General Sessions Court Opens For Lexington County Term
General Sessions Court in Lexington County convenes on Monday January 19 for the first term of the year. Sheriff Miller reports 16 prisoners in jail, the largest count in months, with cases ranging from simple assault to murder and plans for further arrests before the court opens. Judge George F. E. Prince will preside as grand and petit jurors are drawn. list of petit jurors includes J. B. Adams, James W. Lever, J. H. Hite, Ollie G. Summer, and many others.
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Court of General Sessions
Lexington County
Miller
Lexington
Sherif
Young Baber
Vel
Titman Pinckney
Swanson
George FE. Prince of Anderson
J. B. Adams
James W. Lever
J. HL. Hite
Ollie G. Summer
C. Abner Long
Samuel B. Taylor
Morgan I. Bickley
Job J. Chapman
TL Jeramiah Spires
Carroll A. Shealy
M. Anther Lybrand
Otis A. Kirkland
J. Collins Price
Henry N. Sharpe
D. Leonard
Ncfcost
Grovear F. Geiger
John W. Ricard
John A. Roberts
J. R. Sonterfelt
W. Lawrence Smith
R. Hester
Joseph B. Iiite
Lewie T. Cummander
C. W. Smith
C. C. Summer
GW. Watts
R. Lester Price
B. Wessinger
Sidney ©. Hook
John H. Amick
Emanuel J.taylor
C. Cannon
R. L. Harmon
J. Keith Stultiwanger
J. Lamas Lindler
Reed Ww. Kyzor
S. Rufus Smith
I Hank
B. Axbery Poole
S. Lewie Lou
Son. Clarke
Jno
M. Sharpe
Bt S. Umnilman
Augustus M, Lickley
Tavia
Muetao
ML Mathews
Ernent Ro Wingard
Joln
Eugene GL. Wurtley
Courtney
Magnus Shealy
Roberty
Yoder A. Swyeert
Perry Good
Preaching at Lexington Baptist Church Next Sunday
At Lexington Baptist Church services are announced for next Sunday Morning at 11 and Evening at 7. The sermons titled The Great Prospective and The Second Coming of Christ will be delivered by Mr. J D Smith, with Sunday night preaching continuing weekly and on the second and fourth Sunday mornings. A cordial invitation is extended to all area residents.
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Lexington Baptist Church
Jan.u
Atonza
Smith
Lexington
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers at Local Lodge
At a recent Knights of Pythias meeting, officers for 1920 were elected led by Cyrun Ly Shualy as Chancellor Commander and B. Wingard as Vice-chancellor. The group, to be installed January 7 at 7 PM, will also confer a second degree on three candidates with visitors from Columbia. A meal will follow. all members are urged to attend.
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Todge
Knights of Pythias
Cyrun Ly Shualy
Wingard
A. Roberts
John ‘T. Sox
Ro & Si
Caughman
Bes W
M. Monta
I. Fred . Cortey
Johnnie Sheppard
Armin
Robt
J. W. Corley
Bonnie R. Harmon
Cymus L. Shealy
HN. Kaminer
ENGAGEMENT OF Carrie Ruth Efird to John J Carroll
Jude and Mrs C M Efird announce the engagement of their daughter Carrie Ruth Efird to John J Carroll. The wedding will be solemnized in February or early spring in Lexington. Carroll is a prominent Lexington lawyer with ties to Tfird and Chorotl firm, originally from Columbia. He has lived in Lexington for several years and is well regarded in the community.
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Jude
Favorine
Felix
Young Hanyers
Lexington
Tfird
Chorotl
Columeia
Ln Loxington
Big Tows 2
New Year Greeting Notes and Local Social Items
The Disputed News offers a New Year greeting to readers and editors. Local social mentions include visits by Lester C. Miller of Lexington to Swansea, Mrs Jettin Adams of North to Swankea, and upcoming recovery of Miss Wthel Brooker. T J Hoffman and Mra Mack family visits near Bwinien. James Wrigler of new Bl. Mathews visits his daughter Lily Belle Mack. The friend of Mrs Mint Weatherford will regret her sudden death on Wednesday. funeral at Gunton the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester C. Miller
Lexington
Swansea
Jettin Adams
North
Swankea
T. J. Hoffman
Bwinien
Mra. Hoffman
Mra
Mack
James
Wigler
New Bl
Matthews
Lily Belle Mack
Mint Weath
Jerford
New Goodwin
Mutrod May Weds Matthew Seay in Lexington
In a December 24 ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs J Derrick Mutrod May became the wife of Matthew Seay of Lexington. The wedding featured a pretty wood hinge and orange blossom wreaths, with many friends in attendance to celebrate the union.
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Irian
Tin
Mra. J
Derrick
Rod May
Matethew Seay
Lexington
Pelite
Thom
Lexington Loses to Newberry in Annexation Vote
In a 66 to 16 vote, residents in the Peak area decided to leave Lexington and annex to Newberry County. Supporters cited better roads and local improvements, while opponents warned of losing ties to the old county. The move affects the Dutch Park portion of the Lexington region and reflects long standing road concerns.
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Dutch Park
Peak Mid
Parr Shoals
Lexington
Newberry
Public land and estate sales mark first winter auction
On a very cold Monday county residents attended the first public sales of the year by the Clerk of Court Harmon. Numerous land tracts near the lake and town were sold with substantial sums paid, including the estate lands of the late J Frank Kaiser and properties formerly of Ann Burgess and William Platt. Sheriff Miller oversaw additional sales of vehicles and equipment. The week also saw a birth announcement for Leslo Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs Rast and Col James C Fort of Lexington.
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Pt Court
Lexington
J. Frank Kaiser
Clerk of Court
Harmon
Docit Rawl
Huw
Tex
Barret Jones
Ann Burgess
J. J. Burgess
William Platt
Salle Root
Willie Sultan
Tinssie Deturt
W. D. Dent
Depot Street
Iymnee Laughman
Sheriff Miller
Swansea
Leslo Elizabeth
Rast
Mish Mary Bean Fort
Lossley, Wort
Pellow
Tate
James C. Fort
Asiece
J. Tt
Thalliwangor
Snelgrove Buys Miller Garage Interest
Mrs Eb Cleveland Snelgrove buys Lester Miller’s share in the Miller Garage and will operate the business under Snelgrove Garage. Snelgrove is a noted automobile man with extensive experience and aims to run an up to date repair shop in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Snolgrove
Lester Miller
Snelgrove Sarage
Snolgrove
Local correspondence and social notes from the community
A letter page recounts visits and family news among residents. Mr Victor Shealy and guests stop by Joon's. Amick and Gren visit. Mary and Cort Long travel for studies in Sweaville. Miss Julia Woswinger hosts a gathering with numerous young attendees, followed by a fruit supper. A business trip to Columbia is noted and other neighbors are mentioned in casual updates.
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Kalter
Victor Shealy
MM. Sc. Joon
D. Amick Amt
Gren
W. E. Rauch
Frank O
Lek's
Wesley Smith
Wilcome
W. E. Tuuch
Columbia
Julia Woswinger
Bue Hiee
Lassie Isoon
Anna
Belle
Mary
Cora Long
Lula Crouch
jKue Trendrix
Bessie
Nettle
Grace Amick
Messrs
Colto
Toe
Horace Koon
Clayburn
Kenneth
Stonry
Collie Amick
Eugene
Charlie Sheaty
John Shit
Enos
Lester Mawall
John Pom- Inlek
Northern Maris Store Sends K G Vreher Out
Mr K G Vreher left Monday for the Northern markets to select a line of spring goods for the Popular store. He expects to be gone about two weeks or ten days to find the best merchandise for customers.
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K. G. Vreher
Hi Popular
Minstrel Show Set by Lexington Chapter on Jan 22
Rehearsals are under way for the American Les Lion minstrel presented by the local Lexington chapter. The event, postponed from earlier, aims to be the best local talent performance to date, with the show slated for January 22.
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Les Lion
Lexington
Taylor Shumperts New Year Wedding at Taylor Home
Barry C Hhumpert wed Miss Her hy Taylor at the bride's parents home on New Year’s Day. The ceremony was performed by Rev ALR Taylor.
Willard 18 Acquitted Profiteering Charge
Kansas City Kansas January report states Jesa Willard was discharged by U S Commissioner O Clifin after government witnesses concluded in the case of alleged profiteering tied to cord wood sold near Topeka Willard faced accusations of charging an executive price for wood from his farm Witnesses described 1700 cords of wood taken from his farm and claimed he directed them to accept a price That jurors said Willard did not testify and that James B Wilson and others said Willard had not paid for any wood yet regained possession by others
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Kansas City
Kans
Jesa Willard
United States
O. Clifin
Willard
Hin Farm
Topeka
Hin
James
Wilson
Topuka
Calm to Florence by Model Ualness
Dr a Smith the popping and very efficent pharmagebit at the Ebi Mon Prag Company received a hest wage birthday trintouselng the gurjere Weis of Iie mother At Wie bonne in Meruice Or Sith Jett uh one to beat her bedalde and it is hoped that the condition of his mother will be greatly improved by the arrival at home and that the popular pharmacist will soon be able to return to his duties here
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A. Smith
Ebi Mon Prag Company
Gurjere Weis
Wie Bonne
Meruice
Boll Weevil Conference for LexingtonJanuary 22
The annual meeting of the directors of the Horde National Bank reports sound condition with a 6 percent semiannual dividend. A stockholders meeting is set for Tuesday January 13 at o'clock. A Danver California auto tragedy claims Mrs Ralph Miller and her six year old son, daughter of B E George, prompting sympathy through Lexington. Clemson college experts will discuss growing cotton under boll weevil conditions and related topics at a county wide get together to unite farmers merchants and bankers for future agricultural prosperity.
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Horde National Bank
Samuel J. George
James J. Wingard
Karl F. Oswald
J. E. Kaminer
Tt. Kessler
Portsmaster Wrunk
George
B. E. George
Ralph Miller
Danver
Cal
Atlanta
Frank George
I G. Drehor
M. R. Wartley
Lexington
Ay College
Thane Expers
Lexington County
Shealy
Clemson College
Bankers of
Cotton Fever Grips Lexington As Prices Surge
News spreads of record cotton prices in Lexington causing a flood of sales. Hundreds of bales have moved since Monday at market rates, prompting many farmers to liquidate holdings while others cling to hopes prices rise further.
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Lexington
New York City
Wold & Pound
Dr West Leaves to Lead Chester County Health Work
Dr C A West, recently in Lexington as county health officer, relocates to Chester to head Chester County health work. He will establish a county health unit there, with continuation dependent on legislative support at the upcoming meeting.
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DR West
Thome
Chester
C. A. West
Lexington
Chester County
Lexington County
West
County Auditor Starts Annual Tax Rounds Across County
County Auditor W. D. Tent begins annual rounds for tax returns. He will visit Fork this week and Pook Friday, then move to the lower county, Swanson, Dry township of Batesbury and Locsville in the following weeks. The round ensures residents can return property for taxation without trips to the county seat.
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W. D. Tent
Pook
Swanson
Batesbury
Locsville
Caughman Family to Move to Lackington Town
Mr James Caughman longtime physician on Wayne Perry road buys late J Prank Ratner s Depot street home and will move with Mrs Caughman to town soon He has planted the year s crops and the community of Loxinaten expects a hearty welcome to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caughman
Wyne'a Perry Road
J. Prank Ratner
Directors Meet in Aiken Highlights Bank Prosperity
Directors of the Bank of Western Carolina held their annual meeting in Aiken at the home office. The bank declared a 16 percent dividend for 1929 after a prosperous year. Deposits reached 2.8 million dollars with total resources over 4.5 million. A banquet for officers, directors, and families followed at Tiehiend Park hotel. M. Bird, John T. Sox, R. K E. Cook and Miss Eusie Efird attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Western Carolina
Aiken
M. Bird
John T. Sox
R. K E. Cook
Eusie Efird
Lexington Medical Society Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Lexington County Medical Society met in Lexington on Monday due to severe cold weather and a busy season with many doctors absent. Despite low turnout, discussions were lively and Dr. D. M. Crosson of Leesville was chosen as a delegate to the State Medical Society meeting in Greenville in April.
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Lexington County Medical Society
Lexington
D. M. Crosson
Leesville
State Medical Society
Greenville
Delegation to Meet With Commiss to Discuss 1920 Budget
A joint meeting of the Lexington county legislative delegation and the county commissioners has been arranged through Senator E. C. Ridgell for Friday January 9. The purpose is to discuss the 1920 budget so the county’s representatives can act intelligently on appropriations at the upcoming legislature session.
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Lexington County
E. C. Ridgell
Samaria News Briefs From A Cold Weather Write-up
Local notes describe cold weather and visitors. Bunyan Burkatt returns from Batesbore to family home. Bert Jones of Ridge Spring visits Mrs. Wille Burkett near Samaria. Toyd Mall and sister from Hall Town attend Steedman meeting. Mesert Bunyan and William Burgess bought a big ear. Missa Mia Bitte Tall and others attend Mt Hoping at Mia Eta Burkett's. Nighttime festivities mentioned with encouragement to work tomorrow.
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Bunyan Burkatt
Batesbore
Bert Jones
Ridge Spring
Mra
Wille Burkett
Samaria
Toyd Mall
Aister
Hall Town
Steedman
Mesert Bunyan
Wiliam Burgess
Missa
Mia Bitte Tall
Mina Tlomile Grandy
Mia Eta Burkett'a
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General Sessions Court
Baptist Church
Howe
Pil Fudergurk
Swansea News
Dektack-Sray
Hela "Pacaday
Kalior
Mrt
Cheve Snelgrove
Miller Garage
Winstred Will KE Eld
Florence
Ualness
Home National Bank
Cuttes
Lackington
Commis
Samaria News
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