06 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1915
Page
1
Fragmented wartime wire service item reports bad weather hindering progress along the front. French and German forces clash near Alsace as artillery and infantry face limited gains. London and Roumania are noted in political notes, while the Womans Christian Union debates prohibition and state action amid war strain.
Local families hosted and visited across the week with Mr. and Mrs. Strawhorn Gordon Kay Sharpe and Milford families prominent. Numerous dances and gatherings included young friends and neighbors, with extended visits among Aldrick McCombs Uldrick and Sharpe households.
Miss Nija Bewtford and Miss Allie Bewtford spent Wednesday evening in the company of Miss Maud Hawthorne at her home in Long Cane. The gathering reflected a friendly social engagement among local residents.
Mr Earl Stewart spent Wednesday in Cold Spring with Mr and Mrs John Stone. Many locals visited, attended turkey dinners, and commented on weather. The note lists multiple names, families and social visits across Cold Spring and nearby areas.
Greenwood resident Miss Minnie Thorpe visited Fort Pickens Mosara with Miss Laure Culbreth. McCormick figures G P Banke and Herman Mc Forrin joined Mrs. J R White’s Turkey dinner guests. Other notes mention South Carolina liquor questions and federal border talks involving Gen Scott and Gen Villa with updates on Carranza and Iturbide amid Mexico tensions.
The Abbeville Cafe, closed for several days, was sold on Monday to G. H. Parthemos and N. G. Meros, two prosperous Abbeville Greeks. They reopen the eatery to the public and promise a good meal and a square deal.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bulidite and Loan Association of Abbeville will be held on Wednesday afternoon January 6 1915 at 3 oclock in Dr Nouffer’s building. Bec’y.
The 19th episode will be shot at the Opera House tomorrow night featuring a two reel Thanhouser piece The Reader of Minds with Sidney Bracey and a Keystone Comedy. Freddy has been left to nurse Anna who rules with discipline after ignoring his mother’s requests and replying he must mind Anna.
The State Board of Education plans an extra teachers examination to be held at the Court House in Abbeville January 15 1915 from 9:30 a m to 4:30 p m. Teachers with second or third grade certificates encouraged to obtain first grade certificates this session.
The National Council of Education and the American Medical Association report that country school children are 10 to 20 percent less healthy than city children. Poor lighting and tightly closed doors, inadequate ventilation, neglected dental care, and inferior luncheons are cited as key factors in the rural health gap.
Paul Kennedy returned Monday to Clemson duties after holidays with his mother Mrs. Mary Kennedy. Miss Madge Motesky gone home Friday from Havana visit. Alt Lyon and children spent Christmas in Due West with J. B. Moye family. Mrs. R. B. Link and children left Sunday for Courtland to stay with relatives. Dr Yoho Lyon of Greenwood visited his mother Mrs. Jno Lyon. J. P. Bradley hosted friends Monday night in honor of Mrs. N. E. Presly and Miss Jennie Roseborough. Miss Sadiq McGill left for Conway to resume duties at Conway Graded School. Mrs. N. E. Presly and daughter Tenale Roseborough intend to travel to Tampico, Mexico to join Dr. N. B. Pressly. Dr. J. S. Moffatt to preach at A. B. Church Sunday morning. Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs. W. P. Greene Thursday afternoon. Mina Margaret Bradley returned Monday to Due West school. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Presly entertained guests Saturday. Those meeting included Dr. and Mrs. O. H. Memur Tuy, Mr. and Mrs. Presly, Miss Eather Graydon and Bessel Miller, with Mr. and Mrs. James Chalmers, Miss Fang Cox. Miss Margaret Klugh returned to Bainbridge school in Georgia. Mr. Klugh of Rock Hill spent Christmas with his mother. Miss Margaret Klugh returned to Bainbridge. Mr. Bradley of Union spent holidays in Abbeville and with relatives.
Calhoun Falls reports a stream of local social and civic notices. Mrs Sarah Wiloradb recovered from injuries and Mina Suale DuBose returned home after a visit. Bessie Coe hosted a surprise party. Mr M Blum from Augusta visited. several residents visited Abbeville and Elberton. Beverly Tucker named postmaster. Vera Martin celebrated a surprise party. J Frank Oinkscades passed through en route to Medyn. two African American men were shot near the river. clear weather marks the start of the New Year. Gee Attaway appointed police chief over the former official.
PERSONALS. Mr W D Tasted and Mrs Tuateo returned to New York Sunday as Ann attends family affairs. W Alter and D W Bishards spent Christmas with D Kerr. Miller and Master Miller remain with Kern, planning to depart midweek. Wyatt Aiken returned to Washington after home leave. Hobart B Link heads to Washington for weeks. J Fraser Lyons attends Abbeville Greenwood Mutual Insurance annual meeting. T S Bilista also in town for the same insurance gathering. J B Blake, secretary treasurer of the Abbeville Greenwood Mutual, in the city. T J Price and L A McCormick men were in town reportedly on county formation business.
Fragmentary OCR sketch covers a range of names and places, mentioning Upper Ala, Vincent, Daughters of, Andrew Hamilton, National Bank, Sidney Bracey, Janda Deo, and a two-reel Reader of Mind mystery. Details are largely unreadable and scattered.
The University marks Pounders' Day with the inauguration of new President Correll. The day includes an Alabama meeting, ten minute educator speeches, a reception by the President and Mrs. Correll, and an evening address followed by an Alabama Banquet.
Seaboard Air Line northbound passenger train No 6 derailed near Whitmire overnight. Engine and tender demolished, mail car shifted crosswise the track, combination car left the rails. Engineer B M Shiver of Abbeville injured lightly. fireman also hurt, no passengers harmed. The report also previews Friday night feature length films and notes on early gunpowder knowledge in France and England.
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