Reminiscence recounts 1866 lynching scare near Lexington
Prof C A Graves recalls a spring night in 1866 when a mob came to the Lexington jail to lynch a horse thief named Hughes. General Lee appeared among the crowd and urged the law to take its course, saving the condemned man. Judge Tyler recounts a college shooting and mob scene with Lee again stepping in to preserve life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Graves
Jindge
Gardiner Tyler
Coldcroft
Matitetion
Grave
Washington College
Jonathan Hughes
Lexington
Hughes
Perry
Lee
Marie Robert
Tyler
Washington and Lee
Brockenbrough
Time For The Turn To Come
Observers and business prophets expect a turning point as optimism returns for activity. Reports to the National Conference of Business Paper Editors and Associated Business Papers indicate signals of recovery with potential upturns in purchasing and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Paper
Associated Business Papers
The Country Doctor and Rural Medical Life Revisited
The article contrasts modern rural physicians with the traditional country doctor, noting broader yet less intimate doctoring due to roads and autos. It cites earnings from rural New York clinicians around 6180 annually, cites 24 hour on call demands, and asserts many young doctors still pursue selfless service despite urban pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ile
Ashverine
Hno
Tos
New York
Petitude
Wagener Social News Highlights and Visits
Mrs. Carl Gunter hosted a Friday afternoon in honor of her daughter Marjorie with guests driving to Rambeaux bridge for swimming. Mildred Gantt and Norma Walden returned from a camp near Savannah. The Goodwins and Mildred Alford attended the Goodwin reunion at Bamberg. Terrence Nelson visited, Merritt Baggott returned to California, and Vesta Bodie of Batesburg stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Bonie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gunter
Marjorie
Rambeaux Bridge
Mildred Gantt
Norma Walden
Savannah
W. 5
Goodwin
Mis
Grace Goodwin
Mildred Alford
Bamberg
Terrence M. Nelson
McCord
Merritt Baggott
Califora
Vesta Bodie
Batesbury
W. G. Bonie
Social visit and club gathering notes in town
Mrs H O Jones hosted her sister Mrs Chapin of Atlanta as a guest. Miss Mildred Sawyer led a Sunday school class picnic with games and a prize won by Anita Jones. They enjoyed sandwiches and tea to Vittoria records. Mrs H A Sawyer hosted the As You Like It club in her new home with Heart dice and refreshments. Mrs Jack Gregory was visiting relatives.
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H. O. Jones
Chapin
Atlanta
Mildred Sawyer
Anita Jones
Vittoria Records
H. A. Sawyer
Jack Gregory
Westminster families gather for visits and travel
Mr and Mrs F G Harnett and son and Miss Hattie Simpson of Westminster were guests. Mr and Mrs Dan Sawyer and family returned from a trip to relatives in Laurens and Chesney. H C Jones attended the postmaster service at Charleston last week. Mr and Mrs John T Morgan vacationing with their parents in Alabama. Mrs Margaret K Salley visiting sisters in Cheater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hein Rannier
Chad
Mise Issra Pitis
F. G. Harnett
Mise Hattie Simpson
Westminster
Dan Sawyer
Laurens and
Chesney
H. C. Jones
Charkinton
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Margaret K. Salley
Knights of Py thias Aid Scouts and Engagement News
The Knights of Pythias in Aiken plan to aid Boy Scouts, outlining support led by local attorney Ee-Cullum and Master Croft Stone. William McMahon Croft announces the engagement of his daughter Florence Elizabeth to Eugene Earle Stone of Greenville, with wedding planned for early fall. Florence Croft, a Winthrop College graduate and granddaughter of Capt. George W. Croft, hails from a prominent Aiken family. Eugene Stone is a leading Greenville cotton merchant with Williamson Inman’s Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py Hiss
Aiken
Teey
Montie Peel
Bermenter T.P
Cashprarr
Greenville
Winthrop College
Misa
Croft
George W. Croft
Stone
Richard C. Stone
That City
Wiliamson-Inman's Company
Cotton Merchants
Eggee
Candidate Bléday Seeks District 7 Seat
The text notes Bléday aiming for district seven in the upcoming primary. It mentions Mr Jones ran credibly for the same office two years ago and with support from his friends expects a large vote.
Announcements for Congress in South Carolina District 2
A series of candidacy declarations from South Carolina in 1930 announce reelection bids for the House of Representatives. Various individuals including Butler B. Hare Claude M. Aman John F Williams J L Martin S B Williams and others pledge to abide by Democratic primary results and support nominees. The notices reference Beaufort Aiken Ellenton Langley and Langley areas with district and county references.
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Congress
South Carolina
Butler B. Hare
Second Congress
r-Congress
John F Williams
Aiken
HOUSE_OF. ‘REPRESENTATIVES
House of ‘Representatives
County
Democratic Party
J. L
Martin
House of Representatives
Aiken County
S. B. Williams
J. Wiley Woonwamp
House of
K. Keenan
Aiken Democratic Executive Committee Meets Saturday
An important meeting of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Aiken will be held at the Court House Saturday. The meeting will purge rolls and address Mayo 2 matters. Primary managers will be chosen. Enrollment books closed with 1479 enrolled. The Aiken-Williston Methodist Third Quarterly Conference meets at Springa Methodist Church next Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of Aiken
Court House
Tme
Club
Rolls
Mayo 2
T Ithe
Aiken-Williston
Springa Methodist Church
Daly
Dinner Party Held for Bride Mrs Fairey in Williston
Mr and Mrs B R Permenter hosted a Wednesday evening dinner in honor of Mrs A B Fairey, a recent bride, and her husband Dr A B Fairey of Williston. Afterward they drove to Aurue la to see a movie with guests including Mr and Mrs J M Smith of Johnston, Miss Helen Permenter of Jacksonville, Garcia Saree RAC Kan of Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Permenter
A. B. Fairey
Williston
Auruela
J. M. Smith
Johnston
Mies Helen Permenter
Jacksonville
Garcia Saree Rac Kan
Aiken
Admitted to Practice in South Carolina
Dr A E Boozer secretary of the State Board of Examiners announced that P M Huggin of Aiken has been admitted to practice medicine and Miss Daisy J Franklin of Aiken has been admitted for nursing after recently held examinations.
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A. Earle Boozer
South Carolina
Notice Sealed bids for pupil transportation to high schools
Sealed bids will be received until 11 mi August 8 1930 for transporting pupils from district No 5 to Aiken Institute district No 6 to Langley Clearwater district No 7 to Langley Bath High School Gloverville district No 21 to Lang Chinquapin district No 10 to Monetta High School McLaurien district No 31 to Monetta High School Mt Calvary district No 37 to Monetta High School Mt Eval district No 38 to Monet Shirley district No 54 to Salley Pineland district No 67 to Wagener High School bids addressed to the County Superintendent of Education in a sealed envelope marked Bid for Transportation of Pupils on Route No and opened by the County Board of Education who may reject all bids and readvertise for new bids.
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Burealo
Aiken ‘Institute
Capers
Langley Clearwater
Langley Bath High
Gloverville
Langley Bath High School
Chinquapin
Monetta High
McLaurien
Monetta High School
Mt. Calvary
Mt. Eval
County Board of Education
FiteMinetta
Notice of copy request for General Assembly acts
The Acts of the General Assembly, 1a, have been received and all magistrates and others entitled to receive a copy must go to the Clerk of Court to obtain and receipt for their copy. Thos. T. Cushman.
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General Assembly
Thos. T. Cushman
Notice to Property Owners on Laurens Street Sidewalks
City council reports sidewalks on Laurens Street between Park Avenue and Richlant Avenue are unsafe. The Street Committee requests property owners or managers repair and maintain sidewalks to remove holes rough areas and defects.
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City Council
Laurens Street
Park Avenue
Richlant Avenue
Destoy
Norman E Cullum Announces Magistrate District 1 Candidacy
Norman E Cullum announces Democratic Primary candidacy for Magistrate District 1 in Aiken County. He pledges to uphold the Constitution and the Democratic Party and to support the nominees thereof.
City of Aiken Tax Executions On Several Properties
The City of Aiken announces tax executions on multiple parcels to be sold on the next regular sales day at the Aiken County courthouse. Properties include Hazzel Barton at 912 Park Ave consisting of two lots and a building. 1220 Sumter St with a building. and 722 Kershaw St. The notices list lot sizes, street boundaries, and total taxes due for 1922 1925 1926 1929 periods totaling amounts of 104.52 and 53.49 respectively.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Hazzel Barton
Park Ave
B. FP. Holley
Elzie Cushman
Park Avenue
Sumter St
TSU
Murray
Jim Mathis
Tillman Taylor
Kershaw St
Sales Representatives Wanted at Standard Motor Company
Wanted two men for permanent profitable positions with a future. Apply today at Standard Motor Company. For sale four large awnings and four porch shades, nearly new, priced reasonably. Call Mrs Walter Duncan or 211. Aiken Hospital and Relief Society seeks donated items for a small baby. contact Mrs Woodson. Pd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Motor Company
Walter Duncan
Ted
Mies Woodson
J. Aiken Hospital and Relief Society
George N. Collier Declares Candidacy for Magistrate
George N. Collier announces candidacy for Magistrate in Aiken County No. 1. He pledges to uphold the Constitution and Democratic Party principles and to support the nominees.
Candidacy announced for county commissioner from district 8
A candidate declares for county commissioner in District 8, pledging to support the primary results and nominees. The statement notes the party affiliation and emphasizes commitment to the party process. The name J. Wil appears in the text.
Park Avenue Raid Spurs Tax Case Details
A 1927 1928 and 1929 tax dispute summary lists a total of 41.78 dollars. ML KIBLER, Chief of Police, Aiken, signs the notice. The fragment references a raid on Park Avenue and a municipal tax matter.
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Park Avenue
Kibler
Aiken
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Amex
Tastoriae
United States of America
Wagener
Knights OF Pythias
Claude M. Aman
Beaufort
Ellenton, D. C
Langley
Methodist Conference
Mysel
Norman E. Cullum
Wirtz & Hernsen
Augusta Ga
George N. Collier
F. Klencke Staubes
Cc. J. Wil
Charleston, & C
Isle OF Palms
Sullivan's Island
Aiken Blackville
Crescent
Crescent Limited
Toa
Charleston
Southern Railway
HAYNE_ AVE
Chevrolet
Ford Tudor
Ford
Jay-Mac Chevrolet Co
Aiken, S. C
Aiken Allendalu
Denmark
Pullman
Southern Railway System
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