Cotton Association proposes sale of 300000 bales of low grade cotton
Dr D M Crosson Lexington county chairman for the Cotton Association says a plan from Col R M Mixson South Carolina division American Cotton Association aims to export 300000 bales of low grade cotton at 35 to 41 cents per pound with 80 per cent cash and 20 per cent deferred payments. A meeting is urged for January 21 to pledge all available cotton and arrange options with a local bank.
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D. M. Crosson
Lexington
Cotton Association
R. M. Mixon
South Carolina
Southern Cotton Association
Crosson
Igott
Aldm
American Cotyton Association
R. M. Mixson
South Carolina Division
American Cotton Association
Druggist To Meet At Johnston In Eleventh Circuit
Dr Rice B Harmon chairman hosted a meeting of the druggists in the eleventh circuit comprising Lexington Edgefield Saluda and McCormick counties at Johnston on Thursday January 29. Dr Harmon organizer for the eleventh circuit was appointed by State president D T Riley. Harmon heads Harmon Drug Co a large retail drug firm in the Carolinas and expects a large meeting at Johnston.
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Rice B. Harmon
Eleventh Circuit
Lexington
Edgefield
Saluda
McCormick
Johnston
State Pharmaceutical Association
D. T. Riley
Harmon
Harmon Drug Co
Carolinas
Ridgell road bill seeks $100,000 for road works
Senator Ridgell introduced a measure in the senate Tuesday night to borrow 100000 dollars for a term of years. The funds would buy road machinery and help complete the Augusta road by contract. The bill was referred to the appropriate legislative committee for consideration.
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Dispatch-News
Columbia
Ridgell
Senate
Augusta Road
Soamrn
Baby Found Abandoned On Augusta Highway West Of Lexington
A four week old girl baby was found wrapped in swaddling clothes in a basket on the Augusta highway seven miles west of Lexington by Hamp Ton Laird. Sheriff Miller took custody at the county jail and authorities seek the guilty travelers who left the infant with no note or belongings.
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Augusta
Lexington
Hampton Laird
Mr. Laird
Miller
Henry P Roberts died after fire destroyed home
Henry P Roberts of Lexington South Carolina died January 16 1920 at his daughter Mrs E G Wingards home aged 1 years 5 months 25 days His home burned the day before His widow Hattie Meetze born nine children survive including E G Wingard B H Wingard and others and thirty eight grandchildren His Civil War service was noted and funeral at Providence Church conducted by Rev W H Kisor with many relatives present
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Henry P. Roberts
E. G. Wingard
Lexington
S. C
Hattie Eb.” Meetze
H. Wingard
W. A. Smith
H. A
W. I
R. F. Roberts
Lexington Land
Providence E. L. Church
Land
Savior
Grace
Providence Church
W. H. Kisor
Dreher Residence in Selwood Burns in Night Fire
At about midnight Thursday the Dreher residence in Selwood owned by Heber R. and Edward L. Dreher burned. The flames spread to two nearby buildings, both destroyed, with kitchens and dining areas largely ruined. Insurance covered losses, and neighbors aided in saving the Dreher house amid efforts that spared other nearby structures.
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Heber R
Edward L. Dreher
Selwood
Surance
Medward
Dreher
T Fleber
Local Minstrel Sale Notice At Lexington High School
The Lexington post of the American Legion presents a local minstrel tomorrow at the Lexington High School auditorium. Tickets are limited and on sale now at local drug stores. Cast includes Sam Leaphast Frank Wingard Cyrus Shealy and others with Mrs. C. H. Van Ormer at the piano. Doors close at eight so arrive early for full show. Proceeds fund club rooms in the Corley building and Legion home plans.
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Lexington High School
Leo
Sam Leaphast
Frank Wingard
Cyrus Shealy
Willard Wingard
Tom Sox
John
Corley
Neil O’brien
al Fields
Honey Boy Evans
American Legion
Lexington Post
Lexington
Batesburg Grows Rapidly Say Census Figures Likely
John Bell Towill reports Batesburg will show a large population increase in the 1920 census. He notes rapid growth, many houses under construction, no vacant homes, and multiple two to three family dwellings as proof of prosperity in Batesburg. An expert is hired to teach tobacco culture to local farmers.
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John. Bell Towill
Batesburg
Mr. Towill
Sunday Sermon at Baptist Church by Pastor Roh
A preacher from the Forerangers of Christ proclaims the Second Coming at Topetock POM church, delivering a past sermon before the congregation.
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Baptist Church
Topetock
Christ
Roh
Pundertark
Sessions Court Proceedings For First Half Of Week
The regular mid winter term of the court of general sessions for Lexington county opened with Judge James W. De Vore presiding. The grand jury was not organized until noon due to a missing member. Verdicts included Clifton Chavis found guilty of shooting Dallas Craft. Tillman Pinckney’s case ongoing. several guilty pleas for auto theft, housebreaking, larceny, and assault. multiple sentences imposed including fines and jail terms. Suber murder case at Peak mentioned as upcoming trials.
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Court of General Sessions
Lexington County
James W. DeVore
Edgefield
Prince
DeVore
Miller
Clifton Chavis
Cayce
Dallas Craft
Cole L. Blease
Tillman Pinckney
Swansea
C. M. Efird
George T. Graham
T. C. Callison
Lincoln Es
George Curtis
Lewis Goff
Henry Reynolds
S. B. Strickland
Robert Woods
Lexington
L. L. Parker
Jack Summers
Harrold Suber
Box Party and Cake Walk at Congaree School House
A box party and cake walk with other entertainments will be held at Congaree School House on Friday evening January 30 starting at six o clock. Proceeds go toward improving the school. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Congaree School
Acknowledgement of Census Duty in Lexington
Citizens of Lexington urged to aid the 1920 census and ensure accurate counts for the town and rural county areas. Call the census department if anyone is overlooked to secure proper representation.
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Lexington
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