Red Cross Chapter Elects Officers At City Hall
A meeting of local citizens formed a permanent Red Cross Chapter with 84 members. Joel S. Morse was named chairman and Mrs. Frank B. Gary vice chairman. Otto Bristow became treasurer and Mrs. C. C. Gambrell secretary. Committees on constitution and by laws and membership named. executive committee to be appointed. Several branches have applied for membership through the Abbeville Chapter.
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Red Cross
Abbeville
Abutting property owners urged to pay more for bond funded roads
A 1917 letter from Hermitage Farm, Lowndesville appeals that property abutting proposed roads bear a larger share of the $300,000 road bond tax burden. E C Meschine argues for direct beneficiaries to fund increased taxes, rather than all county property owners, as the press weighs in on the road financing issue.
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Hermitage Farm
Lowndesville
D. C
The
Press and Banner
Abbeville
E. C. Meschine
Dr A H Chaflin to Speak at Abbéville Mass Meetings
Dr A H Chaflin of Pittsburg will headline mass meetings in Abbéville next Sunday both at a mill village venue at 4 PM and at the Opera House at 8 30 PM. Churches unite for righteousness opposing alcoholism with the Anti Saloon League described as moral and non political.
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Mill Village
Opera House
Abbbevile
Christ
Anti-Saloon League
Claflin
Grand Carnival for Soldiers Benefit in Abbeville
Abbeville hosts a Grand Carnival on the square Thursday August 2 to aid the Soldiers Benefit Service League. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, with all activities, foods, and drinks for sale on site. The event promises abundant eatables and a large supper, with tables provided for diners and all urged to attend despite heat.
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Abbeville
The Book Club Meeting with Mrs Foster Barnwell
The regular book club session will be held at 10:30 this morning with Mrs Foster Barnwell. Members are asked to bring their current lists of books.
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Book Club
August Heat Brings Break in Church Night Service
During August there will be no night service at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. The break gives both pastor and congregation a rest during the hot weather.
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Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Miss Julia Brice Resigns From Abbeville School
Abbeville learns Miss Julia Brice has sent her resignation to the school board and will not teach in Abbeville next session. She was very popular here and will be greatly missed by many friends and colleagues.
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Abbeville
Julia Brice
Miss Brice
On the Road to Recovery for Edgar Keller
Mr. Edgar Keller was taken to Chester last week to Dr Pryor's hospital and has been seriously ill for several days. He has now improved and is on the road to recovery, news of interest to his home people and friends in and near the city.
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Edgar Keller
Chester
Grace Smith Expected Home From Atlanta Medical Care
Miss Grace Smith is expected home soon from Atlanta where she has been under physicians care. Friends will be glad to have her home again and relieved that she is fully restored to health.
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Grace Smith
Atlanta
Home From St Louis Trip Boosts Coleman Business
Mr M T Coleman returns from his summer visit to St Louis and reports a pleasant trip with business booming. He says the journey was enjoyable and notes increased activity upon return.
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M. T. Coleman
St. Louis
Grier to Lead Welfare Work at Woodside Mills
W M Grier of Bartow Florida to assume welfare duties at Woodside mills August 1. He is arranging moves for his family and brings prior experience heading Piedmont schools and recent work in the Greenville Piedmont newspaper.
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W. M. Grier
Bartow
Fla
Woodside Mills
Piedmont
Greenville Piedmont
Gambrell resigns from Abbeville Cotton Mill position
Mr. J. M. Gambrell resigns as bookkeeper at Abbeville Cotton Mill effective today after six years. He plans to devote time to insurance work and attends a Greenwood convention this week. Julian Roche succeeds him at the mill.
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J. M. Gambrell
Abbeville
Gambrell
Greenwood
Julian Roche
Abbeville Figures Question Levy and Bonded Debt
The Abbeville Medium promised figures showing a four and a half mill levy to repay $300,000 in bonded debt over twenty years. The piece argues the county’s taxable value is about $4.7 million, notes double entries and uncollected taxes, and calculates that a $21,150 annual payment would cover the debt under a 4.5 mill levy. It begins presenting the starting balance of $300,000 for calculations.
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Abbeville
Abbeville County
Abbeville voter opposes three hundred thousand road bond
J Howard Moore argues against a county wide debt of 300000 for roads. cites war, high taxes, and labor costs. He warns bonds would burden Abbeville now, notes Greenville county’s mixed results, and urges voters to wait until after the war. He affirms his honesty and asks neighbors to vote no.
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Press and Banner
Abbeville County
General Assembly
Abbeville
Europe
Machinnery
Greenville County
Greenville
Abbevile
America
J. Howard Moore
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RED Cross Chapter
J. T. Bradley
Union
Margaret and
Mary Klugh
Mabel Kennedy
Troy
Edna Bradley
Margie Bradley
Bradley
Estes
A. H. Chaflin
Pittsburg
the Book Club
DR. Grier
MILL
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