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Newspaper
Andrews News
Location
Andrews, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
The Andrews Tobacco Market will stay open into September, delaying closure beyond earlier reports. Farmers bring tobacco to the Andrews market as warehouses in town and nearby likely will remain open. Buyers will stay until the market closes, though the exact date is not yet known.
Columbia Aug 19 Attorney General Wolfe issues opinion for Gov Cooper stating SC women may vote in the general election without an amendment to election laws. He says federal constitutional change auto adjusts state law, though questions remain about the August 1 primary. State Democratic Committee Secreta Edmunds contends club rolls closure prevents reopening while others urge reopening by the Democratic Convention.
The article argues country boys leave farms due to poor educational and social recreation options. It calls for better schools and equipment, playgrounds, and organized activities like agricultural clubs and farm youth programs. It urges state supported training to keep youths tied to rural vocations.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Andrews Baptist Church holds its meeting Tuesday afternoon August 24 at 4 30 in the church auditorium. The topic is Financing Missions and all members are urged to attend. Officers elected include Mrs J H White D C DuBose secretary P O Busey treasurer.
Mrs. C. M. Fogel and children headed to Hendersonville while Mrs. H. L. Oliver joined relatives at City Point Virginia. Numerous locals visit relatives in Sumter Pawley's Island Manning Brevard and Philadelphia with plans to remain through parts of summer and return home.
Sea Coast Packing Company directors met with Brooks Engineering of Moultrie to finalize building and equipment contract. President Collier authorized to execute. work to begin August 17 with reinforced concrete three story building. Sand gravel cement hollow tile and lumber ordered. freezing machinery research to be explored with inventor Robt. C. Irvin invited for expert guidance.
The passage envisions a southern agrarian ideal where farmers prosper from their own fields and resources. It imagines independence from creditors, debt bondage, and master bidding, with cash pay and freedom restored as cotton becomes a clean surplus in personal markets.
The Extension Department of Clemson College with dusting machine makers will demonstr ate spraying cotton with Calcium Arsenate on September 4 at 11 a m at Andrews Development farm Andrews. Demonstrations will include power and hand machines and seek to draw farmers and business men to observe and learn. F M Conner Co Agent.
Mrs Louisa Steele widow of Capt J J Steele dies after months of illness in Kingstree. Born 1841 Aug 22 she married Col S W Maurice in 1860 producing a daughter Ellen Roger. After Maurice’s death she wed Capt J J Steele a Confederate officer. Active Methodist church member funded church bell. Funeral Saturday at home Rev Speigner McDowell Davis officiating. Interment Williamsburg cemetery. Survived by stepchildren nieces and nephews.
Charleston Evening Post reports that 52 cases of Haig and Haig Scotch were found washed up near Sullivan's Island. Children and workers unearthed a heavy sealed chest containing 12 quarts of liquor. Rumors say a passing ship tossed it overboard. The island crowds grow as more cases appear and crabbing interest surges with the ferry schedule unchanged.
Tobacco curing finished as farmers prepare to cotton. Henry Kennedy of Scranton visited Piney Forest relatives last week. Ida Barnes returned home from Georgetown after visiting her sister. Joy marked the Etheridge home when a boy arrived last Saturday. Visitors at Casselman home included Maggie Ola Evans Pearl Evans and Wiley Ard. J J Browder and Coxed families visited Etheridge home Sunday afternoon. Edgar Haselden returned home after visiting Earley Branch relatives.
The family thanks friends for support during the death of C Marshall on the eee. A note from J K and J J Marshall expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the passing.
County office candidates spoke to a representative crowd in the Stone Warehouse Andrews. The session lasted about two hours with little contention and a respectful hearing for all. The suffrage issue for women was not raised by any speaker amid party discussions.
Mrs Sallie M Marshall died suddenly on Thursday August 1 1920 at the home of her son R C M She was the wife of the late John W Marshall and aged about sixty nine She leaves three sons R C Marshall J J Marshall and J K Marshall a niece and several nephews Funeral services were at Spring Gulley Baptist Church with interment in the family burial ground.
The Dollar Democracy Campaign reports progress toward funding Cox and Roosevelt’s election. In 34 of 46 counties volunteers have organized, with contributions from nearly every county and thousands in the state treasury. Chairman Thos P Cothran urges rapid canvass completion and larger gifts, noting the campaign will cost more than four years ago.
Morrisville news notes crops still look fine and residents express smiles over warm spell. Miss Mamye Sports joins Andrews News office. Various Sports and Eaddy family visits are listed with neighbors in Nesmith Piney Forest and Kingstree. Roads remain poor prompting questions about improving infrastructure.
Frank Jackson of Kellerton Iowa captured the United States horse shoe pitching championship in Toledo Aug 16 with a total score of 1790. He won 35 straight games and went undefeated until losing 50 to 40 to Charles Babbitt of Lancaster Ohio in the final. The two defeats came earlier in the seven day tournament. Next year the event will be held in Minneapolis.
The State Highway Commission moves to draft rules governing vehicle loads weight limits truck and tire sizes to protect highways. Public input invited through state engineer Moorefield with likely timeline several months before final rules. Violations to carry penalties under section 15 and require permits for highway use.
News from Route One reports farmers finishing tobacco harvest and social visits. Mrs R W Blakeley ill but improving. Families including Wilson, Morris, Pelt, Carson gather for meals and friendly visits in Earles and Spring Gulley areas. Albert Cooke set to return and succeed locally.
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