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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Mrs. Courtney Wilson returned
Wednesday from Brevard, N. c.,
where she has been visiting her
home folks for some time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Clinton Link was in town Thursday
bringing the news that everything
was prosperous and quiet in the Be-
thia neighborhood. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21
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J. L. Pruitt, of Due West, was IN
the city today.
Mrs. F. E. Cowan, of Calhoun Falls
was shopping in Abbeville yesterday.
Mr.. Owens Speed went to Green
wood Friday. He "motored" over.
Mr.. A. S. McCord, representing
the Kilgo Drug Co., was over from
Greenwood Friday seeing the drug
men here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Fisher and
their young daughter, Of Antrevile,
were in town shopping Friday.
Messrs ]. S. Stark and w. L. Pee
bles spent yesterday in Anderson on
business matters. ....
Mrs. Alonzo King was down from
Due West Thursday among the salts
fed shoppers in our stores:
Manning Cochran came in from
Cold Sprinp Friday and walked a.
round town for several hours.
Mr.. Henry Brooks went over to
Atlanta this week and spent several
days looking over the big city.
Mrs. James Shelly is at home again
after an extended visit to her home
people in Franklin, N. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

FOR Hughes 3-burner nick!e
plated Electric Stove. Applyin al
the W. H. Cobb Co. 10c Store.
l, 19-3t-pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Mrs.. S. w. Watt, of Due West,
was on our streets Thursday, inter-
ested in the many discount sales our
merchants are holding.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

MILK FOR SALE-We are prepared
to deliver milk daily, at ten cents
a pint. Phone Miller & Evans
Store or see Kay Carwile. 1,193tpo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

MULES AND HORSES-We have rs
or 80 mules and horses, all well
broken and in good shape, for sale.
Also several wagons and harness
See Mckenzie & Johnson. 1-12-tf.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

James S. Cothran has returned to
Columbia to take up his work in the
House of Representatives where he
holds the position of Bill Clerk. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Mrs. Geo. C. Perrin, of Union, Mr..
Thomas C. Perrin, of Bishopville, Mrs
w. L., Hood, of Greenwood, and Mrs.
John H. Chiles and Hearst Chiles, of
Bradley, who came to Abbeville to
attend the funeral of Mr.. Wade S.
Cothran, have returned to their res
pective homes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

FOR SALE-High Grade Ammoniat.
ed Fertilizers for cotton, corn, to-
bacco, etc. Also, Fish Scrap, Blood,
Tankage, Foreign Kainit, etc.
Write US for prices advising the
tonnage you want. Dawhoo Fertil-
izer Company, Box 60s, Charles.
ton, S. c. --- IL, 14--2, CSC
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

The Rosenberg Mer. Co.
observation-disclosures, Abbeville, sc.
-Four Stores Many Depts
IT'S what you save that counts!
a Our January Clearance Sale Of
fers the opportunity. -
You may not be buying luxuries,
but you are buying necessities.
The various departments in our
four stores are stocked with clean,
staple merchandise that the aver
age family buys every day in the
year.
During this sale you can buy your
Shoes, Clothing, Underwear, Dry
Goods, Blankets, Etc., at remark
able reductions.
You can save on your Canned
!, Goods, Coffee, Lard and Cereals.
. The specials in our Hardware
Store are well worth investigating.
1t will pay you to visit our four
connecting stores and look around.
If you see something you wish;
ask the price.
No obligation to buyv just take
your time: and look the lines over.
We know we can save you mon
ey---you will know it if you inves-
tigate.
The Rosenberg Mer. Co.
zaERRRRRMNREEgag
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21
WANTS

FOR RENT-Four room cottage with
all conveniences, on Richey Street.
Apply to H. R. McAllister. 1-202tp
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

TO EXCHANGE rs to $50
acres good, we'll located farm land;
City property that will pay ten
per cent on the investment.
Dixie Land Co., Abbeville, s. C.
l. 14-tfc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Cothran, have returned to their res
pective homes.
Little Miss Evelyn McAllister
had a serious fainting spell Thurs
day night in the Baptist church and
frightened her parents and those
around her for a while. The little
girl is alright today and is taking
part in the skating and the games on
Greenville street.
Mr. w. H. Busby, who lives on
Railroad Avenue is going to know the
news after this, for he has enrolled
himself among the good people who
subscribe for the Press and Banner.
Mr.. John Gambrell says Son Bill
is correct, he does feel as "gay as a
boy of fifteen" but he believes he
could run down hill faster than up
hill, however, he isn't anxious to be
put to either test.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Mrs. James Shelly is at home again
after an extended visit to her home
people in Franklin, N. C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-21

Mr.. Henry Brooks went over to
Atlanta this week and spent several
days looking over the big city.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
DEVELOPING LIKING FOR
MANY ARTISTIC FEATURES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-If the
present trend among government pub
locations keeps up, there will soon be
need for the creation of a federal art
department. Only recently it was an
nounced by the Postoffice Department
that the Postal Bulletin, publication
issued daily for postmasters and en-
ployes, would inaugurate new fea-
ture in the form of cartoon. Now
comes the Department of Commerce
with the announcement that hence
forth its weekly publication known as
Commerce Reports will have an ar
tistic cover. The first cover design
represents a United States freightsr
loaded with American products and
steaming across the waters of the
China Sea, with Chinese junks in the
background. Officials of the depart
ment explain that the artistic cover
innovation is in response to a growing
request of business men that more
pep" be inserted into official pub
especially those on busi-
ness subjects.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
LOCAL NEWS
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Thomas Ward, living west OF Cedar
edge, is reported seriously i'll
Clair Dotts came down from Gunni-
son Wednesday to spend Thanksgiv-
ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. o. Dotts.
The Trumble Garage reports sales
Of Chevrolets to the following: Ike
Ishimoto, Delta; J. M. Lobdell, Aus
tin; George Dove, Hotchkiss.
Henry Hendrickson returned last
week from Escalante and on Friday
went to Somerset with his sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ogden.
Miss Mae DOminy, teacher at the
Montrose schools, arrived home We'd
nesday evening to eat Thanksgiving
dinner with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Dominy, in North Delta.
Mrs E. E. Trenner has been bedfast
from complication of ailments at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Bowers
for the past week. Attending physi-
clans regard her as somewhat i'm
proved at this time.
Charles G. States was exhibiting
several of his latest pen sketches here
this week, among which was a repro
duction of historical picture. "The
Abduction of the Sabian Women" by
Reubens. Mr.. States is very clever
artist.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Close Call.

Close Call.
A few nights ago as Marshal Dixon
was making his rounds he discovered
fellow at the back window Of the
Western Slope Candy Company. Dixon
was coming up through the alley and
when in view of the back end of the
store he noticed fellow who had
forced the window up and already to
enter the store. The marshal quickly
decided to turn loose some of his
store Of lead upon the attempted thief.
As the result Of the first round the
intruder hustled around the corner Of
the building and across the street, en-
listing another person. AS the mar
shall rushed up to the store the rob-
bers were just about to bid him fare
well at turn of the corner Of the
Western Union. Dixon again shot at
the men, striking the plate glass. win
dow of the Western Union Telegraph
Company. The attempted thieves
made their escape.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

Preparations for the sixteenth an
nual National Western Stock Show at
Denver. the week of January 14-21,
are we'll under way and the indica-
tions are that 1t will be one Of the
most successful shows In the history
OF that organization. General Man
ager Yorngerman reports that the out
look was never better at this season
Of the year for complete line Of
entries which will test the capacity
Of yards The attendance promises to
be larger than usual. The annual
Horse Show held in connection with
the Stock Show promises to be even
more complete than past shows and
the various stunts in connection with
this entertainment feature Of the show
will be full Of interest and with lots
Of snap.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Will Test Contract.

L. T. Wood, w. H. Garvin and T. G..
Edwards, under the firm of the Olathe
Produce Company, have filed suit in
the district court against James S.
Lewis, an onion grower near Olathe,
for the defendants fulfillment of con-
tract. The company purchased of de-
fendant in July his onion crop at the
agreed price of 90c per hundred. In
stead of fulfilling the contract, it is
alleged defendant sold his onions on
October 10 to another party, receiving
$3.50 per hundred. The case will be
watched with great interest by many
buyers and growers.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Pays in American Cash.

Pays in American Cash.
Manager Keen of the Western
Union Telegraph Company announces
an arrangement, effective today,
whereby cabled money transfers 10
Germany will be paid in American
funds This eliminates all questions
of exchange and places the payee in
a position to take full advantage of
the premium on American currency
1t also involves refund of the full
amount deposited in the case of nom
payment, which is another great ad-
vantage in case of a deprecated and
declining foreign currency.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
SPECIAL HOSPITAL FOR
NEGRO Ex-SERvlcE MEN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Arrange.
ments are being made, according to
an announcement by Colonel Forbes
OF the Veterans bureau. for the estab-
lishment Of one large hospital in the
south for the exclusive use Of negro
ex-service men. 1t is probable that .
site will be selected at Tuskegee. Ala
bama. both because Of its proximity to
the center Of greatest density of negro
population and because Tuskegee In
stitute has offered free large tract
OF land for the purpose.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
'orkIno for New Road.

Working for New Road.
Dolores is working tooth ana toe
Dail for the proposed Los Angeles
bad, and they believe that the new
bad will greatly reduce freight rates
Ind at the same time furnish an ade-
1uate outlet for their tons Of produce,
|hus Transforming their marketin 8
hto paying business. Tho D. & r.
]. W.. perhaps feeling that delays are
dangerous, is talking broad gauge. at
bast as far as Durango, comp'etin
by way of Del Norte. Wagon Wheel
Zap and Pagosa, according to tho
Eortez Journal-Herald.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The War
Finance Corporation has reduced its
interest rates on advances to banks
for agricultural or livestock purposes
from 5h per cent to 5 per cent on all
advances maturing in six months or
less, without the privilege Of renewal; !;
and on all other advances to banks
for agricultural or livestock purposes
from 6 per cent to 5H per cent.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
ASKING for Bids.

Asking for Bids.
The postmaster-general has asked
for bids for the carrying Of mail be-
tween Delta and Cedaredge, six times
'..I Present pay Of contract Is
s1,S6S.1s. Bond of $4,000 required.
Distance 15k miles. Proposals for
carrying mail between Delta and Esca-
lante Forks once a week are also
asked for. Present pay $609.23. Dis
tance 35 miles. Both routes will be
open to bidders until January 10, 1928.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

Returning Monday evening from the
southern part of the state. where they
have been at work on bridge construc-
ton, were George and Charles Wear,
Leroy Balfour and w. NJ. Merritt.
Their work was done mostly near
Durango and Chama, New Mexico.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
REDLANDS
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Mr.. and Mrs. Embree Houts visited
at the Houts home last week.
Several people spent Armistice day
in Delta. Mr.. Lightall spent the day
in Paonia.
Kenneth Williams Is the PROUD
owner of a new bort car.
The potato harvest is over. Many
good crops were raised. John Young
raised $50 sacks ON three-fOurths OF
an acre.
Maxine Wood and Ruth Luddington
spent the week end at home.
The Misses Wilson and Mr.. Rue OF
Paonia spent Sunday at the McCune
home.
The Hand family have moved to
Delta.
Mrs. John McCune, mother and Sis
ter, called at the Norton home Friday.
The ladies' of the Aid held q most
interesting meeting at the church last
week.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Presbyterian

Presbyterian
Sabbath school. 9:45 q. m.
Morning worship. II o'clock.
Endeavor meeting, $50 p. m.
Evening worship, 1880 O'Clock.
Mid-week service Wednesday, 1880
p. m.
Inspiration service Wednesday even
ing, November 80. 7:S0 o'clock. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
r. E. SHERMAN,
Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
st. Mlcnael's Catholic

st. Mlchaeis Catholic
First and third Sundays. first holy
Mass s o'clock.
Second holy Mass 10 o'clock
Second and fourth Sundays, onlx
one holy Mass at IL o'clock.
Evening services every Sunday at
1880.
Week day holy Mass, 1880 a. m.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. Is. = The
Federal Land Bank for this district
established new record when It
made loans to 3O5 farmers during the
first two weeks of October.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

In remitting for his two copies of
Independent, one of which goes to
Anita, Louisiana, and one to Tel
luride. w. B. Flaugher enclosed a
very attractive souvenir card of Tel
luride Lodge No. 103, l. o. o. F.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s.-All gov
ernment property at Camp Sherman
has been placed at the disposal Of the
vsterans' bureau.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Seventh Day Advent

Seventh Day Advent
Corner Eighth and Meeker streets.
Services Sabbath (Saturday):
10 .. m.-Sabbath school.
II q. m.-Preaching.
3 p. m.-Young Peoples Missionary
meeting.
Wednesday night, O'Clock. prayer
All are cordially invited.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
At The Churches

Christian Science Society
Library building, Sixth and Palmer
streets.
Services at IL a. m.
Wednesday evening service at 8
o'clock
Sunday school at 9:45 each Sunday.
+, Subject for November 27: Ancient
and Modern Necromancy Alias Mes
merism and Hypnotism Denounced"
Baptist
Regular services Sunday, November
20:
Preaching II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting, $50 p. m.
ALFRED B. PARRY.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
q. Luks's Episcopal

81. Iuks's Episcopal
Advent Sunday, November 81.
Morning prayer and sermon, n.
Church school. 2 p. m.
Note-There win be no midweek
service this week.
Visitors cordially welcomed.
GEORGE RICE,
Minister In Charge.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
DELTA 1NDEpDNDENT DELTA COLORADO NOVEMBER 25

Visiting Home Folks.
A family party gathered at the c. j.
h dams home yesterday when the
ADAMS, King, Park and Carmons spent
he day together.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

Your Satisfaction Is our Success.
WHITE BROS. GARAGE.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

Plenty of coal and convenient scales
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25
Methodi.t EplseepaI

Methodist Episcopal
$50 p. m.-Epworth League. The
place where we think in terms Of
young life and the religious problem.
Wednesday, 1880 p. m.-Bible Study
hour.
FRANK w. PIMLoTT,
Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1921-11-25

Special Sunday Dinner. Delta Cafe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
JAZZICAL SCREEN COMEDY AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

Fashions latest decrees in smart feminine attire will be seen in the jazzical screen comedy, "The Sins of St. Anthony" which will be the at. traction at the Liberty Theater for tonight only. ,.
 Bryant Washburn. the featured player! has the role of slovenly bashfnl young scientist who is turned down sby his fair charmer on account of lack of pep. In wild attempt to prove himself a Tive wire" he makes the acquaintance of the giddy shoK girls fh the current musical comedy success and his life there after is just girls. girls. girls. ,Un til he meets the little dancer of the entourage, who not only makes a snappy, up-to-date youth out of him but wins his heart as well,
 Charles Collins is the author of the story. which appeared originally in popular magazine and was see narized by. Elmer Harris. Margaret Loomis is the leading woman, play ing the part of the dancer. The pic ture is a Paramount Aircraft.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
MEx|CO'S WAR - ExILES HAVING
 HARD LOT NOW
Carranza Adherents Going Broke in U. S.-Pathetic
 Appeals Are Made.

MEXICO CITY, Mex, Sept 15-Pa. thetic letters have been received here from some of the political ex- lies who fled across the border when President Carranza's government was overthrown and made the mis- take of plotting against the new men in power instead of burying the hatchet. Some, according to letters written to friends, are seeing hard times.
 Many of these men, having held political office for years. were not fitted to find positions in a foreign field except as laborers and some who once knew the pomp of the capi. tai are tOiling with their hands.
 Even men who hold high positions under Carranza are reported to be "hard up" General Candido Aguilar Carranza's son.in-law and, a member of his cabinet. is said to be eager to get back into Mexico.
 :; His desire te return is believed here to be a confession that the Car ranzista. coffers are empty and that there is no way of refilling them.
 Work in the .Offing
 General Aguilar is in San Antonio So is General Francisco Murguia who has made futile but trouble some effort to start an uprising dur ing the past six or eight months What Murguia is doing on the other side of the border is not known. bu 1t is said that he has little money and that he will face the necessity of going to work unless partisans help him. He had little book store near the plaza, in Chihuahua wher revolution threw him into higl place. At one time he was master
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
rT IN PROBATE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division No.
 Before Fl. B. LeFevre, United States Commissioner and Ex Ohi. cio Probate Judge, Juneau Pre-. cinct.
 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN l.. CARLSON, Deceased
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been duly ap- pointed administrator with will an- nexed of the estate of John L. Carl son. deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby requested to present the same, duly verified, and with proper vouchers attached, to the undersigned at Ju- neau, Alaska. within six months from the date of this notice.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska. this lst day of September. 1921.
 OTTO w. CARLSON,
 Administrator with will annexed. First publication, Sept. 1. 1921. Last publication. Oct. 13, 1921.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
BIRCH LAKE BECOMING BIC
 RESORT FQR ihTERloRlTEs

Birch Lake, one of tho largest lakes on the Richardson Highway between Valdez and Fairbanks, and situated about 60 miles south of the latter town, is becoming popular as an outing place for residents of In terior towns, according to reports received here. At one time recently 65 campers were on the shores of the lake.
 Most of these were residents ol Fairbanks. The troop of Boy Scout, recently made a trip there and had 10-day vacation. A number of tour ists also made several days stops there during the summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NVAANG M NAs4I0AANAb0s yn the Probate Court for Juneau Precinct Territory of Alaska, Di- vision Number One.
 IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF FRANK w. HUMPHREY, De- ceased
 Notice is hereby given that on the first day of September, 1921, the undersigned. Mrs. D. J. Bakke, was duly appointed Exdcutrix of the Will of Frank w. Humfrey, deceased, by H. B. LeFevre. [. s. Commissioner and Probate Judge for Juneau Pre- cinct. and that all persons having claims against the said estate must present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at the office of Roden & Dawes. Juneau. Alaska, within six months from the date of this notice.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 1st day of September. 1921.
 MRS. D. J. BAKKE,
 Executrix. First publication. Sept. 1, 1921. Last publication, Sept. 29, 1921.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
STUDENT BODY ELECTS
 OFFICERS

The student body of the Douglas High School held their first meeting of the present school year, yeste"- +cers were elected to preside oyer the body: Arthur Nelson, president ; Una Crow, Vice president; Wm. Man
 ley,X secretary and treasurer;. Alfred Hewitt, publicity manager; Harold Gallwas, assistant publicity manager It was decided at the meeting not to issue the Gastineau Breeze tn's year. but instead provide for a week ly chronicling of student activities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15

of Chihuahua and stabbed his horses royalty in the Theater of the Heroes.
 After years during which his ex- periences ranged from despotic ruler of state to command of an army di- vision, General Murguia would not, it is ibelieved, return to the hu.ndrum life of q bookseller in dusty little store But if he failed to send money across the border in his days of power and prosperity he has ! little fiscal problem to solve which may be more veXatious than any ure sented to him when he ruled Chi huahua f'f
 Banditry Exists
 Rebels still exist in Mexico, but few are better than bandits. A troublesome band is reported to be operating in OaXaca and the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. These rebels are not strong, as it has bee1 thought necessary to send only q part of a regiment against tAPnl, un der command of Colonel Teodlr1o Za pata. The rebels leader is Pedro Hernandez. who started his little up rising at TuXtepec. State of Oaxaca He is described here as man of nc importance, but that description
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
BUILDING BEING RAZEO

Art Sholin has crew of men at work on the building at the corner Of Third and D Streets which he pur chased recently from the Hunter es- tate. tearing it down preparatory to shipment to his fox farm near Sitka. The work will be rushed to com pletiOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15
FEELING MUCH BETTER

Johnnie Meggitt, who has been having quite siege in the hospital for several weeks with an infection of the leg, is at last reported on the road to recovery ana may be allowed
 to leave the hospital in a few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-09-15

would have fitted Rancho Villa in the days when he fed his band on
 The absence of cows in many places is said to be the explanation of the absence of rebels or bandits Where there is no cattle banditry languishes.
 Range land in parts of Mexico is completely bare of cattle.