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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
6
The Aiken Standard weekly edition published by Aiken Publishing Co. notes annual prepaid price of $2.00 and an entry as second class matter in US postal service. The notice references 1916 post office filing under March 3, 1879 act.
A special Standard feature argues Lexington County farmers face eviction from a 20 million dollar water power project. It urges the Aiken Chamber of Commerce to recruit these thrifty farmers, many truck growers, to relocate to Aiken County, boosting agriculture and potential tobacco development with help from local clubs.
The Augusta Chronicle reports on Aiken rapid development and a string of structures totaling about a million dollars. The piece suggests similar growth awaits Augusta as residents recognize the opportunities and benefits of sister city expansion on the South Carolina side of the river.
The article lauds Aiken's rapid growth including a million dollar building program and the new highway to Augusta. It notes the district’s climate and terrain, predicts expansive development along the Aiken Augusta corridor, and anticipates numerous new mansions and residences as progress continues.
William Henry Rountree dies at his North Augusta home on Monday evening August 8. Funeral services were held at North Augusta Baptist Church with burial at Williston cemetery. He was born November 4, 1869 in Barnwell County and moved to North Augusta 24 years ago where he served on the first town council and later ran a successful Augusta real estate business with his son H. Smith Rountree. He is survived by his widow Page Rountree, son, brother R. A. Rountree of Williston, sisters Mrs. H. C. Robinson of Augusta and Mrs. Bryant Bush of Ellenton, among others. The Rev. J. P. Sheffield led the service in North Augusta and at Williston. he died after falling ill Monday evening.
Minnie L Willing aged 56 died at 1 45 am Monday at her daughter s home on Colleton Avenue Survived by three daughters and five sons two sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held Tuesday at Town Creek Church conducted by Rev M G Toole
Mrs. Mary E. George visits daughter in Bradenton Florida. Miss Aurelia Woodward and Evelyn George visit aunt Mrs. L. W. George in Bradenton. Miss Lena Rhoad returns home to Bamberg from visit with Mrs. John Shuler. Harold Williams returns to health, Hampton Howard ill at Aiken Hospital. Probate Judge George R. Webb and family endure a week in the upper state.
Alfred Rhett Roman spent last weekend in Columbia with relatives. Mrs Emma Hair and her daughter from Spartanburg visit Mrs Hutson Jordan. Mrs H R Cave visits Mr and Mrs Keith Snead in Greenwood. Mrs James E Grier and her little daughter return from Columbia. Mrs Leon Holley hosts a party for house guest Mrs Moxley of Alabama. Lt Fred L Barrett of Aiken attends two weeks active duty training with the 326th Infantry at Fort McPherson Georgia. Mrs H B Sturtevant of Patrick Springs Virginia visits Mr and Mrs Henry N Schroder.
In the pastor’s absence Rev. A B Ferguson, Rev. J D Griffin of the Epworth League will conduct both services. Griffin formerly preached here. Visitors and strangers are welcomed. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m. Everyone invited.
L S Glover of Silverbluff road reports the loss of 100 game birds over two weeks to a disease yet unidentified. The man is known for quality stock, and many birds were valuable. Aiken County records show a separate Master’s Sale notice listing property for sale in North Augusta on September 5, 1927 under J Chester F Clark v Lucy P Story et al.
The Board of Education schedules an election for August 26 1927. Polls open from 8 a m to 12 noon. Seigler secretary notes in Aiken South Carolina official notice dated August 16 1927.
Notice states voters in Courtney School District No. 11 will elect three trustees at Joyce Branch school house. Qualified voters residing within the district may vote for three candidates. the three with majority votes and proper qualifications will be commissioned by the County.
Small black horse about 600 pounds and eight years old found at Otis L. Burnet’s place in Augusta Georgia. Owner can recover by paying charges. Also notices money to lend on business and residential property in Aiken and farm lands. Herbert E. Gyles, Aiken, South Carolina.
Citation issued to Edgar L. Couch as applicant for administrator of the estate of George B Kneece deceased requires all kindred creditors and interested parties to show cause before the designated official. The notice calls for response within a specified court timeframe.
At my office in Aiken on the 31st day of August 1927 at 11 o clock a m if any they have why he should not be appointed as such Administrator Probate Judge George R Webb Aiken Co S C
G W Cook applies for administration of George Burrus deceased estate. All kindred creditors and interested parties are cited to show cause at the office in Aiken on September 1.
Summary of fiscal items for Aiken County listing salaries and expenses for the sheriff, deputies, coroner, jail, road officer, road officer, farm agent, education superintendent, auditor, treasurer, clerk, commissioners, coroners, post mortems and inquests, jail costs, and credits checks from No. 106 to 207, with entries for various officials and departments led by E. E. Woodward, Clerk.
Probate Judge of Aiken County South Carolina schedules a hearing at 11:00 a.m. on a date to consider objections to appointing an individual as Administrator. The notice invites any party with reason to contest the appointment.
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