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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-08-01

leaden clouds with wind cold and
d~isagreeable and a dreary drizzle.
Had services at II A. M. led by the
chaplain of the unit. He is an Epls-
copalian. Evidently the majority OF
US aren't of that persuasion, Judging
by the responses, etc.
Services were held on deck and
were very good. All the while l
thought of the services at Lebanon.
Got real homesick while so doing,
too. Every day puts us nearer the
war zone and we are all talking OF
Just how many more times we will
go to bed before being there. Guess
in another day or so we will be very
nervous. So far, everything has
been very pleasant, none save one
or two, being seasick at all.
July eth.-Hardly a day passes
now without our sighting several
ships. All are close down on the
horizon and we " get closer. Is
beautiful today with a beautiful
sunshine and calm, no wind. We
were all grateful for this as it made
it more pleasant to stay on deck. We
are fast coming into the danger
zone and a particularly close watch
is kept. Everything has been made
ready for an instants leave from the
ship for life boat. If I get to Eng
land I shall gladly law aside my life
belt for I am tired Juggling it around.
We got our second edition of wire
less news today. 1t dealt only with
the war news. All are on the alert
but there is no nervousness at all.
These girls aboard are quite a crew.
Smoking cigarettes is n of their
noble CD accomplishments. Played
Rummy with two and the ships doc
tor for quite a while.
We don't undress tonight but
just sleep in our clothes.
July 10th.-Had to arise early
this morning feeling rather tired,
after sleeping in my "togs." Is still
beautiful. Two ships are in sight
now. Later.-This afternoon we
were met by a destroyer. 1t proved
to be an American boat and I'll tell
you it does our hearts good to look
at the "Stars and Stripes" flying
from it. It created quite a bit of
excitement when she came up. Gave
us all a pleasant feeling of satisfac-
ton and safety to see it circling
about ahead of US. I don't know
when a thing has looked quite so
good. We r in the worst part of
the entire trip, that is, about the
Irish coast.
July 11th.-Someone either played
a joke on Ullman and ME, OF got
mixed on his calls for we were
awakened at 4 A. M. Now, / went
to bed at IL but didn't go to sleep
for Quite a time. When he called we
got up without question, naturally.
Shaved and Strengthened up a bit.
then went on deck and found only
the Chief Engineer and one who had
got up at $3.50 A. M. to see the sun
rise. You see we have light till
about $50 P. M. and day breaks at
3 A. M. as weare so far North. We
son found it was of no use to stay
on deck so lay down until breakfast.
There is quite a rumor current that
a ship was sunk ten miles ahead of
us but we don't know how much
credencc to give it. In about cimh-
teen hours more we expect to be
safe in harbor so l guess this will
be about the last of this epistle, as
we will be busy going ashore in the
morning. 1t is still morning now
and if | have time | shall add an
other bit, if not, will send it as it is.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-08-01

land, to wit: All that tract or par
eel of land situate, lying mad being
in Abbeville County, in the State
aforesaid, containing One Acre, more
OF less, and bounded by Peter Hunter
and others. y,
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers.
R. E. HILL,
Master A. c., s. C.
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I hear that these letters will be held
up only a day or two, 80 am count
ing or your getting it by the last of
July. I don't know just how to tell
you to write me but guess you had
better put it in are of "The Ameri-
can Expeditionary Force" Address
it lieut.. John E. Evans, M. O. R. C.
U. S. A. Don't worry about me.
shall write as often as l can.
Lots of love to all
John.
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NOTICE OF
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF kBBEVILLE.

Pursuant to an order Of w. y.
Stevenson, county supervisor of Alb
beyille county, to us directed, Ivy VII
tue Of an Act approved on the lin
day of February, A. T., 1917, no
tee is hereby given that an election
vii! lie held at the usual voting Pre-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-08-01
MASTERS SALE.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Abbevile.
Court of Common Pleas.
MAX BELOW,

against
JOSEPHINE HUNTER, ct al.
BY authority of a Decree Of Sale
by the Court of Common Pleas for
.,hlcville County, in said State,
made in the above stated case, I will
oTcr for sale, at Public Cutlery, ut
:.Ebcville C. H., S. c., on Salesday il
August, A. D., 1917. within the legal
hours Of sale the following described
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-18

over at the extreme right is made Of
navy blue serge with trimming of
broadcloth in real leather color. It
makes very smart combination and
a very attractive suit, and it shows
just the newest features in the straps,
the flap pockets and the collar with
square fronts. Serge is one of the best
liked materials and one Of the most
durable, but any light weight material
can be used, and great many mothers
will, perhaps, find the mixtures more
serviceable than the plain colors. or
one of the little checked woods that
are shown in such pretty colors. It is
season Of very great variety and OPP
portunity for the children as well as
for the grown-ups, for, while the
models are absolutely simple, there
is great variety to be found in trim
ming and in treatment. We are
having real abundance in the matter
of materials in spite Of the difficulties
that have to be overcome. Little girls
will be charmingly dressed and mothers
will find the problem of selection really
simple one, for there is not fashion
able garment that cannot be made at
home without difficulty and it is prob
able that home sewing will go long
way toward the problem of the con-
servation and economy that is beset-
ting the world at large.
For the younger school boy there is
nd better costume than the one with
the MILDLY blouse and straight trousers.
For the early season he will wear it
made Of galatea and of linen and Of
washable materials Of such sort, and<
later it will be good for serge AND for
wooden fabrics, and some mothers will
like to make the trousers Of serge and
the blouse Of white linen or Of white
galatea trimmed with blue.
There are two styles of overcoats
shown in the illustration and they are
both good. The simple, plain long
coat is always worn, it is always fash
ionable and it is always serviceable,
but there is peculiar smartness about
the Mackinaw model that is sure to
make an appeal to the boys them
selves. 1t is especially adapted to
school wear and it leaves the wearer
perfectly free for the activities that
make such an important part of the
boys life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-18

will find the diagram ar! excellent
guide 1t shows Just how the pieces
must be placed and only little shift
ing will be required to accommodate
another width. If you want shorter
sleeves or if you want round collar,
you will, of course, cut the pattern
off before you place it on the material.
The seam allowance is three-eighths of
an inch. On the collar and the pockets
you will want a hem and hens are
not allowed, therefore, cut three
quarters of an inch beyond the edge
Of the tissue, but where only seams
are needed, cut on the edge of the
tissue. Measure the length of the
skirt and ascertain the length needed.
Girls vary in size. The pattern may be
long enough to allow three-inch hem.
If it is not allow as much as needed.
Pin into place carefully, then mark
the basting line which is the one Of
tiny circles near each edge, and mark
the notches, and all the sewing indica-
tons, then cut around the outer edges
of the tissue. The basting line is the
one you must preserve for on that you
must haste and sew and that is the
line which means the shapliness and
smartness of the garment. Make
your markings with colored crayon
that shows well upon your material,
then pass pins through to the under
side and mark that. Do not cut the
notches. mark them also, for cutting
is apt to destroy the seam.
As the first step, pin the shoulder
edges OF the blouse together, and
whether you will take the first seam
on The right or wrong side will depend
upon the material If you are making
of Bingham or other washable material,
pin the fronts and backs together with
the wrong sides together, then take
up a very narrow seam on the right
side, turn again and take up second
seam on the wrong side. the second
time stitching on the perforations that
indicate the basting line. If you are
making of serge or other wool ma
terial, pin the fronts and the backs
with the right sides together. bringing
the seams on the wrong side and sew
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-18

HERE is no more important z
question to be disguised with
the opening Of the season than
that of suitable school clothing. No
matter how great the national crisis,
the children's education must go on
and we must, so far as possible, protect
them from too deep a share in the :
struggles that beset the world at large.
They must have their happy school
days and they must have their APP
propriate clothing, for no child is ever
really happy unless he or she is ap-
psopriately dressed.
For the Autumn, the girls will wear
a great many Bingham frocks and
linen frocks and frocks OF various cot
ton materials such as gabardine,
cheviot, poplin, crepe and the like.
They are serviceable, they are always
becoming, they are simple as chill
dren's clothes always should be, and
they are hygienic because they can be
sent to the tub periodically to be made
new again, and mothers feel that they
Gil every demand. Later, serge and
gabardine and the light weight woods
Of such sort will, Of course, be worn,
and for the street there will be serge
suits and gabardine suits for the early
season.
For the Winter school coat there is
no better material to be suggested
than the new mixed cloths that are
made with cravanette finish. They
are not injured by being caught in the
rain, they are protective and they are
exceedingly handsome. Narrow bands
for fur trimming make good finish
and in the illustration there is anad.
mirable suggestion to be found.
Both the one-piece dresses and the
dresses that are made with blouse and
skirt joined by means Of the belt to
become one-piece garments are in
demand and the new models are ex-
ceedingly attractive. The little ffock
that is shown away over at the left Of
the picture beside the Winter coat is
made from one Of the new ginghams
with trimming of pain colored linen
It is just as pretty and childlike as
can be and it is SO simple that the
busiest mother will find no difficulty
In making it. If you prefer. you can
make the sleeves long.
The coat suit that is shown away
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-18
A Smart School Frock and How It Can Be Made

the under-arm and the sleeve edges
together, taking care to meet the
notches and the, edges exactly and
close these long seams exactly as you
have done the shoulder seams, with
the double seams if you are using a
washable material or with a single
seam and bound edges if you are
E. using wool. =
As we are approaching cold weather
you will, Of course, be using the long
sleeves. Turn the seam allowance on
the tabs under on the circles. Basic
neatly and stitch once or twice as you
like. Then arrange the tabs over the
cuffs, with the notches meeting as
indicated by the numbers in the
diagram. Gather the sleeves between
the double crosses and join the edges
of the cuffs, taking the scam on the
wrong side and press open. Cut a
lining exactly like the outside, Of the
material if it washable or Of thin white
lawn if you prefer, or of silk if it is
wool material. Stitch the ends and
press the seams open. Slip the cuffs
over the lining. the right sides tot
gether. Stitch the, lower edges to-
gether on the circles, turn on the seams
and haste. Gather the sleeves between
the double crosses and join to the cuffs,
the seams and the notches exactly
meeting. Then hem the edge Of the
lining oyer the seams. Turn the seam
allowance on the straps for the front
and for the back of the blouse, under
and stitch as you have done the tabs.
Then arrange over the blouse with the
corresponding circles exactly meeting.
Tack to position with stitches taken
jnvisibly and take these stitches at
intervals. The aim is to attach the
straps firmly but not rigidly. Too
close sewing is not desirable.
Gather the blouse at the lower
edge between the double crosses and
join it to the straight narrow belt.
with the center backs and notches
meeting, the smaller circles at the
under-arm seams and the larger circles
at the center front. cutting the left
side of at the edge Of the opening, and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-18
turn the seam allowance on the right
edge under.

turn the seam allowance on the right
edge under.
To make the skirt. first sew the
seams with the corresponding notches
exactly meeting, as indicated by tho
numbers in the diagram. Pin with the
right sides together and take up
single seam on the wrong side. sewing
on the circles. If there are sewage
edges no finish will be required. II
there are cut edges, whip the two
edges of the seams together to prevent
fraying. Stitch the back seams and
the right side of the front for full
length. but stitch the left Of the
front below the notches only. Bind
the edges Of the opening, with seam
binding for wool. with the material
for washable fabric.
Fold the skirt on the lines Of smaller
circles and lap to the larger circles
to form the box plaits at each side OF
the front and of the back and side
plaits between and haste. Arrange
the laps over the skirt with the
notches meeting>es indicated by the
numbers, then JONI the skirt to the
lower edge OF the belt. Cut lining,
exactly the same as the belt. turn the
seam under on all the edges and ar.
range over the underside. Fell over
the seams. Slip the frock on the
wearer to determine just how many
Inches from the floor the lower edge
OF the skirt should be. Rip out the
plaits for few inches, measure with
a yard stick from the floor up to the
skirt at intervals Of about one-quarter
yard and indicate the correct point
with pins. Then slip the frock off
and turn the hem up on this indicated
point and haste. then hem by hand
or by machine as you prefer, making
an even three inch hem. Basic the
plaits again into place and press
carefully. Line the outer belt with
very thin material and stitch around
all the edges, cutting the left side off
at the center front, then arrange Il
over the dress and tack to position.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-18

once on the line of circles. then bind
each seam edge separately with very
thin seam binding, and press open.
Turn the outer edges Of the collar
under-three-eighths' Of m inch then
turn 4 second time on the circles.
Since you allowed three-quarters Of
an inch that turning will give you
hem of that width, and by turning
on the circles you will be sure to keep
perfectly correct outline. Hem by
hand with invisible stitches or stitch
by machine, using two or three rows
as you like. Press the hemred edges
and arrange the collar over the blouse
with the center backs and notches
together as indicated by the numbers
(2-2) in the diagram. If you are
using washable material, cut bias
strip Of the material three-quarters
of an inch wide. If you are using wool
material cut a strip of thin lining silk
three-quarters Of an inch wide, and
undertake. Turn the front edges of the
blouse under on the circles indicating
the seam and again on the inner line Of
circles, then arrange over the center
front, folded edges at circles and the
notches meeting. Basic carefully and
stitch the right sides into place. Sew
snap fasteners to the left side for the
closing.
AS the next step, haste the sleeves
to the arm-hole edges with the notches
exactly meeting and the single circles
at the shoulder seams. holding the
fullness in the sleeves evenly. You
will find that the Sleeves are larger
than the arm-holes but that is done
purposely to allow spring over the
shoulders. If you cannot hold it in
nicely. run gathering string around
the upper part of the sleeve and draw
up to fit the arm-hole and haste,
holding the sleeves. taking the seam
always on the wrong side, and sewing
on the circles. If you are using wash
able material, stitch a second time
near to the edges, then trim of the
seam and whip closely. II you are
using serge, either whip the seams
closely or bind the two edges together
with very thin silk binding. Basic
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'H1S is season that will make
a call upon a great many mothers
for the making Of school frocks
within the home. As though it might
have been foreseen that such would
be the case, designs are extremely
simple, and there is nothing difficult
to be found in the fashionable frock
of today. This one makes a good
example. You can make it with the
applied straps over the blouse portion
or you can make it without them and
in either way it will be an attractive
dress. You can make it OF serge or
of shepherds check or of material of
such sort, or you can make it of
gingham or Of chambray or Of poplin
or Of linen, and it will be correct
whichever you choose.
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To make this frock. first smooth out
all the pieces of the pattern carefully.
II you have decided to make the plain
dress without the straps and pocket
laps. lay them aside. Place the diff
ferent parts on the material as sug-
gested in the Diagram that accom-
panies the pattern. There, the
material is forty-four inches in width
If your material is wider or
narrower you will have II shift them
slightly, and if you are soing to trim
with a contrasting mats hal you must
arrange those trimming portions sepa-
rately, but whatever lou choose you
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Hart at the Star tonight. rs
Ronald Riley left this morning for
q visit at Eugene.
palm Olive Soap" Sabin has it
E. H. Richard spent Wednesday al
Jacksonville on business.
Mrs. F. e. Wood and little son
went to Medford this morning for q
short visit.
Mrs. Mary Silvers went to Glen
dale this morning to spend the sum-
msr.
B. r. Sanford left this morning on
a trip to the head OF the UmpQua
river.
Mrs. 8. A. Engle and Miss Alice
Tycer left this morning for Portland
to spend several weeks.
Wilda Huggerth went to -Roseburg
last night to spend a few weeks with
her sister, Mrs. A. 8. Carter.
New Crepe de chine waists at Mrs.
Rehkopf's. 46tt
Mrs. Julia Reynolds left this morn
ing for Willamette valley points to
spend the next two months.
B. c. Dunlap and w. R. Weidman
left this morning for Roseburg and
the lower Umpqua river for the sum-
mer.
Hart at the Star tonight. 7S
Mrs. Wilford Allen returned this
morning from San Francisco where
she spent the past seven weeks with
her son. Neil Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. VI. Ballard and
daughter came over from Crescent
City Wednesday and left the same
night for Lewiston. Ida.
W. s. Hart In Truthful Tulli-
yer" Star tonight. rs
County Commission r. VI. Robin
son returned this morning from
Portland. where he appeared before
the state highway commission in the
interest OF Josephine county.
Special sale in fancy Georgetts
crepe collars. Mrs. Rehkopf. II
Stanley Bishoprick arrived this
morning from Portland and will
spend the summer with his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Goding.
Rev. c. II. Cleaves. form srly ". e.
South minister in this city. now sta
toned at Corvallis. spent Wednes-
day in the city, returning north last
night. He was accompanied by his
little daughter. Marvel. who will
spend several week here with her
grandmother. Mrs. Geo. II. Smith
Mr.. Cleaves gave the memorial ad-
dress before the I. o. o. r. lodge al
Roseburg Sunday.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

T. E. Wallace went to Wolf Creek
this morning.
o. s.. Blanchard returned this
morning from Roseburg, where he
represented client at the U. S.
land Office.
w. s. Hart in Truthful Tulli-
yer" Star tonight. rs
Misses Dora Zimmerman. OF Med
ford, and Elinor Eastbrook, OF Port
land, arrived this morning from
Monmouth. where they attended
school. and went to Selma to visit
at the Milton Rhodes home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
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COMING EvENTs
L u a l. 4 L 4 a - q q . q =

June is. Monday School election.
June is. Monday afternoon Com
munity picnic at tho park,
June s7-ao. "Wednesday 10 Saturday
--Tsachers' examinations NJ tho
Central school. Grants Pass,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
si..a WILL BE GIVEN

TO each OF several schoolboys who
apply for work In delivering Tho
Saturday Evening Post to customers,
Only sehooiboys clean. gcntlemanly
and ambitious need apply, The
sl.s5 is In addition TO liberal cash
profits and many other advantages,
Apply TO c, II. Domaray. Sixth street.
Grants Pass. Oregon,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
MIX and Cream

Get your milk and cream from the
Josephine County Cooperative
creamery. SIC F street, From tuber-
culln tested Jersey cows. Whole
milk s cents per quart. skim milk.
buttermilk 10 cents per gallon. at
the plant. Portland price for cream.
Josephine County Cooperative
Creamery Association. 80
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
Furniture Dona.e,, to Red cross-

The ladies OF the Red Cross are
greatly indebted TO Messrs. Soranson
and Reddy. receivers OF the Public
corporation for donating the use OF a
fine assortment OF ONCE furniture.
including chairs. desks and tables.
In their work rooms.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Prof. A. H. Swartley. acting di-
rector OF the State Bureau Of Mines.
is in this city today with . mstallur-
gist from the United States bureau
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
Auto Agency Moves

Benz. NJ. Collins has outgrown his
present quarters and Is moving the
MAXWELL agency from the old OBJ
server building TO the building on
II street formerly occupied by the
Fashion garage.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
Mr.. Gar~oed Acaul,.c.l-- A

The Jury In the Garwood arson
case at Jacksonville. after being on,
only short time. returned a verdict
Wednesday morning OF not guilt,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

who, In conjunction with the state
department at Corvallis, has been
making = series Of tosts on separa-
ton processes for tho copper ores OF
this district, Prof swartley viii
probably have some interesting In.
formation for local owners OF cop
per properties,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
Red Gross Plans Ready-

Red Cross Plans Ready-
The Red Cross campaign commit
tee met last evening at the Chamber
Of Commerce and completed their or
ganization and discussed plans for
next weeks work. The work proper
will commence Tuesday morning.
with a luncheon at the Chamber of
Commerce that day to talk over pro-
gress and exchange notes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

America is calling for financial vol
lnteers. Buy q Liberty bond.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Chrome Road Nears Completion
d. r. Morrison, who returned yes
terday from a trip to the new
chrome properties being opened up
on the upper Illinois. reports that the
new 10 mile road is nearing compile
tion. Work is being prosecuted at
two camps. with gap Of about a
mile and half to finish when the
new road will be ready for use. About
1870 men are at work.