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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

2

Bus Transportation Advances and Fleet Growth

The editor of Baw Transportation asserts motorbiker coverage and service scale in the United States. About 82,000 buses operate nationwide with 35,000 on regular intercity routes. railroads add 1,108 buses, 500 million dollars are invested in buses and terminals, and cross country travel by bus is possible under single-company ownership.

Baw Transportation United States Regilar Mlnes New York Los Angles America Hoover South America United North Ueagre

Raising hogs proves profitable for Westminster farmer

W H Simmons of Westminster rural route in Oconee county reports strong hog profits from hogs raised and fed on his farm. He has sold 569 dollars worth of hogs in recent months and has 18 more head fattening for market. Simmons began hog raising years ago after cotton profits dropped, encouraged by Westminster Chamber of Commerce. He expects to net at least 25 percent on every dollar of stock marketed.

Oconee County W. H. Simmons Westminster Seneca Farm and

Governor Sampson's Honest Movement Promotes Fair Dealing

Kentucky governor advocates nationwide survey on honesty as a thought study not a statistics project. He warns against indifferent honesty and urges emphatic integrity in business to bolster public belief that right conduct prevails.

Sampson Kentucky

Pate Case Trial Details Turbulent Domestic History

Testimony in the Pate murder case recounted a history of irritability and cruelty between Pate and his wife since 1901. Mrs Pate described repeated beatings and threats, while Mrs Kirkland testified to alleged mistreatment and a strained family relationship. The defense highlighted alibi claims and contested the crucical incident preceding the killing, with further testimony from relatives and acquaintances detailing the tense home environment.

Pate's cross examination reveals personal ties and legal concerns

Witnesses described Pate as loud when speaking, with noted strength despite partial paralysis. Edgar Chatham testified Pate boarded with her in Winston-Salem for about a year and was asked to leave due to an affair, while he had a living Bamberg wife. Sheriff Urwin and Prevaux testified to Pate's temperament and court disputes. Pate also disclosed several life insurance policies naming his wife and daughter.

Pate R. F. Jefferies Walterboro John F. Williams J Aiken Barte D. Carter Bamberg Julian B. Salley Hendersrons Salley Kirkland Wington-Salem N. C Greenville Woman's College Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Young Istland Denmark Buick Company Robert McMillign McMian Warherwoman’s Inn Kirktland Ol McMillan Robert McMillan Kirklaid Tom McMillan Snd McMillan Leathers Heseinger Rah. Y McMillan Ty B. Varablof Bammdorg Kirklamd Cert Bamnd Alten Une BR. R. Miley WC. Hughes A. K. Brown O” Shelf Padgett Colleton T. J. Disrdwin Bamberg County Griffin Prevaux Uilsr Edgar Chatham Winston-Salem N.C Urwin Prevaux Young Kirkland Nto

Charleston Spirituals Delightful Entertainment

The Aiken Civic League plans a Saturday evening entertainment on March 2 featuring the Society for the Preservation of Spirituals of Charleston. Proceeds benefit civic improvements. DeBose Heyward and his wife are patrons, with Civic League members to be entertained in local homes.

Aiken

Redmond Buys 8700 Acre Hunting Preserve Near Yemassee

L G Redmond of New York, a winter resident of Aiken, bought 8700 acres near Yemassee through Salley and Hall and Tainter. The 152000 dollar purchase includes rice fields timber and open land along the Combahee River. The property known as Nitu pot and Clay Hall borders Joaeph Stevens Jericho and Langdown Cheves of Charleston.

G.L. Redmond New York Prem‘nent Aiken Salley and Hall and Tainter Yemassee Clay Hall Langdown Cheves Charleston Comhabee River Joaeph Stevens Jericho L. L

Gas Tax Proposal Seeks Six Cent Increase in South Carolina

A bill introduced Wednesday night by Representatives E. H. Blackman Olin Sawyer and J. B. Pureholt calls for raising the state gasoline tax from five to six cents. Of the six cents, five would fund a proposed highway bond issue and one cent would be allocated to counties for county road projects.

Columbia South Carolina E. H. Blackman Orangeburg Olin Sawyer Georgetown J. B. Pureholt Laurens

Leaxen Shuler Block Leased After Court Fine

The Shuler block at Main Street and Richland Avenue, housing six stores and four apartments, was leased for years to Chris Chalakis who has long used the corner shop. Rumors of ownership disputes were denied as false. Monday police court fines totaled 2100. Most cases involved drinking and disorderly conduct.

Leaxen Shuler Shuler Main Street Richland Avenue Chris Chalakis Chota

Political whispers stir 1930 South Carolina races

The 1930 campaign outlook grows clearer as potential governor and lieutenant governor candidates emerge. Rumors link figures like Laney and McCaslan to races, with others from Colleton and Chester counties eyed. Officials deny swaps with senators, while talks on water powers and resources surface. Local 4-H and agricultural club events highlight farm concerns and plans for creameries.

Jackson Aiken County Jefferies Colleton Butler Chero

Seeing Ourselves at First Baptist Church Sermon

At First Baptist Church on Sunday May 2 the pastor will speak on Seeing Ourselves after the evening service. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with Four Men In the Furnace topic during the morning session. B P G meets at 6 30 p m and the 7 10 p m evening service includes the sermon title Seeing Ourselves.

First Baptist Church Sun McLeana

Obituary of Oscar W Underwood Former Senator Alabama

Oscar W Underwood, once a leading Alabama statesman, died leaving a legacy as a top tariff expert in the House and Senate. His name surfaced at the 1912 Democratic National Convention, and though Wilson secured the nomination, Underwood helped shape tariff policy before returning to the Senate leadership. In 1924 Alabama supported him for president through 103 ballots.

Oscar W. Underwood Alabama South Underwood House Wilson Senate Ingal Son Southland

Juror Arrested in Prohibition Liquor Case

W W Addis of Gloverville, drawn for juror duty at the court of general sessions, was arrested after 16 gallons of liquor were found in his car and home. He had been rejected in liquor cases but served on the jury.

W.W. Addis Gloverville General Sessions

Protest Road Changes Near Batesburg Monetta

Citizens led by J H Miller Yancy Holstein J R Corder Gus Holstein and others protested proposed Batesburg Monetta road changes before county commissioners asking action with the highway department. Home Demonstration Club notices list Elizabeth Bailey meeting schedules February 11 week clubs at Beech Is home demonstration site.

Batesburg-Monetta J.H. Miller Yancy Holstein J. R. Corder Gus Holstein Wow Lacyman Harchway Department Elizabeth Bailey Beech Ishk md Tessoa Lf Club Jackson H Offier

Honor Bell at Downer School December 1928

Second Grade pupil Ethel Broome and Helen McElmurray share honors with James MecElmurray in seventh grade at Downer School while Henry Eve also receives recognition in December 1928.

Downer School Ethel Broome Helen McElmurray James MecElmurray Secenth Henry Eve

Debtors and Creditors Notice for Samuel Anderson Estate

All persons with claims against the estate of Samuel Anderson deceased must present them verified and all debts to Mrs Anner Anderson or to the undersigned J P McNair Executor Aiken S C February 7 1929

Samuel Anderson Anner Anderson

For Sale and For Hire Irish and Canadian horses and ponies

For sale and hire of Irish and Canadian bred 22 horses ponies and driving horses. Riding lessons with special attention for beginners. Saddle horse twenty dollars per hour. S B Butt Sunny Meadow Riding School Colleton AWG Aiken S C 1-2R-tf Last Strayed or Stolen a Great Dane Bitch about months old collar Maltese with black spots Answer to name Betty Reward for information leading to recovery Telephone we dip.

Bwatem S. B. Butt Sunny Meat Riding School Colleton Awg Aiken S.C Colar Malkese

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bus Transportation Redmond G Fiy John K. Aull Pat Leasca Doctor Daniel Clemson College United States Senate Smith Richards Senator Blease Doctor Johnson Winthrop George K. Laney Chesterfield Laney Columbis General Assembly Mill Montmorenci Agricultural Club BD Steer Clemson Exteision Service Aiken Agricultural Club Steer Geraldine Stinson Warrengill K. of P's Aiken Lodge The Knights of iPythias Hest Fred Ergle Graniteville J. P. McNair Aiken, S.C Mary Washington W. C. Smith, Jr Williston S. C Toxwond Hedyv Aiken Evdard Firestone 3. C Voice of Firestone
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