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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1925

Page

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Goodwin Acquitted in Carter Murder Case

Bamberg man Goodwin, tried for a murder near Carter four years ago, was acquitted after deliberation. Edwin and Carter were neighbors. the victim was shot at his woodpile. Trial also covered jailbreak, larceny, and prohibition case results as juries returned several true bills.

Goodwin Bamberg Edwin Carter Jet Megan Rober L. Gunter Jeffries Walterboro H. P. Perkinsman

Lowman Negro Not Able to Stand Trial

At General Sessions Judge Hayne presided as Clarence Lowman and accomplices faced charges. The young man and others linked to the raid were described in a troubled court scene. One suspect was wounded. Sheriff Henry H Howard was shot during the incident.

Lowman Hayne Bill Clarence m Henry H Howard Clarence Lowman Howard Bertha Lowman Ham Son Lowman Randy Augusta University Hospital Rotineon

Bankers to Meet Here Tuesday in Aiken

D A Spivey of Conway and W W Bradley of the State Bank Examiner’s office will speak at the Second Congressional District bankers meeting in Aiken on Tuesday May 19. Governor McLeod is invited to address the gathering in the afternoon at the court house. Lieutenant Governor Jackson serves as secretary and Group 2 bankers from several counties are invited. A barbecue dinner follows at the Aiken Agricultural Club at 2 o'clock with an address of welcome by J B Salley and a response by J A Wiggins.

D. A. Spivey Conway State Bankers’ Association W. W. Bradley State Bank Examiner E. A. Padgett Edgefield Bankers’ Association Aiken Thos. G. McLeod W. B. Turner Court House F E. B. Jackson Wagener Salada Edeveld Barnwell Bamberg Hampton Jasper Beaufort Aiken Agrivitural Club J B. Salley Bank Western Carolina J. A. Wiggins Denmark

Memorial Fund Planned for Sheriff H. H. Howard

Citizens propose a county memorial fund to aid the widow and children of Sheriff H. H. Howard who died in the line of duty on Saturday April 25. The Chamber of Commerce will coordinate statewide efforts with local drives. Ministers across the county will Speak on the fund Sunday May 17.

Mann Chamber of Comme H. H. Howard Chamber of Commerce

Aiken County Schools to Receve 53,864 in State Funds

The first state appropriation under the 6-0-1 school law will be disbursed next week totaling 3,005,158. Aiken County schools will receive 53,864 with the county budget showing 57,138 as the net. County Superintendent Cecil H. Seigler will distribute the funds among local schools.

Educvation Columbia Aiken County Cecil H. Seigler

Agricultural Class Reaps Noticeable Income At Wagener High

Wagener High School agriculture class earned 1259.31 in the last school year with supervised practice work. Lonnie Garvin led with 154.48 from two acres of cotton. Lybrand Jackson won county fair prizes totaling 14 in cash from Douthit's Profite Corn. The report lists multiple students and acres for 1924 1925 cotton projects and emphasizes home mixing, fertilizer, seed quality, and proper cultivation.

Wagener High School Lonnie Garvin Lybrand Jackson Douthit

Popular Aiken minister wedding record swells

Rev. Phelip J. McLeen of the First Baptist Church in Aiken earned a reputation as the marrying parson after uniting three couples in a single afternoon and evening at the parsonage. The Augusta pair Lizzie Mae Rhoden and G Sleister wed first, followed by Lillian Franklin Crawford and Walter F. Renolds of Augusta, with Lois Sassar and Jas T. Green of Savannah wed among others.

Phelip J.kcleen Passonat First Baptist Church Augusta Lizzie Mae Rhoden G. Sleister Georgian City Lillian Franklin Crawford Walter F. Renolds Savannah Miss Lois Sassar Jas T. Green Estab

Aiken County Medical Society Holds Monthly Meeting

The regular monthly meeting occurred Wednesday at noon at Dr. H. T. Hall's office, with members gathering to discuss society matters and local medical affairs.

The Aiken County

Bloodshed in Gloverville Leaves One Dead

In Gloverville a deadly shooting spree left Jim Black dead and three others wounded, including Marvin Coby and Henry Kelley. The motive and full details remain unclear as authorities pursue more suspects and the injured are treated at Augusta and Aiken facilities.

Gloverville Jim Black Horscertex Malley Marvin Coby Lencky Henry Kelley Burettown University Hospital Augusta Dewey Bandy Bath Willie Ma. Moody Aiken County Aia Cobb Kelley Bleck Sheri Nellie Robinson

Twenty Nine in Graduating Class of Aiken Institute

The Aiken Institute will graduate 29 seniors this year. Names include Adelbert Edwin Atwood Beatrice Bailey Frances Irene Bell Sue Ethel Bell Marion Louise Carswell Ellen Mac Cornell Franc Caroline Courtney James Courtney Thomas Francis Coward George William Croft Beatrice Viola Cullum Julia Alma Eubanks Marguerite Elizabeth Franklin Mildred Ellen French Irene Marie Gaddy Virginia Lillian George Josephine Fauma Wiggird Peter Ruby Haigler Mary Lucile Howard Hello Sarah Sencer Cote joined Ely Kitchen?s Lignioston Dorothy Enroll Miller Fulalie Chase Salley Florence Schroder Nancy Dullinor Sudiow Beate Taylor Thomas William Webb and Face Woodward. Graduation exercises Friday evening May at the Athenaeum Theatre.

Aitken Institute Adelbert Edwin Atwood Beatrice Bailey Frances Irene Bell Sue Ethel Bell Marion Louise Carswell Ellen Mac Cornell Francs Caroline Courtney James Ifhram Courtney Thomas Francis Coward George Wiliam Croft Beatrice Viola Cullum Julia Alma Eubanks Marguerite Elizabeth Franklin Mildred Ellen French Irene Marie Gaddy Virginia Lillian George Josephine Fauma Wiggird Peter Ruby Haigler Mary Lucile Howard Sarah Sencer Cote Ely Kitchings Lignioston Dorothy Enroll Miller Fulalie Chase Salley Florence Schroder Nancy Dullinor Sudiow Beate Teylor Thomas William Webb Face Woondward

Andrew Robertson Institute Closing Exercises

Andrew Robertson Institute will hold its closing exercises on May 14 and 15 let with an 8 30 p m start Thursday night exhibition by grades teachers present Tom Thumb Wedding by lower grades and a play by higher grades Friday events drills and a chorus. The annual address will be delivered by Rev W J Metz of Edisto Island president of Uacdas University Alumni.

Andrew Robertson Institute W. J. Metz Edisto Island Uacdas University

Memorial Day Exercises at Methodist Church Held

Memorial Day observances were held at the Methodist Church with services and a parade. The graves in Bethany cemetery were decorated and a monument was honored with laurel wreaths in the church yard. A special program followed the ceremony.

Methodist Bethany Sevarday Mlecireat

Aiken Officers Cleared in Murder Trial

W. F. Ussery and James Woodward of the Aiken police were charged with killing Sonny Wineveld during a robbery at a tourist camp near a filling station opposite the courthouse. They were tried in the Court of General Sessions and promptly acquitted, with the jury returning a not guilty verdict on the first ballot.

W. F. Ussery James Woodward Aiken Sonny Wineveld Court House Fan

Kentucky Belle Pleasing to Aiken at the Opera House

A large audience enjoyed Mrs Henry Busbee presented Kentucky Belle at the Atbent Opera House Friday evening. The Blue Grass Kentucky setting and wholesome atmosphere accompanied a cast including Miss NMleda Douglas Miss Gordon and Audrey Ward among others with several named principals and supporting roles.

Caluspries Henry Busbee Atbent Dave Blue Kentucky Nmleda Douglas Cragtiv Kiahel Diness Mie Nmnes Dniplass Mere Dagurie Mane van Brith Phe Virernia Wein Florence Phil Pleanu Bhenderman Milde J Vitreare Schrader Anna Lobby 1Ia8 Kulahe Visser Lapeer Biel Let Bey i

Dignified Dad Group Noted for About Two Hundred Dollar Wall

A fragmented OCR note mentions a dignified father group and a sum near $200 tied to a wall. The readable text is brief and lacks clear context or full details.

Redpath Chautauqua Opens With Strong Program

Chautauqua on Highland Park Hotel grounds opens afternoon with popular events this year as in the past. The Redpath tour presents varied acts including the comedy Give and Take. Chicago Lyceum Singers perform tomorrow afternoon and again tomorrow night with Pathways to Power by William Rainey Bennett. Children’s entertainment features in the morning, harp ensemble concert in the afternoon, and a closing concert The Shepherds Dream.

Highland Park Hotel Redpath Chicago Lyne Singers William Rainey Bennett Cotoniet Harp Ensemble Company

Gloverville School Presents a Flag Service

Sunday afternoon the Gloverville School hosted a Bible and flag service praised as one of the county’s most beautiful events. Students sang Our Flag, a band aided by the Clearwater Band, and Rev J T Frazier spoke on the costs of ignorance. education and patriotism were celebrated with a flag symbolism recital.

Gloverville J.P. Kennedy Department of Education Ehiets J. T Frazier Langley Church

Minstrel Show at Graniteville Aids Church Fund

A large minstrel show was held at the Graniteville Opera House on Monday night last, presented by local talent to raise funds for the Methodist church building. The event drew steady attendance and featured community performers.

Graniteville Methodist Church

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