Bank ties and personal finances cited in Verenes statement
James Verenes claims his wife held funds at Citizens Bank and that his own firm and affiliated company maintained large daily balances of 5 000 to 7 000 dollars after selling stock. He argues deposits and loans show faith in the bank, and notes bank examiner Bradley praised his public support preventing the bank's closure. Date: Sept. 23, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hendersons
Citizen Bank
Citizens Bank
Bradley
James Verenes
The Courtenays of Devon and Ireland in History
An expansive sketch traces the Courtenay lineage from France to Devon and Ireland. It highlights Hugh de Courtenay as the first Earl of Devon and details marriages, notable marriages into Plantagenet lines, shifts in title extinction claims, and migration of branches to Newry and Charleston. It notes local connections to Savannah and Virginia through Tucker, Walker, and Baylor lines, and mentions attributed quotes linked to the family.
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Toulouse
Courtenay
Courtenays
Devon
William
de Courtenays
Newry
Ireland
Edward
John
Edward Courtenay
Charleston
Savannah
William Ashmead Courtenay
Hmeltman
Philip Courtney
Virginia
Hercules Courtenay
Pennsylvania
Gibbon
Courtney
Martial
Nero
Howard Memorial Fund reaches 2183.80 with Whitney contribution
The Howard Memorial Fund total stands at 2183.80 with Harry Payne Whitney recently sending a 100 donation. The fundraising committee plans to close but will credit any further gifts to J. W. Ashhurst’s office. A separate inquest reports Michael Knotts slain by pistol fire after a disturbance involving Arthur Gantt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Memorial Fund
Harry Payne Whitney
J. W. Ashhurst
The Old Hamburg Gazette Describes Hamburg Across the River
A fragmented account recalls Hamburg's rise and decline as the Carolina Railroad moved the town across the Savannah to Augusta. The issue includes sheriff sales of enslaved people, old ads, and notes on a Sunday Springs retreat, highlighting a society built on slavery and its remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Charlestow
Hoe
Savannah
Augusta
South Carolina
Aiken County
Edgefield
Hameure Gazette Before Us
E. B. Belcher
Tat Mampure Gazette
Carolina Gazette
Hamware Gazette
GB. D. Nichols
Upper
Lower
Byrnes Visits Wa and Talks Politics on Seacoast
P H McGowan Wassixctow reports James F Byrnes and a Mrs Byrnes traveled to Wa on a route toward Atlantic City. Byrnes claimed a man with such views felt relief on the seacoast, while noting a political discussion with a local figure about a “hoodoo” and seaside respite. Byrnes once led the National Club of Washington, a leading women’s group in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. McGowan
Wassixctow
James F. Byrnes
Ntic City
Lenselad
Byrnes
Td Kiannell
Seacoast
J Byrnes
Judge Tillman Directs Verdict in County Court
The judge ruled for the defendant after the state presented testimony, directing a verdict in favor as possession of the still was not deemed sufficient proof of guilt in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Tillman
Aiken Red Cross Seeks Knitwear for Veterans
The American Red Cross launches a campaign to supply 30,000 sweaters for disabled veterans in government hospitals. The Aiken Chapter quota is set at 7 sweaters with sleeves and 5 sleeveless sweaters, with wool and knitting directions available at the Red Cross Roots in the Bank of Western Carolina building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Exec
Red Cross
Aiken
Bank of Western Carolina
Hare to speak at Graniteville Sunday service
Congress man Butler B. Hare of Saluda will address the Graniteville Baptist church Sunday at 11 o clock. The Second District congressman is described as a Christian layman and community servant, urged to be heard by Horsecreek Valley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler B. Hare
Saluda
Graniteville Baptist Church
Hare
Horsecreek Valley
Two Williston Notables Mourn Deaths of Ussery and Weeks
William T. Ussery a Barnwell County native tied to the prominent Ussery family and linked to Aiken County relatives died Sunday in Williston. Funeral services led by Rev. W. R. Davis at Williston Cemetery. Confederate veteran S B Weeks died Friday and was buried at Tabernacle Church in Kitchings Mill area Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witlston
Williston
William T. Ussery
Barnwell County
Ussery
Aiken County
W. R. Davis
S. B. Weeks
Salvation Army Revival in Aiken Next Week
Salvation Army revival services begin Sunday with Levy and Sauls from Columbia assisting Envoy Gomillion. Services conducted at the Salvation Army hall on Union Street and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Columbia
New Subscription Rate At The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard raises annual subscription price from 1.50 to 2.00 effective October 1. Readers urged to renew now to pay 1.50 for the coming year while new rate applies after October 1. keep current payment up to date and check your paper label for paid-through date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Crop observers named for Aiken County
H. C. Hahn and Wesley Johnson are appointed crop observers for Aiken County under the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation Index. The index compiles monthly reports from 3 650 observers nationwide across all sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hahn
Wesley Johnson
Aiken County
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Electric Power From Muscle Shoals Reaches Aiken
Power from the Muscle Shoals plant has been transmitted to Aiken over more than 400 miles establishing a long distance record. The plant operates under a government lease and feeds Augusta and Aiken in addition to a steady 24 hour supply to Georgia distribution companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Muscle Shoals
Obama
Augusta
Georgia
Miss Hite to Act as State Supervisor of Adult Schools
Miss Mary Eva Hite will become acting state supervisor of adult schools in South Carolina on October 1 during Miss Wilson Gray’s nine month leave. Hite has six years as special teacher of adults and night schools in the state and began her career in Aiken County where she taught a night school at Betchar for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eva Hite
South Carolina
Aiken County
Wilson Gray
Hise
Betchar
Evangelistic Services Begin at St. John Church
A special series at St. John Methodist Church opened Monday night with Rev. E.R. Mason of Columbia assisting Rev. P. L. Booknight. His gospel messages, including a Tuesday night sermon on prayer, drew praise and growing attendance. Services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. are open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Methodist Church
E.R. Mason
Columbia
P. L. Booknight
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Illiam
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Charles Alvanos
J. A. Baker
Henry Bunch B. Bates
D. Bell
Mary C. Tor
Hohnson
K Vingston
W. McCreary
G Milner
J. D. Prothto
Allen L. Rogers
Morris K
Elizabeth Shuler
D. Schroede
L. Shellhouse
Hiram Scott
W. Turnbull
Wilhelmina Turnbull
R. D. Clowe
W. Coleman M Toole
Peart S. Gunte
Rotai
Howard
Gantt
Knotgs
Arthur Gantt
Arthur Gantt Rabbitt
Jesse Durst
H. B. Garvin
G. S. Cook
R. S. Garvin
W. FE. Johnson
B. T. Busbee
J. B. Cool
M. W. Hudgens
Michael Knotte
J. Y. Gantt
George
Robinson
Julian B Salley
R. L
Qualor
Bank of Hamburg
Tagan
Aiken Red Cross
Congressman Hare
Graniteville
Iowa
F. T. Murphy
Boston
Miss Hite
ST. John's Church
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