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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
The Damage Suit Industry.
Anderson Mail.

AS an example OF how the damage suit
in lustry IL being worked, the following is
told:
A man met with an accident. He did no
seem to be very badly hurt as he told q
crowd OF bis friends about It several days
after IL occurred.
But that afternoon he was seen going into
q lawyers office In company with one o.
the lawyers employees. He did not seem &c
be in great pain then, but when he came
out of the Office be had one hand in a sling
he walked with a limp In both legs, and
grunted at every step. He had become
con WINGED. all of q sudden, that he was very
badly hurt. and be told q somewhat differeD'
story about how the accident occurred
or course there Is going 10 be a damage
suit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
The Troy OIL Mill Sold.

Greenwood, Mayl7.-The Troy oil
m i'll, which was ordered sold by the
co urt to satisfy creditors, was put on
the block here yesterday. No bids
ere received over the upset qrice set
by order of the court-S17, 500 and it
q agreed by the attorneys represent
ing both sides to sell the property
anyway, subject to the approval OF
court. MI. S. b. McGhee, represent
ing several clients, then bought the
property in at SIS 200.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Cleared for Action.

When the body is cleared for action,
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell it by the bloom Of health on the
cheeks the brightness of: the eyes ;
the firmness of the flesh and muscles;
the buoyancyoof the mind. Try,them.
At P. B. Speed drue store, ,25 cents,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Terrific Race With Death.

death was fast approaching" writes
Ralph F. Fernandez, of Tampa, Fla,
describing his fearful rae with death,
las q result of liver trouble and heart
disease, which had robbed me of sleep
and Of all interest in life. I had tried
many different doctors and several
medicines, but got no benefit, until 1
began to use Electric Bitters. So won
derful was their effect, that in three
days I felt like a new man, and today
I am cured of all my troubles" Guar
anteed at P. B. Speed drug store; price
soc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

You can get all of the Dukes Mixture
smoking tobacco you are looking for whole
sale or retail at Speeds Drug Store.
We have q nice line OF ladies and bag
which we are selling at reduced prices
Speeds Drug Store.
Enterprise Quality Stoves carry with them
all the beauty and goodness that q stove
maker can give them. Dargan sells them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Abbeville Hardware Co.

1t Is too wet for early cotton out west ano
the boil weevil always eats up the late cottor
there. So look for l2c cotton.
II you want 10 be cooled of and refreshed
call In at Milford's Drug Store and get any
thing you want served at my up to date Soda
Fountain.
Go 10 Milford's for Wilson's Freckle Cure.
Go to Milford's for Cappllaris.
The most attractive line OF crockery to bt
seen In this at bargains S and 10 cents store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
WHY Suffer from Rheumatism Z

Why suffer from rheumatism when one ap.
plication OF Chamberlain's Pain Balm Will re-
iieve the pain? The quick relief which this
lintment affords makes rest and sleep posi-.
BILE, and that alone is worth many times Its
cost. Many who have used 1t hoping only
for a short relief from suffering have been hap
PLY surprised 10 find that afIe while the re-
lief became permanent. Mrs, V. 81. Legget o.
Yum Yum, Tennessee, U. 8. A., writes. lam
q great sufferer from rheumatism. all over
from head TO foot. and Chanberlain's Pain
Balm is the only thing tha will relieve the
pain" For sale by All Druggists Abbeville
h. M. Young, Due West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Another Mind Changed.
[Edgefield Advertiser. J

TIoEeHo10 -
>Ex-Congressman w. J. Talbert, in
an excellent address before the Coun.
ty Observation-Disclosures Sunday
School Convention said:"I am oppos'
ed to the sale Of whiskey in every
form. AS to the dispensary system
it has become stencil in the nostrilt
Of the people of South Carolina, and
I want to see the Christian people
come out and fight it." Would thai
there were one thousand other voters
in the county of Mr. Talbert's way o,
thinking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

Abbeyille, S. c., May25, 'O5.
Mess. A. M. Smith & Co.
Dear Sirs-The barrel of
-four bought of you short
while ago is by far the best I
have used since I have been
housekeeping.
Very truly.
A. Il. Faulkner.
That's the way all our Gus
toners talk. Why don't YOU
try our -four next time?
A. M. Smith & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

The month Of June is fast ap-
preaching and with its coming
wedding bells are usually in the
air. W. have prepared for this by
having the rich Q quaker City Gut
Glass line in a big assortment tor
your inspection.
Dargan sells it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Abbeville Hardware Co.

The reputation OF being q ''good fellow
never helped q man at a bank. Keep your
self by taking Vinol and smoking Speeds
Cinco Cigars.
Every few days I get inquiries from per
sons wanting TO buy farms. II you want to
ell list yours with me. Robt. s. Link.
Try our syrup White Pine Compound with
tar for your cough, We guarantee every bottle
OF 1t TO give satisfaction, II 1t fails we, will
cheerfully refund you your money.
P. B. Speed.
Don't forget the embroidery and lacesat
| Whites. They are worth looking At.
100 stoves just received at bargains 5 and 10
cents store. 1fyou want q stove you won't
have TO hunt beyond our store.
We have several new drinks we want. you
to try, so come to Milford's Drug Store where
you can get what You want served in the
best of style.
Great line Of lamps and lamp fixtures at
bargains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
The Summer school.

Our County Superintendent OF Education,
MI. F. C. DuPre, is wide awake in the inter-
est of the Summer School. Prof. e. l. Reid of
Due West will be Principal Of the school.
University and Is a thoroughly capable man.
To bis excellent advantages are added years
OF experience in educational work. Prof.
Reid will be assisted by Prof. W. r. Bradley Of
Abbeville and Miss NJ. R. Nance Of Gross Hill.
Miss Nance will have charge Of the primary
work. M
All teachers who can possibly attend are
urged to do 30, as the course OF study Will be
larger and more complete than we have had
heretofore in the Summer School. Make
your arrangements now.
Summer School fOr Colored Teachers.
The Summer School for coloted teachers
will be held at Abbeville. @. H., beginning
June 10th and lasting one month. J.B. Beck
will be principal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Wanted.

Engineer to run traction engine.
Salary $50 per month. Applications
must be in j. ten days.
., Apply City Council,
Jas. Chalmers, clerk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

The fire backs in all our stoves are gusran-
teed for Is years. You run no risk. bargains
5 and 10 cent store.
Blood Of the Grape, the very latest and re-
freshlng drink on the market at Milford's
Drug Store.
Go to Milford's for Laxo.
Go to Milford's for Danderine.
Go to M ilford's for Liquozone.
Go to Milford's for Pomperiau Cream.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
SpeciaI Normal SchOIarships.

Any young man interested in a scholarship
, at the South Carolina College should apply at
once. There are Two vacancies for Abbeville
county at pre- sent. These scholarships carry
SiOO 10 cash and the remission of all fees.
A ppiication blank may be bad from w. r.
B rad ley, Press and Banner Office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
York Ceases to be Thirsty.
(Yorkville Enquirer.

Why, certainly York, county can
vote out the dispensary, just the same
as Cherokee and Pickens have done If
she wants to. Cherok ee has not miss
ed the so-called dispensary profits;
but has seer the benefit of retaining
for legitimate purposes the money
that would have otherwise gone for
state whiskey. That the people OF
York are in q frame of tomind GUST the
dispensary there is little doubt. ALI
they want is the opportunity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Classical and Musical Concert.

Classical and Musical Concert for the bene-
1T OF the building fund Of Due West Female
College will be given by the Graduating Class
underline direction OF Miss nellie Stock assist
ed by special Teachers and Pupils Tuesday,
June 9Th, $50 =. NJ.
Erskine Auditorium Admissium IS & so cts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
The Press and Banner
Wednesday, May 81, 1905.
UrSus ~GigRnticus.

That tremendous Russian Bear. Ursus Gil
gapttcus, The pheon OF the nations. has
wripki led ind contracted and shriveled and
witbered and dwindled. until 1t ia reduced TO
the proportions ola mico or a mono; and the
yellow Delswaggering non Of Nippon has spit
on the word RussCphooia and wiped II from
the International vocabulary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Entertainment at Due West.

See notice elseW bore Of the concert TO be
given on 1ut,dsy evening. This concert
10 10 be FOL -thipg out OF the ordinary
and we can guaraut g for those who attend
q delightful entertain ment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

Lost, stray ed or stolen, one while Pointer
dog with brown ears, answers by the name o.
Rex. Any In Information or return To owner
will be rewarded.
" 49, DR.. L. T. Hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
picnic nj WarrentOn.

There will be a picnic at Warrenton on the
third OF June. These Warrenton plcntcs are
always we'll attended. Be sure ana orlng
a hamper basket or an old trunk full of-you
know what to put In II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
I7s5 1905
COLLEGE OF
Charleston. S. C.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS WILL BE
IL held In the County Court House on Fri.
day. July 7, at 9 q. NJ. One Free Tuition Schol-
arship 10 each county OF South Carolina
awarded by County Superintendent OF Educa-
ton and Judge OF Probate. Board and furn-
ished rooms at Dormitory, $40 a month. All
candidates for admission are permitted TO
compete for vacant Boyce Scholarships which
pay 500 a year. For further information and
cata logue, address
Harrison Randolph, President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Gpese " antpd.
For Rent.

One thousand healthy, hungry geese to help
Apply to W. G. Chapman, Abbeville, 8. e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

A neat five room cottage, centrally located
Apply to r. e. Hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Commencement

c.VU I . Wal AsSOSPtioH
Tn list OF graduate this year 10 as follows:
Dora WiIhelmiDa Agnew, DoDalds. s. c.
Blap che Octavfa Cashion, Huntersville, s. G.
Susie Blanch Chestnut, DoravlIle, Ga.
Cynthia Eugeni Drake, Donalds. s. {.
Helen Harris Hunter, Charlotte, n. c.
Fora Rebecca McElroy, Doraville, Ga.
Nina May MilIen, Rosemark. Tenn.
Jean La Gal Presley, Due West, S. c.
Monte Eugepia Seawrigbt, Donalds, s. c.
Eunice Leola VermillioD, Donalda, s. G.
Matte Hood Williams, Barlow, Fla.
Jennie McEiwee Wideman, Troy, s.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
One Motion.

All you need; and If properly applied
is more effective than many.
The Peerless Iceland Freezer has one
motion and is 80 constructed that 1t
gives the cream more motion than does
any other freezer.
That's why 1t makes better cream IN
less time, and that's why You should
try a Peerless Iceland, even though
you had quit making ice cream be-
cause OF the trouble you had with
other freezers. 1t is the simplest and
best freezer made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Secretaries Take Notice.

All the Secretaries are hereby notified to be
present at the mex regular county meeting OF
the F. z. and C.. u. OF A. Some important
business Is 10 be transacted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
New School District.

The following petition has been received by
the County Board Of Education:
We your petitioners do hereby petition your
honorable body to create a new district &C.
cording to lines and boundaries hereunto at.
tached.
DESCRIPTION.
Beginning at AbbeviIle School District line
on Vienna road and running with 1t TO Snake
road and then down Snake road TO Melon.
AIDS place. Thence 8. 1917 W.. so chains to Is
yards west of Mrs. VIM. Hammond, thence 8.
% E. 70 cannon bridge road, so yards west Of
W. I. Magill's, thence along sane road TO a
point 200 yards west of Snake road, and then
follow a line 200 yards from Snake road and
parallel with 1t to a corner west Of Bellway
church. thence n. S81a w. 3O5 chains. crossing
Vienna road $50 yards north of Walter Will
sons, and then follow q line 20 chains from
Vienna road and parallel with il TO Cannon
bridge road east of Gillian gin house, thence
along Cannon bridge road to cross roads at
John Edwards, and then up Vienna road TO
starting point.
The new school district IN be formed Ia COM
posed of portions OF Districts No. II. IS, 20 and
81, as plat will show.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

When in need of Barbed
Wire or Nails be sure to get
our prices, we will save you
money on each Of these arti-
cles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

Tin ware at prices you haven't been lucky
enough 10 get can be had at bargains 5 and
10 cents store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
FADED FOLIAGE.

Witherdd Leaves ling With q Death
Like Grip to the Dead Shoots OF
the Family Tree.
A candidate inJ ack sonv ille's municipal "a NJ
paign is putting forth claims for office on the
records OF his ancestors, but as u Is the de
ecepdant who will be the incumbent,
doubtless the voters will seek other proof
OF qualification than the faded foliage OF q
family tree-Bartow Courier Informant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
Fifth Grade Honor Pnp1ls for Session
Ending May 28, 1905.

Roy Miller
Frank Harrison
Louise McDlll
John L. Perrin
Caroline Gary
Albert Rosenberg
Annie Roche
olive Fleming
Annie Hill
Louise Allen
Ernest McCord
N arie Barnett
Irwin Glimer
Walton Stephens
Mary T. Nance,
Teacher.
May %, 1905.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31
PETITIONERS

j. X. Th0rntOn.
The County Board Of Education will hold
a meeting at II O'Clock in the forenoon on Sat-
urday, June 10th. in the Office Of the County
superintendent OF Education to decide
whether or not the new school district shall
be established.
ALI persons who oppose the establishment
of the proposed new school district are hereby
notified to be present.
F. c. DUPRE,
Co. Supt. Of Education.
May 80, 1906. tt
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-31

The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBENILLE.
PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of r. 8. Cade,
Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LII persons indebted 10 said estate must
"A settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
W. Cade,
NAV Is. 1905, II Admr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-05-10
IMMENSE DAMAGE
DONE BY FLOODS
Reservoir Gives Way, Destroying
Property Near St, johns,
Arizona.
OTHER TOWNS ALSO AFFECTED.
Country Generally Has Suffered Sc
yercly Through Similar
Occurrences,
specInl Corroepondenoe.

Special Correspondence.
~, Johns, Apache CO., Arll, May g.
The biz reservoir dam, six miles south
OF st, Johns, failed yesterday about |
y, m, The water found It's way through
the dam, and every effort made To
save u was In vain, Az the report
reached town hofsemln ana convey
ahcos went nylng through the streets
In the widest confusion The wind was
also blowing n hurricane,
Very quickly the household effects
Of those living IN the lower part Of town
v"ro moved 20 higher ground, and then
lost Of the people went upon the hills
above town, bracod up against the fun.
Gus gale and waited for the flood
The dam was commenced about ii
years ago, II was built Of rock below
and earth above, was 6Oh feet high and
20 fooI Wide on top Tho lowest oslI.
nate places the cost at $4,000 A lorco
Of men have worked on the dam all
winter and spring expanding about
$4,000 In labor A second overflow was
completed lust the day before the fall
ure, The two were carrying on nm im-
monse volume Of water and nearly
every one felt that the reservoir was
safe The water was A feet deep ana
tho volume was moro than $4,000 acre
feet,
Tho food WIS immense. 10 tho north
ana east OF town II appeared like a sea
Of angry water Had II been u foot
or two deeper considerable damage
would have been done IN lower So
Johns, AZ n IL n half dozen or more
Of small Mexican adobe houses were
washed down. and fully that number
nlpo IN the narrow valley between the
town and reservoir Other houses IN
tcwn were damaged, The damage 10
bitches and In the fields north and
Northeast of hero cannot now be oslis
mated but Il win be considerable,
We fear for the safety Of Woodruff
and Iolbrook, LYNX respectively 30 and
65 miles below here, 4 2ourlcr was
dispatched at once TO Snowflake 20
warn those towns by wire OF the dam
ger
II has been an unprecedented winter
and spring for the amount Of snow ana
rainfall Besides the above our stake
has sustained the loss Of several other
reservoirs this spring The large res.
cryolr at Ramah, New Mexico, went
out April "a, and Just prior to that
date the big ono NJ Dluewater New
Mexico, and the one at Luna New Mex
leo, failed, Edmond Nelson's reservoir
near SprlngcrVillc, Arizona, gave way
recently, and tho dam Of the Meadows
reservoir which covers about hair
section, was cut yesterday just before
tho floods reached Il, The dam, 10
miles below here, belonging to the Udall
Reservoir company the one that failed
last September, went out again on
April %, II had been under reconAtruo-
ton since Dec. II last and cost $4,000,
President D. Is, lldall and other breth-
rem have spent the entire winter and
spring on II and have endured many
hhrdshlpe,
Our possibilities FOR farming this year
are extremely small, The drouth In
broken but our agricultural prospects
arc washed away,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-05-10
SEEING rIlE SIGHTS.
.aasisssss
Visiting salt Lnkers Went TO
Mount Lowe Today,

Los Angeles, Colo May lO..-Rofrcehcd
by n nights rest the Salt Lake "booat'
ors' started ont the third dny's whirl
IN sIeht.ncong entertainments leaving
IN special cars for NJ Lowe ms guests
ot tho chamber " commerce, All lho
morning papers md lots Of fun over tho
experience of the pilgrims Of the ocean
yesterday Everybody W well although
Home ARE feeling the cltonW OF the 500
ycro introduction to Neptune
lhet nIght the Los Angeles Guy
council entertained nh che city officials
IN n box party az the Orphoum thooloG
AZ the Same time the Commercial club
met 10 consider the trip homo Via Fan
Francisco, and appointed committee
10 interview the southern Pacific, IN
dlontlons are that the Commercial club
M a body VIII not 40, although most
Of the members propose returning mat
way
Tonight a big meeting ~ advertised
IN the papers az mission headquarters
when members of the Apostles quorum
ana other salt LlkorH are expected 10
ereak.
Tomorrow all WIN take a special train
60 Pomona ana lllNorsldc and VIII BE-
met by the board Of trade mud chamber
~ commerce and given the freedom Of
those elites Anonymous untls"Mor.
mon" interviews conlnuoin the popois
ana the Times today expresses Hnr.
prise, saying that the "Momona' ana
identities were nocnblo. ana continue.
Ink; "rhoy all intormlnglod far moro
freely than they ever DO M homo, more
freely than Homo of them dare 10 IN
Utah" Indications are lhnt the party
win break w for return mono lomor-
row night,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-05-10
SMOOTH CRATER
LANDED IN JAIL.
Arrested for Vaeraucy but Is Sus'
pscled Of Having Stolen n
500 Diamond
GAVE THE NAME OF BROWNING.
Protested His Innocence but Answers
The Description Of the Man
Wanted,

This afternoon Onieor Ed Davies ar
rested an alleged graiter and diamond
litter, who gave the name OF James
Browning
The man IN about 10 years OF age,
TAN and well built and OF rather dls,ln'
gulshcd appearance, Although he took
his arrest coolly no tried hard 10 con-
vcy the impression that he was u most
ehQmomlly abused man.
II insist upon seeing the chief" no
said with great show of dignity lie
was informed TIM, the chief was not
In, ana Onlcer Davies was told to lock
the man IN private cell,
Davies searched the prisoner and took
from him some books, papers, few
dollars In silver and some iewolry, IA
Davies started TO JAN with Browning
the latter said, "Walt here IN somo'
thing YOU overlooked lie then drew
from an inside pocket Of his yes,
pockctbook containing 81 In green
backs
Davies booked the man on tho charge
OF yagrancy, but he I, bcIng held upon
the more serious charge OF participating
In the theft OF a diamond valued " 500,
the property OF l., Il, Wright OF Detroit,
Mich, Tho theft occurred a few days
ago at the n, u, W. depot and Brown.
Ink answers the description OF one OF
the men who committed the orensc,
lie has been In salt Lake some time
ana according to the police he has been
regarded M Il shady character At one
time he was Il bartender here, officer
Davies says he " positive the man II a
CRATER, and that he was connected
with the diamond robbery
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-05-10
COURT NOTES,

Suit has been flcd IN the district court
by Theresa l., Beck against Henry
Meyer and wife 10 recover S310 alleged
20 bc due ae rent for a certain house
ana also $50 ms damages for withhold.
Ink possession Of the samo from plain.
TN
H. =, Christensen has illod q potl.
ton IN bankruptcy IN the federal court,
lie gives hla occupation ms u musician
and his residence az Salt Lake city.
Ills liabilities are stated NJ s2SbG62
md Ma assets NJ 2,6Si, S2,isi OF which
he claims 10 be oNompL
Judge Lowla has rendered Judgment
IN favor of plaintiff In the case Of tho
Dosorot National bank against j, u,
llaHmNn for the sum OF S2lb383 the
amount found 10 be due on promlssory
note executed by defendant In favor Of
pmntlf
Judge Morse rendered decree IN IA.
vor Of plaintiff today IN the case Of
David l.. Murdoch against Jane Doe
lllghim, deceased qulotlng plaintiffs
title to part ~ block 30, plat q, Salt
Lake city survey