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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
8
A West Texas editor, angered by readers calling him a liar over typographical errors, vows to publish plain truth. In the next issue he critiques local merchants, a preacher, and others, claiming editorial honesty and naming individuals like John Benin, John Coyle, Rev Sty, and Dave Chartier in a candid, controversial roundup.
The column exposes a false death report in which Dave died from moonshine alcohol, notes a sensational marriage funded by a shotgun, and reports the Willow Grove banker Roger Lloyd’s death and burial. It also mocks the married Susie Scruggs and Horace Guffin, detailing alleged flaws and a rough courtship.
Theologian lauds Luther Burbank as the world’s greatest horticulturist in a Saginaw News Courier note.
Greensboro News notes signs of early spring with warm weather hints and a surge of newly mined anthracite coal arriving. The report highlights seasonal mood shifts and energy supply timing as communities assess supply and prices.
The piece notes Col. T. L. Clinkscales aged 71, as the oldest Rouse member in the Anderson delegation, whose father L. N. Clinkscales lives to 95 on Hen Coop Creek. It praises the family’s longevity and jokes about bringing the elder to see legislative sessions. It also quotes Rep. Charlie Abell and Rep. John K. Hamblin expressing skepticism about new measures and state expense cuts.
A long roster enumerates cottages and their owners across many states and cities. The list includes Wisteria Bayard Warren Beverly Farms Mass and J P Wemple New York among numerous other properties, with owners from Boston New York Baltimore Philadelphia and beyond and ends with Greengate Hines owned by Mrs John A Manning of Albany New York.
A compiled volume titled Songs of the American Indians presents ten poems labeled American Indian Love Lyrics. Foreword by Mary Us'n highlights primitive rhythms and Indian spirit. The verses depict night scenes with a bark canoe motif and a lover seeking his beloved under stars.
Florence lawyers held a brief meeting of the local bar association in the court room to adopt resolutions praising Judge T. J. Mauldin for impartial and prompt rulings. They praised his businesslike conduct and comprehensive grasp of law, noting the term has accomplished more work than in years.
Solomon Lloyd Jr Administrator will present final return to the Probate Judge of Aiken County at 11 o clock a m on March 19 1926 at his office in Aiken and seek final discharge for the estate of Solomon Lloyd Sr deceased.
Edward S. Croft master schedules a public outcry sale in front of the Aiken County Courthouse on March 1 1926 for a City of Aiken lot at the Forks of Whiskey Road and Coker Springs Road. The land fronts Coker Springs Road and Whiskey Road, with deed by Hankinson plat 1901. Cash terms with $200 good faith deposit required.
Notice of sale in a 1926 case J D Woodward Jr trustee vs John Collins and others. The court orders public sale of 270 acres in Aiken County South Carolina at the courthouse on March 1 1926 to the highest bidder during legal hours. Boundaries include Angus Collins Reuben Craig Rosa Glover Luther Hankinson Joe Rountree and M E Holley. Bid bond of 250 dollars required.
Notices of public outcry sale by order of the Court of Common Pleas dated Jan 29 1926 and Feb 6 1926. Properties include a 130 acre tract in Aiken County bounded by Johnson Kennedy Loc hart Susannah Oakman and I O Holley with a $300 bid. and a 1 1/4 acre Johnstown Village lot bounded by Free Carroll Wall Street and Gertrude Lamar with cash terms and a $100 good faith bid. Master for Aiken County oversees both sales in front of the Aiken Court House on March 1 1926.
J. D. Woodward Jr as treasurer for Ruben Craig and others calls a public sale at the House in Aiken South Carolina on Monday March 1 1926 during legal hours. Real estate described as 126 acres bounded by Angus Collins W W Holley L W Heath N L Brayboy John Collins and Rosa Glover. Faith or bid will be disregarded. Master for Aiken County S C.
Master’s Sale ordered in Columbia Savings & Trust Company v Daniel Stallings provides for a public auction in front of the Aiken County Courthouse on March 1 1926. The property covers about fifty acres in Aiken County bounded by Tinker Creek Mary Nix lands John Owens and L W Hill. Cash terms and purchaser pays papers and revenue stamps. G M Greene Manter Barnwell County.
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