South Carolina appoints fair price commissioner
The state names a price commissioner based in Columbia appointed on Governor Cooper and U S Attorneys Thurmond and Weston recommendations. The appointee, a veteran newspaper man, serves without pay and directs publicity for the Southern Cotton association and Automotive Trades association. A separate report recounts a maniacal shooting spree that killed three, wounded two, and caused the death of a newborn before he hanged himself after attacking his wife and others.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Cooper
United States
Thurmond
Weston
Booker
Southern Cotton Association
Automotive Trades Association
Farm Erratic Stabbing Ends Murder Suicide in Brooklyn
Victor Lipponena a 38 year old West Brooklyn farmer went on a murderous spree in Brooklyn Connecticut killing three and injuring two before hanging himself. The tragedy left a baby dead and investigators search for motive and full details.
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Brooklyn, Conn
Victor Lipponena
Brooklyn
Shortage of tobacco sparks clashes in Murgia Spain
In Murgia Spain on January 17 three gendarmes and five civilians were wounded as demonstrations over tobacco shortages turned violent. Stores were attacked and fighting continued until reinforcements arrived.
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Murgia
Spain
Two Marriages In Swansea Personal Mention
Miss Florence Ott and Mr. Lewis Furtick wed in Lexington on December 25 with Judge George S Crafts officiating. The couple will live with Willie Furtick. Miss Myrtle Wise and Mr. Allison Redmond married December 24 by Magistrate Martin.
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Florence Ott
Lewis Furtick
Lexington
George S. Crafts
Willie Furtick
Myrtle Wise
Allison Redmond
Martin
David Livingston
C. D. Corn
Woodford
Irene Sharpe
Ulmers
Lizzie Yon
Nellie Jeffcoat
Good Roads Debate and Local Subscriptions Highlight County News
A 1920 county column cites a subscriber from Ashington sending three dollars for a two year Dispatch subscription and urges road funding through taxation of various vehicles. The note praises roads for economy and sociability and mentions land tax for road building. Social updates include Mrs. J C Amie of Columbia visiting Mrs. Lottie Harmon, and Mr. and Mrs. G A Bots of Savannah visiting relatives.
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Lexington County
J. C. Amie
Columbia
Herax
Lottie Harmon
G. A. Bots
Savannah
Sale of Lands in Bull Swamp Township by Lexington Court
In Lexington South Carolina the Court of Common Pleas orders the sale of two adjoining parcels in Bull Swamp Township totaling about 67 acres. The first parcel is 57.7 acres bounded by Witt lands and Huffman estate with Bull Swamp Creek to the east. The second parcel is 9.75 acres bounded by Geiger and Huffman estate with Bull Swamp Creek to the west. Sale is on February Salesday with one third cash and two years credit at eight percent, purchaser to pay papers and recording fees. Attys Effyd and Carroll represent plaintiffs W H Witt and L H Witt against defendants Strickland Spurgeon Strickland et al.
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State of
South Carolina
Lexington
Court of Common Pleas
W.H. Witt
L. H. Witt
Strickland
Spurgeon Strickland
Court House
Bull
Bull Swamp Creek
Huffman
H. J. Strickland
Bull Swamp
S. E. Geiger
H. R. Schoenberg
Aesh
H. L. Harmon
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions
Effyd & Carroll, Attys
Mrs Holland Advocates Good Roads in Washington Letter
The Dispatch News publishes an earnest letter from Mrs M J Holland of Washington urging good roads. The piece, printed without consent, outlines strong arguments for road improvements and recalls her earlier identity as Miss Annie Shuler.
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Dispatch News
M. J. Holland
Washington
Tax Notice and Penalties for 1920 County Taxes
County tax notice outlines penalties for late payments starting January 1 1920 with 1 percent, February 1 adds 1 more, and March 1 adds 5 more for a total of 7 percent. Poll tax is 1 dollar, road and dog taxes listed. Tax books close March 15 1920. Include township and school district, provide full name, and include postage for reply receipt.
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Cc. E. Leaphart
Lexington County, S. C
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E. C. Snelgrove
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Lexinton
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