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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
2
Wayor calls attention to order of council requesting police delay removing metal and cardboard signs nailed to trees within city limits until August 1. Signs on wooden posts or metal tubing out of traffic are exempt. Henderson urges cooperation to save trees.
Mrs Matilda Cadle aged 78 died at her home Monday morning near Windsor. Survived by two adopted daughters Hind of Liberty and Mrs Scott of Windsor, an adopted son Scott of Augusta, four grandchildren, a brother Wagener, and two half-siblings Bennett and another of Windsor. Funeral held Tuesday from Spring Branch.
F H Seeley, noted expert from Chicago and Philadelphia, will appear at the Richmond hotel and stay in Augusta Tuesday only July goth from Foam. He claims the Spermatic Shield can retain a rupture and contract openings in about ten days without surgery or injections, with awards in England and Spain noted as proof. Fraud warnings follow.
A Young People's meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Aiken Baptist association will be held at Langley Baptist church on July 2. The program includes songs, devotions by Mrs. Holley and Mrs. Lawton Johnson, prayers, greetings, roll call, leadership discussions, demonstrations by Sunbeams, and messages from Mrs. Hatcher.
Mrs Anna Layton Munday died at her home in Auguste last Friday afternoon. She was the wife of William M Munday. Survivors include Mrs W W Weeks daughter of Kitching Mill and Jim Layton brother of Salley. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Windsor Baptist Church with Rev W M Ivy officiating. Interment followed in adjoining cemetery.
The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. H P Bennett of Lancaster assisted by Rev. E C Anderson of Salley with interment in Salley cemetery. Survived by husband Angus Dicks two daughters Joia and Neta Dicks and a son Ligzie Dougherty.
The Georgia and Florida line from Augusta to Edgefield and Greenwood will run via North Augusta after H W Purvis announced the decision. Construction starts soon with shovels moving to the right of way, and engineers estimate the new route costs about 300000 more than the Clearwater option while protecting Georgia avenue crossings.
Constable Milledge Derrick of Warrenville reports the arrest of Boyd Teasley white of Warrenville on assault and battery charges, the alleged victim being Teasley's wife. No applicant for the Aiken County College of Charleston scholarship. Cecill Seigler urges applications through Judge Webb or himself. Dr J B McMillian of Graniteville bound over to the September federal term in a narcotics case with $1000 bond.
Emily Geiger Council No 32 Daughters of America met with 25 members and installed new officers for the term. Some members recovered from illness and attended. The James Order invites a picnic on the 28th. Revival at St John’s Methodist Church runs October 3 9 with Rev W B Garrett aiding.
Deputy Arthur D. Sheppard and Constable Ed Andrews found a large distillery plant with a 130 gallon steamer, 6000 gallons of beer, 65 gallons of whiskey, twenty fermenters, 40 cases of quart jars and cooking utensils at a moonshiners camp. Two men Charles and James Jackson were arrested at the still.
A revival begins Sunday evening at 8 oclock at Montmorenci Baptist Church. Daily services continue at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev Tarner of Barnwell assists Pastor Rev Sam Tanner in leading the meetings.
Charles Jennings charged with violating the prohibition law was admitted to bail of 200 dollars Tuesday by Judge William B. Raborn for appearance at the General Sessions term. Jennings was arrested Sunday at Warrenville.
In County Monday Editor the Aiken County School opens next Monday July 25. The County Organiser Mrs E P Kennedy thanks supporters and asks renewed cooperation to counter reduced appropriations. She notes South Carolina’s 1930 illiteracy aim and urges moral and financial public backing.
Mrs. S A Wise Mrs J Clara Thomas and Miss Easie Bailey spent Wednesday visiting Mrs Elisabeth Harvey at Allendale Bennie plans to leave later this week for visits to relatives in Paget.
A collision on Wagener Highway near Aiken involved O. Cook and Miss man of Augusta and V. O. f of Charleston. Bruggeman and others were shaken up as cars slid on wet clay.
Klenke Staukes and J Carter have left by train for Atlanta relatives and traveling commercial Southern Bell for the Carolinas.
The text notes Governor Ri’s aggressive stance against liquor, aiming for decisive action with limited means. It emphasizes the need for full cooperation of officials to achieve results and mentions varying conditions across counties.
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