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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
THE WlTcH's CURSE.
A Bucksport Legend Of Colonial Days
In Maine.

In maine.
Close by the road on the outskirts of
the old seaport town of Bucksport. on
the Penobscot river, is small family
cemetery. Within its inclosure sleep
the Bucks, the blue blooded folk who
first settled the town and bequeathed
1t their name and legend.
The largest and most conspicuous
monument in the cemetery Is tall
granite shaft, which is in plain sight Of
the highway On one side is the in
Bcription: Sol John Buck, the Founder
of Bucksport, A. ID. 1762. Born In
Haverhill, Mass, 171S. Died March 49,
1895"
On the other side Is the single word
Buck" and also something not
wrought by the marble worker. On
a curious outline, which can be easily
imagined to be foot of normal size.
The people who say that II is foot
believe in the legend which has oft
been told in Bucksport.
The story is that Colonel Jonathan
leading spirit In his day and genera
tion. He was the highest in civil au-
thority, and his word was law in the
community in which he resided. He
was an out and out Puritan, and to
him witchcraft was the incarnation of
blasphemy. Thus. so the story goes,
when certain woman was accused of
witchcraft, at the first clamorings Of
the populace Colonel Buck ordered that
she be imprisoned, and later she was
sentenced to be executed as witch.
The execution day came, and the
woman went to the gallows, cursing
her judge with such terrible words
that the people shuddered, but the
magistrate stood unmoved. All was
ready, and the hangman was about to
perform his duty, when the woman
turned to Colonel Buck, and, raising
one hand toward heaven, she said:
Jonathan Buck, listen to these
words, the last my tongue shall utter
1t is the spirit of the only living God
which bids me speak to you. You will
soon die, and over your grave they will
erect stone, that all may know the
spot where your bones lie and crumble
to dust.
upon that stone the imprint of my
foot shall appear, and for all time, aft
er your accursed race has vanished
from the face of the earth, will the
people from far and near know that
you murdered woman"
She then turned to her executioners,
and another act transpired to make a
part of American colonial history. The
witch CURSE had been almost forgot
ten until the monument was erected to
the founder Of Bucksport.
1t had been in position hardly
month when faint outline was discov-
cred on 1t. 1t grew more and more dis
tinct, until some person made tho dis
covery that it was the outline of
foot. The old legend was revived.
They said that the "witch's curse"
had been fulfilled. An attempt was
made to remove the stain, but every
effort only tended to make It palmer.
The imprint of the foot is there today
as plain as ever. Amateur photogra-
piers have taken pictures Of it, and
visit to the Buck cemetery to see the
"witchs FOOT is one Of the pastimes of
every summer visitor to the pretty lit
tie town.-New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
ENCOURAGING the Bow.

Son." remarked Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley, 81 done heard you talin' bout bein'
a great hunter"
Oats what said," answered picka-
ninny Jim. 'I's gwinter hunt lions"
"An' you mentioned bein' er ahtic
explorer"
"Yassir."
"Well, 'Jes' by way Of practice befo'
you tackles any lions lemme see II you
kin get de cow out'n pasture wifout
bein' hooked, an den as de winter
comes along you kin train foh de
north pole by wadln' out in de snow
to de wood pile twice day. An dom
lemme hyah no mo- bout not incour-
agin' yoh youthful ambitions."-Wash
fngton Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
GOOD BUSINESS.
The Thrifty Young Man Found Prof
table Investment.

The Thrifty Young Man Found Prot
table Investment.
A millionaire, hoping to encourage
his young son In ways Of thrift, prom
ised to give him 2 per cent month In
terest upon any money that he might
save out Of his allowance and deposit
in the paternal treasury. The young
man was getting f5 week for pocket
money and promised to show his ap-
probation Of his fathers affectionate
offer. lie began to make deposits
without delay and kept the practice up
with remarkable regularity.
The old gentleman noticed presently
that the deposits exceeded the whole
Of the boys allowance, but accounted
for this by supposing that he had
saved some money previously. Besides
this, he received money frequently
from his mother. So the fond parent
rejolced in the saving disposition that
his son was displaying.
This continued until the boys de-
posits assumed such dimensions as to
demand an explanation. 1t then turned
out that most Of the money he had
been depositlng had been borrowed
Inasmuch as he was drawing interest
on his deposits at per cent per month
and was paying only 10 per cent per
year for them he had found the busi-
ness decidedly attractive and profitable
-Pearson's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
The Way to His Vote,

Lord Beaconsfield's skill in picking
up stray votes was we'll known. An
illustration of 1t is given in book by
Henry w. Lucy.
AT the time that the imperial titles
bill was pending there was certain
pompous little Irlshman, DR.. O'Leary,
who seemed manageable and was de
sirable. One evening in the lobby
Disraeli laid hand familiarly on his
shoulder.
Dear DIR. O'Leary, the resemblance
is most striking" he said. II really
thought l saw again my old friend
Tom Moore"
The vain little gentleman was cap
tured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
The Better Part.

A delightful little story is told Of
Prosper Merimee, the French author.
He was once guest at royal hunt,
when hares, pheasants and other
game were driven before the emperor
and his followers, and the servants
picked up the victims Of the sport.
Among all the members Of the hunt
ing party Prosper Merimee alone had
no trophy to display. ra
How does this happen?" asked
some one.
"Where game is SO plenty the merit
Of marksman seems to me to lie in
hitting nothing" replied Merimee,
with grave courtesy, $50 I fired be-
tween the birds"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
SIMPLE FAITH.
A BurIy Burglars Confidence In an
Editors Business Acumen.

A Burly Burglars Confidence In an
Editors Business Acumen.
A man who admitted that he came
direct from state prison tried to sell
to the city editor of New York news
paper weird and startling story of a
missing will which he declared had
been revealed to him by fellow con-
vict. He was burly fellow with
prognathous jaw, and he had lost an
eye in battle. The mere look Of him
would frighten a timid citizen into
tremors. Mr.. White, the expert in
criminology, cross examined the man
as follows:
"Why were you In Auburn"
"Highway" (meaning, of course, high
way robbery.
II suppose you were wrongfully con-
victed"
"Nuh; dey had me right"
Such engaging candor made Mr..
White feel that the man was truthful,
and he was greatly disappointed when
strict Investigation disclosed the fact
that the story Of the missing will was
all fictitious. The man was disap-
pointed, too, at the failure of his ro-
nance, but he went away from the
newspaper Office In cheerful mood,
with some remark about better luck
next time.
A week later Mr.. White was sum-
moned to the reception room Of the
newspaper, and there he found his
friend, the burly highwayman, his
shoulders broader, his single eye fiercer
than ever. But his visit was quite
friendly, although somewhat tinged
with business. He evidently believed
he could rely on Mr.. Whites good
faith and business acumen. Fixing
Mr. White with his glittering eye, the
strong armed one plucked him by the
sleeve over to corner of the room
and there in loud. hoarse whisper in
quired:
Say, couldjer do anything wit cou-
pie O. watches es?"-Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
Aa Hits Back

There had been domestic spat at
breakfast.
you monster!' snapped the matron,
who was always scolding. "You are
not like my two former husbands
They were tender men,"
I. II never doubted that they were
tender, Maria," ventured the meek
man, when you kept them in hot
water all the time" And he just
cleared the front porch two yards
ahead Of the rolling pin. = Chicago
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
The Great Circus.

The famous Coliseum In old Rome,
massive as 1t was, was a mere toy in
comparison with the great circus,
which filed the valley between the
Palatine and the Aventine hills. The
Coliseum is said to have been able to
seat $4,000 people, while the seating
capacity Of the great circus was, at
different periods, 10000. 250,0O0 and,
lastly, $4,000 spectators. The great
circus was probably the most stu
pendous building ever erected for pub
lie spectacles.-New York American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
eimini and the Fountain Of Youth,

Bimini was fabulous island firmly
believed in by the Indians Of the An
titles, though they could give no fur
ther clew to its location than that 1t
lay some hundreds Of leagues north
Of Hispaniola. On this island was
the famous fountain of youth, CIV
ing perpetual health and vigor. 1t
was the search for this fountain that
led Ponce de Leon and fernando de
Soto to Florida, on the outskirts of
which the island was generally sup
posed to be situated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
The Fare.

This is how a driver of the prison
van, known as Black Maria, distin-
guished himself A would be wit on
the causeway hailed him:
"Got any room inside, Robert?"
"There's room for one," replied the
driver. 1--WE KEEP 1t for you."
Not entirely disconnected, the wit
made another shot.
whats your fare?" he asked.
The answer entirely extinguished
him.
Bread and water-same as you had
beforew-Pearson' Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
Wasn't a Beauty.

Tired Traveller Ito barber)-Spending
the night in sleeping car doesn't i'm
prove ones beauty, does it? Barber
I don't know what you looked like
when you started, but guess you're
right.-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
concerninq His KISSING Of Her.

Only one person with mean dis
position would have figured out this
little prose poem. 1t runs as follows:
Which do you think is the greatest
slur?
DID he kiss her?
Did HE kiss her?
Did he KISS her?
Or,
Did he kiss R?-Cleveland News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
Rsasonahle Enouul,.

''What's your objection to the farm,
misterT
"The land appears to be sunken."
"But that's owing to the heavy
crops."- ."-Washington Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
Tho Great Need.

miss Dolly, you know the old ad-
age''--
II don't want to hear anything about
add-ases." she interrupted. what we
girls want IL some subtract-agss. -
Woman's Home Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
Pats Services.

Clergyman-Pat, there's a hole in
the roof Of the church, and I am try
Ing to collect money sufficient to re-
pair 1t. Come, now, what will you
contribute? Pat-Me services, sor.
Clergyman-What do you mean, Pat?
You are no carpenter. Pat-No, but
If 1t rains next Sunday Oi'll sit over
the hole.--Pearson's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24

How poor are they that have no pa
tience! What wound did ever heal
but by degrees ?-Shaksspeare.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
DUE WEST.

Due West is In the midst OF that awful
quiet that follows commencement.
The voice oil the. hammer and tho saw is
still heard. and q house here and there is be.
ing built. Bot the thought that Is in every
mind Ia where and how 10 spend vacation.
Prof. q. g, Parkinson will take course In
the University Of Chicago.
Prof. ]. L. Poeply goes to Yale for the sum-
mer.
Mr.. Robt. L Latimer OF Philadelphia, Treas
u rer Of the Board Of Foreign Missions. and
Mr.. w. j. Bonner were here last week. They
came TO Due. West from Knoxville, Tenn.
where they attended the U. P. Assembly.
Miss Long and Mrs. Douglass OF the Fe-
male College will spend the summer In
Europe. The former is at present in Winns-
@ aao a Enlops MISS
DR.. John Giffen land wife arrived In Due
Mr.. John McClintock reached home Mon
day from visit TO Ora. He has been quite
Prof. D. G. Caldwell received q telegram
Sabbath Informing him OF the sudden death
OF bis brother B. 9. Caldwell.
He left at once for Concord N. c.. the home
Of his brother.
A telephone message from Honea Path
Saturday stated that Mr., Sam Callahan had
just been killed by q runaway accident.
His mule took fright at an oil tank and ran
instantly killed He lived only a few miles
from Honea Path.
He leaves wife and several children.
The Due West Railroad continues to pros
per under the able management OF. Mr.. r. s.
Galloway. The engine has Just been over
hauled.
The mill end aale at W. W. Edwards store
conducted By l.. A, Brenmarke was great
success IL closed Saturday evening.
Miss Irene Mccain will be librarian for
Erskine College next year. Rev. Burch OF
N. Y. preached an able sermon in the a. r. P:
Osiont Egypt preached at II q. m. on Sab.
bath. Mrs. Giffen spoke 10 the Y. W. c. A.
In the evening.
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The mercury is kicking high these June
days and swelteripg weather Ia being endur-
ed. This. with an abundance OF grass. is the
We are glad to know Miss Sue McCaslan
has so far recovered from her protfacted
sickness that she Is In Abbeville with her
sister Mrs. B. 8. Barnwell. Hope she will
greatly improve and enjoy her stay there.
Mrs. Fannie Thomson and Master Frank
are with their cousin Mrs. Fannie Bradley
Jay at Bradley, who is in weakened state
Mrs. Sallie Tolen and little boys OF Lethe
are here to see Mrs. Julia Title and family.
She goes to Clinton today TO enter little son
In the Thornwell Orphanage, also to bring
Messrs. D. C.. w. B. and s. L. Britt Of
Clemson are enjoying vacation days at their
home at Buffalo.
Mrs. Jane Jay is gladly seen here among
her scores OF friends and relatives for few
Miss Alma Clinkscales is home from An
derson where she was student the past ses-
sion.
The resignation of DIR. ]. 8. MofIatt comes
as heavy blow TO Erskine College, though
he Ia greatly needed In the pulpit There are
few, If any, better or more popular sermon
Little Misses Marion and Willie Jay are
having a pleasant visit with their aunt Mrs.
Lennie Robinson OF Due West.
We are sorrow to know Mr.. ]. G. Leard has
suffered, much With a broken rib. He Is th Q
Judge Cook, Messrs. Phil Cook and Wess
Johnso all took In the reunion at Memphis,
Tenn, last week.
Mr.. P. A. Talbert has his separator ready
and will threah your grain for this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Cuddy came down
from Bellevue aud spent Saturday with Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Cuddy.
Mrs. Margaret Watson will spend the sum-
mer at Ora with her daughter Mrs. VII lie
Fowler.
Mrs. W Young and daughter Miss Daisy
leave Wednesday for Jackson Vile, Fla, to
spend two weeks with Mrs. Young's sister,
Mrs. ]. w. Abaey.
Messrs. w. J. and ]. A. Creswell attended
the burial Of their brother Mr.. George NJ.
Crsiwell at Piedmont last week, Miss Maggie
Creswell, their neice. returning with them.
Miss Bunny Ken nedy is In Asheville as
delegate TO the Missionary Con ference which
ia now IN session. From there she goes to
Montreal, N. c.. al a member Of Miss Mary
Boyce's house party In her summer home
there.
Mr.. W. 8. Horne Of Bethia spent yesterday
here with his mother Mrs. Mary Horne.
Mrs. j. w. King will in her hospitable and
charming manner entertain this evening in
compliment TO Miss Dsisy Bell OF Lowndes-
Vile and Miss Alice King Of Anderson. jap
anese lanterns will be used in every nook to
brighten the already delightful and happy
home. About fifty are invited to enjoy the
evenings pleasure and q nice affair Is always
expected In this home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
Notice to Liquor Dealers,
Office of County Dispensary Board for
Abbeville County.

AbbevilIe, S. c., May 25, 1909.
3 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:
200 bbls. corn whiskey, so proof.
40 bbls. corn whiskey, 100 proof.
40 bbls. rye, give proof and age.
5 bbls. 2 stamp rye, 5 to Z years old.
Is bbls. gin, different grades.
10 bbls. apple brandy.
10 bbls. peach brandy.
2 bbls. Tom gin.
2 bbls. rum.
2 bbls. alcohol.
400 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 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 J. F. Bradley,
County Treasurer for Abbeville Coun-
ty, at Abbeville, S. c., on or before II
o'clock of the 24th day of June,
1909. 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 reserves
the right to increase or decrease the
above quantities at the same price as
therein submitted.
3. All goods to be delivered f. o. b.
Abbeville, S. c., freight prepaid.
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 at
Abbeville, S. g.
P. A. CHEATHAM,
w. +. NICKLES,
II. J. PRICE,
County Dispensary Board for Abbe-
vile County.
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The State Of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
Pr0hafa Capitalization for l. Of fern Of mi


Probate Court-Citatiop for Letters OF Admin
tstration.
By ]. F. Miller, ESQ.,, Judge Of Probate.
Whereas. g. w. Smith has made suit to me,
TO grant him Letters OF ADMINISTRATION of the
Estate and effects Of Sussnnah Smith, late of
Ahbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Susannah Smith, deceased, that they
be and appear before me. in the Court of Pro-
bate, TO be held at Abbeville G. H., on Wednes.
day, the 23rd day OF May, 1909. after publlca-
tion hereof, at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to
show cause II any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court,
this 4th day Of June, In the year
of our L ord one thousand nine hun
dred and nine and In the 1880 year
Of American Independence.
Published on the 9th day of June,
1909 in the Press and Banner and on the Court
House door for the time required by law.
j. F. MILLER,
Judge Of Probate.
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Women Who Are Envied.

Those attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy of many, who might be like
them. A weak, sickly woman will be
nervous and irritable. Constipation
or Kidney poisons show in pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and a wretch
ed complexion. For all such, Electric
Bitters work wonders. They regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify
the blood give strong nerves, bright
eyes, pure breath, smooth, velvety
skin, lovely complexion. Many charm
ing women owe their health and beau
ty to them. soc at Speeds drug store.
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PERSONALLY
Conducted TOUR.
TWO WEEKS VACATION TRIP
Through New England, to New York,
the Middle Atlantic States, Nation
al Capital, Virginia and the Car
Olinas, Inclnding 40 Hours
on the Atlantic Ocean.
July 2nd, 1909.
RATE $S7.55.
TWO WEEKS VACATION TRIP
r ATE $S7.55.
SEABOARD

Conducted by David w. Morrah,
Travelling Passenger Agent and Chap
eroned by Mrs NJ H. Whitner
The Seaboard invites you TO join a
Personally Conducted Tour to the Sea,
thence by Ocean steamer to the prin-
cipal cities of the East and return,
covering two solid weeks of delightful
travel in finest Pullman equipment,
elegant ocean steamers, automobiles,
trolley and ferry, over the finest roads,
along the most beautiful roadways in
the country. This charming journey
offers your without the petty annoy
ances of travel, liesurely visits to Nor
folk, Portsmouth and delightful Vir-
ginia Beach, to Providence (about 40
hours on the Atlantic Ocean on one of
the Merchant Il Miners Transporta-
ton Co. g palatial steamers), Newport,
Narragansett Pier in Rhode Island,
two entire days in classic Boston, four
days in busy, hustling New York, a
day to visit the wonders of the Ma
tional Capital and then home.
Arrangements have teen perfected
by which every care and annoyance of
looking after tickets, worrying about
timetables, securing hotel accommo-
dations in advance, arranging for sleep
ing car berths, will be taken from your
mind and all you have TO do is TO 60
along and have good time.
The rate $3.50 will include railroad
and Pullman fares, hotel accommoda-
tions, meals for entire trip Except in
New York, where only hotel accom-
modations will be provided) automo-
bile rides, stage, trolley and ferry side
trips, transfers and all actual expenses.
Full particulars of the entire itin-
erary and rates will be furnished upon
application to the undersigned. Also
a copy of our published itinerary Civ
ing every detail of the trip and show
ing where you can be located each day
will be furnished you.
PARTY LIMITED.
First Applicants Get Choice of Ac-
commodations.
The party will leave Atlanta II .25 a.
M, July I'd, stopping at principal
points in Georgia and South Carolina,
and our representative will make it
his especial pleasure to anticipate your
every wish and comfort.
Communicate with G.. d, Wayne,
Asst. General Passenger Agent, Allan
ia, Ga, for full information.
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SeabOard Schedule.
State Of South Carolina,
County of Abbeyille.

To S. A. Wakefield, r. A. Keaton
and w. r. Crowther:
You are hereby ordered to hold an
election at the school house, in Antre-
vile School District No. q, for the
purpose of deciding whether or not a
High School shall be established in
said district.
You will be governed by Sec. 1908
School Law.
Said election to be held on Saturday,
the Goth day of June. 1909.
J. Foster Hammond,
J. H. Moore,
P. l.. Grier,
County Boald of Education,
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The State of South Carolina.
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.
Probate Court.-Cltation for Letters OF Ad-

Probate Capitalization for Letters OF Ad-
ministration.
By j. +. Miller, ESQ.,, Judge OF Probate.
Whereas, ]. A. Morrow has made suit 10 me,
to grant him Letters Of Administration OF
the Estate and effects OF F. l.. Morrow, late
OF Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
the said F. L Morrow, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, In the Court OF Probate
to be held at Abbeville c. H., on Wednesday,
the 23rd OF June, 1909, after publication here
OF, a [ IL O'Clock IN the forenoon, to show cause
If any they have, why the said Administra-
tion should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court,
this the Goth day of May. In the year
OF our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and nine, and in the l33rd year
OF American Independence.
Published on the 9th day of June,
1909, in the Press aud Banner and on the
Court House door for the time required by
law. j. F. MILLER,
Judge OF Probate.
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D. POLIAKOFF.
The State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

PROBATE COURT.
In the matter Of the Estate OF L. H. Nickles,
Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
All persons indebted to said estate mus,
settle without delay, and those holding
claims against the estate must present them
properly attested to
Mrs. 8. Estelle Nickes,
Admi In istratrix.