First Step Toward Aiken Branch Divorce From Columbia Bank
A temporary injunction blocks removal or intermingling of Aiken branch assets as stockholders seek to sever the Aiken unit from the American Bank & Trust Company of Columbia. The suit, brought by local stockholders and depositors, argues fraud in branch establishment and aims to place Aiken assets under separate ownership with a court-appointed receiver. Local funds cited range from fifty to sixty thousand dollars with about thirty one thousand four hundred dollars in stock involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayne F. Rice
Wisemoors
Aiken
American Bank & Trust Company of Columbia
Dehouse
Columbia
Rice
Beaufort
W. C. Johnson
D. W. Gaston, Sr
H. V. Wyman, Sr
American Bank & Trust Company
James E. Peurifoy
Edward S. Croft
Jas Verenes
Gaston Bank & Trent Company
Gaston Bank & Trust Company
S. C
American Bank and Trust Company of Columbia
W. H. Townsend
South Carolina
State Bank Examiner
Capitol
Townsend
Salley Chosen Rural Motor Officer in Fulmer Stand-In
John B. Salley of Salley was elected county motorcycle officer to fill the unexpired term of the late Otis C. Fulmer after his accidental death. County commissioners approved Dr. W. A. Whitlock naming the officer due to Fulmer’s district and six months left of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Salley
Salley
Otis C. Fulmer
W. A. Whitlock
Fulmer
Mr. Salley
Whitlock
Have you enrolled Next Tuesday is the last day
The note warns about enrollment closing next Tuesday as the final deadline. It prompts the reader to confirm participation and act promptly to complete the process. It emphasizes urgency and a hard cutoff date.
Peach Movement Grows In Aiken County South Carolina
The peach movement in Aiken County reaches peak with three carloads yesterday. Georgia Belle and Elberta varieties lead shipments, loaded by J. P. McNair, Ben Crosland, and W. Rothrock. About 15 060 trees in commercial orchards, most planted since 1921, expected to yield near 10 000 bushels despite frost impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
J. P. McNair
Ben Crosland
Elbertas
W. Rothrock
Ainey
South Carolina
Georgia
Ulat State
South Carolina Peach Association
Carolina Cooperatives Consolidated
Florence
8. C
South Crolina Peach Growers Association
Division of Markets
Larest
Record to Grand Jury Receiver Is Appointed
The record of alleged irregularities by Columbia officers, developed in hearings, will be laid before Richland County’s grand jury by Solicitor A F Speigner, with prosecutions expected. James E Puerifoy of Waterboro, a banker and former SC judge, has been named receiver by Judge Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bank & Trust Company of Columbia
Grand Jury
Richland County
A. F. Speigner
W. H. Townsend
James E. Puerifoy
Waterboro
Judiciary of
South Carolina
American Bank & Trust Company
Townsend
Grand Jury to Investigate Bank Irregularities in Special Session
Richland County Grand Jury will be called to meet in special session to probe irregularities arising from testimony in the American Bank and Trust Company receivership hearing. Foreman W F Prioreau says the panel will act once the transcript and State Bank Examiners report are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Columbia
Richland County Grand Jury
American Bank & Trust Company
Wm. F. Prioreau
Grand Jury
Priorleau
Bach
State Chairman Urges Voters to Enroll Before Deadline
Aiken July 21 Roach 8S Stewart state chairman urges full voter enrollment for the upcoming primary. Only about 40 percent enrolled with five days left to enroll. Club rolls close July 27 at the Aiken office of J W Ashhurst, or voters lose eligibility to vote August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Roach
Stewart
Lancaster
J. W. Ashhurst
Boll Weevil Infestation Warns County Farmers
County farm agent C Lee Gowan warns farmers of a heavy boll weevil infestation and urges prompt control with calcium arsenate and sulphur. He notes the crop is near and offers to supply calcium arsenate at 3 1 2 to 5 cents per pound while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lee Gowan
Mr. Gowan
Cleveland Ergles Dies at Graniteville Home
Cleveland Ergles died after a long illness at his Graniteville home Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 30 p m. He is survived by his widow, one sister Mrs Joseph Strobel and two brothers Hastings and Cornish Eagles, all of Graniteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Ergles
Gepaniteville
Joseph Strobel
Hastings
Cornish Eagles
Graniteville
Jackson frames gubernatorial bid with populist vow
Lieutenant Governor E. B. Jackson of Wagener spoke at Graniteville recounting a rural tale to illustrate his message. He argued his goal is to be governor of all the people and referenced government costs in South Carolina exceeding twenty million dollars this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
E. B. Jackson
Wagener
Aiken County
Graniteville
Virgor
Mr. Jackson
Graniteville meeting voices tax reform and anti Tax Commission
In Graniteville a crowd heard legislative candidates promise tax reduction and oppose the Tax Commission. R. J. Wade attacked the commission as aiding higher farm land taxes while fearing railroads. M. T. Holley urged economy and removal of useless offices, urging tax cuts only with reduced appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
Tax Commission
W. A. Giles
F. B. Jackson
Wagener
R. J. Wade
Columbia
Aiken County
Aiken
J. Fraser Lyon
Wade
Lyon
M. T. Holley
Holley
Mr. Holley
Citadel Cadets Set Notable Record at Fort Monroe R O T C Camp
The Citadel artillery unit Battery B led inter battery competition at Fort Monroe RO TC camp since June 11. Cadets T G Kershaw C A Des Champs J G Henderson captained crews and officers. Fifty cadets qualified as marksmen including several sharpshooters and experts. The Citadel team placed high in baseball tennis and swimming with eight cadets to perform silent drill next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monroe
Citadel
Michigan State College
University of Pittsburg
University of Cincinnati
University of Pittsboro
West Point
T. G. Kershaw
C. A. Des Champs
J. G. Henderson
Henderson
W. J. Taylor
A. Duncan
M. E. Padgett
Riffeman
J. R. Crouch
J. F. Mellwain
B Battery
Battery
M. D. Hawes
Nelson Johnson Jr Returns Home Amid Rising Music Talent
Nelson Johnson Jr from New York City visits family while pursuing music studies. His rare talent is fast placing him toward a professional career in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Johnson Jr
New York City
Mr. Johnson
State government costs soar beyond twenty million in 1926 plan
Column by Jxo. Ke Avett analyzes the 1926 appropriation bill totaling 10,218,247.89 with schools receiving 5,677,379.49 and highways 272,440.00. He projects first six months expenditures near 9.48 million and notes additional borrowing and taxes raise the total to about twenty-one and a half million, with the state levy money only part of the tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Comptroller General
Fund For Co-Operative Vocational Education
Morrill Fund
General Assembly
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Bank
Jxc. K. Act
J. Pope Matthews
I. M. Mauldin
Federal Land Bank
Internal Revenue Department
Mauldin
Matthews
Jackson
Monroe
Jxo
Ke Avett
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