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T-va. Mrs. John Gilliam of Monterey -was in town Saturday shopping. W. D. Morrah of Bellevue was in town Saturday on business.- >' V Mr. John Coleman of Greenwood was a visitor in the city Saturday. t W. C. Crowther of Antreville was in Abbeville Saturday on business. Arthur Link is absent from the postoffice with a case of grip. Misses Sue Porter and Esther Todd are now staying at the Eureka Hotel. MifiS Mary Anderson of Woodruff is one of the new school teachers and is Btaytag at the Eureka. , ifJ MififcSs Mary and Prude left Monday for Kinards whtyrfc. they will teach school. Mate Bertha Hall and Alvin Ellis spent Sunday in Bowman,^p?>rpa, with friends. < /' Miss Minnie Sutherland, who.jls in at the Anderson hospital, is at kome for a short rest. ?~ ; i E. R. Ward law left Monday. for New York to begin his work after tipeadiag several weeks his home people. ; .sv_ L. 2?isb Alice Pugh, one of^eiTtigh echo^i teachers, is sick- with a :;^ase of mumps at the residence of Mrs. Heary Hill. * &} AllSS JSillzaoetn wwen OI juvvbi Laod, has been in the city fofcftiie past several days visiting . her grandfather, Mr. J. H. Barksdal<j. ^ ___ V?'* : * "" 1 ? J. I. Murdock of Anderson county, who owns land in the Keowee^' dis trict was in town Saturday! 'Axrtoag other enjoyable acts of the day^ he paid his taxes. Mi*, and Mrs. R. E. Cox" Returned on Sunday from a ten days-frig; Uto Mew York. Mr. Cox says there as(jno evidence of hard times in New.fjj^gkj and *he did not once hear hard ^jnaT or the boll weevil mentioned. < Dr. and Mrs. George Benet igame ~ ?J ? .^ Sr up trom uoiumoia ana sp?,ni. uivh day with the family of Mr<.:Ch?vis .Haskell. Dr. Benet served* i4n*t?the ' World War as a surgeon, and his let ters from the front were widelvread and of great interest to the jWopie of his home State. A SUNDAY DINNER^ Mr. and Mrs W. E. Le^ie, JV., and Miss Elizabeth Bowen were guests at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welsh ; on Greenville street. > ' SUNDAY VISITORS Col. Percy Miller of New;.York and Cod. Campbell Miller of And_ . erson wero over Sunday visitors at ' the home of Col. J. D. Kerr and made things lively on Gree<nville street, in spite of the bad weather. A DISCUSSION . Arch D. Kennedy of Due West was here today trying to borrow j money from Col. Dick Sondley to J nav taxes, fiol. Dick was not sure he ! bad sufficient to pay his own taxes, although he had already v borrowed and wanted to know where he would get off if he parted with what money he had. , 4, Xolumbia, Dec. 20.?Health offic ers of the rural sanitation branch of the state board of health, directed by Dr. L. A. Riser, vaccinated during 1921 31,039 people, accordingfte the annual report of the branch to-: Jfche state board, a copy of wbich^gas furnished the press today. i*h0-'*Bffic ers of this state bureau schools and guard the health of the *pupil9? - FINE SAUSAGE Q. W. Sims, of Long Cane town_ g ship, was'a visitor to th^ city last 1 week. He brought a'ong some fine 1 sausage which he produced on his ^ fawn, and which he wa3 offering for sale. Mr. Sims is a progressive far_ mer and does not believe _4he^aboll weevil will bite a farmer if he is ^ full of homemade bread and saus_ age. He believes in living at home. GETTING WELL Mrs. T. V. Howie was operated on Sunday at the County Hospital ^ and interested friends will be pleas ed to know that she stood the ordeal y well and is on the road to recovery. Mrs. Howie has b?en Jn ill health for sometime and a complete re covery is hoped for her. 2,000,000 BALES HAVE BEEN ' CONTRACTED FOR Columbia, Jan. 5.?A telegram re ceived by thfi. South Carolina Cotton Growers' Cooperative Association yesterday brought the news^hat the cooperative marketing of cotton cam paign in Arkansas had come to a most successful conclusion Saturday night. The contract in that state re quired that signatures representing a minimum of 200,000 bales be signed by January 1. With all of the re ports not yet in it was stated that over 250,000 bales had already been accounted for. The success 01 tne Amaneas cam paign, it was stated last night by R. C. Hamer, chairman of the campaign committee of the South Carolina Cot ton Growers Cooperative Association, brings the total annual amount of cotton already contracted to be mar keted upon the cooperative market ing plan to approximately 2,000,000 bales. RED CROSS PAPER MAKES APPEARANCE First Icaue Out Today; President Harding Subscribe*. For the Publication. , ? j Washington, Jan. 5.?The first is sue of the Red Cross Courier, a weekly newspaper established by the American Red Cross to replace its publications in various parts of the country appeared here today. Among the "charter subscribers" is Presi dent Harding from whom a letter is J?? ? J - ? " <ia?aw no /aIIaWA* repruuuceu u? wc v.vtci, a* "To the Editor of the Red Cross Courier: "I am enclosing one dollar in pay ment to subscription to the Red Cross Courier for the year 1922, to be; sent to me here at the White House. The announcement of plans t6 establish a national Red Cross n^spaper on a subscription basis has aroused my very deep interest, and I wish to be among those who make up the charter roll of readers. "A Red Cross newspaper certainly has its place in the journalistic field, for it will specialize on information that it is exceedingly important to have put before the country in a comprehensive manner; and it will carry a continuous message that is particularly pertinent j to' the spirit of the time and helpful to the ser vice which people are seeking to ren der, today more than ever before, to each other and for the welfare of I the world. "My heartiest good wishes for The Red Cross Courier and the success of its mission." FREIGHT REDUCTION CUTS R. R. REVENUES The Biggest Relief Will Come- To Farmers in The West and South On Grain and Cotton New York, Jan. 4.?Freight rate reductions on farm products, made voluntarily by the railroads and or dered 'by the interstate commerce commission will cut down railroad revenues throughout the country by approximately $80,000,000, it is esti mated here. The commission's order, calling for a decrease of rates on hay, grain, grain products and alfal fa for trans-Mississippi territory, a t r a t c t n v will go into etfect on Saturday and will add 6 1-2 per cent to the 10 per cent voluntary reduction of rates on various classes of farm products made effect January 1, toy all rail roads, except those of New England. Arrangements have 'been made by the commission to resume next Wed nesday the inquiry upon which will be based that body's action in directing further rate decreases. SOCIETY I ii3f3(pf3fi^f(3figrjgfBng[ni[Bngpfa>^rafafn BOOK CLUB TO MEET The Book Club will meet Wednea ay afternoon at 4 o'clock with Miss [amie Hill. ENJOY DANCE Mims Gason was host Saturday vening at the home of his parents, Jr. and Mrs. Fred Cason, to eev_ , ral couples of his friends, the oung people dancing until mid. igbt. ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE The gloom was dispelled from a fciny afternoon when Mrs. Fred ason entertained with a bridge par ir at her home on North Main Street aturday. The rooms were bright ith potted plants and flowers and iree tables of players enjoyed the ames. A delicious menu consisting f baked ham, celery, potato chips, ickle, cheese straws, hot rolls', and affee, was served. HARTLEY-STEPHENS Laland A. Stephens and Mrs. Es. her Hartley of Atlanta were mar_ ied in Atlanta -last Thursday after, oon, at 3:30 o'clock, coming to ubbeville Friday evening. They are ving for the present with Mr. Itephens' mother, Mrs. W. G. Ste_ hens' on Ferry street. The mar_ iage came as a complete surprise to fr. Stephen's friends in Abbeville nd since bringing his bride here he as been the recipient of warmest! ongratulations and best wishes. Irs. Stephens is a native of Birm_ lgham, Ala., but she has lived in Ltlanta for several years. Her co?m_ ig will be welcomed " in Abbe_ ille. N Entertaining the Preaches Rev. Melton Clarkr who conduct d communion services in the PresJ yterian church Sunday, was the " uest of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Barks, ale during his stay in Abbeville. Dog Bite* PeereM. London.?Lady Limerick was bad? y bitten on the right arm by her pet og. She refused to have the animal hot. i k. P. SEXTON, MISSING GEORGIAN, FOUND ? Athens, Ga., Jan. 7.?A. P. Sex 5nj missing since December 31, when is bloodspattered automobile was ound deserted by police in Macon, j under treatment at Hot Springs, irkansas, according to a telegram eceived yesterday by his wife at ioyston, Ga. No explanation of his iisappearance was made in the tele ram but his wife declared a belief hat he had been doped and kidnap ed. At the time Sexton's abandoned utomobile was found the Macon olice received an anonymous letter aying that Sexton had. been robbed nd killed and that his body would e found in a nearby swamp. Searching parties failed to dis-J over any clue to his disappearance. ; lNDERSON negro held FOR MURDER OF MACY Anderson, Jan. 5.?'Calhoun Ware, . negro of this county held by coun y officers sinoe last Thursday in con lection with the shooting of Arno lacy, a road foreman, who was at' hat tim& employed near Easley, S. J 3., with a construction gang of the' Jewell Construction Company, was his morning found guilty by a coro ier's jury of the murder of Macy, /ho died last Bight at the Mont :omery hospital in Greenville, where ^ Wi?D tcwvtii ^viivTTj?*5 v oin on last Thursday. NOTICE Clinton Lodge No. 3, A. F. M., will ive a sinpper following degree work ?hurday evening, January 12. All faster Masons are cordially invited o be present. Plates will be reserv d only for those who notify the com mittee of their intention to be pres nt. - W. E. Hill, W. D. Wilkinson, jj\ * G. C. Swetenburg, Committee. \ DONALDS V Donalds, Jan. 6.?The Knights of Pythias gave their annual (banquet and oyster supper in their hall last Wednesday night, and it "was at tended by a laige number of invited guests. After partaking of the splendid spread Sir Knight Sherard Smith took the floor and made the opening speech of welcome. Witty and entertaining talks were given during the evening by the Revs. H. ^-1 n ?J I- a T* r\_11 T 11 TV-11 ti. jsmiui, A. Ej. UUUtUS, a. JX1. JL/Ulias and Prof. Wilkes. The meeting was the finest social event of the season ( and everybody enjoyed a happy time. The lodge is in a very flourish ing condition and is doing a great ^ deal of good. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. ] William( Bagwell on their recent ? marriage. They are two of our < finest young people and everybody ( wishes them much happiness. The ladies of Greenvale church remembered the pastor, Rev. J. M. and Mrs. Dallas at the New Year, by < giving them a splendid pounding, which filled the pantry of the Manse to overflowing. They also ( presented a beautiful cake in re- , membrane? of the happy 'Christmas- } season. This is the tenth year in | succession that the devoted women ] of the church have in such a kind and thoughtful way, .remembered their pastor. ' - j The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church are holding ( prayw meeuji^3 una wccr. a uc meetings have teen very interesting and will be concluded at a meet ing at the church next 'Saturday. The Baptist parsonage ds feeing , painted this week. The dwelling is a handsome one. The splendid new stone house, be- j ing built tby Mayor L. <}. Davis, is nearly completed and is one of the finest dwellings in this part of thejj country. It has proved quite a ( novelty in the Ibuilding line, being j built of blue granite of beautiful appearance. ' . i The following ladies were home for the Christmas holidays: Misses ( Alice Humphries, Lucia Winn, Lois ( Humphries, Alice Lee Humphries, ? Alvis Henry and Lizzie Agnew. Mrs. Ida Maclkll entertained a ( number of friends and relatives during Christmas week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Winn gave a dinner to a number of relatives and j guests during the holiday season. Mrs. John Hodges and Mrs. Eu- ] nice Agnew entertained a number of friends during "Christmas. The many friends of Mrs. Stephen Brown will regret to hear that this , esteemed lady has been quite r sick. , We. are glad to report that she ie improving. Mr. W. M. Beatty spent Christ- ( mas week at his home in Charlotte. Mrs. H. C. Smith entertained the young people of the Baptist girls society during Christmas at the parsonage. Rev. A. E. Dallas of Rockingham, N. C., is visiting his parents at the Manse here, this week. Postmaster and Mrs. P. M. Davis entertained the following guests to a fine turkey dinner last Thursday evening: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tribble and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Had don and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh , Martin and family and Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Carlton. On Tuesday of this week they had for their guests at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mad_ dox, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hughes, Mr. L. W. Davis and family and Miss Flos, sie Fisher of Honea Path. Capt. and Mrs. W. R. Dunn en tertained a number of relatives andj friends during the Christmas sea_ | son. The men's missionary society will , meet in the Presbyterian church on , next Saturday at 3 o'clock. The , subject under consideration will be Jerusalem* The many friends of Mr. Robert Smith?and Mr. Franklin Drake will regret to learn that they Ire iboth on the sick list. May they soon get better. Florence, Jan. 5.?A residence on, west Cheves street, owned by D. H. Hamby and occupied by H. A. Waitt and family, was practically destroyed by fire last pight. It is believed the fire was caused by defective wiring. The flames covered the roof of the building when the alarm was turned in. The losses are partially covered by insurance. s - ' \ STATEMENT OF THE CONDlTIOl OP THE BANK OF MT. CARMEL located at Calhoun Calls, S. C., a ;he close of business December 31 L921. RESOURCES lioans and Disocnuts $16,336.61 Overdrafts . 608.01 Due from banks and bank ers J_ 666.3) Currency 384.01 Sold 35.0< Silver and other Minor Coin 862.51 checks and cash items 9,471.4' TOTAL $28,364.1! LIABILITIES Undivided Profits, less cmr . rent Expenses and Taxes Paid ' 2,059.4' Due to Banks and Bank ers 7,148.3i [ndividual Deposits mbject checks $18,029.95 Savings Deposits. _ 845.66 Cashier's Checks . 280.68 19,156.2! TOTAL $28,364.1: State of South Carolina, County of Abbeville. Before me came.H. W. Laweon :ashier of the above named ban! (vho, being duly sworn, says that th above and foregoing statement is i true condition of said bank, as showi by the books of said, bank. H. W. LAWSON. Sworn to and subscribed befor ne this 4th day of January 1922. JOSEPH HICKS, Notary Public Correct Attest: W. FRANK McGEE, J. W. MORRAH, W. H. HORTON, Directors. STATEMENT OP THE CONDITIO] OP THE OAiutrrte autdcvii i v uai^i\ v*' ------- located at Antreville, S. C., at th slose of business December 31, 1921 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts .. $24,169.4 Overdrafts 437.2 Furniture and Fixtures _ 999.4 Banking House 1,299.1 Due from Banks and Bank ers ? ii 4,880.1 Currency -- ... . 1,266.0 jold : , i . 10.0 Silver and other Minor Coin ___ 217.3: Checks and cash items 1,496.8 * i TOTAL 'i-ii $34,769.5 LIABILITIES." Capital Stock Paid In $7,375.0 Surplus Fund ' 1,000.0 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid 1,046.2 Individual Deposits subject to check $16,598.04 Savings Deposits _ 3,500.00 Time Certificates *of Deposits-- ? 5,022.00 Cashier's Checks. _ 228.25 25,348.2 TOTAL $34,769.5 <>t?te of South Carolina, County of . Abbeville. Before me came E. A. Pattersoi Cashier of the above named banl who, being duly sworn, says thht th above and foregoing statement is true condition of said bank, as show by the books of said bank, E. A. PATTERSON. Sworn to and subscribed befor me this 4th day of January 1922. W. FRED CROWTHER, Notary Public. Correct Attest: W. F. NICKLES, S. J. WAKEFIELD, C. A. SU&ER, Directors. Pali. "Who's the swell guy you wa just talkin' to?" asked Tony th bootblack. "Aw, him and me's worked togetl1 sr for years," answered Mickey th newsboy. "He's the editor of one o me papers."?Exchange. SENATORS KENYON, CAPPER AND WHITE HOUSE TO VIEWS?MAY EXERCISE VE TO. " pJm KELLOGG CALL AT ^ HEAR ^ Washington, Jan. I 5.?President Harding was said tonight i>y mem bers of the senate agricultural bloc to have indicated to bloc leaders at a conference today his disapproval of ibloc sponsored- legislation pro viding for farmed representation on the federal reserve board. The views of the president with rqppect to the legislation which is to be taken up in the .senate 'for final consideration January 17 were oulined to Senators Kenyon of Iowa and Capper of Kansas, both Republicans and bloc leaders, who . called at the White'HSuse, accom panied by Senat&P ' Kellogg of (Minnesota, a Repulblieaa member , of the senate finance- 'committee. Nona of the three senators would discuss the White House visit, but other members of the agricultural ibloc said it was their understand ing that the president had indicated his emphatic disapproval of the legislation Some of these bloc memlbers said the president went so far as to indicate ha might veto the bill if passed, but other members sadd this was not their understand- :$?! ing. The president, it was said by .xl i.V. djoc memuiers uuitr- uhiii uiuw wuu took part in the White House con ference, stated he desired in esvery way to promote the . interests of the farmers of the 'country, . but that the pending legislation would tie the hands of the . executives with respect to appointments, He was represented as having declared further that the bill would set a precedont in the direction of ap pointments from particular ihterest which he did not regard., as a de sirable development Jj} ^govern mental affairs. ,00,0Gt$. -v* " fl ft-1 ?, OPERA HOUSE MONDAY, JAN. 16th The 8uper Musical Comedy The Big N. Y. Musical Hit. A Sister Play to "IRENE" 30?PEOPLBr-30 20 QIRL8 UNDER 20 Don't Miss It. Heal Treat. CCVRTEOUSW TENDERS SO BSC NOTHING ELSE COMPARES W?WHWKW cTfie Sunbeam of\Musical*t Comedies 1 : 3 ''jiii YOU NEVER SAW A ftTACCFUL OF AS KlfSABLE OIRLS $1.65 Prices: Lower Floor and $2.20. * Balcony, 65c, 83c $1.10, (Includes Tax) e Seats on sale now at Box office This Is the Real Theatrical l" Treat of the Season. Be ? There. \ )wen Brothers J larble and M iraniteCo. |J1 -> "^j [SIGNERS kNUFACTURERS . > ;> ECTORS ; . e largest and best equipped monu mental mill* in tbe Carolina*. GEENWOOD, S. C