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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1925

Page

2

Funeral honors for Sheriff Howard in Aiken church

Vast crowd attended the memorial for Sheriff Shenti Howard at Aiken Baptist church with floral tributes from the Kiwanis Club Fire Department Chamber of Commerce and others. Mourners filled the church yard and the procession included Ku Klux Klan members and Knights of Pythias.

W. Sabee Kiwanis Club Fire Department Chamber of Commerce Ku Klux Klan Sheriff Howard Wee Walter (. Duncan Howard George Horse Creek Valley Aiken American Legion United American Mechanics Wilccox’s Wisceni F. Wilcox

Langley High School Wins Many Honors in Typewriting

Langley High School of Aiken County earned multiple Typewriting League honors at Columbia High School, sweeping the competition. The Langley trio Gedding Caughman Beatrice Knowles Leona Howard won amateur speed and accuracy with 46 wpm for 15 minutes. Knowles won the novice with 48. Park er of Langley led the one minute free for all with 77 wpm. Ford earned Bowden pencil prize for top accuracy. Dessa Fanning praised for guiding Langley typists.

Columbia Langley High School Aiken County Columbia High School Langley Gedding§ Caughman Beatrice Knowles Leona Howard Lorena Ford Miss Parker Miss Ford Bowden Miss Dessa Fanning The Langley A Charleston South Carolina

Path Across the Hill staged by Graniteville students

The Path Across the Hill a three act play was presented by Graniteville High School eleventh graders in the auditorium. Miss Mary Neely trained the cast and the show received an appreciative response. A neat sum was raised for a new stage curtain.

Graniteville School Mary Neely Graniteville High School

Mrs Turner Appointed Matron of Honor in Abbeville Event

Harry D. Calhoun, Brigade Commander for the Second District of South Carolina Sons of Veterans, names Mrs W B Turney of Aiken as Matron of Honor on his staff at Abbeville May 6 and 7. W B Turner serves as Brigade Adjutant of the district.

Harry D. Calhoun Barnwell South Carolina Sons of Veterans W. B. Turney Aiken Abbeville W. B. Turner

Langley Baptist revival draws crowds with men’s message

Langley Baptist Church holds revival services since Sunday April 19 with strong attendance and active prayer invitations. Captain J L Hancock, a lay preacher from Blacksburg S C, speaks to men at the service titled The Price of a Hair Cut in a Woman's Barber Shop. Hancock plans to travel to Camden Monday to aid Rev S B Hatfield in a revival while continuing Langley events.

J. L. Hancock Aiken Horse Creek Valley First Baptist Church of Blacksburg S. C Capt Hancock Langley Baptist Church Capt. Hancock Langley Camden S. B. Hatfield

Tragic death cited of Sheriff H. H. Howard

Aiken County Farm Women Council at Kitchings Mill mourns the loss of Sheriff H. H. Howard in Monetta and extends sympathy to his bereaved family. The committee asks for publication in Aiken papers as a formal expression of condolence.

Aiken County Aiken F. W. McEl Murray A. A. Dunbar W. H. Brodie Bessie Harper

Death of Mrs Garvin near Wagener

Mrs H B Garvin died at home near Wagener on April 9 after six weeks of bed confinement. She was formerly Annie Johnson, daughter of the late J E Johnson. Survived by husband H B Garvin and three children Bessie and Freddie Garvin of Wagener and William Garvin of North Carolina. Also two sisters and four brothers. Funeral at Tyler cemetery April 10 at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev K D Smith.

H. B. Garvin Wagener Annie Johnson J. E. Johnson Misa Bessie Freddie Garvin Waggner William Garvin N. C Lucy Inabtnette Richmond Bessie Salley Perry J. N W K. Johnson Augusta Eddie Johnson Florida Ala Tyler Cemetery K. D. Smith

Health literature on babies available from Aiken County

The Aiken County Health Department offers literature on infant health available on Saturday mornings upon request. The materials promote infant care and health information for parents seeking guidance from local public health services.

Aiken County

Mrs. Ben Wyman Leaves for State Federation

Mrs. Ben Wyman of Aiken departs for Rock Hill to attend the State Federation of Women's Clubs after visiting her sister Mrs. Ed Thompson in Spartanburg.

Ben Wyman Aiken Rick Hill State Federation of Women’s Clubs Ed Thompson Spartanburg Herald

Royal Holley Sells Chesterfield Street Home

Henry Holley buys from his brother Royal Holley the house and lot on Chesterfield Street in a family transfer.

Royal Holley Henry Holley Chesterfield Street

Sad death after informant requests end in murder

An unnamed man entered the Fountain Inn Tribune office with a trivial news item about his daughter's second child's birthday. After receiving old papers, cardboard scraps, a copy of last week’s paper, and a quote for 500 letter heads, he chose a rubber stamp solution and was killed. His body was hidden in an alley behind Jones' store.

Tribune Jones’ ‘Store Fountain Inn Tribune

Bean leaf beetle threat noted in state bean fields

Cremson Correce-Young bean plants in parts of the state suffer damage from a small beetle that chews holes in leaves. The pest is smaller than the Mexican bean beetle and less destructive. State Entomologist Dr. Frank H. Lathrop advises dusting with calcium arsenate and hydrated lime or spraying calcium arsenate mixtures to control it, applied thoroughly to leaf undersides.

Cremson Frank H. Lathrop

The Ad Pays And Keeps Them Going

A verse compares perseverance to advertising as a constant force. It argues one effort won’t suffice, one word or one ad won’t reveal character or win trade. The piece emphasizes steady, ongoing effort by advertisers to attract customers.

Ice Price List and Contact Ad from The Aiken Ice Co

Ad lists ice prices 30 cents per hundred 15 cents for 50 pounds 8 cents for 25 pounds and 12 pence for small orders. Invites readers charged excess to call The Aiken Ice Co phone number provided.

Aiken Ict Co

Doctor’s note on Tutt’s Pills relief for nervousness

Brooklyn New Jersey officer Smith recalls severe nervousness from stomach acidity and rapid weight loss. He reports Tutt’s Pills gave immediate relief after the first dose and he continues use with gratifying results, recommending them to friends. Available at all druggists.

Brooklyn

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