County boards named for Lexington County board of equalization
County Auditor Dent assigns township boards for Lexington County for fiscal 1920. Members listed include L W Wise, E G Able, W B Dunbar in Black Creek Township and many others across Swamp, Chapin, Swansea, New Brookland, and Lexington areas. Each chair will collect and report returns by March 9 with notices by March 6 and guidance issued to act intelligently.
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Board of Equalization
Lexington County
Black Creek
L. W. Wise
E. G. Able
W. B. Dunbar
Boiling Springs
A. BR
BE. Sloan Crout
J. Henkle River
Jas
D. Maver
G. H. Shealy
Chapin
R. F. Cumalander
B. Williams
S . J. Cannon
Swamp
H. W. Mar
J. King
J. N. Jumper
Swansea
C. L. Rast
H. N.R. B. Inabinet
Epin
D. Henry Price
George’ R
Leesville
Paul J. Mims
co.Epting
L. P. Williamson
County Auditor's ‘Office
Local Health Updates From Lexington Citizens
Mr James Caughman is home with pneumonia but improving. Ira M Stigh, recovering from influenza, hopes to return to work soon. Judge of Probate Drafts remains about the same. Albert W Harman and Wellington A Harman are both ill with pneumonia. Elizabeth Lester, daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Peake Jr, is better after double pneumonia. W P Roof is now out after influenza.
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James Caughman
Lexington
Depot Street
Ira M. Stigh
Albert W. Harman
Route 6
Wellington A. Harman
Route 2
Elizabeth Lester
J. M. Peake, Jr
W. P. Roof
Sheriff returns child to mother under court order
In a court decision Sheriff Miller delivered a seven year old girl to her mother on Monday. The case drew much attention as both parents agreed the mother should have charge, and the Lexington sheriff carried out the court's order.
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Miller
Lexington
Roofs Welcome Daughter Anne Patricia in Columbus
Mr and Mrs W P Roof Jr of 55 North 20th St Columbus Ohio announce the birth of a daughter Anne Patricia January 23 The year appears as 120 in the notice but likely a misprint.
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W. Roof
W.P. Roof, Jr
North 20Th St
Columbus
Ohio
Anne Patricia
Sheriff Miller weighs school closure over influenza cases
Sheriff Sim J. Miller reported influenza concerns in several county schools and urged early reporting of cases. He recommended closing schools for ten days or two weeks to curb spread amid pneumonia risks, while stating no child he inspected showed influenza. The Board of Health decision remains pending. Historic Saint Stephen's hosted the elaborate wedding of Miss Carrie Ruth Efird and Mr. John DeLorme Carroll with ceremonies, music, and a large reception, featuring spring floral decor and family ties across Columbia, New York, Greenwood, Spartanburg, and Augusta.
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State Board of Health
Sim J. Miller
Miller
Lexington
Saint Stephen's
Carrie Ruth Eaird
John DeLorme Carroll
Veda Barre
Elizabeth Davis
Columbia
Caro Efird
John B. Belk
Mr. Belk
Cadman
Efird
Essie Efird
A. J. Dillard
Spartanburg
Eva Crews
Beemer Harrell
University of North Carolina
Katherine Efird
James W. Setze, Jr
Atlanta
Annie Carroll
Dan Hayes
Oglethorpe University
Sadie Hutt
Manning
John Fr. Belk
SroGnistien
Phi Kappa Pi Fraternity
Robert F. Bowe
New York
Caro Efiida
Maryland
Arthur Carroll
Charleston
L. A. Thomas
Mooreville
W. H. Riser
Young Man Charlie Shealy Dead After Wood Saw Accident
Charlie Shealy, 24, of Hollow Creek, was fatally injured when a wood saw malfunctioned on Tuesday a week ago. Struck in the side, he suffered severe internal injuries and died soon after arrival at Columbia Hospital. He leaves a father William Shealy and two sisters and was buried at Union Church.
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Charlie Shealy
Hollow Creek
Columbia Hospital
William Shealy
Union Church
Largest Marlboro County cotton sale on record
Bennettsville merchants McColl & Co bought 283 bales of long staple cotton from E Wallace Evans for 8& cents per pound, totaling 122,258.93 dollars. It is the largest cotton deal by value ever in Marlboro County, and 283 bales long staple equal about 800 bales short staple at current prices.
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Bennettsville
McColl & Co
E. Wallace Evans
Marlboro County
Farmer the Fair Man
Mr. F. S. Royster founder of the Royster Guana Company credits farmer support for his business success. He emphasizes lifelong dedication to supplying top quality pant foods for crops and praises farmers for recognizing his efforts and enduring through both war and peace.
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F. S. Royster
F. S. Royster Guana
Royster
Death of a Confederate Veteran Joseph Taylor at 94
Joseph Taylor a gallant Confederate soldier died at his son W. B. Taylors Hollow Creek home Monday at age 94. He served in the War Between the States and left a life of consecration. Survived by a single son W. J. Taylor and hundreds of friends who mourn his passing.
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Joseph Taylor
Taylor
Hollow Creek
W. J. Taylor
Church Services At St John’s Lutheran Callis Road
Church notice states services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran on Callis Road the 5th Sunday at the usual hour with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Pastor SHBAROUSE leads the service.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Callis’ Road
Shbarouse
Two Allendale youths die in pistol duel at parlor
In Allendale on a Sunday night a pistol duel in farmer E. P. Phillips home left Allie Cone age 20 and Aubrey Cone age 17 dead and John Brant age 22 wounded. Earle Brant age 17 and John Brant were under arrest. Miss Ruth Phillips testified Brant killed Aubrey and Earl Brant killed Allie. The two Cone cousins were described as prosperous young white men. the shooting occurred before Phillips daughters. The dead were buried today.
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Allie Cone
Aubry Cone
Allendale
Aubrey Cone
John Brant
E. P. Phillips
Earle B. Brant
Cone Boys
Death of Isaiah Warner a respected county resident
Isaiah Warner died Sunday at his son Preston B. Warner’s home on Wryses Ferry road after a long illness. He was 84, a Confederate veteran, married to Miss Meetze of the Fork section. The funeral rested at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran church amid grieving relatives and friends.
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Isaiah Warner
Preston B. Warner
Wryses Ferry Road
Warner
POTS FROM ST JOHNS FINDING JOY AND JOLLY NEWS
Mr Jine Taylor sings love songs to a new arrival at his home. Mr Haskell Shull is happy with improving water at his home. Miss Sara Lipscomb and Ethel Shealy, teachers at St Johns school, visited the Raw home. Mr Jesse Ballentine spent the weekend with relatives. Rasii and Hendrix are on the net list, condition hoped not serious.
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Jine Taylor
Haskell Shull
Sara Lipscomb
Ethel Shealy
St. Johns School
Toft Raw
Jesse Ballentine
Dyong
Rasii
Hendrix
Star Bright Play Set At Pineview Friday Night
The teachers at Pineview school and local youths present Star Bright at the Pineview school house next Friday evening. Admission is small and benefits the school funds. Show starts promptly at 8 o clock and all are invited.
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Pineview School
Hyler and McCarty Wedding in Columbia
Miss Eula Virginia Hyler of Lexington marries Mr. James E. McCarty of Preston Kentucky in Columbia on February 5. The bride is dusky by a prominent family. the groom is a young lawyer in Lexington and a U S Army veteran. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents until his discharge and then move north to Weir fame.
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Eula Virginia Hyler
Lexington
James E. McCarty
Preston
Columbia
J. W. Hyler
McCarty
A.B. Pas
Star Division
United States
Norfolk
Mero
Allike Weir
M. Baird
Sumnerland College
Carroll
Wake Forest
University of South Carolina
Efird and Carrol
Office of Supervisor Remains as Before
Special to The Dispat ch News reports Lexington county keeps the county supervisor post while a bill to abolish it died in the South Carolina House. The four county commissioners will now be chosen by legislative delegation and appointed by the governor, replacing the former grand jury to circuit judge process. No other Lexington county local measures were approved last week.
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Disputch
Columbia
E. C. Ridgell
Senate
Lexington County
House of Representatives
Care of Baby Chicks During Rearing
Instructions on keeping baby chicks warm and comfortable with dry housing and sun. Do not feed for 26 to 48 hours after hatching. From day four, feed four to five times daily with measured portions. Start with jennycake or eggs and stale bread, then add a mix of wheat, cracked corn and oats. Provide butter milk, water, oyster shell, and charcoal. Avoid wet feeds.
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iMoist
Ingfk
Congregational Meeting at Lexington Methodist Church
The Lexington west Methodist church calls a congregational meeting for Sunday at TL g om. All members urged to attend to discuss general and special matters for the march and Sunday school. Pastor AL Q. Rive and Supt W. Dent invite full participation.
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Methodist Church
Lexington West
TL G. Om
AL Q. Rive
W. 1. Dent
Supt & Sriont
Mrs T J Duffie Dies at Home in Saluda County
Mrs T J Duffie died at home in Saluda County on February 17 1920 and was buried at Bethany Church. Formerly Miss Laura Riley she was 24 years old at her death leaving her husband an infant son and many friends. A Christian woman beloved by all who knew her.
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Duffie
Hime
Saluda County
Bethany Church
Laura Riley
Col Mixon to Address Lexington Farmers
Col M Mixon president of the South Carolina Cotton Association will speak to farmers and businessmen at the Lexington courthouse on Monday March 1 about the 1920 cotton situation and the association warehouse plans. County chairman Crosson urges all interested to attend to learn what the association has accomplished and aims to do for the producer.
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Col. BR. M. Mixon
South Carolina Cotton Association
Court House
Lexington
Ilwelom
Cotten Association
Do M. Crosson
Totten Association
Admiral Peary Dies in Washington at 64
Admiral Robert E. Peary died at his Washington home on February 20 from persistent anemia after a blood transfusion. The famed North Pole discoverer, born in Creson, Pennsylvania in 1856, had his pole achievement announced September 6, 1909 from Indian Harbor via Cape Ray.
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Washington
Admiral Peary
North Pole
Washington Hospital
Peary
Indian Harbor
Cape Ray
Newfoundland
Cresson
Bowdoin College
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washingston
Navy
Weary
Col
Roosevelt
Bartlett
Wateringford News Roundup on Flu, Farming, and Phones
Local notes report G P Shealy home from Hoods Branch with flu closing, Clifton Jetcoat and son Woodrow visiting from Swansea with the R FD man on No 2. Mrs N E Bish Mae and Fayette Bish confined to bed with flu. Farmers plan tobacco substitute for boll weevil food. Fritz to farm, J Luthersmith helps install a telephone for M R Crout, ending wireless messages with Maxie. Several fine porkers died from recent cold, meat supply being butchered.
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G. P. Shealy
Hoods
Clifton Jetcoat
Swansea
Woodrow
R. FD
N. E. Bish
Miss Mae
Fayette
Frank Shealy
Sidney Keisler
Fritz
French Martial Law Declared in Sarre Region
Paris reports France has proclaimed martial law in the Sarre region now occupied by French troops and overseen by an allied commission. General Wirbel ordered inhabitants to avoid showing themselves at windows and warned troops would shoot on sight those who disobey.
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Paris
Web.s
Sarre
Wirbel
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Dent
Fron Ohio
Sheriff Miller
L. T Carroll
M. Efird
Mr. Ly
Florida
Cuerrall
Phi Kappa Pi
Farmer the Fair Man
St, Johns
Pineview
Hyler-Mccarty
Congregational Meeting
MES
T. J. Dupfie
Col. Mixon
Wateringford
J. Luthersmith
Pond Branch
Diggins
M.R. Crout
Maxie
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