES TRADE REPORTS.

Quality Ia one of the strongest foundations
moon which anv business can he built. The
United States Trade Reports ever on the alert
for such articles and products aa will likely
he NJ general interest to its readers, and
having lately received many requests from
interested patrons, regarding the best make
Of WON en's Dress 3nOds, we have been ipvea-
tigating the snhject thorouRhly. and, as
result, are now prepared to recommand and
Goods manufactured bv the Broadhead Wors-
ted Mill, Of Jamestown, N. Y, as being by far
the best on the market.
The products f this establishment not only
equal those offered by any other mapufac-
turer, but In points OF workmanship and hn-
ish can mt he surpassed and no house In the
country Ia more fully equipped to meet mod
ern demand in this line. They are firm believ-
ers in quality. and zealously guard the quail
ity oftheir products at all times. by using only
the best materials and employing experienced
wcrkmen.
teution 10 business invariably brings. The
almost phenomenal succ rs with which their
products have been introduced into new fields
and the CONSTANTLY inc' easing demands from
upon quality has proved great success. Alb
solute confidence in the quality OF their pro-
ducts can always be maintain ed, and they are
ever ready tn stand by their claims.
from patrons In different sections Of the coun-
try, concerning the inferior quality of some
uakes Of women's dress goods now on the mar
ket heing sold AZ hrst-clsss, and asking US tn
recommend really meritorious firm which
can be relied upon. From our observations
locally, also referring the matter to our repre-
sentatiyes In all the pricipal cities, we feel
justified in extending our Embellishments
tion 10 the Broadhead Worsted Mill, OF James
town, n. Y.
This Investigation was conducted without
their knowledge or consent. Neither has any
compensation been offered us. We have no
personal interest in them or their products,
give credit where credit is justly due, as has
always been our policy.
These goods are kept for sale by C. W. Keu-
dali Of Abbeville.
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Presentment Of the Grand Jury.

AbbevilIe, S, G. Feb. II, 1904.
To his Honor J.C. Klugh, Presiding
Judge:
We beg leave to make the following
presentment.
We have acted upon all bills of in
dictment handed US by the Solicitor.
A committee of our body inspected
the jail and report the same in good
condition. There seems to be some
defect in the flues or piping which
carries off the smoke from the furnace
or stove. This defect can be easily
remedied by substituting terra-cotta
piping-running same through the
top Of the building. We would re-
commend the Supervisor to give this
matter his attention and have the al
teration made.
We have examined the condition OF
the poor house and premises, and re-
port the same in good order. The in.
mates are comparatively healthy and
fairly we'll satisfied. We found among
the inmates of the poor house two
years old girl child; we don't think
this proper placeto raise children and
would recommend that the child be
bound out to some responsible party or
be sent to an orphan home. The parent
ia blind woman, and is willing for
the arrangement to be made.
At this term of court we will not
attempt to make an investigation of
the books of the different county
officers, but will defer this work until
later IN the year. When this invest
igation is made we have the promise
of the Comptroller General that he
will send Mr.. E. B. Wilson from his
Office to assist an expert to be en-
ployed by the grand jury.
We find that large number or the
magistrates have not complied With
law as to making their quarterly re-
ports. The excuse generally rendered
by them, the matter was overlooked.
Now In order that they may not have
an excuse for not attending to this i'm
portant duty, in the future, would re-
quest the supervisor to notify each
and every magistrate, on postal card,
calling their attention to the time, and
importance of making these reports.
After this notice, should there be any
who fail to report, we think 1t
would be wise TO hold back the salary
of such delinquants until their reports
have been received and passed upon
by the supervisor.
We have made partial examination
of the dispenssry-the financial af-
fairs of this institution is closely look
ed after by the State authorities, we
are satisfied that the law governing
this institution is being properly ad-
ministered.
Respectfully submitted,
]. w. Sign, Foreman.
P.S.
Since writing above the report OF
the supervisor has been handed US and
it is gratifying to find the finances OF
the county in such good condition.
J. W. Sign, Foreman.
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DONALDS.
Newsy Budgets as Related by the Young
Correspondent.

N6WBy buQS6Lb do holdGoU Wy tu0 1Ouu6
Correspondent.
Donalds, Feb. 22 1904.
AS the resnlt Of q raid on the house Of VIII
Davis, colored, the business men OF the town
have probably put an end to q system Of rob.
berry which in all probability has been going
Davis Is q negro who has been trusted by
thought tho % Of bin bipbssi Being a thief He has been
night wRtohman at the oil mill here Tor
awhile and when he was caught up with. On
last Friday Mr.. Rowland. night superinten-
and suspicioned Davis. 80 he went up and
got ia search warrant and accompanied by
Mr.. Shannon searched the house, but instead
Of finding bis tools. found lots OF things ne
had stolen from stores here. go he went back
and got mp crowd Of business men and
searched the house and found that he had a
small store OF stolen goods. ..
Among many other things. he had from q
barrel OF meal TO box OF scissors. BE also
had i've hundred business envelopes. Davis,
when he saw the crowd coming fed and has
not been seen since. He is q good riddance.
Messrs. May & Seawright have about I'm.
ished their lumber mill and will soon start
work. This enterprise bids fair TO be suc'
Miss Annie May Chandler Of Barmores and
Mr.. J. W. Stuart OF Saiuda, were married AZ
the Methodist parsonage last Monday might
will make saluda their home.
Mr.. AIva Agnew has been quite sick with
pneumonia, but Is convalescent now. Near
y every one around here has colds.
The oil mill has been shut down for the
past two weeks, on account OF the lack OF
some necessary supplies. The ginnery only
runs on Wednesdays.
Mr. ]. B. Dodson OF this place is conductor
on the train between hodges and Columbia.
He is an old railroad man. s
Mr.. w. NJ. Cobb has moved his family TO
Anderson where he will run truck farm:
Sunday was another one Of these combina-
ton rain, snow. sleet and hail deys, and con-
sequently quite disagreeable.
Mira J. Leland Kennedy Of Greenwood is
visiting relatives here.
Rev. and Mrs. George Harmon Of Greenville
are visiting relatives at the parsonage.
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J. r. GLENN
Anticipating the Rise in Prices Bought
HeaviIy-Is Selling Many Articles
at Old Prices-Others at Less
than the Present Whole
sale Cost.

At Glenn's-425 bbls. all wheat -four In barrels
or sacks. less than mill cost.
At Glenn's-2OOO bu. coru, 500 bu. meal, hay.
bran and shorts.
At Glenn's-l,50 gal. syrup and molssses, l4c
TO 400 gal. by bbl.
At Glenns-,OOO lbs. sugar bbls.. 100 lbs. and
Is lbs. sacks.
At Glenn's-2OOo lbs. coffee, green and roasted,
"Glenn's Fancy" lbs. pkg. l3c.
At Glenn's-Pratt's cattle, poultry powders
and lice killer, salt brick or rock salt.
At Glenn's-Garden and field seed, Bliss seed
Irish potatoes.
At Glenn's-1,0O0 lbs. tobacco, good tobacco
5plgs. to 10. 271ac lb by box.
At Glenn's-Shoes from the best $3.50 shoe
down TO the best 81 shoe.
At Glenn's-Clothing, Sl2 suits for $40, same
cut in prices all suits.
At Glenn's-Pants, mems 500 to SO, boys 25c to
81, overalls.
At Glenn's Thousands Of yards cloth at
prices below present market.
At Glenn's-Farm tools, plows, hoes, shovels,
rskes. collars, pads, &c.
At Glenn's-Guano, acids, kainit and cotton
seed meal.
The merchant who did not use cash and nerve
before the advances In the markets can't
offer any Low prices. Glenn Is In
position to protect you.
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j. J.R.,GLENN.
GREAT SALE OF EN-
BROIDERIES.

We have on sale over two
thousand yards Of Embroid-
cry going at the special prices
of SC, 1Oc and 16 2.3c. These
goods have just arrived. the
newest patterns out, and ev-
cry lady who has seen them
pronounces them the great
est bargains ever seen in Alb
beville. A. n. Smith & Co.
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Mr.. William Erwin. OF Honea Path. was in
town last Monday. He has fine blooded beel
cattle, and his hogs take premiums at the
State Fairs. Prosperous and happy, he was
1nquiring after bank stock. with view to
buying.
Mr.. r. E. Cox will resign the office Of Audi
tor to become cashier OF the Peoples Savings
Bank This action be will take at 9 later date
H5oSsoSS IN ado,s May E
work OF that office.
THE Ladies' Aid Society are preparing fol
their white sale and shirt waist bazaar which
will be in q few weeks. Walt and purchase
your spring shirt waists and other articles ol
clothing from them and help good cause.
Mr.. w. T. Crews Of the Laurensville Herald
came over to Abbeville few days ago, bu,
LETT town before We had the pleasure OF seeing
much OF him.
The new front OF the store Mr.. John A. Har-
ris bought Of Capt. Jehn &. Edwards, will be
in readiness in y little while. An attractive
store with attractive goods, TO be sold by good
men; that place will become bee hive.
New plate glasses have been put In DR.. F.
e. HarriBon's store, and It Ia q beauty. Mr.
VIM. Penney will fil Ine store with the new.
est and best OF goods Tor gentlemen.
Mr.. j. Fras,er Lyon. after spending month
with the Legislature, and helping on with the
good work, IL again Vt his off1ce in Aboeville.
Miss Nettie Brunson is back from Columbia
where she has been In the engrossing depart.
ment OF the Legislature.
Mr.. Ernest Howard has enlisted in the
army, and Is now in camp in Missouri.
Mr.. W, w. Bradley, chief OF the Senate en-
crossing department is home again.
MR. MAT BROOKS has been quite sisk for
several weeks.
MR. j. C. ELLIS is giving a liberal pre-
MUM Tor school bonds.
THE members Of the Legislature are hope
again.
THERE is no sickness in Mrs. Tsggart's
family.
We heard last week travelling man brag
ging on the Cochran house.
Mrs. W. r. Ellis died last Monday.
You can get q bargain from Poliakof in
mems and boys clothing, as he bought hiL
btock before the advance In prices.
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Examination for Annapolis.

A competitive examination for the selec-
ton OF candidate for Mid.Shipman In the
United States Naval Academy will be held at
Green wood, 3. c., Wednesday morning at the
Court House At ten O'Clock, A. NJ. March 3Gth
next All candidates must, at the time OF
their examination for admission be between
the ages OF sixteen Q6) and twenty coy years
OF age and must be bona fide residents ls OF the
District. Good physical qualifications are al
itn portant as good ment tai qualifications.
will be in Reading and WRITING, Spelling,
Punctuation and Capitals. Grammar, Geogra-
ply, United States History, Worlds History
Arithm etic, Algebra. Geometry.
For further Information apply to the unoer'
signed. " yatt AlRen,
House Of Represen tatives,
Washington, D. G.
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Lucky NeighbOr.

Invitations have been sent to the marriage
OF Miss olive Brown OF Anderson, to Mr..
Hampton Gustavus Anderson of Abbevtlle,
on the afternoon OF Monday the oath OF Feb
ruary, at half after three O'Clock, First Bap-
list Church. Anderson, 3. Z.
Mr. Anderson is one OF our principal mer-
chants, whose prosperity In Abbeville is only
eQualied by his good fortune In winning SO
handsome q bride. All of Abbeville Will
welcome her to the best places In our hearts.
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to five men were employed in each
township to warn and work delinquents
on the public roads; the number of days
work performed by delinquents was
TIA; the average cost to the county per
day, for each delinquent was thirty
four cents.
The expense ofmaintaining the chain
gang includes the cost of tools, mules,
mule feed, tents, wagons, &C; you will no.
tice further that the chain-ga receives
part of their supplies from the county
farm, for which we give the farm credit.
This amount not being included in the
aggregate amount charged to the chain
gang.
The farm has been we'll cultivated un-
der the management of Mr.. J. M.
Williams; and q good crop made. The
crop raised consisted principally OF corn,
peas, wheat and oats; with an excellent
crop of sweet and irish potatoes. The
farm ia in high state of cultivation,
but corn being the principal crop cult.
waited on the farm for number of
years, partly owing to the prevalence of
worms which have materially decreased
the Weld of corn on the farm for the
past several years, owing to the past I
will the present year, decrease the
acreage of corn planted, and plant cot
ton instead. Hoping thereby tn make
the institution as near as possible self
sustaining.
We have examined the magistrates
docket az required by law, quarterly,
and find they have turned over in tines
to the county Treasurer five hundreo
and thirty two dollars and sixty Genus
[$532.6O] and sentenced thirteen prison
ers to the county chaingang.
Financial condition of the county ls
All claims have been cashed when
due, to do this 1t twas necessay to 6or-
row eleven thousand ISL ,000. .O0] dollars
during the year. In March i've thous-
and dollars was borrowed from Hester
Brothers, at an annual interest of six
per cent. In July four thousand
T$4O00, ,0O1 dollars. was borrowed from
the National Bank of Abbeville, for SIX
months at seven per cent interest per
annum. On October 20ch two thousand
dollars was borrowed from the Farmers
Bank of Abbeville for two months at
seven per cent per annum. And palo
on December the 18th the average an
nuaI interest on all money borrowed for
county purposes being about 8 a"4 per
cent. IT,.
I desire to state in conclusion that
the total amount of expenditures for all
county purposes was, 1923, 414.23 leaving
q small balance in the County Treasury,
to the credit of the county.
There are few outstanding claims
due by the county that have not been
presented, but it is believed that tne
amount of out standing claims does MOI
exceed 100000.
Expended on.County farn............... $2.S'6 ~
Work by convict farm ....."........... 70 w
S24Ol 50
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Letter to ]. 8, Stark.

AbbeVtIIe, 3. 2.
Dear Sir: Shuffert Hardware Co., Hickory
N. c., bought carload Of paint; after selling
II a few months found out measured seven
pints gallon"
Returned II 10 the maker and credited Gus.
toners with what they had lost from short
measure.
What do you think OF q short.measure
paint? Don't you think 1t half white-wash
Half the paints are part whlte-wash.
Go by the name: Devoe lead.and-zlno. No
whiting or clay In that; full measure besides.
A gallon Devoe is worth two Of whitewaBh
paint Yours truly.
il F. W. Devoe & Co.
p. S. P. B. Speed sells our paint
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ARTHUR PARKER.
Jan. 4, 1904. II 'r
When You Have a Cold.

The first action when you have cold should
be to relieve the lungs. This is best accom-
plIshed by the free use OF Cham mberlain's
Cough Remedy. This Remedy lquefies the
tough mucus and causes Its expulsion from
the air cells OF the lungs, produces free ex-
pectoration, and opens the secretions. A
complete cure soon follows. This remedy
will cure q severe cold In less time than any
other treatment, and It leaves the system in
q natural and healthy condition. It counter
acts any tendency toward pneumonia. For
sale by G. A. Milford, Abbeville. d. NJ.
Young, Due West.
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ednesday, Feb. "a, 1904.
The Warehouse.

The scarey times about the price OF cotton
has been worth much to the warehouse, where
Last year nearly all the cotton had been sold.
Since the warehouse has been bbilt we do not
Ree how the town ever got along without It.
1t ia now a necessity to both the town and the
county. Farmers are no longer compelled to
sell their cotton in the first OF the season
when the price is low, but may store 1t. and,
when necessary, they can take their receipts
to any one OF the banks and draw money on
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-02-24
Sold His HOGS.

Sometime ago Mr.. w. II. Long, sold bis
hogs and now u ses the enclosure for lumber
yard. Mr.. Long is one OF the most public
spirited men in town, and he Is one OF the
best men OF the city He has spent much
money In town, and II was money whlcn ne
made 10 business. Mr.. Long helps every en-
terprise 70 the extent OF his ability, and be
comes up to the full measure OF good eitl-
zen. Georgia lost a good man when W. n.
Long came TO Abbevilie.
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II Building Material IL What You
Want Here is the Place to Get 1t.
Just received one car Of No. l. Laths. which
we are selling a. $2.75 per 1000.
$1,000 feet ceiling at SllO0 per 1000, or sl.l0
per 100 feet,
5000 feet ceiling at sl2.oO per 1000. or sl.25
per 100 feet.
Bevel siding from 75c TO sl.25 per 100 feet.
u siding from Sl.10 TO 81 40 per 100 feet.
Large stock OF rough lumber.
Two cars Of doors, sash and blinds at lowest
prices.
Cement. lime and plsstering hair.
Abbeville Lumber Co.
Phones 2, land 10S.
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Paying Up.

Subscribers to the ca pital stock Of the Peo-
Piles Savipfis Bank are paying. At least five
certificates Of paid up stock were Issued last
Monday, As rule the subscribers have
made large payments Cd their shares. The
capital stock is to be S25, 900. DR.. 8. g. Thorn
son, President, R. e, Cox, Cashier.
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Miford's drug store Is head quarters for
fresh candy. Phone l07.
Barksdale sells everything you need on q
farm. Call and see him before y ou buy.
II 1t is school books you want 60 to the old
reliable. speeds Drug Store'
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We have lust received beautiful line OF
stationary. school tablets, pencils and all such
at the "old reliable" Speeds Drug Store.
II there is anything you want In drugs, sta.
tionery, tablets and oils, don't pass us by.
Speeds Drug Store.
II you are fond of ginger ale try that at
Speeds. Ita delightful.
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Saadl Saadl

Just received los pounds OF watermelon
seeds, Cleckley seeds, Rattlesnake and Brad
ford. Price Sl.0O per pound, cents an ounce
Is pounds of canteloupe seeds, SIPS per pound,
8 cents per ounce. Delivered postage paid
J, w. Rykerd.