Engelken Seen as Columbia Farm Loan Bank Head
Washington reports say F. J. H. von Engelken, director of the mint, will be named president of the Columbia Farm Loan Bank within a week. His prior work includes aiding rural credits law and advising farm loan interests. he accompanied farm loan board tours and helped shape policy.
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Washington
F. J. H. Vm Engelken
Mint
Columbia Farm Loan Bank
South Carolina
Farm Loan Board
Engelken
Columbia
von Engelken
Robert W. Wooley
National Democratic Campaign Committee
East Pastka
Fla
Rida.l
United States Commission On Rural Credits
Europe
Fletcher
Florida
United States
Columbia Bank
Arop
McAdoo
Family Reunion Brings Gambrell Kin Together
Otis McMillan and Tennille Georgia guests visited Gambrells on Sunday while Bennettsville and Anderson families arrived through Monday. Walter Zimmerman and two children joined from Duluth Minnesota for the Gambrell reunion described as a very happy gathering.
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Otis McMillan
Ge Tennille
J. M. Gambrell
C. 5
Neca
Bennettsville
Cason
Cassandra
Anderson
Walter Zimmerman
Sulldren
Duluth
Minn
Gambrell
Paul Swope Sings With Greenville Jubilee Singers
The Greenville Jubilee Singers secured Paul Swope to assist in a concert at Greenwood on Monday night and in Columbia on the following Tuesday night.
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Greenville Jubilee Singers
Paul Swope
Greenwood
Columbia
Local buyers view Jerseys herd in Greenwood
Dr G Thomson Mr Wm M Barnwell and Mr W A Stevenson visited Greenwood last week to inspect Mr T B Lee's Jersey herd. Mr Barnwell purchased a fine cow during the outing.
Abbeville Children of the Confederacy Meet at Mrs Douthart Home
The Abbeville chapter will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at four o'clock at Mrs Douthart's home with Miss Mary Ferguson as hostess. An interesting program has been arranged and the gathering is expected to be pleasant.
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Abbeville
the Children of the Confederacy
Rubert Cox Visits Family After Trip Abroad
Rubert Cox from Columbus spent Friday to Sunday with his family, including his brother R. E. Cox who recently returned from the Puillingizies. He is making steady progress in University studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubert Cox
Columbis
R. E. Cox
Puilingizies
Hubert
Little Lewis Owen Ill With Pneumonia
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Owen has been seriously ill for a week with pneumonia. Many friends wish for his safe recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
W. E. Owen
Fleeing a Dull Town Update
Dr Jim Hill announced he would take the six o clock train to Darraughs and return by eight o clock, saying he was tired of being good. The note was shared by a friend who urged publication in the paper.
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Jim Hill
Darraughs
Duck Supper Honored Church Officers At Tiddy Residence
A duck supper hosted by Mr. Richard N. Tiddy at his home Saturday evening entertained pastor Rev. M. R. Plaxco and church officers. Attendees included Alf Lyon OH McMurray W R Brad Cox G E Calvert and M P Greene. The event pleased those in attendance.
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Richard N. Tiddy
Sastor
M. R. Plaxco
Messrs
Alf Lyon
OH. McMurray
W. R. Brad
Yas Ae Cox
G. E. Calvert
M. P. Greene
Wideman Announces Candidacy for Office of Rebate
Mr J F Wideman former eeates of education with term ending in July declares candidacy for the office of rebate or successor to Ju th he will wale Ghee wood urna.
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J. F. Wideman
Eeates
Ekiteds
Ieee
New Measure 10 Regulate Strikes Increases Rail Powers
Washington date Jan 29 rail unions face a criminal offense for quitting work to trespass on railroad property to block operations by violence or threats. The bill supplements the Adamson act and allows the president to seize and operate railroad parts or equipment to move troops or munitions in wartime or threatened war.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
Democratic Deficit Fund Receipts Report
A community financial note records fundraising for the Democratic Deficit Fund. Hon. Fred Dominick receives contributions totaling 444.55 with County tallies from Abbeville and Newberry. Names mentioned include Mrs Henrietta Garrison and Mrs R H Minshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dominick
Democratic Committee
Henrietta Garrison
R. H. Minshall
Abbeville
Newberry
Camping on the Banks of the Besar at Baptist Church
Sunday morning at the Baptist church features Camping on the Banks of the Besar as the subject with Missionary Society decorating the auditorium with maps and memorials. Missionary songs and a live missionary meeting set the program.
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Besar
Baptist Church
Ladies Missionary Society
Lorena Johnson
Death of Mrs John F Sutherland in Abbeville
Mrs John F Sutherland died at her Abbeville home Monday morning January 29 1917 after a long illness. Funeral at Sharon church followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Mabry and granddaughter of Dr Mabry. Survived by husband and five year old son Jack and by her mother Mrs Stabry and several Mabry siblings.
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John F. Sutherland
Abbeville
Chester
Robert ‘. Mabry
Sam Mabry
Charleston
Ellis Mabry
Greenwood
Sutherland
Off for a Month's Visit from Abbeville
Mr and Mrs George White depart Abbeville for a month long trip Mrs White visits sister Miss Hannah Perrin at the home of Hon Thos P Cothran in Greenville Mr White will visit his daughter Mrs George Wright in Clinton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Abbeville
Mrs. White
Greenville
Hannah Perrin
Thos. P. Cothran
Mr. White
George Wright
Clinton
Ten Million For Public Highways Allocation By State
Washington reports final 1925 highway allocations with South Carolina receiving 143 615 dollars and Florida 111 952 dollars among other southern states. The total 10 000 000 dollars funds roads and trails with 300 000 dollars cut for administration and 1 000 000 for national forest development. Next year 15 000 000 dollars will be apportioned.
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Washington
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Arkansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Texas
Virginia
Alabama
Liquor Fines Imposed After Harrisburg City Court Session
Allen Boyd of Harrisburg faced a jury in Abbeville city court on Monday after a contested invitation from the mayor. He was fined one hundred or thirty, amid evidence of liquor dealings. George Pressley alias George Ram also appeared, having aided a traveling man to obtain drinks, and he attempted to settle with a hundred to avoid harsher penalties.
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Allen Boyd
Harrisburg
Johnson
Allen
Abbeville
J. Howard Moore
Gambrell
Hill
S. O
Jim Stark
Baptist Church
Bishop Link
George Pressley
George Ram
George
Union Service at Associate Reformed Church
Regular monthly union service held last Sabbath night at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mr. Blackford of the Episcopal church delivering a sermon. The church was crowded and Mrs. W. E. B. Johnson presided at the organ as singing was excellent.
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Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Birth of Twin Girls for Mr and Mrs J Allen Smith
Mr and Mrs J Allen Smith receive congratulations on the birth of twin girls born January 25 1917 in Atlanta where the mother has been hospitalized. Both mother and babies are reported as doing well.
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J. Allen Smith
Atlanta
Tax on Cotton Futures Debate in House Ways and Means
Democratic members strike automatic income tax increase from the revenue bill while cotton futures tax proposal earns attention after a South Carolina conference. South Carolina’s coast artillery strike costs totaled 10 225 738 dollars for a special tour of duty at Anderson from November 10 to 28.
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Smith
Washington
House
South Carolina
Heflin
Kitchin
Coast Artillery Corps
Anderson
Gluck and Equinox Mills
Wm. FP. Robertson
Moore
Adjutant General
Harold B. Seyle
Greenville
George C. Cartwright
Maj. Robertson
Slatery
Wallace
Elleste
Lattery
Tilman
Bell
County Debts Commission Named By Governor
The governor appointed a commission to divide present indebtedness between McCormick and the counties of Edgefield Abbeville and Greenwood under the 1898 act. Members include J H Allen Edgefield R P Blake Greenwood Robert Owens Abbeville T M Ross McCormick T J Price McCormick A C Clarkson Columbia L A Searson Columbia.
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McCormick County
Edgefield
Abbeville
Greenwood
J. H. Allen
R. P. Blake Greenwood
Robert 5. Owens
T. M. Ross
McCormick
T. J. Price
A. C. Clarkson
Columbia
L. A. Searson
Abbeville Street Improvements Amendment Proposed
A local measure introduced by Dr. Neuwffer in the House and Mr. Nickles in the Senate would amend the state Constitution to let Abbeville assess abutting property owners for permanent street improvements. If adopted as a local measure, the amendment would go to voters at the next general election.
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House
Neuwffer
Senate
Nickles
Abbeville
Congressman Finley Dies in Charlotte at 56
Congressman David Edward Finley of South Carolina's Fifth District died Friday in a Charlotte hospital from pneumonia. He was 56 and a native of Arkansas.
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David Edward Finley
South Carolina
Charlotte
Arksan- Sa
Four Deputies Change Positions in South Carolina Office
Four office deputies under U S marshal C J Lyon of the Western District of South Carolina lose their titles and salaries as office deputies and become field deputies paid by fees, effective today. The shift follows a Department of Justice order. Bruce will headquarter in Abbeville, Moore in Lancaster, Murphy in Greenville, and Cureton will move to Pickens.
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C. J. Lyon
United States
Federal Court of the
Coldest France Winter Feeds Hardship and Wildlife
Pais reports France enduring its coldest winter in years with temperatures at seventeen below zero. Coal shortages intensify hardships causing food supply issues and deaths while wildlife bears roam Lorre valley as wolves enter the Calje D Ortment, prompting concern.
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Pais
France
Lorre Valley
Judge Gary to Present Cup at School Contest
Judge Frank B. Gary has consented to present the beautiful cup to the winning high school and grammar school team at the Brotherhood hall Friday night.
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Frank B. Gary
Brotherhood Hall
Wilson's Peace Efforts Praised At New York Meeting
At the New York Peace Society annual gathering last Friday in New York City attendees praised Wilson's peace efforts and ambitious global outreach within the half world context.
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New York
Jan
Aeaident Wilson
New York Peace Society
House raises child labor limit to sixteen years
Columbia January 29 The House of Representatives advanced a bill pushed by Thomas Cothran Greenville to raise the employment limit for children in factories mills and textile plants from fourteen to sixteen years. Delegates also sent to the Senate a referendum measure on bond issues in counties and subdivisions after a narrow vote and faced a majority unfavorable report on Daniels tight prohibition.
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Columbia
House of Representatives
Hill
Bradford
Senate
House
Thomas Cothran
Green‘ville
Ways and Means Comittee
Judge of Probate Mr Magill Resigns in Greenwood
Mr George Magill the Judge of Probate for Greenwood county resigns to move to Atlanta. Several candidates are named including Mr J F Wideman who is well known in Abbeville county as supporters wish him success.
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George Magill
Greenwood County
Atlanta
J. F. Wideman
Abbeville
Illustrated Lectures by Rev Pat At Court House
The first illustrated lecture by Rev Pat at the Court House Thursday night drew a large crowd and was enjoyed, with beautiful pictures. The next talk is set for Thursday at eight o'clock with the subject Things worth seeing in the new country, starting promptly.
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Pat
Court House
Monroe visitors brighten Abbeville visit
Mrs. John W. Yates and Mrs. Ella Lindsay from Monroe spent several days here. They received many attentions including a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Herman Benton. Yates is noted for her beautiful voice and Abbeville residents welcomed her presence.
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John W. Yates
Ella, Lindsay
Monroe
Herman Benton
Yates
Abbeville
Paul the Missionary Illustrated Sermon at Presby Church
The Presbyterian pastor will deliver an illustrated lecture at 8 00 tonight using stereopticon views on Paul the Missionary. It is the ninth in a series of illustrated lecture sermons.
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Presbyterian Church
Paul
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