Fork Citizens Demand Bridge Over Saluda River to County Seat
The Fork citizens urge a new bridge across the Saluda River to reach the county seat, arguing that old roads and Ferries hinder travel and taxation should fund lasting improvements if future benefits justify the cost. The letter cites historical crossings since 1779 and pleads for a modern route comparable to neighboring towns while noting cold weather and local personalities in attendance.
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Saluda River
Ciear
Zion Church
County Owes No 1917 Taxes
Lexington County owes no money according to a letter to the editor rebutting a December article. The writer claims 1917 taxes show an unsettled balance of 100.67 dollars and 1918 taxes 838.28 dollars, but asserts an audit would prove the county owes nothing.
Sardis Church Robbery Arrests Prompt Swift Recovery
Frank Burley, known as aesro, was arrested in Swansea and jailed in Lexington for breaking into Sardis Baptist church near town and stealing Bible pulpit furniture and library items from Calvary school. He denies guilt, claiming he bought the goods. Authorities recovered most of the stolen property amid public outcry. G Melton S Root of Charleston Medical College visits family.
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Frank Burley
Aesro
Swansea
Lexington
Burseil
Sardis Baptist Church
Stown
Barley
Calvary School
Harley
Callie Gardner
Calhoun County
Do Our Friends Christmas Wishes For You This Season
A holiday greeting sent to friends expressing warm wishes for the Christmas season and a hopeful, bright year ahead. The message emphasizes kindness, shared goodwill, and lasting connections among friends and families.
Tax records show Lexington County collections and executions
The Comptroller General notes 1917 taxes and no cash on hand due to dysentery like conditions, with eight young girls referenced. It records Lexington County for 1918 taxes and a $738.95 item in execution held by the Sheriff. Over the year Lexington collected $61,819.11 for the State. the remaining $738.95 in execution is a tiny portion, reflecting well on the Tax Department. Sheriff Miller has pushed collection efforts. a settlement of 1918 executions is expected in a few weeks.
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Cyptheria
Lexington County
Miller
Miss Glanche Geng Dies After Brief Illness At Summit
Miss Glanche Victoria Geng aged 1 year 6 months died at home of her mother Mrs. Cora E Long after a brief illness. The burial took place in the St James church Summit cemetery on the following day with rites conducted by Rev Columbia. She is mourned by a mother two brothers and many relatives and friends.
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Glanche Victoria Geng
Cora E. Long
St. James Church
Summit
Columbia
A Freed
Filanelie
O Wright
Sermon at Lexington Baptist Church on Christ as Man’s Greatest Need
The Fev. Hr. Punderburk, pastor, will preach Sunday morning on Christ, the Greatest Need of Man. The message is tailored to current troubles and aims to engage all parishioners.
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Lexington Baptist Church
Punderburk
Christ
Taylor Furniture Co Changes Hands and Storage Move
Mr Taylor Furniture Co. has disposed of stock to Stenle & for der and will continue as a first class furniture store under new operators. The store is leased between Harmon Drug Co. and The Dispatch News office. Taylor will maintain undertaking services and sell talking machines, framing, and novelty goods from Vitrifeunds line. Melvin Parr and Murray Schwartz, students from The Southern College at Phariney Atlanta, arrived for a visit midterms.
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Aessom
R. B. Harmon
Julian Miller
Clemson
Glover
Hobson Corley
SOC. University
Winthrop
Misses
Annie Corley
Gladys George
Margaret Hartley
Blassie Clarke
Kathryn Berry
Virginia Riser
Bruce Caughman
Katie Belle Harman
Mary Susan Roof
Coker College
Veda Barre
Tabor
N C
M. L. Barre
Southern Bell
Jacksonville
Clara Rach
Tapp
Mrs. Humphries
Miss Sallie Roberts
Providence
Miss Sallie Roof
Oak Grove
Mary Kyzer
Paul B.S Tarre
Gilbert
BP. McLain
Ods
Lexington
Bickley
Hasope
Stegt
Taylor Furniture
C O
Aendrix
Stenle & Torder
Liss
Taylor
Harmon Drug Co
Dispatchi
Tir
Melvin Parr
Anu
Murray Schwartz
Southern College
Phariney
Atlanta
Census Supervisor Names Aides For Lexington County
Lee sville December 22 President P E Monroe presided over a religious service in the college chapel. A large audience attended the faculty recital featuring Miss Counts, Miss Efird, and Miss Benner among others. The next term starts January 7, 1920, with students returning January 6. Census Supervisor Alr Julian S Wolfe announces enumerator appointments for Lexington County with numerous township assignments and reminders of legal access, identification cards, and penalties for non cooperation.
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Leesville
P.’ E. Monroe
College
Young People’s Missionary Society
Annie Belle Dantzler
Ratf
Sibelius
S. Smith
Stanley Schell
Bugle
Tennyson
Robert W. Service
Miss Efird
Sinderson
Pierrot
J. Johnson
Hamblen
Adams
Miss Benner
Kris Caine
Chopin
Adolph Forester
Pape
Savannah
Gainesville
Fla
Marriotte
Pomaria
Keister
St. Matthews
Marion Commander
Florence
Coliun's Hall
Lege
Julian S. Wolfe
Seventh Congressional District
Rangebure
Lexington County
Black Creek Township
Jesse Lb. Youmans
Batesburg
Boiling Springs
Frank Kaiser
Gilbert
Swansea editor handed a lemon from tropical fruit tree
Postmaster S J Derrick presented the Swansea editor with an unusual lemon grown in Leamington county. The fruit measured 1 1/2 inches across and weighed 21 ounces. The tree, about ten years old, bears lemons of varying sizes and has thrived under Mrs. Derrick’s care in a sheltered flower pit through winter.
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Swansea
Leason
S. J. Derrick
Leainston
Theuen
Eum Nic
Laxington
Derrick
UN Western Nursery
Christmas Exercises At Providence Church
Providence Lutheran Church will hold its annual Christmas exercises next Friday night December 26 starting at o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Providence Lutheran Church
Wedding of Miss Tula Betchman and J Malcolm Lowman
A wedding at the Lutheran church in Chapin featured Miss Tula Betchman marrying J Malcolm Lowman of Ballentine. The ceremony at 4 pm included music by Stella Wessinger and songs by Louise Eargle, with a reception at the bride’s home and many gifts afterward.
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Dispatch News
Chapin
Tula Betchman
W. P. Betchman
J. Malcolm Lowman
Ballentine
J. la Cromer
George Hiller
Willie Withkes
Stella Wessinger
Louise Eargle
Lolener
J. Dan Lewis
Rutie Williams
Ross Shealy
Eva Summer
W. M, Bleazes
I. K. Fulmer
James Summer
PLC
Minstrel Show Postponed by American Legion
Minstrel event planned by the American Legion has been postponed from Friday to January 22 due to unspecified reasons. The show was originally billed for Friday night and involves Legion participation.
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American Legion
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Charlie
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Chicora College
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Monroe Bowman
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Lexington-Dispatch
South, Carolina
Sardis
G. Melton S. Root
The
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Mrs. C. S. Root
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Osborne, Compteller General
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Alexander Tienmead
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Broad River
Olie T. Stoudemire
Peak
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Chinquepin
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Toho
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