Bradley eyes reorganization for Gaston Bank and Trust
State Bank Examiner W. W. Bradley told Gaston Bank and Trust stockholders in Aiken that definite action on a reorganization will be taken within ten days. He noted deposits declining from 678000 in January 1924 to 274700 in December and said liquidation would cost depositors little but harm assets. Plans include increasing capital stock with offers from local interests and strengthening the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Bank and Trust Company
W. W. Bradley
State Bank
Aiken
Owen
Work to Begin on Aiken Augusta Highway New Road Plans
Commissioner Charles J. Hill announced bids will open at noon Tuesday January 20 826 for the first section of the Aiken Augusta highway. A survey has started from Kitchings Mill to Wagener and the road is part of the state system with completion aimed for 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hill
Commie
Aiken-Augusta
Kitchings Mill
Wagener
Vetem
Beech Island Farm Women Council Meets in January
The Farm Woman's Council of Aiken County met at the Downer Institute in Beech Island on Saturday January 10. New president Mrs. Bis McElmurray arranged an program including song and scripture, a history of Beech Island Agricultural Club, and talks on the council's purpose and duties. The group praised a wood road project and formed a committee to thank officials and plant shrubs. The 1924 program includes school visiting and bread making and sanitary toilets. The council plans quarterly meetings to boost community cooperation and uplift, with a lunch served for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Woman's Council of
Aiken County
Downer Institute
Beech Island
Bis McElmurray
America
Kinson
Katherine Atates
Beech Island Agricultural Club
J. P. Richards
County Council
Albergotti
E. L. McElmurrey
Bos. Hammer
Ips
Wood Road
Civic Choral Society Aiken Aims Easter Concert Debut
Under the Civic League of Aiken efforts to unite local male talent a Civic Choral Society forms. Organizers hope the group will debut with an Easter concert.
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Civic League of
Will T Brown Tries Murder Case in Wagener Court
Will T Brown, Wagener farmer, took the stand in his murder trial over Willie Rish June 7 last year. He described a dispute over a ditch and a fatal shot amid a tense rain scene as Esther Rish testified to the gun being seized and threats made against her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will T. Brown
Walter Rish
Willie Rish
Rish
Esther Rish
Wagener Farmer
Court of General Sessions
Brown
Charlie Rushton
Mr. Brown
Sic
Brantley Garvin
Brodie
George the State
J. Howell Garthe
Holley Goss
Mr. Garvin
Brown Rish
Johnson
Mir Pute
Moseley
Paul J Courtney
City Council Meets Elects Mayor Protem and Leases Opera House
The council elected Alderman Rh F Etheridge Mayor Protem at 26 per month. The Opera House is leased to manager Welborn for five years. An auto expense fund is approved for the street superintendent and market facilities funded on Jefferson Davis highway. Treasurer reports 6967.04 on hand. last month receipts 7502.76. expenditures 6420.55. Police reports show 42 arrests 38 convictions 4 discharges. fines 319. Gas and oil business to be shared among city dealers at or below local prices.
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Rh. F. Etheridge
Protem
Welborn
Ae Ae Edward C Chapter
U. C. SS
Jefferson Davis Highway
York Street
Richland Avenue
Farm Fling Contest Seeks Statewide Entries in 1925
Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Mary H. Albersoft announces a farm laying contest for 1925 with records kept of feed used and eggs produced. Each month a list of the ten highest records by farm flocks will be published. Interested persons should contact Mrs. Albergott for record cards and entry information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Albersoft
Albergott
Is God On Your Visiting List Is God On Your Visiting List
A church schedules Dr. McLean to discuss Is God On Your Visiting List Sunday night and Friendship—the Great Need In Life Sunday morning. Sunday school is at 9 45 a m led by Superintendent J T Shuler. B P U and Sunbeam Band meet on Tuesday and Friday afternoons with services in China and evening gatherings later in the week. The church welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
T. Shuler
China
Sunbeam Band
Court of General Sessions opens with list of jurors and cases
Judge W. H. Townsend presides as Berte D. Carter becomes Solicitor. Jurors drawn include WA Parker and Grady Harden among others. Grand jury returns true bills charging murder, assault with intent to kill, conspiracy, burglary, larceny, and other felonies in multiple defendants.
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W. H. Townsend
Columbia
Bamberg
Hele
WA. Parker
Graniteville
Franklin
Aiken
Grady Harden
Robert
Seigler
Alsen
Oliveros
Ainen Herper
Willis
Aiket
B. Raborn
M. Bubanks
Aike
B. Holley
Royal Ih Aey
Aihe
Tom Prown
Owen Smith
Jim Smith
M.smith
Ratherne Munday
John Bates
Marion Rickenbaker
Raford Andrews
Tillman Hickson
Gertrudeens
Luther Fac
J. J. McMillan
Roy Murday
Percy Shumypett
Henry Davis
Solomon Earl
Andy Busbee
Daniel Holmes
John Fefird
Elijah Green
Stewe
Ladies Day at Schultz Hill Agricultural Club
The Schultz Hill Agricultural Club hosted a Ladies Day with many members and guests present. Postmaster J. C. McAuliffe of Augusta spoke briefly on current events and a barbecue dinner followed the business session. Annual officer elections are planned for the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz Hill Agricultural Club
J. C. McAuliffe
Augusta
Poultry Quarantine Enforced by Clemson College Board
The Clemson Agricultural College board imposes a poultry quarantine to prevent the European fowl pest disease from entering South Carolina. Transport of any live poultry into the state is prohibited without written permission from the State Veterinarian in Columbia. The order takes effect December 20, 1924 and remains in force until modified or nullified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Carolina
Board of Trustees
Clemson Agricultural College
Columbia
Edgar Brown Elected Speaker of the House
Edgar A Brown of Barnwell elected Speaker of the 76th General Assembly by 89 to 26. Biography notes his Aiken County roots, legal career, and roles in Democratic committees. Inaugural address emphasizes duty, impartiality, and service to the people. It references local outreach on hatcheries and rural farm contests.
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Edgar A. Brown
Barnwell
76Th General Assembly
Aiken County
Brown
Aiken
Mr. Brown
Shiloh Springs
Augustus Abraham
Elizabeth
Howard) Brown
Needham Brown
Ezra Brown
North Carolina
Soltier
Butaw Springs
South Carolina
Dutch Fork
Lexington County
Columbia
Sherman
Edgar Brown
Graniteville Academy
Col. D. 3
FE. P. Henderson
Julian Bush Ader
Brown and Bush
Democratic Executive Committee
Legi
Penker
Carter Mentioned as Possible Senate Successor in Bamberg
Bamberg reports speculative talk about filling a state senate vacancy after the death of Senator Black. Jesse F. Carter is mentioned as a possible successor but has not committed himself yet as the field of contenders grows.
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Bamberg
D. C
State Senate
Black
Jesse F. Carter
Senator Elect Blease Moves to Pendleton
The article states Blease and Miyecleet CGI have moved to Anderson to establish their home. It notes the senator elect has filed tax returns with the Treasurer of Laderon County and is now a full citizen of Anderson. The address listed is Peon lotan S C, same as John C. Calhoun's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Sognroeers
Laderon
Peon Lotan
S. C
John C. Calhoun
Wagener Elects Officers in Unanimous City Ticket
Wagener town officials were unanimously reelected to serve the coming year. The slate includes Mayor A L Corbet, councilmen J J Brodie E L Richards N Q Gunter and D O Jones, Chief Pubbee, and Mike Knotts.
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Wagener
Foljlows
A L
Corbet
Tens
J. J. Brodie
E. L. Richards
N. Q. Gunter
D. O. Jones
Puobee
Mike Knotts
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An’s Council
Choral Society For
BY Satterfield
SA Bay, i
Trerell
Amo
Attore
auTocar
City Council
Dave Few
Homer Randall
Sam Ward
Sam Murray
Larry Fields
Old Pat
Agricultural Club
S. i
House
Trute
Saintiam
Orous Palmetto State
Mary Albergotti
Carter
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