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The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1921

Page

4

Pellagra reports in Horse Creek Valley near Aiken

Reports to the state health department indicate 50 to 60 pellagra cases recently developing in Horse Creek Valley near Aiken. The White House warning of possible pellagra recurrence stirred South-wide alarm but local mills are now at full capacity, reducing distress as unemployment persists yet improves.

State Health Department Horse ‘Creek Aiken White House Dispatch News Abbeville Press and Banner

Farewell Peach: Ireland Rejects Dominion Plan

English offer of autonomous dominion within the empire is rejected by Irish leaders who warn that acceptance would calm only England’s troubled lands. They argue continued Irish resistance will intensify warfare, invoking Cromwell and urging Irish sympathizers in America to recall the stakes.

Farewell Peach England Canada South Africa Ireland Oliver’ Cromwell America

Five Candidates Enter Probate Judge Race in Lexington

The Lexington county Democratic executive committee sets the first Tuesday in September for a special election to fill the probate judge seat after George Otts death. Five candidates have announced including J Drafts Boozer Henry Buff Walter I Hook A D Martin and Charley E Taylor with August 8 as filing deadline. A possible second primary would be two weeks after the initial election and Governor orders general election for October 11.

Democratic Executive Committee Lexington County George Otts Dispatch- Ne J. Drafts Boozer Judge Crafts Henry Buff Walter I. Hook A. D. Martin Charley E. Taylor Doper

Change in Firm at Lexington Grocery Business

Mr. W. B. Redd, long time member of Hendrix Redd Company, has bought out the interest of Mr. Sim L. Flendr ix and will operate the business in his own name. Redd's hints indicate a shift in management and branding as the local grocery firm reconstitutes under new ownership.

W. B. Redd Hendrix-Redd Company Lexington Sim L. Flendrix Redd

Springfield personals page notes many local visits

Miss Bruce Clarke guests with Miss Marie Roof in Columbia this week. Julia Bickley attended cousin Maybelle Fulmer’s wedding near Little Mountain. Capt. L W Redd and family travel to mountains. Juanita George and Samuel A George back from Swansea. Various locals visit relatives and travel to Clemson Lexington and Augusta. Weathered snippets include neighbors, subscribers, and a large singing class instruction at King Grove church.

Bruce Clarke Marie Roof D. W. Roof Columbia Julia Bickley Maybelle Fulmer Near Little Mountain Capt L. W. Redd Edgefield S Juanita George Samuel A. George Swansea George R. Sease Hollow Creek M. L. Warner W. M. Elwin and Winchester Ind J. O. Wingard F. R.‘ Wingard Vv. M Wingard Lexington

Dutch Fork News social notes and church corner stone

Mr Jim Koon spent Wednesday with his father in law D T Weed. Annie Ruth Swygert returned from Pomaria. Preston Freshley and family and Omerle Swygert visited relatives in Wards. Illness of Hattie Pearle Hook. Lucile Swygert with aunt Mrs W W Berry Pomaria. Ernestine and Berta Lee Dreher of Hopkins with Eulalie Dr her. Ed Dreher returned from Pomaria. Cornerstone laid at new St Michaels church Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Berry Shealy and family of Leesville visiting mother Mrs J D Lowman. John Lowman returned to Columbia for work after vacation with mother ID Lowman.

Annie Ruth Swygert Pomaria Preston Freshley Omerle Swygert Hattie Pearle Hook Lucile Swygert W. W. Berry Ernestine Berta Lee Dreher Hopkins Columbia Id, Lowman

Card of Thanks for Daughter Es telle Wise

A bereaved family thanks all who assisted them during the illness and death of their daughter Es telle Wise. J. A. and Maggie Wise express blessings on each helper in this progressive paper collaboration.

Estelle J. A Maggie Wise

Harmon Drug Company Promotes Quality and Service

The Harmon Drug Company led by Rice B Harmon promotes choosing a druggist with care, highlighting decades of reputable service since 1912. The notice stresses four essentials: honesty, skill, pure and fresh drugs, and patient guidance, promising large stock, quality guarantees, and expert pharmacists.

Dispatch News Rice B. Harmon of Pharmacy America Harmon Drug ‘Company Aibout Harmon Drug Company Rice B Harmon Doctor of Pharmacy South Carolina Maryland District of Columbia

Cause of Appendicitis and Home Remedies

When bowels are constipated the lower bowel fills with refuse matter rich in germs. Germs reach the vermiform appendix and inflame it, causing appendicitis. Take Chamberlain's Tablets when nettled and keep bowels regular to reduce risk.

Taki Chamberlain

Correction notice on byline for Lexington remembrance item

A correction clarifies the Lexington remembrance piece misattributed byline. The article credited to J Breton Shealy in White Rock should read J Belton Shealy, who is fondly remembered by his old friends and appreciates the kind references.

J. Belton Shealy White Rock Lexington J. Breton Shealy J.belton Shealy

Draft letter from Chase Taylor for Lexington County probate judgeship

A card from Chas E Taylor to Lexington County voters seeks support for the unexpired term as Judge of Probate after Geo S death. He states he has never held office but will perform duties faithfully, invites scrutiny, and thanks the readers for support.

Lexington County Lexington Geo

Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Estate of George Crafts

Notice to all persons indebted to the estate of George S Crafts deceased to pay by September 15 1924 and for those claiming against the estate to present them properly to executors T P Meetze and C H Drafts executors for payment on or before September 15 1921 at Lexington S C.

George S. Crafts Lexington S. c C. H. Drafts T. P. Meetze

Ginners Association to Convene in Chapin August 21 1921

The Ginners Association will meet at Chapin on Saturday August 21 1921 at 2 p m. This is an important meeting and an operating gins should be present.

Ginners Association Chapin The

White Knoll Fair and Barbecue Event Card

Fair and barbecue at White Knoll invites the public on Thursday September 8 with exhibits a dinner and an afternoon of amusements. A local talent stage presents The Poor Married Man with Hilton string band providing music. Speakers present. Dinner 25c 50c Yanda 60c. Bring friends.

Hilton String Band

Lexington county probate judge candidate announcements

A set of 1921 notices announces candidacy for Lexington county probate judge. Names include Charles E. Taylor Walter F. Hook and A D Martin. Each states candidacy is subject to Democratic primary rules and party nominating process. Dates reference August 16 1921 and plans to succeed the late Judge George S. Drafts.

Lexington County Charles E. Taylor Democratic Party George S. Drafts Walter’ F, Hook New Brookland A.D. Martin

Swansh Tee Manufacturing Stockholders Meeting Called

Stockholders of Swansh Tee Manufacturing Co meet in its office on September 10 to discuss concerns and take action on corporate matters. The notice specifies a gathering to address unresolved issues and potential resolutions.

Swansh Tee Manufacturing Co Cory

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