Brutal Augusta Road murder shocks South Carolina
William Brazell a 19 year old Columbia taxi driver was killed in a Lexington area woods near Leesville. Three Columbia men, Freda Kinard and Pinck ney Swysgertt Leesville youths, and others are cited in a sprawling confession tied to the crime. Authorities report a bloodstained Cadillac and a lengthy sequence of abduction and stabbing. The suspects face possible lynching as they await court.
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William Brazell
Columbia
Foulty
Augusta
Leesville
Freda Kinard
Pinckney Swysgertt
Brazell
Arknife
Bustaby Kirby
Bryxell
Lexington County
Neyett
Braveit
Uegar
Anegusta
Kirby
Iichland
Lexington
Shevitt
Sherif Meise
Rabbi and Lown
State Penitentiary
Sheriff Roof
Calldon
Leathe
Auguste
Weed
Leanville Macaday
M. B. Derrick
Gebger
W. A. Roxenb
White
J. B. Watkins
Bom
Seavet
Arapode and Ive at Midway Event Mixup
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Midway event involving Arapode and Ive with unclear dates and details. References to celebrations, delays, and a likely chaotic or festive scene are present but specifics are uncertain.
August Day Camp Plan At Conmiron Baptary
A fragment outlines a Sunday program led by Rev. I. A. Brock of Tone ren with four invited attendees. The text mentions a planned day at Conmiron Baptary in August and a closing event on the following Sunday as part of a meeting series.
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Conmiron Baturny
I. A. Brock
Toneren
Lexington High Welcomes New Agriculture Professor
School news notes the Lexington High School appoints Ciftle Addy, a Clemson graduate, as professor of agriculture for the coming session. The Steedman school plans a new building ready for occupancy at opening day. District census reports arrive slowly. boards urged to file by the deadline.
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Steedman School
Cifdle Addy
Lexington High School
Clemson College
Lexington Hight
Lexington School
Hy Murorest
Wustery Aine
Primary election set for September 6 to fill probate judge seat
The county Democratic executive committee met and ordered a primary on September 6 to fill the expired term of probate judge due to the death of George S. Crafts. Candidates’ fees were fixed at 25 and 30 dollars for the winner if a second primary is needed. August 28 was the last day for assessments and pledges. T. Wingard was elected treasurer for the committee in the coming election.
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County Democratic
ML Cheie
George S. Crafts
T. Wingard
Teasure
Conmmitee
Store Burglarized in Swansea Saturday Night
Swansea August 8 thieves entered Rubin and Peskin store Saturday night removing silk shirts suits silk stockings socks shoes and two suit cases. Entry gained by breaking out a sky light pane. Booty estimated at two to three hundred dollars. Rubin and Peskin offer a liberal reward for the guilty party.
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Swansea
Rubin & Peskin
Potato Growers Hold Important Meeting
A Potatoes Growers Association plans an important afternoon meeting to discuss demands and concerns. Attendance is expected from members and related growers, with details to be announced.
Tiney Woods Plonic Superday News fragment
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local matter in Paravera Union with references to Piney Woods, a parish event, and a court at Tyr Amph Mann Choma road. Names appear garbled. main action and outcome are unclear due to errors in the source.
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Paravera Union
Center Rally Was a Successful Affaire
The thirteenth annual Farmers Union rally met at Center school house on Saturday August 6 with a slightly smaller crowd but pleasant weather. Addresses by T Cushing Daniel Washington Hon George K Laney Chesterfield Hon J Clifton Rivers state warehouse commissioner and Hon B Herris agriculture commissioner drew strong attention. Senator Laney scored with his remarks as W A Leaphart presided. The large dinner pleased attendees and future Pellagra fears were dismissed as local farmers and housewives prepared the feast from home grown foods.
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Center Local
The
Farmers Union
Center School House
T. Cushing Daniel
Washington
George K. Laney
Chesterfield
J. Clifton Rivers
B. Herris
Federal Reservé Board
Laney
W. A. Leaphart
Zion Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Anarkne Shade Grounds
An annual Zion pastorate gathering drew an estimated 2,500 people on Thursday August 4 at grounds adjoining the SRE trenstietenr eve. Dr George B Cromer of Newberry spoke as part of a morning program of hymns and addresses with welcome by Tally Marvin Root. A bountiful dinner followed under the reex with ample food, then continued singing and announcements by Judge COM. Bord. The event closed with benediction and expressions of thanks.
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Sre
A. Cromer
Zion
Enie
George B. Cromer
Newberry
Cromer
Insurance charge sparks firing of Ted on case
In a garbled report from Joathy sui region, authorities allege a warrant sworn before Magistrate Steadman links Ted on charge of insurance being fired. Ballinday and others involved face ground claims as harmon recently jailed, with State Insurance Commissioner McMahon seeking restitution from parties who paid premiums without polices.
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Ballinday
Steadman
Bales
Ower Wiiow
Ealleetin Tenes
Leiner Prenrie
Uuw Omi
Pettens
Haran Pmu de Hive
Tatenbueg
Loogville
Harmon
Theuranree
McMahon
Missionary Union Meeting in Lexington Aug 18
The Lexington Women's Missionary Union announces its annual meeting at Sardis Baptist Church on Thursday August 18. The program includes morning service, reports, officers, committees, worship, mission study, and a Young People's program. All churches in the association are urged to send representatives.
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Lexington Woman’s Missionary Union
Sardis
Christ
Phil
W. Wa
Harmon
Redmond
J. A. Hite
W. M
Chattanooga
J. S. Harris
V. Py
Western Division
Bertha Laird
Margaret Fund
Blanche Brooker
Ethel Brooker
J. R. Mekite Trick
Hutto
Eo i Martin
Talian
Phi
Dan
Ata
Bellon
Mra
Harris
R.A
KR. A's
Sunbeam
HR. A
Sardis Juniors
Jake Sunbeam
Oun
J. R. Pizer
Bartha
Waren
Lexington
Cote
Lavoe Mings
W. H. Whaley
Cotton Market Slightly Up on Repos Report
The market moved higher after government remarks on deteriorating cotton conditions and reduced acreage. Traders noted poorer than typical yields and fertilizer shortages, with prices fluctuating and the highest quote near twelve rents per pound on the local market in years.
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Criminal Court
Whit
Tomas
Spartanburg
Otlei Tor Callison
Wirby
Augusta Phallee
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Serosa
Meg
Allen
Mee Ur Depo
Gilles
Wigaw
Wales
Fox
Mej
Gappins
Hidlands
S.C
Hin Owl
Tim Dows
Bever
Wwe
Waynesbore
Waynesboro
Waynesbors
Arad
Midway
Fedyr Cellataations
Fate
Julius E. Sharpe
Jas. H. Shealy
Dept. of Education
8. C
Alervoon
Tiney Woods
Plonic
Superday Weee
Abe
Wieself
Mann Choma
Center
HAIG
Ted
Missionary Union Meeting
Millon
Campana
J. Bt. Fiser
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