Austria Defeated in Servia as War Wavers
London reports confirm Austria’s defeat in Serbia and a retreat with heavy losses. Serbians claim victory with more prisoners and aim to retake Belgrade. In Poland, towns burn amid raids by Germans and Russians, with vast civilian suffering and mixed gains. Western front sees no major shift, mud and damp hamper movement, while Verdun area sees minor artillery gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Servia
Sergia
Drina
Hungary
Poland
Galicia
Carpathians
Hugnarian
Bevral
Tadee
Belgium
France
Long Cane Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mia Clara Beauford and many neighbors welcomed guests and conducted local business in Cold Spring and nearby areas. Friday and Sunday gatherings included Bosler, Stone, Finley, and Stewert households, with several residents traveling to the city for errands and shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Clara Beauford
Bosler
John Stone
Cold Spring
Earle Brewail
W. D. Beauford
A. F. Finley
Wil Manning
Calhoun Falls
Beaufort
J. A. Stevenson
Ben King
John Clamp
W D. Beauford
Nina
Eppie Beauford
Luther Clamp
Eugene Stone
Sun Spring
Earle Stewert
Milas Ning Resuford
Arthur Botts
W.D. Beauford
Tenet White
R. E. Telford
Linnie
Nina Beauford
Bob King
Salenday
la Alty
L. P. Plaley
I. A. Roller
Emma Haddon
Jeff Long
Elaine Haddon
Nancy
Immense Christmas Stock Featured by The Prass and Banner
Advertisers promote Immense stock of Christmas candles and loaves from The Candy Kitchen. The copy urges readers to shop before buying, noting Mr Parthemos handles the line and endorses the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prass
Reply to Citizen on New County Movement veers through taxes and rails
A letter reply argues the proposed New County is fiscally sound and logistically convenient. It cites a central railroad, road conditions, local loyalties, and potential territory shifts to Greenwood County, contending tax levels would be lower and infrastructure improvements would ground the case for the new county despite opposition.
Local social notes and county election appeal mixed
The text records guests at the Sharps and Milford households, gatherings with Strawhorns and Kays, and visits across McCormick and Abbeville areas. It then presents Hugh Wilson’s pro new McCormick County stance, urging voters to study other counties’ taxes and promising no unfulfilled pledges, urging support before December 29.
Notice to Creditors in Abbeville Lumber Co Bankruptcy Case
The Abbeville Lumber Co has been adjudicated bankrupt by Judge BH. A. M. Smith. The first meeting of creditors will be held in Abbeville on Monday December 21 at 5 PM. Creditors may attend, prove claims, elect a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. Greenwood district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville Lumber Co
Abbeville
BH. A. M. Smith
H.c.pielman
Eferee
Gresnwood
Dr King s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An OCR readable fragment promotes Dr King s New Discovery for colds coughs and fever with mentions of remedies and a pharmacy. It also references long air times and a Turkish army update with Enver Pasha and Talat Bey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enver Zag
Talat Bey
Turkey
Abbeville to Have Business College Headed by Mr Heaton
Abbeville welcomes a proposed Business College organized by Mr Heaton of Atlanta. He forecasts strong enrollments and regional access via rail lines. The college promises practical business training, modern equipment, and local benefits to youths, with Mayor Gambrill credited for initiating the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. Heaton
Atlanta
Eltigen
Heston
Columbus
Augusta
Nashville
Chicago
City
C.C. Gambrell
Heaton
Abbevilis
Splendid Pictures Shown At Abbeville Theater
Manager Cheatham presents a packed weekly program with nightly features rivaling larger cities. The run includes The Perils of Pauling on Tuesday, The Million Dollar Mystery on Thursday, a Paramount Feature Friday, and a World’s Feature Saturday, plus Keystone Comedies. Coupons offer a chance on a turkey drawing Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Abbeville
Columbia
Greenville
Spartanburg
Pauling
Paramount
Keystone
Baptists Close Busy Meetings In Charleston Conference
Charleston December weathered a three day Baptist convention with 1919 crop ginnings 884 and 28,555 for 1914, total county counts show Abbeville to York with varied outputs. Orphanage report notes financial strain though work continues under G B. Buel as president and A T Jamieson as superintendent with Orlando Sheppard urging ongoing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Charleston
Anderson
Citadel
Square Church
Abbeville
Con- Anderson
Barnwell
Fea- Clarendon
E. C
Greenville
Dargan
Macon
Greenwood
Kershaw
Lancaster
Laurene
Marlboro
Orangeburg
Pickens
Spartanburg
Sumter
Connie Maxwell
G. B. Buel
A T Jamieon
Tresaner
Baptists
Orlando Sheppard
Unusual Weather Closes Sunday Services in Lowndesville
In Lowndesville on Dec 10 1914 residents report a second consecutive Sunday with no Sunday school or preaching due to bad weather. Rev Jas A Clotfelter held services at the Presbyterian church with few listeners as other locals travel and life continues with births travels and a mule ownership trial in magistrate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndesville
Jas. A. Clotfelter
Presbyterian Church
H. M. Schumpert
Spartanburg
Henry Tennant, Jr
Atlanta
H. A. Tennant
J. E. Bonnel
Waterloo
H. 0. Fennel
Augusta T
Dama, &c
E. W. Harper
Charleston
Roslin Lodge
Grand Lodge of Free Masons of
South Carolina
I. D- Wilson
Iva
T. C. Liddell
J.G. Huckabee
8. M. Beaty
Starr
JH. Ball
Leon Rice
Anderson Bar
Troupe
Caught on Suspicion in Abbaville County
Deputy Sheriff J Bruce observed a stranger in Gambrells store at Abbaville County railroad waiting area. The man, a negro, carried two grips and ignored greetings. Bruce arrested him after noting suspicious behavior and found cloth stolen from Brogan Mills Anderson inside the grips. The suspect was taken to Abbeville and sent to Anderson Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bruce
Calhoun
Bruce
Sherif
Abbaville County
Gambrell
Brogan Mills
Anderson
Abbeville
Anderson Fall
School Teachers Examination in Abbeville
The State Board of Education will grant an extra teachers examination for school teachers at the Court House in Abbeville on Friday January 15, 1915 from 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m. Resolvers with second or third grade certificates should attempt first grade certification. Abbeville County Education notice dated December 11, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Court House
Abbeville
WV. Jas, Co. Bapt. Education
Abbeville County
Mixed War News From Eastern Zone and Europe Fronts
French war bulletin notes progress toward Ypres canal while weather hampers front actions in Belgium and France. Reports say German counterattacks stalled Allies as Commercy station near St Mihiel is bombarded from afar. Reuters notes Serbs recapture Belgrade after Austrian losses southeast of Valjevo. Austrians retake Dukla in Galicia, capture prisoners, and Germans pursue in Poland as monarchs of Scandinavia plan a Malmo meeting. UK probes nurse competence as Oxford captured and Cormorant enters Guam.
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Ypres
Belgium
France
Commercy
Department of
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Reuters
Nish
Dukia
Carpathians
Straits of Magellan
Dresden
Punta Arenas
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Germany
Russia
Poland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Malmo
Berlin
United States
Earl Kitchener
English National Council
Oxford
Indian Ocean
Tokyo
Cormorant
Guam
Ladrone Islands
West End Christmas Visitors and Local Travel Notices
West End residents including Mr and Mrs B J Maultsby travel from Bennettsville to spend Christmas with relatives. Mrs J O Klugh Roy Moffat Plaxico and others from Princeton N J and Atlanta are noted for upcoming visits and sermons. Family plans include Mrs N V Pressly and Mr J E Pressly hosting relatives and a small baby Jacks amid holiday gatherings.
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B. J. Maultsby
Bennetteville
Klugh
Roy
Moffat Plaxico
Princeton
N. J
Abbeville A. ER
SY. Elgin
Bennettsville
Fred Hill
Morgan
Mildred Cochran
Atlanta
Asee Mand Adams, Rey
Henry Pressly
City
Christus
J. F. Bradey
J. E. Pressly
J. T. McCaw
Tittle
Jacks
James Lawson
W. B. Bradley
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
Advert says anyone with rheumatism should keep Sloan's Liniment at home and apply at the first sign of joint pain. It claims immediate relief by penetrating to the seat of pain, reducing swelling and discomfort. Available for 25 cents with a money back promise if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Ain
Milford's Drug Store Promotes Holiday Gifts and Cigars
A fragmented ad urges purchases at Milford's Drug Store including Raval Rube cigars and Nunually's candy as Christmas gifts. It mentions a new box and a fish shipment, inviting readers to shop locally for writer, brother, or friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kory
Milford
Nunually
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Lodz
Kallet
Louvain
Warsaw
Hnd
Dukla
Przemyel
Cracow
Neorer
Przemysl
French War Office
Verdun
St. Michiel
Ger. Joffre
Eva Finley
Viola
Iona Beauford
McCormick
Thia
Lincoln County
Georgia
Lipcoln County
Donalds
Greenwood County
Edgefield County
Abbeville Court House
Galhoyn Park
Ragefield
L, M. Strawhorn
W. H.strawhorn
J. B. Sharps
Maggie Hagan
Louise Milford
W. R. Ellie
Jim W. Sharpe
Mattie Strawhorn
Nannie Male Milford
Sam Culbreth
Arthur Newell
Gordon
Arborville
J.B. Sharps
J. C. Milford
Mir
Frank Kay
Alms Aldrich
Will
J. O. Nickles
Dlyde Richardson
James Haddon
Joe M. Strawhorn
W. T. Kay
D. EB. Newell
Otis Smith
Masters J
Milf Ord
William Sharpe
J.B. Sharpe
L. T. Ulderek
B. A. Uldrick
Prue Blanchett
WI Milford
Meearg
Andrew Sod
Jarl Sharpe
Abbaville
Carl Sharpe
Frank Ray
Hotay
McCormick County
Tom
Loee Leas
Tam
McDuffe
Hugh Wilson
Harrison Place
Jean
Banner
Beiallee
Blackwell
District Court of the United States
Dr. King
New Life
Natura
King
Stilford & C
West End
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