Public sales and notices from Aiken County 1926
Legal notices detail multiple master sales in Aiken County South Carolina with bids cash for deeds and stamps deposits of 100 to 150 dollars, public auctions on February 1 1926, and a January 19 1926 deadline. The document also records a statewide rally urging coin sales for Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial honoring Lee and other figures with church and civic support requested.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Wade Hampton
Dick Anderson
Joseph Kershaw
Stephen Lee
Matt Gary
Stone
County of Aiken Case Bid Dates Set for Public Sale
In the matter of County of Aiken P. Gantt v B J Richburg et al dated 11 January 1926 bidders are to appear in public sale hours as prescribed, with action to proceed at the legal hours for such sales in the record.
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Minale Taylor
Bellaste
Court of Com
Siewent
B. Newman
Court of Common Pleas
Aiken
William S. Newman
County of
South Carolina
Diamonds Stolen in New York Robbery
Two jewelers were robbed on Monday of a bag containing more than $100,000 worth of uncut diamonds on 48th Street near Fifth Avenue. The two men knocked them down with a pistol and fled in an automobile.
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New York
48Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Property for Sale Describe 60 Acre Tract in Old County Line
Lands described as sixty acres bounded north by Dan Jeffcoat east by Matthew Loyd south by J N Johnson and west by J O Richburg. Terms cash and purchaser to pay for stamps. Ard S Croft signs notice of sale.
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North Ay- Land Company
G. W. Ner
G. 4
Ker
O. P. Reese
North Augusta Land Company
John H. Surveyor
Edward S. Croft
Aiken County
Neck Place
Eestagonsy
South Carolina
Lillie C. E. Bush
P. L. Bush
Savannah River
Court of Common Pleas
Aiken
S. C
County of
H. P. Dyches
Will Beard
Cushman
Herman Fleming
Kershaw Street
Railroad Company
John F. Williams
Dan Jeffcoat
Matthew Loyd
J. N. Johnson
J. O. Richburg
Ard S. Croft
8. C
Quebec Welcomes Visitors With Dog Team Races
In Quebec thrill centers on mountain scenery and husky dog teams. Tourists view fur robed outfits and the Chateau team, while races on February 18 to 20 attract crowds. The Golden Dog remains expressionless amid festive excitement and lively chase through snowy trails.
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Quebec
Chateau
Dear Miss Flo on marriage and divorce for a twenty eight year old mother
A letter from Helen asks if she may divorce her husband due to dissatisfaction and poverty. Miss Flo cautions against divorce, stresses duty to husband and three children, and urges mutual support, despite Helen’s unhappiness and sense of being an absolute slave to family duties.
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Miss Flo
Helen
Be optimistic yet practical about work and family
The speaker argues against relying on a millionaire husband and urges a mother to continue working while valuing her spouse. She cautions that fairy tale outcomes rarely occur and encourages resilience, respect, and gratitude despite not loving him.
The English Bible Bulletin From University Extension Division
The bulletin presents a scholarly address on The English Bible by William D. Melton president of the University of South Carolina. It recounts the Bible s battles and martyrs and its status as the classic of the mother tongue. Free copies sent to citizens who write. limited quantities available through the University Extension Division for Bible classes and study groups while supplies last.
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University Extension Division
William D. Melton
University of South Carolina
Abbeville
8. C
Small Debtors Court in Kansas Settles 300 Cases
David D. Leahy, longtime Kansas newspaperman, now chairs Wichita’s small debtors court where cases under $20 are heard without lawyers and without pay for the judge. In 11 months the court settled 300 disputes, including a chicken coop ownership quarrel resolved by a 55 cent payment. The Spartanburg Journal notes such courts could ease congestion elsewhere.
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David D. Leahy
Kansas
Wichita
Common Pleas
Spartanburg Journal
Opportunity at the Door or Demonstrator Dilemma
A Detroit News line ponders whether a knock signals genuine opportunity or another protester at the doorstep. The remark reflects tension over outreach tactics and public demonstrations.
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Detroit News
Shoals Issue Likely Settled This Session
Washington reports leaders of both parties in Congress expect the Muscle Shoals dispute to be resolved in the current session. Chairman Norris of the Senate Agricultural Committee and Senator Underwood of Alabama, leading figures on opposing sides, foresee settlement of the property disposition questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Norris
Senate Agricultural Committee
Underwood
Alabama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward 8. Croft
State OF South Carolina
County of Aiken
Mattie Taylor
State OF
Julia E. Smith
Lula Pettis Swindell
George W. Pettis
of Aiken
B. S. Thomas
Robert E. Lee
Confederate States
Lee
State Sterling Committee
Thos. G. McLeod
John M. Kinard
Newberry
Leroy Springs
Lancaster
Clelia P. McGowan
Charleston
Francis H. Weston
Columbia
J. B. Salley
Fred L. Willcox
Ference
P. Gantt
Pete
Peter
Shene
Missouri
Peene
Huskie Drwer
Small Debtors’ Court
Geo. S. Scott
Paul M. Hankinson
Land Surveyor
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