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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
HIT HIM ON THE SHOULDER
Good Prohibition Leader Barely
Missed ReinY X KilIeO,

Mr.. w. 81. Hamlln Of Mccormick, was In
town tast Monday. He informs the Press
and Banner that Mr.; W 0. Sturkey, prohibi-
killed one day last week. AS we understand,
Mr. Sturke was innocently measuring log
that bad Just been lowered to the ground by
attached to the log cart m owed of, one OF the
hooks caught 10 the side OF the log. This un-
wound the chain that was fastened around
he revolving axel on the top OF the cart. At
he time the revolving axle had In one OF its
ives q strong lever. When the axle turned 1t
threw the lever down with great force, strik-
ing Mr.. Sturkey on the shoulder, instead OF
on the head. Some bones were broken In his
shoulder and some Joints we're disiocated.
Mr., Hamlin reports that the phyaicians
SAID, If the lever had come down on the top OF
his head, instead OF on his shoulder, that Mr..
Sturkty would not have ever known that he
was hit. AS the lever bit him on the shoulder
however, instead Of the head, Mr.. Sturkey
has been great sufferer ever since, being In
bed part of the time.
Mr. Hamlin did not inform US whether this
accident was Intended TO be taken as a warn
ing 10 other prohibiiionists, or whether the
hitting of MIR. Slsrkey on the shoulder In
stead OF upon the head was merely TO teach
him the possible fate that awaits him If he
persists in trying 10 make Mccormick pay
for our Court House by taxation, Instead OF
allowing Georgians aud people from the ad-
Joining coun ties to settle the bill.
But whatever the lesson, the Press and Ban.
ner Ia truly glad that the lever did not come
down on the top of MIR. Sturkey's head. AS
that lightly instrument had 10 hit him at all,
1t is better that II did hit him In place that
would cause some suffering and give him
time for pious meditation ss we'll as a chance
TO serve the course OF temperance during the
coming campaign. We need him In the
,ause OF temperance. but we do not know
what the adjoining countiea.> and the State
of Georgia may think about It. And really
we do not care as long as 30 good a man as
Mr.. Sturkey Is not hit on the top OF his head
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
State of South Carolina
County of. Abbeville.
spoRATE COnRT.

PROBATE COURT.
P. L. Me(:elvey. as Administrator o1
the Essate Of Thomas r. Firth,
Plaintiff, against Thos. E. Firth,
ct al, Defendants.-Complaint to
Sell Lands to Pay Debts.
Pursuant to an order of the Probate
Court, 1 will sell at public Query g.
Abbeville Court House, on Saleday In
May, 1908, next, for the payment
Of debts, the following described real
estate belonging to the estate Of Ihos.
E Firth, deeeare.i, situate In said 81 ate
and County, tn wit: All that tract OF
paroel Of laud., known az
Tract No. |, containing TWENfY-
ONE acres, and bounded by the Wien.
ma road, FIra. E. A. McCelvey, Estate
of w. A. Firth and others. :.
Also, that tract or parcel OF land,
known as Tract No. 2, and containing
THIRTY FIVE Acres, more or less,
bounded ,oy Tract No. l, 8. J. Hester,
r. G.. Baker and others.
Also, that lot or parcel Of land, con-
tanning OlJE-FOURTH Acre, more ol
Less. bounded by lands Of Savannah r.
R., Vienna Road and Others:
TERMsi-Cnsh. Purchaser TO pay
J. F. MILLER,
Judge Probate Court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
DUE WEST.

Mr.. H, E. Pressly made q short trip TO
Newberry and Columbia the last OF the week.
Mrs. James Boyce returned last week rom %
Miss Mabel Poston OF statesville is: the
guest OF Mira. g. q. Park inson.
spept Friday in Anderson as the guest ofMrs.
Miss LILLIAN Mo Connell, a former student
OF the D. W. F. G. is Visiting friends In town.
A6heviile on Wednesday, returning that
Mrs. ]. w. Wideman returned on Tuesday
| from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. James
Thomson Of YorkvilleS. G.
President Boyce took quite number Of the
girls TO Donalds on april Fools Day" on an
Rev. o. Y. Bonner has been conducting a
! series for Rev. ]. P. Knox OF Columbia Mr.,
| Bonner returned to bis home on Monday
having also taken in the convention at
| Union.
| on business last Thureday.
Mrs. Calvin Todd ia visiting friends and
| relatives in Bolton.
Mr.. W. W. Boyce Of Rook Hill spent 2 few
days last week with his son Mr.. William
Miss Bessie Plaxco attended the Ainelian
Celebration, She was former member o.
this society.
Miss Mary Lou Conner Of Greenwood is the
| guest OF NJ l6b Odi BlnnO'
Misses Mary and Eloise Brown OF Cross Hi
are visiting friends In town. They were here
In college IN 1907.
Miss Joe Caldwell a former student Of the
| d. W. F. Z. came In Saturday night 70 attend
the Amelisn Celebration which takes place
| Monday night.
MIR. Press Reid and son OF Gastonia are Wis
iting friends and kindred In town. Mr.. Ried
has daughter In college who takes part In
| the play Monday night.
| M las Kate Addison who has been teaching
Ia at home for short visit to her home peo
| pie.
ter, Miss Eunice, student In the D. w. F, @
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
s,a,,r Attachment for Plows.
Patent No. ss2. .76s. A. T. McIlwain, Oh Aooe
willie. 8. G.

This attachment is for use In oonneci'oL
with the operation known as "siatpS " "
eration leaves the edges OF the row Perpen
dicular and the plants are liable to be KNOCK
ed down by the hoe. but with the s,tafnmsIi aS Thi
reduces the labor OF hand hoeipg TO the MIN
imum, prevents the plants from falling owe
and also permits closer siding OF the yount
plants. The attach ent can be usea VIII ID, a,
ordinary scooter or half shovel without 10!
nae of a fender. It will also enable nano u
hoe about one-third more In day.
We are glad 10 note the success OF our illus
excellent friend. He is q practical, plospel
GUS farmer, bee keeper and money seiief' wiz
IL always in the right.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
MiIfOrd's Locals.

Everything is lovely at the Lew book store
G. A. Milford & Co.
For up-to-date post cards 60 10 y. a. HAii
ford & Co.'s book store
You want nice box OF candy for Your gir,
Easter Sunday. Leave your order AZ Mllloro
Co.'s book store.
We will have the sweetest line OF EASIER
candy ever In Abbeville. Milfords Col
book store.
Read Read Read We have the maya.
zines, books aud papers. Milford q Co.s DooH
store.
You can always get the daily and sunday
papers at Milford's book store.
Stationery of all kinds and prices at MIL
ford's book store.
Have your pictures framed at Milford't
book store.
Wall paper will make your home beautifn
II you get the kind we sell at Milford's DooR
store.
We make picture frames any size and price
Miltord's book store.
Don't forget Easter at Milford's book store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
He Got What He Needed.

"Nine years ago it looked as if my
time had come," says MIR. c. Farthing,
of Mill Creek, Ind. Ter. II was 30 run
down that life hung on a very slender
thread, It was then my druggist rec
commended Electric Bitters. I bought
a bottle end I got what I needed
strength. had one foot In the grave,
but Electric Bitters put it back on the
turf again, and I've been we'll ever
since" Sold under guarantee at P. B.
Speeds drug store. SOC.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Notice to Liquor Dealers.
Office of County Dispensary Board for
Abbeville County.

Abbeville, s. c.. April /, 1908.
Bids are hereby requested, in accord
ance with the terms of the Dispensary
law now in force, for the following
kinds and qualities of liquors, beer
and other articles herein enumerated to
be furnished to the State Of South Car.
olina for use of the County Dispensary
Board for Abbeville County, to wit:
2 cars Bottled Beer,
car Bulk Beer.
Bids must give prices on bulk beer
in carloads and less than car Dads.
Ali goods shall be furnished in COM
pliance with and subject to the terms
and conditions of the Dispensary Law
of 1907, and bidders must observe the
following rules:
l. The bids shall be sealed and there
shall be no sign or mark upon the en-
velope indicating the name of the bid
der.
2. All bids must be sent by express
or registered mail to w. #. Bradley,
County Treasurer for Abbeville Coun-
tv, at Abbeville, S. c., on or before II
O'Clock of the 9th day of April,
1908. The contract shall be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder on
each kind, the Board reserving the
right to reject any and all bids and
any parts of bids. The Board reserve
the right to increase or decrease the
above quantities at the same price as
therein submitted.
8. All goods to be delivered f. o. b.
Abhauiila & q. fraipht DIeDald
Terms: To be paid for within 80 days
and subject to regauge at our ware.
house. Bids will be opened in the Of
flee of the County Dispensary Board al
Abbeville, s. G.
G.. A. VISANsKA,
w. F. NICKLES,
Il. J. PRICE,
County Dispenssry Board for Able
vile County.
March 26, 1908.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Now's the time to take Rocky Noun.
tain Tea. 1t drives out the germs OF
winter, builds up the stomach, kidneys
and liver. The most wonderful spring
tonic to make people we'll. You'll be
surprised with results. 35c, Tea or
Tablets, G.. A. Milford & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
POST OFFICE NOTES.
Increasing Business Indicates Pros
Dority.


pority.
The post office receipts for the first three
months OF 1907, were l.733 S.. This includes
the money from sale or stamps and stamped
paper, the box rents collected. and the post
age collected In money on the mailing Of the
Press and Hammer and Medium.
| The receipts from the same sources for the
first three months Of 1908, we're 81 .99a 49, This
gives an increase over the previous quarter OF
S25s 50.
ta.ned during the remainder of the year. I
cannot tell.
the first three months OF 1907, were 1183 Dur.
ing the first three months OF 1908. there were
issued 1868. showing an Increase OF 1873 orders
sold.
AS will be seen, these figures extend over q
period OF only three months. I think we
NAV expect an increase each quarter, In the
natural course Of things, though 1t will pro
badly be not very rapid, unless some new IN
dustry were established, which would bring
more people and money TO Abbeville,
ThoB. Tolbert, I. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
Attention Democrats.

In accordance with the Constitution OF the
Democratic party the Democratic clubs OF
Abpeville county are hereby called TO meet
on Saturday. April 25th, for the purpose Of
electing delegates to the County Democratic
Convention which will convene May 4, 1908.
Frank B. Gary, County Chairman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Easter candy, &c. Remember the place
Milford's book store.
silks. Silks. c Don't forget that we always
keep the blue ribbon tsffeta, the best money
can buy. The R. M. Haddon Go,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
THIRSTY BROTHER.
Not Able to Find q Drink Of Whisk el
In McCormick.

Messrs. w. H. Carroll aud W, II. Hamhn OF
MctJorm ick were In town for day or two
last week and iokingly said that they would
helm buiId the court house. From Mr. Ham,
Tin we learn that there is a stranger In Nc
Cormick who has not been able to get drink
Of whiskey In The town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

The New Pure Food and Drug Law.
We are pleased to announce that Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs. colds and lung
troubles is not affected by the National Pure
Food and Drug law as 1t ntains no oplates
or other harmful drugs, and we recommend
1t as safe remedy for children and adults
P. B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
An Insidious Danger.

One Of the worst features OF kidney trouble
10 that It is an insidious disease and before
the victim realizes hia danger be may have q
/ fatal mslady. Take Foleys Kidney Cure At
the frst sign OF trouble an II correots irregu-
laritias and prevents Brights disease and dia-
betes. p. B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Crepe and fancy papers for decorating pur-
poses in great variety at Milford's book store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Write with q Waterman Ideal Fountain
Pen. Sold only at Milford's book store.
A large lot Of 100 novels at Milford's book
store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15

Beautify your walls with framed pictures
from Milford's book store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
To EVERYBODY,

Every now and then wo meet q God made
story teller. who without airs brings before
us story 70 that the people In IL live move
and have their being. Miss Puller has tne
6est story tellers / have ever heard.
Nv. Hawks, Md.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-04-15
CoMMoNWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

II gives me pleasure to endorse Miss Kate
Elsmere Puller as an elocutiopist. Mias Pull
er has frequently delighted Richmond audi,
en- ces with her excellent work and she well
10 erits the success VIII ich she has achieved 10
her profession. A. j. Montague
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

That John Mitchell can have the
support of the Illinois delegation for
vice president and probably the nomi-
nation is the declaration of Roger
Sullivan at Denver
That Bryan is firm on the anti-in-
junction question is the word brought
to Denver by Frank S. Monnett of
Ohia who favors a strong declaration
in the platform.
Minnesota republicans nominate
Jacob f. Jacobson. who eats pie with
his knife" for governor
Politicians struggle at Springfield in
finding petitions for nomination while
the advantage is still in doubt
Governor Deneen in the preface to
his campaign book declares that every
plank of the platform on which he
was elected has been written into the
constitution and statutes of the state.
Reported at Oyster Bay that Frank
B. Kellogg will be chairman of the
republican national committee.
]. Ogden Armour returns home from
Europe and predicts that business will
be on a normal basis by autumn.
Fifty Chicago suffragettes will take
part in open air campaign in public
parks next Tuesday.
Fiscal year just closed of the United
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02

States government unsatisfactory and
revenues show constant falling off.
Lorenzo d Harvey of Wisconsin is
chosen president of the National Edu-
cation Association.
Commander Robert E. Pearys expi-
dition to find the north pole will leave
New York Monday
Mae c. Wood is indicted in New York
for perjury in her recent suit for di-
vorce from Senator Platt.
Mary Leigh, suffragette, when
brought into court in London for re
cent demonstration. declarer that next
time the women would use bombs.
Light marketings cause uneasiness
among shorts in wheat and corn and
force higher values; cattle and hogs
are lower: sheep are weak.
Commonwealth Edison shares mawes
new high record on the Chicago
Stock Exchange, closing at 800.
Business on New York Stock Elk
changes undergo further contraction,
less than 10000 shares being traded
in.
James r Keene's Ballot lowers rec
ord for mile and fve-sixteenths to
2:O9 3-5 at Sheepshead Bay.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
Heart to Heart
Talks.
BY EDWIN A. NYE.
Copyright, 1908. by Edwin A. Nye.
THE FRONT PORCH.

ana A~0ANA OA>&As
During these days the country Is
being edited from the front porch
In the south the porch is more or
less of an all year institution In the
north for seven or eight months in the
year the front porch Is like the plat
form of a street car-of use only to
get on. But during the good old sum-
mer time it justifes its existence north
and south.
The front porch now ceases to be
the mere threshold of the house. 1t
becomes sitting room, sewing room,
nursery and library. 1t is the hearth
stone transferred to the open.
Here sits the family and solaces It
self. Inoffensive gossip floats serene
ly-and wisdom also. Here is the
forum. Here many grave problems
are sorted and settled. and laughter
and good cheer have place.
If you would study the average
American family in it's normal state,
observe the family as it sits on the
front porch after supper. amiably criti-
cising its neighbors or discussing the
evening paper or family or state af-
fairs. laughing at the play of children
good humored, satisfied with itself.
optimistic, hearty. genial
And if you Will watch close enough
you will observe the play Of sentiment
and the undertone Of wise Judgment.
1t does not matter how pretentious
nv. Iox h,1v, Il ho ho
1t is part and parcel of that home life
on which is builded the real strength
of this nation. The front porch is re-
lated to that family life IN summer as
is the fireside in winter.
The porch may proximate the gran
deur Of a wide and stored veranda,
or It may be only a humble stoop or
only few steps. But
Here foregathers that little republic,
the family.
In America. because of this custom
of the family. the front porch arises to
the dignity Of q national institution.
While it is not one of the things for
Of the heritage they bequeathed to us.
And it IS as potent in its day as was
the town meeting of its day.
Besides
The American front porch provides
that which americans much need--re-
Taxation.
Alas the strenuous life, Let the
heather rage. AS for US
Let's go out on the front porch.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
TwA1N's SAGE TALK ON THE PANIC.

DELIVERED ADDRESS the
idea of
o money
i
a a whisky
lecturing landed
looking fellow
pockets
him said
you'll these
a
THE scowled
without a word"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
''THIS DATE IN HISTORY"
July 2.

1644-Cromwell defeated the Royalists
at battle of Marston Moor.
1776-Continental Congress adopted
the resolution of independence.
1sO0-Union of Great Britain and Ire
land.
1S12-Cof. Peter Gansevoort. who held
Fort Stanwix against the British
and Indians died at Albany, n. Y.
Born there July II, 1749.
1S21-Sir Charles Upper, Canadian
Statesman, born.
1S50Sir Robert Peel, British States
man died. Born Feb. 5. 1886
1s64-Congress chartered the North
ern Pacific Railroad Company
1ss6-Bartholdi Statue unveiled in
New York Harbor
1S94-United States issued injunction
to prevent Interference with rail-
road trains by strikers.
1907-Sir Henry Mclean. Command
er of Bodyguards of the Sultan of
Morocco, captured by the bandit
chief, Raisuli.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
TO MEET AT AsHEvILLE.

Asheville. y. c.. July Numerous
delegates arrived at Kenilworth Inn
today in readiness for the opening
there tomorrow of the annual confer
ence of the Young Peoples Mission
airy movement The gathering will
continue ten days and Will be attended
by several hundred delegates from var
ious parts of the country.
The program prepared for the gath
ering this year is one OF rare excel
lence. 1t provides for platform ad-
dresses. Bible lectures, mission study
classes, life work meetings music. and
various forms of recreation. A num-
Der of missionaries lately returned
from foreign fields will be among the
speaker
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
PLAN ANTI-DEBS TICKET.

New York. July Representative
of the socialist labor party, composed
Of the De Leon socialists. met in con-
vention in Arlington hall in this city
today for the purpose. as stated in the
call. of nominating an anti-Debs So
cialist ticket.
The socialist labor party is opposed
to Eugene V. Debs, who is the candi-
date Of the socialist party for presi-
dent. Several names are mentioned in
connection with the presidential nomi-
nation on the socialist labor party. but
as yet no definite choice has been
made. Daniel De Leon, the acknowl-
edged leader of the party, is ineligible
because of the fact that he was not
born In the United States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02

and he was graduated from the Union
College of Law in 1889 and began prac-
time the same year in Chicago. He
was first elected to Congress in 1894,
and has served continuously ever
since that time. He has never held
any other political office. For several
sessions he has been chairman of the
House committee on naval affairs. In
his coming race for the senate he will
be opposed by two leading candidates
of his own party, Albert J. Hopkins.
who is a candidate for reelection,
and former Senator William E Mason.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
WINONA EXPELS MINERS.
DENVER & RIO GRANDE MEETING

Denver Colo, July "A special
meeting of the stockholders Of the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad com
pany will be held at the general Of
fees in this city tomorrow to con-
slider and vote on proposition for
the consolidation of the Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad company and the Rio
Grande Western Railroad company and
their capital stocks, railroads. fran
chises and other properties. The pro-
posal has been made by the directors
and a favorable vote of the stockhold-
ers is assured.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02

ton Of carly pioneer events as we'll as
those Of later years. II is a great
source Of pleasure to meet and hear
these honored women tell Of the hard
ships and happenings Of their younger
days.
So far as can be ascertained there
is one living father. sylvester Taylor,
So years OF age. who lives at East Chi
cago. His son. John served it is
thought in Company G 18th Indiana
calvary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02

THE STORY THAT THEODORE sHONTs quintet OF
if
such a
do
of
the the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
CAN'T WE HAVE A SANE FOURTH?

FOR SOME uNEXPLICABLE that
Fourth of July
wasted Last there overly two score
called by msnoer
fifth of July it
probability the number will be fully as large
foolish furnish
explosives MANNED killed It
unless their
absolutely prohibiting the
will itself this?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02

13Sth Indiana and the latter OF Com
pany + 151st Indiana
All the mothers spoken Of above with
their sons are all still living and are
among our best known and respected
citizens. Perhaps no other township in
Indiana can produce SO many living
mothers Of veterans who are also liv-
ing of the Rebellion of 81 TO e5. All
of these aged ladies yet retain all their
faculties and enjoying quite good
health. They all have a vivid recolIec-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02
z A ~ DO NJ
THINGS AND FILINGS
Doesn't 1T make you feel
queer to have people rat
Ting their chains before
you all the time.
Attending Strictly to business.

The Leroy Reporter tells this story
about John e. Watrous of Burlington.
one of the deputy collectors of interna,
revenue: Travelling along a country
road Mr.. Watrous was attracted by
frightful screams coming from little
house not far from the road. Hur-
riedly tying his horse he ran to the
house and found that little boy had
swallowed a quarter, and his mother,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-02

the famous goth Indiana. His brother,
William of Decatur county, Ind, served
in the 18th Indiana calvary. Mrs
Clarissa Laybourn nearly sc years of
age. sent one son. Benjamin, who served
in Company F Of the 156th Illinois. Mrs
H. r. Nichols, past 81 years of age had
one son. Postmaster w. c. Nichols, who
served his countrys call in Company c
of 13Sth Indiana. Mrs John L. Morley
had two sons Nathan and Willis. The
former was a member Of Company c