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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09
RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, God in his wisdom, has taken
from us one OF our members. H.. I. McIlwain,
who was killed in a runaway at Due West.
May 5th, 1909:
THEREFORE,, be 1t resolved. by the Young
Mems Bible Glass OF the Presbyterion Church
LOT Abbeville, South Carolina:
LIST, That our class has lost one OF It's. most
active ands more members, the efficient
treasurer OF the class.
Ind, That we greatly appreciate the zeal
thai he manifested In the organization Of the
class, and his devotion to the cause for which
we are laboripg.
3rd, That each member feels a personal loss
in the death OF our fellow-worker.
4th. That we extend 10 the family Of our
deceased friend and class-mate our deepest
sym psthy In this their sad bereavement.
5tb, That we express TO the people OF Due
West our sincere appreciation OF their many
kline attentions shown our deceased friend
during his last hours.
9Th, Tat q page In our Minute Book be de.
voted 10 his memory, and that these resolu-
lions he copied thereon.
7th, That a copy of these resolutions be sent
70 the bereaved family, and that they be
copied in the Abbeville Medium and the Alb.
beville Press and Banner, and the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian, at Due West.
Respectfully submitted,
j. Roddey Devlin,
G. Lamar Richey,
j.. NJ. Nickiea,
Committee.
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property undo lien.
The State VS.. Elliott Stokes. larcency Of live

property under lien.
The State VS.. Elliott Stokes, larcency Of live
stock.
Elliott was arraigned and pleaded not gull
ty. J. M. Nickles aud VIM. Graydon, attor-
neys for the defendant. Solicitor Cooper for
the State. The defendant was found guilty
by. jury. ]. r. LomsX, foreman. Notice OF
motion for a new trial was made
Ed. Dubose pleaded guilty OF house break.
ing and larceny and was sentenced 10 serve
nine months in the penitentiary or for a like
time on the public workg OF the county.
Geo. Hunter pleaded guilty TO dlsposing o.
property under lien and was sentenced 10 one
year in the penitentiary or for a like period
on the public works OF the county.
Lewis Mitchell pleaded not guilty to assault
and intent 10 ravish, was tried and fonnc
guilty by jury. j.. Sutherland, foreman.
The most sensational case of yesterday wal
that OF l.. NJ. Patterson for assault and bat
terry. Patterson had no lawyer and asked Il
plead his own case. Patterson Ia a holmes!
preacher and has from time TO time preached
on the streets Of Abbeville. He seemed Il
understand his case very well and 80 forcibly
impressed the jury Of his innocence that TIT
jury rendered "a verdict Of not guilty.
During the course Of his defense Patterson
threw some choice epi!hets at some OF thos|
connected with the case.
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Peach Pie.

MIR. 7. c. Seal OF this town has some early
bearing peach trees on his lot, and many
years ago he arranged With them to have b
peach pie on the 18th OF May In each year
This year, however, lie had his pie on the 9Th
and the editor Of the Press and Banner recei>
ed Il sample box OF the frait, which was de-
licious beyond description. The fruit indeed
was too good for an old bachelor, and SO ht
turned the peaches over to some OF the pref,
found on this hemisphere.
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The Building and Loan As
ISOLATION of Abbeville is a
paying investment. Be sure
to get in and get the benefit
of it
COuld Not Re Better.

No one has ever made a salve, oint.
ment, lotion or balm to compare with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its the one
perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Sea DIS, Boils, Ulcers,
Eczema, Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes,
Cold Sores, Chapped Hands its su.
preme. Infallible for Piles. Only 25c,
at Speeds Drug Store.
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Rabbit Seem.

In speaking Of the departure of orr rabbit.
from 1.-The green OF the monument park
Capt. Nickles said yesterday that he saw
as he came TO own a rabbit al Long Cane
cemetery. II had a string tied about it,
neck, and those OF an imaginative turn Of
mind may believe that the Captain saw one
OF our delinquent Dummies.
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The second series of 500
shares of stock in The Build
ing and Loan Association of
Abbeville is open for SUBJ
scription. See any of the d.
rectors or call at the Peoples
Saving Bank.
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H. L. Brooks Meets With Accident,

Mr.. H. l.. Brooks, engineer at the ). A.. l..
Shops III ct with al accident last week which
will lay him up foi many daya.
While running down The incline NEAR thu
Office al TIT shops be fell and broke his leg
just above the knee. He Is doing rs we'll a.
could be expected, but II will be some TIME
before he Is Cut al work again.
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Miss Lila Richerson, Of Central,
spent part of last week with Miss
Addie Cason, of this city.
Mr.. Ralph Sprouse, came up from
Dysons, last week to see his home
people.
Miss Willie and Miss Bette Lou
Gilmer, of this city are visiting
the Misses Campbell's in GreenVllle
this week.
Mrs. J.. S. Skidmore has returned home
after a two weeks visit TO relatives IN Tut
wiler, Miss.
Miss Lille yStubbs returned home Friday
after q pleasant stay with friends :" I'H" =
son, Ga.
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If you want to own your
home in the future start right
now by taking stock in the B.
& L. of Abbeville.

Everyone would be benefited by taking
FOley's Orino Laxative for constipation,
stomach and liver trouble, as 1t sweetens the
stomach and breath. gently stimulates the
liver and regulates The bowels and Is much
superior to pills and ordinary laxatives.
Why not try Foley's Orino Laxative today?
G. A. Milford & Co.
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1t has been said that the extreme vigor
which characterizes the fight against the dis.
pensary, is largely based on the assumption
that 1t will be voted out, in which event II
will be a matter OF pride for any man 10 claim
that be killed cock robin.
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GICnn'S Locals.

Tin cans, solder, fluid and tipping copper
for canning fruit and vegetables al Glenn's.
Glenn has 5000 pounds sugar at bargain 70
cash.
Peas, cane seed and seed corn at Glenn's.
Glenn will sell ST. pat oil can for Sl.OO.
Lee cream churns and junkets at Glenn's.
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Opinion seems 10 be divided as to which is
worse, the d~ispensary or blind tigers. We
would not attempt to decide the question. AS
the Gatfney Ledger suggests: Both should
get hail Columbia.
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Dogs Arrested.

Policeman Cox has arrested Isl dogs since
the muZZe act went into effect.
or this Isl dogs q were killed. or his 81. I
were taken TO the pound on account Of hav
Ing no muzzles. The others were apprehepd-
ed because no tax had been paid on the dogs.
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To avoid serious results iake foleS ) ~ ~
new Remedy At The first sigu OF kidney or
bladder disorder such as backache, urinary
irregularities, exhaustion, and you Will soop
90 well. Commence taking Foleys Kidney
Remedy today. G. A. Milford 20.
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Mrs. A. w. Jones came home a few days
ago from Columbia 10 spend awhile in Able
Vile with her children. She like Columbis
very much, but there is nc place like Able
Vile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

The gathering of confederate soldiers al
Mem phis would seem TO indicate that more OF
them were living today than surrendered 10
Lee or johnson.
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We defy the world Oh Ice cream. Our soda
fountain Ia open In full blast and our Ice
cream Is made Of pure cream and eggs. All
orders, whether large or small, gotten up on
short notice. Yours to please, {. A. Milford
Il Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

Many OF our citizens are drifting towards
Bright's disease by neglecting symptoms OF
kidney and bladder trouble which Foley s
Kidney Remedy will quickly cure. Z. \.
Milford & Co.
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D. A. D Z 1--WE
SHAVING PARL0RS.. 81.

"HIS enterprising young Ian is
doing a firstclass BUSH tss. His
pariors are at the same old s,and-the
old postottice. His prices are right and
be is getting the business.
Shaving 10 cts.
Hair Cut % cts.
Mr.. Dewey is assisted by Mr.. Wal
ter McCord. These two gentlemen
make a splendid team and a turn
out work most satisfactory in price,
and unsurpassed in execution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

Mrs. Gustavius Little, wife Of James Little,
burial will take place today at Shiloh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

The con federate pc sion roll attest the
longevity OF the confederate soldier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

Mr.. L. 7. Miller is off to Memphis, where
confederate veterans are to assemble.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

The best extracts in the world are Blacki's
On display at Milford's drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-09

Huyler's candy fresh all the time at Mil
drug store.
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GO-FhI
Go-Fly keeps flies off horses and cattle, 2ot
and SOC. Alta urug stores. lOI
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Wednesday, June 9, 1909.
Notice. 10 TrCSpUSSerS.

All persons are forbidden under penalty OF
the law To trespass on my land;
May 10. 1909. II. ID. hester
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10 The Public
No man or woman can
afford to miss this Golden
Opportunity. A clean
choice and complete stock
to be sold at Public Ii
quidation Sale at these
quoted prices, at prices
one-half lower than its
value. To save these
collars upon collars, read
this circular carefully and
remember, no matter how
ridiculously low the prices
quoted, they are not ex-
aggerated.
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READ

Now at the height of the season when all merchants are expectng high price for the merhan-
thar towards the end Now cmes this mighty Liquidation Sale. l have overbought m
self in many INSTANCES have bought more goods thanl lean possibly handle on account people
bne late in poving A gpa many haven no aen int to- ome to trade and on account OF Hel
low price Of cotton last fall a gmat many folks not selling heir cotton and not having the money
this spng have not taded yet. S. being prepared for a large spng business have gone to work
and thought morem echndEeth nI Lean possibly HANDLE Therefore if you will only take the line
and make a visit to this Mighty sae note only willy you be repaid for your visit but you will lind that
your Svng will be beyond your own oompehensons
Your must take Into consideration that high grade merchandise has the I'M value as any other
commodity You know as well as dc whn cotton is nots selling and you need the money' you
have gt to take for it whevert the buyer w1g ey ou no more 1t is the sam IN the menohn
disc wnd. Whenam has shk of merchandise on hand and he needs the money to meet his
vol know he hsg got to M,whatHer the public will give him. So comee early for your
own interest sw well as nine. Remember the I'D saying 'tat a dollar saved is dollar earned
working for i" 49,.
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Stop and
:.
Consider

we luLellu u QlSpOSC
of our entire %$15,OOO.OO
Stock within 10 days.
We have advertised the
stock for Public Liquida-
ton Sale at ridiculously
low prices Every state
ment and price here made
being absolutely true and
not exaggerated in the
least. We shall expect a
crowd numbering hun
dreds Of people every day
during this sale. To get
your share, come early,
for at these prices, the
stock will not last but a
short while.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

They make nice Xmas present. Our
entire line goes at 209o off. Come in
and look them over and compare our
prices.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
SELECTED EDITORIALS.

A final grapple is reported to
be at hand in Nicaragua. To
the Central American mind this
must mean freedom from fresh
revolutions for about three
weeks.
In the famous run of the Lee
in 1870 from New Orleans to St.
Louis the race was won in 9Oa
hours. 1t was good time, but a
Lusitania or Mauretania could
cut it one-half.
The United States courts will
do the country a valuable service
if they can make competition
take the place of combination in
affairs of business. Let freedom
reign again, is popular slogan.
Cuba is reported to have a
crisis due to disappointed Office
seekers. A republic subject to
revolution from this cause can
never hope to settle one emer-
gency without running into an
other.
Salt is now finding it's medical
advocates, even at the season of
the year when it is the principal
agent in sailing down the things
which are to work nightly for
Indigestion during the coming
year.
Since the year 1916 tn, en-
nsylvania Railroad has disbursed
1889, 900, 900 in dividends and its
stockholders now number over
5000. 1t pays a railroad to be
conducted as steady going bus
mess proposition.
The increase in the number of
government employees within the
last two years is nearly $4,000.
In reducing the expenses of gov
ernment the estimates which can
first and most safely be reduced
are those covering the salaries
of three men who are doing one
mans work.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Subscriptions Received.

The following subscriptions to the
INDEPENDENT have been received since
last report:
H. F. Hart. w. P. Dale, A. G. Jen-
sen, Mrs. Belle Duling, W. E. Obert
T. B. Geer, j. E. Beckley, L. C. Crow,
w. H. Faulkner, A. L. Gosch, Travis
& Castle, N. H. Castle, F. G. Myers,
Geo w. Bruce, E. S. Corbin, s. L.
Cockreham, Lee Jacobs, VIM. Smith,
P. X. Fisher, Dan Doughty, DR.. Gibbs,
Geo. c. Wilson, VIM. H. Blumburg,
Frank Waller, DIR. Burgin, John C.
Murphy, Shippee & Co.. VIM. Shaver,
James Zaninetti, A. H. Stockham, w.
B. Stockham, Gibson Lumber Company,
Percival E. Coombe, Roy L. Emery, L.
Mccoy, Ramsay Dry Goods Co., Delta;
VIM. N. Kennicott, Cory, Ella S. Van
Meter, Eckert; L. L. Taylor, Denver;
F. w. Childs, Cedaredge; r. o. Will
mot, 'Hotchkiss; Mrs. Mattie Groben,
Fresno, California, W. J. Morgan,
Delta.
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Austir Briefs.

Nettie Rowan is visiting at VIM.
Miller's.
The Salahand family have gone to
Billings, Oklahoma, where they will
make their future home.
Oliver Benner brought his bride home
from Palisade last week. They have
begun housekeeping in the VIM. Zuetell
house.
Wednesday evening, December 1st,
Mrs. John Fuller entertained number
of friends at supper in honor Of Mr..
Fuller's birthday.
Gail Hawker, who has been visiting
his uncle, Henry Hawker. for several
months, left Wednesday for his home
in Elk City, Oklahoma.
Among the Austin visitors at Delta
Wednesday were Mrs. James Allen and
children, Mrs. Tom Ritter, Mrs. Frank
Luellen and John Watts and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Landreth expect
to leave sometime this month for Pres
colt, Arizona. hoping that a change of
climate may benefit Mrs. Landreth's
health.
There are letters advertised at the
Austin postoffice for the following per-
SONS: Marie Bowerman (returned), +,
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CooBy Items.

w. R. Church has rented the Coalby
hall for year.
Chas. Daniels is driving the drainage
entry for the States coal mine. Work
is now progressing rapidly, and he
hopes to be selling coal by January l,
1910.
The Coalby Literary Club had its
formal opening last Saturday night.
AS it was the first meeting of the sea-
son nothing was done except the elec-
ton of officers. Frank Fickers was
elected president, B. F. Yeoman vice
president and Mrs. Warren Parker Sec
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

success are not so good. The state of
Colorado is a. great producer for the
roads and in their greed for gam they
have Disseminated against US to such
extent that the people are thoroughly
aroused and will now fight if necessary
for their rights.
T. A. McNeal. Poverty is a menace
to the government of Great Britain and
to and government. 1t is disease that
effects the entire body polite. No man
can be first class citizen who is either
excessively rich or excessively poor.
When nations get to be Christian ma
tions in fact as we'll as in name, power
ty will be abolished. There will be no
more novels and no more palaces, for
excessive riches will be abolished as
we'll as extreme poverty.
W. c, Brown am going to recon-
mend to the owners of railroads with
which am connected the purchase of
farms, to be operated as experimental
stations, according to the most ad-
vanced methods of seed collection.
fertilization and cultivation, at the ex-
pense of the road, but under the auspir
ces of the agricultural college OF the
state in which the farm is located. If
this recommendation is adopted shall
hope to see it followed by majority
of the roads of the country. Every
thriftless and uniformed farmer. would
quickly note the difference between the
result of his loose methods and those of
the experimental farm and benefit by
the comparison.
w. M. Wetzbarger. eff we were to
pay our ranch hands mileage for COM
ing to their jobs, and what they chose
to charge after they got there, and to
allow them to draw it out as long as
they are fit to have job and to pay
them whether they succeeded in ac-
complishing anything for US or not like
we do our lawmakers and physicians,
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

our physicians make their money prac-
ticing on those who have imaginary
ills, childbirth, and bellyaches and when
some of US get really sick they let US
die, but do not forgetto charge mileage
for coming to see US. How are we to
prove their Incompetence or escape an
unjust bill. Verify, verify say unto
you we cannot do without drones and
royalty. We are prone to follow after
suckers and fall down before idols,
showing ourselves thereby to be lower
in governmental ability than stink
bugs. Selahl
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Copy for Christmas Ads.

Owing to the vast amount Of extra
work attending our Christmas number
next week, all copy for advertisements
should be in not later than Tuesday to
receive careful attention. It will be
very difficult to handle copy received
later In the week.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

the products of the ranch would become
rubies and diamonds set in refined gold.
Our lawmakers can charge for their
time and mileage and do the opposite
to what we send them to do and still
draw their pay. Although they may
damage US millions Of dollars, yet they
leave US without resource. Many of
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

retary. Perfect harmony prevailed and
1t is anticipated there will be many an
interesting program during the winter
months. The next meeting will be
Saturday night. December 18th.
W. Hiltman is excavating for his
new residence which will be built of
sandstone and contain seven rooms. A
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

state and at the same time are reaping
an enormous profit from those who do
come here. Not Ilone does Colorado
suffer, for there are unlimited possibil-
tiles here for people of every avocation
and it is only fair that they be given
an opportunity to come here as easily
as they can go where the chances Of
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

Hattie Bales, Joe Carroll, Tom Co
burn, H. p. johnson, Sam Miller, L..
w. Loomis and Sanford Tilley.
A. L. Lewis has taken possession of
the ranch he recently purchased from
Henry Hawker and Mr.. Hawker has
moved into the house where Mr.. Lewis
formerly lived.
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Den wbo Ubink

Herman M. Porter. BY holding up
the prices of transportation the rail-
roads are doing an injustice to this
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10
Roosters For Sale.

Two thoroughbred roosters-one a
Buff Rock, the other Buff Orphing-
ton. JOHN POWERS, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-10

For upto-date. business-like Job
printing call on the INDEPENDENT.
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competent workman has been employed
and it is expected to be valuable i'm
provement.
For Sale.

Jersey Male for sale-22 months old.
A prize winner.
A. A. HUTcHINs. North Delta.
Phone Black 4S3.
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Toys. Toys

Yes everything in toys, anything you
want you will find it here Toy Watch
es, Automobiles, Horns Trains, Stoves,
Dishes and fine assortment of dolls.
Dressed Dolls, Kid-body Dolls from 25c
to $500, Doll Beds and Doll Buggies
with and without tops.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-08

is how Mrs j. w Flagg describes the
condition of her little daughter after
severe attack of pneumonia, and
nothing seemed to do her bit of
good. AT this time" continued Mrs.
Flagg, eve commenced TO give her
Vfnol, and the effect was marvellous.
The doctor was amazed at her pro-
gress and said Vinol is a fine RENE
dy, keep it up We did so and she
was soon restored to health and
strength" Curtin Drug Co, WaXa-
hachie, Texas.
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the old oil mill Hulls SO nd
meal $3.50. II
mound City Paints may cost a
trifle more. but! Waxaaachie
Lumber Co, Az
Get one of our pot covers to make
your plants pretty for Christmas.
Bird Forrest.
Photos are fine holiday gifts. Sc
cure the best from Mrs. G. 4. Jack
son. the leading photographer. tt
John Spalding has moved his gar
age from the old skating rink into
the Skinner building on West Main
street.
Your fortune told and three ques-
lions answered Send dime and birth
date. Banner Institute, Is w. Tooth
ST.. New York. 2t2p
Mrs. E. H. Way and Miss Eva
May Blair of Ennis are the guests of
Mrs. Mark Smith and attending the
Truett meeting.
Carpenters have commenced the
work of repairing the M. Levy build
ing which was damaged by fire sew
eral nights ago.
There will be services for the
school children at the Baptist church
tomorrow afternoon at I O'Clock.
See notice of same elsewhere In this
issue.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-12-08
Rocket.

Rocket, Disc. I've had hard
rain Saturday, followed by norther
Health of the community is good
at present.
Miss Maggie Neal, who has been
very sick. has recovered.
Mrs. Jim PLANT, wo has been very
sick, is reported TO be improving.
Mr.. Tom Foster has been visiting
relatives at Larue.
Mrs. NJ d. Rutherford spent Mon
day with Mr.. Oldham and family.
Mr. John Prude of Trinity Univer-
sity was visiting relatives and friends
here Monday.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Stewart and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. VIII Steadman and
family.