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x\ " I 1,111The Press and Banner. BY HUGH WILSON. ABBEVILLE, S. C. < 4oT"Published every Wednesday at j $2 a year in advance. ' Twelve [Pages. j Wednesday, Nov. 4,1896. Testimonials?Can They Be Boutrtit? Not with any desire to be personal, but to remark more particularly on a custom of the South Carolina State Press Association, we copy the following resolutions, so tbat the whole matter may be brought up. From the Associate Reformed Presbyterian of recent (date we take these paragraphs : "We, certain members of the Associate Reformed Synod desire to give expression to j our appreciation of the kind and unremlt-| tins: attention of Col. in securing for us special privileges over his lines,! and for the comlort and reduced rates of the j trip, resolved, "1. That our cordial thanks be tendered to Col "2. That Rev. be requested 11 to purchase a suitable testimonial, with pro-; per Inscription and forward same to Col. > with these resolutions."' ABan individual we have always protested | 1 against the "purchase of suitable testimo-*j nlals'' for anybody. Our idea is, that resolu- j j Hons which are expressive of appreciation,, / where such testitnonlalis deserving, and In].' i accordance with the facts, are eminently pro I El ^ rwrand In pood form. But the presentation of a stick, ur ll,e "purchase of a suitable testlmopl"*'" is, ac ' cording to our way of thinking. not in good taste. In the practical bi>?J*n6ss world, the fc- presentation of an ar'??cle of value under Hstj.'^^^yufc^lrcumstance"*' means too often that the courtesies and favors would jgaaHn^HS^HRiself by contributing fifteen '"purchase of a suitable testimonial." For this reason we think "certain members" of the Associate Reformed Synod have fallen into the same error which has existed in the State Press Assclatlon. The second resolution must be a misprint j in some way, or eise mc muu n unu have been badly rattled by tbe racket ol the rails. That resolution, as printed, reads as follows: "2. That Rev. be requested to purchase a suitable testimonial, with proper Inscription and forward same to Col. with these resolutions." One of our dictionaries says that "testimonial" means: "A writing or certificate." Well, now, we have not tbe slighest idea that the gentleman named was requested to purchase "a writing or certificate" of their hlgb esteem for the railroad magnate. That paragraph, as printed, would seem to indicate that there was a necessity for either - ? * * ?r ?? Imni-AUomAnt In a curroviiuu ui uiuiais u> an ? ^EngiiBh. If we are not out of order, we might go a step farther, and remark on the thousand and one "testimonials" whicb, we think, are "purchased" or paid for by flattery or by the giving of a gift of little value. Citizens of character, and intelligence, and Integrity should be slow to lend themselves to the schemes of men who would make merchandise of the good names of the gudgeons whom they seduce from the paths of rectitude. Above all, the men to whom the people look as safe guides and trusted counsellors, should be slow to give "testimonials" on -? ?~ - ??? -n t l-?rtn L'nAUJK suojecusoi WU1CU lug mciagc v.ivi u ??v.. , that they are ignorant, or at most, are bat poorly Informed. There are times when the most cautious of j us need guardians, and there are occasions when we need help to remain in the right path. What then shall we think of the man who will lend his Influence and his good j name to be used in leading us astray, or In j inducing us to spend our money with strangers and for goods which we do not need. Why should an educated respected citizen give a book agent or the seller of pills a certificate, when he has not read the book, or < when he knows very little of medicine generally, and certainly knows nothing of the ingredients of the pills, and, if even if he knew their component parts, Is Ignorant ol j tbelr effect on the human body ? Let self-respecting citizens cease to allow | the use of their names to the venders of articles which need recommendation, and when recommended may not be of special value to j the buyer. When a book agent, or the seller of pills, presents the name of a prominent citizen, as vouching for the value or excellence of the swindle, ask him if he "purchased the testimonial" by the gift of articles of value, or if he received it as a reward for flattery of the gudgeon. Heath of Dr. Thomas J. Mabry. Dr. Thomas J. Mabry, the oldest and best known physician in Abbeville county, died at his home some four miles south of Abbevllle last Wednesday morning,aged eighty-one years. Dr. Mabry had been confined to his bed for months, and the great enemy of all llesh, made bis approaches gradually?without haste. The Doctor for a long time foresaw nnmiAOAKIno *1 oorwl it # I An onH rar*r\crr\ I -/oH IUC tt|/piuauuiu5 uioguiuuwu uuu ?wvAM.?v?. . the fact philosophically, and calmly couternplated the ead. He met death without fear of the hereafter. He felt that death was the ! natural result of life, anO that all men must { sooner or later meet the last great enemy. For fifty years he was a notable figure in Abbeville coanty, and during all that time be was an honored member of the profession which he adorned. He was a man of fine mind, equable temper, and lovable in his conduct and character. His heart being full of the milk of human kindness he was a warm friend to those who enlisted his sympathy, and he was faithful to those who gained his good will. He was always ready to serve those who were able to pay, and the poor never lacked for a physician. He considered the sorrows of the unfortunate, and, to his own hurt, did practice for many patients from whom he never expected to receive a cent. And from those who were able to pay, he exacted but small fees. Honest and kindly of heart, generous and liberal in bis dealings, he had many friends. He was buried at Sharon grave yard in the presence of a large conconrse of relatives and friends. And so It is, another of the old and honored citizens has been removed from amongst us. It is only a few years until even the youngest amongst us must follow him to the grave. It Is therefore well for us to set our houses In order. We may not be spared as long as our friend was. The chances are that few of us will reach his years, or measure up to his degree of usefulness. PRETTY YOUNG LADIES. They Came With Their lieatix to See the Printing Office. A bevy of pretty young ladies and gallant beaux came lately to the printing office to see the types and the presses at the Press and Ban ner, and all had a cordial greeting. They I looked at everything and we hope were pleased as we were, with what they saw. Among the party were: Miss Maggie Cresswell, Miss Fannie Creaswell, Miss Belle Cresswell, Miss Ebble McComb, Miss Lina Robin-j son, Mr. James B. McComb, Mr. David Cress- j wen. Speed's Locals. Try Johnson's chill and fever tonic. No cure no pay. At Speed's. Our line of ?oap and toilet articles is complete. ("all und see before buying. !?. li. Speed. ON TIME. The Completion of Capt. Cable's Contract on the Abbeville Cotton Mill. More than six months ago the Directors of the Abbeville Cotton Mill awarded to Cap!. L'agle, of Greenville, the contract for building the mill house lor the cotton factory. By the terms of that contract the building was to be finished by the first day of November, and on Saturday. October 31, 1S96, (saving and excepting the work that is to be done on the plumbing) the carpenters struck tlieir last lick, and the floors were swept. The delay in the plumbing was caused by I others than Capt. Cagle. While Capt. Cagle has finished the contract] for the building of the mill, yet he has un-. dertaken to do other work, which is separate j from, and not a part, of that contract. For; instance: He is now building the foundation for the engine. The concrete upou which the; brick will be laid cost nearly S-iOO, the brick-, work will be over SI.000, and the granite is j worth over S400?this last being bought from1 W. R. Welch, of Quarry, he being the lowest j bidder. The stone from iQuarry is the best. that Is known. It is superior to the grannej of StODe Mountain in Georgia, aud the work-i mansblp was perfect. The execution of the work, and the com-j pliance with tbe specifications, together with i the completion of the Capt. Cagle's big conjtract, en time beatR the record. Wo sucl" work and no such promptness has ever bee''1 noted in Abbeville. The designs for the building were planned by Messrs. Lock wood, Greene & Co.. /Or lioston. To see that justice was done to-'bf>tn tbe architects and tbe mill company, was mutually agreed between the partly at Interest, that some one should be selec4^6" to look after their interests during the construction of tbe building, Mr. J. E. Siivrene, of Greenville, ivas chosen for the dl??marge of this delicate *nd important _tr-*dst, and no man living :ould have c^nie it more conscientiously, wore int^-'-'Kently or more satisfactorily, For ' -onesty, competency and fidelity to the jp . iormance of a contract, no man surpasses Japt. Cagle. While always willing hlmsell co deal fairly, be expects others to be as scru pulously correct. Without frills or pretense* 116 18 uoiies i willi iji ps uuuirttut, u11u wjiuuui noise or gush, be Is kind aud generous to those who are Id bis employ. DEATH OF GEO, F. ANDERSON Romautic .VnrrlnKc i.s Followed by Premature Death. On Tuesday night, October 27, IS96, George K. Anderson, who Uvea at his father's home, five miles north of Hodges, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head about eight o'clock at night. The shooting occurred in his bed room. His wife hud Just stepped out of the room, when the report ol the pistol was heard. His mother and bis wife Immediately returned to the room, aud found him lying upon the bed, with the pistol by his side. He was dead. Judge Alartiu of Donalds, held the inquest, when the jury i Plumed a verdict of "self-murder." He was married ou the 6th of Septemoer to 1 Miss Estelle Nelson, of Laurens county, daughter of Adolphus Nelson. He seemed for several weeks to be greatly troubled, but never revealed his trouble to any one, and, so far as Is known, he carried the secret with him to the grave. The deceased was a son of Mr. J. F. Andersou, and he ended his days under the parental roof, in his nineteenth year, leaving a wife of less than two months. He was buried on the 2Sth of October, at Hodges. A great multitude of sympathising friends were present. The tragedy was preceded by a romantic *M ivtQi>i>ioun \11? A lulorcnn'u CUUTLmi ty auu Luoma^v. <&uv>w. ?v? w wife was a pretty young woman who came to the neighborhood from Laurens connty to visit her undue Mr. L. T. Shirley. While on this visit for a month, Mr. Anderson met her, and they had some pleasant meetings. On .Sunday afternoon, the day appointed for her return to LaurenR, the young couple went to drive, and while on the road he proposed marriage, to which the young lady consented, and before they returned, they went to Cokesbury, and were united In the holy bonds ol wedlock at the Methodist parsonage. The young couple commenced their married life buoyant and hopeful, and as happy as young people generally are on their marriage, but the groom soon became despondent, and in less that two months he voluntarily went to hi6 grave, and the bride weeps for him who has departed. Both the bride^and the groorn are of excellent connection. Both are held in high esteem by their neighbors, and Mr. Anderson's death was a great shock to all the friends of both himself and his young wife. J. A. Blain. Dae Went Dots. Due West, S. C., Nov. 2,18'JC. Rev. J. L. Oats conducted services lor Mr Bonner Sabbath evening. Dr. E. H. Edwards Is still absent attending his daughter In Chester, who Is very 111. Misses Lizzie and Gussle Harper left Saturday for Clinton Orphanage. Miss Susie McGee, of Honea Path, and Mr. William WIer, of Greenville, will wed next Wednesday morning. Tbe friends of Miss Susie in Due West wish her much Joy. Sixteen acres of Due West laud sold Saturday evening lor nearly fifty dollars an acre. Considering the fact of there being uo Improvements it was a good price. Miss E9telle Todd, of Newberry, is visiting Miss Viola Poore. Those in attendance upon Synod have returned. Mrs. H. C. Poore is again able to be out riding. Rev. D. G. Phillips and family are in Due \y 0 ^ j Miss Essie Ellis begins her school today at Fair's. Master Roy Power and Miss Lillian and Miss Allle have been visiting friends in town. Your correspondent M. S. G. of Greenwood, was in the city last week. Uncle John T. Miller was up last Thurs* day looking as well as usual. Mrs. H. P. AlcGee Is off for Greenville lo see her daughter. Mr. FraDk Lee, accompanied by Mr. C. E. Tood, left Thursday for New York. Some tifty-tlve years ago a student by the name of Bryson entered Ersklne, and there never has been a day since that name has not been on Ersklne's roll. Miss Kittle Pruitt, one of Due West's accomplished young ladles, has accepted a position as principal of a high school In Anderson county. The patrons are fortunate In securing her services. Mr. ffm. Leath, of Donalds, likes to visit our town. The Misses Brownlee, of Antreville, were visiting friends in Due West Saturday. Mr. D. S. Edwards ran over from Antreville and spent Sabbath with his parents. Mrs. John Nickels and daughter of Hodges speut a few days with Mrs. G. N. Nickels. Mrs. Harvy Clinkseales, of Normaville, was visiting her mother Saturday. The brick machine has been moved away. Miss Pearl Martin spent Saturday and Sabbath with her cousin Miss Corrie Hoi ling.sworth. Dr. J. J. Lindsay is still improving. Mrs. Mattie Neeland MissSallie Devlin, of Verdery, spent several days with Mr. J. A. Devlin. We hope Bryan will be elected so as to get more of your pewter dollars. Over three hundred students and still they UUIUO, Miss Ella Miller is off on a visit to fr'ends. After an extended visit to frieuds In Due West, MIsk Ina Plnkerton leaves for home Wednesday. Stagnation In business never affects our little town. Sbe Is still on a boom. New crop cleaned currants just received at A. M. Hill & Sons. I GEO. WHITE, Pi I 1896. J We are ready to show our $ tSzsaln I J res A For good wear Serges lead. We have t \ styles. A splendid yard wide, all wool, W heavy storm serge fiOlnches at 50c?a corke 0 all colors at 25c yard. All wool Tricot 27-11 J While in Satlnes, black, figured and colore W 2()c yard. Waist and Plaids at 10c. a beaut m yard. Novelties in Poodle Cloth, Fancy M ^ ured cloth In different styles, Linings, Trli 9 Braids, and just lots of things we can't m Outings at 8c, Teazle-downs at 5c yard. ^ in this line. S ^>ITV FT^ m We cannot be touched, and will show a t ^ 15,1G%, 20 and 25c that will sell themselves T we have. Canton Flannels were never so < # have Id this line. All colors and away um 4 goods at 7 and Kc. worth 10c any day. 5 Come and see us , y:< " jj y ' >;?* * v PRETTY WEDDING. Tlic Way Tliey CelebriUe n. Happy / Event in f<oor);in. K-llior Press ana Banner: The spieudid home of the Hon. I. H. McCalla was n picture of grace and beauty on r last Wednesday evening. The scene will not s soon be forgotten by those who gathered to do honor to the occasion. ! 3 It was the evening before the happy mar- j : rlitge of Asben A. McCurry, Esq., of Ilartwell, | 1 Ga , to Miss Lizzie May Speed. The picturesque old homestead, buried in a m cluster of magnificent oaks, with its spotless j white walls and its long balconies, had been 1 literally dressed in a Wealth of the loveliest ; evergreens. Ivy hung around the doors, Interspersed with beautiful flowers. I < The spacious hall, the parlors and the dipping room were elaborately decorated w''th ferns, golden rod and chrysanthemums^ Beneath the mellow light of the chand?i'lers the 1 ?1?no hoflntv scene was one 01 artistic huu uuin?- ?. It was in the "nmall wee" ho"*'S when the ; music hushed. A sumiy-'Um'S supper had been elegantly served. ?* royal reception had i been tendc?"?'L.an evening of joy and pleasure had gou'v.' and the happy participants given a i rest lw1" t|ie morrow. The** morrow came, and it was Thursday, ao.d was an Ideal October day, shot to the very I core with sunshine. The air was cold audi I crisp, with just enough of Winter's frost to I be dellghtlul. I As the hour hand of the clock stood at ten the bridal couple entered the archway beI tween the parlors. Beneath an exquisite bell ,'ol chrysanthemums, suspended from a laborinth of evergreens and flowers they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The attendants, who preceded the bridal couple, ^passing under the archway and taking positions to the right and left respectively. came in as follows : Mr. (j. It. McCalla with Miss Julia May Carter. of Hartwell. Mr. J. Esteu Teasley, of Hartwell, with Miss May McCalla. Mr. William Carter, of Anderson, with Miss Annie Thornton. 01 Hartwell. Mr. Chas. T. Baker with Miss Lucy McCurry. of Bowman. Tb? ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. W. Mason, the Methodist pastor at this place, and the wedding inarch was rendered by Miss Mamie Thornton, of Hartwell. Mr. McCurry Is a prominent young lawyer I at the Hartwell Bar, enjoying the confidence | and esteem of all who know him. He Is a J Christian gentleman, a worthy member of an l influential and cultured family, and is sure {to win Ills laurels in the profession of his j choice. j Miss .Lizzie May, the beautiful bride, who | wore a princess robe of mohair with rich j trimmings of silk and chiffon, and carried an exquisite oouqueioi cuqtjtiuiuoiuuui.iuuu roses, is the only daughter of Mr. Joe Speed. She is a graduate of the Hart well Institute and Is a bright and accomplished young lady. Her beautltul disposition, blended with a noble character, won frieuds for her on every hand, and the young gentleman who has taken her to the Empire State as his bride may well be proud of the prize he has won. The happy couple will make their home In Uartwell. That their lives may be long, full of prosperity and happiness Is the wish of a host of friends. U. T. B. . ? THE A, ft, SYNOD. Interesting Sketch ol' Wlint Whs Done In Texns. Yorkville Examiner. ! Kev. B. H. Grler of Yorkville, returned last Thursday from attendance on the S7th aunual session of Associate Reformed synoyd, which convened in Chicota, Texas, on Ttiurs. day, the 22d Instant. This was the first meeting of the synoyd I ever held In Texas, and It was thought that I the attendance would be small. But there | was uu agreeable surprise. The attendance | included in the neighborhood of <>0 delegates, j The church at Chicota, is made up largely j of people who formerly lived in York, Chest[ eraud Lancaster counties. Among the forI mer York county people are the Gills, Whiteside's, Gates's,Love's, Black's, Smith's, etc. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. C. E. McDonald, retiring moderator, and synod was call to orderjbyjiiov. T. G. Boyce, moderator elect. After attending to the usual routine matters, the reports ot the various committees were takeu up. The committee on Erskine college reported 130 students in attendance, and tbut the institution is now in a more prosperous condition than It has ever been in heretofore. The dormitory in course of erection will be completed at cost of about S.S.000 and will furnish accommodations for about'astudents whose entire expenses need not be more than $115. No arrangements have yet been made to lurnish the dormitory. The expense will be about $15 a room, and It was decided to canvass the churches for the necessary funds, allowing each congregation whlcb contributes Sla, to name one ol the rooms as it may see fit. This work was placed In charge of Revs. \V. W. Orr and J. T. Chalmers. Tne matter of Dr. Grier's resignation as president of Erskine came up from the Board of Trustees, which had refused to accept it. By a unanimous rising vote, synod refused to accept the resignation, and asked the doctor to consider it. Dr. Grier again took the matter under consideration, and before final adjournment, announced that he would coniorm to the syuod's desire. The report ol the Home Mission Board was very encouraging. It showed that steps had been taken lor the erection of a church in Corslcana. A mission has been establised in Columbia, S. C., and co operation has been arranged with the Uulted Presbyterian church in the malntalnance of the mission at Louisville. Ky., as is already the case with the mission In Atlanta. Foreign mission work, however, Is not making such satisfactory progress, especially in Mexico. On account of the lon-9' drouth that has been distressing that country, thousand ol people have been reduceu to want, and tne missionaries find It necessary to provide /or their temporary as well as their spiritual needs. The cnurch at El Maiz, under the care of Kev. J. S. C. Hunter, is about completed, and good work is being done by Rev. John R. Edwards at Rio Verde. Mr. Edwards desires to establish a hospital In connection with his mission; but synod does not see ltn way clear to raise the necessary means. It was an occasion of regret to synod that Miss Mattle Boyce, one of the teactiers in the school atTampico, has been forced to return to the United States for rest and recuperation on account of her failing health. She Is now at the home of her brother. Rev. T. G. Boyce, In Salem, Tennessee. Special prayer was offered by synod for her restoralion to health. The board had received a number ol applications from candidates who desired to be (sent out as missionaries; but waa unable to accept any of them for lack of 1 funds. The question of establishing an orpnanage under the care of synod was taken under earnest consideration and finally refereil to a committee consisting of Iievs. U. B. Belts, J. S. Mofl'alt, G. B. White, Ur. James W. Bigham and Mr. li. A. Grler. The Committee was instructed to canvass the subject thoroughly. get information as to the methods 1 and expense of conducting such Institutions, find out whether or not the churches are In favor of the idea, and report at the next meeting of synod. It was stated on the floor that several hundred dollars have already been contributed tor the purpose of establishing'an orphanage, and representatives of Yorkville, Hickory Grove and Lancaster lnI tlmated that these towns would be glad to I furnish a location lor the necessary buildI ings, etc. The delegates to synod made the trip from , | I Atlanta lo unicorn mm icwiu iu ? car. They enjoyed themselves very mucli and were hospitaoly entertained by the people of Chicota. Ou last Tuesday they made a little excursion Into the Indian Terltory, and many of them Hecured various kinds of souvenirs to commemorate the trip. Udicv oprietor. large and splendid stock of Dry Goo he very cheap freight rate we can an s Goods,gsz^ | hem In great variety of kinds, colors and M blue and black at 25c yard has the lead. A M jr. Another leader Is In yard wide Flannels, M ich a( 20c per yard is another trade maker. M id. Cashmeres,all colors,a splendid goods at y line 12J/|c, splendid at 25c, a tine one 50c per M loiialrs In dress patterns. Sicilian cloth, Fig- M inmings. Velvets, Braids, Heading, Finishing M mention but can show. Outings at ."n: yard, M No stock in the city cun compare with our M JVIVETjH.-C?'""- B iplendid red twilled goods at 12J4c yard. Also H In White Flannels come and see what all H "" " A II irant in to sliow just what we H ier the market?nice lor 5c yard. Will show H M 3, whether a buyer or no / UNION AND BRADLEY. Ill Sorts of Inlerpslliig Items About The l*eopl?\ Union and I5rad ley, ft. C.. Nov. 2,180(5. Our farmers gladly welcome the recent aln as the ground had become too dry for towing oats and wheat. Quite a large crowd worshipped at Union resterday. Mrs. Arthur Youngblood Mrs. Will Holllngsworth were atnonxg the . isltors. ' Unless providentially 1-'ivdwr/Al Miss Marha R road water will . "eg in teaching the ipring Hill schoQU'J.'ie first Monday in November, !)*>. ""Sire will board at the home of Mrs. M--/M. Prult. Vifss Sal lie Alton has been spending somedme with her sister In Greenville. The "Missionary Tea" which was to have been given last Friday evening ior ine oenefit of t he Bradley Baptist church, was rained out. We hope to have It this week. Miss Myrtle Rush, who has been spending some days with Mrs. Eva Youngblood, of Bradlsy, has returned to her borne near Union. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rush are visiting Mrs. Rush's father, Mr. Fayette Hariing, of FelWe were glad to see Wattie Young sufficiently recovered to attend preaching yesterday. Mr. Joe Timmerman, of Pelzer, who is drumming on sewing machines, brought Mrs. Eva Youngblcod a very nice machine last week and agreed to allow her one month In which to try It. before paying for It. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bradley have had their aomc painieu ana it ctsruuuiy unguium* up that, nortion of town. Kev. G. H. Burton preached a very Interesting and Instructive missionary sermon to the Baptist yesterday. Quite a number from other churches {attended the services and manifested their appreciation by their liberal contribution to our collection for Foreign Missions. Bro. Burton was unanimously elected as pastor of Bradley church lor another year. Mr. Pat O'Dell Is now ppendlnsa few days with his father near Hodges. He will leave for Florida about the 30th lost. Webopehe will be plersed with his new home and that ou" town's loss will be his gain. The morchants ol Bradley speak of electins a night watchman for their town. I dare say they are nightly having their goods sampled by an unknown party who always takes advantage of the darkness for plundering. Miss Janle, the sweet and attractive daughter of Mrs. I). W. Jay, of our town, has gone to Rock Hill where she contemplates completing her education. We miss her bright smiles in our social circle. C. CLEMSON COLLEGE. Budget From the Foot of tbe Bine Ridge. Clemson College. S. C.. Nov. 2,189G. The President has bought chairs lor the reading room and Library. Miss Francis Calhoun returned to her home in Monterey lust Saturday, after a very pleasonr wiutt in hnr cousins of this place. We are glad to report oue sick boy In the Infirmary. After tbe recent cold spell the trees are shedding their leaves very fast. Our butcher has fifteen opossums In a pen fatenlng for Christmas. The President, Col Harden, Dr. Wyman and Prof. Hart attended the stock show at Keueca and tbe Farmers Institution at Anderson last week. The corps will attend the State Fair from Thursday morning until Friday night. The Foot ball team will play tbe S. C. boys the 12th Inst. It promises to be something good and you should not fail to see it. The Wlnthrop girls will be at tbe Fair tbe 6ame time we are. You will have to excuse a short lottler this week as I have been in the Infirmary all week nud unable to get news. W. C. Irby conducted the Y. M. C. A. Sal bath night. Subject?"Christ's trial before Pilot." Pres. Craighead will conduct Die meeting next Sabbath night. Mrs. Kedfearn Is vlsitng relatives In Chester. Guess. 4'ienti .kiiium. Clean minds are necessary for clean hearts. Indecent and sensational literature are sure poisons for the mind. The popular novel of the day contains many germs that will breed contagion and death. The impure thoughts are the symptoms of contagion, and soon bring forth the unholy acts which are the evidences approaching death. The mind fed on the light sensation of the novel cannot flourish on the plan aud substantial truth of the Bible. The brain stored with the irreverent or obscene story of the office, workroom, or club cannot retain the simple but saving tale of the cross. The mind filled with the stock reports or scandals of the Sunday paper cannot aid in the purification or protection of the heart by thought concerning God during the morning hour oi worship. The mind buried in the thoughts of Satan cannot contemplate the purity of Christ. He who would be a great soul in the future must be a great soul now . Every temptation is an opportunity for you to vindicate your manhood. Failure is more frequently froir want of energy than want of capital. Only he who puts on the garment of humility finds how worthily it clothes his life. No truth can be successfully preached till it has first been lived. No cloud can overshadow a true Christian but his faith will descern a rainbow in it. Ladies of fashion starve their happiness to feed their vanity, and their love to feed their pride. Experience is a grindstone; and it is luck for us if we can get brightened by it, and not ground. Falsehood, like the dry-rot, flourishes, the more in proportion as air and light are excluded. It was a wise old commentator who said : "Charity ihiuketh no evel, but charity is-not a fool." It is the fate of a chronic jester not to be taken seriously even when he speaks in earnest. A beloved face cannot grow ugly, because, not flesh and complexion, but expression, created love. If mercy were not mingled with God's power, this wretched world could not subsist one hour. ilie PALL S ds, with bargains all through the e id are selling goods cheaper than e^ BLA J We "get there" with a nicc one for ji pair $ HOME! Hompfipunes will soon be higher. but we'i Island 5c. 7 8 heavy shlrtine fto. .'H homes Checked homespun and Klv< rslde* ure tbe vlots at 7 and 8 ure bang up for shirt body, b Knit Goods, for 25.,lOur hosier in woolen and kid. See our line of kid glo\ Wlwirkk! We are whoonlne up tilings kjIIUl/IS" fii| in Ladles', Misses' and the little ones. Parson's "calf skin" cannol guarantee every pair sold. A nice line of ol line of ladles' cnpes, at prices way down cloth, plush and rough clotb capes, fur trim t we'll be glad to see yc *%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%< 7 The Head and the Henri. I What are the young people of to-djfy taking more pains to develop, tiae beau or the heart? Is mental culture onlfc* true education ? These questions coraV sharply to mind now and then, espey cially as one marks, fhft ^ehd oi ; loping yoiuifg women. fashionable nowadays to be reputed "brainy." The civilized world is full of clubs and circles and societies and conventions for the study of this and that popular author, theory, art, of science. Matrons and misses spend many hours in meetings for mutual exchange of thought?their own or another's?and undertake courses of reading somewhat appalling in view of countless other claims upon modern woman. It is worthy ambition if we can give good answers to questions at the head of this article. Otherwise it is no better than the zeal of acquisitiveness in other directions. As soon as the pursuit of education develops the individual's head at the expense of the heart it is injury. Education which is not toward symmetry of character is mistaken. Pride of intellect, however mighty the intellect, is a false and insolent pride leading into ways of destruction. Because of it men desecrate the sacred laws laid down for'the good of their kind and defy their Maker no less, and much more culpably, than the reckless ignorant. Let strife for knowledge find its! highest motive in a desire to deepen and broaden the usefulness of the striver. Let all learning serve to strengthen a nature devoted to good. After accomplishment avoid vanity. Have pleasure but not complacency in i.t~_ nf intollpnf lSn not fa.ll me giutvvii ui nto the error of thinking that the "clever" are not bound by the same moral laws that must control the simple. Do not let your growing understanding reach a height which will remove you from kindly sympathy with your fellows. While it is true that mental attainment changes our choice of companionship, it should never lesson our patience with anyyearniugafter the poor,1 the ignorant, and the sinning. When we find the appetite for learning grow-1 ing keeuer and keener, and interest in our fellow-creature's welfare becoming , regulated entirely by their congeniality we are to suspect that the head needs an impetus. Whosoever does not pity but scorns the unwisdom of an inferior should have a care. He is growing toward moral distortion, and missifigthe graces which all the gifted owe to their Maker as the result of gifts and advantages. Wisdom is above rubier, but only when our works are committed to the Lord are our thoughts established. The Bible says nothing of the good of intellect apart from the heart. | It charges us not to lean to our understanding, and it declares that Ciodl "nnnHereth the hearts." The uuim proved talent is largely supposed to be , a talent of the head, and many who i make intellectual gains imagine they will give the Master his own with in: terest. But of love, the talent of the heart he will demand increase. The study and application that tend (o self-aggrandizement are wasted efforts. The head and the heart. The attainment as a means, not as an end. "Takeaway the dross from the silver . and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer." That vessel shall be tlie i heart full of true wisdom guiding the head full of real understanding; both shall find favor and render the sweet and high influences which declare the i warm, bountiful amplified individuality. But "whoso boasteth himself of false gifts is like clouds and wind without rain." M. P. DeBRUHL. J. FULLER LYON DeBRUHL & LYON, Attorneys at Law, ; ABBEVILLE, S. U. Office?Law Range, o'Neal BulldlDg No. 1. Liverj, Feed anil Sals Stables Having bought the interest of r W. S. Cothran la the Livery, Feed and Sale Stables, 1 I Will Continue Business at the Old Stand. Thanking my friends for the support in.the past, I solicit a continuance of the same. J. S, STARK. DENTAL NOTICE. Dr. S. 6. Thomson, OFFICE UP-STAIKS ON MoILWAIN Corner, Abbeville, S. C. ffY0U J,WW GOING WEST? , Aud want LOW KATES to St. Louis, ; Memphis, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, or points in Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Colo, rado, Oregon, Washington, California. ! or any point West, It will Pay You to write to or ske me. Excursion and Special Kates from time to time. : Choice of Routes. No trouble toan-j swer questions. Kates aud maps furnished free. Address Fred D. Bush, I Dist. Pass. Agent, L. & N. K. K.,j 36* Wall Street, auuuiu, u?. ;JETA. son" ntire lot. Our goods were bought rer before. We ask a comparison, NKEm<r g . Splendid large silze, part wool, at $1.50 pr. m'lrrvs. $ g re "got em" at old prices. Yard wide Sna ^ pun 4c. Very best yard wide homespun G\ M best, while we have a good one for 5c. ('he- M odles, etc. Hickory stripes, Tickings, ?tc. autlfully wool undervest for r>0c. a nice one M y line Is complete?all kinds. Also Uloves ^ 'es at SI pair?all colors. it* in Shoes, aud can show something beaut I- fi Children's goods. See our school shoe for H I be touched for wear and comfort, and we 14 d ladies' shoes. Something new for us. A u . from $-2 up. We want to show this line of ?2 med, braded, etc. Come and see them. >u., and have yon make c ^%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% $ THE Rjsiji """ '?' ^ TO G J New Novelties : J %%%%%%%% ^ The Latest Styles in Mil- ^ ^ The Newest things in Plush X ^ and Cloth C'apes and Jackets. # 5 The place to get Bs ^ 150 pair, a little 4 Bargain Com ^ than 1 $ New Fall and W: ^ Up-to-date in Style y jpaTWhen in want of Ladies J R. M. Had 1 - NOTICE. i WE PROHIBIT HUNTING OR FISHING on our lands either In the day or night. | Auy one disregarding this notice will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. , P. A. Cheatham, 1 M. B. Cheatham, S. E. Cheatham, I I M.C.Thomas, J. W. Thomas, G. K. Wilson. D. R. Pennpv. Mrs. E. M. Vaughn, Nov. -1,189G. Wanted Agents. T>ELIABLE MEN TN EVERY CITY IN A* the State to handle Telephone Tablet. Address with stamp. W. C. PARKER, Slate Agent. Nov. 4,1896. Abbeville,S. C. INGRAM & MOSES, , Brokers and Cotton Buyers. ' REAL ESTATE AND RENTING AGENCY. Abbeville, S. C., Aug. 3.1896. "V17E have located In the City of Abbeville, ?? for the purpose of doing a general Brokerage & Insurance Business. We guarantee prices and quality o* goods. Our Inusurance Companies?Life, Accident < Fire, Live Stcck and Plate Glass. i Ofllce: Corner store Rosenberg's Block. Respectfully, JLJNttKAM & MUSiiiS, Aug. 3,1696, tA DENTAL NOTICE??\s S. F. Killingsworth, No. 4 Seal Block, Abbeville, S. C. I MB ~ ^ ''' ^ '' ' is To In Ittts. I Some of the cash j prices we offer. IS pounds granulated Sugar, $1.00 Arbukle's coffee, 21 cants per package, Long Horn tobacco, :53 cents p*r lb. r Clausen,s fancy crackers. 9 cants par lb. . 7 liars best washing soap for 25 eta. Cooking apples 30cts. per peck. Staple Green and Fancy Groceries At Lowest CASH Prices. A J. S. 150 WIE, i Hotel Block. J C? W. D. BARK early in the season before any advanc and give a partial list of our Stock, J ^l| /j^ 51-| rfyri Our line of SheellORs, I ?""bleached homespun, u i |i/\/,/^|i| t Ull (is usual Id our pn VJTl lCo |aniB, canned goods, di the best lor the price. Try a barrel. riniiflnmnii We want your trade lllyllllivllil^li pood a shoe In every *5. Style, <ium.Ii(y, fit unci Ilulsli the same. \> half wool while undershirt for 50c. only think S1.00, worth more money. While In Clothing, with good goods, and prices to suit. i i Oor line of lUlUDer uuuud- "old price Sii. a prelty lolof scarfs, bows, four-ln-hands of ttit Crockery and Glassw; >ur place headquarters v ( t Place J ct ? 5 in Dress Goods, t The Newest things in Black f Dress Goods, Flannels, Blan- ^ kets, Tapestry, Table Linens ^ and House Furnishings. ^ trgains in SHOES. ? i off in style, on 4 ater at less # Cost. 4 J ? \ I inter Shoe Stock ? , Fit and Quality. & i' Goods call or send to?^a Q ion & Co. J XlnddonM Locnla. When you want a pretty stylish hat or bonnet go or send to HaddOD. If you want carpets cheaper than ever sold before call at Haddon'g. If you have anything to buy In shoes, hosIprv or eloves eo to Haddon's. Ladles capes and Jackets to arrive tills week at Haddon's. New things in millinery every week at Haddon's. / The largest and most complete stock of Jresseoods we have ever shown, give us a look wheu you wish dress goods. Haddon's. The very latest novelties In millinery at Haddon's. Blankets! Blankets! To suit all classes at , Haddon's. Carpets, rugs, lace curtains and tapestry at Haddon's. # A. splendid assortment of tea cakes at A. "* M. Hill & Sons. Lost. f\NE large black SETTER name '-Bob.' / Suitable reward will be paid for hi* de livery to L. C. HASKELL. Out. 28,1890, 41 NOTICE. WE PROHIBIT HUNTING OR FISHING ? * on our lands either Id the day or night. IYespassers will surely be prosecuted. All 3ards and invitations heretofore extended ar<^^~ ~ recalled, i'leaee do not ask for prlvileger"*-^ Arthur Parker. J. A. and S. L. Wilson, Unilanr. VT ll'iaui H limuu, A. K. Watson, J. E. Tatfertrt, J. H. Watsou, ' (i. B. Morrah. , Oct 14. 189C. House for Rent. Apply to W. G. CHAPMAN. Strayed or Stolen. A BAY HORSE-MULE, about six years old, . broke loose from bitching rack and strayed aff. or was stoleu last Monday. Salesday. Said mule Is about 15 bands hl?h. Any Idformation concerning same will be thankfully received. W .C. IRSY. Laurens, S. C., OJt. 0,1896-tf. \ Surveying' and Platting Land and Town Lots. Also .Terracing, Lev Jllng and Grading. Accurate work done inhere local uttraeiion makes a Compass unreliable. T. C. ANDERSON, Feb. 5, 1896, ly Ninety-Six, 8. C. RICHAKD GANTT, Is now prepared to do all tfork In his department In the best nanner and at reasonable charges. Monthly iustomers shaving, hair cutting and sham- > >oolng SI per month. Rasors honed and put i the bost condition for 2S oents each. ierosene i Oil. T7IRE PROOF OIL; ni?. THE BEST oil IDai can oe uihuo. nu un m * gives a brilliant light, and does not ?^ smoke the chimney, can be bought for the same money as low grade oil. Special prices by the barrel. G. W. LOMAX. notice! To Debtors and Creditors of Estate of Capt, H. H. Creswell, Deceased. \ LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO SAID ES tate mast settle withoutdelay, and those loldlng claims against the estate must preent them properly attested at once. C. A. C. WALLER, Sept. 30,1896. Executor. SDALE, Manager. ? H 1896. \ I je whatever, and together with 4 flB both bleached and brown, pillow catling, \ R9| ausllu, cuuibrlc, Is full lu all lines. V HH ->cery part. Some new koocI" In preserves, ^ led fruits, crackers, etc. Excelsior flour ^ . What's the use when we are selline as T HI way for $3 and SSJiO as others want S4 to # UM nnHurtt'pnr. A one- A H e Cllll NHJ FK11UC III uu..~. ol ihnt nud see It. An all wool shirt for \ OH , Hats, Overcoats we are there "to stay" # Molnloshes In complete. A fine one $4, x 9H Our Cravat show case for 2">o each holds ? ! latest styles, (all colors. Sure to please, f BH| Lots of Crockery aud Glass- 9 til vJ" ware, table aud pocket cattery. ^ rhen in tne city. ? * - J