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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-18
Patrons Gather.
AT The North School Building-A
very Sncc cessfrl Meeting;

Anothcrof the series Of Patrons
Meetings which Supt. Staley has
iuaugurated was held yesterday
afternoon at the north school
building. A large number OF
parents and friends met with the
teachers and pupils.
These meetings are proving very
popular and beneficial. Supt.
Stalcy is anxious TO secure the
heartisst cooperation between
parents and teachers and the
patrons meetings are undoubtedly
accomplishing good results in this
direction and thus adding to the
efficiency Of the schools. The
pupils TOO. seem TO lie rs much
interested in the meetings as the
parents aud teachers which shows
that they have caught the spirit
and enthusiasm which the meetings
are designed to create.
The meeting yesterday lasted |
from $3.50 till about 5. The FIRST
part Of the program consisted of
very interesting exercises contri-
buted by the children. These
were songs, recitations and drills
prepared by the teachers as regu
lar part of the work of the school
and no time was taken from tine
class work for their preparation.
The teachers, Misses Johnson,
Pyle, Clay, Clark and Wadsworth;
Mrs Pyle and Mrs. CTaddocE
deserve great credit for the excel
lence Of the exercises.
The pupils are very proud of
their new piano. Thursday the
teachers asked them to bring q
smaE contribution to buy a cover
for it, So many pennies and !
nickles did they bring that after
the material for the cover was
purchased, enough was left to buy /
bunting for a large Dag, which the /
teachers made. And now the
first thing that greets the visitor
on entering the building is "Old !
Glory uufurled upon the walls.
After the formal program was y
concluded yesterday, Supt. Staley
made short talk and then turn
ed the meeting over to the visitors
who were invited to make talks. !,
G. H. Evans made brief remarks
aud then Rev. ]. II. BenHett gavs
one Of his feIicitops talks which
proven very helpful. John Mcclure |,
Sho was present, hc said, as !.
proxy" for Judge Beavers, prcsi- y
lent of the board, made Z practical
ak in which he took occasion to y
,raise the work Of Supt Staley and !:
he teachers and give his hearty .,
Of the patrons meetings. 81
Mrs. Mcclure also vas called upon
Ind made a very interesting talk. a
}. Il. Emerson, member of the :,
,oard, spoke enthusiastically III
lis usual manner, which showed d
lis deep interest in the work of 9
he schools and was inspiring TO
eachers and patrons.
The meeting was closed by sing
ng America. 4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-18

Come and see how old dad Is at
Uncle Jacks shop now located
between Ist and and on Kansas
Avenue, one-half block east OF old
stand. in iron building y. A.
HoRNER, ~ 5S-45.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-18

Dressmaking wanted. 500 Chick.
asha Avenue. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-18

To all property owners both real
and personal in the city Of Chick
asha:
] will be at my Office the entire
month of February tolist property.
Office over Rock Island barber
shop with collector. DO not neg
lect listing ). II JEFfRIEs. City
Assessor. 3S-4s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-18

Mamie Hill. Defendant
The defendant Minnie l.. Hin is warned TO ap-
pear in this court in thirty days and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff. II. l. Hin for divorce.
Witness the Honorable J.. T. Diekerson. Judge
Of said Court and the seal thereof this Sth cay of
February. 1901.
lsEALl G. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk
BY j. w. SrEAkE Deputy
Potter Barefoot & Carmichael attorneys for
plaintiff
N, ,M Williams attorney for nonresident defendant
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
MT, CARMEL,

Miss Carria Bell Riley is visiting relatives
and friends at Hodgsrs and Rileys, the past
week.
Mics Kathrine Gibson is on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. G. F. Wertz.
The picnic at McDonals Mill. the G b, was
quite q success and much enjoyed by all.
Miss Carrie Mars has returned from a de-
lightful visit to S~partanburg v here she visit
ed relatives and attended the May festival
which was grand.
MIR. and Mrs. S. 81. Hunter, of Prosperity, s.
e., have returned home after a pleasant visit
ofseveral days with Misses Carrie and Geor.
gia Mars.
Rev. L. w. Brown preached a fine sermon
at Hspewell. Sabbath afternoon, and held
communion services.
The insurance business was we'll represent
ed in the city last week, only four agents were
there for several days.
The farmers are quite busy since the rain,
grass is growing SO fast they hardly know
which way to turn.
Mr.. Will Cowan. accompanied by Masters
Archie and Ollie Watson visited home PEG.
people, Sabbath.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parker aud children
wished relatives IN Belview Sabbath.
There will be communion services at the A.
4. p. Church. Sabbath. Rev A. l.. Patlerson
will ba assisted by Rev j. p. Snipes OF the
seminary.
Miss Mamie Patterson i,as closed her school
at Level Ian and returned home much to
the delight of her friends.
Several from Mt. Carmel attended the clos.
ing exercises Of the Lebanon School, Friday
evening.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17

Bassett Stock Patterns of
China have the mark of indi.
Yiduality and quality that ap-
peals to the aesthetic taste,
yet they are priced within the
reach of all. They are called
"Stock Patterns" because we
carry them all the time. Can
supply a request for any part
of a set at any time and can
instantly and exactly match
any one Of our Bassett Stock
Patterns. We carry in China
and 2 in English Porcelain.
bargains 5 and 10c Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
SeabOard offers Very Low Ratest tot the
Following Points.

Kansas City,-Southern Baptist Con
vention, May 1Oth-l7th, 1905 rate
one first class fare plus so cents for the
round trip tickets on sale May 7th,
to 1ltn, inclusive. Final limit, May
23rd, 1905.
Fort Worth, Reinstatement As
sembly Southern Presbyterian Church
May lSth-26th, 1905. Rate one first
class fare plus 5000 for the round trip.
Tickets on sale May 18th, 10Th, and
18th, final limit, May 3lst, 1905.
Hot Springs, Ark.-Snulhern job
ber5 Association, June 6th-9th. 1905.
Rate, Il first class fare plus 25c for
round trip. Tickets on sale June 3rd,
4th and 5th, final limit June 18th, eX-
tention Of final limit Until July 18th
may be had by payment of fee of soc.
st. Louis, Mo.-National Baptist
Anniversary, May 16th-2ith !; Rate,
one first class fare plus 25 cents FOR the
round trip. Tickets to be sold May
18th, 18th and 10th, final limit May 81
tn, 1905.
Tuscaloosa, Midsummer School
for Teachers, June 10th, July 2Sth.
Rate, n first class fare plus % cents
for the round trip, final limit Is days
from date Of sale.
Athens, Ga.-Summer School, June
9th 2Sth. Rate, one first class fare
plus 25 cents for the round trip. Tick
cts will be sold June 23rd, oath, 18th,
July LIST, Sth, 18th, final limit Is days
from date of sale.
Richmond, Va.-Farnlers National
Congress, Sept, 1%2th-23nd. Rate, one
first class fare plus IS cents for the
round trip. Tickets on sale Sept, 10th
18th and 18th, final limit Sept, %, 'O5:
Toronto, Canada.--International
Sunday School Association, June Goth
9th. Rate, one first class fare plus
SO cents for the round trip. Tickets
will be sold June 18th and Goth, 22nd
and %, final limit to leave Toronto,
not later than June 30th. 1905.
For detailed information, apply to
any agent of the Seaboard Air Line
Ry., or
Fred Geissler. w. Z. Christian,
T.P.A Atlanta, Ga. C.G.P A AtlantGa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
We Need the Mill.

For some time the Press and Banner he's
been con WINGED that a new cotton mill would
be of great advantage 10 the business as
well as the property. interests OF the city.
The business OF this town Is done largely
on the money that is paid cut by the Sea
board Air Line and the cotton mill. An
other cotton mill would no doubt increase
the volume of business and this Increased
volume OF business would enhance the val
ne of all the real estate within the corporate
limits.
A gentleman, writing 10 us on the subj ect
of cotton mills hoped to get "parties who are
now investigating the South with a view o.
locating cotton and knitting mills, directed
this way and In aid OF his efforts desired 10
know "how much local encouragement would
likely be given"
We reserve the right TO help any citizen
to a limited amount who may be disposed
to make an effort to build a cotton mill.
While we are very proud OF the success
which attended the efforts OF Those who were
entrusted " It'll the work OF building our cot.
ton mill, we would be glad 10 see others
go ahead. Why not let we cd men stand
aside, and lot the young men take the lead
If an eff ,rt should BIZ made to build
another mill, our people could do SO much
more cheaply than the first mill was built.
We could avoid the mistake OF building a
three story house, lift was Intended TO make
Lhree-yards goods. In making three.yards
goods such as Abbeville mill max s, four
stories are needed, namely: One for cardtDg,
one for spinning. and two for looms.
Another error OF, say, 1920. 900 was In the
consumption OF valuable floor space in the
mill for towers. stairs. and closets. To put
such things IL the mill proper was like build
ing smaller house within, and not without,
the walls Of the larger house.
But, Notwithstanding the mistakes and the
waste occssioned by the architect, the Able
WILLIE Cotton Mill Is developing into a first
slass property and Its stock under the care
tl and killful management OF Mr.. Harris,
will be as solid as the rocks.
The manufacture Of cotton goods has been
reduced to q science. If the presidents office
ts rightly managed, all will be we'll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
The Origin Of ME-. and Mrs.

In earlier times tie ordinary man was
simply William or John-that Is to say, he
had only @ Christian name without any
kind of "bandle" before 1t or surname
after 1t, says the Philadelphia Record.
Some means Of distinguishing one John
or William from another John or William
became necessary. Nioknames derived
from q mans trade or his dwelling place
or from some personal popularity were
tackled on to his Christian name, and plain
John became John Smith. AS yet there
were no 'misters" in the land.
Some John Smith accumulated more
wealth than the bulk Of his FELLOWSHIP.
came perhaps a landed proprietor or an
employer Of hired labor. Then be began
to be called IN the Norman-French Of the
day the "maistre" Of this place or that,
of these workmen or of those.
In time the "maistre," or "maister,"
as it soon became, got tackled on before
his name, and he became Master Smith
and his wife was Maistress Smith.
Gradually the sense Of possession was
lost sight Of, and the title was conferred
upon any kindly mere possession OF
wealth or holding some position of more
or less consideration and Importance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
2TuDENTS' DuELS.
Flow tho German Univernity Men Ara
Padded For tho Fight.

Hov tho German UntVersity Men Afo
Padded For tho Fight.
Nv friend had vanished into tho dress.
ing room, and ut first gisnco l entirely
failed to recognize him in the padded
monster that now staggered clumsily into
the room, supported on each side by his
second and sword bearer. The thick armor
of leather and wadding with which ho was
bolstorcd entirely protected his body and
limbs. His neck was rigidly incased in q
high. thick collarof. silk and whipcord,
and his eyes were protected by iron cog
giles as large as small teacups, from which
a strap passed round the ears to be buckled
at the back of the head. His second was
somewhat similarly equipped, and in adj
dition wore O leather cap with n strong
iron peak. The other principal presently
entered the room and took up his position
at one swords length from Zimmerman.
He was closely followed by the umpire or
unparteiischer. This parsonage was d
chronic medical student Of ten years
Btanding-a mass Of genial r~otundlty,
with a fat, amorphous face in which fea-
lures seemed q s%uperfuity. He was duly
qualified for his responsible position by
an unlimited capacity for beer and the
glorious fact that he had never passed an
examination. Enthroned on an armchair
q little In front of the other spectators, he
divided his time pretty equally between a
huge mug Of Munchener and O long pipe
of which the painted china bowl rested on
The ground. He now proclaimed "Silen-
tium!' and proceeded to announce the
duel. It was to last for 20 minutes, ex'
Guiding all pauses, and as usual to consist
Of short bouts or 'sgangs," with brief In
tervals Of rest between each. The swords
long, nasty looking blades, sharp as ra'
zors and flexible as riding switohes-were
carefully wiped with disinfecting lotion
and banded to the combatants. The Sec
onds took up their position behind and to
the left of their respective men, n gave
the word of command in the following ira
ditional form:
"Auf die Mensur bindet die Klingenl"
(Cross blades for the duelD
"Gebunden sindl" Crossed they areD
"Losl" (GoD
The swords clash together in tina pre-
liminary stroke. Then ensues a brief hail
storm of blows so rapid that the eye refuses
to follow them and retains only O confused
Impression Of flashing steel and flying
sparks. The head of each oombatant seems
to be enyeloped In a halo Of cleaning
points. 1t is impossible to realize that
each Of these lightning strokes Is deliber.
ately and scientifically aimed and as de-
liberately and scientifically parried.-Pan
Mall Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Cnnntv of AhhaNilla


County of Abbeville.
Court of Common Pleas.
Joseph F. Lee against It. V. Cresswell
and Observation-Disclosures.
By authority Of a Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
vile County, in said State, made in the
above stated case, I will offer for sale,
at Public Outcry, at Abbeville G. H.,
S. c., on Salesday in June (5th): A. D.
1905, within the legal hours of sale the
following described land, to wit: All
that tract or parcel of land situate, ly-
ing and being in Abbeville County, in
the State aforesaid, containing Eighty
Three Acres. more orless, and bounded
by lands of T. V. Cresswell, G. B. Nc
Caslin's Estate, Y. P. Reagan, A. w.
Browd and others, and being q portion
Of the land formerly owned by the late
T. G.. Mcbride, deceased, and descend
ing to the late Margaret. Mcbride,
dang liter of the said IT. &. Mcbride of
whom Jane B. Cresswell is the only
surviving heir.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to
pay for title and recording title.
i. w. Perrin.
Master A. G., S. T..
May II, 1905.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
Nico For Nervous People.

A party of Cambridge professors on ono
occasion undertook, for a scientific object,
to penetrate into the depths Of a Cornish
mine.
One of the number relates the following
startling incident Of his visit: On bis
ascent In the ordinary manner, by means
of a bucket and with a miner for o fellow
passenger, he perceived, as he thought, un-
mistakable symptoms Of the frailty Of the
rope.
Glow often do you change your ropes,
my good manP" he inquired when about
half way from the bottom Of the awful
abyss.
"We change them every three months,
sir" replied the man In the bucket, land
we shall change this n tomorrow II we
get up safe today, sir. '-Pearson's Weekly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
MAMMALS DEAR CHERUB.
He Deserved q Spanking and Got . stran.
ger In Trouble.

He Deserved q Spanking anb Got . stran.
ger In Trouble.
People never get encouragement for do
Ing the good Samaritan act In the Inter
ests of the public, as the man decided who
offered to assist a distracted woman and
ameliorate the sufferings Of a lot Of people
on O suburban car.
The boy who bowls was in evidence, the
ourled darling Of his only W mother and
the terror of everybody else, and be had
kept the car In a state Of wild excitement
and exhausted the patience of everybody,
including his doting parent.
"Oh,Jf your father were only here!" she
had said for the 1ftieth time as she tried
vainly to restrain the bowling terror.
At that he stopped bowling long enough
to beat the air with his small shins, and
the woman on the other side Of him re.
marked audibly that a cage was the proper
place for savages like him.
"Johnny, DEAR" asked his mother,
won't you be O good boy?"'
Roars and kicks from Master Johnny.
ooh, I wish your father were here to
give you q good trouncing this very min.
utel'' she walled as she struggled with
him.
Then 1t was that the philanthropist Of
the company asserted himself. He had
been trying in vain to read his morning
paper ever since he started from home.
"Allow me, madam" he said blandly.
IT am a father myself, and I will be happy
to chastise your oherub in behalf Of his alb.
sent parent"
ooh, no, you won't; not If I know It'll"
said Johpny's mother, rising in her wrath
like a tigress. "There amt that man li7-
ing dare lay q finger on that boy-his own
father or any other ugly old catamount
who thinks he knows it ALL" And she
shut off debate by going into the next car
and taking the sweet infant with her,
Chicago Times-H Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
Progress.

The time are changing. Up to this time
the farmer has bemoar ed his hapless fate
fate alone and unheeded, hoping against
hope, that somehow and somewhere, there
was alienation for his Ills. He has looked in
vain for help, trusting. hoping that some
thing would turn up.
They might continue to look and hope and
trust until they grow lean and lopg-faced in
the exercise Of these virtues and nothing
would ever turn up, n now they are begin.
ming to realize that II anything Is done they
must do 1t themselves and not depend upon
others to do for them. When the farmers
wake up to q realization Of this fact and 60 to
work there will be something doing. One Is
q great fool to live under the halucinatiop
that somebody else is going to espouse his
cause. that some troubadogr or knight errant
Is going to sing songs to his success or break
lances In the breasts of his enemies. Nein,
Nein! The world passes the farmer by and
knit suspenders and brogans. and says
"Wbat a good old horse he Is /! How we'll be
works 80 quiet M inofensive! Never
breaks out iu riots, nor takes part in strikes
innocent hayseed We like him because he
10 80 quiet and demure; so good natured, easi-
ly pleased. so innocent OF wi,es! This is the
way the world looks on-in q kind Of careless
pity, and pity ia first cousin to contempt
The farmer realizes nov as never before that
II anything is done In his behalf he must do II
himself. They are beginning to do things
too!
A few months more and the farmers will be
organized an they ave never been.
This organization will be on q broad basis.
they will not try to raise themselves. like the
coral insect, upon the bodies Of their fellows
but with q unity OF purpose n high Ideals
and good wishes for everybody, they will
strive to push themselves up to q station hith-
erto unoocupied by the farmer. What a pow
or for good they would be with no political
interest otherwise than to see that just and
wise laws be enacted, and that pettifoggers
be kept.out OF the legislative assemblies
Tn prosperity Of any country depends upon
its farmers. May our farmers prosper! No
better men can be found than on the
farm-warm hearted, kind, courageous. gen
erous, capsble-they are our mainstay.
When they fall We shall fall. when they pros,
per, We shall prosper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
Nan" Will Get $500 Per Week.

New York. May J5.-Leon Berg, representa-
tive Of Hurtig 4 Seamon, New York theatri-
cal managers, said today that his firm had
secured a two-year contract with Nan Patter
son for her appearance In a few weeks In their
theater here and later with one OF their road
companies.
Mr.. Berg raid the contract provided for a
sliding scale OF Instrumentation. beginning very
high and tapering down as public curiosity
lessened. Her salary at first, according to
Berg, will be about 81 500 per week, which
will be for several weeks. An authorized an
poupcement of parts she is TO appear In was
Issued Monday from the office OF her counsel
Mr.. Levy.
The royalty from the sale OF her book will
be considerable unless it is TOO long with.
held.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
Terrific Race With Death.

death was fast approaching" writes
Ralph +. Fernandez, of Tampa, Fla,
describing his fearful race with death,
"as a result Of liver trouble and heart
disease, which had rObhed me Of sleep
and of all interest in life. l had tried
many different doctors and several
medicines, but got no benefit, until /
began to use Electric Bitters. So won
derful was their effect, that in three
days | felt like a new man, and today
[ 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, 1905-05-17
Progressive Council.

Abbeville has a progressive council. who
are wide awake 10 all the best interests OF the
people. Quite recently a new reservoir and a
greatly increased water supply was received.
And now q traction engine has been bought
TO haul ebert from the lands of Messrs. Ai-
ken and Link, with which the streets and
sidewalks will be spread, making the streets
and sidewalks improve with the increased
fall Of rain. Not so long ego they concluded
that our front yard should nc longer be made
q horse lot. While some of our neighboring
cities are trying to determine upon sidewalk
material our council paved our sidewalks
with travelled cement, II We understand what
is travelled cement"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
In the A, Il. r. Church.

Elder w. T Bradley asks US to say that Dr..
F. Y. Presley WILL conduct religious SER
vices In the Associate Reformed Church next
Saturday evening. Sabbath morning and
Sabbat h night. He requested Us particularly
not to say Sunday, and, in Difference to his
wishes the error appears. Properly speaking
Sabbath ia the institution. Sunday is the
Christians Sabbath. Saturday Is the Jewish
Sabbath.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17

Base Ball goods in profusion
at Bargains 5 and Zoe Store.
The best makes are here and
we certainly will give you the
benefit ofour store motto here
Lower than the other fel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-05-17
The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of AID.
minlstraLiOr.
BY Il. E. HILL, ESQ, JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WHEREAS, w. 8. Cad has made suit to
w mt, TO grant him Letters OF Admins.
tratlon OF the Estate and effects of r. L..
Cade, late of Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore, 10 cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
the said r. L.. CADE, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to DO held at Abbeyille c; r., on
ter publication hereof. at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, If any tney have,
why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court,
this 3rd day Of May. In the year
fSEAL.1 OF our Lord one thousand nine hum
bred and five, and in the 10Th year
Of American, Independence.
Published Oh THE 1oth day of May,
1905, in the Press and Banner and on
the Court House door for the time required
by law.
r. E. HILL,
Judge Of Probate