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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
Mrs. Frank Morrow
Dies in Columbia

Mrs. nellie Wilson, the young wife
of Frank L. Morrow, died Wednes-
day, June 9th, 1917, in the Baptist
hospital in Columbia. The remains
were taken to her old home near
Greenwood and there the funeral
services were held with a large con-
course of sorrowing relatives and
friends present. Mrs. Morrow leaves
a little baby two weeks old, but was
not taken dangerously i'll until Sun
day before her death. She was Ia
ken to the hospital Monday but never
rallied. Peculiarly sad is that Mrs-
Morrow died on her twenty-ffth
birthday and her third anniversary
of her marriage.
The people of our city extend
their sincere sympathy to the grief
stricken husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Seal, Misses
Thelma and Lavonia Seal, Lewis Seal
and Miss Lydia Owen attended the
funeral from here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
BRAZIL REVOKES
NEUTRALITY DECREE
Rio Janeiro, June 29.-Brazil has
revoked her decree of neutrality in
the war between the Entente Allies
and Germany.

The Brazilian Congress late in
May authorized revocation of Brazils
neutrality. In notifying the Brazil
ian legations of the action of the re-
vocation, Milo Pecanha, the foreign
minister, said Brazil had refrained
from taking sides in the European
conflict, but that the republic could
not remain Indifferent from the mo-
ment the United States found itself
involved in a struggle for the rights
of the people, and when Germany
meted out indiscriminately to Brazil
the most brutal treatment.
A dispatch from Rio Janeiro June
9 said diplomatic exchanges with
representatives of the Entente Pow
ers were in progress and that prac-
tical results might be expected short
ly. 1t was added that warships of
the Entente would be permitted to
visit Brazilian ports without adher-
ing to time limits imposed by neu.
trality.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
DEATH OF MISS MAMIE CATER.

Miss Mamie Cater passed away at
her home Tuesday morning at 2
o'clock, July 8, 1917. The funeral
was held at the home by Rev. H. W.
Pratt at 2 P. M. Tuesday, and the
remains were taken to Rocky River
burying ground for interment.
Miss Cater has been a patient suf-
ferer for many months, and was
confined to her bed about two
months. She was a devout member
of the Presbyterian church and lived
up to all of its teachings.
She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Will
son, Miss Rebecca Cater, Miss Mat
tie Cater and nephew, MIR. r. c.
Wilson to cherish the memory of a
devoted sister and aunt.
The deepest sympathy of our peo-
pie is extended to the family.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
A Mock Marriage
Benefit Red Cross

The young people at the Mill gave
Mock Marriage last Friday night
in the new school house, the pro-
ceeds of which will be turned ever
to the Red Cross. The young people
were trained by Miss Helen Edwards
and the entertainment was a success
in every way and was greatly en-
joyed by the large crowd present.
Fifteen dollars and sixty cents was
taken in at the door.
Those taking part in this attrac-
tive entertainment were, Messrs.
Rice Henry who sang "a Perfect
Day" and Dave Cason who sang 81
Love You Truly" Messrs. Hezzie
Dudlye as the bride, Ben Turner as
the groom, w. B. Godfrey and Mr.
Ayers as the ribbon bearers, all took
their parts well while the tableaux
was finished out with Mr.. Thomson
as flower girl, Messrs. Blakeley,
Reamer, Martin and Sumter as the
bridesmaids, John Porter as maid of
honor, Messrs. Mcclellan, Roche,
Ayers and Martin were the grooms-
men, George Beauford acted as ring
bearer and Messrs. Hollingsworth
and Prince as ushers. W. M. Lang
ley was the preacher, while Miss
Nellie Harden presided at the piano.
Messrs Henry, Sumter, Reamer and
Mcclellan composed a quartette and
sang for the entertainment OF the
guests. The Mock Marriage was a
success in every way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
CAPT LOUIS BEHRENS
WILL VISIT AbBEV|LLE.
Will Address Abbeville Citizens on
Fire Prevention-A Master of
the Art.

Editor The Press and Banner:
1t is with a great deal of pleasure
that announce that as representing
the Insurance Department, Captain
Louis Behrens, Chief Of the Fire De-
partment of Charleston, will visit
your town on Thursday, July 18th.
Captain Behrens comes as the rep
resentative of the Insurance Depart
ment to address the citizens Of your
town of fire prevention, to give ad-
vice and assistance to your fire de-
partment, and to be of service to
your people in saving their property
from loss or damage by fire.
The Insurance Department of South
Carolina is greatly gratifed that it
is able to secure the service of man
so competent to speak to the people
of South Carolina. Few fire de-
partments in the United States have
such records as the Charleston Fire
Department, and no fire chief can
be more enthused in his service than
is Captain Behrens. He is bubbling
over with enthusiasm and he is a
master in the art of fire prevention
as we'll as in fire fighting.
l am sure that I do not appeal to
you in vain to arrange to give Cap
tain Behrens a public hearing, to
have your business men to hear what
he has to say, your women who are
interested in civic improvement to
receive encouragement from him,
and your fire department to profit
greatly by his instructions.
cannot beseech you too earnestly
to give Captain Behrens hearty
welcome and to arrange for a large
meeting. AS representing the In
surance Department of South Caro-
lima he comes ready to be of any
service he can to your town. So be
prepared to ask him any questions
in his particular line and l have no
hesitation in saving that you will re-
ceive expert advice.
Very truly,
F. H. McMaster,
Insurance Commissioner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
MOVES TO INSURE:
MEN SENT TO WAR
Secretary MeAdoo Summons Repre-
sentative of Life Insurance Com
panies to Confer July 2.

Washington, D. c., June o.
Government life insurance for the
officers and men of the United States
army and navy who serve in Franco
will be discussed at conference of
life insurance experts to be held Mt
the office of Secretary McAdoo here
July 2.
The secretary signed a call on the
leading life insurance companies do
ing business in the United States to
send representatives to the meeting.
This action was taken to overcome a
condition about which there has been
much complaint. 1t has been found
practically impossible for men who
expect to 60 to the firing line to get
insurance. Old line companies decline
to write such risks owing to the haz-
ard due to submarine and the inten-
sive trench fighting that marks the
military operations in Europe.
Hitherto there has been only COM
parative difficulty in getting insur-
ance for officers and men in the reg
ular army or navy. Rates have not
been consiered unduly high, and but
for the inconvenience of the rule
that permits must be obtained for
service in tropical countries army
men have Jared reasonably well at
the hands of the insurance compan-
les. In addition to the opportunity
to take out insurance for the benefit
of families of army and navy men
there has been for he last ten years
the further advantage of the benefit
system maintained by the govern
ment which officers and men are en-
titled, in case of death in the line of
duty, to a payment to their desig-
mated benefciaries of van amount
equal to half their yearly pay at the
time of death. 1t is not proposed to
alter or repeal the benefit law, in
arranging new insurance..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
RAPID PROGRESS is
BEING MADE ON BUILD
ING U-BOAT CHASERS
Dozen Hulls Completed at New York
Navy Yards-Three a Day Will
be- Delivered in August.

Washington, June 29.-Rapid pro-
.gress is being made in the construc-
ticn of hundreds of submarine chas-
ers recently ordered by the navy de-
yards alone a dozen hundred and ten
foot hulls have been completed, al
though the plans called for OILY one
during June.
In August the yards will begin to
deliver three every day and keep
that pace until the order is filled.
Engine production is slightly be-
hind but is expected to be ahead of
schedule by August 1st. One boat
has been tested for minor defects
that might be remedied in others.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS.

James Cox entertained few
friends last Friday evening at de-
lightful tea, the occasion being in
honor of his friend, W. P. Kennedy,
who will leave now shortly for the
army. The affair was a most pleas
ant one and enjoyed by the follow
ing young people:
Miss Mabel Kennedy, Miss Caro-
lyn Bradley, Miss Margaret Perrin,
Miss Margaret Bradley, Miss Ruth
Calvert, Miss Mary Hill, Miss Ruth
Howie, Miss Lavinia Coleman, Jim
Gresham, Mart Cheatham, Lowry
Wilson, Edward Smith, Francis Ma
bry, Sanford Howie, W. P. Kennedy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
Jno. 6. Barksdale
County Demonstration
To the farmers of the county:

To the farmers of the county:
Upon request of Mr.. W. W. Long,
of Clemson College, I have come to
Abbeville county to engage in extern
sion work under the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
I shall be very glad to cooperate
with the farmers and business men
of the county in any way that I can.
Briefly stated, I would like to study
and work with them to bring about
the most economical methods of
crop production, to encourage the
organization of farm clubs for the
establishment of livestock associa-
tions, cream routes, etc.; to aid in
the conservation of soil fertility, to
encourage field selection, and i'm
provement of planting seeds, and to
assist in the planting, care, and up
keep of home orchards.
At an early date, l hope to have
office room in the city of Abbeville,
where various communications can
reach me and where I can be found
on Office days. I shall endeavor to
spend from four to five days of each
week in the field and one day in the
office, usually Saturdays.
I extend to the farmers of the
county an invitation to use me in
any way that I can be of assistance,
and trust that they will not hesitate
to call me.
Respectfully,
Jno. G.. .Barksdale,
County Agent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
LED BY WAR MINISTER

Petrograd, July 2.-The brilliant
Russian advance, the news of which
has sent wave of rejoicing through
the entire country, was led by War
Minister Kerensky in person.
For the last four days the war
minister has been continuously at the
front, spending every effort to urge
the troops to advance. He finally rode
to the front line trenches and plac-
ing himself at the head of the troops
gave the order to advance.
The spectacle of the popular war
minister on the firing line accomplish
ed what oratory had failed to do and
the ussian line swept forwar into the
German trenches.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
EMPEROR IN PALACE

Tien Tsin, July 2.-Huan Tung,
the young emperor, according to re-
ports from Peking today, has taken
possession of the palace occupied
by President Il Yuan Hung and is
surrounded by prominent military
leaders.
A demand was made upon Press-
dent Ii that he resign in favor of Hs-
uan Tung. The president replied
that he would resign in favor of the
vice president as he was unable to
resign in favor of the emperor.
Telephone and telegraph offices
are closely guarded and kilograms
can not be sent to Peking.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
Major F. w. r. Nance
Celebrates Birthday

Major F. W. R. Nance was 83
years old last Saturday, June 30th,
and he celebrated the day in his
usual way by having all of his chill
dren, grand children and great
grandchildren spend the day with
him. The big and sumptuous dinner
was enjoyed by all. There were four
children, sixteen grand children and
four great grand children surround
ing him and helping him to spend
the happiest birthday he has ever
had.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
Program Abbeville
County Short Course
Monday, July 9.

Monday, July 9.
900 9:25-Chapel exercises.
9.25-10:00-Talk by Mr.. Winslow.
1O:OO-10:15-Announcements and
assigning of homes.
1915 1:00-Canning.
100 2:O0-Dinner on ground.
300 4:O0-Bread making.
400 5:00-Sewing.
$500 6:OO-Recreation hour.
Tuesday, July 10.
900 9:25-Chapel exercises.
25-1O:0O-Talk by DR.. Gambrell.
1O:0O-10:15-Announcements. 10
1915 1:00-Preserving and jelly
making.
100 2:00-Dinner.
300 4:O0-Cooking.
400 5:00-Sewing.
$500 6:00-Recreation hour.
Wednesday, July II.
900 9:25-Chapel exercises.
9:25-1O:00-Talk by Senator Nick
les.
10:00-10:15-Announcements.
1915 1:00-Drying of fruits and
vegetables.
100 2:00-Dinner.
300 4:00-Making Bread from
wheat.
Substitutes.
400 5:0O-Butter making demon
stration.
$500 Deterioration hour.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these demonstrations and to
be at the High School building
promptly at 9 o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
CHINA AN EMPIRE?

London, July 2.-Gen. Chang
Hsun, says a Reuter- dispatch from
Peking, has informed President Ii
Yuan Hung that he must retire be-
cause the Manchu emperor, Hsuan
Tung, has been restored to the
throne.
Another Reuter- dispatch from
Peking says that Hsuan Tung issued
a mandate Saturday morning an
nouncing his succession to the throne
of China.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
KERENSKY INFORMED THE
UNITED STATES OF PLANS

Washington, July 2.-Russian War
Minister Kerensky informed the
United States three weeks ago that
a big Russian offensive would take
place in the first part of July. Sec
retary Lansing stated this morning
that the Russian successes were very
pleasing and indicated that Kerensky
had succeeded in his big task of re-
organizing the Russian army.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
RUSSIANS CAPTURE VILLAGE
AND MANY PRISONERS

Petrograd, July 2-Russian troops
have captured Koniuchy, on the Cali
clan front, together with 164 officers
and S,4OO men, the war Office an
nounced today.
The number of prisoners taken in
the various sectors on Sunday is more
than 10000. Southwest Of Brzeany
the Russians occupied strongly forti-
fed positions of the enemy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
ASSEMBLY ENDS
SESSION IN CREENVILLE.

Grreenville, July 2.-The third day
of. the South Carolina Baptist assem-
bly, ended tonight with a brilliant and
witty address by Orr. Lincoln HUI
ley, president of the Stetson univer-
sity of Florida, on the subject of
"Mark Twain, Americas Greatest
Humorist."
The noon Biblical lecture was de-
livered today by DR.. John E. Samp-
sey of ouisville.
The laymen's conference is being
conducted by Orr. r. E. Gaines of
Richmond.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
ALLEN KING is Al HOME.

Allen King is back at his old post
with The Rosenberg Mercantile Co.,
after a pleasant two weeks vacation
spent with his home people in the
country. Allen recently came home
from Ft. Ogle+horpe on account of
lacking in weight. He hopes to make
up this defcie.,rv and return in Au
gust. His friends are glad to have
him back.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
AWAITING REPORT
FROM GEN PERSH|NC
Work of Making Other Divisions
Ready for France Proceeding
Without Hitch.

Washington, June 28.-Complete
reports from Major Gen. Pershing
upon the landing of his first expedi-
ton in Frnace still were lacking to-
night and the War Department re-
mained silent. The delay may be
accounted for by the report that un-
til today Gen. Pershing did not per-
sonally visit the American encamp-
ment.
At the Navy Department reports
are awaited from the commander of
the convoy that accomplished with
out a marring incident so far as
known, one of the greatest tasks
ever assigned naval force.
There was much discussion today
as to when the American forces will
take over a part of the great battle
line in France. No official would
admit having any knowledge of the
subject.
Much to be Done.
In a general way, it is known that
a considerable period must elapse
before the troops can be thrown into
the trenches. Vast problems of stra-
tegic campaigns, of political efforts
to be sought and of supplies and sup
ply lines must be worked out. The
men, fresh from the tropics or from
the Mexican border, must be care
fully acclimated.
Admittedly, the main purpose OF
sending the force in the brief period
that was allowed to make ready and
get them across, was political. 1t is
understood to have been the senti-
ments advanced by members of the
French and British commissions
which Influenced the Washington
government to dispatch Gen. PERISH
ing and his men.
To Lend Encouragement.
The great need of the moment, as
explained by Marshal Joffre and his
British associates was to send force
with the flag at once; to show the
people of France, straining under
the great burden of war that a
friend was at hand.
There will be no let up to the eff
fort to keep the force now in France
fully supplied with everything an
army needs. When other divisions
may be sent mas not been announced
but the work of making them ready
is going ahead day and night in every
section of the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
GOT HIS INITIALS MIXED.

In presenting a picture of Soldier
William j. Carwile last week, The
Press and Banner was in error in
stating that the young man is the
son of Mr.. A. F. Carwile. William
j. Carwile is the son of F. A. Car
vile. The error was typographical
and unintentional as The Press and
Banner knew better.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
THE
SHRINERS MEETING

Mrs. M. B. Davis left Monday fo,
Catawba, where she joined Mr.. and
Mrs. j. sE. Bailey and James and
went to Hendersonville, to take in
the pleasures Of the big meeting Of
the Shriners.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
PRESIDENT STATES
EXEMr :!cN RULES
War Department Making Progress
With the Difficult Task Of
Finding Officers.

Washington, July 2.--Freparation
for the mobilization of the first con-
tingent of 625,OOO troops of the ma
tional army advanced another step
today when President Wilsol, pro-
mulgated the regulations to govern
exemptions from military service.
Local and appeal exemption boards
already have been appointed and the
issuance of the regulations will per-
nit them to organize Immediately
and prepare for the concluding phas-
es of the task Of getting the men
under training for duty in France.
In the order in which they must
come there are three steps in the OF
ganization process of the national
army as prescribed by Congress.
They are registration, selective
and exemption. The first step has
been carried through. The regula-
tions issued today cover in detail
the operation of the third step, ex-
emption.
Information concerning the Sc
cond step in the series, however, still
is lacking and officials are guarding
closely the method by. which selection
is to be applied.
Selection Process Later.
The exemption regulations an
nourced that the boards will be ad-
vised of the selection process later,
although none of the steps prescribed
except the organization of the boards
can be carried on until the selection
machinery has furnished the names
of the men of whose fitness and de-
sirability for army service the boards
are to judge.
The local boards are directed upon
organization to take over from the
registration precincts the cards and
lists of the men registered on June
5 and as their first duty to provide
serial number for each registration
card. This has given support to the
belief that the selection is to be by
number. Reports were current re-
Gently that the selection drawing was
to be made in Washington.
Call on September /.
Presumably the process of selec-
ton will be announced only short
time before it is put into operation.
September / has been the tentative
date set for calling the 625,O0O of
the first contingent to the colors for
training.
The exemption process will not
take a great deal of them. The whole
plan probably can be carried through
in less than thirty days.
While these steps are being car
ried out for getting together the men
of the national army, the War De-
parment is making progress with the
more difficult task of finding officers
for the force. Part of these will
come from the sixteen officers, train
ing camps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
FORECAST
FOR THIS WEEK

Washington, July 1.-0ccasional
thunder showers and. moderately
warm weather is indicated for this
week in the South Atlantic and east
gulf states, the weather bureau an
nounced.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
THE TWINS ARE SICK.

The many friends of DR.. and Mrs.
Jack Pressly are grieved to know
that their twin girls are quite sick at
their home on Pinckney street. The
hot weather is proving hard on the
little ladies. Every one hopes that
they will soon be out and we'll again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
HOME FROM CHESTER.

DR.. G. H. McMurray came home
Monday from the Pryor hospital and
is improving from an operation. His
friends hope to see him out on the
streets again soon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
VISITOR FROM GREENVILLE.

Miss Kittie Perrin is in the city
on a visit to Mrs. T. Gordon White.
Miss Perrin's friends are always
glad to see her. She is one of the
foremost teachers of kindergarten
methods in the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-07-04
ON A VACATION.

Miss Daisy Maxwell and Miss
JAMIE. Lou Richey are taking a
months vacation from the, +. e W.
White Co. Their many friends wish
them a pleasant time.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-17
The Coming Deficit

THE moist bal. must go.''-Governor
Tener. That in itself will be no great
deprivation. We can ramble along in
the absence of the concrete fact.
But, in the spicy literature of the
game, what new phrases are to take
the places of those employed to denote
the spitball's flight? What will take
the place of Damp Fling" saliva
Shoot" The Dripping Drop" The
Moistened Hurl," The Foamy Fade
away The slippery Shoot The
Soppy Dip etc.--thriling phrases that
have buoyed us up since Jack Chosbro
and Harry Howell first broke in as
masters of the sum-fcd delivery
We can do without the spitbalI in
the game, but how can we survive this
lighting deficit from the games lit
erature? That. Governor is decidedly
another affair. Ii the fan is to be de-
prived of this ancient treat some
substitute should be found to take it's
place. otherwise the supply of balm
left in the Gilead of the game will be
insufficient to carry us along.