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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

6

Aiken Court Tries Grand Jury Busy in Session

In session here Judge W H Simball of Charleston presides as the grand jury, hearing 80 new cases with few bills returned. Dozens plead guilty to housebreaking larceny and related charges. several defendants receive sentences ranging from 3 months to 1 year, many concurrent. Notable cases include acquittal on assault with intent to kill and multiple convictions for violation of prohibition laws. The court delays petit juries as work continues.

Joe Ferguson Gurmie Driggers A. P. Readell Katherine Odom Gordon Martin Henry Jackson Arthur Brown O. P. Snipes Furman Williams James Stewart Martin Renew Leonard Wil Namaon Thomas Hydrick J. Rushton W. A. Eubanks Wy. Weeter Rufus Saf Pruilty Ile Boos Island Nuunel Will Exhanks Leroy Holmes Will Addy White Charises Pan Tesee Rankman Kriecoce Mead Cuplis Net DS. Bushnell Jennings Simms Ulysses Bright Davie Jr Willie Scott Ase Sanlt Bob Johnson Milar Gaston Chalker John Elder Will Oliver Gilbert Jeter Rushton O Will Dill

Dead snake found in car engine with foul odor

Mrs Venning reports a dead stripped snake coiled around engine parts when car work was done. Mechanic lifted the hood and found the reptile, believed to have been in the engine for about ten days, causing a noxious odor.

Visiting State Fair Agricultural Clubs Arrive in Columbia

Members of Aiken County agricultural and home economic clubs visit Columbia for the South Carolina State Fair Each group meets at the capitol steps at 10 40 am to receive badges and pins then tours the legislative halls governor's office and the fairgrounds before spending the day with parents or club leaders Exhibits of corn were shipped to Paul Moore secretary of the state fair and placed with the Buys' Corn Club department

Aiken County Columbia C. Ley Gowan State Capitol Carolina Club Boy Paul ¥. Moore

Tuberculosis Seal Sale Plans Arranged By Officials

Tuberculosis secretaries nurses and chairmen of the Christmas Seal Sale meet in Colombia in October and November to discuss next year’s plans and participate in seal sale round tables led by A F Sinks of the National Tuberculosis Association. Mrs Sinks, among the nation’s leading authorities on compiling nets for the sale, has worked in Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Sherichtes. She has long served tuberculosis associations and will attend the Colombia discussion with others for forthcoming work.

Colombia Balti Ieee Philadelphia New York Shercithes Heen Dawt Na- Hierel Tuhuvenmusis Association Sinks

Tar Penning Stirs Ward With Fiery Tar Incident

A condensed report describes a tar burning incident in Che Prd ward. Firemen battled a spreading blaze that damaged several outbuildings and produced towering smoke columns, alarming residents and prompting perimeter evacuations. No fatalities are listed.

Fire destroys bar on Thairead Street Monday morning

The five people escaped unharmed as a fire at a bar on Thairead Street completely destroyed the building. Firefighters reached the scene but the blaze caused major damage. The origin is believed to be in the area of Mr and Mrs Hayes, who were away for the night. Mr and Mrs Hardin returned home to find the destruction. Insurance covered partial losses on the property owned by HEM Magsids Sr.

Myentan Or. Hardin Thairead Errie Norning Dha Valunteer Fiee Hayes Hardin Wastoo Teer Devtee Hem Magsids Incuranes Thepi Savannah River Valley Horse Creek Valley Aiken County Aiken Mississ

See Still Life Picture at Antique Shop

A new feature at the Phacer Show showcases still life pictures. An exhibit window displays artworks credited to Miako Ho Kamin er ft de hoped. Entries for "stellate" prose may be submitted by writers who contact Mars, Ro RE Wihta, Borne WY.

Phacer Stil Life Pictures Antque Miako Ho Kaminer Bornewy

Red Cross calls for flood relief in Aiken County

The Aiken Chapter of the American Red Cross, with national disaster officials, seeks flood relief funds for affected families in Aiken County. A letter cites Mississippi Valley flood memories and details losses including crops, home furnishings, and livestock. Citizens are urged to contribute to aid neighbors in Ellenton to Clearwater and beyond.

Aiken Red. Cross Red “Crossy Hinger Aiken County E. S. Henderson American Red Cross National Organization Ellenton North Augusta Clearwater Geanteevne Mississippi Valley

Mrs. Ida Weatherford Patterson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Ida Weatherford Patterson, beloved wife of J C Patterson, died at her home in Aiken after a long illness. A lifelong Athen resident, she was 52, survived by husband, one daughter Margaret Patterson, and her mother Mrs Kieth Weatherford. Funeral arrangements announced with services at St John Methodist Church and interment in the cemetery.

Ida Weatherford Patterson J.C. Patterson Aiken Patterson Athen St. John Weves Tavis C. K. Shelton Ae Hive Vrenvta Hm der

Marquette Values Dollar For Dollar With Buick GM

A Buick Motors official touts Marquette as the best dollar for dollar value among cars in its price class. He cites Buick engineering and General Motors resources backing the Marquette, claiming rivals cannot match its quality at the same price.

Atlanta Buick Motor Company Buick General Motors Beilding Marquette Andy Hers Sani Ley

Prize Last Is Announced For Annual Flower Show

Prize details for the annual flower show are announced with sweepstakes and class winners. First and second place awards include monetary sums and trophies across multiple categories.

Giant potato from Talatha area weighs nine pounds

Report from Aiken area growers says a nine pound potato was grown in the Talatha section by Quitman Boyd with Dr. P. L. Nevill and Henry Clark of Aiken. A slice of about a pound was removed before the prize vegetable was displayed at Holley’s store in Talatha.

Robert’ E. Kenney Warrerm A .Sevarn Talatha Quitman Boyd P. L. Nevill Henry Clark Aiken Holley

Improvement Shown In Flood Area Sanitation

Dr William G Bodie Aiken County health officer reports sanitation improvements in flood damaged districts. Federal and state health departments cooperate on house to house surveys and water disinfection using chloride. Typhoid vaccine clinics additional nurse and four sanitary inspectors aid ongoing inspections and surveys with goal to prevent disease outbreak and epidemic.

Aikem William G. Bodie Aiken County State Departments of Health

Jay-Birds Rout Two Strong Opponents at Home and Away

The Aiken Institute Jay-Birds stayed undefeated and unscored on by beating North Augusta on Friday and defeating North Augusta again on Tuesday afternoon. Dave Sprawls scored a late touchdown after a hard fight with Hatton Chifard adding the extra point to secure a 7 point margin.

Aiken Institute North Auucusta North North Augusta Amruin Aiken Dave Sprawls Hatton Chifard

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