Hope for Superintendent Vote in Second Primary
Local Lexington readers are urged to back James H. Hope for state superintendent of education in the upcoming second primary against Swearingen. The letter praises Hope’s Clemson education, rural and university experience, and warns against political bosses, urging Lexington voters to cast a solid vote in the September 12 primary. Also notes residents visiting relatives and renewing memberships in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
James H. Hope
Swearingen
Lexangton
O. D. Seay
J. H. Hope
Hope
Lexington County
Clemson College
Watchmen Shot and Stabbed to Death in Aiken
At Hamburg near Aiken six or seven men killed two night watchmen Eugene Feaster 34 and J Meedy Booth 23 during a shop strike. Feaster died at the scene from rifle and shotgun wounds. Booth died later at Augusta hospital after being beaten and shot. Police had few clues as investigators describe a brutal ambush with bayonet like wound and heavy blows. Funeral details for Booth set for tomorrow at Saint Baptist Church in Aiken.
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Aiken
Eusgene Feaster
Bath
J. Reedy Booth
Southern Airway
Hamburg
University Hospital
Augusta
Feaster
Booth
Britt
Eugens Peaster
Graniteville
J. Meedy Booth
Ames Teoh
Laurens Street
Best Season in Years for Game Trails Warns Hunters
The Columbia Record notes 1922 should be the greatest hunting year yet with migratory waterfowl entering season in September. Mild winters, game refuges, restocking, stricter laws, and better observance boost game across Virginia deer Canada moose and grouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Ackerman
Columbia
Canada
Deer hunting outlook across states boosts game numbers
The piece notes deer populations rising nationwide with totals by state, counting 40 000 in Michigan and Wisconsin and 15 000 each in California and Wyoming. It mentions over 500 black bears in Pennsylvania and more than a thousand in Oregon, urging hunters to plan trips and secure guides for the coming season.
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United Sta
Doe
Tobasco
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
California
Wyoming
York State
Maine
Minnesota
Montana
Vermont
Colorado
South Dakota
Oregon
New Jersey
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Virginia
Betsy
Public road repaired and sidewalk work completed in Batesburg
The Batesburg public road from the forks to town has been restored to first class condition by the county supervisors. Summerland College sidewalk to the depot is in excellent shape after town council work this week under Chief W. E. Duncan. A negro was arrested for storing whiskey, fled to the swamps, and was released after giving an appearance bond. Federal officer J. L. Youmans, deputy Westmoreland, and Chief Duncan held the warrant. Game warden Joe M. Caughman attended town matters on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKendree Barr
Batesburg
Summerland College
W. E. Duncan
Steedman
J. L. Youmans
Westmoreland
Joe M. Caughman
Local notables visit as cotton woes loom
Mr P J Wessinger of New Brookland candidate for the legislature shook hands with friends in town. H D W candidate for comptroller was a visitor Saturday. Maj Henry C Tillman and Col B L Ashie attended political and legal matters. Cotton opening this week, boll weevil damage may yield a short crop. corn and peas on some lands show average yields, others fail. Election for cotton weigher set for August 29. general election rules apply. Blanche Oxner returns from New Brookland. W H Atwell returns from New York. C E Boland back from Laurens county. Town picnic at Hulon Sunday School observed Children’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Wessinger
New Bookland
Monda
Counssinger
Chapin
Reasurer
Henry C .Tillman
Lecedirias
Greenwood
Saly
Blanche Oxner
New Brookland
W. H. Atwell
New York
C. E. Boland
Munday
Laurens County
Hulon
Speed trap warning reaches travelers from Lexington county
The American Automobile Association urges tourists from the North to Florida and other Southern points to avoid Lexington county on trips unless the so called speed trap is eliminated. A.W. Seaman of Brooklyn writes bitterly about Lexington officers halting cars, prompting AAA to consider advising tourists to steer clear.
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Flrida
American Automobile Association
Lexington County
L. H. Thomas
State Highway Commission
M. C. Eldridge
Triple A Good Roads Board
Washington
Eldridge
A. W. Seaman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Speed trap in Lexington area draws outrage
The account describes a hostile traffic stop on a rural road south of Columbia near Lexington. A highwayman with a star demanded a $10 bond after claiming a 14 mph curve limit, with no warning signs or posted limits, while a gun was shown. The piece notes earlier reports of two unjustifiable traps and calls for authorities to act.
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Thomas
Ington
M Theater
Stor
Ame
Nanda Fetter
Jean
Lexington
Rand
Stewart
Seaman
Columbia
New Brookland
United States
A. W. Seaman
R. G. Freshley
Batesburg News Medical Meeting and Baptist Links
The Medical Association held its regular meeting at Drs. R. H. and W. P. Timmerman office. Members, including Timmerman, Ballenger, Ridgell, and Stodghill were present. Delegates from Batesburg Baptist church attended, and Dr. B. H. C. Ridgell left for Jacksonville to visit his son. Stodghill and wife plan to move to Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he will serve as assistant pastor. Mr. T. B. Quattlebaum of Williston visited Batesburg on Monday.
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Batesbury Baptist Church
E. J. Hartley
A I. Ballenger
Allie Burton
Alice
Marcella Jones
S. E. Welchel
Ira C
J. W. Cooner
BH. C. Ridgell
W. P Timmerman
EB. C. Ridgell
Jacksonville
Fla
D. Eft Ridgell
Louise Ridgell Stodghill
Ralph Stodghill
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Stodghill
Shawnee Baptist Church
T. B. Quattlebaum
Williston
Bon Heur Club Meets Friday Afternoon at 4:30
The Bon Heur club will meet Friday afternoon at 4 30 with Mrs Sam P Roof guiding the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BON Heur Club
Sam P. Roof
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C. F. Snyder
M. D. Harman
Palmetto
John W. Roof
E. M. Shul
Norle
Virgik
Fan LaMotte
E. B. Roof
M Hattie Smith Deal
M. B. Kirkland
Miss Winton
Ridge Spring
J. C. Kirkland
Louise Roberts
Eva Maye
Nettie Hook
Virginia Fellows
Harriet Zobel
Ann Bruce Clarke
Henderson, N. C
John A. Griffith
Caroline
Georgie
Edmund
Me. i. Harman
Natural “History Museum
America
New Brunswic
England
Batesburg New
South Carolina
Col. B. Lb. Ashi
Leesville
Sis
Bode
Harmon Drug Co
Rexall
Lexington, S.C
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