Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

riui/m. i/uv?w*>4 % Xocal flews : personals : * J. 0. Crowley will ?pend the holi daye in Carrolton, Ga., with his horn* people. Wallace Wardlaw of Augusta is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. ' M. Wardlaw. c Mrs. T. B. Penney of Charleston 1 is visiting relatives in andNiear the city. 1 Miss Lucile Stevenson, teacher in . the McCormick school, is at home . for Christmas. . , Mrs. Joe L. Maxwell and children of Augusta are visiting Mrs. Agnes Pennal on Washington street Mrs. W. S. McAlilley has gone to Savannah to spend Christmas with Mrs. J. M. Hardin and family. Miss Sara Calvert, who is teaching at Hartsville, is here to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and 1 lt-1 TXT A 4 mrs. *y. n., Davis Kerr arrived in the city Thursday from Washington and ^ Iiee Univesity to spend the holidays wilh his parents. r Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Baskin and "" young son, of Seneca are the ' Christmas guests of Miss May Rob ertson. Miss Leola Hannon of Charlotte arrived in the city today to spend* W Christmas with her aunt, Mrs. Jas. ^ f S. Cochran. Allen King of Charlotte is ex pected .to arrive tomorrow to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. King on Pickens street. Mr. R. G. Hemphill and Mrs. R. R. Hemp&iJI went over to Green- r wood today and spent the day with ( Mr. anil Mrs. J. C. Hemphill. x Mfes Alpha Graves and Willie Mc- I Lane are here from the Womans ' College, Due West, to spend Christ- ^ mas with their parents. The Rev. and Mrs.. C. E. Peele ' and Vernon Peele left Thursday for Rock Hill where they will spend ' Christmas with Mrs. Peele's parents. ' nr. onH Mm TVins. T, Davis of Augusta and Miss Lydia Miller of Montreat, N. C., will be Christmas visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stark. ^ Misses Elizabeth Gambrell, Helen f Milford and Florence Neuffer re turned yesterday from Randolph Macon to spend the holidays with their parents. Mr. W. H. Tapp and grandson, Bill Tapp, of Kentucky are here to spend several days with Mr. Tapp's daugh ter, Mrs. C. F. McNeill on Parker street. Mrs. J. C. Ellis went to Hodges today to spend Christmas with rela tives. She will also spend several days in Greenville with her sister, Mrs. Medlock before returning home. Raymond Weeks, student at Geor gia Tech, and Miss Musenna Weeks of Winthrop College are at the home of their parents, the Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Weeks, for the holidays. Andrew Hill, William Hughes, Maxcy Johnson, Hal Moore, Harold Tate, Weber Wilson, Paul Graves, and lieaamgs rvocne arnveu hiuxb day evening from Clemson to spend the holidays with their parents. Miseea Lydia Owen, Mary Steven son, Mary Reed Moore, Janie Vance Bowie, Myra Williams, Cornelia and Ophelia Clinkscales, Margaret and Annie Wilson, Margaret Dawson and Carrie Hawthorne returned yester day from Winthrop College for the Christmas holidays. Allen M. Robertson of Oklahora City, Okie., is here to spend th Christmas holidays at the home c bis sister, 'Miss May Robertson. Miss ^Maude Wood arrived in th :ity today from the Womans Collegi Due West'to spend the holidays wit ler parents, ' Mr. and Mrs. G. ( SVood. Col;van<l'Mrs. Austin Stilbnan c New York accompanied by the: handsome young son, Francis, a: rived in"*- t&fe'city today for a vis bo orp. and Mrs. Kerr. r - ATTENDING THE WEDDING. Mr. arrd Mrs. J. D. Kerr, Mr Percy Miller and Mrs. W. D. Barki iale were-among those who attenc sd the Eesfie-Bowen wedding Wet lesday. v PLEASANT NEWS Elsewhere in this issue of th Press and Banner will be found th innouncement of the engagement c Miss Mamie Devlin to Mr. Samu< Leaman. Miss Devlin has made h? lome in Abbeville for several yeai jei.ng one of the teachers in th ligh school. She has many frienc lere who wish her great happine* md extend their hearty congratuh ;ions to Mr. Leaman. Miss Devlin will spend the holidaj lere with her sister Mrs. M. I Plaxco.. ... - '.CXr ROSTER OF CIRCUIT JUDGES ANNOUNCE] yfi* Columbia, Dec. 22.?The Stat Supreme Court yesterday announce ;he rosier of circuit judges for th itate for next year. The roster for the first session c ;he various courts follows: ? * First circuit, Judge George I Prince; Third circuit, Judge S. W. C Shipp; Fourth circuit, Judge Thoma F. Mauldia;'Fifth circuit, Judge Ja< C. Peurifoy; Sixth circuit, Judge ] IV. Bowman; Seventh circuit, Judg layne Sr Riee; Eighth circuit, Judg lohn S. Wilson; Ninth circuit, Judg Sdward Mclver; Tenth circuit, Judg iV. H. Townsend; Eleventh circuii fudge Ernest Moore; Thirteenth cii :uit, Judge Frank B. Gary; Foui eenth circuit, Judge R. W. Memmir ?er. For the second session of eac :ourt the judges will preside over th :ourts in the circuits in which the ive. For the third session the judg* vill preside as follows: First circuit, Judge Memmingei Second, Judge Prince; Third, Judg Devore; Fourth, Judge Shipp; Fift Tudge Mauldin; Sixth, Judge Peur Foy; Seventh-, Judge Rice; Nintl Fudge Wilson; Tenth, Judge Mclvei Eleventh, Judge Townsend; Twelft] Judge Moore; Thirteenth, Judg 3eaee; Fourteenth, Judge Gary.y SCHOOL TRUSTEES AWARD CONTRACT Spartanburg, Dec. 22.?TJi SpartanJburg city school trustee awarded contracts today amountdr 91 n nnn -t? tU fl?)UVU XVI cviuiyiucim auu jl u nishings for the Frank Evans hig scool building, soon to fee cor pleted at a-cost of $300,000. T1 successful (bidders were the Car* lna Supply company of Charlott the Southern School Supply cor pany of Raleigh and the E. ] Sheldon company of Muskeega; Wis. Delivery is to be made Febr ary 1. ARMED GANG KIDNAPPED IS MEN FROM HOME Belfast, Dec. 22.?Armed ganj operating in the Limavady district < Londonderry took 15 men from the homes yesterday, removing them ' an unknown destination. The raide who wes$~[U)t disguised, were strani ers to tne neignDornooa. CHICAGO'S CHRISTMAS MAIL LARGER IN 192 Chicago, Dec. 22.?Christmas ma at the Chicago postoffice, despite u: employment and some business d pression is far more voluminous the in past years. More than 1,500 toi of parcel post matter was handle yesterday, officials announced todf exceeding last year's record of 1,0E tons. In letters yesterday's recoi also surpassed that of the same ds a year ago. Yesterday the numbi handled was 4,749,741. To preventcold take 666. IjMSli ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. John Roddy Devlin of Greenwood announce the en gagement of their sister, Miss Mary Galloway Devlin to Mr. Samuel L. Leaman, the wedding to take place in Abbeville in February. FOR MRS. REEDY Mrs. C, C. Wallace entetained Wednesday evening in honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Reedy of John son City, Tenn., who are here to spend the holiday season with Mrs. Reedy's father, Mr. C. A. Haigler. Bridge was the diversion of the evening, the young people enjoying several rubbers. 9. * * Miss Mary Holland Haigler was the hostess Thursday night at a /bridge party in honor of her sister, Mrs. W. C. Reedy. Six tables of players enjoyed the games and the elaborate salad course and coffe which followed. ULDRICK-ELLIS. y Miss Martha Uldrick, daughter of T. F. Uldrick, and Charles W. Ellis, son of W. R. Ellis, both of the Cold Spring section of Abbeville county^ were married yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, the Rev. G. M. Telford per forming the ceremony. Mrs. J. C. King, Mr. Ellis' sister, attended the M wedding. Mr. Ellis is an ex-service man and a prosperous farmer. The young couple are receiving the con gratulations of their friends. A wedding of wide interest was that of Miss Glendel Bowen of Level Land and !Mr. William E. Leslie; Jr., of Abbeville, which was solemnized at he home of the bridle's parents Wednesday after-[, l noon. Decemlber 21st. (by the Rev. 1 _' Mr. White of Lowndesville. Christmas decorations were uised throughout the rooms on the lower l" floor one of which was reserved for ^ the many beautiful presents which the young couple received. The guests were met at the door y by Miss Annie Barksdale and Mrs., 8 W. W. Clinkscales. Promptly at 3 o'clock the strains |' of Mendelssohn's wedding march, k rendered by Miss Leila Mae Tom . finson, was heard. The bride was ibeautiful in a suit of brown duvetyn with fur trim mings with hat and shoes to match. During the ceremony "I Love You Truly" was softly played. Mrs. W. D. Barksdale, Mrs. Norris Wakefield and Mrs. J. H. Oulla in vited the guests into the dining room where a delicious salad course with coffee was served by Misses Elizabeth Bowen, Virginia Leslie, Cara Blackstone, Anita Pruitt and Florence Clinkscales. As the guests left the dining room souvenirs were pinned on by Misses Sarah Leslie and Howard Hill, Messrs. Howard Clinkscales and Carlisle Bates. (Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left for Washing ton and New York. After their re turn they will (be at home In Abbe ville to their many friend*. Miss Bo wen is the eldest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bowen, a young lady of many charms and has a winning personality. She is a graduate of Greevnille Woman's College. Mr. Leslie is one of Abbe ville's most successful young busi ness men , a Clemson graduate and a member of the faculty for two years. He is a World (war veteran and served overseas for eight months. There were about 100 guests present from a distance being Miss Leila Mae Tomlinson of Snartanburcr. Mrs. J. H. Oulla and James Ouila of Greenville, Mrs. L. 0. Robinson of Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Henry of Clemson Col lege. FRUIT CAKE Of a Guaranteed Quality 60 Cents the Pound. Abbeville Bakery* SANTUC SI \ V Santuc school closed Wednesday >r the holidays and will be closed itil January 2nd. Roy Kay has finished his course at e International Correspondence :hdol, Pennsylvania and is at home. Circle No. 11 of Upper Long Cane turch met with Mrs. W. F. Kay Fri iy afternoon. A. J. Morrison and little son of [>lumbia is here visiting his father, r. W. E, Morrison and family. Miss Lizzie Able and brother, Hen were among the shoppers in the ty Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Moss visited rs. r. ej. nagen ounaay auernoon. Mrs. Ermie Haddon was shopping George Morrison was the guest unday of Allen Palmer. M. D. Wright has been right sick >r two weeks but is able to be out jw with the aid of crutches. His lends hope he will soon be well fain. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kay and chil ren are on the sick list at this writ 'g Messrs. W. H. Sharp and M. B. ay were business visitors in Abbe lle Tuesday. Supervisor Keller is having some >lendid work done on the roads in lis community. ara Mae Able of Abbeville were le guests Sunday of Mr. Joe Able id family. Roy Kay recently visited Claude oss Wishing every one a merry Christ as and a happy New Year. 666 cures Malarial Fever. the city Wednesday. miHT Kvrr ! ri\ui i vaivju Of a Guaranteed Quality 60 Cents the Pound. Abbeville Bakery. We v Xmas ai Year. - If vmi havpn'f sale, then be next week, special bargaii i i n A MERRY XMAS las SHARON Miss Sara Harkness is at home from Columbia College for the holi days. - Paul Knox of Wofford college is at home for the holiday. ' Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Watson were in town shopping Monday. A Missionary Lecture was held at the home of Mrs. O. M. Gilliam Wednesday night. Mr. William McNeill has Ibeen real sick but is some (better. Don McNeill and Mrs. J. E. Cochran ewre visitors in Abbeville Wednesday. Misses Willie Riley and Gertrude Penney and Don McNeill spent last Friday in Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown were visitors in Greenwood last Satur day. s ' I wish to correct a mistake in naming the officers of the Mission ary Society. The Recording Secre tary is Mrs. Ada McNeill, Cor 'respond^ng Secretary Miss Sallie iSue Ramey. THEY API f t n \) 1 Li V/ f PLACE YOUR ORI MAS A dozen or two bea a very acceptable gi The McMurr "Say It Witl PHON Stni I irish you 1 na a nap already visited 01 : sure to come t We are offering * is for Xmas. h Bargain Si ON THE SQUARE ?II f . . ? PBPWH ARMY TOTAL r t' 1 ' Flfvrei Gives for Next May by Au thority will bo 673,000 Paris, "Dec. 22.?France's army strength of white and troops will be 673,000 after 1922, according to a statement today by General De mer chief of the general staff, to Associated Press. General De Castelnau, who president of the army commission the chamber of deputies, set at rest the conflicting estimates of the French forces by explaining that the budget of 1922 carries appropriations sufficient for only 636,000 men and x as the army will be below that figure between the first release of men of the class of 1920 and the first incor poration into the army ot men of class of 1922, there will be eno of a saving in revenue to support the larger number of men later on. To break a cold take 666. PRECIATE Don't Melt It. Don't melt the butter you using for cake, JHelted butter not make good eake. )ER FOR CHRIST NOW. utiful Roses make ft.. ay Drug Co. i Flowers." E 94. a Merry ipy New cere (Boot> JUisbes ir Closing Gut omorrow and y some exna tore HAPPY NEW