Centennial House a log cabin museum in Aiken county
The three to Aiken Centennial House features a 127 year old log cabin moved to Richland Avenue now used as a museum. Built by Frederick Ergies near the Edisto River, it showcases period cooking and layout, with Park Commission plantings and an old rail fence. The Ergies family story and descendants are noted in a local reminiscence.
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Aiken
John
Frederick Ergies
Edisio
Richland Avenue
the Park Commission
United States
Germany
South Carolina
Jacob Ergies
Johnathan Ergies
Frederick Eres
Jacob Staudes
Newberry
Aiken County
Edisto River
Johnathan
Graniteville
Miles Mill
Vaucluse
Frederick
Solomon
David
Susan
Eliza
Minnie
Martha
Dolly
Babe
Simon Day
Louisiana
Willis Creed
Augusta
Allen Franklin
Pickings Franklin
Emanuel Sanders
Mary Price
America Boothe
Old Home Place
Elias
Harrett
History of Dibble Memorial Library in Aiken
Aiken's Dibble Memorial Library evolved from a 1880s ladies' effort to a permanent institution. It moved from Palmetto Rites Avory to Park Avenue and Laurens Street, then to a second floor above the Aiken County Savings Bank. A 1926 dedicated building on Laurens Street followed a fundraising drive led by trustees and winter visitors.
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Aiken
Ceventies
Avory
Lyceum
Avery
Park Avenue
Highland Park Hotel
Miss Staubes Millinery
Laurens Street
Aiken County Loan and Savings Bank
Park Avenue and
Laurens St
Dibble
Board of Trustees
Dibbie Memorial
Lawrens Street
Bank of Western Carolina
The
American Legion
Library
Legion
Busbee Wins Golf Link March Meet With 64 Net
J Busbee captured the Golf Link event on March 30 with a 77 gross 64 net to top a field that included O Hutson and D L Alexander tied for second at 68 Met. George N Owen and D J Alexander each posted 68 net to win the Kicker's Handicap, a blind draw.
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J. Busbee
O. Hutson
D. L. Alexander
Dr. Molgffy
W. Terwilliger
J. B. Hulen
W. C. Jones
T. G. Tarver
G. N. Owen
Byrnes Visits Aiken For Centennial Celebration
James F. Byrnes, former South Carolina congressman and United States senator, and Mrs. Byrnes, native of Aiken, attend the Centennial. The piece notes Byrnes lived in Aiken until 1925 and later moved to Spartanburg. It mentions local pride in Paul and trophies and adds a summary of school events including a Junior play The College Hobo and upcoming Senior Class Day and commencement plans for the Class of 1935.
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United States
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Bynes
Aiken
Byrnes
Maude Busch
Spartanburg
Paul
Institute
Many Activities At Aiken Institute Bulletin Board Gift
The Aiken Institute Student Council donated a cork bulletin board bought from proceeds of a Presbyterian College Glee Club concert. The board was presented a month ago and placed near the library for long service. Paul Tewkesbury, a junior, won the Highland Par Golf Course trophy by defeating George Owen.
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Aiken Institute
Presbyterian College Glee Club
Cork
Paul Tewkesbury
Highland Par
George Owen
Neat Neck L. L
Rev W O Young Dies After Ill Health
Reverend W O Young longtime Batesburg Baptist Church pastor died in Forsyth Georgia after a year of illness. His funeral was held in Madison Florida at 3 30 p m Tuesday with Batesburg choir members escorting the body. Friends recall his guidance and faith during his twenty years in Batesburg. He left Batesburg two months ago for Forsyth and did not return.
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W. O. Young
Batesburg Baptist Church
Forsyth
Madison
Fla
Alo
Batesbury
Postal Receipts Show Large Gain in Aiken
Post office records reveal steady growth in Aiken with 1984 postal receipts totaling 26,090.89 compared to 1913 14,080.00. Money orders rose from 32,283.49 in 1913 to 370,522.14 in 1984, while international orders increased from 2,529.63 to 6,833.02. Savings deposits reached 129,034 by 1934 amid a hiring of two more staff to handle expanding business.
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T. B. Hallman
Savings Department
T. B. Haliman
B. R. Permenter
E. T. Sheeley
A. N. Brown
F. B. McCoy
R. G. Weimartz
L. W. George
H. Rudolph Busch
Leland Jordan
James C. Moseley
C. W. Busch
J. R. DuBose
Judson Brodie
Ernest FE. Brown
W. E. Shuler
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the Centennial Museum
L. W. Spratiey
Solomon Ergies
Emma Ergies -Williamson
David Ergies
Keague
Frederick Entie
David Ergles
Anne Harmon
Bessie Price
Dibble Memorial Library
Were
Dibdie
Bank of Aiken
de. Mélony
J. BE. Stillwagen
A.W. Oakley
J. C. Busbee
Joe
Mike Turnesa
Turnesa
John Inglis
Highland Park
Joe Turnesa
Bill Terwilliger
Laglia
Mike Turness
Turnesas
Aiken Post. Office
Post Office Department
T. Bo. Hallman
B. T. Dyches
Aiken, S. C
Osbon’s Tire Shop
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