Prominent Chapin farmer Noah Frick shot on farm
Noah Frick a highly respected Chapin farmer and leader in local church life was fatally wounded when a sharecropper named Will Ellen, a Negro, fired a Winchester rifle from about 150 yards away as Frick rode with his son Enoch to divide fodder. Eyewitnesses Cal Fulmer and others described the confrontation and the immediate aftermath in Columbia Hospital. The shooting followed a yearlong dispute over seed cotton and pay, with Frick's family saying the man had previously demanded money and insulted Frick. Frick died around 10:30 PM after being brought to Baptist hospital. The case triggered searches and a sheriff’s investigation. The Frick family survives his widow and five sons.
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Frick
Fork Section
Chapin
Will Ellen
Porelock
Noah F. Frick
Chaz Sapdso
X ‘Alien
Calvin Barer
Enoch Frick
Columbia
Baptist Hospital
Allen
Mr. Frick
Mr. Sy
Mer
Prick
J. Bargle
Rr Claude
Little Mountain
Enoch Saye
Enoch
Harry Frick
Gilbert Masons Give Enjoyable Picnic
Gilbert lodge No. 176 A F M arranged an outdoor program in Gilbert with prominent Masonic speakers and hundreds of attendees. A bountiful barbecue followed at five o clock, and the day’s exercises included invocations and talks on Ancient Mysteries Modern Masonry Masonry as a Practical Force and Religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Lodge No. 176
Gilbert
W. A. Shepard
Cyrus L. Shealy
Lexington
C. C. Fishburne
Columbia
Walter Bailey
Masonry
James H. Fowles
O. Frank Hart
Masonic Order
South Carolina
J D Jordan Named Manager At DuPre Auto Co
J D Jordan, long time salesman for DuPre Auto Co, is appointed manager to succeed W R Humphries who has recently resigned. The firm serves as Lexington Ford agent and sells Fordson tractors and other farm machinery. Jordan, a Greenwood County native, is expected to bring success in the role. Humphries plans for his future are not announced.
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J. D. Jordan
DuPre Auto Company
W. R. Humphries
Jordan
Lexington
Ford Automobiles
Fordson
Greenwood County
Mr. Humphries
Meet of Brookland truckers urged for August 27
Farmers and business people in the Brookland area are urged to attend a meeting on Saturday August 27 at 10 30 a m at New Brookland to discuss forming a cooperative marketing association Clemson College extension head Dr W W Long and county agent J W Sheaty will speak on marketing benefits A large crowd is expected and the Brookland region is noted as a top trucking center The call emphasizes learning organizing and action for farmers and local merchants to improve marketing efforts
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Urday
Lexington County
New Brookland
Boll weevil damage heavy in Lexington county fields
Reports from across the county say boll weevil damage will be extensive this year. Absence of a late or top crop leaves pests attacking grown bolls, shortening yields. Farmer W P Roof found 20 grown bolls ruined on his farm and fears 40 acres may not cover poisoning costs. J D Jordan notes similar conditions in Greenwood.
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Lexington County
A W. P. Roof
Roof
J. D. Jordan
DuPre Auto Company
Greenwood
Taxes Lower by 5 Mills in State and County Levy
Taxpayers face a reduced levy this year with state and county purposes set at 30 mills down from 35 last year including a 3 mill school tax and 4 mill past indebtedness. Auditor W S Dent also trims 2 mills from bonds in five districts thanks to surplus sinking funds, easing the burden with a substantial cut anticipated. Leo Cotney wounded near Lexington when an automobile incident ended with gunfire. George Shealey sought by Lexington police after Cotney and Clyde Reynolds were attacked two miles from Lexington.
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W. Sp. Dent
Congaree
Batesburg
Chapin
Swansea
Leesville
Dent
Augusta
Brookland
Epon
Leo Cotney
Lexington
George Shealey
Cotney
Clyde Reynolds
Piney Woods Picnic Pleases Farmers Union Crowd
The Piney Woods local Farmers Union picnic held Saturday August 20 drew one of the largest crowds of the year. Speakers including Prof. S. M. Derrick Rev. J. J. Long and W. J. Shealy and D. Efird discussed farming topics and introduced a pure bred Short Horn cattle exhibit. A bountiful home meal followed with attendees leaving well satisfied.
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Piney Woods
Farmers Union
S. M. Derrick
J. J. Long
W. J. Shealy
D. & Efird
Red Bank Wins Second Straight Game
Red Bank defeated Batesbury 17 to 1 in five innings on Saturday August 20. Berry pitched a one hit game with 11 strikeouts. batteries were Berry Hoof for Red Bank and Rhoden Hendrix for Batesbury. Red Bank and Olympia schedule a game at Red Bank on August 27.
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Red Bank
Batesbury
Berry
Hoof
Rhoden
Hendrix
Birthday Picnic For Dewey Berry Near Pond Branch Church
C W Lewis invites neighbors to a 76th birthday picnic at their home near Pond Branch church four miles south of Gilbert on the west side. The event features children's songs at 10 30, followed by speaking after dinner and playful activities for children.
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Pond Branch Church
Gilbert
West S
C. W. Lewis
Will Allen Lynched for Murder of Frick at Midway Fair
A Midway school fair in Newberry county draws praise for exhibits as to its plan and funds. Will Allen, who shot Noah F. Frick at Chapin, was seized by a mob three miles above Chapin and killed. sheriff and rural officers failed to protect him. The incident occurred after Allen surrendered his Winchester rifle, and deputies later disputed reports about his actions at his home.
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Midway School
Ladies’ Improvement League of
Will Allen
Noah F. Frick
Chapin
Allen
Newberry County
Lexington
Koon and
Fogle
Richland County
Allee
Sheriff Roof
Lost Life in Macon Fire Claims Judge John K Hayes
The body of John K Hayes 65 a Macon Ga judicial magistrate who died after leaping from a third story hotel window to escape a blaze arrived in Lexington Tuesday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and he was buried at George burying ground Laurel Falls. He was a Lexington county native with four sisters Mrs Perry Hall Steadman Mrs Lucy Griffith Columbia Mrs W F Evans Macon Ga and Mrs J A Hughes Sherman Texas.
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John K. Hayes
Macon
Lexington
George
Laurel Falls
Hayes
Lexington County
Columbia
Saluda
Georgia
Perry Hall
Ste
Five Candidates Enter Probate Judge Race
The race to fill the unexpired term caused by Judge George S. Crafts death drew five entrants A D Martin Charles E Taylor J Drafts Boozer Walter F Hook and J E Buff. Filing closed Tuesday noon and the primary will be held Tuesday September 6.
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George S. Crafts
A. D. Martin
Chas. E. Taylor
J. Drafts Boozer
Walter F. Hook
J. E. Buff
Lightning Strikes Kill Cows Belonging to Mr D F Shumpert
Mr D E Shempert, a prominent county farmer, lost a fine cow and calf to a lightning strike last Sunday the 21st. The storm damaged seven other cows, with several injured.
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Shumpert
Shes
Broadway Fever Affects Young Men In Indiana Star
Jim Corbett notes a Broadway fever among young men in Indianapolis Star. He recalls the trend as they chase shows, eat well, sleep well, and yet long for work, reflecting a widespread cultural lure of Broadway.
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New York
Idianapolis
Jim Corbett
Mysterious Exchange Sparks Inquiry in Cribside Dialog
A fragmentary conversation hints at escalating tension as one speaker boasts of sharp eyes while another questions a looming danger. The exchange suggests secrecy and growing unease within a close setting, leaving readers to infer possible stakes and motives.
Divine Services at Red Bank Church
Divine services will be held at Red Bank church for three nights next week beginning Monday at o'clock and continuing through Wednesday night. Rev. J. W. Oxner of New Brookland and Rev. C. J. Sox of Lexington will do the preaching.
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Red Bank Church
J. W. Oxner
New Brookland
C. J. Sox
Lexington
Legion to Meet Thursday in Lexington Post Rooms
The Lexington American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday night in the legion rooms above Efird and Carroll offices. Delegates will be elected to represent the post at the state convention.
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Lexington
The
American Legion
Legion
Efird & Carroll
Chicken Stew and Ice Cream Festival in Factory Village
A chicken stew and ice cream festival will be the season's feature at the home of J Arthur Harman in Factory Village Saturday night August 27 for the benefit of the Junior Order. The public is invited and a grand time is promised.
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Factory Village
J. Arthur Harman
Oak Wool district barbecue dinner at schoolhouse
The Improvement League of Oak wool district Gilbert barbecue and ville No 77 Route 2 will serve refreshments at the school house for the benefit of the school. Dinner priced at 40 cents with supper. A delightful dinner and good time promised on August 27 at the schoolhouse.
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Improvement League of
Oakwool
Gilbert
Ville No
Fine Watermelon Wins Praise from Peters Farmer
The Di s man notes an outstanding watermelon weighing 61 pounds from Mr Harmon of Peters section. Harmon, a skilled farmer, specializes in growing high quality melons for market and reports this fine specimen with delicious taste.
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Harmon
Bonheur Club Dinner Plans At Four Forty
Bon Heur Club announces a Friday afternoon gathering at 4 40 featuring a root beer punch and a menu highlighting freshly harvested fruit and nut items. Members will enjoy a light salad prepared with fruit and nuts as the centerpiece of the event.
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Noah Frick
Fulmer
Gilbert Masons
Legare Inglesby
Dupre Auto CO
W. W. Long
W. A. Oxner
Ted
Ian
Mr. Shealy
State Hospital
Dewey Berry
Mar
Midway Fair
Ira Wingard
H. C. Oswald
Mr. Oswald
Hightling
MR. D. FE. Shumpert
Americ
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