War of Nations Signals and Air Raids Stir Headlines
London reports a small change in trench lines near Ypres and Hollebeke while Belgians claim 8000 Germans captured after sap resistance. Russian notes say Warsaw attempts failed as German progress claims persist. British air raids on Cuxhaven spark mixed views.
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London
Hollebeke
Ypres
Leng
Belgium
Warsaw
Berlin
Cuxhaven
Key Agsider
England
Hungaland
Wihylmehaven
Howlett
Kent
Taubes
Tesyand 8
Tere
Une
Seek Relief for Childrens Colds With Nature’s Aid
An old notice promotes a remedy for colds cough croup and whooping cough in children. It claims the product soothes inflammation and allows nature to heal, urging purchase from the local druggist.
Community Christmas Social News and Weddings 1914
Local notes record visits and gatherings among Greenville residents, with many families hosting friends during the holidays. A secret wedding of J H Sharpe and Claudia Davis is reported, followed by well wishes from the community. Weather and road conditions color the festive tone as 1915 nears.
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Henry Hancock
Greenville
J. A. Hagan
Gus
Clifton Davis
Dun ‘Weet
Jim W. Sharps
Otis Smith
Arborville
D.E. Newell
Sam Culbrith
A. P. Sharp
Eunice
Eva Aldrick
Mary
Iacé Dawson
Bessie Aldrick
J. H. Sharpe
Claudia Davis
Parkineon
Emory Newall
Frank Milford
Misgea
Sarah
Louise
Holt Bf
Wid
Frank Kay
J. B. Sharpe
Robert Dawson
Arthur Newell
Maud “Livingston
Newberry
Eugene Newell
Cal Coleman
Oto Pries
Mary Cochran
D. E. Newell
L. M. Strawhorn
J. M, Brigavwhorn
Andy Slilford
Emory Newell
Blaiford
W. B. Aldrick
de, Newell
Eva
Bam
Addie Male
D. W. Sharpe
J. B. Sherpa
Press
Banner
Betsy
Outlook for Prohibition Bright in Abbeville Area
A broad push for a referendum on prohibition spreads across South Carolina counties including Laurens Darlington Marlboro and Clarendon. Supporters cite legislative timidity and public demand, arguing a peoples vote will drive enforcement. The piece contrasts zeal for prohibition with a light hearted election anecdote from Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Laurens
Darlington
Marlboro
Clarendon
Russia
Forty Prisoners Freed by Governor clemency actions
The governor granted pardons and paroles in 44 cases affecting prisoners in state penitentiaries farms and county chain gangs. Nine pardons were for state penitentiary inmates and many releases restore citizenship or parole status. Since taking office clemency actions total 1 488 cases.
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al Ambod
Secretary of State
Clementy
Lowndesville Opera House Week Program
The Lowndesville Opera House schedules a week of features with a Wednesday lineup including A Romance of Old Holland and The Man Who Came Back. Thursday brings The Sisters with Dorothy Gish and Shot Guns That Kick, plus The Million Dollar Mystery. Friday showcases Mother of the Shadows and The Eagle's Mate, while Saturday offers A Denver Romance, The Smugglers, Getting Acquainted, and Sapha A World Pika Corpora tion Feature.
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Old
Holland
the Sisters
Litlign
Dorothy Gish
Keysone
William Grant Chapman obituary notes a life of enterprise
William Grant Chapman of Abbeville South Carolina died December 28 1914 at age about 55 59 born in Newport Tennessee March 4 1859. He established a carriage repair shop in Abbeville 1881 later became a contractor and builder then a successful cotton farmer. He married Miss Belle Wilkinson of Greenwood no children. Survived by widow brother and several in laws. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev Cautey officiating interment at Long Canes cemetery. Also advertises tomorrow night showings The Million Dollar Mystery and The Sisters with Lillian and Dorothy Gish.
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Chester Fennel
Columbia
H. C. Fennel
B. A. Ball
Birdie Bell
Elberton
Jan, Latimer
Charleston
T. O
Rickpatrick
J. Speer
Christiane
Bate Board of Fruncation
Court House
Mystery
Lillian
Dorothy Gish
Wunem
Chapman
Newport
Tennessee
Abbeville
Misa Belle Wilkinson
John Wilkinson
White Hall
Mr. Chapman
Wall
Jackeonville
Finn
John H. Chapman
Jacksonville
Pis
J. A. Vaughn
Lynchburg
Wilkinson
Greenwood
C. E. Wilkingon
J. M. Wilkinson
Methodist Church
Cautey
Long Cans
Stockholders Meeting and Holiday Notices at Abbaville
The National Bank of Abbaville holds its stockholders meeting in its bank building on stage in Abbaville with plans for an annual gathering in January 1915. Community notices report residents visiting, shopping, and holiday travel across Long Cane and nearby areas with multiple mentions of Beauford, King, Ellis, and Stewart families.
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National Bank of Abbaville
Candler
Miles Nina Beauford
J. M. McKellar
Mise Etta Bing
Atlanta
Thompson King
W. D. Beauford
W. D. Bosler
Bonner Haddon
Smithville
Herrents
Thad Hunt
Linnie Beauford
Richard Wigan
Georgia
Thomps
King
Albert King
John Clamp
Bosler
Mise Mary Ervin
Bethia
Eppta Beauford
Fannie May Stevenson
Calvin Stevenson
Mise Etta King
Allie Beauford
Joe Beauford
Ben King
Hubert Botte
John Stewart
Earle Stewart
John Stone
Ralph Sysan
D. F. Finlay
Abbeville
Finley
Mise Nina
W. H. Beauford
Long Cane
Notable Greenwood murder shocks town at Maxwell's meat market
Will Hughes, a 40 year old former resident, was shot and killed Friday afternoon at Maxwell's meat market by Eq Bogle. Coroner's inquest suggests accidental discharge. Hughes was brother of Eb Hughes of Abbeville.
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Greenwood Journal
Will Hughes
Alty
Ford
Maxwell
Bogle
Hughes
Eb, Hughes
Abbeville
Death and civic notes in a cluttered old paper
Obituary for Mr Mabry aged about 95 at his home in Slater. Survived by his wife and several relatives. Mentions political move to create a new county named Mabry, and notes on local elections. Also lists cinema listings and a National Geographic feature about 17 year cicadas and a wildlife bulletin.
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John FT
Mabry
Slater
Miller
Fah Bataettag
Milt
Lenville
Nina Wod
New County
Missysanick
J. B. Britt
No, you d fool this ain't your bat
A humorous tale shows a minister returning from a harbor shop with another man’s hat. At a church dinner the host discovers the mislaid headwear bears a card inside stating the owner’s identity with a sharp rebuke. The parson realizes the hat is not his and retrieves it.
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Gertainky
Pillar of the Church
Rural Carrier Examination Announces Open Competitive Test
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Rural Carrier positions in the county. Compensation ranges from 454 to 1200 dollars yearly. eligibility includes age 18 to 45, with veterans' exemptions. Applications via local examining boards or the commission in Washington, with papers shipped to exam sites.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Samed
United States
Naval Service
Washington, D.C
Washingto
John 4
McShenny
Germany Demands Consular Change In Occupied Belgium
Germany notified Washington that American consuls in Belgium must operate with military permission and some may be withdrawn. The move aims to give occupied territory authorities control over consular activities, while Washington weighs the political implications. Japan objected to foreign consuls' presence. Belgium protests the changes noting exequatur sovereignty remains with the prewar state.
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Washington
Germany
American State Department
Bel- Slim
Belgium
Bryan
United States
Brussels
Ant Werp
Liege
Guest
Sikce
United Stats
Japan
State Department
The Way to Boston Tramp Guides Car Toward City
A weary pedestrian walking toward Boston is offered a ride by a Pennsylvania driver who claims to know the route. The man is 11 miles from Boston and nearly out of funds, as several motorists pass him by. The driver promises to take him to the city, and they proceed, arriving in about twenty minutes. The episode appears in Youth's Companion.
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Frances Frear
Leslie
Boston
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Sapha
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