Post Office Aiken Receives Cone Matter Under Act
Aiken post office handles a cone matter under the act of March 3, 1872. The note references Maj DIS and the federal statute guiding post office actions.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
6
Aiken post office handles a cone matter under the act of March 3, 1872. The note references Maj DIS and the federal statute guiding post office actions.
A philosophical reflection argues that human frailty binds all men to common end and that moral progress hinges on individual fortitude. It critiques reliance on external controls and calls for addressing root moral temptations rather than only punishing evil behaviors.
A fragmented New Year meditation urges readers to discard evil and fear, embrace fairness and friendship, and begin a sober renewal as bells mark the passing of the old year and the dawn of a new. It calls for honesty, strength, and determination to build a better future in a solemn civic tone.
Morning service at 11:15 led by Rev P J Jr with the topic Response to Obli ata. Sunday school at 9:45. B Y P U meets at 6:30 pm. Evening worship at 7:30 led by Dr E Mclean on Year and the New. Baptism to close the service.
Aiken County reports 17 740 bales ginned from the prior crop before December 13 1927 with 36 276 bales in 1926. P J McLean and family left for the week but plan to return. The Baptist church service is noted for Sunday. The year ending June 80 1927 shows an average output of 1 798 bales per farm and a higher production rate than the prior period.
Ross Gardner, a white man from Coxs Bridge, is jailed charged with causing an accident on Aiken Hawthorne road after firing from a rear car driven by two white men. Luther Bates, Black, wounded by exposure, develops double pneumonia in hospital. Raymond Owens confirms Gardner did the shooting. Bates allegedly stole twenty gallons of whiskey from them. Police investigate possible another white man involvement.
The Redpath Lyceum Course brings The Spanish Orchestra to the Opera House on January 12. Advance notices promise exceptionally good music from a high class group of musicians. Local supporters, twenty five citizens, urge Aiken residents to attend and back the educational entertainment.
H L Yaun died at his home in Kitchings Mill on December 24 at age 48 from pneumonia. He was a prominent farmer and is survived by his wife Annie Yaun, a brother Edward Yaun, a sister Mrs J H Gunter, and a niece Mrs H W Kitchings. Funeral services were held Sunday at Windsor Baptist Church with Rev K D Smith officiating. Interment followed at the churchyard.
Article summarizes a proposed bill by Congressman Butler B Hare to require written notice to the Federal Trade Commission when a manufacturing plant closes or suspends for more than thirty days in interstate commerce. The bill sets penalties of up to 10000 dollars or one year imprisonment and defines terms for clarity.
The Civic League Christmas Committee thanks contributors for generous help during Christmas. Urgent cases were aided. Donors include Churches 26.50, Mr. C. O. Iselin 25, Kiwanis Club 20, Knights of Pythias 5, Masonic Lodge 12.50, Cash 10, and the Committee of Civic League.
The Edwards-McLean circle held a Christmas gathering Tuesday night with Rev. P. J. McLean Jr delivering an address. Miss Finley and Master W C Plunkett sang Silent Night and Mrs G C Cushman with Mrs G C DeMedicis sang In the Garden. A festive Christmas tree and many gifts for the Orphanage were featured.
P M Arant of Pageland Chesterfield county won first prize in Clemson College five acre cotton contest with 5857 pounds of lint from an inch three thirty seconds staple. J H Hendrix of Pickens took second with 4 9 cents per pound, despite higher yield. C C Edwards Chester won third with 4513 pounds.
Last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John F. Williams home the Christmas celebration for 40 underprivileged children featured a lit tree, hot chocolate, cake, and a visit from Santa Claus as ladies shared their Christmas spirit.
C E Smith and H M Smith apply to be named Administrators of the estate of S R Smith. The court cites all relatives and creditors to show cause at my office in the Court House at Aiken South Carolina on the Sunday of January 1928 at 11 o clock why they should not be appointed.
Rachel Mobley applies as Administratrix of Ranson Dozier deceased in Aiken County South Carolina. Citations issued to all heirs and creditors to show cause at the Court House in Aiken on January 10 1923 at 11 o clock why she should not be appointed. George R Webb Probate Judge.
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