Free Chautauqua in Lexington for all audiences
The Radcliffe Chautauqua comes to Lexington April 19 20 and 21 with doors open to the public no tickets or admission charge. The program starts at 4 PM and 8 PM daily featuring noted speakers musicians and a varied entertainment lineup. Dr W L Darby leads the event with lectures on Americanism and leadership, joined by Guy M Bingham Frederick D Losey and other artists.
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Radcliffe Chautauqua
Lexington
Siti
Radcliffe Bureau
Washington
Chautauqua
W. L. Darby
Presbyterian
Washington, D. C
Guy M. Bingham
Ohio
Frederick D. Losey
New York
Columbia University
Kraft Concert Company
Losefft
Ernest Dudos
Daphne
Kway
Death of James H. Hutto Shocks Gaston Community
Gaston April 5 Our town mourns the sudden death of longtime resident James H. Hutto. He was last seen Sunday night and found dead in a stall from heart failure. He leaves a wife five sons five daughters and a brother. Funeral at Sandy Run Baptist Church at 3 PM conducted by Rev. H. B. Jones. Burial in the local cemetery. Also notes visitors and local school closing as teachers return home.
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Gaston
James H. Hutto
Hutto
H. B. Jones
Sandy Run Baptist Church
Daniel Sightler
Travis
Alabama
Bessie Sightler
Louella Hutto
Thor
Frances
Winnie Fallon
A. G. Craft
Edmund
Dispatch News
SIS
Christ Our Dear and Christ Is to Be Seen in Followers
St Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church announces divine services at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday April 10. Morning theme centers on Christ, Our Dear. evening theme on Christ seen in the lives of His followers. Public invitation extended. Pastor Arthur B. Obenschain.
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Christ
Arthur B. Obenschain
Addy Goodwin Quiet Home Wedding in Gilbert Section
George Cramer Goodwin and Sue Addy wed in a quiet home ceremony March Sith at the bride’s parents’ Gilbert residence. Attendants were Girlie Davis and Mary Goodigin. The groom is a Red Bank machinist and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Addy of Gilbert. They will reside in Red Bank.
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George Cramer Goodwin
Sue Addy
March Sith
Gilbert
Girlie Davis
Mary Goodigin
Goodwin
Red Bank
W. L. Addy
Repairs at jail prompt sewerage fix in aging facility
Sheriff Rout orders urgent repairs at the jail after discovering severe sewerage problems and a damaged pipe. Work aims to restore safety and sanitation as authorities address the run down condition of the facility.
Personal notices bring town together in Lexington district
Local column lists W F Cout Edmun n railroad agent visiting Tuesday. Farmers like W M Monts and Thomas W Gunter stop in, with Gunter planning no cotton in 1921 to grow meat and bread. Numerous residents from Pelion to Gaston attend sales, shop, and visit Lexington, with accounts of banking, legal, and school figures visiting or residing in the area.
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W .F. Cout
Edmund
W. M. Monts
Curtis R. Rish
Pelion
Thomas W. Gunter
Lexington
Gunter
J. BR. Langford
Swansea
Dispatch
Lexington County
Hery
Cy Justice
Edisto
Vaetghn Captured In Tampa Florida
Vaetghn Vaughn, convicted years earlier for assault on several Lite girls at the Odd Fellows home in Greenville, escaped state hospital confinement and was later captured by detectives in Tampa. He had used the alias Earl and was serving as superintendent of city schools in a Florida city when seized. An Associated Press report notes Vaughn and his wife attempted suicide upon capture. Vaughn previously escaped from Greenville jail and later the state hospital after insanity confinement.
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Vaughn
Odd Fellows Home
Greenville
State Hospital
Tampa
Fla
Earl
Florida City
Disci
Newnrding
Associated Press
Baltimore
Tania
A. Fred Williams
Two Sales Monday by Clerk of Court
There were two sales by Clerk of Court Hol Jley Harmon on the April sales day. Two lots in Cayce were bid in by C. M. Efird for $800 and $1,500. Two lots in Swansea were sold to G. I'. Bast in the case G. BR. Bast vs Jas. E. Salley, plus a 25 1-2 acre tract included in this sale.
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Hol Jley J. Harmon
Cayce
S. M. Hagins
Cora E. Buckles
C. M. Efird
Swansea
G. BR. Bast
Jas. E. Salley
G. I’. Bast
Leesville Doctor Shot by Swygert Then Dies
Dr. J C Nicholson well known Leesville physician was shot on Leesville streets Sunday morning about 9 30. Five shots hit him and he died early Monday at a Columbia hospital. J C Swygert a Leesville resident surrendered and is held in the county jail. An inquest Tuesday found Nicholson died from gunshot wounds. Eyewitnesses described a confrontation near Oxner store after Nicholson and Lester Hite returned from getting sasoline. Wounds included a neck stomach back and two in the right leg. Authorities expect bail requests to be filed Thursday before Justice Watts.
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J. C. Swygert
Leesville
Columbia
Swygert
Nicholson
Weed
Callison
George Bell Timmerman
E. L. Asbill
S. E. Harmon
W. P. Tim
Timmerman
Harmon
S. L. Oxner
Lester Hite
Dr. Nicholson
Oxner
Hite
Derrick
J. W. Boland
Jim Crosson
James Crosson
Thos. M.attichett
James Calhoun Nicholson
Saluda County
Outdoor Club Organized By Men Of Lexington
Last week the 1g Mile Gating Club was organized with Lexington business and professional men. They leased Barre's pond bathing and fishing privileges and aim to erect a small clubhouse and boathouse, clearing pond areas for bathing to provide a comfortable summer spot. Members include J. Sox, Lewis Rout, George Roof, Dr. W. B. Sawyer, and many others. officers named are J. D. Carrell as President Cyrus L. Shealy as Vice President and Tre M. Sligh as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Barre's Pond
John T .Sox
Lewis Rout
George David Roof
Dr. W. B. Sawyer
Robert BE. Cook
Lem Sox S
I. Leaphart
W. BE. Humphries
Karl F. Oswald
Julian R. Co
Tre M. Sligh
Lexington Circuit Sunday Services and Sunday School
Lexington Circuit lists Sunday April 10 1921 events with Sunday school at 10 am led by W D Dent and Horehb at 3 pm led by D Harmon plus Zed Bank with 10 am class and 7 30 pm sermon by the pastor. The Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service and all are welcome.
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Lexington
D. Dent
Horehb
Harmon
Zed Bank
Lam
J. F. Sharpe
Commencement Exceruated at Edmund School House
H A Whitten announces commencement exercises at Edmund School House on Friday at 10 o clock. Attendance expected, using the day as a formal end of term.
W W STINL IN LEXINGTON JAIL NOW
Governor Cooper has issued an order for removal to the state penitentiary. Kelly remains in Lexington County jail while Keel and others are reportedly in custody as authorities pursue further steps.
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Kelly
State Penitentiary
Cooper
Lexington County
Lut May Mocked For Liquor Nosed Court Lecture
Lut May appeared as a witness in a case against George Mason in Florence. Judge Memminger scolded him for smelling of liquor and asked where he obtained it. Moy claimed a drink or two and a couple of bananas. The judge, noting a hint of lemon extract in the odor, warned that witnesses must not enter court intoxicated and that supplying a vain witness could get someone into trouble.
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Florence Times
Lut May
George Mason
Judge Memminger
Moy
Memminger
Bon Week Club to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Bon Week Club will meet this Friday afternoon at 4 o clock. The gathering will be hosted by Misses Efird and Mrs J D Carrol, with plans for the upcoming week discussed.
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BON Week Club
Efird
J. D. Carrol
Ice Plant Going For Cold Drinks Soon
Fragmentary note indicates an ice plant in development with a plan for chilled drinks and beverage production. Community interest and local energy around new facility and products are mentioned.
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Goming
ST. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Addy—Goodwin
Jall
Hina FP. Hendrix
Db M. Unger
Bateshares
Henry A. Muerte
Levsville National Bank
Henry
Henry, Wienges
St. Matthews
Macon
M. Pennington
Disputcd
Fred Rast
Court House
A. D. Sox
Leroy Lee
Kingstree
Barrett Jones
Batesburg
W. Noah Lucas
Scouter Creek
C. D. Kaiser
C. C. Glenn
B. D. Shumipert
Eunice Wessinger
City School
Bennettsville
L. M. Crosson
Jennie Webth
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. B. Obenschain
Cyrus L. Shealy
Fumpton
Ll. S. Jefeoat
C .G. Williams
Maggie Shuler
Irnut
W. M. Harmon
Thich
Meek
J. W Austin
A. B. Goodwin
Mary Goodwin
Saxe Gotha
G. F. Roberts
Eastover
Leila Gantt
Satterfield Gantt
Wagoner
Olga Rawl
Lester Conner
Midway
Ella Keisler
St. John’s
Elsie Ray Hook
St. .John’s
Florida
J. C. Nicholson
J.C. Nicholson
Ing
Atorneys
Justice Watts
Supreme Court
Laurens
MEN OF Lexington
of Lexington
H. A. Whitten
Edmund Schiool
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