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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
STILL SEIZED
Large Copper Outfit and 500 Gallons
of Mash.

Large Copper Outfit and 500 Gallons
of Mash.
Accompanied by several other
white men, Sheriff M. R. Leroy seiz.
ed a still in operation on the Cherry
Hill plantation near Wilmington last
Thursday night, catching the opera
tors, George Tucker, Tom DeVore,
Bradley Murray and Lem Tutt all
colored men of that vicinity, in the
act of making liquor.
The captured men waived prelimi-
nary and three of them are in Jail,
while the fourth one, Tom DeVore,
is out on $4,000 bond.
About 500 gallons of mash were
ready for this still which was large
copper outfit and under fire when
the sheriff and his men arrived. An
other stand of about 500 gallons of
mash was found next day by the
sheriff within $50 yards of the place
where the still was located and it is
to have belonged to the
same parties.-McCormick Messen-
ger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 23rd, 1921
Dear Santa,-Please send me an.
other mule business. I do not want
any more farms nor another bank
The ones now have are enough fol
a man who is not hog. I will not
need any horns nor anything like
that to make a noise this Christmas
as my nephew Kerr has his Cousin
Percival and Brother Austin with
him and he will be doing most of the
blowing for our family this Christ
mas. Be particular also about how
much mail you send me because it
has to be read at home.
Your boy,
Jimmie Stark.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
LOWER RATE JANUARY l
ON FARM PRODUCTS

Columbia, Dec. 21.-South Caro-
lima Railroad Commission today is
sued a circular directing that or
January l, ten per cent reduc
ton in freight rates, proposed by
the trunk line railroads, take effect
on interstate shipment gof agricul
tural products and live stock. The
rate will also be effective on inter
state shipments.
This will be a blanket reduction
on all shipments without changes in
tariffs. It is a trial arrangement to
last for six months, with the ides
that it will be made permanent, il
it is found to be advantageous. The
only commodity excepted in the
South Carolina commissions circu.
lar is cotton, on which rates were
recently reduced by the South Car,
olina Commission.
This reduction will mean big
saving to the agricultural interests,
it is said. 1t will be applied to ship
ment of grain and grain products,
hay, butter and other dairy pro-
ducts, cotton seed and hulls, tobac-
co, fruits, dried fruits, vegetables,
peanuts, cattle and calves, horses
and mules.
Whether the short line roads of
the state will put the rate into eff
feet is not known, These lines are
in many cases losing money and it
may not be possible for them to
grant the reduction at present. The
railroad commission received in
formation from the trunk lines
Tuesday that the reduction would
be made January /. This reduction
was first proposed by the railroad
commission of this state and the
commissions of several other
states.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
TAKING HOLIDAY

The Press and Banner will not
publish a paper Monday. The work
ing force Of a newspaper has but
few holidays. They deserve day
or two at Christmas, and in order
to give to the good people who
work for this paper little time for
pleasure, we have decided not to
open the Office again until Wednes-
day morning. The Wednesdays
paper will be issued as usual.
The Press and Banner desires at
this season to thank its subscribers
and patrons for the business We
have received the past year. It has
been a trying time for most news
papers. All of us have felt the hard
times, but Notwithstanding we come
to the end of the year in better
shape than We began it, and with
as many subscribers as were on our
lists January 1st. All of this is. due
to the kindness and consideration
of those who patronize and support
us. To all of them we extend our
best wishes for a happy Christmas
season with friends and relatives
at home, and for a prosperous
business season next year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
AT OLD WELLINGTON CHURCH.

The great oak yet is standing; the
spring sends forth its flow,
Just as did old schoolmates, when we
were young, you know.
On the top-most bough Of that grand
old tree, mocking bird did perch,
And thrilled his sweetest music into
the song within the church.
I sat near an open window in a con-
venient pew,
And saw the pretty songster when
across the yard he flew.
Inspired by the singing he tuned his
silver tongue,
Then joining in the anthem in match
less notes he sung.
A fitting scene on earth for angels to
behold,
A thrilling inspiration to every living
soul.
I was then boy Of IL, but the scene
appealed to me, 49,
To see the peerless bird in worship
on that majestic tree.
The sacred house is vacant, is now q
silent room,
Those who sang with us that Sabbath
morn, are lying in the tomb.
A bird may now be singing Ger their
bed Of clay, .
Just as sweetly as the one that sang
with them on that bright April day.
Sixty-eight years since I witnessed
the beautiful sight,
But vivid in memory it will live till
comes the endless night.
IN. H. Palmer,
f136 E. Elk Ave-,
Glendale, California.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
Officers Arrest Three
Dec. 19. St.

Anderson, Dec. 22-Fifty gallons
of liquor and a 80 gallon distillery
is the capture by officers in the last
few days. The liquor and automobile
with two men who gave their names
as Ramey and Shirley, were caught
on Paul. Earle's place, near Starr,
and the men are in the county jail.
THAN Hutto, another white man,
was also arrested on a charge of
transporting whiskey. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 23rd, 1921
Dear Santa,-There is not much
that I want this Christmas because
know that times are hard, but
would like to have a rabbit to put
on my rabbit farm, and big print
ing press like the Press and Banner
Please do not send me any new real
estate business blocks to play with
as I have some blocks left over from
last Christmas.
Please do not forget my little
friends James Stark and Davis Kerr
They will be looking for you.
Your friend,
Clyde Horton.
P. S. Santa, are you a Baptist?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 23rd, 1921.
Dear santa,-Please send me a
new automobile for Christmas, one
with plenty of Speed. 1 want lot
Of sick babies to play with during
Christmas, and will need the auto
mobile to take them riding. Will
need handsome chauffeur also, but
/ think can get him myself. Send
me a lot Of nice things to eat Christ
mas because all the nurses at the
hospital will be looking for something
good and I want to give them fine
dinner. If you get sick this next
year come to the Abbeville County
Memorial Hospital and we will treat
you right and pay for it with the
baby fund. DR.. 'Gambrell will cut you
all to pieces and not charge you a
cent.
Yours for good Christmas,
Blanche Reep.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
DOG LICENSE LAW.
A law Of this state reads:

n -" VI ILLS stdte IcauS:
"Any person owning. harboring or
maintaining dog, failing Or refus-
ing to return and pay the tax ($1.25)
shall be deemed guilty Of a misde-
meanor, and on conviction shall be
fined not less than FIVE or! more than
twenty dollars. One half shall go to
the person reporting said failure TO
pay said tax and one half to public
school fund. Said tax due and pay.
able as other taxes.' -
r. B. CHEATHAM.
IL, 16. At. CO. Treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. .23rd, 1921.
Dear Santa,-I am dropping you
a line to let you know that I have
not forgotten you and to say that
there is nothing in your line that I
need this Christmas. have too much
of too many lines already. Cousin
Percival w. and Brother Austin are
to be with me this Christmas and
that is enough for me, that is if
Cousin Tom Davis brings everything
from Augusta that he should. Uncle
Jim may be needing a few things, if
he does let him have them, because
we will dine with them during Christ
mas anyway. I hope that you are
feeling fine and are in the best of
spirits and that you are not in the
furniture business.
Yours for glorious Christmas,
Davis Kerr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers Bank of Alb
beville County will be held in the of.
flee of the president Wednesday
January 18th, 1922 at II A. M.
J. C. Thomson, Cashier.
Dec. 23. ct.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 23rd, 1921.
Dear Santa,-If I could get the
things I want for Christmas it would
be a Hoke Smith doll, a Tom Wtason
watermelon and a Georgia Elberta
peach-you know the kind.
Yours,
Willie H. Long.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
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~ COME ON SANTA -
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Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 2Srd, 1921.
Friend Santa,-Well now if there
is anything I want this Christmas
it is a "beel." The boys sold the one
I bought. Also send me small keg
of blackberry wine, the kind that
they make down about Hopewell
Church. I would like also a big tur-
key like "old man Gillian" general
ly has at his house. Do not forget
my little friends Will Calvert and
Billy Cason.
Your little friend,
|. Patrick Roche.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS.
MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the National Bank of Ab-
beville will be held in the directors
room Of the bank at. IL o'clock
Tuesday, January 10, 1922.
E. LEWIS PERRIN,
Dec. ID. st. - Cashier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

Abbeville, S. c., Dec. 23rd, 1921.
Dear Santa,-There is nothing ]
want this Christmas except an auto
mobile in my automobile house, a
fine piano in the parlor and a cook
in the kitchen.
Bye-bye,
Lily Bradley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
Don't Miss Hodges.

Dear Santa,
1 am a little girl seven years old
and I want you to bring me doll
carriage and some fruits, nuts, can
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS


The Highway Commissioners Of
Abbeville County will receive bids at
the Office of L. W. Keller, Secretary,
until IL o'clock, noon,, on Saturday,
January 7th, 1922, for the construc-
ton of that road known ,asg:tke Mt.
Carmel road from Station 38of sur
vey at the Hill place via Lebanon
Church to the Mccormick county line
at Mulberry Church, being seven and
46-100 miles. All bids must be seal
ed and on the prescribed form ac-
companied by a certified check, or
surety bond, in the sum Of. One Thou
sand Dollars, payable to-L s. Stark,
Chairman, as guaranteeast8at the
bidder will, if awarded contract,
within ten days after notice thereof,
enter into written contract and
give satisfactory bond; iR the sum Of
one third (1-3) the contract price.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids. !"
Done by order of the Commission,
December 10th, 1921. -.
J. s. STARK, Chairman,
L. w. KELLER Secretary.
Dec. 1s. St. 1tw. 5F'a'T:'s>H-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23
DuitThem.

Dust Them.
A soft piece of old silk should be
kept. at hand for use in dusting your
hat. Quills and ostrich should be
gently busted after each wearing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-23

sse quickly relieves cold. ].
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dies and fire works and all kinds of
fruits. I will close.
Your little friend,
Elsie Stevenson.
Hodges, S. c.
Would Like Story Book.
Dear old Santa,
am little girl nine years old. l
want a story book, picture and some
fruits, nuts and candy.
Your friend,
Elizabeth Stevenson
Hodges, S. c.
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06
TABOO ON SPANGLED
 EVENING DRESS |S PUT BY MISS TAL MADGE:

Nothing is more interesting than peek at a woman before her mirror while she is doing her darndest to look beautiful. Thanked by jars guaran- teed to remove the telltale signs of creeping age-the facial wrinkles, and powders concocted to bring to faded cheeks the bloom of an eighteen year old flapper, the woman presents a spectacle of Vanity's grapple with age. But who has ever witnessed the beau tiful woman, the woman of swan-like throat, peach bloom cheeks, and beau tiful figure-in her attempt to look unbeautiful and ungainly But it has been done.
 Constance Talmadge in her latest attraction, The Per-Woman," which comes to Mauk's Columbia Theater for two days, commencing today. pre- sents a highly humorous glimpse of a young lady in her pretty little boudoir,
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06

nounced later, prepare their reports. enjoy luncheon together, hear a few minutes talk by some speaker to he selected each day and then be excused from further service until the next morning at o'clock. Thus no worker will be expected to devote more than three hours day to his effort to build up a big. efficient and responsible chamber of commerce for Phoenix. However, if the workers here are like those in other cities. of which there is no doubt in the mind of Campaign Di rector Deputy. they will all do some work for the campaign during the afternoon and evening. Their interest he says, may be depended upon to pro- duce this effect upon their efforts.
 The element of rivalry, essential to the best success of any campaign. will be created by the teams themselves. When the first days reports have been posted on the big blackboard. every team below the top one will be anxious to take first place the next day and the first days leader will naturally be de- termined to hold it's position Thus at the start there will be a contest among the different groups for leadership. Campaign material in abundance will be supplied to the captains and their
 workers On two or more occasions before the week of the intensive en- rollment all of the campaigners will be 1 given a talk by an experienced man on
 how to save both their time and that of
 the men they call on. These sales manship" talks will enable even inex- perienced salesmen to get the sort of
 results that will make the campaign a success.
 Before the prospective member ot
 the new chamber of commerce has been
 asked to join, he will have received from the campaign headquarters a briei prospectus or such literature as will
 prepare him for the call of the team workers. Other aids will be provided both for the prospects, and thei, callers, so that the whole job of mal<. ing the several hundred calls will be easily finished within the allotted time
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06

distorting her we'll moulded chin into the type known scientifically as pro- truding, and vulgarly as tough, dim ming the entrancing gleam of her won- derful eyes with pair of tortoise shell glasses. and hiding her beautiful figure under clothes that were in mode in 1898 An, but the pretty little Miss had
 designs, and quite unlike the perennial vamp who ensnares over sentimental
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06
WHERE PEACH STONES WERE

A 500 ton mountain of peach stones was recently thrown upon the New York local fuel market as a substitute for coal The stones were gathered by patriotic Americans during war time to be used in the manufacture of gas masks. They found a ready mar ket a. Sl a ton and were distributed 10 the needy-Dearborn Independent.
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06
10 Bring Phoenix Into Her Own ls the Reason for Creation of
 A Greater Chamber of Commerce

"roer 10 inform the business and
 a0nai men and the loyal public Ae'nted women of Phoenix and vicinity tne character of the plans which ne~e neen adopted for the reorraniza- '-on and expansion of the Chamber of
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06

cut rakishly-nay, risquely, and sachet, this little dear resorted to the unusual artifice of looking intellectual, rather than inviting the difference may be.
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06

War department expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 90, 1920. were s1 ,6O2 106. .S56.62.
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06

hoenix, the campaign ,repared an outline of
 nd those contemplated
 committee explain that -orlx for the chamber is md therefore that the
 d in the statement
Arizona republican., 1921-02-06

Commerce of Pho committee has pre- the steps taken and Members of the col the program of woI yet to be built an items mentioned
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-19

ever, advertising must be welded
more closely to the efforts of the per
sonal salesman than ever before. In
many cases today the choice of adj
vertising media is determined by his
consideration alone. | might mention
the daily newspaper by way of illus
tration If an important news mes
sage relating to price or policy
changes to be gotten over quickly
to large field, not even the mails
can match the newspapers for speed
md thoroness.'
mir. Fletcher also brings up anoth-
err interesting point He says, The
drop in commodity prices is bringing
back into the buying field the thought
'ul. reading, discriminating people Of
fixed income who have always been
the backbone of the market for quail
ity goods at fair prices. Advertising
has always played its important part
IN the cultivation Of this market and
it will play an increasingly important
part in the future for reasons which
are obvious to the serious student OF
business conditions
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-19
GOOD ADVERTISING
FUNDAME TO
ALL CREDIT: DAVIS.
MANAGER OF WESTERN PUBLISH
ERS' ASSOCIATION, IN CHICAGO
ADDRESS POINTS OUT VALUE
OF PUBLICITY IN AMERICAN
BUSINESS.

Chicago, Dec. 17--Advertising is
one of the fundamentals Of credit, r.
Guy Davis, disadvantages of the
American Newspaper Publishers as.
ISOLATION told a convention OF sales.
men here today.
John Fletcher, the Chicago Bank.
err. cannot understand why it is that
the impression has got around that the
banker is opposed to advertising. -
Mr. Davis said. Indeed he insists on
the direct contrary that advertising
really has vital relation to credit.
MIR. Fletcher in a recent interview
with me said: Bankers have always
considered well planned advertising
as an asset. But it is only compare.
lively lately that they have come to
regard it as one of the determining
factors in the extension of credit. The
force that produces selling reputation
is advertising. Advertising therefore
is really one of the fundamentals OF
credit. The old idea OF requiring a
for every one that he borrows is nc
longer the exclusive consideration
He may have the dollars and still not
get the loan even in normal times
The man himself his ability, the way
he talks, his understanding of his bus
mess, his enthusiasm, yes, and even
his belief in advertising all enter into
the calculation more than many PEG
pie believe
Concentration Tendency.
"In further discussing advertising
Mr.. Fletcher said, there is a marked
tendency toward the concentration o.
advertising and selling effort on par
ticular territories where analysis has
shown the most favorable markets tt
lie. In analyzing this idea he said:
There is logic back of this course
but in the general prosperity of pas
years when selling conditions were
easy, careful study Of markets was
not always made. In these days, how
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-19

on our memorial cards hssan he year
with us In eager. full and happy lika.
They did not see the csespiae
shadow lowering over their paths, nor
did they hear the prophetic warningS
OF their departure.
They came face to face--some Of
them suddenly--with the great
change, even as you and will coma
some not distant day. a
The simplest and yet the grand
est thing we can say Is. They are
not. for God took them" n
love to believe that our dear ones
for whom we mourn are still with u6
In that higher recognition where spirt
its blend In holy Joy and sympathetic
service.
1t seems hard to comprehend that
our much loved friend and so-worker,
Mrs. Susie Snow, is gone.
God comfort her aged husband ana
other loved ones. Her remains were
laid to rest beside the graves OF her
children and parents In the Ottawa
Avenue cemetery, a place hallowed by
many precious memories OF the old
days ever dear to her.
With all her love for old friends
and ties of former years, her mind
was always alert to the present.
She was fit helpmeet for her hus.
band, true home maker and loving
wife and mother. A loyal member Of
the W. c. T. u. 4
We mourn her going and shall in.
deed miss her. especially her splendid
service as pianist.
Our sympathies 90 out to the be.
loved family OF our deceased sister.
OTTAWA WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN
TEMPERANCE UNION.
By M. j. Rendle.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-19
95-M|LE HURRICANE
SWEEPS BUFFALO
THEN BRINGS FLOOD
LAKE PILES UP UNDER FORCE
OF GALE AND iNNUNDATEs
PROPERTY NEAR ITS BouNpAR.
lES-HEAVY PROPERTY LOSS.
ES REPORTED.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. l9.-(By the A.
PA ninety.five mile an hour gale
swept the city today, uprooting trees,
tearing down chimneys, smashing
plate glass WINDOWS and plling up the
water in the harbor to an unprece.
dented stage. One man was killed by
the storm.
The damage throughout the city
was great, but heaviest losses occur.
red along the water front, where a
800 foot wireless tower was demolish
ed, boat houses and small docks were
swept away and several hundred
pleasure craft were smashed or
carried down the river.
The property loss will run into hun.
dreds of thousands Of dollars.
The wind, blowing from the south,
west directly down Lake Erie, piled
up the water until Bird Island pier
and Squaw island were almost com.
pletly submerged. Nearly 100 squat.
ters' shanties were carried out into
Niagara river. Their occupants we're
rescued by police, fremen, and the
coast guard crew.
Three ferryboats, used in the SER
vice between Buffalo and Fort Erie.
were piled up on the rocks between
the river and the canal
At Tonawanda. the water rose eight
feet above normal, flooding the large
lumber yards there and carrying thou.
ends of feet of timber into the river
and over Niagara Falls.
A dredge anchored off Grand Island
began to drift toward the falls, but
managed to find anchorage by dig
ging its steel dipper into the mud on
the river bed
Seldom has such a volume of water
poured over the brink of the Niagara
cataract as today. The waters of
Lake Erie, crowded by the wind into
the river, caused a swirling flood at
places where usually there are only a
few scant inches. Such food poured
over the precipice that the pier of the
Maid of the Mist was submerged.
Many islands just above the falls
were submerged for the first time in
years. Great property damage was
done on the upper river between La
Sale and Niagara falls to lighthouses
and motor boats.
Half of the fifty-four large lake
steamers berthed behind the main
breakwall dragged anchors when the
wind was at it's heighth. but it looked
from shore at nightfall as If all of
them had succeeded in keeping off the
beach The boats are loaded with
grain for winter storage.
Three gasoline fishing boats were
sunk in the harbor at Dunkirk.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-19
Unto the End.

Allows this2" asked the lawyer.
"You've named six bankers In your
win 10 be pallbearers. OF course, It's
all right, but wouldn't you rather
choose some friends with whom you
are on better terms?" "No, Judge,
that's all right. Those fellows have
carried me for so long they might as
well finish the job."--The American
Legion Weekly.