Abbeville's looming modern court house fuels growth talk
In Monday's News and Courier Abbeville resident W P Greene sketches plans for a modern court house and expanded city facilities as Abbeville eyes swift development. Greenwood notes echo the sentiment, comparing to St Louis or Chicago and urging moderation over boomed expansion.
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The Best Growing Crop in Abbeville Town
A village column narrates oddities and local notes from Abbeville. It mentions Migres Gilmer living near the Miller hotel, a rapid garden crop, and playful reflections on Sunday farming. Also noted are Miss Janie Penual returning from Atlanta, honors for T. B. Crown, Colshoim’s help with printing, and local police readiness amid crime chatter.
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Hold on to cotton as prices rise warns Pendleton broker
A Pendleton South Carolina note from May 12 1908 urges traders to hold cotton and resist selling despite price advances. It cites short crops in the United States and shortages in European mills Egyptian and Indian supplies, predicting higher minimums before delivery. It also links corn cash price to planting guidance and urges growing food crops for next year.
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The Closing of the Abbeville Graded Schools
The Abbeville graded schools closed yesterday with brief exercises at Hill's Opera House due to poor space. The program included prayer, music, speeches by Estelle Strickle Preston Speed Jr. Carrie Fleming Albert Morse Oscar Stevenson Mary L. Link Eugene Gary Jr. and diplomas delivered by Bessie Jones.
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Preston B. Speed, Jr
Albert Morse
Oscar Stevenson
Eugene B. Gary, Jr
Calhoun Cason
Richard Sandley
Estelle Strickle
Carrie Flemming
Estelle Stevenson
Mary L. Link
Bessie Jones
Mary Hill
Commencement Week At Due West Draws National Attendance
The Due West commencement week will gather prominent people from across the country to celebrate ceremonies and oratory contests. The editor recalls the college legacy, praising graduates who have carried Western education and Christian values to business and society. A separate note discusses a Fifty Thousand dollar appropriation for a new Post Office Building at Abbeville and the role of Senator Gary and Congressman Aiken in securing funding for public buildings in South Carolina.
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Ice and water abundance boost Abbeville trade
Abbeville gains free ice and water from a new ice plant boosting cool drinks across the town. McDill and Norwood promote rapid delivery of ice and water, with plans for free ice cream stands and watermelon giveaways on Saturdays to attract customers and spark a thriving local economy.
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Death of Jouette Bentley at age twelve
Jouette Bentley died May 13 after twelve years of illness at his grandfather D H Howard’s Abbeville home aged twelve. His mother Euphemia Howard Mentley and other children were summoned by telegraph and present at death. Burial was at Long Cave Cemetery near his great grandfather Hugh Wilson. Neighbors' kindness noted. public spring fundraiser mentioned in Abbeville.
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Cheatham Announces Re election Bid for County Superintendent
The document states B. Cheatham announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Superintendent of Education subject to the Democratic primary. It references P. B. Carwile as a candidate for re election to the Monde of Representativen and notes official authorization for the announcements.
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Superintendent of Education
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J. Foster Himmond
Uyunty
Richard Sandsey
Abbeville County
J. Link
Abbeville
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J.B. Bradley
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Delman
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George
C.J. Lyon
Lorton Reubertkou
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Abbeville Ice Plant Offers Coupon Books at Varying Pounds
The Abbeville ice plant reports full operation and top quality ice. Coupon books are available with different poundage and coupon values, including 2000 pound books at 35¢ per 100 pounds, 7.00 per book, and smaller options such as 1000, 500, and 200 pound books with varying coupon counts and prices.
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