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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
6
A quirky collection of local readings pokes fun at government income tax and social norms. The humor references autos taxes women governors and a Chicago inmate’s sentence paired with light political jabs.
A Vermont bank cashier is missing along with $35,000. Authorities propose he may have left to negotiate for another ton of coal, suggesting a possible motive or plan behind the disappearance. The case centers on the missing cash and the unknown location of the cashier.
The New York polo team of girls occupy the Periwinkle cottage during their sojourn here aiming to counter beliefs that society’s young women lack exercise. Also promoting Holley Guernsey ice at the fountain or for delivery with party orders available by Wisses Khalter at phone 185-W.
The United States Court in Aiken has changed its opening date from April 7 to April 13 due to the spring term of the Court of General Sessions being in session at the courthouse on the original opening date.
Local dairy advertises ice cream from Holley Guernsey Farm available at the fountain or for packing and special occasions. Miss Barckhaiter listed with phone 185 W Adv.
The notice notes a Sunday morning event titled Investment of Life with Dr. McLean, detailing an upcoming talk or service. It outlines location and timing while highlighting a spiritual or educational purpose.
Retinue from Congress reports James F. Byrnes completes fourteen years of service and will practice law in Spartanburg with Nicholls and Wyche. He previously served seven terms as representative from the Second District and ran for the Senate last year. Senator N B Dial also retires to practice law in Washington. B B Hare of Saluda succeeds Byrnes, and in the First District Thomas B McMillan replaces Turner Logan.
The Aiken County per capita cost for county government in 1924 was $3.85, compared with state and local costs of $8.81 per person. The University Weekly News table lists 46 counties and details total expenditures, rankings, and the state average of $4.62 per inhabitant.
Ministers of the Aiken Baptist Association will hold their monthly gathering next Monday at 10 30 AM in the First Baptist church. All members and the executive committee are urged to attend as business of importance will be brought before the body.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Baptist church will hold a sale of fine home made cakes at the Holley Hardware store next Saturday morning.
A Kentucky editor fed up with accusations of lying decided to print just one issue to prove the point. The opportunistic experiment sparked debate on press integrity and reader trust.
An old advertisement touts Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy from HOBO MEDICINE CO claiming to cleanse poisons and prevent serious kidney sickness. It urges readers to write for a free “Story of Discovery.”
Mrs M J Travis of Jacksonville reports relief from pyorrhea after using Moore's pyorrhea treatment at home. She claims soreness vanished within three days and credits tightened teeth, cleaner mouth, and fresh breath to the product. The ad invites readers to test the treatment with a $2 guarantee and refund if unsatisfied.
A man recounts severe stomach trouble for a decade diagnosed as cancer and notes relief after using Mayr’s Remedy two and a half years earlier. He claims the preparation clears nasal mucus from the gut and reduces inflammation, curing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose shows refund policy. sold by W. J. Platt & Co. and druggists nationwide.
Citation issued by Probate Judge George R Webb of Aiken County to Herbert Lamar as applicant for administration of Eliza Thomas deceased. All creditors kin and interested parties must show cause at the Court House Aiken on March 18 1925 at 11 am why Lamar should not be appointed.
Plaintiffs John F. Williams et al executors sue Amelia Chisolm as administratrix and heirs of Joseph W. Magby plus Martha Magby and others in Aiken South Carolina. Defendants must answer within twenty days of service or risk relief as requested. Filed February 19 1925. Williams Croft Busbee attorneys.
In the Court of Common Pleas, plaintiff Mattie Taylor sues Minnie Taylor Ephraim Taylor Mary Ella Samuels Willie Taylor Maggie Quiller Pearl Hacker and Tessie Taylor for civil action. The record lists the named defendants in the case caption.
All persons having claims against the Estate of Mrs Annie Rambo Williams will please present them duly verified and all persons indebted to said Estate will please make payment to the undersigned Mrs Annie L Daniel
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