Visitors and locals share summer greetings in Batesburg
G F Norris and family visit Dr Ridgell. Miss Sarah Clarke visits Greenville relatives. George W Wightman on business to Edgefield. Oliver T Hite returns from Citadel. Coker College grads Brooke Jones and Miller home for vacation. Prof Paul K Smith USC faculty visits. Miss Maggie Martin of Greenwood visits Mrs Ida Cook. Ruth Timmons guest in Augusta. Mrs N G Cooner guest of Mrs J B Hartley. Mabel Spencer of Bennettsville visits Mrs Annie Tarrant. Winthrop College students Parler Watson Edwards tum Tum at home. USC students Rhonnie Duncan Edwards Copeland home for vacation. Mrs Sarah Shuler returns from Florida. Edward McGruder visits Augusta. Mrs B S Dell guest of several locals. Grace Buster returns to Columbia. John Rutland and family from Austin guests of Mrs M S Rutland. J B Medlock and children visiting. J R Unger returns from Clemson. Helen Timmerman guest of Mrs W P Timmerman. Harry Rutland and Leonard Boatwright return from Bailey Military Institute. Laine Hartley Patrick Wise Lester Fink return from Clemson. J F Hinnant and W F Rhodes home from Medical College of Charleston. Mrs Ethel Rhodes Peeples guest of Mrs C M Rhodes. H Frank Hendrix and daughters attend Batesburg church. John Swygert guest of sister Mrs W P Timmerman. Mrs Holly L Harman visits relatives. G Curtis Shealy recovers stolen car with help of sheriff and police chief. car cost him 350. DOTS FROM SHILOH notes crops improve after rain and locals socialize.
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Ategburg
G. F. Norris
Greenville
E. C. Ridgell
Sarah Clarke
George W Wightman
Edgefield
Oliver T. Hite
Citadel
Brooke Jones
Miller
Coker College
Paul K. Smith
University of South Carolina
J. R. Unger
D. W. Daniel
Clemson
Helen Timmerman
Ridge Spring
W. P. Timmerman
Harry Rutland
Leonard Boat- Wright
Bailey Military Institute
Greenwood
Laine Hartley
Patrick Wise
Lester Fink
Clemson College
John F. Hinnant
W. F. Rhodes
Medical College of Charleston
Ethel Rhodes Peeples
Estill
C. M. Rhodes
H. Frank Hendrix
Lucile
Frances
Leesville
Batesburg Baptist Church
John Swygert
Peak
Holly L. Harman
Lexington
G. Curtis Shealy
Randleman
N. C
Batesburg
Heise
Richland County
J. D. Dunnaway
Columbia
Shealy
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges families to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for summer ailments. It emphasizes its usefulness during hot months and advocates buying now for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
RAT-SNAP Rats and mice killer sells in three sizes
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey says rats were so bad in her cellar the servant girl would not go there. She bought RAT SNAP which cleaned all the rats out. RAT SNAP destroys rats and mice and prevents odors. It comes in cake form no mixing and cats or dogs won’t pinch it. Available in 35c 65c and 1.25 pricing. Sold and guaranteed by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co.
Social round of local residents on a Sunday outing
Miss Ester and Zara Lee Long joined friends Eunice and Mina Rawl for a Sunday visit. Shelton Hayes and his companion enjoyed a Sunday ride. Maude and Lethia Keisler attended Beulah’s children's day service on Saturday. Glenn and Mrs Leaphart visited Mrs Leaphart’s parents, George and Mrs Long. Mabel Lease visited Lexington last week. Erskin Long of Wilmington spent Sunday with his brother George Long. Edith Long stayed with Leola Sease at Gilbert Saturday night. Curlee Snelgrove spent Saturday night and Sunday with Lethia Keisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester
Zara Lee Long
Eunice
Mina Rawl
Shelton Hayes
Maude
Lethia Keisler
Beulah
Glenn Leaphart
Erskin Long
Wilmington
George Long
Edith Long
Leola Sease
Gilbert
Curlee Snelgrove
Local notes from Pine Ridge and area
The community discusses the boll weevil threatening blackberries with poison. a lightning strike damaged Mr J E Rauch's residence but caused no injuries. Mrs J C Shealy visits Red Bank, while Aunt Sallie Shealy, age 94 years 8 months 4 days, dies leaving six children, 55 grandchildren, 155 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Her funeral near St Peter's church featured Rev J J Long and others, with burial in local grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Rauch
J. C. Shealy
D. L. Shealy
Red Bank
Ellen Harmon
Sallie Shealy
Sallie
St. Peter's
P. W
Macedonia E. L. Church
Suanters
J. J. Long
B.L. Stroup
R. M. Carpenter
J. B
Saieeni
Mr. Dutton
Newberry
Communion Services at St Peters Church July First
Communion services will be held at St Peters church on the first Sunday in July. The Rev B L Stroup will deliver his farewell sermon as he has recently accepted a call to Covington Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
B. L. Stroup
Covington
Ohio
News From Lexington Route Five Refreshes After Rain
Lexington notes report a refreshed mood after rain. Local visits include Miss Lois Taylor and Addie Taylor in town, Geo Glenn and son John David of Gastonia New York as guests, and multiple families attending a funeral for Mrs Shealy of Chapin. Social visits plentiful and Smiths pond advertised as cooling spot. A light note on Japan adds a cautious line about pride and fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindler
Louise
W. L. Raw
S. J
Shealy
Chapin
Sam Davis
Gastonia
N. C
Harald
Asbury Smith
W. A. Smith
Cline Taylor
Smith's Pond
W. L. Rawl
Louise Lindler
H. L. Smith
Family
Lexington tax ordinance and administration notice 1921
An ordinance levies five mills tax on taxable property in Lexington for corporate purposes with payment due by July 30 1921 and a 10 percent penalty for late payment. It provides enforcement by execution after 20 days and public sale of levied property, with surplus returned to owners, and requires publication and posting. Also a probate citation calls for heirs and creditors to appear June 29 1921 regarding administration of Julian M Marchant estate.
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Lexington
A. D
Court House
State of
South Carolina
George
T. E. Marchant
Julian M. Marchant
George S. Desquire
W. F. Sharpe
L. A. Sharpe
S. C
Boastful Negro Regiment Buglers Stirling Voices
Two soldiers in a Negro regiment boast about their company buglers. One mocks another’s bugler, claiming their bugler can blow a horn like a symphony. The exchange turns to food metaphors and salted humor about superior bugle notes and a memorable blast.
Arkansas Name Origin and 1880 Legislature
The article explains how Arkansas derives from an Indian term meaning smoky water and a French prefix meaning bow, noting the French pronunciation was adopted. It details ongoing discussion and confusion that led to the State Legislature passing a measure in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Kansas
University of South Carolina Entrance Examinations
County Superintendent of Education will hold entrance examinations at the County Court House on Friday July 8, 1921 at 9 a m. The University offers courses in science literature history law and business. Expenses are moderate with self support options and scholarships available. Military training is compulsory for freshmen and sophomores through ROTC. For full details write to President W S Currell Columbia S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF South Carolina
County Superintendent of Education
County Court House
W. S. Currell
University of South Carolina Columbia
S. C
Lexington Resident Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
A Lexington farmer, W. P. Steele of Craps Street, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his long standing kidney and bladder trouble. He describes burning sensations, frequent urination, and backache improving after starting the pills, with no further need for kidney medication. The advertisement urges neighbors to try the remedy as Steele did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Steele
Farmer
Craps St
Dean
Mr. Stoole
Raffaln
Law Fixes Pronunciation Of A Word In Record
A historic statute marks the only case on record where the pronunciation of a word is fixed by law. The note highlights a rare legal move setting a standard for reading the term in official records and public discourse.
What We Want Is Actions Instead Four Swords
A fragmentary quote appears in the Washington Star with dialogue about action versus words. The garbled text references a man who yells and a bottle, reflecting a clipped exchange in a newspaper snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Letting Hen Case Prompts Rat-Snap Pitch
Mrs. Hannan laments a lost laying hen and credits RAT-SNAP with ridding her premises of six dead rats within a week. The ad promotes three sizes priced at 35 cents, 75 cents, and 1.25 dollars, sold by local drug and pharmacy stores.
Probate Notice in Lexington Court Circulation
GEO. S. DRAFTS (L. S.) Probate Judge Lexington Co. 8 C. Notice published in Lexington paper on June 15 1921 for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. S
L. S
Lexington Co
Lexington
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Louise Parler
Martha Watson
Helen Edwards
Fredericka Cultum
Katie Lo& Smith
Winthrop College
Rhonnie Duncan
W- Q- Edwards
Frank Copeland
Sarah Shuler
Florida
Edward McGruder
J. D. Timmons
Augusta
B. S. Dell of
J. A. Whitten
A. X. Gunter
Vir
Atlanta
Grace Buster
C. M. Cain
John Rutland
Austin
Texas
M.S. Rutland
J. B. Medlock
M. S.rutland
Shiloh
Walter Kleckley
Ave
Camels
Lois
Addie Taylor
W. C. Smith
H. E. Smith
Oliver Smith
Japan
J. BE. Kaminer
C. L. Walter Optical Co
Main Street
8. C
Charleston
Florence
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Creamery
Lady Street
Main
Lady St. Columbia, S. C
Wm. Mitchell
J. Wm. Mitchell
Johnston
Sam Sweeney
Sweeney's Stable
Assembly
St. Columbia
the Citadel
the Military College of
War Department
Lexington County
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