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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1925

Page

8

Master’s Sale In Aiken County South Carolina

Court of Common Pleas in Aiken announces a master sale due to a judgment against Annie Fisher et al. The property is the 11.44 acre Northwestern portion of L. A. Dorr Melrose Tract in Schultz Township. Sale by public outcry on February 2, 1925. Cash terms. Edward E. Croft Master.

Court of Common Pleas Aiken S. C Schultz Township Aiken County D. C L. A. Dorr W. G. Playwitch John Smith J. G. Hagler Dorr J. C. Lanham Robert Fisher Jeasie W. Dorr

Sale Of Aiken County Farm Lands Set For Feb 2

A Master for Aiken County will sell at public sale the 60 acre tract near Rocky Spring Creek in Aiken County on February 2 1925. Terms cash with $100 deposit to show good faith. The record notes a separate automotive market discussion referencing Jubilee shows price cuts and shifts toward closed cars impacting open models.

Court of Common Pleas Aiken S. C Aiken County D. C Rocky Spring Creek J. M. Ready E. M. Ready and Sheppard J. J. Ready Henry Kirkland Pittman Brothers Margaret Sheppard New York Mr. Ford

Bank Litigation In Warener Court Clears First Plea

In the Court of Common Pleas First National Bank of Warener SC pursues action against a local borrower. The filing outlines a breach of note and seeks judgment and recovery of sums due plus costs.

First National Bank of Warener, SC

Public auction of 25 acre property in Aiken County

Legal notice for J. J. Graham et al defendants announcing a public sale of a 25 acre tract in Aiken County South Carolina. The land is described by bounds and plat details dated 1919 and conveyed to J. J. Graham in 1919. Also included is a broad market update on 1924 construction records and 1925 building outlook noting high activity, potential slowdowns, and forthcoming oil industry conservation measures.

Court of Common Pleas Aiken S. C County of South Carolina H. O. Ward W. H. Brodie George C. Gunter Callie McLane J. J. Graham T. A. Birch

Farm exports up 30 percent as 1924 five month total climbs

Agricultural exports for July to November 1924 reach 976 million dollars, up from 756 million the prior year. Cotton exports total 3.6 million bales valued at 459 million, while wheat and flour combined bring in 226.6 million, signaling a near normal farm income despite pest risks and possible 1925 overproduction.

Department of Agriculture Bates

Wheat Surges to $2 In Key Grain Markets

Wheat jumped to $2 in four grain centers including St. Louis Omaha Minneapolis and Toledo as cash sales hit the milestone on a report showing a 4 659 000 bushel drop in visible supply. Last year prices stood at 1 23 and the American farmer is prospering.

St. Louis Omaha Minneapolis Toledo

Private power project grows beyond Muscle Shoals plan

The piece notes a new Susquehanna River power plant privately funded at 352 million dollars, to serve Pennsylvania and New Jersey, larger than Muscle Shoals. It contrasts private enterprise with government aid, highlights rising rural cooperatives, and questions government involvement as farmers push self-reliance.

Muscle Shoals Congress Susquehanna River Pennsylvania New Jersey Shores Landing Maryland

News In Verse About Radio Repossession

A poem notes the installment man arrived today and took the radio, reflecting on reminders of debt and changing fortunes. The speaker addresses Joe and laments the loss of a household device through a creditors action.

Joe

SAY BOYS BASEBALL CONTEST PROMISES BIG PRIZES

An early season boys contest invites entries with drawings of gloves bats and a comic scene. Submit a name address and age and tell what kind of equipment you want. The contest closes in March with prizes awarded to winners.

Germany Pays Settlements to Link United States to Europe

A report notes a six hundred million dollar German settlement over twenty five years covering occupation costs and war claims. Officials say the agreement ties the United States more closely to the European situation following the collapse of prior hopes for a quick settlement.

Germany

Dawes Plan and Europe Stay United for Peace and Pay

The United States embraces the Dawes plan as a shared effort with Europe to collect funds from Germany over 25 to 40 years. Officials note American leadership but stress disinterested cooperation with Allies to stabilize Europe and reduce tax burdens at home.

The Progress of the South Attracts National Attention

An editorial in The New York Times titled The Progressive South highlights postwar recovery. It notes rebuilt industry and agriculture, rising education, and vast public investment from rail to power, with figures on farm values and river harnessing.

South New York Times Grant Appomattox Sieces Shermar B. C. Forbes Mr. Forbes United States Julius Rosenwald Forbes Richard J. Reynolds Winston-Salem Enterprise Ala

Appointment of administrator for George Oakman estate

Notice to all kindred creditors and interested parties in Aiken County South Carolina that a petition has been filed to appoint a female administrator for the estate of George Oakman, deceased. A hearing is set at the Court House in Aiken on Monday February 2, 1925 at 11 a.m. to show cause why the administrator should not be appointed. George R. Webb Probate Judge.

Asbury Wessinger Lexington County Lina Wessinger New Brookland

Appointment Notice for William Knight Estate

Whereas Adeline Knight has applied for appointment as Administrator of the estate of William Knight deceased this is to warn all heirs creditors and interested persons to appear at my office Court House Aiken on Saturday January 31 1925 at 11 oclock in the morning to show cause if any they have why the appointment should not be granted

George Oakman Aiken Adeline Knight William Knight

Aiken Taxpayers Placed On City Tax Duplicates

City records show residents of Aiken who filed January and February tax returns have their names copied on the city tax duplicate. Levy details list General Expense, Bonds Interest Sinking Fund at 2 mills, totaling 26 mills. Henry Busch, City Clerk and Treasurer, signs. A contract note interrupts with unrelated verse about planting seeds and weed pulling in June.

Aiken

Bargain Smythe Quip on Borrowed Trouble Turns Radio Wedding

A witty exchange features Bargain Smythe quipping Never borrow trouble and Jones replying I only borrowed $50 and the trouble was thrown in. The story notes wedding services now broadcast by radio and mentions Wales replacing the leek with the daf fodil as the national emblem.

Wales

Also Mentioned on This Page

Court of Bank of Western Carolina Annie Fisher Et. al Edward Croft 8. C State OF Court of Common Ileas Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ai Ken, 8. C S. M. Sheppard County of Aiken F. W. Dodee Corp Pew Tyne Federal Oil Conservation Board Washington Youre Vn HS Adame Ser House and Gaston Edward McCullough Jee Tutt League of Nations Europe Dawes Gilbert England France George R. Webb Aiken Co MO. C O. B. Hutson General Assembly Henry Busch
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