Peace Terms 100 Hard for Germans in Note
German delegation outlines counter proposals to the Allied peace terms. They agree to reduce army, join League of Nations, surrender Alsace Lorraine, place colonies under league administration, and bear war costs only to the extent German taxpayers can endure, warning of perpetual slave labor if demands exceed capacity.
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Washington
Germany
Count von Brockdorff-Ranteau
Preier Clemenceau
League On Nations
Alsace
Lorraine
Pia Fosen
Restion ‘Commission
J E Jones Leads In Four Cornered County Treasurer Race
J E Jones topped a four candidate race in Abbeville and the county with 480 votes out of 893. George C Douglass ranked second with 271, R C Wilson third with 115, and E C Horton fourth with 77. A second primary is set for Saturday June 14 as the race remains undecided. The city and county vote was light and farmers’ crop prospects may influence turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jones
Abbeville
George C. Douglass
Jones
R. C. Wilson
E. C. Horton
Greyson Hoke Visits Abbeville Friends This Weekend
Greyson Hoke of Greenville spent the weekend with friends in Abbeville, enjoying local gatherings and catching up with longtime companions during a short rural visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyson Hoke
Greenvilel
Abbeville
Firebranders Dampened by Police in Abbeville Noise
Police intervened as Firebrand Church members held a late night service with loud supplications disturbing the Sabbath. Officials aim to relocate the congregation near a hospital to prevent sleep disruption for patients and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firebrand Church
Zoroastrian of Them’ (Lsoon
Abbeville
Hell
Abbeville Beats Greenwood In Ninth Inning Thriller
A tight Cotton Mill diamond game Saturday afternoon ends five to four as Abbeville overcomes Greenwood in the bottom of the ninth. Batteries: Abbeville Wilson and Wilson. Greenwood Fowler and Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Greenwood
Mill Diamond
Wilson
Fowler
Bates
Gordon White Plans Additions to Trinity Street Storerooms
Gordon White announced plans to add two storerooms on Trinity street just below the Medium office, aligning the new structures with the Medium office. The first new building would be occupied by A. M. Hill Sons grocers, while the other two would serve as additional storage space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon White
Trinity Street
A. M. Hill Sons, Grocers
Sam Adams Dies in New York Hospital
Abbeville mourns Private Sam Adams of Headquarters Company 58rd Infantry Sixth Division who died in Grand Central Hospital New York after sailing from France in July 1918 with tuberculosis. 26, son of late Whitfield Adams of Fountain Inn, survived by siblings, burial in Melrose after Presbyterian service Wednesday.
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Abbeville
Sam Adams
58Rd Infantry
Grand Central Hospital
New York
France
Samm Adams
Whitfield Adams
Fountain Inn, S
Sam
Ralph
Maud
Bishopville
Clara
Mary
W. P. Wham
Adams
University of South Carolina
Aervied
Argonne
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Pratt
Melrose
Ada Wham
Hartsville
Nina Wham
Darlington
Gladys Wham
Limestone College
Maj R B Cheatham to Arrive in New York Today
Mrs R B Cheatham received a radio message from Major R B Cheatham of the U S S Troy stating he would land in Hoboken New Jersey Tuesday June 3 and that he is well. He served with the 41st Infantry 38th Division and saw action on the Western front. Before enlistment he was superintendent of the Abbeville Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Cheatham
U. S. S. Troy
Hoboken
N. J
Cheatham
41St Infantry
Abbeville
Promoted in Mexico Despite Early U S Warnings
Washington May 0 The Carranza government ignored United States warnings last year about Villa and Angeles preparing a northern campaign. Villa mobilized arms funds and crops to support a coming strike and authorities view the move as the gravest threat to Carranza since Villa’s 3 years ago defeat.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Felipe Angeles
Francisco Villa
Carariza
Carranda
Villa
Caranza
Mabry Cheatham
Herbert Allen
Abbeville
United Monday
Republic
Eighty First Lads Homeward Bound From Minnesota
Lieut Samuel L Latimer Jr mails word to his parents that he has sailed on the battleship Minnesota and expects to reach Newport News about June 6. He belongs to the Piet Hened and Sixteenth Field Artillery of the Eighty first Division. South Carolinians serve in this regiment under Brig Gen Andrew Moses now commanding the 156th Field Artillery. The regimental staff includes Col Russell P Reeder and Capt C P Richardson of Greenville.
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Samuel L. Latimer
5. L. Latimer
Minnesota
Newport News
Lieutsenant Latimers
Sixteenth Field Artillery
Andrew Moses
Russell P. Reeder
C. P. Richardson
Greenville
Clemson College scholarship exam set for Abbeville County
A four year Clemson College scholarship will be vacant in Abbeville County this summer with four competitive exams to be held by County Superintendent W J Evans on July 11 at 9 a m. The scholarship includes aid from the U S Government and covers agricultural course options. J M Alston of Pettigrew lies critically ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Abbeville
Co. Supt
W .J. Evans
U. S
Trouble Over Dog Costs Two Lives in Allendale
In Allendale County near Allendale and Cohen's Bluff, J W Hoge and M Marley killed each other after a dog bite led Hoge to shoot the dog and Marley to fire an automatic shotgun. Hoge died at the scene. Marley died soon after. An inquest is expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendale
J. W. Hoge
M. Marley
Cohen's Bluff
Allendale County
Marley
Syfan Place Sold near Abbeville Port Pickens
The farm of G W Syfan totaling 250 acres sold for 75 dollars per acre. James A Hill and Dr G E Calvert bought the property located 112 miles from Abbeville just beyond Port Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Syfan
Priday
James A. Hill
G.E .Calvert
Abbeville
Port Pickens
Abbeville Council Approves StreetPaving Financing Plan
The Abbeville city council passed an ordinance letting property owners on certain streets decide to pay half the paving cost. Petitions signed by two thirds justify levying costs on all owners. Signatories get 30 days to pay or issue notes, with city certificates issued and 6 percent interest. Ten year repayment based on per foot cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Rhine Republic Proclaimed Across Rhine Cities
Mayence reports the Rhine Republic proclaimed today in several Rhine cities. Dr. Dorden heads the provisional government seated at Weisbaden, as citizens express hope for stability amid wartime uncertainty and peace conference concerns. Berlin notes ongoing tension from centrist and Alsace lineage factions and warns of further regional realignments.
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Mayence
Havas
Rhine
Germany
Dorden
Weisbaden
Berlin
Rhineland
Frankfort
Tageblatt
Mangin
Eaders
Herr Frohberger
Cologne
Volks Zietung
Alsace
White Fathers
Switzerland
Alsace-Lorraine
Palatinate
Rhenish Hessia
Negro Arrested for County Jail Shooting at Campfield Church
Otto Lindsey, a Negro, was jailed Monday by Sheriff Burts and Deputy Cann after a Sunday afternoon shooting at Campfield Church. Lindsey, returning from abroad, fired five times at Jef Aiken, wounding his arm. authorities found him hiding beneath an old house near the church.
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Otto Lindsey
Burts
Campfield Church
Lindsey
Jef Aiken
Aiken
Cann Near
Campfield
Antreville Votes to Raise School Tax to Eight Mills
Antreville residents approved increasing the school tax to 8 mills from 4. The measure calls for a seven month school year and guarantees state support, with tax collection to fund education across all districts if funds fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antreville
South Carolina
Closing Exercises at City High School Opera House
The City High School closing exercises will be held at the Opera House next Thursday evening June 5 at 9 30. Dr D W Daniel of Clemson College will deliver the commencement address. First honor goes to Alpha Graves second honor to Helen Haigler and Margaret Cox is a close third. Other graduates include Nina Bauknight Ophelia Clinkscales Sara Drennan Grace Dawson Agnes Edwards Lois Ferguson Sydelle Graves Mary Hill Harris Mary Reed Moore Ruby Mann and Sara Mundy.
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City High School
Opera House
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
Alpha Graves
Helen Haigler
Margaret Cox
Nina Bauknight
Ophelia Clinkscales
Sara Drennan
Grace Dawson
Agnes Edwards
Lois Ferguson
Sydelle Graves
Mary Hill Harris
Mary Reed Moore
Ruby Mann
Sara Mundy
Man Kicked From Cab Then Joins Shriners Parade
Mr. D. A. Rogers was knocked from his cab last week and received a painful head cut. He traveled to Atlanta for treatment and returned in good spirits to take part in the big Shriners parade. D. T. Smith visited Greenville on business last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Rogers
Atlanta
D. T. Smith
Greenville
Abbeville Fire Engine Pump Delayed Yet Expected This Week
The new pump for Abbeville's forthcoming fire engine has not arrived but is anticipated to reach soon. Once received, the engine will undergo further tests to finalize readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Speeding fine levied in May court for Dewey Campbell
Dewey Campbell was tried in May or's court Monday morning and fined for speeding on Sunday afternoon. The fine was $2.50 and was imposed despite Campbell's protest that his machine could not run slower than 25 miles per hour without stalling.
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Dewey Campbell
Dewey
Cotton Market Report From Local Market
Cotton sold yesterday at 32 cents a pound on the local market. July futures closed in New York at 91.55 dollars per hundredweight, reflecting current price levels.
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New York
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Ailsville Central
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Arkdor
New York Hospital
Maj
Rranza
Mr. J. M. Alston
Pettigrew
Syfan Place
Rhine Republic
Dr. Corden
Frochberger
Sarre
Bremen
East
West Prussia
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