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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1925

Page

2

Owens Bell Wedding At Bellwood In Orangeburg

Tuesday evening Miss Ruth Alice Owens became Mrs John Lawton Bell at the Owens residence on the eastern edge of Orangeburg. Dr P J McLean performed the ceremony in a music room altar setting with family and friends present. The couple planned a Charleston Savannah coast visit before settling at Bellwood outside Orangeburg. groom a successful local farmer. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs George O Cain J T Bell and Dr and Mrs P J McLean.

George E. Owens Ruth Alice John Lawton Bell Orangeburg Sade Owens Bessie Owens J. L. Owens Dora Owens Billy Kelley Ruth Owens Eubanks P. J. McLean George O'Cain J. T. Bell W.B- Bett L. C. Eubanks

Aiken Dog Chorus Tries Citizens’ Patience

A citizen laments nightly canine concerts in Aiken as dogs bark from six to a dozen voices. He recalls past use of absorbent cotton to mute noise, argues dogs disturb sleep and work, and asserts a barky dog has no place in a civilized community.

Aiken Standard Webster Air Service Aiken

Hall Reception Honors Mr and Mrs James Aldrich Hall

Dr and Mrs H T Hall hosted a Tuesday evening reception at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs James Aldrich Hall. The event featured a decorated lower floor, floral arrangements, an orchestra, a receiving line with Mr and Mrs Hall and Mrs Eugene Hyde, and more than two hundred guests including Miss Orie Walpole, Mrs Walpole, and Clark Newsom of Charleston. Refreshments included a green and white ice course and lily of the valley mints served by Anne Lebby Hall and attendants.

H. T. Hall James Aldrich Hall Eugene Hyde Charleston Orie Walpole Hall Mrs. Walpole Eulalie Salley Eleanor Henderson Florence Schroder Mary Henderson Florence Hill Mildred McCreary Anne Lebby Hall Clark Newsom

Shipping inspection fostered by extension service

South Carolina growers embrace quality standards under Clemson Extension Service and the federal Shipping Point Inspection program. Through cooperative efforts with the U S Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Extension Service, certificates of inspection accompany Irish potatoes dewberries tomatoes cucumbers and peaches. By August 15 goals include more tomato and peach certificates as tonnage grows and Palmetto State becomes a leading year round participant with Aiken serving as project headquarters.

South Carolina Clemson College United States Bureau of Agricultural Eor Division of Sites Ofension Service Palmetto State Aiken

Foreman Granted Letters of Administration in Bates Case

Judge George R Webb grants letters of administration with will annexed to Mr Foreman in a Silverton Jackson county case stemming from the late Frances F Bates who died intestate leaving Georgia Railroad stock and other property to her three heirs Anne Hankinson Laura Bates and Frances Bates The stock valued around 000 The executors trustees were John Foreman and ob and the heirs are represented by Wm M Smoak San B Salley and Taunde L Sawyer with lawyers noted for Bates heirs.

George R. Webb Frances F. Bates Silverton Jackson Bates Georgia Railroad Barney

Colored Woman Critical After Hamburg Accident

Janie Bradley, a colored woman, was knocked unconscious in the road at Hamburg Sunday night by a passing automobile and remains in critical condition at University hospital. Sheriff Nellie Robinson says the car was headed toward Belvedere when it struck her and did not stop to learn the extent of injuries.

Janie Bradley Hamburg University Hospital Nellie Robinson Belvedere

Senator Heflin Heard At The Opera House

A fair sized audience attended the Boy Scout Minstrel Tuesday evening at the Opera House and heard United States Senator J. Hob Heflin of Alabama deliver his address The Truth of the South. Heflin was a guest of Mr and Mrs P F Menderson during his city visit.

Opera House City Heflin P. F. Menderson

Social News From Kitchings Mill and Nearby

Miss Lula Bailey of Augusta visited Kitchings Mill with Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Faust last week. Miss Ethel Ayers visited Miss Ruby Brodie. Gladys and Leola Miles spent time in Wagoner with Dr. and Mrs. Holman Brodie. Mrs. George Rhodes and children were guests of Mrs. Ludelle Price. Ella Mae Merritt and Ottie Lee Bell of Augusta spent last weekend here. J. P. Eubanks and children and J. L. Eubanks of Hawthorne visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Courtney of Sumter. The Ladies Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Lillie Brodie with a program on Foreign Missions. Last Thursday a park picnic for the young people ran from 6 to 8 p.m. Miss Thelma Clark hosted a gathering for Miss Lula Batley of Augusta.

Lula Bailey Augusta F. S. Faust Ethel Ayers Ruby Brodie Gladys Leola Miles Wagoner Holman Brodie George Rhodes Ludelle Price Ella Mae Merritt Ottie Lee Bell Ladies’ Missionary Society Lillie Brodie Christine Thelma Clark Lula Batley

Laymen to Lead Services at Aiken Baptist Churches

The Baptist Laymen’s Organization of the Aiken Association will conduct services for Rev. R H. McKinnon at Matlock and Talatha churches during his absence. Judge Geo R Webb or son Buel will lead Matlock service Sunday July 5 at 4 00 pm and Supt S H Moody of Langley will lead Talatha service Sunday July 12 at 4 00 pm. Next meeting July 19 at 4 00 pm with Millbrook church.

Lanetey Aiken Association R. H. McKinnon Matlock Talatha Geo. R. Webb Buel Furman University S. H. Moody Langley Millbrook E. E. Woodward L. H. McCullough Sailor Beard

Chalokis to Visit Greece for Three Months

Chris P. Chalokis will depart for Greece for a three months visit and return in the fall with his mother and sister. He has lived in Aiken eleven years and built a successful grocery business and is ready to aid public causes. His mother will reside with him in his bungalow upon arrival.

Chris P. Chalokis Greece Red Cross Mr. Chalokis Aiken

Baptist Assembly Set on Furman Campus in Green

Interest rises for the annual Baptist Assembly to be held on Furman University campus in Green on July 20. This marks the sixth year the Baptists conduct the assembly at Green.

Furman University Green Intene Baptists At

Quinby Estate Hearing Set. 5 000 Note at Issue

Judge George R. Webb fixes Wednesday July 1 for probate hearing on the estate of James L. Quinby Sr of Graniteville and Vaucluse. Mrs Varrie W Quinby has life use of Terrace Hill with 30 acres. upon death, property to son James L Quinby Jr and grandchildren in equal shares. Executors named Herbert G. Edison and John Edwin Stansfield.

George R. Webb County Probate Court James L. Quinby Graniteville Vaucluse Quinby Varrie James Powell Carrie W. Quinby James L. Quinby, Jr Mr. Quinby Quinby, Jr Webb Herbert G. Edison Johnston John Edwin Stansfield Aiken

Will contest over Granitevill e dr Holsonbake estate

Aiken County Court of Common Pleas will hear the will case of the late Dr Ahile Holsonbake of Graniteville. Executors were W A Giles and Rev J W Blanton. Heirs contest the three Baptist missionary organizations named in the will claiming they did not exist. Estate valued at about fifty thousand dollars. P F Henderson represents the will.

Aiken County Ahile Holsonbake Graniteville S. C. State Missionary Society of the Baptist Church S. C. Home Missionary Society of the Baptist Church S. C. Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist Church W. A. Giles J. W. Blanton P. F. Henderson Aiken County Court of Common Pleas

Deserted baby claimed by its grandmother near Lexington

Mrs. Miller, an elderly woman near Lexington, arrived in Aiken and claimed the two months old found on B. F. Spradley’s porch near Monetta. A note read Born April 25 1925. Sheriff Nellie Robinson took custody at Spradley’s call. The infant is healthy.

Spradley Nellie Robinson Spradleys

Tall Cedars Annual Outing Set For July 16 At Gregg Park

Queen City Forest No 63 Tall Cedars of Lebanon plans their annual outing and picnic at Gregg Park Granitev Street on July 16. All members with wives and children expected. George H Leitner P G T C arranged park access. Refreshment entertainment and information committees named with club officers listed.

Queen City Forest Tall Cedars of Lebanon Gregg Park Granitev St George H. Leitner P. G T. C Timmerman

An Awful Record On Homicide During Prohibition Era

The Probe-Sensive editor notes that despite nearly a decade of Volsteadism the 1924 US homicide tally peaked at over 11 000, about 1 000 monthly, highlighting society’s indifferent stance amid cries for prohibition and national civility.

Barnecell People-Sentinel O. K United States

Propitious Time for Land Revaluation Urged by Governor

Governor McLeod told the South Carolina Bankers Association that farmers have nothing to fear from a fair state land revaluation. He argued the current patchwork of drug store taxes fails to support reform and urged a complete reorganization of the tax system. Real values should anchor fiscal policy.

Charleston

South Carolina Manufacturing Value Surges to 1923 Total

The Department of Commerce reports that factory price values of South Carolina manufacturing establishments reach 500,446,000 in 1923, up 52.3 percent from 236,421,000 in 1921, per biennial census data summary.

Department of Commerce South Carolina

Warrant Sworn For Six Over Seine Fishing Case

Constable Widner of Bath swears warrants against Robi Hatcher William Harmon S H Sheppard Benjamin Fale William Free and J T Johnson for using a large seine to take fish in Horse Creek Pond. Johnson is accused of hiring the seine to the others knowing their illegal purpose.

Robi. Hatcher William Harmon S. H. Sheppard Benjamin Fale William Free J. T. Johnson Widner Bath Horse Creek Pond Johnson

Weeks Illness Grips Local Resident in Aiken

Friends of D C Weeks report the Williston businessman is ill at his mother's home in Aiken. Weeks, married, has faced two years of health problems forcing him to withdraw from his Williston venture.

Baruch Donates to Rocky Bottom Camp for Pickens Youth

Bernard M Baruch of New York and South Carolina gives one thousand dollars toward the permanent camp for Pickens county club boys and girls at Rocky Bottom. The gift supplements equal pledges from the Pickens County Board of Education the Pickens County legislative delegation the State Department of Education and county residents, bringing total to five thousand dollars.

Bernard M. Baruch New York South Carolina Pickens

Mistrial Ordered in Port Royal Police Marshal Murder Case

A mistrial was declared Friday in Beaufort General Sessions for W. F. Nunns Port Royal police marshal charged with the May 27 murder of Joseph J. Winer Pittsburgh Paris Island marine. The case centers on a fatal shooting on Pariss Island.

General Sessions Court Beaufort W. F. Nunns Marchal Port Royal Jos. J. Winer Pittsburgh Pariss Island Marine Munns

Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad Sells in Beaumont

An advertisement touts Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy with claims of curing kidney trouble and symptoms like loss of strength high arterial tension headache vertigo and insomnia. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists HOBO MEDICINE CO Beaumont Texas as the seller.

Hobo Medicine CO Beaumont Texas

Frightful Rich Nation and Cancer Battle Highlights

The piece argues the United States holds vast wealth from European debt and wartime costs while urging wiser foreign policy. It notes cheer for the American Society for the Control of Cancer and rejects a doctors’ claim about cancer. It mentions David Cowan and a 1920s electrical industry contest with a $5,000 prize and a future $10,000 award from the American Superpower Corporation.

American Society For the Control of Cancer The America Society David Cowan American Superpower Corporation Young Cowan

Incoherent excerpt questions dangers of prohibition era travel

A collection of disjointed quotes discusses prohibition, Arctic travel, food opinions, physiology of digestion, and a sensational note about a New York woman who left a fortune to her first husband after divorce. The fragmentary piece mixes trivia, anecdotes, and social commentary without a clear single event.

New York

Greenville Mills and Banks Pay July Dividends

Cotton mills and banks in Greenville distribute 441,460 dollars in July 1 dividends to shareholders.

Greenville

Bids Requested for School Construction in Aiken County

Bids will be received for construction of school buildings at Clearwater and Warrenville on Friday July 10 at 10 am in the office of the County Superintendent at the Aiken Court House. Cecil H. Seigler Ed Supt Aiken Co.

Clearwater Warrenville Aiken Court House Cecil H. Seigler Aiken Co

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Owens-Bell Foreman Senator Heflin Fhea Gusek Buick Clowe-Coleman Ulompany, Inc Aiken, S. C Kitchings Mill J. P. Eubanks and J. L. Eubanks Hawthorne Charlie Courtney Sumter Sara Courtney Baptist Church Chalokis D. C Central National Farm Loan Association G. A. Durban Sec Treas. Aiken Arctic Europe Rome Uncle Sam Hanor South Shenandoah Spitzbergen Amundsen Lakehurst Minneapolis Spitsbergen England Arctic Ocean Minnesota
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