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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1925

Page

9

Jeff Davis Highway Marker Unveiled in Aiken

The Jefferson Davis Highway granite marker was unveiled by the Edward Croft Chapter of the UDC at First Baptist Church and the marker site in Aiken. Speakers praised Confederate pioneers, with Mrs. Black and Rev. P J McLean leading prayers and tributes to Dixie and the Civil War era.

Jefferson Davis Highway Edward Crate Chaptue UDC First Baptist Church W.day-McGarity Aiken Institute Ethele Payne-Black Johnnston U.D. C Audiencs Felder Seigler Laurie E. Croft Eva Sommers Kilpatrick Aiken Wheeter Jefferson Davis Southland Dixie Henry Busbee Aiken Post Mrs. Black Edward Croft James Edwin Kerr Lee Daulprhtera Richyard Croft The Daughters of the Confederacy York Street Richland Avenue

Sikes Message to Clemson Alumni Sets Educational Goals

Dr F W Sikes election as Clemson College president aims to make the school the best place for a boy seeking agricultural or mechanical education. He pledges character first, then technique, and asks alumni support to uphold loyalty and pride in Clemson as a “family” with yearly donations and growth.

Chomson Dechnique F. W. Sikes Clemecnu College Clemson B.e G. Parker Secretrry Sikes Clemson Meine South Carolina University of South Pepe Yeithy Fey Schobirs Pshall Clemon

Notice Concerning Spiritual Entertainment Sale Details

Those who bought tickets for the entertainment to be held by the Chareton Spiritual Society must reserve seats at Halts Pharmacy during the hours of 1 00 pm. The notice lists upcoming sales on Monday and tomorrow with location and timing implications.

Chareton Spiritual Society Oman Osealk

Barn Fire Destroyed By Lantern Incident

A barn in the Rocky Springs area belonging to Frazier Baughman burned last Monday morning. The blaze was reportedly sparked by a lantern left unattended, with the fire causing the house to be feared as a total loss.

Frazier Baughman Rocky Springs Hack

Hofmann praises Casals ahead of February recital

Josef Hofmann extols Pablo Casals as a godly cellist and conductor. Casals plans a Barcelona orchestral series and will perform in New York with Hofmann at an event hosted by Clarence Mackey for the Belgian Ambassador on February 17.

Pablo Casals Aiker, Opera House Josef Hofmann Russia Gasalg Hoe Barcelona Spain Aboy Elderson Casals Avith Josef Aocfmann Clarence Mackey New York

Splendid Undertaking Aiken Library Benefit Concert

The Student Club in Aiken urges strong local support for a new library building. They bring the Charleston Spiritual Society to town this Saturday for a fundraising concert at the ropera house, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce. Citizens are urged to fill all seats and back the library campaign.

Aiken Aitken Charleston Spiritual Society Chamber of Commerce Ropera House

Pro Arte Plans Casals Concert Amid Absent Hofmann Absence

Pro Arte presents Pablo Casals in a single attraction this season due to Mrs. Hofmann being abroad and artists unavailable. The event is slated for February 8 with tickets advertised and subscriptions honored. Mrs. Huffutan aims to establish a lasting Arts presence in Aiken and seeks public cooperation for future seasons.

Pro Arte Josef Hofmann Pro Arteci Pablo Casals I Scion Snhecriptio Huffutan Aiken Artis

Ministers Meet With Aiken Association and Executive Committee

Members of the Aiken Association and the executive committee held an important meeting at the FL Baptist church on Monday. The executives planned to reconvene next week, and ministers were expected to assemble for a forthcoming gathering. Barberg and five members were reported in attendance, with several items discussed.

Aiken Associaton FL Baptist Church Fed Hae

War News From The City Bulletin

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Dr M Rake, J T Shaler, and a pager on a route, with references to The War Poetry and Drummeng. Likely a partial civic brief or literary note from a historical paper, with mixed names and locations obscured by scan errors.

J.T. Shaler Tieeher Favaniery

Concert to Benefit Nicholas Fund at Athens Theatre

The Charlespoa Spirited Society and associated groups plan a concert at the Athens Theatre on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds will aid the Nicholas Fund with the event likely featuring a poleated act and a chance for performances by local sisters and others. Organizers advise contacting the Chamber of Commerce or Kiwanis Club for participation or sponsorship.

Seetory Athen Theatre

Ninety Three Years Old To-Day In Aiken County

A garbled reminiscence honors Thomas Coward of Sun Brook, born in Barnwell County, who lived through slavery’s end and the Civil War era. The fragment mentions his long life, marriage to Frances Burckhalter, and many descendants. It reflects on farming life, abolition, and reflections on freedom, labor, and community in a distressed OCR passage.

Thomas Washinton Coward Sunbrook Aiken Chamgyeoowill Mr. Coward Barnwell Todikun Frances Burckhalter Mess Coward Coward Jeephine Dantas Bern

Valeitine Party Tomorrow and Reform Among Baptists

A fragment describes a Valeitine style event tomorrow with four members of a costly operation reforming Baptist one day. Every member appears connected as a rehearsal or primary effort, signaling a retooling of leadership and agenda within the group.

Valeitine Wali Bey

Aikien Red Cross Committees Named at February Meeting

At the February Aikien Red Cross Chapter meeting chaired by ELS Henderson committees were announced including Home Service led by Mrs Cullen Corliss and Case Committee with R G Takrant and others. A colored committee chaired by Elizabeth Ball Mott was named for field school service. New executive slate with Henderson as chair and Laura Bock as executive secretary was approved. The next meeting date was set for the first Monday at 1 pm to accommodate members.

Aikien Red Crags Els. Henderson Home Service Cull Caniss Case R.G. Takrant Sheffield Phelps D. M Guarie Henderson Atrs W.ob. Turner Harina Misa Katia Cartrar M A. Milner Leon Inllpy Huger Henry Johnson Elizabeth Ball Mott Clarence Anderson EB McGhee Laawrence Annotirem Ored Pew Loves Mone Clans Busch Dave Weisberg Mandel Corplete CLS Enderson Pood Melon Gear WW Edgerton Mes Greeny Hame Cullen Corbies Laura Bock Lary Mesdames Shefield Phelps Wot. Wendersean W. BL Turner Wryoun Duh Williams Wow. Mackenfuss Leon Srolley Ho Hall Go A. Milner Claus Tuseh Menry Johnson Claudia Phelps May Sanharrn Katie Gardner Bo Woolsey Wo J. McGarity R. G. ‘Farrant C. Lee Gawwn Clorover Bo T H. Mody Lameley S.C. Manile Surasky Red Cross Home Serview Ree Cross Cullen Corliss Home Servicr

Fragmented PLE tSCHADAN item note

Readable fragments indicate a local notice about an event or item named PLE tSCHADAN with unclear details. The text references a date or time and a possible place but specifics are unreadable. Further legible context is needed to provide a precise summary.

Fragmentary Readings on Patents and People

OCR text fragment mentions patents and names with unclear context. Mentions Hew Preat tos te Fi and Wye pipdap lieen epithe. Contains garbled place names and scattered terms, hindering full understanding of the reported item.

James A Jackson Addresses Aiken County Vision

James A Jackson of North Augusta outlines a vast development near Aiken featuring a major hotel, a 4000 acre tourism area, railroad linkages to Cincinnati and Florida, electric power plants, and industrial sites. He praises Benjamin H Marshal and envisions a modern tourist colony with luxury hotels like the Drake and Blackstone, promoting regional growth.

United States Aiken County James A. Tacsan North Augusta Aiken Weston Uf Askett Dackeondlenay America Benjamin H. Marshal Chienea Jackson Hilenie Aturusta Marshall Blackstone Drake Edgrepwater Beach Georgis Iwml Morida Cincinnati Horse Creek Oheo Rcross Aikens Mr. Jackson Fenetletanes Iowa

Fragmented OCR snippet with unclear names and terms

A garbled OCR read includes repeated terms like VOR EEA EEA OER GES II BPENT SY OTN YEATES WEE and references to people such as Nikon, Viera, Santen, Me Miensea, and Potier. The fragment resembles a damaged historical newspaper page with stray proper nouns and incomplete phrases, offering no cohesive event or clear report.

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Jeff Davis Highway Ting Lerner Cules Cpo Bottts Spiritual Sochepy Wembers Weiner Mir Coward Jon Brepps Thomas Washington Coward Unsay Ad Cross Wxte Winthrap Calagae Viken “Irstitute Baia AC Hilt Patents Tee James A. Jackson Nikon Pues da Viera Me Miensea Poor Nent Santen Mies Sasuthage Fe Peerents Potier
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