Two Stills Raided Near McCormick and Little Mountain
Deputy sheriffs T. Ly Cann and J. W. Kely raided two illegal stills last week. One at Hominy Pot near the Savannah River in McCormick County involved a 500 gallon mash and an active run, with a man absent. George Harris admitted employment at the site and posted $1,000 bond for federal court. The second raid occurred on Judge M. E Hollingsworth’s land near Little Mountain. L. T. Landers, a renter, tried to flee but was stopped by Cann. Landers posted $500 bond. several pints of liquor and about 30 gallons of mash were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ly Cann
J. W. Kely
McCormick County
Mt. Carmel
Little Mountain
Hominy Pot
Savannah River
George Harris
Still
United States
C. E. William
Abbeville
M. E. Hollings
Worth’s
L. T. Landers
Landers
Cann
C. E. Williamson
County Highway Commission Sets Friday Meeting
County Highway Commission chaired by J. S Stark calls Friday session as bonds totaling 4500000 are authorized for road construction. All members have bonds worth 101000 and the panel plans no immediate sale due to market conditions, aiming to borrow funds this summer if a favorable opportunity arises.
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County Highway Commission
J. S Stark
Stat
Cotton Mill Team Triumphs Over Wa'c Shoals in Saturday Game
The Abbeville Cotton Mill team defeated Wa'c Shoals on Saturday by a large margin, securing a decisive victory in their fascbal matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
A New Car and Invested Plans Amid Personal Tales
A fragment recounts Mr BM Haddon investing and enjoining others in a voyage across the country with friends, hinting at a recent purchase and travel plans. The readable bits focus on individual actions and social ties rather than a formal event.
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BM. Haddon
Charming Visitor Spends Time with Local Relatives
Mes Walton of Simlot NC visits the city for a few days with relatives. Hermane Bente, Mary Bouwn, Te Bioven and Tanerd join in the sisters and brothers’ gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Walton
Simlot
Mpa
Sautsane
Hermane Bente Earl
Mex
Mary Bouwn
Memorial Exercises Observed Saturday
Memorial exercises were held Saturday by the local U D C chapter on the square at 11. School children entertained veterans and placed wreaths on the monument base. Major R B Cheatham spoke on Civil War truths, addressing the children, with a dinner at the Eureka Hotel afterward. Twenty five Confederate Veterans attended the event and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Hotel
Sone
J L Perrin
C. B. Peele
Nassur
Methodist Church
J. D. Fuip
Leila Ellis
Sarah Perrin
Joe Hughes
Alvin Ellis
Percy Leach
Annie Laurie
R. B. Cheatham
Henry Tillman
Greenwood
Opera House
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. J. Edwards
D. S. Branyon
J. D. Miller
A. Botts
A. T. Mc Twain
T. C. Seal
D. P. Hannah
R. P. Davis
W. H. Sharp
A. R. Ellis
Capt
W. C. Shaw
S. T. Eakin
J. 8. Williams
HW. Gordon
R. A. Crawford
J. J. Botts
Mr. Fleming
L. B. Ramey
I. N. Ashley
Dr. J. W. Keller
E. W. Ashley
R.M. Haddon
J. A. Hawthorne
R. C. McAdams
J. L. Hill
Dial Withdraws From South Carolina National Committeeman Race
Senator Dial of South Carolina withdrew from the race for national committeeman saying the move promotes party harmony. He stated he does not plan to attend the San Francisco convention as a delegate at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dial
South Carolina
San Francesco
Visitor from Denver En Route Back After Florida Visit
A visitor from Denver identified as Mrs. J. B. Thomas spent time in the city Vidia with Miss Maune and Jessty Till. She sent the Winkers to Shsinee Ville Florida and is returning to Hey Wome i Devos, An.
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Thomas
Vidia
Miss Maune
Jessty Till
Thoimwe
Shsineeville
Fla
Vetien
McSwain Delivers Graduating Address at Greene County
The report records JJ McSwain delivering the graduating address at Greene County ceremonies. It notes his role as a speaker and references Major A H D Fip in the surrounding context.
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JJ. McSwain
Malle
Ah D
Abbeville Plans City Chamber of Commerce
Abbeville business leaders form a push for a city chamber to promote trade and growth. About 50 businessmen have signaled support. a meeting will set dates and officer roles once arranged. Otto Bristow named for further details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ong
Newt
Ehatber
Comlerce
Daek Hin
Abeville Red Cross Chapter Plans Friday Meeting
The Abeleville Chapter of the American Red Cross will meet Friday afternoon May 20th at five in the Red Cross office. Members are urged to attend as a discussion will consider rescinding a $1000 donation to Abbeville County Memorial Hospital amid questions about chapter spending authority. The piece also notes Red Cross aims beyond emergencies and highlights public health and child welfare efforts.
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Abeleville
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
The
American Red Cross
District Conference of Missionary Societies Set for Abbeville
A district conference of the womans and young peoples missionary societies of Cokesbury District M E Church South will be held in Abbeville this week from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. About 40 delegates are expected with Rev J W Kilgo and Mrs L A Bryan of Chester and Mrs D M Bourne of Greenwood among attendees. A Thursday program highlights young peoples work and invites all denominations to attend.
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Woman's and Young People’s Missionary Societies
Cokesbury
M.E. Church, South
Abbeville
J. W. Kilgo
Cokesbury District
L. A. Bryan
Chester
Missionary Societies
D. M. Bourne
Lander College
Greenwood
Double Killing of Negroes Near Antreville Saturday
A fatal shooting occurred at a fundraising hot supper for a Negro church near Antreville on Saturday night. George Morgan and Nelse Casey were killed by Rooter Hamilton and Bee Starks after a conflict over a woman. Caseys infant was reportedly killed in the exchange. deputies arrested two suspects the following day.
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Antreville
George Morgan
Nelse Casey
Rooter Hamilton
Bee Starks
Casey
Morgan
Hampton
Cann
Donalds School Commencement and Return Dates
Commencement exercises at the Donalds school were held Friday. Three teachers, Mies Suaie Stag igoni and Miks Maye ret Bradley, had taught there for the past session and returned to their homes on Saturday.
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Donalds School
Mies Suaie Stag
Igoni
Miks Mayeret Bradley
Hartsville School Accepts New Teacher Amid Changes
Mrs Nath Calvert accepts a position at Hartville school as new winter term teacher. Unclear fragments hint at staffing shifts and local education updates in Hartsville area.
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Hartsville
Nath Calvert
Hartville
Mike Selis Stoff Lease Case Presents Unclear Terms
A fragmented notice references Mike Selis Stoff and a leasing arrangement with unclear dates and parties. The text includes garbled place names and a vague end date, suggesting a rental or contract dispute without full details available.
Stock Dividend Tax Debated by Republicans in House Committee
Washington May 1 Republicans on the house ways and means committee reached a consensus on a 5 percent levy on stock dividends to fund soldier relief measures. Strong opposition centered on retroactivity and the plan’s scope. The committee aimed to report the bill next Wednesday ahead of a May 21 House consideration and a May 1 meeting of the American Legion executive committee.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Supreme Court
Executive Committee of the American Legion
Ninth body recovered from Savannah River tragedy
The ninth victim from the Savannah River ferry disaster of April 4 is identified as Miss Allie Bradshaw found at Plum Branch 30 to 40 miles below Harper's Ferry. One body remains, Charlie Meschine, and all graves will lie together in the same cemetery as the group per their families.
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Savannah River
Allie Bradshaw
Plum Branch Betwen
Harper's Ferry
Charlie Meschine
Charlie 6
Reception Called Off Amid Nitrate Sale Controversy
A public notice reports a planned reception tied to a nitrate sale ordered by authorities. The event, set at $88.00 per ton, involves government evaluation of stock proceeds and a postponed gathering hosted at a local church in Galveston Texas.
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Wiley
Political puzzle looms as conventions near
The piece discusses the approaching national conventions and how Republican choices, especially a Johnson nomination, could shape Democratic prospects. It notes McAdoo as a milder alternative appealing to business and labor groups, and outlines strategic timing and potential party cohesion depending on Republican decisions.
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Washington
Johnson
California
W. G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Chicago
San Francisco
Imported Woolen Clothes To Sell At Half Price In U S
New York May 15 England ready to sell to American merchants woolen men's clothing that can be retailed at a 20 percent profit at prices just over half those asked here. J C Shannon of a London firm says suits can be produced and shipped to America for a duty paid price of 82 dollars each while similar quality suits now sell for 60 to 80 dollars. He claims the same quality could be retailed at 38.40 dollars yielding 20 percent profit.
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New York
England
J.C. Shannon
London
America
Hatch Visits Abinvillle Mill After Company Ties
Mr H A Hatch president of Abinvillle Cotton Mills and partner in Deering Milliken Co of New York is in town for a few days to inspect the mill and study the company’s property. Hatch is joined by company officers on the visit as locals extend a warm greeting to him.
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H. A. Hatch
Abinville
Unclear OCR fragment from Columbia page
Fragmentary text from an old Columbia page shows garbled names and numbers. Reads like personal notices or local tidbits with missing context and illegible details. Contains scattered references to individuals and monetary amounts but no coherent event or outcome.
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Tives
Major Cheatham
Denver
Otto Bristow
District Conference OF Missionary Societies
Donalds
Miss Ray & M
Lars Ve
Pipa
Veung Indy
Miss Devlin
Mike Selis Stoff
Baeveet
Mernett Foe
Wimself
Wteate
MR. H. A. Hatch
NG EN Columbia
McLane
Villi Cana
Ibeville
Mobo White
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