Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Xocal flews : {Personals : Mrs. M. -L<. uoniisou ?? visuug, tives in Columbia. I * I E. F. Arnold waj a business visit- j or to Greenville Tuesday. r Mrs. J. A. Woodhurst is attending the fair in Atlanta this week. Mrs. A. M. Tolbert of Smithville was in town Tuesday shopping. ] Jean Schroeder and Frank Dupre are spending this 'Wjeek in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Julius King of Bethiah were in town Tuesday shopping. Mrs. S. E. Moragne of Bordeaux is visiting relatives in and near the city. Miss Eliza McCullough of Newberry is visiting Mrs. C. E. Peele on North Main street. Miss Harvey Cochran and little V?. Monno cnont SatllrfluV ?nd Sun i'i CkL y A,a UUV oyv- ? * v ^/wi ??. ???? ? day at Watts with Mr. and Mrs. J. ^E. Cochran. W. E. Hill went over to Greenwood today to attend the Piedmont Fair and also to act as one of the judges in the Art department. Mrs. Robert Shirley of Ho'nea Path is in the city for a few days visit to Mrs. Frank Henry. Mrs. Shirley has many relatives in Abbeville and her visits give pleasure to many. Miss Emma J. Flynn of Butte, Mont., is in Abbeville after accompanying the body of her brother, Frank B. Flynn, who died October 1, J' A- ir j. I m rionaa, xo verrauui iui uunoi. Mrs. Thos. L. Northam of Modest Town, Va., passed thrugh the city today en route to Brownlee where she will visit her mother, Mrs. Brownlee. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Sherard, Monday, October 17th, a son, James Hardin, Jr. - j MRS. WILSON INJURED. Mrs. J." D. Fulp was called to BidnmuxiiT 'coc+okAi* o f+ornnrm Viv n aMvifc-i- ? ~J - ! message stating that her mother, Mrs. J. M. Wilson, had been seriously injured^by a fall from her back r jwTch. !' /.*? . "J TO WINTER INt CHARLSTON -/ *71 Mrs. Frank B. Gary and her sister, Miss Jane Evans, leave Thurs<iay for Florence. After a visit in Rorence Mrs. Gary will go on to Charleston where she will spend the winier. CLASS OFFICERS At a recent meeting of the Junior class of Chicora College Miss Margaret Cox of Abbeville was chosen president and Miss Helen Haigler, historian. The honor that has been done these young Abbeville girls speaks well for their popularity among their classmates. FUGITIVE IS FOUND DYING IN HOSPITAL Athens, Ga., Oct. 18.?A fugitive from Pennsylvania prison authorities for eight months, Sam Durham, ne r i j.1 gru, was iuunu uymy in <x iut<ii uv>pital by local police Monday morning:. He had been shot eight times in a un fight with two unknown negroes. After being paroled from a sentence of two to 26 years in the eastern district penitentiary of Pennsylvania, according to a circular broadcasted by prison authorities in February, Durham broke parole and has been sought all over the country since. He had been convicted of felonious assault. I leas I, iuu parcnw>. Jn.ay a j rendered several musical numbers. The superintendent of schools, i Major Pulp, gave a demonstration of j the use of the stereoptacon in the teaching of geography, the feature proving of practical interest to those in attendance. The views were of South America, the country now being studied. / The program for the meeting yet to be held during the session was announced as follows: November, Primary Grades. January, Music Department, Due West Woman's College. February, Sixth and Seventh Grades. March, Fourth and Fifth Grades. April, High School. May, Open. The treasurer's report showed a balance of cash on hand Of $82, which indicates the association is in good condition financially. The report was received with enthusiasm. \ NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY The following books have recently been g'ven, to the library by the B;ok Clnb: The Last Straw, b> Harold Titero. TVin RniWoro K-u Pllnn filasirnw. The Position of Peggy Harper, by Leonard Merrick. City of Comrades, by Basil King. The Cresting Wave, by Edwin Bateman Norris. The Secret City, by Hugh Walpole. The Desert Wheat, by Zana Grey. Mammy's White Folks, by Emma Speed Simpson. The Cup of Fury, by Rupert Hughes. In Secret, by Robert W. Chambers. The Crimson Tide, by Robert W. Chambers. The Golden Scorpion, by Sax Rohmer. Mary Marie, by Eleanor H. Porter. Mrs. Ellen Norwood, Librarian. RESOLUTION Thp follnwinc resolution has bee'h passed by the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of Abbeville: That, Whereas, November 11, 1921 is the third anniversary of the armistice in the great World War, and that this date each year is to be known as "Armistice Day," and Whereas, all nations should celebrate th's date in a spirit of patriotism and thankfulness, and Whereas, we of America, should be the first to recogrnize the great importance of this: event, and Whereas, that, we, of this Abbeville County, are loyal Americans. Therefore, be it resolved by the Abbeville County Chamber of Commi.irr'a tViaf u,'a PT<!OTTTrRT fhp riAnnlp | of Abbeville and Abbeville County to make of this day, Friday, November 11, 1921, a holiday, and that all business and work shall cease on that day, not later than 12:00 o'clock? noon. Abbeville Co. Chamber of Commerce Geo. T. Barnes, Secretary. Approved by J. Moore Mars, Mayor, Abbeville, S. C. i * K.IRBY NOT READY Columbia, Oct. 18.?S. J. Kirby, one of the death trio in the state penitentiary house for the murder I of William Brazell, Columbia taxi [driver, today refused to agree to the dism'ssal of his appeal and to die on I T7-: J? n r\ tt? it. ^^7*. ; PARENT-f EACHER MEET TUESDAY AFTERNOON Program Announced For Year?Attendance Largest Ever?Good Financial Report. J The room in the graded school i building was too small to accom ' mod ate comfortably the mem| bers who attended the . meeting 1 of the Parent-Teacher Association. | Tuesday afternon. It was the larg! est meeting ever before held, according to officers present, the 268 votes cast indicating an attendance of at 1. nr\n Vn,,'*, nroVi octra af3fSrjgff3ff3fiStr3fr3fr3n3fraf?3[3l[0[rui^li^l^pjgiSfgjgEl^ 1 .SOCIETY 1 rji?3?SJSM3?2ISJ3M3JSJSJSJSJSMSfSJSJ31S^ HALLOWEEN PARTY The Girls Auxiliary of the Baptist church will give a HalOoween party in the church basement Friday evening. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS The Bridge Club will meet Friday ! afternoon at 4 o'clock with Mrs. Claude Jones. A PARTY Mrs. C. H. McMurray will entertain her friends at a large party Thursday afternoon at her home on North Main street. _i AN OYSTER SUPPER I In order that the young people of the church might have an opportunity to meet the new pastor, the Rev. H. L. Weeks, the Baraca clajs of the Baptist church gave an oyster supper in the basement of the church last night. The affair was altogether enjoyable. !vvw V ^ V V vu k v V CALHOUN FALLS NEWS S V N VVVVVVV V V vvvvv Miss Janie Solomon who teaches in Atlanta is spending the week-end with her father and mother, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Solomon. I Mrs. T. J. Fortson of Atlanta is : visiting her sister, Mrs. J. V. Tate. Mrs. J. E. Farrow and Mrs. A. C. Owings of Greenville were visitors this week with Mr and Mrs T. V. Farrow. t Mr. and Mrs. Stuart of McCorjmick spent one day last week with j their daughter, Mrs. L. M. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dixon are happy over the arrival of a little daughter. T. V. Farrow motored to Greenjville for a few days sojourn last week ! W. T. Storey and family attended ithe Textile Show in Greenville last J j wecK. j The School Improvement League j entertained the public with an apron party last Friday night. The proceeds jgo toward completing the addition |to the school building. ! Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Solomon, Miss :Jim Solomon and Mrs. Farrow were jviritors in Greenwood last Monday. The Presbyterians will hold protracted services throughout thfs week. ' * ? ? ^ i <-ii- i :n j. . LJV. J. u. vv ooa 01 bunion wm uu preaching. He is a very able man Jand^most popular as a minister. | Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wilson drove jto WilKamston Sunday in the;r new !car for a short visit to his father. ! SOUTHERN IS SATISFIED I . ' | Has Made No Reqaest For Wage Reduction. ! Richmond, Va. Oct. 18.?The Sou! them Railway was not represented j in the Chicago . executives' meeting, nor has it made request of the rail; road labor board for a further reduction in wages, according to a telegrain received tonigiht by C. G. Ar| thur, superintendent, with head[ quarters in this city, and signed by i R. E. Simpson, general maiager of ; dnufViflw Poilnrov linftc "Racrf" ri iuav aiuiig witii V/. vj. r ua, uif uiuj one 01 tne trio wno will pay Tne I death penalty Friday. Sheriff Roof of Lexington today served on Kirby a copy of the statement of his lawyer, A. B. Martin, to the effect that Martin had abandoned the notice of appeal. Sheriff Roof told Kirby that he had the privilege of agreeing to this withdrawal if he saw fit. Kirby replied that he would not agree and that he proposed to get another lawyer. t j wic kn/uvaviii ivuttiituivu | "with offices in Danville. The 'telegram follows: "Mr. Harrison authorizes me to say to our employes that the SouthI em Railway was not represented in ; the Chicago executives' meeting, nor | has it made request of the labor j board Or the men for a further rei duction in wages. You are at liberay i to impart this information to the press and to all employees, as I feel they should know it." Jury Awards Him $3,000 Americus, Ga., Oct. 18.?A jury ! in the ease of Emory Freeman vs. the Centra] of Georgia Railway in Ashley Superior Court has just returned a verdict awarding Freeman 02,000. The action was a suit brought to recover $25,000 for pei'sonal injuries alleged to have been suffered by Freeman while leaving a Central train at EllaviJle. Freeman's hand was crushed and it was alleged his injuries are permanent. This was the only civil case of importance tried at he term, which ends Thursday. TRAINMEN TO WORK ON PENNSYLVANIA , Fifteen Thousand Will Not Strike, < Says Chairman Of Broth| erhood. Philadelphia, Oct. 18.?C. E. Mus! ser, chairman of the Brotherhood df Railroad Trainmen of the Pennsylvunio roilrno/1 1 ^ _ j 000 trainmen of the Pennsylvania | would refus^ to obey the order for I a general, railroad strike and would ^ | continue to work "if the road oper! ates trains." The organization of j which he is head recently voted j against a strike. The fight of the union should be , with the labor board, not with the ! Pennsylvania, said Mr. Musser. "The 1 railroad has been fair in its dealings with our men and has lived up 'to its agreements. We have no quarrel wi ^ the management." Reports that the Pennsylvania was making secret agreements with its j employes and had obtained pledges not to strike from a large percntage could not be confirmed. H. E. Core, generai chairman of the locomotive engineers and firemen, denied that the Pennsylvania railroad was shifted from the first to j hlio fftiirfll rrTAnn in drJl/o WUV AWMA-V** vu^/ lit V1IV V4 UVA because of any fear its men would not obey. He said it was the brotherhoods' policy to start the walkout where there is the most disagree-; ment. | BILL TO EXTEND LIFE j OF TARIFF MEASURE Emergency Law Extension Approv-, ed by Vote of 197 to 74 In House. I Washington Oct 18.?A bill to ex-j tend the life of the emergency tariff j law to February 1 was passed late I today by the house, 197 to 74. The measure now goes to the senate. If the^ extension is not authorized; the emergency expires November, 22. I 1 llMAAWlin AMIH M ? ?* ? Aunnw ' j^uivwivio wiui vuiy <x At:w j eions opposed the proposed exten-' | sion which Republicans practically C unanimously supported. Chairman [ Fordney of the ways and means committee, held that the temporary mea- | sure shouldn't be kept in effect until [ the permanent tariff schedules could 1 be made operative. An amendment by Representative i Newton (Republican) of Minnesota, ; to exempt from the extension the ; duty of flax seed was rejected, 44 to ! 96. CAN GET FREEDOM IF THEY LEAVE THE COUNTRY i G Washington, Oct. 18.?Any anar- [j chists in federal prisons for politi- [j cal offenses can secure their liberty [j by giving assurance that they will E leave the country and never return, E Ajutonney General Daugfcerty declared tonight. Release of four prisoners recently by the federal authorities upon their promise to return to Russia indicates a willingness upon the part of the government to repeat such a policy in the case of all anarchists, the attorney general said. The supreme court of the state of ; Washington has fixed the minimum < wage of women workinz in hotels and ; restaurants at $18 a week. j'i >n nnnrinnririnrinrir a;Ti3 ili utinaMouuclun 1 $100,000 |j] At least that much m< S terval that elapsed b( jjj establishment of the !fi riecl away. We have jjj ter than the other fell jfc and have had other i ffi ence. If you can get 8 there is sense in send: ai Si like our bread tell us | tion. ABBEY Opera House H One Day Only "THE CONQUEST ....WITH. THOMAS MEIGHAN AND 1 He came from that part of town seething Beaver Beach, with its scar sides, he asp'red to a certain girl ar town's respectable leaders. Includi he went away and studied law. And COME SEE JOE LOUDEN ( ADDED ATTR. LARRY SEMON 15 Cents ADMISS SPECIAL?SA WILLIAM DUNCAN and __IN_"WHERE MEN \ Friends until death. The youth di . dead partner had left to be mailed w of his life. He little thought it wou charge, bring him a fortune and fui H ADDED ATTRACTION?(MO> B ....IN..., H "THE MONKEY I 15 Cents ADMISS EJ i i a. j Why Wait? D Most good thin ^ to those who 8 they work ai while they wai folk put off woi ing, or both, ui things ^come. do not come th The "I>o it now the one to who things come. H he makes mists he makes moi makes most ou money in a ph the STANDAE Your pass book j Why W; Series Just 0 3 a < a $10 a Month for 80 Months $20 a Month fop 45 Months $40 a Month for 24 Months el i 3 ( Standard Buildi 3 I Associa OFFICE AT PLANT a 3 W. H. WHITE, President C a a a SJMS/5/2?BlKlSJ5JSEISi5J51B?BE?05JSJ5M5JS!BIEJE Left Town )ney left Abbeville never tc Btween the failure of the la present one. Some of it i made every effort to make low's. We have compared people test both. They ca more value for your mom ing it away. Give us a cha what is wrong with it. Thg fILLE BAf H. L. MOOR anacuanc icitlclciclelcicl Cnin^juJurl 3131317131313131. FRIDAY OF CANAAN" 5 OTHERS IN CAST that wasn't "respectable,"? idal and shady politics. Beld knew too much about the ng Judge Pike. So, when when he came back? CONQUER CANAAN. ACTION HOMED Y ION 35 Cents LTURDAY EDITH JOHNSON \ ARE MEN" d not know that the note his 'ould affect the whole course Id free him from a serious rnish him a bride. JKEY) JOE MARTIN HERO'' ION 35 Cents J5jgjgj5J5J5fSIBJ5J5HSI5J35IBI51BJ5f51^B >o It Now! | ! gs come I wsiit?if j|j id save | t. Some | *k or sav- N itil good' j Ehit they A at way. ? " chap is I m good ? e works, , | ikes but I ney. He. | t of his ace like 1 v :D* 1 is ready. ? ait? ' I Opened. 1 will net you $1,000. will net you $1,000. will net you $1,000. nit ^ I nan 2 IUL VX UUU11 | tion ! ERS BANK. )TTO BRISTOW, Secretary. | ) return in the in- S st bakery and the S is still oemg car- jo bread that is bet- jE and tested both, 3j -s n find no differ- ig jy out of town, ? nee?if you don't |j. it's a fair proposi- jfi [ERY IE, Proprietor. S _ i