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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

tending the TeaeheTs-institute in Alb
beville December 8,.9 and 10.
Mrs. T. H. Gordon and Mrs. C. E.
Smith were shopping in Greenwood
recently.
Mrs. Franklin Smith is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Sproles, in Green
wood.
Miss Margaret Pruitt was the
guest of her brother and family in
Pelzer> for the holidays.
Mrs. John Uldrick had as her
guests recently the Misses Smiths Of
near Greenville.
Miss Sybil Saxon entertained sew
eral of her friends at her birthday
party on Friday aftenoon>et the
home of Mrs. Ida McDill's a very
pleasant afternoon being spent by
the children. -.
Mrs. Ida MoDill was the guest of
relatives in Anderson Tor Thanks
giving.
Mrs. J. R. Dunn spent Thursday
in Greenwood with her sister Mrs.
Myrth Killingsworth.
Mrs. William Pruitt who has been
i'll at the home Of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Killingsworth was able to return
to her home in Greenwood last week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
CHRISTMAS SEALS HERE
Merchants Who Will Aid in Tubercu-
losis Drive.

Merchants VINO VIII Ala IN AuoeSo
losis Drive.
The chairman for Abbeville county
yesterday distributed to merchants
the Christmas seals distributed an
nually by the South Carolina Tuber-
culosis Association. 1t is expected
that the little 'health stickers" will
be used on all correspondence and
packages to be mailed during the
Christmas season.
The Christmas seals are on sale at
the following places:
The Echo.
McMurray Drug Store.
Speeds Drug Store.
Austin-Perrin Drug Store.
Cash Bargain Store.
Adair's Department Store.
w. E. Johnson.
F. E. Harrison Jr.
Cooperative Mercantile Co.
L. w. White Co.
Haddon-Wilson Co.
Cobb's 10-cent Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
Some Chance to Dodge.

"a celebrated hunter Of big game
almost tainted the other day in the
street when he saw a woman bearing
down on him in a motor car"
"Well, what about it,"
"Why, he has faced charging Ge
phant without flinching."
"He probably knew where the ele-
phant was going."-BirminghaM
Age-Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
Not Cold.

Scotsman stepped into one Of the
Edinburgh shops and asked to be
shown a certain kind of overcoat.
"How much?" he asked the shop
man.
Give guineas," was the reply.
Nothing doing. Take it away
said the Scotsman grimly.
"Why, you can afford that" the
shopman said, unwilling to lose the
sale.
"Aye, I can," replied the Scots
man, "but I'm not that cold. York
vile Enquirer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
Cotton Fire iu Mississippi

Greenwood Miss. Dec. 6.-Between
5000 and 5000 bales of cotton valued
at $45OOOO to $550O00 were destroy ,
ed or badly damaged by fire which
swept through a section of the ware
houses Of the Greenwood Compress
and Storage company here last night,
according to revised estimated to-
day. Preliminary investigation failed
to Disclose the origin Of the fire.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
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A Bear Meal.

The class had been entertained by
the most improving story in the Old
Testament, the one about the chill
dren who Knocked at Elisha. At the
end of it the Sunday School teacher
looked around her and said: r.. ,
"Now, can any boy or girl tell me
what this story teaches?" j: -.
There was silence for a moment OF
two, and then Bobby put up his hand
please, ma'am, it teaches you how
many children two bears II <hold."-
London Post. -. ...-;,,.: .,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
OFFERS TO BUY RED SOX

Boston Dec. 6.-Fred Stone the
comedian said tonight that he had off,
fered Harry .Frazee owner of the
Boston Red Sox, s750,O00 as a pur-
chase price for the local American
League Baseball Club. A conference
regarding the scale will be held to-
morrow it was said.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
Confederate cros. of Honor.

The Abbeville Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy has re-
ceived the Crosses of Honor ordered
sometime ago and they are ready for
distribution. Anyone Interested in
these crosses may secure them from
Mrs. w. E. Owen or Mrs. Frank Will
son. The price is $1.35. The Daugh-
ters hope eventually to mark the
grave of every veteran in the coun-
ty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
Seven Stages.

Monday-It is rumored.
Tuesday-It is generally believed
Wednesday-It is said in we'll in
formed circles.
Thursday-It is stated on good au-
thority.
Friday-It is unoficially admitted
Saturday-It is definitely announc,
ed.
Sunday-It is fatty denied.-N
Y. Evening Post.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
100 LIVES LOST, is REPORT

Berlin Dec. 6.-It is reported that
100 persons lost their lives today as
the result of the explosion Of an oil
tank in the Nobel Dynamite Works
at Saarlouis, Rhenish Prussia. The
worke are burning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
CHILDREN'S DAY AT COBB'S
Friday, December 16, From 10 a. m
to 3 p. m.

On Friday December 16, Santa
Claus will have headquarters at
Cobb's 5 and 10 cent store where he
will welcome the children of the city
between the hour of 10 a. m. and 3
p. m.
All children of the city are cordial
" invited to be present. Souvenirs
will be given children accompanied
by parents.-Adv.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

Mrs. j. NJ. Anderson of Greenwood
and Mrs. J. L. Daniel of Newberry
are expected in the city Friday to
spend a few days with Mrs. Otto
Bristow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
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SANTA CLAUS LETTERS

In it's issue of December
21, the Press and Banner will
publish all Santa Claus letters
received up to that time. Sew
eral have already been receiv-
ed and these will be held un-
til that date. Children are
invited to make known their
wants to Santa through this
paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
U. D. c. TO MEET

The Abbeville Chapter U. D. c.
will meet next Tuesday afternoon at
8 o'clock with Miss Kate Marshall.
Mrs. w. E. Owen is assistant hostess.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
AUXILIARY MEETS

The Woman's Auxiliary of the.
Abbeville County Memorial Hospital
will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o.
clock in the city council chamber.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

Mrs. w. C. Reedy of Johnson City,
Tenn, is expected in the city tomor-
row for a visit to her father, Mr.. G..
A. Haigler on North Main street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

= We have some nice Paper-shell
pecans at IS and IS cents per pound
AMOS B. MORSE co. 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Wilson OF
Greenville will spend the weekend
with Mr.. Wilson's sisters, Mrs. Wos-
mansky and Mrs. Sprouse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

Mr.. C. P. Hammond of Spartan
burg spent Tuesday night in the city
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Wosmansky.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07
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Miss Louise Haddon of Antrevllle
was.in town Wednesday.

Miss Louise Haddon of Antrevllle
was lin town Wednesday.
Mrs. Will Fleming of Antreville
avs in town today shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Baughman OF
Bethia were visitors in town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y. Simmons are
spending today in Greenwood.
Mrs. Langdon Wilson spent Fri
day in Atlanta.
Misses Mary and Sara Perrin spent
the weekend in Atlanta.
Mrs. Charley McNeill and Miss
Maggie Reid spent today in Green
wood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-07

Misses Mary and Sara Perrin spent
the weekend in Atlanta.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
No Cedar Boxes for the House This Year

LFEIeY now and then congress con-
~ siders very important and seri-
Gus subject-like packing boxes. The
house was considering the sundry
civil bill by items. Here are parts of
the debate on packing boxes:
Mr.. Mamie is not a matter Of
any very great Importance to me per-
sonally, but / was wondering what the
special reason was for refusing to
make provision for packing boxes.
especially for the new members of the
next house"
Mr. Wood-"We appropriated $4,000
for this purpose last year The clerk,
who has the expenditure in charge, as
certained that he could not get the
boxes without paying three times as
much as the appropriation and three
times as much as he formerly paid
for them. In view of that fact, no
boxes were purchased"
Mr.. Mann.-"The purpose of provid-
ing packing boxes was to furnish box
es which could be used in carrying Off
cial documents back and forth between
Washington and our homes, including
box for shipment of plants from the
Botanical Gardens. ! am frank to say
that l have been here long enough TO
get an accumulation of packing boxes"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
SCENERY BIG PART OF PLAY
Modern Theatrical Productions xvi,
IDENTIFY Depend q Great Deal on
the Stage Settings.

"The Beggar's Opera" is now being
presented in New York with the COM
pany that was gathered for the Lon
don revival. and settings which also
crossed the ocean. 1t was not that it
was cheaper 10 bring the scenery
over, but simply because 1T would
hive been impossible TO duplicate the
original sets without doing great
deal of Eighteenth century research
work that would mean going over the
same ground that had been carefully
covered by the London designer.
The situation is hardly parallel
TO that of Her Own WAY" the Clyde
Fitch comedy which could not be
played for several days after the date
set for the London opening because
the scenery had been put on a steamer
other than that taken by the company.
Fitch had written this play with iutri-
cate. though unobtruslve. scenic effects,
constantly in thought. The result was
that. broadly speaking the special
scenery for this play actually did some
Of the acting.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
Water Power and the National Parks

nEBATE In the house over the
~ Roosevelt Sequoia National park
bill brought to the surface the fight
between the water-power interests and
defenders of the national parks. This
bill provides for the enlargement of
Sequoia and the change of name to
Roosevelt. The water-power interests
are DESTROYS of getting water-power
permits on waters flowing west out
of the proposed addition, as the power
can be easily delivered to Pacific coast
cities. Under the new water-power
act the water-power commission may
grant permits in all public lands, in
Guiding national parks. a bill to
amend this act by excluding the ma
tional parks has been introduced.
The Roosevelt Sequoia bill came up
on the unanimous consent calendar
and Smith of Idaho. who is champion
ing the bill which grants an irrigation
reservoir site in Yellowstone National
park. promptly objected to its con
sideration. He withheld his objection
while Elston of California set forth
various changes that he was ready to
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
A Federal Library Information Service

and actions of their government is an
economy measure, this bill is one Of
the most economic measures ever re-
ported by congressional committees.
Even If it must be considered purely
from a dollars-and-cents' point of
view. it will stand the test. Sena-
tor Smoot recently said: 1t would be
more accurate to estimate the waste
in government publications 10 be near
ly million dollars a year If for
$1S.700. the cost of the service, which
is about one fifty-fourth of a million,
even One-tenth of the material could
be salvaged, the new office would have
justified itself as an economy measure.
1.-The American people support ex-
pensive research sections in practical
ly every department of the govern
ment. 1t is their right to have access
TO tie results of this work which APP
pear in printed form. 1t is, therefore,
not ruthless elimination of valuable
publications that is required, but edu-
cational advertising and intelligent
placing of this printed matter"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
Guarding Against Imported Epidernics

outbreak of epidemic diseases, and, in
many areas infection of typhus.
plague and cholera smoldered along
ready TO burst forth under conditions
that subsequently were sure to arise.
The saving feature of the whole stu
alton was the restriction OF travel
from one country to another, On the
resumption of commercial intercourse
the expected happened. Even before
the armistice this condition of affairs
was foreseen and medical officers of
the public health service were sent to
Europe for the purpose of investiga-
ton and to make preparation for the
application of preventive measures.
AT present, officers of the public
health service are stationed at prac-
tically all of the important ports of
continental Europe for the purpose OF
inspecting vessels and personnel prior
to their departure for ports of the
United States.
Measures in force along the Tex
as-Mexican border TO prevent the in
PRODUCTION of typhus from Mexico into
the United States have been equally
effective"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
III VAS INJIONE u
. = SIDELIGHIS =
Honors for Eggett, Billiard and March

prior to the close of hostilities, espe-
cially distinguished themselves in COM
mand of field armies in the American
expeditionary forces" etc.
Senator Wadsworth said in part:
The terms confine the recognition to
two generals. General Liggett and Cen
eral Billiard. General Liggett com-
manded the First army. and General
Billiard the Second. General Liggett
must be retired on account of age on
March II next. General Billiard has
three more years TO serve upon the
active list before retirement. The
committee very sincerely believes that
the bill should pass, but is especially
concerned over the status of General
Liggett. II congress does not take any
action with respect TO him ut this ses-
sion he will be retired in the grade of
major general. which he now occupies.
1t is accurate TO say that General Lig-
gett is the only general officer of the
army who. after the war is over, finds
himself in the same grade which he
occupied before the war started
During debate it came out that Cen
eral March was the third general of-
ticer intended 10 be promoted.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
Origin of Cob"

A slde-light was thrown upon The
word COB" by the Scotsman OF Aug
ust 4. 1889. which said that when "a
meeting of the coastguard takes place
the men indulge in protrRcted yarns.
a draw of the pipe. and a friendly
chew. Such session is invariably
productive of a considerable amount
of good-natured banter. as we'll as free
expectoratiOn all around, wherefrou
our friends came to be known as
"gobbieS' (from COB the MOUTH.
In the process Of time goh and sohbie
came 10 be applied To the ships
manned by the gobs.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
HAD STRANGE NEWS TO TELL
Boys information Might Have Been
Conveyed in More Intelligent
Manner, However.

a boy, apparently very much agi-
tated, rushed into a house and said to
the lady:
Il don't want to alarm you. but I've
got big news to tell you. The man
sent me up from the livery stables to
tell you"
Yes. yes. What is it?''
why, you know your little boy.
Aleck. what the man can't keep out
of the livery stables round the cor
ner?'
Eyes. yes, Wen?"
81 told Aleck just now not to go
into the stables among the horses, but
he wouldn't mind me-"
ooh. dear! What has happened?"
HE said he wanted to see what n
mule would do when you tiekled It's
heels with a straw"
"Oh. dear, DEAR gasped the lady,
and chung to the chair for support
$50 Aleck got a straw" continued
her informant. "crept up behind the
mule. tickled him on the heels, and
The woman started for the door,
"And the sleepy old mule never lift
ed hoof,' called the visitor ''Nev-
er as much as switched its aiI."-
Pittsburgh ChronicIe-Telegraph.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18

Mr.. Garner-"I should like to ask
why it is that they put in the appro-
priation for the senate packing boxes
and not for the house?"
Mr.. WoOd.-"That was the estimate
made in the senate, and the gentle
man from Texas understands that 1t
would be lese majesty to attempt any
cutting in our neighbours household =
Mr.. Smith-"NIr. Chairman. I desire
to offer an amendment. at the bottom
of page IS. to insert the following ::
For packing boxes. $4,000. or so much
thereof as may be necessary"
Mr.. Blanton-"Mr. Chairman, I
make the point of order against the
amendment. 1t is unauthorized by
law"
The Chairman-''The Chair sustains
the point of order
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18

TN THE annual report of the public
gress by the secretary of the treasury,
Surgeon General Cumming, discusses.
among many other subjects. immigra-
tion and quarantine situations here
and abroad. He says IL part:
ssWith the cessation OF hostilities in
Europe and the resumption of mari
time commerce the danger of the in
production of epidemic diseases, into
the United States increased. During
rhe war. sanitation and public n.y.
giene were more or less neglected. In
he countries of central Europe con-
iitfons became very favorable for tle
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18

TT HERE is a bin pending in con-
Il gress to provide for a library in
formation service in the bureau of
education Senator Mclean of Con-
necticut spoke in favor of the bill the
other day and said, among other
things:
The bill proposes to make avail
able TO the federal government the
services of the libraries of the United
States as centers for the dissemina-
ton of information prepared by the
government for the people.
IF the education of the American
people with regard TO the functions
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18

make TO meet objections and added:
Il would further state that, in re-
gard even to the use of the waters ia
this additional area, that subject is
covered by the water-power act, and
all those waters are now available for
use under the administration of the
water-power commission. l hope that
this statement will satisfy the gentle.
man that all his basic objections t.
this bill have been met. Unless he is
opposed to the general proposition Of
adding a new wonderland of alpine
scenery to an existing park he shouA
permit this bill to be considered at
this time"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
FOOT WARMER HELPS
IN SEVERE WEATHER
Efficient Device for Carriage or
Automobile.
Fire Brick Fitted Into container and
Packed With Nonconductinq Ma
terial Will Add Greatly to
Drivers Comfort

The accompanying illustration shows
a simple but efficient foot-warmer that
may be used in a carriage or automO-
bile. 1t is constructed on the principle
of the fireless cooker. A brick is used
as the carrier of the heat. and torn pa
per as the nOncOnducting material be-
tween the metal brick container and
the sides of the box
To make one, simply take an old
box about 10 inches long, s inches wide
and 6 inches deep. Take a piece OF
sheet metal and cut and fit it TO the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18

1t has been said that not one woman In
a thousand passes this perfectly natural
change without experiencing a train Of
very annoying and sometimes painful
symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes,
sinking spells, spots before the eyes,
dizzy spells, nervousness, are only few
of the symptoms. Every woman at this
age should preft by Mrs. Block g expert
ence and try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
IF you have the slightest doubt that
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com,
pound VIII help you, write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
shout your health. Your letter viii be
opened. read and answered by a woman,
and held IN strict confidence.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
Praise Where Due.

The good old minister naturally
wished TO speak well OF all who. h,.i
participated in the benefit concert, and.
happily. could praise the efforts OF
most of the volunteer performers with
sincerity and truth.
And Miss Hightry?" some one
asked, Did she sing well?''
The old gentleman heSitated. then
smiled beamingly.
Miss Hightry's intentions were ex-
t-splendid-most to be adj
mired! :" he declared enthusiastically.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18

VI ASHINGTON.-At the request of
w the committee on military affairs
Senator Wadsworth of New York re-
Gently got before the senate Bill 1924,
which is in part:
BE it enacted. etc. That In the
army of the United States the grade
of lieutenant general is hereby re-
vived, and the President is hereby au-
thorized, in his discretion and by and
with the advice and consent of the
senate. to appoint to said grade one
general officer, who, within the United
States prior to the close of. the recent
war, rendered especially distinguished
service. and two general officers. who.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
AUTOMOBILE
RGMFNN[TSAGA

Pedestrians have the right of way
at street crossings in Seattle.
Motor invalid chairs" are designed
in England for disabled soldiers.
Illinois has over 100000 passenger
automobiles and $4,000 commercial
trucks.
The fire department of Atlantic
City. n. j., is to be completely mo-
torized.
The shortage OF gasoline and tires
makes motoring almost an imnossi-
bility in Germany.
The number of automobiles in use
in the United States by the end Of
this year is estimated at 99S3, S4S
In the past 90 years. 100000 motor
vehicles we're exported from the United
States. amounting to 81. go, 100000 in
value.
Unearthed by the police of differ
ent cities from Boston to Chicago. a
welI-organized band of motor thieves
has been working on large scale by
disassembling and rebuilding cars for
resale.
A transmission brake is Of much adj
vantage in bringing car out of q
skid. When applied gently and in a
progressive manner it aids the driver
10 straighten the car. Iessening the
liability of damage.
A simple but frequently forgotten
precaution in regard TO filling the
gasoline tank is that the mouth of the
gasoline can should be carefully wiped
off before filling to remove any dust
or dirt that may have lodged there.
Sealing wax dissolved In gasolene
with a little linseed oil TO prevent
brIttleness makes an admirable var
nish for terminals.
The best method of cleaning spark
plugs that have become fouled with
oil Is TO boil them in a solution of
washing soda and water.
Before attempting TO apply q. tire &C.
a diagonaiIy split rim make sure tbs;
the rim is not badly out of shape, 81
that hammering will have to be resor
cd TO after much or the work Is done
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
Rents for $4,000, 900.

Ten million dollars in rent from one
building will be received by Capt.
John Jacob Aston during the next %
years, under the terms Of a lease
signed up last week in New York city.
The property is the Hotel Astor and
sIt8. Broadway between Forty fourth
and Forty-fifth streets. The block is
part of the old Eden estate, which
originally sold for $4,000
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-02-18
sprlna Shackles.

The shackles or hangers of truck
springs must he kept properly Iubri-
Gated. Rust often clogs up the small
vents and keeps the oil from perform
ing its function. The use of a little
kerosene at intervals will tend TO keep
these oil holes open.