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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received BY the
Abbeville County Highway Commis-
sioners, at the Supervisors I Office,
until IL o'clock M. on Saturday,
February 4th, 1922 for the construc;
tion Of approximately fifteen 25-10o
miles Of top soil road from the city
limits of City Of Abbeville via the
Poor House and the Jim Clinkscales
place to Calhoun Falls, known as
the Calhoun Falls Road, as per the
survey of the county engineer. :.
The work will consist Of the nee
essary clearing and grubbing, exca-
vation, culvert pipe, head walls, and
top soil surfacing, and such other
work as may be necessary to com.
plete the work according to the plans
and specifications. Detailed informa-
tion will be furnished by H. B.. Hum.
~ -.
bert, Engineer. ~
Each bid must be on the prescribed
form and accompanied by a certified
check, or corporate surety bond, in
the sum of One. Thousand 00-10C
Dellara payable to J. S. Stark, Chair.
man, as guarantee that the bidder
will, if awarded the contract, within
ten days; after notice enter into g
written contract and give bond in
Zone half the amount; Of the. contract
price. Bidders must satisfy the Com.
mission Of their experience and ;abil:
ity to perform the! work. The right
is hereby reserved to reject any >ol
all bids. -
Done at Abbeville, S. c., by order
Of the Commission January 7th, 1922
J. S. STARK, Chairman. 4:
T L. WHEELER, Secretary:
Jan. -1S, 1922. 1tw3t
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EAT WITH -METaRle board By
the meal or BY the week.
Phone 1. Mrs D. A. Rogers e.
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SUNDAY AWAKENS
REL|G|OUS.FERyOR
EVANGELIST'S APPEALS STIR
NEGROES NEGRO CHOIR
LEADER WOULD "RAISE
ROOF AND TEAR UP OLD
TABERNACLE."

.Spartanburg, Jan 16-Twenty
thousand people have heard "Blly"
Sunday preach today. Such a mani
festation of interest in religious
meetings has never been seen in this
state, and such a day of worship has
never been known perhaps in South
Carolina. His day began with the
meetings for the negroes Of Spar
tanburg city and county, and more
than 5000 of them were present.
There was singing, and shouting
was unrestrained until the closing
scenes of the negro meeting in the
tabernacle exceeded in religious fer
vor any revival ever known in this
city. A large negro choir, under the
leadership of its own director, a
negro physician singing the
songs , of the race thrill
ed the audience, but when one ..of
the negro ministers said "Now let
the congregation come in and we'll
raise the roof and tear this old tab
ernacle up" the climax was reach
ed. Mr. Sundays sermon was from
the Twenty third psalm and he
preached simple religion. ~,
From the afternoon meeting hun
dreds were turned away and from
the night. service !, thousands could
not gain admittance to the taber-
nacle. All seats were taken at s
o'clock, an hour and a half before
the service began. he preached to
night on Safety First" basis Of his
sermon, making perhaps the most
profound appeal yet heard. At the
conclusion Of the sermon he madS
the first appeal to the congrega-.
tion, asking those who wanted to
renew their faith in Jesus Christ to
come forward, and more than $50
pressed forward to shake the hand
Of the evangelist. - ... -. -.
The city of Spartanburg has been
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
OUR FARMERS PROGRESSIVE

At a meeting of representative
farmers held in the court house today
the matter of a county agent for the
county was discussed. After the mat
ter had been discussed by several
present, a motion was made to ask
the representatives of the county in
the General Assembly to make an
appropriation of $1250 for the pur-
rose of securing a good man. The
motion was carried by vote of 26
to 2. \
We believe that the vote fairly
represents the wishes of the, farmers
; Abbeville County on this subject.
There will be found here and there
farmer, and good farmer too,
who does not wish county agent in
the county. These farmers on account
of the fact that they are themselves
progressive do mot feel the need of
assistance in matters relating to
their farms, but the average farmer,
especially at this time, does feel that
he needs assistance. There are others
who have never. availed themselves
of the services of a good agent and
therefore do not know just what ad-
vantages are to be gained by en-
ploying one. But on the whole we
believe that it may be safely said that
nine-tenths of the farmers want a
county demonstration agent.
The worth of these agents is prov
ed in most of the counties by the fact
that they are retained in the coun-
ties from year to year. Occasionally
we get man who does not make
good; that is true everywhere. A
cheap man never makes good, or
rarely does; but where a living sal
ary is paid and first class man en-
ployed, he is worth many times his
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
DESTROY WEEVIL
WINTER QUARTERS

Clemson College, Jan 16-"So
far the weevil has not suffered seri-
ously. on account Of the winter wea-
ther," says Prof A. F. Conrad, en-
tomologist, in answering inquiries
about the probable infestation next
season. 1T is entirely possible that
we may yet have very cold weather,
but with pest as serious as the boil
weevil, it is necessary that we con-
slider every possibility. There are
yet many fields with stalks and
stubbles on them,\ many unkeps
ditch banks many unkept orchards,
and many margins of woods offering
shelter: to this pest. It is difficult to
conceive how any farmer can afford
to take time to 60 squirrel hunting
when these menacing winter hotels
for the weevil on his farm are star
ing him in the face every day."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
WHAT BILLY SUNDAY WEARS

In order that he might have a fresh
change of clothing twice every day
and three times on others, Mr.. Sun
day carries with him Is suits, of
clothes, several dozen shirts, all a
heavy white silk, three dozen collars
and an equal number of undergar-
ments.-Spartanburg Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18

LoST-Large pointer dog, white with
brown spots about head and neck
Last seen following boys near Nc
Cords Creek. Any information "a Z
preciated. If found will pay for;
trouble. R. 0. Hunter.s 1tpd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
..AX.ANTS1I ]
FOR RENT-Apartment 8 rooms,
bath and screen porch. Phone Ia,
4e Greenville Street. 1, 1s2tc;

FOR RENT unfurnisshed rooms,
next door to high school. 2s Park
: er Street. Apply to J. s. Ham
,mond. 80 49, 1tpd.
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salary to the farmers in county.
In looking to the employment Of q
man in this county, we are but fol
lowing other counties more progress
sive than we have proved ourselves
and we believe that the investment
We make will prove most satistac'
tory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18

NoTIcE-Effective February fst I
will cut the price for laundering
collars to 2 1-2 cents each and
other things in proportion. y JOE
j., WING. /, 1s-stcol,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
FINAL. COTTON REPORT
Little More Than Half a Crop Made
Abbeville Short $4,000

!. Cotton ginned prior to January
in South Carolina crops of 1921 and
1920 as estimated by the, department
Of commerce, bureau of census, an
nounces the preliminary report on
cotton ginned by counties, in South
Carolina, for the crops of 1921 and
1920: TIE total for the state was
made public at 10 a. m, Tuesday,
January 10.
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crowded throughout the day. The
trains brought crowds and every
highway has been filled with traffic
Mr. Sunday rests tomorrow. and will
resume his preaching Tuesday af
ternoon. y
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18

British experts estimate the known
available coal fields insure a supply
enough for normal needs of the
world for 1000 years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
Cutting Remarks.

Cutting Remarks.
Mass. Tech, Woo Zoo.
Barber (wielding scissors over
head Of man in chair Shall + gs
over it again? -. =: =
Victim (bored into seu,i-slum.
ber)-No, j heard: every word the
first time. = !. =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-01-18
Her Present Occupation.

Her Fresent Occupation.
"You say that your wife went to
college before you married herr"
eyes, she did,"
"And she thought of taking up
law, you said?"
eyes; but now she's satisfied to
lay it down. Boston Post.
Telephone companies in this coun-
try employ 100000 workers who han
die 18,250,000 connections year.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
REMEMBER TOWN FARM
Many People Give Generously This
ChristmAs-Chieken Dinner Served

Christmas at the Putnam Town
Farm was an eventful occasion for the
10 inmates and those in charge. Mr..
and Mrs Harry Hill A bouEtiful hol-
iday dinner was served, chicken and
an the usual vegetables comprising
the menu There was also fruit, can
dy and nuts in abundance, made so
through the generosity IF numerous
persons and organizations that gave
literally to the home this year. The
Catholic Welfare Council Of Putnam.
~ which Miss Katherine Byrne is
president. remembered the Town
Farm. as did the following Mrs War
ser's class Of the Second ConRrcgas
slonal church, Miss Boweu's class Of
the Baptist church; the Junior League
II the Putnam NJ +. church. and St
MoHleas Guild Of Pomfret. Mem
beers Of Miss Bowen's class, mentioned,
together with Rev and Mrs. John G
stoddard, visited the farm Monday
presented their Christmas remem-
ORANGES, and entertained By singing
Christmas carols.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
LOCAL CHILD HURT
In SLIDING MISHAP

Putnam's first coasting accident oc-
Cured last Saturday afternoon when
the eight year old daughter Of Simeon
Larose, while sliding on Mill street,
collided with the automobile owned
by Simon Kaminsky and driven by
Rosario LaCroix Of 81 Main street
The auto was turning from Woodstock
avenue onto Mil street when the ac-
eident occurred The child was tax
en- TO the Office Of Dr.. Russell, who
found her not badly hurt and suffer
ing only from being bruised
That the child was not seriously
hurt Is regarded as very fortunate.
But what is looked upon as even more
remarkable is that children are not
killed because Of their practice in slid
ing on Mill street out onto Woodstock
avenue. along which there is almost
constant traffic
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
PoMFRET CHRISTMAS TREES
Landing and Gary Schools Have
Trees. Gifts and Program

The IS pupils Of the Pomfret Land
ing school were given their annual
Christmas tree last Friday afternoon
by Lawrence Perkins The tree, o.
huge affair, decorated with lights and
gifts and tinsel. was set up in the
schoolhouse. In the afternoon par
euts and teachers and children were
present for a program which ineiud-
cd a play based on Dickens Christmas
Carol. folk dances. and Christmas
songs Each child received gift that
h. wanted. and q useful gift besides.
He also had fruit and ice cream and
candy and popcorn. Mothers feeeiv-
Cd red poInsettia flowers, and there
were separate gifts for the children.
At the Gary schoolhouse in the eve
ming there was another tree with pres
ents provided through Mr Perkins
generosity.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
HAS NEW POSITION
Former Trade School Director Be
comes Mill Superintsn dent

f. viii be pleasing news 10 his many
friends ia Putnam and vicinity, %
learn Of the newest success Of Milton
]. Bentley. formerly director Of the
State Trade school, Putnam Mr..
Bentley has been appointed superin-
tendent Of the American Linen Com
pnny and has assumed his new duties.
Prom Putnam Mr. Bentley went 10
the Swiss Textile Company az Asson-
81. 10 be- superintendent. Recently
BE received his new appointment and
last week took up his new duties.
With tins good news from the for
mer director Of the local trade school,
comes similar pleasing information
from Benn Kcrshaw. who for four
years was textile instructor at the
trade school, and who resigned last
September.
Mr. Kershaw went 20 Fall River to
BE- IN charge Of weaving and designing
at the conanicut mills. and has now
been made general superintendent Of
the plant. He assumed his new re-
sponsibilties this week.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
WITH A LONG WHITE BEARD
King Winter Arrives.-Sno~ Of the
Kind That Stay. Here Aplsnty

Having provided mildly White
Christina with two excellent days Of
holiday weather. old King Winter evil
IDENTIFY said on Wednesday TO himself.
Now I'll just put AN end 70 this non
sense :" and forthwith he did. First
he turned up the thermometer so that
the Christmas thaw speedily disappear
ed and the ground hardened. Then.
having allowed everyone else a com
Portable holiday. the old man started
a little celebration all Of his own.
First, he started nice little wind
with the edge of razor, and in the
night he turned on a hard. pciting
sleet that made an excellent founda-
ton for a steady sn0wstorm continu-
ing throughout the day and the night
of Thursday. The result Is the sea
sons first downright snowstorm Of the
winter.
Trains have been delayed on all the
lines, though that means little since
nowadays il doesn't take a snowstorm
to wreck the schedule The most
pleasant day u the season Is likely TO
find any train passing through Putnam
anywhere from three % Ave hours
late. But the storm has delayed mo
tor travel. in spite Of the effort Of the
ighway department working through
out the night to keep the roads open
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
Ea.LERY BAKER DIES
Pomfret Resident Sueeumbs at Day
kimbali Hospital To Long Illness

Ellery Baker, one of the best known
aud best beloved citizens Of Pomfret,
died at 100 o'clock Thursday evening
at the Day Kimball Hospital after
many weeks Of pain and struggle fol
lowing an operation which he was
forced to undergo late in October
Members Of his family were with him
when the end came.
Mr. Baker was 40 years old, and had
lived all his life in pomfret, where he
was born. the son Of Thomas and Ly-
dia Fits Baker He leaves his wife,
who was Miss Lillian Rogers Of East
Woodstock. and ten children Violet.
who il Mrs. Alfred S Dryden; Roland,
Randall, Percy. Arnold and Edith,
who is Mrs Raymond Hollister. How
ard, Olive. Blanche and Guy l.. Baker,
who is assistant cashier Of the First
National Bank Of Putnam A daugh-
ter, Mildred. aged q years, died about
FIVE years ago. MIR Baker practically
all his life was employed by the Hit
Nurseries in Pomfret. Of which he was
the manager.
The funeral will be held on Monday
afternoon sc O'Clock from his late
home In Pomfret. Rev Richard I. Fl
lott Of the Abingdon Congregational
church officiating
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
INCREASES CAPITAL
STOCK 500 PER CENT

According to papers filed with tho
secretary Of state, the Grosvenordais
Company, which has mills at Gros-
venordale and North Grosvcnordaie.
has increased its capital stock from
500. 900 to $1,000, 900. A majority
Of the stockholders voted for the in
crease. those mentioned as favorable
being r. H. Gardner, A. w. Dimmick.
G. NJ. Gongdon and Rose Anna Gros-
venor The stock increase Is equiva~
lent to a stock dividend Of 81 900. 900.
but as yet no announcement has been
made an to this move. Under the new
status Of affairs. the company win
have 10000 shares Of par value of
500 per share.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
NEW PASTOR COMES
NEXT WEEK SUNDAY
Rev. Simeon Cozsd Soon to
Take Up Active Labors
Here

Rev. Simeon f. Cozad, who has ac-
cepted the call extended to him 10 be
come pastor Of the Second Congrega-
tional church. Putnam. will take up hts
new labors late next week and will
conduct services next week Sunday,
Jan. z.
Rev Mr.. Gozad comes to Putnam
from East Bridgewater. Mass, where
he has been pastor of the Gongrega.
tional church Of that place. He il
held in high favor by his present par
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
COUPLE WEEDS UNDER
SNOW LADEN PINES
Lucretia p. Breed Becomes
Bride of Parker Newhall at
Outdoor Marriage
Mrs Ne~hali Is Putnam Woman. Illus
bsnd New York City Law Student

Standing beneath the snow and tee
coated pines across the lake from
Roseland Park, South Woodstock. with
the sun shining brightly overhead. and
surrounded by relatives, Lueretia for-
ter Breed. daughter Of Mrs. John +.
Spencer Of Putnam. and Parker New
hall Of New York City. were united in
marriage by Rev. H. 4. Calhoun Of
Harrisville. at ~ o'clock noon Wed
nesday.
Scene q Winiry One
II was wintry setting for the mar
rage, with the lake frozen over. the
ground covered with coating Of ice
and snow, and the participants wrap
ped snugly in heavy coats and furs.
The spot chosen was in the pine grove
at the summer place Of DIR. Catlin Of
New York City, where 1t Is said that
the bride and groom first met Their
attendants were Miss Winifred Gatlin
Of New York City. who acted as
bridesmaid. and Sidney Newhall of
Springfield. Mass, brother Of the
groom. who was best man.
Offer Congrstulstien, Indoor.
The ceremony concluded. the wed
ding party FASTENED into the summer
home of pr CatliR, where a roaring
fire in the fireplace radiatcd warmth
and good cheer Later the party me-
tored to Putnam, where the bride and
groom held reception at the home
Of the formers brother. Ralph spen-
Ger Of Main street Later in the day
Mr.. and Mrs. Newhall left for New
York city. where they will live.
Groom Studying Las
The groom is graduate Of IVES
leyan University and was Rhodes
scholar for four years at Oxford Uni.
vcrsity. England, where he specialized
in law He is now student at the
New York University School of Law.
He anticipates taking the bar exam
ination in june for admission TO prac-
tice law. Mr. Newhall served with the
British army in France during the
World War. He was severely wound
cd and spent many weeks In hospitals
His recovery has been complete
The bride was recently divorced
from her husband. J. orville Wood OF
stoneham. Mass She became favor.
ably known locally through her pres
ence and assistance At the suHmeT
camp conducted by Mr. Wood at
South Woodstock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
SURPRISE MILL MEN
Employees Present Gift. TO Several
Manhssset Mfg. Co. Executives

Supt. John Hanton Of the Manhas-
set Mfg. Co. was given surprise for
Christmas when the overseers present
ed him with an amethyst ring and sil
yer cigarette case.
Benjamin Holden Of the carding
department was the recipient Of an
automobile robe, motormeter and
windshield wiper.
Peter Martin Of the finishing de
partment was presented with a bath
robe, slippers and pipe
Plant Engineer Penny was not for
gotten. and was the recipient of a
beautiful leather travelling bag and
gold Eversharp pencil.
Each one responded to the gifts IN
neat speeches Of acceptance, the pres
ents being genuine surprises 70 those
who received them.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29

TWO CHIMNEY FIRES
City Apparstu. Responds 10 Calls
the Second Coming This Morning

Two chimney fires called out the
FIRE apparatus n the past "a hours.
The first came Thursday afternoon at
2.2s for blaze in the chimney Of the
house at 324 South Main street owned
by Hiram Luce The second was
sounded this morning at ESQ for a
chimney fire In the house at lsl PROV
Idenee street. owned by George Pet
It's. Both fires we're extinguished
quickly and there was no damage The
Hook and Ladder truck responded TO
both alarms.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
POULTRY CLUB MEETS
Pomfre, Organization Is Addressed
BY Two College Specialists

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Pomfret Poultry Club was held at
Grange hall, Abingdon, last Friday
evening. There were ten members
present out Of a total membership Of
Is. The club this year has an annual
membership fee Of s100. Prof. Kirk
patrick Of Storrs and Mr. Covell, SUI
periutendent Of the egg laying contest
al Storrs. were present 20 speak to the
meeting After discussion by Prof
Kirkpatrick Of the eight flock reports
submitted by the members, the sub
ject If the evening, Feeding for
Winter Eggs and Winter Housing,
was discussed by Prof Kirkpatrick
and Mr Covell General discussion
followed on poultry management and
other topics Of interest 20 those pres
ont
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
IMPROVES DESPITE
SERIOUS INJURIES
Louis Mcdonald Suffers From
Broken Jaw and Skull
Fracture
His Head Wa, Crushed Between
Trees at North Woodstoek

Although Louis Mcdonald of West
Thompson is patient at the Day
Kimball Hospital. suffering from a
fracture OF the skull. a broken jaw and
other injuries. his condition this
morning was stated to be improved
and that he has a fighting chance to
recover
Injured at North Woodstock
Mcdonald was injured Tuesday
morning early At North Woodstock,
while working in the woods for George
Spauldiug. marking Off fallen tree.
Two other fellow workers were en-
gagged in saving off a tree nearby It
was figured that when this tree fell,
It would 20 in "a direction that would
not cause harm TO anyone. But cal
culatious were upset aud the tree be
gan topping toward Mcdonald Work
men called to the man. but he didn't
have time to get away
Head Crushed Between Trees
The tree struck him and knocked
him against another. McDonald's head
being caught and crushed between the
two trees. Fellow workmen rushed
To his SIDE and while they made him
as comfortable as possible, a telephone
call was pat in for the ambulance.
In the meantime Mcdonald was
placed on a sled and the trip toward
Putnam was begun The ambulance
met the sled on the highway and the
injured man WIS rushed 90 the hos
pltal.
Mcdonald is married. is about 30
years old and served during the
World War in the army. being station
ed in Texas. He formerly resided m
Pomfret. where he worked for the
Child Lumber Corporation, and he
has also been employed by Joseph Fl
lott Of Abingdon.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
HER BOOK PUBLISHED


Mrs. Irving Baldwin's chadrcn's
book, "Johunie's Adventures With the
Milkarpies." was published in Deeem-
Der. Mrs Baldwin has recently be-
come nutrition editor Of the Junior
Home Magazine. In addition 20 be
ing director Of the nutrition depart
ment Of the Borden CO.. New York
City Mrs. Baldwin was formerly
Helen Frances Rich. daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs Frank Rich. 90 Grove street,
Putnam
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
AWARD BABYPIe
Nils. Elizabeth HurdmAn Wins Prize
offered BY Nistery Theatre

Miss Elizabeth Hurdman. daughter
OF Henry Hurdman. was the winner
OF the eight weeks old pig that was
given away last Friday night at the
Victory Theatre hy Manager Jake Al
pert. This is the "bahy that is alive.
capable Of giving good lusty yells and
is in perfect health" that The Pa
triot mentioned in las; weeks issue.
Il was baby PIX and Miss Hurd-
man seemed delighted TO come into
possession Of him. She did not say
whether she would keep him until he
was biz and Fat. or whether she would
have the neighhors in for pig roast.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-12-29
sUPr. HANToN TO ENTERTAIN
MILL EMPLOYEES AT DANCE

Superintendent John Hanton Of the
Hanhasset Mfg Co will be host Sat
urday night 20 the employees Of the
mill and their invited friends, when
he viii give a dancing party on the top
floor II No. mill. where the Christ
mas tree affair was held last Saturday
evening Music for the occasion viii
be furnished by the Goodyear orehes-
ira Features will be introduced that
are sure 70 make the event more en-
ioyable and there will be refreshmnts