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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
Notice Of Election

Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to a Petition filed with the
Board of Trustees of Abbeville Pub
lie School District No. 22 of Able
vile County, known as The School
District of The Town of Abbeville,
hereinafter described, "a plat of
which is filed in the Office of the
Clerk of Court which petition is
signed by more than one-third of the
Resident Electors and more than
one-third Of the Resident Freehold
ers of the said District, over the age
of twenty-one years, and by virtue
of a resolution passed by the Board
of Trustees of said school District,
held at Abbeville, South Carolina,
June 13, 1921, an election. will be
held at Abbeville Court House, South
Carolina; at the usual voting place in
said District, in the City Hall, in the
City of Abbeville within the hours
provided by law, June 20, 1921, to
determine whether or not the said
school district shall issue and sell
bonds of the said district in a sum
not exceeding One Hundred Thous-
and ($1OO,000.00) Dollars, payable
twenty years from the date thereof,
bearing interest at the rate of not
exceeding six per cent per annum,
payable semi-annually, at such dates
and place as the Trustees may disig-
nate, the proceeds of said bonds to
be used for the purpose Of erecting
buildings and for equipment for
maintaining public schools in said
district. At such election all persons
qualified under the constitution and
laws of the State of South Carolina
as electors, will be allowed to vote.
The territory covered by said
School District is that included in the
following lines:
Commence at a point about two
and one-half miles southeast of the
town of Abbevine in road twenty
five yards Northwest of the fork of
Cedar Springs and Verdery roads,
South of and near Lem Jackson's
house, run thence N31E, crossing
Norris Creek and Seaboard Air
Line Railroad, 150:33 to corner near
John Douglass house in old road;
thence N16.7W, crossing Greenwood
road and road to Morton's Mill, a dis
tance of ,115 chains to corner on
north end of w. F. McCord's house;
crossing Due West reoad, 1870
chains to large Post Oak, near resi-
dence of George Mann; thence S3sW,
thence N24.2W, 9O:49 chains to cor
ner in McCord's Creek, at old ford,
about one-fifth of a mile South of
Luther Clamps house; thence N69:-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
RATTLESNAKE HEARD FROM

Jacksonville, Fla, June 23.-Pa-
trolman Gap Wadsworth, known as
one of the most "nervy" members
of the local police department, might
be charged with cowardice because
Of his failure yesterday to carry out
certain instructions but he doesn't
believe the allegation would hold
water. Wadswortn was sent to a
warehouse in the wholesale district
to kill rattlesnake in the basement.
The patrolman spent half an hour
prodding in dark corners with long
stick while the diamond back slid
here and there, pausing at times to
kick up fuss with its rattles. Wads-
worth never did see the reptile and
the tension finally became too much
even for the nerves of a man who
was willing to tackle a buzz saw. He
finally appeared, perspiration stream
ing down his face, and as he emery
ed, yelled back at his snakeship
Come outside and fight like man."
'I'1l kill that rattler yet but some
one else has got to chase him out
where can see him." he confded to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
NO TRESSPASSERS ALLOWED

American Legion Weekly.
De Of the wings of the plane hat
broken and its pilot, after crashing
through mass of plaking and plas
ter, found himself resting on con
crete surface in utter darkness.
where am II" he asked feebly.
you're in my CELLAR" came ar
ominous voice out of the blackness
"But I'm watching you"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
HONOR INDEED
New York Telegraph.

New York Telegraph.
In a generation from now when a
proud urchin says, ''My grandpa C.
ceived a decoration in the great
war;" another urchin will get back
with, That's nothin', my grandpa s
name was published in the Stacker
list two years after he got back
from France"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
ADVERTISING LOGIC
The Pioneer India.

The Pioneer India.
An advertisement from a Siamese
newspaper: "The news of English,
we tell the latest. Writ in perfectly
style and most earliest. Do a
murder get commit, we hear and tell
OF it. Do a mighty chief die, we pub
lish it, and in borders Of somber.
Staff has each one been college, and
writ like the Kip1ing and the Dick
ems. We circulate every town and
extortioate not for advertisements.
Buy it,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27

bystanders.
The rattler was monarch of the
basement today and strategists were
busy mapping out plans to get the
best of it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
RIPE FOR THE SCALPEL

Judge.
$50 your daughter married a sur
geon?"
Eyes, and now / feel that i can
really afford to have appendicitis"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-27
John
'Wanamaker

says: IF there is one busi-
ness on earth that a 'quitter'
should leave severely alone,
it is advertising.'
Advertising is the power
which creates sales and builds
business. The natural time
to increase advertising is dur
ing what are termed dull"
times.
In this way wise merchants
---by using advertising space
---keep their sales volume up
to norn1al....... .
Advertising in
The Press and Banner
Sells the Goods
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
TWO Minutes of Optimism
BY HERMAN j. STITCH
The Failures Epitaph


Of
lido it.
showh
amused himself 1892 1923
ebeeni 4T5.
roughly
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sleep sghted somewhat
only average his
beyond
botns
and pef
big things a big
complaining that days and
the value tmethe beyond
average does
while the former
eterday.
ask anything of
ated the importance of five minutes
Benjamin Franklin
Time is not unless turn 1t into money:
which the kill the unsnown unheedns
lives future which the total OF lfe's
something practically afford
Every moment precious fred with denyfs
ingful these Now is tho accepted time
lies a killed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20

unfair, unjust-NIary Drew was neither
forward" nor "mipx." These were
attributes she left to Eve-and ladies CT
her ilk. .;
nlicity that Eve could not endure. And
Mary's fresh young beauty-beauty
that didn't need the slightest artlhcia'
laid" There was something out-ot-
doors and springlike about Mary, :
whole physical 'elusiveiX
pretty, like a little woodland spritc'
Julian Vandaveer had made that COM
And Eve had been entirely furious.
She had shown her anger, too-a thlhs
she seldom did, particularly when she
wished to captivate. Her fences nad
been down. And Julian-though IN,
mediately he had seen his crror-nad
smiled as though Ewes Jealousy were
intensely entertaining -,
Evc blamed poor Mary for that smile.
Since Juilan's advent Eve had lost
interest in most other men. Such a
romantic phase as falling in love.
was totally outside that young woman
comprehension. but--in so Tar as
domspl OF Ewes caliber could feel ahec ,
t;on toward another-she felt 1t toward
the willy Julian. NJ,
And she admired him. too: His
height. his breadth, his whole physique
his lazy movements and his sleepy
eyes. His drawl was infinitely at
tractive in her ears.
The complexities Of his mental make
IN. too. Eve admired. Julian was
subtle. One never knew what he was
getting at. In this he was the antith :
esis Of Dick Calardin. Dick was SO
crude. so obvious.
Even IL Dick has money-wbich
begin to doubt-he'd be a priceless
bore - remarked Miss Eve TO the
pretty, shallow little image in the
glass. 81 ncvcr could take on the do
mesticated role--it cramps my style :.
It was irritating, all the same, that
| little Mary Drew had come along and
captured Dick Immensely irritating;
And Darlington Bellairs, her guard J..
ian, seemed TO be making a perfect
fool of himself about the girl
"1f ne ever does propose to her she u
surely leap at him" A little worried
frown crinkled the cold cream upon
Ewes carefully massagcd forehead:
"Well. it's all the more reason why
should hurry with my matrimonial
schemes
Then, with a sigh Of sheerest salts
faction, Eve rec0lected the plot she
worked against the other girl that
night. Into her guardians safe she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
AT CUPD,S CALL
by CORRINNE LOWE
Blu MAY CHRISTIE

had dropped the brooch and handker-
chief of Mary Drew! That was damn
ing evidence against the girl.
She could picture the scene upon the
morrow. Darlington Bellairs' custom
was to work in the library each morn
ing until lunch. He was constantly
referring to documents he kept inside
the safe. He trusted Mary Drew to
such an extent that without doubt
he'd frequently left the opening Of the
safe to her.
Yes, without n doubt, Miss Mary's
game would be "quecrcd." When Car
rington Bcllairs found the incriminat-
ing brooch and handkerchicf-at the
same time learning Of the loss of $500
he would naturally accuse poor Mary
of the theft.
Mary would at once deny all knowl-
edge Of the affair. She would blush,
stammer and probably break down into
tears. Her nervousness. plus natural
indignation, would pass for guilt.
And Darlington Bellairs would lose
his temper. He had a temper, Eve
knew that. Mary would lose her job at
once.
Well. that would be highly awkward .
She-Eve-must charitably stand be-
tween Mary Drew and her employer S
wrath. The pose would look well, too,
and Mt once divert suspicion from her
own fair head. On no account must
the police be summoned. She certainly
would see to that.
Tomorrow-The Other Girl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
WOmQnS Lite and LOUe
Should Women Propose2
BY wINIFRED HARPER COOLEY

'.Wouldn't it be sweet to have a girl
say: Here, l have fine job, or my
Inheritance Is a hundred thousand dol.
lars will you shatc IL? oh, boy, "a
enjoy that kind of proposal, cried
the optimistic Jack.
Fancy turning down woman who
humiliatcd herself to ask you. Hell
hath no fury like woman scorned
sneered Phil.
That's just it; there should be no
humiliation. Men don't feel insulted
IL girl tells them tactfully that she
does not love them enough TO marry
them" persisted the advanced married
woman.
"You folks are talking bunk ~ sud
denly intcrposcd the chorus girl.
What's the use Of discussing what n
woman should do? Any girl on earth
can get any man she sets out to win,
so she should worry whether she does
the proposingT'
That's partly true" we acduiiesced.
"Of course what every woman knows
is that n clever girl with even average
attractions can annex q husband II she
has the opportunity Of meeting nm
often. But that is very big If n
poor girl Of the slums cannot dellber-
atcly say: u am going TO laud young
Astorbilt.' She has no chance even 10
see him as he whizzes by! But, II the
same girl were dressed up bit and
invited to house party. or were 10
become an expert secretary and man
age to get into the great trust company
where the multi millionaire had an OF
fee. she would have a gambling chance.
All Cinderella stories are built OH the
idea Of proximity
"1.ct her get into the chorus of big
Broadway show Look at the faces OF
the Florodora sextet " cried the girl
who is trying just that,
"'Rut getting back to the idea o'
whether or not women should use the
old time roundabout. caJoling. sneakin2
methods TO lure a man 10 say the tate
ful words. or just out with them her.
self q" began the bride.
"If mon get am fun in thinking they
are doing the pursuing. let the poor
dears alone in their illusion. quoth the
showgirl. ~ noticed the Tomcats
thought they we're doing lot OF WOO.
| ing last night on our studio roof. but
| the white coquette sat by smiling tc
| herself. Believe me. she had him all
picked ont. and the others didn't have
a look in. That's romance and male
pursuit for you. Phil! When we want
one Of you. We just go out and get you
You ponder and sigh and consider wha'
words to use in proposing. while we ar'
negotiating with the dressmaker abou
our wedding dress
That may be true Of the sophisti
Gated city girls, or of widows, but MOI
of the timid, shy. small town maidens
who may pine and pine.
Let 'em pine" cried Phil Of mcdi'
eval predictions. when I want 4
/ wife. II 60 out after her"
Tho chorus girl smiled Mona List
smile and tossed her red hair. Seeing
you haven't cent and owe the laun
dryman. you're safe" she remarked
But believe me, IL I WANTED
| rou-''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Says she's "ce..lnq Cold Feet"

Dear Cynthia---Seeing some Of the
good advice you give in your columns TO
some Of your perplexed correspondents,
] also ask for advice. ] am young
fellow twenty-three years OF age, ana
have been keeping company with n girl
twenty years old for eighteen months:
We have been engaged nine months and
as our wedding has been set for this
month this girl Is now getting from what
can learn and from her actions. cold
feet. She claims do not make enough
to get married on after all these eighteen
months of courtship ! make S36 a week
and have between $4,000 and $1,000 saved
up. yet she Is now trying to back out.
Is this girl worth any further considera-
tion from me? Don't you think | have
enough saved to start married life on ?
In my estimation this girl is one who
has been playing the sucker act. My
position is steady and when wages start
to come down. which they surely VIII.
s35 will be good money alongside of
what will be paid. ] am employed by
the city and my job is for life IL con-
duct myself properly. VIII some OF the
readers advise me please? HARRY.
II does not sound very much as II you
cared yourself. You should be able to
get along with great care and economy.
but u would be necessary to take very
great care as s35 does not go very far
these days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20

respect for her IL she proposed to me,
averred Philip.
II wouldn't either, IL she proposed
ITO you rctorted Jack.
"why?" Is II the old cavcman in .
etinct that the male must pursueT |
fpersisted.
Its natural and agreeable. No man
hwants a venturesorne woman: who
wants TO be pursued?' retorted the re
eactionary.
IT dov' cried Jack. "If girl liked
l5ne that much. Id be SO appreciative
tcouldn't express my love sufficiently.
THE only thing is II would he mighty
hard to refuse. in case n fellow was not
able to marry. really did have love
faffair once when 7 was young tJack is
about twenty five now. and | was so
tpoor and unsettled that ] had to let
THE girl think I didn't care for her 4;
1T was mighty tough.
"A woman has every bit as much
fright to decide hci future. and take
tthe Initiative. and even plan and ar
trange ahead. as a man" said the young
married woman. ''She has every right
Ito choose the father of her children ;
Hts great responsibility. Men are
legoists and towards and procrastina =
TORS sometimes. so why should a girl
ilhaye to sit around forlorn for months
.or years. hoping that they viii finally
iget to the point OF saving the magic
iword? It's ell the viewpoint of So
.ciety. The moment that custom made
II. all right. no ono would think any the
fless of woman for indicating her pref
ference. Look at the Leap Year jokes
folks know there is a lot of truth in
them
"I agree with YOU" added the bachc =
lor with romantic white hair. II am n
feminist. and believe that women have
feyery fundamental right that men have.
Hts fifty fifty. There ought not to
tbe bit of embarrassment"
Look at royalty" continued Mrs. Il.
i'In the more modern courts the king
sfather gives the daughter limited
tchoice and she deliberately announces
10 the world which one Of the possible
lprinces she wants to wed. Now don I
fyou think lot of the timidity oi
lwomen in indicating a preference lies
lin the fact that they are to be supported
tall their lives? II is a rather nervy
Thing to say TO 4 man: Will you sup
lport me for the next thirty years. If
ION the other hand she is giving more
than she is receiving it would not be SC
embarrassing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Has CynthIarltls

Dear Cynthia am in again. I
must write. I have 1t and can't get
cured (Cynthiaritis). but what shall !
write? Well. since am a he 1t shall
mean the girl who likes Bob because
hts name sounds good or he has a car
and there sare some things about him
that are becoming. While poor Per-
cival is not so good. they may give hin,
a date or two and then they do not
for IT don't know who" There are
numerous tricks played upon Percy, and
by the way this Percy is chap with
average intelligence. a good sport among
the fellows. fairly good looking. but he
lacks the developed line which the
smarter set demands as a passport tt
indoor sports. He can never get the
dancing habit because the girl says ht
lacks the grace or he might step upor
her toes.
What I am driving at is not to knock
that girl or boy. Boys do play the trick
upon their sisters in the same average
as II Is played upon ourselves)
It is just a plea for "some one" whc
wants to be sociable and Is denied be
cause his line is not wax cord but
purely rope. That "some one" you car
find when you hear another calling Il
slow, dead. out of pep, 1900 model
Crouch But IL they were entreated ir
q mannerly way and You show then
that the world Is not against them they
will come to their own, because we ar,
all alike. Good night! And to think
did not know what to write about ant
here Is baby volume. Since had Il
write I chanced upon something we al
know about, but an evil we cannot pu
aside-that Is to become disagreeabl,
to our unfortunate fellow mon. Thanh
SPIRIT OF 1893.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
How Tall Are Xnu7

To The Editor Of Womar's Pa0s;
Dear Madam-Having written 10 YOU
once before, and receiving good advice,
/ now venture 10 write once again for
help.
Can you tell me what 10 do TO put on a
little weight: I am seventeen years OF
age and weigh only nLnety-two pounds
How much should I weigh at this age
Also is brilllRntlne "a good brandt
harmful TO the hair? Does II do any
good TO the hair? BETTY I.
cannot tell you what you should
weigh al this age, as you have not
stated your height. You should how.
over, weigh more than do YOU at present
Eat wholesome, fattening foods and
drink a lot of milk. Exercise will he
good for you, too, such as walking. Try
to join a gymnasium class, for this will
be a great help
If fhs hair is at all oily. II Is not
wise 10 use brilliantine on ~ In any
other CASE though. Il does not DO any
the hair glossy end Keep q wave In and
u AosA not accomplish anything alAA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
WHAT'S WHAT
by HELEN DECIE

In a small town where every one
knows everybody, behavior need not be
so formal as 1t must be in a metropolis
crowded with all known and unknown
varieties Of men and women. A girl ac.
customed to the harmless friendlness Of
Main street in Hometown must be on her
guard against strangers when she comes
to a large city to study or to engage in
"gainful occupation" Especially should
she avoid the society Of girls who are
ready to flirt with men on the street or
In public conveyances.
A weilbred girl ignores and for her
own safety, must ignore the male f1irts
who infest the corners Of populous
streets and ogle all the women pa assinr
by. The nice girl from Hometown should
realize that the new girl friend" who
picks up men acquaintances in this way
Is essentially common, II not worse. Mu-
nicipal social workers can tell many a
sad tale about the ultimate tragedy OF
girls who are mot particular" Young
girls cannot he too particular. Social
conventions are established for their pro.
lection for them good form is a moral
safeguard .. +"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Greatly to BE Admired

Dear Cynthia Would YOU please
write an article in defense OF the un-
married man as having more responsi-
blitics than lots of married ones. For
instance. one young man ] know of is
the only support OF mother, who, In
turn. has the. care of an aged and In
valid mother. neither being of assist
nying himself in numberless ways TO
provide comfort. Is this not as de-
serving as supporting n perfectly
healthy young wlfe7 And vet business
houses retain a married man In prefer
ence to a single one. A MOTHER.
-Such a. man as you describe Is GER
tainly to be admired. Let us hope some
day money matters will so improve with
him that he will be able to support a
wife as we'll. if he wants one.
No thinking person could condemn
such a man or think that lie does not
need work. and responsible work at
that, just as much as a married man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
Acknowledging Invitation

To he Editor Of Womdns Page,
Dear Madam--Will you kindly let me
know the proper way to acknowledge a
formal wedding invitation, which re-
quests n reply? NJ r.
II is not customary to write an ac-
Cwlodgement to n wedding or recep-
ton invitation; but, II yours requires
one, the request must be printed on the
reception card, and so you would answer
this In the following manner:
Miss NJ, Y. accepts with pleasure
the kind invitation Ot Mr. and Mrs will
liam Brown to he present at the recep-
tion which will follow the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Helen Brown, n
Mr. Henry James. on such-and such a
date"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
This rule in gradening never forget.
To SOW dry and set wet.

This rule in gradening never forget,
To SOW dry and set wet.
Sow thin, shear thin.
Sow flax in the morning and you will
have yellow seed but II you sow IL in
the evening II viii be large and red.
Never SOW anything on your birthday
for II Is 4 sign that It will outlive you.
As many nights as the moon is OBJ
scured by clouds, so many days will be
DELAYED III" coming up of planted seed.
II seeds planted under proper condI-
tions do not germinate until the second
never he rich
II you plant peas, beans. peanuts or
corn, do not burn the cobs, hulls or
shells Strew them over the field. If
you burn them there will be dry weather
and your crop will not do we'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
rs YOUNG LOVE WORTH
THE RISK OF DISILLUSION?
Sixteen Feels Sure That She Loves Jack Enough to Endure
Poverty and Hardship--Bm VIII That Feeling Last?

for me, because | really do have IN b.x.
that coat; this one Is in rags I" a4 '' ~
Now she is insisting that she doesn,t
need much they can live on practical
ly nothing, and she just loves littls
houses.
When that sweet little house cot.
tiresome and the rent becomes too b;s
a burden, living on practically nothins
ceases TO be lark--and thnt perfect
disposition of Jacks continues I'D IL
perfectly sweet and perfectly harmless,
what will happen then?
Those are the things that Sixteen
doesn't know, and the big question N
mothers mind is, Will her love be strons
enough to stand up under them allp
And II it doesn't. is the experiment
worth such an experience. such n break.
ing down of illusions, such comm,
down to earth? 5aa
COMETIMES IL works out success.
~ fully--but oftencr it doesn't.
Wait just little while Sixteen
and think hard before you plunge; you
may be able to keep your fresh out.
look on life unspoied In spite OF all the
obstacles.
But you are risking so much--apd
disillusioned youth Is so bitter, 80 slow
to consent to readjustment and recon.
ciliation with life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-20
What to Do

TO tho Editor nf Tyo,rr an s Page.
Dear Madan--Will you kindly tell me-
what to do? ! had nice skin before
used powder, but now my skin is all
sCaly, GRAY EYES
II must be that you are using a pow.
der that does not suit your skin. Choose
a different sort and do not use more
than very little of It. Then, of course,
you should take good care of the skin
by using n facial soap every evening
and massa Cing It in the morning with
cold cream.