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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
PEOPLES Is yERY THANKFUL
Has Ill VIII Toward None and Is
Grateful for Honor

Columbia, Oct. 1S.-Mr. Thos. H.
Peoples, attorney general-elect, this
evening issued statement thanking
the people for tn honor conferred up
on him. Mr.. Peoples has been busy
all day receiving congratulations on
his victory and many kilograms OF
congratulations have reached him
from all parts Of the State. His state
ment in full follows:
"I am very thankful for the hlgh
honor which has been paid me, and
words couldn't be found to express
my deep gratitude to those friends
who have stood by me through the
campaign.
81 have no i'll will towards anyone
and shall discharge the duties of the
office of attorney general with fair
ness and impartiality to all OF the
people of the State alike"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
''cARPET OF BAeDAD"
BEGINS TODAY

In.this issue of The Press and Ban.
ner there begins 9 serial story en-.
titled "The Carpet of Bagdad," by
Harold MacGrath, author Of Hearts
and Masks" "The Man on the Box, '
and other works of fiction. Mr.. Mac
Grath is a well-known and popular
writer and bis books have been good
sellers. We are sure that the readers
of The Press and Banner will enjoy
"The Carpet Of Bagdad," the first in
stallmeut of which appears in this is;
sue Be sure that you do not miss An
installment Of. this interesting story.
We will deem 1t favor II. you will
notify this office in case Of failure to
reciVe your paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

The Press and Banner carries this
week what we believe Is the largest
advertisement of one firm ever pub
! llished in single issue by any week.
\ " newspaper in South Carolina, and,
Z for that matter, with the notable ex-
ception of an advertisement Of the
LAS. L. Tapp company, of Columbia,
which appeared in The Daily Record
d is the largest ever published by any
! firm in South Carolina in single Is.
4 sue of any paper, either daily or week
lily.
We refer to the eight page adver-
Stisement of the Kerr Furniture 'm-
( pany and the Stark Vehicle Company,
which is presented in this issue.
While these are to some extent, two
fdistinct business organizations, they
hire both under the management OF
3Mr. ]. d. Kerr and are practically the
Same.
4 Mr.. Kerr believes In publicity and,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
GOOD CORN CROP

Billy Scott, a negro tenant on q
place belonging to Mr.. r. e. Cox
about six miles from town, made a
crop of 90 bushels Of corn on one acre
this year, using 800 pounds OF com,
mercial fertilizer. Scott is very proud
of his achievement. Jason Gray, q
neighbor of his, measured the corn
and vouches for the accuracy OF tne
statement. This Is good work and re.
fleets credit upon the intelligence ano
industry of Scott as we'll as giving an
index OF what Abbeville county lands
will do under proper treatment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
MATTISON.MAHON

The following invitations have been
received by friends in Abbeville:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lee Zeigler
request the pleasure of your company
at the wedding reception OF their niece
Miss Lima Wakefield Mattison
and
Doctor Douglas Gay Mahon
on the evening of Tuesday, the fifth
of November
from half after seven until half after
nine o'clock at their residence
Denmark, South Carolina
DR.. Mahon is one of Abbeville's
popular young men. He Is connected
with the McMurray Drug Company
and has a host of friends who wish
him all happiness
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
CONFERENCE OF
BAPTIST MINISTERS

The South Carolinas Baptist Minis
ters' Conference will hold it's annual
session in connection with the Bap-
tist State Convention, in Abbeville,
December End and 3rd. There will be
an evening session the first day, and
morning session the second day.
There will be in attendance from
seventy-flve to one hundred preach
ers, and subjects of general interest
to the ministry will be discussed by
men who have been previously ap-
pointed for the purpose. The Baptist
Minister'S Conference is not a part
of the State Convention, but merely
meets at the same time as the Con-
vention, for the convenience Of those
who desire to attend both meetings.
The Convention proper will assemble
for its first session Tuesday litter
ternoon, December 3rd, at three
o'clock; the Minister'S Conference
will meet at half past seven o'clock
Monday evening.
There has been a systematic effort
made for several years to divorce the
Minister'S Conference from the Con-
vention, but every effort has proven
futile. The reason assigned for the
proposed change is that the Confer
ence brings preachers to the place OF
the Conventions meeting one day ear
lier than there is any need, thus pro-
longing their stay, and causing some
of those who attend the Conference
to depart before the Convention has
completed its business. This effort
will in. all probability be renewed this
year.
There is a committee ION program
for the Ministers Conference, COM
posed of the following preachers:
Rev. w. T. Tate, of Bolton, chairman;
Rev. ]. D. Bailey, Cowpens; Rev. B.
J. Woodward, Greer; Rev. J. E. John
ston, Phoenix; and Rev. I. w. Wingo,
Greenville. This committee will pub
lish the program for the meeting sew
eral weeks before the annual session
convenes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
THE CIVIL COURT

The sessions of the civil court for
Abbeville county adjourned last Fri
day, the 18th, after being in session
from Monday morning. Mr.. John X.
Aull, the efficient stenographer, was
taken sick on Monday and during the
remainder OF the session his duties
were very acceptably performed by
Miss Maud Bookman, stenographer OF
Green & Hill.
Judge Memminger presided at this
term.
The following cases were disposed
Of:
S. R. and J. T. Lawton vs.. Charles
ton and Western Carolina railway:
Verdict for defendant. The plaintiff
was represented by ]. Howard Moore,
Esq, and J. Moore Mars, Esq, while
the defendant was represented by
Green & Hill and F. B. Grier, OF
Greenwood.
w. D. Barksdale vs. S. A. L. Ry. Co.
verdict of $71.20 for plaintiff, W. N
Graydon, Esq, for plaintiff; J. u.
Glenn, of Chester, and Green & Hill
for defendant
Arnold, Henegar, Doyle & Co.,
plaintiffs, vs.. ]. z. Edmunds, defend
ant. Verdict Of $110.70 for PLAINTIFF: J.
Frank Clinkscales, Esq, for PLAINTIFF;
W. N. Graydon, Esq, for defendant.
Martin-Vandiver Lumber Co. vs. La
mar Clinkscales. Verdict for defend.
ant. w. N. Graydon, Esq, for plaintir1
J, Frank Clinkscales, Esq, and W. NJ
Greene, ESQ, for defendant.
W. NJ. Speer & Co.. vs. B. E. Alien.
Verdict Of $s,429.60 for plaintiff. W.
N. Graydon, ESQ.,, for PLAINTIFF; }.
Moore Mars for defendant.
Cooley & speer, plaintiffs vs. B. F.
Allen. Verdict OF $31914 for plaintif
". N. Graydon, Esq, for plaintin; j.
Moore Mars, Esq, for defendants.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
GOOD ROADS RALLY
WILL BE HELD HERE

eral gentlemen here, MIR. Hood stated
that values of farm lands in his coun-
ty had increased from nine millions
to twenty-seven millions within
space of several years as result of
the improvement of the roads.
Mr.. Hood pointed out also that set
tiers would sooner come to a county
in which the lands were poor and the
roads good than to. one which had
poor highways though the soil was
rich. He was much pleased with
what he had seen of the lands Of Alb
beyille county and said that all our
people needed was modern sand-clay
roads to make old ,Abbeville one of
the greatest farm sections Of the
South. ..
Mr.. Hood expressed a willingness
to come to Abbeville at any time and
assist those interested in q practical
solution of the road question. He has
been very active in this work in his
home county and is thoroughly fa-
miliar with the best plans for success
full road building. -.
The date of the good roads meeting
will be announced later.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
FAIR WEEK RACES
PROMISE GOOD SPORT

Unless weather conditions make
the track at the fair grounds a lob
lolly, (Which is hardly to be expected,
because it was put in good condition)
there Will be some fast going at the
Fair Grounds this week.
Mr.. w. H. McFall, racing superin-
tendent, paid visit to the Union
County Fair last week, as a/result of
which some of the fastest goers in
the Southern States are entered for
the meet here. .,....
The string of thoroughbreds has
been racing in Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Tennessee and Virginia and per-
formed at the Union county fair last
week, where they acquitted them
selves in fine shape.
Accompanying these horses are
some of the most noted drivers in the
South among whom are Cannon, Kel-
ty, Padget, Dean, Rodger, Webber,
Escoe, Rasor and Moran. -
Some stars have also been entered
for the running races, which will no
doubt prove an event In the history
Of the local: track.
Among the horses already entered
here are Linda and Sir Al-Cantria, ,Jr.,
both remembered here for their per.
formances at last years meeting. Can
taria, who holds the track record
here, also established a track record
of 2.17 10 at Union last week. and
at Richmond this fall made it in 2:15.
Those who enjoy "the sport OF
Kings" will find. that, the races at the
Abbeyille County Fair this year will
afford them sufficient enjoyment.
Rules of the National Trottfng AS
sociation will govern the races here
The following Is the programme of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
THE COUNTY FAIR OPENS
T0DAY--CR0WDS EXPECTED

will delight the large crowd by MAX
ing four flights in an ariship, has ar
rived and is now engaged in making
every preparation for the part he is
to play in entertaining visitors. The
airship itself has arrived, having
been expressed from a town in Kan
sas. The express on the machine
amounted to $85. Mr.. Andrews is said
to be an expert airman and his flights
will afford much entertainment to
everybody.
Abbeville is expecting a good crowd
at the fair and has made every pre-
paration to assure visitors a pleas
ant time.
Superintendent Anderson has been
busy for the last few days preparing
the electric illumination for the
Square, which will present a good
appearance when the current is turn
ed on.
1t will be worth your time to come
to the Fair.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

A meeting of the citizens of Abbe-
vile was held in the City Hall Fri
day afternoon at o'clock to consider
the question of securing the Baptist
State Sanitarium for Abbeyille. The
chairman was authorized to appoint
a committee of five, one from each
church in the city, to raise funds and
secure site to be offered the Conven-
ton. .'. -.'-. .j..' ~ ... -.
Prof. R.. B. Cheatham was made
chairman, aud Mr.: g. D. Brown; Sec
retary of the meeting. Rev. Louis
Bristow was called on to explain the
situation and what was desired of
the cities desiring to seure the insti-
tuition. Mr.. Bristow explained that
the matter of building a sapitarium
or hospital by the Baptists of the State
would be decided at the Convention
which will be held here from Decem-
ber the 3rd to 9Th. That body may
or may not decide to build it. If the
Convention decides to undertake the
task the speaker expressed the opin-
ion that a committee would likely be
appointed with authority to locate
the institution, and that the Conven-
ton would likely authorize the rails
ing of a fixed sum. in the course of
ten years for the purpose of improv-
ing and enlarging the grounds,
buildings, etc. He stated that the
Sanitarium would be under the con-
troll and receive its principal support
from the Baptists of the State but that
patients would be received regardless
of the church affiliations just as the
various orphanages are conducted at
present. Short talks on the benefits to
accrue from the location Of the SAM
tarium IN the city we're made by May
or c. C. Gambrell. DR.. G. A. Neuffer,
Judge Frank B. Gary, Hon. Wyatt
Aiken.
No effort was made to secure sub
seriptions at this meeting, but Messrs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
MILLER R.HADDON

Miss Annie T. Miller and Mr.. Bon
ner l.. Haddon were married at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mra. J. D. Miller, "f Rapley Shoals, ON
Wednesday afternoon, October rs at
S o'clock, Rev. Louis l,riatow perform
ing the ceremony. Quite number OF
friends and relatives of the contract
ing parties were present to witness
the ceremony, and a number OF valu-
abls presents were received. After the
ceremony the happy couple left for
the home of the sroom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. L. Haddon, Of Antreville,
where reception was :endered them.
Miss Miller is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miller and
has a large circle Of friends who will
be interested in the announcement OF
her marriage.
The groom is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. L. Haddon, Of Antreville, and Is q
young man of sterling character and
worth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
MR.. ROBERT NIXON WAS
- INJURED AT CALHOUN FALLS

Mr.. Robert Nixon, Of Lowndesvilie'
was badly injured last Thursday IN
an auto accident at Calhoun Fails.
Upon returning to his home from the
Falls, where he had been to carry a
travelling salesman in his machine, he
lost control of the car, while crossing
the bridge over the SeaDoara: Mi:
Nixon, while trying to keep his nal
from blowing away, lost control OF
his car, which was thrown from the
bridge, falling upon him and inflct-
ing severe injuries. At last accounts
he was doing as we'll as could be e1-
pected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

All day yesterday the fair grounds
presented a scene Of hustle and ac-
tivity. Preparations are being made
for a great fair and when the gates
open this morning, large crowd will
doubtless be on hand.
The field has been pretty thorough
ly canvassed in all lines, and it is
hoped that the exhibits will make
fine showing.
Fine Racing
Mr.. w. H. McFall, superintendent
of racing, says the card offered this
year will afford some first-class sport.
He made trip to the Union fair and
secured some fast horses, in fact
some of the best that make the South
ern circuit. These thoroughbreds are
now at the fair grounds and those in
terested are looking for some lively
sport.
The AirShip
Thornwell Andrews, the man who
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
TOWN IR kept RE-
MARkABLY CLEAN
Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Compliments Abbeville Oh
Fire Prevention.

Mr.. Bee A. Wharton. deputy insur-
ance commissioner, was in Abbeville
last week, for the purpose of inspect
ing the methods used for the preven-
ton Of fires. Mr.. Wharton was much
pleased with what he saw in Abbe-
Vile, and complimented the depart
ment very highly. He spoke enthusias-
tically about the manner in which the
premises adjoining the business sec
ton was kept, saying that he had
found no town in which the dispos-
al of waste and combustible material
was better handled than in Abbeville.
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races as published in the official pro-
gramme. : :"
All races shall he 2 hest in5
Entrance feei5 ner cent With
ner cent additiona, p from money win.
ners.
to enter,>3 to start
Running races:N entrance fee.
Money divided 60, 25 and is.
All entrance for horse races close
night of Oct 18th, - =, :,
No entrance will he accented I'm.
less accomnanied hv ( ner cent of
nurse 'N'0 -~
Thursday. October oath
Road race county owned 1not Iess
than % davsI s50, 90
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
PEOPLES is NOMINEE
FOB ATTORNEY GENERAL

The State executive committee met
in the library at the State house IN
Columbia on Friday, and after can
vassing the returns, declared Thos. n.
Peoples, of Barnwell, to be the noml-
nee of the Democratic party 1or at
torney general. The following is the
total official vote for 80 counties, hVe
counties having failed to make report:
Peenies .. .28, 449
Lyon -. -. ................E .EI'so'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
COLORED FAIR NEXT WEEK

The annual Fair held by the color
ed people Of Abbeville county, will be
held next week, beginning on Tues
day, October the 29th, and continuing
through Thursday, the 31st. A valu-
able list of premiums have been pre-
pared and considerable interest is
being shown by the colored people.
Colored people will be admitted to
the Fair this week for rs cents each.
1t is believed many will take advan-
tage of this rate to see the Air ship
and races.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
MR.. RUSSELL LOCATES
= IN ABBEvILLE
Anderson Newspaper Man Will Assist
Editor Horton Of The Medium

Mr. D. H. Russell, of Anderson, who
Is we'll and favorably known in Able
Vile, has located here, and will as
sumo the position of associate editor
of The Medium. Mr.. Russell is vet
eran. newspaper man, having been
one Of the founders Of The Peoples
Advocate, at Anderson, which later
grew to be The Daily Mail. We well
come Mr.. Russell to the fraternity
and hope he will find his sojurn here
as pleasant as he could wish.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
]. r. CRESWELL DEAD

Mr.. James R. Creswell died at his
home near Bradleys old mill, Thurs
day, October 18th, 1912, and was bur-
led in Long Cane cemetery. He will
be remembered here as an expert
making willow baskets, mats and such
articles, when he lived near this city.
Mr.. Creswell was about so years
old and has been an invalid all his
life
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
MR.. ]. O. CANN ACTING
AS RURAL POLICEMAN

Mr.. e. T. White, who was recently
elected rural policeman, has declined
/ the position and will remain with
Magistrate Hollingsworth as consta-
Ible. The position has not yet been
permanently filled, but Mr.. ]. 0. Cam,
who has been commissioned tempo
rarily by Sheriff Lyon, is performing
the duties Of the office very accept
ably. The vacancy was created by
the resignation Of Mr.. ]. A. Schroed-
I er. who has accepted a position as
Sroad overseer with Supervisor Steven
son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23
THE VOTE IN ABBEVILLE
FOB ATTORNEY GENERAL

The following is the vote for Attor-
ney General by boxes in Abbeville
county, at the election held Tuesday,
October 18th. The box at Hillville was
never opened. At Keowee the vote
stood 81 for Peoples and for Lyon
but the returns were not sent to the
County Committee in time to be In
cluded:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

A new story by Harold MacGrath,
author of "The Man on the Box" be.
gins In this issue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

A new story by Harold MacGrath,
author OF "The Man ON the Box" be-
gins in this issue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

Read sThe Carpet Of Baglad" In
this Issue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

Read "The Carpet OF Bagdad" in
this issue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

Read "The Carpet Of Bagdad' II
this issue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

Enrolled for End, 3rd and 4th
Grades: 26 Girls and 26 Boys.
Second Grade: 9 Girls; II Boys.
Third Grade: Girls; 8 Boys.
Fourth Grade: 7 Girls; 3 Boys.
Average attendance for month 80.
Mrs. ]. T. Evans.
First Grade: II Girls; Is Boys.
Adv: Girls, 13; Boys 16.
Miss Cora Wham.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-10-23

E. NJ. Anderson, superintendent.
Mrs. Gertrude Sign, book-keeper.
q. II. Link, chief engineer and wireman.
j. G. Cox, night operator.
A. T. Hall works when Link or Cox are
off.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-06
IONA A|TA BUILDS UP RUNDOWN PEOPLE

couldn't eat and had a nervous attack
would suffer severe dizzy spells.
Il heard so much about the new
tonic, 'Tona Vita that | decided to
give it a trial and feel like a differ
ent man. | am strong in every way. |
sleep we'll, can eat anything and my
nerves are as steady as can be- | have
gained four pounds in the last ten
days..I believe iona Vita is the best
medicine on earth
"Tona Vita" was introduced in this
country by number of physicians
scarcely year ago The tonic has
proved the biggest success of any
medicine ever before Sold to the pub
lie
If you are debilitated and run down
don't allow this miserable condition to
last day longer Let iona Vita
build you up and bring back your
health If it fails your money will be
returned by our agent in your city.
Wilkinson & Co. is the agent for
iona Vita in Keokuk. The Approved
Formula Company, Dayton, Ohio.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-06
Physicians Have Great Sue
cess With Tonic in This
Country.

When people of wealth become de-
bilitated and run down in health they
go to high priced sanitariums and
health resorts to be built up again.
But what about the thousands of de-
bilitated nervous men and women
with no vitality or ambition who have
neither the time nor money to spare
for such Injuries as sanitariums? If
you are in this miserable condition
read with care the following statement
by n. F. Mann, living at SO Good Ave.
Buffalo, n. "
Il have had Indigestion and been all
run down for ten years. couldn't eat
anything at times and was always con
stipated. My nerves were out of order
and ! had bad headaches. i believed
had kidney trouble, too, as ! had dull
pains in my back much of the time.
was easily excited and often when
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-06
he other, should be continued.

tho other, should be continued
The commissioners are right about
the union label on the public station.
cry. 1t has no more place there than
the insignia of the church or lodge
Only state insignia belongs on the
public stationery and documents. No
greater calamity can occur to this
city than the defeat of the present
commissioners.
] do not approve of all their actions
and have pleaded with them to make
some changes. The commissioners
have made mistakes and it is natural
they should, but all can be corrected
Citizens, lay aside all ignorance, pre-
JUDGE and self and vote for the best
interest and prosperity of Keokuk.
/ am in favor of unions, SO far as
they do not interfere with the state
or the citizens and hope to see the
day, and will see 1t, when there will
be one union of labor and capital