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'madvanct ABBEVILLE, S. C., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27,1916. - ' estabushed
CALHOUN FALLS
WILL HAVE NEW
BANKING FIRM1
Drug Store Changes
Hands? Burglar
Visits Store.
iCalho.un Falls, Sept 26.?Dr.
Brinks has disposed of his drug
business to Mr. Farrow, late of
Greenville. Mr. Farrow is placing in
new stock, and will conduct the business
on an enlarged scale.
? Will Enter New Field.
Mr. G. 0. Hall has announced his
intention of disposing of his stock of
merchandise and entering into the
live stock, wagon and carriage business.
Will Conduct Restaurant.
Mr. J. S. Howard has moved his
stock of general merchandise into the
store building formerly occupied by
E. N. Tucker, and in addition will
conduct a first class restaurant.
iWill Upen Dinjc.
There is a strong probability that
Mr. Mauldin will soon open a bank
in the building formerly occupied by
the Bank of Calhoun Falls.
Inspect Dam.
Messrs. Pat and Andrew Calhoun,
"with another gentleman, whose name
-could not be ascertained, were in
Calhoun Falls on the 21st and 22nd
examining the location for the dam:
across the Savannah river.
Mr. Portion a Visitcflc.
Mr. J~. T. Fortson, formerly a merchant
of this town, but of late years
located in Atlanta, was in town on
the 16th, en route to Florida, where
he will engage in the automobile
business.
Former Merchant Here.
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chant of Calhoun Falls, is paying his
. friends and relatives here a visit of
a few days.
Store Room Destroyed by Fire.
On the 18th, between 10 and 11
o'clock, the store building near the
S? A. L. Railway depot, formerly belonging
to Mrs. M. C. Pheiffer, was
^totally consumed by fire. The building
was occupied by Dave Wardlaw
as a rsstaurant. Besides the usual
furnituure of such business, there
was stored in the building about six
hundred pounds of cotton and
twenty-five hundred pounds of rags
that Wardlaw had purchased for a
Mr. Nelson, all was a total loss.
RINGLING BROS.
COMING THIS WAY |:
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World'* Biggest Circus and Spectacle
"Cinderalla" Announced for
Early Date. v
Announcement is made that on
Thursday, October 12th, Ringling
Bros, circus will give afternoon and
night performances at Anderson.
The famous showmen are this season
presenting an all new and wonderful
program. The tremendous
fairyland spectacle, "Cniderella,"
will appeal to both young and old.
I more uian jluuu persons utite pari, in
it. It is easily the biggest spectacle
Ringling Bros, have ever staged and
its glorious "Ballet of the Fairies," j
"with 300 dancing girls, is in itself,
worth going many miles to see. Following
"Cinderella" 400 arenic artists
appear in the main tent program.
Because of the great European
war the Ringlings have secured
scores of circus performers never
before seen in America. An entire
trained animal show has been made
a part of the main tent, program,
this season. The menagerie now numbers
1009 wild animals. The ele-.
phants, including "Big Bingo,'* the
earth's largest pachyderm, have been
increased to 41 and almost 800 j
horses are carried. There will be 60 j
Ilowns and a big free three-mile'
treet parade show day morning.
DOWN FROM DUE WEST.
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Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Bell and their (
wo handsome children were in the
ity from Due West Monday shop-j
>ing in our fine stores and seeing j
heir friends. John, the young son|
f the doctor, was one of the prize (
miners at the Better Baby Contest
Eist year and like good wine, is imroving
with age.
Miss Lola Bell accompanied them
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RICHEY CHARGED
FRAUDS IN ELECTION
OF MANNING
State Committee Hears
Protest, But Sustains
Vote as Reported.
The Democratic state executive
committee met Tuesday and without
hearing direct protest declared the
following nominated: in the second
primary of Sept. 12: For governor,
Richard I. Manning; for railroad
commissioner, James Cansler; for
congressman from the Third district,
Fred H. Dominick, for solicitor of the
First circuit, Ed. C. Mann, for solicitor
of the Eighth circuit, H. S. Blackwell;
for solicitor of the Ninth circuit,
T. P. Stoney, for solicitor of
the Thirteenth circuit, J. R. Martin.
W. R. Richey, of Laurens, a member
of the subcommittee to examine
and tabulate the returns for the committee,
was given permission to read
a statement giving his reasons for
voting against the renomination of
Governor Manning. Mr. Richey said
that he ViaH in his -nnccoc.
sion which proved that whiskey, intimidation,
fraud, and irregularities
were used and appeard in the last
primary in the interest of the election
of Governor Manning. Harry H.
Blease, of Newberry, said that he had
examined the last testimony and had
reached the same convictions as Mr.
Richey expressed. The reasons of
both were written and will be spread
on the minutes of the committee.
The vote on the question of accepting
the report of the committee making
the nominations above mentioned
was: For the resolution, 31; against
the resolution, 6.
The Official Vote.
The returns gave Mr. Manning,
71,463 votes; Mr. Cansler, 83,054;
Mr. Dominick, 13,195; Mr. Mann,
4,132; Mr. Blackwell, 6,668; Mr.
Stoney, 3,671; Mr. Martin, 8,031.
The committee met at noon in the
library of the capital. A committee
consisting of T. B. Butler, A. E. Padgett,
and W. R. Richey, Jr., was appointed
by the chairman, John Gary
Evans, to tabulate the returns and
report to the committee.
Protests over the action of county
executive committees were heard
from four counties. In each fcase the
county committee was sustained and
the appeal dismissed. A protest from
Hampton alleged that at the Luray
and Estill boxes irregularities occurred.
In one case a person not registered
voted; in another a person not
a resident of the county voted; and
in another the box was opened by the
managers to rescue a state ticket
cast in the county box. All of these
appeals were dismissed bv the com
mittee. In the last instance, however,
the committee censured the
opening of the box and declared it to
be a violation of the law. Inasmuch
however, as no race was changed
thereby the vote was allowed to
stand.
In McCormick county it was alleged
by S. D. Wells, candidate for
coroner, that his successful opponent
failed to file an expense account.
Appeal was dismissed. In Spartanburg
substantially the same charge
was made in the race for township
commissioner by Lyle Williams
against D. P. L. Martin. The committee
held that the protestant by first
allowing his opponent to enter the
second primary without protest The
same ruling was made on the protest
of J. M. Gardner in the race for magistrate
of lower Morgan township,
who alleged that his opponents failed
to file expense accounts at the
proper time.
The closing period of the meeting
wa socupied with minor details of
organization and routine matters.
DEATH OF MR. W. W. EDWARDS.
Mr. W. W. Edwards died at the
nome 01 nis nephew, Lewis Edwards,
near the city, Monday morning. He
was 81 years of age and was an old
soldier, being a member of Col. Lythgoes
Regiment 19th, and is another
one of the old soldiers to pass into
the beyond. He had spent most of
his life in Abbeville up until about
two years ago, when he went to live
at the Old Soldiers Home in Columbia
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uui aitu a jcoi o owjf nc uctaiuc uissatisfied
and returned home.
Funeral services were held at Old
Bethel and interment was made in
the cemetery nearby Monday afternoon
at five o'clock.
CALHOUN COUNTY
FORMS COTTON
SELLING BODY
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Hon. A. F. Lever Addresses
Farmers and
Rncinooc TV/T^-n
UUAllVkJO ITXVlli
St. Matthews, S. C., Sept. 22.?
Congressman A. F. Lever made an
address here Thursday before an audience
of farmers and business men
of the county. The speaker was introduced
by D. S. Murph, Esq., clerk
of the agricultural committee. The
meeting was held in the court house.
His speech was in the interest of
grading and marketing cotton in the
south.
He said, in part:
"One out of every five farmers
does not know the grades of cotton
and the farmer is the only person
who sells his products and doesn't
know what he sells. The majority
of buyers know nothing of grading
cotton: the average man is just as
competent to grade eggs as he is cotton.
Experts who have looked into
the matter say that it costs the farmer
from $10 to $12 per bale to sell
to these incompetent buyers. Most
buyers grade cotton a little low to
protect themselves. There are men
in this country who are getting rich
by this method of grading.
"Congress has undertaken to solve
the problem of proper marketing for
farm products. In 1913 an appropriation
of $50,000 was given for this
purpose by congress to establish a
market of standard grades. The cotton
standard act now pending in congress
will establish a board of arbitration.
If you are not satisfied with
grade you can accept the opinion of
the experts. My visit here today is
to further the interest of marketing
farm products. The department will
send iu^&an expert if the citizens
request it; and these experts are the
best in the country. Experts' samples
of cotton can be bought for $20.
The proposition is to save dollars
and cents for the man who raises and
sells cotton. The matter of grading
is one of the biggest problems that
confronts the farmer.
"The local warehouse should cooperate
with the federal warehouse;
each should be bonded.
"The cotton stndard act is pending
nnH this wil ltnlrf nf tlio <?nttnn
that does not go into the warehouse."
He said he felt sure that the act
would pass, as the committee had
passed favorably upon same. He stated
that a man would be sent here
free of charge to demonstrate what
it means.
"The biggest markets in the United
States have experts and accept
these grades," he said.
Upon motion of T. M. Wannamaker
and seconded by T. A. Amaker
an association was formed to be
known as the Cotton Marketing Association
of Calhoun County. J? E.
Wannamaker was elected president
of this association and J. C. Redmon
secretary and treasurer. The association
requested that an expert be
sent here immediately.
FARMER KLUGH.
Mr. W. A. Klugh, of the Green
wood side, was in Abbeville a few
days ago and brought the editor a
package of cornfield beans, which
were very much appreciated. He also
showed us sample bools of a fine variety
of cotton which he is raising
on his farm. The bolls have five
locks each, of extra heavy cotton
and of fine fibre.
Mr. Klugh is one of the progressive
farmers of the county. He raises all
kinds of farm supplies at home, and
gets the necessities of life from the
farm. When he comes to town he
comes to sell and not to buy.
LEAVING HERE TO TRAVEL.
Mr. Ernest Wardlaw left our city
on Tuesday for Knoxville, Tenn.,
where he goes to travel for a Hosiery
Company. Ernest has been in our
midst for sometime on a pleasant ,
vacation, but went off looking very
light hearted regardless of a few
iicavjr iicaxio icit uciuiiut
HERE FROM WASHINGTON.
Dr. A. L. Harvin was in the city a
short while last week on his way to
Greenville. He says that the Maine
election has left the Democrats in a
state of "watchful waiting" for sure.
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DEATH OF MRS.
MATTIE RICHEY
MONDAY A. M.
Had Been in Failing
Health for More
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Mrs. Mattie Richey died at her
home in this city Monday morning,
Sept. 25th, 1916, after.a short illness.
Mrs. Richey has been in failing
health for the past two years and
suffered a stroke of appoplexy last
Wednesday from which she could
not rally.
Mrs. Richey led a quiet and retired
life, finding her happiness in
the home, which she made a bright
and beautiful place for her children.
She was a member of the Presbyterian
church and found comfort in
her religion.
Mrs. Richey is survived by five devoted
daughters and one son, Mrs.
W. F. Perrin, Mrs. Charlie McKenzie,
Miss Frances Richey, Miss Janie Lou
Richey and Miss Lillian Richey, and
Mr. C. Lamar Richey. She has also
three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Hunter and
Mrs. S. B. Marshall of Greenwood,
and Mrs. J. L. Wardlaw of Abbeville,
and a half sister, Mrs. Joe Miller
and a half brother, Mr. George
Smith, of Breezewood.
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday morning at half past
ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. B.
Hillhouse and the interment was in
Lebanon cemetery.
Sincere sympathy is felt for the
bereaved children and for the host
of relatives and friends who grieve
for the departed one.
ERSKINE COLLEGE
OPEN FOR SESSION
Noted Institution Begins Year's
Work With Larger Enrollment
Than Last Fall.
Due West, Sept. 22.?Erskine college
opened Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock. The students began to
arrive Monday and a goodly number
were here for the opening exercises.
Dr. E. B. Kennedy read the scripture
lesson from Proverbs, and Dr. Moffatt
lead in the opening grayer. Dr.
Moffatt made a fitting and helpful address
to the students and friends of
the college who were assembled in
the chapel. Dr. Kennedy also made a
few brief remarks and extended a
cordial welcome to^ all the students.
After chapel exercises the new students
were met by members of the
faculty for classification. This oc<vf
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enrollment is larger than last year
and students are still arriving every
day. The prospects are bright for a
good year.
The other institutions of this place
opened Wednesday also. The seminary
students began class work this
morning.
The city electric plant will soon be
completed. It is expected to be in
operation by the first of the month.
This plant will furnish lights for
both colleges and the city also.
The football spirit is strong, and
with Dr. Claud Moore of Virginia,
as coach Erskine hopes to put out a
good team this year. Dr. Moore
comes highly recommended.
President J. S. Moffatt left yester
day for Statesville.
D. R. Kennedy of the class of '16
left yesterday for Jefferson Medical
school in Philadelphia, where he will
study medicine.
The Rev. C. B. Betts of Troy, was
on the campus Wednesday.
The Rev. Wl H. Quinn, who was
here for the opening exercises, returned
to Charlotte this morning.
Due West is alive with students,
and every one seems to be pleased
to be back at work again.
The Y. M. C. A. gave a reception
tonight in honor of the new students.
GLENN BASKIN.
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Glenn Baskin has been confined to
his room for more than three weeks,
and it was necessary mat ne snouia
go to Chester for an operation on
last Friday. The latest news from
him is that he is getting on very
nicely.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
An examination for the position
of char-woman in the Post Office will
be held at Abbeville, Oct. 1, 1916.
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LADIES PLAN I
A BIG RALLY
FOR OCTOBER
Missionary Societies to I
Participate?The
Program
The JVoman's Missionary Rally
and the Quarterly Conference will h<
be held at Shiloh churfch on Saturday ra
before the second Sunday in October, si
Every one is invited, especially the A
missionary societies of Bells, Ebenezer,
Little Mountain and First m
Creek churches. T
Program is as follows, opening at ^
10 A. M.: vi
Prayer by Rev. T. C. O'Dell. 1'
Song by choir?"The King's Busi- tc
ness." hi
Address of Welcome by Mrs. W. h<
T. Belvin, Pres. W. M. S. ai
Response to Welcome, District ft
Secretary, Miss Clara Osborne. io
Duet?"Victory Thru Grace" by w
Mrs. Eugene Patterson and Miss Ber- fr
tha Paterson. ai
Address from Juvenile Society by ci
Beatrice Belvin. ' lr
Response-(speaker to be sullied) ai
Song?"If I were a Sunbeam" by ^
seven little girls. \ S.
What some missionaries did during C<
vacation by several young ladies, di
What would you give to missions? by se
four little girls. What Johnnie
gave, by Harold Patterson. . a
Home Department, Miss Hudson, at
Why should we have a mission st
study class? by Mrs. W. T. Belvin. h<
Song? se
Address by Mrs. W. I. Herbert, in
What our churches are doing in the D
foreign fields.. te
Dinner on the grounds. d\
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JOHN GARY EVANS CALLS C
DEMOCRATS TO PARTY COLORS c>
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Saying it had been intimated that g<
a bolt may be made from the Demo- h<
cratic party of South Carolina, John ti'
Gary Evans, of Spartanburg, chairman
of the State Democratic execu- cc
tive committee, yesterday issued a ar
statement calling on the Democratic cl
voters of the state to register by the 'w.
first Monday in October. The general ar
election is held on November 7.
The statement of Chairman Evans fa
follows: di
"To the Democratic Voters of South CI
Carolina: Gi
"I call upon all Democratic voters m
to register. wi
"The intimation has been publicly
given that a bolt from the party may
be made, that another ticket may be
put out for the general election in ra
South Carolina in opposition to the re
regular Democratic ticket. d(
"As Democrats we owe it to Presi- te
dent Wilson that we should indorse lo
his administration by a full vote in a th
Democratic State. We owe it to our w
Democratic congressmen. We owe it ra
to our State Democratic ticket. M
"The general election will be held M
xt i mL rri n. i kw J ~ tti
novemuer (in. xxie urst munuay in vv
October will be the last opportunity E
for registering. If, you do not se- C,
cure your registration certificate by U
the first Monday in October, today of
week, you can not vote in the gener- n<
al election. K:
"I urge this action upon all Demo- ra
crats with all earnestness. It is a w<
plain duty and every Democrat vi
should perform it so
"Register and qualify yourself to
vote in the general election. Otherwise
we may face a serious danger.
(Signed) "John Gary Evans."
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NIECE OF PRESIDENT WILSON pa
AT OPERA HOUSE THURSDAY te
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Miss Margaret ,Vale, a niece of sit
President Wilson, will be seen in a *?
William Fox 5 reel feature, "The ar
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Gilded Fool," at the Opera House pe
Thursday evening. This great Broad- pr
way success is produced by Mr. Ed- sp
ga Lewis as played by Nat Goodwin w
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on the stage. Others prominent in
the cast are Wm. Farnum, Maude
Gilbert, Charles Gutrie and many th
other players of undoubted ability, wi
For the benefit of those who cannot
attend the presentation of the
wonderful photo novel, "Thf Secret
of the Submarine" on Saturday CI
night the management of the Opera to
t/\ rim a mnfi. dii
UUUOC IlOO OiiOiigw vw AM<i * ?nee
on Saturday afternoon from 3 to th
6 P. M. You will enjoy seeing these st
pictures. stj
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JEATH OF MRS.
EMMA COTHRAN
IN GREENVILLE
nterment in Abbeville
Friday?Was Born
Here in 1834.
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Mrs. Emma C. Cothran died at her
ome in Greenville last Thursday
lorning, Sept. 21st, 1916, after a
lort illness, and was brought to
bbeville for burial Thursday night. * ,
Mrs. Cothran was an Abbeville woan,
being the daughter of Hon.
bomas CL Perrin and his wife, Jane
terdlaw. She was,born in Abbe- \
lie Nov. 5th, 1834, and on July
7th, 1855 she was happily married
i James S. Cothran and followed'
s fortunes with wifely affection as
i in turn became Legislator, Judge
id Congressman, rounding out a
ill and honorable career as Divisn
Counsel for the ' Southern railay
system. To whom were born
7e children, four of whom survites,
id in all of whom is reflected the
ilture, the intellect and the upright
ires of their parents. The children
-e: Hon. Thomas P. Cothran, and
r. C. Cothran of Greenville, * Wade
Cothran of Abeville, and James. S.
othran of Charlotte. An only
lughter, Mrs. John Cothran, died
veral years ago.
Mrs. Cothran was for many years
member of the Presbyterian-church
; this place and it was fitting that
ie should be brought to her old
>me for the alst sad rites. Euneral
rvices were held here Friday morng
at half past eleven, Dr> E. P.
avis, pastor of the Second Presbyrian
church of Greenville, conicting
the service. Dr. Davis spoke
i an impressive manner of Mrs.
otran's long and useful life, of her
iristian example, of her intellect,
id culture and the influence for
)od which she has weilded among
;r wide circle of friends and relates.
.
The interment was in Long Cane
imetery by the side of her husband
id her casket was followed by her
rildren, her grandchildren, and a
ide circle of sorrowing relatives.
id friends. ' I
Sincere sympathy is felt for the
imily, and especially for the two
sconsolate sisters, Miss Hannah
lark Perrin, of Greenville, and Mrs.
eorge White, of this city, who have
ade the journey along life's highay
for so many years together.
Attending the Funeral.
During her long life, Mrs. Coth,n
was much beloved by her many
datives and friends and at her
sath they came to Abbeville to atnd
her funeral and to pay .their
ving tribute to her memory. Among
ose who came from a distance
ere her grandchildren, T. P. Cothtn,
Jr., Miss Emma Cothran and
aster Clark Cothran of Greenville;
r. and Mrs. A. W. Smith, Mr. L.
\ Perrin, Jr., and Mrs. Prank
vans of Spartanburg; Mrs. George
, Perrin and Mr. Wardlaw Perrin. of
nion , Mr. and Mrs. George Wright
Clinton, Mr. T. C. Perrin of Benittsville,
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Mcissick,
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cothtn,
Mrs. William Durst of Green- %
ood, Mr. Rion McKissick of Greenlie
and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Harrin
of Bradley.
A FAREWELL PARTY.
On last Friday afternoon, as it was
e eve of Miss Louise McDill's deirture
for Union, where she will
ach school, Mrs. Joe Wilson gave
ir a "remembrance party," coniting
of Mrs. Joe Wilson, Miss Aninette
Thomson, Katherine Link
id Louise McDill, and Weber Wiln.
Ice cream cones, with salted
muts, apples and grapes were the
incipal refreshments. The time was
ent in the automobile burning the
!nd and raising sand around town
id country, yelling like Indians,
using every negro for miles, to run
r their lives. Luckily for them
ey got home safely. Such a party
.11 long be remembered.
BACK FROM CHARLESTON.
Mr. W. E. Hill is at home from
larleston, where he went last week
spend sometime. He says that he
dn't get homesick but the call of
e blood for old Abbeville was too
rong for him and he is back to
?y.