Rise of Charles XIV John and Swedish monarchs in Napoleonic era
The text traces the fall of Napoleon’s Italy alliance at Ponte-Corvo and the rise of the Swedish line. It describes the offer of the crown to the Ponte-Corvo heir who accepts with Napoleon's consent, his abjuration of Catholicism and the title Charles John. It notes his 1812 coalition with other sovereigns against Napoleon, and the postwar attempts to restore Gustav IV’s family. It records Charles XIV’s death on March 8 1844 and succession by Oscar.
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Clary
Aister-In- Boreparte
Farnhal
France
Ponte-Corvo
Holstumberg
Sweden
Charles John
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Austria
Gus IV
Bernadotte
Charles XII
Charles XIV
Oacar
Kiwanis Club postpones president election after nominating delay
The Kiwanis officers for the coming year were to be elected at yesterday's meeting but the nominating committee could not decide on a president. The election is postponed until next week, with a new three member committee to review candidates. The club also voted to provide financial help for the community Christmas work.
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Kiwanis Club
Highland Park to Open 15th Hotel and Golf Course
Highland Park prepares for a December 15 opening of its hotel. The 18 hole golf course is in perfect condition with grass greens and tees finished in summer and open for play. Early bookings include Mr and Mrs J Farrand Williams and children of Detroit Mr and Mrs Joseph E Davis of New York and Mrs Edward M Burghard of New York.
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Highland Park
Highland Park Hotel
J. Farrand Williams
Detroit
Mich
Joseph E. Davis
New York
Edward M. Burghard
Gets All Spades Thomas C. Morgan Captures High Bridge Score
Thomas C Morgan of Aiken USC student scored 552 points by taking the bid in a bridge game with three fellow university students William Gaines of Spartanburg WB Jacobs Walterboro and William Jeffords Orangeburg The hand yielded Morgan a top score setting a notable bridge record among peers
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Thomas C. Morgan
Aiken
University of South Carolina
Univrsity
William Gaines
Spartanburg
WB. Jacobs
Walterboro
William Jeffords
Orangeburg
Meeting Notes From Aera Club Acknowledges Stanford Letter
The Wednesday meeting of the Aera Club in Palo Alto California discussed a letter from Stanford University. Members gave brief talks on farming experiences and agreed to skip January meetings. Herbert Hoover sent cordial regards and expressed appreciation for the friendship.
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Aera Ol Club
Herbert Hoover
Telephone Office To Be Officially Opened
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company will officially open its new Aiken offices next Tuesday December 11 from four to six thirty p m and ten p m. The public is invited to inspect the plant and offices. Local employees will staff the operation and the company emphasizes its role as a local institution contributing taxes to the county and city.
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Southern Bell. Tele
Telegraph Com
Comrina Pellew
Mr. Crouch
Aiken
Crouch
Salvation Army To Dedicate New Home
Salvation Army to dedicate its new Union Street building Sunday at 3 36 pm with flag raising. Building cost 3375 dollars. outpost established in Aiken in 1923 under Ensign J W Gomillion. Dedication will feature Commissioner W A McIntyre and Major J F Hickman. address by Commissioner Meintyre. Miss Beanice Neath hosted a party Friday evening.
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Salvation Army
Union Street
Aiken
J. W. Gomillion
Meintyre
Christmas Spirit and Sacred Significance
A reflection on celebrating Christmas with cheer while remembering its sacred meaning as the birthday of Jesus. The piece cautions against excess and riotous living, urging joy moderated by moral restraint and awareness of the world’s need Jesus’s birth addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Bethlehem
Southern Railway Pays $67,156 Taxes
In response to a letter from Cecil Seigler county superintendent, Southern Railway sent a check for $67,159.31 to county treasurer J D Woodward after slow tax payments. F S Wyman vice president announced the payment and notified Seigler, a gesture the Santh em school authorities appreciate.
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Ceciller
Ing. Orn ‘Railway'Co
F. S. Wyman
J.D. Woodward
Seigler
Santhem
Opening of bids for city work postponed
The bid opening for municipal improvements including paving drainage and sewerage was postponed to next Monday December 10. Twenty bidders led by Vic P Loftis of Charlotte objected to undefined quantities. City engineers were ordered to supply definite quantities by Friday, else only a few bids would remain risking tax money.
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Special ‘City Bond Commission
Vic P. Loftis
Charlotte
N. C
Carolinas
Associated General Contractors of American
Loftis
Bond Commission
Elisy G. Smith
Harry Ludlow
Associated Contractors
Civic League Stages Membership Drive
The annual Civic League member ship drive was staged Monday with partial territory canvassed and strong renewals plus new memberships reported. Committees led by Mrs. Harold Quattlebaum and others noted a splendid response from many residents in Aiken who should contribute their half dollar while some cannot do active work.
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Civic League
Harold Quattlebaum
J. E. McElrath
Juin P. Williams
Walter C. Plunkett
David Inglis
George DeMedivis
Reni Chafee
Florence Still
Re- Hoornso
Ernest Allen
J. W. Lupo
Finley Henderson
J. Sweeney
Wilson
W. Gaston, Jr
M Glen Bryant
Aiken
R. A. M. Elects Officers at Convocation
At the regular Convocation Tuesday night of the Kadeshlayah Chapter No. 41 R A M the following officers were elected W W Edgerton High Priest David Inglis King FB Johnson Scribe R OG Tarrant Captain of the Host DOM George Royal Arch Captain WW Marckenfass Secretary and H C Jordin Secretary
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Kadeshlayah
W. W. Edgerton
David Inglis
FB. Johnson
R.og. Tarrant
Dom. George
Royal Arch
WW. Marckenfass
H.C. Jordin
Phototone Installed At Aiken Theatre
Phototone Sound Pictures will be shown at the Aiken Theatre under manager W. B. Wellborn after extensive effort. The system provides continuous music and sound effects, similar to Vitaphone, with high quality music akin to a symphony orchestra. This upgrade should increase theatre popularity and bring modern film sound to local audiences.
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Aiken
W. B. Wellborn
Thea're
Haa
Phototone
Vitaphone
Jocal Theatre
Wellhornix
Gaivingr P Thane
Athen
Gang of 1 Gypsy Gangs Arrested Near Aiken
About fourteen travelers from Columbia were arrested Saturday by Sheriff Nellie Robinson and deputies near Aiken on Two Notch Road. The group, described as gypsies, faced charges of attempted robbery and telling fortunes. Aiken authorities reported the incident to magistrate Dowlington of Tioga, who fined one man $25 and ordered him to pay state costs.
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Nellie Robinson
Aiken
Aman
Columbia
Tioga
Fragmented note on church service and meeting in January
Fragmented OCR text describes a church service at First Boptish ehurch with preaching on Heist Lane and a weekly worship at Sei Cen nis ftiserhet. It mentions a regular monthly meeting of OUI ems atets owns and a bishop named Dye WAL Whitlick with issues about commission and swearing in. A new commissioner to be sworn in January.
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Tila A
OUI Ems Atets
Aiken Standard To Publish Christmas Edition Next Friday
The Aiken Standard will issue its Christmas edition on December 14 with space for advertisers to place ads. Citizens are urged to reserve ad time early and submit letters to Santa Claus from children of the town and county for inclusion.
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Aiken Standard
Santa
Claus
Court of Common Pleas Yields Few Cases This Week
Court of Common Pleas slowed to a light docket during the Thanksgiving recess, with several verdicts recorded this week. A. R. Kreese, administrator versus Southern Railway awarded $0. Peter M Retthews versus D. Te Horidin awarded $500 to plaintiff. Pope and Fleining vs 8 S Johnson verdict for defendant. Olasia versus Shuler Owns Co verdict for $102 to plaintiff. Mathis Jr. and W A Mathis vs G W Medlin verdict for plaintiffs. John J Jones vs R E Biatt Adm verdict for plaintiff with $200 plus interest to attorney fees. Equity cases opened as the term resumed.
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Court of Common Pleas
A. R. Kueece
Adm
Southern Railway
Peter Mrethews
Dobasia Va. Shuler- Owns Co
T. Mathis, Jr
W.A. Mathis
G. W. Medlin
John J. Jonen
R. E. Biatt
Tottages Leased for Winter Season
The newly erected cottage on the Atkon Augusta road has been leased for the season to Mrs. New York State official Mas. Plates, Baar. The one completed house on Steitel House was rented to Mr. Raesel Sard of New York. An addition was made to Shae et ses Mra Pith ders abar. The Pronto Toole cottage on Lancaster Street was leased to George Bard Marris of Serwsbury Nod.
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Olian
Atkon-Augusta
New York
Inti
Raesel Sard
Nadie der
Rates of Bt Tehn Methodist Church Cake and Candy Sale
A local note reports a church cake and candy sale planned for Saturday December 15 at Hall's Pharmacy. Funds support the church or academy programs. The fragmentary text mentions various names and places, but the sale detail remains the clearest actionable item.
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Ode
Ands Kale
Tehn Methodist Church
Hall's
Stills Caught Deputies raid two sites on Joxyee Branch
Deputy McFlhaney and Usters raided two sites on Joxyee Branch and Caiar Croek above Catenmin's ALD. They were AG atch To gstllan capacity, Sheriff Robinson and Deputy Issery captured until Wednesday above Jones' Crves Road, destroying at 120 gall nv sill P20 geauinn rigubler.
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McFlhaney
Usters
Joxyee
Caiar Croek
Catenmin
Thys
Gstllan Capaneity
Ely
Robinson
Issery
Jones’ Crves Road
Gall
Christmas Seal Sale Seeks Wide Support Across Community
Mrs C Bo Anderson urges participation in the Christmas Seals campaign with full cooperation from all. Mrs Mela Corliss serves as treasurer and hopes the sale yields ample funds to bank toward the cause.
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C. Bo Anderson
Mela Corliss
Prominent Figure Peter Dunn Arrives in Aiken
Peter Finley Dunn of New York, famed as the errat at Mr. Dooley, arrived in Aiken yesterday and registered at Willcox's. Mrs. Dann and her son and daughter have been in town for several days.
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Peter Finley Dunn
New York
Mr. Dooley
Aiken Vesterday
Willcox’s
Civic League Meeting Called For This Morning
This morning at IMs40 welnek on meeting of the Civic League will be held at the Jeagy rest trim and an imporant business is th he transacted a full attendance of the membership is desired.
Jailed for Seed Stealing in Aiken County
Ed and Reed Barton two young white men from Aiken County were placed in the county jail Wednesday morning for stealing cotton seed from Paul Glover at the freight depot.
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Aiken County
Reed Barton
Paul Glover
Aiken Fire Department Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
The Aiken Fire Department received a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving night. The event was tendered by F. A. M. Tabor, headmaster of the Boys Preparatory School and Formala, and held at the Serve U.
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Aiken Fim
F. A. M. Tabor
Slick forgery ring targets merchants in two towns
A counterfeit check scam tied to forged signatures defrauded H C Surasky for about 23 dollars and Hahn and Company for 30 plus dollars on Friday and Saturday. The suspect posed as George Ergle of Graniteville then as Robert C Bell of Vaucluse, referencing forged Phinizy and Phinizy checks from Augusta. Police investigate, with similar acts alleged in Augusta and Williston.
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Aikan
Hahn
Surasky
George Ergle
Graniteville
H.C. Surasky
Phinizy
Augusta
Robert C. Bell
Vaucluse
Hahn and Company
Herman Hahn
Coles Phinizy
Louis Gerke
Alkey Bar Association backs Ramage for Eleventh Circuit judge
The Alkey Bar Association met yesterday and endorsed C. J. Ramage of Saluda to succeed the late Taste J. We DeVore of Filefield as Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Ramage has presided as special judge in Civil Court for three weeks with patience and fairness.
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Alkey Bar Association
C. J. Ramage Af Saluda
Court of Common Pleas
Taste J. We DeVore
Filefield
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Ramage Hav
Aika
Aten
Flying Circus Brings Airplanes to Aiken
A fragmented OCR piece reports a flying circus event in Aiken featuring airplanes. The text is garbled with nonstandard phrases and lacks clear dates, participants, or outcomes, making specifics like aircraft models, numbers, or schedule unclear. The readable portions indicate a local aviation display drawing public attention.
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Flying Circus
Aiken
Anstongement Of Agricultural Developments In 3 Percent Report
A fragmented passage notes recent advances in scientific agriculture aimed at farmers. It references a study or interpretation by leading authorities and emphasizes practical applications for farming communities. The text appears to discuss publication dates and copies available for readers.
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Kiwanis Meeting
Morgan
Meerse
Stanford. University, Andso Alo Alto, Cal
R. Alm
Christ
Iteyond
Elizabeth Morrow
United States
Mexico
Charley A. Lindbergh
Tayu
Tottages
Sare
Pancy
ST. Nagel
Yessef Mapeg
Partons
Atatelin Academy
York Stree
Dire Carte Cially
Ellewtan Pldc
Bastpundes
Peartyer
Shiga
Adil Pepe Negi
Grecmae Sane
Hahiv'and Co
Wall
Bayer
Saguedias Arte
Tom Peafoen
Anstongement
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