Vale’s Montmorenci: A Frenchman’s Eden in Aiken County
De Caradeuc named the vale Montmorenci after his Paris duchy and built a 500 acre plantation in Montmorenci, Cedar Creek headwaters. He dammed a stream to make a lake with waterfalls, planted European vineyards, and lived there with his wife and two children for 30 years before moving to Charleston. The estate changed hands in 1870 to Augustus Ruxton, then 1873 to James M. Buchanan, and later attracted Henry Dibble seeking health benefits of the medicinal environment around the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montmorenci
Aiken County
James Achille de Caradeuc
de Caradeuc
America
New Orleans
Charleston To
Hamburg
C.0
Pascalis
Paris
Cedar Creek
de Caradellc
Europe
Charleston
Augustus A. Ruxton
Ruxton
James M. Buchanan
Henry Dibble
Michigan
Montmorenci and Vale of Aiken History Reflections
History column recounts Redcliffe State Park by Ron Fischer noting Dibble’s rise to Bank of Western Carolina president and planting live oaks on South Boundary to comfort his carriage rides. It covers William Woolsey’s 1924 vale purchase, natural tree growth, German durewald influence, annual large barbecue revived by the Woolseys, and ongoing natural growth and tranquil scenery around Montmorenci and its Caradelle lake in Aiken County.
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Dibble
Bank of Western Carolina
Aiken
South Boundary
William Woolsey
the Vale
Woolsey
Montmorenci
Woolseys
Ruxton
de Caradellc
France
Aiken County
Beta Sigma Phi Laureate Theta Chapter Keeps Busy This Winter
January and February meetings featured a Mystery Dinner at Joan Haase and a gathering at Anita Gregorys. Elaine Hillan, newly welcomed from Ohio, joins the group. Becky Roberson is appointed liaison to the International Triangle Board. February hosts were Evelyn Finnegan and Roseanne Cooper with guest Carrollanne Proto from Atlanta. Valentine Dinner at Rye Patch’s Guest Cottage crowned Frieda Walker Valentine Empress. Aiken Masonic Lodge No 165 and No 156 announce 1997 officers led by Worshipful Master Robert Smokey Brooks and officers including Bill Garvin RS Gregorian and Lee Roy Bruce. Next meeting set for March 20 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Laureate Theta Chapter
Joan Haase
Anita Gregory
Elaine Hillan
Ohio
Becky Roberson
Beta Sigma Phi International
International Triangle Board
Aiken
Evelyn Finnegan
Roseanne Cooper
Atlanta
Carrollanne Proto
Masonic Lodge No. 165
Aiken Masonic Lodge No. 156
Robert “Smokey” Brooks
Bill Garvin
RS. Gregorian
Lee Roy Bruce
Eugene England
Lide D. Steadman
David L. Durst
Ronnie Parker
Tommie Nichols
Chaplin
John B. Heaton
David Nix
Willard F Bond
Births Mention Several Local Newborns in Aiken Area
Stroma Katelyn Frances Johnson born March 7 1997 at University Hospital. Toni Gabrielle Williams born March 8 1997 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Nicholas Joseph Ledford born March 3 1997. Kayle Nicole Baxley born February 27 1997. Kayla Justus born March 1 1997. Daisha Danielle Wright born March 5 1997. Kyer Joseph Mosteller born February 1997 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katelyn Frances Johnson
Ronnie Johnson
Aiken
Barry John
Frances Hall
University Hospital
Toni Gabrielle William
John H
Maggie Williams
Williston
Johnny B
Cathrin Mitchell
Windsor
Elizabeth
John
Olivia
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Nicholas Joseph Ledford
Jeffery and
Nicole Ledford
Warrenville
Kayla Justus
Shannon
Dwayne Justus
Jackson
Sarah
Raymond Hosey
North Augusta
Dolores
Curtis Justus
Georgia
Aubree
Daisha Danielle Wright
Tiffany Williams
Darrel Wright
Marlene Jenkins
Roger Williams
Patricia Wright
Michael Brown
Kyer Joseph Mosteller
Gary and
Vicki Mosteller
Don Mosteller
Phoenix, Ariz
Joseph Cole
Greta Janette
Paul Jennings
Contempt and DUI Charges Across Local Court Docket
Daniel Alexander Street lists defendants including Colie Eugene Trotter 29 with DUI and family court contempt, Brian Loy Clark 27 facing contempt and property injury, Stephen Eugene Livingston 19 resisting arrest, Ronnie Cheatham 34 failure to appear and pay family court, Terrance Lanier Lark 21 no license and speeding, Terry Derium Harris 26 criminal domestic violence and fraudulent checks, Betty Dunn Harrison 47 criminal domestic violence, Angela McKenzie vaid well 21 simple marijuana possession and fraudulent checks. District docket notes additional mentions of two counts and other minor offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Alexander Street
Colie Eugene Trotter
Brian Loy Clark
Stephen Eugene Livingston
Ronnie Cheatham
Terry Derium Harris
Betty Dunn Harrison
Angela McKenzie Vaid
St Patrick's Day Dance Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary
The ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 9164 Clearwater hosts a free St Patrick's Day dance for Tri Development Center service recipients with refreshments. Call Elizabeth Barnes at 642-8800 to attend. A separate VFW dance for members and guests runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today with a small cover to support the muscular dystrophy association. call 593-070 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clearwater
Tri-Development Center
Elizabeth Barnes
VFW
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ron Fischer
Redcliffe State Park
Rye Patch
Frieda Walker
Birthstroma
Kayle Nicole Baxley
Albert Odom Jr
Jaquline Baxley
Creola
Albert Baxley
Doris Odom
Blackville
Merrell Odom
Maurice Bax
Trom
Terrance Lanier Lark
Ane
Richland Ave
Whiskey Road
Aiken Mall
Hope Chest Bridal Renter & Gifts
Shoney’s New Seafood Platters
Shoney's
Whiskey Rd
Seafood
Antel Mobile
Vpit
Adam Bene Fey
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