Directors of Commercial Body Meet for Afternoon Deliberations
A full chamber of commerce board meeting discussed establishing a towel factory in the city and securing capital. Plans were made to invite Belton Tower factory head Blair Rice to brief members on procedures and experiences. Attendees also planned a county wide meeting with Carolina Engineering Co to discuss the Donald-Due West electric railway and arrange a mass meeting for citizens and business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Williamson
Blair Rice
Belton Tower
Belton
Rice
Carolina Engineering Co
Wilmington
N. C
Abbeville
Lowndesville Folk Seek County Road Regrading Focus
E C Meschine of Hermitage Farm Lowndesville urges Abbeville County voters to prioritize county road surveying and regrading over main highways. He asks candidates to present views at a Lowndesville meeting this month, stressing rural roads as essential for farmers and tax fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Yeschine
Lowndesville
Press and Banner
Abbeville County
Washington
Severn States
Union
Abbeville
E. C. Meschine
Hermitage Farm
8. C
Iva Votes Bonds for Four Room Brick School Addition
The Iva school district has recently voted ten thousand dollars in bonds to fund a four room brick building addition to the present school. Trustees state the new building will cost between ten and twelve thousand dollars and the work is not delayed. The rooms are expected to be ready for occupancy by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva
America Speaks On Polish Trouble Independence Stand Declared
The United States asserted Poland’s political independence and Poland Russia borders must stay intact. It refused to join a broader European conference to expand armistice talks, warning against recognizing the Bolshevik regime or dismemberment of Russia. The note to the Italian ambassador, with President Wilson’s approval, said only that Russia’s territorial integrity should be respected.
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Washington
Poland
Russia
Colby
Wilson
United States
Doctors Meet Tomorrow at Eureka Third District Banquet
The Third District Medical Association convenes in Eureka Thursday at 8 o'clock with a sumptuous banquet and addresses by visiting surgeons. Dr E A Hines will read a paper. Dr Hughes of Laurens is vice president and J R Power of this city is secretary. Dr T W L Bailey of Clinton attends as state counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Third District Medical Association
Gambrell
C. E. Williamson
C. H. McMurray
J. R. Nickles
R E Cox
W D. Barksdale
Bradley Reese
Owen Spead
Joel S. Morse
John Calvert
Rice
E. A . Hines
Seneca Chamber of Commerce
Abbeville
Third District Association
Hughes
Laurens
J. R. Power
T. W. L.bailey
Clinton
Return from Pleasure Trip Reflects U S Stance on Poland Russia
The American note avoids detailing means to protect Poland’s independence and omits U S views on blockade or economic measures. Colby denounces Soviet leaders while pledging sympathy with the Russian people and rejecting official relations with Soviet agents. Colby cites past proposals labeling Bolsheviks as international outlaws. Mrs. Wilson and rels traveled from Hendersonville to visit kin in Spartanburg, with chaperoned family members in a Ford.
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Poland
United States
Hythe
Colby
Lansing
Bedeela International
Truman Reames
Leach
Albert Leslie
W. D. Wilson
Hender
Saluda
N. C
Sezaonyitte
Chattanooga
Mary Lawson Links
Ford
Wever
Abbeville
Joe Everette
Russia
Spartanburg
Malachia
Mrs Cochran Goes to Baltimore and New York Market
Mrs. S Cochran leaves this afternoon for Baltimore and New York to select a full stock of millinery dry goods ready to wear goods and notions for her store. She has excellent taste and promises new offerings for customers on her return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das. S. Cochran
Baltimore
New York
Leaving for Korea Missionary Couple Headed East
Dr and Mrs Eugene Power depart for Korea to resume their missionary work after a furlough with relatives in Abbeville They expect to stay at least three years before returning to America
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Eugene Power
Korea
Abbeville
America
Carolina Engineering Co Dates Representatives to Appear
The Carolina Engineering Company sets a date for its representatives to present before the county’s citizens. A full meeting of the Chamber will be called to discuss the matter.
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Carolina Engineering Co
Showering the rector new residents arrive in Abbeville
Ladies of Trinity Episcopal Clinton host a kitchen shower for Mrs. Alfred James Derbyshire, bride of the rector. Mr. Wallace named Adair's Depart Derbyshire manager. They will move into the renovated rectory on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr . Wallace
Trinity Episcopal Clinton
Abbeville
Wallace
Alfred James
Adair‘s
Derbyshire
W. M. Barnwell
Chestnut Street
Church Street
Painting Up For Fall Trade At L. W. White Co.
L. W. White Co stores are being repainted and cleaned ahead of the busy fall shopping season, signaling preparations for a strong upcoming period.
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L. W. White Co
Fragmentary line on principles of honor and good faith in intl law
A partial sentence discusses the negotiation of every principle of honor and good faith and every usage and convention underlying the whole structure of international law.
Local Banks Handle Paving Certificates
City Council at a special meeting passed paving assessments for twelve additional streets and authorized selling certificates totaling 58,338,000 to six local banks Peoples Savings County Savings Planters Farmers National and Operatives Trust Co Each bank will receive 9,723 of the certificates at six percent The streets to be paved include Cambridge Chestnut Church Ellis Ave Ferry East and West Pickens West Pinckney Poplar Wardlaw Branch and South Main extension The regular monthly city council meeting is set for Friday at 8 80 o clock.
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Cambridge
Chestnut
Church
Ellis Ave
Ferry
Pickens
West
Pinckney
Poplar Wardlaw
South Main
Motor Express Starts From Greenville to Nearby Towns
Greenville August 10. Motor express lines radiating from Greenville to Seneca Honea Path will begin operation Tuesday. The Greenville Seneca route runs Tuesdays and Thursdays and the Greenville Honea Path route runs Wednesdays and Fridays. All small packages between Greenville and Seneca should be sent to the Manufacturers warehouse by Monday night or before 7:30 Tuesday morning. Same rules apply for Wednesday trips.
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Greenville
Motor Express
Seneca
Honea Path
Greerville
Young Couple Plans Marriage In Clinton
A young man, noted for his business qualities, has held a responsible position at the First National Bank of Clinton for several years. Mrs. Wallace, a popular young woman, is expected to enhance the city’s social circle. They will reside at Mr Charlie Haigler's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nent Store
First Naional Bank of
Clinton
Wallace
Charlie Haigler
Jewelry buyer heads to Eastern markets for holiday line
W. E. Johnson departed for the Eastern markets to purchase his holiday jewelry line. He was joined in Greenwood by Lawrence White who will accompany him to the markets as they scout offerings.
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W. E. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Greenwood
Lawrence White
Markket
Britain and France struggle over Polish crisis and war weariness
London reports a tired Britain lacking soldiers and tax relief as Hythe conference yields mixed results. Lloyd George pursues dual aims with Germany and Russia while France pressures for strong Polish aid and rails against intervention. French railroad workers threaten to strike over troop transport to Poland amid rising anti intervention sentiment. Paris notes General Mirbel’s call to defend France against Bolshevism along the Rhine.
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Hythe
Millerand
Lloyd George
Russia
Germany
France
Poland
Mr. Lloyd George
Ber
Italy
Soviet
Paris
Mirbel
Associated Press
Rhine
John Mills a Conductor Pretending Authority in Georgia
John Mills a young Black man arrested by Chief Johnson for carrying a concealed Iver Johnson pistol. He allegedly found railroad tickets from Elberton to Elberton Toccoa line and a ticket punch. Mayor Mars sentenced him to 30 days or 50 dollars after doubting his tale of being a conductor in disguise. Mills currently rooms at the Johnson Inn seeking help from relatives in Greer.
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John Mills
Chief Johnson
Iver-Johnson
Elberton
Elberton- Toccoa
John
Mills
Georgia
Mars
Iver Johnson
Cap'n. Mills
Johnson Inn
Cap’n
Greer
Dr Martin to Preach in Abbeville Presbyterian Church
Rev James L Martin D D will preach at the Presbyterian church in Abbeville Sunday morning at 1 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Martin
James L. Martin
D. D
Presbyterian Church of
Abbeville
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Great Britain
RRL
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Sarah Leslie
Louise
Mary Fant
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