Campaign sets two week window as candidates file
Snapshot of local races with two weeks left for filing pledges on August 7 at noon. Officials W J Smith treasurer D Dent auditor W F ok probate judge have no opposition. Candidates announced for House seats S of Swansea D Ernest and Chas E Taylor Lex and McK Barr Batesbury with wrnick and Barr current members. County campaign events listed: Summerland Oak Grove Brook August 12 Swansea 24 Brookland 26 Irene later. County Chairman T C Callison to convene Lexington meeting to appoint election candidates. A raid last Thursday near Gaston netted 100 men for whiskey charges. Fallan arrested. rural officers L A Lown Smyril Coleman Spig er present. Fallan paid bail for circuit and federal court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
D. Dent
W. F. Ok
House of Representa
Swansea
D. Ernest
Chas. E. Taylor
Lex
McK. Barr
Batesbury
wrnick-and-Barr
House
Jean
Summerland
Oak Grove
Brook
Pond Branch
Chapin
Petton
Brookland
Irene
Fallan
L.A. Lown
Smyril, Coleman and Spiger
Lown
Trustees of Long-Beach School To Host Barbecue Day
The trustees will serve barbecue and refreshments on Thursday August 17 1922 to benefit the school. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the day. The candidates are especially invited.
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Long-Beaicn School
Weevils plentiful over the county report
Reports from Lexington and surrounding areas describe a heavy boll weevil outbreak this year. Farmers note rapid destruction of squares as they form, and for many the cotton crop is severely reduced or abandoned for the season.
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Lexington
notea Ser Sam_ P. Reef
Lexington County
Notice of Meeting of Zion Pastorate Joint Council
A meeting of the officers of the churches composing the Zion pastorate is called for Saturday before the first Sunday in August in Gemington DC, in the grand jury room of the courthouse, at 4 o'clock PM.
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JOINT
Council OF Zion Pastorate
Zion Pastorate
Gemington
D.C
Entertaining for Visitors at Twelve-Mile Outing Club
Social notes record Mrs Karl F Oswald hosting guests including Mrs Edwin Green and Miss Elberta Bland with a chicken stew. A Wednesday Bridge party honored Miss Bland, bouquets featured black eyed Susans, prizes went to Miss Susan Covington and Mrs A D Martin, with further teas and bridge events for Mrs Green and Miss Bland of Aiken and Columbia guests. A barbecue at Taylor spring and planned entertainments for Bon Hour club follow, all referencing the Green and Bland visit and local households involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl F. Oswald
Edwin A. Green
Elberta Bland
Edwin Green
Rosemary
Sam P. Roof
Ira M. Sligh
Mack and
Richard
J. M. Moorman
Marion
G.ry Roberts
George, Jr
Mary Frances
Frances Meetze
Rhode Meetze
H.C. Oswald
Frances Couise
E. G. Dreher
James D. Dreher
May Boozer
Col. G. T. Graham
Joe M. Caughman
Julian R Corley
Karl F.swald
Susan Covington
Columbia
A. D. Martin
Green
Miss Bland
Mrs. Green
Aiken
Floride Seegers
Ernestine
Cecil
Veda Barre
Caro Efird
Mesdames
J. D. Carroll
B. H. Barre
Chas. E. Taylor
Meg Boozer
Oswald
Canteloupe
Mesdames P. H. Shea
Taylor Spring
Julius E. Sharpe
Chas
BE. Taylor
A. T. Taylor
Earl F. Oswald
C. E. Leaphart
Julian Taylor and Simpson
Pines Collected by Magistrates of County
Ten magistrates in Lexington county turned into the treasury 1873.30 in fines for the year ending June 30. The disbursements list names and amounts such as Steadman 100.60 Hook 16.40 Rish 10.00 Hendrix 520.75 Senn 169.00 Lybrand 133 Bachman 556.40 Hayes 242.80 Addy 62.45 Studemayer 30.00 The figures cover money turned in before June 30 with remittances later to be credited in the next report.
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Lexington County
Treasury
E. R. Steadman
J. W. Hook
C. R. Rish
Sim
Toor Hayes
J. B. Addy
T. O. Studemayer
Meeting Next Monday Night With Seventh District Candidates
The Seventh district congressional candidates Hampton P. Fulmer incumbent Andrew J P Bethea and John J McMahan will speak at the courthouse next Monday night starting at 8 oclock. County Chairman T C Callison will preside and introduce the speakers urging all voters to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Hampton P. Fulmer
Andrew J.P Bethea
John J. McMahan
T. C. Callison
Wateringford News Farmers Finish Laying By Report
Community notes show farmers nearly done with fall work, crops praised on sandhill land, and several local visits. Typhoid malaria illness near here worries residents as social rounds and church meetings fill the week. A thunderstorm caused minor barn damage to Mrs Nezzie Crout, while three legislative candidates draw attention and crowd enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bouknight
H. A
Howard
B. E. Miller
Columbia
S. J. Robertson
M. M
Boiling ‘Springs
Harriet Gable
Claudia
Joe Frye
Henry
Gilbert
Boiling, Springs
F. L. Frazier
Oak Grove+Baptist church
E. F. Kyzer
S. P
Shumpert
Congaree Creek
Sam
Nezzie Crout
Center Union Rally Set For August Fifth
Center Union plans its annual rally on Saturday August 5 with speakers and a picnic dinner. A previous notice misstated a barbecue dinner. only a picnic will be served.
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Center Union
Priscilla Club Meets at Mrs Roberts Residence
The Priscilla club will be entertained Thursday afternoon at 4 30 o clock by Mrs G F Roberts.
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Priscilla Club
G. F. Roberts
Now Papa Farr Welcomes Daughter Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs Melvin Farr are congratulated on the arrival Saturday night of a daughter.
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Melvin Farr
Large Lexington Precinct Enrollment Surges for Primary
Lexington precinct reports 671 eligible voters for the coming primary,116 more than two years ago. Women numbered 147 among enrollees, with 301 enrolled in 1920. Secretary W D Dent credited for extensive outreach, visiting nearly every eligible person.
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Lexington
W. D. Dent
Union Meeting At King’s Grove Church July 29 Weekend
The Lower Division union of the Lexington association will meet at King's Grove church on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and following. The program includes devotions, delegate enrollment, reports, lessons on church duties, deacon duties, Baptist schools, campaign pledges, Baptist papers, stay at home outreach, rural ministry, and sermons. Adjournment follows a Sunday school session and sermon, with JAS. R. McKITTRICK listed for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Association
King's Grove Church
H. C. Hughes
Long
T. Smith
Our Baptist Schools
W. H. Cannada
Lewis
H. P. Bennett
General Board
C. W. Jones
H. B. Williams
L. S. Shealy
C. G. Williams
Shealy
Jas. R. McKittrick
Amicks Ferry News Persons Visit Relatives This Week
Local notes record numerous Sunday visits and calls among Amick and Shealy families. B E Snelgrove, D L Epting, L T Seigler, Walter Shealy, Noah Nichols, D D Amick, M M Mills, H Amick, K A Amick, and Grace Amick are named with relatives in Cedar Grove, Newberry, Batesburg, and nearby areas. Several outings include dinners and overnight visits, with several chums and aunts mentioned. Grace Amick and Miss Mattie Pearl Mills are noted for weekend visits. Rev J D Shealy had a brief visit with D D Amick's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Snelgrove
Snelgrove
A. I. Shealy
B. E. Amick
Cedar Grove
Walter Shealy
Noah Nichols
Jim Shealy
D. L. Epting
New Brookland
D. D, Amick
L. T. Seigler
Hoyt
M. Boles
Mattie Pearl Mills
Batesbury
Grace Amick
Margaret
Alice Ruth Hollis
J. D. Shealy
D. D. Amick
D. W. Koon
Mattie
Newberry
Vernonswald
On Duty in Charleston Special Deputies Named
In Charleston four men L. W. Redd J. H. Roberts Lester C. Miller and Forrest Lowman serve as special deputies at the Coast Line railroad yards amid the strike. Appointments were made by A. S. Marshal and J. Goaphart.
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Messrs
L. W. Redd
J. H. Roberts
Lester C. Miller
Forrest Lowman
Charleston
Coast Line
A. S. Marshal
J. Goaphart
Picnic and Farmers Rally at Pine Ridge
A picnic gathering at Pine Ridge is planned for Thursday August 10 with a slate of prominent speakers on day topics. Ex students receive a special invitation and all attendees are urged to bring well filled baskets and enjoy the day.
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Pine Ridge
Mrs Harman Dies at 84 Near Lexington
Mrs Janie Rebecca Harman widow of Franklin J Harman and mother of Henry E Harman of Atlanta known as the poet of the South died Monday afternoon at 5 30 near Lexington. She would have been 85 Sunday funeral held Tuesday at Providence Lutheran Church with burial in the churchyard. Survivors include Henry E Harman Brooks F Harman T L Harman Van D Harman and Van B Harman of Lexington. Revs O B Shearouse H A Kistler and H A Whitten officiated.
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Janie Rebecca Harman
Franklin J. Harman
Henry E. Harman
Atlanta
South
Lexington
Harman
Caroline Meetze
Resolutions on Rev Cromer death by St Peters Society
Resolutions from St Peters Missionary Society mourn Rev J A Cromer stating loss to the church and pledging renewed fidelity. They express trust in God, vow to continue his work, offer sympathy to his bereaved family, and request minutes inscribed, copies sent to The Lutheran and local papers. Committee members George F Schneider Mrs W Z Roberts Miss B L Kleckley.
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JA. Cromer
St. Peter's Missionary Society
Cromer
George F. Schneider
W. Z. Roberts
Kleckley
Zion Pastorate Annual Picnic
The Zion Pastorate joint Sunday schools hold their annual picnic Thursday August 3 at the residence of the late Rev. J A Cromer. A program includes hymn numbers, prayers and multiple addresses by Rev. B Shesrouse Rev H A Kistler Rev H J Black Rev E J Sox D D, with dinner at 1 PM and games for children.
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Zion Pastorate
J. A. Cromer
Lexington
Wellone
My. J.K. Drafts
H. A. Kistler
H. J. Black
Columbia
Shooting at Dixiana Sunday Afternoon
A shooting occurred at Dixiana Sunday afternoon during a card game dispute over money. Two African American men were wounded. Gibbs Chup suffered a shoulder injury and Aurt Howard Robertson was shot in the back and is in serious condition at Good Samaritan hospital in Columbia. Willie Lorick is charged but at large.
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Dixiana
Gibbs Chup
Howard Robertson
Good Samaritan Hospital
Columbia
Willie Lorick
Negro Street Fight Leads to Fines and Damages
John Hall paid 25 dollars to the town treasury Monday for creating a disturbance on Saturday night and for injuring Solomon Corley. Corley, who gained release by paying for a plate glass in the Pay-UD store front he broke, threw a brick at Hall after a dispute over 25 cents. Both men are described as Negro.
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John Hall
Solomon Corley
Corley
Hall
George Suffers Broken Shoulder at His Mill
Mr Erby J George proprietor of George's flour mill suffered a shoulder injury Tuesday morning when he fell while trying to catch a cat killing his chickens. An X-ray in Columbia showed the extent and he is resting as well as could be expected with friends wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Erby J. George
George
G. F. Roberts
Columbia
Town taxes due after August fifteenth
Taxes for the town of Lexington will be due and payable after August 15 with September 15 as the final date. Taxes are being collected later this year due to the stringency of the times, and taxpayers should pay promptly when the books open.
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Lexington
Restoring Wesley Tomb Sparks Methodist Interest
English effort to restore John Wesley’s tomb and chapel on City Road London progresses with potential U S involvement. The tomb chapel and Wesley’s house sit on land granted in 1778 and near Finsbury Square, linking Wesley to prominent lineage. Despite dying in 1791 in his granted house, Wesley remains venerated by American Methodists awaiting restoration and wider memory preservation.
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Wesley
Kansas City Journal
England
John Wesley
City Road
London
United States
Finsbury Square
Guy of
Welswe
Mingstane
Wesced
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
America
Georgia
Oxford
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Dorothy
Margaret Oswald
Miss Rosemary Green
Wateringford
Papa Farr
Lexington Precinct
Turday
Amick’s Ferry
Rev
J Cromer
B. Shesrouse
E. J. Sox
D. D
Hickory
N. C
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