Abbeville Chamber of Commerce Organized
The Abbeville Chamber of Commerce was organized here Thursday night in the Court House with about sixty business men present. Dr G A Neuffert named chairman and Otto Bristow secretary led a vote to form a 15 member directorate and establish an executive secretary with a $3000 salary. Membership planned at 350 with $25 annual fees and $6 for associates. The next meeting is set for Wednesday at 6 15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
G. A. Neuffertr
Otto Bristow
Chamber of Commerce
Mt A
J. Moore Mars
J. S. Morse
W. H. White
C. E. Williamson
J. D. Fulp
C. H. McMurray
W. M. Langley
Albert Henry
J. M. Nickles
S. J. Link
M. B. Reese
Arthur Rosenberg
J. S. Cochran
H. B Wilson
T. G. White
S. G. Thomson, Jr
Albert Morse
W. D. Wilkinson
Maxwell Smith
Selec
Miss Kilgore Elected to City Schools Post
Miss Niza Kilgore of Clinton elected to direct a section of the fourth grade in Simpsonville City Schools for the next session. She will oversee expression classes and bring substantial teaching experience to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niza Kilgore
Clinton
Simpsonville
Consolidated Vehodle
Miss Kilgore
Dr Mann in Greenville City Seeks Teachers
Dr J L Mann superintendent of Greenville Graded school system visited town this week on business. He reports thirty nine vacancies in his corps of teachers as the city works to fill teaching positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mann
Greenville Graded School System
Railroads Indorse Fair Wage Increase
E T Whiter, chairman of the committee representing lines, tells the labor board that railroads do not oppose fair wage increases for about 2,000,000 employees, though some demands totaling substantial sums are unjustified. He says railways seek honest, efficient service in return and oppose embedding federal railroad administration agreements into any board award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
E. T. Whter
Whiter
Federal ‘Railroad Administration
Fastidious Tastes Cause High Shoe Prices
Washington May 27 Fastidious tastes of the public influence high shoe prices said William McAdoo Jr vice president of the Central Leather Co before a senate committee investigating shoe prices He denied exhorbitant profits noting 1919 earnings of 13288481 versus 4876923 in 1914 and said demand decline and production cuts of 10 to 22 percent in recent weeks were not followed by further cuts in transportation or finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William McAdoo, Jr
New York
Central Leather Company
Senate
McAdoo
Resolution Endorses World Movement by Methodist Conference
Greensboro May 27 A resolution endorsing the Interchurch World Movement was adopted after lengthy debate at the Methodist Protestant General Conference with delegates from 25 states present. A later report will decide the churchs future ties to the movement. Consolidation of boards and publishing interests were discussed, with final plans postponed to 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Interchurch World Movement
Methodist Protestant General Conference
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Baltimore Chossen
T. H. Lewis
Maryland
Weather improves for cotton across most regions
Washington reports the national weather and crop bulletin showing a week of favorable cotton conditions. Moderate temperatures prevailed with light to moderate rainfall, heavier rains in the northwest and southeast, and notable improvement east of the Mississippi River boosting progress in the belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Weather and Crop Bulletin
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Corn Belt
Minstrel Show Called Off at Opera House
The minstrel show planned for next Wednesday night at the opera house under the Civic Club has been canceled. Manager Vercott granted use of the venue and will present his regular show and seek a special picture for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Civic Club
Vercott
Florida visitors bring baby to admire with Bradley kin
Rev. and Mrs. Henry E. Pressly arrived from Florida and will stay with Mrs. J. F. Bradley. They introduced their fine young baby who will be seen by his two grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Pressly
Florida
J. F. Bradley
Home Again Templeton Returns to Abbeville
Mrs. W. A. Templeton has returned to Abbeville after time in Anderson and will visit daughter Mrs. W. D. Barksdale for a month before going to New York for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Templeton
Abbeville
Anderson
W. D. Barksdale
New York
Wilson denounces peace resolution over Versailles treaty
President Wilson says a Republican peace plan would stain US gallantry and honor. He warns that rejecting the Versailles treaty implies pursuing U S interests alone and criticizes omitting key war aims in the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Dedication Planned for Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
Directors of Abbeville County Memorial Hospital meet this afternoon to finalize plans for the hospital dedication on Friday June 11. A telegram from Senator Din cites efforts to secure a military band from Camp Jackson for the event and notes Senator Dial has discussed it with Camp Jackson's commanding general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
Senator Din
Camp Jackson
Senator Dial
Painting Up for Summer at Abbeville Mill School
The Abbeville Cotton Mill school building receives a fresh coat of paint this week. Surrounded by flower beds and shrubs, the refreshed facade offers a pleasant sight for visitors and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Magistrate J. C. Martin Visits Don alds on Friday
J. C. Martin, magistrate at Don alds, was here Friday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Donalds
Texas Considers Full Extermination Plan for Pink Boll Worm
Austin May 27 Secretary Meredith warns of a country wide quarantine if Texas adopts half way measures against the pink boll worm. He urges non cotton zones and plowing up infested fields and reimbursement for planters as part of the 1919 act to prevent spread and protect the cotton industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Meredith
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Robby
Department
Colored schools close after successful year under Lee
The colored schools of the city closed their session yesterday and completed a successful year under Principal Joseph W. Lee. He has just finished his first year of teaching and was recently re-elected to head Poplar Grove school for next session. Commencement exercises begin Sunday in the A M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Lee
Lee
Poplar Grove
County Engineer Election Discussed by Abbeville County Board
Abbeville County Highway Commission met Friday to consider electing a county engineer. Engineers appeared and more applications were read. No action was taken yet but a decision was expected today. The Senior Class plans a play in the Opera House during commencement week titled A Good Man is Hard to Find written for the occasion by Miss Gwen Bristow. Proceeds will fund the Annual and school books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Opera House
Gwen Bristow
Officers Elected at Merchants Meeting Friday Afternoon
J. S. Morse was elected President Albert Henry 1st Vice President J. G. White 2nd Vice President and Otto Bristow Secretary of merce at a meeting held Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Morse
Albert Henry
J. G. White
Otto Bristow
Abbeville
Continuing Fight for Soldier Bill Stalls House Action
Washington May 28 Advocates of the soldier relief bill announced they would block all legislation until the measure is brought up for passage. Representative Mason Republican Illinois led the push amid applause and was later echoed by Representative Murphy Republican Ohio. Debate suggested possible passage Saturday but many expect next week. Mason accused B M Baruch of stealing 50 million dollars in war copper profits, a claim he did not elaborate.
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Washington
House
Mason
Illinois
Murphy
Ohio
Purdney
Michigan
Henry T. Rainey
B. M. Baruch
Bryan Sees New Moral Amendment For Nation
In Philadelphia on May 26 Willam Jennings Bryan predicted a federal amendment establishing a single moral code for men and women with severe penalties for immorality. He praised the Presbyterian general assembly for endorsing a unified code. The assembly also approved a union plan for 18 Protestant churches, marking a major step toward broader Protestant unity. The previous day Presbyterians and Reformed churches agreed to unite, followed by a similar move by the Presbyterian Church in the South.
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Philadelphia
Willam Jennings Bryan
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
South
Suffrage Issue to Be Settled Soon in Louisiana
Baton Rouge May 27 The House of Commons ordered a favorable report on a bill granting state suffrage to women. Federal ratification supporters set a hearing for June 2 and expect action by the committee then. State ratification backers fear a roll call but anticipate a two thirds requirement for the state amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
House of Commons
Rane
Messare
Real estate in Due West on the move
Real estate in Due West shows rising prices as demand outpaces values. Last week Fowler sold $99,000 worth of property. This week Thomas A. Putman, proprietor of the Due West Hotel, sold the property to Davia Realty Co. for $10,000 after paying $3,000 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due West
Fowler
Thomas A. Putman
Davia Realty Co
McAdoo Silent Candidate Fundraising Scrutiny
Senate investigators heard plans to name W G McAdoo at the Democratic convention. Dan R Hanna promised to raise 500000 for Wood’s campaign, while figures showed Republican contributions of 113109 for Harding 68375 for Coolidge and 40550 for Butler. Dr Burriss Jenkins stated he was asked to nominate McAdoo but knew nothing about funds used for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
W. G. McAdoo
John T. King
Gen. Wood
Dan R. Hanna
Cleveland
Senator Harding
Ohio
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Nicholas M. Butler
New York
McAdoo
Burriss Jenkins
Kansas City Post
Janet Shouse
Assisant
the Treasury
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Robert Woolley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank Wilson
Liberty Loan Publicity
Jenkins
San Francisco
Abbeville Leaders Attend South Carolina Development Board Meet
Morse elected county chairman of Abbeville at a Greenwood meeting of the district commission. Attendees included Dr. F. E. Harrison Dr. C. H. McMurray and Otto Bristow. The district organization includes Abbeville Greenwood McCormick and Newberry with Kenneth Baker chairing. Senator F. W. Robinson leads McCormick and Major Henry Tillman Greenwood. The group aims to advertise South Carolina industrial advantages. a statewide membership drive begins June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Abbeville
Greenwood
District Commission of the
South Carolina Development Board
F. E. Harrison
C. H. McMurray
Otto Bristow
McCormick
Newberry
Kenneth Baker
F. W. Robinson
Henry Tillman
Haigter Haigter Winans Barksdale Visit Columbus
Miss Sarah Haigter Miss Mary Haigter and Winans Barksdale of Coker College and Mr. Howard Wallace and Dr. W C Reedy of Hartsville arrived in the city Wednesday afternoon after driving from Hartsville. The party spent several hours sightseeing in Columbus and enjoyed the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah and
Mary Haigter
Winans Barksdale
Coker College
Howard Wallace
W. C. Reedy
Hartsville
City
Columbia
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Kilgore
DR. Mann
Indorse
World Movement
Home Again
Department OF _Agriculture
Bill
Bryan
Assembly
Maddo
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