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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-10-18
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-10-18
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

A SIX C. A. MILFORD, The Drug
"A gist, what Cranoline ia, or you
can finish reading this aud learn with.
out asking. C%ranoline is a preparation
for the removal of dandruf and VIII
psevent the hair from falling out. A
preparation not ~goorgeoqsIy %perfumed
like most If the hair foods. Cranollne
will be used on your hair by every
firstclass barber, if You will only call
for it when in barber shops.
A great many BARRIERS will tell you
they have something just as good as
CranoIine, but you can get the genuine
Cranoline if you will insist for it. Y.
A. Milford, The Druggist, has exelu-
sive agency for this eminent prepare "a
ton. If you fail to get it, it viii! De
vour own fault. A word to the ladies':
All fashionable ladies keep a bottle on
their dresser. Sold on a guarantee. For
sale only by G. A. Milford, The Drug
r;st hhbevi1la 8 C. I'm
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
STRENGTH
CREATOR
L.. W.. whites Locals
October 4. 1905. U

l.. W. White has lust received an entirely
new line of Indies C!0Aks and Jackets.
Don't fail to see the C!Onks and Jackets
which have just arrived at /" W. whites.
Boy your C!ouKs and Jackets from l.. W.
White.
Re sure 20 lock at l.. w. Whites stock CT
Clothing. Hats and Shoes.
fyOu want An Overcoat AZ any price you
can surely get the value of your money at
Whites
Go to Whites for CIOting, Hats and Shoes.
Buy your els and Rugs from l.. W.
White.
The most complete Stock OF Goods In
Upper South Carolina can be found In the
three stores OF l.. W. White,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
HaddOn's Locals.

Our January sale OF white goods and en-
broideries will begin next Monday and we
put on sale the greatest line Of the season,
Our stock of fine embroideries will sarpass all
former exhibitions.
Just from the manufacturers, a big line OF
ladies' collars, prices from 5 TO 80 cents. The
new belt, gold braided al SOC.
New Jap silk just in, white and all colors.
SO inch taffeta including the new grey, at
popular prices.
New goods from the loom coming in every
day and our prices are remarkably low.
Parasols at very low prices.
Kid gloves to fit every hand.
Something special 10 show in ladies' corsets
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
l.. W, Whites Locals.

Loci al l.. w. Whites stock of prints prd
ginghams. You will find them very desira-
Bile and very cheap.
Words fail to portray the beauty Of L. W.
Whites mammoth stock OF o deries.
Therefore every lady must call and see Tor
herself.
L.. w. White is offering rare good bargains
In black SILK, 36 inches wide. Also white
and colored silks of the same Width.
Don't forget Whites embroideries It Will
pay you to see them even If you do not have
them to buy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
GOOD BOOK.

A copy of Anecdotal Reminis-
cences of Columbia, by Julian
A.. Felby, may be had at Speeds
Drug Store.
This is a we'll written book and
contains interesting reading for
all South Carolinians.
Call and get a copy at-olsce as
the supply is limited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Always Keeps Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy In His House.

"We would not be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t is kept
on hand continually in our home"
says w. w. Kearney, editor of the
Independent, Lowry City, Mo.
That il what every family should do.
When kept at hand ready for instant
use, a cold NAV be checked at the out
set and cured in much less time than
after it has become settled in the sys-
TEN. This remedy is also without a
peel for Group in children, and will
prevent the attack if given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the ,croupy cough appears, which can
only be.done when the remedy y kept
at hand-4 For sale by
G. A Milford
-
=,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
FAULKNER'S LOCALS.

Just received by Faulkner l car OF sash,
doors and blinds al sizes and prices.
Mouldings OF all kinds and prices. Don't
forget the place. "~Faulkner's" on Trinity
street. Come In and let me figure with you
whether you buy or not, 1 Ike 10 give price
and make the other fellow sell you cheap
can't sell you. II 1t is shingles you want
m the man'to see.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Rates Per Cent. of Taxation are as
Follows:
Total. l2A

A poll tax OF One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the age OF q and 6O
years, except such as are exempt by law, Will
be collected.
be collected the same time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the ages or 10
and so years, except such as are exempted oy
law. Unless said tax is paid by first OF March,
1905, eight ds ys work upon the public highways
will be required under an overseer, If 80 much
be necessary.
Taxes are payable only in gold and silver
coin. United States currency, National BANK
Notes and Coupons OF State Bonds which be
come payable during the year, 1905. A tax OF
50 CENTS will be collected on each dog.
AS 80 few avail themselves OF the opportun'
ity of paying taxes at the times and places
heretofore designated, l will discontinue the
appointments over the County, and collect all
taxes at the IT. asurer' office.
Parties desiring information by mail In re.
gard to their taxes will please write before
December 10th, stating the location OF their
property, and include postage for reply, and
those paying taxes by check must Include the
charge for collection.
W. T. BRADLEY,
treasurer.
October 4, 1905. II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.
HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM MONDAY, OCTOBER
18th UNTIL SATURDAY,
DECEMBER goth, 1905.
The Rate of State, County, School
and Special. Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Tax.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
i raise supplies for the fiscal gear commend
ing January l, 1905, notice Is hereby given
that the office OF County Treasurer for Able.
Vile County will be open for the coliectlon OF
taxes for said fiscal year from Monday, Octo-
her 10th, until saturday, December Both, with.
out penalty. There VIII be added ,
A penalty or one per cent. on all saxes mol
paid Oh January LAT, 1905.
A penalty of two per cent. on all taxes mol
paid on February 1st, 1905.
A penalty Of seven per cent. on au Z moi
paid on March list, 1906.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
Speeds Locals.

Park Lucky Curve" fountain pen Tor
said at Speeds drug store. They WORK 1or
you, but feed Themselves"
If you want TO buy crepe tissue paper cheap
err than ever before IN your life, go TO Speeds
drug store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

w YOU'D respectfully announce to the peo-
NJ pie Of Abbeville County, and to the ladies
especially, that he is now showing a mag
nifcent stock Of new, fresh and desirable Spring
Goods, consisting of Prints, Ginghams Madras.
Lawns, Etc.
He has undoubtedly the largest and cheapest
line of White Lawns and India Linens ever seen in
the city of Abbeville. 1t will pay any Lady who
needs White Lawns to examine these goods.
He is now offering more than ten thousand yards
of Embroideries of the daintiest and most exquisite
designs, and all the ladies are most cordially invit-
ed to look at these beautiful goods at once, as they
are selling very rapidly. The prices are so reason
able that everybody that looks at them buys them
without any hesitation.
We have a very extensive and beautiful assert
ment of goods for Waists, both white and colored,
ranging in price from ten to twenty-five cents a yard
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07
An Ordinance
To Raise Supplies for the
City of Abbeville, Sc, for
the Fiscal Year 1906.

DE 1T ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
Aldermen of the City Of Abbeville, 8. c., In
Council assembled and by authority OF the
same, That q tax for the sums and in a man.
ner hereinafter named shall be raised and
paid into the treasury Of the City Council for
the uses and purposes thereof for the fiscal
year 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the office of
City Treasurer of Abbeville, 8. c., will be
open for the collection OF taxes for said fiscal
year 1906, from Wednesday, Nov. l, 1905, un-
til Monday, January l, 1906, without penalty.
Rate per centum Of taxation are as follows {:
City Mills.
Water Works Taxunterest
on bonds and Sinking
Mills.
SeWerage..m-.-..-."-...".lA
That when the taxes and assessmentor any
portion thereof charged against the property
| or party on the tax books OF the City for the
fiscal year 1906, shall not be paid on or before
the LIST day OF January, 1906, the City Treas
| urer shall proceed to add q penalty Of one
per cent. on the tax book and the City Treas
| urer 8 all collect the same; and II the said
taxes and assessments and penalties are not
| paid on or before the first day Of February
| next therea fter, an additional penalty Of one
| per centum thereon shall be added by the
City Treasurer; and If said taxes, assessments
| and penalties are not paid on or before the
first day of March next thereafter, an addi-
| tIUnal penalty OF five per centum thereon
9 all be added by the City Treasurer and be
&C Iected by him; and If the said taxes, as
easements and penalties are not paid on or
before the 18th day of March next thereafter,
the said City Treasurer shall issue his tax ex-
ecutIon for the said taxes, assessments and
penalties against the property Of the default
ing taxpayers according to Jaw.
A Communication road tax will be collected
the same time as other taxes of Two Dollars
from all male citizens between the ages Of
eighteen and ffty.ive years, except those ex.
empted by law. Unless said tax Is paid on or
before the LIST day of January, 1906, six days
work upon the public highways and streets
OF the City will be required under the Street
Overseer.
All persons failing or refusing TO pay the
commutation tax or to work six full days.
shall, upon conviction, be fined not more
| than Thirty Dollars or be imprisoned not
longer than thirty days.
Done and ratified in City Council this 10th
day OF October, 1905.
JAMES l.. MCMILLAN, Mayor.
JAMES CHALMERS, City Clerk.
Oct. 10, 1905. If
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-07

For the very best hams and
breakfast bacon call on S. j.
Link.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30
COTTON RECEIPTS.
4. Ct. c. EXCURSIONS.

Tyler. account Odd Fellows, sell
October 6, 7 and 5.
Fort Worth, account Eastern Star,
sell October s aud morning OF 9th
limit 18th.
Dallas. account Association Fire
Chiefs, sell October and morning
OF 9th; limit 18th.
Navasota, account Farmers I'm
provement Society, sell October 2
and s;llmit 7th, rate sl.i5.
Denver, Col, account Mining Con-
gress, sell October IL to Is inclusive;
limit October 81. Same rate applies
10 Pueblo aud Colorado Springs.
Atlanta, Ca, account Georgia
Homecoming, sell October $ and 8;
limit 30 days, rate $500 round trip.
Kansas City account American
Live Stock Show. sell Oct. 8 TO 8 In
elusive; limit 18th, rate s2i.OO.
Memphis, Tenn, account Brother
hood 81. Andrew, sell Oct. Is and IL,
limit 30 days, rate $3.50.
Rock Island. ILL.,, sell October 8, Z
aud 8.
Buffalo, y. ", sell October 10, II
and u.
New Orleans, account Knights OF
PythiAs, sell October 10, IL and 10;
limit 18th. rate si4 o..
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30
NEW SHOWING OF FALL WRAPS.

Our purchases of fine wraps for
women and children are now on
display and we will take pleasure In
showing you the latest and absolute
ly the most correctly fashioned gar
ments TO be found in Texas. They
are tailored by one OF the most stan
dard New York manufactures. We
are showing the fadish full braid
trimmed I6 and so inch length coats
for dress wear IN the smart shades
and material, also the manish plaid
box packet. deep side vent models
Ladies, we can save you one fourth
OF the price by buying your fine
wraps at home. Wilson & Edge. 26d
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30
CORNER STONE LAYING.
Program for Exercises al the New Meiho'
dist Church Monday Afternoon.

DIR. Il. f. Belts announces the fol.
lowing program Of exercises for the
laying of the corner stone of the new
Methodist church at l:SO p. me-
Monday:
Song, No. 6s9-"Christ is Made the
Sure Foundation
Prayer.
Scripture Lesson.
Song No. 69l-"Before the Sure
Foundation Stone"
Address by Rev. II. G. Willis Of
Navasota, presiding elder of the
Huntsville District.
Song, No. 692-"on this Stone Now
Laid with Prayer"
Masonic Ceremonies.
Benedictlon.
All are cordially invited TO attend
these exercises.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30

DIR. J. W. Howell has let the con.
tract 20 7. IA. Newton for erecting q
new brick building 30 X 100 feet fol-
the Howell Lumber CO., adjoining
the Carson, Sewall a Co. warehous,
building. the Howell Lumber Co.
will also erect corrugated iron sheds
for the protection of their stock.
J.H. Hartzog went to Hearne yes
terday. He expected his family
home from Pass Christian, Miss,
but received a message from Mrs.
HArtzog stating that owing TO trains
being temporarily abandoned ON ac-
count OF storm damage, their coming
would be delayed few day.
sam n. Winters Is here on q visit
from his new home at Hsgerman,
y. NJ, and has been cordially well
coined by his many friends. On his
return home he will be accompan'
led by Misses Lynn aud Edna Crudg-
ington, sisters OF Mrs. Winters who
spent the summer ia Galveston aud
are now here visiting friends.
Wanted - One competent head
waiter. single, white; incompetent
persons need not apply; salary $50 u
mouth. board and lodging. Apply
10 Il. sbisa, College Station, Tex. 90
The Bachelorettes had charming
meeting yesterday with Miss Louise
Harris. Four new members were
recently added TO this club, Misses
Alma Cole. Mabel Zimmerman
Mary Wilcox aud Sadie Mawhinney.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Il. Sheppard, J..
II. Lloyd and daughter, Miss Ada
Miss Florence Shirley, ID. b.
Lloyd aud daughter, w. II. Goen and
family, Miss Dolores Thibadeaux'
X. +. Blauton and daughter, Miss
Ruth, and others lett yesterday to
visit Galveston.
Wilson & Edge have n handsome
show window showing advanced
New York styles in wraps with full
braid effects, kerseys and broad
cloths in plain material, and man
nish plaid effects with box pockets
and side vents. Also tailored skirts,
silk waists, belts and novelties.
The ladies will find the display very
25i
Two companies Of the A. and ".
corps OF cadets have extended the
compliment of election as sponsors
10 two of Bryau's charming young
ladies. Miss Hattie Lou Hudson
has been elected sponsor OF Com
pany &C." Capt. \ T. Potts; ana
Miss Alberta Adams has been elect
ed sponsor of Company ~ Capt.
W. A. Gilbert.
Methodist Church-Rev. II. Z
willis. Presiding Elder, will preach
today at II a. III. and $40 p. m. He
will hold the fourth Quarterly Con-
ference tomorrow night az the pas
tors house. A full attendance OF the
official members Is requested rs TINS
is the last Quarterly Conference Tor
this wear and officers vii be elected
for neat year
Mr.. 4. D. McConnico and family
will leave In few days for Houston
30 make their home. II Is with sln-
,ere regret that The Eagle ehron-
cles the Intended departure ot TINS
most highly esteemed family which
ias been part of Bryan's businss
,ud social fabric for So many years
Each aud all Of them will be missed
with lasting regrets by the Bryan
people whose uureserved good
wishes will follow them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30
REACHING FOR NEW BUSINESS.

A visit To Coulter's Clothing De-
partment will reveal 10 the buyer u
large and we'll assorted stock neatly
arranged in the rear OF the store mp
stairs aud easily accessible. The
ne " tyles are attractively placarded
and the handsomely tailored Schwab
ei5zt.llisll ssa.Es Instantly catches the eve OF
those who appreciate style aud quail
ty. Coulter ~ making n speciality
Of the Schwab Special SIS % suit aud
has more than one thousand dollars
worth Of this grade alone 10 select
from. His prices on Schwsb cloth
ing range from SIS OOto 500 Coui-
ter say he is pulling for the best
class OF clothing trade aud il salts.
fed with less than hold-up profits. 66
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30

Don't forget this is the last week
OF Caldwell's special sale. IL has
been hummer. Call before IL is
too late aud make your purchases.
Many fine watches and other valu-
able jewelry has been sold during
this sale. Don't forget Saturday is
the last day. 25i
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30
THAT $500 SPECIAL.

Have you seen that Schwab Spec
ial els 90 Suit at Coulter's? II meets
the requirements OF the well dressed
man at minimum price. IL Is a
hummer aud can't be equaled for
quality and style. 266
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-30
New Suits
land.
Skirts

Naturally, while our business
connections in New York City
are the best, We have facilities
for gathering Women's Tail
ored Suits that are probably
Unequaled in all Texas.
During the last few days
new suits have been arriving
thick and fast. The styles are
authoritative and authentic
the smartest creations from the
master tailors.
Skirts, too i'm rich and
broad varieties. You are in
vited to inspect them. No OBJ
legations.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-05
WORLD SEARCH n
FOR HER LOVER
MILLIONAIRE DAUGHTER TRUE
TO POOR EX,ARMY OFFICER
AND REFUSES ALL PRoPOS-
AIS.

New Yorl, Nov. IT, Declaring ttat
until her lover is found alive Oh
known to be dead she will remain IN
married. the beaut ful daughter of an
American millionaire is directing q
worldwide search fl Alhrecht Beck.
err former lieutenant in the Ger.
man army to whom eight years ago
she gave her heart in Dresden. In
1907 Becker who-e suir was opposed
by the girls father, disappeared
The young w3man's health has been
so undermined by grief and she has
SO persistently refused other sui5ors
that her parents are now as anxioas
to find Becker as she is Unlimited
wealth is a the disposal of the search.
ERA
The name Of the sirl is kept a sec,
re, Her father is a silk manufactur-
er Thefamily spend much ime abroad
and is now in Paris Becker is broth.
er of the Baroness Won KasEel of
Munich who also is trying to Gnl
him
Last July well known Young man
of New York Travelled to Carlsbad and
implorel The girl to marry him. His
suit was favored by her parent, but
tho 6 ri refused him.
Until know what has become of
Albrecht Becker ! win not marry
said she IF he is alive and still loves
me | will marry him If he IS dead 7
want 10 know it, for then can begin
q new life"
Dslnherited For Wildness.
The love affair began in Dresden
n 1897. Becker was then 10 years
Id and lieutenant in the Germany
army He had the best family connec- |
tions. was we'll educated and cultured. |
but travelled with a ia { army set |
Because Of his wildness his parents ]
hin, giving Their wealth |
10 his sister. the baroness.
When the father Of tho American !
girl, then only 1S. saw that his daugh.
Ter was deeply love with the young /
lieutenant he made Inquiries about his
character. What he learned was s ch
that when the young man a.ked him
'or the hand OF his daughter he re-
fused # iHtimating that he was a for
una hunter.
Early in 1903. shortly before the
American family fef Dresden. the
ieutonant told his sweetheart that d.
Intended 10 come to the United States |,
md carr en-ugh money TO be in
position TO support her Ten girl en-
him and pledged herself 70
-cmain true E. him Becker could not
,btain his release from the army. so /
10 deserted Before leaving Dresden |
le asked the Baroness Won Ka Fel for 4
assistance. which. # Is said was re-
used.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-05
MESSAGE FROM
PEARY TELLS Of
HIS HARDSHIPS
WIRES Els WIFE THAT HE is
SAFE; THANK GOD, SHE SAYS
-sEEa CAUSE OF. JOY i'm THE
"FART4ES1' NORTH"

New York, Nov "A message from
Commander Peary at II pendale, La
bradof was received today by Mrs
, Peary. as follows:
"Homeward voyage incessant battle
with icp storms. and head winds.
Propeller damaged and progress very
low Waiting here for coal from
ma steamer Have no anxiety EX-
poct wire from Chateau bay Am per
iectly well
Thank God he is safe" said Mrs
Pear.
America should rejoice because the
Stars and Stripes have come nearest
he p le even if they are not now
hying upon ii, said Secretary Herbert
L, Bridgman Of the peary Arctic club
today Mr. BHdgemau, who received
tho first message from Commander
Peary an.uncing the later's return to
civilization, telephoned the news at
once last night o Mrs Peary. who
happened to bo in the city.
"Ob. when will he come hime2" was
her lrst query, and then She piled Mr.
Bridgman with Qgestions regarding
the details Of the news he had receiy.
I'd fro mher husband
Mr.. Bridgman told her that her hus-
band. while he had failed to reach the
pole because Of drifting ice, had No
he distinction of having gone far
thest north, having reached 81 degrees
6 m nutes, point thirrytwO min.
Utes nearer to the north pole than that
reached by the Duke or ADruzzi eXpo-
ditinn IN 1850.
Il am very glad he has been SO .uc.
cessful." Mrs. Peary said.
Sees Cause For National JOY. |
In discussing Peary's dash lae last .
n.-ht after he had time TO study the |
message more closely. /
NJ Bridgman aid:
Commander Feary's achieyp~ontl /
ught to be a subject for national ra-
oicing. fer I am sure il has lcen the
ambition OF every true American 'o .
see the stars and ripcs first nj the
lrctc pole And that it should be au
american TO reach the farthesr norh /.
s but little less gratifying
"Peary started ont with the deter /
TO reach the pole at all haz.
rds. and IL g. certain that only The i'm
lossibio prevented hat
"Tt Is evident Peary has had fine
anne experience OF getting on drifting /
&C. and beng carried away from his
? al that ether explorers have had
'rohably 20 other man living world Z
ave got of so well as Peary has He I
ouud himself on ice that had beer /,
roEen zap bv a storm and was taking |
i'm jr e contrary direction
Limit Of Human Endurance. I,
10 IS likely that be and his party
.ent to the limit of human endurance
efore they gave up. as instance the 4
afing Of the DOGS. Without d-ub the
ynlcrer Il. now on his way home. an1
hen he reaches here We viii hear =
0nderful story
May Make Attempt Again.
"WiI Peary ever make the attempt =
Concluded on Third Page
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-11-05
SHORTAGE IN RAIsEN SUPPLY

San Francisco, Nov. 4.-The pres
ent year is a record breaker IN the
raisen business in CalifO mia. Fifty
per cent of the estimated output of
Valencia and Malaga raisins that
compete with the California product
was ruined. A great raisin crop. il IS
said. was expec'ed in California. The
grapes grew. but mysteriously they
lacked in sugar This caused them to
shrink. There Is a great shortage in
the weight Of the expected home
supply. The large dealers in raisins
who 10. business in this city declare
that the crop is oversold and all
transactions have come alb olutely TO
q andstill.