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? The Press and Banner ABI5EVILLE, S.C. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1887. Our Railroad*. General Iloke says that a thousand hands are at work ou the <j , C. & X. Road bet wee Chester auk Monroe, and that the grading will soon be done between these points, other contracts will soon he awarded. Iron has bepn bough t. We hear; nothing of the surveyers at this jllitCC IUID ?VCh. The Legislature passed an net authorizing towns aiul townships which hail not done so, to vote a tax to the Cumberland Gap road. Representatives from Anderson and Aiken counties had these counties excluded. Abbeville and Kdgefleld counties have voted. We see in the newspapers tlint contractor Potts of the C.. C. O. & C. road wants a hundred hands at 75 cents a day, to work on the road between Aiken aud Kdgefleld. Christina* Dinner. Mr. T. C. Seal,owner of the New Hotel, gave his boarders, and a few invited friends.a splendid Christmas dinner lastMonday. Mr. Seal's boarders fare sumptuous every day but upon this occasion the dinner was good enough for 'a wedding dinner. The Xew Hotel is well kept and every Doaruer is mucn pieasea wun the fare. The C'niitntn. . The young ladies of the Methodist church cave a charming entertainment in the Court House la*t Monday r:)glit, realizing some Stt clear profit, to be applied for church purposes. Tiie addition to Mrs. Lythgoe's house linearly completed. The roof has been mad* higher, two new gables and three new rooms have been added. The piazza and hall are Improvements. It is now a beautiful and desirable home, where it is hoped the occupants may have many years to live in health HUU Iiap(>IUt'B?. i lie 9IIUIVUIC 10 I.UV .......... work hdcI skill of Mr. B. F. .Smith and Mr. James Brooks, who have done faithful and honest work, in a most satisfactory manner Mrs. James d. Chadmers went to Anderson yesterday to attend the marriage 01 het neice Miss Nellie Trowbridge which will take place to-morrow night. She carried with her the prettiest cake that will adorn the wedding supper, displaying tlie skill and taste of Mrs. Lawson. Mr. John F. Livingston-, Jr.. who has Wn amnlATJflil ufl />1ap1t nn t.hft Soil til Carol i na Railroad, after spending a few days at home, returned to his work yesterday?faithful lu all bis duties he forgot not mother and father In the Christmas. Entirely because of unaccountable oversight we failed to notice the admirable essay of Mr. Hanchel and the most interesting discussion which followed in the meeting ut Mr. Perrin's last Friday night a week ago. The trade In Christmas goods has been liberal. The counters which a few days ago di>played the most pleading array of toys, gems, chlnas.and Jim-cracks, now look as it tlu-j had been struck by a cyclone. Mr. A. W. Lyon, son of Judge Lyon, wlm has been at Woflbrd Since the opening of the session. Is at home for a few clays to renew his affectic n to Lome lolk and to pay' homage to a fair divinity. Thev had a "turkey-shoot" at Martin'> Mills last Monday Three of our town b?>s. Hal Livingston, Joseph Jones, Kinney >1 iIford, went up and won three out of live of th? gobblers. Miss Aylette and Miss Celia flmlmers, Miss Orene Hugiies and Mr. James Clialnier.will go to Anderson this evening lo see Mis> Jfellte Trowbridge married. The carrier is grateful to many subscriber for liberal contributions. Tiie address i.abounding in good things, and we publish that all our friends may read it. . The colored Sunday school children had a "Christmas tree" In the Methodist church on Monduy night from which hung preseut* for each and every child. Mr. Frank Ccnnincjham has sold his bar to Messrs. Luclen Douglass aud John C. I'outclass, who will henceforth conduct tliat business at the old stand. There Is no mistake about it. Abbeville will soon lose one of her choicest and best young ladles, who will join her life with that of a preacher. Mr. Charles Hammond, from Wofl'ord College, is at home to see his father and mother, and to give an affectionate glance at his Bwtxiucsn. Nobody ever goes away from Abbeville to spend Christmas. Abbeville folk always stay at home ami give visitors the most royal entertainment. Oub Senator and Legislators returned home last Saturday. Their constituents have reason to be thankful to them for duty well performed. Mr. A. W. Smith is off to Pine Bluff, to be gone two or three weeks. He goes to look after a large tract of land which belongs to his mother. Mb. W\ D. Lomax, representing Thurber, Wiley & Co., is in town. Always true and faithful, he will ever be welcome wherever he goes. Their patients in White Hall are great friends of Dr. Harrison and Dr. Youngblood. withnolack of confidence in their medical skill. Mr. J. S. Verner, of Oconee, was elected by the Legislature Comptroller General in place of General Stoney, resigned. Mr. Arthur Sassard, who has been employed in the Register for sometime, has come notue to spend awhile, awl to rest. Congressman J. S. Cothrax returned from Washington last Thursday to spend the recess of Congress to January 5. Nearly all the cold doll6 which were hanging in our store windows, have been utilized for making little souls happy. * Rev. J. A. Brown the new pastor, will preach In the Baptist church next Sunday the first of January, 18S8. Dr. H. D. Wilson* has received his silver -cornet. He will with it lead the Methodist choir at this place. Mr. Benet is off to Greenville to meet the Directors of the Knoxville, Carolina and y Western Railway. Miss Katie Parker and Miss Petite Bonhanc, were among the youug ladies who were at the cantata. Judge McGowan came home last Friday to spend the Christmas with his family, and among friends. W. H. Parker, Jr., Esq., of Charleston and Prof. L. W. Parker, of Barnwell are under the parenuu ruui. The last Legislature did less barm than any which has sat in a long time. We thank the members. Mr. Thomas Pabker and Mr. Jumes S. Cotbran, jr.. are at home from the South Car ollna College. Miss Mamie McDoxai.d of R. M. Haddon A Co's milliner left last week for her home in New York. Mr. Gcs Tompkins, of Charlotte, N. C., has been on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Ellis G. Graydon. i?iK. iMO.MAH J. oipas connucior Oil [lie Abbeville branch Is couipluluing of feeling better. Mr. Allen Parker's health is improving, He has been suffering from acute rheumatism. Mr. Hlt.h Wilson, Senior, and family left Donnalds Inst Wednesdoy for Tallapoosa, i Ga. Cadert Evans Gordon, of the Anderson Military Institute Is at home for a few days. The Misses DuBo^e. daughters <>f Kev. Mr. DuBose, are guests of .Miss Lucia M<-Guwaii. Miss Nettie Draft, of Lewiedale. Lexington county, is visiting the Misses Rus-Hl. j Miss Lilly Hanchel has retimed from a' pleasant visit to frlenus in Charleston. mr. thomas urant 1'ERRIN IS VVflCOUlCU back to Abbeville by a host of friends. Mr. Tompkins Mabry has concluded to quit the printing business for awhile. Mr- DuPre Calhoun*, of Greenwood, is visbiting some of our fair young ladies. Miss Grace Jones, of Newberry, Is visiting Miss Mary White of Abbeville. Ms. J. M. Visanska was one of the visitor* from a distance to see the cantata. Me. RichArd Hid, was at Verdery during a part of the Christinas holidays. Dr. J. W. Wideman, of Due West, is on the mend, though still la a bad way. Mrs. Kirby and Miss Fanny Martin will visit friends In Anderson county. Miss Ellen Parker will have a domino party at her house to-night. MR. arthuk I'arker, as usual, is spending Ills Christmas iu Abbevllfe. The Sons of Temperance have been In Winter quarters lor a few weeks, Mr. James H. Latimer is suffering from acute rheumatism. Mr. W. E. Lucas came back to see us during; Christmas.' Mrs. A. W. Smith is off to visit her mother In Fairfield. Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury, Is dead. Mr. Hayne McDill went to Duo West Monday. Mr. 1*. E, Speed is off to Lowndesvllle?UIs j old home. Mr. Godoard. spent ills holiday at Waterloo. Verdery has been incorporated as a town. Mb. William Calvert Is convalescing. Mr. and Mits. W. C. DcPre are In town. Mrs. Jordan Is off to Greenwood. We are prepared to fill all orders for bridal outfits on short notice, R. M. Haddon * Co. ? CHRISTMAS NEWS FROM LOWNDESVILLE. i A \on'si>!i|>cr lo l>o in tls?? Seven II i I i;'<l ?'ily?>Ini?.v SN'iwmiil j Matters. Ia)\i'm>k_svi i.j.k, Dec. 'ji. A part of the past wools wasi|tii:c disagreeable. There were sironjr indications of snow 'or a day or two. There will he an excursion from Anderson C. II. to August-ion to-morrow. Some of our iww.nli- ini.'Mil to tio as the rates arc very cheap?SI.4*" for I ho run ml I rip. Mr. Jus. M. Haber, returned from Kentucky last Monday where he went to ntteud the nuptials of his cousin Miss ISronson. Miss Mamie I'ask it?, of Monterey, i* now visiting her sister Mrs. \V. <;. Joiinxm. Col. \V. .1 ass. Loinax will occupy the liouse 011 tlie hill, near Providence church next year. Mr. E. J. Heliot, of Mt. Carinel, has rented, mul is now living in the I'.arnes house. Miss Metft Allen ami her little sister, went to Anderson C. H. last week to spend Christinas with their grand-mother, Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Marion I.ntimer having spent several days with friends and relatives liet^, returned to her Anderson home, last Thursday. Last Monday Mr. A. C. Latimer in crossing a trestle?his foot slipped from one of the crosties, and lie fell, hurting himself, enough to confine iiiin to bed for a day or two. Last Sunday Mr. Robert Hurdett, and Miss Lindsay .Scott, were married by the Rev. Baxter Hays, at the residence of the bride's ......M..O Mii.lcnif iinnll Mr. T.J. Bowman and Miss Minnie Wharton were united in marriage. I>.v I lie Ilcv. T. Ligon.at the lionic of the oridoVs father, in Anderson county, last Wednesday. Mr. D. K. Cooley went to Mt. Carmel to attend the festival last Wednesday night. Miss Jennie llarper was at Dr. J. B. Mosely's several days last week, and while there was quite kick. Dr. II. A. Henry went to Elbert'?n, his old home, yesterday to spend a few days, with his father's family. .Mr. "Coon" lilaek and his sisters, Misses Jessie and Annie, <>l' Antreville. attended the festival at Alt. Carinel. They returned to tills place on Friday, and after leaving here, their horse beeame frightened, ran oil", threw them out, and hurt them, though not seriously. Hev. \V. S. Martin and Mr. James M. linker went to Abbeville C. 11. Ia?t. Wednesday, and made arrangements, to have published by the Press and Banner tlie "Lowndesvillc Advertiser," Rev. \V.S. Martin, editor. I'rof. W. II. Ilix, the great weather prophet, is now located near here, and he has promised to give through me, to the readers of the Press and liannvr, the buneiit of his weather predictions. A nart. and It is to be hoped, the worst part, of Christmas lias come and gone. 'fills is a "dry" town and yet 011 last Saturday, there whs enough tangle-leg and brain, somewhere around, to canse some of our countrymen in com lug 10 town, to lose their equilibrium, and fall into the mud, and from the looks of some on reaching here, tlie.v had wallowed around, quite extensively. Many a poor woman and child all over our land, 110 doubt dreads the .tpproah of this, the winding up of tiic old year. A new comer into town, a darkey who claims to be a Baptist preacher, a teacher, a speculator, ?Sc. He claims to be able, as report *ays, to "turn down" any man white or black in this township. Well we do not propose to try our strength, in an intellectual bout, with him, orany body else, as we are just "getting >ut oi the wilderness"'?just got 011 rising ground, because of our railroad?our town is spreading?our people are swelling, and when we get a little smarier. may be, that wo can "tuiid our own" i< intellectual combats, then this sage's Indirect challenge will lie accepted. I A few days ago -Maj. K. 1!. ilorton and ("apt. j \V. (i. Johnson were driving n horse, which is j a stump-aiid-any-thing-cisc-suckcr, an<l they iimI (o drive out. to one siuc of the road, oc/a. ionally, and some* iuics m'tcner, when [>a-<sins a to give the horse a suck. As that was consuming too much time, they decided to take Into the huggy a long pole, and they could reach il round for him to grab, when "spilin" for a stick. I was'nt alonsj? was not an eyewitness. i i? >i rr.. a ? ?r? ? l'ublie Installation. The colored Free and Acecplcd Ancient York Masons of Jones Lodge, No. 12, Mad a public installation of their oliieers hist night lor the ensuing Masonic year, in ttie Methodist church, as follows: W. M. Pope. W. M. J. Ij. Pat ton, S. W. ]). A. Donul>'011, .1. W. James Hr.vant, Tieasu.Tr. Willie Lomax, Secretary. Richard CJantt, S. 1). IticharU Komans, J. 1>. Thos. Jones, I , Henry Harper, | ^te"a,asW. T. Riche.v, Tyler. Rev. Jas. T. linker. Chaplain. When the ceremonies had l>een finished the procession was reformed, and they marched back to their lodge room, and there had oysters, with the usual accompaniments. Masonic Ollicers. The ollicersot Clinton Codge, No. 3, Ancient Free Masons, were Installed for tlie Masonic I?,lrr? rr.nm Inst llil.lit. AK fbl tows: J. Fuller Lyon, M. S. G. Thompson, S. W. H. H. Hill, J. W. Frank B. Gary, Secretary. A. \V. Jones, S. 1). J. T. Parks, J. 1). J. M. I5rooks, Sarn'l Abies, fRewards. T. M. C'hristlau, Tyler. Oysters were served. Chri.slmiiH in Abbeville. The stores and oftices in Abbeville wore closed ou Monday, and all business was suspended. Except u stray pedestrian now and thou, no white men were on tiie square. A small squad of colored boys kept up a racket all day. shooting tire-crackers, and otherwise making a noise. A few fisticuffs varied the amusement, which returned soine seven or eight dollars Into the treasury or tnc town. Smith A Son's Holiday Locnh. Smiths Is the place to go for Holiday goods. A beautiful and exqulsit line of China Tea Sets, Vases, Cups, and Saucers Dolls, Toys, Albums, etc. Call on Smith <SSon, for "Turkish Prunes;' Anything and everything in the way of choice Nuts, and especially for fresh Citrons, Raisins, Currants. ?? ? Just Received. Ladies seal plush satin lined wraps?the handsomest and cheapest i^oods we have shown. It. M. Haddon & Co. The many novelties of Dress Goods which we have to show cannot fall to please our lady customers. It. M. Haddon & Co. 9-21 H M TI'wl.l/M. p., I,.,v.. tlw. liiimiwt utnclr of black coods they have ever shown. Trimmlngs in jets, braids and plushes to match. If you want a young man's suit for a little money. Call on P. Rosen bury Co. 12-7 An Immense stock of boys clothing cheaper thau ever before. P. ltosenburg ?fc Co, 12-7 20 dozen new hats, just received latest styles. P. ltosenburg A Co. . 12-7 A full line of gent's dressing cases ; shaving l casts; smoking sets; merschaum pipes and holders, at Speed's drug store. 12-7 I The best quality of seed wheat can be had! at White Brothers. Also, oats and barley, tf White Brothers have recently bought sevn,.f T>..|,.r.o aha Now is a good time to buy Hour, as all indica- ! lions point to higher prices. tf | This week and next. (Jo to J. N. Hammond ! it Co., for unod hoots and shoes made out ol ; best Frenco calfskins, and guaranteed. l'-Ml J. S. Hammond Je Co , will sell you a French call boot at New York eo-t. Try them. 12-14 J. K. Hammond ?V Co., keeps a full line of sou- leather calfskins and kip-leathcr. Cut to ' suit the trade. 12-11 Just rt ?.vivod at .1. F. Millar nsrent, a fresh' lot -oiles, malaK'i grapes, and citron, raisens. ; lints of all Minis, taiicy and plain candy, plain and lancy cracker?. a i pies, oranges and baiiaiias. Call and see me. l'J-14 .'it? (.Jo and see what can he bought for thesmall sum of -lets at F. A. Templet oil'slJlaekinjrs, bunch shoo strings, pltiif of To- j bacca, lamp chimm-vs, iiro<>m<, baskets, for a nickel at E. A. Templeluns. See the Basket soup, two liars for a nickel,] at E A. Templcton's. Starch 5cts a lb at E. Templelons. Unbleached knitting thread at JJOcts all>; at E. A. Templcton's. See the nice china cups aiul saucers for Wets I at E. A. Templelon's. Shoes! shots! we are prepared to supply the trade in almost any article of foot wear. Just received a eases ladies and mioses shoes, i Our line of No's in all the makes we keep arc j now complete. You can get a good shoe at a moderate price. It. 11. Haddon A; Co. ll-'Wi. The Chas. Heiser handmade shoe outwears i them all. (.'all and get a pair. I'. Rosenberg ?fc Co. 12-81. The greatest variety of fashionable dres i trimmings at It. M. Haddon ?.V t'o. 10-1 Smoke Farmer's club cigars. A. M. II 111 Sons. 11-2 j The Farmer's club cigars are the best and j the cheapest In the market. A. M. Hill ?tl Sons. 11-2 j The Farmer's club cigars are all the go. A. M. Hill & Sons. 11-2 > A u Ir fr\ r? tho I*!/**' olian rrr?r??u' in bals and congress. Something new, cheap and handiom?. braltli&SoH. 11- ( Our stock of black dress goods still com.! plete. If you want a black dress cheap medium or fine we can supply ygu. R. M. Ilnddon & Co. 10-10 Ladies' white and colored collars. Ladies' i white and colored cuffs. W. E. Hell, Colored dress, silks at 14 cents per yard. This is the best bargain that was ever ottered in silks. Call and secure a bargain before they are all sold. Wra. E. Bell. 10-19 The "Fruit Cake" season is here and Smith j & Son's is the place to get nice fresh raisins, currant#, citron <fcc. 11-2 j THIRTY-SIX YEARS AGO. I THE WILL OF ROBERT C. GORDON, WHO DIED IN 1S52. ? - Tlic >I:iuiiFr in tvliieJi tie of lis Cstalp, and (he IHrrction which It may <n!tc. ... Tiik Statk ok Sotrrii Carolina. Iii the name of God. Amen! ! ; I. Hubert Cordon,ol' tlie District of Abbeville and State a foresaid, being weak in liody, i>ui of suund and disposing mind, mcmor.Vj and understanding, and being desirous >l disposing Ol mu piupi-i mm inuiit which God hatli blessed me, do make this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made: ]. My will Is that all my Just debts be paid. 2. My will anil desire is, and I so order and lireet, that my wife ltebeeea be handsomely supported ami maintained during her natural life and I eharjie my Kxeeutors specially to see that this provision be faithfully carried out. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rosa Ann, wife of .'lames McC'ord, for her sole and separate use, not in any way subject to the control of her husband, for and during her natural life, and nt her deatn to her ciniaren, the sum of One Thousand Dollar?, and the entire debt duo to mo from tho said James McCord, which is now In suit, to be paid to the said Rosa Ann, or any person whom she may choose tr> act as trustee for her. 1. I give and bequeath to my son Ezekiel Evans Gordon Five Hundred Dollars* f>. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rebecca Eveline, wife of Leroy C. Wilson, the entire debt now due to me from her husband, secured by mortgage on ills land, and the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars to be paid to her by my Executors, to be for her use during her natural life, and at her death to be di vidcd equally Detwecn ner cmiaren which she may leave at the time of her death. 6. I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Jane Watt Wilson, Five Hundred Dollars, to be paid for her schooling as it tnny be needed, if so much be necessary, but il so much b? not needed for schooling, then all not expended in schooling, with Interest thereon, be paid to her when she comes of age or marries. 7. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my two sons, .lames and Robert Thomas, all my land and real estate, to them and their heirs, but if either of my snid sons should die without issue living at the time of his death, then I give his part of the lands to the survivor, and If the survivor should die without leaving Issue at the time of his death, then, that, I give iw, mi- nflmr /Oiil'lrpn snhlnpt to thfi same limitations as Is provided as to the bequests to tiieni respectively. It is distinctly understood, and I so order and direct, that the snld lands shall be a home lor my wife and two single daughters for and during their lives, or so long as they may choose to live thereon. 8. I give and.bequeath unto my four children in equal .shares, to wit: James Gordon, Robert Thomas Gordon, Mary Watt Gordon, and Jane Kliza Gordon, all my negroes, stock of every kind, plantation tools, the balance of my money on hand, bonds, notes, and all the rest and residue ot my.estate of every descrip tion for and during their natural lives, with remainder to such ciiiId or children as either of them should leaving being at the time of Ills or her death respectively as to his or her share, and if either of my said four children should die without leaving issue living ai the time of his or her death, then his or her share to go to t lie survivors, and if the last survivor should die without leaving issue living at the time of his or her death.then I give the estate properly hereby given to ~tliemf to iny oilier ehlidren herein named, share and share alike, subject to the name limitations as Is provided iu the bequests given to them respectively. I do hereby appoint my two sons James and ltoberl Thomas Gordon executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this IS Jan'y, lrlM. Signed, sealed, published ami acknowledge eii In the presence of us who have hereunto signed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the testator. UOBEltT (\ GOKDON, (I.. S.) Andkkw Winn, ClIAItl.ks Dendy, Tims. C. Pkkuin. Hubert Gordon died in January, 1S.VJ. This Will was admitted to probate before Frederick \V. Selleck, Ordinary Abbeville District. 28th January, 1852. 'J'iie personal property consisted of SO negroes, and $20,000 worth of notes, bonds, etc. The real estate consisted of 2,d'Jl acres, valued a) SUJ.Sll. In 185S, under an order of the Court, all the property was partitioned as follows, to wit: To Robt. T. Gordon : Heal estate SlS.fifiO.St! Personalty 7,551.00?$26,211.KG To James Gordon: Real estate S1H,$09.90 Persona 11 y 8,012.00 ?827,121.90 To Mary Watt Gordon: Personalty $18,543.69 To Jane E. Gordon : Personalty 818,607.69 890,845.11 And these legatees went into possession of their separate shares of ther property under the limitation provided by the will of their father Robert Gordon. The two unmarried daughters of the testator still live at the old homestead, where their brother Robert Thomas Gordon lived with them until the day of his death. James Gordon died several years ago, leaving two children. They Inherited their father's share in their own right. Robert Thomas Gordon never married. His share will now be the property of his two unmarried sisters. At the death of the last surviving sister, qbe remainder of the estate will go to the two children of James Gordoa, deceased. Hy thin disposition of the property the larger portion of the kindred of Robert C. Gordon, are left with but little interest In his estate. It is possible that those who get nothing under the will may try conclusions of law, as to whether they may not inherit a portion of the personal earnings or lncreape of property in the hands of the more fortunate chll dreu of Robert C. Gordon. ECHOES FROM NINETY-8IX. Good Trade?Prosperous Merchant*" Preachers ? Knights ... Indies ? Lovers. NlSETV-Sjx, S. V., I>CC. 27,1887. The trade of our town has beou unusually good. The merchants have sold out all of their Christmas goods, and now their atten lion will be mote particularly directed to heavy supplies for the next year. Labor is abundant, and the prices low enough. Of course there are always a few tnen ready to offer big prices, but the majority of employers have no trouble In getting hands at reasonable rates. Altogether the prospects are favorable and wc look forward for a prosperous year. The Kev. A. .T. Cauthen, Presiding Elder, will move shortly to Ninety-Six, and occupy Col. Utsey'R house. It is hoped that the Knights of Honor will all turn out on Thursday night, the 2'Jth instant. Mrs. Speaks, of Newberry, has been visiting her brother. Mr. M. A. Fellers. Ttic Masonic fraternity will have an oyster and rtsli supper to-night. Mr. J A. Calhoun lias purchased from Mr. S. M. Richardson tiie Day place in "Cow Grove." We don't know what Mr. Calhoun j means, hut matrimonial signs arc seen here and there. The Kcv A. Coke Smith will deliver a lec-! lure at the.Methodist church to-morrow night (NVednesda.v i for the benefit of the church. j A happy and prosperous new vear, Mr. Ed- \ it or. EAST KM>. Death of Itobert Thomas Gordon. llohcrt Thomas Gordon, a well known citizen of this county, died last Wednesday afternoon. at an advanced a>te. lie had been sick lor several weeks, and for sometime it was! known that his days were numbered. Mr. Goidon was never married, but has liv- j edall his life with his two maiden sisters at j the home of hi* father, which was left to him j and his brother James, who preceded him to ! iiu' (grave. J ho homestead is some lour miles Iroin Abbeville on the road to Due West. Mr. Gordon was :i correct man in liis dealings and never spoke of liis own private affairs. Although he Is supposed to have large I sums ol money at Interest, yet so far as known ions lie never spoke of the matter to anyone, lie lived In retirement from the majority of men, but as a friend he was steadfast ami true lo those who may have earned his confidence and good will. He was kind to ilie poor, and it was his pleasure to assist those who appealed to him. j Willi a ready-money ever by him, he frc-j qitviitly loaned money to his neighbors at low interest, and it is said at the last reciuewt-! ed those who ml{;!tt wind up his business, not to oppress those wnom lie had befriendoti. Pleasant Dance nt Vorilcry. .mi . ?y . u- i'uiiiua, (senior, or \ eroery, invited a company of young people to dance in Ills new house last Monday evening. Some of tlie guests were Mr. Iticlmrd Ilill, Mr. T.W Miller, Mr. I). W. Keller, and Miss Mary Douglass of Abbeville; l)r. Swynert, Air. Jerome llell, Mr. Hurt Riley, Messrs. Watson mul Nieklos, and Miss (ireeti and Miss Swygert of oreenwood; Miss Heile Neelc, of Troy; Miss Nellie l'rcssly of I'edar Springs; MissTltile of Troy; Miss Ciiiilmers of Newberry: Miss McCravy, Miss Ucssie Henderson. Miss I'lirdynnd others from home ami abroad | lent the eh arm of their presence, among j whom was Miss Xickelson, belle of tiie recent i State ball in Columbia. .\ir. .lonn rosier anu nis neniitiiui untie, the daughter of Mr. S. O. Majors of Greenwood, I were honored guests. The a.'lair was one of tlio most delightful ol the season, and the dance wis kept up until j a late hour. Miss Mamie Lomax was hostess. Her benuty and charming manner won the admiration of all. If yon want a bargain in Gun, Shells, Powder, fcliot, &c., call on J. F. Millth, Ag?nt. GREENWOOD'S TALK AND DOINGS. Kflv. A. Coke Smllh --- ('hrisfmns Thoughts Close ol' the Year?A tiry Town Gets Wot. Kte, GkkkNWOod, S. 0., Dec. 2G, 1*S7. Our people were disappointed last Friday evening that I'rof. Coke smith wns unable to till his appointment here. The disagreeable wet weather caused the postponement. If nature permits, he will entertain us Tuesday evening4>r this wocic. we rememoer nearing lii 111 once at Due West on a commencement occasion, and he deserved, and won the plaudits of the multitude. Of the many excellent addresses, hy eloquent gentlemen, delivered there, his is remembered asoneamotig the best. <>o and hear him, citizens. Amidst the Jollities and merriments of Christinas will be interspersed some entertainments of a literary character. It is well that this is so. Many think that Christmas is [ properly observed if the feastsare sumptuous, and the uolseof the torpedo and cracker is j loud and long continued. It Is (It that the mind also should have some pleasure and recreation, and be lifted for a few hours above the dull cares of business, and for a season, "commune with higher spirits." The address Tuesday night, and the cantata Friday night, will furnish pleasant and profitable relief from every day business. Let us heartily encourage the .frequent repetition of these kind of exercises with our presence. On wending our way to church last Sabbath, it was a sad thought that occurred to us, viz., that this is the last time wc enter the Temple of 7Aoif for divine worship this year, 18S7. When wc again enter, this present year will have been numbered with the past, and us record eternally transcribed by Him above. So with this Issue of the I'rcsx anil Banner, When it. is printed this week, the volume for '67 is completed and ready for book form, and nothing that you can do, Mr. Editor, though you can do wonders with your type, can change one article, sentence, or letter, within Its covers, or add thereto one lota, though you try with all your skill and strength. Mr. R. S. Sparkman. of the firm of Jervey ?fc Co., the Charleston store, is spending Christmas In the "City by the Sea." If the earthquake was the power behind the throne that decided him in coming here, wc wish others of lila Irlml \roiilrl spf-k refuse in our enter prising town. There's room for more. Mr. Tompkins Mabry, of your town, has been spending some time with friends hero. We hear that lie is a good typo.ar.d that nothing can keep him from his cases, except oup who occasionally magnetizes his heart. A pleasant Christinas tree was given Inst Saturday at the residence of Prof. J. R. Make, to tlie yonng people of the Presbyterian church. There is to be one in the Baptist church this week. Such occurrences make life a pleasure. A nice horse was rallied here last week at ?2 a chance. Dr. Willie Barratt threw 41, and Mr. Cannon Immediately gave S25 for ills cnance. -h won me norse. a goou many <n our people have money invested in Mr. Cannon's horse, and will receive little Interest for same. We are sorry for bunny this week. Parties have left town in all directions in search of her. They wont bngns many as they anticipate, we venture. Rnin poured continuously Saturday, but the merchants did a fairly respectable business. Rend the beautiful story, Esther, in the Bible this week, and attend its performance next Friday evening. The actors are In good trim, and will do finely. (} rrenwood was as wot as could be Saturday. Her soberest citizens couldn't keep dry, and the less temperate were soaked inside and out. WIipiv* rlirl thov pot . llinlr I in tint* * asftrnpti wood is a dry town, surely they didn't get it licrc, and at the same time it seems strange that so many came to town sober and left Intoxicated. Perhaps they drank bitters, or maybe they were only feigning drunk, or peradventure prohibition doesn't prohibit. Who can explain? We give them the floor. The Male academy hats given holiday for two weeks. An old colored man was murdered In Edgefield some weeks since for his money, and soon after four Edgefield negroes catne here, spent money freely, aroused some suspicion by their acts, were finally arrested, Identified as the murderers, and sent to the.Sheriff of Edgefield. Xolablo Siiririciil Operation. Lexington Dispatch. llcnben Young, colored, who was shot In Hoilan Creek some three months since was brought to this place last week to he under treatment of Dr. M. Q. Hendrix. The ball struck Young 011 the right side of the spinal column, glancing to the right, cut the eighth rib in two twice and penetrated the right lung. Young is in a greatly emaciated condition, and Dr. Hendrix finding that the right lung had completely sloughed and was in a putrid condition recognized that a bold surgical operation was necessary to save his life cut into him and took out the entire uutrid lung and matter which would have filled a two gallon vessel, also, the broken part of the rib. The operation gave Young great relief, and l>r. llendrlx liad liopcs or saving His life. MARRIED. MARRIED?At the Abbeville circuit parsonage, Thursday afternoon, by the Rev. s. J. Uetbea, Mr. WILLIAM SUTHERLAND and Miss ROSA GORDON, all of Abbeville county. MARRIED?December 14, 1887, at 2 o'clock by ltev. H. T. Sloan, Mr. THOMAS FERGU SON anu Miss CORA MORROW. MARRIED?December 15, 1587, at 7 p. m., by Rev. II. T. Sloan. Mr. ROBERT II. LINK and Miss SUSIE McQUERNS, all of Abbeville. An Ordinance To Raise Supplies for the Town of Abbeville, S. C., for the Year 1888. Be it ordained by the intendant and Wardens of the Town of Abbeville, j?5. C., In Council assembled, and by authority ui :.ne Maine, iimiHLHx lor me sums ana in the manner hereinafter named shall be raised and paid Into the treasury ol the Town Council for the uses and purposes thereof for the yepr 1H8S. Section 1. On every one hundred dollars of the cash value of nil real and personal estate Mr'thln the Incorporat ion of the said Town of Abbeville the sum of fifteen cents. Sec 2. On each billiard and pool table or ten pin alley kept for hire the sum of Twentyflve Dollars on the first table or alley and Twenty-five Dollars for each table or alley more than one kept by the same owner. On each bnpatelle table kept for hire the sum of Fifteen Dollars. CSosi > nanli llnanaa (a caIaII rnlfltnAur liquors in the Town of Abbeville the<<umof| Two Hundred Dollars for theyear, beginning with the first day of January, 1SSS, and ending ou the first day of January. 1SS9. The said sums payable In three equal installments In advance, said dealer or dealers to give bond and security lor paymentof said sum of money, and if at any timeduring theyear the said dealer or dealers should go out of business the whole amount of Two Hundred Dollars shall Immediately become due and payable, and any person or persons doing business the whole or any part of theyear shall pay the whole sum of Two Hundred Dollars. Sec. 4. That all male persons between the ages of sixteen and fifty years, except tnose physically unable to earn a support, are liable to road duty and shall bo required to work on the roads, sidewalks, and streets wltliin the incorporation of the Town of Abbeville live days under the direct ion o( the Town Council. TI?o rnm rmifnt Inn fnr Kiilil rnjifl ilnf.v fnhot.hr> sum of Two Dollars to be paid at the time of payment, of other taxes, to wit, on or before the first day of March. All persons refusing or failing to work live lull days to be accepted and approved by the Council or pay Iheabove commutation shall be liable to pay such flue and penalty as the Council may impose. Sice. H. That all itinerant auctioneer*, peddlers, and other transient peisons, except venders of farm produce raised in the County, offering at retail any goods whatsoever for sale, shall pay a license of not more than Twentyfive Dollars nor less than One Dollar per day. Si:c. 0. That all circuses shall pay a license of One Hundred Dollars for each and every exhibition ; and all other shows, iiu-ludim; what are commonly known as side-shows ntin.-ihorl fun pir/Mis shnll iiflv n liponcp nf nnt more than Fifty nor less tlnin Two Dollars for each exhibition. Sko. 7. That all returns shall be made under ontli 011 or before the first day of February, 1KSS, mid all taxes shall be due and payable on or before the first day of March, 1S)S$. If any person or persons shall refuse or neg-1 lect payment ol the (axes heroin levied within the tinio specified the Treasury of the Town Council is hereby authorized and required to add twenty per penalty, and if the tax with the penalty is not paid within thirty days thereafter. It shall be the duly of the Treasurer of the Council to issue executions therefor immediately and collect the same by due process of law, as provided in the charter of said Town of Abbeville. Sec. fi. The Town Council or a quorum it ..I...II n i.,.,...,i to alllx tlie value of property returned for taxation. Skc. 9. If any person or persons shall refuse or neglect to make a return of their property for taxation within the time prescribed herein, the return of last year with twenty per ccntu>ii added shall be deemed and tnken by the Treasurer to be the true value of their property for taxation uud it shall be assessed at that rate. Done and Kali fled in Council and the seal of the Town Council affixed this 2Gth duy of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven. W. C. McGOWAN, Intendant. JONES F. MILLER, Secretary. D?e: 28, 1SS7, tf A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE.! NUPTIALS OF MISS MAUDE STOVALL AND I MR. CHARLES PRESSLY. ? - ? ... ... Kluborato Conlnin?M an?l Ileniitii'ul Wecoratioii*?The Ceremony at the <'liiirch and the Reception?An Event in An^nKta Society Circles. Auijusla Chronicle. No queen ever had more homage paid her or more suitors for her hand than has had Augusta's queen of love and beauty?Miss Maude Mnrgnrei movau?wno iasi evening was ihe lovely bride of Charles Payson P-.essly. For some time sociely circles have been discussing this wedding. All were anxious to see the much-talked-of belie as a bride. Great interest centered in the wedding, not only from the fact that one of Georgia's loveliest daughters was to be weddinged, but, too because her attendants were to be seven of society's fairest. Long before the hour set for the marriage ceremony, notwithstanding the the fact that tickets of admission were required at the church, the edifice was filled with friends or tlie Driue anu groom. ? INSIDE T1IK ClIt'RCH. In keeping with one of the most elegant weddings ever witnessed In Georgia, were the decorations of the First Presbyterian church last niglit, which consisted of an exquisitely arranged holly arch, topped with a hoilyberry cross. The arch was placed with artistic skill, about fout feet in front of the altar, from which hung a marriage bell of whiteJaponicas, lilies and hyacinths with a calla lily for the gone. Mounds of palms and ferns literally covered the altar, and rows of bright lights added lustre to the brllllaney of the scene. Midway the centre aisle was a holly gale, taslfuliy locked with white and blue ribbons. THE RRIDAr. PARTY. It may be extravagant to say that the cortege that accompanied Miss Maude Kiovall and Mr. C'has. Pressly was the most imposing ever seen in Georgia, but such was tlic verdict of every one. A few minutes after 7 o'clock Professor Weigand's wedding march, composed by him and dedeicated to the bride of the evening, echoed through the church, the Professor himself at the organ. This signalled the arrival of the bridal party. All eyes, in eager anticipation, were turned lowuru uiu uuur, uuu iiu uiiu was uinnppuiuied. THE MARCH TO TIIK ALTAR. Marcellus Stovall and Willie Twiggs, two lads in striking page costumes, heraliied the entrance of the bridal party and threw open the gate of hollies. The ushers, Messrs. Harold Lamb. John M.Cranston,Louis Berckmans. Burrell Sanders, William D. Dawson, and W. A. Walton, were followed by the bridesmaids and grooms in the following order: Mr. T. P. Wardlaw with Miss Rosa North. Mr. William E. Jackson with Mlsa Belle TCnol. Mr. Milton A. Candler with Miss Savannah Barrett. Mr. Gwinn H. Nixon with Miss Nellie Pressley. Mr. J. Miller with Miss Annie Twiggs. Mr. Charles Z. McCord with Miss Carrie Carter. Mr. C. H. Bradley with Miss Josie Sibley. Then came (he groom, accompanied by Mr. Ed. Normuut, of Abbeville, S. 0., the best man. COM TNG OF T1IK BRIDK. The bridal party had assembled in a semicircle around tlie altar, when, with slow, males tie tread, the lovely l>rl;1e, leaning upon the arm of Col. A. D. Hammond, >istately and chivulric Georgian, proceeded to the holly arch the bride stoppfng immediately nndci the floral bell. Rev. Chauneey A\ llliams, rector of St. Paul's, then in a clear voice performed the ceremony according to the rites of the Episcopal church, of which ;.Miss Stovall is a devoted member,and Miss Stovall and Mr. Pressly were made man and wife. ELABORATE TOILETS. The marriage ceremony concluded, the bride, on the arm of her husband, retired from church down the centre aisle, immediately followed by Messrs. Hammond and .Normant. The attendants ana ushers leit the church by the sldo aisles contemporaneously with the hrldal couple. The dre.es of cach bridesmaid consisted of moire antique bodice and sash, white silkand mulle skirts, looped with (the bride's flower) n?marguerite; the same flower bedecked the nock, the hair and comprised the trimmings of the bodicc?the dresses of ail being similar. The bride wore an elaborate white silk moire-antique, entralne, with front of exquisite point duchesse lace, looped with orange blossoms and diamonds. The body was also lavishly trimmed with duchesse lace, the bride carrying In her hand a bridal bouquet and a fan of ostrich feathers, the long bridal veil being elegantly draped. BRIDE AND GROOM. me pariy, on leaving me cnurcu, repaired to the residence of Gen. M. A. Stovall, where a reception was tendered the bridal party and a few Intimate friends. An elegant repast was served and hundreds of elegant and costly presents were displayed. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Pressley left the city on the up Georgia train on their bridal trip. Chas. p. Pressly is a talented young lawyer of the Augusta bar. He Is a Carolinian by birth, and highly connected in that 6tate. Thoueh but a few years a resident of Augusta, Ills polished, cultured manuer soon won for hlm recognition, both in social and legal circles. He Is the senior member of the Arm of Pressley St Cozart, and is recognized among the legal fraternity as a man of no ordinary ability. Miss Maude Stovnll Is the only child of the lntn PaI M P Slnvoll Mhn hoc ho on n nlzcci bell not only In Augusta, but In Georgia and the south. She Is a young lady of high literary attainments and possessed of rare musical talent. .She is a beautiful semiblonde, with dee liquid blue eyes, with complexion of tinted sea shell color. She has repeatedly been pronounced the loveliest of Georgia's dawghters.^ Fire and Water In the Wrong Bales. Greenville News, Watt Lake, colored, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant, charging him with selling a water packed bale of cotton. Lake is the same party who sold a bale of cotton to T. B. Ilayne last Saturday, which was afterwards found to be on lire inside. Stat a nf Srmt.fi f!iirr?H-na ~ ?vw?w?uv., COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. I'UOBATG COURT. 1 Rr parte B. J. Mnrtln, Executor and Petitioner.?Petition lor Settlement, dc. BJ. Martin, hs Executor of the estate of Samuel Martin, deceased, having filed his petition in this Court praying for settlemnnt ntifl fllcnhncrrn It is Ordered, that Thursday, the 26th day of January, 1*88, be fixed for granting the relief prayed lor. J. FULLER LYON. Judge Probate Court. Dec. 27,1SS7, tf * TO TAX-PAYERS. An Extension of Time Within Which to Pay. Executive Department, Office ok Comitrollek General, CoM'mltia, S. G\, December 20,1.SS7. T I IIE time for the collection of taxes, with (JUL I't'llUl l,> , |(M tlic UM'ill .> L'ill (JlMIIlIlCUCIIIg November 1st, 18SC, has been by Act of the General Assembly extended to the 11th day ol January, 1SSS, except in the County of Darlington. County Treasurers will govern themselves ' accordingly. W. K. STONEY, Comptroller General. In accordance with the above circular taxes 5 will be received WITHOUT PENALTY until Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 1888. , Persons who have already paid with penalty j r?n r? hnvfttlift enmn rufnn rl o/l limnnlv. ing to'me at Treasurer's ohlce at once/ '' J J. W. PERRIN, Treasurer Abbeville County. , Dec. >*, 1SS7, 2t The State of South Carolina, ? ABBEVILLE COUNTY. f Probate Court?Citation for Letters of Admin- t lslratlon. j: By J. Fuller Lyon, Esq.. Judge Probate Court: WHEREAS, A. E. Carwlle has made suit to me, to grant liim Lettersof Admlnlstration of tlie Estate and effects of William Pratt, late of Abbeville county, deceased. These are therefore, to cite and admonish all mill Hlnmilnr the kindred and creditors of the ssild William Pratt, deceased, that they be and nppenr before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Abbeville C. H., on Thursday, the r fill, day of .January, 1888, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show e cause if any they have, why the said Admin- I 1st ration should not be granted. r Given under my hand and seal of the Court, tiiis 21st day of December, In the year of c [L.S.]our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven and in the 112th year of American Independence. Published on the 28th day of December, 1887, In the Press and Banner and on the Court " House door for the time required by law. J. FULLER LYON, a Judce Probate Court, t Def.28,1W7, tf t pin itiii TRADE SU JOBBERS SEND ORD: J. K. DUB Dec. 14.1887. tr Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE, COUKT OK COMMON PLEAS. J. W. Power, Trustee against Botij. W. Williams, Roger L. Williams.?Foreclosure. T3Y virtue of an order of sale made in the above stated ca?e, I will offer for sale at jjuuiiv uiilvi j ui nuucvjut; v. a., o. v,., uu Saleday In January. 18S8. within the legal hours of sale, the following described property. situate In said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, the property of Roger L. Williams, containing One Thousand and Twenty Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of W. L. Prince. J. W. Power, Martin lands, Albert J. and Wm, V. CUntiscales and S. A. Hutchinson, and lying on Penney's and Shanklln's creeks, waters of Little River. Also that t ract or parcel of land, the property of B. W. Williams, containing Six Hundred Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Clinkscales, Lynch, John E. Brownlee, and J. W. Power, nnd lying on Penney's creek, waters of Little River. Said lands. If deemed advisable, will be di vided into smaller tracts which will be sold separately and plats exhibited on day of sale. TERMS OF SALE-One half cash, balance on a crodit of twulve months wlt.li inturost from day of sale at 10 per cent., secured by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Master. Dec. 10, 1887,31 Master's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE, COURT OK COMMON PLEAS. J. W. Sign, Adm'r against Annie B. Lomax et. al. T5Y virtue of an order of sale made in the 1J above stated case, I will offer for *ale at public outcry at AbbevllleC.H..S. C., on Saleday in January, 1888, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that house and lot of land, known as the Young Place, located in the town of Lowndesville, containing Acres, more or less, bounded by lands and lots of , being the same as was conveyed to Fannie Watklns by James T. Latimer. TERMS OF SALE?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months with Interest from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Master. Doe. 10,1S87, 3t Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF AIJBEVILLE. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. T V. f'lilrltroll ncr-iliiBf M O fol.lmoll ol _ Partition. T>Y virtue of nn order of sale made in the JJ above stated case, I wit otter for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H.. S. C., 011 Saleday in Januury, 1S88, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: The remainder of that tract or parcel land, known as Real Estate of >1. E. Caldwell, deceased, in the town of Mt. Carmel, containing originally Twenty-fiye Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of T. G. Baker and others. Said land has been divided into five lots, which will be sold separately. Also such of the lots of the former survey U.9 uuvu liui uccii ymu iui uy puiuuuacio itu tut; former sale. Plats will be exhibited on day of sale. TERMS OF SALE?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises, with leave to purchasers to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Dec. 10, 1887 3t. Mtyter. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, I Ulfll l (Jt At^l3t.VliJIJ^,. C'0URT OF COMMON PLEAS. Thos. K. Jackson et al against Ellen Z. Gossett et al.?Partition. 15 Y virtue of au order of sale made In the JJ above stated case, I will offer for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H., S. 'J., on Saleday In January, 1S88, within the legal hours of sale, the toilowing described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, known as Tract No. 2 of the Estate of Thos. Jackson, deceased, containing One Hundred and Forty-Five Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of D. M. Wardln?f LT Tk ttMlosx-. n K \irAM/llnn. I*A?, x^. u. u iiauiJv u, uuiuwtw, UJIU ttic .Snnko Road. TERMS OF RALE?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises, with leave to purchaser to pay all cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Muster. Dec. 10,1SS7,3t Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. COUKT OK COMMON PLEAS. A. M. Graham against Elizabeth Jones et al.? Partition. T3Y virtue of an order of sale made in the ** above stated case, I will otter for sale at public outcry at Abbeville C. H., S. C.. on Saleday In January. 1888, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said State and County, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land containing One Hundred unu I ifly-bight Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of J. M. Graham, James F. Smith and others. TERMS OF SALE?One half cash, balance payable on or before the lirst day of November, 18SS, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and a mortgage nt the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. C. KLUGH, Master. Dec. 10,1887, 3t Sheriff's Sale. Sarah Logan and others against Isaac LoganSundry Executions. T)Y vlrture of sundry Executions to me diu reeled, in the above stated case. I will sell othe highest bidder, at Public Auction, withn the legal hours of sale, at Abbeville Court [luurstr, uu i'luuuuj me ocwuuu uaj ui jHiiuury 1). 1SSS, nil the right, tttle aiul interest of Isaac Logan, deceased, in the following detcribed property, to wit: All that tract or >areel of land, situate, lying and being in the 'ounty of Abbeville, South Carolina, and conaining r\V<> HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ACRES, noreor less, and bounded by lands of Thomas Clugh,Joshua Turner, Francis Arnold, H. M. iullock and others. Levied on and to be sold is tho property of Isaac Logan, deceased, to atisfy the aforesaid Execution and costs, and it the risk of the former purchaser. Said ract may be sold In smaller parcels, if so, ?lats will be exhibited on day ot sale. TERMS-Cash. r L' M n?'DDL' .Sheriff Abbeville County. Dec. 9,18S7,3t KTotice. FHIS contract for BUILDING .1 CIIAPEL 1 at the Poor House will be let to the lowat responsible bidder at Abbeville Court louse, 011 MONDAY the 2d of JANUARY 1 ext. Plans and specifications can be seen at the illlce of the County Commissioners. G. M. MATTISON, Chairmau of Hoard. Dec. 6, ISs", -It , A full stock of "Electric" razors, scissors 1 ind shears, ladles nail scissors, Improved buton hole scissors and knives just opened for ke taeliiaj . Smith & ton, 12-112t ' IT MM. I . ivJS PPLIED AT . m i PRICES. -ft -:y^m EES TO 1ST & nn VKJ> JL VV? benton Ones, fj House Fainter and Grainer, ABBEVILLE, S. C. :+S^k IS A SUPERIOR WORKMAN In bis line, I and will do all PAINTING entrusted to his care, in the best style and at the most reasonable prices. Speclmensof his GRAINING may be fonnd In the offices of Clerk, Auditor and Probate -i . ^ J udge, and at the ne w Methodist church. :: KALSOMINING will be done In the rooct acceptable manner. PAPER HANGING and GLAZING, a sp?- > * "f| cially. iDec. 14,1887,8m * MORTGAGEE'S SALE. 1 The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. BY virtue of the authority conferred in and by a certain mortgage given by Alfred Ellison, of the County of Abbeville, State aforesaid, to A. M. Hamilton, and by bltn reg- i '.J& ulnrly assigned to R. E. flfill, I will sell to the ?{ highest bidder, at Abbeville C.H., S.C., On the i 2nd day or JANUARY A. D. 1888, all thatcer- I tain lot or parcel of land, situate and being In \ the town of Abbeville, County and 8tate $ ?'?jj aforesaid, containing t| >J|g One (1) Acre and Three (3) Perches, j with the BUILDINGS thereon, bounded by lots of Mrs. B. W. Barnwell, Dr. F. F. G&ry and lot formerly owned by A. J. Tltu?. TERMS OF SALE?One-half cash, the remainder on a credit of twelve montha. se- ' cured by bond and mortgage of the premises. R E. HILL, Mortgagee. Abbeville, S. C., Dec. 8, 1887. LATSrp SALE. I WILL sell at Abbeville Court House, on 1 SALEDAY IN JANUARY next, according to the terms of the will of H. II. CLAMP, deceased, and by permission of the Judge of Probate, all the real estate. One tract containing 82j Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of J. L. Robinson, J. T, McClaln and others. Also, another tract, containing 125 Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of J. T. Mo Claln, J. R. McWhorter and others. TERMS OF SALE?One-hall cash, and balance on a credit of twelve months with interest, the purohaser to give note for credit portion. sccured by mortgage of the premises and to pay for mortgage and recording. J. R. CLINKSCALES,, Aum r wun win annexed. Dec. 1, 1887,4t The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. PROBATE COURT. Joel W. Lites, as Ex'or, Plaintiffs, against J. D. Boozer, et al, Defendants?Complaint for Sale of Land to Pay Debts. I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY at Abbeville Court House, on SALEDAY in JANUARY noxt, for the payment of debts, the following described Real Estate, belonging to the Estate of Dr. A. ?. <#vvrivi j VIVVVMOVU) WUMiUlli^j Nine Acres, more or less, and bounded by Reynolds street, C. G. Waller, Bennett Reynolds and others, to be sold in seven (7) lota. Also, the MOSELEY I*OT, containing One (4) Third of an Acre, more or less, bounded by C. A. C. Waller, S. P. Boozer and others. Also, VACANT LOT, containing Seven (g) Eighths of an Acre, . I bounded by Church street, W. V. Blyth, and other lots of said estate. TERMS OF SALE?Cash. Purchaser to pay for titles. J. FULLER LYON, V, % Judge Probate CourU Dec. 6,1887, 4t V A T, IT A. T3 T, R. ?TRCAT OF? A LID fill II! -I .r By virture of a Mortgage given by Mrs. Margaret DuPre, recorded in the Clerk's office January loth, 1880, Book 15, page 553 and by consent of the Mortgage, I will sell at public outcry at Abbeville, Court House, S. C? on SALE DAY in JANUARY, 1888, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property situate in said State and county, to wit: f'l All that tract or parcel of land known as "? tracts Nos. 1 and 4 of the real estate of of Sarah Barmore, deceased, containing 200 Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of Charles Collins, W. P. Magee, Wright and Cason. TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash, the balance on a credit of 12 months with interest from day of sale, secured by uonn anu mortgage, j-urcuaaer iu pay for papers. J. N. YOUNG, Treasurer of Erskino College. Nov. 14, 1SS7, :U. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE. COCRT OF COMMON PLEAS. Robertson. Taylor & Williams against Davis S. Brnnyan et. al.?Foreclosure. 11V vlrhm s\f on APilni* r\f cn lit nifldo In above stated case, I will offer for sale at Abbeville C. H.,S. C.,onSaieday in January, 1S$S, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property, situate in said Slate and County, to wil: All that tract or parcel of land, known as the Tract No. 2 containing One Hundred aud Four Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of C. C. Bran* van, S.J. Marlin, George Shirley and others, lying on Hogskln creek, water of Little River. To be resold at the risk cf D. J. Raborn, former purchaser. TERMS OF SALE?One third ca8h, balance nn a credit of twelve months with interest from day of sale, secured by bond of the pur. chaser and mortgage of the premises. Furto pay for papers. J.C.KLUGH, B(i?.'.9th, ;*S7,3t, MrtUr.