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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23
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Bob Greene spent Sunday in Lam
caster.
Ward Jameson spent the week
end with his mother in Honea Path
RI. McCracken of Columbia
suent the weekend in A00eV'lle'
Miss Eliza Lindsay left today to
spend a week in Montreal, N. c.
Raymond Price spent Sunday IN
Iva with home folks.
Miss Sophie Reames left Sunday
for Ninety-Six for visit to friends.
Miss Helen Edwards returned
Monday from a visit to friends IN
Van Wyck.
Ernest Russell of Anderson
spent the weekend in the city
with friends. -
C.. E. Yoder has returned from
Van Wyck, where he spent his vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Mabry Cheatham and chill
dren are visiting relatives in
Sharon.
Miss Ida Kay is spending her
vacation in Honea Path with rela-
tives.
Herman McDill of Charlotte, N.
c., is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. N. McDill of Sharon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23
THEIR BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Julia and Benjamin Barn
we'll celebrated their birthday Sat-
urday afternoon by inviting their
little friends to party. About
thirty little dressed up boys and be-
ribboned girls gathered and played
games, enjoyed ice cream and cake
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23
MRS. PENNEY ENTERFAINS

Mrs. George Penney entertained
the Bridge Club at her home or
South Main street Friday afternoon
The house was prettily decorated
with vases of roses, Mrs. Penney
was cordial in her welcome and the
party one of unusual gaiety and
pleasure.
Miss Sarah Perrin served punci
in the hall and at the close of the
games cream and cake were seve5
as refreshments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

Rev. L. j. Bristow has returned
from a trip to the western states.
E. H. Longshore has returned
from the mountains, where he has
been for some time.
Misses Annie and Jennie Davis of
Ninety-Six spent Monday in the
city.
Miss Mamie Devlin is in the city
visiting her sister, Mrs. M. K.
PlaXco.
Miss Sarah Hughes spent Sunday
lin Cokesbury with her cousin, Miss
Francis Mabry.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Long have
returned from a trip to the noun
tains.
Reid Ashley of Level Land spent
the weekend in the city with
friends.
Miss Julia McAlhster has return
ed from Ware Shoals where she
spent her vacation.
Miss Esther Bowen has returned
from a very pleasant vacation spent
in the mountains of North Carolina.
Duff Huff and J. T. Merritt of
Greenville spent the weekend in
Abbeville with friends.
Miss nellie McGaw is spending
several days with Mrs. c. o. Brown
in Brevard, N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Mcmillan of
Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Gambrell.
Miss Kathleen Hammond of Rock
Hill, S. c., is visiting her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Hammond.
Miss Aline Scott of Columbia
spent Fridays and Saturday with
her aunt, Mrs, J. S. Hammond.
Miss Mary Jones has returned to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23
BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will meet with
Mrs. ]. F. Miller Wednesday after
noon at 5 o'clock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

The friends of Mr.. ]. c. Raines
will regret to know that his father,
Mr.. T. C. Raines, of Ridgeway, was
taken to the Baptist Hospital in
Columbia last week and underwent
a very serious operation. However,
he stood the operation nicely and is
resting very we'll at this time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

and were given candy souvenir to
carry home. A table was spread on
the lawn and two lovely cakes with
the required candles told everybody
the number Of birthdays the young
people had had. y x.
The little folks had lovely time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

has been visiting her cousin, Miss
Mary Nickles, has returned to her
home.
I Rev. H. C. Fennel, of Lowndesville
was visitor in the city today.
Otto Bristow returned this after
noon from Darlington, where he
has been spending several days.
Miss Besse Miller, of Columbia,
is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs.
]. E. Pressly.
Misses Eva and Grace Link spent
ssrthe weekend in Troy with their SIS
ter, Mrs. Ernest Hanvey. " d
: Sewer Wilson, candidate for Sub
supervisor, was here today shaking
honds with his many friends.
Emory Newell was among the
candidates here today looking after
his interests.
Miss Cleo Bailey, of Anderson,
was the guest of Miss Hannah Coch-
ran from Saturday until Monday.
! Claude Wilkinson of Hartsville, S.
c., spent the weekend in the city
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M.
Wilkinson.
Hugh Bowen, of Antreville,
prominent candidate for Supervisor,
was on the streets of the city Mon
day making the talk lively.
: j. N. Blum who is developing into
regular campaign orator, looked
over the situation Monday and was
busy taking notes for his ThuSs-
days, speech.
Misses Ellie Stuart of Charles
ton and Esther Mae Reardon of
Manning, who have been visiting
Mrs. Vance Ashley for several days,
returned to their home Saturday.
! R. R. Price of this county was
business visitor in Abbeville Satur-
day, and not the least of his bu@i-
ness interest was his renewal of the
Press and Banner.
Mr. and Mrs. j. R. Devlin and
Miss Annie Belle McCaslan of
Greenwood spent Sunday in the
city with Rev. and Mrs. M. r.
Plaxco.
Rev. H. W. Pratt, former pastor
of the Presbyterian church of this
city, but now of Athens, Ga, was
business visitor here today. He is al
ways welcomed by his many friends.
, J. D. Duncan, candidate for Sub
supervisor, and one of the most pro-
gressive farmers of his section,
visited the city today in the interest
of his campaign and on business
bent.
Master Virgil Gaffney came over
from Atlanta and spent last week
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. O'Bryant. Virgil always likes
to come to Abbeville for he knows
what good time is in store for him.
Miss, Blanche Smith, who has
been visiting Miss Eva Reames for
two weeks will return to Anderson
tomorrow. Miss Reames will accom-
pany her home and spend several
weeks. |
Candidates Melvin J. Ashley and
r. H. McAdams for the House of .
Representatives, were interested .
listeners at the Court House today
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

he FlCSO AND Dh1
Abbeville after visiting friends in
Gibson, N. c., Bennet:sville, S. c.,
and Greenwood.
Jimmie Cothran of Columbia is
spending a few days in the city.
! Mrs. S. o. Bolts of Shiloh spent
Saturday in the city.
Mr.. John Wham and son, Alvin,
are visiting relatives near Green
vile this week.
NJ. J. Ashley of Honea Path was
a business visitor in Abbeville Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Ralph Adams spent the
weekend with Mrs. J. L. Burnett
in Saluka.
Misses Lucille and lone Stevenson
of Rock Springs were shopping in
the city Saturday.
Misses Sallie Gossett and Kathleen
Atkins spent the weekend in At
lanta.
Miss Annie Mary ITimmons, of
Lynchburg is visiting her sister,
Mrs. R. E. Henry.
w. H. White has returned : from
Northern markets where he has
been buying his fall stock Of goods.
E. M. Bonds, Jr., has returned
from Columbia, where he attended
the fireman's meeting.
:~s . IT,;
Miss Mary Knox Of Sharon is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Mabry
Cheatham.
Miss Myrtle Crowther of Antre-
vile was shopping|in the ely Satur-
day.
J. c. Cox and son, Jim, are visit
ing relatives in Belton, Anderson
and Townville fer several days.
David Armour of Washington,
Ca. spent the weekend here with
Charlie and John Armour.
Miss Mary Helen Smith of e.
betron, Ca, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Gus Lee.
Mrs. Bob Bailey and Miss Sarah
Bailey have returned to Anderson
after a delightful visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Link.
E. j. Crowley of the National
Bank has returned from Carlton,
Ca, where he has been spending his
vacation.
Vernon Townsend of Bennetts-
vile is spending few days in the
city with his uncle, C. P. Townsend,
Jr.
Miss nellie Murphy has returned
to Abbeville and has gone back to
work, after spending a pleasant
vacation.
, Misses Gertrude and Edna Wade,
Clyde Ireland and Fred Fenner-
wald of Columbia spent the week
end in the city with Miss Eva Scott.
James Darracotte of Calhoun
Falls has accepted a position with
The Cooperative Mercantile Co.,
and has begun work.
E. H. Richey. T. H. Maxwell, W. :
). Wilson and Claude Wilson left
Sunday for Hendersonville, where
hey will spend several days.
Mrs. l. w. Mathis left Sunday for
Ter home in Washington, Ca, after
nendinp several weeks with her
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

A. M. Erwin, a prosperous farmer
and merchant of the good Antre-
vile community, was here Monday
listening to the speeches Of the state
candidates and attending to busi-
ness matters. . :! RI:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

! Claude Wilkinson of Hartsville, S
c., spent the weekend in the city
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M
Wilkinson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

Miss Cleo Bailey, of Anderson,
was the guest of Miss Hannah Coch-
ran from Saturday until Monday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

Rev. H. C. Fennel, Of Lowndesville
was a visitor in the city today.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

Hugh Bowen, of Antreville,
prominent candidate for Supervisor,
was on the streets of the city Mon.
day making the talk lively.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

Otto Bristow returned this after
noon from Darlington, where he
has been spending several days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

has been visiting her cousin, Miss
Mary Nickles, has returned to her
home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

Emory Newell was among the
candidates here today looking after
his interests.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-23

: j. N. Blum who is developing into
a regular campaign orator, looked
over the situation Monday and was
busy taking notes for his Thuss-
days speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
SENTIMENT WAS OF
 A BULLISH NATURE
 IN THE CHICAGO PIT
Both Corn and Oats Hit Stronger Trail, While Provisions Were
 10c to 45c Higher
By Assooiated Press

Chicago, March 10.-Bullish sentiment predominataed in the corn market to- day, largely owing to wet weather and to unusual strength of foreign eX- change. Prices at the close were un- settled, 1@1&c net higher, with May
 S1.47@1.47% and July sl.40% 97.4l "a. Oats finished unchanged to Ac up and provisions at gains cf 10c to 45c.
 Likelihood that rains and mild tenn
 perature would interfere with rural wagon traffic had an intimidating CT feet from the outset on sellers of corn. Throughout the day, on the other hand,
 it was noticeable that buying demand
 for corn appeared to receive decided
 stimulus from the big upward swing
 of sterling. Adverse reports on the condition of winter wheat, especially in Missouri, gave increased momentum to the rise of corn, and so likewise did
 gossip that European governments were purchasing large amounts of rue. Domestic industries, however, lowered their bids for corn, and forced set back at one time. Towards the last, too, another dip resulted from asser- tions that the United States treasury had stopped all further government credits to the allied countries. Oats showed comparative weakness as a result of cancellations by seaboard exporters.
 After a hesitating start. provisions developed a good deal of strength in line with corn and sterling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
New York Futures
New York Stocks
By Associated Press

New Orleans, March 10.-Advances in cotton today were mainly due to the con
 tinued recovery in the foreign exchange market
 Prices of contracts followed closely the fluctuations in sterling exchange the day through, and very favorable impress sion was created by it's strength. Around the opening prices were 12 to 2l points down, for which poor cables were mainly responsible, but the soft attracted buyers, and gradually the market did better attaining its greatest firmness late in the day, when the trading months were S4 to 65 points over yesterdays last quo tations The close was 26 to 53 points up
 net for the day.
 The demand for contracts was strength ened by the wet weather in the belt and the forecast of general rain for the en- tire eastern half.
 Bullish sentiment was increased by the large export movement for the day, total
 ing 30499 bales, against only 2,455 cis
 day last year. Considerable comment was
 caused by the fact that nearly all of the cotton. shipped out was either for Ger
 man oR Japanese ports.
 Spots were raised 25 points, which put
 middling to 40 75c At it's height March
 traded up to Ss.50c. October was the strongest month and it stood at 31.15c at
 it's best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
Sugar Market

 New York, March 10-Thc local market for raw sugar was easier today, with prices declining to 10 cents for Cubas cost and freight, equal to 11.03c for cen trifugal, at which level about S5,O0O bags were said to have been purchased by re- liners At the close. however, firmer undertone developed, and while there were still buyers at 10c cost and freight, nc more was available at this level, with holders asking higher prices. There were | also pretty fair sales reported to the royal commission for April shipment at 9s4C l f. O. b. Cuba.
 The market for refined sugar was un- changed at IA to 16c for fine granulated , Refners continue to make moderate allo- cations to their regular customers. but the distribution of sugar is still being | interferred with by scarcity of freight cars.
 The market for sugar futures was easier. closing at declines of to 25 points in sympathy with the early weakness in raws.
 Sales were 200 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
OPENING REACTIONS |. r FOLLOWEDLATE
 SHARP ADVANCES
General Market Closed Steady At a Net Advance of 20 to 65 Points Over
 Tuesdays Finals
By Associated Prn..


 New York, March 10.-Opening reactions were followed by sharp advance in the cotton market today, with March making a new high record for the season, while July and later months made new Egh ground for the movement. New crop positions were relatively firm during the entire day, with October selling up from 90. soc to Sl l.S6c. or 66 points net higher, and closing at Sl 25c. The general mar ket closed steady at net advance of 25 to 65 points.
 The opening was to IS points lower with the active positions selling about N to g points below last nights closing figures during the first few minutes ow- ing to sharp break in Liverpool. This was attributed largely to the ad- vance in sterling exchange, however, while houses with Liverpool connections were good buyers of July and October, and prices soon turned nrmer Domestic trade interests were among the buyers, and it seemed that the continued unfav- orable weather in the south, combined with the big discounts, was creating a broader commission house demand for early new crop deliveries. There was realizing enough to cause reactions of some 10 or Is points curing the middle of the day, but otherwise there was vefy little selling and the market showed in creasing strength in the late trading, with March selling at 39.50c, May at 36.s5c aud July at 3.S6c, or 33 to 49 points net higher, while new crop positions showed ret gains of 5S to 66 points. The demand from old crop shorts was supplied partly by saAes of long contracts, which were k1x, ,1uc of ot1 f,rS ticns, and foreign trade interests were said to be buying for early new crop shipment. Private cables said Liverpool had been influenced by reports of a strike beginning today in French mills in the Roubaix and Turcoing districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11

points above last nights closing figures during the early trading. The advance in sterling evidently caused scattered cover
 ing after the decline of yesterday, but offerings soon increased, with May sell ing off from 14SSc to 145oc. while Septem- Der broke from 1490c to 14.5Oc, or about 34 points net lower. The clcse was shade up from the lowest on some positions, but showed a net loss of 2S to 22 points. March, H23c: May, 1454c; July, 14.77c; September, 14.55c; october, 14.54c; Decem- Der, 14.53c.
 Spot coffee quiet; Rio Is, 15Ac: Santos
 4s, 24d241sc Resides of Victoria Is and Ss were offered in the cost and freight mar ket at 19.50c and of Rio Is at 20c London credits, and it was reported that Santos As had sold at 21. soc American credits to New Orleans.
 Yesterdays delayed cables reported no change in Brazilian markets except San tos futures which were 50 to 175 reis higher.
 Today's early cables were received up to the close, but special cable quoted San tos future unchanged to 200 res lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
EXCHANGE RALLY ANDLOW RENEWAL
 RATE FEATURED
Demand Bills on London Rose to $3.75 Before 3 O'Clock, Which Was
 a Good Advance
By Associated Pres.


 New York, March 1O.-Another vigorous rally in foreign exchange, the lowest re- newal rate for demand loans in a fort night, and favorable statements of earn ings issued by leading industrial com panies, together with an increased dfvf- dend accounted mainly for the breadth and activity of today's stock markeN
 Demand bills on London rose to g. .75 before o'clock, exceeding the previous recovery by cents. and recording an extreme rebound of 57 cents from. the TOW or last montk., with concurrent srrengtn- ening of remittances to allied countries. Call money opened at per cent, and held at that quotation throughout the session Although time rates were os- tensiSiy uncnanged. reports credited in- terior banks wt,n local reserves as dis posed to negotiate new loans for moder- ate arnou its 1t concessions.
 Recent supreme court decisions dealing with stock tax exemption and railway valuations were again effective in the buying movement.
 High-grade rails, also the cheaper trans portations and numerous railway equip ments denoted confident accumulation at gains of to 10 points.
 Another increase of unified orders re- ported by the United States Steel Cor poration for February preceded the rise Of steel common to 10f,~its highest quo tation in several weeks, and gave 'em- phasis to encouraging reviews of indus trial conditions issued by trade authori- tes.
 Oils and coppers were included among the prominent and higher issues of sne last hour, but General Motors and Cru cibe Steel were relegated to comparative olscurity, closing at nominal gains afteI evincing much irregularity.
 Liberty Bonds were steady, interna- tiona1s, mixed and the general domestic list, irregular, local reactions hardening. Total sales. par value. were SIP, $50 000. Old United States bonds were unaltered on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
Shame of the "U-53"

Admiral Sims. in the Worlds Work.
 The story of the U-53 ends with a touch which is characteristically Ger man. It was one of the submarines which were surrendered to the allies at the signing of the armistice. Its first visitors. on this occasion, were the Americans. They were eager to read it's log-book. and to find out just what happened on lthis final voyage. The book was on board. and it con- tained a record of the U-5S's voyages. from the day that it was commissioned Up to the day that it was surrendered. Two or three pages only were miss ing: the Germans had ripped out that part which described the encounter with the American subchasers, They were evidently determined that we should never have the satisfaction of knowing to just what extent we had damaged the boat: this was the only revenge they could take on us
 More than s5,oo0 jute workers in India have suspended work until an ad- justment is made of their demands for higher wages and allowances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
Port Movement

New orleans: Middling. 4o.75c; re- ceipts, 1919 bales: exports, 13,S16 bales sales. 2.5o9: stock 3S6,762 bales.
 Galveston: Middling 42.25c; receipts, 7.319 bales; sales 9S1 bales; stock, 2So,- 37o bales.
 Mobile: Middilng 39.25c; receipts, 80 bales; stock. 21.s9S bales.
 Savannah Middling 40c receipts. B. s35 bales; exports, 1o,517 stock 175,- 435 bales.
 Charleston: Middling 40c; receipts, 3sa: stock. 197517
 Wilmington: Middlng 3sc; receipts, 42s bales; exports 5000 bales; stock 41,- GAS.
 Texas City: Receipts 457 bales; stock, 70,9s7.
 Norfolk: Middling, 39c; receipts 25S bales; sales. 43S; stock 9s,oos bales.
 Baltimore: Stock, 4,75o bales.
 Boston: Middling 40.75c; receipts 66 bales; stock. 5000 bales.
 Philadelphia: 41.25c; exports. 2125 bales: stock, 4,so4. s75; exports, 1.o41 bales; stock, 51.126 bales.
 Minor ports Stock. 21,725 bales.
 Total today. Receipts. 20,99s bales; exports 30.49s; stock, 1,355,4 ,4S0.
 Total for week: Receipts, S0,671 bales; exports, 129,142 bales
 Total for season: Receipts. S0,671 bales; exports. 4,63S.710 bales.
 Interior Movement
 Houston: Middling, 4050c: receipts, FOOT bales; shipments, 3,351 bales, sales, 710 bales; stock, 264,1s0 bales Memphis: Middling, 40c; receipts. 4.- 001 bales; shipments, 2.537 bales; sales, 1,25o bales: stock, S1s.446.
 Augusta: Middling. 40c: receipts. ss3 bales; shipments, 1.2s2 bales; asles, 9s4 bales; stock, 140,072 bales
 St. Louis: Middling. 39.50c: receipts 9s3 bales; shipments, 1.260; stock. Ill., S90.
 Little Rock: Middling. ss.5oc; re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
Liberty Bonds a.x AnsasaAsa n.asa
Money Market


 New York. March 10.--Mercantile pa- per, 61s 66a4 per cent. Exchange strong. Sterling e0-day bills, s3.71 F !; commercial 60-day bills on banks, s3.711a; commercial 6O-day bills. $3.71; demand, sS.75A cables. s3.76. Francs. demand, 13.12; cables, 1910. Belgian francs, demand, 12.62; cables. 12.60. Builders. demand, 35 57s cables. 36. Lire. demand, 17.72; cables, 17.70. Marks, demand, 1.51; cables. 1.52. Government bonds irregular. Railroad bonds irreg- ular. Time loans strong; 60 days, 90 days and six months, S15 per cent
 Sterling receded slightly from the days high prices in the later trading. Sterling 60-day bills, 3.70; commercial 60-day bills on banks. 3.70 commercial 60-day bills, s.691s demand, 3.74A; ca bles, 3.75.
 Bar silver. s1.27; Mexican dollars. 975sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
MARINE NEWS

Mobile. March 1o.--Arrived: Steamer West Cressy. Brest. France; schooner Don Parsons. Cuba.
 Sailed: Schooner Ronald. Matanzas, Cuba.
 New Orleans. March 1o.-Cleared Steamers Actor British, Liverpool; California, French, Havre; Campos, Brazilian, Santos and Rio Janeiro via Havana, Barbadoes and West Indian ports: Ellis, Norwegian. Tela; c. A Flagg, Pensacola; Himato, Galveston Nola, Progreso via Campeche; Surf name Port Bsrrios; Tuscan, Mobile.
 Port Eads March 1o.-Arrived Steamers Calora, Tampico; Cambridge Antwerp: Ferrara. Italian, St Johns, N. B.; Lake Govan, Cabarien; Magun- kook, Gibraltar; Tulado. New York; Vannacher. British. United Kingdom.
 Sailed: Steamers Inspector. Bremen, Germany via Norfolk; Magmeric, Lis bon via Morocco and Norfolk; Nelson, Cienfuegos; Panoil, Tampico; Yoro, Hondursn. Ceiba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-11
Cottonseed Oil
By Associated .rress

New York, March 1Q.-After starting off about 10 points lower. cotton seed oil ad- vanced 40 to 46 points on short covering, inspired by higher sterling and cotton, but reacted somewhat again near the close on the setback in lard and for want of outside support Closing prices were F to 20 points net higher. Sales, 24,900 bar rels. Prime crude, 1S.00c asked; prime summer yellow spot, 1S00n20. Soc; May, %. 10c; July, z050c; october, 1S.90c. Prime winter yellow and summer white, nomi- nal.