Whitehall property to be developed into 200 building lots
The Whitehall site near Aiken with adjacent Hanley estate will be developed by Pierre Clark Auction Co in Atlanta and local agents. Plans include 200 building lots with hotel site potential and extensive advertising across Georgia and Florida. Surveyors begin soon ahead of an October auction with offices in Augusta Columbia and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Barnard
Olver
Pierce Co
Atlanta
Geo
W& Hotel
Shapiro
Boston
Aiken
Fermata
Josef Hofmann
School For
Hanley
Whiskey Road
Coker Springs
Pierre Clark Auction Co
Florida
Augusta
Columbia
Charleston
C. G. Clark
W. A. Loomis
B. T. Duches
Mrs Leila I Staubes Dies After Illness At 47
Mrs Leila Ida Staubes died Thursday at 5 30 pm at her Colleton Avenue home after a long illness. She was 47, widow of F K Staubes, daughter of the late Martin B. and Rosa Tyler. Survived by four sisters and one brother. Funeral Saturday at St John’s Methodist with Bethany Cemetery burial. Floral tributes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Ida Staubes
F. K Staubes
Colleton Avenue
Staubes
Martin B
Rosa Woodward ‘Tyler
Aiken County
Pressley Johnson
Montmorenci
Charles Humphrey
Attarita
Dan H. George
Lake Sterns
Fla
Fred Klaus
Vacaville
Calif
Ben Tyler
Aiken
St. John’s Methodist Church
Bethany Cemetery
Gooseberry Brandy Seizure Sparks Dispute at Wagener
A white woman refused to surrender a quart of gooseberry brandy seized by officers in Wagener after Sheriff Nellie Robinson urged compliance. The contraband was taken despite her reluctance to sign a warrant. Reports from Aiken say Mrs Williams plans to file against Constable J. P. Hart for alleged rough treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagener
Afernoon
Nellie Robinson
Aiken
Willams
J. P. Hart
Edgefield
Graniteville Citizen Passes Aged 97 in Home
Berrie of Graniteville died late Sunday at the family home aged 97. He was a Baptist church member and is survived by four sons and two daughters, with several siblings listed. Daughters include Mrs Flo Avar Beaver Falls Pa and Miss Ad Be Graniteville. Sons: Meyers Lamm Henry Graniteville Arthur U S in Newport R L Andrew Aiken County. Funeral held at home last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrie
Graniteville
Baptist Church
Sife
Flo Avar
Beaver Falls
Meyers- Lamm
Henry
Arthus
U.S
Newport
R. L. Andrew
Aiken County
Aiken County Education Leaders Hear Commencement Talks
The reading of the Twenty third Psalm by J A Garvin highlighted the Aiken county opportunity schools commencement. Teachers and officials including Mrs E P Kennedy supervisor and Miss Claudia Phelps were praised for progress and the county literacy program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Whey
Erskine College
Anderson College
Claudia Phel
Mary Sanborn
Club
J. P. McNair
J. D. Prothro
Henderson
Bodie
Aiken
America
J. A. Garvin
Gloverville
F. P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Mary Eva Hite
Bethcar
Watter Duncan
South Carolina
Shiloh
Russell Taylor
McLaurin
Eunice Roeece Earl
Mary Hugh Bethea
Helen P. Garvin
Rhode
Beulah
Della Woolward Redds
Julia McKnight
Piney Branch
Margaret Hydrick
Ithel Ayes Salley
Adve Dat Sawyer
Montmorene
Laura Woodway
Red Cross Life Saving Class Conducted in Aiken
About 22 youths registered for the Red Cross Life Saving Class at Reynolds Pond under Aiken Chapter instruction by Thomas Morgan and Edward George. The course runs Tuesdays and Fridays from 4 00 to 5 00 until hours are completed with final tests by George Croft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Pond
Aiken
American Red Cross
Thomas Morgan
Edward George
National Institute
George Croft
Soo
Too
Ernest Allen
Tarrant
R G. Tarrant
America
Fife
Aiken Ewimmers
Hottest Day This Summer Sets Aiken Record
On Thursday, August 13, Aiken recorded the season’s peak heat as thermometers hit 105 degrees at the weather station. The heat wave marked the hottest day noted this summer in the area, challenging local residents and prompting cooling measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Mrs Anne Morgan Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday In Aiken
The article notes Mrs Anne Morgan, born in 1835 in Maryland, living in Aiken for 104 years with a British naval officer as her husband’s father. She is characterized as cheerful, well-informed, and maintains active correspondence with old friends. Also mentioned is Dr Hasings Wyman Sr’s eightieth birthday celebrated with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Ee Bern
Maryland
Aiken
Morgan
Hasings Wyman, Sr
Union Meeting At Talatha Next Week
Union Meeting of the 2nd division of the Aiken to be held at Talatha Baptist Church on August 29 and 30 features prayer and church programs. Readings include My Church and I, Missionary program, Layman’s Part in the Missions, and sermons by Rev G L Mullis and Dr J S Dill with schedule across Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Talatha Baptist Church
O. E. ‘Ebow
L. E. Kirby
H. Y. Duffie
B.M 'Seton
J. S. Dill
Paul
Richard Wade
Miro and Mrs Cullum Host Family Reunion at Aiken
Mr and Mrs B B Cullum entertain relatives at their Aiken home including Welcome Cullum of Charleston Dr Harold Cullum of New Orleans and Norman Cullum All Cullum men are progressing Welcome Cullum now advertising manager at News Courier Charleston formerly with New York Times Dr Cullum practices dentistry in New Orleans Norman to enter University of South Carolina this fall to study law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Cullum
Aiken
Welcome Cullum
Charleston
Harold Cullum
New Orleans
Norman Cullum
Cullum
Welcom Cullum
The
News & Courier
New York Times
Lucile Carter
University of South Carolina
Neal Cannon Delivers First Sermon at St John Methodist
At St John Methodist Church in Aiken on Sunday Neal Cannon preached his first sermon to the congregation and local attendees. His talk on The Fourfold Man showed evident study and strong delivery, leaving a favorable impression on listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Cannon
Methodist Church
St. John Methodist Church
Aiken
Cannon
Aiken County Automobile Licenses Show Growth and Fees
Report notes 3 432 automobiles in Aiken County and license fees of 40 905 for the current year. Statewide registrations total over 136 000 January through July, with 147 530 for all of 1924. County collections amount to 905 00 after adjustments as highways department funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
State Highway Department
Ane Wyman, Jr
Ile
Aiken
Scenia
Senn
Highway Department
New Chevrolet Company Finds Business Good Here
The Jay Mac Chevrolet Company launches in Aiken with no showroom yet drawn to town by strong demand. A carload arrived Monday and by Tuesday night four were sold and driven away. Founders deem Aiken a top state business town and predict Chevrolets will become popular locally. Have you seen the new Chevrolet?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay-Mac Chevrolet Company
Aiken
Jay-Mac Chevrolet Co
Highland Farm Barn Destroyed By Fire
Fire destroyed barns and out buildings on H C Hahn's Highland Farm last Thursday afternoon. About 10 000 bundles of new fodder 250 bushels of corn and seed oats and rye were burned along with a threshing machine. Loss estimated between 5000 and 6000 with 1500 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hahn
Highland Farm
Hatii
Water mains laid to Kalmia property in suburb development
A contract by Salley & Hall funds laying water mains from city limits to the two mile Kal Nia property. Murray Craig handles ditching and Hayes Weeks lays piping. Total cost about 3000 dollars. Suburban development gains water supply electric lights and telephone extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalmia
Salley & Hall
Murray Craig
Hayes
Wanted for serious case arrested in Aiken County
Black person Wanted in Aiken County for the serious case of Bud Tampa, an other Black person, at Barnwwell Sawmill Company Ellenton recently, has been arrested at Allendale, according to information reaching Sheriff Nellie Robinson Monday, who sent a deputy for the prisoner to the Niken jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Bradley
Aiken County
Bud Tampa
Barnwwell
Ellenton
Allendale
Nellie Robinson Monday
Mradler Newro
Niken
Gosnell Addresses Aiken Kiwanis on World Court
Prof C B Gosnell head of Furman University politics spoke to the Aiken Kiwanis at the Hig and Kincheen luncheon at the Aiken hotel. He urged united support for the United States joining the World Court and praised Elihu Root while citing Senator Borah as a major obstacle to progress. The luncheon followed the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Gosnell
School of Politics
Furman University
Aiken Kiwanisy Club
Aiken Hotel
Gosnell
Aiken Kiwanians
United
Great League of Nations
Elihu Root
United States
Senator Borah
Committee On Foreign Relations
John M Hitt Dies at Montmorenci Home After Illness
After a long illness John M Hitt longtime Montmorenci farmer died at his home on Wednesday in his 45th year. Funeral services were held Thursday at Montmorenci Baptist Church conducted by Rev. B F Foreman and Rev. John Owens with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow five children Wayne and Misses Algie Ola Frances and Margaret Hitt six brothers P Y Hitt M W Hitt Jr H F Hitt H G Hitt Robt M Hitt J B Hitt and one sister Mrs Daisy Cushman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hitt
Montmorenci
Montmorenci Baptist Church
B. F. Foreman
John Owens
Wayne
Algie
Ola
Frances
Margaret Hitt
P. Y. Hitt
North Augusta
M. W. Hitt, Jr
Augusta
H. F. Hitt
Elko
H.G. Hitt
Traveler's Rest
Robt. M. Hitt
Bamberg Herald
J. B. Hitt
Florida
Daisy Cushman
Oakwood
Mrs. W. L. Atterbury Dies in Graniteville
Mrs. W. L. Atterbury of Graniteville died at home last Thursday after a brief illness following a stroke. A lifelong Graniteville resident and Baptist Church member, she funeral services were held Sunday at the church with Rev. Offr Tebow officiating. Interment was in Graniteville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Atterbury
Graniteville
Sabbath Observance Talk at St. John Methodist Church
Morning sermon, “How should we observe the Sabbath?” at St. John Methodist Church. Evening address, “Opportunities of Youth” with Epworth League music. Public invited to both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Methodist Church
Epworth League
Birthday greetings shared by local officials and clergy
Magistrate W. B. Raborn and Sheriff Nethe Robinson celebrated their shared birthday with visitors at the courthouse. Rev FE. O. Tebow of Granville joined the greetings, also observing the anniversary with fellow residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Raborn
Nethe Robinson
FE. O. Tebow
Granitville
Fire Discovered in Falmer Building Friday Night
A Friday night fire was detected in the Falmer building with initial reports naming Clarence Cnet and Mr. George as individuals connected to the incident. Fire crews responded promptly and containment awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lae
Falmer
Clarence Cnet
George Esti
Death of George Ugland After Ill Health in New York
George Ugland 22, son of Mrs. Kucia Ugland, died after an illness while visiting Mie and arranging studies in New York. He attended Columbia University for law after Charleston College and Urbana Illinois studies. Survived by his mother and brother Julian, his coffin was taken to Aiken for a funeral at St Thaddeus Epi Church with pallbearers named John Fabian Busch Harry Suchew Frampton Wyman Aldrich Hall Roland Murray and Julian Carroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kucia Ug
Mie
Jeanson
New York
Columbia University
George Ugland
College of Charleston
Universillinois
Urbana Illinois
Long Island
Julian Ugland
Aiken
St. Thaddeus Epi Church
Church
Pallbeaters
John Fabian Busch
Harry Suchew
Frampton Wyman
Aldrich Hall
Roland Murray
Julian Carroft
Jr. Agricultural Camp Sets Record For Leadership and Participation
The Jr. Agricultural Camp in Tatillas County broke attendance records and showcased strong leadership from councilors including I B Lanham Bo Williams and Capt F H Howden. Camp activities ranged from swimming and life saving to lectures on thrift judging pigs and dairy cattle with dozens of campers achieving swimming and lifesaving milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatillas County
I’. B. Lanham
State Y. M. C. A
Bo. Williams
State Boy's Club
F. H. Howden, Jr
Yale
H&p
Ile
Nueen
Endht
George Croft, Jr
Thomas Morgan
Edward George
Henry Bushee
Bayt T
Cee 1 Serler
Gowan
Mary
Winnifred Rearden
C. H. Farmer
Bobo Wyman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leila I. Staubes
Graniteville Citizen
RED Cross
Talatha
J. $. Dill
Miro
Mrs. Cullum
NEW Chevrolet Company
Kalmia Property
Negro
Pythian Convention
Pythian Knights of Ailes
Thesleetens
Walterboro
Langley
Vaucluse
God Lodge
Prof. Gosnell
John M. Hif Dees
Mrs. W. L. Atterbury
Safety and Service
Aiken Branch
American Bank & Trust Co
Columbia, S. C
H. C. Leaman
A. Durban
W. Ugland
Jr. Agricultural
Henry S
Hurlburt
Jodie
God
E. Waters
Har
Audiey H
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!