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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
MARY ANpERsoN's WARDROBE.
When shs Had but One Stage Costums
For Five Five Act Plays

When she Had but One Stage Costume
For Five Five Act Plays
Three months elapsed between Mary
Anderson's first appearance on the stage
and her second performance, "a heart
breaking interval" writes Mrs. De Ma
varro In The Ladies' Home Journal Man
ager Macauley of Louisville then offered
her his theater again for week, and she
presented the chief roles In five plays
"Fasio," 1.-THE Hunchbaok," "Evadne,"
"The Lady Of Lyons" and "Romeo and
Juliet" OF her first weeks engagement
shs writes: "At the end Of the week I was
In debt to the manager for the sum Of 81,
the house having been large enough only
to cover the running expenses. All had
gained by week Of hard work was sad
heart and q very sore throat. Besides,
,reditors became unpleasantly importu-
nate, for my scanty wardrobe was not yet
paid for. This consisted Of q white satin
dress simply made, which did service for
all the parts. It sparkled In silver trim.
ming for Juliet, was covered with pink
roses for Julia, became gay IN green and
gold for Evadne and cloudy With white
lace for Pauline. The unfortunate gown
owed It's many changes to the nimble and
willing fingers of my mother, who spent
much time each day in its metamorphoses.
"A train Of velveteen, white musliu
dresG and . modern black silk gown,
which, like Mrs.. Toodles, We thought
would be 10 useful but which had to be
discarded after its first appearance, com.
plsted my wardrobe-surely q meager ono
for i've plays of five aots each, requiring
al least 10 gowns. We had built up
financial a. well a. artistic hopes for that
week aad were disappointed In both. But
u proved moro successful than was at first
thought, for shortly after, Ben De Bar,
ono Of the greatest Falstaf1s Of bis time,
engaged mo for SIX nights at his st. Louis
theatsr. At the end Of that time found
myself in bis debt for the sum of $500, but
the houses had steadily improved, and the
press was filed with long articles enthu'
siastio about the psesent and full OF Pm.
tictions about the future"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Have you the "grip"? II 30 you have a
couch. Then get a bottle Of CHEEKY Juice
cough syrup, the best that has ever been put
on the market. Sold by c. A. Milford d Co.
Phone 107.
Gowan's Pneumonia cure 25 and SOC sizes at
the drug store Of e. A. MilfoId & Co.
We beat the world on good service and
prompt delivery. Phone us your orders for
anything you want Phone lN. G. a. Mil
ford & Co.
Sanitol tooth wash. Sanitol tooth paste.
Sauitol tooth powder, Sauitol toilet powder,
Sanitol facial cream and all others at Z. A.
Mi!foII & Co., druggists.<s
Nunnally's candy fresh every week at Mil
ford & Co.'s Book Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Glenn's Locals.

Vulcanite roofing, best on the market, 81 25
square.
Poultry wire, 1-2-3-4-5 foot, also hog wire
Pratt's poultry food. lice killer and cattle
powders.
New garden seed, onion sets. seed potatoes
All the best grades guano, acid, potash and
cotton seed meal.
New crop N. o. syrup, cans. kegs, a barrels
and barrels.
Full stock plows, gears, farm tools, nails
axes, &c.
Collar pads, all hair. co.; good pads. 25c; ex
ira good hame strings.
Beardless spring barley and seed oats.
$50 barrels Majestic and Alpine Snow flour
THE BEST
Heavy pant goods worth l5c, only l0c yard
Rock salt, worm powders collie cure fol
horRes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

"When attacked by cough or q
cold, or when your throat Is sore, It is
rank toolishness 10 take any other
medicine than DR.. Kings New Dis
covery," says q. o. Eldridge, Of EN-
pire, Ga. II have used New Dlacov-
cry seven years and I know 1t is the
best remedy on earth for coughs and
colds, Group; and all throat and lung
troubles. My children are subject to
Group, but New Discovery quickly
cures every attack" Known the
world over as the King Of throat and
lung remedies. Sold under guarantee
at P. B. Speeds drug store. SOC. and
$1,OO. Trial bottle free.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Mr.. W. E. Lomax ls one of the best looking
men that comes to Abbeville.
SeabOard Schedule.
Card.

After twepty-:our years In the drug busi.
ness, ip the same store room, we have moved,
and as IL has always been our endeavor 10
move upward. 1u all things, We have moved
two doors higher up the street where we are
better prepared to serve the people than ever,
and wish here to thank them. one and all, for
their klud patronage in the past and ask that
we may have a continuance OF 1t In the fu-
ture. Come to see US n our pew home, W here
you can always find what you want in drugs,
paints, oils. window glass, school books.
cigars, tobacco, In fact. anything you need In
our line. Yours most respectfully,
p. B. Speed,
The ante-date and up-to-date Drug and
Book Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Schedule for Due West Railroad.

Morning train leaves Due West l0:l5.
The evening train leaves Due West ut 5:l5
The Southern from Greenville and The
Southern from Columbia meet in the morn
ing at Shoals junction, two miles below
Donalds. The Due West train will take pas
sengers from both these trains.
The Southern Trains In the evening, North
and South, meet at Hodges. II these are on
time the Due West train takes passengers
from each OF them. II they are late II either
for this service.
Passengers can also 90 out from Due West
on morning or evening freight train.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
To be Held in Columbia, February
9th and 7th-NOted Speakers will
he PreseDt-GOOd PrOgram

The sixth annual meeting Of the South Car
olina Live Stock Association will be held In
Columbia S. c.. Feb. 6-7, 1908. Several speak
ers OF note have been secured and good pro.
eram(is expected. The sessions will be held
In the City Hall, and you are urged 10 attend.
We believe that the association has been Of
benefit TO the state, but II we are to stand up
for our motto, "More live stock and better
live stock" the work of the association must
be pushed.
No association can do its best unless the
members attend the meetings, especially the
annual meeting, where the policy of the asso-
ciation IL outlined. II is, therefore, = our duty
TO attend this meeting. Several matters Of
importance 10 the association will be dis
cussed at this meeting and you should be
there.
The annual dues (Sl) are now due, and as
the association Ia In need of funds, You will
please pay shem promptly.
Talk up the association and its meeting to
your friends and get as many to attend as
you can. Send in the names of those who
will probably join.
Reduced RAJ es have been asked for, but have
not as yet been secured. However 1t would
be we'll for you to take receipt from your
agent saying what your ticket was for so that
# the rate Is secured, you could get the bene-
tit of IL on your return trip.
Trusting that YOU will be able 10 meet with
US, ann Yours very truly.
j, NJ Burgess,
Acting Sec. and Treas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
McMurrRy's Locals.

There is no "just as good" argument used
In selling our goods. You get what you ask
for here. The McMurrsy Drug Co.
We treat every ore alike under the same
circumstances. The amount of your pur-
chase does not count We appreciate the pat
ronage Of all. The McMurray Drug Co.
Watch for our RED advertsements-'hey
mean something special for your health OF
comfort. The McMurray Drug Co.
We mean what we say and we say what we
mean. Your money back II you are not
pleased. The McMurray Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Neiehborhoed Favorite.

Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Maine,
speaking of Electric Bitters, says: ut
Is neighborhood favorite here with
us.n It deserves to be q fayorite every
where. 1t gives quick relief in dys.
pepsis, liver complaint, kidney de-
malnutrition, nervous
ness, weakness and general debility.
It's action on the blood, as thorough
purifier makes 1t especially useful as q
spring medicine. This grand altera-
tive tonic is sold under guarantee at
Speeds drug store. SOC.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Wednesday, Feb. S, 1908.

Ifitissettled that Bryan is to be the Presi-
Dental candidate. why let the National
Democratic Convention meet and 80 declare
BY so doing whole lot OF telegraphing could
be stopped. We have been told some five or
six hundred times that he Is the Democratic
choice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Zach McGhee.

"Heal.h Coffee" Is really the closest Coffee
Imitation ever yet produced: This, the finest
Coffee Substitute ever made, mas recently oeen
grain of real Coffee In 1t either. Health Cot
9ee ia made from pure toasted cereals, with
M alt, n nuts, etc. Really 1t would foo an eXo e.
fwen1y or thirty minutes boiling made In
minute" says the doctor. l.. T. Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
To the Public,

II gives me pleasure TO annoupre that
have con nected myself with the firm Of The
L. w. White Co., and TO assure my many
friends who have been so loyal to me In the
past that shall renew my efforts In this new
firm 10 merit their continued confidence.
Please call on me In my new place Of busi-
ness and be assured o! hearty welcome.
W.D, Wilson,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
FEELS HIS FIGHT IS FUTILE.
Tells Congressman Wyatt Aiken That
He Can Not Hold Out Longer
Against II. ...
The State Bureau,
IL Post Building,

The State Bureauy
IL Post Building.
Washington, Jan. ~.
Afters stern opposition to the Southern
Appalachian and White mountain forest re-
serve measure, lasting through several con-
gresses, in which he held al bay senators
Vorably reported It, and governors OF sover-
eign States in New England and the south,
who came here 10 press It upon him, Uncle
IiIe He realizes now that he is up against
an adamantine wall. Representative Wyatt
Aiken was talking 10 him today and asked
him II he was going to allow the bill 10 come
mn in the house. "Aiken," said the speaker.
Giving his cigar an upward turn, / don't see
how can hold out further against that
thing. When New England and the South
get together on proposition, that's hell OF
Zach McGhee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Notice to Stockholders,

NOTICE is hereby given TO the stock holders
~ OF The Bank OF Donalds that meeting
of such ckholders will be held. at the
Banking House al Donalds, s. c. al 70 O'Clock
q resolution OF the Board Of Directors, that
the surplus on hand be paid out by way OF
stock dividend, and that the additional capt.
tai stock authorized by the charter, 10 wit
Dollars be Issued.
W. X. STRINGER, Pres.
JAS. c. BOOKER. Sec.
Dopalds, s. c., Feb. 8, 1908.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
A Good Motto.

"That good show" Ia the motto uSed ny the
management of THE Cow boys Girl" the new
western play. The motto like the play is a
distinct Dovelty and proves conclusiveIy thai
the management of this sterling attraction
knows that they have q good show and that
in itself shoufd be convincing to theatre
goers. This 'how will be seen here Tuesday,
February 1lth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
CITY REGISTRATION !

CITY books for registration OF quail
fed voters of the City of Abbeville, 8.
G., are now open from January 10th to
April 18th, 1908.
To be qualified to vote it is necessary
to register each year.
JAMES CHALMERS,
Jan. IA, 1908. St City Clerk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Something New.

"There's nothing new under the sun" doet
not apply to IA Cowboys Girl" the magnin
cent seen ic production that will soon be seer
here. This play is = distinct departure from
the old worpout plays and contains NOR
pure fan and startling situations, tells a new
love story and Is presented In sn aEsolutel!
novel manner with special scenery and ,
great cast, at the opera house Feb. 11Lh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Valuable Mules for Sale.

/ have for sale pair OF mare mu es, well
matched. one years old and one years,
weight about eleven or twelve hundred
pounds Both mules are very quick and
work we'll together. Guaranteed 10 work
any where. For prices apply to Il. B. Am
mons, Calhoun Falls, S. {. At
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

We keep two delivery boys all the time tc
insure our customers good service. Can any.
body do any better In small town? Phone
us your business and we will do the rest
Phone 107. c. A. Milford q Co.
Don't forget the name-oherry juice cough
Ryrup-for that cough. Pleasant to take anG
does the work. @. A. Milford Il Co.
Andes Great OIL the best liniment on earth
Ask anybody who has used II. For sale O.
Milford's drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Cattish.

Miss Passe-Dear mel One oannot
sross the street without lot OF horrio
men staring at ono.
Maud Ethel-They don't look more
than oncs, do they. desri-Cineinnati En-
nnipar
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

John-"What kind Of tea do you
like best?" Priscilla-"Go-tees. some,
but Rocky Mountain best" John
"Why HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea best ?" Priscalla-'It speaks for
itself, john" (ldakes lovely complex
ions. G. A. Milford.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
A Cure for Misery.

II have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says r. M.
James, Of Louellen, 8. G. "It's called
Electric Bitters, and comes In so cent
bot ties. It breaks up case of chills OF
bilious attack In almost no time; and
1t puts yellow jaundice clean out Of
commission" This great tonic medi.
cine and blood purifier gives quick re.
lief in all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints and the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee at P. B.
Speeds drug store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Petit Jury for February Court.
Grand Jury for 1905.

w. E. Hill, Abbeville.
r. II. Corn, Abbevilfe.
8. D. Wells, Calhoun Mills.
Lawrence Ashley, Due West.
J. l.. Campbell, Diamond Hill.
e. F. Latimer, Lowndesviile.
]. A. McIlwain. Long Cane.
w, r. Ellis, Long Cane.
j. A. Wilson, Calhoun Mills.
T. o. Price. Abbeville.
J. Benson Sharp, Long Cane.
T. E, Deason, Bordeaux.
Chas. 8 Gilbert, Cedar Springs.
]. A. Stevenson, Long Cane.
r. L. Winn. Cedar Springs.
]. A. Gillian, Magnolia.
J. r. Dunn, DonaIds.
r. L. Mabry, Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
This May Interest You.

No one is immune from kidney trouble. so
lust remember that Foley's Kidney Cure will
stop the irregularities and cure any case OF
Kidney and bladder trouble that ls not be-
yond the reach OF medicine. P. b. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Approyed bytali Good Men.

Attorney General Lyon has the approval
Of all The good people OF the State In bis laud.
able efforts 10 bring the dispensary grafters TO
justice. Ifthese men are guilty they should
be punished to the fullest extent OF the law.
-Gaffney Ledger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Meeting OF Daughters Of Con federacy
The Daughters Of the Confederhcy will meet
al the home OF Mrs. w. A. Calvert, Tuesday
afternoon, Feb. 1lth, at four O'Clock.
Mrs. l., T. Miller Secretary,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most OBJ
stinate coughs and expels the cold from the
system as 1t is mildly Laxative. II Ia guaran-
teed. The genuine IL In the yellow package.
p. b. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

The finest Coffee Substitute ever made, has
cine, Wis. You don't have TO boil II twenty
or thirty minutes. "Made In q minute" says
the doctor. "He0lth Coffee" iB really the
olosest Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
Not grain OF real Coffee in IL either. Health
Coffee Imitation Is made from pure toasted
cereals or grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really
II would fool an expert-were be TO unknoW-
ingly drink IL for Coffee. l.. 7. Miller.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Send us your prescriptions. We have three
of the very best prescription men on duty all
the time, G. A. Milford & Co., druggists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Lost Mating.

A piece OF mating was lost by me on the
road from Abheviile o Low ndesviile. l will
appreciate IL If the person finding IL will no
tify me.
j. F. Gilbert,
Abbevile, sc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
Buggies and carriages--a full
supply, Rosenberg Mercantile Go.

Why fill yourself up with calomel when
you can get n. K. tablets. A sure cure for
stomach and liver complaints. Ask any,
body, don't take our word for 1t. Phone lO1.
Milford's drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Trial Cstarrh treatments are being mailed
out free, on request, BY DR.. Shoop, Racine,
Wis. These tests are proving to the people
without o pepny's coat-the great value OF
this scientific prescription known 70 drug
gists everywhere as DR.. Shoop's Catarrh Rem
edy. Sold by @. A. Milford.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
WYATT AIKEN'S GAIN.
CANNON PROMISES HIM
TO LET BILL COME UP.
Park Bill Will be, Con-
sidered at This sessiOn-Aiken Sc.
cures CannOn's Word for 1t.

(Anderson Daily Mail, Jan. Sl, l908)
Washington, Jan. S0-Speaker Cannon
promised Congressman Aiken last night that
be would let the Appalachian park bill come
before the house at this session. This means
th at the bill will pass as the sen timent In the
house Is overwhelming In favor Oft.
The speaker refused TO let the matter come
before the house last session, after u had
passed the senate. and this is the first time be
has SAID that be would let IL come up this
session. Heretofore he has said nothing
every time anybody ask him about 1t. Con-
greasman Aiken and the other friends are
jubilant today. A. M. Carpenter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

La Grippe and Pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures Ia grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia. Refuse any
but the genuine In the yellow package. P.
B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Our grocery department is al.
ways full with the best goods.
The Rosenberg Mercantile Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
B. Moore Mars.
Attorney.at.EaH. n.
Office over Glenn's Store.
&Qu for Sale.

One bran new shot gun for sale. 1t 10 Ste
vens hammerless and retails at $500. Will
be sold at $1,000. Has never been shot. Ap-
ply Press and Banner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

BugRy paint and household paint, varnish-
60 and stains In any quantity at Milford's
drug store,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05
MONTHLY STATEMENT

of the Abbeville County Dispensary
for month Of January, 1908. Dis.
pensary, Abbeville, at Abbeville, sc
Total invoice including stock
on hand first day Of month $25, ,497 05
h0C6lpCS .....,..................... II, fif "
Expenditures ..........".......... 3o5 90
Break age ........-."........... 3U ~
Liabilities ................ ........ 10,S66 95
State of>South Carolina,
Abbeville County.
Personally appeared
w. F. Nickles and T. J. Price, men,
bers of the Abbeville County Dispen.
sary Board, who being each duly and
severally sworn, deposes and says that
the foregoing statement Is true and
w. F.Niokles.
T. J. Price,.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day of February, 1908.
J. E. Mcdonald,
Notary Public.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

Blount's Middle Busters are the
best. You can get them from The
Rosenberg Mercantile Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-02-05

This Watch will be given away on St. Valen-
tines night to the lady receiving the greatest
number of votes. Be sure to call on Milford for
your Valentines. Drink and vote your girl for
each drink counts one more vote and to increase
it ask and insist that she drink with you. Bring
in your friends and lets make merry for the 18th,
W ich is hear at hand.
In conclusion, we wish to impress upon you
that our stores are places for your comfort and
pleasure as we'll as places to receive the best books
and drugs for the least money. Always come to
Milford's and you will receive prompt and cour-
teous attention. Yours very truly,
New-York tribune., 1908-09-13

Address /. J. TomDkius.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-13
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago Sept 12.-Reinstatenlent to-day by lead
ing bulls lines sold out yesterday caused strength
in the wheat market final quotations showing net
gains of sc TO &c 10 &c. Corn and oats closed
steady, while provisions strong
The wheat market displayed considerable bullish-
ness nearly all day despite the record breaking
movement OF new wheat in the Northwest. A
slight dip occurred during the first half hour due
to selling based the liberal receipts at Mime
apolis and Duluth, but the market soon rallied
again and continued firm the remainder of the day.
Arrivals to-day at Minneapolis $50 cars. and
Duluth reported receipts $40 cars. while Winni-
peg followed closely with 3E cars. compared with
36 cars a year ago This enormous movement
failed to affect the market to any great extent
because OF the fact that the demand for cash wheat
in the Northwest more than equal to the sup
by miIlers within hour after they were placed
sellers yesterday gave the market vigorous support
to-day, and this buying was largely responsible for
the firm tone which prevailed the greater part OF
the day Higher cables, continued dry weather In
the Southwest and firm markets for cash wheat at
all grain centres in this country were factors that
inspired buying. Some export business was report
ed to-day q boatloads in ALL with six loads from
Chicago The market closed strong at almost the
highest point. Clearances OF wheat and -four were
equal 90 l720oo bushels. Primary receints wero
sS6 900 bushels compared with $4,000 bushels the
corresponding day a year ago. neapolis. Du-
luth and Chicago reported receipts OF i,i27
against Ssl cars last week and AT year ago
Heavy realizing sales caused weakness in the
corn market early In the day, particularly in thu