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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1927
Page
5
Texas governor Austin Dan Moody, elected by a historic margin, faces four distinct Democratic blocs rallying for him on a possible second term as governor and for senatorial, vice presidential, and presidential nominations. Friends expect a soon public stance.
Property owners H E Gyles and J W McCarter warn that trespassing on lands formerly John Staubes property along Silver Bluff Road six miles from Aiken in Aiken County South Carolina is prohibited and trespassers will be prosecuted.
After 30 days I will apply to the First National Bank of Wagener South Carolina for a duplicate stock certificate for 10 shares the original being lost or mislaid The lost certificate was No 308 dated October 25 1925 issued to Mrs Lucy Johnston
Barney Foreman administrator will file final accounting in Aiken County Probate Court on December 20 1927 and apply for letters of dismission as administrator. Dec 9 1927.
The article outlines Moody's political maneuvering in Texas with W E Hawkins challenging for governor over clemency issues tied to A V Millican's execution. It notes deputies like Mashall Hicks and Tom Love backing Moody, while other figures vie for senate seats and national convention influence.
Abbreviated recollection by Thomas Rees recounts Abraham Lincoln visiting George Pickett in Richmond and Quincy Illinois as a boyhood friend to the Confederate general. The widow of Pickett recalls Lincoln’s gentle gesture to her baby, praising Lincoln’s humanity and forgiveness.
Master Edward S. Croft of Aiken County announces a public sale by order of the Court of Common Pleas. On Monday January 2 1928 during lawful hours at the front of the Court House in Aiken South Carolina the 50 acre tract near Lewis McGhee W P Timmerman George Rhoden and F L Jackson will be sold for cash with a 200 deposit required or the bid discarded and the property resold. The deed and stamps are at the buyer's expense.
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