Memorial Service for Winder Division Held at Abbeville Baptist Church
The John H. Winder Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held its annual memorial service at Abbeville Baptist Church. Dr. Louis J. Bristow spoke on the organization’s fourfold foundation and warned of modern Spiritist messages while urging members to live soberly and morally for both earthly life and eternity. A male quartet and organist Victoire Howie assisted, with a notable prelude and offertory.
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John H. Winder
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Abbeville
T. V. Howle
Howie
Louis J. Bristow
Bristow
Brotherhood
Maintai
Order of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Christ
Mesers Ellis
Smith
Sanders
Hughes
Victorig Howie
Dr Robert Robertson Preaches in Abbeville Sabbath
Dr John Robertson formerly of Glasgow preached at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Abbeville to a large congregation. He served in Glasgow and Minnesota before WWI, later entering the British Army and serving at the Somme. His hour long sermon wove wartime experiences with the Prodigal Son, focusing on Jesus. He plans a return visit in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
Glasgow Scotland
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Abbeville
Robertson
Edinburgh
John McNeill
Temple Presbyterian Church
Glasgow
University of Minnesota
Somme
Jesus
Warren G Harding Named Republican Nominee in 1920 Ticket
The piece details Warren G Harding of Ohio winning the Republican nomination for president after ten ballots at the Chicago convention. It notes Calvin Coolidge as running mate and lists key voters, factional support from old guard leaders, and Harding’s background as editor of the Marion Star, his early life, education, and rise in Ohio politics. It also covers his Senate record and views on foreign policy and the league of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Ohio
Old Guard
Boise Penrose
Philadelphia
Watson
Indiana
John T. King
Connecticut
Warren G. Harding
The
Marion Onlo Star
United States Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Napoleon
Alexander Hamilton
William Howard Taft
Blooming Grove
Morrow County
Marion
Daily Star
Strug’ Sling Little Journal
Chicago
Blaine
Eneriff
Marion Mirror
Jack” Warwick
Toledo Blade
Star
Warwick
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Wilson
Roosevelt
United States
Lusitania
Kndara
France
League of Nations
Warren Harding
Florence Kling
Amos H. Kling
Charleston Lawyer Visanska on European Tour from Abbeville
Lieut E L Visanska a leading Charleston lawyer visits his Abbeville home before sailing for England and then touring battlefields in France Switzerland and other countries as part of a Europe trip after his WWI service.
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E. L. Visanska
Charleston
Abbeville
Visanska
England
France
Switzerland
Europe
Meeting With Baptists At Local Church
A series of meetings starts at the Baptist church next Sunday with daily evening services at 8 30 o clock. No morning services will be held. The pastor Dr Louis J Bristow will preach and is reported recovered sufficient to attend.
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The
Baptist Church
R. M. Haddon
Louis J
Andrew Jackson Buys Home on Parker Street
Andrew Jackson purchased a bungalow on Parker Street from Judge Frank B. Gary via Abbeville Insurance and Trust Co. The home, recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. Hix and now by Mr. and Mrs. Purdy, sits in a desirable Greenville Street area. The Jacksons will move in this fall after taking charge.
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Andrew Jackson
Frank B. Gary
Abbeville Insurance and Trust Co
Parker Street
A E. Hix
Purdy
Greenville Street
Jackson
Watt and Edwards Graduate From Furman University
Furman University at Greenville celebrates commencements with Sam Watt and W W Edwards Jr of Due West in the graduating class. Edwards served in the Glee Club and as athletic cheerleader, contributing to student life. The university marks a strong year in academics and sports, noting a state championship in handball and a share of the state football title, plus the formal inauguration of President Dr W J McGrathlin.
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Furman University
Greenville
Abbeville County
Sam Watt
W. W. Edwards
Due West
Edwards
Glee Club
W. J. McGrathlin
Mrs Cobb of Fort Pickens Dies in Abbeville
Rebecca Cobb aged 65 died at her Fort Pickens Sabbath home on June 13 at 3 PM after longtime illness. Widow of an early husband, she was the mother of Parker Cobb who died two months prior and Thomas Cobb now sole survivor. Funeral at Methodist Church 11 AM with interment at Long Cane.
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Rebecca Cobb
Fort Pickens
Cobb
Rebecca Scott
Abbeville
Parker
Thomas Cobb
Tommie
Atlanta
Thomas
Methodist Church
Long Cane
Ft, Pickens
Old Glory Spirit Urged by Colby at Flag Day
Secretary of State Colby urged the nation to embrace the American flag as a symbol of leadership and duty. He spoke at Washington Elks Flag Day exercises, warning against selfish aloofness and advocating action at home and abroad under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Colby
Washington Lodge of Elks
Colby
Sherty
Davis Kerr Jr Survives Wide-Rail Wreck Near Lexington
Davis Kerr Jr., son of North Main businessman Davis Kerr and Greenville Street society figure, rode a train that derailed after thirty freight cars rolled down an incline. He helped hold a Pullman end during the crash and is safe in Lexington while General Pershing addresses Washington & Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Kerr
North Main
Greenville Street
Abbeville
Washington & Lee University
General Pershing
Davis
Washington & Lee
Greenwood
Southern Railway
Edison
Lexington
Abbeville Mourns Dr John Lyon In Ill Health Return
Dr John Lyon of Greenwood, Abbeville native, has fallen seriously ill after an examination at Johns Hopkins. Despairing prognosis led to his return home under Dr Blake from Baltimore. Washington relatives were advised he was growing worse as friends hope for recovery for the physician and city leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lyon
Greenwood
Abbeville
Lyon
John Hopkins
Baltimore
Blake
Washington
Dr. Lyon
Erskine College
Charleston
Ninety-Six
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B. OF L.E
L. J. Bristow
DR. Robertson
Darlington
Awhhile
South Carolina
de la Howe
Old Long Cane
Dr. Robbertson
Annie Aeree Harding
Leonard Woor
Hiram Johnson
Frank O. Lowden
Pennsylvania
Phoebe Elizabeth Dickerson
van Kirk
Little Red
Ohio Central College At
Iberia
Colonel Roosevelt
Hardings
Baptists
MR. Haddon
Watt and Edwards
Furman
Mrs. Cobb
D. Kerr, JR
John Lyon III
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