Two Highfliers in Lexington
Miss Pauline Hook and Dr. Rice B. Harmon became Lexington county’s first air riders, piloted by Turner and Runser over the town during Palmafesta week. Spectators watched as the monoplane circled the city, recognizing familiar landmarks from the air. The landing occurred on C. S. Leaphart’s land, with W. W. Baer’s field as the final stop, and the pair planned further flights as Columbia Aircraft Camp resumes plans.
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Pauline Hook
Lexington County
Bell
Columbia
Rice B. Harmon
Harmon Drug Comp
Lexington
Chie
Turner
H. J. Runser
Amp Jackson
Miller
C. 5. Leaphart
Dr. Harmon
Miss Hook
W. W. Ba
The
Fair Ground
Funeral of Mrs Shealy Remains Faithful To Church Life
The funeral for Mrs Shealy was held Wednesday at Providence Church with Pastor large and others officiating. She remained faithful to Providence Church from age twelve, served in the Missionary Society, and was devoted to worship. Survived by a bereaved husband and family, she was remembered for Christian character and steadfast faith.
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I. i
Stroup, Chapin
S. G
Rewis
Lexington
Shealy
Providence Church
The
Missionary Society
Cas Teter
Toad
Shearouse
Ladies Aid to Host Four Dollar Apron Social
The Ladies Aid Society of St Stephen's Lutheran Church plans an apron social on Thursday at 8 pm on the courthouse square with refreshments. Proceeds support the Pelionigh school via a Plus and Bible program to begin the first Sunday in May. Bert Powell leads the council event.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
Court House Square
Pulic
Pelionigh School
Dhool. A. Mi
Bert Powell Leoxing
Father of Mrs Julian Meetze Dies at St Matthews
Special to the Columbia Record notes the death of Harry Kayser, father-in-law of Julian Meetze of Lexington now in New York. A self made man, Rayser built a large mercantile business in St Matthews and helped organize the St Matthews National Bank. Survived by wife Rachel Wannamaker and children, service at St James Methodist church on Friday at five. Public invited to concert by local students following the service.
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Columbia Record
St. Matthews
Harry A. Raysor
Julian Meetze
Lexington
New York
Meetze
Harry Kayser
Rayser
Dr. Ra
Methodist Church
Washington
Nellie Baron
Orangeburg
Frank Bates
Cornelia Davis
Orange
W. M. Moore
California
Stedrie
Meteors of Hevolite Type Explode Across Georgia
Reports from Macon Albany Cordele and Wilcox County describe a meteor shower crossing the state on April 20 with loud explosions and red hot metal fragments weighing up to six pounds. Citizens gathered pieces and sent them to Atlanta for analysis as spectators observed a southwesterly path and ground shaking.
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Macon
Gin
Pee
Albany
Westy
Wilcox County
Wits. Ga
Ieaind
Atlanta
Marriage Listed In Probate Court Record
RE CRE PLUK wed Wednesday April 27 by George So Lvarts judge of probate Miss Heulais Ploke and Mr Emmete Tnetiee of Leth of swensen thus recorded in probate notices.
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Bys
George So Lvarts
Heulais Ploke
Emmete Tnetiee
Leth
of Swensen
Last Week for Taxpaying Warns of Penalty Increase
Lexington county officials urge timely tax payments to avoid rising penalties. Beginning May 1 the late payment penalty rises to seven percent from four percent, with executions to Sheriff B. Austin Roof after May 15. The legislature postponed taxes but penalties escalate toward the maximum after May 1, and the treasurer’s office anticipates crowding as many seek to settle dues to avoid extra charges.
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Sherif B. Austin
Leaphart
Sunday Closing Effort Earns Gratitude from Official
Shevitt dispatch Austin Root expresses gratification at the response to a Sunday closing effort. He notes stores in the county largely complied with last Sunday closing and thanks those who cooperated with him in enforcing the law, hoping no trouble will arise in future closures.
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Shevitt
Dispatch
Austin Root
Ews
Dispatch-News
Sunday School Training School Attracts En
Much interest is shown in a Sunday school training session conducted at the Methodist church by Miss Willingsworth, supervisor of teacher training for the Sunday school. Fifteen visitors expected. attendance around twenty. Several churches from outside the town enroll.
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Willingsworth
Cotunhi
Hespres
Dam near Georges Mill completion delays grinding and repairs
The concrete at Georges Mill is near completion and operations may resume soon once water is raised. The flour mill will be ready, but the corn mill repair delays meal grinding for a few more days.
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Georges Mill
Tos Ras
Closing exercises at Cherokee school hosted by Miss Sarah Roberts
Closing exercises at Cherokee school will be held Saturday at 1 oclock. Miss Sarah Roberts has been the popular teacher for the past term. The public is invited to attend an interesting program that has been prepared and will be carried out.
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Cherokee School
Sarah Roberts
New Brookland Business Tip Amid Dull Saturday Markets
A fragment from New Brookland notes a transfer of advice from Columbia and a dull business scene due to limited time in Millet. It references better days and an optimistic outlook, with a line about Uncle O81 and hopeful local people despite the present quiet.
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Columbia
New Brodkland
Old Town
Kyzer and Reagin Wed in Saturday Afternoon Ceremony
Miss Louise Kyzer and Mer Horace Reagin were married Sunday afternoon last April 24. The couple plans to reside in Lesineton for the immediate future as they begin married life.
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Louise Kyzer
Mer
Horace Reagin
Lesineton
Paris approves amnesty sweep for war court martial sentences
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies passed a broad amnesty bill after approving an amendment allowing appeals from all sentences handed by military courts during the war upon a soldier or heir’s simple request. The vote was 28 to 14 despite excluded mutineers at the Black Sea.
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Paris
Sista Ber of Deputies
Black Sea
Germans Fire On Town Crowd After Funeral in Potsdam
A chaotic Potsdam scene during the Empress consort memorial period saw German civilians assaulting two American visitors, James Robinson and his wife, on a terrace. Police and firemen intervened after the crowd tied and assaulted bystanders, with reports noting anti foreigner shouts as authorities restored order. The couple, born in Russia and now residents of Chicago, received bruises. the assailants were restrained as officers questioned witnesses.
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Serlin
Jameson
Vusu Vietow
Potsdam
Mente
Tively
Monten
Anu
Porsch
Riley
Russia
Dearbornef
Chicago
Tie
Americ
Buried Treasure Tale Shocks Columbia Residents
A fragmented local tale claims a buried treasure of silver and gold in a cemetery sparked by stories of deathbed warnings. Citizens dig for wealth alleged to be hidden in a long disused tomb, but no trace has appeared yet amid rumors from residents and local business chatter.
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Columbia
Neste
Hughes Speaks For Australia In United States Peace Plan
Melbourne April 23 Premier William M Hughes declared it unthinkable that Australia would join a war with the United States. He urged an understanding between America and the empire as the main path for the imperial conference. He warned against being bound by any treaty not ratified by Australia and emphasized Australia must stand by its ideals. Some labor members expressed concern Australia could be drawn into war with the United States.
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Melbourne
Australia
United States
William M. Hughes
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Hughes
America
Empire
Japan
1920 Census totals population at 12 703 987
United States population in 1920 reached 12 703 987, a gain of 58 442 or 2.5 percent from 1910. Foreign-born residents numbered 6.7 million, reflecting migration patterns during the war era and the postwar immigration period. The report lists nativity by country with Canada, Sweden, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and other nations among those represented.
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Washington
Aprilorn
Ain
Wales
Sweden
Belgium
Lorraine
Ermibireg
Netheverland
Poland
Hungary
Slovakia
Jugo
Ruthenia
Dtusau
Finland
Lithu
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Greece
Bulgaria
Rumania
Turkey
Europe
Prince Ine Potts
Asia
Australia
Canada
West Indies
Puerto Hivo
Mexico
Central
South America
Atlantic Islands
Pacific Islands
Extravagant Nation Quote Sparks Satire
A fragmented dialogue quotes a Boston banker claiming the nation is extravagant, noting the speaker does not refer to listeners personally. The exchange touches on ambitions to amass wealth for public display and mentions whimsical, nonsensical lines about animals yawning and a horse sawn today, reflecting a satirical or garbled page fragment.
Confederate Vets Gather for Camden Reunion
General Order No 6 announces the South Carolina state reunion of United Confederate Veterans to be held in Camden on May 18 and 19 with a reduced rail fare of two cents per mile for veterans and families. Local arrangements are led by Camden figures and include matron of honor Mrs H S Adams and sponsor Miss Nancy S Lindsay.
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Camden
C. A. Reed
Anderson
South Carolina
J. A. Brock
Dunn
Minnie Clyburn
Old South
H. S. Adams
Sons of United Confederate Veterans
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Nancy S. Lindsay
Katherine Blakeney
Hleane
Mitchen
Greenville
Hiams
L. Ad
Vernon McDowell
Mayor Dunn
Reed
S.C. Div
A.A. Brock
Adjt
Daughters of 1812 Leader Shines in Omaha Event
Mrs G C Winterson, head of the Daughters of 1812 in Nebraska and guest of Mrs G M Harman last year, played a prominent role in a recent Omaha patriotic celebration honoring the “spirit of 1812.” She is active in Soviet and club work and serves as president of the Nebraska State chapter.
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Losington
G. C. Winterson
G. M. Harman
Omaha
Woodmen of the World plan Red Bank entertainment
The Woodmen of the World will present an entertainment at Red Bank on Saturday night May 7 at 7 30 PM at the Red Bank School House A hash fry and ice cream supper will be served All are cordially invited to attend
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Woodmen
Red Bank
Red Bank School House
T! Mublie
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Hughes Speaks
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