Whitehall Winter Home Destroyed by Fire in Aiken
Whitehall, once among Aiken’s grand winter homes opposite Femata on Whiskey Road, was totally destroyed Friday night. Abram Shapiro of Boston owned the property. the fire started in the attic as water pressure lagged, destroying a 30 room structure built years ago for about 157000. Furnishings valued at 100000 survived only partially, with insurance on the building at 100000.
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Whitehall
Kc Barnard
Abram Shapiro
Boston
L. M. C. Oliveros
Deacons Entertained At McCoy Home
The Deacons of the Baptist church were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCoy Monday evening. A. S. French and family left Vast Friday by motor for the North.
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the Baptist Church
Frank McCoy
A. S
North
Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
Publicize a kidney and bladder treatment promising safety and quick relief. Claims a six bottle course for 6.00 guarantees satisfaction and directs readers to contact Hobo Medicine Company in Beaumont Texas if their druggist lacks the product.
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Hobo Medicine Company
Beaumont
Texas
Public notice of proposed Wise Motor Company formation
Public motive is given that pany a proposed corporation with principal place of business in Brenton Aiken County South Carolina to buy and sell automobiles and parts and operate garage capital stock 100 shares par value 100 each Meeting of subscribers to be held at Wise Motor Company Ellenton S C at 11 o clock a m June 4 1925 to elect officers May 29 1925 JO P WISE A B WISE
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Pany
Brenton
Aiken County
South Carolina
Wise Motor Company
Ellenton
S. C
JO. P. Wise
A. B. Wise
Langley School District Election Notice 1925
Notice announces an election in Langley School District to fill the trustee vacancy left by J R Parker. Voters in Langley and Bath vote on June 29 1925 with candidate pledges due by June 17 to County Superintendent of Education Cecil H Seigler Aiken Co. June 2 1925.
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Langley
Bath
J. R. Parker
Cecil H. Seigler
Education Aiken Co
Debtors and Creditors Notice for Estate of B O Courtney
All persons having accounts or claims against the estate of B O Courtney deceased must present them sworn and itemized. All indebted to the estate should pay promptly. Executors C Courtney and ONeill Courtney announce in Aiken South Carolina on June 3 1925 search for claimants and creditors.
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B. O. Courtney
Application for Administratrix of Sam Manith Estate
Citation notices Harriett Smith applying for appointment as Administratrix of the estate of Sam Manith deceased. All kindred creditors and others show cause before Judge George R Webb at the Aiken Court House on June yot 1925 at 11 o'clock why she should not be granted letters of administration.
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Harriett Smith
Sam Manith
Sam Smith
Court House
Aiken
St Angela's Alumnae Meeting Held at Academy
The 17th annual St Angela's Alumnae Association meeting took place at the Academy on May 23 under honorary president Sister Carmel. Senior class members Miss Mary Louise Shurley and Miss Filla Hicks joined, greetings from absent members were read, and officers were announced. A banquet followed with Rev. Father Ford as guest of honor and musical performances by Miss Shurley and Miss R L Mclean.
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St. Angela’s Alumnae Association
Academy
Sister Carmel
Cass
Mary Louise Shurley
Filla Hicks
Anne Rothrock
Grace Lawton Laving
Sarah Hafers
Alma Purckhalter
Ruth Lawton
Father Ford
Shurley
Mex
R. L. Mclean
Preacher's Picnic For Aiken Ministers Association
The Baptist ministers of the Aiken Association will hold their annual meeting at Gregg Park on Friday June 5 at 11 a.m. Their families and the executive committee members are invited, each family to bring a basket for a picnic dinner and social time after the business session. This annual outing promises a delightful affair.
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Baptist Ministers of the Aiken Association
Gregg Park
Ministers’ Association
Reception for Bride and Groom at Baptist Parsonage
Rev. and Mrs. Phillip J. McLean Jr. return from New York City and are honored at a reception hosted by Dr. and Mrs. P. J. McLean at the Baptist parsonage on Wednesday night June 10 from 8 to 11. All First Baptist congregation members and city county friends are invited with no cards issued. This welcomes the couple before their departure for China.
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Phillip J. McLean, Jr
New York City
P. J. McLean
the Baptist Parsonage
The
First Baptist Church
China
Edwards McLean Wedding in Darlington Draws Eastern State
The wedding of Rev. Phillip J. McLean Jr. and Miss Sara Edwards took place last Thursday at Crest View in Darlington and became a notable social event for the eastern part of the state.
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Phillip J. McLean, Jr
Sara Edwards
Crest View
Darlington
Year in Review at Aiken Institute Honors List
Aiken Institute reports a successful year with detailed honors across grades. The list names top students by grade and section, including Ernest Thorpe, Wallace McNair, Duncan Sudlow, Katherine Gaston, Kathryne Gingrey, Jessie Cook, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Georgia Gowan, and many others, detailing first and second honors.
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Siamson
Mary Woodward
Ernest Thorpe
Wallace McNair
Duncan Sudlow
Katherine Gaston
Kathryne Gingrey
Jessie Cook
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Georgia Gowan
Lucile Stuart
Edna Walker
Elizabeth Tiwnes
Samuel Wolfe
Percival Laird
O'Neal Richardson
Carolyn Cartswell
Annie McNair
Lilla Kirk Thorpe
Cyril Shuler
Hastings Wyman, Jr
Eulatie Gordon
Caroline Pardue
Elizabeth McNair
Julian Salley
Ellie Mae Woodward
Gertrude Woodward
John Atwood
Boyd Booth
Howard McLean
Henry Tarrant
Reuben Walker
Mildred McCreary
Daniel Atwood
Florence Hill
Elzabeth Lowe
Marie McLean
Dora Belk
Theresa Woodward
Aiken Cemetery Association Re-elects Officers
Officers H C Hahn as president F B Henderson as vice president E P Henderson as secretary and H N Schroder as treasurer were reelected at the annual meeting held Tuesday at the office of Hon. E P Henderson. A report of the association's affairs was received.
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Aiken Cemetery Association
E. P
E. P. Henderson
H. N. Schroder
Still and liquor seized near Selvern by officers
Still and liquor are seized after officers, Sheriff Nellie Robinson and State Constable Hart, closed in on a site near Selvern. A 75 gallon copper still, 120 gallons of beer, 6 fermenters and 2 gallons of whiskey were found. operators fled before capture.
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Nellie Robinson
Hart
Selvern
Demonstration Club Plans Winthrop Week Program
Aiken Standard notes the Demonstration Club at Winthrop College runs June 6 to 13 with women and girls from every county. Six from each county attend the free Short Course, plus lectures, recreation, moving pictures, mills tour, and a 4 pageant marking Home Demonstration work’s 15th anniversary.
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Winthrop College
Aiken
O. B. Martin
Seigler
Miss Hyde
Katie Owens
Talatha
Edgar Hankinson
Lever
First Monday Sales At Auction Orchestrated By Master U S Croft
Master U. S. Croft conducted a land sale on Monday selling several tracts to the highest bidder. In Bean vs Walker two lots on Northboundary avenue Aiken were bid in by A W Reynolds at 550 for Lot A and 450 for Lot B. Lillie Scott vs Dunbar involved 61 acres near Jackson along the Savannah river and was bid in by J B Salley attorney for 350. Bank of Western Carolina vs Clampar drew attention as valuable Salley town property with brick buildings and was bid in by the plaintiff for 6000.
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U. S.croft
Bean Vs. Walker
Aiken
A. W. Reynolds
Lillie Scott Vs. Dunbar
Jackson
Savannah River
J. B. Salley
Bank of Western Carolina
Clamp
Salley
Illustrate Sermon at First Baptist Sunday Night
First Baptist Church hosts worship and sermon Sunday at 11 a.m. with the theme The Fore Forgiveness of Injuries. Sunday school at 9 45 a m J T Shuler superintendent. Sunday night at 815 Dr McLean speaks on Judgment and shows pictures of the Last Days of Pompeii.
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First Baptist Church
J. T. Shuler
McLean
Pompeii
Cit
Vesuvius
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Wehall
George R. Webb
Whate Judge, Aiken Co
Edwards McLean
Aiken Institute
H. C
Aiken Standard
Calcide
Bowker Chemical CO
West Street
New York
American Agricultural Chemical Co
Columbia
S.C
Atlanta
Montgomery
Ala
Western Carolina Motor Company
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