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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
One OF Abbeville's Beat Friends.

Mr.. James F. Clinkscales was In town last
had been off to College. but who were COM
ing home to spend the Christmas holidays.
His SOD, Mr.. ]. Frank Clinkscales, Is In the
classes of the South Carolina University In
Columbia, and his daughter. Miss Vorna
Clinksoales, is in the Limestone Institution
Mr.. Cl inkscales, along all the lines OF useful
endeavor is In the front rank. He prospers
well in business and he loves bis children
devotedly, and they in turn give him reason
to be proud Of them.
As a citizen Of the country no man has
been more friendly to Abbeville. He takes
stock In every Abbeville enterprise. BE was
q liberal subscriber to the cotton mill. he
took a good block ofstock In the ABB eville
warehouse. He took school bonds. he was q
factor in establishing the Peoples Bank and
he owns stock In the Farmers Bank. He
subscribed literally TO the Ice and laundry
plant.
Not wishing to sell bis cotton he placed 1t
in the Farmers Warehouse lest week. and
30 Id his school bonds al $4,000. The school
bonds bear seven per cent interest per an
mum. payable semi annually. They have
fourteen years yet to run. 1.-THE premium
seems high 1t may be charged TO the fact that
there Is at Abbeville q gudgeon who buys
these bonds whenever he can. OF course In
more than the face value, 500. and the gudg-
con who buys at q premium will be out
the amount In excess Of the face value.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
The Carnfval Leaves.

After two weeks Of fun and frolic the Car
nivsl LEFT on Saturday night for johnson, 8
c., where the merriment will proceed for six
days more.
There was nothing Objectionable about the
Smiths Greater Shows. The shows m9de
good clean entertainment 30 far as we have
heard.
While the attendance was poor the first
week on account OF the weather, the second
week made up for all lost time.
The prodigy In the shape OF the "High
Diver" never failed to attract a crown, 10 fact
many came miles just to see this free feature
One old colored woman who came for miles
In the country to see the High Dive had her
attention called to something else just at the
critical moment when with q splash the
diver struck the water, "Dar," she exclaimed
Else got to walk seven miles more to see dat
man jump"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Town Builder.

Mayor ]. L. Mcmillan ought to be elected
town builder and to the office or the officer
should be attached good salary. For several
years he has been Mayor OF the city and In
that time he has done much for the upbuild-
ing OF the town. No man ever did more. He
put In sewerage. improved the water supply,
aud extended the water mains, opened new
streets, was factor in having tho Confederate
monument erected on the public square. and
was leading spirit In the building Of a splen.
did new court house and q city ball. Besides
this he has employed most fficient police
force. which has kept the best OF order. Vic
lates OF good order and sobriety are Invited
up TO his ofice, where they have an opportun.
lty to even up things by payment OF little
money or by the exercise Of their muscle on
the streets.
Among other good things, with the assist
anoe Of Congressman Aiken. which he has
done. was lhe bringing to the attention Of the
railroad authorities the hardship which the
Southern's schedule had been imposing upon
passengers. And through bis influence the
road most cheerfully renedied the evil.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
The LIQUOR Business.

In the Good Book we find something like
this:
"And why beholdest thou the mote that is
in thy brothers eye, but perceiveth not the
beam that is In thine own eye"
More modern and more profane men have
paraphrased the above to something like
this:
"Sweep before your own door before look.
Ing after the trash that is in front Of your
neighbor's door,"
Others. less parliamentary, som metimes refer
to the man In South Carolina who made o
fortune attending to his own business.
Our readers will recollect that not so long
ago some mighty good men have manifested
great interest in the condition OF our back
yard at Abbeville. The following paragraph
might lead some men TO think that some
mighty big beams had found lodgment In
the eyes Of some mighty virtuous men who
are 80 greatly interested in our moral well
fare. We have perhaps the best Sheriff op
earth, and his assistant is first class second
1fit were not 80 we know that they could not
catch violaters OF the law right under the
noses OF those who are looking after our vel.
fare.
The Mccormick Messenger says:
Sheriff c. ]. Lyon and his deputy, Charlie
Bruce. came down from Abbeville Monday
9ight and made several arrests. and on Tues
day morning they carried three negro men
before Magistrate John Il. Sanders on the
charge OF selling whiskey. One OF the men, q,
JAKE Callahan, plead guilty and was fined
$3.50, which he paid. The other two, New
man Freeman and Prince Robertson, plead
not guilty, and were sent to jail at bbeVill,
10 await the next term Of court. The charge
against the prisoners was based on the testi-
mopy OF two colored detectives. who swort
10 buying liquor from the three blind tigers
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
santa Claus.

ThiR bishop of Asia Minor. who 10 the pass
ing ages has somewhat changed in formed to
the Jolly eli, Santa Claus, ia fast approaching
with his Christmas car. The season Of holly
and mistletoe is here, and even those who
have travelled far on life's way, are young
again In the enjoyment ofthe young people.
While none may look upon Sanla Claus
and most OF the Information about him is
hearsay, It is rumored that he does not travel
now as OF old, but that he makes his rounds
In an automobile. There are some people
hereabouts, too, who are beginning to doubt
the honesty OF the old chap. They have seen
so many things In the stores hereabouts that
looked exactly like things that after
turned up In their stockings, that they have
lurking suspicion, that he doesn't carry all
his things In his car. but slips them out ofthe
stores, 70 give to little children.
A very serious charge that Is sometimes
brought against him Is that he Is too partial
inhis favors. He stops at the house OF Mr..
Nabob. and he Ia 80 lavish With bis presents
that an extra room must be set apart for
storage OF the Christmas presents. When he
comes to the humble home Of the poor man
he Just pitches In few inslgnifcant trinkets,
and off he goes. Santa Claus is q real asrlsto-
orat, aud 1t must be con Messed that he Ia a
little discriminating in bestowing gifts, how
ever he is still very much liked In these
parts.
But all the short comings OF the jolly old
Saint have been softened and nodded by
the teachings OF Him whose birth this season
commentaries. Our Savior seeing the nn-
equal distribution Of the good things of this
life, remedied the evil by teaching content
ment.
Happily our wants are somewhat proper
toned 10 what we have been accustomed TO-
and 80. poor children experience no less satis'
faction In their meager christmas gifts thar
children OF the rich.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Controlling Labor"

As a reason which some landowners urge
for the repeal OF the lien law, 1t is contended
that under the lien law "labor cannot be con-
trolled" AS this newspaper sees It there is
o need to control labor. The laborer, be he
white man or black man. usually signs q
rent contract which gives the owner OF the
land prior lien for the amount agreed upon.
The laborer, (white or black,) generally goes
to store and gives lien upon his crop 80 as
to get the necessary supplies OF food and 9th.
or things to make the crop. The landowner
has the best known security for his rent, and
Is under no obligations or necessity for mana
cling the labor. The laws as they now stand.
are as favorable to the landowner as thew
could be. Without incurring the risk of a
dollar his rent is secure.
In the case OF flabor con tracts, the irrespon-
sible laborer has every advantage. The U. 8,
Courts have decided that laborer cannot be
p unished on the criminal side OF the court
for violation Of mis- contract. II the land.
owner should hire and feed q laborer until
the spring months, he can quilt whenever he
pleases, leaving the land at any stage Of prep
aration or can quit the crop at any time,
Wit hout incurring the risk Of criminal prose-
cution. Without knowing 1t all, 1t is perfect
ly clear to us that any change Of the rent or
lien laws will be injurious to the farming In.
terests. AS they now stand nobody needs to
control labor, or If he did need TO control 1t,
the desired result cannot be brought about
by any alteration Of the laws which have SER
we'd US 30 well in the past.
Repeal the lieu law and the credit OF the
poor white man would be ruined In many In.
stances. Being unable To get credit they
would be compelled to quit the farms, and
seek employment elsewhere-possib1y In the
cotton mills. where their condition in many
instances would be improved.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
NOW, MIR. STURKEY!
Sheriff Lyon Discounts East Indian
Rajah, Catching Seven Tigers in
One HINT.

Sir didst not thou SOW good seed in thy
f,eIds From whence then bath It tares2
While Mr.. Sturkey with his entire field
force was away pulling up weeds In the gar
grown verdant with unsishtly taree.
The student who is absorbed In astronomi-
cal observations is oblivious OF the more
material things of earth. Sir Isaac Newton
wanted the workman 10 cut one for the Kitten
The high priest OF prohibition, Mr.. W.. O.
Sturkey, whose gaze Is fixed upon the higher
see the petty offender at his door, Some day
he may realize that the cat and the kitten
can escape through the same hole In the
door. But while Mr.. Sturkey had bis eagle
State prohibition. Sheriff Lyon and bis efh-
Client deputy Mr.. Z. j. Bruce. just peeped ir
on Mccormick. 1t wasn't fare, | kpow, Iol
when Mr.. Sturkey has pulled up III the weeds
from Maine 10 Mexico, 1t Ia doubtless MI
intention to do some work in bis own litllt
Ga the morning OF Dec. 7Lh Sheriff Igor
and Deputy Bruce landed IN mcCorml3S 81,
several days prior 10 bis raid. He had beer
asked TO use regular dfspensary constablet
but finding that to station regular COD cmnsta
BILE In the county would cost over Sloo pei
year he decided on using special detectives
The entire cost of running down blind tigers
during the past year In tins county has beer
about s225. 90. while the fines will amount te
more than $780,
Al Mccormick M. Lyon caught Jake Gala
ham, Newman Freeman and Prince RoDln'
son, Two OF them pleaded guilty and were
fined fifty dollars each. At Wellington, neal
Mccormick, he captured Tom Brown ght
was fined fity dollars and cosia. Az MI. Car
mel Frank Brown and Jim Jackson were
captured The latter was fined s5O and costt
while the former was bound over 10 Court
AT Calhoun Falls, one Cain Da>is, an ole
offender, was caught and with ihe best
evidence was b,.und overIo Court. Return
ing 10 Abbevile, deputy Bruce Ibid traI
for one OF Grrenwo0d's liquor d"a leis VINO
was doing little business on the sly 81 th'
Carnival here. and succeeded In catching
him. He was brought before Magiairste Hol
Iingsworth aud fined 500. which hne he
promptly paid.
II seems from the Sheriff's field notes ths'
the ofiepaes were along the line OF the Sa
yannah Valley Railroad. Another fact u
that the opposition 10 the di.pensary. malp
Iy. extends from Calhoun Falls 10 McCor
mick on this ga me road. People In this terri
tory are iu easy reach OF Augusta and they
az q independent of the dispensary: Or course
IL is fair 10 conclude that II the DispensarJ
should be wiped out these unlawful llqno1
dealers would out of consideration for Mr.
Sturkey, refrain from peddling the horrlc
stuff. .,
SOW iares In the field Of the good husband
man.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
About Selling Cotton.

This editor believes that cotton planters
would nnd It profitable TO pat all their cot
ton In the warehouse, and at suitable times
let It be sold In large quantities. The prices,
whether higher or lower, would be more sat-
isfactory. Ifspecined times were advertised
as daya on which cotton could be bought in
hundred bale lots, there might be more COM
petion In buying. But on the subject OF sell
ing cotton q volume might be written that
would not be worth the papes on which 1t Is
written. We are alway 30 anxious to sell
any little cotton that may come into our pos
session that We sell II on the wagon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Wednesday, Dec. 25. 1907.
Getting the Record Straight.

SO many accounts have gone out OF the
Willlams-De Almond difficulty on the floor
OF Congress, that we have thought fit 10 print
the following short account from the Wash
ington o.. CO. Herald. fair and impartial
paper. We publish only so much Of the
statement as concerns the actual difficulty,
and not the facts leading up TO 1t.
The Herald's statement was as follows:
without another word, he struck the Mis-.
sourian blow which landed sQuarey on his
nose. and sent him tumbling over chair.
Then he struck sgain. Mr.. De Almond, re-
covering himself, struck back, or rather
MIR. Williams face, and left wounds and
streams Of blood"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
For Christmas.

Suppose you make some little child happy
by the gift OF q toy.
Suppose you do little deed OF kindness TO
some one who may feel depressed because OF
An overhanging cloud.
Suppose you conduct yourself as becomes o
good celebrating the most important day In
the Christian Calendar.
Suppose you abstain from the use OF all al
coholic drinks.
Suppose you treat your dumb animals With
consideration.
Suppose You entertain yourself and your
friends in rational and sensible way.
Suppose you send q good dinner to some.
body.
Suppose you do not 60 shooting birds and
rabbits.
Suppose You give kindly word to some
hupgering heart.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Good Business Man.

Mr.. James Gillian was In town last Satnr.
day. He is q remarkable man in many
respects. He Is full Of energy and his good
Judgment brings him prosperity. And de-
spite the fact that he runs three steam en-
glnes he has good credit, and what 1t is bet
ter, he is worthy ofit II you know OF any
body that can run three steam engines and
keep his head above water, you certainly
know q good business man. This editor
would stand law suit before he would fool
with steam engines. We would just as soon
expect to make money speculating in cotton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Death OF Mr.. Joseph q Britt.

One Of Abbevtile's oldest and best citizens,
MIR. Joseph 8. Britt, passed away at bis home
In Bellevue on Saturday the l4th inst.
"such an Que who soars, but does moi
True TO the kindred points of heaven and
home"
His entire life which was long and useful
one was spent In the vscinity OF his birth
place.
He leaves behind him. rich heritage In
his family W hich is made up Of four daughters
and three sons, all OF whom are noble men
and women. noble sons and daughters OF @
noble sire. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
About Paying Debts.

The editor ofthe Press and Banner believes
that It ls good policy 10 pay small debts FIRST
It is not 30 Injurious to ones credit to owe
note for thousand dollars as 1t Is to post.
pons the payment ofan account for dollsr
and half. Every man should make such
arran gements with bis bank as will enable
him to give checks In payment Of small debts
when demanded. Begin settling up by pay
ing the smallest debts hrst
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
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Senator Tillman is seeking the aid OF the
Federal Government In the matter OF prohi-
bition by Withholding the license or tax from
citizens In the whisky business in dry towns,
This effort OF the Senator will make q new
alignment Of the voting politicians. Prohi.
bitionists certainly cannot fight Tillman In
his effort to aid prohibition. and If he sue.
oeeds in Washington, We will have prohibi.
tion indeed, wherever the people vote II. It
Is matter OF great satisfaction TO note Sena-
tor Tillman's course. in which we know that
Senator Latimer will Join. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Here is q Christmas oonumdrum: II you
were TO feed your hens on corn meal dough
made with whiskey, instead OF water, how
would the eggs taste ?-Anderson Mall.
Better ask how the hens would behave, and
then 1t would be we'll to find out If they
would be In danger Of getting into the guard
house for "cuttin' up." And II they should
get into the guard.house. who would get the
eggs. Down this way guard-house layers give
their eggs for the nights lodging.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Sheriff Lyon is not only one Of the most ef
aoient officials In the State. but he is one Of
the most popular sheriffs in this common
wealth. He does his duty fearlestly, and the
people respect him for so doing. He seeks to
be right :.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
BEST RAILWAY MAIL SER
VICE.

Says the Greenville New E: THE patrons OF
the g. & G. now have no ground for com :
plant against the Southern Ra a'lWay. Ihree
mail and passenger trains a day each way
ketween Greeny VILE and c. lumbla iR a HerVlce
I'd at cannot be improved upon and the pr,
iio doubtless will be duly apprsSintive OF IT,
All OF which we endorse. And ~hlle we are
efforts in securing the additional mall scr
Vice He worked In season and ont OF season
for months. and the people who now enjoy
What he did to secure it-Anderson Daily
Mail,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Death OF an Old and Hopored Citizen
or AbbeviIle County.
Mccormick Messenger.

After an illness OF several weeks Mr.. Joseph
q. Britt died at bis home In the BelleVieW sec
tion Of the county last Satu rday morning ano
was buried next day al Buffalo Baptist
Church, OF which be was member:
The funeral services were conducted bJ
Rev. M, w. Rankin, and the interment was
made by members Of Jefferson Lodge NO.
1852. A. F. M, deceased having been q memoei
OF the Masonic fraternity for more than nit9
The pall-bsarera were Messrs. 8. 8. Mcbride.
Albert Gilbert, j. w. Deason, E. A. Mars, y
Henderson and J. b. Nelson.
Mr. Britt was in the ninety first year OF nis
age. and his long life was spent in Abbevllle
County 10 the Vicinity OF his last home anc
hiR grave
He is survived by bis wife, four daughters
and three sons, and many relatives In tnlf
community.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

And now q learned crank has discovered
that the people can live on goobers. We have
known for long time that goo6ers were
good for legislators. but 1t ia only lately
known that common people would thrive
Oh bu0uss'' ?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
FOrty.Seyen Years Ago.

The ordinance OF Secession was adopted
December 30. sls8o--iorty-seyen years ago.
Snfce then nearly ali the men who were living
at that TIME have passed away, and We see 1t
stated that only three OF the signers OF that
historic document are still among the living,
namely: DR.. James n. Carlisle, Col Joseph
Daniel PEPPER, and Hon. Robert A. Thompson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Regret.

It seems that there is general regret at the
transfer OF Superintendent R.. E. Simpson
from this section OF the Southern road. Sen.
timent, without exception. has been most
kindly toward him not only for his efficiency
but for his courteous treatment Of the people
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Some OF our Colleges young folk are home
to spend the Christmas holidays. Among
the number we notice Miss Jessie Speed and
her friend Miss Kate Smith who are
pretty indeed, and who are lovely beyond
comparison.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Basis Of Alarm.

Civicus-You who are in point with
pride at the very things your opponents
affect to view with alarm.
Enthusiastically. They are afraid
these things will be the means of keeping
us in, YOU see,-Detroit Journal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Mr.. M. 8. Bailey, Capitalist and manufactu
rer oil Clinton, is sued for breach Of promise
TO marry. The lady fixes the damages at one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Mr..
Bailey's property is estimated at half a mil
lon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Mr.. James Hoyt in studying the situation
thinks there ia little proba bil:ty OF the next
session Of the Legislature passing prohibi.
tion law.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Rev. Mark B. Grier Of Due West was in
town one day last week. he has been a mis-
sionary TO China for ten years and is now at
home on q vacation, or rest, for one year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
Notice to Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that Fo,ey's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and Jung
troubIes js rot affected by the National Pure
Food and Drug law AZ IL contains no opiates
or oIher harmful drugs. and We recommend
Il az n safe remedy for children and adults
P. B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

More mine explosions. Congress ought to
TO look into the causes OF the trouble, and
forbid further explosions, which sacrifice life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

E1.state Senator Henderson OF Aiken has
announced himself as q candidate for United
States Senator. ry
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

We see by the newspapers that the Indians
have captured and killed twelve Mexicans.
tits to be hoped that the Indians may not ex.
tend their operations to missionaries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

The County treasurer is doing some busi-
ness now. You had better pay your taxes be.
fore the rush at the final wind up when. the
penalty is attached.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Eleven citizens Of Charleston propose TO
ask the Legislature to issue license 10 individ.
uals TO sell LIQUOR. '.. !.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25
POLICY Holders Annual Meeting.

Annual meeting of policy holders OF the
AbbeyIlle- Green wood Mutual Insurance AS
sociation will be held at Green wood, Tues
day, January 7th, 1906 at IL O'Clock.
J. r. BLAKE,
Dec. 23 1907. Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Use Kuso in your closets. For sale at
phone l0T. Mllford's Drug Store.
Muresco and Muralite wall coverings al
Miltord's drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Hon. C. G.. Featherstone publishes In the
Southern Christian Advocate q good article
on "Practical Patriotism"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Mr.. Geo. Cannon is at home for the Cnrlst'
mas holidays. Mr.. Cannon has goou posl-
tion In q Job Office In Atlanta.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

II they don't stop mine explosions the price
Of coal may 60 up.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-25

Wan ted-Abbeville school bonds. B1Apply to
the National Bank, AbbeviIle.