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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

6

Elationee A.osack of March 8 1879

A fragment notes an event labeled as elationee A osack dated March 8 1879. The readable text offers no clear names or details beyond the date phrase.

Advertising Rates and Notice Terms Still Confusing

Display advertising costs listed as 25 cents per row and 1.06 per inch for tributes and notices. Line charges include 10 cents per line for notices such as citations and credits. mentions final discharge language.

Fire truck debate at Chamber meeting over Saluda aid

At a Chamber of Commerce gathering in Aiken, discussions over sending the fire truck to Saluda drew divergent views. Mayor Moseley denied ordering the move and officials questioned authority, while citizens warned that long firefighting gaps risked disaster during drought. The community weighs buying a second truck against funding plans to raise fifty thousand dollars for city improvements.

Chamber of Commerce Aiken Saluda Moseley

Fairey Etheredge wedding in Rowesville and Aiken

Miss Eunice Fairey of Rowesville wed Charles Etheredge of Aiken last Tuesday at the Etheredge home. The bride is daughter of John E. Fairey. the groom, son of Ben F. Etheredge, is a Newberry College graduate and a former Turbeville high school principal. They plan to continue teaching this fall and are currently in Aiken after a stay in Beaufort.

Aiken Eunice Fairey Rowesville Charles Etheredge Etheredge Joh John E. Fairey Ben F. Etheredge Newberry College Turbeville High School Etheredge Vaught Beaufort

Hill Henderson wed at Camp Greystone near Hendersonville

Mias Fannie Wright Hill of Augusta Georgia and E P Henderson of Bath South Carolina married Monday at 8 am at Camp Greystone near Hendersonville North Carolina. Rev Joseph R Sevier officiated in a lakeside ceremony with family attendance and a wedding breakfast. The couple plan home in Bath.

Mias Fannie Wright Hill Augusta E. P. Henderson Il Bath C. Jwere Camp Greystone Hendersonville N. C Joseph R. Sevier Dr. Sevier Frank Henderson Margaret Hill Examet Phillips Hal Hill C. A. Owens Aiken Augusta Chronicle

Rest Room For Women In Court House Planned

County Commissioners repair the old Grand Jury room to create a rest room for women at the courthouse. Early Sunday a bolt struck the Edgefield road residence of Thomas E Williamson causing minor fire damage. Williamson and a nearby occupant were unhurt.

Grand Jury Room Thomas E. Williamson Edgefield Road Williamson

Why Road Not Repaired Prompts Local Protest

Aiken Standard letters urge the highway commissioner to fix a washed out detour on H. T. Bodie’s road and to allocate funds more evenly. The writer argues the detour is unsafe, cites costly chain gangs, and questions spending on new roads while old ones remain impassable. A citizen, J. A. Ben, calls for balanced distribution of highway funds.

Aiken Standard Mie H. T. Bodie Edisto River Pineland School House Tabernacle Hamp Brodie Augusta Health Geo. W. Croft State Highway Department Highway Department Wagener-Kitching Mil Coleman Bridge

Red Cross to Send Life Saver to Aiken for Training

Captain John Reese, noted in life saving and first aid, will visit Aiken September 1 through 3 to oversee the local life saving class at Reynolds Post. He will also conduct special first aid instruction for firemen, utility workers, police, and electric company staff. Interested residents should contact R G Tarrant, local chairman, for enrollment.

John Reese Aiken American National Red Cross Reynolds Post Edward George Thomas Morgan George Croft Reese R. G. Tarrant

Winners to View Great Confederate Memorial

Mr and Mrs Frank P Henderson left for Atlanta with Master George Durban and Miss Della Livingston after their county’s top coin sellers earned a trip. Henderson chaired Aiken County events and, via the Daughters of the Confederacy, provided the trip free. Durban sold 32 coins and Livingston 20. Miss Eulalie Salley sold 15.

Frank P. Henderson Atlanta George Durban Aiken Della Livingston Kitchings Stone Mountain Me. Henderson Aiken County Daughters of the Confederacy Della Tivingston Eulalie Salley of

Ice price list advertises varied rates with contact

The ad lists ice prices per quantity including 30 cents per hundred, 15 cents for 50 pounds, 5 cents for 25 pounds, and 12 pounds for 5 cents. It invites calls to a phone number 52 for orders and more information.

Judging Contest Opens in Aiken County at State Fair

The State Club Boy's Livestock judging contest will be held Tuesday September 8 at 9 o'clock at the State Fair. Judges are E G Goodby R E Waters Audley Ward and Cecil H Seigier. Teams of three will be selected from Aiken county to compete for a place on the district team. Club members should register with C Lee Gowan promptly to receive literature and details.

Aiken County E. G. Goodby R. E. Waters Audley Ward Cecil H. Seigier C. Lee Gowan

Grohmann Property Sold to Tivoli Buyer

Mrs. B. F. Grohmann sold her Barnwell Avenue and Green Street house to Jno. H. Livingston of Tivoli New York for 12900 dollars and will occupy the residence as a winter home.

B. F. Grohmann Jno. H. Livingston Tivoli N. Y Barnwell Ave

Aiken Kiwanians Hear Report on Inter Nations Meet

The Aiken Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Aiken hotel featured Ben F. Wyman as speaker. He discussed the Inter nations Kiwanians meeting held in St. Paul Minnesota in July which he attended.

Aiken Kiwanians Aiken Hotel Ben F. Wyman St. Paul, Minn

Negro Killed in Savannah Lumber Camp Fight

Nathaniel Danforth, a negro, was killed in a fight at the Savannah Lumber Camp near Ellenton on Sunday. Leroy Furman, also a negro, is under arrest charged with murder. A coroner's jury found Furman responsible for the death. Work begins on a new women's rest room at the courthouse. Ice prices listed by The Aiken Ice Co. as 30 cents per hundred, 15 cents for 50 pounds, 8 cents for 25 pounds, and 12 pounds for a small amount. Call 52-J-Ady for charges.

Nathaniel Danforth Savannah Ellenton Sunday Leroy Furman Furman The Aiken Ice Co Ady

Glover Held on Prohibition Charge Under Bond

James L. Glover was arrested and charged with violation of the prohibition law and placed under a $1,000 bond for his appearance at the next term of federal court.

James L. Glover

Property Auction Notice in Aiken County South Carolina

North by R. J. Wade lands East by W. J. Scott lands South by Shaws Creek West by Atwood lands and W J Scott known as the G B Cushman tract. Terms cash bidder must deposit 500 for good faith or bid will be disregarded Edward S Croft Master for Aiken County S C

R. J. Wade W. J. Scott Shaws’ Creek Atwood Lands W.J. Scott G. B. Cushman Court of Common Pleas Aiken D. C Wagener Aiken County South Carolina Levi Rish Rhoda C. Righ J. R Brown P. Gantt Gunter Stree S. R. Smi L. P. Collum Earle Street Salley Aldrich Street Gordon Street Pine Street Pint Street Chaney Lewis Fannie Williamson J. B. Salley Edward 8. Croft Aiken Co. 8. C County of State of Joseph E. Helley George Chavous Flossy Chavous

Aiken Court Hears Case Involving Mrs S D Williamson

In the Court of Common Pleas of Aiken County a civil action is filed naming Mrs S D Williamson as plaintiff. Details of the suit and defendants are not fully shown in the fragment. The document appears to be a formal case filing in the county court system.

Drummond M. M. Drummond Aiken County of Aiken Court of Common Pleas

Treasurers Home Farm Agent Clerk to Sheriff

Fragmentary OCR yields names and roles including Treasurers Home Farm Agent and Clerk to Farm Clerk to Sheriff. The text lists numbers such as 93.45 91.01 10.83 33.32 995 634 25.52 2.00 and scattered fragments, with references to NRC and percent signs. The readable items are administrative roles and figures without a clear narrative or date.

Community notes from Graniteville spread across late summer

Prof Byrd resumes as school head at Graniteville as classes open on September 8. Families return from vacations in North Carolina and Florida while Miss Lila Togneri visits Winthrop College. Mrs Hard passses away leaving fond memories of her service in church and school. Rev Van Edwards expected home from Philadelphia after August at the parish and local church work continues with the Methodist church using the high school auditorium. Nellie Readden heads to Clinton to teach next session. Margaret Platt Helen Satcher prepare for Winthrop College. Annie and Ophelia Williams to Greenville Women's College.

Corzine Bapti Urch Lila Togneri Winthrop College Fannie*Togneri J. B. Williams Spartanburg Williams Graniteville L Una M. Hard Florida Hard van Edwards St. Paul's Parish Philadelphia Methodist Church John Yaun Nellie Reaeden Clinton Margaret Platt Helen’ Satcher Annie Ophelia Williams Greenville Women's College

Stockholders Meeting of Aiken Agricultural Club

Notice announces a September 2 1925 meeting at the Club House in Aiken South Carolina to consider issuing a note for 1066 10 to fund recent improvements to the Club House with mortgage security on the club property and to authorize officers to secure the loan and sign the mortgage. Board president A W Reynolds signs the notice dated July 29 1925.

Court of Common Pleas Court House Aiken S.C Salley South Carolina Aiken Agricultural Club Board of Directors A. W. Reynolds

Want Ads Holding Lots for Sale on Whiskey Road

For sale listings advertise holding lots on Whiskey Road or South Boundary Ave from lands of the late John Williams estate. Prospective buyers should consult Dr. H. J. Ray for details. Also offered is 110 acres farm near Aiken with two mills, water works, electric lights, telephone, six room dwelling, three tenant houses, two barns, four mules, farming utensils and feed. J. R. DuBose, Aiken. 8-28-25-3tp.

Whiskey Road South Boundary Ave John Williams H. J. Ray Aiken J. R. DuBose

Master’s Sale In Aiken County Statewide Probate Action

Alexander Frank as Executor of Pauline Frank’s will seeks a master’s sale in Aiken County South Carolina against J. D. Stelling and others. The action aims to liquidate real property per court order with specifics to be determined in proceedings.

State South Carolina

Boy Scouts Outing At Reynolds Pond In Aiken

The Boy Scouts of Aiken plan an afternoon outing at Reynolds Pond with Graniteville Scouts invited to join.

Boy Scouts of Aiken Reynolds Pond Graniteville Boy Scouts

Executors of Alma Parker Will Named

County of Aker presents J. H. Thornwell and others as executors of the will of Mrs. Alma E. Parker, outlining their duties and authority in probate proceedings.

County of Aker Court of Common Pleas J. H. Thornwell Alma E. Parker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter £. Duncan Fairey Mrs. J. E. Thorpe Mrs. Thorpe Ier Newberry Mr. Jesmondisee New York Bernice Blois Mattie Burck Mary Kneece J. A. Ben J. W. Ashhurst DR. Godin DR. Meredith Godin Spectacle CO Broad Street Augusta, Ga Delco Fords Dold Hair & Seago Broad St Grohmann Property Kiwanis Club George R. Webb Aiken Co 8.C Edward S. Croft S. C Rhoda C. Rish Edward Croft State OF South Carolina L. EB. Croft Bingham Corbitt Board OF Commissioners Aiken County, D. C Winshen Grand Mer Ae Eho Howard Seeeemeneeens Abeba Netomat Thane Crishill Seasteeeers Whartt Treaenrer Aseen Eeteenee Edsner Ewaneree Ieee Sree Eeeen New County Chaingang Tata Lingaa Saehee Ote Noel Som Seabers Gotan Ea Dist Pete Sacerdoris Paetol Fo. Fi Sensecess Tossay Coe Nrcseverett Education Secon Etree Emai J. W. Ashhurst, JR Sete Eremeedees Eee Eeeeeene Ane Enne H. M. Byrd G. H. Leitner Wilhite Anderson E. E. Platt North Carolina Margaret Mills Mays Udciat EE Flliott Harris J. D. Stelling Et al Lillie Cushman
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