South Carolina Development Board Drives County Membership
Abbeville County starts a formal drive for enrollment pledges as committees from each school district pledge to canvass communities this week. The effort aims to build markets and marketing capacity to aid farmers and residents, following Governor Cooper's appeal for self realization and state development through broad educational and health benefits.
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South Carolina Development Board
Abbeville County
W. D. Wilkinson
Abbeville
Due West
South Carolna
Goveror Cooper
Irish must beat Britain to get republic
London pundits report Premier Lloyd George told railway workers that Britain will never tolerate an Irish republic and would fight to block independence. He cited Lincoln’s wartime stance as an analogy and warned Ireland would be met with force if needed.
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Britain
Republic
London
Lloyd George
Lincoln
South
Ireland
Mrs Cole Expected In City This Saturday
Mrs Robert H Cole is due in the city this Saturday. She plans to stay the summer at the home of Mr and Mrs M T Coleman. Their children Bob and Meme will visit and enjoy the up country air.
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Robert
H. ‘Colee
M. T. Coleman
Bob
Meme
Prof Clinkscales in City for Short Vacation
Prof. John G. Clinkscales of Wofford College in Spartanburg is in the city for a brief vacation. He is staying with his sister Mrs. John M. Gambrell during the visit.
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John G. Clinkscales
Wofford College
Spartanburg
Clinkscales
John M. Gambrell
Death of Mrs C A Haigler
Mrs. Sarah Harris Haigler wife of Charlie A Haigler died after long illness. Born in Clinton fifty years ago she leaves husband six children and two brothers. Funeral at Presbyterian church followed by interment in Bele rose cemetery with out of town relatives attending.
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Charlie A. Haigler
Sarah Harris Haigler
Thomas’ Y. Harris
Clinton
Presbyterian Church
Essie Young
William Harris
Senoia
Thomas Harris
Tigiah
Delegates to Greenville Study Freight Rates
Messrs W D Barksdale J S Stark C D Brown and S A Graves depart for Greenville to attend a South Atlantic States association meeting as Chamber of Commerce representatives. The main topic is the adjustment of freight rates.
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Messrs
W. D. Barksdale
J. 8
Stark
C. D, Brown
S. A. Graves
Greenville
South Atlantic States Association
Chamber of Commerce
Packing Peaches by Miss Margaret Wilson in Ridge Springs
Miss Margaret Wilson left last week for Ridge Springs to assist with peach packing during the season. She will join a party of twelve young ladies united with Winthrop College volunteers who seek to gain money while enjoying their time, adding to their pocket change.
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Margaret Wilson
Ridge Springs
Winthrop College
Miss Wilson
Florida visitor Lucy Powell Grace returns to Abbeville
Mrs Lucy Powell Grace arrives from Florida to visit her sister Mrs C E Williamson. Known in Abbeville, she returns as a happy young matron and friends are glad to have her back.
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Lucy Powell Grace
Florida
C. E. Williamson
Grace
Abbeville
Serles Found Guilty In White Lightning Case
Clarence Serley a 2 backman of the city was tried before a jury in the mayor s court this morning for dealing in white lightning and was found guilty. Mayor Mars gave him his choice of 100 dollars or 30 days.
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Clarence Serley
Mars
Georgia peaches visit Jackson social figures return
Miss Lucy Evelyn Nickles and Miss Margaret McKibben of Jackson Georgia are in the city visiting Mrs. Paul Link. The pair enjoyed a prior Abbeville summer and are welcomed by many admirers eager for their return.
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Lucy Evelyn Nickles
Margaret McKibben
Jackison
Paul Link
Abbeville
Fire destroys church and store on South Mall Street
Early Sunday fire in Abbeville destroyed I C Brown’s general merchandise store on South Main Street and left only the Methodist church walls standing. Community nurse Miss Gossett raised the alarm. delays and equipment issues hindered the response. Brown faced total losses, with stock valued around ten thousand dollars and insurance only fourteen hundred fifty dollars. fire department shortcomings and hydrant maintenance were questioned by officials.
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I. C. Brown
Miss Gossett
Miss McCord
Mr. Brown
Central
Brown
J. L. McMillan
Water-Works Commission
McMillan
Water-Works
Mars
Champion
Baby contest at mill resumes tomorrow
Doctors and nurses will resume grading of about 120 babies at the mill school building tomorrow at two o clock. The panel from the state board of health and local medical staff will conduct the tests as the public is invited to observe and learn about infant care.
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Dr. Hayne
State Board of Health
Columbia
G. W. Carpenter
Greenville
Miss Murphy
Spartanburg
Gambrell
Miss Gossett
Tomorow
Camp “Tumble In” Women’s Trip at Rapley Shoals
A group of lively young ladies will camp Thursday at Rapley Shoals aboard the camp named Tumble In. Mrs. Essie Nickles and Mrs. J. M. Morgan will chaperone the group for a week including Miss Mary Nickles Janie Vance Bowie Lena Bell Johnson Mary Louise Dargan Helen Milford Ada Faulkner Florence Neuffer Virginia Leslie and Elizabeth Gambrell.
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Rapley Shoals
Tumble
Essie Nickles
J. M. Morgan
Missus Mary Nickles
Janie Vance Bowie
Lena Bell Johnson
Mary Louise Dargan
Helen Milford
Ada Faulkner
Florence and Neuffer
Virginia Leslie
Elizabeth Gambrell
Rev and Mrs Pratt Attend Abbeville Funeral
Rev and Mrs H W Pratt attended Mrs C A Haigler's funeral in Abbeville at the family's request Mr Pratt conducted the Presbyterian Church service on Sunday. They stayed with J D Kerr and left Monday for Savannah where Mrs Pratt resumes her work after a vacation.
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H. W. Pratt
Abbeville
C. A. Haigler
Lexington
Pratt
Presbyterian Church
Pritt
J. D. Kerr
No Sugar Rationing Now Says Palmer
Washington reports no sugar rationing will be enacted. A W Riley special assistant to Attorney General Palmer announced that conservation will be urged but the country will not be placed on a national basis. Canners are pleased with current handling. Riley will oversee the sugar situation from New York after a conference with Palmer and Figg.
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Washington
A. W. Riley
Palmer
Riley
Howard E. Figg
New York
Senator Glass backs McAdoo despite decision to withdraw
Senator Glass told the Associated Press he still favors William G. McAdoo’s nomination by the Democratic party for president even though McAdoo declined to have his name presented at the national convention. Glass added he represents a region relied on for electoral votes, not the candidate himself.
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Washingon
Glass
Associated Press Tonight
William G. McAdoo
Democratic Party
McAdoo
Rumors Claim German Emperor Wounded at Doorn Castle
Doorn Holland June 18 persistent rumors say a Belgian with a forged pass gained entry to Doorn Castle and assaulted the former German Emperor, injuring his jaw. The Belgian was arrested but confirmation of the event remains uncertain.
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Doorn
Holland
Doorn Castle
Scholarship Examinations For USC Abbeville County
Scholarships at the University of South Carolina are vacant in Abbeville County. A competitive examination will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 9 1920. Young men may obtain full details from Dr Patterson Wardlaw secretary of the scholarship committee in Columbia care of The University.
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University of South Carolina
Abbeville
Patterson
Wardlaw
Columbia
University of 3
Visitors From Greenville Extend Stay During Rain
Mrs. Willie Speed and the Minshalls, visiting Greenville, extended their trip to see Mrs. T. M. Marchant as rain Sunday prevented their planned return through the countryside.
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Willie Speed
Rachel
Susan Minshall
Greenville
T. M. Marchant
Well Known Editor Dead and Professor Henry Dies
Edwin J. Heath longtime editor of The Fourth Estate and prominent New York newspaper man died last night at his home. Professor and Mrs D H Henry of Boston, mourning his passing in Richmond Hills, with many friends sending condolences. He was born December 22, 1864 in New Hampshire and will be interred there.
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New York
Edwin J. Heath
Fourth Estate
D. H. Henry
Boston
Clemson College
Richmond Hills
New Gon
N. H
Fire Hits Church and Nearby Homes In Storm
A Methodist church and adjacent buildings suffered major damage from a Sunday morning fire. The church carried 1500 dollars in insurance. only the pulpit, chairs, and organ survived. Bystanders say rain helped save nearby dwellings and the Community house across the street. Critics target the fire department for a poor response.
Reed 10 Fights for Seating Reed at Dnc Meeting
In San Francisco June 20 the Democratic national committee prepares for seating disputes over Senator James A Reed of Missouri and party reforms. Palmer and Glass head to California with Edwards of New Jersey while Reed’s Missouri delegation fight gains prominence.
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San Francisco
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Deniely
Democratic National Committee
Palmer
Washington
Carter Glass
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Reed
Aiew
Georgia
Senatar Hoke Smith
Tom Watson
Clark Howell
National Committee
Howell
Smith-Watson
W. C. Vereen
Harrises visit San Francisco on western tour
Mr and Mrs Calhoun Harris of Anderson arrive in San Francisco during an extended western tour. They plan to stay for the Democratic show, after Harris won the trip by insuring a large policy for his company in the past year.
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Calhoun Harris
Anderson
San Francisco
Harris
California visit charms Abbeville guests
Dr. Thornton Whaling of Cohunpia preached at Presley Church. Miss Elizabeth Clinkseales joins Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Barksdale as guests touring the West and admiring California climate and scenery.
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Thornton Whaling
Cohunpia
Presley
Teran
Elizabeth Clinkseales
Abbeville
West
W. D. Barksdale
California
Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson Move Into New Parkers Street Home
The Wilsons have moved into their new home on Parkers Street and are settled. Mrs. Albert Wilson plans a hospitality shower for this week.
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Albert Wilson
Parker Street
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Wilkinson
Serles
Mrs. Pratt
Belgium
Kaiser
Henry
THE
Harrises
Whaling
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