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The New York herald., 1921-09-21
UNION OFFICIAL SEIZED
IN DYNAMITE WAR
Secretary of Cobblers Asso-
citation Accused.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-Leo NJ. Levinson.
secretary-treasurer OF the United Shoe
Repairers' Association, was arrested to-
day in connection with the cobblers'
dynamite war. Levinson was taken
after he had announced his willingness
to tell all he knew Of the bombing and
had named q former business agent Of
his association as the man who hired
the grenade throwers.
Levinson declared that, despite the
confession of William G. Smith, charg-
ing him with having furnished the
money that went to pay the dynamiters.
he would prove himself the victim of
a conspiracy. He stated that the reign
of terror in the shoe repairing business
has been started as part of an extensive
plan to bring the association into dis
repute.
Two new confessions to-day strength
ened the case of the police against the
five men held in connection with dyna-
mating outrages Michael McGovern.
alias Beach. and John Barry, who lived
at the bombers' headquarters, are said
to have made partial confessions. clear
ing UP many mysterious phases of re-
cent grenade battles.
The New York herald., 1921-09-21
BARBER "PANNED" $500, 900
FROM WHISPERS IN ALASKA
Miners Shampoo Good for $40 in Dust While Cya-
nide Bath Was Mint-Prospector Returns to
College Town With Suit Case of Gold

Special Despatch 10 THE New YORK HERALD.
CHICAGO, Sept 20.-Max Belke, Evan
ston barber. who a decade. ago held
forth opposite the campus OF the North
western University. returned home to-
day wealthy man. He carried a suit
case loaded with gold and his raiment
radiated wealth. His story Of how he
set forth to invade Alaska after selling
his barber shop reads like romance.
1T was thirteen years ago that left
Evanston for the Klondike." said Belke.
Il traded my razor for pick and pan
and started on my search for gold. 1t
was hard work. / got little mine and
washed the gravel in the creek for
three years. Once / thought had found
a nugget. but 1t turned out to be Bryan
button of the 1896 campaign. ! panned
enough dirt to fill Lake Michigan, but
never got a spot of color.
AT the end of the third year ! was
flat. A bunch of the boys were whoop-
ing It up in the Malemute saloon when
the great idea occurred me. If I had
failed 20 mine in the mines there might
be a chance left in the mining of the
miners. started n shampoo parlor. and
my success dates from that moment.
The New York herald., 1921-09-21
RMSTRONGS
Linoieuni Rugs

Your merchant can also
show you Rugs of Arm
strong's Linoleum suit
able for kitchen, dining
room, bedroom. Made
in several sizes, and in a
variety Of pleasing and
artistic designs. Fully
guaranteed TO give salts
factory service.
The New York herald., 1921-09-21
JOBS ARE GIVEN TO zoo
BY MUNICIPAL BUREAU
I,4OO Registered for Work
Yesterday, It Is Said.

The Municipal Industrial Aid Bureau
registered yesterday 1.400 persons seek
ing work. according to announcement
last night 1t was stated also that APP
proximately 200 jobs were found yester-
day. There were sixty-fve individual Of
fers for employment. including calls for
iron workers, plumbers. cooks, car
penters. clerks and chauffeurs. A manu-
featuring concern in Long Island gave
jobs to more than 100 men.
department for professional men
will be opened to-Gay. twelve women
were among yesterdays applicants.
The New York herald., 1921-09-21
HARTMAN NATIONAL BANK
Fifth Avenue and A4th Street
NEW YORK
Large and Small

The marked American habit Of magnihcaton and
The expression Of condition suPerlativc terms is
not matter for the neuroogst When we'll
very well indeed when sick, all
but mo-iDund
Tnillonaires wealth grows among Us, without
any effort on his part, 70 the wealth of Croesus;
always breaking records of kind another
On the other hand disaster loss by food fire,
is equally naagnfied By the first reports Would IL
rot be good idea 70 plcc ourselves nation under
check for this extravaganza and cultivate the habit Of
minimizing ills?
There is anything to be gained BY gossirg
the facts but to oversize urdcrstate is % FIX
IDEA n the mind Of the public which it is difficult to
modify We . people Of ready syInpathies and
when change mind change if radically.
We all know that broken leg may not be cured
by suggestion, but equally that cheer
ful condition Of the patient is every Of illness
factor in recovery That have been very i'll ard in
low state commercially must be admitted, but our
soundest bankers ard conservative business
confident that the crisis passed time since.
The patient is perking up. Why disturb him by rngg-
nificaton Of his disorder, unemployment fol IN
stance? There may be occasional relapse, but the
prognoss is for cure, and better health thereafter
We have a good constitution, let CT ner up
ard anticipate rapid convalescence in order that
may be in position to help those who worse off
than ourselves and who relying upon strength
and skill
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
THE MARRIAGE OF
MISS KATHLEEN PATTERSON

The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. j.
Duncan on last Tuesday evening was
the scene of lovely prenuptial oc-
casion eliminating in a surprise wed
ding. When all attendants had gath
cred for rehearsal prior to the Dun
man began singing Perfect Day."
canadians wedding, Mr.. Irwin Cole
Mrs. A. D Haltiwanger played the
wedding march from Lohengrin ana
Miss Emmie Duncan in a beautiful
torquoise taffeta carrying an armful
of American Beauty Roses entered.
From the two side doors Miss Kath-
leen Patterson, leaning on the arm
of her brother, Mr.. Sam Patterson,
and Mr.. Joe Duncan with the best
man, Alm0n Spencer, entered and
took their places before Rev. L. E.
Virgins. Not until Mr. Wiggins had
pronounced them man and wife could
the guests comprehend the situation.
Congratulations were extended amid
much excitement. The bride was
beautiful in a creation of silver lace
and white tulle. She also wore a
becoming hat of white tulle with or
CANDY flowers. She carried a bou-
quet of brides roses showered with
sweet peas and valley lilies.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of the late W. B. Patterson of Abbe-
vile and is a young lady of unusual
charm and attractiveness. She at
tended school at Glen Eden, N. Y.
and last year finished at Chevy Chase
Washington.
Immediately following the eere-
mony the wedding feast was announc-
ed. The color scheme of the dining
room was pink and white, hyacinths,
clycamens and peach blossoms were
used effectively. In the center was a
miniature bride over which was sus-
pended a fluffy maine bow. Candles in
pink holders and mints were also used
on the tables.-Clinton Chronicle,
March oath.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
LEAVING FOR HER HOME

Mrs. Mamie Lane, who has spent
the past winter in Abbeville, is leav.
ing the city at the end of the week
for her home in Lynchburg, Va. Mrs
Lane came here to visit her uncle,
Mr.. S. A Allen, who is in failing
health and she liked the town well
enough to remain throughout the win
ter.
Mrs. Lane has pleased the people
of .Abbeville by her gracious man.
ners and her charming personality,
and she leaves many lasting friends
among US who will look forward tc
the time when she will come again
During the past week she has been
given many "good bye" parties, Mrs
Harrison entertaining for her Fri.
day morning, Mrs. W. W. Bradley
Wednesday, she being also guest al
Mrs. Austin's Wednesday and at the
Bridge club Friday afternoon
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
THE BOOK CLUB.

The meeting of the Book Club
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. j. G.
Klugh as hostess was most enjoy
able affair. The cold weather and the
rain did not deter the members from
attending. The invited guests were
Mrs. J. NJ. Wilkinson, Mrs. ]. R.
Nickles, Mrs C. H McMurray, Miss
Jessie Hill, Miss Harriet 'Coan, Miss
Montgomery, Mrs Tut, and Mrs. G.
E. Calvert. There was pleasant dis
cussion of the books and much ami
mated talk over a list of words
brought by the President giving the
"newfangled" pronunciation. Afte,
the business meeting the guests were
shown into the dining room and
seated at the spacious table and al
side tables in the room. Plates of sal
ads, chips, pickles and coffee anc
then cream, sherbet and cake were
served.
The appointments of the table were
lovely, the center piece being of hon
eysuckle and wisteria.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
"MAIL EVERY HOUR"
WILL PROVE HELPFUL
Postmaster General Asks Congress,
to Lend Hand in Avoiding
Evening Rush

Washington, March "a. Members
of congress have been asked by
Postmaster General Hays to cooper
ate in the mail every hour" cam
paign which he proposes to inauguate
over the country in an effort to re.
lieve the congestion in the big cities
as the result of the bulk of the mail
of business firms being held until the
end Of the work day and then plac-
ed in the mail boxes.
Mr.. Hays already has taken this
subject up with the heads of the
various federal departments in Wash
ington holding that the first step in
the campaign fought to begin at
home"
The postmaster general, in for.
NAL statement. declared it was his
intention to put the entire postal ser.
vice upon a purely business basis
$50 sound and so serviceable that no
political party will ever again dare
attempt TO ignore or evade it."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
SIR KNIGHTS
TO AN IMPORTANT NOTICE

At the Special Conclave of your
Commandery last flight, March 22nd
it was decided to change the time for
the Easter service to the afternoon
and therefore you are requested to
meet at the asylum, Masonic Temple
at $3.50 P. NJ. and march to the First
Bar church, the service there be-
ginning promptly at 400 P. M.
Wear your full Knight Templar
uniform, with the belt but without
the sword.
Sir Knights Of Abbeville, Ware
Shoals, Mccormick, Ninety Six and
other towns are urged to attend this
service, and those who live at Green
wood will not be excused from at
tending.
The service will be conducted by
our prelate Sir John Roberts Jester
D. D. with special music directed by
Sir William Anderson Huey.
The public is cordially invited to
attend. .t
Courteously,
William Edward McCord, E. G.
Attest:
Thos. White Cothran, Recorder.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
A PLEASANT PARTY.

Mrs. E. C. Corley entertained the
Sewing Club at her home Thursday
afternoon. This club is composed OF
twelve members and is one of the
most enjoyable clubs in the city
Thursday Mrs. Corley had her home
thrown together and prettily decorat'
ed in yellow Lady Banksia roses
and ferns. In addition to the regular
members, the guests were Mrs. Rob
ert Greene, Miss Sadie Magill, Mis-:
Lown and Miss Sherar. After the
sewing was over refreshments o1
cream and cake and black coffee were
served, little Sarah Wald Tiddy anc
Tena May Andrews assisting the hos
tess.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
MARCH TAX COL
LECTIoNs WILL REACH
TOTAL OF $675,O0O, 200

Washington, March 24.-Income
and profits tax collections for the
March 18th installment was esgimat-
ed by Secretary Mellon today to
aggregate $675,OOO,oOO. To the close
of business March %, $640,O00,0o0
had actually been deposited from the
collections Mr.. Mellon added.
Mr.. Mellon estimated on this basis
that total revenue from income and
profits taxes for the fiscal year end
ing June 80 would aggregate $3,-
100000. This amount, he said,
was fully up to the treasury expecta-
tions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
PROHIBIT SALE OF HENRY
FORD'S PAPER IN CHICAGO

Chicago, March 24.-Sale of the
Dearborn Independent, a publication
by Henry Ford on the streets of Chi
cago, was prohibited today under
police order.
The authorities declared that be-
cause of the "anti-semitic attitude of
the paper, which was being sold in
competition with a Jewish newspa-
per-" resulting in a fist fight which
threatened to grow into a riot, the
city's action was taken with a view
% keeping peace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
HARVESTER COMPANY CUTS
WAGES OF $4,000 WORKERS

Chicago, March 24-Wage reduc-
tions of from 6 to 20 percent, affect
ing the $4,000 employees of the Inter
national Harvester Company from
president down to office boy were
announced here today. The reductions
it was stated were made after an an
alysis of living costs, business posi-,
bilities and working conditions had
been made by the company. Employ
es who received the largest increase
in wages in recent years are slated
for the most severe cuts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
DUE WEST ALUMNAE
ENJOY BANQUET
Sons Of Erskine Also Participate In
Meeting in Anderson

Anderson, March 24.-The Due
West alumnae of this city gave a
banquet Tuesday evening. There
were $50 guests, and the long ia
bles were decorated with spring
flowers. The guests were not only
alumnae of Due West and their hus-
bands, but graduates of Erskine col
lege and their wives.
Honor guests for this occasion were
Dr.. R. L. Robinson, president of
the Woman's College of Due West,
and Mrs Robinson; DR.. J. S. Moi
fatt, president. .of Erskine college,
and Mrs Moffatt; and Misses Bes-
sic Byrd and Lillian Clinkscales rep
resented the faculty of the Woman's
college
The toastmistress was Mrs. Irwin
Brownlee, and in a clever manner she
introduced the speakers, beginning
with an apology, stating that she was
not a real daughter of the Due West
college, but as she had married into
one of the families who founded this
''holy city," she had been one OF
the family and supposed she might be
called a daughter-in-la Responses
were made by DR.. and Mrs. Robinson
DR.. Moffatt, Mrs. F. W. Masters and
G. B Greene.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Margaret, the little daughter of MI
and Mrs. ]. R. Vandiver, celebrated
her sixth birthday on Thursday after
noon at her home on Church street.
About thirty-fve little folks were in
vited to enjoy the afternoon with her
and help eat the pink cake and ice
cream.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Three members of the Roche
family are at home this week for the
Easter holidays. Miss Angela, who
is one of the bright pupils at the
Sacred Heart Academy at Green
vile, came home Friday night, while
Misses Hattie and Hannah Roche
will come up from Columbia Satur-
day. Miss Hannah Roche holds q
responsible position with the Nation
al Loan and Exchange Bank in the
Capitol city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
EGG HUNT.

Mrs. w. F. Nickles is giving an egg
hunt at Klugh's Park Saturday after
noon at four o'clock. The hunt is for
the benefit of the Junior Missionary
Society of the Methodist church.
There will be hen eggs, candy eggs
and ice cream.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
A CONCERT COMING.

The opera house has been secured
for Monday April 18th, and the Glee
Club from Due West will come to
Abbeville and give concert. This is
first class musical entertainment
and the people of our city may look
forward to a treat in the way of
music.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
CARD OF THANKS

To the Voters in Ward Three:
I thank you for the handsome vote
given me on March 22nd and will as
sure you that I will represent you tt
the best interest of ward three ant
the city of Abbeville.
W. M. Langley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
HONORING MRS. MENDEL

Mrs. J. Allen Smith entertained
at luncheon party Thursday morn
ing in compliment to Mrs. Marr;e
Wendell. There were fourteen
guests and an elaborate luncheon
was served. The guests being seat.
ed at handsomely appointed table.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

The Licinian law of Rome, effec-
tive 275 B. C. forbade any one to
own more than 500 acres of land.
Norway has a daily newspaper
run exclusively by women and treat
ing exclusively women's activities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
ROOFING.

Galvanized corrugated Roofing in
8, 10 and IL foot len gths. "Globe"
Galvanized Shingles, a splendid
Single for all purposes. Prices right
The Rosenberg Mere. Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Miss Mary Rudisail who has made
her home in Abbeville for the greater
part of the past two years returned
yesterday to her old home in Spar
tanburg. Miss Rudisail has accepted
a position in her home city. While
in Abbeville Miss Rudisail held the
position of stenographer in the law
office of VIM. P. Greene.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
ASPHYXIATED FROM
AUTOMOBILE GA

Norfolk, Va, March 24.-J. Cecil
Huffman, Of Chadburn, N. c., was
asphyxiated here today by fumes
coming from an automobile engine
he was working over.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Miss Althea Keaton and Miss Eliza
beth McCarter, students of Lander
College spent Thursday in the city.
They were en- route to their homes in
Antreville to spend the Easter holi-
days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
BRIDES, COLLARS, SADDLES

BRIDES, COLLARS, SADDLES
Solid leather Work Brides, ~7iz
reins, a special value at $1.65. Has-
ness of all kinds, Collars, and S.h
dies, at attractive prices.
The Rosenberg Mere. Co
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. Gus Lee of Abbeville and Miss
Mary Helen Smith will entertain at
a bridge-rook party on Saturday af-
ternoon in honor of Miss Kathleen
Grogan.-Elberton Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Misses May and Evelyn Dallas and
Messrs Bennie Tolbert and George
Lomax were among those who attend
ed the play in Abbeville last night
Index-Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Miss Elizabeth Jones is in the
County Hospital recovering from an
attack of sickness which her friends
hope will be of short duration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25
local
News
: personals /:

VI 81
T. w. McCord, of Santuc, was in
town today on business.
Mrs. Charles Tuggle is in Atlanta
this week with home folks.
Mrs. Eugenia Hemphill is spending
some time with Mrs. D. A. Rogers.
Mrs. j. E. Cheatham of Antreville,
was in the city" Thursday shopping.
MRS ]. D. Phillips, of Calhoun Falls
was among the busy shoppers in town
Thursday.
Mrs. Walton Stephens has return
ed home after a week spent with
friends in Atlanta.
Mrs. Nance of Anderson, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. W. A O'Bry-
ant on Church street. -. g..
Mrs. j. e. Palmer, of Sharon, ac-
companied by her pretty daughter,
was in the city shopping today
Mrs. S. E. Moragne, of Bordeaux,
is in the city visiting her niece, Mrs.
T. H. Maxwell on Church street.
Miss Ruth Beeks is among the
pretty young college girls home for
the Easter holidays. She comes from
Coker.
Mr.. J. j. Grant, of Eowndesville,
was on our streets Thursday. Every
thing is quiet in Lowndesville' he
says. -
Mrs. Roddy Ellis will spent Satur-
day in Abbeville with Mrs Langdon
Wilson, leaving in the afternoon for
a visit to friends in Rock Hill.
- u. -. . --''.i g.. a.; -
Mr.. E. ]. Crowley, of Carrolton,
Ga, is in the city and will spend the
Easter season with his brother, Mr..
James Crowley.
Miss Elizabeth Jones is in the
County Hospital recovering from an
attack of sickness which her friends
hope will be of short duration.
Mr.. R. E. Henry, of Columbia, was
in the city Thursday on business. He
is prospering in his new home but
, likes to come back among his old
friends.
Misses May and Evelyn Dallas and
Messrs Bennie Tolbert and George
Lomax were among those who attend
ed the play in Abbeville last night
Index-J ournal.
Mrs. Gus Lee of Abbeville and Miss
Mary Helen Smith will entertain at
a bridge-rook party on Saturday af-
ternoon in honor of Miss Kathleen
Grogan.-Elberton Star.
Miss Gwen Bristow, Miss Sophie
Reames and Miss Ethel Perry, of
Anderson college arrived in Abbeville
Thursday and are spending the Eas-
ter holidays with home folks.
Mrs. John T. Cheatham has gone
down to Columbia and will spend
some time with her daughters, Mrs.
Raymond Lynch and Mrs. Ames Hal
tiwanger.
Miss Althea Keaton and Miss Eliza
beth McCarter, students of Lander
College spent Thursday in the city.
They were en- route to their homes in
Antreville to spend the Easter holi-
days.
Miss Mary Rudisail who has made
her home in Abbeville for the greater
part of the past two years returned
yesterday to her old home in Spar
tanburg. Miss Rudisail has accepted
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

The British railways employ 1o,-
600 female clerks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. S. E. Moragne, of Bordeaux,
is in the city visiting her niece, Mrs.
T. H. Maxwell on Church street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mr.. R. E. Henry, of Columbia, was
in the city Thursday on business. He
is prospering in his new home but
l likes to come back among his old
friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Miss Gwen Bristow, Miss Sophie
Reames and Miss Ethel Perry, of
Anderson college arrived in Abbeville
Thursday and are spending the Eas-
ter holidays with home folks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. .,E. Palmer, of Sharon, &C,
companied by her pretty daughter
was in the city shopping today
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. John T. Cheatham has gone
down to Columbia and will spend
some time with her daughters, Mrs.
Raymond Lynch and Mrs. Ames Hal
tiwanger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mr.. E. ]. Crowley, of Carrolton,
Ga, is in the city and will spend the
Easter season with his brother, Mr..
James Crowley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. Roddy Ellis will spent Satur-
day in Abbeville with Mrs Langdon
Wilson, leaving in the afternoon for
a visit to friends in Rock Hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. Nance of Anderson, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. W. A O'Bry
ant on Church street. =.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Miss Ruth Beeks is among the
pretty young college girls home fol
the Easter holidays. She comes from
Coker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Nj. ]. j. Grant, of Lowndesville
was on our streets Thursday. Every
thing is quiet in Lowndesville' he
says. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-25

Mrs. Walton Stephens has return
ed home after a week spent with
friends in Atlanta.