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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
Midnisht Fire Monday Night.

On Monday night the house in which Mr..
May lived, belonging to Mr.. W. D. Barks-
dale was discovered to be wrapped in flames
The fire had made such Roadway that Mr..
Mays family were lucky to get out with
out injury. Little time given to save
furniture and house hold goods and little
was saved.
Mr.. Eustace Bradley said that the
house was completely wrapped in flames
before the inmates knew it was on fire.
He sent In a telephone alarm from the
home Of Mr.. Lawrence Parker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
PhiIson and Henry Buy Out n. G. An
derson.

Messrs Philson and Henry have bought
ont the interest Of Mr.. 81. G. Anderson In
the Dry Goods business.
These young men are preparing to do
things. They are beginning with a sweep
ing sale Of their mammoth stock. See
the page ad elsewhere In this paper. They
are preparing to do q large business and
there is not the shadow Of a doubt about
their ultimate success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

$4,000 was paid last week for a seat on
the Cotton Exchange, Now York. And yet
they say there is no graft in the Cotton
Exchange. Does it look reasonable to you
that a man would pay $s4,o 600. for some,
thing that would bring him no revenue!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
Buy your bagging and ties
from the Rosenberg Mercan'
tile Co. and save money.
Rich Mems GiftsEAre:Poor

beside this : II want to 60 on record as
saying that.I regard Electric Bitters as
one of the greatest gifts that God has
made to woman" writes Mrs. 0.
Rhinevault, of Vsstal Center, N: Y.
~ can never forget whar 1t has done
for me-" This glorious medicine gives
a woman buoyant spirits, vigor of
body and jubilant health. 1t quickly
cures Nervousness, Sleeplessness. Mel
ancholy, Headache. Backache, Faint
ing and Dizzy Spells; soon builds up
the weak, ailing and sickly. Try them.
SOC. at Speeds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

81. 500 worth of kisses we're sold last
Sunday by 20 likely damsels to all corners
at Turner Hall, Cottage. The OSCILLATION
bout was to Lift a dsbtfrom a church. The
price was rs cents and up. just imagine
the kissing bugs that would be spread by
such q kissing bee. Ladies Aid Societies
please take note.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
An Automatic Trough.

MIR. j. G. Brown has invented a self clos
ing feed trough that, is a very unique affair
and we think will prove Of great usefulness
We will give a detailed statement Of It's
construction next week.
Mr.. Brown is more generous than the
inventor usually is. he is willing to give
the use Of his trough to the public without
patent.
He is not only q splendid young man
he is one Of the best natural mechanics In
the Country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
Alone in Saw Mill at Midnight

unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms
or cold, w. j. Atkins worked as Night
Waterman, at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last be
had to give up work. He tried many
remedies but failed till he used DR..
Kings New Discovery. "After using
one bottle" be writes, II went back to
work as well az ever" Severe Colds,
stubborn Coughs, inflamed Threats and
sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Group ard
Whooping Cough get quick relief and
prompt cure from this glorious med1-
cine. SOC and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by P. B. Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
The Brethren Q! the Conference.

Brethren, We salute you, u city ls
yours, take it and make yourselves per
fectly at home.
We are glad to have yen with US for the
cause you represent, for we would De
mindful Of Him whose servants We are
and attentive to His cause at all times ana
under all circumstances.
We are glad to have you with US because
Of your pleasant personalities and good
company. In this you equal any and sur,
pass many.
We are glad to have you with US that we
may gather new inspiration from you who
are laboring in the vineyard with unsur'
passed zeal and unquestioned effect.
We arc glad to have you with US that
you may become acquainted with US and
with our city-that you may add us to the
list of your friends and that we may be
remembered kindly by you.
Our sincere hope is that your stay with
us will be pleasant to you as well as to u.s.
and that this Conference may go down IN
the history Of the church as a banner Con-
ference.
We have unlocked all doors and thrown
away all the keys from the front door to
the pantry. Come in and stay a month
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
Fine fresh fat mackerel in
kits or loose. S. J. Link:
The Cameron Range still leads
them all. Give US a look and be
convinced. The L. W. White Go.


The above IN The narDe OF a German On m
ical. which Ia one Of The many valuable In
gradients OF Foley's Kidney Remedy. Hexa.
MISUNDERSTANDING Ia recognized by medical
text books and authorities rs q uric acid sol
vent and a%ntisepiic for The urine. Take Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy as soon as You notice
any Irregularities and avoid a serious malady,
&. A. Milford Il Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
MORE DANViLLE PROOF

Jacob Schrall. 1872 South ST.. DAnville. Ill.,.
writes For over eighteen months WAS q
sufferer from kidney and bladder trouble.
During the whole time was treated by several
doctors and tried several different kidney
pills. Sc en- weeks ago I commenced taking
FoIey's Kidney Pills. and am feeling better
every day and will he glad tn tell anyone In.
terested Just what Foley'a Kidney Pills did
for me-" G. A. Milford d Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Anews note says that the Post Office
site at Union has been selected after a bit
tor loca, controversy. Why can we mo-
get up q controversy and select a site here
In Abbeyille. We can beat the world on
changing fire.. Let's prime the tube put
on q new cap, and have another try.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

That Jefeys-Johnson fight will be fought
on July 4, 1910. The prize is s1o1. 900 and
two-thirds the moving picture receipts.
Civilized people here Will be glad to know
hat the mill will grind on, the other side
OF the Rockies at San Francisco.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Governor Comor delivered a "sockdoi-
ger" to the inquisitive n who asked him
why he was so strongly in favor Of prohi-
bition. The Governor said that he was q
prohibitionist because one and one-half
percent of the population Of Alabama are
conyicts and that this Is due to Liquor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

The new law against drawing checks fol
amounts under one dollar, which was pass
ed at the last session Of the National Leg
islature and which goes into effect in Jan
uary l, 1910, will seriously affect some Of
us who have only IS cents in the bank.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Did you know that rotton corn was used
in making whiskey, and that distillation
did not kill the Pelagra bug, and that Pc
lagra may be contracted by drinking corr
wh,skey? And do you not think that this
Ia aten strike for prohibition-but there's
rye.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
Notice OF Dissolution.

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 8, 1909.
Having mutually agreed to dissolve the
partnership now existing between us, we
ask all parties indebted to us to make i'm
mediate settlement, as it Is absolutely nee
essary for us to collect all outstanding
debts due us. We wish to thank the public
for the liberal patronage given US.
The business will be continued by w. A.
Calvert. Respectfully,
w. A. Calvert,
W. F. Nickles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

The city council Of Anderson has issued a
license for the erection Of a brand new Gas
plant, The old established concerns, The
Daily Mail and the %Intellinger, will con-
tinueb business as formerly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Mrs. 9. Joyce, Claremont, N. H.. writes
"Ahout a year ago 1 bought two bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Remedy. 1t cured me OF a
severe case OF kidney trouble OF several years
standing. 1t certainfy Is u grand good medi-
cine, end l heartily recommend H." G.. A.
Milford & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Who says that Magistrate, Timothy
Lail, and deputy sheriff, Carl Swink, who
were caught red handed running a still in
North Carolina did not have the law on
their side?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 8, 1909.
In retiring from the firm of Calvert 4
Nickles I wish to thank the patrons who
helped the firm along the road to success,
and in bidding farewell l wish to ask them
to stand by the new firm.
Yours truly, w. F. Nickles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

France, too, has q quarrel with Zelaya
It s singular how these in~ternational
quarrels pop up just at the moment when
some little county is about to be sacrificed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
Try a roll Of our light barbed
wire, 1t answers the purpose and
is cheaper. The l.. W. White Go.

There Is nothing better That we know OF
for all kidney ailments than Pineules. These
pills are really excellent In any case OF Gid
dey trouble. For weak back or backache.
rheumatic troubles. etc., they are unequalled.
Sold by C. A. Milford & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Supreme master Of Exchange OF the
Supreme Lodge K Of P. has been instruct
cd to send $500 to the mine sufferers in
illinois.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

I wish to thank our patrons for the
splendid support given the firm Of Calvert
Il Nickles, which I appreciate very much,
and 1t will always be my aim to merit a
continuance of same.
Very respectfully,
w. A. Calvert.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08
so Birds.

Messrs Allen Long and Wade Cothran
went shooting in the fiat woods for a day
last week. They bagged over so birds.
Both Mr.. Long and Mr.. Cothran are
splendid shots.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Railroad, your name Is Ichabod, your
glory has departed. The Auto makes fas-
ter time and kills more people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

No this Is not the 400" you have read
about. It Is the Antipodes Of that 400
this In comparison with that Is as "Hy-
perion to q Satyr". -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

An egg of the great aux, recently sold
for thousanes Of dollars, and now madam
hen is becoming jealous and Is trying to
make cnrios out Of her product.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

We have just received a car | ad
of barbed wire and wire nails.
Prices right. The l.. W. White Go
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

N. D. Meldrum of New York, has beer
elected President Of the Seaboard All
Line railway.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Rocking chairs Of all kinds from
cheapest to best at 80 cents on the
dollar. S. J. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Don't forget we are agents tor
the "Pittsburg Perfect Fence"
The L. W. White Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-08

Folding lounges at 20 per
cent off Of regular price.
S. J. Link.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

time-they're in for grub and right back--its cinch that they are not after jackrabbits or coyotes.
 Some very handsome ore was shown at the Hercules store and at the hotel this week, being a high grade copper and nice showing of gold. The source of both lots was unknown, that is. tg many who would like to know very reliable man associated with large claims was heard to say. today that he looked for excitement galore around Kelvin "pronto." Jack Ridinger left the Hercules store last evening we'll fixed for a visit to the hills and we expect to hear and see something when Jack gets back.
 The Ladies Aid society gave a most delightful fee cream supper on Tues day evening and we are glad to know that it proved rather successful finan- cially as well as socially. The latter part of the evening was spent in sing ing and playing. there being a piano in the school house. where the supper was given and also a large grapho- phone was loaned for the evening. thanks to Dr Brown. Posters are up in Kelvin announcing a dance here for Friday night. being Good Fridayr.and also for Saturday night. the latter night for the Mexican club. Some poet. in disguise. at Ray. has also fired a large poster down upon us. reading. Follow the crowd to Ray, Hal Hal Get in line for the big bazaar" The bazaar holds forth on Friday and Saturday nights. There comes another poster down today an nouncing a swell dance for Monday night Ray seems to have decided that we shall not have everything in the social line as well as all the ore com ing our way Foot it up bazaarist and bazarrest and we will be-thar-est. as soon as we can.
 We are very sorry to learn that our friend. H. W. Mcleod. former em- ploye at the mill here. has left camp for good and that Mrs Mcleod will follow him in few days. They leave us with the very best wishes of an their acquaintances.
 We are glad to report Mrs. Allen. qf the Sun hotel, as being somewhat bet ter today. Mrs. Allen has been suf- fering with a very severe case of the grip for a week.
 T. P. Edwards. successor to Mana ger McNeely. of the Hercules stores. returns from Phoenix today with his family whom he went down a day or two ago to meet. NIT. Edwards will occupy the new and very cozy cottage recently completed by Mir. Lynch of the Sou hotel. Mir McNeely should feel gratified to know that men high up with the copper company and many of their employees as well as outsiders are daily expressing themselves as be- ing very sorry to know of his de- parture in the near future.
 The interest in the Dagger Wells district seems to have reached such pitch that our riding club expects to take the Manhattan Loger- Thomas camp in on Sunday next and most enjoyable trip is anticipated.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

Mir Nall of the Hercules store. has had his kodak working overtime for several days. seeing that it will oper- ate to perfection. that he may not miss any of the grand scenes enroute to the prospectOr's camp.
 Since there has been an addition to the office force of the Hercules store this week, We suppose our jovial friend. Mir. Johnson. will get off again this Sunday. and join the riding party at least, we trust he will not send any of his additions"
 pr. Scheil. a prominent oculist. of Tucson. arrived in camp yesterday. accompanied by his wife The doctor is out for business, as well as the pleasure of enjoying our invigorating mountain air and seeing a hustling mining camp
 J. B. Long. of the Phoenix Hardware company. of Phoenix. was visitor in camp yesterday and today.
 The real estate line is by no means a dead one here now. Several trans fers have hSen made recently.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

pairs, being completed yesterday, the mill resumed work this morning with things in fine shape All foremen have retained their full forces during the shutdown for repairs this week. us- ing their men in cleaning up. making large and small improvements here and there that there would be no lack of labor when the big wheels started around this morning. The final sur Vey is practically completed for the company's broad gauge track from the mines at Ray, connecting with the street railway just south of the depot. This will afford a large amount of work to many laborers and men of other capacities, as the new survey only follows the present road bed to Ray for a short distance which means almost an entirely new grade The company is also getting lumber in place for new houses to be built on the Saff House Hill which will be occu- pied by employees. The present reser- vOir of the company is becoming too small for the increa sed water demand
 as wen as being rather an old affair it is being replaced by a longer and much better one. The excavating for it is complete and the concrete found ation well under way. Other minor improvements are going on daily, too numerous to mention, all of which go to show that Kelvin is coming right to the front and before even some of her inhabitants realize it We are go- ing to have a town on Mineral Creek worth not only speaking of. but hol- lowing over. We hear it asked, What does this all mean, two or three of our old prospectors or some new ones going out daily2" The answer can only be that there's something doing around Kelvin. When prospectors like Jack Ridinger, Jim Shoemaker. Joe Hackway and others. find some thing in the hills to occupy their in dividual attention for two weeks at
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
GENTLEMAN ARRESTED
 ALLEGED M|sBRAND|NG
The Defendant, Henry Davis, Owner
 of the Pemberton Range.

Deputy Sheriff Adams returned yes terday from a rough ride into the Roosevelt country, where he went armed with a warrant for the arrest of young man by the name of Henry Davis. of Mesa, charged with altering the brand of a vearling heifer, the property of Henry Shute. The com plaint had been made by Joe Shell. who IS employed by Shute.
 The officer found Davis at home. He denied that such a thing had taken place as he had been charged with. He cane down with the deputy sheriff and promptly furnished bond He said he would have little difficulty in es- tab:ishing his innocence. He is the owner of about one thousand head of cattle. eight miles south of Roosevelt having purchased the old Pemberton outfit
 Deputy Sheriff Adams said that he never lrfore in his experience of more than a generation in Arizona saw such IroTising outlook for stockmen. There is water, and plenty of it, in every canyon, and the desert and the r,ountains are green with grass. which one can see getting higher all the time. IL was raining in the mountains every day he was there.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

chasing from the Valley Bank the southeast corner of Monroe and Third avenue. The seller was the Valley Bank and the price is said to have been a little less than $6000. spot cash. Experts declare that the property will be worth twice as much within the next five years for it is already in a semi business district It is within a block of the Y NJ. c. A building and a stones throw from each the Presbyterian and Baptist churches.
 The doctor will shortly begin the improvement of the property by the
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

erection of a building that will cost in the neighborhood of S6o00. modern in all respects and one which may be easily converted into a business prop erty.
 The property has a frontage Of loo feet on Monroe street and of 137ls feet on Third avenue
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

w. F. Nj. socIETY-The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet today at the church Darlors at 2-S0 pm.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
KELVIN MILL
 IN OPERATION. Increased interest Among PPOspectOrs In Camp WEATHER AND BUSINESS Ray Is Monopolizing Social Events and Flooding Kelvin With Posters Intended to Attract the Inhabitants Away.

Kelvin, April 7.-(Special Core installation of a dry crusher by the Ray Consolidated Copper company. besides other Improvements and re-
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
cANTATA SoLISTS-The S

CANTATA SOlISTS-The soloists of the cantata Seven Words From the Cross" which will be sung at the Trinity Episcopal church tonight, will be Mrs. R. NJ. Tafel. Charles Kep and Harry Well, The devotional mu- sic will begin at pm,
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
4 PROPERTY DEAL
 AEAR THE INSIDE
Dr. Hubbard Purchases Southeast Corner Third Avenue and Monroe.

pr. W. w Hubbard yesterday took a firmer hold upon Phoenix by pur-
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
JOUR GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE NOW IN PROGRESS
SUSPENDERS

A large assortment regular price 25c and 35c. Now, your choice ...................... l5c President Suspenders Closing out price. .35c 50c Work Suspenders. Closing out price 200
 BLANKETS
 A big line of Blankets, just the thing for cots, well worth Soc Closing out price. .... 60c All of our $125 and $1.5O Blankets. Closing
 SHOES
 A big line of Mems Celebrated Hamil- ton Brown patent leather Shoes; prices S4.5O and $500. Closing out price ........... S2.95 One lot of Mems Oxfords worth $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. Closing out price. ................ Sl.95 One lot Mems Shoes worth $2.5O and $3.OO. Closing out price ...................- 9l.So One lot $3.50. $400 and $4.50 HamiltOn-BrOwn Royal Blue Seltz and Friedman Shelby Shoes. We carry a big line of Ladies and Children's Shoes. All go at a sacrifice. Come and see. Numerous goods not mentioned in these col umns are sold regardless of cost. Come and investigate. You will not be disappointed.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
CALICOS

Best Standard CaicOs in borders, blue, gray, black and white and light colors. Closing out price at ....e ..................... .6c
 GINGHAMS
 Standard Amoskeag and A. F. C., best Dress Ginghams; closing out price. ce..............9c Sc
 UNDERWEAR
 Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, best 4Oc grade Closing out price ............... .2Oc Mems 50c Balbriggan Underwear in pink, blue and other colOrs. Closing out price. -. BY 1ac Mems All-Wool Underwear, regular price ranging from $125 up to $2.0O. Closing out
 GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS
 A big line of Mems Victor Golf Shirts, regular prices $1.25 and $l50. Closing out price. 85c McDonalds s best Negigee Shirts, regular price S1.25 and $1.50. Closing out price. 95c Our $2.50 Mcdonald Shirts in latest colors. Closing out price ................... S1.65 Mcdonald Shirts, regular price $3.0O. Closing out price .................... .S2.05 Our $3.50 Mcdonald Shirts. Closing out
 price ........-............ 9ZZo
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
COTTON CHALLIES

A nice lot closing out price. .............. 5c H A big line of Muslins, bleached and unbleached, II all go at sacrifice during this Closing Out II Sale.
 \ Indian Head Linon. 36 inches wide; best qual- II ity; cheap at 20c. Closing out price. 15c I A big variety of India LinOn goes at sacrifice II Just received a new line of Organdies, regular
 prices from 12l DC to 20c. Closing out price, 10c N Silk Null, always sold at 35c. Closing out ]! price, per yard ....................... FOG Best 40c Table Linen on the market. Closing
 out price, per yard ................... .271ac
 Table Linen well worth Soc Closing out price -.--...... ............. DUG Regular price $1.00 Table Linen, 70 inches l wide. Closing out price ................ .75c
 Red Table Linen worth 35c. Closing out i PIlCc IoC
 D Per Cent Off on our entire line of Towels
 and TOweing
 Bedding Spool Silk, mostly all cOlors. Closing out price ....................... .6Hc
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
Closed Tomorrow

From 12 to account of the picnic Come and spend the day shopping Bring your lunch and all join in picnic dinner at noon