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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
1
Game Warden Joe M. Caughman requests The Dispatch News to publish the troutline prohibition in clear water streams and ponds and warn that violators will face penalties. The act restricts trotlines and similar gear, with penalties from $19 to $100 or up to thirty days in jail.
Swyeert, jailed for the death of Ded. 0. Nicholson in Lexington County, faced Justices Watts and Cothran in Richland County for arraignment on a writ of capias. Judge Townsend ordered bond at 56,000 for a supreme court review as defense counsel sought to delay proceedings while a defense strategy formed.
Dr Shealy dies while attending the three day meeting of the California Dental Association in Greenville this afternoon. He was accompanied by Mrs Shealy and their young daughter and will be away until Saturday in Georgia.
A social event hosted by Dr Harman at Eli Corley’s pond near Lexington honored Columbia Lodge officers and members with a fish fry and chicken stew. Guests included Henry Clughman and numerous Columbia and Lexington Elks, who praised the hospitality and city foods.
Fragmented notes describe social visits, ferry life on the river, family gatherings, and weekend plans. Mentions include a well known ferryman on the Late river, Mr Heber, and family activities with Ariel, Mrs Pinole, and others. Events reference Chapin Saturday evenings and creekside outings, with casual references to local places and people.
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Batesburg on June 14 reports a revival at Middleburg Baptist Church directed by Rev. Haggard. A 50 by 6 feet tabernacle was erected on a vacant lot to seat the growing congregation. The revival may continue for up to three more weeks with broad denominational support and a trained Atlanta chorister leading the music. Local students and townspeople are returning home between school terms as the event draws widespread interest.
J Leander Huffstetter of Dallas Gaston County born 1837 died June 17 1921 at 84 years 14 days near Colum South Carolina and Raiffield County. He served in the Confederate States and later married Adem Dunn of Tlythewood in 1860, six children born to that union all living. After his first wife died he married Mary Ann Long in 1883 and had two more children, most of whom survived. He moved to Lexington near St Peters Woods church about ten years ago he joined St Peters Lutheran congregation and was a respected citizen. Services were held at St Peters Woods with Rev Strour conducting the rites.
A new grocery store opens in Fort Enn Ton area, with operations by local firms in the Corley haus ing district and Pattapingon Hotel area. The announcement notes details of preparatory steps, ownership, and community notices, though some phrases are garbled.
A public invitation announces a coronation event with details on date and location. It notes attendees from nearby areas and encourages community participation in the ceremony.
Mrs W P Roop entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of visitors Mrs R Kibler of Washington Illinois and Mrs Sam P Roof. Prize went to Miss May Lois Boozer for highest score. Ice course served by Gladys Harmon Christine Roof and Virginia Sides among a list of attending ladies and hobbyists.
The Lexington Methodist church held revival services led by evangelist Rev. Driggers with two daily sessions T use 10 and 3 30, and two Sunday services at 10 and 3 30. The singing by Mr Gilbert accompanied the crowd that filled the house and attendees were urged not to miss the next gatherings through the week.
Evans Addy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Addy, drowned while bathing at a shore shoal near Chae Town. Immediate friends and family mourn. funeral arrangements to be announced by local clerics and relatives.
Dr L A Riser in charge of county health plans a week of free moving pictures on health improvement. The show runs Monday to Saturday starting June 20 at locations including Oak Grove schoolhouse and various community halls. No admission is charged and the program aims to draw large audiences.
Smithsonian houses the earliest phonographic disc made by Emil Berliner in 1887. The piece used soot rubbed onto glass, recording sound as a needle scratched into the surface. A copper matrix and rubber discs followed, evolving to chemically formed vinyl later, with only a few steps remaining in the process.
The Hustern Civic Court in Copenhagen grapples with a Danish Parliament decision raising death taxes on estates. The dispute centers Count Moltke who died around December 19 20 1948 just after midnight and whether his date of death falls before new tax changes.
On the third Sunday in June, Wessinger of Chevil l will preach at St John s Church Pack Creek at ten in the morning and at Trinity Church Lelion at four in the afternoon. The townspeople and community are invited to attend both services.
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