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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1920

Page

5

H. C. L. Conference Planned in Columbia Feb 9

Columbia officials announce a statewide H. C. L. conference February 9 in Columbia to address high living costs and profiteering. Attendees include city mayors, college presidents, state and federal officials, and representatives from women’s, labor, farming, and consumer groups. Weatherly and Wade from Washington will speak, with Governor Cooper and other leaders invited to participate. The event aims to mobilize teachers, farmers, and workers in a broad campaign to reduce living costs.

Columbia South Carolin J. G. Weatherly Ogden Wage Department of Justice Washington Wade Department Fair Price Commissioner A. Clifford Thompsson Charleston State Federation of Labor R. M. Mixson South Carolina Cotton Association House of Representatives General Assembly South Carolina

Attendees Invited Without Personal Invitations

Mr Looker states that sending personal invites to everyone is impossible, but all should be interested enough to attend without a special invitation. The remark emphasizes broad public participation and inclusive attendance.

Mr Looker

Wateree School District News Notes Community Life

Prof H Cromwell Shealy makes rapid progress at Wateree school and moves into the locality. Mr Stanley Kyzer and Miss Lessie Hall appear before Notary Mr Pickens Rouknight to be wed. Influenza keeps many confined. several local families visit and host in the Shealy circle.

H. Cromwell Shealy Wateree Shealy Stanley Kyzer Lessie Hall Pickens Rouknight

Wateringford News Nonsense and Local Passing Mentions

Local column notes a bit of whimsy as readers are reminded a little nonsense is relished. Mr C Fish was seen passing through the area last Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs A E Price of the Priceville area were also mentioned in the brief notice.

Mr. C. Fish A. E. Price Priceville

Final Discharge Notice in Lexington County

Notice of application for final discharge as administrator of the estate of D. Ed. Shealy deceased to Judge Geo S. Drafts in Lexington County on Wednesday February 18. J. R. Shealy administrator Es D Ed Shealy Lexington January 21 1920.

Geo. S. Drafts Lexington County D. Ed. Shealy J. R. Shealy Shealy Lexington

Tax Penalties and Fees Notice From Lexington County

County treasurer announces penalties for delinquents starting January 1 1920 1 percent then 2 percent February and 7 percent by March 1 1920 Poll Tax 1 Capitation Road Tax 5 Dog Tax 50 cents Tax books close March 15 1920 Remit to township and school district specify full name include return postage and receipt.

Auditor 1920 Schedule Notice

The County Auditor will attend listed places for the 1920 personal property tax assessment. Residents must provide property details and acreage, including goods bought or sold, with calendar dates and penalties for late completion. Poll tax ages and road tax terms noted. a 50 cent dog tax applies.

B. Amp Peby

Local Social Notes and County Supervisor Opinion

Last Saturday night visits from Miss Mae and Miss Mertie Rish near Gilbert and Pond Branch to Mr. J Hallman. Crout family updates include visits to relatives at Boiling Springs and Steedman. Grand Jury recommends abolishing the county supervisor office, a proposal the writer finds fiscally sensible but questions saved costs and the fate of the chain gang.

Mrs. Crout Mae Mertie Rish Gilbert and Pond Branch J Hallman Mr Crout C. C. Ethel Lucious Crout Boiling Springs Howard M. M. Howard

Proper Cold Remedy Advised For Winter ills

The piece urges taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to shorten a cold and advises keeping a bottle at home as a wise winter and spring investment. It notes a typical ten day recovery with proper care and remedies.

Final Discharge Notice for Will Boatwright Estate

Katie Boatwright administratrix applies to Judge Crafts of Lexington County South Carolina for final discharge from the estate of Will Boatwright deceased on February 21 1920. Notice dated January 26 1920.

George S. Crafts Lexington County South Carolina Will Boatwright Katie Boatwright

Final discharge sought for estate of T. T. Barre

On Wednesday the 20th day of February next I apply to George S. Crafts judge of probate for Lexington county for final discharge as administrator of the estate of T. T. Barre deceased. PARTIE O. BARRE, Administrator Es. T. T. Barre.

George S. Crafts Lexington County T. T. Barre

Roads and Offices Under Review for Taxpayer Benefit

The proposal argues road improvements would better taxpayers and suggests abolishing other offices to reallocate funds. It notes potential gains from shifting appropriations to more beneficial uses and questions current governmental efficiency.

Is Every Animal At Its Best Dr Hes Compound

Dr Hes compound conditioner and worm Stock Tonic promotes cattle hogs and horses sheep. Do not allow stock to get off feed or fall into run-down condition. Prepar is a guaranteed non secret ion. Packages 30¢ up. Harman Drug Co.

Dr. Hes Harmon Drug CO

Leap Year Banquet in Clinton Highlights J Irvin Coleman

In Clinton South Carolina on January 27 the Leap Year Banquet hosted by professional women drew about two hundred guests at the Commercial Club Rooms. J Irvin Coleman Piedmont Laboratories superintendent performed a featured song Dear Old Pal of Mine and contributed to the program with his baritone voice. The event showcased local talent and community support.

Clinton S. C J. Irvin Coleman Piedmont Laboratories, Inc

Enthusiastic Encore Praises Dear Old Eucapine at Clinton Event

At a Clinton social gathering Mr. Coleman incited applause by performing a modified version of his quatrain praising the proprietary remedy Dear Old Eucapine. He urged audience members to buy the 50 cent jar from Piedmont Laboratories in Clinton or by mail, advertising the product amid flu concerns.

Coleman Clinton Piedmont , Laboratories, Inc S. C Adv

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold C. Booker Mr. Weatherly Mrs. Wade Palmer Booker Cooper Francis H. Weston Ames the Hunt Harmon Drug Company Darley Ernest M. DuPre Company Gervais St 5. C Thor Electric Perry-Mann Electric Co Columbia, S. C Waterefr School District Avy Shealy Miss Girley Ruth Hall Essie Shealy Simon Taylor M. M. Smith Heber and Dime H. C Elvin Gunter Wateringford Geo. S. Crafts J. J. Reeder Henrietta O. Reeder Yours Waterec Tion Steedman PINAL Partie O. Barre Es. T. T. Barre Eucapine Euca Metropolitan Cafe J. H. Wise Company Little Mountain, S. C
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