Lexington Dispatch News Official County Paper
The Lexington Dispatch News is an official county paper published every Wednesday by Sligh & Walker Lexington South Carolina. The paper includes obituaries and memorials at one cent a word with cash in advance and other classified notices. Subscriptions are 1.50 dollars per year with cash in advance. Communications addressed to The Dispatch News Lexington SC.
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Sligh & Walker
Lexington, S
G. M. Harman
Lexington
S. C
Sligh & Walkopr
Dispatch News
S.C
Under Difficulties in The Dispatch News Report
The Dispatch News explains a severe handicap due to illness among editors and staff including a temporary absence. They ask readers for leniency while the paper continues under constraints.
Playing Politics In South Carolina Navy Debate
Two South Carolina congressmen Byrnes and Whaley criticize Admiral Simms for partisan political interference. The piece warns it would be a serious navy blow if higher officials use their position for politics and expresses hope Simms does not represent his profession.
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South Carolina
Byrnes
Whaley
Admiral Simms
Republican Party
Admire Simms
Twin Cities Leesville Batesburg Eye Joint High School Plan
The article urges Leesville and Batesburg to unite for a joint high school under a bill in the legislature. It argues the move would foster cooperation between the twin towns while improving educational facilities for their youths and wishes the school abundant and lasting success.
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Leesville
Batesurbg
Twin Cities
Batesburg
County borrows to match federal road aid
The county legislative delegation chose to borrow $100,000 to match federal road aid or risk losing access to federal funds. The move aims to prevent repudiation of the county's existing contract with the federal government and would allow the chain gang to be released for other county work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Lexington County
Congress
Wannamaker Talks of Cotton Situation
Columbia report quotes J Skottowe Wannamaker president of the American Cotton Association saying the attack on the cotton market is the dying effort of shorts to block export to idle European mills. He argues mills know cotton is short and European start would restore parity between cotton and cotton goods.
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Columbia
Shorts
J. Skottowe Wannamaker
American Cotton Association
Wanamaker
Europe
England
Cotton Growers Talk Market Power and 1920 Plans
In a rallying note, cotton producers warn mills and importers that profits are too slim to push more production. They claim European mills gain from low prices and dollars, and vow not to flood the market. The upcoming Montgomery meeting will set 30 day plans amid no field prep yet.
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Federal Reserve
Montgomery
Harman Griner Quietly Wed In Lexing ton Home
Miss Blondelle Harman of Lexing ton and Mr Lewis W Griner of Savannah were married at the bride’s home on February 12 by Rev A Q Rice of the Methodist church. They traveled to Savannah for their new home where the groom has run a business for years. Friends wish the couple happiness. Canadian veterans have secured 1 500 000 acres of free land.
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Blondelle Harman
Lexington
Lewis W. Griner
Savannah
A. Q. Rice
Methodist Church
Citation Notice for Administration of Frye Estate
State probate notice by Judge Geo Crafts cites J W Frye relatives and creditors to appear at Court of Probate Lexington SC on February 26 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why administration should not be granted. Public notice dated February 10 1920 and published February 11 1920 in Lexington Dispatch News.
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State of
South Carolina
Lexington
George S. Crafts
Esquire
J. W. Frye
J. Q. Frye
C. H
Lexington Co
S. C
Lexington Dispatch News
Pepto Mangan Promises Strength After Flu
An old advertisement extols Pepto Mangan as a blood builder to restore energy after influenza. It claims the tonic supplies iron and other nutrients to boost vigor and reduce danger from future germs, urging buyers to choose liquid or tablet form and insist on the Gude's brand.
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Gude
Adv
Postponed Lexington pageant announced with future date
The Lexington High School pageant is postponed to a future date with announcement to follow. A separate notice advertises red cedar shingles offered at 3.50 per thousand, claiming quality and savings. Master for Richland County J. C. Townsend schedules a March 1920 master’s sale of two Brookland tracts totaling about 17.72 acres with a 100 bid deposit requirement.
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Lexington High School
Court of Common Pleas
Richland County
South Carolina
George D. White
Caroline W. Moore
J. C. Townsend
Court House
Lexington
Brookland
L. J. Frink
Robert L. Moore
Lexington County
Tobert I
Mrs. Allison praises Tanlac after 25 years of illness
Mrs. A C Allison of 32 Market St Anderson says Tanlac relieved indigestion sleeplessness and nervous trouble after long years of struggle. She reports improved appetite better sleep and steadier nerves after using two bottles and four in total, endorsing the medicine as a fine tonic. Tanlac is sold by multiple local druggists including Harmon Drug Co Lexington and others.
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A. C. Allison
Market St
Anderson
Tanlac
Harmon Drug Co
Lexington
Burnett & Whetsell
New Brookland
Harris-Cain Drug Co
Batesburg
Cream Drug Co
Leesville
Bargie's
Chapin
W. T. Brooker
5Ea
Pelion Drug Co
Pelion
W. J. Cayce
Cayce
A. E. Leap
Final discharge requested for Elliot Spence estate
Notice to the Hon. George S. Crafts probate judge of Lexington County South Carolina that executors Minnie Spence and James R. Allen will apply for final discharge on March 15 1920 at 11 o clock forenoon as executors of the estate of Elliot Spence deceased.
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George S. Crafts
Lexington County
South Carolina
Elliot Spence
Minnie
Spence
James R. Allen
S.C
W. B. Lindler
Stray Sow Pig Recovered. Court to Sell Land at Lexington
A light red sow pig weighing 35 to 50 pounds strayed from a village residence last Saturday. Finder asked to notify B. B. Pound in Lexington, SC. Court order directs sale at Lexington before the courthouse door on the first Monday in March next, of a 174 acre tract near Lexington Depot. Terms: half cash, remainder on credit. buyer to post bond and mortgage. interest eight percent. Clerk L. Harmon signs. Belkthy, 1820.
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B. B. Pound
Lexington
Mill Village
John H. Hendrix
Lexinet
State of
South Carolina
Lexington Court of Common Pleas
P. J. Mims
G. D. Mims
Court House
Waters Ferry Road
Black Creek
North Ediste River
Preston Taylor
Polly Hay Simon Ricard
J. I Lewie
Allen Smith
J. N. Fowles
Elias Taylor
H. L. Harmon
County of Court of Common
Bens Nearington Depot
John F. Wise
H. M. Wingard
R. Nelson
Harry Roberts
J. P. Lyles
Court of Comme
Lexington Cese
Ash
L. Harmon
Notice of Administration Hearing for Martin L. Taylor
John M. Taylor applies for Letters of Administration for the estate of Martin L. Taylor. Probate Court of Lexington County requires kindred and creditors to appear February 26, 1920 at 11:00 a.m. to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published February 18, 1920 in Lexington Dispatch News.
SPECIAL THIS WEEK 2000 PAIRS OF TROUSERS
2000 pairs of trousers on sale at 35.50 to 4.50. Khaki pants at 3.50 and 1.95. Worsted pants and woolen lot priced low. Corduroy and other styles, limited quantities at 1422 Main Street Columbia S C.
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S. Woolen Mills Company
Main Street
Columbia
S. C
Anne
Final discharge notice for Lindler estate in Lexington SC
Judge of probate in Lexington county South Carolina grants final discharge to executors E L and M P Lindler for the estate of W B Lindler deceased. Discharge issued March 2 1920 at 11 o clock 4 m.
Summons in Green Livingston vs Merritt Defendants
In the Court of Common Pleas at Lexington South Carolina Green Livingston files a suit against W E Merritt and H B Merritt. Defendants must answer within twenty days of service or plaintiff seeks relief. Attorneys Efird Carroll notice of filing January 23 1920 RD Carroll for Plaintiff.
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State of
South Carolina
County of Lexington
Court of Common Pleas
Green Livingston
W. E. Merritt
H. B. Merritt
Lexington
Efird & Carroll
RD & Carroll
Periodic Bilious Attacks Advice for Meal Habits
The article explains that those prone to periodic bilious attacks lose appetite before an attack and may eat only due to mealtime. It recommends a light meal with no meat and taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to avoid the attack.
Final Discharge as Administrator in Herbert Estate
Notice that Walter J. Herbert will apply to the Hon. George S for probate drafts in Lexington County South Carolina on March 1 1920 for a final discharge as administrator of the estate of Mrs T G Herbert deceased.
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George S
Lexington County
South Carolina
T. G. Herbert
Walter J. Herbert
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