Thanksgiving Union Service and Community Sing at Johnston Opera House
Thanksgiving Day plans in Johnston include a union service led by Rev. David Kellar with a collection aiding local orphanages, followed by a 7 30 p m community sing at the Opera House under Rev. Kellar. Other items note visitors, illness, school projects, and local events from Aurora Minnesota to Columbia, S.C.
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David Kellar
Heavenly Father
Opera House
Emma Booknight
New York
Miller
Richmond
Leland Chester
Will Wright
Bruce Coleman
Aiken
W. E. LaGrone
O. S. Wertz
Columbia
the Baptist Hospital
J. K. Allen
John
Mary Lewis
Willie Tompkins
Eugene Thrailkill
Mary Hamilton
Alice Cox
John Wright
Sallie Rice Owen
Bamberg
Claud Hart
Macon
Hattie Bruce
Baptist Hospital
Greenville
O. D. Black
Zena Payne
J. H. White
P. B. Waters
Mary Ann Buie
Loyal Temperance Legion of
James White
Inez Rhoden
Mallie Waters
Augusta
Annie Waters
William Bell
C. P. Corn
Silas Bruce
Dry Creek
Charleston
Dry Creek Church
Ebb Culbreath
Johnston
Culbreath
Gibson
Pope Perry
Perry
Jesse Ballentine
Batesburg
Eugene Kneece
Monetta
M. W. Clark
Archie Lewis
A. J. Lewis
Louise Hoyt
Mona Calhoun
Greenwood
Robert Cartledge
Deputy Sheriff Shot in Saluda County
Saluda County deputy sheriff Webber Edwards was killed Saturday night in Saluda when Elliott Culbreath, a negro, shot him during a warranted arrest. Edwards, 88, left a widow and six children after a ten to twelve year service. A $300 reward is offered, with possible state aid, as Culbreath remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saluda
Webber Edwards
Saluda County
Elliott Culbreath
Culbreath
Cooper
Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Export Corporation urged as cotton market remedy
South Carolina cotton leaders advocate forming a export corporation to ship cotton abroad and use cash or Liberty bonds to finance purchases. Proponents say only this plan can fix prices and alert farmers, noting Edgefield has raised about 5000 dollars while Saluda over 15000 dollars. Committeemen urged to act.
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R. C. Hamer
South Carolina
The
Cotton Association
Liberty
E. C. Steifert
Orangeburg Marketing Association
Federal Reserve Board
Cotton Exchange
Edgefield County
Saluda County
Edgefield
For Rent Five Room House With Store House and Garage
For rent a five room house with bathroom and large closets. Doors and windows screened, rooms equipped with grates. Includes store house and garage with large garden space and ample water. Good neighborhood. Apply to T. B. Greneker, Edgefield, S.C.
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T. B. Greneker
Edgefield S. C
Edgefield Cotton Grader Proves Value to Farmers
County Agent Carwile reports farmers and local business leaders write to Clemson Extension praising the Edgefield Government Cotton Grader. Letters claim higher market prices, with gains up to $27.50 on two bales and as much as $10 per bale, though some buyers say grading is not consistently high. The grader is urged as a smart, low cost aid for Edgefield growers.
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Edgesfield
Garwilet
W. W. Long
Extension Service
Clemson College
Edgefield
Carwile
R. T. Hill
Barrett and Company
Augusta
Henry Grady to the Cotton Farmer
Clemson College reports Henry W. Grady warned in 1888 that true farm prosperity would come only when South farmers control crops and markets. He envisioned independence from debt, cash pay, and a cotton surplus sold on their own terms rather than a depressed market.
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Clemson College
Henry W. Grady
South
Offices For Cotton Classer and County Agent
The metal building behind the County Court House is completed as the headquarters for the Cotton Classer and the County Agent. Gordon will store records and standards while Carwile keeps his office and government bulletins. the public can find them or obtain location information there.
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Edgefield
Gordon
Carwile
All Year Garden Planned for 1921 at Clemson College
Garden guidance from Clemson College on planning a year long garden for 1921. Advises ordering seed now, starting early, protecting crops before severe weather, mulching strawberries, and applying stable manure to nonvegetable plots. Recommends fig cultivation in sheltered areas and lime-sulphur spraying for San Jose scale on orchard trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bclemson College
San Jose
Republican campaign deficit appeal asks for funds
Will Hayes, chairman, issued a plea to Republicans and supporters to cover about 1.5 million dollars. He noted the 1920 campaign spent roughly 3.4 million, with 50,000 donors contributing 2 million, leaving a net shortfall despite lower dollar buying power than 1916. He urged small subscriptions under 1000 dollars.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Will Hayes
Washington
Hughes
Hayes
Cotton Market Outlook From Orangeburg Expert
E C Steifert of the Cotton Marketing Association says he is not pessimistic about cotton. He expects prices to rise to 30 cents before spring planting and to fall to 15 cents before the bottom. He notes reduced local production but warns of widespread financial risk if cotton sells at current levels.
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W. P. Gordon
E. C. Steifert
Cotton Marketing Association
Orangeburg
President Harding and the South analyzed in Georgia piece
The Augusta Chronicle urges restraint as Speaker Seigel frames a bill to add fifty plus members and reduce southern representation, warning of a royal battle if the South is treated as a taxed buffer. It notes Harding's New Orleans address offered appeal to the region and calls for unity to secure future success.
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Isaac Seigel
House Committee On Census
House
Washington
United States
Columbia Record
Senate
White House
Blairs
Congress
Harding
New Orleans
South
Vox
Augusta Chronicle
Near East Relief Appeals to Americans
Dispatches from Col. J P Coombs in Asia Minor reassure supporters that 110000 orphans remain under Near East Relief care despite Turkish Nationalist tension. Charles V Vickery notes the work's safety with American staff. A six member relief party including Dr Russell T Uhls sails to Constantinople to aid trachoma efforts.
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Near East
J. P. Coombs
Appalachicola
Fla
Near East Relief Committee
Asia Minor
Sersoun
Col. Coombs
Near East Relief
Charles V. Vickery
The
Harpoot
Anatolia
New York
Constantinople
Russell T. Uhls
Kansas
Mr Daitchs Bargains Slashed Prices in All Departments
Abram Daitch announces a full page advertisement describing price cuts in every department. The store invites patrons to stretch their dollars for family needs and to begin Christmas shopping now.
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Abram Daitch
Final Carolina Election Totals Revealed in Columbia
Columbia South Carolina officials finalize general election tabulation ahead of the state canvass. Senator Smith leads in votes with 62 151. Democratic electors total 63 933, Regular Republicans 2 244, Adams Blalock 446. Nine presidential electors total 26 votes. Constituion amended 33 times. Contests filed by L A Hawkins and T St Mark Sasportas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
State Board of Canvassers
Smith
Adams-Blalock
George Warren
Ed. C. Mann
L. A. Hawkins
Congress
T. St. Mark Sasportas
Long Branch Social News Highlights
Long Branch residents report visits and travel with families and friends. D G Derrick and family drove to Edgefield last Saturday. Azalee and Fayrah Salter visited Miss Ethel Clark. L F Lybrand of Ridge Spring stayed with E L Scott. Attaway and Harvey, Long Branch teachers, spent weekend in Saluda. G L Salter and family visited A B McGee. G W Scott and family visited Ed. Langley and Mrs Lewis Clark hosted Long Branch youths engaged in basketball activities.
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D. G. Derrick
Edgefield
Azalee
Fayrah Salteree
Ethel Clark
L. F. Lybrand
Ridge Spring
E. L. Scott
Cleo Attaway
Lizzie Harvey
Long Branch School
Saluda
G. L. Salter
A.B. McGee
G.W. Scott
Long Branch
Langley
Lewis Clark
Wages Going Down
The Abbeville Press and Banner reports lower pay across the city with the street force wage cut from 3.00 to 2.50 per day and a further reduction planned for January 1. A carpenter has already dropped from 6.50 to 5.00 per day as job prospects shrink and loafing may become common.
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Abbeville Press and Banner
County Teachers Organize a County Association
A county meeting at the Court House saw about 30 teachers from across the county form a teachers association. W. W. Fuller welcomed attendees and E. W. Rentz was named president with Hortense Padgett as vice president, C. F. Brooks secretary, and Sallie D. Cunningham treasurer. By-laws will be adopted at the next gathering on the second Saturday in December.
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Court House
W. W. Fuller
E. W. Rentz
Trenton
Hortense Padgett
Edgefield
C. F. Brooks
Sallie D. Cunningham
Antioch
D. A. R. Meeting Rescheduled With Local Speakers
The D A R meeting postponed by bad weather will be held with Mrs A R Woodson on Friday afternoon. Speakers include Mrs Toney Turner Miss Zena Payne and Mrs Mamie Tillman who attended the recent convention in Anderson.
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A. R. Woodson
Toney Turner
Zena Payne
Mamie Tillman
Anderson
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China
Miss Eliza Mims
Florence Mims
Sousa
Dear Advertiser
Victrola Record
St. Paul
Individuaals
John Philip Sousa
Dixie
Georgia
Sherman
Aurora
Minnesota
Ell Culbreath
Ell
Henry Grady
Dee
Republicans Short
President Harding
Mr. Daitch
Carolina
Teachers’ Association Organization
D. A. R. Meeting
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