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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1921

Page

5

Woods Dies at New Brookland Home

Mrs. Sallie Woods died at her daughter Mrs. A L Cromer home in New Brookland after a year long illness. She leaves two sons and two daughters, plus four brothers and two sisters. Funeral is to be held Tuesday at Batesparg with Rev A A Hagood of Brookland Baptist Church officiating.

Sallie Woods A. L. Cromer New Brookland W. BR. Cullum Fairfax Oscar Collum McColl Luther Dorn Edgefield M . L. Cromer Tom Miller M. M. Miller Wagener Walker Miller Batesburg R. C. Miller Saterfield Gantt Centerfoot Monetta Bates Parg A. A. Hagood Brookland Baptist Church Columbia Record

Memorable memory of George Washington cited in Advocate

The fragment shows a humorous exchange about keeping monuments to George Washington's memory. Father and mother discuss the idea in a brief, satirical tone reflecting the era's reverence for Washington as a national memory.

Elsie George Washington Christian Advocate New York

Deaths of Solomon Dooley One Life Ended in 1921

Solomon Dooley born 1853 died June 16 1921 at age 67 leaving a loving wife and stepmother to mourn him. Survived by 3 daughters 3 brothers and 26 grandchildren with one daughter and 7 grandchildren predeceasing him. A host of relatives and friends mourn the loss while his soul rests in peace.

Mes Solomon Dooley Uber Earth Spirit Land

Laura Susan Kleckley dies. long life of faith and service noted

Laura Susan Kleckley born May 12, 1847, married James Wesley Harman June 19, 1869, passed away June 8, 1921. Interred June 9 at Providence Cemetery beside husband James Harman who died May 19, 1904. Funeral by Rev. H. A. Whitten and a Providence church treasurer. survived by four daughters, three sons, forty four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her life described as a ministering angel in sickness and bereavement, a model of Christian charity and peacemaker.

Laura Susan Kleckley James Wesley Harman Providence Cemetery H. A. Whitten Shaster Providence Church B. Shearouse

Henry E Crafts obituary and Civil War veteran dies at 78

Henry H Crafts born September 13 1842 died June 16 1921 aged 78 years 9 months 3 days. Survived by second wife two sisters three daughters 21 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren and many relatives. Lifelong Cedar Grove Evangelical Lutheran member he served four years in Company F South Carolina Regiment. Funeral attended by many relatives and friends with burial services led by Rev W H Roof and Rev F K Roof.

Henry H. Crafts Sarah, E. Taylor Nancy M. C. Keisler Crafts Cedar Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church South Carolina

John L. Meetze Dies in Virginia Former Lexington Resident

Telegram from Lexington reports the death at his Manassas home of John L. Meetze a former Lexington county citizen who moved to Virginia after the Civil War. He served as a Confederate soldier in Company F Fifth Cavalry and raised a large family. he was the brother of Capt. George W Meetze living nearby.

Lexington Manassas John L. Meetze Lexington County Virginia Meetze Company F Fifth Cavalry George W Meetze

Mrs James Gillian 66 Dies While Visiting Son

Mrs James Gillian nee Nevia Jones died Sunday June 12 during a visit to her son James Gillian. Born November 11 1854 she was aged 66 years 7 months and 1 day. She married October 16 1874 and had nine children three sons Alonzo Jasper James and a daughter Mrs John Warner. She leaves two brothers one sister and 21 grandchildren. She was a member of Mt Ebel Baptist then Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Remains laid to rest Monday afternoon at Pleasant Hill burying ground conducted by her pastor. A large gathering attended.

James Gillian Gillian Nevia Jones Earth Pleasant Hill

Weathering heat gives way to cooler air in Wateringford

Local notes describe a cooler day after hot dry spells and ongoing rain needs. Social visits fill the week with Timmons Taylor Bouge and many others sharing meals and greetings. Watermelons may be ready by early August and church events wrap up a busy Saturday conference with Beulah.

T. H. Timmons Azariah Taylor Ford Ed Bouge Gilbert E. M. Taylor Claud Taylor Dan Price Black Creek H. A. Howard C. P. Price Golly Haskell Ballington Columbia Gilpert Pond Branch Creighton Miller Ethel Boiling Springs M. E. Church Beulah

Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement From Mrs Newton Vreeland

A household testimonial describes Chamberlains Tablets as effective for indigestion and post meal heaviness. Mrs Newton Vreeland of Minoa New York says her husband carries the bottle when traveling and she uses one or two tablets to feel better.

Chamberlain Newton Vreeland Minoa

Sunday church appointment list from June 1921

Appointments listed for Red Bank Horeb Lexington Spartanburg Swansea Orange Chapel Springfield and Batesbury. Churches schedule Sunday schools and services with pastors and Sundays noted. Indicates pastors away until July 7 for Methodist Training School at Watford College.

Red Bank Supa Horeb Harmon King Lexington D. Dent E. P Taylor Batesbury Bces Watford College Spartanburg HH. A. Whitten

Pelion Mission Services Schedule

Rev. B. J. Wessinger preaches at Holy Trinity Pelion with services the first Sunday at 4 p m and the third Sunday at 4 p m. St John s Black Creek holds services at 11 a m and 3 15 p m.

Pelion Mission B. J. Wessinger Holy Trinity Pelion St. John’s Black Creek

Stephen’s Evangel Lutheran Church Services Notice

Arthur B Obenschain pastor The Sunday schedule includes 8 15 p m service and 10 a m Sunday school June 26 morning theme The Advantages of The Present evening theme The Men Need The Church The Church Needs The Men Public invited Special invitation to men to attend evening service

Arthur B. Obenschain Arthur 2K. Obenschain

Southern Cross unveiling at Arlington cemetery honors Confederate dead

Miss Pearl Clark and Miss Rebecca Dial sponsored the unveiling of the Southern cross at the Confederate monument in Arlington cemetery. Veterans and children laid flowers as leaders like Senator Pat Harrison and Representative Lowry attended. President Harding sent a wreath and spoke in memory of Jefferson Davis. About two thousand people attended with clergy giving invocation and benediction.

Pearl Clark Lexington Rebecca Dial Senator Dial Arlington Cemetery Ington Herald of Pat Harrison Mississippi B. G. Lowry Harding South Carolina Pearl Camp Evans Representative Lowry Jefferson Davis Confederate States John E. Briggs Bird Lowry Mason and Dixon Line

Miss Pearle Clark Entertains in Capital

Society notes from Washington Herald describe Miss Pearle Clark entertaining at tea in Wardman Park hotel Saturday for Miss Anne Bruce Clarke of Lexington. Guests included Miss Rebecca Dial and Mrs. M. G. Williams of Birmingham, daughters of Senator Dial, plus several Clarke relatives and other social figures.

Washington Herald Lexington Misses Clark Mary K. Morgan J. Pearle Clarke Wardman Park Hotel Anne Bruce Clarke Ss. C B. Pearle Clarke Ilsie Erin Clarke Sixteenth Street Amon M Anne Bruce Clarke South Carolina Rebecca Dial M. G. Williams Birmingham Dial E Jroper Internal Revenue Daniel Jc. Roper Mary Abbe Lossers Louise Mattingly Elsie Montgomery Mary Scvite

June Weddings Bouquets and Gifts Highlighted

A brief column notes weddings in June featuring brides bouquets and wedding accessories. The piece mentions festive decor and gifts as part of the celebration, with emphasis on charming floral details for the bride and wedding party.

Fooling Snookums and Late Night Mischief

Fragmentary dialogue shows a child named Pollard being teased by Mr. Knowit about waking a baby. The speaker claims the baby slept after a ruse that convinced someone it was day.

Mr. Pollard

Training by mail at Draughon’s Business College

Read like a fragment from a newspaper ad describing Draughon’s Business College in Columbia. It touts regular courses taught by mail and urges readers to write for information about training by instructors.

Draughon Business College Columbia, S Wm. Tykes. Jr Lykestion

Fragmentary Note on Racial Fear and Growth

A muddled extract reflects on Japan as a racial threat and on a student’s view of family dynamics. It mentions nut growth and a new discovery, but the context is unclear and parts are garbled.

Final discharge notice for estate of J A Corley

On Wednesday June 24 the administrator W M Corley will apply to George S Crafts judge of probate Lexington county for final discharge as administrator of the estate of J A Corley deceased. June 1 41 c 35.

George S. Crafts Lexington County J. A. Corley W. M. Corley

Administrator’s Notice for H. W. Keon Estate

All persons having claims against the estate of H. W. Keon deceased must present them duly attested to Mrs. J. Lb. KOON Administratrix at Irmo South Carolina. Creditors are asked to make payment promptly. May 10 1921.

H. W. Keon J. Lb. Koon

Auto Blood Serum Promises New Life and Health

An exuberant pitch claims Auto Blood Serum boosts live cellular energy, strengthens heart and nerves, and restores youth. It cites two years of experience, 3000 cases with 85 percent success, and endorsements from physicians, promising quick relief from anemia, insomnia, indigestion, and other ailments.

U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warrentown, Va Ols Mamie Muller Mrs. Sallie Woods Aes Solomon Dooley Henry E. Drafts Tig Pig Henry W. H. Roof Prosperity S. C F. K. Roof Morgantown N. C E. H. Addy Mrs Wateringford Ellsworth Edith Church of the Good Shepherd Swansea Orange Chapel Springfield Southern Cross Margaret Smith Margaret Koontz Erin Clarke Charlie tSock Edward Halloren George Rawlins LeRoy Price M. W. Ely Edward Hammon Josephus Koontz William H. Smith John M. Ladd Frank Bryan Wilson S. Hullfish Arthur E. Brown W. A. Brooks Philadelphia Edwin Kennedy Mr. Marshall Pittsburgh Miss Morgan Rockville Miss Clarke Deering Winthrop College Rock Hill Chicora College Lib Pine View Club County Oak Grove Pelion Cooking Club Sharp's Hill Cooking Club Office St. John’s Cooking Club Providence Home Round Hill Saxe Goerha Cooking Club Annie Caughman Miss Pearle Clark Capital Bayer Bayer Manihester Coleus Sabin Will Rose Hill Greenhouse Main Street Japan DR. W. R. Register Main
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