Abbeville Gets Assured New Postoffice Building
Abbeville will gain a two story pressed brick post office with gray limestone and granite trims. The $40,000 contract goes to Geo Becking of Chattanooga. Construction must finish by August 1913 pending Washington timing. Local receipts must rise by 1000 dollars yearly to support city delivery.
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Postoffice
Abbeville
Geo. Becking
Chattanoga
Becking
Washington
United States
Frank B. Gary
Wyatt Aiken
Jno. Harris
East Main Street
J. M. Gambrell
Insurance rates greatly reduced in Abbeville city
City council and citizens committee secure major drops in insurance premiums via Southeastern Tariff Association action. New rates apply to new policies. residence property rates cut significantly though building and stock coverage terms vary. Abbeville joins other cities in lowered costs raising local appeal and public interest.
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Citizens' Committee
Southeastern Tarif Association
Abbeville
Columba Mud
Abbey Ile
Feont
Aml
Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows Held Session In Orangeburg
Abbeville delegates report a pleasant profitable session. Attending Abbeville Lodge No 46 are G A Nowlter and Acker. Veritas Lodge No 01 includes J T Cox and T M Miller. A major act was abolishing district conventions for a number of years. The grand lodge raised 100 for the orphans home at Greenville. Officers elected include Grand Master J H Craig and others. Anderson native Dr S F Killingsworth named secretary. next meeting at Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Orangeburg
Abbeville
de. G. A. Nowlter
Mr. Wed
Acker
Veritas Lodge
Aesere
J. T. Cox
T. M. Miller
Grand Lodge
Greenville
South Carolina Odd Fellows
FP. Killingsworth
Feui Stary
J. H. Craig
Anderson
Kenneth Baker
Greenwood
Mendel L. Smith
Camden
Kate
G. PF. Killingsworth
Columbia
H. Endel
D. L. Michie
Darlington
Wilson G. Harvey
Charleston
J. G. Long
Union
Peetings
Development of South Attracting Attention in North and West
Interest in other sections grows as development projects in the South draw attention from northern and western observers. Officials warn of potential impacts while emphasizing coordinated planning and regional collaboration. Local leaders urge residents to watch for updates and participate in public meetings.
Southern Railway calls highlight southern prospects in North and West
Washington May 8 widespread interest floods the Southeastern States as agents of the Southern Railway Company report strong demand for agriculture land and new industries. The bureau notes growing interest from northern and western presidents, urging active recruitment of business and summer activity in the South.
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Washington, D. C
North 7
T. Porcher
Landland Industrial Department
Greemwent
Porcher
Southerd Railway Company
Ann Mertieig
Wiill
Valleita
Nursh
Darington Episco
Southern Railway
Tn Rra
Ponca
Wally Ibaa
Sharon Picnic at Sharon School House
A school picnic is planned at Sharon School House on Saturday May 18. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Sharon
Senator Tillman on Situation in State Democracy
Senator Tillman releases a statement urging party reform and fair delegate selection. He cites ring rule, dual Charleston conventions, and calls for ballot elections, honest registration, and grounds to prevent mean-spirited political campaigns while recalling past mayoral disputes in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilman
South Carolina
Tam
Charleston
Wallace
Connor Confident on Govership If Health Permits
Lawrence Smith Kidd Connor states he will seek the governorship this summer if his health allows. He vows to pick up where others left off and present hard truths to voters, aiming to awaken the state to sound facts. A former State senator from this county, he has deep ties to local politics and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
Lawrence Smith Kidd Connor
Connor
Mr. Conior
Mr. Conter
Former Abbeville Citizen Promoted to Railroad Presidency
J F Livingston of Abbeville has been elected general manager and acting president of the Columbia Newberry and Laurens railroad to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W G Childs. A fall stockholders meeting will select a president. Livingston has 20 years in the railroad business and has long served as confidential aide to Mr Childs.
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Abbeville
Jno
F. Livingston
Columbia
Newberry
Columbia, Newberry & Laurens Railroad
J. F. Livingston
W. G. Childs
J. R. Kenley
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
N. C
C. H. Hicks
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
W. H. Lyles
Laurens
L. A. Mathing
L. A. Lorlek
W. A. Clark
Geo. B. Elliott
Atlantic Coast Linz
Childs
Livingston
Old South Carolina Railroad
Charleston
Checks Cannot Be Accepted for Taxes, Comptroller Rules
Comptroller General A W Jongen ruled that county treasurers may accept only money for tax payments. A Union County case involved a tax payment by check that was refused by the bank. The letter directs enforcement of executions and states the receipts are void as the State did not receive the funds.
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A. W. Jongen
Union County
Union Cunty
Treasursh
Roof Bank Creditors Accept Compromise Settlement
Lexington Savings Hank known as Hoof Link creditors approve a 75000 settlement to be paid in three equal instalments. The Lexington county claims totaling about 62000 are designated preferred, with other claimants to receive the remainder.
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Lexington Savings Hank
Oe Ae
Andington County
Women’s Clubs Federation meeting in Abbeville honors leaders
Abbeville hosted a large gathering of the Federation of Women’s Clubs focused on literature, music, and civic uplift. Officers were elected led by Mrs. M. T. Coleman in a formal reception with notable attendees from Spartanburg Greenville and Columbia.
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Federation of Clubs
Abbeville
Federation of Women's Clubs
Lords of Creation
Iqurels
Mary Stark
Mame Deviln
Maud McClung
Helen White Lea
Plevna Seal
Ada McMillan
Fannie Harris
Annie Cochran
Mesdames
J. D. Kerr
Charles' Ton
All Hall
Abheville
Chas Kirby
Fannie Stark
Gertrude Burnette
Spartanburg
A. G. Blotcky
Blotcky
M. T. Coleman
Avery Patton
Greenville
Furst
L. D. Childs
Columbia
Seam
B. B. Cooley
Beaufort
Recording
John Drake
Bennettaville
Core
Amanda M. Sumter
Robt. A. Chandler
Mayesville
Offvers
Notable talents shine at Tuesday Federation program in Abbeville
Abbeville residents praised for musical prowess Mrs Charlea C Kirby from Spartanburg Miss Eva Kirby led by a trio of famed performers including Mrs W B Steele and Miss Gertrude Burnett delivering refined pieces. A pink rose wheel emblem and a reception by president Mrs M T Colomet closed the social event with stylish decor and cordial hospitality.
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Mary Greene
James Coleman
Edna Bradley
Eugenia Coleman
Mra
Julius M. Visanska
Charleston
Alexander Long
Rock Hill
Mra. &. Gary
Cooley
Misa ‘Moses
Mesars
Dave Hill
Dr. Nickles
Sarah Lee
Fannie
Mary Stark
Messrs
H. G. Smith
Lewis Perrin
Charlea C. Kirby
Spartanburg
Kirby
Wall
Abbeville
Hame
Eva Kirby
Abberviile
D. A
Whiih
Federation
M. T. Colomet
Abbeville Hosts Federation Delegates in Notable Meeting
A report from the Anderson Daily Mall highlights the Federal Honor Women's Clubs gathering in Abbeville. Delegates praised local planning, praised Mrs. M. T. Coleman as president, and lauded Abbeville's civic efforts, hospitality, and beautiful social events centered on D A B and music club activities.
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Anderson Daily ‘Mall
Abbeville
Anderson
M. T. Coleman
Ahso
Alco
Music Club
Ay Association
Coleman
Gibbon
Charleston
Humphrey
Cheater
Cora
Ligon
Paycha ‘Culture Club
W. B. Steele
Abbevillé
Federation
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Louis A. Bauer
Carnegie Institution
Carnegie
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Tillman
Mexico
Tahall
Picken
Charlengton
Ferguson
Williams
Witte Fe O'Neal
Tam Wold
Blace
Cooper
Ashley Rivers
Belng
Ftwo
Charleston County
Easu
Ife
Lawrence
Conner
John F. Livingston
N. & L. Railroad
Comptroller General
Roof Bank
Mose Mobley
Shriners
J. &. McDonald
Omar Temple
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Ban Ra Jone 24
Delta
Lucia
W. B Steele
A. G. Blotky
Encora
Gertrude Burnett
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