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Chronic le VOLUME V. Local and Personal. Matters of Interest From Town^and County-Concerning People and Things. Sec Dock Bowen for Buggies, We are sorry to note the illness of Mrs. T M Mathews, hat hope she ■will soon be restored to health. C T Cooper, of Columbus, is visit mg friends in the county this week. T „ ... , H Kowen^ororainent . citizens c!l?5 f JLy of Fitz ^ Finest Georgia cane syrup in cans at P. S. Oliver's. 6-21 tf Messrs J T llix of Bede F B Collins, J B Buelcwalter, G H Macon and others took in the excursion to Savannah this week. We return thanks to the following subsciibeis foi new and 1 enew. 1 l of subscription this week: M Cohen, T M Parsons, J B Land. J M Bar rentine J W Mann A K Howell, C T Cooper and J K Brown, Archie Coffee, of Rhine, was here Monday. I can tell why I do it I buy in car load lots—Buggies. See Dock Bowen. 81a Prof. C C Cttrrv j s at home for a few days rest. He will resume bis duties on the road next week. The riawkiasville and Cordele is, as usual, wed represented Mr. and Mrs. M A Brown, of Bruns wick arc spending several days in the city this week with their numer ous friends. Mr. R J Fitzgerald, of county, and a former resident Abbeville, was in town Tuesday Wednesday shaking hands with his friends. For balance of summer season I will positively sell my summer goods at cost. P. S. Ouvkr. Mr. Win. Studstill, of Rhine, in town this week looking after real estate interests here. The Chronicle is credibly informed that preparation is in active to begin boring for oil here. The Chronicle is gratified to learn that Mrs. A F Chnrchwell is conva lescing from her recent illness. Mr. D A Bailey, of Hawkinsville, was in town on business Tuesday, Col. W B Stubbs, of Savannah, is attending Superior court here week. Buggies!—I have just received a car load and got them at prices. 8-15 Dock Bowen The Chronicle is gratified to learn that Miss Nannie Little is from her recent illness. The Ocmulgee nvei is after an unusual overflow, from heavy rains of last week. Mr. N E Ware, of Fitzgerald, was 111 town last Monday. If you want a good Buggy cheap. I will tickle you on prices. 8-15 Dock Bowkn. Mr. Joe Little, of Ocilla, came up for a short visit t" the family of his father, Mr. J. H. Litttle, Thursday and returned on Friday. Mr. L 011 Dickey, of Fitzgerald, spent the day last Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W IT Dickey. I can furnish you the best stove wood you ever saw. 0 12 J R Monroe. The Savannah News was the only city daily paper to reach Abbeville on Tuesday and Wendnesday of last week. Abbeville was cut off from all mail communication with Macon, Atlanta and all points west, for two days last week, by washouts conse quent 1 o the heavy rains of Monday and Tuesday. Call on Mrs. C R Poole for the latest style hair ornaments, such as barrettes pompadour and side combs, empire comb set, hair pins, also belts. 9 Devoted to the Upbuilding of Wilcox County and Abbeville. ABBEVLLE. GA.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1901. ABBEVILLE MOURNS. The Death of Mrs. W. A. Cherry. Surrounded by loving friends and relatives, the ten days suffering of Mrs. W. A Cherry, was relieved by death last Thursday morning. In her death the Methodist church, of which she was a devout member, and the community at large, has sustained an irreparable loss. Her’s was a beautiful life chanic terised by womanly grace, piety and sweetness of disposition m a remark able degree. No death has occurred m this community for years which has caus ed more genuine sorrow. Although her life was suspended m the balance for days, when the blow descended, q, e gj,^ was ^ ceu am j poignant, The love and general esteem in which was held was attested in the an . j solicitude manifested du Xlt1 ^ an< * sollc - tuue > uianirtsu .11 uu ltt g her illness, and when the hour arrived for the last sad rites at the Methodist church, the great throng that gathered there told the story of sadness that pervaded the com muni ty. After the impressive ceremony, the cortege moved from the church to the cemetery where the body was consigned to the tomb, To the devoted husband, the 01 - phaued child, the fond mother, and |x-rea veil sisters, tlie CJiroidgJc.., its warmest symputby in tins the hour of their great sorrow. Rev. W. V.. Stewart, pastor of the Abbeville Methodist church of ficiated most feelingly at the obse quies, Abbeville „ ... Welcome s Them. Mr. C F Hamilton, recently of Rochelle, has bought the grocery business of Mr. L P Wimberly, on Commerce street, and has taken possession. Mr. Hamilton’s family is still at Rochelle, but will join him here as soon as he can secure a suitable resi deuce for them. The Chronicle welcomes Mr. Hamilton and family to Abbeville. m f#| i i 11 I m / V % 7SS J f VJ m 1 B mn/fl ! v ■ V.N i Jt % i/y \T;7/T| 4 w \ \ ) > X «=» vXre r worn all over \ mi i M ITHP^SfATE" r WARRANTY. YOU BUY A PAIR OF DUTCHESS ALLW00LTR0USERS FROM $200 TO $502 AND WEAR THEM 2 MONTHS.FOR EVERY SUSPENDER BUTTON THAT COMES OFF WE WILL PAY YOU 10 CENTS, IF THEY RIP ATTHE WAIST BAND. W£ WILL PAY YOU 50 CENTS,IF THEY RIP j IN THE SEAT OR ELSEWHERE WE WILLPAY 4J0 YOU$129 OR GIVE YOU A NEW PAIR. $ 1 ' K^ciGNERS .oS*"" CALL ON A. G. CARITHERS FOR THEM. Death of Mrs. H. B. Moore at Warsaw North Carolina. The echos of the dirge at the grave of Mrs. 5Y A Cherry were still lingering in the ears of the people ot Abbeville, when the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. H B Moore, at her home iu Warsaw, North Carolina, was received. Mrs. Moore was the eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. J 11 -V 9 ™' aml best known aml loved here, where she grew from childhood into splendid womanhood, AU that ... mortal of »!»«" Moore reached Abbeville at 12-M o'clock p. m. on Sunday. A large concourse of relatives and sorrowing friends met the remains at the depot and followed them to the Methodist clmreh where impressive funeral ser vices were held, Rev. W \Y Stewart, pastor ot the church officiating, From the church the bodv was car ne( l 10 ld ,e Stubbs buual giound, where the last sad rites were per formed. Deceased leaves a fond husband, four children, a lather, mother, two sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss, The Chronicle extends its heart felt condolence to the stricken fami ly in their sore affliction. Hon, DuPont Guerry Speaks at ___ Co iir.t-(-LGVF&a^—-— II 011 . DuPont Guerry, prohibition candidate for governor, delivered an eloquent and logical address at the court house at 2 p. tg. on Monday, on the political issues of the day, aud at night addressed the people on prohibition. | Large and appve ciat ve audiences greeted the gifted orator on both occasions. Mr. Guev. r .V 0,,e °f U* G ablest young men in the state, as a lawyer he stands at the head of hi 9 profession, and has hosts of friends and admirers in all sections of the state. That his visit to Abbeville has increased his popu larity in this county there is no doubt, and if the solid prohibition v °t® °f U'C state is given him his chance of success is promising. ATTENTION FARMERS! Why work yourselves to death at the small gin unloading your cotton and loading yourcotton seed, when by hauling it a few miles further to the WiCOX COOntV J Glfl win 8(1(1 uuu WarellOUSe huiviijuuv, CO jv S. vK Gin , you cad get >DUT cotton ginned flttd have your seed put on your wagon. a» in Fifteen Minutes-=tO Say nothing of the Superior Quahty of the Sample-which alone Will increase the value Of your cotton $1.50 pel bale. Then again if you want to have it packed _ round bales do We figures Ill you Can SO. give below showing the net gain to VOLK Round Bale. 5(1(111) Lint. 8 lb Bagging and Ties, 51181b 8.54 price. $43.38 3,10 Bagging, ties, ginning *40,28 net val. [compression. Expenses. Round. 1 . ,)(i (J inning .(id Bagging and Ties, 1.(10 Compression. *3.10 Comparison. Net Round Bale 840,28 Net Square bale 311.42 Net profit over Square Bale .80 The above will show a net gain of 80 cents for the round ball 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 hales. It will pay you to haul your cotton 10 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. , J|l , "l<iJll»" , IHI ,, " ,, |j|l""IHI , "" , HI , " , » , |(|ll"ll|||,l"l,|||," ,, l|j| ,, ",l|J dill .j|||! Livery, Feed and Sale Stables. BOWEN LIVERY COMPANY, We Know the Roads. Reasonable Rates. GOOD - TEAMS - AND - GOOD - DRIVERS. Death of Nettie May Lasseter. Another sad death occurred in Abbeville last Sunday at 2 p. in. when the spirit of little Nettie May Lasseter took its flight Vo the mys terious unknown world. Nearing her twelfth birthday, a few days ago she seemed but on the threshall of a long life. Deceased was a child of unusual attractiveness, her disposi tion was bright and sunny, making her a general favorite in the commu nity, Scarlet fever was the malady of which she died, and the whole community was shocked and sadden ed at her untimely death. To her bereaved father, Mr. /, W Lasseter, and her sorrowing relatives the Chronicle tenders its heartfelt sym pathy. Millinery Opening. Mrs. C R Poole, will have opening Monday, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, and 2nd, 1901 Will show the largest and most stylish assortment of millinery ever displayed in Ab beville. She cordially invites every one to come. L. J. WHITEHURST. Editor and Publisher. NO. 34. Square Bale 5(H) tb Lint. 2 / lb Bagging and Ties. 524 U> OSc Price. *41.02 2.50 Bagging, Tics and (Tin $ijOTuet val. L nin S *1.50 Ginning. 1.00 Bagging and Ties. *2.50 COTTON MA KT. September 2' : *n ]!»()]. Middling..... TJ Good Middling ‘i Bring your cotton to Abbeville and get the top of the market for it, Bring your Cotton to Abbeville anti 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. SEED OATS. My seed oats will be found ai all leading stores in Abbe ville. Price one dollar per bushel There is no grass seed m these oats. ft 20 2 mo A K Fisher. Mr. J. B. I). Woodburn, of Mid way, was in town on business last Monday,