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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29
EnuMERA1oR's TEST EASY.
Census Director Durand Sets February
5th as the Date.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec

Washington, d. c., Dec. 81, 1909.
Any person Of good judgment, who has
received, an ordinary common school edu-
cation, can readily and easily pass the, test
to be given applicants for census enume-
rators' places ON Saturday, Feb. 9th, the
date finally set by U. s. Census Director
Durand, according to an announcement
from the Census bureau today, Phls Will
be q comforting assurance to the. several
hundred Thousand who are believed to be
contemplating application for the places.
1t was alphabetically stated at the bureau
that the test will be an eminently reason
able and practical one, similar to that ap-
piled to. applicants at the Twelfth Census.
it will consist OF filling out a sample sche-
dule OF population from a description, in
narrative form, Of typical families; and In
the case of enumeratorS n work Will
be in the rural districts, they will be called
upon to fill out an additional sample sche-
dule Of agriculture from information furn-
fished by the Census Bureau. =
All persons, whether m or men, VINO
NAV desire to become censu enumerators
must be citizens of the United States; res
idents Of the supervisors district for which
they wish to be appointed; must be not
less than IS nor more than ~ years OF age;
must be physically able to DO the work;
must be trustworthy, honest and OF good
habits; must have at least an ordinary
education and must be able to write plain
ly and with reasonable rapidity.
Those who can comply with these re-
q%uirements are invited to put in their APP
plications, as there will be at least 6s, 900
enumerators' places to be filled by the
middle of March in preparation for the
enumeration beginning April 18th.
Application forms, with full instructions
for iilling-in, and complete information
concerning the test and the method of
appointment, can be secured by writing to
the supervisor Of census for the supervi-
sor's district in which the applicant lives.
All applications, properly flled-in must be
filed with the supervisors not later than
January 25th as any received after that
date cannot be considered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec, 2O.-The jurors
who are trying Ward Hedger, accused OF
wife murder, may each have a drink OF
whiskey in the morning, if they want it,
and a pint Of beer with each meal. judge
Ludwig, in making this announcement,
said that the jurors probably will have to
sit through the Christmas holidays. SO
he will permit them, accompanied by
court officers, to visit theatres in a body
and to go visit theatres in a body and to
90 to bowling alleys. Good lawyers are
astonished by the judges declaration.
I They need not be, for what made Mil
waukee famous? Good lawyers need not
be surprised at anything that happens now
a-days, especially in a famous city like
Milwaukee.
Such a thing would not be considered as
much out Of the ordinary in Wisconsin
and especially in Milwaukee, as it woulc
be considered out Of the ordinary dow
here in South Carolina for a Judge to give
an order for jurors to be furnished a glas:
Of coca cola each morning, and a PIN
stoup Of buttermilk with each meal.
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Rich Mems GifisHAre:Poor

beside this : II want TO 90 on record as
saying that l regard Electric Bitters as
II of the greatest gifts that God has
made to woman" writes Mra. -.
Rhiuevault, of .Vestal Center, N: Y.
81 can never forget what 1t has done
for me-" This glorious medicine gIves
a woman buoyant spirits, Iyigor Of
body and jubilant health. It quickly
cures Nervousness. Sleeptessness. Mel
aneboly, Headache. Backache, Faint
ing anil DizzyrSpells; 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, 1909-12-29
Executors Sale.

We5will, sell on Sslesday In January,
1910, FIJI front Of the Court House, the
described real estate belong
ing TO. the estate of James Steide, de-
ceased:
The James McFerrin, ST., land on
Long Cane creek, containing Sixty
(6T Acres, more or Ieas, bounded on
the Narth by lands Of A. P. Conner,
decea4ed, ON East aDd South ny Lau-
renee land. on West by A. T. Wide
man. trthF
Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to
S w. c. sTEIFLE,
GEO. r. STEIFLE,
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Alone in saW Min at Midnight

unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms
or cold, w. j. Atkins worked as Night
Waterman, at Banner Springs; Tenn;
Such exposure gave. him q severe gold
that settled on his Yungs. AT last be
had to give up work He tried many
remedies but failed till he used DR.
Kings New Discovery AFTER Using
ope hottie" he writes, II went back 70
work as we'll as ever."N SeVereE Colds,
stubborn Coughs, tnf1amed tbroais ahd
lore lungs, Hemorrhages. tCronp a,d
Whooping Cough get quick relief and
prompt cure from this glorious medi-
cine. Soc and Sl.O0. Trial bottlefre
Qua ,auteed by P. B. Speed. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29
New Year Resolutions.

I. Resolved, not to say another word
about Cook and Peary.
II. Resolved, to hold to our faith in the
newspaper fraternity Of South Carolina,
standing at the head of the column for
the United States.
III. Resolved, to show the fellow who
doesn't advertise what he is missing by
making it pay for the fellow that does.
Nv. Resolved, not to say anything
mean about any one even though he de-
serve 1t.
Y. Resolved, that there is no agency
that will separate a man from his con-
ceit like running a newspaper.
vi. Resolved, that this Is the best town,
made up Of the best people, in the county
in the state, Of the best Republic of the
best continent Of the best Hemisphere In
world that itself Is not so bad.
VII. Resolved, to respect other peoples
opinions in all things except on the subject
Of resolve VI.
VIII. Resolved, to exercise a spirit o
charity toward the fellow who borrows hi
neighbors paper instead Of becoming
subscriber himself.
TX. Resolved to hand our copy in il
time for the type setter to get breakfas
before beginning the next days work. p
K. Resolved that patent medicine con
Germs must pay for advertising space jus
like other folks.
XI. Resolved, that We haven't an enc
my in the state and that we do not pro
pose to have solong as we can help it.
XII. Resolved, to reserve all "cussing
for next summers's political campaign.
XII. Resolved, that q copy Of thes
resolutions be furnished the Office Dew
with instructions to paste owe our desk
lest we forget 1t" II,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29

Many gallons Of liquor have been seized
during the past week in different psrts of
the State. The authorities will pour It
out" as usual.
The law does this to teach us a lesson
in morals. Or is it because the authori-
ties do not know what else to do with it?
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Death Of Myrtle Ruth Rykard.

Myrtle Ruth Rykard, the seven year
old daughter Of Mr.. James Rykard, and
granddaughter of our fellow townsman,
]. ". Rykard, died last Sunday evening
Dec. 26. at 8 o'clock.
The child's clothing caught fire in some
way about twelve o'clock in the day time
and burned almost entirely off.
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Estate Of 4. W. Hester, Deceased
Notice of Settlement and Application
for Final Discharge.

Take notice that on the 3Ofh day OF Deem.
Der, 1909, I will render a fnal account OF my
%aotipps and doings as Adm,nistratrix OF the
EsiAte OF R. W. Hester. decea. ed. In The office
of Judge OF Probate for Abbeville Connty AZ
10 o'cIock a. M, and on the same day viii sr-
ply for q fnal discharge from my trust as
such Admlni.trairiz -,
All persons having demands against satd
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever bafr,d. -
Adminlstratrix.
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MORE DANvILLE PROOF

Jacob Schrail. 4S2 South st.. Danville. Ill.,.
writes '"For over eighteen months l Was q
During the whole time WI. treated by several
doctors and tried several different. kidney
pillp, Sc en- weeks ago I commenced taktpg
Foley's Kidney Pills. and am feeling better
every day and will he glad 10 tell anyone u.
tere.ted 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, 1909-12-29
Notice Of Dissolution.

AbbevilIe, s., c., Dec. s, 1909.
Having mutually agreed to dissolve the
partnership now existing between US, we
ask all parties indebted to. US to make Inn
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, +. NickleS. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29

There ia nothing better that we know Of
for all kidney ailments than Pineu!eE. Ihes'
oils are really excellent IN any case nf Gid
dew trouble, For weak hack or backache,
rheumatic troubles ETC., they are u~Eequalled.
Sold BY G. A. Milford & Co.
See that line OF sterling silver goods at MI
fnrd's drug STORE.
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Abbeville, SC, Dec. s, 1909.
In retiring from the. firm Of Calvert d
I wish to thank the patronssWho
the firm along the road to success,
and in bidding farewell wish to ask them
,.~, Yourstruly, WE. Niekles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-29

and the worthy husband who have just
celebrated their silver wedding.
If Mr.. Hugh Wilson had married when
at the age of R. c. Wilson he could now
be celebrating his golden wedding.
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I wish to thank u patrons for the
splendid support given the firm Of Calvert
& Nickles, which i appreciate very much,
and it will always be my aim to merit a
continuance Of same.
Very respectfully, :.
w. A. Calvert.
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Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina,
County OF ABBEv1LLE. /.

Se ~. stN :. 2sfE S x. III
# Court Of, Common Pleas.
Guilford Cade,4As Administrator with
will annexed Of Guilford Cade, de.
ceased, Plaintiff, against John i.
Wells and John w. Moran, De-
PENDANTS.
BY authority Of a Decree OF Sale by
The Court Of Common Pless for Abbe-
Vile County, In said State, made In
the above stated case, I will offer for
sale, at public ontcry, at Abbeville c.
H., 8. C., OH Salesday in January,
A. D., 1910. within the legal hours OF
sale the following described lsnd, to
wit: All that tract or parcel OF land,
situate, lying add being in Abbeyille
County, IN the State aforesaid, con-
tanning TIVE land ONE EIGHTH f2a)
Acres, more or less, and bounded BY
lands Of J. w. Morrah, J. o. Scott, ].
N. Knox and ny. Main street In the
town Of Mt. Carmel.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to
: R. E. HILL.
Master A.. c., g. G.
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4. Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina.
coUrry OF ABBEvILI p.
Court of Common ) leas

Court of Common J leas
I. h. McCalla, Plaintiff, against Mary
Frazier and 8. F. Cromer, Defend
ants.
By authority ola Decree OF Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
VILE County, In said State, made In
the above. stated case,I will offer for
sale, at Public Cutlery, at Abbeville @.
H., 8. c., on Salesday In January,,A.
u. 1910, within the legal hours Of sale
the following described land, to wit:
All that tract or parcelof land situate,
lying and being In Abbt vile County,
In the State aforesaid, containing
(1R) Acres. more or less,
and bounded by N. O. Carter, J. A.
Gilmore, Wash Jordan, George Hearst,
Nathan Jordan and others.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to
R. E. HILL,
-. Master A. c., 3. G.
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Have you had enough Pelagra literature?
II not call at this Office.
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Kittie L. Rush, Defendants.
Copy Summons. For Relief.
(Complaint not Served
To the Defendants above-namef:
You are hereby summoned and re-
CURED 10 answer. The .complaintfn this
action, which iis on file In the Office Of
the Clerk of Common Pleas, for the
said County, and 10 serve copy OF
your answer to the said complaint on.
the subscriber at his office atAbbaville
Court House, South Carolina, within.
twenty days after the service hereof,
exclusive Of the day Of such service ;
audyifyou fail to answer the complaint
withincthe time aforesaid, the plaintiff
In this, action will apply TO the Court
for the relief demanded In the com.
plant.
Dated 10th day Of December, 1908.
b j. M. Nickles, {.
2 Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the absent defendant, Kittie L.;
Rush:
Take Notice, That the complaint In
this action, together with the sum-
mons Of which the, foregoing iaa copy
was filed In the Office Of the Clerk Of
Court of Common Pleas for Abbeville
County. South Carolina, on the 10th
day Of December, 1903.
J. M. Nickles,
Plaintiffs Attorney. :
December 10th, 1905.
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VII. also stop ut the following stations and
rake on and let of passengers-Phinney's
Jam ca, Toxaway. WEIGH.
j. r. Anderson, Snrartpfardeni
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The State of South Carolina
County Of Abbeville.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
+. L. Pruitl, Plaintiff, against G. E..
Pruttt, Allie L. C~linkscales and
Kittie L. Rush, Defendants.
Copy Summons. For Relief.
lComplaint not Seryed.)
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Blue RIDGE Railway Co.
Effective November 14.sl9O5!

= No. 70 No.aot!No.s 8.
.Eastbound. Daily Daily Daily
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). Put M your winter clothes and blanket
with cedar and lavendar flakes. Much better
rtap camphor b lie. For sale a. Milford
hug store. Phone LOT.
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Mrs. 8. Joyce. Claremont, N. a.. writes:
About q year ago 1 bought two bottles OF
FoIey's Kidney Remedy. II cured me OF Q
severe case of kidney trouble OF several years
standing. II certainty ia u grand good medi-
cline, and I heartily recommend It." c. A.
Milford q Co. T.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TAX DEED.

Notice is hereby given that ]. r..
Halsey, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. tn, dated LIST day of July, A..
d., 1899, has filed said certificate
i'm my office, and has made applica-
ton for tax deed TO issue In accord
Ance with law. Said certificate en-
braces the following described prop
erty situated In Putnam County,
Florida, to-wit:
E1f Of nwA of seq ofsw14, Section
%, Township ii, 5. Range rs E.
acres.
The said land being assessed at
the date OF issuance OF such certif-
icate I'm the name OF John Hafnett.
Unless said certificate shall be re-
deemed according 10 law, tax deed
will Issue thereon on the 10th day Of
May, A. d., 1909.
Witness my Official signature aud
seal this the 9th day OF April, A.
D.. 1903. HENRY HUTCHINSON,
[Seal,l Clerk Circuit Court,
aplO Putnam County, Florida.
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Published Weekly, $500 a Year.

Justice; also our appreciation Of the
zeal and devotion to duty displayed
by our States Attorney, and we
thank both for courteous treatment
to this body; Further we desire TO
go on record as expressing our ap-
prevail and appreciation of the effort
OF most of our County Officers I'm the
faithful discharge of their duties.
We ask our County Commissioners
to have the Tax Certificates now on
hand In the Clerks Office listed and
scheduled in such manner as TO
bring the property represented by
them to the notice OF prospective
purchasers, as we believe such will
be of great value to our County.
ALEXANDER ID. CURRY,
Foreman.
[Spring Term, April IL, 1909
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01
To All Whom II May Concern:

TAKE NOTICE THAT SIXTY (GO) DAYS
! after the publica' ion hereof, we, the under
signed citizens and County Commissioners OF
Putnam County. State Of Florida intend To ap-
ply IN the Legislature Of the State Of Florida az
It's next session A. ID. 1909 for the enactment OF
law legalizing and validating the election had
and held I'm Putnam County, Florida. on Bird
whether or not the bonds proposed In resOiu-
ticn OF the Board OF County Commissioners OF
Putnam County, Florida, as follows tO-wit:
The sum OF one Hundred Thousand dollars for
Hard Surfaced Highways, the sum OF Forty-1ve
Thousand dollars for a bridge over and across
the 81. Johns River az Palatka, Florida and the
sum OF Ten Thousand dollars for Bridge over
and across Dunn's Greek. small bridge scross
Banana Mill in Commissioners District No. 8,
and other bridges that may be necessary, aud
the sum Thirty 1--we thousand dollars for erect
ing q County Court House nc Palatka, Florida,
should be Issued, and also % validate said bond
issue and each and every part thereof, aud TO APP
prove and validate each and every bond that
may be- Issued under and by authority Of said
election and TO cure all defects, and Irregular
titles, that may exist in said election, the calling.
holding and canvassing OF said election and full
ly empower and authorize the Is ne, execution
and sale OF said bones.
l.. g. STEPHENS.
Chairman Board County Commissioners,
Putnam County, Florida.
Is. Il. SOLANA,
II. j. ROGERS,
w. G.. ALYERS,
M. BOHANNON,
Members, Board OF County Commissioners.
Putnam County, Florida.
Palatka, Florida, this 9TH day OF March, A. d.
lvOb. mArb-bOda'
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Grand Jury Presentments.

We. the Grand Jury respectfully
submit To his Honor, Judge j. II.
Wills, the following Presentment:
We recomend that three books of
record in the Clerks office be re-
bound.
AS complaints of Irregularities I'm
the Administration OF affairs in some
Of our County offices have been made
to this body, we have consumed
some time IN making diligent in
quiry into these complaints, and
much to our qualification, and we
believe TO the qualification of many
of the tax payers throughout the
county, beg to report no tangible
evidence of any official irregularity.
1t is however, the honest opinion of
this Jury that Ger Board of County
Commissioners have paid out Coun-
~ funds, especially in the matter of
Public Roads and general index
work hastily, and we think without
sufficient examination as to whether
the amounts should have been paid.
AS to index work referred to, we find
that for the year 1903 there were
81, 406.O6 paid for indexing the Gen
eral Records, as against 81, 296. 90
paid for the same service the pre-
ceding nine years. We believe this
index work work for which the
81 ,406.G6 was paid could have been
done for far less sum. We believe
this index work is special work for
the convenience of the public, and
could and should have been paid for
at an agreed rate by our Board of
County Commissioners.
AS to public road work, we respect
fully request our board of County
Commissioners to appoint general
road superintendent, as they have
full authority to do in Sec. S52 Page
All of the Revised Statutes. It's our
conviction with many other tax pay
ers that this plan would be less ex.
pensive than the present. one, by
which each commissioner examines
the roads In his own district at $500
per day.
We urge the Board of County
Commissioners who have the spend
ing of public funds to the amount of
5000, or more, for any one job, to
advertise for bids, and award same
to lowest competent bidder.
We ask our Board of County Com
missioners, In the appointment of
Bond Trustees, who shall have full
control Of all the moneys the people
have voted to Bond the County for,
to appoint representative men from
different parts OF the County, we
ask our Board OF County Commits
sisners TO use every means within
their power to collect the different
amounts subscribed by prominent
men OF Palatka for the maintenance
OF a public Ferry across the ST.
Johns River at Palatka, as upon the
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No. %. SAN MATEO, FLA, MAY /, 9O9.

basis of those subscriptions the
Board of County Commissioners OBJ
ligated our County for the balance of
the expenses of said Ferry.
We strongly urge on all Of our trial
Justices throughout the County, that
they always require, as the law
allows them to do, irresponsible per-
sons who bring petty cases before
their Courts, "a cash deposit of the
full amount Of costs IN such cases,
and in all such cases where IL can be
done consistent with justice and law,
to terminate such cases i'm their
Courts. Many cases have been
brought before this body where there
was no evidence to justify it's being
done.
We respectfully ask our County
Commissioners to comply with Sec
tlon TIP Page 1906 Revised Statutes
by furnishing statement of all
County money disbursed the preced-
ing year to the Foreman Of the Grand
Jury.
While we commend the zeal of our
officers throughout the county i'm en-
forcing our present Prohibition Law,
we believe that the negroes are not
the only viOlators of that Law, and
we urge them to renew effort in APP
pretending the white as we'll as the
black offender.
Many complaints have come to
this body as to the purchase of the
place known as Mallet's Island, to be
used as Poor Farm for Putnam
County; we know the reputation of
the place for health has always been
bad, and we believe every pauper
who voluntarily goes to any poor
farm needs, at times, medical atten-
ton as much, If not more than the
actual necessities OF life, we know
that place to be remote from any res
ident physician. and on that ac-
count medical attention will be diff
flcult and expensive. We believe
Mallets Island from any and every
view point tn be the most unfit plac
that could have been selected In
Putnam County for a Poor Farm,
and we but voice the sentiments of
many tax payers when we beg the
Board Of County Commissioners to
sell that place as soon as the pur-
chase money with expenses can be
obtained and buy a Poor Farm IN
some healthy locality, and not too
far from medical attention, where
our unfortunate poor may be cared
for In a civilized an Christian
manner.
We respectfully request our Coun-
ty Commissioners In the future to
require all bonded officers Of this
County to make bond In some well
known Guaranty Company.
We desire TO express our sincere
appreciation OF the fearless and i'm
partial manner in which HIS Honor
Judge J. 4. Wills has ever dispensed
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Notice.

The annual meeting of the San
Mateo Christian Union will be held
Monday, May 10, 9:l5 a. IN. at GEM
etary. All those who are interested
in the improvement Of the cemetery
grounds are requested to attend, join
the Union and help to beautify the
cemetery. ]. A. CROSBY,
Secretary.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8. Gowen, of
Crescent City spent Sunday with
Mrs. b. s. Crosby returning on their
launch the Louise on Monday morn
ing. Mr.. Crosby accompanying them
home.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. DOtney left
Monday for their Chicopee, Mass,
home and on Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs.
III. b. Bailey left-us for there Lowell
home.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO THE
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLOR
IDA POR THE VALUATION OF RECENT
ELECTION HELD IN PUTNAM COUNTY
AUTHORIZING AN ISSUE OF $4,000 OF
BONDS.