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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
6
A jumble of misc notices and quips appears in a public notices page, including advertising rates, probate citations, and a burst of derisive social commentary. The piece lampoons public figures and current events, ranging from evolution to earthquakes and transportation mishaps, ending with a jab at Cicero, Illinois.
The gathering featured Mrs C. 8. Phillips as president and Mrs P. J. McLean as vice-president and state evangelism supervisor, with Mrs Masmie Norris Tillman and Mrs J U L Mims in key roles. Rev Henderson led prayer, and Mrs Armor delivered a powerful temperance sermon on democracy flag and church, praised for 28 years of national and global work.
Griest General Manager of the Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago discussed distribution and growth development for the community. He aims to aid local merchants by planning trade extension and constructive community work. A large crowd attended the evening address.
Northbound Mrs M Quattlebaum visits. Mrs Woo Phorpeeft heads to Tampa to join her husband.
Bids will be received by the Commissioners of Aiken County for a 10,000 gallon water tank. Options include erection at the County Poor Farm four miles from Aiken with materials supplied locally, or delivery to Biker SC for erection of the tower and tank components.
Christopher C. Thurber of Philadelphia was flogged by Turkish police for aiding Greek and Armenian refugees and awarded the Near East Relief distinguished service medal. His citation notes he repeatedly risked his life for the helpless and persecuted. He contracted typhus while helping refugees.
A long known herb called Hobo is praised for purifying effects in leprosy eruptions and dropsy. East Texas and western Louisiana findings claim kidney action enhances its value. Six bottles priced at six dollars with money refund if not satisfied from Beaumont Texas.
A fragment from Sedney Smith suggests happiness comes from making others happy. The line implies personal fulfillment via selfless acts, though the source text is incomplete and lacks clear context.
The Real Estate and Fidelity Company will keep Pineland Park Golf Course open for the summer season offering a special summer fee of ten dollars for those who have not paid this year's privilege. Permit cards are available from W. W Edgerton and must be secured before use.
The Falls City Nebraska Journal notes Hewry Foun has welcomed another runabout into his family a grandson. It mentions his playful boast about mutting all day on a quart of milk and his pride in the new arrival.
The untimely death of Sheriff Henry H. Howard of Aiken County South Carolina represents a mortal sacrifice in the line of duty. The veteran lawman is praised as fearless and gentle, choosing persuasion over force yet meeting every challenge with strict enforcement of the law.
The Banks of Aiken will open at 9 00 a m and close at 1 00 p m from May 1 to August 11 inclusive. Bank of Western Carolina by W B Turner Farmers and Merchants Bank by J P McNeis.
Aiken forms a new construction company named Anderson Steifel Construction Co to undertake general contracting and building work founded by C. B. Anderson and Frank Steifel.
Otis L. Steifel of Miami writes to The Aiken Standard that he is getting along fine and has secured a good job there building a six story arcade in Coral Gables. He thanks Aiken residents for their kindness and patronage during his stay.
The Chamber of Commerce announces prizes for top ticket sellers with five dollars for the largest buyer, three dollars for second, and one fifty for third. Children selling ten tickets or the equivalent receive a free ticket to all shows.
The Civic League presents a three act play titled Kentucky Belle at the Aiken Opera House with curtain at 8 30 pm Tickets are on sale at Hall's Pharmacy and priced at 1 50 1 00 and 75 cents.
The regular teachers examination will be held in Aiken on May 8 with three classes Primary Elementary and High school. Whites meet at Odd Fellows Hall while Negroes gather at Cuthbert Negro School. Cecil H Setigler secretary County Board Education April 27 1925.
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