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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Fish Suited to Pond.

Mr.. Jake C.. Rykard and Rev. John War
ren, each recently completed a fish pond.
Desiring scientific Information as 10 the best
fish with which 10 stock their ponds they
wrote to the Fish Commission, for the infor-
nation. Mr.. Rykard said in describing his
pond 10 the Commission that 1t was HOO fee,
long, 700 feet wide and l4feet deep. while that
OF Rev. " arren's was geo feet long. 500 feet
wide and 70 feet deep. The Commission in
response to their inquiry promptly replied
that they should stock their ponds with
allegators. whales and h~ippopotami, and that
they would try to furnish same at once.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
were MARRIED IN eREENWLLE.
Mr.. G. A. ShiIIeto and Miss Florence
Parish Married Yesterday.

Mr.. Geo. A. Shilleto OF this city and Miss
Florence Parish were married at the home OF
the brides sister, Mrs. w. o. Callahan. at
Greenville yesterday afternoon at four
O'Clock. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. u, T. Cody, pastor OF the First Baptist
church there, in the presence OF a number OF
relatives and friends OF the young people.
Nj. and Mrs. ShiIleto arrived In the city last
night, and will make their home with Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Dean on River Street. for the
present.
MIR. Shilleto Is manager OF the Anderson
Metal Manufacturing company, formerly
Archer and Acker, and has many friends
here who will br interested in the announce
ment OF his wedding. He is a most excellent
young man, with marked business ability.
Mrs. Shillelo is well known In Anderson,
having lived here for some time, and she has
made many friends In the city, who will
warmly welcome her return. She has recent
Iy been making Ter home with her sister In
Greenville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Got His Tips Direct.

One of the shrewdest serving men who
has come to light lately is a waiter in the
employ Of Whitaker Wright, a London
millionaire and director Of the London
and Globe Finance corporation. Mr..
Wright not long ago discovered that the
waiter was practically running a syndi!
cate on the strength Of remarks relating
to the mining transactions the millionaire
let fall at home. From the day that hr.
Wright discovered it that syndicate BEL
gan to experience a series Of m~isfortunesI
and from that hour forth the face Of the
domestic, formerly so bright, became
more and more careworn> The ultimate
fate Of the syndicate was what might
have been e1pected.-M. A. P. 4
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Gladly Help Him to Start a Paper.

Yesterday Mr.. Melvin A. Jones, q gentle.
man living near Abbeville, came Into the
Office OF the editor Of the Press and Banner,
and after seating himself comfortably. stated
calmly that he wished to start q paper.
Rumors had been circulated to the effect tina,
a new paper in Abbeville was a thing Of the
near future, but none was looked for from
this source. Mr.. Jone said that he bad been
trying 10 see the editor for this purpose for
something like three months.
Just as the editor was getting bis breath 10
give requested information the gentleman
said: Well l am glad / saw you. Just start
the paper to me on route 4 Abbeville, next
week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

The Episcopal church was closed. or the
membership OF that congregation 1t Is esti
mated that of the above numbers twenty
were from the Episcopal church. The usual
attendance at the Episcopal church is es-
timated at forty, one half Of whom were
in the cunts at the other churches.
Well now. kim reader. II is up TO o to
account for this large attendance at church
Without knowing the white population. 1t is
estimated that in Abbeville there are 2,50V
white people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
No Interstate Passes TO NEWSPAPERS.

In response to inquiries from numerous
newspaper men as TO whether or not a recent
ruling OF the Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion permitted the ssuance OF interstate
passes to newspaper men In exchange for ad-
vertislng. Mr.. Aiken received the following
which We publish as Information:
Interstate. Commerce Commission
washington.
February Is. 1909.
HOP. Wyatt Aiken, Nj. c.,
House Of Representatives,
Washington, d c.
In reply to yours of the 18th instant, 1
write to say:
The Commission does not al present con-
template reconsideration OF It's ruling to the
effect that interstate transportation may not
la fully be exchanged for advertising. The
Commission believes that this ruling Is mere
ly declaralory OF the present law. and In this
opinion 1t has been sustai ned by q recent
decision Of the United States Circuit Court.
Martin A. Knapp,
Chairman.
Southern Railway Co.,
Office General Passenger Agent.
February 16, 1909.
Issuing Interstate press transportation In ex
change for newspaper advertising.
Hon. Wyatt Aiken,
House OF Represen tatives,
Washington, DC.
Nv dear Sir:
Yours 18th instant.
Herewith copy of our circular No S3l, H.
sued December 3lst, 1906. which is self-ex Plan
atory.
There is no change 10 this matter 80 far as
Southern Railway Ia concerned.
Yours truly,
w. B.. Tayloe.
General Passenger Agent.
Washington, D. c.. Dee. 81, 1906.
ADVERTISING.
To Publisher:
Effective January l. 1907, these Companies
will not undertake 10 pay for ad vertising
with Interstate transportation nor issue In
~trastate transportation on this account or
any other account which may be used as any
part Of any Interstate journey which In any
way might be used in violation Of the exist
Ing amended Interstate Commerce Act
| This in accordance with advice of our Gen
leral Counsel and following the ruling OF the
Interstate Commerce Conn ission.
W. II. Tayloe,
General Passenger Agent.
s. b. Hardwick,
Passenger Traffic Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
A TpueH,

A living coal, and with its gio&
It touched another coal, when, Id,
The dark form into radiance grew,
And light and cheer beamed forth Snsv!
A loving heart, and with its love
It touched another heart, which strovs
With adverse waves on troubled sea,
When oars were plying heavily,
And, 10, through ritted clouds Hope smiled
And Love the WEAKNESS beguiled.
That living coal be mine to GLOW,
That living heart be mine to show,
While earth has sorrowing hearts that wait
The opening Of Redemption's gate.
Advance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
.Dispensary Case in Highest Tribunal.

The question whether the $4,000 900 left In the
hands Of the State Dispensary Commission,
will be /. # In the hands Of the state officers
for distribution, or will be placed 10 the
hands OF receivers appointed by the U, 3.
Court is up for adjudication in the Supreme
Court of the United States. and the hearing
will terminate today.
There are various opinions as 10 wha the
finding OF the Court will be.
The Press and Banner can not express an
opinion with the lights before It.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
The Name Of Jefferson Davis Restored
TO Cabin John.

It Is a tribute to President Roosevelts
sense OF fairness that he has ordered that the
name OF Jefferson Davis ba replaced on Cab
In John Bridge. When MIR. Davis was secre-
tary Of war this bridge for many years the
longest single arch stone bridge in the world
was begun by him and his name was put on
a tablet on the western side OF the bridge
The bridge spans Cabi Job Run at a point
six miles west from Washington. During
the war the name was chiseled from the tab.
let by order OF the United States government
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Dispensary Caused Flood.

The disastrous floods OF last August which
swept away so many bridges In Abbeville
County has at last been explained. 1t has
been learned, OF good authority through a
prohibitionist. that the flood came TO gobble
up the much despised dispensary money.
But what Of poor Anderson that lost ten dol
lars to one lost in this County, and has no
dispensary money 10 gobble2
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Don't fail to see us for roofing.
S. J. Link.
RcvOItS at Cola Steel.

"lour only hope" said three doc
tors to Mrs. M. f. Fisher, Detroit,
Mich, suffering from rectal trouble,
''lies in an operation."- ''ihen | used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills." she writes,
"till wholly cured" They prevent
Appendicitis, cure Constipation, Head
ache. 25c. at Speeds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Robin Coopers Trial Continues.

The trial Of Robin Cooper, for the killing OF
Senator Carmack Is still in progress. Robin
Cooper made a splendid witness in his own
defense though his case has been somewhat
weakened by the testimony on cross exami-
nation of one OF his co defendants, Elk Sheriff,
Sharpe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Don't Get q Divorce.

A western judge granted a divorce
on account of ill-temper and bad
breath. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it. They cure
Constipation, causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble, the ill-temper, dispels
colds. Danish headaches, conquer
chills. 25c at Speeds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
A Coin

Mrs. Goodart-You seem to have SONS
education. Perhaps you were once q
professional man?
Howard Hasher-Lady, I'm a numfs-,
matist by profession. !
Mrs. Goodart-A numismatist? !!
Howard Hasher-Yes, lady. A collector
Of rare coins. Any old coin is rare to me.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

DR.. ]. Lowrie Wilson has promised 10 make
a speech for some Of our %neighbors on COM
memoration or memorial day. or the day on
which We strew flowers on the graves OF our
heroic dead. The Doctor will take the Con-
federate soldier as his text, and will draw les
sons from his valor, as an inspiration to the
new generation that has come upon the scene
since the old soldiers have gone to their rest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
The McMurray Drug Company
Looking to EOur Interests,

Call and see me at once, as l have two neat
cottages near public quare TO dispose OF at a
Three sales OF dwellings, nave re-
Gently, been made In The city TO new corners,
anu the supply is running short. Can sell
you a numb Der of vacant lois, but unless Won
early cannot I'll your bill for improved
property. MOI a vacant dwelling in the city,
and The supply is not equal 10 demands, SO
you had best look after the two cottages men
lioned. NJ. +. Holllngsworth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
New Commissioners.

The Legislature made for Abbeville County
appointment OF new County Commissioners,
Mr.. W. D. Morrah Of Bellevue and Mr.. A. NJ
Erwin Of Antreville. The appointments are
good. These men will give of their very best
service to the County.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Suitable Books.

Customer (hesitatingly)CI suppose-er
you have some-er-suitable books for
q man-er-about to be married?
Bookseller-Certainly sir. Here, John,
show this gentleman some Of our account
books-largest size.-London Tt-Bits. !
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Land cultivated by irrigation is moro
productive than land where rainfall moisl
ture alone is sufficient to mature thu
cropa A
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
No O divorces.

INU LIUIt UTFUICES.
Chubby" will stay a lover true,
Every wife his only sweetheart, too,
Perpetual matrimonial bliss twill be,
If both take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
: tain Tea. G.. A. Milford g. Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Sunday Service.

Last Sunday was a pleasant day, and no.
body could have been kept away on account
OF the weather. The attendance was as
follows. |
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

The stock Of the Peoples Bank at Abbeville
now commands a premium ofsixty per cent.
That Is to say, that every share Of 500 is
worth $3.50. Z.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Furniture and sewing machines
going at ridiculously low prices.
S. J. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

We are oVerstocked on heavy
groceries bought before the rise.
Give us a call. S. J. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

LUNG TONIC

is a combination of ingredients of recognized tonic,
antiseptic and healing properties. If taken in time
will dc much to prevent you contracting consump.
ton for its special action is to strengthen the lungs,
build up the broken down tissues and act as a general
antiseptic. It is of incalculable benefit in all wasting
diseases, measles, colds, grip or wherever there is a
persistent, hacking cough. Thousands have used
Neufer's Lung Tonic and testify to it's merit. Don't
neglect that cough, it may mean a consumptive's
grave. Did you ever think of it?
Neufer's Lung Tonic is only SO cents a bottle and
it may save your life or that of some one dearer to
you than life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Yesterday was DR.. j. Lowrie Wilson's
birthday, but which one he did not say.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

The Cameron Range can't be
beat. Will not blow up. We sell
them. The L. W. White Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Fiji is leather goods you want, Milford hal
what you want. >
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

An average sheep yields 81 pounds Of
meat, 43 pounds Of fat and Is pounds Of
hide and wool u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
every TWO MINUTES
BY THE WATCH

A person dies in the United States of tuberculosis.
Do you know how many die each year in South Caro-.
lima, in Abbeyille County, from that dread monster
The Great White Plague-consumption? The mum.
Der is appalling.
Right now is the time when we see it's effects most
pronounced. If possible, would you not do something
to protect yourself from it's ravagesH
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
NEAR TRAGEDY AT A PICNIC
Clash Between White and CoIOred
PIeasure-Seekers Was Narrowly
AVerted Thursday.

A picnic that came near ending
seriously and at which it is said
shooting irons were brought out to
preserve order occurred at a mill
pond near Dawson Thursday.
A few families of white people con-
gregated there for a days outing,
and a large crowd of negroes did the
same thing. Trouble began brewing
in the morning when a young negro
hooked" a lot of fish that had been
caught by the whites and refused to
give them up. To avoid any I'M
pleasantness this act was allowed to
pass, but at noon as the white pic
nickers gathered to eat dinner some
of the negro boys began playing ball
dangerously near the ladies and chill
dren. When demonstrated with and
asked to move further the same fish
pilferer pushed his repulsive head
near the white mans face with the
insolent remark: play on; I'm
here" Hardly had he uttered the
words before he was located" good
and strong and was lying Iengthwise
the ground. A whalebone buggy
whip was produced, and in less time
than it takes to tell it was flayed to
pieces over the negro's head and
body.
The black picnickers vamoosed at
once, and no further trouble was
had.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
A BASEBALL FARCE.
New York Americans ''Played" With
Dawson Team Thursday.

The New York Americans came to
Dawson Thursday to play with the
local team, and they certainly play
ed with them. However, there's a
consolation-Dawson got 2 runs and
the visitors IL, while our neighbor,
Americas, the day before, got 0
runs and the Americans 20.
But it was an Americas man, Mr.
Rylander, who played with Dawson,
that helped our team get one run.
He knocked a three-bagger in some
manner, and Carl Smith scored the
first run. We have forgotten who
scored the other one
However, the people around here
were given an opportunity to see
some of the big league stars, and
the game was enjoyed by a large
crowd.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
ORDINARY'S NOTICES
For DiSmiSSi0n.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Where-
as, G. F. Smith, administrator of P.
B. Dozier, represents to the court
in his petition, duly filed and entered
on record, that he has fully admin
istered P. B. Doziers estate. This
is, therefore, to cite all persons con-
cerned, kindred and creditors, to
show cause, if any they can, why
said administrator should not be
discharged from his administration
and receive letters of dismission on
the first Monday in May, 1909. This
April LIST, 1909.
w. B. CHEATHAM, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
For Leave to Sell Land.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned
has applied to the Ordinary of
Dougherty county for leave to sell
land belonging to the estate of
George Finley, deceased, for the pay
ment of debts of said estate, and
for the purpose of distribution. Said
application will be heard at the reg
ular term of the court of Ordinary
for said county, to be held on the
first Monday in May, 1909. This the
LIST day Of April, 1909. r. P. HALL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
A PIONEER PASSES AWAY.
Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel Dies at the
Age of Ninety Years.

Mrs. Elizabeth Daniel, after a long
illness and from the infirmities of old
age, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. P. L. York, near Dawson,
last Wednesday at II o'clock, and the
interment occurred in the cemetery
at Chickasawhatchee church Thurs
day, Rev. R. H. Jennings performing
the funeral rites.
Mrs. Daniel was a pioneer of this
section, and was perhaps the oldest
citizen of Terrell county, having
reached the ripe old age of ninety
years. For nearly IS years she was
a consistent member of the Primitive
Baptist church. Her long life of
nearly century was one of useful
Iess and good deeds, and there ale
many who will learn of her death
with sorrow. Mrs. York is Mrs. Dan
iels' only surviving child, but
Throughout this section she had
scores of grandchildren, great-grand-
children and other descendants.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
FOR CHARTER
Notice of Intention to Apply
for a Charter.

After thirty days notice by pub
LEGATION, pursuant - the act of the
General Assembly approved Deem
Der IS, 1893, the undersigned petit
TONERS will file in the office of the
Secretary of State a petition for in
corporation, of which the following
is copy:
Petition to Incorporate Insurance
Company.
Georgia, Terrell County.-To the
Honorable Philip Cook, Secretary of
State: The petition of John M. Bell,
Lee G. HOyl, S. A. Loyless, Geo M.
Roberts and j. r. Mercer, all of the
county of Terrell, respectfully shows
| /. Petitioners desire that they,
their associates, successors and as
signs be made a body corporate I'M
der the laws of the state of Georgia
for period of fifty years, with the
right of renewal at the expiration of
said period.
2. That they desire that the
name Of said company shall be the
GEORGIA STATE FIRE ASSOCIA-
TION.
3. That the object and aim Of
said association is to engage in and
carry on the business of a mutual
cooperative fire insurance company,
also to insure property against loss
or damage from storm and tornado,
either one or both, under the laws
of this State, and such bylaws as
they may enact not in conflict with
the constitution and laws Of this
State or of the United States.
4. That the plan of operation of
the association being purely mutual
or cooperative, upon the plan of
mutual assessments upon all of it's
policy holders, it will have no capt.
tai stock.
5. That they in good faith intend
to go forward as soon as Incorporate
ed and organize said association,
with it's principal Office in the city
of Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia,
with branch offices and agencies at
such other places in this and other
states as they may deem to the in
terest of the association.
8. Petitioners request to be incor-
porated under the laws of this State.
Z. Petitioners show that they
nave given thirty days notice of their
intention to apply for a charter of
incorporation by the publication of
this petition once a week for four
weeks in The Dawson News, the
newspaper publishing the legal ad-
vertiSements of Terrell county the
county in which the principal Office
OF said association is to be located,
as will appear from the files of said
paper herewith submitted.
Wherefore your petitioners file
this their petition as provided by
law, and pray that they, their asso-
ciates, successors and assigns be in
corporated with the corporate name
of the GEORGIA STATE FIRE AS
ISOLATION with the authority and
right to have and use a common
seal, to sue and be sued, contract
and be contracted with, to purchase,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07

own and sell and accept donations
or real estate and such other property
as they may find necessary or proper
IN the conducting of their business,
and to do any and all other acts
necessary and proper in the manage
ment of their business.
They further pray that they may
be given the right to make such
rules, regulations and bylaws to
govern in the management of the
business of the association as they
may deem proper not in confiic.
with the constitution and laws of
this State or of the United States.
And your petitioners will ever pray
JOHN M. BELL,
LEE G. HOYL,
S. A. LOYLESS,
GEO. NJ ROBERTS,
J. r. MERCER,
April 9th, 1909. Petitioners.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-04-07
BIG POSTAL GAIN is SHOWN
RECEIPTS OF DAWSON POSTOF-
FICE FOR YEAR ENDING APRIL
1ST NEARLY $1,000.

With an average gain of $1,000
year for the past three years in
her postofice receipts Dawson is Of
fering further proof of steady growth
and substantial prosperity.
Postmaster Lewis report for the
year ending March 81 showed that
the business of the Dawson postoffice
for the twelve months amounted to
$1O,719, as follows:
Sale of stamps, stamped
envelopes, etc. $10,156.9
To amount received in ex-
cess over department
invoice value, from the
sale of stamped envel-
opes and newspaper
wrappers singly and in
odd lots. ....... III
10 amount received for
newspaper postage. TO-. 50.58
10 amount received from
box rents. ...... 564.25
Total. .......... $10,779.76
PostOttice receipts amounting to as
much as $4,000 a year entitle a
town to free mail delivery, and hav-
ing now reached this requirement of
the department Dawson is in line for
this convenience. Steps will soon be
taken to press the matter before the
department in Washington.
This increase in it's postal bust
ness is the most indisputable and
accurate proof of Dawson's growth.
No other business comes so closely
IN touch with the public as a whole,
and from no other source can such
conclusive evidence be obtained.
In support of this claim The News
presents below the yearly receipts,
furnished by Postmaster Lewis, for
the past five years, which show that
the increase has not only been
steady, but surprisingly rapid. They
are as follows: