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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Court News.

Owing 10 the condition Of the railroads
throughout the State, Judge Memenger, who
Ia presiding at his term OF Court did not
reach Abbeville on Monday and court was
adjourned over TO Tuesday.
Only two cases were :ried yesterday. The
State vs. Jim Jackson, and the State vs. Lii
lie Donaldson. The offence charged In each
case was assault aud battery OF a high and
aggravated nature with intent to kill. III each
case the parties were found guilty Of assault
and battery Of a bigh and aggravated nature.
The following Jury Was e~mpannelled late
yesterday afternoon 10 try the Orr FIFTH case:
w. A. Templeton, foreman, g. 7. Wilson, J.
H. MoNeel. T. l.. Blanchet. Thos. McNeel, i.
]. Bowen, r. NJ. Moore. H Z. Prince, j. S.
Campbell, \. X. Woodhurst, JIG. Smith and
w. +. Daniels.
It Will be recalled that som thing like a
q year ago Orr Firth killed his father, w. A.
Firth and his uncle. Alamo Lawton, with a
bed Stat. All the parties lived near Mt. Car
mel, in this County.
The John Magaha case will be tried at this
court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Result Of Second Primary in Abbeville
County.

The second primary brought out q much
fuller vote than did the first, a rather unusual
thing.
The tot .ote polled was about 1880 which
ia a larger vote for a second primary.
A full vote was not polled at all the pre-
cIncts. Lowndesville did not poll lis strength
owing to the river being impossible.
The race for House in Abbeville was holly
contested. The result places Ashley In, With
a second race to be run over between Captain
Nickles and DR.. P. B. Carwile.
For Treasurer, the race between Chalmers
and Bradley resulted In the election OF Brad
ley by about 40 votes.
For Supervisor the race was also close.
Stevenson is elected by a majority OF liz
votes.
The race for Coroner stan ds 1888 for Bowie,
against l,l0s for Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
LIGHT SERVICE.
POWER RATES,
Per month per K. w. Fl.

No charge lsss than sl.D per H. P. per
month.
To all bills unpaid by the 10th OF each
month q penalty Of 10 per cent must be added.
II not paid by the Goth service must be out
off. Before turning on sgain q fee OF 81 90 for
each service with arrears must be collected.
The schedule is q straightforward, clear.cut
statement and will be acceptable to all. The
prices are so reasonable that q greater mum.
Der Of people will use both the water and the
lights.
We are informed by the Superintendent
that the water and Electric Plant will keep
q strict account OF It's business which will be
entirely separate to itself from the other bus
Iness Of the town. The city will be charged
for whatever water or electricity II may use.
Just as other customers will be charged.
And the plant will keep It's accounts
and pay all its running expenses, including
Interest on the bonds which were issued for
Its purchase. By this method the people
will now definitely how the plant stands.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Keep the Election Above Suspicion.

We notice that tickets other than those
furnished by the proper authorities were dis
trlbuted before the election, which distribu-
ton is said TO be vlolative OF the Democratic
rules.
We need to keep our elections free from the
faint OF unfair dealing, and we believe hal
the rules Of the party should be strictly ad-
hered 10. II Irregularities are allowed the ef
feet upon the minds Of the people would be
anything else than good.
II election tickets are improperly or unlaw
| fully printed and used there 10 only one
course open to lovers OF fair play. In the
campaign there was enough OF mudslingipe
or underhand work. Lee the election itsell
be conducted strictly under the rules or the
| forms Of law.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
athletic PERFORMANCE.
A Dignified Professor Jumps High and
Sits Down Hard-Ambulanee Hauls
Him Home,

You all know the story about the brothers
who founded the city of Rome. When one
had builta wall the other to o his con
tempt for It, jumped over 1t, when his brother
killed him. Professor Grier at Due West 10
chow that the new wire fence which ID 10
enclose the Erskine campus was a little too
low jumped over 1t one day last week. DE
didn't get killed but the neighoors had 10
hire an ambulance TO haul a mighty good man
back home. The Professor can jump h'gn
alright. The only difficulty with him ia In
coming down. He like the people who sal
high In the new air ships, sometimes comes
down with q dangerous momentum. When
the Professor jumps again he will no doubt
do as do the acrobats in the show; have q
good place fixed on which TO fall. The Prof.
essor broke no bones, but he Ia nursing q
bruised knee. All are glad that the popular
Professor was not more seriously hurt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr.. C. L. Nickles Is q public spirited citizen
who takes u correct view OF politics. He says
II our people do not turn out to vote at the
General Election that our representation In
Congress may be cut down. And again he
stands to John Gary Evans because that
gentleman, If elected to the Senate will vote
for the retention Of the Philippine Islands.
he is right too, in the matter OF holding on
10 Cuba. He is right again. In being q good
tIiend to the Press and Banner. This last in
cident will save him from being struck by
lightning. He needn't put up lightning rods
10 his house. He ia q good churohman, too.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
VERY LOW RATES TO
Lexington, Ky, and Return
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

Account 18th Annual Session National Baptist Convention, the
Southern Railway announces greatly reduced rates to Lexington,
KY, and return. Tickets to be sold September lS, II and Is, good
to leave Lexington returning September %, 1908.
The Southern Railway has been selected as the "Oficial Route'
from South Carolina, and special high class coaches will be provided
and leave Columbia 7O5 a. m,, Tuesday, September 18th, via Spar
tanburg, Asheville and Knoxville, arriving Lexington the following
morning.
For rates, tickets, etc, apply to Southern Railway ticket agents
or address
J. l. MEEK, J. {. LUSK,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, DIV. passenger Agent,
Atlanta. Charleston.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
For Senator.

Various newspapers are boosting E. D.
Smith for United States Senator, and some OF
them urge as his fitness for the place. his
ability to speak. His readiness 10 speak is
our chief objection to him. Ifh goes mp to
the Senate and proceeds to speak he will
kill any possible influence he might other
wise have. What good has ever come OF
Tillman's everlasting and unceaslng speak
ing? +. B. Gary kept his mouth shut and.
cooperating with our live Congressman
did more for Ahbeville than was lone for US
in Washington for a hundred years. Either
Smith or Evans might do US some good, II he
did not speak. A South Carolina speaker In
the u. 8, Senate gives us the horrors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
BACK FROM GEORGIA.
Samuel Erwin, a Native Of Abbeville,
Stranger at Home.

Mr.. Samuel Erwin, formerly of Abbeville
county, s. c., is now a citizen Of Gilbert coun'
ty, Georgia. He moved away from Able
Vile about thirty years ago. He left his
home some two weeks ago to visit relatives
In this county. and is now stopping with his
nephew Mr.. Joseph Erwin at the cotton mill
He says that he hardly recognizes the town
and that he has met few men with whom he
is acquainted. The places OF the people
whom he knew thirty years ago, are now
filled by others whom he does not know. He
recognized only four men that he knew,
namely: W. ". Edwards, l.. h. Russell, r.
E. Hill, and the editor OF the Press and Ban
ner. When we saw him he expected to 60
home on Tuesday evening. He lives on
Route No. 4 from Elberton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
''The New House Promises to be a Strong
Rodv"

That is what Mr.. Hoyt says Of the Legisla-
ture which has just been elected. The high
average Of the ability OF the members of the
Legislature seems to indicate to him that
the next General Assembly may do good
work for the people. The thigh average"
ability is a lion in the path, and will likely
obstruct or lower the standard OF the Legls.
lation. Better Legislation is secured when
the mass OF the members are weak ~men-so
weak that they realize their weakness In the
presence of giants. Half dozen strong men
with q hundred weak men to do the voting,
accomplish much better results, than could
a hundred men, q large per cent. OF whom
might think they possessed the qualification
for leaders. When every man thinks him
self q leader nothing will be accomplished.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
The Cotton Market.

Sales OF Cotton began two or three weeks
later this year. than they did last year, when
It opened long before the last days Of August.
Up TO this time but little new cotton has
come upon the market, most OF which was
storm or tinged cotton. The prices yesterday
for new cotton ranged from s to s 1-2 cents.
while old cotton would readily bring 8 TO % 4
cents. - Mr.. Charles Link brought the first
bale, but Mr.. Pink Gray sold bis bale first.
The question now ia, who is entitled to credit
for the first bale. Mr.. Links first appeared
on the market, but MI. Gray's was sold first.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Balances, Steelyards, Grass
Blades, Barley, Rye. A. N.
Smith & Co.
Notice to Liquor Dealers.
Office of County Dispensary Board for
AbbeYille County.

Office of County Dispensary Board fol
Abbeville County.
Abbeville, S. c., Sept. l, 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
DINA for use of the County Dispensary
Board for Abbeville County. to wit:
200 bbls. corn whiskey, so proof.
40 bbls. corn wh;skey, 100 proof.
40 bbls. rye, give proof and age.
5 bbls. 2 stamp rye, 5 to 7 years old.
Is bbls. gin, different grades.
2 bbls. Tom gin.
5 bbls. malt whiskey.
2 bbls. rum.
2 bills. alcohol.
300 bbls. beer.
Bids will also be received for 400
cases case goods, including rye, corn
and Scotch Whiskey, brandy, gin, rum,
wine and beer. Also glass, cork, and
%tinfoil, wire and other articles used for
a county dispensary.
All goods shall be furnished in conf
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. w. Bradley,
County Treasurer for Abbeville Coun-
ty, at Abbeville, S. c., on or before II
O'clock of the goth day of Sept,
1908. The contract shall be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder on
each kind, the Board %reserving the
tight to reject any and all bids and
auy parts of bids. The Board reserves
the right to increase or decrease the
above quantities at the same price as
therein submitted.
8. All goods to be delivered {. o. b..
Abbeville, s. G., freight prepaid.
Terms: TO be paid for within so days
and subject to regauge at our ware
house. Bids will be opened in the Of
fee of the County Dispensary Board at
Abbeville, S. &.
G.. A. VISANsKA,
w. F. NICKLES,
II. ]. PRICE,
County Dispensary Board for Able
Vile County.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Results Of Greenwood Election.

In the race for Sheriff in Green
wood County, Mcmillan was elected
by a small majority.
The race for Clerk resulted in the
election of Yeldell.
Paine was chosen for Treasurer by
a small majority.
G.. A. c.. Waller was elected Sen
ator.
In the second race for the House,
Bowers was elected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr.. X. II. Pressly, formerly Of Lowndes-
VILE, now Assistant Chief OF the Fire Depart
ment, Atlanta, Ga. was 10 the city yeatarday
on business, He left this State In 1886, and
locating In Atlanta. and has been mes: sue
cesRful In bis new home.
MIR. Pressly's father was MIR. Alex Pressly
and his mother was eldest daughter. OF Mr..
Robert Hutchinson, both Of Lowndesvllle.
Two Of Mr.. Pressly's boys. r. II. Jr, and Al
fred are also visiting In the city.
Mr.. Pressly says that the Press and Banner
was the lrst paper he ever subscribed for,and
he has been doing good things ever since.
With such q start. Il Is not surprising that he
has risen TO a position OF great responsibility
In the Gate City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Speed's Locals.

A good second hand soda fount for sale al
Speeds drug store.
Ont Csc package Woods preserving powder
will keep six gallons OF :ruit or vegetables.
For sale at Speeds drug store.
Try q loo bottle Of that corn cure al Speeds
drug store. II will sure cure corns.
Clean your old straw hat with q lOe package
Of HsWkes straw hat cleaner. Makes them
look like new. For sale at Speeds drug store
There is no cigar like Speeds Gincos. They
are more popular than ever. Inc boys say
Trv DeVoe's paint one time and you will
use no other, Get 1t at Speeds.
n you wan anything in paints, oils or
stains, 90 to Speeds drug store.
Huyler's candy at Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Gompers Opposes Cannon.

In q speech at Danvelle, Ill.,. September the
9TH Samuel Gompers, president OF the Amer
loan Federation Of labor, openly opposed the
reelection Of Hon. Joseph y. Cannon. He
also spoke against the election OF the Repuo-
ucap nominees for President and Vice.
President. He said OF Cannon: HE Is the
worst enemy Of organized labor In the United
States today"
He spoke OF the Republican nominees for
President and Vioe-President In very much
the same language.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Returned from Delightful Trip Abroad.

Miss Marie Gary, who has been sight seeing
In England, France, Germany, Italy and 9TH
or interesting places in Europe, returned to
her home last week. She has been gone for
about six months. Travelling has agreed with
Miss Gary. She has been In vigorated physl-
oally and mentally, besides enjoying the edu-
cational feature OF such q trip.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr.. Alex Dick. al good a boy as ever set 9
type or kicked a press, has bought a type
writer and be will hereafter when not max.
ing the type click, make the keys OF his ma.
chind click at the touch OF the keys. II We
live long enough we expect to see good things
come to Alex Dick. il they know q good boy
when they see him, they will come.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
What Does This Mean

In the Press and Banne mail came a tickle
with all the names of candidates printed In
regular form. except one, which was printed
In black type. We do not know who printed
1t or who sent 1t, but presume the black type
was meant TO show the voter which name to
scratch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina.
County of Abbeville.
Court of Common Pleas.

Court of Common Pleas.
Zelma Gable, Plaintiff, against Daniel
Ethridge ct al, Defendants.
BY authority of a Decree of Sale by
the Court Of Common Pleas for Able
vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, 1 will offer for
sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville g.
H., S. c., on Salesday in Oct, A. D.
1908 within the legal hours of sale the
following described lands, to-wit: All
that lot or parcel of land situate, lying
and being in the City of Abbeville,
Abbeville. County, in the State afore-
said, containing Fifty.four Acres, more
or less, and bounded by lands of F. H.
Gable on the north and south. by lands
of James Dowten on the west and by
lands of John Young aud Robert Cress-
well on the east.
TERMS OF SALE--Cash. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers.
R.. E. HILL,
Master A. c., S. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
We Regret the Oversight.

The Press and Banner by an oversight neg
lected TO put Mr.. M. g. Donald's name In the
paper among the candidates. II 10 hoped
the voters did not neglect to put his name
In The box yesterday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
National and State Vote for Abbeville
County.

United States Senate-Evans 1873.
Smith 1884.
State Superintendent of Education
Mellichamp 317, S~wearingen 1889.
Railroad Commissioner - Cansler
LOO, Caughman 5O2.
All boxes in except two. These
boves will poll about 80 votes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Just arrived car Red Rust
Proof Seed Oats. prime quail
ity. Get our prices before
buying. A NJ. Smith & Co.

The Real Estate Mark ct Active.
How about q nice cottage In The city OF Alb.
beville? Have more Than q dc zen at prices
ranging from 1915 10 $1,000. ALTO several lots
al moderate prices and any old terms. Can
sell you any number OF acres OF cultivated
just fin ished, with all modern improvements,
cheap for cash. Costs you nothing 10 look.
Come to see me. Always In office.
II NJ. Z. Hollingsworth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Mail WAGON or Bryan Fund

The great question now before the Ameri-
can people is. shall Anderson contribute her
surplus dollars 10 the Bryan campaign fund.
or shall Anderson's spare dollars go to the
buying OF q mail wagon?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Bought before the advance
big lot -four, all grades. Ev.
cry barrel guaranteed. See
us before buying. Am. Smith
& Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
The ELECTRIC PLANT.
The City now in Charge with S. M. Orr,
Superintendent.

The Committee to assess the value OF the
plant and to name the price which the city
should pay for 1t. consisted of Messrs. Fred
Minshall, w. M. Riggs. G. g. Sayre. After
examining the plant carefully, the commit
tee agreed that IS. 1854 would be a fair price
for the complete outfit, including the stock or
material now on hand. In addition to this
amount, the stipulated price OF s.. 500 is to lbe
paid for the unexpired lease, making a total
Of Sl ,62S.64.
Mr.. s. NJ. Orr is the new Superintendent,
and he has entered upon the duties OF his Of
fee. He handed In the following schedule,
of charges for water and light, which charges
will be satisfactory to 1.-THE people, according
TO the service rendered.
The City Council has adopted the following
rates, which is now In effect:
WATER SERVICE.
Is. ono gallons, per month per 1000 gals"....". 20
Over 5000 gallons per month per 1000 gals. Ia
City TO furnish all meters.
Minimum charge per month............".. Gu
LIGHT SERVICE.
Up to 100 K. w. H. per month per K. WE .1C
All over 100 K. w. ........ .s
City to furnish all meters.
Minimum charge per month. ........"........ 80
Meter rent per montb."""."..""...."....... ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

A COW belonging to Mr.. Cal Coleman In the
neighborhood OF Means Chapel was killed by
lightning on Friday night. The poplar tree
In Mr.. Coleman's front yard was badly splin-
tered at the same time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

The cotton crop In Means Chapel n%eighbor-
hood is no t as good as 1t was last year. The
cotton on sandy land seems to be taking the
red rust, and the bottom corn has been food
ed. The upland corn is very good.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr. j. H. Oulla, OF the Anderson Job Print
ing Office, was in town last Saturday 10 see
his wife and baby. Mrs.Oulla was MISS Ba:ks'
dale OF this county. She came down sew
eral days age.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

We stiIl make the same delightful soda
waters which have made our reputation. mo
Murray Drug Co.
white Clt mats soap ia good for your COM
nlt xinn. NcMuriay Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Fairs Bridge Gone.

Fairs bridge weathered the lstorms for
many q day, but II couldn't stand against the
high water OF last Friday night. 1t went
down.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Last Monday was Labor Day. The Judge
gave Court stenographer Aull holiday. The
Jurors had nothing to do. But they did have
something to do on yesterday. They voted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Mr., C. l.. Nickles was In town, taking an
interest in the election OF Evans because he
favored the holding Of the Philippines.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
IProtracted Meeting.

Rev. Mr.. wilkins is holding q protracted
meeting at Cold Springs the meeting will
continue until next Friday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

In publishing the expense accounts OF the
various candidates We failed to notice any
record of quarters lent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Who is responsible for the low price OF COT
toni We all know who Ia responsible for Its
rise.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
State Election.

The State vote as re-
ceived up to II o'clock
last night was as follows
Evans 29,872.
Smith 49,o25.
Cansler 36,36o.
Caughman 35,779.
Mellichamp 31,253.
Swearingen 4o,56I.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

It's all over now. Dead beats who want TO
borrow a quarter must wait for two years for
another chance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Getting Ready for the Dedication.

Wagons and mules are moving clay to Al
the depression In front OF the Court house
and when the work is finished The whole will
combine TO make thing Of beauty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

or course Thomas of Columbia still supplies
US with his delicious cream. MoMurray
Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Fine stationery at Speeds.
Fine cigars. ish cigarettes and smok.
ng tobacco at Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09

Seneca stock and poultry food at G. A. Nil.
ord q Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-09-09
Rock salt, cattle powders,
corn and bran, at Glenn's.
FINE WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING.
FINEST REFERENCES.
J Jules G.. HUG UELET.
Matchmaker and JeweIer.

utchHhkfr II JeWeler.
ABBEVILLE. 8. c.
Office and Rerair Department on I'd
floor of new Really Company building.
Agent for a fine diamond, jewelry
and watch house. Let me sell YOU a
diamond, watch or wedding silver at
WHOLESALE prices.