07 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
1
New York reports two more vessels sunk by German submarines raiding near the coast. A Norwegian steamship and a schooner join 13 five steamers and eight schooners lost. U boats move southward near New York harbor with no torpedoes yet used.
Busy Bee Canteen led by Morse Captain with Mrs H W First Lieutenant and Mrs Nenffer Second Lieutenant hosts a public entertainment on Saturday the 8th on the public square. Kaiser Wil is to be present in his coffin while Jody is to drive a nail into him amid a sting of host entertainment.
Mrs. Ben T. Cochran and their daughter Jean visit cochran household as Jere from Timonsville drops by. Mr. Cochran plans to remain a week, while Jean will stay on. The stay marks a social visit among family and neighbors.
Ed Smith went to Greenville last week and was accepted at Camp Sevier in the training camp. He is enjoying reveille and taps each day. His charming manners make him a hero to local boys while the older generation wishes him success as a soldier in the making.
Washington reports a new registration of one million young men turning 21 for war service. Crowder's office sent orders to governors for mobilizing 200000 more registrants between June 25 and 28. Today 40000 Negro men registered, totaling 1596704 selective service men called. army to exceed two million in camp.
Nineteen survivors including passengers and crew landed at Lewes, Del., recounting how the submarine U-37 sank the Carolina after a fierce thunderstorm Sunday night. Ten lifeboats survived, one girl rescued during drifting, and only 16 of the ship’s company were lost. Survivors were picked up by a British vessel about 25 miles from the Delaware capes and were taken to naval authorities. They reported no knowledge that life boats were shelled by the submarine.
Washington reports may mark first step toward postwar trade policy with an American economic representative to Rome. Food Administration opposes basing policy on whiskey lifting. Hoover argues for prohibition by law, not FEMA prodded control. Senate debate centers on anti beer and wine measures amid WWI food concerns.
Washington dispatch notes French newspapers lauding American intervention between the Oise and Marne. Matin mentions reserves arriving and Americans restoring the situation in an independent sector. Report quotes admiration for American zeal, attack, and defense.
J M Seawright of Antreville sued the Southern Cotton Oil Co for injuries from March 1917 when a pile of cotton seed meal fell on him at Abbeville. Trial at Anderson this week yielded a $3000 verdict for Seawright. Attorneys J Howard Moore and A H Oggenall for plaintiff. Wm P Greene and J B Park for defendant. A motion for new trial is under advisement.
Notice to knitters instructs use of specific dimensions for garments for the Red Cross. TeG measures 14 inches long and 4 inches wide, foot 11 inches long and 4 wide, with toes not overly pointed and no knots in the sex. Mrs E R Thomson, Chairman.
The Book Club met at Mrs L C Parker's home on Wednesday morning and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs J F Miller was chosen president, Mrs J A Hill vice president, and Mrs C D Brown secretary and treasurer. Mrs J C Klugh and Mrs Me Murray were thanked for their faithful service.
Wireless reports from incoming steamers indicate six submarines lurk off the Atlantic coast. Two of the six have been sighted off the Virginia coast in the past week, according to maritime circles in Newport News.
Mrs J A Dickson, Miss Ida Mae Brownlee and young Paul Dickson stopped in the city Wednesday morning on business and to visit friends. They are welcome visitors always.
Mrs. J. F. Barnwell and Josephine vand Foster Barnwell depart Thursday for Pell City Alabama. They will visit Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Thomson and Foster plans to spend the summer with his grandparents.
Last Wednesday the public square held a martial scene as a squad of young soldiers marched and cheered the Red Cross ladies. Fifteen trains of soldiers passed through on Tuesday night and Wednesday, while the Canteen Committee provided refreshments to the boys en route to the front.
Pat Zimmer Howie, nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howie, saved nickels and dimes to buy three War Savings Stamps and a thrift stamp. She is a bright second grader with strong patriotic spirit.
Dr Geo W Swope among distinguished visitors at Due West Tuesday for Erskine closing exercises. He enjoyed the crowd, dined with Mr R S Galloway, and returned home feeling like a genuine ARP member.
News account notes steady Allied pressure as German forces struggle to gain ground. Reports describe ongoing bombardments, stubborn frontline resistance, and no decisive breakthrough despite heavy activity along multiple fronts.
German assaults along the front from Soissons to Chateau-Thierry fail to gain ground as allies repel incursions and push back attackers. American troops in the Lunéville region show merit while a Seaboard bridge incident near Longnesday sees a German line breached and trestle defended by troops from overseas.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Will Edmunds died in Spartanburg and was brought for burial here on Wednesday. The Children of the Confederacy will meet Saturday afternoon at 5:80 oclock with Miss Mary White on Greenville Street
The U D G s will meet next Tuesday afternoon June 11 at five o clock with Miss Nettie Russell. From June 19 to 24, eighty one registered negroes will be sent to Camp Jackson from Abbeville county.
An American patrol in France engaged a larger German force near Ancerviller in the Lunéville sector. American losses were slight while German casualties are unknown. Two Americans located the enemy, attempted to trap them, and the patrol withdrew after a hard clash with continued rifle fire and grenades.
Miss Ruth McLane traveled to Due West on Tuesday to witness the graduation of her friend Miss Lois McDonald, a bright young woman who led her classes at Erskine.
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