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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-21
CONVERSION OF ALICE
A Plea Through a Story for Contri-
buttons for the Suffering Chill
dren of Stricken Europe

"America cannot failp said DR..
Lewis as he finished his address on
Near East Relief, at one of New
York's fashionable boarding schools.
All the time he had talked, Alice
Kennedy had had great difficulty in
keeping her mind from wandering
to more pleasant things She was
very glad when he had reached the
closing sentence. ar
With sigh, she rose and remark
ed to the girl next her, "oh, what a
boring evening this has been, and
think of the play we missed, just
to hear this lecture! Those children
are nothing to me and furthermore,
I DO not believe they are that bad
off; they simply put up pitiful tale
to get thehmoney."
Lignt-hearted Alice wasted no
more of her thoughts upon the straw
ing children of Europe. She had
enough to think Of, already. Did she
not have to plan how she would
spend her Christmas holidays at
home? In her plans she thought first
of her own enjoyment, as she always
put her own desires first. -,
Soon she found herself Son the
train bound for home. Tired, after
the days excitement she leaned back
and soon went to sleep. -
It was not long before she arrived
at her home, only to find no one
there, not a sign of human life was
about. In her distress she looked up
to see an old man, looking very
weary, approaching her. Going up
to him, she asked, "Can you tell me
where my people and everybody are?'
With a sigh, he replied, "Why
have you not heard of their fate?
They and everyone have died for lack
of food. 1t will not be long before
every American will suffer their fate.
No one will help u.s." e.. ..
After days of ceaseless wandering
she decided to walk to q. home of
some Americans, just outside of the
city. 81 know they will help me, for
WE helped them," she said.
When she had reached the home,
she waited only. few minutes before
woman opened the door. Alice,
tired and hungry, told her Why she
had come and asked her help.
p, "You did not help us, but left my
people To die, so why should help
you?" With a derisive laugh, she
closed Lne door. D
With a'cry, Alice awoke to find
the porter calling out her. hometown
Looking rather dazed, she rose and
walked out the car, to find her FAM
lily awaiting her.
After this dream Alice's belief
concerning the Armenians was quite
changed. She had seen what the suf-
fering of those starving children
meant. She spent her holidays doing
relief work, and through her efforts,
great sum was appropriated:
. She felt much happier after having
helped some, and in her heart, she
said, "America will not fail"
Annie Wilson, 18th Grade.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-21
COLUMBIA SELLS
MUNICIPAL BONDS
AT 3.71 PREMIUM

Columbia, S. c., Feb. 17.-Munici-
pal bonds for street improvements
sold mere today at premium of 3.71
per. The purchasers was the Guaran-
ty Trust Company. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-21
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

County of Abbeville.
Probate Court.
Notice To Debtors and Creditors.
In the Matter of the Estate of P.
Rosenberg, Deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate
must settle without delay, and those
holding claims against the estate
must present them properly attested
to
Sol H., A. H. and A. P. Rosenberg,
4t. 1tW-2-14. Executors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-21

The first successful manufacture
of iron in America was at Lynn,
Mass, 275 years ago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-21
N 0 T I G E !
CITY REGISTRATION.

The City Books of Registration are
now open for registration of qualified
electors, and will remain open until
April 1st, 1921, at the Office of the
City Clerk.
T. G. PERRIN,
Registrar.
Feb. 9th, 1921. 2, 9-1tw-Apr /
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
CHATTAHOOCHEE

C. P. Moore of Crestview was a visi-
tor here Wednesday, the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. r. Marshburn.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Harp of Rey-
nolds, Ga, have been visiting in Chat
tahoochee for the past few days, be-
ing the guests of their daughter and
SON. law, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Blount.
Mrs. E. H. Joiner of Reynolds, Ga.
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. a. c.
Blount. this week.
The public school at this place closed
Friday. There were no graduating ex-
ercises as usual There were two grad
yates, Miss Ethel Freeman and Frank
Palsgraaf. Prof. Roy Hinson, who was
principal of the school. will spend a
week at home with his mother before
going to Tallahassee as q member of
the house Of representatives from this,
Gadsden county.
Mrs. w. H. Spiers and son, James
Kennedy, left Wednesday for Jackson
vile where they will spend a few days
with relatives. While In Jacksonville
they will be guests of Mrs. Kennedy on
Main-st.
Frank Webb left Sunday afternoon
for Tallahassee where he takes up his
duties with the Daily Democrat.
Albert Spear of Tallahassee is a Wis
itor here this week, the guest OF rela-
tives. Mr.. Spears has a number of
friends in this section as this Is his
old home.
Miss Marie Frazier OF Quincy was
weekend visitor here this week, be-
ing the guest of Mrs A. K. Gholson
Miss Frazier's friends here regret to
learn that she leaves this county this
week for Atlanta, her former home.
Mrs. Frank Webb and children left
Monday afternoon for Pensacola where
they win spend several weeks visiting
her sister, Mrs. J. T. Sprinkle, and fam
lily.
Among the recent removals at the
hospital were R. Z. Mawhenny, chief
engineer, and w. E. Richards, head
plumber. Both of these gentlemen had
been connected with the institution
for a number of years. o. L. Pfttman,
the oldest enploye in point of service,
was also removed.
Mrs. ]. P. Linton is planning 20 at
tend the grand chapter meeting Order
of the Eastern Star IN st. Petersburg.
She is to represent River Junction
Chapter No. so, o. E. s.
Charles Webb of Greeneville, Tenn,
who has been spending the winter
with his son, Frank Webb, and fam
lily, left Monday for Hamburg, Iowa,
where he will visit ether sons before
returning TO Tennessee.
Frank Sturgess of Illinois IS a visitor
here this week, being the guest of his
mother. Mrs. Mary Sturgess. Franks
many friends are glad to see him back
in Chattahoochee as he has been away
for a number of years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
RULES GOVERNING
COMMON CARRIERS
Florida Railroad Commission consid-
erfns Amendment to Rule
&c, Section 8.

TALLAHASSEE, April 2.-(Special.)
In the matter of the anne riment Of
rule No. 26, Of section 3, RULES gov
erning the transportation of freight by
common carriers in the state of Flor
ida" the state railroad commission has
issued to all railroads, railroad com
panies and common carries doing bust
ness In the state of Florida, and all
other parties interested, the following
notice:
Take Notice that the railroad COM
missioners OF the state of Florida are
considering whether they ought to
amend rule 26 of section 8, Rules gov
erning the transportation of freight by
common carriers in the state Of Flor
ida, by changing the opening hour of
all agencies of Florida railroads and
common carriers from 700 o'clock a.
m, to 500 o'clock a. M, for receiving
and delivering freight.
You will therefore take notice that
said railroad commissioners will be in
session at their office in the city of
Tallahassee, Florida, on the 8th day
of April 1921, at 1000 o'clock a. M,
then and there to hear, consider and
determine whether or not they ought
to adopt the foregoing proposed amend
ment to said rule.
And at said time and place, you will
have opportunity to be fully heard.
Witness the hand Of the chairman of
the said railroad commissioners, af-
fixed in open session and by their or
der this 31st day of March A. D. 1921.
r. HUDSON BURR,
Chairman.
The railroads petitioned for this
hearing and are making an effort to
change the schedule to conform to the
eight hour day. The rule, at present,
covers nine hours.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
\ FLORIDA STATE NEWS
POPULAR DELL

The Flomaton Methodist church re-
ceived many new members during their
protracted meeting the past week. Rev.
Reinhardt was the visiting minister
during this very successful meeting.
May the good wook continue.
J. T. Taylor was in Flomaton on
business Saturday.
Mrs. J. F, Carnes has been i'll some
time and is receiving treatment of DIR.
IcGraw Of Chumuckla Springs.
George, William and Master Coleman
are guests of N. Blbray and family,
this week.
Mrs. Joe Johnson and family were
guests of Mrs. Taylor Sunday.
Miss Ellen Barrow visited relatives
Friday.
Mrs. n. Bilbray Is very i'll.
Miss Edith Taylor was in FIomaton
Saturday morning.
Clarence Bilbray is seriou sly i'll with
pneumonia. At present he is slightly
improved. His friends wish him a
rapid recovery.
Leo Bowman was the guest of Mrs.
Gilmore's family Sunday.
Mesdames Walter Stuckey and Brown
were guests of Mrs. Shtvers Sunday.
Byrneville school pupils enjoyed an
Easter egg hunt last Friday.
Popular Dell school also had an
Easter egg hunt, last Friday.
Mrs. Joe Johnson was in Flomaton
on shopping trip Saturday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
ELKS TO MEET ON
THE EAST COAST
Sixteenth Annual Convention to DC
Held In West Palm Beach
April 27 TO 29.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. April 2
Tremendous preparations are being
made here for the sixteen annual con
vention OF the Florida State Associa-
ton OF Elks, which will be held on the
~, 2s, 20 or this month. AS large
number of turists are now returning
north ample accommodations are as
sured the convention horde. The dec
orations throughout the city and the
monster parade will both include fea-
lures by which II is planned to surpass
the splendor OF the sun dance celcbra-
tion of few weeks ago.
The Elks convention committee OF
West Palm Beach No. 1852 lodge of
Eiks consists of r. L. (Diclk) Ray, the
leading automobile dealer, Carl Ket-
tier, the movie magnate, and u. r.
Willis. a prominent merchant. These
big men are considering every propo-
sition that gives promise Of enhancing
the highest degree OF. enjoyment for
every Elk and Deer" who visits this
city. A full list OF subcommittee
have been named with power to act
and they are doing good work. One
Of the interesting facts in connection
with the convention is that the entire
financing OF it will be done by Elks
and no contributions will be solicited
or accepted from non -Elks.
All business sessions of the conven-
tion will be held in the Rialto theatre
which offers ample accommodations.
While these are on a committee of
ladies will entertain their visiting sis
ters with card parties, sight seeing
trips, ocean bathing or anything else
that they desire. West Palm Beach is
ideally situated for the entertainment
OF large crowds and many Elks who
have not previously had an opportun-
fly to visit South Florida will I'M
doubtedly take advantage OF the con
vention for the trip. Every local Elk
has pledged himself to sse' that no
visiting brother fails to enjoy every
minute here.
The most lavish entertainment feat
ures will be provided and in such va
riety that the time worn phrase never
dull moment" will be made to ring
true once more. There win be a grand
ball at the Lake side casino, a royal
banquet In two hotels, big deep sea
fishing party, a thrilling program Of
water sports, a big beach party and
fish fry, a special program OF boxing
and wrestling with excellent talent,
sight seeing trips by auto. seaplane or
motor boat. a trip into the Everglades
for those who wish to see that Won
drous section. The latter trip will be
partly by auto and the rest of the way
in speed boats.
Trips to Bahama Islands and other
points are being arranged for the days
following the convention. OF course, 1t
goes without saying that the Elks will
own this city and in fact the county
during the convention and so long
thereafter as they choose to stay and
enjoy themselves. Plans are being
made on the basis Of 5000 or more
visitors and special trains will be pro-
yided for their accommodation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
WALNUT HILL

Rev. Hardzog preached to a large
and appreciative congregation Sunday
morning and Sunday night.
The school gave an egg hunt on
Friday evening.
Bill Dunaway, the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ollie Dunaway is i'll from an
attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Smith and chill
dren and Mrs. w. s. Ward spent Sat-
urday night and. Sunday with rela-
tives at Brent.
J. P. Rhodes made a business trip
to Nfexia. Ala, Saturday.
Mrs. Sharpless was a pleasant visitor
Of Mrs. John Kelly Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs.J. A. Watts were in At
more shopping one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Minis, of Pensacola,
spent Easter with her mother, Mrs. K.
Graham.
Walter Ward and family moved to
Goulding Monday.
About twenty-five of the farmers in
this neighborhood attended the meet
ing in Pensacola Wednesday,. The
meeting was for the purpose of seeing
who were opposed to the cattle dipping
and stock law.
Jim Doe moved his family to Cot
tage Hill last week.
The school is making preparations
for an entertainment the last of the
school.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
BOOZE MAILED AS
BIRTHDAY CAKE"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April IA
birthday cake interrupted on its
Journey from London. Eng, to Miami,
didn't exactly leak" but customs. Off
cials in some manner conceived the
idea that things were not just what
they seemed 20 be. The result WAS that
the cake" was cut and found to con-
tain two small bottles Of liquor not
such a very large amount but enough
TO use for a toast or two with five or
six guests gathered around the festive
board.
The cake" proved to be hollow. with
a cardboard box inside. and II probably
would have gene TO it's destination had
not the icing on the top been q little too
thin. II was discolored somewhat and a
knife blade inserted did not go very
far before II struck an object whose
density was heavier that that OF the
ordinary cake. Further investigation
revealed the contents
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
TO PROVIDE FREE
TRIPS TO CHICAGO
Will Be Given To Champion Boy Or
Girl Corn and Pig Grower.

An agreement has Just been COM
pleted by r. w. Blackjack, state club
leader. Gainesville, and Armours bu-
reau of agricultural research and eco
Monies, which again provides for free
trips to Chicago and the international
live stock exposition-for the state
champion corn grower and one Cor the
state champion pig grower.
The winners will be selected by the
state club leader, and three members
OF the state college staff, who will
pass on the records Of the various club
members. The winners will be an
nounced about three weeks before the
trip Is to be made. The only require
ments are that the winners must take
the trip and then prepare q brief story
OF his or her experience at the stock
show.
While in Chicago the winners win
have a very interesting weeks tour
outlines, consisting of day and eve
ming at the stock show, trips through
the packing plant, the financial dis
trict, museums, department stores,
parks, industrial works, and movies,
entertainments, eats and everything
that goes to make a good time. That
THESE TRIPS are we'll "OIlH lOI
is proven by the numerous THANK
You" letters received from the ATS club
members from rs different states ard
Canada, who were guests of Armour
and company last December.
Any Florida boy or girl can enter
this contest by getting fl touch with
their county club leader, county agent,
or by writing to the state club leader
direct.
The purpose Of Armour and company
in offering these prices Is to stimulate
the interest of the farm boys and girls
in live stock production by giving them
the opportunity for study at the great
est live stock show and center in the
world.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
BAD LUCK AND THE DEVIL
PURSUED HIM

81 don't think any one has had more
bad luck and sickness than have. In
1905 I had two ribs, an arm and COL
lar bone broken in a railroad acct
dent Then had pneumonia. After
recovering I crossed a pasture when a
bull chased me. tossed me over the
fence and broke my right leg. In 1910
l had typhoid fever; since then severe
stomach and liver trouble, which no
medicine or doctor touched until two
years ago I got a bottle OF Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy, which proved the
first ray Of light in thirteen years" It
is simple harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
ARGYLE

Miss Sarah c. Anderson returned
Thursday from a visit to relatives at
Hickory Spring.
Henry and Donald Fitzgerald have
bought their fathers interest in the
saw mill at this place, and are now
running the business.
Mrs. w. e. Anderson Yves called to
River Falls, Ala, on account OF the
serious illness of her mother.
Ray Merritt and Curtis Bishop are
home for few days.
The Easter egg hunt at IT. S. Mer-
ritt's was we'll attended.
Harley Bishop is home again after
spending several months at Kissim-
NEE, Fla.
Donald Fitzgerald was called to the
hospital at Montgomery, Ala, Tuesday
on account of his sister, Rebecca, who
underwant an operation there Sunday.
Rev, and Mrs. M. c. Taylor visited
IN Red Bay the week end.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
EUSTIS CITIZENS RAISE
PURSE FOR POLICEMAN

EUSTIS. April Charles Lee, To-
cal policeman, has been presented with
a purse of 500 by local citizens for his
success in preventing the robbery of
the American Railway Express office
here recently. Lee discovered a gang
OF five men breaking into the office
and after a pistol battle with the ban
dts succeeded in driving them away
Scores OF shots were fired by the Of
ficer and the wOuld-be robbers, but ap-
parently none OF them found a mark,
as the officer was uninjured and the
bandits succeeded in escaping.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
FLORIDA INTERESTED IN
EGG LAYING CONTESTS

GAINESVILLE. April 1. - Poultry
raisers in Florida having become in
terested IN egg laying contests as con-
Quoted in various parts of the country,
contemplate taking steps toward hold
ing contests at the state university
here. Results at Storrs, Conn. during
the last eight years and the contests
at Vineland N. ]. since the establish
ment OF the egg contest plant at that
place have been followed closely by
Florida poultrymen. In launching the
movement for a Florida contest they
point out that the state OF New Jer-
sey last year recognized the vineland
event as of such Importance to the in
dustry that the legislature voted funds
for the establishment of two addition
al plants.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
FLORIDA LANDS ARE
BRINGING BETTER PRICES

WASHINGTON, April /. Pillow
lands in Florida average "a more over
acre In value this year than year
ago, 81 higher than in 1919 AMI SIS
higher than In 1918, according to a
report just issued by the department
OF agriculture.
For the stnte as a whole the average
value or poor plaw lands this year is
given as t26 an acre, while last year
Il was s2s and in 1919 heir value was
SCI. Average good pillow lands were
valued az $50 an acre this year COM
pared With sS5 last year and $4S in
1918.
's8 The average value Of all pillow lands
IN the state this year is placed at
$40, last year at sS6. In 1918 at $3s
and in 1917 at ss2.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03
Foley's
Honey and Tar
COMPOUND

CLEARS THE THROAT of phleen,
and mucus, stops thu. tickling, opens the
air passages for easier breathing and coats
the raw, infamed surfaces with heal.
ing, soothing medicine.
Grateful Father TslIs What It Did
w. E. Curry. 100 Up 9Th ST.. Evansville, Ind.
writes: I have little girl years who hss
a good deal OF trouble with Group. havc used
Foley'a Honey snd Tar Compound. giving Il to
her according to directions. AND obtaining instant
relief for Ter. Ny wife and use it Whenever
bothered with bad cold or cough. and will
say that il Is the best remedy for bad cold,
cough. throat trouble or Group that ever saw"
Parents who use Foley's Honey and
Tar know il is safe and no harm will
come even if an overdose should be
given by accident. II tastes good and
children like it. 1t won't upset the deli
cate stonachs of young children. delicate
persons or elderly people.
Sold Everywhere
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03

New York issued 1898 marriage Ii
censes in 1920.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03

A war memorial building, costing
SIS, 100000, which will house the ma
tional headquarters of the American
Legion, Is to be constructed in Indian
apolis, Ind. Architects from all parts
OF the country will be invited to sub
NIT designs and plans for the build
ing
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03

Out of a grand total of $1S,883,819,
s26.96 held in the vaults of the Unit
ed, States treasury, s97 0.2sS.O2 is in
cash.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-03

AS a result OF the numerous holi-
days, the labor question among the
Serbians is a real problem. One hun
bred holidays are celebrated in the
Balkan kingdom every year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-25

This bill was reported to the House by
Representative Otwelfs committee on
appropriations this week with an
amendment which cut the appropria-
tions down practically SO per cent.
The bill was recommended late Wed
nesday and yesterday afternoon former
Governor Charles X. Miller, chairman
of the finance committee Of the board
of trustees of the college went before
the committee and explained to the
committee the exact conditions and
necessity for the appropriations TO prop
erly run the colleges for the next two
years. After hearing his statement the
committee voted unanimously to report
the original bill fayorably which was
done yesterday afternoon.
Previously n bill providing for bond
issues to build two new buildings at the
Women's College and a building at the
state farm and also bill TO provide a
Coleman du POnt chair Of highway
engineering at the college were strick-
en- from the House calendar.
Representative Medlll I'm calling the
bill up last night requested that the
privilege of the floor be granted to
former Governor Miller lie told the
Legislators that the amount Of money
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-25
REDS IN DESPERATE
BATTLE WITH POLICE
IN GERMAN TOWN
Continued from page 1

twenty minutes preceding the filing of
this dispatch. The police now are in
possession of the station.
Bodies of the dead and seriously
wounded were lying in the streets TO-
night where the victims fell twenty
hours ago. The less severely wounded
were crowded in sheltered doorwavs
with bullets raising pufTs of dust about
them.
The extent of the casualties on either
side is not definitely known but al least
twenty were killed and fifty wounded
in this mornings fighting.
Railroad and telephone communion
uons with Eisleben have been cut and
no automobilist has been found daring
enough to enter the ely in his car. The
correspondent came into the town on
loot. The telegraph office was found
IN the hands of the police. who con-
sented to transmit this report of the
hghting, the sending of the message
proceeding while machine guns raked
the adjacent streets and the people liv-
ing nearby were hudded in their dark
ened houses, peeking through the blinds.
The workmen We're holding the mu-
nicipal lighting plant but permitted its
continued operation. All the roads lead
ing into the town are under fire.
The fighting at this hour appeared to
be- growing in intensity and il seemed
probable that further wire communion
tion with the outside world would have
to he from Halle, Is miles distant.