davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
The Presbyterian College.

The proposition TO remov the Presbyterian
College from Clinton has excited more or less
interest in various parts OF the State, and
Clinton is in arms on the subject.
In order that our people may the better I'm.
derstand the situation we will copy in our
next issue a letter on the subject from Mr.
McPheeters.
The College seems to have the support Of
the South Carolina Presbyterians, and It's
presence would be a most valuable acquis.
otion to the material and educational interests
this city. The presence of the educated
Christian gentlemen who would have charge
OF the College would be worth much In their
culture and refinement, n the attendance
OF number OF young gentlemen would dis
tribute large amounts OF money In the al
series OF trade and business. Let some OF
those competent 10 Judge look into The real
condition and the possible value OF the COL
lege, and, then, upon their report the city
could take such action as would be necessary
TO secure the College. It's benefits would eX-
tend TO all the citizens. For this reuson an
issue OF city bonds sufficient TO secure the
College would be the best and most equitable
investment that could be made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Death of a Good Woman.

The Press aud Banner ~sympsthtses With
Brother Editor J. E. M~cCracken, OF the Mo-
Cormick Messenger 10 the death OF his moth
or which sad event occurred on the 9th ultl'
mo.
Mrs. McCracken was well known to many
of our psople, and Editor McCracken was
once printer in the Press and Banner Office
and for whom this paper has the klndest re-
CARDS. We copy the following:
Died. in Wilkes County. Co., June 9th.
1895. Mrs. Martha Z. McCrackep. widow oil
II. j, McCrsrken, Of Abheville County. IN
after IN presence Of many k1Ed anc
ympatbisingf riepds. .-,
Deceased was born near Abbevile court
house in 1928. and spent ali her life ID mn
when abe has lived in Georgia WITH hel
c rildren and grandchildren. For more ina
forty y ears she has been q member OF IN
Baptist church. and followed closely IN
scr1ptual Injunction 10 "do Justice, owe mer
cy, and walk humbly with God"
An invalid for several months past, sbe
bore her afflictions Without murmurlng
willing to live for the good OF others. OF
rendy to 90 and be with many loVeo one
gone before.
Mrs. McCracken was q sister OF Moses ano
Lewis Owens, both ofwhom are dead. Capt
Moses Owens dieu from wounds received IN
the war. MIR. John T. Owens formerly oil
this city, and now of Georgia. was also a
brother of Mrs. McCracken. Mrs. McCrack'
en- was OF a family Of thirteen children, ten
of whom survive. She was third In age
and third 10 die.
She was buried in wilmington, near her old
home, where she will rest until the genera
resurrection. While her labor on earth Is
finished, her good deeds will live forever
and bear fruit to bless mankind.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
BIBLE SOCIETY.
meeting of the Executive Committee

Meeting of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee of the Abbeville
Auxiliary Bible Society met this evening al
nine O'Clock al the home OF Mr.. L; ~. Whlte,
Present-L. W. White, Hugh Wilson and
W. It. Bradley. Rev. j. Louvre Wilson, u. D..
President; Rev. T. B. Wells. First Fice-Presi-
dent and Amos Il. Morse, Treasurer, officers
of the Society, were also present on invita-
lion 10 take part In the DELIBERATIONS OF the
committee.
Mr. l.. w. White occupied the chair aud the
meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Wells. A. b. Morse was asked TO act as ST.
cretary. ~,
On motion a committee consisting of l.. w.
White, {. V. Hammond and A. Morse were
apnointed 10 canvass the community for re-
newal lees OF 50 cents each, and 10 solicit new
members. This canvass TO bs made before
the aanual meeting. .
A motion was adopted oalling for four vol
uuteers from each OF the Protestant churches
TO can yass the entire community 10 ascertain
If there are any families without y copy OF
the Scriptures and il 80 10 uppl such need.
THESE cnnvassers TO meet at the Methodist
paISouage ON Monday evening next 10 be OIL
gained by MIR. Wells.
IL WAS moved and unanimously adopted
thai The Rev. w. b. Sans be invited TO preach
a sermon before the Society at It's annual
meeting 10 be held in the Methodist church,
Wednesday, evening, July 18Th, al $50 o'clock.
pnle ana furnish TO The city papers uoiIcr o.
lue.uIme aud place OF the meeting oi the 81
,leIy and also the minutes Ol his nlrEllns %:
the Executive COMMITTEES, and 10 have notice
of time and place Of the next Annual Meet
ing to be read from the pulpits OF the several
churches, Amos B. Morse, Sec.
June %, 1905.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
F., E. and C. u. Of A.

The farmers meeting last Saturday was at
tended with considerable enthusiasm, and the
questions discussed were of vital interest to
every farmer in the county. The meeting was
addressed in scores session by Mr.. B. I. Earle.
State organizer. His speech was full of in
formation and left in the farmers minds some
wholesome food for thought. After the regu-
lar county meeting Mr.. Harris, Of Pendleton,
addressed the meeting. While the speaker
laid no claim to oratory, bis remarks were
well chosen and eloquently delivered. A
closer union among the brotherhood of farm.
ers; the high and noble calling OF the farm
ers, second only to the calling OF the minister
of the gospel; the pricing of cotton by the
producer instead Of the bpeculator; a peep
into the fertilizer question were a few things
that the speaker touched on.
What these farmers Of the F. z. and c. U. OF
A. are doing they are not telling, but "still
water runs Deep" and beneath the quiet sur
face the waters are moving. All the way from
Texas to Virginia the waters are beginning to
be troubled and the movement is likely to
continue until the unions throughout the
land from Maine TO Texas, and from Carolina
to Washington shall lift their hats to the
greatest union of the %world-the Farmers
Union.
The farmer has asked for 80 many things
and has BEEN refused until his long suffering
spirit has begun to grow tired, and the erst-
while skeptics are beginning to ask what the
farmer means.
1t is the duty of every one to do what he can 10
further the interest Of the farming class. No
farmer denies that the only way for the farm.
or TO accomplish anything is through organi'
zation. II a farmer finds that he can't run
everything his way, the fact should not cause
him to keep out Of the union. Tot homines,
tot sententias, so many men, 80 many opin-
ions, but in multiplicity Of opinions will be
found wisdom, anu what is just as important,
strength to execute.
One man Is stay ing out Of the union In or
der 10 tell The rest II told you co." May his
beard grow as long as a comets tall and as
gray as Greenland ere he will be able 10 do so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05

Rev. Mr.. Parkinson Of Due West conducted
church at Abbeville last Sunday morning
and evening,
Elm The morning the congregation was
delighted. and in the evening bis services
were equally acceptable. MIR. Parkinson at
night preached practical or applied Christian
ity from the words "preserve thy heart"
The trend ofthe whole service was for good
TO his hearers. He would encourage the
keeping [ OF our hearts pure from cCntamipa'
tion, and he would have us loyal at all times
to our Saviour. He thought the heart was
the source Of character, and he said that
character was immortal. We would be
judged by our character. and our character
was tbs growth OF the heart. He taught holi.
ness and pureness of living, and suggested
the idea that u pure heart Is always an &C
ceptable Offering at the throne Of graoe.s He
warned us that in our hearts there were no
concealments from the All.Seeing Eye, and
that our most secret sins were all open to
Him. The service was an appeal TO the heart
and presented great truths directly 10 each OF
US.
The fact Is, Mr.. Parkinson did so well that
We have no sugg estion TO offer.
We did intend TO speak of one or two things
in the hope OF helping him on TO perfection,
but the service was 80 good that We would
not appear TO speak OF his unnecessary
announcement in whose praise the first
Psalm was sung. The second singing was
not subJect TO this criticism. He pronounced
1t Gawd which we think was wrong. And in
his petition he prayed for k"even Sinners"
All in all, II lie seldom that We hear a better
heart to heart service, or one calculated to do
more good than the sermon Sunday night.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
DONALDs.
The News OF the NeighbOrhood Gath.
cred by Our Correspondent.

CAC~ ~ ~oA ~ BN.a
Donalds. 8. c., July 8. 1906.
Tomorrow, which is the Glorious Fourth,
Ill be very quiet here, as most OF The men
are going 10 other places 10 spend the day. A
crowd of young folks nom here will have Q
picnic al Wares Shoals. Ali Of The stores will
close and the postothce will have holiday
hours. 49,.
Several new stores will be built in the near
future. Mr.. T. W. Graham win build one
just below L.. ]. Davis, C.; N. Treble Will
a nice store right below w. K. Dunn's.
Mr.; w. r. Dunn will remodel his store and
put In an iron 'front.'.
When all this work is completed Donalds
some buildings. ~
Messrs May and Seawrignt have started up
their planning mill and will soon start 10 run.
ming.
On last Saturday morning at two o'clock
Mrs. Frank CarwIR, after u very painful III
ness passed away. Death at all times Is sad,
but especially so in this case, for a little baby
only a week old WAS left behind, She also
left two little boys and u devoted husband to
mourn her loss. She was buried at Little
River Church on Saturday evening AT four
O'Clock. A good woman has gone 10 her re-
Rev. Peter Stokes, the popular pastor of the
Methodist Church here, was called to the bed.
side of his father at Early Branch last week.
Soon after his arrival his father died. Mr..
Stokes has the sympathy OF all our people In
his great loss. ~
Mrs. George Harmon, OF Greers, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Peter Stokes.
Prof. and Mrs. I. +. Wright are visiting
their parents here.
Miss Vivian Caldwell, OF Greenville, is Wis
Ting the family OF Mr.: G. E. sharpe.
Miss Winnie May Wilson. Of Newberry Is
also visiting the family OF Mr.. G. E. Sharpe.
The many friends OF Mrs. ]. ". Madison
Will regret TO learn Of q very painful accident
which befell her last week. She waa up in the
roof cleaning out some trash when sne step
ped on a week plank and fell 10 the floor.
Fortunately n o bones were broken.
Tit long drouth was broken last week and
delightful rains fell. II. {. B. {.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
WNDESVILL
Iuterestfng News Items Of u Neigh
bOrhOod Gathered by Our Core
respondent.
I.owndesyille .July 6 1905.

Lowndesville. July 8. 1905.
Last Monday Messrs Gordon Speer and Il
F. Moseley were engaged In a. trial OF thell
manhood the former fell, sprained bis lef
ankle and has since been conhned 10 oil
bed.
by Mrs. Jas. w. Huckabee and Mrs. w. "
Tnomp sop, on Tuesday went out 10 Tuck er !,
Ferry and had q tirst.closs pecnic. AN abuno
apce OF first Glars ,up-to dale ealables, pre-
ceeded and followed ss inclination or desire
prom pied by q refreshing diink In the way
Of lemonade. A delightful day was spent BY
all; telegram was received here Thursday
stating that Mr.. j. F. Barnes, who was borI
and raised near this ploce, had been married
Daisy Doyle OF that place. This was q great
surprise TO bis mopy friends here, who wish
for him abundant snccess In his new VEN
ture. p.,,
Dunn, who have made their home in Florida
for the past few months, came fere Friday 70
,pend sometime at the home OF Msj. F. W.. H..
Nance, father of the first and grandfather OF
the other two.
Mr.. Lew Morrow, ofAbbeville C.. H.. came
no Saturday 10 meet with Roslin Lodge and
Dr. j. A. Cole, OF Middleton, o., was in our
tow on Saturday.
Mr.. S. M, Cook, of Latimer. came up Sat.
urday and had a pleasant meeting with the
masons.
Master Frank ClinEscales, little elght year
old son of Mr.. II. B. CIinkscales, OF The Fork,
on last Thursday hoed over an acre OF cotton.
besides serving as water carrier Tor hands at
a distance Of several hundred yards from
him. Who can beat II? From the start he
mas made be will make q noted cotton boer.
Last Wednesday. the BEGINNING OF sum mer.
was one of the longest days in the year, and
II is hoped that lone will be any hotter, and
that night, in this place, the first katydid was
heard, and tradition says that just four
months from that night. or rather The next
morning, will come The first frost OF next wln-
ter. Ifso. scme OF The late planted crops may
"catch 1t" or be caught by II.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Speer, OF Monterey
were here yesteI day and attended The morn
ing services in the Methodist church.
A short time ago DR.. j. A. Brown, pastor OF
the BIZ ptist church at this place, was grantee
a sometime leave Of absence, which be Is
utilizing In a trip to Europe.
The Intelligent, accomplished and prett!
Miss Meta Allen, ola near by pleasant home,
is passing through the delights OF q foreign
trip in the company Of the above mentioned
able devipe.
A coed sign. Some OF our merchants say
tina money Is more plentiful now han usual
at th Is season. A number OF their customers
are paying the cash Tor many articles.
Troupe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Lucas and Millikin.

We have read something OF the contention
between 8. NJ. Millikin. capitalist of New
York, and President Lucas, OF the Laurens
Cotton Mil.
Up to the breaking out of this difficulty We
have regarded Mr.. Lucas RS a phenomenal
success In the cotton mill business, and Mill
kin's charges have not changed our mind.
No doubt the SUCCESS of Lucas has made en-
emies for him, but If success at making money
of cotton mills is as reprehensible as the suc.
cessful running Of q cotton mill, then Mill
kin must be much more censurable. We I'M
derstood several years ago that Millikin made
SlO 100000. Mr.. Lucas, we presume, has not
made nearly 80 much.
With a slight knowledge OF mill matters. we
are surprised that Mr.. Millikln should seek 10
hold anybody responsible for errors OF judg-
ment.
Our sympathies are entirely on the side o.
Lucas, and we hope that the great and mighty
Milllkin may not be able TO GUST Lucas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
The MutenOus Russian Battle ships.

Russias Bottle Fleet Is In a state OF mutiny.
At least two large battle ships n one torpe'
do boat have joined the mutineers, either
numbering or expelIing their officers, and
raising the red flag.
One OF the battle ships is still towering
about Odessa, a large Russian city, while the
other Ia threatening Rumania.
The Kuiaz Patemkin with one torpedo boa
which attempted TO enter the Port OF Kus.
tenji was fired on by RumaniaD cruiser. The
mutinous ship had demanded supplies which
ware refused her.
1t Is hard to say what the outlawed ships
will do, but they will have some sport at the
expense of the terror stricken cities along
their rou to.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
The Proper Course.

s,ncs the publication Of the Charlotte OBJ
seryer' q attack upon the character OF Rev. a.
+. McKelway, editor Of the Presbyterian
Standard. It is announced that MI. Nickel
vay will make suit for damages. ThisIis the
proper course for him 10 pursue. 1.-THE Rev.
A. J.. McKelway does nothing else
By this course he will serve MS geneiatioh
we'll in teaching editors and others mat lhey
may not attack character with 1mpunl9.
Character 10 the most sacred thing on eart0,
and he who would assassinate his ~neighbors
character commits q more grievous wrong
thar he who slsys his person. Since Inc law
against duelling has been in force II seems
that newspapers sometimes 30 lar forget
themselves as TO aseail character, but q oetter
sentiment seems to disapprove OF these as
saults, and we hope that the good effect OF MI
McKelway's action in bringing suit against
The Observer may extend 10 South Corolins.
We would love to see the day In South Caro-
lima when those who 60 into print must do
presenting the justice OF their cause, rather
In qualification OF an improper desire TO in
lure the character of another. The courts
should require the passing Of the methods OF
the bully and the acts OF the assassinator OF
character.
We DO not wish to see the Charlotte Oh.
server hurt in good name or Injured IN estate,
but we shall be glad II the press OF both North
Carolina and South Carolina shall be taught
@ lesson as to the sscredness Of character and
they shall be Impressed with the evil Incl
dent to the publication OF such, or kindred
articles Of the Observer against character.
Those who lack the ability 10 discuss a sub
ject, or are governed by an mate disregard
for the character OF others, should be required
TO conduct themselves az gentlemen, or be
made to answer in court for their reprehensi-
bio onduet.
The courts should protect character from
the assassin, and newspapers-ifthey are not
restrained by the better instincts Of gentld-
m en-should be restrained from adopting the
methods OF the highWayman, or the manners
Oft bnlly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
For Fun.

When we are seeking a funny paragraph in
the county papers we generally glance over
the presentments Of the grand jury. 1t Is Of
ten to be found there. Last week the present
ment of the jury of Oconee. as published in
the Oconee News, says:
1--WE would recommend that the officials,
when buying mules for the road machines,
secure those between the ages OF ten and thir-
teen years."
1.-THE officials couldn't find In this county
mules between the ages of ten and thirteen
years." We never heard OF more than half
dozen mules in this county that were thir-
teen years old, and they were not for sale.
Mules in this county seldom get past nine
years. At that time they get into the mine
holes" and are never able to do better. The
idea Of a mule getting to be thirteen years
old.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
The Day We Celebrate.

Prosperous people, with all the money tina
they needed, spent yesterday IN a patriotic
outing with almost no solid food 10 sustain
life, while Others took q near cut to a barbe
cue where nothing less solid than hash was &c
be found.
1t is 10 be lhmented, however. that some Of
the poorer citizens did not see their way clear
to stop work for a single day, even on so im'
portant a day as the Fourth OF July.
People Win plenty OF money need not WORK
on the Fourth OF July, and the number who
rested from their labors yesterday best attest
the prosperity Of this people.
The rich people having gone OF juoiiating'
the stores of necessity had to close at noon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
], w. Bowen, Soldier and Citizen,

Private ]. W. Bowen of Co. g., 9. q. Volun-
teers In the Confederate wal was in town one
day last week. He was q faithful soldier,
who was in every battle, except C~hickamau-
ga, In which his command was engaged.
His last battle experience was at Bentonville,
N. c., after the surrender had taken place.
While Mr.. Bowen is we'll 10 do In this worlds
affairs, he thinks all OF the old Confederate
soldiers, without distinction az to thrift and
prosperity. deserve la pension. In peace
or in war Mr.. Bowen comes up to all the
requirements. And he looks 80 young that
you would AXE him for forty years OF age.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
b

Some people seem to be greatly exercised
because of their fear hat improper immi'
grants may be received into this country.
While we would be glad to receive the best
and the most cultured citizens OF England,
Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Italy or other
foreign country, we would be glad to welcome
citizens from the bordering States OF North
Carolina and Georgia. There are some people
in North Carolina. and there are others In
Georgia b might help to run our cotton
mills and contribute a share to the prosperity
OF the State.
The condition of the citizens of North Caro-
lima and Georgia, who might be induced to
come to the garden spot Of the earth, would
impose only one condition, and that Is, that
the immigrants from North Carolina do not
chew tobacco and that those from Georgia
nave not participated In a lynching.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
UNION OF LOVERS.
The Cause Of all that Paint aud DINER
Setting of Things 10 Right.

Last week we exhausted our list OF superla.
tlyes in trying TO describe the loneliness,
beauty and orname ntation Of the nice little
home of Mr.. Thomas H. Maxwell, never
urenmiug of the coming OF the proudest
groom and the happiest bride on earth. Miss
Carrie Miller, OF Laurens, and Horace 4; Nc
Allisler of AtbevlIle, were married last wed
a%fterDoon TO occupy temporarily the quarters
which bad been prepared for them In Mr..
MaxwelI's house. MIR. McAllister had already
ward Long Cane Church, but The tenant Is
not eX pected TO move out be tore the termlna-
lion OF his lease, about the first OF Septem.
Der.
When the best man In Abbeville marries
the hest woman In Luurens and they set up
housekeeping IN Aboeville, then Abbeville Is
the gamer. May the bride and the groom
live long and be happy all the time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
One Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dol
lars Earned.

The average man does not cave to
exceed Ten per cent. of his earnings.
He must spend nine dollars in living
expenses for every dollar saved. That
being the case he cannot be too care
full about unnecessary expenses. Very
often a few cents properly invested,
like buying seeds for bis garden, will
save several dollars outlay later on.
1t is the same in buying Chamberlain's.
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
1t costs but a few cents, and q bottle OF
it in the house often saves q Doctors
bill of several dollars. For sale by all
druggists Abbeville, II. M. Young,
Due West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may be
given to your stomach and liver, by
taking a medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort, viz DR..
Kings New Lite Pills. They are a
most wonderful IT medy, affordiug sure
relief aud cure, fol headache, dizziness
and constipation. 25c at P. B. Speed
drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Forced 10 StarVe.

B. f. Leek, of Concord, KY, says
"For 20 years 1 suffered agonies, with
a sore on my upper lip, so painful,
sometimes, that l could not eat. After
vainIy trying everything else, [ cured
ii, with BUcklen's Arnica Salve." Its
great for burns, cuts and wounds. AT
P. B. Speed drug store, only Csc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Factory.

We occasionally see mention Of the need o.
a canning factory in different parts Of the
State, and now comes the Courier Informant
OF the great state Of Florida, and says that 6
canning factory is needed IN the Land o.
Flowers and Alligators.
Az canning factory is the easiest started
institution on earth we see no objection 70 tne
proposition. A washpot. q bushel OF speekeo
apples, q little sugar and kome hot waller VIII
start a canning factory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Bent Her Double.

II knew no one, for four, weeks,
when I was sick with typhoid and kid
ney trouble" writes Mrs. Annie Hun
ter, of Pittsburg, Pa, land when l got
better, although I had n of the best
doctors I could get, l was bent double,
and had to rest my hands on my knees
when 1 walked. From this terrible
atfiiction l was rescued by Electric
Bitters, which restored my health and
strength, and now 1 can walk as
straight as ever, They are simply
wonderful" Guaranteed to cure stom
ach, liver and kidney disorders ; at
p. B. Speed drug store ; price QUO.