Wilson As Citizen Appeals For Peace and Rail Plan
President Wilson urges executives of major railroads to avert a nationwide strike by accepting a plan tied to wartime needs. He calls for avoiding wage conflicts while maintaining rail service as national defense. The general committee meets with 640 representatives awaiting outcomes, prepared to strike if talks fail.
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Washington
Wilson
Cipal
Tov
Besind Ge Comittee of
Railways
Final date set for Knoxville Educational Tour
The Educational Tour to Knoxville Tennessee has a fixed date. The excursion train departs Anderson at 7:00 a.m. Monday September 4 with a roundtrip fare of 4.75 dollars and a pullman car option. The trip merges with the Newberry line at Belton and may include a Newport stopover for farmers preferring to extend a day.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Anderson
Southern Railway
Sechary Fitzgerald
Newberry
Belton
Newport
Mrs Power Hosts Delightful Party at McMillan Home
Mrs J L Power was honored at a party Saturday afternoon at Mrs J L McMillan's home. Otto Bristow attended. guests enjoyed fruit punch, ice cream, and games, with Fannie Dubro and Esther Graydon serving.
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J. BR. Power
J. L. McMillan
Otto Bristow
Rock
Fannie
Dubro
Esther Graydon
Election returns to be reported by midnight in county race
Arrangements have been made for returns from Western Union. If the state offices close as in two years, winners and second race entrants should be known by midnight. County box managers must transmit results to Abbeville by telephone after votes are tallied, with state totals displayed at a convention or Opera House.
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Western Union
Abbeville
Stecsion
General Smith Returns Home After Mountain Visit
Gen George Smith is reported to be much improved in health after a pleasant visit to the mountains and friends in Clinton. He is ready for travel to Abbeville and for further rest. Miss Mamie Devlin is a guest of Miss Maggie Brooke at the university and is returning to Abbeville in good health.
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George Smith
Mountains
Clinton
Turkey
Mamie Devlin
Maggie
Brooke
University
Inis
Abbeville
Seceder Ladies Serve Ice Cream for Charity
The Indies of the A R P will sell ice cream Thursday on behalf of the organ. Proceeds go to support the church project, with volunteers from the Seceder Ladies helping at the event. Local residents urged to attend and enjoy treats.
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Seceder
Indies
Miss Mary Hill Honors Lilly Parke at Social
The Hills near the city hosted a pleasant assembly last Monday for Miss Mary Hillen, honoring Miss Lilly Parke. Guests enjoyed lawn conversation and refreshments of ice cream and cake served by Miss Susie Hill.
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J. L. Hill
Waa
Mary Hillen
Vitor
Lilly Parke
Susie Hill
Death of Mrs Langdon Cheves Haskell in Abbeville
Mrs. Langdon Cheves Haskell died at her Grenville street home on August 17 1916 after a West trip and Baltimore treatment. She was born November 8 1861 in Monterey, married January 12 1887 to L C Haskell, and leaves husband six children Ella Calhoun Sarah Kate Allen. survived by her father E B Calhoun sisters Frances Louis Eunice Ivy Calhoun brothers John Arthur Charlie Calhoun. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with Rev H W Pratt, interment at Long Cane cemetery. Her quiet life centered on home and family, and many floral tributes showed high esteem.
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L. C. Haskell
Ella
Calhoun
Sarah
Kate
Allen
Schools Open September 9th for Abbeville District
The Graded and High School and the Cotton Mill public school will open September 9, two weeks from next Monday. Prof Cheatham returns from Columbia University to lead a strong session. All town children, except some first graders at the mill, will attend town schools with a mill class to be taught there. Tuition of one dollar per month applies to inter-district pupils. The session begins Monday September 11 with early attendance urged. new pupils to report September 8 for classification.
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Sesson
Abbeville
Cheatham
Columbia University
New York
Republic
Sadie Magill
R. B. Cheatham
Death of Fabiola Parlion in Typhoid Illness
Fabiola, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Stone, died last Thursday at three o clock after a two week illness with typhoid fever. Funeral services with low mass were held at the Catholic church by Rev Father Tobin of Greenville. Mr and Mrs Stone moved from Bedford Maine six months ago and have many friends here who share their loss. Pallbearers were A S Thomas G W Shirley Julian Roche BE Little W M Langley and R M Casey.
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Fabiola
M. L. Stone
Father Tobin
Greenville
Messrs
A. S. Thomas
G. W. Shirley
Julian Roche
BE. C. Little
W. M. Langley
R. M. Casey
New Cotton Selling In Sumter Market
Fifteen bales of new cotton sold on the local market at an average price of 13.80 basis middling. The season opened with the first bale sold on the first Saturday to Levi Bros. by W. G. Pierson at 15 cents. Cotton planting and picking are advancing rapidly as trade begins.
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Sumter
Levi Bros
W. G. Pierson
Williamson Buys 100 Bales Cotton at 14 Cents
Mr C B Williamson purchased one hundred bales of cotton at fourteen cents apiece. Delivery to be made before December. He plans to enter the market this fall and expects to buy or sell depending on prices.
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C. B. Williamson
Williamson
Willj
Good Prospects for Democrats in 1912 election
Winn Aug 19 report predicts Woodrow Wilson reelection and Democratic control for four more years. California may tilt to Dems. senator race could hinge on Patton versus Booth and Johnson. Progressive split favors Democrats. Patton likely elected, with president and Senate outcomes linked.
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Jeffota
West
Marsh
Dockweiler
California
Gavin McNabb
Frank Heney
George 8
Pacific Coast
Willis Booth
Hiram Johnson
Senate
Booth
Johnson
Patton
Mrs Cochran Heads to Eastern Markets for New Millinery
Mrs Jas Cochran of the well known Cochran millinery firm departs Abbeville for Baltimore Philadelphia and New York to buy new headgear and accessories. She will be in the markets for several days to select latest styles.
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Jas
Death of Mrs McKelvey in Chester hospital
Mrs McKelvey died at Dr Pryor's Hospital in Chester last Friday afternoon after a prolonged illness of many weeks. She had suffered typhoid fever for several weeks before hospitalization. The body was taken to her old home near Charlotte and laid to rest there Saturday afternoon in the presence of many relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs McKelvey had lived in our city for more than a year and had many local friends who extend sympathy.
Birth Announced for Bundy and Barnwell Families
Born at Monroe North Carolina August 15 1916 to Mr and Mrs J D Bundy 280n Dale Barksdale Abbeville home 22 1916 to Mr and Mrs Wan Barnwell al.
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Monroe
N. C
J. D. Bundy
Dale Barksdale
Abbevill Home
Wan. Barnwell
Will Retain Guard On . Border For Present Abbeville Front Again
Washington Aug 21 The National Guard will remain on the Mexican border until the administration can guarantee safety in frontier regions The move accompanies statements by Secretary Baker supporting the policy While militia numbers and equipment are being adjusted officers say the border presence will continue as conditions allow and until a stable security level is reached The article notes the tension and ongoing deployment without graphic detail.
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Washington
Baker
Agaerering Creo Ee
Ita
Oraha
Antry
Letra
Rees National Guard
Sixty Two Years of Married Life in Abbeville
Abbeville county records note a couple who married on January 20 1854 and have lived as husband and wife for sixty two years. The couple, residents of Lowndesville, were born in Pendleton South Carolina and are parents to five living children.
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Abbeville
Citizeria
Lowndesville
Abbeville County
Margaret Am
Pendleton
Charleston on Business Doctors Meet on Isle
Dr. C. C. Gambrell and associates in Charleston attend a doctors meeting on the Isle of ... in Charleston on business. The event signals local professional gathering and networking among medical peers.
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Charleston
C. C. Gambrell
Ape & Ma Power
Isle of
Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Prank's Home Afternoon
A bridge gathering occurred at Mrs Prank's residence on a Friday afternoon starting at five o'clock. Attendees played cards and enjoyed conversation in a social club setting.
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Mrs. Prank
Chairmen Appointed for Antreville Community Fair
Antreville residents named chairmen for fair tasks including Fancy work Mrs J A Anderson Canning Mr J H Ferguson Cooking Mrs W W McCarter Flowers Mrs Hyde Prince Each chairperson to form two committees for a six mile radius center The community plans a public meeting Saturday afternoon to elect president and officers County Demonstrator J E Cheatham offered ideas Miss Ethel Anderson attended a peal and several residents were noted visiting relatives in nearby towns
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Antreville
J. A. Anderson
Canning
J. H. Ferguson
W. W. McCarter
Flowers
Hyde Prince
Abbeville
Archie Keaton
Winton Keaton
Georgia
Sadie Prince
Lillis Carwile
Ruby Lipscomb
Beth Anderson
Entertaining Miss Mary Isaacs Hosted by Miss Dorothy Sussa
Miss Dorothy Sussa entertained in a pleasant room last Friday morning in honor of her cousin Miss Mary Isaacs visiting from Chester. Several tables of prayers were played and the morning passed pleasantly with plates of delicious galads served at the close.
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Dorothy Sussa
Mary Isaacs
Chester
Mrs. M B McCutcheon Visits Abbeville Heritage Friends
Mrs M B McCutcheon of Bishopville is in Abbeville visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Mansfield Hollingsworth. She is remembered by Abbeville friends and Miss Janie Hollingsworth and old acquaintances who are glad she returned home and to see who is happy and prosperous.
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M. B. McCutcheon
Bishopville
Abbeville
Arents
Mansfield Hollingsworth
McCutcheon
Janie Hollingsworth
Camping Report From Mountain Camp
Fragmentary note reports camping at a mountain location over the next ten days with individuals named Misa Nelle Living and Moetery Von Kolnitz involved. The text is garbled but indicates a family mile discussion and a positive mood.
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Tate Emnale
Misa Nelle
Moetery von
Visitors From Orangeburg Visit Local Folks Again
Mrs. L. H. Wanamaker and Mrs. V. Neuffer with two Neuffer children are in town for a few weeks. They have prior visits and many friends here. Mrs. Neuffer plans to travel to Goldsboro North Carolina after. Brot Neuffer will direct the graded schools of that city.
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L. H. Wanamaker
Mra
Miss Mary Lawnon Link Heads to Chetoor School
Miss Mary Lawnon Link departs Monday to teach near Chetoor 3 C. Her friends extend wishes for luck and success in her new posting.
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Mary Lawnon Link
Chetoor
3. C
Here for Mrs Haskell Funeral in Greenville Crowd
Miss Louise DeBruhl Calhoun De Bruhl and Andrew DuPre traveled from Greenville last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs St. L C Had.
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Louise DeBruhl
Calhoun DeBruhl
Andrew DuPre
Greenville
Ste, L.,c
Ford or Sunday who benefited humanity more
Lawrence Parker of Anderson now living in Abbeville weighs Henry Ford against Billy Sunday. He says Ford has caused greater shifts in people’s thinking and action than Sunday, noting Ford’s influence on the masses and society.
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Lawrence Parker
Anderson
Abbeville
Henry Ford
Billy Sunday
Lawrence
Aly Parker
Billyly
Northern Markets Look to Political Polls in Be Areas
Fragmentary notes show Mr. Philson and Mr. Fnd in Northern Markets and Be eying political goals amid Weary: context unclear. Names Pollson discuss Be area influences and potential market shifts.
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Mr. Philson
Goa
Explosion Kills Eight in Jersey City Plant Blast
An inquest testimony from Black Tom Island disaster witnesses details a factory explosion that killed eight and caused extensive property damage. Officials including James Doherty and Albert Vicea are named among those linked to the incident and its investigation as authorities recount the events surrounding the August blast.
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Jersey City
Black Tom Island
James Doherty
Oman
Vicne Albert i. Picea
Black Tom
Edward L. McKenzie
Alexander Davidson
Mm Sn
Coef
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Citizen Appeals For Peace
Pew
Kassville
Mrs. Power
Miss Parks
Langdon Cheves Haskell
Grenville Street
Festhers of the
City
Sanin
Elisabeth Al]len
Carrie Bander
Mies A Epting
Olive
Mias Mayneeda
Annie
Miaa Eloise Britt
Sara Edwards
Mias
Julia Brice
Misa Lalla Dial
Mias Dornan Tennant
Mary Placc
Lillian Swettenberg
Fabiola Parlion
Hughes
Cowen
Gordon
Ubbc
Moon & Son
the Bawge
Orangeburg
FORD
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