Night Schools Spread Across South Carolina
A state education discussion highlights the rise of night schools for illiterate adults led by I Julia Selden and Will Lou Fray. Early efforts seed a statewide program, with Laurens and Spartanburg model communities and 1916 legislative funding to support rural and urban classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
John I. Swearingen
Julia Selden
Spartanburg
Will Lou Fray
Laurens
Miss Selden
Converse College
Wilson Gray
Laurens County
Young's Township
Kentucky
Nett
Lince
State Department of Education
New Enterprises Authorized In Greenville And Valhalla
The Greenville Amusement Company of Greenville is authorized with capital stock of 50000 led by W C Cleveland A J Mills and B A Quinerly of Greenville The American Automatic Mail Detector Company of Valhalla is chartered with capital stock 20000 with officers Harry R Thughs president W C Thughs vice president and secretary I B Jackson treasurer and Phillip P Toole general manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville Amusement Company
Greenville
W. C. Cleveland
A. J. Mills
8. A. Quinerly
American Automatic Mail Detector Company of
Valhalla
Harry R. Thughs
W. C. Thughs
I. B. Jackson
Phillip P. Toole
Clemson College Joins American University Union in Paris
Clemson College becomes a member of the American University Union headquartered in Paris at the Royal Palace hotel near Place du Theatre Francais. The organization aims to assist American college men in Europe serving in the military or other capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
American University Union
Paris
Royal Palace
Oltel
Place du Theatre Francais
Rue de Richeliu
Rue de Richelieu
France
Amunion
Europe
Local firms receive charters for varied ventures
Smathers Motor Car Company of Greenwood is commissioned with capital stock of 10000 to buy sell and repair autos and accessories. J R Smathers and J P Abney listed as petitioners. The King Operating Company of Charleston proposes to own lease and operate hotels lodging and boarding houses with 600 capital stock. J N Nathans and T Halsey of Charleston named as petitioners. Patton Tilman and Bruce Inc of Greenville chartered with 330000 capital stock, officers W L Patton president treasurer R G Tilman vice president and R W Bruce secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smathers Motor Car Company of
Greenwood
J. R. Smathers
J. P. Abney
J. S. Farnum Company
Char
the King Operating Company
Charleston
J. N. Nathans
T. ©. Halsey
How to Obtain School Building Aid in 1910 1918
Community state and county cooperation funds school construction under the 1910 appropriation. Rural districts receive 50 percent from local sources, 25 from the county, 25 from the state, with caps of 200 from the state and 300 from the county, plus bonuses for consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Allendale Fire Claims Four Members Of Family
In Allendale area a blaze at a Black family home killed Ben Howard his wife and two children. They attempted to save belongings and two children fled but the parents re entered and perished with the remaining child. Fire officials recovered the bodies from the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendale
Ben Howard
Howard
Senator Smith Names Lads for Service Schools
Senator Smith announced appointments to West Point and Annapolis. West Point principal Johnson Hagood of Barnwell with first alternate John B. Cornwell of Cheter and second alternate Charles M. Bull of Statesburg and third alternate James N. Sloan of Greenville. Annapolis principal William E B Traper Jr of Charleston with first alternate John F. Comerford of Charleston second alternate Musene K E Nimroe of Anderson and third alternate Peyton G Bowman Jr of Sumter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service School
Columbia
Senator Smith
West Point
Johnson Hagood
Barnwell
John B. Cornwell
Cheeter
Charles M. Rh. Bull
Statesburg
James N. Sloan
Greenville
Annapolis
William EB. Traper
Charleston
John F. Comerford
Musene KE. Nimore
Anderson
Peyton G. Bowman, Jr. Sumter
Remount Depot Graduation and Camp News Brief
The first class of 25 horseshoers graduates from a four month course at the remount depot while a packers school runs two months with 25 students monthly. The teamsters' school is paused due to ample existing experience. Also noted are war front supplies, exchanges limits, chaplain training at Fort Monroe, canvas gear arrivals, wool coat distribution changes, vast wool stock, a 10 000 gallon gasoline tank, and Dr. Milford H Lyon touring the camp lecturing at the M C A buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoers
Remount
Teamsters
France
War Department
Benjamin R. Lacy
One Hundred
Milford H. Lyon
Wreck blame placed on No 18 crew at Frost collision
Coroner jury finds train No 18 crew failed to observe caution rules in the Frost South er n Railway wreck that killed 12 near Columbia. The verdict says deaths resulted from No 42 from Spartanburg into No 18 from Greenville colliding near Frost. Railroad officials note conflicting crew statements but insist flagging rules were not followed by No 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Southern Railway
Frost
Spartanburg
Greenville
I. S. Collins
Columbia Division
Identity of McCormick Wreck Victim Confirmed
The body at McCormick undertaking establishment is identified as John A. Calhoun Jr. of Sumter. A bill container bearing the name J. Mathias previously suggested as the probable identity among the 12 recovered is clarified. Calhoun, 26, was to report to Camp Jackson with Sumter youths soon and had recently visited Ninety Six before likely induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
McCormick Undertaking
Southern Railway
John A. Calhoun, Jr
Sumter
J. Mathias
Camp Jackson
Ninety Six
South Carolina News Items Warn of Wartime Explosions
A grenade accident at Schofield Barracks injured Capt Peter Sorenson Lieut Wo Hanna and three other officers while Corporal John Simmons of Piedmont D C was killed. A live bomb caused the blast in a dummy box. War savings drive gains see Joe Sparks appointed to assist county chairmen. A March conference in Columbia will discuss National Defense Council work. Hawaii reports a new half million dollar electric plant under construction with Tal 1 Marvin of Colleton as chief engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simmons
Piedmont
D. C
Peter Sorenson
Wo Hanna
School of Fire
Schofield Barracks
Joe Sparks
Columbia
Rae
David Houston
Agriculture
Council of National Defense
Honcouin
Hawaii
Tal 1
Marvin
Colleton
Washington Lays Plans for Third Liberty Loan Opening
The United States prepares to launch a three to four week campaign for the third Liberty Loan on April 6, marking the war’s first anniversary. Secretary McAdoo notes the loan size depends on pending legislation and expects one more issue before June 30. He urges nationwide demonstrations of patriotism to back the sale and says April 6 should be a consecrated national day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
McAdoo
America
Wberry
May Leave Talk to the Japanese Alone
Washington reports consideration of leaving the task to Japan to counter German aggression in Siberia and protect Vladivostok stores. No final decision yet, official quarters say conditions change rapidly and factors shift. Exchanges between entente powers and Washington continue as cabinet discussions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Washington
America
Japan
Vladivostok
State Department
Great Britain
France
General Biddle May Be Sent Abroad
Washington sees possible troop shifts as Major General Peyton March arrives from France to act as chief of staff. Officials expect changes in the general staff and plan to rely on trusted officers from March's past assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Washington
Army
Peyton
March
Atlantic
France
Attempted blind son to death sparks legal case in Minnesota
An incident in Two Harbors, Minnesota, involves Mrs Charles Masausen who allegedly threw a substance or light item at her sleeping son, causing severe burns to his face. The act aimed to render him unfit for service, raising questions of intent and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna
Charles Masausen
Meid
Nano
Lucky With Thirteen Sold Hog and Cattle
Pred Butler, a farmer from Mostoe township Pike county, sold 18 hogs and 7 cattle on December Wic. He recently received payment and the check was for Stig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky
Petersburg
Tnd
Butler
Mostoe Township
Pike Couny
Wic
Stig
Relief, Ky. Woman Praises Cardus Medicine
Mrs. Sarah M. Hill of Relief credits Cardus with reversing long standing weakness and womanly fatigue. After one bottle she felt immediate improvement and after two bottles she was strong again and able to work as before. The letter endorses Cardus as a trustworthy medicine for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
North Carolina
I. L. Straughn
Bragg
Greensboro
O. Bays
Dou
Sarah M. Hill
Cardus
Tam
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Swearingen
South Carolina
Walton H. Greever
D.D
New York
National Lutheran Commission For Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Welfare
Greever
McGowan
Sam McGowan
Baker
State House
Admiral McGowan
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Food Conservation Office
C. Il. Witt
Swansea High School
Mr. Witt
Food Administration
the Food Conservation Department
Clemson
American Union
Owearingen
State Board of Education
Sume Camp
Sevier News
Post Exchange
Congress
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
TUK Inbion
Jas. Baily & Son
Baltimore
Columbia Clay
Jersey
Wakefield
Express
O. B
D. F. Jamison
Summerville
3. C
Kodaks & Supplies
S. Galeski Optical Co
Richmond, Va
Isabel
Man
Marine Eye Remedy
Kree Eye Hoo
Kwurine Eye Remedy CO
Chioagg
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