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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1928
Page
2
In a 1919 observance the country marked Armistice Day and a pause in activities. Committees elected to honor the dead, with widespread mourning in cities and towns as officials vow to promote the living’s duty to world peace and enduring ideals.
An oblique, period voice recital presents a vow to the country with solemn lines on duty devotion and a ceremonial altar of service. The text alludes to loyalty and sacrifice, framed in a formal pledge tone.
The speaker reflects on the anti bank movement in Will Rogers era politics, noting a promise to resign if elected and a plan to avoid future campaigning. He laments the failed effort to keep banks out of politics, calls for voter participation, and hints at possible future actions in 1932.
Judge Henry C. Hammond, noted jurist and horticultural authority, spoke at Beech Island agricultural club. He urged practical, affordable homes and urban reform, stressing diligent effort and ethical standards in farming and community progress.
The funeral for a local man connected to Greenwood and High was held yesterday morning at 11 o clock from the First... Church. Interment is planned at Bethany Cemetery. He was survived by three brothers, including a half-brother, and other relatives.
Andrew Ward aged 82 died Sunday morning at his daughter's home Mrs J W Baughman in Wagener. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bethea Baptist Church at 3 p.m. led by Rev Jake Hydrick with Rev K D Smith assisting. He is survived by sister Mrs Susane Gunter of Wagener and daughters Mrs J W Baughman Mrs H Brodie Oscar Ward and Hayes.
Josiah Sanford Scott died Saturday at 2:10 AM at the Sand Bar Ferry Road residence after a two week illness. He was 20 and lived in Aiken County his entire life. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at four o'clock at the Wesley Methodist Church in Aiken County. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. John T. Scott, one brother Louis Jefferson Scott, and his paternal grandmother Mrs. Annie Scott of Columbia.
Funeral service held at Baptist church for Mrs Lenie Boyleson Wagoner with Rev M C Hester presiding. Survived by two daughters Mrs Alline Arthurs and Mrs Ruby LaGrone, plus several brothers and sisters.
Wagener obituary for Priscilla Gunter known as Aunt Cilla, 88, who died October 22 at home. Oldest Wagener resident, last of Rivers Gunter family. Survived by many nieces and nephews. great-nephews served as pallbearers. Funeral services held at the Potter Church by Rev. He. Heater. Interment in Wagener Cemetery.
L B Fulmer a well known Springfield resident died Wednesday morning in a Columbia hospital at age 60. He leaves a wife and several children and was a brother of Congressman H P Fulmer. Once among the county’s wealthiest men, he was a leading Orangeburg County businessman. The funeral was held yesterday in Springfield.
The Aiken County Health Department under Dr. W. G. Bodie begins an anti diphtheria campaign for school and preschool children. Three full immunizing doses of toxin antitoxin offered for 15 cents through state support, with visits to all county schools and the department office. The drive aims to nearly wipe out diphtheria as typhoid efforts progress.
A meeting of the Edward Croft Chanter United Deuxhtere of the Confederacy will convene Monday at Mrs Ernest Browns Grewwhite Street home. Mrs Clark and Wire LH MeO will not attend as hostesses.
Epworth League plans three devotional worship services Sunday beginning at 8 00 oclock at the church with Rev Beavers delivering an interdenominational talk and a sermon by a former service man. Clinton residents and Williamson family note guest visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Davis and Leighton Corba of Wagener. Eula Lee Whetstone of Columbia College spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs T Blizzard of Berlin visited their son here last week.
Henry H Tryon longtime forestry expert with Clemson Extension Service died Saturday November 3 at his Providence Rhode Island home. He had worked in South Carolina guiding forest preservation and land care and made many friends during his service. His death followed illness and his work left a lasting impact on the state’s forests and he was well regarded by colleagues and friends.
L B Douglas known as Doug, long connected with Hudson-Essex and later Whitton and Pritchard in Aurists, has returned to Aiken and accepts lead mechanic role with The Motor Shop behind the Aiken Hotel on Richland Avenue. The Baptist church Ladies Auxiliary held a fine Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Sunday school building with hostesses Mrs Abbie Hitt Mrs J W Wanford and Mrs Paul Fulghum.
Henry E Holley thanks Ai ken citizens for their vote in Monday's primary reelecting him as Alderman and pledges to work for the city's welfare.
A councilman declares victory after Monday's municipal primary, thanking citizens for their staunch support and overwhelming majority. The statement emphasizes gratitude to voters and continuity in leadership.
The letter expresses gratitude for voters support in the City of Aiken and notes appreciation for the services rendered in the aldermanic role. The author signs as BL. T, Dych es.
A 21 year old mil lion dollar firm offers liberal credit to start a lifetime job. Must have car. Address inquiries to FURST AND THOMAS Dept J L 11 Freeport Tt. LOST pointer dog white with liver markings escaped near Pentecost Church on Pine Log Road between Aiken and Augusta. Reward offered. Collar reads D Dowling Bamberg SC. Notify W P Franklin Langley SC. Nov 9 dinp.
Court records reveal multiple foreclosure actions by the Federal Land Bank of Columbia against defendants including J Monroe Steadman and W H Harley, with parcels totaling hundreds of acres sold for sums around 400 to 5750 dollars. Sheriff and probate sales accompanied the docket, while other entries note Monetta county council meetings and community events.
A November meeting at the school auditorium drew a fine attendance with residents and leaders presiding over the crowd. The assembled group discussed cooperation and what could be done, with demonstrations of a hopeful vision. The gathering adjourned to reconvene later.
Fragments from a city column mention Miss Lenelle Dorn and Wen Irvin Smith amid brief phrases about interest and an in-city event. Details are incomplete, with unclear context and missing dates or actions.
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