Funeral of Texas Boy 4 Was Impressive Affair
Funeral for Lieutenant James Wayes Hughes, son of J A and Mrs Hughes of Sherman, Texas, who died in France on June 6 1918, drew an estimated 5000 to 7000 mourners in Grayson County. A long military procession, services at Central Christian church, and burial at West Hill cemetery followed in a ceremony honoring his sacrifice and loyalty to country and comrades.
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James Wayes Hughes
J. A. Hughes
France
Charles R. Simmons
American Legion
West Hil
Grayson Yahty
Texas
Grayson County
Oklahoma
West Hill Cemetery
Central Christian Church
Wbdy
Hughes
Sherman
Scott Undertaking Co
South Crockett Street
LeRoy Anderson
Honey Grove
T .A. Wharton
Wrx
Shermi
Manton
Hayes Hughes
Mr. Manton
Old Golly
John T. Wakefield
A. L. Ridings
B. A. Russell
Raymond Brown
Harrell Mazon
Tatclan Luttue
Whitewright
Pastor Freed Leaves Ebenezer for Redeemer Church
The Rev. A. Reed preached his closing sermon to Ebenezer Lutheran and will depart next Thursday for Newberry to become pastor of the Church of the Redeemer. The congregation presented him a costly die and $100 in sales coin as a token of esteem. Dr Kibler led the farewell presentation praising Freed for 18 years of faithful service. The report notes Jenny Spracley recovering, an upcoming singing at Mr Wilson Sharpe on April 24, and visits among local families.
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A. Reed
Ebenezer Lutheran
Newberry
Church of the Redeemer
Columabus
Dru
L. Kibler
Woo Aliwerien
Em. Haltiwanger
Simban
Won
PW. Seerera
Ave George Byrons
Frank Caughman
Fred Habenicnt
Richard Street
Dr. Freed
Family Visits and Local Notes from a Turbulent Weekend
A fragmented 19th century record notes Mes Sharpe visiting aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs A W Sharpe on Saturday and Sunday. It mentions Charenee Sharpe visiting the same relatives. Gilbert resident Towarit accompanies A W Sharpe at Gaston for a term end event. References to candles, Willmond and South Africa appear in passing.
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Dutine
Sumlay
Charenee Sharpe
Sharpe
A. Towarit
Gilbert
W. Sharpe
Gaston
Nornia - Brown
Willmond
South Afvica
Sun
Letters of Administration for Toe Wise in Lexington Court
In Lexington County court proceedings Mary Wise filed suit for Letters of Administration on the estate and effects of Toe Wise. Creditors are summoned to appear before GEO. S. Drawts on Bath day of April in the year 121 to probate and settle administration. Published April 29, 1921.
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Carvotina
Lexington
Sores
Jude
Mary Wise
Pratt
Bath
Anne Domini
Geo. S. Drawts
L. 11
Probate and Lexington Co
Tax Penalties and Notices From County Auditor
Tax notice outlines cumulative penalties starting January 1, 1921 with 1 percent, increasing to 7 percent by May 1, 1921 for unpaid taxes. It lists poll tax of 1 dollar and capitation tax of 5 dollars, requesting remittance by district and to include full property owner name and district. Return receipt requested. books close May 15.
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Possever
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J. A
Lexington County
James D. Buster
Chartes Simons
Bourne
Jack Frost
Lela Spracley
Wilson Sharpe
Agnes Taylor
Augusta
FORD
Detroit
United States
DuPre Auto Co
Lexington, S. C
Gaffrey Motor, Co., Gaffney, S. C
Calhoun Motor Sales Co
St. Matthews, S. C
Columbia, S. C
Hunt
Harman Drug Company
California
Physiciana
Leap
Xington County
A. W. Morgan
Columbia, S.C
Velour
Walla
Devon
Harmon Dpug CO
The
Home National Bank
Federal Reserve Association
Lorick Brothers
Main Street
Columbia
5.C
Over Lever's Shoe Store
Ray Fisher
Main St
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