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The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17
A Beautiful Life.
(By Col. w. l.. Clayton.)

You know when any one writes
an article for the papers in MEM
DRY of the life and death of some
lost loved one, the general read
er says. "Oh, this was written
for the kith and kin, and we'll
pass it by for them to read" and
so such articles are not generally
read by the public. But in this
instance, | want to say to the
Journal readers, one and all.
while this article is in memoir
lam, it is written for you, and
for you. and you still. Who
would not wish to read the sketch
of A Beautiful Life, even if it
does give dates of births, and
tells of the final call to come
Home ? If through it all there
runs, like the scarlet thread of
scripture, a golden chain binding
hearts in one, and pointing the
moral by which we also may
make our lives not only beautiful,
but useful and helpful to others.
then it is a life worth writing
and reading about.
The Beautiful Life of which |
am now to write is that of Mrs.
Lucinda d. Orr, a notice of whose
death appeared in the last issue
of the Journal.
Mrs. Orr was happy in her
parantage, being the daughter
of wealth and refinement, but
what stands for much more, of
grace and goodness, both her
parents having learned in early
life the art of character building.
In early life, at the age of 16,
Miss Lucinda George gave her
heart and hand in marriage to
Anderson Orr, and they walked
hand in hand and heart in heart
for over fifty-two years, and she
survived nearly fifteen years,
and passed over the river when
she only lacked a few daysof hav-
ing seen eighty-three summers.
Soon after the death of her
husband she came to my house
and made it her home, and dur
ing all these years | never heard
her speak evil of any one, nor
speak a cross word to any NOR
tai; and not only that, but was
never known to even criticise
any one. When she could not
speak well, she kept her tongue.
More than that, her children tell
me that never a cross word was
spoken by husband or wife to
each other during all the years
of their married life. Beautiful
Life . Like Apples of Gold in
Pictures of Silver"
Such a life will never get in
anybody's way. You know you
have seen instances often times
in which the old and lettering
ones fingered too long and the
children gave scant attention to
their last days, but how could it
enter into the heart of any one
to fail in any particular in loving
kindness to such a life as that of
mother Orr? Did you all receive
the thought | gave out just above
as to the manner in which this
precious woman kept her tongue?
With her silence was golden.
She went about the home sing
ing like the birds of the morning,
but with the spirit and the un-
derstanding, and spread joy and
sunshine and gladness wherever
she went. Among her favorite
songs were, Jesus Lover of My
Soul" and Nearer Ny God to
Thee" She took the Book of
God as the man of her counsel.
scanned it's pages and lived its
precepts. She believed there is
a God above who touches the
chords of the universe as the
winds do the strings of the Fol
ian harp and enables US to hear
the music of the spheres.
It'll I-.LI ILL $500 ~ !
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17

us over and over again in
studying her life, is, Keep
thy tongue from evil,
and thy lips from speaking
guile" How many of US have
rasped with our tongues till the
blood almost ran, and then never
could get away from the thought
of it, save alone by acknowledge
ment of the wrong to the wrong
ed one and seeking forgiveness.
How much better never to have
sinned. David ever remembered
his sin and his trangression.
God forgave, but the scar re-
NAMED in the flesh and harried
the life.
Like mother Orr, il we could
! always have the thought fixed in
our minds that God can enable
us to be gentle and kind in word
and action, we too might be en-
abled to live beautiful lives and
be a blessing to our day and
generation. | knew a man many
years ago who was very harsh
and unkind to his wife and child
rem. One day he came in and
asked pardon for passed delin-
quences, and said: From this
time forward you are to have the
kindest hearted and gentlest
hammered husband and father
ever known" and he kept his
word. He had seen a vision. If
such a vision should come to all
of US, it might truly be said,
This is a delightsome land"
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17

Pure seed corn from prize winning
seed at Tri-Coanty Fair in 1910 and
1911. Price 81. 90 per bushel sacked and
f. O. b. Tupelo. T. J. Jourdan,
SGT Tupelo, MISS.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17

Be comfortable by letting Hewett
put you in an Electric Fan. See his
add. in this issue. 4tf
The Tupelo journal., 1912-05-17

Why are the proprietors of the mil
manufacturing Gilster's Best Flour
proud of the reputation of buying only
the most select wheat? Because il
proves they keep the quality up. Greg
DRY & Livingston agents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
A MAMMOTH AID.

The Columbia Record of the 18th
inst. contains an advertisement of The
James l.. Tapp Co. which occupies
Is entire pages. This is by far the
largest advertisement of any firm in
the single issue of a newspaper ever
printed in this State, and among the
largest in the Southern States. Mr..
Tapp has eclipsed his own record OF
last January, at which time he car
ried l2 pages in one issue of the same
paper.
The Tapp concern is one of the
largest of its kind in the South, and
by far the most progressive in sew
eral States. Mr.. Tapp attributes his
wonderful success in large measure
to his unlimited use of advertising
space, reversing the time-honored
custom by advertising heaviest in
the off seasons, in order to stimulate
buying in times usually considered
dull. This method he has found sue
~cessful, as evidenced by his continual
ton of the policy.
Some doubling Thomases i'm Mr..
Tapp's town have questioned the
wisdom of this policy, but Mr.. Tapp
is a man of too much business acumen
to waste his money in improbable
"stunts" simply to gain notoriety.
There is a sound business reason be-
hind his policy and a reason that
justifies the time and trouble ex-
pended upon the production of such
a mammoth ad-it pays.
The advertisements are we'll dis
played and printed and reflect credit
upon those responsible for the excel
lence of their execution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
THE COUNTY FAIR.

Within a few days the committee
having in charge the work of secur-
ing premiums will begin an active
canvass for articles to be used rs
prizes at the county fair, which will
be held October 16, II, IS. We feel
that it is hardly necessary for us to
urge upon all who are solicited a
ready and generous response to the
appeals of the committee.
We are sure that all who have the
interest of Abbeville at bertrand
who h~asn't?-will not fail to realize
the necessity of cooperation on their
part, and will act accordingly.
There is one suggestion which has
been advanced, however, that is well
worthy of being called to the atten-
ton of our merchants generally.
That is, the solicitation from whole
salers and manufacturers with whom
they have connections Of articles
suitable to be used as prizes. In this
way there is little doubt but a good
number of very valuable prizes might
be secured without cost to anyone
in the community. If our merchants
will think to mention this to travel
ing representatives of the houses
with whom they deal or write direct
to headquarters it will probably re-
suit in offering some splendid pre-
miums that might otherwise be lost
to the association. The fair will at
ford an excellent opportunity to adj
vertise agricultural implements and
household goods of all kinds and
doubtless many would be glad to
avail themselves of such an oppor-
tunity.
1t is hardly necessary to di-
late upon the good results to come
from holding a successful fair. Ger
tainly if MO other benefit were to flow
from it than the pleasant social inter,
course attendant upon such occasions
and the "get-together' spirit which
is necessary for the success of the oc'
casion, it would still be well worth
the time and trouble. But there is a
larger and more fa%r-reaching side
the infusion of a spirit of generous
rivalry and the dissemination OF
knowledge pertaining to agriculture
and kindred industries which are
bound to spell progress on the farm
a progress which is certain to reflect
itself in the material advancement OF
the towns, which, after all, are de-
pendent upon the prosperity of the
country for their own upbuilding.
BY all means, let's strive to make
the fair this year better than ever.
And let's begin now.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
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Frost Injuries cotton at Bolton.

Frost Injuries cotton at Bolton.
Eugene II. Grace, OF Atlanta, who was
shot by wife, is e pected to recover.
Hyde. the Anderson wife murderer, eX-
amined by alienists in Columbia.
Supreme court, setting en- banc. hears
arguments with regard to Rhame bank
examiner case and Spartanburg magis-
trates.
Investigation OF money trust reveals
fact that J. p. Morgan stopped panic OF
1907 by loaning $25 ,000, 900 to New York
brokers. Money was deposited in Morgan
banks by government.
Plant OF Southern Cotton Oil Company
at Columbia destroyed by fire.
All defendants acquitted in Myrtle Haw.
kins case, at H~endersonville, N. g.
Wesley Edwards, member OF Wythe,
Vile, Va, gang which murdered court
officers, said to have been captured in
Kentucky.
.Twenty-eight persons killed by storm
il. Missouri. -
State campaign opened at Sumter yes
terday.
State summer school now open at Win,
throp college.
Mr.. R. II. F. Chapman has returned from
Atlanta, where he recently underwent a
surgical operation.
Nr. Frank Harrison Is at home from the
Citadel for vacation. He is looking excep-
tinnally we'll.
Mrs. Lawton Robinson has gone to
Columbia for hospital treatment.
Mr. j. A. Morrah, Of Anderson, member
of the firm OF Oulah Il Morrah, was in
Ahbeville Monday.
Mrs. D. Poliakoff and children left Sun
day for Belmar, New Jersey, to visit the
formers brother, Rev. A. S. Axeleod. Be-
fore returning home she will visit relatives
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Mrs. M. A. Mclaughlin, 5l2 Jay
ST., LaCross, Wis, writes that she sui
fered all kinds of pains in her back
and hips on account of kidney trouble
and rheumatism. ~ got some of FI-
ley Kidney Pills and after taking them
for a few days there Wa. u wonderful
change in my case, for the pain en'ire'
Iy left my back and hips d L am
thankful there is such a medicine al
Foley Kidney Pills." McMurray
Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
The State of South Carolina,
r. f. HILL,
Master A. c.. 5. T..
COUNTY.


Probate CONFEDERATION for Letters OF Admin.
istration.
By j. F. Miller, Esq, Judge Of Probate.
Whereas. John U. Wsrdlaw hath made suit
to me, 10 grant hun Letters OF Administration
OF the Estate and effects OF jeff. Jones.
late OF Abbeville County, deceased.
These are therefore, 10 cite and admoniah
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said JEFF. Jones. deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court Of Pro-
bate, 10 be held at Ahbevilia &. H., on Satur.
day, the 18th lay OF June. 1912: after publica.
tion hereof, at IL O'Clock IN the forenoon, TO
show cause II any they have. why the said
Administration should not he granted.
Given under my hand and seal OF the Court,
thia l7'h day OF June, In The year
of our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and twelve. and In The l36th year
OF AmericHn Independence.
oPubllshed on the 10Th day Of June, 1912,
In the Press and Banner and IN the Court
House door for the time required BY law.
j. f. MILLER.
Judge OF PrObae.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina
County Of Abbeville.

OOuTG VI COltlLlOu lcdS.
8. H. McGhee. as Administrator of tn,
Estate of Zach McGhee, deceased.
against Charles M. Ray and +. NJ.
Allen.
BY authority of q Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able.
Vile County, in said State, made il
the above stated case, ! will offer fOI
sale, at public cutlery, al Abbeville G..
H., s. G., on Salesday in July.
a. D. 1912, within the legal hours OF
sale the following described land, to-
wit : All the undivided interest OF
Charles NJ. Ray in all that certain
tract or plantation of land. situate, ~
ing and being in AbbeviIle County.
State of South Carolina, containing
One Hundred and Eighty. seven ClS0
Acres, more or less, and bounded by
lands of w. G. Agnew, Alfred Agnew,
L. A. Shannon and the estate of James
Richey and others, being the Leander
Walker lands.
Terms of Sale-Cssh. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
r. f. HILL,
Master A. c.. 3. e..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Mr.. Geo. Decking, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, the contractor for the new
~Tostofice building arrived in the city
yesterday and will begin work on the
building at once. He has thirteen
months in which to complete his work
The work of ~eXcavating fof the foun-
dation will be started today. The
building when completed will be a
very handsome addition to the city.
The total cost will be $4,000 and it
will be two stories high. The site is
on lower Main street on the corner
Just beyond the residence of Mr.. JIM.
Gambrcll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
WHO VS.. WHO.

Any prediction as to either the Re-
publican or Democratic presidential
nominee is mere speculation, and
that, too, without odds. Taft's steam
roller has brought up his vote to a
possible plurality if the work of the
committee is to be accepted, but even
then he lacks of sufficient votes to
elect. Teddy will come back. That
he is of an elastic substance that will
recover much, even after the steam
roller has passed over, was demon
strated first after the New York pri-
mary. That he will again rally in
the convention is more than certain.
There are 1l6 uninstructed and un-
contested delegates, and besides these
there are 81 instructed for LaFOllctte
and 10 for Cummins. While both
LaFollette and Cummins have a
grudge against Roosevelt for stealing
their "birth right" the pledged sup
porters of these gentlemen r pro-
gressives above everything else, and
once they are released they will like
|ly 60 to Roosevelt.
The 116 unpledged delegates were
in all probability not satisfied with
the present administration, or else
they would have been pledged for
Taft. At any rate the best gunner
will bag the most of them and the
Nimrod of African experience has
prowess along this line. If we ven-
ture a prediction then, it is that Mr..
Roosevelt will be nominated.
If Taft is nominated it is likely
that Wilson will be the Democratic
nominee, but the very qualities that
Igive him pre.emineuce against Taft
make his nomination least desirable
against Roosevelt. Wilson tan not
out Herod Herod in appealing to the
progressive Republican vote, and if
anybody thinks that staudpat Re-
lpublicans r going to vote for a DEM
ocrat under any circumstances he is
very much mistaken. 10 nominate
Wilson against Roosevelt then is to
Invite defeat. The progressive Re
publicans will vote for a Democrat as
against Taft, hence to nominate Will
son, Underwood, Harmon or Kern as
against Taft will lay the odds heavily
with the Democrats.
The tariff will be the issue in both
parties, and the Democrats have the
better of the argument on this ques-
ton. The Democrats have been
standing consistently on this subject
all the while and the Republicans
have been driven in. The only crit.
cism of Underwood's position on tint
tariff is that he has not been radical
Or that is what it amounts to. If hi>
position is not consistent then his par.
ty has not been consistent, for the
party in the lower house has sup.
ported him almost to Il man. While
Mr.. Underwood does not go into the
convention with as many votes a.
either Clark or Wilson, he occupies
d commanding position on the tariff
that would make him strong against
Taft, and his known conservatism
would make him a formidable oppo-
nent against Roosevelt. The Demo
cratic Convention may conclude thai
the tariff and not sectiOnalism will
Influence the public mind.
While Clark goes into the conven-
ton with the largest following and
backed by MI. Bryan and Mr.. Hearst,
his indiscrete utterances, such as the
one which defeated reciprocity with
canada, and in fact throughout his
public career, make him least desira-
BILE as a winner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Mayor Grace of Charleston says he
is prepared to substantiate his state
ment that he can trace graft in the
Charleston liquor industry to the
governors Office. The governor de-
nounces Grace as "a liar and a cow
ard" clay on, Macduff."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
DEATH OF a CHILD.

Mr.. and Mrs. H.A. brennan, of the
county, have the sympathy oftheir friends
in the death of their youngest child, John
Lewis, aged 1S months, which occurred
June II. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. Messrs. Lawson and Kennedy at
Sharon church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

One enthusiastic and bloOdthirsty
Democrat has been heard to remark
that if the Republicans should get in
a fight at their national convention
he hoped enough of them would be
eliminated to make a Democratic
victory absolutely certain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Hon. Josephus Daniels, editor OF
the Raleigh News and Observer, says
the talk about Bryan trying to cap
ture the Democratic nomination is
''moonshine." Coming from North
Carolina, the distinguished editor no
doubt knows "moonshiae" by sight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
J. R. Glenn, Abbeville, S. G.
A CARD

This is to certify that Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound does not contain
any opiates, any habit forming drugs,
or any ingredients that could possibly
harm its users. On the contrary, its
great healing aid soothing qualities
make it a real remedy for coughs,
colds and irritations of the throat,
chest and lungs. The genuine is in a
yellow package. Ask for Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound and accept o
substitute. McMurray Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Verify there is nothing new under
the SUM-. In copy of The Independ-
ent Press, a forerunner of The Press
and Banner, published in 1856, we
find the editor complaining of "the
increase in the already high cost Of
living" and raising his advertising
rates.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Upon his return from the Press AS.
ISOLATION, Editor Booker of the
Greenville Piedmont signs that 'liv.
ing is just a habit" The Spartan.
burg brand of buttermilk never did
agree with a mOuntaineer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Over in Greenwood they have dis
covered a new Observation-Disclosures"
meaning being in a poor state OF
health. That's what's affecting the
Republican party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

We are going to take up a collec-
ton among the brethren Of the press
to buy Ed. DeCamp a new duster-as
soon az the new half-cent pieces come
out.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

We don't car much about the
9-foot sheet law, but as the Press AS
ISOLATION will meet at the Isle OF
Palms next year, we hope no ;restric-
tions will be placed on bathing suits.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

]. P. Morgan paid $4,000 for a
copy of Bunyan, and yet we have
known people willing to pay any
amount to get rid of a bunion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

AS the State campaign party will
not reach Abbeville until August Is,
maybe it won't be necessary to inau-
gurate Il campaign for Il ''safe and
sane" Fourth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
Notice 10 Stockholders.

There will be held in the office OF the
company at Calhoun Falls, S. g., on July
6, 1912, at Q O'Clock p. M meeting OF the
stockholders of the Calhoun Fails iele-
phone Company for the purpose or Young
on on increase OF the capital stock from
j. V. Tate, President.
B. l.. Chipley, Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
CANDIDATES.
limited States Senate

] hereby myself a candidate
for the United States Senate, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party. Your sup
port and influence will besappreciated.
n. B. Dial, Laurehs, S. G..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

The kind of men needed in the
legislature are those wise enough to
know what to do for the best inter-
ests of the State and brave enough to
fight for them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

We once heard a man say that
there was a president of the United
States who had never told q lie. But
look who he didn't have to run
against.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
For Rent.

One large we'll furnished room, second
floor, southwest exposure, private bath
and hall. Well suited for married couple
light house keeping, or four young men.
Heated by CRATE. One closet fitted with
shelves and hooks, Dimensions 20X2O It.
Mrs. j. G. Klugh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

The commencement season is over
and many hearts have been made
happy by the receipt of their dipio-
mas.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
AN.
NIiI. REPORI

Superintendent Education. J.. Eos
ter Hammond, is making up his annu-
al report and desires that teachers
and Trustees send in their reports at
once that he may complete his work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

We can't vote for no man that
wears a rubber collar. Billie Banks
might as well withdraw the nOmina-
ton of Ed. DeCamp.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
SCHOLARSHIPS AT CLEMSON

By reference to our advertising col
umns you will note that entrance eX-
aminations for Clemson College Will
be held at the Court House on Friday,
July the 18th.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

The national Republican conven-
ton is now in session. Here's hoping
they'll nominate a good loser.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

While the steam roller is fired up
couldn't it do something to Ormsby
McHarg?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

The latest from Georgia is a report
that the blush of the Elbertas is in
no wise a reflection on Tom Watson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

One difference between Caesar and
Roosevelt was the formers penchant
for fat men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

The State campaign opened at
Sumter yesterday. Have you no.
ticed a difference in the temperature /?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Major j. G. Hemphill will report
the national Republican convention
at Chicago for the New York Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

AT Arson, Texas, last week they
used dynamite to bring rain. Just
think OF. it, these grassy days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19
NO SERVICES AT
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Owing to the fact that the church build
Ing is undergoing repairs, there will be
no services at the Baptist Church Sunday,
either morning or evening.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-19

Editor Booker discovered chicken
gravy in Spartanburg.