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MRS. JOHN W.. SIGN, A MUCH BELOVED
WOMAN, GOES TO her reward.
Great Company Of Living Friends Attend
Funeral at the Home-Long Line Of
Carriages Follow hearse to the
Grave

On Saturday morning, July 10th, 1909. at {
o'clock In the early dawning OF the morning
when all was quiet, peaceful and calm the
spirit OF this good woman scared INTO tne
great beyond.
Mrs. Sign had been in declining health for
many months, but only confined to her bed
for the past two weeks. Although the ap-
preaching end was expected by all, yet nope
was entertained az long az there was life. 80
that her death was q shock not only to her
family and friends, but the community as
we'll.
The deceased was a woman OF KINDLY heart,
and gentle manner, and was always thought
full and attentive TO, and for, the pleasure,
com fort and happiness OF others; even on her
death bed she heard Of the death OF q colored
person whom she had known many years.
at once asked one of her daughters to get
some flowers and make into a wreath and
send 10 the colored friend from herself. This
was a kindly act, that will not be without Its
reward. Her outlet life was not for sell, but
for others, therefore was filled with many no
BILE acts of selfdenial and good deeds. Yes,
she has scattered bright flowers along her
pathway through life that will bloom bright
err for her in the great beyond. She was an
affectionate and indulgent mother, a true and
faithful wife.
A husband, four daughters and two sons
survive her, and are now bowed In deepest
grief at their great loss. God bless them, and
spiritual good.
Funeral services we're conducted at the
home by Rev. Henry Stokes, where great
numbers OF friends had gathered TO pay their
last tribute OF love and esteem to the memory
OF their departed friend.
Interment was made at Upper Long Cane
cemetery in the presence OF many Borrowing
friends.
Beautiful flowers that she loved 10 much
while on earth. were placed by loving hands
upon the newly made grade. The grief
stricken family have the sincere sympathy OF
the entire community.
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Death Of Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson, d.. ID

IBCdtIL Va
On the 9th OF July. 1909, about 8 O'Clock In
the evening. just as the departing day was be-
Ing folded to rest the gentle spirit OF this
The deceased has been In declining health
for some time and in bis last illness great
anxiety OF many friends was expressed az TO
bis recovery. When the end came II was as q
little child falling asleep; even like q ripened
His noble exemplary Christian life is before
this people and ts worthy OF emulation by all.
Not only in the sanctuary, In the home, In
the social circles, In the streets, but every
boldly manifested his Christian character
and influence which will go on (hough he
sleepeth) till time shall be no more.
There is perhaps very few pastors, II any,
who have held the love and esteem OF their
congregation for 80 long q time. He has been
nest and faithful in p~ersuading his hearers at
all times to report and be saved. We have
no doubt but that bis crown will be one re-
splendent with brightest gems-trophies'wo won
for the Master.
DR.. Wilson was cultured and refined, and
possessed q kind heart and gentle persuasive
manner that lac q magnetic power Of draw
Ing friends around hin at all times and in all
places. His life was full OF noble Christian
work, good deeds and kindly acts, and now
that bis life's work is ended on earth, be has
entered upon q nobler and brighter work thai
shall have no end. In his death this people
have lost q friend, q councillor and q divine
of the highest Christian type. The church
an earnest, able and faithful pastor. one whose
place will be hard to ill. This entire COM
Dr. Law and Rev. F. W. Gregg conduct
Ing the services, bis remsins were laid to resi-
in Upper Long Cane cemetery to await the
resurrection morn. NJ.
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TROY.
Troy. 8, c., July 18th, 1909.

Troy, 8. c., July 18th, 1909.
The Bible Society meets in the Methodist
church on Wednesday, the 22nd; sermon by
Rev. A. H. Best, lunch, and then an address,
and the business meeting. These meetings
are open to all who wish 70 attend.
Mr.. John Bradley, Of the Bank Of McCor-
mick, is spending some days here with his
Dr.. W. A. Hunter, of Hunters, spent satur-
Miss Lucy Lyon is the admired guest Of her
cousin, Miss Lucy Lyon; near Abbeviile
Long Cane Wednesday was q great day; plen-
" OF fish and q day OF much fun for the forty
who were 80 fortunate a. to be there. We are
Inclined to think q little selnshness attached
10 these days; they never invite the good Ia
TO US 1t seems an utter impossibility to even
think. OF Mr.. Hugh Wilson'S name 10 longer
to be read, as we first unfold the Press and
Banner. Itis-1ike removing one OF the land
marks. We Only can say We trust his success
sors will ever. yield as ready pen, have an
opinion, and not afraid to express 1t. Fol- all
can say Of Mr. Wilson his life is an open
book, With q great heart free Of charity. We
nope they wear Elisha's mantle as worthily.
Little Misc Mary Pollen. from the Thornwell
Orphsnage, Is spending . week with Mrs. Ju-
Mr.. e. P. Norwood, who has so successfully
represented one of the best nurseries In the
South and who has made Troy headquarters
for some weeks leaves this a. N. for Lowndes-
Vile.
Miss Alice Stone, our telephone manager, is
e. Joyipg vacation this week. Miss Maggie
~Hollingsworth, OF Greenwood, Is taking her
place.
Rev. o. Y. Bonner, of Due West, preached
in the A. r. p. church yesterday morning.
Miss Mae Davis left for her work In Atlanta
last Friday.
On next Friday evening, the 18th, Prof. Ar.
chile Talbert OF the Lethe school will close the
years work with an entertainment. begin
ming promptly at $50 o'clock. He has made
a great success Of the school this year. and re-
elected for another session. All are anticipst-
Ing q pleasant evening".
Blrth-To Mrs. A. H. Ariail, q daughter.
Miss Bunny Kennedy after an extended
visit In the mountains Of North Carolina has
returned home.
Misses Martha Reagin, Belle Cresswell and
Daisy Gable are the appointed delegates from
the A. r. p. church to the Sabbath School
Convention which meets at Bold Springs Bap-
list church Wednesday and Thursday this
week.
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TRAGEDY AT Alb e.
WILLIE MILLS.
|. L. Patterson Shoots Mrs. lobe Fender
Then Blows His Own Brains Out.

AS a result OF shooting here Mrs. lobe Pen.
der is laid up with serious wound In the
thigh and l.. l.. Patterson Is a suicide.
Patterson 1t is alleged had been paying at
tention to Mrs. Pepder, and had asked her
several times to marry him but she would
set no date.
Mrs.Pender and her mother went to church
last Sunday and Patterson also went. He
followed them home. The two women had
inst changed clothes when Patterson arriv-
ed. Mrs. Pender was lifting on the steps and
something that, Is ls alleged, he had said
about Mrs. Sallie Vaughn. She would not do
this and Patterson Immediately pulled his
pistol and fred twice, according to the testi-
mony.
When be had fired the last shot Mrs. ender
fell, crying out that he had killed her. Pat
terson, 1t Is supposed. thought that he had
killed her and went to the corner of the
house, put the pistol to his own temple and
blew his brains out.
Patterson was the same individual that
assault and battery case. He had no money
to hire q lawyer, and addressed the Jury him
self making such an impression on the Jury
as 10 the honesty and integrity that he was
acquitted.
Here are the proceedings of the Coroner's
Jury:
Mrs. Sallie johnson, sworn SAYS:
We come home from church and Patterson
was here after we got here, Patterson then
went off up to Mrs. Sulberry and then he
COHl6 UdC lbCI LA l CbtCl ~ USIh v hSl
and she then started off to the house and
Patterson shot al her and then shot several
more shots after I saw him fall.
her
Mrs. Sallie x johnson.
Charlie Wilson, sworn, says:
l saw the second shot, Mrs. Fender was sit.
ting In the porch, when I reached where Pat
terson was be had pistol in his right and
Tom Haines takeu pistol out Of Patierson's
hand. charlie wilson,.
Mrs. Sallie Vaughn, sworn, says:
That I live In Abbeville county. I saw
Patterson when he shot at Mrs. Pender as she
run up the steps. Didn't see Patterson shoot
himself. Patterson called her q lar and she
place. hat was today about dinner time.
SaIlie Vaughn.
Mrs. Joe Irwin, sworn, says:
I saw Mr.. Patterson mp at Mrs. Sutberry
house come back to Mrs. Fender. She was
her was talking. Mrs. Fender then started
up the steps. When she went up the steps he
shot his pistol and she fell when be shot.
Mrs. Joe K Irwin
. mark.
Mrs. Maggie Pender, sworn. says:
Mr.. Patterson fnllowed us home and he
then went up to Mrs.Surberry and come back
talk he had about Miss Sallie Vaughn. he
then come back to my house and when /
went 20 the closet he call me and ask TO have
a few words with me. He ask me If told
Miss Sailie what he said and / told him / did.
He started to run up the door steps and he
shot at me twice and be started to run him.
self and 1 saw him shoot himself
Did you see him when he shot bimselR !
did, He shot me twice both balls taking ef-
feet.
Der
Maggie x Fender.
mark
We the Jarors find that l.. L.. Patterson
came TO his death by gun shot wounds by his
G. E. Putnam, Foreman.
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Superintendent OF Schools, Mr.. j, Foster
Hammond left yesterday for Spartanburg
where he will attend the meeting OF Superln-
tendents of Schools and County Schools
Miss Marie Mitchell OF Honea Path, 5. e..
is visiting her aunt Mrs. Henry Gillian on
Pichney ST.
Miss Anna Eavenson of Winder, Ca. Is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robt. Game,
Mira. Robert Game and Mrs. Henry Gillian
went over to Atlantis on a shopping trip, a
few days ago.
MI. and Mrs. John Bruce and their little
daughter Mary. spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and NISSAN Williams OF SHARON.
Miss Ada McLlane !spent Saturday and
Sunday IN the city the pleasant guest OF her
cousin Miss Ethel Williams.
Mr.. Ira Sprouse of the city is spending a
few days in Cokesbury with friends and
relatives.
Mr.. Walter Stephens left Monday night for
Atlanta, where he will spend a few days.
Mrs. Ethel Brown OF Charlotte. N. c. is
the charming guest of her cousin, Miss Lille
Stubbs,
Miss Viola Irwin after q pleasant viait to
relatis es has returned TO her, home. In BRAD
ley. +
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. McCord and little son
William OF Newberry have been In the city q
few days the guests OF Mrs. W.. L. McCord.
Miss Louise Reid left yesterday for Ninety
Six where she will spend her vacation with
relatives.
Misses Edna Wardlaw and Lucy Lyon OF
Troy spent Saturday and Sunday In the city
with their aunt Mrs. s. I. Eakin.
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Davis Makes Apology

Washington July S.-Senator Jeff
Davis of Arkansas, has sent the fol-
lowing letter to the president: "The
President, Washington, DC;
"Sir-My attention has been called to
several press notices criticising me very
harshly for not attending the dinner
given by yourself to the senators, and,
fearing that some Of the press notices
may have come under your observa-
ii on and that you might think my
non attendance was the result Of dis
courtesy, I write you this explanation:
my littly son, twelve years old, ID
with me Having recently lost my
dear wife I brought him along for
company. On the evening of the din.
ner / allowed him to 60 to Fort Myer
with a little companion to see the air.
ship. He did not. return until such q
late hour that I became very much
alarmed about him and went to look
for him. I did not return until 1t was
too late to be present in obedience to
your kind invitation. Ihope that you
will not consider my conduct rude or
1 intended any offence, and will &C.
cept this as my apology for not.
attending.
Very truly&yours,
Jeff Davis.
"July 6, 1907"
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Growing Plant Drugs.

Columbia, July s. Though the
enterprise of such men as the Nc.
Gowns of Darlington, and Mr.. E.
Cottingham of Ebenezer, a new and
highly profitable industry bids fair to
be developed in South Carolina, these
gentlemant having achieved highly
satisfactory results from Investigations
into the possibilities of drug plant Gull
tivation in this section.
The plants which they have had
under investigation and demonstration
are paprika and cayenne peppers, cas-
tor beans and cascara asgrada. The
main emphasis 80 far has been loi don
the paprika pepper business. Last
season the crops Of about 10000 pounds
of dried peppers was marketed IN New
York at about II cents per pound.
Next year the growing of cayenne
pepper to supply the domestic demand
for the dried and ground product will
be undertaken on commercial SCALE
About 5000 pounds of American
grown seed has been harvested in q
test carried on for two seasons and the
material brought ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
In the country about Florence there
is being developed a small but salts
factory industry in the growing of red
peppers and castor beans. 1t seems
probably that the limit of other drug
plants which may be grown in this
favored regions has not yet been
reached.
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fairfield.

Mrs. Mary f. Creswell Is sick.
MI. j. q, Bowen has been very sick
for the last few weeks, but we are glad
to report he is much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson from Reno.
both were the pleasant guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John McCaslan
Saturday night.
Mrs. Fannie Still and children from
Greenwood was the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. o. Beaufort Saturday night
and called Sabbath at Mrs. John Nc
Caslan.
Born to MI. and Mrs. A. w. Young,
July 9th, 1909, a son.
Several of Mr.. Young's friends and
relatives called yesterday to see this
bright little boy.
Mrs. Sallie Brown is not well at all
at this writing.
Mrs. Peggie Mcbride has been very
sick for several days.
Yes, we heard the joke on the young
man that received the beautiful bou-
quet of jasmons. He thinks all flow
ers are sweet, but these were the sweet.
est he ever saw. We only wonder
where they came from. Yes, Miss L,
sent them.
Farmers are very busy sowing peas
since the rain.
Crops are looking hourishing.
Mrs. John McCaslan and little Fur
man and Miss Belle Creswell called tC
see US Saturday. They also went to
see Mr.. J. G.. Bowen.
Mr., J. M. Spence called to see Mr.
John Langley yesterday.
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Household Hints.

"A large pinch of salt in a tank of
the coal oil lamp will cause it give
a better light.
When a small hole breaks in the
-four or other paper bag, cover with
piece of. court plaster and save waste
and brother.
Two or three slices of lemon in a
cup of strong tea will cure a nervous
headache. A teaspoonful of juice In q
cup of black coffee. will relieve a bilious
headache.
The work of skinning onions, which
usually ends in tears, can be made q
pleasure by pouring boiling water over
them and covering a few minuets
before peeling.
A sheet of thin oiled pape: placed
under a child's plate protects the table.
and Is not 80 unsightly as other ex.
pedients, and Is quiet as successful and
inexpensive. = .....,
Common table salt makes a good
dentifrice. A table spoonful dissolved
in two-thirds Of tumbler of water,
used in brushing the teeth, hardens
the gums and whitens the teeth.
Always line a cake pan with paper.
The medium weight yellow paper,
used for wrapping, a be bought fol
ten cents a roll. Grease the paper,
not the pan, except on the edges.
II your lamp smokes or gives poor
light it may come from clogged pipes,
Take the lamp apart, boil the burner
in soda water and pour hot water
through connecting rods and tubes.
Cake pans can be more quickly
creased If the pans are first. heated
An easy way is to put small Jumps
of butter over the lining and stand pan
on top of stove for a minute before
spreading the grease.
Dampened salt applied to a mosquito
bite will relive the itching at once,
| In fact, dampened salt is a good cure
for the bite or sting of any insect. II
should be applied quickly and bound
tightly over the spot.
A single method of testing whether
milk has been watered is to take a well
| polished knitting needle and dip it into
a deep vessel of milk and withdraw 1t
Immediately. 1.-THE milk is unwaterdeC
some of the fluid will adheIe to thu
needle; but lift has been watched in the
least degree, the needle will come ouI
quit free of milky fluid.
Boil the silver in two quarts of watel
to which has been added tablespoon
full of sal soda. The tarnish is thus
loosened and after washing the silver
with soap and water and rubbing vel
with a dry cloth it will be as bright as
if cleaned in the old laborious way.
Carbolid acid is an excellent anC
disinfectant. A solution Of it shuold bt
poured down all sinks and drains onct
every week or fortnight during ho'
| weather.
To make this solution allow ter
ounces of liquid carbolic to three gal
Ions of cold water. Use about half
pint for each pipe, and bottle the re
mainder for use as required.
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State of South Carolina,
Executive Chamber.

Whereas Information has been re-
ceived at this Department that on and
before 18th day of. May, A. D. 1903,
that the COW or lows belonging to Mr..
w. P. Wideman were shot in his pas
ture in Abbeville County on rural,
route from Troy by party or parties
unknown in the County Of Abbeville,
and there being reason to believe that
the shooting was an act of malicious
mischief. T..
Now, therefore, I'm. F. Ansel, Gov.
ernor of the State of South Carolina,
In order that justice may be done and
the majesty of the law vindieated, do
hereby Offer. a reward of Fifty Dollars
for the apprehension and conviction of
the person or, persons who committed
said act of. shooting COW or COWS OF
MI. w. P. Wideman.
In testimony whereof, / have here
unto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State to be affixed, at Co.
lumbia, this fifteenth day of June, A.
D.s1909,, and in the 133rd year of the
Independence Of the United States Of
America. -
M. F. Ansel.
By the Governor: -
r. M, McCown,
Secretary of State.
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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

-DDH ILL
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of Admin.
istration.
BY j. F. Miller, ESQ Judge OF Probate.
Whereas. l.. NJ. and L. Banister has made
suit TO me, 10 grant them Letters OF Admins
tration of the Estate and effects of Mrs. Caro-
lime G. Bapister, late OF Abbeville County, de-
ceased.
These are therefore, TO cite and admonish
all and angular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Mrs. Caroline G Banister, deceased,
that they be and appear before me, in the
Court of Probate, 10 be held at Abheville {.
H., on Wednesday, the 18th OF July. 1909, after
publication hereof, Ut IL O'Clock In the fore
noon, 10 show cause II any they have, why
the said Administration should not be grant
ed.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court,
this 18th day OF July, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
nine, and in The lS3d year OF American
Independence.
Published on the 18th day Of July, 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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AbbeviIIe Bible Society.

The Executive Committee of the Auxiliary
Abbeville Bible Society met July 18th, al the
home Of Mr.. c. V. Hammond. Mr.. Ham
mond and Mr.. Hugh Wilson the only two
surviving members Of the were
present. MIR. m B. Morse, Treasurer, sat
with them.
Sabbath evening, July 25th, was chosen as
the time for the annual meeting in the Pres
byterian church. Messrs. Hammond and
Morse to a. vass the community for renewal
fees OF 50 cents, and TO secure Dew members.
RThe pastors OF the different churches pre
requested 10 give notice OF thism meeting from
their pulpits next Sabbath and the commit
Tee will canvass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
10Th and 2lst inst.
1t is hoped and earnestly desired that the
usual and even greater interest be taken IN
this most worthy cause this year. Mr.. Rus
sell Sage offers a very liberal donation to the
American Bible Society, provided they raise
a certain amount, and we are anxious 10 Sc
cure II.
The American Bible Society is In the fore
front in the Lords work and 1t Is very much
IN neee OF funds just now.
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Extract from the New Liquor. Law OF
South Carolina.

"That all alcoholic liquors and DeV-
erages, whether manufactured within
this State or elsewhere, or any mixture
by whatsoever name called, which If
drunk to excess will produce intoxi'
cation, are hereby declared to be detri-
mental, and their use and consump-
ton to be against the morals, good
health and safety of the State, and
contraband. That it shall be unlawful
for any person, firm, corporation or
association within this State to manu-
facture, sell, barter, exchange receive,
accept, give away to induce trade, de-
liver, store, keep in possession in this
State, furnish at public places or other
wise dispose of any spirituous, malt
vinous, fermented, brewed or other IL
quors and beverages, or any compound
or mixture thereof which contains al
cohol and is used asa beverage, and
which, if drunk to excess, will produce
in%toxication, except as hereinafter pro-
vided.
"Druggists may sell pure alcohol for
medical purposes only, grain alcohol
to chemists for scientific purposes,
and wine to church officers for sac
ramentand may Use alcohol compound
ing prescriptions.
"Only pure alcohol, and not more
than half pint in day, can be pur-
chased by the citizen, from a druggist
only upon prescription and certificate
of a physician that same is necessary
for illness of the person applying for
it.
"All prescriptions and statments
upon witch alcohol is thus procured
must be recorded with clerk of'court
and druggists must keep record OF
prescriptions and scales, subject to in
spection, and reports of same made to
circuit judge at each term of court.
''This act takes effect first Tuesday
in August, 1909, and dispensaries
closed until election held on third
Tuesday in August upon question OF
sale manufacture of liquors.
"In counties voting in favor of sale
manufacture the dispensaries shall be
~reopened. and in such counties the
dispensarier may be run and liquor
sold and consumed under the Carey
| Cothran law as at present; but in all
counties except those voting for sale
and manufacture, the strict prohibitive
features of this act apply"
By the terms of another act it is pro.
vided that liz dispensary counties vot-
ing against sale and manufactor the
dispensaries shall be reopened after the
election and stocks sold out to the
public until November Is, next, on
which date they are permanently
closed.
"That any person who violates any
of the provisions of this act shall be
guilty Of misdeameanor, and upon
conviction thereof be fined in q cum
not less than 800, not more than $500,
or imprisoned at hard labor fora period
ofnot less than three months nor fol
more than one year; and for the sec
ond or any subsequent offence upon
conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned
at hard labor for not less than one
year nor more than five years.,