Death in Aiken accident claims Fire Chief Tom Anderson
Tom Anderson assistant chief of the Aiken Fire Department and an employee of Carolina Light and Power was killed Wednesday morning while unloading heavy poles at a Southern Railway siding near the old oil mill plant. The accident occurred when one more wire was cut and poles rolled, trapping him under several fallen poles. He died within minutes after rescue. He was 26, survived by two brothers, buried Graniteville cemetery with Aiken Fire Department pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Anderson
Aiken Fire Department
Carolina Light & Power Company
Southern Railway
Oit- Mil
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Thomas B. Anderson
Anderson’s Shoals
Aiken
Edgefield
Ann Pickens Bugler
Preston B
Chester Anderson
Aiken County
Phillip J. McLean
Graniteville
Aiken Peach Growers Ship First Solid Carload
J. P. McNair B P Crosland and Mrs Hastings Wyman Jr oversee peach shipments from Aiken County to New York and Philadelphia. A rapid ripening due to rains prompts a solid carload sale of George Belles and Bubertas planned for Tuesday, boosting Carolina Sand Hills peach reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McNair
B. P. Crosland
Hastings Wyman, Jr
Express
New York
Philadelphia
George Belles
Bubertas
Aiken County
Aiken Sandhills
Chaniel
Georgia Peach Growers Exchange
North Carolina Sandhills
Peach Growers Association
Sunkist Orange
Death of Mrs. Katherine Hammond Billings in New York
News reaches from Woodstock New York that Mrs. Katherine Hammond Billings wife of Dr. John S. Billings died at her summer home. The body was brought to Redcliffe Beech Island for funeral services burial in the family plot. She was daughter of the late Major and Mrs. Harry Hammond and is survived by her husband two sons a sister and three brothers. Her death came after a period of poor health and was a sudden shock to many mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hammond Billings
John S. Billings
New York
Woodstock
N. Y
Redcliffe
Hammond
Beech Island
Billings
Major
Harry Hammond
Jno. S. Billings
New York City
Jno. S. Billings, Jr
Washington, D. C
Henry H. Billings
J. P. Richards
Henry C. Hammond
Augusta
C. C. F. Hammond
Alfred Hammond
Columbia
John Billings, Jr
Newark
Salvation Army Report on Woolsey Returns Home
Convers B Woolsey Jr recent Andover graduate stays at Breeze Hill plantation with his parents Convers B and Mrs Woolsey at Andover Massachusetts during summer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convers B. Woolsey, Jr
Andover School
Andover
Mass
Mrs
Convers B. Woolsey
Breeze Hill Plantation
Black woman admits crushing infant in Monetta incident
Janche Smith, a Black woman, was arrested last Thursday by county officers on a serious incident charge after her newborn baby was found dead with a head injury on John Jordan place near Monetta. Dr. P. A. Brunson reported the case to Sheriff Nellie Robinson. Smith confessed she struck the infant with a board to defend herself from her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janche Smith
John Jordan Place
Monetta
P. A. Brunson
Nellie Robinson
First Monday Sales Bring Lively Bids in Aiken
Probate Judge sold 3/3-4 acres near 5 o Day in Williams vs Williams. Alexander Frank executor sold 100 acres in Ramsay Mill to M. McFareeky for 1300. Sheriff Robinson offered three Ford cars and miscellaneous goods, including tin cans and sugar, with bids ranging from five to six dollars per sack and four cases of fruit jars selling for 3.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
E. S. Croft
Sheriff Robinson
Williams
Alexander Frank
J. D. Stellings
Ramsey Mill
M. Mc Fareeky
S. T. Owens
W. T. Hankinson
Charlie Paradise
Citizenship rally postponed for countywide good citizenship drive
The Aiken County Federation plans July to form a Council of Farm Women and urges pastors and Sunday schools to designate one Sunday per church as Citizenship Day. The aim is to have every resident consider the rights and duties of citizenship during July under leaders Lillian B. McElmurray and Kellan W. Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Council of Farm Women
Daken County
Lillian B. McElmurray
Magistrate Garvin in Aiken on Wagener business
Magistrate Garvin of Wagener visited Aiken on a Wednesday afternoon to handle official duties. The brief trip was described as work related with no additional details provided.
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Garvin of
Wagener
Aiken
Statewide conference to study tax reform proposed in South Carolina
Governor McLeod calls a statewide conference in Columbia next Thursday to study tax reform and develop an equitable program. About two hundred invited include tenant farmers bankers merchants manufacturers labor leaders and women’s groups. The meeting aims for a nonpartisan nonpolitical approach with support from the South Carolina Conference of Social Work and various state associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Caro
Columbia
McLeod
People's Movement
South Carolina Conference of Social Work
Harts
The
South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers' Association
South Carolina Retail Merchants’ Association
South Carolina Luimbermen’s Association
Citizens’ Cooperative Taxpayers’ Association
South Carolina Cotton Growers’ Cooperative Association
South Carolina Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
South Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
South Carolina League of Women Voters
South Carolina Farm Woen's Council
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Aiken County Plans Twenty Adult Schools This Summer
Mrs. E P Kennedy county adult school supervisor aims for at least twenty adult schools in rural districts including Pineland Bridge Creek Shiloh Montmorenci Beulah China Springs Boddie and near Wagener Meetings with the county superintendent of education will finalize arrangements on July 18 Night sessions predominate though some daytime classes may occur The effort reflects growing community interest and support for adult education in Aiken County with strong backing from Superintendent Seigler and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Adel
Court House
E. P. Kennedy
Pineland
Bridge Creek
Shiloh
Montmorenci
Beulah
China Springs
Boddie
Wagener
Wesley R Williams of Salley Dies at 55
Wesley R Williams of Salley died at his home after a long illness. Born in Orangeburg County, he married Maggie Williams and moved to Salley 20 years ago. Survived by his widow and 12 children, plus sisters and brothers. Funeral at Pic Hill church with interment in the cill yard. conducted by local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley R. Wheee Oe
Mr. Williams
Orangebur County
Missaggie Williams
Orangeburg County
Salley
Mesdames Victor Cooper
Jerusha
Deidson
Bessie Cooper
Bessie
Katie Ann
Kame Belle
Azaline
Grace
Ruth Williams
Herbert Cullen
Wesley Williams
Sallie Bishop
Brunson
Rhoda Gossett
Verdie Williams
Springheld
Theo Gleaton
Livingston
Marion Posey
George Williams
Springfield
Lloyd Williams
Neeses
Pic Hill Church
Cill Yard
H. P Bennett
Hamm
Springfield Baptist Church
G. M. Sexton
Pleasantville Church
Rohron
Aiken Street Closing Delays Hurt Local Merchants
A letter to readers notes two months of Augusta Highway closure blocking tourist traffic and Main street trade. The writer urges staggered work on paving projects to avoid starving local business and asks officials to finish promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Main Street
Augusta Highway
Aiken
Horse Creek Valley
Merchants to Meet in Aiken to Boost Business
Merchants and business men of Aiken are called to meet tonight at 8 o clock at the Masonic Hall to discuss ways to attract more business to the city. Plans under advisement aim to improve local business conditions and encourage attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Masonic Hall
Junior Order Meeting At Warrenville Tonight
The Fifth District convention of the Junior Order United American Mechanics meets with Warren Council in Warrenville this Friday night July 10 to accommodate members who cannot attend on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
Warren Council
Warrenville
Tobacco Cooperatives Gain Strength Across South Carolina
South Carolina tobacco farmers see rising profits as cooperatives hold prices above prewar levels. Government figures show average prices of 21.54 cents under the Growers Cooperative Association compared with 13.25 cents over 24 years, boosting income by about 18 million dollars in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Tobacco
Cooperative Malt Growers Cooperative Association
South Carolina
Tobacco Association
Virginia
North Carolina
Platt Mays Company New Hudson Essex Agency
The Platt Mays Hudson Essex Co owned by Harold Platt and Walter Mays takes over the Hudson and Essex agency. Located beside the Agken Filling Station, the firm offers sales parts and high level service with Walter Mays in charge. Hudson Essex cars are popular in Aiken County with many owners already satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt-Mays
Hudson-Essex Co
Harold Platt
Walter Mays
Hudson and Essex Cars
Chevrolet
Agken
Western Carolina Motor Company
Aiken
Hudson and Essex
Aiken County
John Henry Eidson Buried at Salley
John Henry Eidson, a well known Confederate veteran from Edgefield County, died at his home near Salley on Tuesday morning June 3 after a long illness. He served in the Second South Carolina Volunteer Cavalry and survived by his wife Sallie Lott and two sons Alonzo Lee and Walter Hill Kidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames Henry Eidson
Hom
Salley
Fidson
Edgefield County
Seven Pines
Atlanta
Judge Kidson
Second
South Carolina Volunteer Cavalry Company
Real Estate Transfer on York Street Sold for $3000
Mrs Meta Summerall sells to Mrs E M Kennedy the house and lot on York Street adjoining H P Duches scheme for a price of $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Summerall
E. M. Kennedy
York Street
H. P.duches
Aiken Ball Players On Winning Streak
Aiken defeated Batesburg 9 to 2 with Wyman pitching and strong early lead. The team then beat Batesburg 4 to 0 as Mobley shut them down, four Batesburg errors, Mobley struck out seven. Aiken beat Bath 11 to 5 with strong hitting, Moore making noted catches. Aiken then defeated Ridge Spring 19 to 5 with every player collecting multiple hits. Aiken has a strong, supported team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Batesburg
Wyman
Hotdline
E. Mobley
Wise
Shallito
Mobley
A. Mobley
E.mibley
Batesburg Rhein
Bath
Moore
Feld
McCarter
Olan
Barnhart
Ridge Spring
Ridge Spra
Junior Agricultural School Encampment At Camp Kiwanis
The annual encampment for Aiken county with 212 enrolled will run August 4 through 7 at Camp Kiwanis. It aims to build character through leadership, seed selection, thrift, livestock judging, grass identification, swimming, first aid, and canoing with songs and moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Kiwanis
Barks
Aiken and Wagener
Bank of Commerce
Augusta
C. Lee Gowan
Howden
Yale
Williams
Schnell
C. A
Former Aiken County Resident J.B. Ort Dies in Georgia
J.B. Ort formerly of Bethea in Aiken County died at his home in Washington Georgia on June 21 after long illness. The body was brought back for burial in the Bethea family ground with Rev. A C Baker officiating. Surviving are his wife Ella Kitching of Graniteville two sisters Mrs G C Brodie of Bethea Mrs Alex Rae of Augusta and a brother Wm Ort of Wagener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Ort
Bethea
Aiken County
Washington, Ga
A. C. Baker
Kis
Ella Kitching
Graniteville
G. C. Brodie
Alex Rae
Augusta
Wam Ort
Wagener
Warrenville Resident Dies in Columbia Hospital
Mrs. W. B. Cushman, 72, of Warrenville, died late Friday at Columbia Hospital after a visit with her niece Mrs. Guess. Survived by daughter Mrs. Sara Hulbert of Locust Valley, Long Island. Body to be buried in Warrenville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cushman
Warrenville
Columbia Hospital
Jore
Reunion of Five Generations at Edisto Baptist Church
Mrs. Mattie Johnson, 79, led a family reunion on July 4, 1925 at Edisto Baptist Church. The gathering included 7 children, 20 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren with 6 attendees present in the fifth generation. Mrs. Johnson was widow of the late W. B. Johnson Se. and daughter of the late J. P. Crustney from Shiloh. numerous relatives from Warrenville, Williston, Sprineweld, Langley and North Augusta attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie
Johmson
Edisto Baptist Church
Onuly
Johnson
W. B. Johnson
J. P. Crustney
Shiloh
Pie Nm Fias
C. M. Johnson
Warrenville
Q. B. Johnson
Williston
J. Bo
Ho Johnem
Sprineweld
D. W. Whaley
Hitches
K Db Porter
Langley
EL N. Porter
Willisetoy
P. Porser
North Augusti
Two Mules Lost In A Week At Bettis Academy
A mule named shecamate, owned by Paul Seigler of Eureha and linked to C H Seigler, was struck and killed during a storm at Bettis Academy on the Fourth of July. Earlier, Seigler had another fine mule killed after a thorn swelled its tongue preventing eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettis Academy
Paul Seigler
Eureha
C.H. Seigler
Mr. Seigler
Robbery at Ellenton Targets Chance Brothers Store
Thieves broke into Chance Brothers in Ellenton one night last week and stole goods valued around 400 dollars including premium shoes, 50 dollars from the cash drawer, and about 50 packages of cigarettes. No clues have been found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenton
Chance Brothers
Negro man killed in county near Springfield
Tillman Williams shot and killed Adolphus Jones Thursday night about 9 in the county near Springfield. Police say Jones went to Williams to settle a rumor of informing on liquor connections, and Williams claims self defense. Williams surrendered in Springfield after the shooting, with authorities traveling to secure him Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman Williams
Adolphus Jones
Springfield
Jones
Williams
Gleaton
Aiken
Firemen Celebrate Fourth at Aiken Club Barbecue
Chief Otto Sommer hosted a barbecue for the Aiken Fire Department and guests after a firemen contest on Laurens street Saturday morning. Team Captain George Fountain won over Captain J D Franklin in a 20 second display with both teams posting twenty seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Norman Gamble Wins Atlantic City Trip for Insurance Sales
Norman B. Gamble vice president of Home Bank of Barnwell and Southeast Life Insurance Company of Greenville has earned a trip to Atlantic City after placing $100,000 in insurance sales in the past year. The Southeastern conference in Atlantic City in July will honor him with a gathering of agents and friends from Barnwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman B. Gamble
The
Home Bank of Barnwell
Southeaster Life Insurance Company
Greenville
Atlantic City
Southeastern Will
Mr. Gamble
Estate of Willie Rish Claim Turned Over to Probate Judge
A $400 claim against the Willie Rish estate, filed by J. W. Rish asserting it covers board for the deceased, is being reviewed by the Probate Judge. The estate contests the claim with H. E. Gyles aiding the estate and Williams Croft & Bushee representing the claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Rish
J. W. Rish
H. E. Gyles
Williams, Croft & Bushee
Winthrop College scholarship exam winners named
A list of young women examined last week for scholarship and entrance to Winthrop College includes Miss Florence Fe Croft Beatrice Cullum Aiken Toes Gantt Wagener Marguerite Smith Hazel Feaster Graniteville Martha Davenport North Augusta Edrie Woodward Montmorenci Cassa Sease Clearwater Grace C Black Ridge Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop College
Florence FE
Croft
Beatrice Cullum
Aiken
Toes Gantt
Wagener
Marguerite Smith
Hazel Feaster
Graniteville
Martha Davenport
North Augasta
Edrie Woodward
Montmorenci
Cassa’ Sease
Clearwater
Grace C. Black
Ridge Spring
Booster Pride Beats Nonsense in Town Hall
A hometown booster champions action over talk urging residents to support concrete improvements. He argues a doer mindset benefits the public good and aims to make the town the best place on earth through practical effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauve
Death of 14 months old child in Augusta funeral held
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson died Saturday night at an Augusta infirmary. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev P J McKean conducting. Community expresses sympathy in the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlelen
Marrien Anderson
Chester Anderson
Infemary
Augusta
M Raed
Ranitet Church
P. J. Mckean
Log Cabin Office Facility Under Construction Near Highway
The Kalmia Development Company is building a 20 by 20 foot log cabin on their property near the new highway. Once finished the structure will serve as an office and restroom, described as picturesque and attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalmia Development Company
Niece Dies From Sparkler Firework Burns
Frank McCoy learns his six year old niece Kittl Martha Ann Clarke died from burns suffered from a Fourth of July sparkler. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs War N Clarke of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The child died Sunday after the incident Tuesday news reached the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
Kittl Martha Ann Clarke
War N. Clarke
Pittsburgh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiken Peach Growers
Salvation Army Report
Salvation Army
Negress
Daughters OF America
Valley Star Council
Seminole Council
S. H. Moody
Mary E. Eidson
Louise Maody
Flora Chavous
H. Moody
J. H. Rogers
Pp. Smith
Chtizenship
Kennedy
Seigler
Wesley R. Williams
Aiken Standard
Platt-Mays Company
Latest Automobile
John Henry Eidson
U. S
Harris
Georgia
Junior Agricultural School
Norman Gamble
Rish Estate
Winthrop
Kalmia
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