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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-01
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville.
Court Of Common Pleas.


Luther E. Shirley, in his own right
and as Administrator of the Estate
of Mrs. Gustavus E. Shirley ct al,
Plaintiffs, against J. A. Shaw and
bessie Shaw, Defendants.
BY authority of 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 Outcry, at Abbeville G,
H., S. c., on Salesday in December, A.
D. 1909 within the legal hours of sale
the following described land, to wit;
All that tract or parcel of land situate,
lying and being in Abbeville County,
in the State aforesaid, containing FIR
.1Y-SIX and ONE1FOURTH (564)
Acres, more or less, and bounded by
IL. o. Robinson Enoch Smith and
Tract No and designated Tract No. /.
Also, all that other tract or parcel OF
land, situate, lying and being in Abbe.
Vile County, State aforesaid, contain.
ing FIFTY-EIGHT and THREE
NFOURTHS $3.50 Acres. bounded by
Tract No. /, lands of l.. o. Robinson
and 8. s. McCurry and designated as
Tract No. 2.
Also, all that other tract or parcel OF
land eituate, lying and being in Abbe-
vile County, State aforesaid. contain
ing TWENTY-FOUR (24) Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands of L.
o. Robinson and Enoch Smith.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash, bal.
ance on a credit of twelve months, se.
cured by bond of purchaser and q
mortgage of the premises, with 8 pei
cent. interest from day of sale-and II
it becomes necessary to collect same by
suit then ten per cent. to be added as
attorneys fee. Purchaser may have
option Of paying all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers and re-
cording. r. g.. HILL,
Master A. c., 8. G.
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Estate Of W. T. Cowan, Deceased
Notice of Settlement and Application
for Final DISCHARGE.

Take notice that on the 18th day OF Deem
ber. 1909 will render a final account OF my
actings and doings az Administrator Of the
Estate OF w. T. Cowan, deceased, In the office
of Judge OF Probate for Abbeville County al
10 O'Clock a. No.. and Oh the same day will ap-
ply for a final discharge from my trust as
such Administrator.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred.
MANER L. RICE.
Administrator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-01
Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina
County Of Abbeyille.
- Court of Common Pleas


Court of Common Pleas.
j. q. Moore, Plaintiff, against JAMIE
y Barrett, Defen dant.
By authority of a Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Abbe-
Vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, ! will offer for
sale, at public outcry, at Abbeville G.
H., 8. c., on Salesday in December, a:
D. 1909, within the legal hours OF
sale the following described land, to
wit: All that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and being In Abbeville
County, in the STATE aforesaid, con.
tanning TWO (2)' Acres, more or less,
and bounded by lands of Jim Childs,
Thomas Childs and Oliver Devlin, be-
ing the lot of land conveyed to the
said jamie Barrett by G. Hamilton.
|. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
Master A. c., s. G.
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Sherif's Sale.
Calvert & Nickles against Thos. Cosby
Execution.

NdlFC1G " 4NlShiSo oSoAAoo = AWE SSoSy
Execution.
\ By virtue of executions to me d.
rected in the above stated cases, I will
sell to the highest bidder, at public
auction, within the legal hours of sale,
at Abbeville, on Monday, the 9Th day
of December, A. D. 1909, all the right,
title and interest of Thos. Cosby In the
following described property, to wit !:
Eight (8) Acres, more or less, bounded
by lands of A. M. Hill & Sons, P. A.
Roche, the street running parallel
With the Southern Railroad, Tabby
Cason and others.
Levied on and to be sold as the prop
erty of Thos. Cosby to satisfy the afore-
said executions and costs.
Terms-Cash.
C. J. LYON,
Sheriff Abbeville County.
Sheriff's Office, Abbeville G. H., 8.
c. 11.8-'09.
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Estate of Nimrod G. Davis, Decd
Notice of Settlement and Application
for Final DISCHARGE.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th day of De-
l. cember, 1909. will render final account
OF my actings and dolDgs as Executor OF the
Estate OF Nimrod G. Davis, deceased, In the
Office Of Judge of Probate for Abbeville Coun-
ty at 10 O'Clock a. M, and on the same day
will apply for final discharge from my trust
as such Executor.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for pay ment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. -
T. Z. DRUMMOND,
Executor.
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Trolley Lines.

And now there is talk Of a trolley line
from Anderson to connect the Seaboard
Air Line at AbbeuIle or Greenwood. 1t
would seem that the route might be by
Antreville or Due West, and on to Abbe-
vile.
It will not come to any town that is not
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-01
Notice to Creditors,

All persons having claims against The Ab-
beville Furniture Company are hereby noti-
fled TO present and prove their claims before
10th day OF December next, for adjustment.
BY order OF Court. r. &. HILL.
Nov. 10th, 1909. Master A. C., 3. Q.
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The easy, pleasant, sufe, sure, prompt pills,
are Rings Little Liver Pills. In any emergen-
cy, Pinesalve Carbolized Is the salve to use
It soothes pains. 1t heals bruises. Sold by
G. A. Milford & Co.
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Put up your winter clothes and blanket
with cedar and lsvendar flakes. Much better
rtan camphor balls. For sale at Milford
hug store. Phone lot.
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The Rosenberg Mercantile
Co. will save you money on
bagging and ties.

II you want to sell your real estate list
Sith me. Robt S. Link.
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A large stock Of Pittsburg Per-
feet Fence on hands now cheaper
than rails. For sale by
The L. W. White Go.
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EAST. END.
What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City. and Along
Route No. g. ~, a. \.

A most interesting football game tool
place on the Abbeyille diamond last Thurs
day between the Carolina Scrubs and Alb
beville teams. Quite number Of specta
tors witnessed the game which was hare
fought from start to finish and we claimed
it was q regular knock down and drag
out game" One member of the Abbevillt
team got "up set" in the first onslaught
but luckily there was a good supply ot
water on hand, and he soon revived anC
re-entered the fray, ready for another
knock down. 90.
The city team held their hand against
the Carolina College team and made the
game tie, thus honors were easy. =
Abbeville's second team went to .Elber
ton, Ca, and played that team, but unfor.
tunately came out behind. The score be,
ing five to nothing in Elberton's favor
But just wait till that Elberton team gets
on the Abbeville diamond and these same
boys will do them up in regular city. style
Thanksgiving day has passed again and
our teachers and scholars have settled
on their regular duties after enjoying the
day Of rest. We are thankful for this day
and wish there were two in each year. We
all had big dinners, but not as big as that
OF President Taft. but nevertheless we ex-
pect we we're about as; thankful as the
fiHi Mr.. and Mrs. James Taggart gave an
elegant reception last Friday evening in
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cobb: The
affair was one Of the notable social events
OF the season, and was not only enjoyed,
but will be recollected by numbers Of the
hundreds Of guests present who were SO
charmingly entertained, The home was
beautifully and most artistieally decorated
with lovely flowers and trailing vines. Ele-
giant punch and a most|delightful salad
course, with fruits, etc., were served dur
ing the evening and everything passed of
as merrily as a marriage bell. Mrs. Tag
CART is q most charming and gracious
hostess, one who entertains to the pleas
ure and enjoyment Of her guests. -,
Miss Marjorie Fern and Mr.. Harry Cobb
were happily married in Trinity church
last Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clock by
Rev. Porcher, of Greenwood. The bride is
q most charming young lady and moves In
a large circle of friends who wish for her
long life, health and great prosperity. The
groom is now happy in the possession OF
such beautiful and lovely bride, one who
will brighten his home, and make his life
worth living, help-mate that will share
his sorrows as well as his joys and tighten
the burdens of life, =, =!
Mr. Cobb is head clerk in the store OF his
uncle, Mr.. o. d. Cobb, and is man OF
worth, and has hosts Of friends who con-
gratulate him on his good fortune.
Il
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
In BOSTON MARKETS.
The Prices OF Dairy Products Unchanged
Eggs Trihe Higher.

The Prices OF Dairy Products Unchanged
Eggs Tribe Higher.
Boston, March 3l--The local market
for dairy products is unchanged save
for somewhat firmer tendency in eggs,
Western eggs are actually 1ac dozen
higher, due to the fact that they are
costing fully that much more at shipping
points than they did last week. The
receipts from all sources are much small
er than they were at this time last
year; the demand meanwhile Ia good
and as some arrivals are going into cold
storage, the market keeps we'll sold up.
The butter market holds firm, especially
on fancy fresh goods, which are in de-
mand now that most Of the fine storage
goods have been used up. Cheese is firm
Nj th an upward tendency as the re-
eepts are light and stocks are steadily
Quotations follows
Butter Fancy northern creamery,
tubs 3lM321ac, boxes and prints $40
33 Jac, western ash tubs 200 30c, storage
creamery goo zoe, dairy 2702sc.
!. Cheese--New York state twins, fancy
15@l5lac, fair to good l3@l4c, YER
mont twins, fancy, l4@l4lac, fair to
good Hole.
Eggs Fancy hennery 23@24c. choice
eastern &c, fresh western 2l@2l 1ac.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
CORINTH.

Gerald Virgins il very sick with diph.
liberia.
Albert Magoon has gone to Hyde Park
to work
B, B. scribner Is very much better 50
he is out around.
Hollis Hoyt Of Burlington il at his
fathers, John Hoyt, for one weeks vaca.
ton from his school.
Mrs. Annie Cunningham of East Barre
will assist her mother, Mrs. Herbert
Wilson, through sugaring.
Elmer stuffiebean from johnson and
Elmer Magoon are working for Charles
Eastman through sugaring.
There will be dance at Cookville
hall, Wednesday evening, March 81, con-
Quoted by Ed. Larkin Of Chelsea.
Mrs. Boldgett returned from Pena-
cook last Monday. DR.. and Mrs Blodgett
will set up housekeeping in Joe East
mans house the first of April,
George Edwards passed away Saturday
evening, the Goth, after an illness of
less than a week. He is survived by a
wife and four children, three girls and
one boy.
Harrison Wilson passed away at his
home after a long illness at the age of
"A years. He was twice married. He
is survived by wife and three sons
and two daughters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31

other Companies Gain, Assembly to
Investigate.

Albany. N. Y, March si.--The Assem-
bly, has adopted unanimously reaoIu-
ton requesting the superintendent Of
insurance to submit to the legislature a
statement showing the gain or losses,
in total amount OF insurance In force
for the years 1906. 1907 and 1908 of the
following life insurance eompaniesi New
York Life, Equitable and Mutual of
New York; Massachusetts, Of Spring
Geldi Mutual Benefit Of Newark, N. J.i
National life Of Montpelier, Vermont;
Northwestern Mutual Of Milwaukee,
Wis, Pennsylvania Mutual Of philadel-
phiai Travellers Of Hartford, and Union
Central Of Cincinnati, o. Mr.. Frishie,
who offered the bill, pointed out that
unofficial figures showed that while tho
three leading New York life insurance
companies sustained losses in the total
amount Of insurance In force during
1908 aggregating nearly S40,000,O0o, the
companies mentioned outside the state
showed gains aggregating nearly $780,
5000.
Nobody can judge" said Mr.. Nshie,
"nor will |, how many years like 1905 IL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
BERLIN

Milton Bailey is confined to the house
by sickness.
Bernard Lawless was in Barre on Mon.
day, calling on friends.
Master Charlie Mccarthy visited
friends in Mortified last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. House visited
friends in Montreal last week.
Mrs. J. G. Webb is confined to the
house by an attack OF indigestion.
Joe Morton just finished saving a mum.
Der OF cords of wood for A. L. Covell.
Mrs. Merrill Andrews was taken to
the hospital at Waterbury last Thurs.
day for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mccarthy and Miss
Isabella called on Rev. Mr. and Mrs.
Fraser Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Reed of Mortified
and Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Reed OF Berlin
visited at William McCarthy's Sunday.
George Reed moved his. family to East
Montpelier last Thursday. Mr.. Reed
win run stationary engine in a mill
there.
The many friends Of II. G. Reed gave
him very pleasant surprise party on
March 20 in honor of his birthday.
Those present were A. Buck, II. Duprey,
w. Duprey, w. p and Guy Reed, j. G.
and Fl. Webb, William Mccarthy and
Carl Reed. Cards were played until a
late hour when all went home, wishing
Mr.. Reed many happy returns Of the
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
MORTIFIED

The annual village meeting win b.
held at Village hall, Tuesday evening
April Q, at 1890 o'clock. The warning
for the meeting has also been issued.
The village OF Northaeld has bought
Of +. r Houston certain land and water
rights for $3.50, The water commission
ers have been endeavoring for some time
10 obtain possession OF this, as it was
desirable that the village water system
have this addition.
j. L. Burns expects 10 start work on
the erection OF his new granite shed
soon. The general outlook for the gran.
Ice business In town appears to b. mp
to the average for this season OF the
year and the business prospects in North.
field for the coming year are certainly
encouraging.
The new granite shed OF Pelaggi &
90. in Northheld is now practically ready
and will soon start with about so men,
The equipment is all modern and Of tho
most approved pattern. The company
has some good orders 10 start on and
the outlook for the success OF the bust
ness is fattering.
Sanford Harrison Kent announces the
marriage of his eldest daughter, Susie
Helen, to Harry Carman Rose of Scran-
ton, Pa. Miss Kent has for several years
lived in Boston but spends part of
every summer in Mortified, where she
has many warm friends. MIR. and Mrs.
Rose are TO make their home at is Law
renee road, Dorchester,
Charles A. Plumley arrived home from
Washington, Tuesday evening, where be
attended the opening of the extra ses-
sion of the 6lst Congress. His father,
Congressman Plumley, is nicely located
in Washington and is already very busy
with the duties pertaining TO his posi-
ton. Charles A. also finds time pretty
well taken up at home and expects TO be
about as busy as his father in looking
after the extensive law practice of Plum.
ley & Plumley
Norman J. Rice, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, started Tuesday
evening for Cordova, Alaska, where he
will join his brother, Herbert. Tho lat
ter has some promising gold mining
claims and they will Immediately put in
a stamping mill and devote their atten.
ton to mining. Some big showings have
been made in gold mining in that sec.
ton of Alaska and the Rice boys antici-
pate success in their undertaking, all of
which their many old friends in this
vicinity hope will be fully realized.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
NORWICH UNIVERSITY

Exhibition drills viii be given on We'd
nesday afternoon this week in the riding
hall by the cadets.
The n U. Musical club concert, which
was to have been held Friday evening.
was postponed until next term on ac-
count Of inclement weather.
The university closes this week Friday
for the spring vacation. The spring term
begins April 18th. The winter term ex-
aminations are being held this week.
Lieutenant w. A. Shaw, United States
weather observer, gave the second lee
ture on mcteorology to the senior class
and others interested, Wednesday even
ing. The lecture was illustrated by Lam
tern slides and was largely attended and
enjoyed by all.
Six new stalls are to be built in the
university stables, and five new horses
have been obtained to add to the number
on hand These will be available at the
opening of the spring term. A class Of
beginners will be started next term for
those who have not taken craftsmanship
and wish to do so.
At chapel Tuesday morning the corp
was addressed by the new president of
Middlebury college, John M Thomas,
Phi. d. He unwittingly cracked joke
that occasioned considerable laughter and
then gave fine talk on the duty of man
to live up to the best that he can realize.
The address was mastery and well re-
ceived by the corp, which had chance
to shake hands with DIR. Thomas as they
were fling out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
GROTON

Dr.. RI. H Lee Of Wells River was Ii
town Monday.
Mfr. and Mrs. G. b. Page were at Wells
River Saturday ON business.
Miss Hazel Eastman Of Topsham II
visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis Keenan,.
Mrs. Lena Heath, who has been sick
for several days remains about the
same.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. A. Kicker visited their
daughter, Mrs. Frank Welch, at corinth
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving MouIton and chill
dren Of South Ryegate visited their par.
ents here Sunday.
r.. +. Clark was ut Wells River Sat.
urday, helping to unload the household
goods Of Mrs Josephine Clark.
Congratulations are extended to Mfr.
and Mrs. Robert Davidson on the birth
OF little daughter, Monday morning.
Lee s. Blanchard, Mrs. II, d. Kicker,
little Ross Clark. and several others are
suffering from severe colds and the
grippe,
The II. T. G. society held business
meeting at the Westerly of their church
yesterday afternoon for the election of
officers.
Easter win be observed at the Metho-
dist church Sunday morning, Arlli IL
with appropriate exercises by the young
people and special music.
Mrs. Fred Knox, who has been con
fined to the bed for seven weeks, has
not been as we'll for few days and a
trained nurse has been engaged to care
for her.
Mrs. Il. D. Gordon and little son and
daughter of Hillsboro Bridge, N. II. ar
rived Saturday to spend a few weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. f.
Blanchard.
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church
will serve new maple sugar and dough
nuts with their baked bean supper Fri
dav evening of this week Supper will
be served from to S. Price Is cents.
Prof, Hayden OF Jericho was the
speaker here Sunday in the interest Of
tie Anti-Saieon league. instead Of Rev.
J. K. Fuller who was unable to come
[ Mon services were held at the Metho-
dist church in the morning and At Bap-
list house in the evening. Both services
were vel attended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31

staged as a special production with elab-
crate scenic and mechanical effects. The
acting company is headed by Miss Helen
Pingree, charming and versatile young
actress, and in her support are Sadie
Galloupe, Kathryn Francis, Helen Cor
don. Georgia Platt, Lawrence Brooke,
J. Warren Chase, II. Blosser Jennings,
Pete Murray, Alebrt A. Bushee, ]. F.
Morrissy, Alva |. MacNamee, and Henry
Willis. The plays TO be presented dur
ing the engagement here include, "The
Little Gray Lady, aWe Uns of Ten
nessee,n Polly Primrose "The Under
tow" written by Eugene Walter, author
of Paid in Full Lena Rivers @Se-
crets Of Notre Dame,p dramatized from
Victor Hugo's great romance, the stir
ring Western drama, "A Texas Ranger
and the original Kate Claxton version
of "The Two Orphans" The opening
play Monday evening will be The Little
Gray Lady and seats will be on sale
soon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31

would take 10 drive the insurance hunl-
ness ont of this state. We are not here
TO legialate for the business interests Of
Massachusetts,. Vermont, Connecticut,
Ohio, or New Jersey. Before enaotlng
any more drastic laws, surely we ought
10 examine into the causes Of the decline
OF the insurance business in this state
since 1905. Powers are now TO be sought
under which corrupt, or welI-meaning
but unwise superintendent OF insurance,
could speedily put our life insurance
companies into bankruptcy. This vitality
concerns every poliey-hoIder.p Legisla-
tion is now pending which would give
the superintendent Of insurance authorl
ty to take over the affairs of life in
surance company when, In his Judgment
II would be for the best interests OF the
policyholders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31

CLARK COUNTY. OHIO, dry
Eleven Majority in a Total Vote Of
1881.

Springfield, O., March 3l.--With the
heaviest vote in local history, Clark
county Monday voted dry" BY eleven
majority in the local option election.
The total vote cast in the county was
1881. The election affects ninety seven
saloons in the county and three brew
cries. The excitement during the day
was intense. On every hand the women
were pulling at and entreating the voters
to send the town dry and at some polls
the school children surrounded the voting
booths and urged the voters to cast dry
ballots.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31

New York, March Sl.-Frederick John.
son, thirty.two years old, an elevator
man In Fifth avenue apartment house,
was shot and killed Monday night by
Joseph Parise, a Pinkerton detective,
during a hand -to-hand struggle In rum
ming elevator. The detective arrested
johnson for robbing an apartment Par
Use, who had finger shot off, is pris.
oner in the hospital on the technical
charge OF homicide.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
TALK OF THE TOWN

Cash paid for watches, diamonds, gold
and silver iewelry. Burr, the Jeweler,
Typewriting, copying, dictation, Mrs.
NJ. @. Nye, rooms 7 and 8, Blanchard
block.
Clairyoyant-Tuesday and Thursday,
2 p. m. to 0 p. m. Mrs. r. Il. Ellis, rs
spaulding street. Tel 1861.
The best farm trade ever offered by
the ID. A. Perry Real Estate agency is
advertised in the for sale column. A
farm with an income of $1,000 a year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31
AMUSEMENT NOTES
Somerville-Adams Wrestling Match VIII
Take Place Friday Night.

The date Of the someryille- Adams
match will be Friday night Of this week,
April End instead Of Saturday. The
change was made at the request of a
number Of patrons who would be unable
20 attend on Saturday night. The pre-.
liminary match promises to be worth the
price OF admission alone. Bixby, the
young light weight wrestler is proving
himself first class man and Is develop
ing new tricks every day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-31

As you increase your responsibilities
and earning capacity, increase your in.
surance and some day you will be sur
prised 10 SEQ how much you are worth.
Goth year. National Life Insurance
Company, Montpelier, Vt. (Mutual)
S. 5. Ballard, general agent, Mont.
pelier, VII N. d. Ballard, local agent
Barre, VI.
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NOTICE.

All persons owing DIR. j. e. insolvency,
ARE hereby notified that all of the claims
due him, have been placed in the hands
Of Attorney Il. T. Scott, 0 Miles granite
building, for collection, and all said per-
sons are asked to call at once at said
office and settle the same.
j. E. insolvency,
BY Elwin L. Scott. Attorney.