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Abbeville Chronicle m VOLUME V. Local and Personal. Matters of Interest From Townmnd County—Concerning People and Things. Cotton is coining in rapidly. See Dock Bowen for Buggies, The season so far has been pro pitious for harvesting cotton. Mr. P S Tatom was visiting a sick relative at Eastman last week. Finest Georgia cane syrup iu cans 8.' ‘ at P. Oliver’s. 0-27 If Mr. John Ewing, of Keidsfleld, spent the dayiu town on Tuesday. I can tell why I do it. I buy in car load lots—Baggies. Sec Dock Bowen. 8-15 Mr. A I Webb, after a two days rest at home left last Monday lo re sume his duties on the road. Judge Hal Lawson returned last Saturday from Vienna where he attending Dooly Superior Court, Col. E H Williams was absent last week at Irvvinviilc attending Ir win Superior Court. Mr. C W McLean has been at home recreating within the past week. Mr. 44 A Reid has gone to Albany £P:t.a position in the mercan - tile house of A t> tWimNTdrartft For balance of summer season I will positively sell my summer dress goods at cost. P. S. OI,IVKR. 0-2Gtf Mr. Wright Garbutt, of Wright, Ga., was in town last Friday the guest of Mr. J McLauchlin, Cotton is coming in rapidly and the Abbeville buyers are paying the highest market price for it. Buggies!—I have just received a car load and got them at inside prices. 8-15 Dock Bowen The Abbeville gins are kept con stantly busy, and are running on full time. When will the Georgia farmer learn that a plentiful supply of corn and meat means .-ease and comfort for him? If you want a good Buggy cheap. I will tickle you on prices. 8-15 Dock Bowen. Mrs. Mary Lou Lee, of Eastman, arrived last Monday in response to a summons to the sick bed of her sis ter, Mrs, W A Cherry. The many friends of Miss Alice Shepherd will be pained to learn that she is suffering from a billions attack, I can furnish you the best stove wood you ever saw. 9 12 J I! Monroe. The Chronicle is informed that Miss Bessie Rogers has given up Her school in the western part of the county to accept a position in the store of A F Cburchwell & Co. Our young friend, Wade Shepherd, of Baxley, has been visiting his mother’s family for several days. Wade has hosts of friends iu Abbeville who always have a warm greeting for him. Call on Mrs. 0 I! Poole for the latest style hair ornaments, such as barrettes, pompadour and side combs, empire comb set, hair pins; also belts. 9 19tf Mr. A F Cburchwell paid a flying visit to Abbeville last Monday morn ing, returning to Albany in the af ternoon, B E Hunter, of Forest Glen, was in the city Tuesday and placed his subscription a year ahead. Thanks. Miss L 51 Crittenden, of Shell man, Ga., has arrived. She lias been in Nashville the past few weeks learning the latest styles in milli nery, and buying gooes for Mrs C R Poole. She is a trimmer of eight years experience and will trim for Mrs. Poole this season. Mr. C F Hamilton, of Rochcll was in town yesterday looking for a ra cant dwelling wi.'i the view to ting here, Tlie Chronicle von! 1 be glad to welc ie hi -1 ' Abbeville. Devoted to the Upbuilding of Wilcox County and Abbeville. ABBEVLLE. GA.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1901. Memorial Services at Methodist Church at 7:30 Tonight. Memorial services will be held to night at the Abbeville Methodist church iu honor of the martyred President. The church, it is expected, will be filled with citizens who desire to pay tribute to the life and virtues ot this Oln'istian-geutleraan- patriot. An appropiate program has been ai ranged for the occasion. Mrs. W. A. Cherry Dying, As we go to press the sad intelli gence reaches us that Mrs. W. A. Cherry, who lias been critically ill for urn days is dying. Her young life is rapidly ebbing, and the end is only a matter of hours. Millinery Opening. Mrs. C R Poole, will have her opening Monday, Sent. 30, and Oct. ^ ., and 2nd. 1901 Will show the largest ami most stylish assortment of millinery ever displayed in Ab beville. She cordially invites every one to come. Atlanta and Mu con newspapers KaiJc( , to reat . h Abbeville yesterday railroads caused by recent heavy rains. Mr. Miller Ilallowes, of .Jackson ville, Fla., is visiting his uncle, Capt. L E Ilallowes. Mr. P S Tatum is suffering with chills and fever. His little boys, Dean and Allen are in bed with fe ver. May they all soon be restored to health Mr. D F Little, of Rhine, and a contractor for delivering timber to the Hilton and Dodge Lumber Co., was in town yesterday. Miss Maggie Campbell, of Rhine, was in the city last Tuesday, the guest of Mrs. W L Harrell. Special attention is invited to the new ad. of Cburchwell & Co., m auotlier column of this issue. Misses Julia Belle and Irene Mc Leod left on Monday for Gainesville where they will attend Brenau Col lege, Mr. Geo. F McLeod attended his daughters as far as Helena, on their journey. Czolgosz. the assassin of Presi dent McKinley, has been indicted by the grand jury of Erie county New York. It is thought that he will plead Insanity. His trial will be speedy and he will be executed as soon as the necessary forms of law are complied with. The impression that President Roosevelt will discharge the duties of his high office with discretion, patriotism and ability is rapidly manifesting itself all over the coun try. To this impression is due the confidence that prevails throughout financial and diplomatic circles. Hon. DuPont Guerry to Speak at Abbeville. DuPont Guerry, Democratic can didate for governor, will address the people on the issues of the campaign at Abbeville, Ga., Sept. 23rd, atl p. m. at the courthouse. Everybody invited. From his fifteenth year, when , as a boy , sold.er ,,, of the Con federacy he won distinction on the field (. battle, to the present time his life lias oee as an open book to the people of Georgia, showing the pro gress, patriotism and the wisdom of the man. No man in Georgia sur passes him in burning eloquence, Mr Guerry will address the public at the auditorium in Abbeville Mon day evening Sept. 23rd. at 8 p. m. on prohibition. The ladies specially invited. McLEOD & CO S. r PRICE LIST. FLOl’B, LILY WHITE; $4.l>0 bll PLOim, CAPITOL A, $4.75 bll FLOl ! U PEH SACK lit) ets BICE, BEST, 14 lbs. to $1.00 BICE, GOOD, 181bs. to $1.00 GREEN COFFEE, GOOD, !* lbs. to $1.00 GREEN COFFEE, 121t>s to $1.00 GBEEN JAVA Otbs to $1.00 All BUCKLES, 2 PACKAGES 25c SUG A R 10 tti s to *1.00 MEAT, PEI! POUND, 104 cts. BEST HAMS, 14 cts. SUGAR CURED SHOULDER, 11 cts. CORN, PER BUSHEL, $1.00 MEAL. PER BUSHEL, 90 cts. HAY, PER HUNDRED, $1.25 OATS, PER BUSHEL, 00 cts. TWO POUND BAGGING 94 cts. TIES, PER BUNDLE, $1.25 % We have a complete r line SHOES and DRY GOODS which we are selling cheap : : ; i-~o w THE CASH - YOURS ANXIOUS TO SERVE, YESTERDAY, TODAY and TOMORROW, McLeod 6c CO. PUBLIC SQUARE, COTTON MARKET. September l'Jfli 1901. Middling..... 7i Good Middling Bring your cotton to Abbeville and get the top of the market for it. NOTICE. Street tax for the fall term will be due Monday September 23d. Please call around and settle same. L. C. Goodin, 9 12 Clerk. Bring your Cotton to Abbeville and get the top of the market. McLeod & Co., and Wootten Bros, have entered the market and propose to see that the farmers get the high est market price for their cotton. Read the new ad. of McLeod & Co. in this issue. We are glad to announce that Mesdames G W Johnson and J L Pittman are both convalescing from their recent sickness, Mr. J 11 Broadhurst, of Dublin, "as in town on business yesterday. Mr, Broadhurst is the purchasing ‘ for the Hilton u d Dodge j jUm berCo. Mr. Geo. L McLeod, of Cooks t ovvu , was in town on Tuesday look j n g hale and happy. He is evident Jy of the opinion that marriage is a success, Farmers from different sections of the county are daily coming to town ‘ t(j (late have , )e n Batiafac . to ,.y an q promise to exceed those of ] a <jt year before the close 'of the'feea SOD. L. J. WHITEHURST, Editor and Published. ATTENTION FARMERS! small Why work yourselves to death at the gin unloading your cotton and loading your cotton seed, when by hauling it a few miles further to the Wicox County Gin and Warehouse Co's, Gin you can get your cotton ginned and have your seed put on your wagon, all in Fifteen Minutes--to say nothing of the Superior Quality of theSample--which alone will increase the value of your cotton $ 1.50 per bale. Then again if you want to have it packed in round bales you can do so. We give figures below showing the net gain to you: Round Bale. 500 Iti Lint. 8tti Bagging and ’lies. 508 tti 8.54 price. $45.38 10 Bagging, ties, ginning $40728'net val. [compression, Expenses. Round. . .... $1.50 Ginning .00 Bagging and Ties, 1.00 Compression. $:!. Hi Comparison. Net Round Bale $40,28 Net Square bale 39.42 Net profit over Square Bale ,8(i The above will show a net gain of 80 cents for the round hale over the square. There is a guaranteed peremium over local square bale market at all times. All cotton in Lowry or round bale form is always sold at original weights as stamped on each bale—thus avoiding any loss in weight—as in square bales. Our outfit is the most complete this side of Macon. We will pack your cotton in either round or square bales. It will pay you to haul your cotton 1(1 or 12 miles to our splendid plant. We will pay you the highest market price for seed right at the gin—you don't have to move them. BEWARE OF GIN CUT COTTON. WILCOX COUNTY GIN & WAREHOUSE CO., Abbeville, Ga. Livery, Feed and Sale Stables. BOWEN LIVERY COMPANY, We Know the Roads. *«»* ■ — Reasonable Rates. GOOD - TEAMS - AND - GOOD - DRIVERS. TRAGEDY AT MILAN. Wiley Pearson Kills John Studstill. Last Saturday a bloody tragedy occurred at Milan in which Mr. John Studstill, a farmer, was shot and killed by Mr. Wiley Pearson, a merchant at Milan. While onr information as to the details of the unfortunate occurrence are meager, it seems that the parties had been drinking when the difficul ty arose. Mr, Studstill is said to have been fearless though mild of temperament, except when drinking, when he was violent. The weapon used was a double barrel shot gun, which was discharged at short range, the load taking effect in Mr. Stud still’s head causing instant death. Mr. Pearson at a preliminary hearing was acquitted. The Sunday School Convention of the Little River Baptist Association will meet at Cedar Creek church the fifth Sunday when the following sub ject will be discussed: ..‘.‘Has Indies a right to teach in Sunday school.” NO. 33. Square Bale 500tti Lint. 24 Iti Bagging and Tics. 524 It, 08c Price. $41/12 2.50 Bagging, Ties and Gin *719742 net val. Square. $1.50 Ginning. 1.00 Bagging and Ties. $2.5? Gilbert Carswell Convalescing. Mr, W B Carswell, who has been absent for several weeks at the bed side of bis little son, Gilbert, who was taken to Macoii to 'ndergo a surgical operation, returned with the little sufferer last Saturday. The large circle of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Carswell rejoice with them in the great improvement in Gilbert's condition and the promise of lus rapid recovery. Thrown From His Buggy. Mr. JiOn Mitchell, of Cookslown, came to Abbeville last Saturday and iu turning the corner at LassetterV saloon was thrown from his buggy sustaining the fracture ot his arm. His friends hope that he may soon recover from the effects of the ae cident. Students continue to arrive at the Georgia Normal College and Busi ness institute the number from abroad is already taxing th" town'? capacity to accommodate the