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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
EFFECTS OF HALLEYs COMET
At Ceder Grove, Kentucky, il Has Put
Everything to Sleep.

The soporfic influence Of Halley's comet
is making itself felt in divers and sundry
places.
The veracious correspondent at Ceder
Grove, N j, says that persons slept peace
fully in the clubs and cafes after dinner
the other night, and that while Micheal,
a well-known and popular deliverer OF
mineral waters, was delivering five-gal-
Ion bottle, Petronius, O horse Of standing
in the community, who had been up and
doing for fifteen years, with heart for
any fate, leaned against q tree, fell into
fathomless slumber and snored 80 loudly
that he could be heard for blocks. 1t is
also reported by this reliable writer for
the press that Zaza, q cat, who had all the
nights of her life behaved like militant
suffragette, storming Parliament, was
found fast asleep. A fat little mouse was
found snoring with it's head between Zaza's
paws. A hen that had been asleep on the
nest for three weeks Matched out dozen
chickens, who slept on after shedding the
eggshells little dreaming, perhaps, Of their
new found liberty. Another hen fell asleep,
improvidently, before having begun to set,
and in her sleep laid every day, showing a
touching devotion to duty that should be
taken account Of by every lover Of fresh
eggs.
A Ceder Grove parrot has been talking
in his sleep for some time as profanely as a
sailor, and dog that was sent to drive
goat out of flower bed was found asleep
two jumps from the goat, who had also
gone to sleep with tempting tin can OF
fertilizer right under his nose. A,canary
bird fell asleep while taking bath and was
unfortunately drowned in saucer. While
the postmaster was asleep burglers blew
up his safe, but fell asleep and left the ex-
posed cash untouched. Other effects of the
comet upon Ceder Grove would doubtless
have been related had not the correspon-
dent fallen asleep while writing his "story,"
or the telegraph operator failed to remain
awake long enough to send all oft. Ordin-
arily we have nothing but spring fever with
which to charge our inertia at this time OF
year, even the hook worm excuse being
denied to many Of us. But this spring it
Is all the comet. Let US give three cheers
for HALEY and other cheers for his comet.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Work Of Freeing AbbevilIe County
OF the Cattle ticks.

The work is progressing slowly for the
large amount Of money the State and
Federal government are spenCing. The
tax payers are paying the bills, therefore
should hurry little more. From March
the 1st, to December 1st, is Ample time to
free any farm and even county OF this
pest, If the people are inclined to take the
third year the work has been in progress
in the county, such delay indicates lack
o interest.
UP TO THE LAND OwNEFS.
The land owners are responsible for
what may or may not go on, on the farm
therefore they should see that all croppers
and follow instructions laid down to rid
their land Of the cattle fever tick which Is
menace to the cattle industry both in
causing death to cattle and the quarantine
restrictions thrown about the area intract-
ed.
Abbeville county Is especially an agrlcu-
ltural community and Is especially adap-
ted to cattle raising and feeding II the
people will start now to study and engage
in the business.
NO PRACTICAL CHANGES.
No practical changes are necessary to
make cattle raising and feeding profitable
Land owners must fence up the entite farm
so more crop variety can be managed and
in order that all land can be utilized to q
benefit. 1t will pay land owners to bor-
row money, to fence up the land, then en-
courage more and better cattle, the land
naeds the manure, scrub cattle are unpro-
fitable even as manure produces.
HOW TO GET GOOD CATTLE.
Land owners should insist that a well
bred bull Of the beef type should be kept
In each settlement in order that the natl
We COWS may be served, thus getting q
native South Carolira beef breed which will
be good enough to kill for beef and at the
same time furnish amply with and better
for family use. A good way to secure such
an animal Is to form local cattle club
and'insist that each member patronize this
we'll bred animal. On account Of the
high price of feed it takes good type Of
beef bred cattle to make feeding profit
able.
II every body will help the men now In
the field and II all those having ticks on
no reason why this county shall not be
freed of ticks and the county placed In
the free area above the state and Federal
Cattle quarantine line, December, 1st. this
giving the citizens an unrestricted mar
ket for their cattle, which m means better
prices. I appeal to the good people OF
the county TO help us complete this work.
E. M. Mighbert. Inspector in charge.
N. S. Bureau Of Animal Industry.
Spartanburg s. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
WEST END.
Personal Paragraphs and News Items
Contributed by Miss Lily Templeton.

Mrs. J. NJ. Kirby left Monday for Wash
ington, d. c., where she goes to spenC
sometime with her son, Mr.. Foster Kirby
Mr.. William Latimer was In the city fol
several days last week visiting his mother
Mrs. J. q. Latimer.
Mr.. st Clair Baskin and Mr.. Frank
Sherard spent Sunday in Lowndesville.
Miss Lois Wilson is in Warrenton the
guest of Miss Nina Wilson.
Mr.. w. H. White Is In Bennetsville at.
tending meeting of the Knights OF
Pythias.
Mr.. W. G. Templeton spent Thursday in
the city.
Miss Fannie Stark is at home again
after pleasant stay in Atlanta.
Miss Marie Gary Is in Greenwood for o
few weeks stay.
BRIDGE CLUB.
Mr.. Lawrence Parker will entertain the
Bridge Club Friday afternoon. .,
Mrs. Cathema Munnis is here from Col
umbia Spending awhile with her daughter
Miss Sara Calhoun Of Calhoun Falls was
in the city several days last week the guest
of Miss Caroline Graves.
Mr.. c. D. Brown Is in Bennetsvill attend
ing meeting OF the Grand Lodge OF the
X. Of P's.
DR.. F. E. Harrison left Monday for
Richmond, Va., where he goes to attend
the Grand Lodge B'nai Birth. -,
Mrs. Louis Blount. Sr., of Savannah, Ga
Is here spending while with her daughter
Mrs. J. D. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Dargan and their
children left Saturday for Darlington
where they will spend several days with
Mr.. bargains relatives. Mr.. Dargan will
attend the Grand Lodge Of the K. Of P's at
Bennetsville before returning home.
Miss Blanche Gary Is in Columbia spend
ing while as the guest Of Miss Davis:
day in the city.
ABBEvILLE's HOSPITAL.
At last movement is on foot for our
citv to have q hospital and from the spleD.
did corps OF workers that have taken hold
of this noble work the hospital Is an as
sured success. In few days committee
will visit our people asking that every one
take stock in this organization. Now this
committee Is not begging they ask that
YOU take share that they hope to make
q paying investment. Abbeville is large
enough and amply able to support an
up-to-date hospital. This long felt need
is about to be realized 30 every one In our
city Should put their snouluer w Ine
wheel.
Mrs. Lowry Beacham entertains Wed:
nesday morning at luncheon in honor OF
Miss Ethel Morrison Of Sandersville, Ga.
who is her attractive guest.
Little Misses Marietta Cheathaln and
Judith Hill spent Sunday In Greenwood
with Mrs. J. K. burst.
Mr.. NJ. d. Wilson is in Lewisburg, W. Va
attending the annual meeting Of the Gen
eral assembly Of the Presbyterian church
He will be away for ten days.
Rev. E. B. Kennedy is In Washington,
D. c., attending the National Sunday
School Convention that is now in session
in that city. -,
Miss Mary Lou Smith entertained the
teachers Tuesday afternoon at very de.
lightful affair. -,
Mr. J. M. Nickles is in Bennettsvi!le
attending the Grand Lodge Of the z. OF P
Mr.. Tom Ables spent Sunday in Atlanta
with friends.
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Excursion Rates
VIA THE
Southern Railway Go
FROM
ABBEVILLE, S. C..
To
st. Louis, No. and Return $3.50.

st. Louis, No, and Return $23.8O.
Account American Medical Associa-
ton, June 6-10, 1910, and account First
National Convention, American Wo-
mans League, June S-l6, 1910. Tick
cts on sale June to s inclusive, limit
ed returning to reach original starting
point not later than midnight June
20, 1910.
Chattan0O2a n, Tenu., aud Return $3.50.
Account National Travellers Protec.
tive Association, June 1918, 1910
Tickets OH sale June II, IL and l3, 1910,
only with final limit returning t.
reach original starting point not later
than 80 days from, but not including
date of sale.
Tuscaloosa, Ala, and Return S15.05.
Account Summer School, University
of Alabama, June Gully 20, 1910.
Tickets on sale June s, 8, IL, l3, 20, q
July 2 and 5, 1910, with final limil
returning Is days from. bnt not includ.
ing, date of sale. Extension until Sep.
tember 80 by depositing ticket aud
payment of $I.00 additional.
Knoxville, Tenn, and Return 1856.
Account Summer Schools of the
South, June l9, 20, 81. 25, 26, July 2,
9, 10 and 16, 1910, with final limit
returning to reach destination not
later than fifteen days from, but not
including, date cf sale.
MonteagIe and Sewanee, Tenn and
Return S11.50.
Dates of ticket sales June 80, July /,
Is. 16, %. %. 20, 80 and August u,
1910, with final limit returning to
reach original starting point not
later than Sept 5, 1910 Account
Opening Week, July II, 1910; Mon
teagle Bible School, July 1925, 1910;
Monteagle Sunday School Institute
July %, August Is, 1910.
Nashville, Teuu., aud RetuEn S12.70.
Account Army Manoeuvers, June
1925, 1910. Tickets on sale June lS
19, 20, 90 and %, 1910, with excep.
tions. Final limit returning to
reach original starting point not
later than midnight June 2S. 1910.
For further information, apply tc
Southern Railway ticket agent. or
Alex II. Acker, Il. P. A.
Augusta, Ga.
J. L. Meek, A. G. P. A.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
MOrse's Locals.

II you want good coal at the price Of cheap
grades buy now.
s475 cash buys from Amos B. Morse Co.
ton OF the best coal.
Coal at s4.75 from May 2Oth to June 10Th Is
cheaper than you will buy again In year.
Saines-FIsh lines Of all sizes and fish hooks
at Morse's.
Buy cane seed to make early feed for your
stock and save buying corn.
A fine line of wssh fabrics. lawns, Madras
suitIngs, blue, black and white duck, imita-
tlon linen, percales, &C., at the same prices az
when cotton was down to 10c.
Seed COOLERS, millet. Kattir corn. all sorts
Of ssed corn and small garden seeds.
We still have little lot OF fine mackerel
Good for breakfast.
A case OF small hams OF the finest cure and
flavor and breakfast bacon just opened.
You should try a package Of our choice
mixed tea. Every package for l5c or SOC car-
ries nice piece OF crockery with 1t.
Amos B. Morse Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
FOR SALE
SOUTH GEORGIA farm.
$50 ACRES

My Country Home of $50 acres of
land, rich loam soil, miles south of
Valdosta, Ga, on G. 8. & F. railroad,
half mile from railroad station, with
275 acres in cultivation all stumped ex-
cept few recently cleared corners, all in
high state of cultivation, growing
both long and short staple cotton, corn,
peanuts, sugar cane, sweet potatoes,
velvet beans, hay, etc.-will grow any
thing. All practically under wire
fence.
The best quail hunting In Georgia,
also good duck shooting on two natur-
al connecting lakes of about 100 acres
supported by springs, making running
water nice and fresh at all times. The
lakes abound In fish of all kinds and
are famous for the quantity of large
trout that thrill the sportsman's soul
and try his skill.
The entire tract is nicely drained
and has nice improvements, viz /: One
7 room dwelling, one room dwelling,
four tenant houses, large barn and
stable, smoke house and two good out
houses. The best equipped cotton GIN
merry for both long and short staple
cotton in this whole section, steam
evaporating syrup plant. nice fruit
trees and vineyard, good wells Of wa
ter, and everything that goes to make
up an ideal home. Perfectly healthy.
Such an opportunity presents itself
once in life Time. Come and look at
it. Seeing Is believing.
Prices, as described above, $4,000,
cash or terms.
ED. L. THOMAS,
Valdosta, Ga,
P.S.-If not interested please hand
IN aoma frjend-he NAV he
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
SHREVEPORT BOY RECEIVES HONOR.
Sam zeigIer Ranks Third on Annapolis
Rifle Team that will 20 to Biz Shoot.

Information has reached his friends here
that Sam Zeigler, son OF S. ]. Zeigler Of
Shreveport, has received honors at Annap-
oils this spring by being placed on the rifle
team that will represent the big naval in
stitution at the national shoot this sum-
mer.
Young Zeigler showed remarkable ability
with the rifle when competing for posi-
tion on the team, and came out Of the con-
test holding third place on the team. He
is said to have hit the bulls eye sixteen
times straight at 100 yards distance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS

Everybody desires good health which Is i'm
possible unless the kidneys are sound aud
healthy. Fo'ey's Kidney Remedy should be
ia ken at the first Indication OF any regular.
it,, and a serions illue-s may be uyerted
F0ley's Kidney Remedy will restore your
kidneys and bladder to their normal state
aud activity. c. A. Milford & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
A Man Wants to Die

only when lazy liver and sluggish
bowels cause frightful dependency.
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills expel
poisons from the system; bring hope
and courage cure all Liver, Stomach
and Kidney troubles; impart health
and vigor to the weak, nervous and
ailing. 25c. at Speeds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
UNIVERSITY d SOUTH CAROLINA
Scholarship Examination

The University of South Carolina
offers scholarships in the Department
of Education to one young man from
each county. Each Scholarship is
worth 500 In money and $l8 term fee
with free-tuition.
Examination will be held at County
seat July l. Examination Of students
generally for admission to the Univer'
sity will be held at the same time.
Write for information to
8. G. Mitchell; President,
Columbia, 8. c..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Clemson Agricultural College Examina.
tions.

The examination for the award Of scho-
larships in Clemson Agricultural College
will be held in the County Court House on
Friday, July 9Th, at a. m. Applicants
must fill out proper forms, to be secured
from the County Superintendent of Educa-
tinn, before they will be allowed to stand
the examinations. For detailed informa-
tion, apply to the Superintendent Of Edu-
cation, or to the President Of Clemson Col
lege.
Applicants for admission to the College,
but not seeking for the scholarships, will
also stand entrance examinations at the
Court House July 8th.
The scholarships are worth 500 and free
tuition.
The next session Of the College opens
Sept. 14th, 1910.
COST AND COURSES OF STUDY.
1. Agriculture.
@. Agriculture and Chemistry.
8. Agriculture and Animal Industry.
4. Chemistry and Geology.
5. Civil Engineering.
6. Mechanical and Electrical Engineer.
ing.
Z. Textile Industry.
Cost per session, including Board. Laun-
dry, Heat, Light, Uniform and all fees,
S1l8.70. Books and all other cellaneous
supplies, about $4,000. For students who
pay tuition, $4,000 additional.
For catalog and information, apply to
w. M. RIGGS, Acting President.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Farmers NOTICE.

The Farmers Co. UnioI will meet the
/ st Saturday in June the tn day at II,
o'clock sharp. All Local Unions are re-
quested to have a full Delegation, es
business Of Importance to be transacted.
J.B. Wilson, Pres,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
COMMANDER JULIUS A. PRATT POST No
1d3 DEPT ILL., q LR

Mr.. Isaac Cook, Commander OF above Post,
Kewanee, ILL.,, writes: "For long time waa
bothered with backache and pains across ny
Kid news. About two months ago I started
taking Foley's Kidney Pills and soon saw
they were doing just as claimed. kept on
ticking them and now / am free from back,
ache, and the painful bladder misery 10 all
gone. l IKE Foiey's Kidney Pills 80 we'll that
have told many OF my friends and oom-
rades about them and shall recommend them
at every opportunity" G. A. Milford d Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
seheduIe for Due West Railway.

Morning train leaves Due West at lO:30.
Evening train leaves Due West at 4:40. These
trains meet the morning and evening trains
on the Southern at Donads.
Passengers can 90 out from Due West on
the evening freight train whicn leaves Due
West at two o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
Eza Conkey's Cholera Remedy.

Save the little chicks from indigestion,
diarrh9a, etc., with Conkey's Cholera
Remedy. 1t is guaranteed to give salts
faction. The McMurray Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

Foley's Kidney Pills contain In cnncentrat
ed form ingredients OF established therapeu
tic value for the relief and cure Of all kidney
and bladder ailments. G. A. Milford g. Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

Foley's Kidney Pills are antiseptic, tonic
and restorative and prompt corrective OF all
urinary Irregularities. Refuse substitutes.
c, A. Milford q Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25
THERE ARE FOUR ESSEN.
TIAL FEATURES OF
Life Insurance
a person should consider be-
fore placing his business:

a person should CONSIDER De-
fore placing his business:
First. Reliability of company.
Second. Cost.
Third. Guaranteed values.
Fourth. Dividens.
We are the local representative OF
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, and the Southern Life and
Trust Company.
In considering these companies you
will find by investigation that there
are none more sound.
Second. We agree to discount the
cost in annual premiums, of any Life
Insurance Company doing business in
the county.
Third. The contract of the COM
panies will guarantee as large or larger
values than any company operating
in the county.
Fourth. IN point of dividends we
run far ahead OF the great majority Of
companies.
We would be pleased to quote you
rates on the different policies issued.
ABBEVILLE INSURANCE & TRUST co.
J. E. McDavid, Sec.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

Several cars dressed lumber and two cars
shingles. just in. Acker Building and Repair
Company.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-05-25

See the cker Building and Repair Com
pany's "ad."
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J. E. McDavid, Sec
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-17

ton A lit tie later out of 1t came de-
mure maid IN a white lawn gown. with
stunning little toQue on her head aud
white veil hiding her race me
guard looked: he half recognized her.
But his mind was fixed upon girl III
blue and in a turban The vision In
white passed VOLTA! the guards were
passed
Nearby an auto puffed. In 1t was the
Count, also disguised as chauffeur
They have started; they are gone
Once again is the cruel parent bafhed
and true love has found the way.
Miss Darnton, now the Countess de
Auxerrois. had simply worn two other
gowns under the brown dress and two
hats under the big picture hat. They
eloped; they wed.
And now they are forgiven. Papa
Darnton felt that two who had shown
SO much ingenuity shouldn't be pun
ished further. Wherefore there is Joy
In Toledo and the de Auxerrois. after
they finish their trip abroad, are COM
ing back there to live.
What can you do with children Ike
thRt?" says Papa Darnton. My SON
in-law ought to make a fine business
partner"
Wherefore. as has been said. there is
Joy in Toledo.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-17

that now. And then tho worst Of - I.
poor Michael has to get up so early
or course he's dreadfully In earnest
and so he has to keep the hours evarv
ono else does at the mill. Rut an
why Is 1t that those hours are SO earlv3
II sometimes seems to me tina, :,
would be just as easy II those m,us
started work at noon and then let on,
at ten 1t would amount TO the SAN.
thing, wouldn't it, and II wou,s hA 90
much more sensible? However s,n'
pose we shall both get more accus
tened to 1t In time and certainly nv
husband will make good at whatever
he starts out to do
I don't know what people saw A,
least they do say that papa Insisted
upon this.
That's not quite so. He didn't ,ns,s,
upon my husband pudding at all. I'm
Mike said that as long as we vera 90.
ing part OF the way we might as wall
go the whole.
Heaven hates a plker." said nv Inns.
band. and then he put on his overars
took his dinner can and started in at
the mills
Isn't he 1ust dear!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-17
"From Boulevard to Furnace
By Count de Beaufort.

or course you will recognize that the
titled heir, ETC.. is myself
That is my gospel of life. and that Ia
why I have gone to work as pud-
dler in the plant of the Columbia Tool
Steel Company. In Chicago My wages
are $3.50 day. Ny fellow workmen
call me Mike" and I like it.
In my case there is another incentive
to make good. and that other incentive ia
to prove my real worth in the eyes of
the dearest and best woman in the world.
my wife, the Countess de Beaufort.
Above all else l want her to know I
am 1.-THE real goods" a real man. and
not titled loafer.
And who wouldn't esteem It privilege
to wear overalls and to work where ones
hands become black and grimy, and live
In SlG-a-month laborer's cottage, when
the one woman In the world, brimful
OF faith and spunk and pride In him,
shares this life with him and Is an ever
present Inspiration to him? 1t means
something to make good In the eyes of
your fellows. but It means q whole lot
more to make good In your wife's eyes.
when your wife is such woman as the
Countess de Beaufort.
She's willing TO give up society and to
lay aside her art work to help me, and
her inspiring sacrifice shall not be In
vain. That's certain.
have been asked why I took a labor
ers Job. working in surroundings where
clean linen wouldn't stay white Ave min.
utes and in heat so intense as to DE trylnS
to me bodily.
But don't think I'm any less OF gen.
tleman or any less a man OF refinement
while at work as puddler than / would
be at desk In an office. or even than |
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-17
"Why the Count Will Make Good"
By the Countess

TAE Count Is the best husband in the
world. II papa wants him to make
good this way. why then he'll make
good this way. And II he wants him to
make good any other way, why then Mike
viii make good that way. He's a dear
and the most versatile chap you ever
saw.
I'm perfectly willing that he should
work in the steel mill because that's the
way to master the business, after all
He'll make good In way that will open
the eyes OF people who think noblemen
are all idlers and lncompetents
1t was rather odd to move into this
little cottage. but then I'm learning. too
And | feel dreAdfully guilty sometimes,
for papa comes around when Mike is
working aud go on in his automobile
and then l think Of my poor husband
pudding in that awful heat and I feel
so sorry and remorseful. Bob" is a
very great help and so is my maid. who
has stood by me so nobly. and the neigh
bors are awfully nice.
But you will appreciate what a step
II was for us to take when I've been
accustomed to running over to Paris
whenever ! felt Ike II. can't do