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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1926

Page

2

Ruth Jones and Miss Theodosia Sproles in Warrenville News

Ruth Jones and Miss Theodosia Sproles are mentioned among Warrenville items. Robert Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E., is reported to be improving after a recent illness. Miss Mac Timmerman is noted as a friend of the family.

Ruth Jones Mary Ms Greenville Mac Timmerman R. E Robert Edward Theodosia Sproles Greenwood Mr. Farmer

Negro Captured After Escape From Bell Gang

A description notes that Wiggins, an escaped convict from Marion Bell s gang, was captured. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Wiggins Marion Bell

Verenes Bros Buy May Estate Warehouse Near Freight Depot

Verenes Bros have purchased from the May estate the warehouse of the late John May near the freight depot for about $15,000.

Verenes Bros May John May

Noted Negro Baritone Praised at Friendship Baptist

Last Monday evening Julius Bledsoe of New York, a renowned negro baritone, entertained a mixed audience at Friendship Baptist Church. His multilingual singing and spiritual renditions drew strong applause and recognition as one of the era’s notable vocal talents.

Julius Bledsoce New York Friendship Baptist Church Bledsoe

Aiken Kiwanis Club Hosts Ladies Night Event

Kiwanis gathering at the Aiken hotel featured James M. Lynch of Florence as speaker. The evening included music, performances, new member welcomes, and a recap of Kiwanis civic projects and ideals.

Aiken Kiwanians Aiken Hotel Kiwanis James M. Lynch Florence Guy Hurlbutt Auguste Hurlbutt Augusta Kiwanians John Fadie Henderson Lynch K. M. Kneece BE. A. Gregory H. G. Plaisted Aiken Lanier Branson Graniteville Manufacturing Company Herbert BE. Gyles Moss Assembly Ben F. Wyman Lee Gowan Columbia George A. Durban Phillip J. McLean Queen City Laverne Wilfred MacElwan Sam Foss E. Holbrook Wyman Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce United States

Aiken Red Cross roll call totals and local report

Ninth roll call report from Aiken Chapter shows contributions totaling 2195.59 with 198.16 from county roll call and 1698.49 to Aiken Chapter. Funds require National Headquarters authorization before acceptance. Union meeting program announced for Green Pond Baptist Church with schedule for Sunday events. Mrs. Jennie Cotton dead at 47. funeral held at Hollow Creek Baptist Church.

Aijiken Aiken Graniteville Cousiese Aiken Red Cross Green Pond Baptist Church

Hare's Bill Aims Additions to Aiken Post Office

A bill introduced by Representative B. B. Hare authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to add to the Aiken South Carolina post office building. It would provide space to hold court and accommodate officials and employees, with total costs not to exceed 150000 dollars.

Congress B. B. Hare Aiken

Infant James Woodward Dies After Christmas Visit

Little James Theodore Woodward died January 14 in Newcastle Pennsylvania. He was the infant son of Mr and Mrs T E P Woodward. The family had just left Aiken after Christmas with the Woodward grandparents E E Woodward. Funeral services were held locally. Charles E Hauselt left for New York. Mrs Hauselt and daughter remained at Highland Park Hotel.

James Theodore Woodward T. E. P. Woodward Newcastle Charles E. Hauselt New York Mrs. Hauselt Highland Park Hotel

Shorry Welle Robineson Purchases Thorpe House

Shorry Welle Robineson has purchased the former G. W. B. Thorpe residence at Barnwell Avenue and Pendleton Street from Mrs. W. A. Banks and will take possession around February first.

Shorry Welle Robinesn G. W. B. Thorpe Barnwell Avenue Pendleton Street W. A. Banks

Revered Wagener Baptist Pastor H. L. Baggott Buried

Rev. H. L. Baggott, among Wagener Baptist Church’s first pastors, died last Friday in Ward. His funeral Saturday drew a large crowd at the Wagener church with Dr. W. S. Dorsett presiding and Rev. Posey, Allen, Smith, and Carson assisting. He led a fifty year ministry and is survived by six children. He also served as a Confederate soldier after enlisting in the sixties.

H. L. Baggott Wagener Baptist Church Ward W.S. Dorsett T. R. Posey Spigner B. F. Allen Johnston

Good Samaritan Bible Class Elects Officers

Langley Baptist Church group names officers for 1926 including Fred H Dowdy as President and Stephen H Moody as teacher. The meal was hosted by Elizabeth Bailey Mae Woodward Desa Feanning and Mrs H Moody with thanks to the serving ladies. Mr and Mrs F L Steenken arrive at Palmetto Inn.

Langley Langley Baptist ‘Church Elizabeth Bailey Mae Woodward Desa Feanning Hi. Moody Fred F H. Dowdy Thomas Walker S. H. Moody Fred H. Dowdy Stephen H. Moody L. W. Spratley B. R. Smith N. Jones J. J. Galloway Gordon Smith Good Samaritan Bible Class Secret Order

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Warrenville News Obaetve BAY Warehouse J. D. Prothro Timothy Hay Northwestern Aiken County P. W. Townsend Aiken, S. C Aiken Kiwanis Club South Carolina A. R. C. Aiken Aiken Institute C. J. Hill Roll Call Chm Union Meeting Green Pond Duffie H. Head L. E. Kirby FB. T. Mason G. W. Byers Jesse Kennedy L. Mullis F. O. Garvin G. C. Mangum Avery R. H. McKinnon G. R. Webb B. Mw.Woreman O. E. TeBow Jennie Cotton Jeanie Cotto Isiah Cotton Ged Bunday Hollow Creek Semam F. H. Boyd Cumberland M. E. C First Baptist Church Wesley M. E Coker Spring Presbyterian” Church Samaria Rocky Point Joyes Braneah Windsor Hare’s Sary BORE Wagener F. L. Steenken Malden-on-Hudson Palmetto Inn Aiken Branch OF Columbia
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