Lexington Farmers Agree to Sign Cotton Pledge
A large Lexington county American Cotton Association meeting filled the courthouse as farmers showed enthusiasm for a pledge to devote one third of land to cotton and balance to food crops. Secretary Ellis Bara recorded signatures while speakers urged unity and credit support. about one third signed on spot and some took pledges home.
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Lexington
Lexington County
American Cotton Association
Court House
Asia
George C. Price
Ellis Bara
D. M. Crosson
C. M. Efird
D. Ellis Eaird
Lexingon
8. C
Swansea Merchant Married in Columbia
Citizens of Swansea and vicinity learn of the marriage in Columbia last Sunday January 2 of Mr H Peskin of Swansea and Miss Mary Rosen of New York. Ceremony by Rabbi Karesh, dinner at Jefferson Club, best man Mr Max Spotsky. Honeymoon in Florida, then home in Swansea.
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Swansea
Columbia
Janary
H. Peskin
Mary Rosen
New York
Karesh
Jefferson Feb
Max Spotsky
Id -Peakin
Jana
Florida
Auditor W D Dent Begins Annual Tax Return Round
Auditor W D Dent started today his annual circuit handling county tax returns. Office remains open for taxpayers with Julia Bickley in charge while he is away. Olivia Kaiser returns from Brook Ad to Jamison South Carolina where she resumes teaching this term.
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W. D. Dent
Jose
Julia Bickley
Mr. Dent
Brookad
Olivia Kaiser
Jamison, S. C
Clerk Sells Three Pieces of Property in Court
Holley L. Harmon clerk of court sold three parcels Monday under court orders. Ninety-two acres near Pelion went to W H Spires for 375 dollars in Barrs versus Eugenia King Barrs. The old Meetze home in Lexington fetched 2450 dollars for Home National Bank versus Mrs Blanche D Parker. A Chapin town lot with buildings was bid by D C Fulmer for 1525 dollars in Slice versus Lindler et al.
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Holley L. Harmon
Pelion
W. H. Spires
D. T. Barrs Et al
Eugenia
King Barrs
George Bell Timmerman
Meetze
Lexington
Home National Bank
Blanche D. Parker
Chapin
D. C. Fulmer
Carrie M. Slice
Claude K. Lindler
Dispatch News announces annual price drop to 1.50
The Dispatch News will reduce the annual subscription price to 1.50 starting now to aid a return to normal conditions amid low cotton prices. Subscriptions must be prepaid and may be renewed by money order. The paper will be cut off when time expires and receipts are handled by Mr. Dent at Sligh & Walker, proprietors.
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Dispatch-News
P. O
Dent
Sligh & Walker
the Dispatch-News
Timmerman Resigns as Solicitor in 11th Judicial Circuit
After sixteen years in office George Bell Timmerman resigns as solicitor of the eleventh judicial circuit to avoid hindering his successor during the next term. Timmerman, elected at 23, retires with a noted record and will practice law in Lexington with Col. G. T. Graham. Col. T. C. Callison becomes the new solicitor, bringing a strong record and USC training, ready for a term starting January 17 with seven homicide cases upcoming.
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George Bell Timmerman
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Timmerman
Lexington
Richland
Kershaw
Edgefield
Saluda
Col
G. T. Graham
T. C. Callison
Col. Callison
Cooper
University of South Carolina
Old Edgefield
McCormick County
E Austin Roof Becomes High Sheriff of Lexington
E Austin Roof is now high sheriff for Lexington after filing his bond and receiving commission from outgoing Sheriff Sim J Miller. The transfer occurred with 15 prisoners in the jail and Miller has just retired after long service.
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E. Austin Roof
Lexington
Sim J. Mille
Miller
Home National Bank Declares Five Percent Dividend
Home National Bank board declared a five percent semiannual dividend on capital stock of fifty thousand dollars and checks were mailed to stockholders. Officers listed include Samuel B. George president Karl F Oswald cashier J E Kami ner assistant cashier and T R Keisler assistant cashier. Annual stockholders meeting set for Tuesday January 11 to elect directors and officers for the year.
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Board of Directes
The
Home National Bank
Samuel B. George
Karl F. Oswald
J. E. Kaminer
T. R. Keisler
Last Minute Taxpayers Break Record In Paying Up
County treasurer Leaphart reports rapid tax payments in 1920 fallouts. From 373000 in ground numbers due, 200000 already paid. 92009 due in 1920 taxes, 43000 remitted. 40000 first payment on 100000 borrowed. upcoming payments 40000 February 5 320000 March 5 20000 March 20. December 30 31 sees 110000 paid in two days. School funds lag in some districts due to slower payments and penalties.
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Hexington County
Leaphart
New Sheriff Takes Office After Term of P H Corley
The article notes the expired term of P H Corley and two-time election. Sheriff Miller ends his tenure with strong local regard and plans to retire to private life, manage farming interests, and a transfer business after securing his Lexington home on Depot Street. E Austin Roof becomes the new sheriff, elected by a flattering vote and taking office amid favorable circumstances.
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P. H.corley
E. Austin Roof
He Tyas
Subscriptions Open For The Dispatch News
Due to the auditor’s rounds many subscribers are asked to pay through Mr. Dent who will issue receipts. The paper price has been set at $1.50, and renewals or new subscriptions are encouraged by the staff.
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Dispatch News
Mer
Dent
Important Term of Court Set to Begin January Seventeen
Judge Frank B. Gary of Abbeville will preside as the next term of the court of general sessions opens Monday January 17, with expectations of two weeks of trials. Seven homicide cases loom, including four white defendants in a Brookland liquor raid killing a constable and a separate case involving Newt Kelly who killed David H. Shull. The docket includes several negro defendants and a long first-week jury panel. Grand jury for 1921 named alongside a list of jurors and notable local names.
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Frank B. Gary
Abbeville A
Court of General Sessions
Cout
Constable Brown
Brookland
Newt Kelly
David H. Shull
New Year Brings Court House Changes
New Year brings changes in county office staff as George C. Steele, newly elected supervisor, prepares to assume duties Thursday after brief transition with outgoing supervisor Charles E. Corley. Rumor of Steele declining to serve is false. Board of county commissioners remains unsettled while two members await gubernatorial appointments.
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George C. Steele
Steele
Charles E. Corley
Dispatch
Board of County Commissioners
Legislatrus
County Officials Extend Terms and New Sheriff Take Charge
The county board remains with W. W. Furtick and E. L. Derrick to hold over while George A. Shealy and B. Furman Brodie begin new terms. F. Austin Roof assumed control of the Sheriff's office on Tuesday. Holly T. L. Harman continues as clerk of court and will start a four year term in January. E. Smith is nominated for county...
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W. W. Furtick
E. L. Derrick
George A. Shealy
B. Furman
Brodie
F. Austin Roof
Sheriff's Office
Holly TL. Harman
Cesk. E. Smith
Evangelist Bob Jones to Speak at Lexington High
Overflow crowd expected at Lexington High School auditorium Sunday night at 7 30 For Sunday School Evangelism campaign Jones a leading American evangelist leads a state wide drive by the South Carolina Sunday School Association with Dr W L Ball as committee chair and ministers aiding A recent Lexington wedding linked Miss Mildred Harmon and T C Seay The fiscal year sees Dent Sharpe Weed and Coroner Weed begin new terms July 1 and new offices in July
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Bob Jones
Mr. Jones
America
Evangelistic: Association of America
Billy Sunday
Lexington
South Carolina
Jones
W. L. Ball
First Baptist Church of
Spartanburg
William S Morrison
A. B. Driggers
Methodist Church of
Clemson College
Dynamite blast injures four near Lexington New Year
Four young men were seriously hurt when a dynamite cap exploded prematurely near Fourteen Creek during New Year celebrations last Friday night. Frank Fields lost an eye and several fingers, Furman Harmon lost an eye and suffered many cuts, Sim Fields and Shelby Harmon had minor oral wounds. Frank Fields, Furman Harmon, and Sim Fields were taken to Baptist hospital in Columbia for operations. Shelby Harmon recovered at home.
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Lexington
Frank Fields
Sim Fields
Furman Harmon
Shelby Harmon
Fourteen Creek
Prank Fields
Purman Harmon
In Fields
Baptist Hospital
Columbia
U. Harmon
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Mr Huot
Surat
Austin Rooy
New Sherif
Heete, Catterson, Negro
Sam Harris
Augusta
Harbison College
Jacob Lorick
Cleve Pooser
J. Felder Smith
George W. Jefcoat
J. Quincy Shealy
Adolphus Hite
3. H. Arnold
John W. Younginer
W.D. Franklin
Lester L. Sharpe
Has‘cent Hall
Bart G. Mathias
Rufus L. Craps
Arthur R. Timmer
Russell Potee
Mr. Turner
Jacob H. Roberts
Oscar C. Boatwright
H. Bennie ‘Williams
W. H. Fallon
Mat. L. Martin
T. Wade ‘Long
J. M. Taylor
Cary A. Snelgrove
J. Frank Smith
Murray D. Rucker
E. Taylor
L. D. Hutto
White
Bob”? Jones
Harmon-Seay
Mildred Harmon
T. C. Seay
L. C. Harmon
Vr. Whitten
Methodist Church
Ans Nee Ene Eee
Julius E. Sharpe
Weed
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