Commencement at Erskine Revisited in Due West
The reminiscence recalls past Erskine commencements in Due West, with Lindsay Hall crowds, lemonade stands, and a festive campus scene. Observers recall old days of cordial gatherings, amid changes to newer facilities and private nature of modern commencements, hoping for a return to community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due West
College
Lindsay Hall
Coutryside
Pines
Wylie
J. Hayne McDill
Red Cross Week Proclaimed by President Wilson
The nation is urged to donate one hundred million dollars during Red Cross Week June 18 to 25 1917 to support soldiers in France. Abbeville county’s effort aims for about four thousand dollars guided by editor of The Press and Banner as local chairman.
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Red Cross
United States
France
Press and Banner
Abbeville
American Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
War Council of the Red Cross
America
Taft
Red Cross Central Committee
War Council
Army worm causes worry on several county farms
Farmers report the army worm or a similar pest damaging crops across Antreville and nearby areas. Dr Anderson’s cotton and vetch, plus losses on Reid Rogers and Wakefield and Beaty fields, prompted state college officials to study the outbreak. Spraying with arsenate of lead is under way in efforts to halt further destruction.
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Anderson
Antreville
William Reid
James Rogers
City
S. J. Wakefield
S. M. Beaty
Low
Vetch
Clemson College
Mrs Bruce III Ill at Little Mountain Camp
Mrs Bruce III is reported seriously ill at Little Mountain where she has camped for some time. Friends hope the mountain air and water will aid her recovery and that she will return home improved. The note ends with the line the friends of John Bruce}
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Little Mountain
John Bruce
Miss Mamie Devlin Returns After Auto Crash Reunion at Agnes Devlin’s Wedding
Miss Mamie Devlin, age 50, injured in a Florence auto accident two weeks ago, has recovered enough to travel to Due West for her sister Miss Agnes Devlin’s wedding. She cannot serve as maid of honor, disappointing both sisters and friends, while Abbeville friends celebrate her recovery.
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Mamie Devin
Florence
Due West
Agnes Devlin
Miss Devlin
Abbeville
Soldiers Return After Visit to Laurens
John Calvert Furman Longshore Wi Duckworth Tom Sherard Oscar Stevenson Mack Reid rejoined their company at Laurens after several days with home folks and friends. They appeared in uniform and were the admiration of many during their stay.
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John Calvert
Furman Longshore
Duckworth
Tom Sherard
Oscar Stevenson
Mack Reid
Laurens
Meeting of the unit on pillow case project progress
The D. A. R. Unit No. 1 met with Mrs. W. A. Harris Monday afternoon with about seventeen members present. Many pillow cases were turned in and work progresses satisfactorily.
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W. A. Harris
Baptist Brotherhood Reception for Members Next Tuesday
The Baptist Brotherhood invites members to a Tuesday night gathering from 8 to 10 o clock with refreshments and possible speeches or music. Members are encouraged to bring another man and join for a pleasant evening.
Moonlight Picnics At Martin's Mill With Luncheon
A group of ten young people drove to Martin's Mill after six and enjoyed an evening there until about ten. A delightful luncheon was served before their return.
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Martin's Mill
Death of infant William Radcliffe Dusenberry
Mr and Mrs George R Dusenberry mourn the death of their infant son William Radcliffe on June 6 after six weeks illness. Funeral services were held at Gilgal on Thursday conducted by Rev R E Sharp.
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George R. Dusenberry
William Radcliffe
Gilgal
R. E. Sharp
Abbeville Cotton Mill School Building Spotlight
The Abbeville Cotton Mill school building is described as modern and well equipped. The lower floor houses First Grade and night school, with night classes three evenings weekly and an enrollment of seventy pupils. A second floor auditorium hosts events, lectures, minstrels, and plans for a swimming pool and gym, with grounds, gardens, and inventive features praised.
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Abbeville
Ight
H. W. Pratt
Mr Hester Donates Birds to City Park Collection
Mr Hester presents a fine eagle an owl and a pair of red foxes to the city park adding to the existing animal and bird collection. The eagle was caught near his home and described as a splendid specimen.
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J. Hester
Hester
Civic Club Ends Summer With Music at Greene Home
The last summer meeting of the Civic Club will be held Thursday at 5:30 PM at Mrs. W. P. Greene’s home. The program, led by Mrs. J. A. Hill, features patriotic music with solos and duets. Members are asked to bring a friend.
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Civic Club
W. P.greene
J. A. Hill
Death of W. J. Jones at 68 in county burial Sunday
Mr. W. J. Jones a popular county citizen died at his son S. E. Jones home near Stevenson's Crossing last Saturday. He leaves five daughters five sons and a widow. He was 68. Burial took place at Shiloh cemetery last Sunday afternoon.
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W. J. Jones
S. E. Jones
Stevenson's Crossing
Shiloh Cemetery
Reversing the Order of Things
Rev N H Schaaf has been in Abbeville visiting and left a strong impression as a genuine German American. His father was born in Germany and preached for many years in America in the Fatherland language. The article mentions German soldiers kidnapping Belgian and French women and jokes about kidnapping the appealing German American to keep him in the South.
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N. H. Schaaf
Abbeville
Germany
America
Belgium
France
White and relatives attend Perrin Nicholls wedding
Mr and Mrs T G White and Misses Mary and Jense White traveled by car to Spartanburg last week for the Perrin Nicholls wedding returning to Abbeville Friday.
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T. G. White
Mary
Jense White
Spartanburg
Perrin-Nicholls
Abbeville
Pressly Family Guests Visit Abbeville This Summer
Dr Neil Pressly and wife and Miss Jennie Roseborough stay with Dr Jack Pressly in Abbeville for an extended summer visit. Mr Pressly is improving in health and Abbeville residents welcome the visitors warmly.
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Neil E. Pressly
Jennie Roseborough
Abbeville
Jack E. Pressly
Neil Pressly
Ir. Pressly
Will Address Service League in Abbeville
Miss Jane B. Evans of the National Service League for Women writes Mrs. W. A. Harris of the Abbeville Unit that she will be in Abbeville Saturday. She will address the ladies Saturday afternoon at five thirty in the Court House. The ladies of the city and county are invited to hear her and learn of the service work and plan.
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Jane B. Evans
National Service League For Women
W. A. Harris
Abbeville
Court House
Miss Evans
Sickness News From Warrenton and Nearby Towns
The column notes gradual improvements for John Wilson of Warrenton with nurse Miss Weber by his side. J C Thomson shows signs of ingrate after a two week stay in Abbeville area friends. Ralph Adams recovers from appendectomy in Chester hospital and will return home soon. Mrs Geo White Jr returns home from hospital and is on the road to recovery.
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John Wilson
Warrenton
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Erskine
Acre
Mrs. Bruce III
Mamie Devlin
Baptist Brotherhood
Abbeville Cotton Mill
Mr. Hester
CIV
Service League
Western Union Telegram
Richmond, VA
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
South
Federal Reserve Bank
Richard H. Smith
Julien
W. Mean
Addison
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