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I Red Cross Meml I For ( Eg;/' MEMBERS OF THE ANTREVILLE BRANCH OF AMERICAN RED CROSS. BJtv Through an error the list of names of the Antreville Branch Chapter I was not given to the papers complete. I am therefore printing all the name3 or as to how the Droper credit given to the Antreville Chap|jg/.-.ter. J. S. Morse, Chairman. Abbeville Chap. A. R. C. Mrs. L. 0. Robinson Mrs. Earle Murdock ShA Mrs. John D. Murdoc Miss Onie Murdock r.\ Miss Eliza Bowen Ww PnK Rnroon I Mrs. John Fisher Mrs. Sam Fisher Mrs. J. M. Fisher Mrs. Edd Bowen Mrs. J. W. Suttles Mrs. Steve Fisher F,. ? Mrs. John Alewine j,*' ^ Mrs. John Wilson &> ' Mrs. Will Kay Mr. Paul Moore Mrs. Nettie Pruitt . Mr. Jehu Bowen v , Mrs. Jehu Bowen Miss Hattie Lou Haddon Mrs. D. S. Haddon Mr. Clyde Ware Mrs. Boyce Hill ||V Mr. W. J. Cann TTT n I airs. w. *i. tann t Mr. John Ferguson Miss Lucile Bell Mr. John Wilson Mr. Joe Hill Mr. L. A. Robinson ^ Mr. G. S. Lewis Mr. Add Hill Mrs. Willie Williams Mrs. Onie Rogers Mrs. J. F. Rogers Mrs. Susie Price Miss Allie Power Mr. Henry Power Mrs. Ebenezer Bell f Mrs. Rob Wilson . Mr. John Bradberry Mrs. L. E. Gabjf Miss Louise Haddon Mr. N. E. Johnson Mrs. L. V. Boyd Ifop Mr. F. F. Stroud Mrs. Nina Seawright Brc*;. Mr. Chas. Kay 111^"' Mr. E. L. Bell Mrs. E. L. Bell Mrs. Hugh Bowen li/i.'',-; Mrs. Will Fleming Miss Levonia Stuckey Miss Elma Milford , ' Mrs. Joe Prince Mr. G. T. Hodge Mr. L. P. Harkness Khjj. Mrs. L. P. Harkness Miss Christia Milford ... , Mr. Sam Bowen ;..j Mr. Eugene McCarter V Mrs. William Patterson Mrs. M. McMahan Miss Mamie Bowen ? > Mrs. Wayman Bowen Mr. Fred Ferguson C * ?:' . ' Mr. Jesse Bell SSlf*j- Mr. Frank Bell ly Dr. J. A. Anderson jR^, ' Mrs. J. A. Anderson $? ' Mr. Frank Anderson Mr. J. B. Wakefield Mrs. J. B. Wakefield i ^ Mr. W. F. Crowther Mr. Frank L. Crowther jfc,Mrs. Amanda Knox |Sf5'* . Mrs. Glenn Ferguson Mrs. W. W. Wilson jpy?>, (Colored) Alec Patterson gj|k': *J. L. Hunter J. D. Rice Isaac Jacob Bp . 0. L. Liddell Press. Hall |lfpv'.? S. S. Jones ^ J. J. Jones jppf, Lula Freeman jp ? l- T Pink Brownlee vXS.}'-' Ben Robertson k. Z>.; - - Janie Wright HnM^ ri>-y , r Geneva Mays Tommie Tucker - Minnie Williams. ||?-v'. * PLANS TO AVERT FUEL FAMINE NEXT WINTER Washington, Feb. 27?The domeiconsumer of coal will not be SUv confronted next winter with a repe| Ution of this year's fuel shortage, according to plans now being work^ i ed out by Fuel Administrator Gar* lership Zity of Abbeville field. The survey of the domestic consumers' needs in communities thruout the country, which is being made by the fuel administration's investigators, was about completed today and a report will be made in a short time. Officials of the fuel administration made it clear today that regulations for the distribution of fuel for domestic use to prevent hoarding profiteerig, or manipulation calculated to create an artificial shortage, will be promulgated soon after the report of the survey is made. UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION Telephone Operator (Female) Charleaton, S. C., March 16, 1918. The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for telephone operator, for women only, on March 16, 1918, at Charleston, S. C. One vacancy in the United States Navy Yard, Charleston, S. C., at $2.00 per diem, including Sundays, and future vacancies requiring Bimilar qualifications will be filled from this examination, unless it is foufid in the interest of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. U. S. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. Minor Clerical, Charleston, S. C., March 23, 1918. The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open com petitive examination, for both men and women, at Charleston, S. C., on March 23, 1918, to secure eligibles from which certification can be made to fill vacancies in minor clerical positions at salarieB not to exceed $1,000 per annum, in the United States Navy Yard Service at Charleston, S. C., and vacancies in second grade, or minor clerical, positions in field branches of the service, other than the post office, as . they may occur in the United States classified service in the city named or its vicihity, unless it is found in the interest of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, trans fer, or promotion. , * Applicants should at once apply for form 1371, stating the title of the examination, desired, to the Secretary of the United States Local Civil Service Board, Post Office, Charleston, S. C., or the Secretary of the Fifth Civil Service District, 204 Post Office Building, Atlanta, Ga. Applications should be properly executed, excluding the medical certificate, and filed with the District Secretary in time to arrange for the examination of the applicant. Sec. Fifth Civil Service District, 204 Post Office Building, Atlanta, Georgia. V V V ANTREVILLE. V V V Antreville, Feb. 27.?On last Friday evening, the Antreville Literary Society gave a Washington program which proved to be very interesting. The following was the program: I.?Song. "Society Song"?School. II.?Recitation. "Feby. 22nd."? Beth Anderson. III.?Recitation?"I Would Fell"? Marselle Patterson. IV?Essay. "The Life of Washington."?Prof. Rembert. V?Acrostic?"George Washington" rirQ^o Pnnilo 1 ill uiuu^ a uyiio. VI?Recitation "Washington's Birth day."? Cornelius Bowen. VII?Song. "Washington's Birthday."?Girls. VIII?Recitation. "Washington at Greenway Court."?Elizabeth McCarter. IX?Recitation. "A True Soldier"? John Willson. X?Essay. "Stories of Washington's Boyhood"?Elsa Crowther XIi?Recitation. "The Battle of Trenton"?Paul Carwile. XII?Song. "Over There"?High / School Boys. XIII?Recitation. "The Presidents", ?Myra Williams. XIV?Recitation. "The History pf ' Our Flag."?Luther Prince. XV?Recitation. Washington's Farewell to His Army.? Boyce Wakefield. ^ XVI?Song. "Mt. Vernon Bells."? 1 By School. < Debate: Resolved: That the Am- < erican colonies were justified in separating from Great Britain." 1st Aff. Carl Suber. Jst Neg.?Clarence Crowther. 2nd Aff.?Althea Keaton. 2nd Neg.?Leander Carwile. ' The solo sung by Miss Margaret ( Bradley was greatly enjoyed. Misa Susie Stevenson furnished the music of the evening which was greatly enjoyed. The affirmative side won the de bate. The Missionary Society held at Mrs. Hude Prince's last Friday afternoon was well attended and an interesting program was carried out Misses Mayme Bowen and Mary Anderson spent last Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferguson and family. , Miss Annie Bell Little of Abbeville, was the attractive guest of Miss Mayme Bowen last week-end. Elmore Suber and Sloan Gable of Wofford College, spent the week end with horaefolks. Lewis Clinkscales of Abbeville, was the week-end guest of Elmore Suber. Miss Luna Martin is at home again after a pleasant stay in Kingstree. News has been received here pf the marriage of J. Cullen Kay to Miss Aubrey Smith of Atlanta, Ga. They have many friends here who wish them a life of happiness. Miss Allie May Power of Brown- 1 lee, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs . D. L. Haddon and family. Mr. J. R. Pennell and two daughters, Missea Nan and Elvira, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bowen. The Quarterly Conference of the Antreville district, was held at Bells Church on last Saturday and Sunday A large crowd attended and enjoyed hearing the presiding elder, Rev. Leonard, preach. Born?to Rev, and Mrs. R. L. Keaton, Gaffney, S. C., Feb. 19, 1918, a son, John Phillip. r , ' i V V V BETHIA NEWS. V Bethia, Feb. 27.?We are glad to see the beautiful sunshine. It iftakes ] us feel like gardening and farming. Mrs. Mary Home of Troy, is visiting her -daughter, Mrs. L. 0. Beauford. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown celebrated their China Wedding last Saturday, the 23rd. The dining room was beautifully decorated with pink ' carnations and ferns. A four-course dinner was served by Mrs. W. S. 1 Horne and Mrs. Bob Crawford. 13 beautiful presents were given. Mr. Willie Beauford left Sautr- 1 day afternoon for Portsmouth, Va., to work in the navy yard. Mr. W. S. Horne and brother of Troy, went to Abbeville on business Monday. ' Jfrs. Will Langley spent yesterday afternoon with Mrsi. L. 0. Beauford. Mr- and Mrs. Joe Link went to > Abbeville shopping yesterday. : ESTATE OF MRS. H. S. GLENN. Notice of Settlement and Applica-11 tion for Final Discharge. TAKE NOTICE that on the 26th 1 day of March, 1913, I will render a 1 final account of my accounts and ' doing as Executor of the Estate of Mrs. H. S. Glenn, deceased, in the : office of Judge of Probate for Abbeville County at 10 o'clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for 1 a final discharge from my trust as ' such Executor. J All persons having demands ! against said estate will present them , for payment on or before that day, proven and authenticated or be forever barred. J. R. GLENN, Executor. To/*lr I^ln r?Vi V? a a Koon miito iUOtSUCX UCH-IV ILiUgu <(UU Mvvai y^M.vw sick. He had pneumonia, but now ] is much improved. His mother, Mrs. f Tom Klugh, has the measles. We j hope they will soon be in their usual i health. t BAPTIST CHURCH. The pastor will preach Sunday at both hours, morning subject will be 'God's Invincibles." Night subject, "The Superman With Six Fingers on Each Hand and Six Toes on Each Foot." This sermon will deal with present facts and the infamy sf Prussian Militarism. Public invitsd. MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH. Dr. Geo. W. Swope of Abbeville, tvill preach at Midway Church on Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock an the subject, "The Golden Life." rHE BAPTIST OYSTER SUPPER. The Oyster Supper given by the ihurch for the men of that membership proved to be one of the most delightful events socially in the :hurch's life this year. About 60 men gathered around the table and enjoyed a most delicious supper prepared by the ladies. Victrola music wa sen joyed and an evening of social freedom and enjoyment bad, that those present will not 300n forget. After supper, the pastor conductBd a round table at which the question was discussed "What can be ' done to advance our church?" The senior deacons wtre introduced and each made an apt talk. The Junior ieacons were' then introduced and each member spoke along practical lines. Other members followed with 3hort speeches.. By this time there tvas much enthusiasm and the lines [>f thought made- most prominent were: Building up our Brotherhood Claas by more faithful attendance; and, The Immediate paying off of about $3,000 indebtedness. It was pointed out that if this indebtedness miM Ka i*if\xjT mot tho /?Vmin/>h wrilllH UUU1U WV 1,V " V..MnV.. be in a most magnificent financial condition. At the suggestion of one of the deacons, a motion 'nras made and carried that we proceed at once to such liquidation. In a very few minutes there were between $1500 and $1,600 dollars pledged and a committee appointed to meet Wednesday night after prayer meeting and make a sweeping campaign for the rest of the desired sum. With such enthusiasm, consecration of purpose, tind gladness in sacrifice, success is assured and the church moves into her brightest, happiest era. The ladies were not forgotten, and a rising vote of thanks for their splendid efforts in preparing " ' -3 1 !1L tne supper was accoraeu wmi hearty applause. FEDERAL FARM LOAN BOARD DOES NOT EMPLOY ASSOCIATION ORGANIERS News of schemest to swindle farmerst by men advertising to be authorized farm-loan association organizers is met by the statement by the Federal Farm Loan Board that organizers are not employed. In order to borrow money under the farm-loan act, farmers ihust organize co-operative national farmloan associations in their local communities. It is a violation of a ruling of the Farm Loan Board for a national farm-loan association or a joint-stock land bank to spend money for promotion purposes.?Week [jr war XNews digest. COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE. In' the Hampton Guards' of the former, First South Carolina regiment, were 35 boys who couldn't read and write, and C. P. Hammond, of Spartanburg, sent each one a set of school books. It is.stated that every one of these men has since learned to write, and that every one recently, for the first time, was able to sign the pay rolls. That's a big thing the army is doing. Some of these boys might have been i:n school if certain "Reformers" had not opposed compulsory attendance upon 3chools.?Columbia Record. T 4 Mil* r AT ITAITD O A VC I UU VA11 1 JL/11 X UUI\ VftiVL. AND HAVE IT?BUT YOU CAN POACH YOUR EGG AND EAT THE HEN LATER Washington, D. C., Feb. 23.?Apjreciation of this fact, the poultry jpecialists of the United States DeDartment of Agriculture say, will idd 150,000,000 eggs to oar food mpply this year without reducing H Start the kiddi right by making th want to save their moi ' A personal savings accoui ' a high-class banking ins tien like this, when are given the proper . and encouragement did their own fins is a good start it JV right direction. mil^ dollar opens an ac S Safety?Honesty?Con The Nation .? . I Ahkpvillp . f A W AlftV P? Economy Your Purity Your Stan Your Uncle Sam wants you to be as sa1 of Food, but there is not a citizen of thes he wanst to go hungry. In the n^atter of Conservation of food,: the longest way. You cannot economize bj ducts obtainable. Highly nourishing food the cheapest in the long ran. Feed your family from our store. We out for the best from every viewpoint. ] and at the same time highly*nourishing, vt way to economize. . W.D.Bai I OWEN LU Dealers 1: The large ^ I'lmL monur >^L " Green wooi COLUMBIA GRAF FROM $18.00 TC m *n?? v ^vv V ? ?nV A INfcW COLUMBIA RECEIVED EAC1 THE HALL INVES our supply of chicken meat. Investi- They gators have found that because poul- keep 1 try brings 2 cents a pound more in eggs i winter than in late spring, many the la farmers in the South have been add tc throwing away valuable egg profits increa just to get 8 cents more par hen. hen. / J1 # Childre m To Save c children JS attcntio^ rtesy -Service g al Bank j r> r? -?? 1: g| Wot/>liiuArfl VVaiMlTVUlU . dard L ' V : i . - ' "i . zing as possible in the matter e good old United States that i' . h ..? < : remember thisi The Best goes r using the bheapest food proI comes higher in price and is ; are constantly on the watch f ; > s [f it-is pure and wholesome re have it. 'Tis the very beat . ' ksdale -v.-/ mS2 I " ' : O'vvjt - -M ; , 2 BROS. MARBLE GRANITE CO. designers Jlanufacturers . sectors . * < n Everything for the Cemetery. st and best equipped *-1 111 IlCIIUtl 1111119 111 LUC */fv Carolinas. dj 3? C. Raleigh, N* 0? 1 >. t i 'HONOLAS ) $200.00. RECORDS H WEEK. tiucwt m 1 1T1UM 1 VV/? believe that if farmers will ;heir laying hens and sell their ind then market the birds in te spring, they will not only > the food supply, but actually se their profits 50 cents per