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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1921

Page

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Sessions Court in January Term Opens with Prohibition Focus

The January term of the general pensions court convened Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Judge Frank B. Gary presiding. The grand jury is to return many true bills, and several cases from the last term are carried forward. Notable matters include the Kelly and Gem murder case set for Monday and the Crout Dow Mitchell murder defense nearing trial.

Court of General Pensions Court Frank B. Gary T. ” &. Callison H. Lb. Harmon O. B. Anderson A. J. Root Gani Statu Newt Kelly Frank Gem David Shull New Brookland Luther Crout Alva Dow Will Mitchell W. N. Brown New Yuan Bryant Breag Daniels Hig Patterson Carlison Teins Brand Weel Cleveland Smith Julius H. Bowlalent Ejgard le Willie Lehart Tessin Levitin Mavenwnt Wy. Hebert Millen DC Williams Barks of Starkie Shelton Wessinger J. Feants Sharye Monroe Pallkw Thachhinan Robinson Anitruw My Ian de Berry Perry Th Diaries Gabeerts Woot Jacknen Daniel Tay Lonnie H Lite Wes Suni Collum Arnvld G I Carlisle Pelee Laurne Stockman Prank TP. Lynch J Mortze James F. Jackman James R. Summers John W. Adains Perey L. Lybrand

Prominent County Resident Dies After Illness

Mr W Q Jackson a well known planter and leader in the county, died at his home near Swanville on Friday night after a long illness. He was about 70 and survived by several sons and daughters. His wife had died years earlier. A longtime booster of the county and state, he was generous and beloved by many neighbors who mourn his loss.

W. Q. Jackson IU Tackeson Thia Jackwon Austin Lines Fields Lotteir Prk Furman Darmon

Lexington Circuit Services Sunday 1921 Schedule

Lexington Circuit services scheduled for Sunday January 2 1921 with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Red Bank hosts Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11:80 am with baptism at 2:80 pm. Hotel venue lists Sunday school at 2:80 pm and prayer meeting at 8:00 pm. Public notice incomplete.

Red Bank Lexington Ty Ehessomar Citi

American Legion Operetta Promises Community Center Dreams

Lexington girls stage an operetta on January 31 at the high school to raise funds for a local American Legion post home with reading rooms gym shower and social center. The effort honors veterans and preserves memories as Legion members plan their post’s future facilities and activities.

Red Cross Lexington American Lexion Post The American Legion Mary Cuughman Margaret Lorick Hattie Tee Wingard Mary Allen Coughman Bertha D. Carrol

Death Notices and Church Service for Local Residents

Death of a young girl from the Guth family is reported with services at Marwa Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements are noted for the bereaved parents Mey and Mya, with a service planned at the church.

Guth Stith Diuehter Mey Mya Wess Jey Sumit Diet Jana B Waa Stestwayse Cindinelley

Taxes To Dominate Present Session Of South Carolina Legislature

Editorial correspondence from Columbia reports that taxes will be the main topic as the legislature opens its current session. Delegates criticized expected ten million dollar expenditures, calling for spending cuts without harming rural schools, and lawmakers debated tax relief, property taxation reform, and ways to better balance state revenues with minimal impact on public services.

Columbia Taxca House Claude N .Sapp Richland Bounty Rapp George K. Laney Chesterfield Niels Christensen Beaufort Senate Manor Committee Bot Senate Wikht- Jann Satudu “Hii Board of Public Welfare Henly Willy Jae

Benefit Play At Lexington School Draws Local Attention

Lexington delegates in the state legislature earned chair assignments on several committees. A benefit play at Lexington School auditorium Friday night January 28 supports the new church building with a cast featuring local names and a price of 10 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. The play “The Minister's Wife's Now Bennett” includes Mrs. I A Waynes Sunday school class as organizers and a program with singing.

Bennett Lexington School I. A. Wayne Main Street M. FB Columbia Lexington Tee Grundy Edward Wayne Hepsibah Grundy Elisabeth Truesdate Samantha Stick MewInk Pauline Wayne Nodanna Simpking Asleen Sarah Sanders Penelope Perking Olle Bull Agatha Equals Margaret White Cayenne Pepper Doris Price Dephe Hardahear Isabel Monteith Vivian Walker City Mininer Thier Boyd

Bon Homme Club Chooses New Senate Officer

Mitchell will preside Friday afternoon at 4 in the senate chamber to become familiar with duties. He was warmly welcomed, praised for pleasing personality and contagious smile. Indications say he will be an excellent presiding officer gaining popularity. The event featured performances and a charted plan for next week’s top athletic award.

Senate Harvey Xed Amm Dog Wilson

Western Carolina Bank Prospero... (truncated)

Mr. John T. Sox, manager, attends annual Western Carolina Bank directors meeting in Aiken. Bank capitalized at 269,800 with 16 percent dividend paid in four installments. Bank borrowed 700,000 from outside capital to cover cotton loaned stock. Policy on cotton paper renewal in April discussed. outlook for prosperity remains cautiously optimistic. Lexington branch officers listed.

John T. Sox Bank of Western Carolina Aiken Tuas Nomal Lexington John ‘T. Sex Im. B. Cook H. H. Livingston C. BM W. J. McCartha Lex Atkendeet

Lyceum Attraction Set for February Eighth at Lexington School

The next lyceum program features Miss Helen Walcott and Mr Lu Ring at the Lexington School auditorium on Tuesday February 8. Walcott, a distinguished contralto and pianist, and Ring, a versatile operatic tenor and composer, promise a premier concert with strong literary interpretation. Admission is 16 cents for adults and 24 cents for children.

Lyceum Lexington Helen Loulas Walcott Lu Ring Mr Ring

Court opens with new county officers in place

On Tuesday morning the court of general sessions convened with several new county officers in authority. Solicitor Callison attends in his first term as solicitor, while Sheriff F Austin Roof and Deputy Sheriff H L Cowald begin their duties anew. Clerk Harmon and Court Crier J Tenyel, long in their roles, remain. All officers discharge duties capably in the new arrangement.

Aessfons Esstona Callison F. Austin Roof H. L. Oowald Clark Fr. Harmon Hoart Crier SL. Tenyel

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