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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
Registrars Kept
Busy Yesterday
THIRTEEN MILLION MEN IN
UNITED STATES SIGNED UP
. ON UNCLE SANS REGISTER

The registrars can breathe easily
today. They did their bit yesterday
and, from the looks of the court
room in the morning, it was quite a
well sized bite of work. Five tables
were in use and several registrars
SAT- at each table. Although the
number of registrants lessened in the
afternoon, the final results will prob
ably show, that this was a greater
registry than the one at the begin
ming of the war.
The same was true all over the
United States. 1t was estimated that
thirteen million men between eigh-
teen and forty-five years of age
were to be registered. These figures
must certainly give the war lords of
Germany pause for thought. At the
same time, it is subject for refec-
tion among those who are going to
aid the registrants in filling out their
questionnaires.
Legal advisors, to your posts!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
SHIP AHOY! SEAMAN
WALTER WILKINSON

Walter Wilkinson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Wilkinson, received his
call Wednesday. He is to report at
Columbia this Saturday and will
then be entered into active naval
service. He does not know to which
training station he will be sent.
This departure marks the going
away from home of the last of Mrs.
Wilkinson's sons. She has the proud
title to a service flag with five stars
on. it. Mrs. Wilkinson's patriotic
sacrifice is not alone an inspiration
to this community. 1t is symbolical
of the great American spirit that
can know no defeat. And with the
great zeal and diligence with which
she works on canteen service and in
Red Cross room, the superlative is
struck.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
FALL OPENING.

. The fall season has come. Schoo
children knew this last Monday. The
stores of the city have set aside this
week to make it clear.
Chill winds mean new clothes
Winter festivities and social func.
tions mean new clothes. Harvests
and cotton sales mean ready money
and new clothes. 1t will pay every.
one to read the announcements OF
Abbeville's most progressive stores
in this and the next issue of The
Press and Banner. Did you eve,
stop to think why it pays to pur.
chase of store that advertises:
Because it shows that the manager
is wide awake and gets. the finest
styles of goods and the best bar
gains in stock. Because the mar
who advertises knows he has some
thing worth while to offer and il
proud of it. Because the advertiser
sells so much more than his compel
itors that he contents himself with
less profit ON each article sold anc
thus sells to you cheaper. Watcf
our columns before trading.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
YELDELL BEATS RUSSELL.

In the second primary in Green
wood county the race between Rus
sell and Yeldell was very close, and
because DR.. Russell was from Able
vile originally, the people in this
county have been much interested
in the outcome. On the face of the
returns Tuesday night Yeldell was
leading by nine votes, but the SOL
dier vote was yet to be counted. The
Executive Committee this morning
made the count and a message to
The Press and Banner gives this
vote as thirty-nipe for Yeldell to
sixteen for Russell, increasing Yel-
dell's majority to thirty-two. DR..
Russell has asked for a recount of
the votes, which will be made this
afternoon, but it is not anticipated
that any change will be made in the
result.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
THE BOOK CLUB.

Mrs. P. B. Speed was hostess to
the Book Club Wednesday morning.
The attendance was not large, but
enthusiastic in the discussion of the
books and future plans.
For sometime the club has wished
to be identified in some way with
Red Cross work, and at this meeting
it was decided to turn the fines into
a Red Cross fund. Five ($5.OO) dol
lars having been collected from this
source, this amount was sent to the
Chairman of the Canteen Service to
be used in the equipment of the
Canteen Hut.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
AUNT"
FAMOUS COMEDY, COMING

"Charley's Aunt" the success of
four continents, and positively the
funniest play ever written and pro
duced, will be presented at the Op-
era House. "Charley's Aunt" is a
guaranteed sure cure for the blues
and all the ills that flesh is heir to.
1t makes you forget where you are,
whom you are, what you are, and
assures you an evening Of true hap
piness, joy and pleasure, not prob
lens. The tour is directed by Miller
& Riser, the well known New York
producers, which means that all ad
vance promises will be lived up to.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
LINER IS SUNK;
TROOPS ||'||'|I ESCAPE
Nearly Three Thousand
Soldiers Safe After
Attack.
AMERICAN FORCES
SHOW FINE SPIRIT
Steamer Torpedoed When Endeavor'
ing to Rejoin Fleet of Transports
After Overcoming Engine
Trouble-Allied Success
Rather Than Disaster.

Washington, Sept. 11.-NeWs OF
the torpedoing of the British liner
Persic, with $500 American troops
on board, in the war zone. Septem-
ber 6, was given to the American
people today, first through the Brit
ish admiralty, then later through the
navy department. All the soldiers
were rescued by accompanying de-
stroyers, the steamer itself was
beached and the enemy" submarine
is believed to have been accounted
for.
Officials here viewed the result OF
the attack more as an allied success
than disaster. The fact that the
steamer was torpedoed when she
was endeavoring to overtake the
conveyed fleet of transports after
overcoming engine trouble which had
forced her to lag, convinced officers
that submarine commanders still are
fearful of attacking troop ships in
convoy. And the immediate and
completely successful assistance rem
dered by the destroyers was taken
as an additional evidence that the
conveying system now in vogue is
practically perfect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
Mr.. HUNTER BACK
.-'' FROM TENNESSEE

Mr.. R. o. Hunter of the county,
was in the city last Friday. He had
just returned from a long trip to
Greenville and Johnson City, Tenn.
The relatives of his wife live there
and she herself looks upon that vi
cinity as her native home, 1t was
her pleasure to accompany him on
the journey.
Mr.. Hunter brings back big tales
as to the fine crops in that section
of the country. But one notices
that he comes back to the old stamp
ing grounds to spend his ten months
out of the year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
ABBEVILLE'S GAIN.

Miss Mary Kennedy left last week
to take up work in the Abbeville
graded school. She has been con-
nected for several years with the
Due West public school and has
given fine service. We regret to
lose her but glad that Abbeville
makes the gain. She is wide awake
and up to date.-A. R. Presbyterian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
HOMER RODEHEAVER
IN Y. M. G. A. WORK

New York, Sept. 11.-Homer Ro-
deheaver has gone to teach PERISH
ing's men how to sing "Brighten the
Corner Where You Are" Escorting
his old, celebrated trombone, Billy
Sundays chorus master left in the
Y. M. C. A. overseas uniform to be
a soldier song leader for the dura-
tion of the war.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
MR.. HICKS. NEW
SUPERINTENDENT w. & E. P.

Mr.. C. E Hicks, assistant superin-
tendent of the electric plant of Spar
tanburg, S. c., will arrive in Able
vile September 18TH He will take
charge of the Abbeville Water and
Electric Plant.
Mr.. Hicks will move his family to
the city just as soon as he can Sc
cure home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD
APPOINTS ASSISTANTS
Local Business Men "Drafted' to Help Regis.
trants Fill Out Questionnaires
LAWYERS DID THE WORK BEFORE

The undersigned are the members
of the Legal Advisory Board for Alb
beville county, whose duties are to see
that the questionnaires of the regis
trants are properly filled out, and
filed. We have authority to appoint
associate members of our body and
it is the duty of those appointed to
serve. We will publish the names of
those refusing, and report the same
to the proper authorities.
When the other set of question
naires were being filled out the law
yers of the AbbeviHe Bar did all the
work. For thirty days they gave up
all their business calls and confined
themselves to this work, for which
they neither asked nor received a
cent Of pay. There will be twice as
many questionnaires this time to fill
as there were before, and, therefore,
the work must be systematized, and
others who have an interest in the
welfare of the country must assist
with the work. 1t has been so dis
tributed as to make it as light as pos
sible on every, individual. .
In Abbeville the questionnaires will
be filled out by the committee named
below. The work will be done in the
Court House on the days stated. NO
QUESTIONAIRES WILL BE
FILLED ON SATURDAYS. The
lawyers will not fill questionnaires in
their offices, nor except en- the days
when they are on duty.
At the places stated below, the
Chairman will have the right to divide
up the work by requiring certain men
to be on duty on certain days and
others, on other days, so as to make
it as light as possible. The Chair
man of the county board will appoint
additional members in those places
where needed when their names are
suggested by those appointed already.
The different committees are urged
to organize and get ready for the
work. The lawyers of Abbeville will
instruct those who work with them
as to their duties and the way to fill
out the questionnaires. At the 9TH
er places members of the local board
will give instructions as follows:
w. P. Greene will make an appoint
ment at Due West and Donalds, when
all members of the local board for
that township can be present and full
instructions will be given. The date
will be announced through the chair
man. The Chairman at Level Land
will call on VIM. P. Greene for full
instructions for his board. Mr..
Greene will also instruct the board
at the Cotton Mill.
J. M. Nickles will visit Antrevi!le
and Lowndesville for the same pur-
pose and will go over the question:
naires with the local boards at these
points explaining how the work is to
be done. He will announce the date
through the chairman at these points.
D. H. Hill will perform this duty
at Calhoun Falls, and the local board
for Long Cane Township will call on
him for instructions.
The County Board, or any men,
Der of it, will be glad at any time to
furnish advice to either members of
local boards or registrants. The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
MR.. BARNWELL co. CHAIRMAN.

Mr.. w. M. Barnwell has been ap-
pointed county chairman for the
Fourth Liberty Loan. Mr.. Barnwell
will appoint a chairman in each
school district in the county and an
active Campaign will be launched
Sept. %.
No announcement as to the size
of the loan has as yet been made.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
SERVICES AT SACRED
HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday, September 18th, the usu-
al divine services will be held in the
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart,
Abbeville, S. C..
Mass and sermon 10 A. M, Sum-
day school afterwards.
The public will be welcome to all
the services.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13

IolloWlng IS !lSG OF CnoSe called TO
this duty. Each local board must
handle the questionnaires in it's
township, and registrants will be
sent to these points where they
should go in the first instance. The
local board for Long Cane township
has jurisdiction on the West side on
the Due West road, the remaining
part of Long Cane township will
have its work done at Abbeville.
Other local boards have their whole
townships:
Abbeville Court House.
.Monday-D. H. Hill, Chairman;
C. D. Brown, John Cheek, Rev. R. M.
Plaxco, Albert Henry, J. S. Stark,
W. D. Wilson, Rev. J. L. Daniel.
Tuesday-J. M. Nickles, Chair
man; Rev. H. D. Corbett, Jordan
Ramey, Otto Bristow, VIM. Barn
well, M. B. Reese, w. H. White,
Rev. H. W. Pratt.
Wednesday-Wm. P. Greene,
Chairman; C. E. Williamson, J. AL
len Long, Thos. P. Thomson, W. A.
Harris, Joel S. Morse, E. R. Thom-
son, and R. S. Link.
Thursday-J. Howard Moore,
Chairman; C. H. McMurray, S. ].
Link, Fred Cason, Lewis Perrin, P.
B. Speed, j. F. Miller.
Friday-J. Moore Mars, Chair
man; G. E. Calvert, S. H. Rosenberg,
W. A. Lee, ]. D. Kerr, R. C. Wilson,
W. L. PEBBLES, J. L. Daniel, J. Allen
Smith, Jr.
Due West.
A. Selden Kennedy, Chairman; w.
W. Edwards, S. A. Pressly, E. L.
Reid, Edgar Long, ]. H. Brooks, M.
B. Clinkscales, Sam'l J. Todd.
Donalds.
C. w. Tribble, Chairman; R. D.
Brownlee, S. S. W. Brown, C. v.
Martin, L. J. Davis, R. L. Barmore.
Lowndesville.
E. w. Harper, Chairman; A. V.
Barnes, D. L. Barnes, j. G. Hucka-
bee, Rev. Clotfelter, Rev. H. C. Fen
mel.
Antreville.
Eugene A. Patterson, Chairman
s. j. Wakefield, A. M. Erwin, Nor
ris Wakefield, Conrad Norris, Eu-
gene McCarter, Ernest McCarter,
Fred Crowther.
AbbevilIe. Cotton Mills
j. Foster Barnwell, Chairman
Miss Boyd, Miss Mary Kennedy, Jno.
I. Evans, J. M. Gambrell, A. S.
2hcE1as, Geo.W.. Godfrey.
Long Cane Township.
P. B. Carwile, Chairman; J. X.
Carwile, ]. D. Duncan.
Calhoun Falls.
Joseph Hicks, Chairman; E. M.
Lander, w. J. Blake, H. w. Lawson,
DR.. Farror, L. M. Parker, James
Sherard.
Level Land.
Frank A. Carwile, Chairman; w.
W. Wilson, Luther Ashley, F. E.
Ellis, NJ. E. Robinson.
VIM. P. GREENE, Chm'n.
D. H. HILL,
j. M. NICKLES,
Legal Advisory Board,
Abbeville County.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13

Mrs. Charles Hinson and little
daughter, LaRue, of Laurens, arriv-
led in the city Tuesday. Mr.. Hinson
is foreman of the printing depart
}ment of The Press and Banner.
They will make Abbeville their home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
NEW RESIDENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. McCaulley,
with their son, Arnold, have moved
their home from Savannah to this
city. Mr.. McCaulley has a position
with the Seaboard and expects to
remain here permanently. He is
staying for the present with his cou-
son, Mrs. v. d. Thomas. In about
two weeks his wife and son will ar
rive. The electric welcome on the
square appliesto them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13

Frank Roche and Marshall Clink-
scales came back to town yesterday
rugged up in the uniforms of mer-
chant seamen. They look quite
swish-swashy and will undoubtedly
regale some young ladies hearts with
songs of the sea when night shadows
fall.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
THE WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD

requires that all subscriptions be paid by M
that be stopped Please be advised this
The subscription price of this paper $500 per
year November New taken at old price un-
til that date, and all old subscribers
than twelve present expiration at old price
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13

Miss Thelma Seal returned yes
terday from Chester, where she un-
derwent a throat operation.
Mrs. Otis Mcmillan came down
from Anderson and spent yesterday
wit hher mother, Mrs. j M. Gambrell.
The many friends of Mr.. Joel S.
Morse are glad to see him in the
,ity again and hope he will soon be
able to dispense with the cane.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-09-13
SECOND PRIMARY.

The following is the result of the
Democratic Primary Election, held
in this County, SEPTEMBER 10th,
1918, as to candidates for Federal
and State Offices:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
THE PRAYER WEEK SERVICES
AT THE CHURCH OF REDEEMER

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary society of the Church oF
the Redeemer will hold their services
for the week of prayer at the parson-
age beginning Monday, Feb. 1S. with
!. the following program
Monday: Topic, "Penitence and Hu-
miliation"-Mrs. j. H. Harms in
charge.
Tuesday: Topic. "The Supreme
Need Of the World. Mrs. E. B. setz-
Ter in charge.
"Wednesday: Topic, Peace.-"God
Hath Called Us to Peace"-Mrs. Ho-
mer Schumpert in charge.
Thursday: Topic, @Home Missions"
Mrs. Frank Davis in charge
Friday: Topic, Foreign Missions"
the Young Peoples society in
charge.
Sunday evening, Feb. oath. at 8
o'clock a public meeting will be held
in the church with the program "The
Conquering Cross" prepared by Mrs.
M. o. J. Kreps. The envelopes con.
tanning self-denial offerings should
be brought in at this service.
All members are urgently requested
to come and bring others with them.
Mrs. Leland Summer,
President.
Mrs. Arthur Kibler, Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
Smyrna Society Organized.

I met with the Ladies Aid Society
in Smyrna community and talked to
TIE ladies on Food Conservation and
Miss Counts talked On Food Produc-
ton at which time the ladies mani
feetod very natriotir spirit. After
telling them Of the plans and work
Of the Home Demonstration Club for
women verv enthusiastic club was
organized. officers elected for the
year. It was decided to meet Friday
before the third Sunday which will
be February 18th. An invitation is
extended to everv lady in this COM
munity and surrounding communities
to come to these meetings and help
to make them a success.
Willie Mae Wise.
Co Home Dem Agent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
TAX RETURNS FOR. 1918

or an authorized agent VIII be az
the following places named below,
for the purpose Of taking tax returns
81 both real and personal property
for fiscal year 1918.
Ana in the Auditors Office in the
Courthouse until Feb. the Goth after
which date 30 per cent penalty VIII
be aaded. The law requires tax on
al: notes mortgages and moneys. al
so Income tax on incomes over 81
500.
There is a captation tax on a., dogs
of fifty cents.
All male persons betyeen the ages oe
y sna 60 are liable to pay Do'g
tax Of sl.HO unless otherwise exempt.
All persons owning property in
more than one School District viii
be required TO make returns for each
District, as the Tax Books Will be
made Zip by School Districts instead
Of Townships in 1918.
J. B. Halfaee.
County Auditor
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY
MISS SOPHIE BLEASE.

A pretty event of last Sunday after
noon, was a supper given by Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. H. Blease in celebration of
their Youngest daughters birthday.
Miss Sophie Blease. The table was
beautifully arranged with pink iced
cake in the center. It holding twenty
pink and lavender lighted candles.
Delicious refreshments and Dounti-
full supper was served, about 20 guests
enjoying the evening and remembered
Miss Sophie with dainty gifts in honor
of the occasion, which she gracefully
received.
Among some of those present were
her most charming sister, Miss Lena
Blease, of Atlanta, Ca, also Mr.. and
Mrs. o. w. Wood, Misses Addie Mae
Nav, Lila Horne, Lillian McIntire,
Margaret MoCutchen, Ernie McCutch-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
WHOLESALER REQUIRED TO
GIVE UP EXCESS PROFITS
Sold Sugar at More Than the Govern
ment Rate and is Required by
Food Administration to Give
Check for $3.50 to Red
Cross Society. u.

The Red Gross headquarters got a
surprise yesterday when Food Admin
istrator William Elliot turned over a
check for $3.50 to the treasury. This
check was the proceeds OF excess
charges on sugar made by wholesale
dealer in this State, but his name was
not disclosed to the Red Cross for the
reason that the food administration
was uncertain as to the wilfulness of
the excess charge. since the whole
saler stated that he had never known
of the rule limiting the wholesale
profit on sugar to % cents a hundred
pounds. The food administration set
tied the matter by suggesting to aim
that If he would give his excess
profits to the Red Cross the matter
would be dismissed and that his name
would not be published. Otherwise his
license would have been revoked. The
wholesaler gladly accepted the oppor-
tpnits, and prompt}y sent in his check
and the proceeds we're paid to the
Red Cross.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
County Auditor
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAR0LTHi,
County of Newberry.

By W. F. Ewart, Judge of Prebaie.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dora A. JuiiaR
made suit to me to grant her Letters
of Administration of the Estate and
effects of z B. Julian.
These are. therefore. to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and Creditors of the said E. Julian
deceased, that they be and appear be-
fore me. in the Court of Probate. s'p
be held at Newberry On Tuesday.
Feby. the 10th. next, after publicatieR
hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon.
to show cause. if any they have. Why
the said Administration should not De
granted.
Given under my hand this 4th day
of Feby, ammo Domini, 1918.
W. r. Ewart, ]. P. n. G
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-19
Whitmire, $. {.
Mill News.


Last summer as you know. Mr.. VIM.
Coleman resigned as president of
GlennLowry mill here to take up-less
strenuous occupations. much to the
regret and wishes of many friends.
Mr.. Coleman has heart Of gold anu
to know him, is to love and admire
him. I'VE are fortunate in having Ms
place filed by NJ LEX Long. man
thoroughly informed in textile word
and every inch a gentleman. His
name is appropriate, for he is long n
his business. lon@ in The interest he
takes in the thousands under his sti-
pervision, being president OF three D"
four mills in Rock Hill and Chester.
He has installed new machinery. dug
new wells. erected water tanks, open
ed free night school ana partially
| developed park worthy of the most
expert landscape gardener He is most
fortunate in having as assistant, Vice
President E. f. Child.
"Ghe workers die but the work goes
on The yard lnen who were dis
placed in the mill, have all gotten po-
sitions in other places. Mr.. A 7.
Erown is now superintendent: live
wi"e a bundle OF "set ID and oet."
and knows his business well He has
in q short time gone from sweeper in
cotton mills to superintendent.
The genius presiding over th.>
weave room is R. A Sims, a physica!
giant and a giant weaver The cloth
made ty rim might aptlv be termed
woven wind" [ am getting together
8 hank OF spider webs which Nj
Sims IS to weave into fascjnators for
grass widows. Mr.. Sims is the right
man in the right place very popular
with his helm and all who know him
The spinning room is conducted by
Mr.. W. P Castleberrv. who is perfect
" at home in the third story of the
mill. He can spin a yarn. ton or
the best thread that ever made cloth.
I dare say he can spin one thread
strong enough to hang the Kaiser AMI
TINS end the war.
r. l.. Howe does the carding. It IS
Ssid be can card sawdust into thread
from which khaki uniforms are made
just the right colo:, you know.
In the snool room You'll find Toa
West as boss Nine-tenths of the help
in said room is Of the feminine gen
de~ Vet strar~n to sav West has a
full head OF red hair end no scratch
eS on his face. ice carries rahhit
foot and has the nntienne os .Toh
It is eaid he al"o rero~tc to tn~t'os 90
Ananias when the sisters make it too
warm for him.
In the cloth room is ]. c. C. Hum
phries Mr.. Hnmnhries. too has the
suffra eettes to contend with but wnen
= hn1t Of cloth leaves his room It IS
ready 70 he worn to fancv ball Mr..
iVnmnhriee is highly regarded in his
dena ~trnnt and is most excellent
Christian man.