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The Press and Banner Wednesday, June 8, 1887. l'rol.ate Court I'roeeortinK*. Puring tIk* past week tin* following matters of business have received the attention of the Court: J. T. Yomisblood filed his petition praying that lie might he appointed administrator ol the e>tate of Mrs. Mamie \V. Yonmibloou, doceased. An order was parsed for the publication of a el tat Ion. May 28. The petition of Alice Logan was filed praying for letters of administration upon the estate of Isaac l.oga>n, deceased. An order for publishing a citation was made. The return of the commissioners in dower In the ease of Elizabeth JHinn vs. J. II. Duun having heretofore been riled, the demandant came in and filed objections to said returns through Iht attorneys. Messrs. A. K. Norrls, and E. B. Gary. The case is left open to tie heard on Thursday next. Notice of the death of Louisa Mouzon, colored, Inmate of the Lunatic Asylum, who died on the 5th instant, was tiled in this Court by I)r. P. K. Grittln, superintendent, on the 6th instant. John \V. Carlisle, the applicant for letters of administration upon the estate of James II. Carlisle, deceased, appeared in court on the 7th Instant, ottered bond which was accepted by the court, and after being duly sworn letters were granted and an order for the sale of certain personal property was made. Gone to Atlanta. Mr. A. IhiPre Calhoun, one of Abbeville's best and most worthy young men, has gone to the Business College in Atlanta, where he Mill spend several months. Mr. Calhoun came from Greenwood to Abbeville some two years ago, and we had begun to look upon him as a fixture with us. but he has determined to seek' his fort une elsewhere, and we in common with everybody in Abbeville, regret that he has pone away. He possesses the merit and the elements of success, and he will <tnnhtlf.se eredit. on his old home lu future years. School Examination. James S. Perrin, Esq., of the Messenger. delivered an address before the .Mount Hill School last. Friday. We had not heard of the afiair until Monday evening. If we had known of the fact sooner we should have applied to Mr. Perrin for the copy of his speech for publication in the Press ami Banner. Thirty-Five Pounds of Pish. Messrs. George Shilllto, A. \V. Jones, Andrew Lyon, Fraser Lyon and Gus Wntklns wentto Calhoun's Mills last Friday and seined the river, cathlng thirty-five pounds of fish, Judge Lyon says that while in Washington recently he met quite a number of men who, during the late war. wore the bine, and every one of those men were respectful and kind to him and other Southerners. The most pleasant expressions were used by tliem In referring to the loss of the Judge's arm, and others in a like condition. One of these veteraus said that when he heard of the earthquake in Charleston he, though a poor man, gave five dollars, being mui o( wnaine had, for the relief ?>f the sufferers. But strange as tt may seem, the Judge further says, that he went on Sunday morninz to the Metropolitan church (Methodist) to hear Dr. Newman, who is eloquent and scholarly, but gave his hearers a mess of political hash, seasoned only for Northern Republican ears, and correspondingly distasteful to Southerners. He was the bitterest man against the South that was met on the route. The impression made upon the minds ef some present was that the distinguished preacher was not a brave man or a sincere christian. His speech betrayed him. Judge McGowan* came home last Saturday from attending the May term of the Supreme Court. He left on Monday, going by private conveyance to Verdery, to take the train for Baltimore to join his daughter Miss Lucia McGowan, who is coming home troin school. The Judge's horse died the same evening after it returned from taking him to Verdery. Dr. F. A. Andrews, druggist at Mr. Speed's store, left yesterday for his father's home in Shebby, Isorth Carolina. Dr. Andrews has the confidence, good will and sympathy of this entire community. His health is so bad, and his strength so far wasted, that he deter milieu lO quil me siore III speuu a lime in rir creation and rest under the old rooftree. Mr. and Mrs. Haddon, Mr. George Penney, Miss Mamie Lawson, Mr. Bell, Miss Barclay, Mr. Shumate and Mr. Glenn went to Little Mountain last Sunday, and the rain that afternoon fell in heaviest showers on both the just and the unjust, without resDoct for good clothes or pretty millinery. Mrs. Gower lelt Abbeville yesterday to attend a select picnic ut Hodges, from which place 6he will proceed to Greenville, after having spent a week or so in Abbeville to the delight of all her old friends, who were glad to see her looking younger and handsomer than before she went to Greenville. REV. S. A. Webkr having moved out of the bounds of the Bible Society at Abbeville, and for this reason having declined to deliver the sermon before the next meeting of the society, Rev. R. D .Smart has kindly consented to discharge that duty. Mr. George C. Hodges will deliver the annual address. His old friends were delighted to meet Mr. W. J. Rogers, of Augusta, who Is now so busy taking and tilling orders during these hot days, that he has given his family a furlough to visit Troy, that he may devote his whole time and energies to serving his customers to any needed goods. Thk work of obtaining signatures for the new postal route to Antrevlllc progresses. Judge Cothrau has promised that lie will attend to the matter and we feel sure that his effort in behalf of the route Insures its estabfshment. The depot of the G., C. & x. Railway should be located on the Academy lot. It is the most suitable place for it. If necessary, the town might very well afford to make a liberal subscription to buy the land or the right of way. m We have had deHghtful rains during the lasi wees, aname iuriiib are in exueiiem ronUstlOQ. The rain came loo late to be of much benefit to tbe wheat, but the oats iu many places are greatly benefitted. Mrs. John A. Calhocn is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. \V. A. Ancruin in Camden, in a precarious condition. Her health is such as to give her friends uneasiness. The excursionists to Washington who returned last Thursday, are pronouuced iu their praises of tiie railroad officials for their fine accommodations and kind attentions. Mr. George McDuekie Miller, Jr., is In Abbeville studying telegraphy under the tuition of Mr. T. \V. CooKler, the efficient manipulator of the electric fluid at this place. Mr. James L. Brock's barn and contents at Houea Path, were burnt last Saturday evening. It is supposed that fire blew from under the soap pot, and set the barn. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hearst, Miss Lillian Hearst, Miss Kuphie Howard and Miss Maude Hutchison came to town last Monday to trade at the millinery stores. Miss Ekfik Bikd, of Edgefield. who lias been on a visit to her friend Miss Lillian Hearst, of White Hall, will return to Edgefield in a few days. The surveyors of the G., C. & M. K. R., are now making profiles and riding over the route to the savannah. Their corps is near Judge Cothran's. The Press and Banner has the benefit or delightful vocal and Instrumental music, and the-prettiest flowers greet the vision from the office windows. The corn and cotton crops are perlectly splendid. They were never better at this season, and the fields were never bettor cultivated. Mr. Buck, tinner at Messrs. H. W. Lawson <fc Co.'s, will leave with his family in a few days, to make his home in Nashevllle, Tenn. Miss Aij.ik Pkuitt, of Due West, one of the prettiest young ladies of Abbeville county, was in town last Monday with her lather. There was a neighborhood picnic at Dr. Marshall's farm near Calhoun's Mills last Saturday. A pleasant time was had. The rains have been most delighful to the animal creation, and most refreshing and invigorating to the vegetable kingdom. Miss Eliza Cai.houn, of the Eloise Home, Washington. D. C., is at home to remain in Abbeville for several months. TvpHmn fpv<?r lurks in the bottom of the well. Draw off tlie water and let the disease producing gerins be destroyed. Mk. Jamks L. Bkock, Mr. M. I. Brock and Mr. K. M. Shirley, business men of Honea Path, were In town yesterday. Don't send otr to get your printing done. It can bo well done at Abbeville, and at less cost than if sent abroad. Miss Marik Witt (jut, who has been visiting the Misses Seal for several days, returned to Donalds last Monday. Mk. Bakswklt. and family went last Sunday on a visit to Mr. James McC'aslan. They got wet on the return. Miss Maky Bauxwkll returned from Charleston last Thursday, after spending a month by the seaside. Mr. T. J. Hearst, of White Hall made a pleasant call at the J^esn and liunner office last Monday. KEV. H. W. WII.LTAMS na* moveu iijio uiu house with Mr. Jaines Shillito in New Orleans. Dr. Tuns. J. Maury has been confined to his bocl since Saturday. He is now on the mend. Miss Barclay lias announced her determination to start for Baltimore next Mouday. Mk. A. W. Jones gave us yesterday the ttrst ripe peach that we have seen this year. Mr. Robert Link and Mr. William Wilson went to Mt. C'annel last Sunday. Mk. J. Y. Jones is assisting his brother Mr. A. W. Jcues in the Auditor's office. I We ask attention to the Constitution of th I Peace Society on the eighth page. ! The people of Abbeville can now enjoy i a season of religious dsssipation. The merchants will stop issuing corn ti their farm hands after this week It is said that Mr. .t. II. Latimer has field: of the finest corn in the county. Mils. Cheves Haskei.l, of Monterey ha been in town for several days. air. hash. i'ai.i.aham. an oeiogL-iiui mil 11 j Aiitrevllle, died last Sunday. The Literary and Social Club met last fii dn.v night at Mrs. Marshall's. Mk. J. W. Wells. of Greenwood was In town yesterday evening. Mits. McKinnky, of the Lebanon neighbor hood, died last Sunday. Ci.kax your wells, and save doctor's bills and funeral expenses. Mr. Jones F. Mi 1.1. Kit's handsome bous? | is nearing completion. I Po you wish to buy or exchange a ?'dry' cow for a milk cow. Dr. Turner will preach" at Upper Lons Cane next Sunday. Mrs. ITajcckei. returned from Charleston last Saturday. Fanny Roche, colored, died Sunday o consumption. Last Snteday was the dullest ever known in Abbeville. Hon. F. A. Connor eame to town last Mon? day evening. Mrs. P. I{. Jackson went to Greenville last Friday. The singing of the Evangelists is perfectly enjoyable. Mrs. It. H. Devlin, of Verdery, died lasl Saturday. Mr. Gambrell has built an annex to his dwelling. Communion service at Rocky Itlvcr next Sunday. DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN. After a Year ok' Suffering, Intermingled With Hope and Fear, She CJoew to Ifer Grave. Mrs. Alice Devlin, wife of .Mr. K. Hlllery Devlin, of Verdery, died at her home last Friday, after a lingering illness, leaving a husband and several small children. Beautiful in person and iQvely in character. she was the Joy of a fond mother and the pride of a devoted husband, and her death is lamented by all who knew her. From the following words of a friend to another Iriend, In respect to her, the reader may know somethins of her: "I had hoped that you would meet her, and then I know that you would have loved her; for to know her was to love her. If you were to see her now, you would see a physical wreck, but through the sunken eye and hollow cheek you could see the elements that make her what she is?the best, the noblest, the most generous of womou, the kindest, t he most affectionate of daughters and sisters." Petit Jury for June Term. J. H. Brooks, S. J. Burts, Abe Hosenbere, A. P. Burnett, C. M. Calhoun, Joel C. Weir, B. F. Andrews, Samuel Shaw, Jas.T. Hester, F. E. Cowan, T. G. Baker, 1 Jas. P. Martin, W. W.Klugh, J. W. McGee, A. McN. Turner. G. B. Riley, R. A. McCaslan, A. A. Stewart. S. W. Johnson, L. F. Agnew, Geo. P. Hodge, R. H. Burdett, 1j. S. Trultt, W. It. Powell, J. H. Bramlet, R. H. Devlin, T. K. Langley, W. C. Brock, W. T. Jennings, T. L. Haddou, W. Joel Smith, J. M. Baker, J. H. Walker, W. O. DuPre, B. W. Jones, E. H. Booker. -? ? ? A GOOD SCHOOL AND A GOOD TEACHER. The Exhibition nntl the PatroiiH or the Nrhool?Sficeoh of Jits. S. Pcrrin, Esq?A Community of People Who Believe in Education. Editor Press and Banner : It was the pleasure of your correspondent to'attend the school celebration 01" the Mount Hill school, situated lour miles above Hodges. The school is presided over by Prof. E. C. Rice, and for the past six months lie has hud an unusually large attendance?the school now numbering about seventy pupils. The good people of the community who are the patrons of the school had gathered In numbers, to witness the exhibition, and evinced much interest In the affairs of the school. The exercises consisted of declamations, rccitulions, dialogues and songs by the school, all of which were well rendered, and showed careful training. After the exercises by the pupils were over, Mr. James S. Perrin, editor of the Abbeville Messenger, delivered an address upon ilie Public School System, in which he took the ground that in order to reap the greatest benefit from the system, the public fund must be regarded merely as a supplemental one. After tills address a sumptuous dinner Wiis served, which was enjoyed by all present. The people in this community are thoroughly aroused upon the subject ol education and intend maintaining a good school, though it does cost them something. In Mr. Rice they have a most competent teacher, and if possible they intend to Keep him. The day was a very pleasant one and thoroughly enjoyed by a Visitor. BRIEF AND GOOD?SHORT AND SWEET. Letter from Florida?Big Fifth Story ?Hearty Approval of "Prenn mid Banner" on the School Question. Iamonia, Leon Co., Fla., June 4, 1887. Editor I'rexx and Banner: luougii i aiw nub u SUUMI luer IU ^IMII JIU^CI ?which I think one of the best country papers I ever read?I have the pleasure of reading it every week, and thought perhaps you would like to get a short letter from the "Land of Flowers." Well, sir, this has been a very pleasant year, so far, to work crops, though we are having most too much rain now; but corn ami cotton is growing very fast, so is grass. The cotton crops generally are line. I heard one farmer say to-day he had cotton "half thigh high." I counted thirteen forms on a stalk yesterday. Corn is tasseling, and most farmers are pushing to finish "laying by." Magnolias are in full bloom, and on the lake thousands of water lillies, or"bonnetchlnquepins" are blooming, which, with the tall green grass, and the island dotted here and there, makes a beautiful sight. There is some beautiful scenery In this county. I went on the lake the other day fishing? caught. 21 pounds in a few hours. I used a bob. It was a good time, the rain was falling gently. Did you ever bob? It is very exciting. I caught one fine trout?weighed U'flll Allf CAnxtnrlnl ,l,...,ll ^.r.n 4 ^ u uui cvuavui icti urauiv/vrv uu.i wine i? an end by electing lion. Samuel Pasco. Hloxhnm was the choice of the people, but he withdrew from the race for the sake harmony in the party. Score the lree schools, Mr. Editor, I adtnire your pluck. I am dead against the lree school business. I believe in letting every "tub sit ou its own bottom." Good luck to you and may your paper get better and better. Moie another time, perhaps. Yours respectfully, IAMONIA. DONALDSVILLE'S PLACE IN THE PAPER. Much Sickness and Some Deaths Recorded in tlie Good Old Town. Donaldsvii.i.e, S. C., June 6,1887. A heavy rain visited our little town Sunday evening. Mrs. W.J. Donnald died at her home in this place last Wednesday evening, June 1st. She was buried at Due West. Her little girl, eighteen months old, died Sunday night, four days between their deaths. Mr. J. C. Caldwell has a child very low, sixteen months of age, not thought to live through the day. Mr. J. C. Hawthorn's two little boys arc thought to be improving. Mr. J. F. Agnew has a little girl quite sick. Four negroes died at Duo West Saturday night. It is thought sickness is on the decrease at Due West. A. Tlie County Officers in Session. Office County Commissioners, June 7,18S7. The Board met to-day. Present; <j. M. Mat usou, ciihii iiinii, j . v?. -urn's una . i?. jmhiiii, The minutes of tfce previous meeting weri read and approved. Sundry eluiins were audited and approved. The commissioners appointed fit the previous meeting to lay out a public road from Dry Hollow on Millord's bridge road to public* road leading from Abbeville Court Houst to I,owndesville, between P. C. Suber's and Max Below's, made their report and the road was declared a public road. A petition for a new road from Augusta road at old Tabor church Into the Harksdale Ferry road at or near J. Frank Williams, run uiug through the lauds of J. Frank Willlanif and Samuel New. Ordered to be advertised In the matter of the road from Boyd's Mil! to Andrew's Chapel the petition was dismiss ed, in consequence of counter petition having been presented against is discontinued. ?!our lands and our homes i ?_ THEIR BOUNDARIES, AND THE PRICES s WHICH THEY COMMAND. ?. s i 1 Iloinu ? Transcript of the Real Em' tale Transfers as KcconU'd in ilic Oliiee of the Auditor for Abbeville County. 'I J. C. Crelghton to Mrs. G\ S. Slukes, 2 lots, lOtli township, S55, November '."J, .l.Sstj, Lots Nos.:{and 0 in the town of MeCoruiick. Mrs. M. J. Kelton and Jolm 0. Horn, to Mrs. C. S. Sluices,lots, Kitli township, j.Sh.'jO, July 21, lbsl!, Lots Nos. 2 and a in the town of McCoriulek. J. C. Klugli, Master, to It. H. Ilnghes, 170 acres, 3rd township, SoSG/.'S, December 0, 18S0, hounded by Jl. H. Hughes, J. M. Nickles, John Turner onil others. Theopliilus Baker to Theodore Kennedy, 81 acres i;ith township, ?507, September'Jit, 1SSG, hounded by Theodore Kennedy, Luke Speed, and Lowndesviile Koad. J. Fuller Lyon, Judge Probata, to W. W. { Bullock, 122 acres, 7th townshp, S2B0, November S, lhSC, W. M. Puidy, Moses Liplord, II. II. Devlin and others. 1 Joint Pulliam to Jlnry A. Milford, 21 acrcs, 2nd township, S100, January 21, 18S7, bounded by R. P. Blake, 15. O. Verrell and others. T. C. Lipscomb, Kxccutor, to Thomas Wnl, ler, 1-2 acre, 2nd township, S37.00, December U, ISSli, bounded by Lots Nos. 10 and 11, J. I. McKellar and others. Morris Roumans to Louis Roumans, 26 acres. 2nd township, $170, December 2, 1SSG, ; bounded by Cokesbury Road, Louis Roumans and others. E. \V. Watson to John Tittle, 32 acres, 7th ' township, 3I2S, December 11th 18StJ, bounded by Edmund Anderson, Gli Moragne, and Cal vln Moragne. J. C. KI ugh, Muster, to Francis Arnold, 400 acres, 2nd township, 81,000, January 3, 1S.S7, bounded by Mrs. E. H. Hill, M. B. .Lipscomb and Saluda ltlver. Mrs. Martha M. Plowden and E. J. Plowden to Mrs. Annie F. Giles, 18 acres, 2nd township, , 81,500, October lo. isso, bounded by cresswe'.l street. Martha M. Plowden and E. J. Plowden, It. P. Pinson and C. & G. Railroad. T. C. Lipscomb, Executor Estate Martin Hackett, 3 lots (N'os. 14, 4, 21) 2nd township, SI30, December 20,1S80, Lot No. 14 bounded by a branch, new street, J T. McKellar and Lot , No. 13. Lot No. 4 bounded by Cemetery .Street, Lot No. 3, new street and Lot No. 5. Lot No. 21 bounded by new street, Mrs. R. C. Gilliam aud others, in the town of Greenwood. T. C. Lipscomb, Executor Estate Martin Hackett, to C. A. U. Waller and R. P. Blake, 3 lots, 2nd township, January 3, 1SS7, bounded by Cemetery lot, J. T. McKellar, Lot No. 11 and new street in the town ol Greenwood. N. M. Pinson to Edward V. Hinton, 11 13-100 acres, 2nd township. $77.90, December 17, 1SS0, hounded by T. B. Williams, J. H. Milford, E. V. Hinton and N. M. Pinson. T. C. Lipscomb, Executor Estate Martin Hackett, John A. Barksdale, 1 lot, 2nd town ship, 8150, December 15, 1886, known as Lot No. 10 in Greenwood. John J. White to C. A. White, 100 ncres 1-2 interest in 200, 15th township, December 21, 1SS0, James E. Calhoun, Estate Henry Martin, and others, known as the"Chalio Hope tjact." Harriet E. LeHoy to S. S. McBride, 28 acres, loth township, S2S0, December 30,1886, bounded by W. E. Link, J. A. LeRoy, S. S. McBride and others. J.Fuller Lyon, Judge Probate, to R. E. Hill, 6G acres, 2nd township, S210, December 31, 1886, bounded by Josh Ellis, A. J. Salinas and others. J. C. Klugh, Master, to Mrs. Julia E. Shumate, 200 acres. 1st township, ?2,750, March 1, 1887, bounded by J. H. Rice, T. S. Blake, estate Dr. J. A. Stewart and others. J. E. Uldrich to J. B. Winn, 70 acres, Gth township, 8607, January 11, 1S87. bounded by \forfln Ktil'or T f-inrrimi Wn? nnd others. Robt. Cannon to R. E. Hill, house nnd lot. llth township, 8115, Jauuary 5, 18S7, bounded by Henry Harper, E. L. Patton, Georgiana Gray ana others. T. C. Lipscomb to John B. Sample, 20 acres, 2nd township, S'175, December 15, 1886, bounded by John B. Sample, F. Arnold, T. Cloud, and others, portion of lands of estate Martin Hackett. J. F. C. DuPre, Shealff. landsof S. 0. Young, to W. H. Parker, Agent, SI,015, December 7, 1885, bounded by J. C. Frith, estate Pat. Gibson and others. J. C. Klujrh, Master, to Mrs. J. P. Booker, house and lot, 4th township, 8341, January 3, 1887, bounded by E. H. Booker, B. J. Martin, and Balls Road, being the lot of J. Frank Smith. J. f. Kiugli, Master, to Mrs. M. A. Ellis, 86 acres, llth township, 8615. bounded by lands of J. T. Robertson and others. T. C. Lipscomb, Executor, to J. Frank Kellar, ho\ise and lot, 2nd township, 8015, December 17,1886. bounded by John A. Barksdale and J. T. McKellar. Catlet Corley to J. K. Deason and R. D. Ives, 200 acres, 10th township 81.050, bounded by Jennings Mining Co., Ja6. Newly and others. Mrs. F. J. Marshall to R. E. Hill, house and lot, llth township, 850, Mny 2. 1886, bounded by Wallingford &. Russell, Elsie Jones and others. W. V. Brownlee to Nora J. Brownlee, 58 acres, 4th township, 8550, January 5, 1S87, bounded by LeRoy Brownlee, Jane Kay and oi-ners. A. E. Ligon to Wm. II. Frith, 133 acres, 10th township, S065, December 9,18S6, bounded by K. F. Gibert, A. J. Woodhurstand others. Elvira L. Beall to Zepanlah Harris, 2 lots, 10th township, $">00, October 13,1SS6, being lots Nos. 1 and 2 of Block G, In town of McOorinick. Alex. J. Pounds to Jno. Wilkerson, et. al., house and lot, 8th township, $100, December 30,1880, bounded by A. ?fc K. Railroad, Gen. P. H. Bradley,and the Public Street in village of Bradley. J. Fuller Lyon, Judge Probate, to J. WardPerrin, S acres, 3rd township, 817.20, January 22,1SS7, bounded by Dr. B. C. Hart, Ben Vance, Wm. Butler and others, being a portion of the estate of Dr. W. C. Norwood. Florence Barnwell to F. B. Gnry, 1 lot, 11th township, $100, January 11, 18S7, hounded by Mrs. M. C. Gary, Tlios. Jones and Depot street In town of Abbeville. J. Fuller Lyon, Judge Probate, to E. N. Knox, 22 acres, 11th township, $69.50, January 27,18S7, bounded by Jno. A. Brooks and others, being part of lands of L. J. Johnson, deceased. J. M. Saddler to Mrs. Sophronia McGee, 39 acres, 1st township, $250, December 2, 1SS0, bounded by G. W. Conner, Robertson, Taylor il tu., uiiu r?*tuic o uu. iiwiuiiiiii, G. P. Pettigrew to Luther A. Pettigrew find others, 9C acres, 13th township, $550,^ September II. 18SC, bounded by Joseph A. Brown, G. P. Pettijrrew and others. L. J. Merrlman to J. S. Bailey, 1 lot, 2nd township, ?102.R5, November 3. 1S8C, bounded by Saphronia Arnold, Joel S. Bailey and others. J. A. Crawford to Carole Burton, 57 acres, 5th township.SMO, November 27th 18S6, bounded by It. O, McAdams, Asa Hall, Mrs. Erwin and others. W. W. Edwards to Mrs. Mary Donald, 18 acres, 5th township, 3100, February 2, 18S7, bounded by lands of W. W. Edwards and Mrs. Mary Donald. \V. G. Kice to \V. G. llice, Jr., 72 acres, 2nd township, April 7, 1886, bounded by Mrs. F. E. Stewart. J. A. Agnew and others. A. J. Ferguson to W. J. Nelson, IB acres, 11th township, $100, January 4, 1887, bounded by A. W. Jones, Lee Smith, A. J. Ferguson and others. J. E. Todd to P. L. Grier, 191 acres, 5th townshin, S191, December 1, ISSfl, bounded by J. E. Toud, 0. P. Hawthorne, J. P. Kennedy and others. J. S. Robinson to S. E. McNair, 1 acre, 7th township, S25, January. 7, 1887, bounded by estate S. R. Morrah, J. S. Robinson and others. S. W. Addison to C. F. Mills. 127 acres. $720, November 27,1886, bounded by W. P. Wide-j man. Jos. McComb nnd others. J. C. Klugh to G. C. Dusenbery, 109 acres. (5tli township, $AV>, November 2, 1885, bounded by Mrs. Winn, estate Robt. Gordon, John Uldrlck and others. G. C. Duseubery, Agent, to Jas. A. King, 109 acres. Gth tgwnship, SI,150, January 17, 1887, bounded by Mrs. Winn, estate Robt. Gordon and others. J. B. Jones to Henry Callahain, 35 acres, S2S0, January 28,1887. bounded by J. T. Bryant, estate W. L. Young and others. I. N. and H. M. Young to J. H. Green, 209 acres, 5th township, $1,700. August 5. 1SSG, bounded by M. T. Stevenson, H. M. Young and others. J. S. Burnett to F. E. Rurnet, 36 acres, 5th township, SI,700, Augusts, lSS'fi, bounded by W. J. Stephenson, II. M. Young and others. P. II. Brudley to Daniel and Linda Davis, 1 lot and building, 8th township, $10, April 14, i 18X1, bounded by P. H. Bradley, A. & K. Kail' road and others. J. S. Burnett to F. K. Burnett, 1 lot and building, 0th township, fJton, February 5, 1887, 1 in town of Troy, bounded by Main Street, E. C. Slrnkins, and known as lot No. 8 on map ! inn do by W. J. Kirk. Hugh Wilson, Jr., to Ml Hedge B. Davis, 1">2 neres and building, 11th township, SI,000, ' February 10,1S87, bounded by A. J. Fermi son, Jordan Homestead, Calhoun creek, Lee Smith and others. Kilns O. Pruitt to Judith P. Booker, 179 acres, 4th township,SI,102,November20,1880,bounded by A. M. Dodson, A. It. Ellis, estate Jas. McDill and others. Margaret E. Taggart to Dr. Joseph A. Mar' shall, 1 lot, 3rd township, Sf?50, February 5, 1 1KR7, in town of Greenwood and bounded by Logan Street, Payne Street, and lot of Mrs. M. E. Tageart. Edmund Turner to Sarah A. Cheatham and ' Mary C. Tbomns, 200 acres, 11th township, 1 February 12.1887. bounded by (Jeo. Wilson, ; P. Rosenborg ?l* Co. and others. : Held A-Simpson to James M. Baker, 1 lot and building, 3rd township, 8300, February K, 1 IKS", In Lowndcsville, hounded by J. B. Moseiey, Main Street and others. J J. C. Klugh to W. C. Pressly, l(k'l acres, 13th : township, 51,015. January 3, 1S87, bounded by [ Mrs. A. G. Pressly, J. M. Latimer, J. T. Lati' mer and others. ; Joseph 0. Bell to Mrs. Sarah Burton, 1 lot and building, lCth township, 8700, January 11, ' 1.HS7, In town of McC'ormlck aud known as ' Lot No. 19 lu Block K. NEWS FROM NINETY-SIX. Visitors Coining and (BoiiiR?A Oood Word Tor Mr. rrilch ? Rnilrond I,rosi?c<'ls--I.ifc mul Activity Altwiil tlic Town. Xixety-Six, s. C.', June 7,1887. Mr. \V. J. Mftore.ii member of the Abbe] vlllo 13ar, was in town last week on legal bus In ess. The Ilev. L. K. Probst unci wife are at the home or their brother, Mr. ti. Probst, for a cl.ni'l clot' Mr l.wi l.<w ..l.niir,. r,r t Iir> I .11. tin1 run church of Charleston. In writing orders for money it is best to put theamount in writing. Neveromlt this. II Is not safe or business-like to put amounts in llgu res. Our town authorities should look after the culvert under the new railroad near Mr. Win. Johnson's residence. It dams up nearly an acre of water when it rains, which of course, having 110 outlet will sink. Into the ground. It will cause sickness. Cnpt. Hale passed by one day last week?too busy to stop over. We are glad to state tiiat the infant son of the Kev. W. P. Meadors is rapidly improving and wc hope entirely out of danger. Miss Emma Sanders, one of the loveliest girls of "Cow Grove." is visiting Mrs. J. L. Shumate. The liev. J. F. Probst and wife, who have been visiting friends In Barnwell, liavo returned. Mr. Charles Fouche. who walked to Florida last winter, returned last Friday, having made the whole round on foot. He is about seventy-five years old. On the fifth Sunday In May Mr. J. It. Leavell, of Greenwood, addressed the Sunday school in Cow Grove at Oakland Academy. Mr. Leavcl acquitted himself with great credit, and the scholars and patrons were delighted with bis talk. Mr. Leavell is certainly a great Sunday school man. The heavy rains of last Wednesday and Thursday nights did a great deal of damage lo bottom com and hillside cotton. Tlic lands were terribly washed. Mr. L. M. Fouche. who lias been to Baltimore, also attended 1 lie international drill. He says a. great many Southerners took advantage of the low rates to visit the Northern cities. Mr. Calvin Klnard shipped a tine pig to parties in Newberry county. Dysentery is prevailing to an alarming extent among the children ail over the country. The "Rebel Girl," the linear, cigar in ti e upcountry, may be found at the "green store" in Ninety-Six. A well Informed irentleman of Edgefield county says that as far as his observation extends, that not more than a fourth of a crop of oats will be made in that county. There are some good patches around Ninety-Six, but our crop may be set down as a failure. Good seed oats will be high next season, Buy early. Mr. John It. Moore, of New Market, has the best watermelon patch wo have seen this year. The killing of George Major by Jiis brother Robin, on last Saturday evening at Greenwood, was a sad thing and their parents have our sympathy. A good deal has been said in the papers about Mr. Leltch, the evangelist, both pro and con. As far as our acquaintance and observation goes we are satisfied that he is a Christian gentleman, and that if left to himself will do a great good in the land. No man has ever done as much in Ninety-Six, and it is not WArt h tr\ t r*f fr\ rmt cn/?h o m?n ilntvn. We know tbftt ho lias a way of his own, but God crowns his labors with success, and it does seem thut some of the preactiersare Jealous of him, and it is hard that so good a man as Mr. Leitch has to fight the preachers, the world, the flesh and the devil all at the same time. Praise the Lord! The wheat crop In some sections we hear is good. We are glad of this and hope the people will continue to sow it and sow it more extensively. Don't let failure or a short crop discourage you. We believe if the yield of the cotton crop this year was only one boll to the stalk that it would encourage people to plant more largely another year. Don't give up the wheat. The kaflir corn crop in the vicinity of Nlncty-SIx is large and looking finely. If it comes up to expectations, Indian corn will be abandoned, in a measure. It is reported that Mr. A. W. Still has one of the finest crops in his neighborhood. Success to you Ab. Mr. C. T. Whitien was at home Inst week to visit his family. He runs an extensive carriage and wagon shop at Laurens (,'. H. Harvest has begun in earnest. The grain is poor and short, nevertheless; the farmcru are trying to save all they can. Mr. S. P. Boozer. It was our good fortune to know this trood man. and for years we have watched his career. No better man, perhaps, has ever lived in the Piedmont belt. HIr single aim was for the good of mankind and general good of the country. Generous, proud, unselfish, his whole life spent for the good of others. His devotion to the Interests of his town and his aid in the upbuilding of her institutions were outstanding characteristics. A devoted husband, kind friend, ancl good neighbor, what more can be said. His bereaved wife has the sympathy of our whole community. Rev. W. A. Gaines preached in the Raptist church on last Sunday morning and evening two excellent sermons, and communion. Capt. G. \V. Connor, of Cokesbury, was in town last week. Messrs. W. L. Anderson and J. S. Wilson attended Sunday school at Lebanon church last Sunday evening. We hear but little of tho A. G. & W. R. R. these days. From our best sources of information, however, wo learn that everything is progressing. That soon it. will be consolidated with the road from Greenville to Knoxville. Tiiis will be an accession, and we trust everything will go on smoothly. This road Is bound to be built and the tax-payers can depend on it. Col. Wm. Johnson has shown us the largest stalks of cotton we have seen this year. The Colo.iel is one of the best farmers in Abbeville county. Mr. A. Mc. Turner has one of the best half Jersey calves in the county. Capt. R. F, McCaslan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mc. Turner, and Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers attended the funeral services of Mr.S. P. Boozer on last Sunday. Roseola is still in our town and destroys beauty as well as equanimity of temper. We have commenced to "lay our corn by," and will utilize the extra time in planting cow peas. T>r J If. Tlilov nronplioil n fin a sormnn In Greenwood on last Sunday, and ut the grave of Mr. Boozer made some beautiful and touching: remarks. . The oats are turning out better than at Hist expected. EAST END. TEA TABLE TALK AT TROY. Stimlny School* or Troy and McCorniirlt in Love and Harmony?PerKonalM. and Otlicr Matters. Troy, S. C.t June 0,1r87. Troy is tmdoubtedlyjon somewhat of a boom at present. All of her merchants are doing well and in a few days carpeoters will be in great demand. Enough has been subscribed for the erection of an elegant hotel, which will be an ornament to our town and will supply a long felt want. Mr. J. \V. Harveiy who runs an extensive saw mill has subscribed all or the lumber. The building committee is composed of Messrs. J. N. Dundy, J. T. Solomons und G. A. Morris, who will endeavor to make this one of the most comlortable hotels In the up-country. Work will also soon begin on Mr. J. W. Harvely's drug store, which will uo doubt be a very handsome building. The boys of town, between the nges of ten and sixteen, have organized a base ball club, and are now prepared to show themselves to be the champions of Abbeville county. Mrs. \V. S. Killlngsworth, of Williston, S. C., is visiting her lather, MsiJ. J. K. Vance, at Eden Hall. Master Qullla Murrell was severely kicked on the forehead by his father's colt on last Thursday. Dr. II. L. Culbertson was called and rendered the accessary attention. Mr. W. J. Morris left for Augusta lost week and has secureda position with the street rail-1 way company. T?e Troy /lipil rtCllOOI IS 111 it num inning condition under tho management of Prof. W\ P. McKellur and his charming daughter Miss Gussie. Mr. J. C'. Tittle has entirely recovered from his recent Illness, and we were glad to see him in town again. Yesterday was "Children's Day" in the Methodist church. A splendid address was delivered by Itev. J. ('. Chandler in the morn-i ing, and one by Mr. Krwin, of Atlanta, in the afternoon. An elegant dinner was sorved, and the event was quite a success In every particular. A very large congregation was present. The children ol the Baptist Sunday school will give a large picnic on the grove in front of the church on Saturduy, June 15th. The Sunday schools of Troy. Bradley and McCormlck have beon Invited to participate, ftxCJovernor Sheppard and Prof. W. W. Wat It Ins i?.?? iw./.nnti'rl nn invitation to address tlip children on that day. I liuye licon authorized to extend nn Invitation to the editor of the J*re.i.i and Jiannur and hope lie will make it eon veil lent to attend. Miss Eloise Cnnvlle, of Bradley, is visiting Mrs. S. A. Glover. We have had line rains and the cotton and corn crop Is better Chan it has been tor years. Governor Gordon as u I>odjror. Almost every mail brings Governor Gordon letters from the Lone Star State, making inI qulries concerning the operation of prohibition in Georgia. Most of them are personal letters from old Confederate soldiers, who desire his advice before taking sides in the approaching Texas election, which is to decide the fate of John Barleycorn in that State. In reply the writers are sent.statements of the claims of both sides and the arguments by which these are commonly supported, and it is left to themselves to decide upon their relative Justice and worth. Mr.s.*Smaut Is visiting Mr. W. J. Smith's] family. I Tub Infant of Mrs. John Knox died last Friday. OUR RAILROAD CENTRE. i i MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST IN THE GROWING MART, AND THE CLASSIC HALLS. Hot IVcnllior iiuil Finn Crops?Beautiful Women?Worthy Men?4'oinni till coin cut Sermon Annual A<!of l'rol'. ISoozcr? Rousted I-itlJo Xo^roos ... Happy Mnrriage. Greenwood, .Tune (?, 1S87. The torn pom lure reached ninety, yesterday in lh(! shade. This was (he hottest of the season. Crops are Just as fine as they c^n be, every farmer wears a stnl Ic. The wheat mid oat crops are being harvesteft. The yield of these crops are very light here. Miss Mollle Out/., of Kirksey's Is visiting the family of Mr. J. W. Hill. Mr. J. L. Talberl of Spartanburg was in town yesterday. Mr. T. H. Walker returned from Washington last week. He says that the trip to the national capital was very enjoyable. ltev. J. It. Ill ley of Pickens is nt the Riley Hotel. Mrs. S. It. McUce will commence thecreclion of a dwelling on her lot on College Street this week. The lumber and other material are being hauled to the lot to-dny. Miss Kate Hester, of Hester's, is visiting the family of Dr. M. C. Taggart. She will be present at our commencements next week. Hon. William Kllliott. of Hcaufort, with ills family, visited our town last week. They left for Ashevillc, N. C., on Thursday evening. The young man at a neighboring town who has been so unlucky, lias resolved to leave his line horse and buggy at home and try I he car? when he goes a-wooing in future. We hope that the train will not Jump the track, collide with another, nor anything else occur to annoy this young man when he visits our town again. "Because, accidents and inconveniences only prolong his stay," adds a friend. Prof. Hociges resumes the exercises of his school to-day. after a discontinuation of a few days caused by the illness of Prof. Boozer. Dr. J. A. Marshall's new residence will be completed in a short lime. Miss Lola Taylor of Texas is visiting Mr. B. F. Reynolds. The Greenwood Division Sons of Temperance had a very interesting meeting at their hall last Friday night Every member of the Division should be present at the meeting on next Friday night. Mr. D. T. Boozer, of St. Augusslne, Fla., is vlsit.lnir relatlveslu town. Mr. Jas. Rogers, Jr., of Ninety-Six, was in town yesterday. Mr. H. M. Spikes brought fifty bales of cotton to this pluce last week. He sold the entire lot to-day at an average price of ten und a half ccnts. Another of Greenwood's fair ones will be carried away by a fortunate wooer before the expiration of the present month, so says Rumor. Rev. J. T. Chalmers, of Wlnnsboro', will preach the Commencement Sermon in the Methodist church next Sunday morning. He will also preach in the Presbyterian church In the evening. Capt. R. F. McCaslan was in town on yesterday. Hon. M. C. Butler will address the students of the Male Academy at eleven o'clock ou Wednesday the 15th. On the day following at the same hour Hon. J. S. Cothran will deliver the anniversary address at the Greenwood Female College. On Monday night the 13th the public will be entertained by the closing exercises of the Male school. On Tuesday and Wednesday evening following the closing exercises of the Female College will be given. Little Hattlo, aged about two years, daughter of Mr. E. F. S. Giles, died yesterday afternoon at three o'clock. The body was interred In the Greenwood Cemetery this morning at eleven o'clock. The sorrowing parents have the sincere sympathy of many friends. On last Saturday afternoon about four o'clock, our town was shocked by the Intelligence that George, a son of Mr. R. W. Major aged about twelve years had been shot and instantly killed by the accidental discharge of f? -.1.1 mut/ii n?hu>li hi? nlrifip hrnfhor Hubert aged fourteen wus playing. Several persons immediately hurried to the scene of the accident aud lound that the report was true. While Air. and Mrs. Major were both away from home the hoys not thinking of the danger, took the pistol, which contained cartridges with which it was loaded in 1876, from the place where it was usually kept and commenced to test its workings, while in the hands of Robert it was by some means discharged, the ball entering Goerge's breast and passing directly through the upper part of the heart and lodging under the skin on the opposite side. On yesterday afternoon the body, borne by members of his class in school and Sunday School, followed by many of the children. by whom he wus loved, to the Greenwood Cemetery and there consigned to the grave, after the reading of the funeral service by Rev. (i. H. Carter. George was a very bright and affectionate little iellow, and by his kindness and frankness had won the love of many to whom he was known. The suddenly bereaved family, in their great sorrow are remembered by many friends. After lingering between life and death for nearly five days, Prof. S. P. Boozer passed from this life on last Sunday morning at two o'clock. From the stroke ot apoplexy on last Tuesday he did rally, but remained in an unconscious condition to the time of his death. He wus buried in the Greenwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon at six o'clock. The pall bearers were: Messrs. J. Wr. Greene, G. A. Barksdale, C. M. Calhoun, J. T. Sigon, J. H. Oldham and Prof. J. R. Blake. The lurneral service was conducted at the grave by Rev. J. R. Riley, 1). D., who spoke in a touching man ner of the lire or 1'ror. isoozer, uiiu mi' importance of making immediate preparation for the life to come. Prof. Boozer was born near this plaee anil was in his tifty-fourth year. He graduated from Carolina College in the class of 1S5K and volunteering in Capt. Perryman's company in 1SG1. Ho served in various capacities till being severely wounded in the battle of Gettysburg July 2,1802, the amputation of the right leg was necessary. After receiving an honorable discharge ho returned to his home and commenced the work of teaching, a vocation in which he has been engaged almost uninterruptedly ever since, being at one time a Professor in Adger College, and at the time of his death principal of the Greenwood Male Academy. Ho was publicspirited and aid much toward the building up of his town and its various enterprises. Ho was an eloquent speaker, and a versatile writer, which attainments enabled him to advanceanyfavoriteentorpriso, as but few arc able to do. The Church has lost a generous friend, society .1 useful member, and our town a most exemplary and energetic citizen. Mrs. Fannie Williams of Phoenix, died yesterday at the age ot about 45. She was buried at Damascus church to-day. A cabin occupied by a negro family 011 Mr. S. Elmore's plantation was burned on last Friday morning. A careless negro woman left two small children in the house and both were burned to death. Gkeknwood, June 7.?Mr. J. L. Tolbert of Spartanburg, and Miss Leila Williams of Piercetown, S. C., were married this morning at nine o'clock by Rev. II. C. Smart. Mr. Tolbert is a route agent of the Southern Express Company and has many friends here. He will spend several days with his mother Mrs. S. E. Parks before going to Spartanburg, which place lie will make his home. llev. Dr. Hawkins of Prosperity spent a few days with Mr. O. A. Swygcrt last week. MAC. Spccial ISurpiiiiN. For the Trouth of June I will offer some special bargains. W. E. Dell. Double width dress goods at 1'Jc. worth COc. W. E. Hell. Double width dress goods at 2S)e. worth 3oc. W. Ii. Hell. Single widtli dress goods at 20c. worth 20c. W. E. Pell. Single width dress goods at 17c. worth 22^c. W. E. Hell. Single width dress goods at 12)^c. worth 15c. W. E. Hell. r ...... nt 7.ie. worl h 90c. W. E. Hell. Lace tiouncing at ode. worth i'?0c- W. E. Bell. Lace silk llouneing at Si.25 worth S1.G0. W. E. Hell. Embroidered ilouneing at S2.00 worth 52.30. \V. E. JJell. Embroidered Ilouneing at SI.75 worth ?2.25. W. E. Hell. Embroidered flouncing at 90c. worth SI.25. \V. K. Hell. Parasols at ?.'1.0(1 worth S-I.oo. W. E. Hell. Parasols at S2.no worth SS.50. W. E. Hell. Parasols at $2.00 worth S'2.75. W. E. Hell. Kans! I otlcr special prices in fails. W. E. Hell. Great redactions in dress goods trimmings. \V. E Hell. .Special sale in children sailors and shade hats. \V. E. Hell. I,awn embroidery very cheap. W. E. Hell, oriental luce in all widths from 5c. to 25c. per yard. \\\ K. Hell. DelJenpell's suiting in plain and stripe at 15c. and H0jr. worth '.'He. and 25c. W. E. Hell. Colored batiste and colored lawnsat reduced pric(!s. W. E. Hell. All over embroidery in wliltc and tan at cost. W. E. Hell. Parasols in colors at cost. W. E. Hell. Shade hats at 15c. untrimmed. W. E. Hell. ' Cheek summer silks at -IP ^c. worth W)c. \V\ E. Hell. I'rof. UalkiiiN School Will );o on a Picnic. I Ionka Path, s. C., June 0, I8.s". Editor Press and Manner : l'lcase announce In the Press and Banner Mint a picnic will l?e given here on next Sat* unlay, 111li instant, under tno auspices of I'rof. J. I'. Watkins school. Speeches may lie expected from Messrs. J. t?. Clinkseales, It. II. Orillith and A. Stepp. The public is respectfully Invited. J. C. M. Special summer sale in milinory and dress goods. I will reduco the price on all summer goods, and have marked down several articles below cost. W. E. Bell. G-8 An Example Worthy of ImmitatlonBiblen for the Heathen at on I>oors. The colored people who are Interested i; the school at .Springfield church, some fou miles above here, feeling the importance c keeping their school open for a longer perlo* than the public money would run It, hnv adopted a plan by which they propose t keep up the school for ten months In all. Th plan Is this. The patrons have rented a lot o land, and will work it and gather the crop ii common, and the proceeds will be applied ti ine school, as a supplement to the publlt fluid. This certainly Is deserving of praise and others, even those that are not colored might do well to Imitate the example. Le there only be co-operation on the part o parents, and a will and determinarlon l< educate the children, and by adopting somi plan as above set forth, the difficulties tha now seems to be In the way can be removed and thus the publlce fund be made to sub serve the end for which it was created a help and not the entire means, towards giving th< children a foundation for an education. The Due West Bible Society held its annua meeting In the Associate Reformed Presby terlan church last Saturdoy. Owing to th< illness of Rev. C. H. Prl(chard, who was U preach the sermon, there was no sermon Much to the regret of all present,as voiced bj the President. Rev. Dr. Pressly. and others In addition to the rouline business transact ed.^Iicv. Dr. Grler read an account of a trli of a missionary to India, which was thrilling showing the great delights of those people tc be put in possession of the scriptures, and many other interesting facts and incidents relative to the reception of the missionary The librarian and treasurer, Mr. R. S. Gallo way, made a report, and the regular con' tribuUon was taken up, and the money thus raised will be sent to the District Society The following gentlemen were appointed tc present the Bible cause and inform the peopie at the points designated that Bibles and Testaments can be had at the depository in this place: Prof. Hood, the colored Presbyterlan church ; Mr. R. S. Galloway, the color ed Methodist church; Prof. McCain, the colored Baptist church; and Rev. Dr. Grler, at Union Academy. Prof. Hood, Prof. McCain, Messrs. R. C. Brownlee, W. C. Brock, R. S, Galloway and J. E. Todd were appointed as delegates to the District Society, which meete In July. B. C. D. Rain, Religion, and Reporters. Mt. Carjiel S. C., June 6, 1887. Since my last writing we have had fine rains all throughout this section. Too lute however, to do small grain much good, as It is already it failure, except in few places. Our farmers are bragging over their prospects for cotton and corn, and it really looks rtn?. How about the watermelons? You should bring the finest and earliest to the "Mt. Carmel reporter" if you wish a good send off through the best paper in the up country. Carry the second best to the editors at Abbeville. The Trustees of Mt. Carmel High School should examine the Academy building, as it is thought by some to be unsafe, and should it fall and kill any ot the children who would bear the blame ? Let them act on this important business immediately. Mrs. Carter, wife ot Dr. Carter, is off to Georgia, visiting the home ot her childhood. The Convention of Doctors at this place was a failure, we suppose, in consequence of so much sickness that they could not leave their patients. The good people of this place had offered homes for all. Mount C'armel is still growing. You can hear the ring of the hammer, and the buz 01 the saw on all sides. Mrs. Isa Morrah is ill. There is scarcely any hope of her recovery. Religious services in the Associate Reformed church last Sabbath day by the pastor, Rev. A. L. Patterson. The Methodist Sunday school met In the Hall at 4 p. m? with a full attendance and mnny visitors. Mrs. McDonald has been siok for several (lays, but is a little better at this writing. The pic nic at Calhoun's Mill was, we are told, quite a success. A happy time for the young people who eDjoyed themselves in the dance, thus whirling away the happy hours. The Mount Carmel High School will soon have its annual examination. They are preparing to give the public a pleasant time, which will be announced in due time. Mr. Jules Boyd of Willington is said to have tho finest field of cotton between that place and Anderson. We know this is so as Mr. Boyd is one of our best and most enterprising farmers. He also has a fine poultry yara, wnicn ne nopes 10 mane proniaoie, ai an early day. It was amusing Indeed to hear the many remarks made when the Ordinances for Mount Carmel were presented before the people. Some one said they looked like there was laws enough to govern Abbeville county. We only wish them to govern the town of Mount Carmel and hope they will suffice. Read them and govern yourself accordingly, as they will be enforced without fear or favor. M. Monterey's Contribution. Monterey has at last been blessed with good seasons. As we had no general rain from the 7th of March until 31st of May, they were much needed. Crops are booming. Gen. Green is marshaling his forces. W. G. Johnson's mare ran away with the plow and killed herself against a kitchen. Fornge crops of all kinds are being extensively planted; a move In the right direction. Dysentery prevails to some extent. The cases are mild and yield readily to treatment Monterey boasts a genuine hermit. One of W. Joel Smith <fc Son's lien customers went out to feed one morning last week and finding a young calf exclaimed: "Dad burn Joel Smith and his bacon; I've got a new lien now. Dr. Baskln has a splendid collie dog. He is very docile and intelligent. Monterey patrons are much pleased with their teacher, Miss Susie Calhoun. Laying by early corn and harvesting small grain are the order of the day. S6me new plank are much needed at Wardlaw's bridge. Good rains have visited this county and the crops have been greatly benefited. Favorable reports about corn and cotton come from evry section of the county and the prospects are very good at present It is an old and trite saying that a dry May for a good cotton crop. Our farmers have been enabled from the above condition of the weathertogetan early start In chopplegout and mastering the grass. Should 110 serious dlssixter occur, the present outlook augurs a remunerative yield to the husbandman. Ilnddon'H Specialties---Jlist Received. 50 pieces Swiss Embroideries, In beautiful patters. Just received. R. M. Haddon it Co. 25 pieces white "Linon DeAlenclon." "Linon DeDacca,-' India Linon, and otber brands, cheapest and prettiest white goods of the season. It. M. Haddon <fc Co. 5-4 10 pieces plaid Indian lawns, entirely new, just received. R. M. Haddon & Co, 5-4 10 pieces Spanish Oriental lace flouncing, Just reeeiyed. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-1 10 dozen ladles' fawn-colored "Mileruse" silk gloves, the prettiest goods we have shown this season. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-4 Millinery novelties. Some entirely new shapes and trimmings to suit will be shown th|s week. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-4 50 dozen ladles' handkerchiefs. The best 10c. handkerchiefs we have ever offered can now be seen at It. M. Haddon <fc Co's. 5-1 30 dozen ladies' and misses' hose, beautiful light weight goods for summer, Just received. R. M. Haddon & Co. 5-4 15 dozen ladles lisle thread gloves. We wnnlfl fill 1 sneeial attention to our 25c. lisle tiireadgloves?would be cheap at 35 cents. To arrive tills week. R. M. Iladdon & Co. 5-4 50 parasols, Just received. Now is the time to get a reul bargain la this line. It. M. Iladdon & Co. 5-4 Notlngliani lace and scrim curtains. Tivo11 drapery and curtains at R. M. Haddon &. Co's. 4-13 Figured batiste, yard wide, beautiful patterns at 12 l-oc, at R. M. Haddon & Co's, 4-11 Ladles line shoes a specialty with us. See our kid button shoe at 81.50, S2.U0, $2.50.52.75, 83.00, 83.50 and 85.50. R. M. Haddon & Co. Ruclilngs in all the new colors and combinations, rlbbou ruching.rlfobon and lisse combined, &c. Prices much lower than ever before at R. M. Haddon Jt Co's. 4-13 Large assortment fans, newest styles at R. M. Haddon & Co's. 4-13 Our line ribbons has never been more complete. iMany new styles latest shades. Prices so low that all can buy. R. M. Haddon & Co. 4-13 P, II. Speed'* Locals. Try I he great female regulator, uterlna. Jt is superior to Uradfords preparation. Sold only by 1\ li.Speed. 2-1C Try tuegreat electric remedy, electric hitters, It positively cures all diseases of the stomaehe, liver and kidneys, billloiisness, general debility, fever and ague and blood disorders, price only 00c sold by P. 11. Speed. 2-l(i Highland's Healing Horse Powder cures sore back horses. Guaranteed In every instance. Money cheerfully refunded If the) cure is not elt'ected. P. 11. Speed. U-9 tee cold sodti water, only 5 cents a glass at Speed's drug store. 1--0 Latest fmproved eye glasses and spectacles for sale by P. 11. Speed, 4-a) Use Johnson's kalsomiiic to whiten your plastered walls. It Is the most durable and will not rub otl. A variety Jof colors for sale by P. B. Speed. Wool ford's sanitary lotion will cure all formsot contagious itch, mange, and scratch nnIv Site a bottle. Sold onlv US III >!/ II11III<<<?, ? ? by 1'. 15. speed. 2-16 Highland's lightning healing powder, guaranteed to cure seratehuH, Quitter, cracked fllloeks, and all Keren thata horse may be liable to have, or luouey cheerJUlly refunded by P. 13. Speed. 2-16 ; THE TOWN OF II WEST. " MATTERS OCCURRING WITHIH SIGH* OF 'J* HER DOMES AND SPIRES. J e * o Pencil Points and Pertinent Person* c all ties?Sickness? Death?Visitor* !, ?and Other Matters. o Dl*e West, June <5,1887. ; Miss Mary Darlington has returned to Due !, West. She has been teaching In one of the , lower counties. t Mrs. J. E.Taylor and Mrs. J. D. Taylor, of r rnxMclor ivltl. tlioli. #.li 11jl f*an o m ? .U?l_ > fathers, Dr. E. H. Edwards for a season. A 3 warm welcome from their friends is accorded t them. , Miss Maggie (Boyce) Elliott, of North Caro Una, arrived last week, and will remain a , while with her father, Rev. Dr. Boyce, who j is now much better. Mr. F. L. Morrow, of Verdery, enjoyed the 1 meeting of the Masonic Lodge last Thursday - oight, aud a number of his brethren exteatfi ed him a cordial greeting. ) Mr. Willie Cheatham of Edgefield haB been . in town putting the pianos In tune. ' Measles have done the towu and most of . the knowing ones say the Job was complete Dysentery has gone the rounds and our > towu and surrounding country breathe easier. , Mr. Berry Kay, of Anderson county, who > for many years lived npar here. Is on a visit I to his children in this cummunlty. i Mr. J. O. C. Fleming, of Laurens, was in . town one day last week. Rumor has it, a pleasant mission. Miss Lizzie Miller left Saturday to attend i the commencement at Laurens, where her , brother, W. L. Miller, Esq., is to deliver the ? anniversary address. A game of base ball between the Uonea Poth and Due West colored clubs was played i Saturday evening, the latter coming offvlc torious. Mr. W. C. Martin, of Hodges, spent an hour In town lust Saturday. He took Mr. E. H. ; Prather home with him to see the aunt of the latter, who ls sick, but is now better. , Mr. J. W. McGee, of Westminster, is down I v-lumr>~ <Vlor,He In ?hlo rvlar.n on.? ? i Grove. Mr. W. C. Brock will be the only representative frtin this town on the Jury next week.. And ts drawn every year. A little child, ten months old, of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drake, died last Thursday, and , was burled at Greenville church. : Dr. Lathan preached at New Hope, Falrflild ' county, yesterday and will be lu North Caro' Una next Sabbath. The golden grain Is fast falling before the . reapers scythe, and It really affords us pleas' ure to note that a very fair crop will be har, vested. We have been blessed with growing show. ers, and the genial smiles of the planter seems to produce the happy effect of bright1 enlng the countenances of others. It Is suggested that our most enterprising citizens should have a meeting to discuss the feasibility of lighting up our parks in the summer months, especially during commencement week. Rev. Jno. T. Chalmers will visit Due West fVilu Trnolr nn Vile wow a m/v/vJ Mrs. A. R. Easier, of Philadelphia will spend a few weeks In Due West with her daughter Mrs. M. B.Ellis. She Is expected Wednesday. Mr. Robt. McKay, a handsome young salesman In Due West and a student of Insectology Is experimenting with Insect Powder. He says It Is no longer a mooted question as to whether It Is a successful Insecticide. Flies and gnats are no longer pests to him. Miss Teasdale from New York will reach Due West this week and spend several weeks with her aunt Mrs. H. C. Poore. School Commissioner Cowan was In town last Thursday. We are sure he was pleased with the school in this place, for it Is In charge of two of our most accomplished young ladles, who have its success near to their hearts. Some of our young men are thinking of forming an "etiguette club," to take the place of the literary club, which has gone Into summer quarters. Some young men might learn valuable lessons from this new club. Miss Maggie Dowry, after an absence of several mouths, visiting relatives and friends ? iu Alabama and Mississippi, has returned, and will be here to eDjoy the commencement festivities. There seems to be an unusually large number of winged ants this year. Great clouds of them arise from the old stumps. It is ornlnos of what? Mr. Patton Kennedy has been quite sick and we know some of his friends who are not near him will be glad to bear that he is improving. Due West is getting to be very lifeless or very industrious we know not which. Not.a base ball club exists?not even the harsh notes of a brass band disturb the serenity of our Summer evenings. The average darkey will soon be happyblackberries are coming. Mr. J. O. McClaln, who is ohe of the most substantial planters of the county, says his cotton crop is in fine condition, bot having been able to see bis river bottom corn through the muddy water be does not know bow It looks. One of the wealthiest and most prominent drugcista in this State has uot a relation on the globe so far as he Is informed. He does not know when or where he was born, nor where his parents came from. He has never heard of another person having his name except his wife and children. Unless the citizens of this town respond more promptly to the call for taxes, the Treasurer will not be encouraged to take a trip to Canada soon. . .. Spring chickens are scarce enough to be a real delicacy, and are so high priced that only epicures can afford them In Due West. We know a farmer who can not tall the price of either meat or corn. He buys neither. He has a neighbor who for a different reason is equally ignorant of these prices. Ho buys both on time and Its useless to ask prices. The Senior Class of Ersklne tried the power of Prof. Lee's artistic skill lust week by having a photograph taken. It is said that the glass would have bein endangered had It not been tha Professors were in the group. Dr. C. B. Cowan has received quite a collection of animals and insects from his brother L. 0. Cowan, Esq., of Nebraska Among them are locusts, snakes, lizzards, a entlpede. buflalo and tarantula. They are embalmed in alcohol. Among the speakers at the Davidson College Commencement, next week, we see the name of Rev. W. M. Grler, D. D., who will take for his subject "Demoninational Colleges." The people there will hear something excellent, we assure you. The marshals for commencement week have been elected, and are as follows: Mr. E. L. RIed, chief. For Tuesday nlght^-W: O. Grace, R. L Brown, D. G. Phillips, J. R. Miller. For Wednesday and Thursday?C. P. Wilson. M. M. Ross, R.-G. Brlce. C. A. Simonton, J. W. Balrd, W. W. Bradley. Mr. J. D. Brownless, one of the wideawake wardens of the town, has returned from his Washington trip. He visited several of the large cities of the North, but likes his native town none the less after seeing the sights. Mrs. Carrie (Agnew) Donnald, wife of Mr. W. J. Donnald. died at her home in Donnaldsville last Wednesday. A young wife and mother has gone to her reward. She was a woman of excellent qualities of head and heart, and will be surely missed, not only by her bereaved husband, but by a large circle of relative and friends. Her remains were burled in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian cemetary here, of which church she was a member. Dr. W. L. Pressley and Rev. W. F. Pearson conducted the funeral services. And now the bereavment to the husband is doubled, for last night at 11 o'clock tbe spirit of the little child took its flight to fairer worlds on high, and has joined Its mother gone before. Just as the body of this little one was being borne out ot the house of Mr. J. C. Caldwell to be laid to rest by the side of lta mother Dwljjht, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, died and will be burled Tuesday at Greenville church. A sadder scene not often witnessed than thlslwas. The two children were cousins, and about tbe same age. May He who cares for his people v?j ? wimuj l iu tnc ucuii-uxuRca uuiuuuu and childless father. Our postmaster has a large and pretty thermoneter. And Due West has one of the most efficient and accommodating postmasters In the State. Mr. David Crawford and family have tho sympathies of this community la the death of their little daughter which occurred last Friday morning. A number of friends accompanied the remains to Little Mountain church, where It was buried. Rev. Pearson conducted the services. W. T. Branch, D. D. O. M., made his annual official visit to lhe Masonic Lodge at this place last Thursday evening, and performed the work of conferring a degree in a beautiful and exceedingly impressive manner. Mr. Basil ('aliaham Is dead. After weeks of suffering the good man passed peacefully away yesterday morning. He hau attained Ills four scoiv years, and was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and many will miss him. He has lived near Union Academy many, many years, ills remains will be burled at Little Hiver Baptist church, of which he was a member, and the liev. li. W. Burts will conduct religious exercises, this morning. ri l? rnnm-teit that when a soldier of the Salvii(ion Army stepped from the tralu at Hodges to address the hardened sinners of that town, one of the citizens stopped him by saying. "My friend, you are u long way from Head Quarters?this is Hodges. The millions of caterpillers, that so completely destroyed the early forest leaves and which once greatly excited the feurs of the farmers, seem to have alt disappeared. Of the two nourishing .Sunday schools in Due West we have heard not ono word of a Sunday school picnic. These little pleasures that are so much enjoyed by the children, and so often overlooked by the oflicers, are of vast benefit to the life of any school. Please the children, niako them chccnul and happy, and along with your chromos and prizes give them picnics, when seasonable, and your school will flourish. Let us have tho picnic. One difference between a dog and a dentist is, the dog inserts teeth ot charge. Wu IK line hnnntriA nf tll? T itanur PloK9 Sickness hereabout is abating.