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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
PARTIES FOR HOSPITAL
A GREAT SUCCESS

The hospital showers given by
Mrs. Frank Mcneil and Mrs. W. S.
MAlilley, Misses Morse, Miss Mary
Sharpe, Mrs. j. E. Pressly, Mrs. J. D.
Miller, Mrs. E. C. Horton and Mrs. J.
F Miller, Mrs. Roscoe and Miss Cos
sett, Mrs. Tom Calhoun and Mrs. W.
H. White, have been a marked sue
cess.
Enough of the following articles
have already been given: Face tow
els, dish towels, soup plates, ice tea
glasses, plain water glasses, cream
aid sugars, pillow cases, plates,
trays and individual cream pitchers.
For the benefit Of those who are
to give showers, we would suggest:
Individual sugar dishes.
Individual small platters.
Individual Bread and butter plates
Individual tea pots.
Cereal dishes, aluminium or enam-
ell water pitchers, cups and saucers,
knives and forks and spoons, doilies,
table cloths, individual salt and pep
pers, large platter for nurses table,
large coffee pot, large mixing bowl,
towel and soap racks, dish pans,
large kettle, meat grinder, carving
knife, sheets, spreads, bureau and
wash stand covers, small table COW
ers and slop jars.
No report has yet been received
from the parties held in the country,
but it is hoped each neighborhood
will give a shower and in this way
help a worthy cause.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
BITTEN BY MAD DOG.

Luther G.. Bolts, a well known
blacksmith of the city, was sent to
Columbia yesterday to undergo the
Pasteur treatment for hydrophobia.
Mr.. Bolts owned a fine bird dog pup
which began last week to act little
strangely and scratched Mr.. Bolts on
the hand when he attempted to fon-
die the dog. He thought nothing of
the matter at the time but later on
account of the actions OF the puppy
shot it. He sent the head to Columbia
to be on the safe side and yesterday
received notice that. the dog had
hydrophobia. Mr.. Bolts left at once
to take treatment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
HOW TO GRADE COTTON

C,cS. Swetenburg and Owen
Speed left Monday for Clemson col
lege where they will spend month
taking the course, being offered at
Clemson in grading cotton. The
Clemson authorities on cotton
grading have a reputation all over
the South as experts and Messrs.
Swetenburg and Speed expect to
learn all there is to the subject of
grading With an expert knowledge
of the fine points of the staple our
local cotton men had best look to
their laurels this fall when the sea-
son opens.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
SECESSION MOVE IS.
REJECTED BY LEGION
STATE. CONVENTION : IN SPAR.
TANBURG REFUSES TO IN.
DoRsE SECESSION FROM Ma
'TIoNAL ORGANIZATION REC.
oMMENDED BY OFFICERS
A LIVELY SESSION HELD AND
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED

The South Carolina department Of
the American Legion held its con-
vention in Spartanburs yesterday and
went on record as being opposed to
withdrawal from the national organ
ization and as opposed to the Legion
agitating q cash bonus for ex-servica,
men. Delegates to the national com
vention were instructed to repudiate
the activities of the national COM
mittee in regard to the cash bonus.
Former Gov. D. C. Hayward de-
livered an inspiring address at the
session. About 400 delegates
representing nearly every post in
South Carolina were present and q
number of them took part in the Sc
cession and bonus discussions.
G. Hayward Mahon of GreenviAe,
was elected commander of the South
Carelina department and ]. Lyles
Glenn Of Chester was elected vice
commander. Douglas Featherstone,
of Greenwood, was named as repre-
sentative of this district on the exc
cutive committee. =.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
CALHOUN MILL
., SOLD YESTERDAY
L. L. Hester Purchases Old CAL
houn Mill-Whl Erect Modern
Cotton Mill on Old Calhoun
Mill Site

The grind of the old water wheel
of Calhoun Mill win soon cease and
the whirr Of electric machinery will
take its place. For centuries there
has been -four and grist mill at the
site on Little River, and in olden
times quite settlement sprung up
about the mill and it was the scene
of many famous political meetings
in old Abbeville County. =
Yesterday a deal was consumated
whereby the Little River Light and
Power company becomes the owner
of the mill and the 180 surrounding
acres cf land on both sides of Little
River. Mr.. L. L. Hester, president and
chief stockholder in the Little River
Co. announces that he will at once
begin the erection of a cotton mill on
the site of the old mill. Electric pow
er will be developed. from Little Riv-
er to operate the new cotton mill.
Engineers have estimated for Mr..
Hester that it is possible 20 generate
800 horse power at Calhoun Mill.
The location is on the Vienna road
from Abbeville to Mt. Carmel and is
13 miles southwest of AbDevilIe.
The price paid by Mr.. Hester to
Claude A. Parks for the property was
$4,000.
In an article on the Calhoun fami-
ly recently written by Charles Mon
tague Calhoun, the oldest living Cal
houn, which will appear IN The Alb
beville Press and Banner shortly,
are found some interesting accounts
of happenings about this famous
old place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
MINNESOTA MOB
HANGS NEGROES
Three Lynched in Streets of Duluth
After Mock Trial Had
Been Held,

Duluth, Mimi, June 15.-Three
negroes were lynched here tonight
by a mob estimated at 5000 per-
sons, which overpowered the police.
took possession of police headquar-
tiers and seized the negroes, who
were held in connection with an at
tack on a young white girl.
A mock trial was held by the mob
in the police station and three
negroes were found guilty and
three also held in connection with
the assault, were found not guilty
and turned back to the police. Not
a shot was fired by the mob.
Shortly after midnight the mob
still surrounded the police station
but there was no indication Of fur
ther trouble.
The police believed the mob
would disperse in u few hours with
out other disorder.
1t was reported that three or
four trucks and automobiles loaded
with members of the mob and
started at midnight toward Virginia
Minn., where it was said four other
negroes had been arrested in con-
nection with the same case.
The negroes were roustabouts
with a circus that appeared here
yesterday and the II year old
white girl was attacked on the cir
Gus grounds last night. The circus
was in Virginia today and it was
said eight negroes were taken into
custody there but only four held.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
HARDING NOT TO RESIGN
SEAT IN u. S. SENATE
Must Serve Out His Term to Pre-.
serve Republican Majority There
Begins Work on Speech
Of Acceptance.

Chicago, Ex-senator Robert La
Toilette is leading in the; referendum
vote which is being taken among the
members of the committee of forty
eight as a. suitable candidate for the
presidential nomination, according to
statements at the party headquarters
last night. Leaders said rney count
upon the support of the La Toilette
Republicans, farmers, labor, and the
non-partisan league membership.
They do not anticipate that Senator
johnson or Senator Borah will bolt
the Republican party, they said.
Chairman Will Hays completed his
conference with western leaders of
the Republican national committee
today and departed for his home in
Sullivan Ind. from where he will 60
to Washington shortly to meet with
Senator Harding and the committee
headed by A. T. Hert, which will
make the formal notification Of his
nomination,
1t was emphasized by western lead
ers at the conference here that the
territory west of the Mississippi will
be the big battle ground Of the pres
idential election. Clarence Miller
secretary of the national committee
advocated the establishment of the
main Republican headquarters in Chi
cago instead of. New York. Chair
man Hays expressed his desire to
spend the greater part of his time
here, giving special attention to the
western campaign.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
LOVED EDUCATOR DIES
AT CLINTON

. Rev. William Smith Bean, D. D.,
who for the past 27 years has held
a professorship with the Presby-
terian. College of South Carolina ct
Clinton died Monday afternoon at
his home after a long illness. DR..
Bean was one of the most thoroug-
ly educated men in the State and
for many years was an active Pres
byterian minister. While student
at the University of Georgia his
general average for the four years
there has never been equalled.
AS a professor at the Presbyteri-
an college his ability as an educa-
tor and his geniality and his sympa-
thetic nature made him the idol of
his students. DR.. Bean is survived
by his wife, who was Miss Kate
Fleming, of Augusta, Ca, and four
children all of whom are now
grown.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted in the Presbyterian church
at Clinton Tuesday afternoon by
DR.. D. NJ. Douglas, president of the
college.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
ABBEVILLE MAN
NAMED DEPUTY CLERK

Another Abbeville man has been
honored. The latest to bring home the
bacon for the old town is James S.
Cothran who yesterday was appointed
deputy clerk of the United States
court for the Western District of
South Carolina by D. C. Durham,
of Greenville recently appointed
clerk by Judge Watkins. Jimmie
Cothran is the son of Col. Wade 8.
Cothran and a grandson Of the late
Judge Cothran whose name Jimmie
bears. We congratulate James S. Jr.,
for winning this new honor for Alb
bevi1le.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
NEW MINISTER ARRIVES

Rev. A. S. Defbyshire, recently
appointed temporarily in charge Of
the Trinity Episcopal Church in this
city and of the wellington Episco-
pal church arrived yesterday after
noon to begin his work.
Mr.. Derbyshire is g. native OF
New York City and was educated
at the Episcopal theological semi
nary at Alexandria, Va. Before
coming to Abbeville he has been as
sistant rector of St. Phillips
churcr at Garrison, N. Y.
The new rector will preach at
Trinity Sunday morning at II o.
clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
LOOKOUT LITTLE FISHES

Bill Greene and father, James
and John Richard Fulp and father
are leaving this ' afternoon for
Dyson,S c., where they will, visit
for day with Rayford Mcmillan
and father, and show the natives
around Dyson something about
catching fish. The boys will camp
out tonight while the fathers are
planning to sleep in beds inside the
warehouse of Col. Mcmillan, brick
manufacturer and King Bee of
Dyson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
"vIcIoUs" SAYS WOOD
Call. Butler Statement Malicious
Falsehood"

Chicago, June 15.-Major Gener-
al Wood, in a signed statement to-
night characterized as a "vicious
and malicious falsehood" a declara-
ton by Nicholas Murray Butler,
that motley group of stock gamb-
lers, oil and mining promoters,
munitions makers and other like
persons backed the generals cam
paign for the Republican presiden-
tial nomination.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
WINNSBORO WINNING IN
GOOD CAUSE

The election for the issue of
100000 worth of bonds to build a
new school building in Winnsboro
carried yesterday without a single
dissenting vote. Winnsboro is the
home of the old Mt. Zion Institute
which was chartered TIT and
which has turned out many famous
men in its day. The new school
building will occupy the site of Mt.
Zion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
RETURN FROM CONVENTION

w. D. Wilkinson, Willie Jones
and Wallace Harris returned early
this morning from Spartanburg
where they attended the state con-
vention of the American Legion
yesterday. These gentleman report
Il great time and that the Spartan
burg people, most of whom came
from Abbeville at one time and an
ether, gave them the glad hand and
an excellent luncheon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
ATTENDING SUMMER SCHOOL

Mrs. J. D. Wilson left this week
for Anderson where she will attend
the summer school at Anderson
College. Mrs. Wilson will teach at
the mill school next year and wishes
to familiarize herself with the
newest methods.
Her young son, William, accom-
panied her, while the young ladies
of the family will visit friends in
the country
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
NEW RESIDENTS
ON RICHEY STREET

Mr.. w. E. Shell and family have
moved this week into one of the
houses belonging to Mr.. Horace Nc
Allister on Richey street.
Mr.. McAllister is renovating and
repairing another of his cottages
which has already been rented.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
THREE TRUSTEES
TO BE ELECTED

Notice is given elsewhere in this
issue of the election to be held the
last Tuesday in June when the term
of Office for three of the present
school trustees expires. These trus-
tees are Joel S. Morse, r. S. Link and
w. P. Greene.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
A VISITOR FROM GREENVILLE

Miss Kittie Perrin whose visits al
ways give pleasure to so many
friends, is expected in the. city
Thursday for a two weeks visit to
Mrs. T. Gordon White.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
TAKING TEA

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Allen came
over from Greenwood Tuesday and
were guests at tea of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. L. Mabry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16
OFF TO HENDERsoNvILLE

Judge and Mrs. Frank B. Gary
leave Thursday for Hendersonville
where they will spend the hot weeks
of the summer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-16

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COTTON MARKET

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
MAKING GOLD CHEAP

There net so many people in Nevada as there
be- latest census figures reveal but recent
developments vastly increase the contribution Of
the countrys wealth Notwithstanding a few days ago
than 1000 OF Nevada's most prominent people,
headed by the governor headed desert
watch gold miner. What would of the 49ers have
thought If he had got such reception when with pick
shovel and washing pan he prepared develop the
sources Nevada by standing knee-deep in the icy
waters of mountain stream all day long? These pion-
operated amid the soitudes engaged in great
gamble with fortune frequently lost. they op
the way astonishing mining developments
which take gold mining of realm sRecu-.
ative and place it basis CT regular day day
output almost dependable that of factory.
For the gold digger so many Nevada citizens went
the desert earth gigantic buckets each clding
nine cubic feet and passes over series OF revolving
sleeves the bucketfuls per minute Nuggets
and dust the wash the prosaic GER
tainty OF steam thresher. 1t said company
which thus begins operations will sift 700 in the
golden valley of the Comstcck district
In the early days when good old fernando De Soto
came 70 Florida for his health he was taken in by
yarn of the natives about place M country wsere gold
said to be cheap iron Dr. SOTO tranped nsuy
mile and died broken II he could have
doubtless ne said MY dream IS about II
come true The genius of the which has conquer
ed the wilderness which succumbed win locate Ell
dorado out here the akan
And maybe he would be right
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06

the United States. But 1T is not clear that they
responsible for the sudden increase In crime in 1919
for the press church civil authorities
ably not apathetc today than they have been for
Indeed there evidences that they
more alert in recent months than ordinarily.
The increase In homicide IN 1919 Is due TO one
cause and only 1t Is due to the cheapenng the
value placed human life by the Irrespon
sible minds that comprehend that 10000 600 soldiers
slain from 1914 to 1918 likely to attach
much significance to adding the loss. 1t
Is the price the world pays for settns men at each
others throats
There are however, obvious contributcry causes
to homicide under conditions that arc within
possibility Of correction. The which danger
weak persons obtain death-dealing weapon
is an invitation to them TO those weapons The
power Of the courts to brighten men into being good
is strictly circumscribed
1t has been discovered that the way to prevent men
from using opium is to put ban opium. The way
to stop them from drinking make Diff
cult, impossible, for them to obtain liquor Some
day will become clear that the stop murder
to make it difficult to obtain the means to kill
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
WHY CRIME HAS INCREASED

can CITIES observing that crime rampant 10 new
high records in 1872 observes that human life was
never as insecure in the United States it is today Our
national apathy in this matter is Indictment our
alleged civtlizaron.'4 1t Is pessaistic view He
blames the press which fails to draw useful concus
lens from the facts presented the church. which seems
Indifferent to the most fragrant violation laws OF
God and the authorities failing obtain prompt con
vietions in a large number OF murder cases"
Probably there is some blame to be attached to
each of these for the prevailing high murder rate in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
HOLIDAY HINTS.

Christmas candy, tie stick KIND brightly-coored,
that always good is going TO be third
cheaper year than last manufacturers say
Remember some youngster mightnt single piece
If you don't TO it.
Christmas Red Cross seals viii help stamp out
tuberculosis throughout the country all next year
Paste one on every Yuletide package send cut.
Christmas trees are plentiful, It makes the day
seem brighter If there's tinsey about the house
Don't be too busy" to fix one up. The kids like It,
YOU know. But be careful about Christmas tree
dies You don't want a tragedy or a near-tragedy to
mar the holiday
Christmas smiles cost nothing at all. The more
you your friends, the they to think
OF you, somehow AID you doa't need to shut off the
supply on December 26th, either,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
THE SOCIALISTS
WANT DEBS OUT

million signatures to a petition to con-
gress asking amnesty for Eugene V.
Debs were discussed at meeting q.
the national executive committee OF
the socialist party here today The
committee will be IN session three
days.
many socialist ballots were thrown out
at the recent presidential elections and
that in reality the total vote for Debs
was more than 100000. They plan
a vigorous campaign to get Debs out
Of the penitentiary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
LITTLE GIRL DIES
FROM HAPPINESS

MARTINS FERRY. Dec Excite
nlent due TO watching her pet dog play
horse" with her pharmacies, caused the
death Of Minnie. year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs Robert Hicks. liv-
ing north Of this city.
The child had been i'll of scarlet
fever and was recovering. The physic
ian. fearing the effect OF sudden ex-
element cautioned against anything
that mi ght cause strain upon the
heart.
Playmates hitched her pet dog to a
small wagon and called to the child
to look cut Of the window beside her
bed She became 50 happy watching
the antics Of the pup that she COL
lapsed and soon succumbed the heart
being unable to withstand the strain
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
HOW MUCH
Do YOU KNOW?

Who drew the first tariff act in
the United States and what was is
purpose?
Where wasthe Garden of Geth-
semane?
s-What is a writ Of haoess corpua2
What IS the meaning of sine die2
6-Whst caused the suppression OF
gladitoriaI contests2
6-of all wild boasts in India which
is the most feared?
From what is plaster of Paris
made?
s-What is the rnaelstrorn?
s--What are the trade Winds
l0-What animal wears a coat Of
jointed armor2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
NEWLY RICH MAN
WANTS ROMANCE

MAIDEN. Mass. Dec. AVN II
hansen plain. good natured. everyday
arug store tanitor, who has fallen heir
10 quarter OF a million from the
estate Of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Moor
OF Chicago, said today he seeks a ro-
nance with his thousands.
The ladies, God bless them" he
said. come one, come all I like EN-
Doesn't make any difference to me
their age Fact IS, I mystelf am 80
bachelor-look older. always worked
hard, you see. but they can be old or
young handsome or Indifferent Don't
even care Il they can cook well--a1n
90 used to restaurants by now that
WOULD hardly know home cooking
when saw It. But I'd like 'em good
natured. that's all, good natured."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
ANSwERs TO SATURDAYS CUES
TIONS

WHO vas Confucius? Answer He
was a great Chinese sage who taught
from about $50 to 47s p. c.
2-Was December 25 Christ's birth
day? Answer: It is almost certain
that December Is was not Christ's
birthday as it is the rainy season in
Judea and shepherds could hardly be
watching their hocks BY night on the
plains at that time
3-What are pitcher plants? Ans
wer: They are plants whose leaves
form tubes or urns Of various shapes.
These fiji with water and insects are
attracted to them and drown.
What president of the Ucitea
States spent seven years tailoring be-
fore he learned the alphabet? Ans
wer; -tndrew jackson.
5-What range of mountains have
twenty live peaks. the names of FIVE Of
them being for presidents of the 1-nitca
States? Answer: The White noun
tains of New England have peaks nam
Cd for FIVE presidents
6-Why is Texas called the .Io-a.
. star Slater" Answer: The name com
es from the flag of the Republic oe
Texas, a white ground with an azure
star
Has Canada state church, Ans.
weF; Canada has no state church ana
almost all sorts are represented in the
country
s-What constitutes the house OF
commons in parliament? Answer: The
mousse OF commons consists of members
elected by the people
9-What acid gives vinegar its sour
taste? Acetic acid.
lo-Why do we not feel the weight
OF 10000 that the air presses upon our
bodies? Answer; Because the air ard
other gasses within US exert an equal
outward pressure.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06
DRINK MORE WATER
AND KEEP EEALTHY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERNlCEl
BOSTON. Dec. 3-Drink more va
ter and keep well is old advice. but
it cannot be improved upon. IS the
comment Of a Boston physician. DR..
Fritz b. Talbot. who has made special
designations into the value Ano i'm
portance Of water in the human sys-
tom
'The purpose Of water is to keep the
body in state Of equilibrium" he
maintains The various elements for
life viii then be in solution to carry
food from one part of the body to the
other and to carry from the body
waste products and abnormal elements.
The human body is composed large
" Of water. Sc TO Il per cent Of the
body Of a newborn infant is water
and IS to IS per cent of the body Of an
adult.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-06

ABOUT 500 billion miles away from
home
BEFORE they would feel homesio's.
WHEN mans conscience troubles
him
HE's more than likely to blame it
ON something he ate
THUs far none Of eur girl friends
has responded to
OR invitation to come around ami
oFFER evidence that the one-toed
era for girls
rnEofcrnD BY scientist a. the
early result Of
THE kind Of shoes they wear has
dawned
BIT probably this doesn't prove
anything
AND We don't suppose sven one
toed
GIRL could walk very fast
RIGHT At nrst
n Is quite easy to make your
WIRE believe that ner
OPINION rs wrong
Just agree with her and tell her
TaAT her opinion il right.
WHEN sirI announces her engage
ment there