Taxable property in Lexington county falls in 1921
Lexington county sees a slight drop in taxable property for 1921, with personal property down about 246,995.00 from 1920’s 2,122,115.00. Real estate totals rise modestly to 22,466,260.00 as two new banks form and existing banks expand capital. Overall, the county auditor notes the aggregate tax base will not drop by more than about 100,000 despite broad mood and asset depreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington County
W. D. Dent
Kee & Jay
Dent
State Tax Commission
Vacancy in Probate Judge's Office Notice
A vacancy in the probate judge's office is expected and a special meeting is noted to determine if a primary will be held. The clerk of court will handle proceedings pending the election and potential appointment, with a fresh nomination likely after the committee meeting.
Fined Ged Hotoencrnn and Disorderly Conduct Case
An unclear report states that Ged Hotoencrnn was fined for a disorderly incident. It mentions Pavan and others involved, with a $25 charge and references a Magisteale denders phrase. The account inconsistently describes drunken behavior and police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery
Sunday School Picnic at Lexington Baptist Church
Morani Loneford and Latsyike announce a Sunday school picnic at Lexington Baptist Church with activities and games for families. The event aims to welcome attendees and provide fellowship time for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morani Loneford
Latsyike
Sunatay Seboot
Lexington Baptist Eburen
Judge Drafts Dies After Many Months Illness
Judge Drafts of Lexington county died last Wednesday after a prolonged illness. Born in Lexington county, he served in the Civil War with Company F, South Carolina Cavalry, and held public office from 1882 as county commissioner and sheriff before serving as probate judge. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren. Funeral held at St Stephen’s Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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George
Judge Drafts
Lexington County
Judge Crafts
Deatts
Galheutly
South Chrelinn Cavatey
Coughman
Jidee Deatts
Newubiie
Jude
Judge Dratts
Andrew Pratta
Menderwonville
Charles Deatte
Augusta
Elizabeth Rooxer
P. Meetze
Lexington
St. Stephen's
Ehuveh
Jotew
Obenkeham
Cy P
Sam Corley
Jub M. Keats
D.C. Drures
Cow. Chugtman
Tol Corley
Martin Wheeler
Nept
Obscure 19th Century Judge Families in Local Death Notice
A garbled historical obituary fragment mentions Gene from Judge pitied and several family names including Elizabeth Younginer and Mary Ehgaberh Kratts. It references birth on May WLDs, a December 4 event, and a probate noted amid wartime era titles, with unclear details about successors and county levies.
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Weil Gene
Judge Pitied
Tmiellan Dirattes
Senor Michael Crafts
Elizabeth Younginer
May Wlds
Ehitt Te Marghe Sutin Deite
Mary AU Vaughil
Riatiebeth Biashare Kleckley
Stash Aa Dette
Tintel Michiel Hrafts
Charlie Ananda Conley
Nave
Miss Banat
Tix Union
Mary Ehgaberh Kratts
Simon
Corrie
Ophelia
Teachine
Chirac
Conny
Cannniassine Vrs
Wwe
Bean
Poaltian
Ehenon
Hite
Dayton Beet Eteetel
Hin Printers
Ferris Serer
Piney Woods Picnic Set by Farmers Union Local
The Piney Woods local of the Farmers Union announces an August 20 picnic at Pty Woods parsonage. A full program includes prayers and speakers on topics for farmers such as rural schooling and purebred sires. Attendees can expect a hearty community feast and a day of homely fellowship.
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Fingy Woods
Farmers Union
Pty Woods Parsonage
Piney Woods
Break-in at Hartley store yields merchandise theft
Pelion woke to a burglary at the large Hartley store early Thursday. Entry via a broken front door left shelves rifled and many shoes remaining. a hefty reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction.
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Albert Hartley
Pelion
We Thiile
Wetton
Hartley
A. Huggins
Me. Hartley
Qed
Picnic at Laurel Fetes Visitors and War Service
A Laurel social fete honored visiting guests Mes Mrs GB Roberts and M TOO Callinga and Miss Evans of Cheraw. A hearty meal was served and about 40 people attended. Volunteers from Company FP OCK South Careting Cavals served during and after the war period. The write up notes community life and a long service record ending with a note of a recent move.
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Laurel Walls
Mes
GB. Roberts
M Too. Callinga
Rebereniin Mist
Wastover
Eyans
Taniee Evans
Cheraw
Mes & J. Punderburk
Chain Gang to Move to Brookland Cayce Area
The county commission plans to move the chaingang to Brookland Cayce next Monday to repair roads long neglected. Work has begun in other sections under state highway oversight funded by Lexington county, prompting reader criticism of road distribution and requests for fairer treatment of Brookland Cayce needs.
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Brookland-Cayce
State Highway Commission
Lexington County
Board of County Commissioners
Dispatch News
Swansea
Cedar Grove
Hollow Creek
Fork
Charleston
Brooklind-Cayce
Mer
Sou
Augusta
Medmont Bishway
Stave
Editos
County Board of Commissioners
Brookland-Cayve
Chuytesten
Twt
Brookland-Boyce
New
Lexington
Petition seeks election on Lexington Richland County rejoin plan
A petition filed with the governor requests a vote on creating a new Lexington Richland County by annexing 40 square miles including Brookland and Payou across the river from Columbia. About 490 signatures meet constitutional criteria, and Governor Cooper will review the petition and may appoint commissioners to verify the filing and the move.
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Lexington
Brookland
Payou
Ambexus Lin Moye
Aed
Salud
Deh
June
Govass Deiver
Xu Nilidavitie
W. Gaydon
W. A. Oxner
W. A. Oxner and FP J
Biscuits Contest Attracts County Ladies Judges Praise
Miss Thelma Hendrix won first prize with 93 1 2 points in a county biscuit making contest arranged by Miss Annie Caughman. Miss Genevieve Smith placed second with 93. First prize includes a trip to the district contest in Aiken. second prize a pair of oboes donated by Caughman-Kaminer Co. The event, held Monday morning before DuPre Auto Co, drew a large crowd of spectators and 12 contestants representing nearly all county cooking clubs. Judges Lola Schneider, Katherine Chappell, and Bloise Cave praised the biscuits.
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Thelma Hendrix
Annie Caughman
Genevieve’ Smith
Aiken
Caughman-Kaminer
DuPre Auto Company
Miuses
Lola Schneider
Rock Rll
Katherine Chappell
Richland County
Bloise Cave
Barnwell
Winthrop College
Crops in County Report Mixed with Weevil Damage
County reports indicate general crop health with corn rated excellent and peas potatoes velvet beans sorghum and others in first class condition. Boll weevil damage to cotton is serious in some areas especially cotton fields near woods, while fields surrounded by cleared land show less damage.
Mrs Rosa Koon Dies at Home of Son-in-Law
Mrs Rosa Koon age and respected Fork section resident, died Sunday night at the home of her son-in-law E A Frick. Funeral services were at Piney Woods Lutheran Church where she was a longtime member. Survived by three daughters Ellen Oswalt and Car ole Frick of Lexington, Stuckman of Newberry, and two sons George and Ernest Toon of Lexington. Husband preceded her in death.
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Tosa N. Koon
Fork
E. A. F ¥Lck
Piney Woods Lutheran Church
Koon
Ellen Oswalt
Carole Frick
Lexington County
Stuckman
Newberry County
George
Ernest Toon
Miss Sarah Berly Hosts Vor Guest at Tuesday Event
Miss Sarah Berly entertained guests at Branchville Card, with delicious refreshments served by Berly sisters Bertha Sue, Gladys Harmon, and Martha Kyner. Those enjoying the occasion included Ines Mustian, Bruce Caughman, Pearle Caughman, Kate Lou Clarke, Mary Ellen Caughman, Marguerite Dent, and others.
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Sarah Berly
Boa
Misa
Ines Ruaitto
Branchville
Bertha Sue Berly
Gladys Harmon
Martha Kyner
Ines Mustian
Bruce Caughman
Pearle Caughman
Kate Lou Clarke
Mary Ellen Caughman
Boone Marguerite Dent
Mrs Shealy Dies After Long Illness in Peters Section
Mrs Blache Shealy wife of aew W Thompson Shealy resident of Peters Section died Wednesday morning after a long battle with diabetes She was 4 beloved by husband relatives and friends and funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Peters Church
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Inaos
Rennin
Olien Furniture Fusmins Jnplent
Val Hee Gonda Ae Ake
Sanyo
Ehe Hon
Gane
Coset Pendine
I Aueness
T. Papi
Ermer Tobbs
Kaiten Manatired
Mie
Murphy Thobbs
Diubbs
Sve
T. A. Frick
8. M. Derrick
D. F. Brrd
J. J. Long
W. J. Shealy
Clemson Collore
Arized
Laurel
Cavals
Caphun West Coughlin
Jimny
Pune
TEA Po
HNL
Chaingang
Cayce
Hort
Vompany
Rosa Koon
Miss Sarah Berly
Mrs. Shealy
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