Forces of Allies On The Offensive
German forces capture Lodz after stiff hand to hand fighting while Allied French Belgian and British units push westward from the Yser canal toward La Bassée. Russians retreat as German rail networks enable reinforcements. Allied menace to Paris remains possible if German strength shifts east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lodz
Poland
Ber If
Germania
Yser Canal
France
la Bassee
Ag Lt
Aisne
Paris
Anti-Vice Committee Report Warns of Commercialized Vice
Madison December 6 the Wisconsin legislature ordered anti vice committee to report after 15 exhaustive studies. The report cites intoxicating drinks as greatest cause of commercialized vice with factors including public dance halls poorly lighted parks lack of parental responsibility amusements recreation facilities and driving automobiles. The wage question is said to have no material relation to girls downfall. Recommendations include raising age of consent from 14 to 18 and enacting a Mann White Slave type law applicable between cities towns and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Ted
Mrs Weinraub Hurt In Fall Near Calhoun Home
Last Saturday morning about ten o'clock Mrs Sarah Weinraub was thrown from a buggy near her Calhoun home and sustained severe cuts bruises and a sprained back. Dr Tate dressed the wounds and she was resting well this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Dee
Sarah Weinraub
Careless Disregard for Life Across A Drisly Diary
A London Daily Chronicle quotation depicts wartime indifference as Lamb mocks a shipmate maimed in battle. An officer recalls two sailors carrying a wounded comrade whose legs were blown away before another blast killed his arm. The moment provokes Lamb to remark “Shame, d d shame,” suggesting a cruel social ambivalence toward suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Lamb
London Daily Chronicle
AID FOR FATHERLESS FROM THEATRES SUGGESTS BENEFIT
A letter from A B Cheatham urges moving picture theatres in South Carolina to host charity performances for state orphanages. He proposes one benefit per theatre before Christmas, with all receipts beyond expenses split among denominational homes and price freely set, at least equal to regular admission. Churches appoint stewards to manage boxes and fair distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Episcopalians
Yorkville
Baptists
Greenwood
Methodists
Columbia
Presbyterians
Clinton
Belgium
Moving Picture
Moving Picture Theatre
Lowndesville News Mixes Visits and Rail Excursions
In Lowndesville on December 1014, Mrs. R E Moseley and children from Anderson visited relatives. Prof J B Kay in charge of a local school at Camerup notes Thanksgiving Day visits. Leila Moseley, employed in an Anderson city school, spent a day here. John S Wall of Greenville discussed horse sales but purchased none. Robert Smith leaves Coola y Speer employ for Greenville work. Mrs Jas A Clofetter and daughter, pastor elect, live in the Lomas home on Ball Street. TD Brownlee of Anderson visited. Ray J C Chandler remains assigned by the 8 0 Conference for another year. Charleston & Western Carolina Rail tickets for Christmas excursion to Dec 16–25 1914 with rates via Ticket Agent. Ernest Williams noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kay
Camerup
Leila Moseley
Anderson
John S. Wall
E. Z. Hucknabee
Robert Smith
Messrs. Coolay
Speer
Greenville
Jas
A. Clotferter
Wits
R. H. Moseley
Ray
J.C. Chandler
Charleston & Western Carolina Rail
Way
Mit
Bingley Speer
Ernest Willams
Big Old
Dred
Christmas Holiday Rates and Opera House Pictures
General Passenger Agent Augusta notes heavy rain and poor roads for eight days harming business. The Opera House shows The Million Dollar Mystery Thursdays and The Perils of Pauline Tuesdays. Daughters of the Revolution and Andrew Hamilton Chapter D A T plan a December 9 meeting with Mrs Wyatt Aiken. Special Saturday matinee at 2 30 for country visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Pauline
Daughters of the Revolution
Andrew Hamilton
Wyatt Aiken
Qheatham
West End Notes and Visitors Highlight Holiday Season
Abbeville social notes list visitors and guests including Mrs. Rock of Texas visiting her sister Mrs. Foster McClain, Mrs. Eliza Mabry returning from Columbia, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Latimer guests for the week. Dr. Mahon plans a move to California, movies show new fancy pictures weekly, and local residents prepare for Christmas displays and engagements with families and church events across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Texas
Foster McClain
Frank Hassej
Wilson
N. C
Eugene Gary
Fred Hill
Thomasville
N.C
Thomas Hanvey
James and
Conner Hanvey
Portsmouth
Mary Kennedy
Willie Latimer
Bln Latimer
Miss Latimer
Frank B. Gary
D. G Mahon
Abbeville
California
Dr. Mahon
Millions for relief under Rockefeler foundation drive
The Rockefeller Foundation reports about 1 million dollars spent for Belgian relief with ships carrying 4 000 tons and 6 500 tons forthcoming plus 280 000 bushels of wheat. A European commission guides further aid and the foundation pledges further funds if needed. It has also contributed 45 000 dollars to aid New York City's poor amid wartime hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rockefeler Foundation
Belgium
Foundation
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York Harbor
Philadelphia
Europe
New York City
Local Social Roundup in Santuc Misses Aldrick and Sharp Guests
A sequence of visits fills a Santuc week with relatives and neighbors, as Misses Aldrick, Sharp, and Cochran host and guest at multiple homes. Many families including the Newells, Kays, and Blanchgets share time with extended kin, with best wishes for T. F. McCord’s recovery and Miss Elizabeth Sharpe returning home after months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santuc
Mary
Bessie Aldrick
W. B. Aldrick
Maggie Cochran
Elizabeth Sharp
Jim Simpson
W. L. Dawson
Martha Bowen
Abbeville
B. A. Aldrick
Jim Sharp
Frank Kay
Arthur Newell
Carl Sharp
Prile Blanchett
Little Mountain
J. W. Salirp
Z. B. Sharp
T. F. McCord
M l
Elizabeth Sharpe
List of contestants and groups in Abbeville event turnout
A long list of listed contestants including Mra Harrison Mrs Kate Schroder Miss Lillian Richey and many others plus organizations such as United Daughters Confederacy Abbeville Shrine Club and Abbeville Library Association. The passage ends with a Mazzini quote asserting sovereignty lies in God and moral law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Harrison
Gertrude Sign
C. 'T. King
W. G. Harper
Julia Cox
J. H. Nickles
W. G. Cunningham
W. J. Andrews
Henry Gilliam
D. F. Andrews
J. W. Seegers
W. N. Graydon
T. V. Howie
R. Y. Simmons
Sam McCnen
Kate Schroder
Rosa Hamlin
Gladys Tarrant
Clarkie Link
A. M. Stone
W. B. Owen
J. W. Baker
H. A. Benton
Bob Brown
Dollie Carlisle
Bessie Lee Cheatham
A. J. Ferguson
Lamar Gilliam
Bunnie Kennedy
W. E. Leslie
R. P. McNeil
Bradley Morrah
Louise McDill
United Daughters Confederacy
Abbeville
Local residents enjoy a city visit and family gatherings
Long Cane notes show L F Finley and family visiting in Abbeville and Beaufords hosting relatives. Luther Ervin and Nina Beauford visit Thompson Beauford while Eve, Eatell, and Helen Finley travel with family. Multiple Beauford and Finley kin spend days in the city and alongside relatives with rain noted earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Finley
W. D. Beauford
Luther Ervin
Bethia
Thompson Beauford
Eve
Eatell Finley
Helen Beauford
Ralph Susan
Child
J. M. McKellar
W. H. Beauford
W. D. Bannford
John Stewart
Earl Stewart
Abbeville Library Association Meeting Notice
The Abbeville Library Association will hold its regular meeting at the Library on Wednesday afternoon December 9 at 3.30. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville Library Association
Protecting wildlife from market sales
To Lovers of Nature, it is better for all nature lovers to protect everything possible in either plant or animal life. One proposed law would protect the wild pigeon and 16 species of wild ducks by preventing their sale on markets, not interfering with true sportsmen. Ducks eat snails worms and slugs, while pigeons subsist on weed seeds. Los Angeles Times
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Committees Appointed For Cotton Loan Scheme
Washington reports the cotton loan program moves forward as state committees are formed in 11 southern states with bankers named to Alabama Georgia South Carolina and other regions. A December 16 meeting of state chairmen is planned to refine loan details while some producers remain cautious about interest costs and cotton prices. The overall aim is to place local committees in every cotton producing community and to advance the $15,000,000 fund despite mixed sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florida
Missouri
Wise
House
New York
Liverpool
Alabama
J. H. Barr
Birmingham
A. M. Baldwin
Montgomery
N.P. Renfro
Opelika
Geo. A. Searchy
Tuscaloosa
H. I. McEldery
Talladega
C. Melvin
Selma
Georgia
R. F. Maddox
Frank Hawkins
W. S. Witham
Atlanta
E.W. Stetson
Macon
W. F. McCauley
Savannah
D. C. Ashley
Valdosta
John H. Raynolds
Rome
South Carolina
R. G. Rhett
Henry Schachte
BH. H. Pringle, Jr
Charleston
H. W. Robertson
Columbia
C. G. Rowland
Sumter
John M. Kinard
Newberry
Passing Congress In Final Session
Congress reconvened after the fall recess with reunions in the Senate and House. After introducing bills and resolutions and approving formal measures to open the new session, both houses adjourned to await the president's annual message tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate Leaders Confer With President On Next Session Plans
Senator Kern and Representative Underwood met with President Wilson at the White House to discuss the forthcoming session agenda. They indicated broad support for a program including national prohibition, rapid passage of appropriation bills, and various general measures such as conservation and the ship purchase bill with limited time for other legislation. The assembly opened with speeches and a cordial reception, as committees notified the president that Congress was in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Kern
Representative Underwood
White House
Mr. Wilson
Wood
House
Thelleva
Senate
Benator Kern
Clark
Marshall
Tech
Congress
Belgian Relief Fund Seeks Wider County Support
Dr E Harrison chairing Abbeville county Belgian Relief Fund reports a partial canvass reached and about 100 dollars paid or pledged. Churches are expected to boost the fund, and the Wear Cotton Clothes club will send a box of clothing. Women urged to contribute, subscriptions left with Harrison or other local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Harrison
Abbeville County
Belgian Relef Fund
Harrison
McMurray
Morse
W. M
Barnwell
Stark
J. Moore Mara
Horner School Seeks Former Students Addresses
The Horner School announces restoration of its 1088 former students list after a fire destroyed records at Oxford. Alumni are asked to mail their current addresses, class member names, and attendance dates to J. O. Horner in Charlotte, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Charlotte
Oxford
N. C
Carbohydrates Explained and Their Plant Origin
Carbohydrates are named for their carbon and hydrogen content. Carbon, found in coal and wood used to heat homes, is a major part of bread and vegetables. After combustion, it becomes energy in the body that fuels digestion and nerves. Includes starches and sugars in bread, cereals, crackers, pastries, fruits, and sweets.
Clark Bosdell wedding at Baptist church December 6 1914
Nellie Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Clark and Mr C B Bosdell were married at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon December 6 1914 at two o'clock by Rev Louis J Bristow in the presence of a few friends. Attendants were Miss May Clark and Mr Paul Hall. The bride has many city friends and Bosdell is a young businessman of promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Clark
J. L. Clark
Bosdell
Louis J. Bristow
Miss May Clark
Paul Hall
The Weakness of Dickens Ire of Dickens
Rev. J. F. Newton argues Dickens suffered from a lack of inward consolation. He lived outwardly for applause, needing public praise to sustain joy, while true strength lies in a private retreat and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
J. F. Newton
Cedar Rapide Liberal Christian Church
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Lowndesville
R. E. Moseley
Augusta
West End
T. G. Patterson
Baltimore
Frank Hassel
Blanche
E. B. Gary
Louis Bristow
C. A Milford Jeft
Baptist State Convention
Jas. S. Cochran
Percy Miller
Marston
New Jersey
J. D. Kerr
Grand Lodge of Masons
H. T. Tusten
Santac
Mazzini
W. S. Realer
William
M. L. William
Iset
John Cromer
W. S. Bosler Waas
Clara Beauford
Nancy
the Library
Fund For Belgian Relief
Clark—Bosdell
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