Christmas Red Cross Roll Call Meeting See District Chairs
An announcement lists heads of committees for the Christmas Red Cross Roll Call from December 16 to 28. Mr J B Morse urges all committeemen to attend in the Court House at eleven on Wednesday morning December 1 to elect a district chairman and plan canvassing efforts. The notice names numerous ward and branch chairs across Abbeville, Lowndes, Latimer, Monterey, Calhoun Falls, Flatwoods, Sharon, Bethel, Warrenton, Brownlee, Lone Forest and Antreville with the aim of coordinating the fundraising drive.
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The
American Cross
Furus
J. 8. Morse
Alexander Johnson
Court House
Johnson
Morse
Columbia
T. G. White
J. L. McMillan
D. A. Rogers
W. F. Nickles
Langley
Abbteville
Boyd
Abbeville
Kgorner
Manning
J. Jertsie
Meschine
Ridge
J. W. McCalls
Boles
Lowndesille
Mra
Feer
Rocky River
J. T. McAllister
Hall
John T. Baskin
Park
R. C. Parnell
A. Spe Oanie Parnell
Lotus
W. M. Castleman
Lottis
J. H. Bonds
Latimer
C. G. McAllister
Geneker
F. B. Frazier
R. C. Bell
Monterey
Jas
F. Clinkscales
Isade Lanier
J. M. Bell
F. E. Pat
J. A. Nance
J. T. Stokes
Jos
Calhoun Fallse
F. V. Farrar
J. Blake
E. M. Lander
H. Sherard
F. B. Milford
J. V. Late
Miss Huggins
Joseph Hicks
J. M. Boyd
Monroe Burriss
B. S. Wilson
Flatwoods
Robert Langley
J. D. McGaw
Bethia Branch
J. J
H. Power
J. W. Bradberry
W. E. Illiama
R R. Price
Clyde Sharp
Kra
O. B. Rogers
Frank Rogers
Lone Forest
S. M. Beatty
J. A. Fempbell
W. B Mann
J. J. Grant
T. Hodge
Antreville
United States Urges Tacna Arica Settlement Amid Rumors
Santiago reports persistent rumors of a U S Chilean plan to cede Tacna to Peru and Arica to Bolivia with Chilean troops mobilized for labor stability. Washington denies any territorial suggestion while noting efforts to maintain peaceful relations.
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Santiago
Chile
United States
Peru
Bolivia
Tacna
Arica
War Ministry
el Mercurio
Washington
State Department
Pacific
Arma
Glass 10 Occupy Maddc's Place in Treasury Pick
Washington December 4 Representat ive Carter Glass of Virginia chair man of the house banking and currency committee is understood to have been offered the post of secretary of the treasury by President Wilson. His nomination is expected to go to the senate immediately if he accepts. Glass hesitates to surrender his seat after 18 years in Congress. The understandings at the capitol and official circles point to a Glass appointment after Tumulty's wireless message. McAdoo resigns to allow his successor to take effect. a new director general of railroads may not be named immediately.
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Washington
Representa_tive Carter Glass
Virginia
House Banking and Currency Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Senate
House
Glass
Congress
George Washington
France
McAdoo
the Treasury
Honor Roll for Abbeville High School Second Month
The Honor Roll for the second month at Abbeville High School lists students by grade. Grade V includes Margaret Harrison Adam Perrin Rachel Minshall Foster Barnwell Don ald Harris Jack Thomson Frances Gilliam Judith Hill Mary Sweten burg Jeanie White. Grade VII includes Caroline Chalmers Helen Cromer Mary Shaw Gilliam Mary Jones Elizabeth Lyon Annie Mabry Grace Milford Bessie Shaw rene Starnes Marion Wilson Debbie Owen Willie Bowie Ray Sweten burg. Grade VIII lists Billy Long Addie Bowen Celia Chalmers Mary Louise Dargan Ada Faulkner Maria Neuffer Elizabeth Thomson. Grade IX includes Carrie Hawthorne Helen Milford Florence Neuffer Mary White. Grade X lists Bruce Fant Ralph Ly on Mary Greene Margaret Sweten ing. Grade XI lists Nine Bauknight Margaret Cox Alpha Graves Helen Haigler Mary Hill Harris.
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Abbeville High School
Margaret Harrison
Adam Perrin
Rachel Minshall
Foster Barnwell
Donald Harris
Jack Thomson
Frances Gilliam
Judith Hill
Mary Swetenburg
Jeanie White
Caroline Chalmers
Helen Cromer
Mary Shaw Gilliam
Mary Jones
Elizabeth Lyon
Annie Mabry
Grace Milford
Bessie Shaw
Rene Starnes
Marion Wilson
Debvie Owen
Willie Bowie
Ray Swetenburg
Billy Long
Addie Bowen
Celia Chalmers
Mary Louise Dargan
Ada Faulkner
Maria Neuffer
Elizabeth Thomson
Carrie Hawthorne
Helen Milford
Florence Neuffer
Mary White
Bruce Fant
Ralph Lyon
Mary Greene
Margaret Swetening
Nine Bauknight
Margaret Cox
Alpha Graves
Helen Haigler
Mary Hill Harris
No Preaching on Abbeville Circuit
Notice from J N Isom stating no services on the Abbeville circuit until the third Sunday when Rev R J Cogburn will fill all appointments. Due to flu in the community there will be no services next Sunday. Farewell.
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Abbeville
R. J. Cogburn
J. N. Isom
Wilson Sails for Europe Amid World War I Peace Mission
New York December 4 1919 Woodrow Wilson sails to Europe as one of five US representatives to the peace conference in France. The George Washington departs at 10 40 am crowds cheer as Admiral Gleaves and Secretary Baker arrange last duties.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Europe
France
George Washington
Albert Gleaves
McManus
Gleaves
Death of a Soldier Ernest Digby in France
News from Abbeville reports the death of soldier Ernest Digby formerly stationed as guard at the Sea Board shops in Abbeville at the war’s start. He resided in Newberry and was known to many locals.
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Abbeville
Ernest Digby
France
Seaboard
Inn
Newberry
Present Day Heroes and a Pint Purchaser
A light, period-tinged item notes the brave act of paying for a pint in modern times, contrasting it with an old oyster joke gesture. It playfully honors everyday patrons who settle tabs, framing a social snapshot of ordinary courage in a simple pub scene.
Children of the Confederacy Meet Services at Baptist Church
Dr. Louis J. Bristow of Columbia will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. The Children of the Confederacy will meet Saturday at 4 p.m. The services are set for 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Miss Sara Cowan leading at the home of Mrs. P. A. Chestham. The public is cordially invited to hear him.
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Louis J. Bristow
Columbia
Baptist Church
Children of the Confederacy
Sara Cowan
P. A. Chestham
Congress Faces Heavy Duties in New Session
Washington scene outlines the early session focus on mass appropriation bills and pending measures. Congress moves on post office, naval, and army appropriation bills as committees frame the broader legislative program, with railroading policy and revenue legislation central to the agenda.
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Sessions
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Presbyterian Synod of South Carolina Holds Routine Session
Anderson Dec 3 The Presbyterian Synod of South Carolina met at 10 oclock with 18 members after influenza quarantine delayed November plans. E P Davis D D of Second Church Greenville elected moderator. Central Church Anderson renewed invitation for 1919 fall meeting. Presbytery of South Carolina also met with routine business only.
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Anderson
Presbyterian Synod of
South Carolina
E. P. Davis
Greenville
Central Church of
Presbytery of
Central Church
Americans Hold Big German Area Occupied by US Troops
The American army advances in Rhenish Prussia reaching near the Rhine with ten miles gained in the second occupation lap. Doughboys enter villages, take over hotels, and a Treves council directs civil matters while German officers hand over 12 aircraft valued at about 1.5 million dollars. British and Belgian zones are indicated for future occupation as the Moselle corridor narrows to Coblenz.
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Prussia
Rhenish
Rhine
Workmen's and Soldier’s Council of
Treves
Harry Smith
Burgomanter
Federal Building
General Pershing
Rives
London
West Bank
Coblentz
Mayence
Cologne
Holland
Moselle
Wittlich
Berncastle
Dahlem-Essnchmidt
Steinburg
Coblenz
Witlich
Report on second month school tests mocks future president
Reports for the second month of school were issued on Wednesday. Many local boys say teachers cannot work. Teachers are smart but lag in marking according to the future president.
Mrs Hinson Returns From Las Vegas Visit With Kin
Mrs. C. W. Hinson and her late daughter LaRue have come back after a weeklong visit to relatives in Las Vegas.
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C. W. Hinson
LaRue
Lasrena
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Ernest Wardlaw
Camp Jackson
M. Winn
W. J. Milford
W L. Dawson
J. A. King
Pierce Bowen
Long Cane
J. R. Lomax
R. H. Stevenson
A. T. McIlwaine
Smithville
E. M. McCord
Augustus Miller
Emmie Jones
R. %. Tolbert
A. M. Tolbert
Sam Jamey
Ella Cromer
Promised Land
Thos. P. Thomson
Andrew Fell
Central
R. D. Wilson
M. L. Mc Tiwaine
A. D. Calvert
W. A. Hannah
Cann
W. E. Corley
J. M. Anderson
Lebanon
Chas, Evans
T. Ramey
W. C. McNeil
J. S. Gibert
F. Hammond
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John Evans
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MR. Glass
Secretary of Treasury
U. S
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Tumulty
Staten Island
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Narrows
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Smith
Senate Interstate Com
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Sims
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