Emily Geiger information request circulates in Saluda letter
Local letter from J Ramage of Saluda requests anyone with data on Emily Geiger the famous rider. He seeks where she lived whom she married and related traditions. The piece notes possible ties to Enoree river Kerry county and Lexington county and references Dr T H Dreher's settlement.
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Emily Geiger
Saluda
Enoree
Kerry County
Lexington County
T. H. Dreher
Calhoun‘ Times
South Carolina
Apolectic Death Near Brookland Claims J Ag Rabon
J Ag Rabon of Brookland was found Tuesday afternoon beside a turpentine still near Brookland. Officials say death likely caused by apoplexy. Rabon, age 60, had lived in Lexington County most of his life and leaves many friends and two brothers. Funeral arrangements were pending last night.
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J. Ag Rabon
Brookland
Mr. Fives
Lexington County
W. D. Rabon
Coients
Will
Arthur Harman Reelected Montgomery County School Superintendent
Relatives of Arthur F Harman announce his success as an educator in Montgomery Alabama where he has risen to superintendent of Montgomery County schools and won a five year reappointment with a 5000 dollar yearly salary plus automobile benefits. He writes of debts, a high duty, and delivering the Ozark high school graduation address before a long day’s travel.
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Arthur F. Harman
Cot
Marion D. Harman
Lexington
Montgomery
Ala
Harman
Alabama
Prof. Harman
Montgomery County Board of Education
Turn on the Lights I Don’t Want to Go Home in the Dark
The speaker argues that home represents civilization and safety. Education is described as the great light guiding people toward a joyful return home. The passage emphasizes learning as a beacon amid darkness.
Farm Women Promote 1921 South Carolina Markets
Helped by extension workers farm women marketed products earning 99715.64 in 1921 through the South Carolina Home Producers' Association and club markets. Tasks included standardized labeled products, contracts with producers, and direct sales to consumers in county markets and vacant-store setups.
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South Carolina
Department of Agrculture
Teachers Elected for Next Lexington Session
The Lexington school board reelected most teachers for the next term, leaving two fifth and sixth grade posts empty as Miss Pearle Caughman and Miss Susie Lown did not seek reelection. Named: Principal L. E. Whittle, teachers Mary Wingard, Vera Corley, Annie Lou Tay E, Kate Shull, Moderna Rigby, Ethel Dreher, Margaret Milhouse, Migtenten Hendrix, L. E. Wrttle, C. S. Aday, May Boozer, Mrs E B Roof, and Mrs Jno D Carroll. The Lexington Michland R C Association met at Lexington S C on May 30 with 30–35 carriers and 75–100 attendees. The group reported strong organization and bright prospects with President Gunter of the Aiken County Association attending. Also notes an obituary for Wages and details of surviving relatives and six children.
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Lexington School
Pearle Caughman
Susie Lown
L. E. Whittle
Mary Wingard
Bth
Sease
Vera Corley
Annie Lou Tay- E
Kate Shull
Moderna Rigby
Giguth
Ethel. Dreher
Margaret Milhouse
Migtenten Hendrix
L. E. Wrttle
S. Aday
May Boozer
E. B. Roof
Jno. D. Carroll
Zion Pastors Hiing Accepts Call to Pilgrim Church
The article notes Zion Pastor Hiing accepting the call to Pilgrim church with last service Sunday and family arriving mid June. He will reside in the late Rev. Daniel Bird’s former home and is welcomed by the community as a soon to be factor in local life.
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Kistler
Pomaria
Daniel Bird
Roof Buys Lexington Cotton and Fertilizer Firm
Sam P. Roof purchased the Lexington Cotton and Fertilizer Co. and will run the business from his upper Main street offices. The firm, once run by S. J. Leaphart E. J. Corley and T. H. Wingard, was sold after Leaphart’s appointment as United States marshal for the Eastern District of South Carolina. Roof will also continue his existing business.
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Sam P. Roof
Lexington Cotton & Fertilizer Co
Upper Main Street
Lexngton Cotton & Fertilizer Co
Messrs
S. J. Leaphart
E. J. Corley
T. H. Wingard
Leaphatt
United States Marshal
South Carolina
Roof
Miss Evans Hosts Flapper Club Meeting
The Flapper Club of eight girls met at Virginia Evans home Friday morning. After a lively card game a salad course was served. Attendees included Bertha Sue Berry Gladys Harman Martha Kyzer Virginia Evans Ruth George Bertha Caughman Christine Roof and Blon delle Harman.
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Flapper Club
Bertha Sue Berry
Gladys Harman
Martha Kyzer
Virginia Evans
Ruth George
Bertha Caughman
Christine Roof
Blondelle Harman
Invention of the screw propeller by Stevens
The screw propeller, invented in 1804 by an American named Stevens, replaced paddle-wheels and boosted steamers in capacity and efficiency, enabling them to compete with sailing vessels.
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Stevens
Play at Midway to Be Held at Schoolhouse
A play titled aSathern Cin derela will take place at Midway schoolhouse on Saturday night June 10 starting at 8 30 o clock. Attend for an evening of fun and entertainment.
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aSathern Cinderela
Midway Schoolhouse
Pond Branch Sunday School Day and Family Reunion
Pond Branch Sunday school holds day exercises next Sunday June 11 at 10 o'clock. Immediately after the exercises a family reunion will be at Mr G W Smith's residence with an invitation to all and a well filled basket expected.
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Pond Branch
G. W. Smith
Red Bank Sunday School Day Observance Planned
The Red Bank Methodist Sunday school schedules Day exercises featuring songs prayers readings and recitations by pupils. Events begin at 7 p m on Sunday June 11 with J F Sharpe inviting all to worship with them.
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Red Bank
Methodist
J. F, Sharpe
Democratic Club Rolls Open in Lexington County
Voters of Lexington County are urged to enroll on or before the last Tuesday in July as Democratic primaries approach. The notice lists club names and secretaries for enrollment guidance, naming Batesburg to Suramit with local officials for information.
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Lexington County
Batesburg
J. B. Ballentine
Boiling Springs
J. S. Miller
Boylston
W. H. Hook
Brookland
R. L. Shuler
Brook
W. Younginer
Irene
J. F. Sharpe
Leesville
H. A. Meetze
Lexington
W. D. den
Macedonia
L. Derrick
Magnolia
C. W. Smith
Mims
Clark Oak Grove
Charlie Gunner
Velton
M. A. Sharpe
Tine Ridge
P. B. Lindier
Yond Branch
J. M. Sharpe
Tool's Mill
E. A. Poole
Piney Woods
J. D. Bickley
Poplar Springs
B. O. Smith
Rishton
B. F. Berry
Ridge Road
John Swyger
Winthrop commencement brings Columbia guests home
Mrs. Q E Caughman and Mrs H R Addy attend Winthrop commencement with Col umbia connections. Bruce Caughman and other local young women join in Graduation season, visits to Hendersonville Saluda and Draughon's Business College noted, while Miss Sarah Berly leaves for Hook Reynolds wedding.
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Q. E. Caughman
H. R. Addy
C. L. Sox
Columbia
Winthrop
Lees
Myrtle Rawl
Nella Lee Harman
Draughon's Business College
Attending Charleston Federal Court Whiskey Case Witnesses
Sheriff E. Austin Roof and Rural Policemen Freshley and Lown are in Charleston this week attending federal court as witnesses in whiskey cases sent up from this county.
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E. Austin Roof
Freshley and Lown
Charleston
Taxpayers face penalties as tax deadline extends to 1922
South Carolina law extends the 1921 tax deadline to June 1 1922 with penalties rising from one to eight percent by month. Executions are deferred to August 31 1922 while 4 000 delinquents receive statements. payment within the period preserves voting rights in 1922 elections.
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Smith
Dent
General Assembly
State of
South Carolina
Bon Heur Club Meeting Planned for Friday
Mrs. C. E. Taylor will entertain the Bon Heur Club Friday afternoon at 4 30.
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BON Heur Club
C. E. Taylor
Sheriff Miller Loses Haynes Touring Car
S J Miller reports his Haynes touring car stolen near the Jerome hotel Monday night. The vehicle was found Tuesday morning five miles from Cayce, wrecked and burned.
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S.J. Miller
Jerome Hotel
Cayce
Five Turnips in One Captivate Readers
Marshal Clemens sent a curious note to The Dispatch News with a single turnip that bears five distinct tops and five roots, effectively five turnips in one. The odd vegetable sparks local wonder about horticultural novelty and the craft of unusual produce.
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Marshal Clemens
Dispatch News
Gilbert Ladies' School Plans F barbecue Fundraiser
The Ladies' School Improvement League at Gilbert announces a barbecue with refreshments prepared by a renowned class bar cook. Proceeds support school improvements and events in Gilbert.
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Ladies
Gilbert
Thud term coined by Times writer in Heenan Sayers bout
The word thud first appeared in an English newspaper description in the Times of the bare knuckle fight between Heenan and Sayers. The origin of adjectives dull and sickening remains unknown.
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London “Times
Heenan
Sayers
Not Brave Possessor Cites Caution While Pride Grows
The fragment notes defiance and fear in a society where Miss Keen acknowledges limited knowledge. It hints at modesty clashing with pride, as recognition of ignorance is framed as a cautionary trait in a perilous setting.
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C. J. Ramage
S. C
Ior Lexington Dispatch
Commcon Ss. Co
J. Ramage
Congress Raci
Draton
Tay
Cotie
Taylor
Leaphart
Sara
Talmage Botig
Édie Taylor
George
Mie
Gillian
M Shealy
Hollis’ Ferry
Jett Rodgers
Andie Steele
Rodgers
J. Z. Tay
Viola Raw
Bertha Taylor
Nettie Taylor
J.™. Taylor
Callie Taylor
W. Jones
Pleasant Hill Church
Ames
Kaminer
Plumbia Hospital
Hse
Arthur Harmon
Ozark High School
the New
York Times
Lexington-Michland R. LC. Association
Gunter
Aiken
Les
Men
The
Southern Railway
Jackson Wages
Sampson, Ala
G. S. Wages, Sr
Richland County
Binner Addison
Lizzie Starling
Richland
Daisy Wright
Lula Elders
Walter S
Hampton Street
Johns
John Williams Stre Wages
Jones
Hoospital
Wages
Williams Street
John Wages
Watson City
Anderson
Sears
Columbia Duck
Carolina Regiment
Walhalla
Richlandi
Sium
Gaffney
D. C
W.H. Hare
J. E. B. McCarthy
S. C. Younginer
Leffie C. Shealy
S. F. Shealy
Clarke Langford
Miss Evans
Midway
Democratic Club
D. M. Crosson
Busine
Essie Rawl
Alma Geiger
Charleston Federal Court
Sheriff Miller
Lapleigh
Miss Keen
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