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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
Laurel and Ground Pine.

Next to the mistletoe and holly the lau.
rel and ground pine are most favored, the
formers glossy leaves and green berries
suggestive Of good cheer and always form
ing an effective background when gay ber-
ries or moses are used In addition. The
ground pine coils easily and gracefully
Into wresths and is invaluable for twining
about staircases or pillars or for using in
decoration on large scale when boughs
Of spruce, hemlook and cedar are also
much In vogue.-St Louis Republic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
Holiday Rates Via southern Railway

On account OF Christmas Holidays. South
ern K ,ilw wav will sell tickets from points
east Of the Mississippi and south OF the Ohio
rivers and to st. Louis. Mo-. and intermediate
ooiuts at rate OF one and one third Il rst clsss
one way fares. plus twenty five cents for thu
round trip (Minimum rate SO cents.) Tickets
to be aold December 22ad 2Srd, Path rs b S0' b,
Slst. 1905 and January lst. 1905. with hnal lin
II January 4!h, 1906.
Tickets for teachers and students OF &C. Dis
and colleges will be sold December H. to
"A. b, 1905, with final limit January Sth, i3O8.
Gates signed by Superintepdents. Principals
and Presidents OF the various Institutions OF
learning. -
Fur further Information, apply TO any
southern Railway Ticket Agent, or
X. w Hunt, Brooks Moran. :.
d PA. A. G p. A.
Charleston, 9. @. Atlanta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27


Once on time I. knew a man
Who said it didn't pay :.
To advertise the goods he had.
To sell or trade away.
\To prove that he was off bis base
And make him clearly zee
I gave him half q page of space
And let him have it free.
1t almost scared him into fits
To see himself display ed
AS displayed him, but he felt
Its influence OH bis trade,
I kept it up. His business doomed.
The customers swooped down
Upon his store until he had
The biggest rush In town.
One day I went around to call
And found him on the run,
With people waiting for their turn
When those ahead were done.
"Well, WE'LL! cried, in great delight
To see things boom that way.
"Don't advertising pay, old man?
What have YOU got to say?"
Thought he'd like my work go much
And think my plan 20 nice
That he'd not only praise my wares
But pay me double price.
And did he do 1t? Listen, please.
I thought that I'd drop dead
When suddenly he turned OH me
: And vigorously said:
"Take out that advertisement quick.
Col dern yer pesky skin!
I'll never get q chance to rest
Ez long ez it stays in.
New York Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27

The place TO buy your flooring, ceiling and
finishing lumbers 10 at Fauikner's, he knows
wh at 1t takes to build tGuse and can figure
out your bill for you.
Just received by Faulkner car OF sash,
door. and blinds all sizes and prices.
Mouldings of all kinds and prices. Don't
forget the place. "Faulkner's" on Trinity
street Gene In and let me figure with you
Whether you buy or not, I like 10 give prices
and make the other fellow sell you cheap, II
can't sell you. II 1t is shingles you wantl
am the man 10 see.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
l.. w. Whits's>LOcals

L. W. White has just relieved An entirely
new line OF Ladies' Cioaks and Jackets.
Don't fail TO zee the C.oaks and Jackets
which have just arrived At L.. W. Whites.
Buy your Cloahs and Jackets from L. W.
White.
Be sure 10 look at L. w. Whites stock OF
Clothing. Hats and ShVes. ....
Ifyou want an Oyercoat at any price you
can surely get the value Of your money IT
Whites
Go to Whites for Cloting, Hats and Shoes.
Buy your Blankets and Rugs from L. w.
White.
The most complete Stock OF Goods In
Upper South ,rUlina Can be found In the
three stores oI l.. w. White.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
How TO KEEP CHRISTMAS.
Lessons From tho English Poets on ths
Holidays Observance.

Lessons From tho English Poets on the
Holidays Observance.
To learn how to keep Christmas In Its
true spirit, one cannot do better than to
turn to the English poets, old and new.
England was my England when
Old Christmas brought its sports again.
says Sir Walter Scott, and, instead Of CIV
Ing one little day to this festival, our moth
erland devoted 10 days to Its commemorar
ton.
80 now has come our joyfulest feast;
Let every man be Jolly;
Each room with ivy leaves be drest
And every post with holly.
Without the door let sorrow lie,
And II for cold It hap to die,
Well bury it In Christmas pie
And evermore be merry,
writes George wither, q poet Of the seven.
teenth century.
On every Christmas eve the bells of old
Cambridge ring out this ancient carol:
God bless you, merry gentlemen:
Let nothing you dismay.
For Jesus Christ, our Saviour,
Was born this happy day.
As the song runs on, its burden Is that
the holy, tide Of Christmas must efface oil
evil memories and unite men In the bonds
Of love and brotherhood.
Thackeray thus conveys the lesson OF
Christmas:
Come wealth or want, come good or III.
Let young and old accept their part,
And bow before the awful will,
And bear IL with an honest heart
Who misses or who wins the prize
Go. lose or conquer as you can,
But II you fall or II you rise
Be each, pray God. a gentleman.
Ny song save this is little worth.
Ilay the weary pen aside
}And wish you health and love and mirth
As Ats the solemn Christmastide,
As hts the holy Christmas birth.
Be this, good friends, our carol still
Be peace on earth, be peace on earth,
To men Of gentle will.
Charles Msokay's "Under the Holly
Bough" breathes the true Christmas spir.
1t by saying to all who have scorned or In.
iured one another:
Let sinned against and SHINING
Forget their strife's beginning
And join In friendship now.
Be links no longer broken,
Be sweet forgiveness spoken
Under the holly bough.
Tennyson sums up the teachings oI
scores Of Christmas poets when In verses
addressed to the bells he sings:
Ring ont old shapes Of foul disease
Ring out the narrowing lust OF gold,
Ring out the thousand wars Of old,
Ring In the thousand years Of peace.
Ring In the valiant man and free.
The larger heart. the kindlier hand,
Ring ont the darkness OF the land.
Ring In the Christ that is to be.
Solicited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27

Don't wsar your shoes out hunting for;
hut 60 to speeds Drug Store where you car
.et what you went.
Don't delay buying yonr Christma as presents
sonnet hing nice Tor you at Speeds Drug
Store.
Don't ri,k giving your girl cheap candy
they know there !Sa lot Of fresh Huy'ers a.
Speeds Drug Store.
Keep I. good taste In your mouth for Christ
Las by sm king Speeds Cincr Cigars.
The place TO get what you want from
.hange f,r quarter up Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
Paris Christmas Connections.

Partisan confectioners and florists deco
rate their shops with some effort at symbol.
ism on the fete days Of the year. Last
Christmas bonbonnieres Of donkeys, with
panels Of infant dolls, were displayed. The
fayorite cake OF this holiday Is almond,
thinIy made AID covered with figures.
Plum cake Is seen In the north Of France
during the holidays. Another cake,
"Ienfant Jesus" cut out In the form Of Q
child, Is very popular with the children
Exchange.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27

Attention is called to H.G. Anderson Co.'S.
neat advertise ment on another page. They
are showing some particularly attractive
styles In Mems Clothing this week.
Please don't forget that we carry most ex-
celent line OF Hosiery for ladies, men, boys
and girls. Price 10o Dargan's & 1oc store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
Trespassers Notice.

All persons are hereby forbidden to hunt
or fish on the land owned and controlled by
me. Treepassers will be prosecuted.
T. W. Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
A Fearful Fate.

A Fearful Fate.
0 1t is q fearful fate to have 10 endure
the terrible torture of piles. II can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson,
of. Masonville. Ia, THAT for Blind
Bleeding, Itching and Protruding
Piles, Bucklrn's Arnica Salve, is the
best cure made" Also best for cuts,
hurns and injuries. 25c at P. B. Speed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
Good Work.

Go TO the old Hill shop for all kinds OF
black smith and wood work.
Joe 2. Edmonds, Prop.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27

Some OF The picepl Christm as goods We ev.
or di.-layed In sterliIg silver Brush and
Comb sets, powder boxes cigarettes and
cases etc at Speeds Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-12-27
Christmas Song.
Why dc bells for Christmas ringf
Why d. little children singp

Why dc bells for Christmas ringf
Why d. little children sing'
Once n lovely shining star
Seen by shepherds from afar
Gently moved until its light
Made q managers cradle bright.
There q darling baby lay
Pillowed soft upon the hay,
And its mother sang and smiled,
"This is Christ, the holy child"
Therefore bells for Christmas rinSl
Therefore little children sing.
-EuSens Field In Chicago herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

R. J. Waters is in Chicago on bust
ness.
Mrs Mary Allsbro, of Clinton, is Wis
iting friends here.
Mrs y. w. Meyer. of Denver. Colo,
is the guest of Rock Island friends.
A c. and Guy Tyler. of Muscatine,
called on Rock Island friends yester-
day
A y. Bort, of Beloit. Wis. head
banker of the Woodman society is in
the city
O. G. McNide, president OF the First
National Bank, of Mason City. Iowa, is
in Rock Island today.
Ralph E. Johnson. supreme organ
izer of the Woodman society, from
Lincoln. Neb.. is in the city today.
A D. Huesing. of this city. delivered
an address Tuesday evening at the an
nual banquet of the Manufacturers
and Dealers club of the brewers and
bottlers in honor of the Illinois State
Bottlers' association, at Chicago. Mr..
Huesing is president of the former or
ganization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
GUMBER WILL is PROBATED
Hampton Man Provided for Division of
Property Among Children.

The will of the late Nicholas Gum
Der. of Hampton, was filed this morn
ing for probate in the county court.
The will provides that $1,000 each
shall be given to the son, Albert Gum
Der. and 10 the daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Bachman. and S1,100 to the son. And
rev Gumber, and to the daughter, Mrs.
Dana Coyne. The remainder of the
property is 10 be divided equally
among the children. John Schafer,
Jr.. of Port Byron, is named as execu-
tor OF the will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
OBITUARY..

Alex Shaw died this morning at 2:3J
o'clock at the home, 307 Fourth ave
nue., after an illness of six weeks with
a complication of diseases. Mr.. Shaw,
who was AZ years of age. was native
of Scotland. He had resided in Rock
Island for about two years, and was
employed as a printer at the Standard
Table Oil Cloth company. He is sur
vived by his wife, in this city. broth
er in North Adams. Mass, and a sister
in Scotland The funeral will be held
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from
the home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
CRALLE RETIRES
Ex.Sheriff Closes Deal to EYs
change Livery Stocks for
Dakota Land.
WILL NOT LEAVE THE COUNTY
Establishments in Rock Island and
Moline Will Probably Be
Closed Up.

Former Sheriff L. F. Cralle has prac-
tically concluded a deal by which he
viii go out of the livery business in
Rock Island and Moline. Mr.. Cralle
has been identified with the business
n Moline for "a years and for nine
years in Rock Island. His establish
ments have been managed under the
name of Cralle & Co., though he has
been sole owner. 49,
Stocks in both livery stables have
been traded for a tract of 1,040 acres
of land near Alpena, S, d. Mr.. Cralle
does not intend leaving this vicinity.
having other interests here, but will
continue to reside in Moline and lease
out his newly acquired land.
VIII Probably Close,
The parties securing the livery
stocks are land agents and it is not
known what they will do with their
end of the deal. a representative will
be here next week and probably will
sell out the property for cash, thus in
all likelihood. closing up the business
here.
Mr. Cradles lease on the property he
occupies in Moline has expired but he
will hold the old Tindall barn on
Third avenue in this city. which he has
occupied for the past five years, till
the middle of the summer The con
tract for carrying the mail in this city
which was secured last year for per-
icd of four years, will not be affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
FLYING BLADE CUTS
OFF MANS HAND
SEVERN Hartmann Manned in Pc
liar Accident at Ar
Senal.

SEVERN Hartman, Jr., of Davenport,
had his left hand completely severed
at the arsenal this afternoon. The
unfortunate man was working at his
trade. that of carpenter. when blade
from a molding machine. 80 feet away,
becoming ioosened, was sent flying
through the air and struck him on
the left arm, cutting off the hand. DR..
G. G. Craig of this city attended him
and he was removed to ST. Luke's
hospital. Mr.. Hartmann some time
ago lost two fingers on the same hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
MRS. SIMON LEWIS HOSTESS
Surprised by TrECity Friends at
Home, 1924 Ninth Avenue.

a company of about so friends gath
cred last evening and perpetrated
neat surprise on Mrs. Simon Lewis,
1924 Ninth avenue. Those present
included guests from Davenport and
Moline as well as from this city. The
evening was pleasantly spent with mu-
sic and cards. Piano solos were rem
dered by the Misses Anna Goldman,
Esther Morris, and Sarah Cohen. An
elaborate supper was served. The
guests presented Mrs. Lewis with
three beautiful pieces of cut glass as
a remembrance of the event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

" aSninStOn-
Graduates ut Head of Class.
Here he acquired his classical train
-ng, graduating in 1871 at the head of
his class. His diploma was conferred
lpon him by Gen. William Tecumseh
Sherman. The year of his graduation
The young man was made a Bachelor
Of Arts, and in 1855 the university con
ferred upon him the degree of Master
Of Arts. After leaving Georgetown
he young man returned TO st. Mary's.
Baltimore, for his theological training
and his ordination to the priesthood
took place at Chicago, Aug. Is, 1874
Immediately afterward he was assign
ed by Bishop Foley to the assistant
pastorate of ST Patrick's church, in
that city. He remained at st. Patrick's
three years. and then was transferred
to Lena, Ill, where, under his direc-
ton there were placed a church and
six missions.
Comes to Rock Island in 1877.
In September. 1877, Father Mackin
came TO Rock Island TO become rector
OF ST. Joseph's church, succeeding
Father Joseph Rolls, the latter dying
in Chicago. Accompanying Father
Mackin 10. Rock Island were his two
nieces. Misses Mary and Sarah Mack
N, to whom he was tenderly devoted
and who remained members of his
household until their marriage. the
former having since become Mrs.
Charles A. Plamondon of Chicago, and
the latter Mrs. Thomas a. Dolly, of
Rock Island. Ten years ago Father
Mackin was elevated by Bishop J. L.
Spalding to a deanship, his territory
embracing the counties of Rock Island,
Mercer and Henry. He was what is
know enthusiastically as an irremov-
able rector, and would be member
of the council whose duty it would
be to nominate candidates for the
bishOpric in the event of the naming
of a successor to the present head of
the diocese.
Leaves Parish Free of Debt.
Father Mackin leaves his parish
entirely free of Indebtedness, and in
possession of such valuable property
as the church. Fourteenth street and
Second avenue, the property adjoin-
ing on the west and south; the parish
school, on Second avenue, opposite
the church, which was built under
the supervision of Father Mackin
about 30 years ago. and Calvary Gene
terry, in South Rock Island. He was
largely instrumental in the location
here of ST. Anthony's hospital by the
Franciscan sisters and the Villa de
Chantal by the Sisters of the Vista
rion. Surviving Father Mackin are a
brother in Ireland and a sister in Her
shey. Neb. Since the death of Daniel
MacIlin. a nephew of the dead priest,
the formers widow. Mrs. Grace Mack
in. and her daughter, Miss Miriam
Mackin. have been members of Father
Mackin'S household.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
REV. MACKIN DEAD
Beloved Priest of ST. Joseph's
Church Called at 2:3O
This Afternoon.
BEEN FAILING FOR A YEAR
Sixty-four Years of Aee-Was Dean
Of. the Peoria Catholic
go Diocese.

Very Rev. Dean Thomas Mackin, the
well-known priest, pastor of st. JOS
eph's Roman Catholic church and a
lean of Peoria diocese, died at $3.50
his afternoon at his home on Second
avenue
Had Been Failing for Year.
Father Mackin had been failing for
upwards of year. Forstwo months ne
lad been 3opfned to his room. He re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
A Touehina Story.

is the saving from death, of the baby
girl of George A. Eyler, Cumberland
Md He writes: At the age of IL
months, our little girl was in declining
health. with serious throat trouble
and two physicians gave her up. We
were almost in despair, when we re
solved to try DR.. Kings New DiscOv-
cry for Consumption. Coughs and
Colds. The first bottle gave relief;
after taking four bottles she was
cured, and is now in perfect health.
Never fails to relieve and cure a cough
or cold. At Hartz & UIlemeyer's drug
store. 50 cents and 81 guaranteed
Trial bottle free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Give Your Stomach a Best.

Your food must be properly digcsted
and assimiiated to be OF any value to
you. II your stomach is weak or dis
eased take KOdoI Dyspepsia Cure. It
digests what you eat and gives the
stomach a rest. enabling it TO recuper-
ate, take on new life and grow strong
again. KOdol cures sour stomach, gas.
bloating, heart palpitatiOn and all di-
gestive disorders. Sold by all drug
gists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
When You Have a Cold.

The first action when you have a cold
should be to relieve the lungs. This is
best accomplished by the free use of
Chamberlain's Cough remedy. This
remedy liquefies the tough mucous and
causes it's expulsion from the air cells
Of the lungs. produces a free expector-
alton, and opens the secretions. 4
Complete cure soon follows. For sale
by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

The remains of Dennis Hartsook ar
rived in this city yesterday afternoon
from Saline county, Mo. and were plac-
ed in the vault at the Chippiannock
cemetery to await burial Mr.. Hart
sock, who was formerly a resident here,
was 10 years of age Death was due
to pneumonia. He leaves a number of
relatives in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
Graduate. nj Head of Class.

changed to Georgetown university
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

Nicholas Durbin. long time settler
of the county and prominent in the up
per end, died yesterday at his home in
COrdOva.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16
That TiekIina IN the Throat.

One minute after taking One Minute
Cough Cure that tickling in the throat
is gone II acts in the throat-not tbs
stomach Harmless-good for chill
dren. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-16

Regulates the stomach and bowels,
heals and soothes the little ones stom-
schs and gives them a healthful and
natural sleep. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea IS the chiidren's benefactor
50 cents. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-10-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
interesting Meeting Held Last Fri
day Evening.

The Lancaster Commercial club
held an enthusiastic meeting in the
council chamber Friday evening
and large attendance remained to
a late hour.
Pres. Showalter presided and re-
marks were made by many mem
bers. Ell. G. Orion rendered his
resignation as secretary and Rev
Evans was chosen unanimously to
fill the position.
Minutes of previous meeting were
adopted after slight correction.
Committees named by board OF
directors were ratified. Dues will
be 81 first 6 months and 81 addi-
tional each succeeding half year, in
advance.
Mr.. Arson made some timely re-
marks that were listened to with
interest.
A committee consisting of L. D.
Eastman, FL. w. Brown and e. B.
Goodsell was named to draft by
laws.
Treasurer Mcdonald reported a
balance of $116 in treasury OF the
club. A committee was named to
secure a meeting place.
The advertising committee was
given an appropriation of $50.
Fl. E. Carthew, H. j. Johnson
and J. Fl. Reed were named as a
committee to look into the matter of
the monument Tor ex-Gov. Dewey
for which the last legislature made
an appropriation of $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-10-11
LAID TO REST.
Remains of Capt. Josiah Hall In
TERED at Dodge Cemetery.

One of the largest funerals ever
held at the Dodge cemetery was
that of the late Capt. Josiah Hall
whose death was recorded in Sat-
urday's Herald.
Old friends from far and near
came to pay their last tribute of
respect to one whom to know was
to esteem. A score or more of
Masonic brethren from Lancaster
escorted the funeral party from here
and at the junction of the Beetown
road met members of the Masonic
lodge of Beetown of which Capt.
Hall was member for many years.
By the time the procession reached
the cemetery there were nearly
fifty teams in line.
Rev. Evans of this city read the
Masonic burial service at the close
of which the casket, fairly laden
with beautiful flowers, was lowered
to its final resting place by the side
of deceased's first wife who passed
away several years ago.
Six children and a son-in-law,
w. J. Mcdonald, formed the party
who accompanied the remains from
Calumet to Lancaster. Mrs. Hall
was unable to attend on account of
her health. The children were Mrs.
A. G. Butler and Messrs. Horatio,
Josiah, John, Charles and Fred.
Capt. Hall was a large hearted,
kindly, single minded, clear sighted
man who won success because he
deserved it, whose friendship was
without tn , faint of selfishness and
in whose hostility there was no
malice. In his death Calumet loses
one of it's foremost citizens, one of
it's ablest tinanciers, a workman
who wrought earnestly and to some
purpose. No one ever received a
warmer welcome to Lancaster and
this, his old stamping ground, than
did Capt. Hall on the occasion of
his annual visits here each spring
to look after interests. The world is
better for his having lived in it, and
young men may learn from his
seventy one yeals of active business
life out Of the eighty-three years
that he lived what honesty, energy
and ability can accomplish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-10-11
Schedule Nearly Complete.

The schedule for the foot bail Sea-
son Of the Lancaster high school IS
nearly complete leaving but very
few open dates for the season.
Cassville, Mineral Point, Platte
vile high school, Platteville Nor
NAL and Darlington have been MOI
or less completely arranged for, and
the prospect is reasonably fair for
games with Dubuque, Boscobel and
possibly with Dodgeville.
One Of the games above mention
ed will not be played as there are
but seven more weeks IN the season;
which one Will be lett and is not
yet known.
The team has proven itself to be
far beyond the expectations held for
it at the opening of the season in
spite of the fact that some of the
new material had to be dropped for
different reasons.
Two games have been played this
season resulting in two easy victories
for the Lancaster team, and no
games will be taken away without
a stubborn defense.