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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
8
Butler B Hare announces candidacy for reelection to Congress from the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. He states intent to abide by Democratic Party rules and seeks party support for the campaign.
A number of candidates from Windsor, Aiken County, and surrounding areas declare runs for magistrate, state senator, and House seats. They pledge to abide by Democratic primary results and to support nominees, naming several individuals such as Weeks Keen an Dunnbar and Johnson, urging fellow citizens to back their campaigns.
Nollie Robinson, Pl Howard, and G T Buford announce candidacies for Sheriff of Aiken County subject to Democratic party rules. Each pledges to abide the primary results and support the nominees, soliciting the support of friends and fellow citizens.
Several candidates announce runs for County Superintendent of Education in Aiken County. Cecil H. Seigler solicits support from JT FE Seago. Robert E. Kenney and R. D. Smith join. all pledge to abide Democratic primary rules and seek party nomination.
A voter pledges to support the Democratic party rules and nominees for the office of auditor in Aikens County. H C Jordan signs the statement affirming compliance and dedication to party regulations.
THOS H WILLIAMSON announces bid for County Treasurer of Aiken County and pledges to abide by primary results and support nominees. Another candidate seeks re election as Master of Aiken County and pledges to abide by primary results and support nominees.
DW Gaston Jr announces candidacy for Magistrate Dist 1 pledging to abide the primary and support nominees. F Klinke Staubes likewise declares candidacy for Magistrate Dist 1 pledging to abide the primary and support nominees.
State of South Carolina Aiken County Court summons First National Bank of Wagener sues Willie L. Johnson. Defendant must answer the complaint filed June 28 in the Clerk of Court office and serve a copy to the plaintiff within twenty days after service. If not, the plaintiffs will seek relief demanded in the complaint.
Citation announces Ma Mamie Reed Kerr has applied for reappointment as Administratrix of the estate of Daniel Edwin Kerr deceased. The Public admonition to creditors and interested persons requires appearance before the court at the designated courthouse on the 20th day of May 1925 to show cause why appointment should not be granted. George Wees, acting as judge, issues the notice.
York County recorded 2678 marriages in 1927, the highest in the state and over ten percent of the state total. Spartanburg and Greenville followed in numbers, with York’s per capita rate vastly higher due to population and local charm. The Yorkville Enquirer notes Yorkville’s romantic appeal and a probate judge who performs ceremonies as a religious rite, contributing to the high wedding tally.
Radio messages from a North Pole group to a base ship at King's Bay clarified the Italian dirigible disaster. General Nobile and five companions, some injured, were located by an Italian aviator dropping supplies. Nine men in the control cabin and others on foot vanished. Roald Amundsen involved in Arctic search efforts.
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