State Legislature Sees Burst of New Bills in Opening Session
The opening week of the state legislature shows broad goodwill but little dramatic action as numerous new bills are introduced. Lawmakers discuss reform plans for state institutions, education, housing for the feeble minded, and road and police powers with debates expected on constitutional conventions and gubernatorial terms.
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W. R. Richey
Laurens
Uig
Nocag
Eireat
Nant
Garat Os
South i
Renkore
Lesesne
Teasede
Eam Escore
Bombtin
Rae
Passeng
Toole
Parsons
Mr. Berry
Ant Cavary
L. F
Cothran Introduces an Important Resolution
Columbia January 12 report notes a concurrent resolution calling for all acts and joint resolutions to be enrolled and dated for ratification with duplicate copies furnished to the code commissions for publication and use in preparing public records.
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Columbia
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Engree
Code Commissions
Swope Returns to Abbeville High School Studies
Paul Swope son of Rev and Mrs G R Swope returns to Abbeville to enter the High School for further studies, continuing his education after time in Greenville.
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Paul Swope
G. R. Swope
Abbeville
Civic Club Plans For Boys and Girls Gardening Programs
The Civic Club met last Thursday in a good turnout despite bad weather. The president reported on the past year and outlined plans for the coming year including care of the Study Club, a cooking school under Mrs Sun and Miss Helen Sun, and home talent efforts. The club aims to plant new beds, foster flower love among youths, and offer prizes to boys for best seed shows.
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Civic Club
Helen Sun
Sarah Haskange
Winthrop
Bishop Woodcock Hunts At Berkeley County Plantation
A hunting party held yesterday at John Poppenheim's Berkeley County plantation honored Bishop Woodcock who will preach at Grace Church tomorrow. A member of the stated congregation and Circuit Judge Fr B Gary killed two deer. Other participants included Rev William Me and Martin with additional deer reported.
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Bishop Woodcock
Grace Church
John Poppenheim
Berkeley County
Ircuit
B.gary
William Me. Martin
Death of Mr J W Sharp Ends Long County Service
The death of J W Sharp, a valued county helper and community supporter, is announced. Survivors include his wife Miss Henry, Mrs A O Calvert, Mrs J A McKwaina, Miss Florence, Ida, Annie, Mary and son James. Relatives and friends extend heartfelt sympathy across the county.
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Henry
A. O. Calvert
McKwaina
Florence
Ida
Annie
Mary
James
Illustrated Lectures Arrive in Abbeville Civic Club
Rev. Mr. Pratt will deliver illustrated lectures for the Civic Club a novelty for Abbeville Tickets are on sale through a committee and should be secured before the event date plans to announce further details shortly
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Pratt Hee
Civic Club
Abbeville
Silver Cup Awarded In City Basketball Contests
A silver cup will be awarded to the winning team of the basketball contest between the city high school girls and women and the city high school boys and men. The event is at the Brotherhood classroom of the Baptist Church Friday at 8 o clock with 25 cents admission for improvements.
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Brotherhood
Baptist Church
Appoints Successors to Deceased Officers in Oconee County
Governor Mannis names James M. Moss of Sot Waal as sheriff and Jesske W. Davis deceased as successor to the vacant Oconee County post. Hughs of Richland is named Stilested poparyioty vice W. C. Foster, deceased. The two offices were vacated by deaths in an Elizabeth New Jersey hotel.
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Mannis
James M. Moss
Sot Waal
Oconee County
Jesske W. Davis
Hughs
Richland
W. C. Foster
Elizabeth, N, J
Tomato Club Leader Benton Resigns After Notable Service
Mrs. Frank Benton of Abbeville County resigns from leading Girls Tomato Clubs. She organized clubs across the county, ran bread and cooking classes, and showcased student work at fairs. Her departure follows several others leaving the program for marriage, ending a highly regarded era.
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Frank Benton
Apbaie
Mra
Zeta
Aple
Reto
Benton
Abbeville
Martha Platt
Tri-State Water and Light Convention Plans
The seventh annual Tri-State Water and Light Association gathering will be in Macon Georgia on the 17th 18th and 19th with North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia members invited A cup prize for most new members is offered and last year 49 new names joined The officers include E M Anderson Abbeville president J E Guilford Macon first vice president E C Morrison Bennettsville second vice president W T Jones Fayetteville third vice president and W F Stieglitz Columbia secretary treasurer
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Tri-State Water and Light ‘Association
North Carolina
South Carolina
Geo
Macon
Totary Temmarer
Orpeaiasion
Oion
Charleston
W. T. Jones
Fale
Leer Eae
Lumbia
A. ‘Tyner
Hville
E. M. Anderson
Abbeville
J. E. Guilford
E. C. Morrison
Bennetteville
Fa Ne
Columbia
Sale notices in Abbeville District real estate listing
The Banner lists multiple Abbeville District real estate sales from estates including W. Owen Lane A. Allen M. T. Owen and others. Properties include 160 acres of land a house and lot in Lower Greenwood and parcels at Ninety Six with prices ranging from 215 to 2420 dollars.
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Abbeville
W. Jowen
Greenwood
Lane A. Allen
Ae Aaron
M. T. Owen
Man Receives Small Fortune for Large Tract in Oconee
John Lochrie of Wumber gets a $35 reward for about 3,979.89 acres in the Mountains of Oconee county under a U S contract dated 1913. He cannot cash the money until condemnation titles are confirmed by federal suits filed in Greenville. Condemnation actions also target E Roach for 211.80 acres in Oconee county.
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John Lochrie
Wumber
Oconee County
United States
Fed
Greenville
Aso
E. Roach
Death of Mrs Cowan
Mrs Sallie Cowan of Bellevue died at her son Will Cowan's home after a long illness. Wife of the late Capt Edward Cowan she leaves many children and is aunt to Mrs H McMurray and Mrs W R Bradley. Funeral services led by Rev RF Bradley at Lower Long Cane Monday.
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Co. D. Cowen
Fonave
Cowan
Sallie Cowan
Bellevue
Prohibition Meeting Postponed Due to Weather
The prohibition meeting at the Court House did not take place because of bad weather and will be rescheduled for a future date.
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Court House
Blease Again A Candidate for Governor in 1918
Former Governor Cole L. Blease will again lead the Reform party as a candidate for governor in 1918. After central committee urging, he consents and plans a campaign aimed at a high minded contest to benefit the people of the state.
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Cole L. Blease
Reform Party
Central Committee
Mr. Blease
Okte Beaks
Ara Ee
Gen Wood Visits Atlanta for Inspection Tour of Army Sites
Maj. Gen. Wood arrives from Savannah and tours potential Jeffer son and nearby sites for a possible army base. In Atlanta he attends a breakfast with officials and discusses regular army camps versus scattered posts as plans move toward a Southeast inspection route.
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Atlanta
Wood
Department of the East
Savannah
JePherson
the of Commerce
Ile
Sitea
Washington
New County Defeated In Sharp 2 To 1 Vote
Voters rejected the proposed Williamston county by a two to one margin in a special election. The district spanned Greenville Anderson and Laurens areas with Belton and West Dublin precincts giving mixed results. Only one small precinct in Greenville favored creation while Anderson rural lines showed heavy opposition.
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Williamston
Coun
Greenville County
Anderson’ Coun
Belton
Greenville Courthomsa
Aniecson
Laurens County
Wheatland Hospital Booklets Highlight Dr. Fred W Phifer
Abbeville residents recall Dr. Fred W Phifer who lived in town for several years and helped establish Wheatland Hospital an up to date brick building with modern improvements The booklet notes his marriage to Miss Luis Giffin daughter of Mary Galloway Giffin linking to Due West church and local families.
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Wheatland
Wyong
Pera
Fred W. Phifer
Phifer
Wheatland Hospital
Luis Giffin
Erskine College
Abbeville
Phifor
Mary Galloway Giffin
Due West
Abbeville Bank Directors and Officers Elected
Abbeville bank stockholders met at the president’s office on Wednesday the 10th at noon. Directors elected included Harrison C. Gam bra hie Barnwell W. P. B. James F. Clinkscales and Bevyn. Officers chosen were president Barnwell and vice president Fe, cashier and bookkeeper Atbes lorad. Dividend reported around 8 percent.
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Farmers’ Bank
Abbeville County
Aes
Harrison
C. C. Gambra
Barnwell
James F
Bevyn
Pate
Oi Ie
Abbeville
Pee Eat
Sa Atbes Lorad
A Head of a Family Exemption Ruling Explained
A government notice outlines income tax personal exemption for a head of a family under section 8 1016. It describes eligibility for a $3,400 exemption and defines a dependent as a person closely related and living with the filer. The ruling bases the exemption on moral or legal obligations to support dependents.
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D. C
Bloga Fstna
Johnston of Corn Johnster shipment note in Ridge section
Johnston of Corn Johnster reports Ridge shipments noted in the section. The brief notice cites ongoing trade activity and shipping movements.
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Johnster
Governors Colonels Still May Be Decked Themselves
Secretary on his arch and he has the distine. Baker has decided not to construe the first to make such the national defense act 80 as to pre care web. cradle, F 18 an up-to-date farmy uniforms. mer and all of his farm produste are The decision was announced today splendid, in letter to Gov. McCall of Mann a shipment from this place. The aiicit members of the staffs of ernors from wearing the regular
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Wiliam M. Sawyer
Ashington
Hisarch
Baker
Cradle
Mer
Neuffer White Slave Bill Proposed in South Carolina
Representative Neuffer introduces a white slave bill patterned after the Mann Act to criminalize intrastate trafficking of women. The measure would make it a felony to transport a woman within the state with penalties up to one year in prison or a fine up to 1000 dollars, or both.
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Neuffer
Houses
South Caroline
South Carolina
Measure on Babess Ippon by On Gee Eett
Fragments indicate a local measure concerning Babess Ippon and On Gee Eett with unclear details. No full names, dates, or places readable. Further readable text needed to identify the measure’s scope, authority, or outcome.
Disastrous Freight Wreck On S A L Near Abbeville
A wreck on the Southern at Abbeville disrupted a freight train handling thousands of dollars in merchandise. The double header locomotive crew included Andrews and Land, with conductor Hinson at the throttle as witnesses described the scene.
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Abbeville
Wa. Andrews
Leland Tachen
Hinson
Tha Jscene
Representative Neuffer Proposes Must Stand Examination Bill
A bill introduced by Representative Neuffer would require a must stand examination to pass in South Carolina. The proposal seeks to establish a standard for optical and medical exams as part of the process.
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Neuffer
Sam Id
Nice
South Carolina
Dr Pressly Reveals How We Got Our Bible
Fragmentary notes reflect a church discussion on biblical origins and Dr Pressly’s role. The piece mentions a Sunday service, a suffering seeker, and anticipated recovery while praising a local church figure. The text is garbled yet centers on faith, teaching, and community reception.
Fragmentary Greek Waby Observation Letter
A fragmentary text references Bertha Abbeville and a lighthearted note about eating and living. The readable bits mention a small scene of a person enjoying a meal and a sense of happiness, with unclear surrounding details.
William A. Stucky Announces 1918 Gubernatorial Bid
William A. Stucky of Lee County Bisle announces candidacy for governor in 1918. A well known farmer, he has contemplated entering the race for several months and now moves forward.
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William A
Bisle
Lee O
Far Mer
Lee County
New Boy at Greenwood Ballenger Born
Mr and Mrs Charles P Ballenger announce the birth of a son named Henry Grady Ballenger in Greenwood on Monday January 15 1917 Grace Minahall of Abbeville is the mother with friends wishing the child a successful life.
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Charles P. Ballenger
Greenwood
Henry Grady Ballenger
Mrs. G. A. Neuffer Tours Columbia Legislature
Mrs. G. A. Neuffer traveled to Columbia to observe the Legislature in session. She attended Governor Manning’s inauguration and a Mansion reception hosted for the General Assembly.
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G. A. Neuffer
Columbia
Manning
Fraser McDill Appointed Senate Bill Clerk
Fraser McDill named Bill Clerk in the Senate following the discharge of his prior duties. Columbia Vig Bang transferred duties after the change.
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Fraser McDill
Senate
Columbia
Portrait of Prof L W Dick Smiling Amid Travels
A photo shows Prof L W Dick in a cheerful, handsome pose on a Sunday feature. Abbeville friends express happiness at his ongoing prosperity and success as they hear good news of his career and life.
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L. W. Dick
Abbeville
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J. W. Sharp
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Oconee
Aiken
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Johnston
DR. Pressly
Waby
Bertha Abbeville
Ina
William A. Stucky
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