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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-08
WArERMELoNs IMPORTANT
SOUTH CAROLINA CROP

Clemson College, April 5.-Many
people living in South Carolina do
not know the importance Of water
melons as commercial crop in this
state, says F. L. Harkey, extension
agent in marketing, who has recently
had many inquiries concerning such
questions as the best commercial va.
rieties, the shipping period, the num-
Der of melons required to make a
car, etc. Figures from the office OF
the marketing agents show that 5000
to 1000 cars of watermelons are
shipped out of the state annually, the
majority of these being produced in
Barnwell, Allendale, Hampton and
Jasper counties. Indications are that
the crop planted this year will be a
large one. =
The chief commercial varieties in
South Carolina are the Excel and the
Tom Watson. Shipments usually begin
about July and end about Septem-
Der /. The, 1920 shipping season was
at its height from July 20 to July 80.
On July 20, 1920, 800 cars were
shipped. .t.s s.. p.
When the South Carolina move
ment of watermelons is on, sharp
competition is to be expected from
Georgia. Some shipments. are also
moving at that time from Alabama
and North Carolina, and few from
Florida, though the Florida movement
becomes comparatively unimportant
after July Is. a.
The majority of melon shipments
from South Carolina 60 to Eastern
markets, though many cars are sold
in Southern territory throughout the
shipping season; for almost every
town Of any size handles one or more
cars of watermelons. ~,
I For tn advance instruction Of
those planting watermelons CONNER
cially it might be said that watermel-
ons are usually loaded in ventilated
box cars 4 or 5 layers high depend
ing on the size Of the melons. When
melons average 1s pounds, 1900 to
145o are usually loaded to a car;
when they average Is pounds or
more, 900 to 1900 are usually loaded
to car. All cars should be cltan and
bedded with dry pine needles or
grain straw. shavings and sawdust
can be used if absolutely dry but are
not the most desirable bedding.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-08
WORK OUT PLAN TO
BEAT MAIL ROBBERS

Washington, April Especial
safeguards around the shipment Of
currency worked out during the re-
cent "crime wave" by a committee
Of two inspectors and one represen-
tative Of the Postofice Department
are IN effect, it was announced to-
day at a conference here between
Postmaster General Hays and post
masters from eleven OF the larger
cities. Inspectors working directly
under the Postof6ce Department in
addition to the force regularly as
signed to such duty are charged
with the safety Of all1cash shipments
it, was said, generally the plan has
proved success. '.rlt-
The conference today heard sug-
gestions from each postmaster pres
ent on methods Of expeGting mail
deliveries and improving the service.
Mpeh stress was laid ON the results
which would accrue through closer
cooperation by the organizations OF
the employees, and Postmaster Cen
er Hays announced that with the ap-
proval Of President Harding vel
fare branch would be created in the
department with the possibility, that
one Of the assistant solicitors would
be placed on charge. E,...
e Favors orsanssa.ions
q Postmaster Chance, Of Washing
tom, asserted that postmasters could
interest themselves in the employees
organizations and by inducing "the
conservative among them,' to join
the control would not be left to q
"few radicals"
The "mail every hour" campaign
was reported as meeting with sue
cess and Mr.. Chance said that with.
in the ten days since Mr.. Hays
started .the\ campaign, the "peak
hours''' in Washington had been cut
down to such an extent that he had
taken twenty-four men off night
work and put them on days.
Merchants in large number were
reported to, be turning to the parcel
post for delivering their packages
and Postmaster Patten OF New York
said some of the large merchants
there were giving the matter con-
ssideration.
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-08
MA S E RS SALE
The State Of South Carolina,
: COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE,
~ Court Of Common Pleas.
ABBEVILLE SAVINGS & INVEST
MENT co, a Corporation,

,...s against
DAVID MARSHALL, Defendant.
By authority Of Decree Of Sale
by the Court of Common Pleas for
Abbeville County, in said State, made
in the above Stated case, I will offer
for sale, at Public Outcry, at Able
vile, C. H., s. c., on Salesday in
May, A. D. 1921, within the legal
hours of sale the following described
land, to wit: All that tract or parcel
of land situate, lying and being in
Abbeville County, in the, State afore-
said, containing One ~ Acre, more
or less, and boanded by lands Of Lula
Young of the South, Butler Mcbride,
on the North, and Public Road on the
Northwest; being the same lot con.
veyed to the said defendant by H G.
Smith. " 49,,
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Pur-
chaser to pay for stamps and papers.
THOS. P: THOMSON,
4, 1,21 Master A. c., S. C
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Chemists have succeeded in ex-
tracing an oil from apple parinss
which possesses in high degree the
characteristic and delicious odor of
fresh apples. The oil is extracted hy
means of either, and it is hoped
that it can be turned to useful 70.
count for perfumes or havoring pur
poses. t.A rs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-08
MASTERS SALE
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Cours of Common PJeas

N0aN@ Va ~otnHfoh y kCobs
ABBEvILLE SAVINGS & INVEST
VENT CO.. Corporation.
-, X .... Plaintiff
N--a .-. against
JAS. S. CoTHRAN, JR., and others
=, Defendants.
+ By authority of Decree Of Sale
by the Court of Common. Pleas for
Abbeville County, in said State, made
in the above stated case, I will offer
for sale, at Public 0utcry, at Able
vile, C. H., S. G., on salesday in
May, A. D. 1921, within the legal
hours of sale the following described
land, to wit: All that certain tract or
parcel of land, situate, lying and be-
ing in the City of Abbeville, in the
Abbeville County, in the State afore-
said, containing Three (3) Acres,
more or less, with the three dwelling
houses thereon, the same being
bounded by lands of W S. Cothran
on the East (Hodges lot), on the
South by Seaboard Air Line Railway,
on the West by lands formerly of Bob
Farrow, and on the North by Mosely
Ferry Street. This tract of land des-
cribed above will be divided into
three (3) lots and sold as divided.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Pur-
chaser to pay for stamps and papers.
THOS. P. THOMSON,
4, 1,21 Master A. G., s. e
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M A S. TIE. RS S A L E
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE

Court of Common Pleas. :,
MRS: ELIZA T. GARY, Plaintiff
r,. against t,,,>.
WILLIAM w. BRADLEY, JR. ct al,
~ -- r " Defendants
By authority of a Decree. of Sale
by the Court of Common Pleas for
Abbeville County, in said State, made
in the above stated case, I will offer
for sale, at Public outcry, a, Able
Vile c. H., 8. c., on salesday in May
A. ID, 1921, within the legal hours Of
sale the following described land, to
wit: All that House and Lot, and va.
cant lot, situated on Ferry street in
the city of Abbeville, County Of Alb
|beville, South Carolina. and bounded
by Moseley Ferry, Road street, lots
of Mrs. DuPre, being known as lots
Nos. /, 2, 8 and in Block Sc, as
shown by plat Of Cothran Railroad
addition. Made by J. R Laurens, sur
veyor, more particularly described in
title to same by Thomas P. Cothran
to Mrs Ellen Vorone DuPre, and be-
ing same lots owned by H. T. Tusten,
deceased, and conveyed to him by
Ellen verone DuPre on the 9th day
of September 1902, said deed being
recorded in Office of Clerk of Court
for Abbeville County in deed book
No. rs at page 4. =
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Pur-
chaser to pay for stamps and papers.
s. B.. THOS. P. THOMSON,
Master A. c., S c
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-08

!. A cure for rabies in the form of
a vaccine has just been discovered
by two doctors Of the Pasteur Insti-
tuer in Paris. The vaccine has been
successfully tested on dogs afflicted
with the disease and has affected
speedy cures in every case.
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Watch the label on your paper and
renew your subscription promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
Yours truly.
ERNEST ABBOTT.
"Y" Educational Service
Committee Meets

The educational service committee
of the Kennebec County Y. M. C. A.
held meeting Friday afternoon at the
Augusta House and considered among
other matters the question of grant
ing six collegiate scholarships and
seven general scholarships. These
will about complete the collegiate
scholarships for the county, but there
will still me more money available for
other ex-service men. to apply for the
general scholarships.
Raymond Swift of Augusta is chair
man of the committee, the other MEM
bers being Oscar Bigelow of Halo
well. Leland Ross OF Gardiner, Egbert
Wilson of Weterville and Thomas H.
Leonard, secretary of the county ~
The granting Of scholarships from the
money distributed by the National War
Work Council of the "Y" will be dis
continued on February l and the coun-
ty committee will hold one more
meeting before that time, probably on
the third week OF this month.
Showing how extensive the work
has been in the State. the following
figures will be Of interest. Altogether
there have been 80 collegiate scholar
value Of s3294.60; 124 scholarships in
Y. M. G. A. schools. of total value of
s3931.94; IS scholarships in business
colleges, etc, of a total value Of
$345924; 116 scholarships in corre-
spondence schools, Of a total value Of
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
Legion Minstrel
Men Fast Being
Whipped into Shape

Snappy jokes. catchy melodies and
colorful costumes will feature in the
Legion Minstrels which will be staged
In City hall at o'clock (sharp,
wednesday evening, January 10. and
with the many weeks that the perform
ers have been rehearsing, the affair viii,
go over with speed and finish sell
dom seen in non-professional organi-
cation.
In the six endmen Augusta people
will have an opportunity to see the
funniest black face artists that have
appeared on local boards for years In
Frank E. Southland. commander Of the
Post and O man who has had consid-
cradle experience in coaching minstreIs
the boys have an instructor who knows
how the funisms should be put across.
Their songs. which are the latest Sue
oesses are all new and being sung in
the leading theatres throughout the
country, in this department Prof. Yer
rlette who has been coaching them
fe:ls that they will compare favorably
With any ends who have appeared on a
local stage. The funmakers-"Ben,
Fletcher. Jerry" Carey, Windy" Fol-
sem. Leo Tetu. "Har' Towle, and
''pick' Newdick are all men who have
had experience in the dusky face art.
Through out the performance numer.
GUS novelties will be introduced keep
ing the fun at top speed the whole dis
lance.
The soloists. c. Byrce Little, Keith
.tyan and Fred Keith are three of the
:iy's leading singers. Mr.. Little while
IN the 18th Pioneer Infantry. stationed
II the south organized the famous
riscipi quartet which appeared at the
arge entertainments given in the vari.
Gus environments in North and South
Carolina. While overseas in the army
of occupation he was a pupil of the
head Of the musical department of the
Y. II. c. A. schools. later at the ex-
pense of the Y. NJ. c. A. receiving in
struction from Herr Hoffman, Meister-
singer and star Of the Cologne Opera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
National w, c.. T. IT,
Secretary to Speak
in Augusta. Jan. "a

National w. c. T. u HEADQUARTERS at
evanston for the past week has been a
center for Worlds w c. r. Y. actiyi-
ties. For the first time in % years
four honorary officers of the World
organization met between conventions
to confer informally on affairs relating
to the international work. Partlci-
pating in this conference were Miss
Anna A. Gordon. vice president of the
Worlds w. c. r. t.. Miss Agnes Z.
Slack. and Mrs. Blanche Read Johnston.
honorary secretaries and Mrs. Ella A.
Boole, treasurer The coming together
of these four Worlds leaders was
made possible by the presence IN Evans
ton OF Miss Slack as the guest of Miss
Gordon. and of Mrs Boole vice presi-
dent at large of the National w. c. T.
T.. for conference with her co-officers
Mrs. Johnston. editor of the Dominion
o111cial paper, made special trip to the
United States to be at this World q
meeting.
Augusta will be especially interested
IN Miss Agnes Slack as she is to be
present in this city on Jan. "a, to speak
In the interests of prohibition and gen
eral w. c. T. U. work. both at home
and abroad; and having recently re.
turned from England her inside knowI.
edge of conditions existing there will be
of exceptional interest to all temper
ance workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
Church Notices

Universalist church: Morning serv-
ice at 1890 with sermon by the pas
tor. Splendid music by large vested
choir. Live, up-to-date Sunday school
at IL o'clock. Junior Y. P. c. L. meet
ing at 345 Sunday afternoon. Beau
tiful home-like church and a cordial
welcome.
Methodist Episcopal church: Morn
ing service at 1870 o'clock with SER
mon by the pastor. Rev. d. P. Policy.
SUNDAY school at IL, Frank Blaisdell
superintendent. Evening service at
: o'clock. All are cordially invited.
Free Baptist church: Morning
worship at 1890 with sermon by the
pastor, Rev z. L. Converse. Sunday
school ct 10 o'clock with classes for
all ages. Christian Endeavor at 6
O'Clock. Evening service at o'clock.
a simple gospel service. Prayer meet
ing at 730 Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
AUGUSTA BEAR
HUNTERS OFF FOR
WILDS OF WINSLOW

Reliable reports have been brought
to the city during the past few days
to the effect that large black bear
had been seen roaming in the vicinity
Of the woods at Dunbars Cross Roads
in Winslow. Travellers, on the cleo
trio cars have told Of seeing Mr.. Bruin
in that vicinity of late. Thursday
morning of this week Charles Vigue,
foreman of the trackmcn for the road.
reported seeing the animal three times
and says that he is a big fellow. Fri
day morning Edward Blaisdcll. one of
the motormen on tire Waterville line,
brought the report to the headquar-
tiers of his company in this city that
he also saw huge bear near the woods
there.
Unless the unexpected happens. it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
"Y" Basketball Boys
Off for Portland Today

Director Sanborn with his squad Of
basketball stars will leave today for
Portland. where they are scheduled to
meet team representing the Portland
Athletic Club at their headquarters
this evening. In the Augusta aggre-
CATION will be seen Smith Dunnack,
Colby's fast performer. The squad as
announced at "Y" headquarters last
night will be made up of McGouldrick
and McCourtney, forwards: Hill. cen
ter; Smith Dunnack and George Dun
mack and Elmer Thyng. guards. This
five is a fast bunch and should give
the Portland boys a great game. al
though Coach vinall has some really
wonderful men with him and is count
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08
PITTSFIELD

Mr. and Mrs. q. NJ Lancey of Hart
land we're in town Thursday. leaving
later for Delray. Fla. where they VIII
macs the remainder of the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Annis of Har-
nony are guests Of Mr.. ana MRS. IAN
iel Toziar.
Mrs. w c. Humphrey and sister
Mrs. =. G. Allen of Provincetowh.
Mass. went to Madison Thursday for
a visit with their sister, Mrs. Percy
Buttetield.
Morrill, Curse has returned to the
Harvard Law school. where he is
student. after passing the holiday
with hi. parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
Burse.
Mrs. Settie Lowell. who has been
the guest of Mrs Amanda Brown over
the holidays, has returned to South
Lincoln.
A. 4. Morse was in Waterville on
Thursday.
Joel y. Randlett, who left here
few weeks ago for Fitzgerald, Fla, is
now located in ST. Petersburg, Fla.
The annual parish meeting of the
First l-niversalist church will be held
N the vestry of the church Wednesday
evening, jan 12. at 1870 O'Clock. Tor
the purpose of electing officers OF the
parish and to transact any other posi-
ness that may properly come before
the meeting.
Mrs. Edith Thompson Of Hartland
and daughters. Mrs. Iva johnson OF
Hartland and Mrs. Edna NJ Wakefield
of Saco. were in town Thursday,
guests Of Mrs. Thompson's sister. Mrs.
Horace Wyman
George w Hawkes. Of West Fall
mouth and w. NJ Robinson of Maiden.
Mass, we're in town Thursday at
tending TO matters Of business.
Mrs. ]. w. Moses. who has been one
of the popular clerks at Gray's dry
goods store for several years. has fin
ished her duties there and will soon
leave for Portland to Join Mr.. Moses.
who has a position in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Clement of De-
troit we're in town Friday. guests of
Mrs. Clements sister, Mrs. Emma
Libby.
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Musical Ladies
Soon to Be Heard
in Capital City

Unusual interest is evinced in the new
musical organization recently formed
in Augusta. 1t is composed entirely Of
ladies of marked musical ability and
very popular in the city.
The new orchestra numbers u MEM
bers, the personnel being as follows:
.tirst violins Mrs. Lou FlTnt, Mrs.
Freeman Burr. Misses Fannie Slos-
berg, Irene Tetreault. Velma Briggs,
Jennie Miller. Edith White: second vio-
Inns. Vivian Martin. Margaret Mairs;
cello, Misses Margaret White, Phyllis
Martin, Mrs. Ernest Hill; saxophone.
Bertha Merrill; comets. Margaret
Ramsdell, Mrs. Mae Dearborn; from
bone. Carrie Bradford; piano. Mrs. Min
ME Dennis.
Rehearsals are held weekly on Tues
day evening at r. A. Dennis music
rooms.
Mrs Dennis, who organized and d.
reefs the music reports fine progress
on the part Of the "Symphonette."
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understood that a posse Of local sports

understood that posse Of local sports
men, all of whom are reputed to be
great shots will leave the Capital City
this morning equipped to bring in
Bruin dead or alive" Those entrust-
ed with this daring expedition will be
under the leadership Of some huntsmen
who are famous for their prowess
and fearles sness and are considered
capable Of getting their game. 1t is
understood that DR.. l.. L. DolliVcr.
Richard Upton, chief warden for Ken
nebec county. and Jesse Alexander
will lead in the activities.
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Bankruptcy Petitions

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy
has been filed in the U. s. District
Court which groups petitions of the
William T. Curtis & Son business in
Falmouth and individual petitions of
Walter T., Hugh c. and William C..
Curtis. An involuntary petition has
been filed against the Wheeler Lum-
Der Co. of Paris by the Twitchell-
Champlin Co. with bill of $s77, the
Talbot Brooks & Aver Co. with a
bill of 1891, and of A. F. Cox & Son
Co. whose bill is 1892. Earl l. Brown
Of Bath has filed a personal petition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08

patrol car. They found three men
nearly opposite the park hunting for
a doctor, to treat one Of the trio, Has
san Abdrila, for sudden blindness
that had been caused by. the glare OF
an electric welding torch that he was
using in his work at the Bath Iron
Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08

Mr.. Ryan a tenor has had extensive
experience in choral work also as
soloist. While in the service he sang
at various big entertainments and is
known statewide as a singer. His in
struction of the chorus in the Legion
/ Minstrels has made IT the real, musical
organization that 1t is.
Fred w. Keith is a man who has had
considerable experience musicaiiy and
was for a time SON. demonstration.
travelling throughout New York sing
ing for a large music publishing COM
pany.
One Of the features Of the attraction
! Is a quartet composed Of Messrs. Ryan.
Vermette, Little and Haskell their Sc
lections being beautiful and the har-
monizing of the sort that holds an au-
dience all the way.
Immediately after the performance
there will be a dance, music being fur
nished by Douglas Melody Men. the
jazziest musical organization in this
section.
The exchange Of preliminary tickets
for reserved seats will open at the box
office City hall. Wednesday. Jan. u and
al those holding tickets should bear III
,nind that they must be exchanged as
every seat in the hall is reserved.
Preliminary tickets are on sale at
Fletcher's Pharmacy. Packard's Smoke
Shop and the Augusta House, price
zoe. plus &C. tax total 55c These en-
title the holder to a soc. reserved scat,
on the payment Of 25c. additional and
tax, the holder is entitled to a 75c. re-
served seat.
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jan8dlt

ter's service. committees chosen for
the supper to be given to the success
ful winning team of the Contest, re-
ports of the Contest Captains. and
many other matters of importance.
Every member should be in atten-
dance at this the first meeting of the
New Year.
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S5. 600 Fire at Portland

Portland, Me, Jan. IA two-story
storage house belonging to the E. 1.
Du Point de Nemours plant was de-
stroyed by fire here tonight with con-
tents, consisting Of bags and salt
petre. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Shower for Miss Laura Lewis

Miss Helen L. McGregor gave a
miscellaneous shower for Miss Lauro
Lewis, who is soon to become O
bride, on Thursday evening at her
home Western avenue. About II
young ladies were present. The gifts
included many handsome pieces of cut
glass and linen. The dining room was
very prettily decorated for the occas-
ion in pink and white. Miss Lewis
had received no intimation of her
friends plans until they arrived at
Miss Mc(iregor's home. 1t was Il
very pleasant evening for all.
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Bath Knitting Affair

Shortly after 100 A. NJ, Wednesday
morning the Bath police were in
formed that there had been q knitting
affair and one man was seen removed
from a Center street place with q
towel bound about his head, being
carried up Washington street on
another's back. Capt. Witham Of the
Bath night force of police ordered
officers to hunt up this case in the
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Benefit for St, Marks Home

The Armitage club will give a play.
entertainment and dance on Tuesday
wening, January IS, in the Parish
House, for the benefit of ST. Marks
Home. The play will be given at 8
o'clock and will ~be followed by a
dance. Douglas orchestra will fur
nish the music.
The affair is being planned by var
ious committees made up from the
club membership. 1t will offer many
charming and attractive features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-08

All "Y'' boys should not miss the
II o'clock meeting at the "Y" build
ing this morning. Rev. A. Francis
Walch, pastor of the Universalist
church. will have a special message,
and one that will be well worth hear
ing. Secretary Condor has also ar
t.nged for an excellent reel Of pic
lures
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Loyal Temperance Legion Notes

The meeting of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion will be held at the as
sembly room at the 'Y" this after
noon at O'Clock and as there Is most
important business to be placed be-
fore the members, everyone Is urged
to be present. There will be nom
nation of new officers for the quar-