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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
2
Preparations for the county convention include electing delegates from many local clubs. The process occurred last Saturday with officers and a lengthy roster of delegates named for each club and district, leading to a noon Monday gathering at the courthouse.
J Elliott Gantt, condemned for the Wagoner chief of police murder, has given up the appeal to the Supreme Court and started a penitentiary sentence of seven to fourteen years. Carroll's Barber Show bought by W J Woodward who plans improvements including a ladies private room and a beauty parlor with a woman attendant. Aiken women attend Schofield Colored Industrial School luncheon, praising the school's training and food service.
Edgar Allen Brown, born July 11, 1888, rose from farm and cotton mill roots to become a powerful South Carolina figure. A lawyer, legislator since 1920, and 1924 speaker, he balances public service with business success while remaining close to ordinary people. He leads in Barnwell’s Methodist church and enjoys deep fraternal ties and Southern hospitality at home with his wife Mrs Crown and daughter Emily.
Special correspondence outlines looming contests in Pennsylvania Iowa Indiana and Illinois with national stakes for the GOP. It notes Pepper Cummins Vare and Brookhart races, the impact of beer and world court issues, and the potential shakeups if administration allies falter. A relic duelling case from South Carolina closes alongside.
Miss Jennie McCrady of Bath and Joseph McConnell Blaine of Augusta announced their marriage. The ceremony took place Monday morning conducted by Judge George R. Webb.
Dialogue captures a witty exchange about guessing outcomes when the couple agrees on anything. The tone is light and playful, highlighting their familiarity and banter. The line suggests themes of mischief and mutual teasing in a domestic moment.
A brief humorous note from the Boston Transcript recalls incidents about Jones. It quips that Jones is handy with cars, ready to change a tire or hold a valve cap in moments of need.
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