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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
4
Dr. R E Mathias urges county authorities to fix the Lexing ton county road to the Fork by Irma. The neglected route will become a main thoroughfare with Piedmont highway paving in Richland county, and it should be made at least passable before winter arrives.
The Newberry Observer and Fort Mill Times discuss whether compulsory military service in the National Guard is advisable. The exchange, framed as purely academic, cites old time militias and argues today fewer soldiers are needed rather than more.
One week reports describe mob violence against black defendants who attacked white women in Massachusetts and Tennessee where 26 county jail defenders were wounded. An abroad returnee notes similar crime waves. The piece urges reform of South Carolina court practice to ensure speedy justice.
The article defends Governor Cooper and state officers for exercising restraint to prevent a lynching after Brazel's slayings. It cites Knoxville’s jail storm as a contrast and credits calm leadership, constant communication, and prudent judgment for avoiding bloodshed while upholding the law.
August Kohn argues at Cosmos Club that the 1919 total tax per capita was 1.84 dollars with 1.66 from general property, while Uncle Sam collected five and a half million from luxuries and twenty four million from income and excess profits taxes. The piece notes support for a fair income tax with proper enforcement, acknowledges past failures, and urges Senate consideration of revenue bills reflecting painless extraction ideas.
Dr Re Mathias appeals to Supervisor and County Commissioners to grade and pave the Piedmont highway from Columbia to Piedmont School, warning detours via Irma will last about two years and stressing dangerous conditions of the old Bush River road. He urges immediate action, cites justice for Richland County, and requests a bridge at Hope's Ferry as part of fair highway planning. He signs from Irie in August.
The Columbia Record defends its duty to publish all news impartially while denouncing mob actions and Governorial outrage. Also includes notices from Lexington County Board of Registration and a candidacy card from Mr. Martin urging competent Probate Court leadership.
A candidate urges Lexington County voters to accept him only if he can prove the electorate can be steered for the county's benefit. He pledges to withdraw if rival contenders can demonstrate control. He appeals to citizens to use their constitutional right and vote for the most competent man, accepting any outcome calmly.
Democratic party election notice lists precinct managers appointed for Lexington County with polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on election day and potential second ballot on September 20. Names cover Batesburg to St. Andrews, detailing multiple precincts and clerks where four names appear, plus substitutions if any decline service.
L P Barrs named administrator of the estate in case it c 47. The filing lists L P Barrs as the estate’s administrator with the court handling the probate matter. No additional background details are provided in the readable text.
Notice announces Lexington town registration books open at Caughman Kaminer Company from August 15 to September 30, 1921 inclusive. Persons seeking registration must bring county registration certificates to obtain town registration certificates, according to Supervisor J. Caughman.
A barbecue dinner at Charter Oak school house under the ladies school improvement league is planned for September 3 with dinners priced at 25, 40, and 50 cents. Speakers will discuss education and an afternoon play titled Assisted by Sadie will charge a small admission. Refreshments offered. note the date and Charter Oak location.
Community event at White Knoll on Thursday September seven offers exhibits a dinner and afternoon entertainment A varied programme includes a local talent play The Poor Married Man with Hilton string band providing music Speakers will attend and admission prices are 25 50 and 60 cents Bring friends to enjoy up to date attractions and reasonable charges
Notice to debtors and creditors for the estate of Dr James L Johnson. Administratrix Mrs M C Johnson invites claims to be presented duly attested at Swansea South Carolina while creditors settle debts. Published August 23 1921 in Swansea.
Walter F. Hook of New Brookland announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for judge of probate to succeed the late Judge George S. Crafts and pledges to abide by the primary result. D Martin announces candidacy for Lexington county probate judge subject to Democratic rules.
A first class barbecue will be held at Boiling Springs school house on Saturday September 3 by the Ladies Improvement league. Several good speeches are planned during the day and the public is cordially invited to attend.
An election is ordered to be held in Lexington County on October 11, 1921 to elect a judge of woodate to fill the unexpired term of the late George S Crafts. The election will be conducted as a general election under state law with the Great Seal affixed in the Executive Chamber on August 15, 1921 by Governor AL Cooper and Wm Banks.
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