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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
1
A recount of state legislative activity notes a slow week with few bills advancing. The appropriation bill faces resistance amid tax and revenue proposals including inheritance and income taxes. Local Lexington matters focus on tax relief attempts and ongoing police bill considerations.
Lexington circuit notes Sunday services at Shiloh Hebron and Lexington with sermons on Prayer. The article shifts to a tired legislature session in which most statewide bills face opposition, highway commission funding is trimmed, salaries cut, and a broad game laws revision bill lingers for approval if the session extends.
W. W. Herd of Detroit Mich serving three months for white slavery at Lexington county jail escaped Saturday afternoon during a jail yard wood cutting session with Sheriff Roof nearby. Herd, who had one month remaining, vanished toward Columbia and authorities in neighboring towns have been alerted with no trace yet.
Mrs. James P Meetze of East Orange New Jersey announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Annie Martha Meetze to Samuel P Roof of Lexington South Carolina The couple plan a spring wedding Miss Meetze is a former Lexingtonian and daughter of Mrs Meetze while Mr Roof has been active in Lexington business and cotton trade
The Sand Mountain new schoolhouse near the old one hosts an evening program on Saturday February 26 1921 with recitations songs dialogues and pantomimes by the pupils. A play titled The Making of Our Flag is the main feature and refreshments will be served. Exercises begin promptly at 7 30 o clock all are invited.
William Franklin Koon of the Fork section died at his home on February 8 1921 aged 81 years 3 months and 13 days He is survived by his aged wife and two brothers Samuel and Patrick He served in Co I 15th Regiment South Carolina Infantry was wounded in the hip in battle He became deranged in mind before death Funeral services were held at the home by Rev B L Stroup and burial was in the family cemetery
Rev. C. R. Lamar, a prominent Methodist minister from Alabama, has been hired as a field secretary by the South Carolina State Sunday School Association under Gen Superintendent Leon C. Palmer. He will lead campaigns to promote evangelism in every Sunday school in the state, and may visit Lexington County soon.
Aiken and Lexington county relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Fulmer for a turkey dinner Sunday at their Russell Street home in Orangeburg. Attendees included J. W. Lybrand and family, B. B. Jackson and family, J. A. Tyler and family, Clyde Lybrand, Roye Lybrand, Mertie Busbee of Wagener, P. L. Lybrand, Mrs. Rucker, and Carl Rucker of Swansea.
An entertainment program at Pond Branch School House is set for Tuesday evening February 22 starting at 7 30. The lineup includes dialogues songs drills declarations and essays. Admission is free and all are invited to attend for a pleasant hour.
On next Sunday February 20 Fr Funderbuek will preach on Baptism morning and night at Lexington Baptist Church. The services attracted much interest and the mobile is cordially invited.
A blurry notice warns no trespassing at the school house this Saturday night February 14 for a benefit event. It states a loud talent show will be held and attendees must be present to avoid removal. The text is partially legible with missing details.
Sheriff E Austin Roof and state agents seized a touring car loaded with bottled in bond liquor after it ran disabled on a road near Lexington. The driver fled toward Columbia, leaving 16 12 gallons hidden in woods near Hook's store. Two men named J H Wrentz and J D Smith were bound over to general sessions after a preliminary hearing. a young man was released. The car remains held by the sheriff as mortgage holders seek bond for it.
Divine services on Sundays at 11 00 A M and 7 30 P M. Wednesday services at 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 10 00 a m. Sundays Feb 20 theme Continuing in Prayer Bring Results. Evenings theme Without Prayer One Is Not a Christian. Wednesday Feb 23 theme Christ's Forgiving Spirit Is Revealed To all. Public invited. Pastor Arthur B Obenschain.
The Rev. Arthur B. Obenschain will preach at 2 30 p m Sunday February 20 at St Matthew’s Evangelic Church. The theme is The Word of God Is Sufficient for Its Purpose.
Washington reports January cotton consumption at 366,270 bales lint and 23,549 linters, down from 591,921 and 27,278 a year ago. On hand in consuming establishments 1,273,067 lint and 231,279 linters, with public storage and presses at 5,545,868 lint and 36,961 linters. Exports reach 606,002 bales, including 246 linters. Imports total 24,024 bales. News release notes broader declines in related metrics.
The Rev. William D Quick aged 74 died at his Lexington home after a three year illness. Born in Marlboro County December 11 1846 he served 30 years as a Methodist Episcopal South minister. Survived by widow Mary E King four children Anna Rawlinson Addie Alice W T Quick Funeral at his Lexington home 4 30 yesterday led by Rev H A Whitten with Rev J R W Major. interment at Brown's Chapel Richland County today at 11 o clock.
The State reports a large field to fill Associate Justice Gage's seat after his death in Chester. Seven circuit judges are prominently mentioned plus several lawyers eyed by friends. Senators Marion and Crum, Gen Bonham, Prof Rucker, and others are named as potential successors, with more candidates possible before election day.
The pupils of Hollow Creek School will present a play at the school house on Saturday night February 26 to benefit the school. The public is cordially invited.
The ladies of Liberty host a Saturday night event on February 19 starting at 7 o'clock. Proceeds aid the local school. All invited to enjoy refreshments and support a good cause.
The Palmafesta committee in Columbia announces flights over the city for county delegates during Palmafesta week March 28 to April 2. Two Curtiss planes will be piloted by Lieut. Gaines and C. H. Siebenhausen, offering daily aerial views as forty papers conduct popular vote contests to crown a queen. Delegates, chaperoned by state officials, will attend a gala week with parades, exhibitions, fashion shows, fireworks, and official contests.
The Literary Soviets of St John’s School invite the public to a debate on February 26 about whether Washington did more for his country than Lincoln. The program begins promptly at the stated time and will include other exercises and amusements.
Pine View school to host Washington's Birthday exercises by the advanced grades on the 22nd. Program begins at eight o'clock followed by refreshments served by the Improvement League ladies. All are invited to attend and enjoy the occasion.
Hollow Creek high school students present the play Deacon Dubbs at the school house on Saturday night February 26 1921 Admission is 25 cents and all are invited to attend the performance.
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