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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
5
Mr and Mrs George Herbert Edwards of Dartington invite the marriage of their daughter Anna Sara to Rev Phillip James McLean Jr of Ackton Thoraday evening May twenty eighth at seven at Crest View the home of the bride.
Notice states banks will close at 1 o clock on Tuesday to allow bankers to attend the district bankers meeting that day.
Insurance fees totaling 30102.50 dollars represent one percent of all premiums collected in incorporated cities and towns of the state during 1924. The amount is distributed by the Aiken administration to the Insurance Commissioner.
The examination for vacant scholarships at Winthrop College and for admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4 at 9 am. Applicants must be at least sixteen years old. Scholarships worth $100 and free tuition. The next session opens September 9 1925. Apply to President D B Johnson Rock Hill South Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Wise announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mad Wise to Jerome H. Courtney of Aiken. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening April 29 at the Baptist parsonage in Graniteville with Rev. C. E. Tebow officiating. The couple will reside in Aiken.
Clyde Mauney and Miss Margie Prescott both of Edecheid were married Monday at one o clock by Dr McLean at the Baptist parsonage. After the ceremony they left for Edecheid to start their home.
Next Sunday at 11 a.m. Dr. McLean will speak on The Dawning of the New Era at the Hs15 church. Sunday school begins 9:45 a.m. J T Shuler is superintendent. B Y P U meets Tuesday evening and midweek service Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev Philip J McLean Jr will speak Sunday night. A welcome for all.
G FE Threadgill of Marshall Texas reports kidney trouble for two years diagnosed as Brights Disease. After using Hobe Kiley and Bladder Remedy he improved, completed five bottles, and returned to work earning 48 good a day or better. Remedy is herb based non alcoholic non habit forming. One bottle 1.20 six bottle treatment 6.00 guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded. Hobo Medicine Co Beaumont Texas.
A church meeting of St John Methodist is held at the church tonight. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs. Herbert E. Gyles, president, says the Aiken Civic League will support the Chautauqua with more than a hundred guarantors already secured. Women will drive the fundraising beyond the guarantee and plant chrysanthemums for next year as well. Mrs. C. J. Hill, Civic League Choral Club president, sets Friday June 12 for the Cantata The Rose Maid and urges full attendance at Monday practice at the Institute.
Mrs Susie Davis Collier wife of George N Collier died at her home here after an illness age 66 She was born in Colleton county and lived in Aiken for many years She was a Baptist church member Survived by husband and one daughter Mrs W G Strickler of Roanoke Va and one brother W T Davis of Port Royal Funeral at First Baptist church conducted by Rev Phillip J McLean with burial at Palm Branch
The Aiken community lists a baseball win over Graniteville Junior 20 to 10, plus travel for residents to Savannah Lakeland and Charleston. Local notices mention ice prices, visits from relatives, funeral attendance, civic meetings, Confederate reunion reports, and residents moving or purchasing homes.
Itemized statement shows tuberculosis Christmas Seals sold through Aiken county schools including North Augusta Clearwater Perry Broad Marsh and many other locations. Totals listed include 180.72 dollars and 182.72 dollars with individual school contributions noted and a Bath sale of 52.00 dollars.
FE HL Toole, a well known Wagener resident and former Coastal Artillery member, died at his home Saturday night after extended illness and a stroke that left him speechless. He would have been 85. He is survived by daughters Mrs C A Redd and Mrs T F Pyler, and two sons, with funeral conducted by Rev A Res Sunth and Masonic Cedar Lodge rites.
Advertises furnished apartments with baths and meal options at The Lodge run by C Rebecca Wise. Mentions WoFT-For Summer Mon and suggests meals served or desired.
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