Kirby Started Young in Notorious Crime Legacy
The Enquirer recounts Sam Jones Kirby, part of a murder trio executed in Columbia on Friday morning June 16, for killing taxi driver William Brazell. Fred E. Smith recalls Kirby’s early thefts and a work history with his father’s help, noting a freight train fall that cost him an arm.
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Sam Jones Kirby
Columbia
C. O. Fox
Jesse Gappins
William ‘Brazell
Kirby
Fred E. Smith
Tirzah
Tirzah. “Kirby Worked For Me 22 Years Ago,” Said Mr. Smith
Thorne’s Ferry
Catawba River
India Hook
Larkin Kirby
Sam Jones
Enquirer
The Unexpected Joys and Trials of Life
The piece extols life’s unpredictable moments for those who stay home. It notes how small acts of friendship bring comfort and gratitude, and urges resilience when plans unravel. It reflects on surprises as both gifts and potential tragedies, urging courage as life’s captain.
White Rock News notes June events and moves in town
White Rock reports Dr A Wells Loman and wife leaving for Stonaka Virginia where he takes a hospital post. Miss Arkabel Booknight attends Summer School at Winthrop College. Mrs Naomi Dreher attends teacher summer school at Lenoir College. Mary Rauch returns from Columbia visiting Mrs John Stewart. Charlton Rauch visits Kinards with wife family. Annie Sites and Nerdie Kesler attend Chicora College Short Course in Domestic Science. a light quip about peace and a joke about a spending allowance.
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White Rock
A. Wells Loman
Stonaka
Arkabel Booknight
Winthrop College
Mary Rauch
John Stewart
Columbia
Naomi Dreher
Lenoir College
Hickory
N. C
Charlton Rauch
Kinards
Annie Sites
Nerdie Kesler
Chicora College
Notice of Election in Fairview School District No 27
Residents age twenty one and over in Fair view School District No 27 are notified that an election will be held at Old Fairview school house on Thursday June 29 1922 to vote an additional 10 mills levy for school purposes. Polls open 7 am to 4 pm. Bring tax receipt and registration certificate. By order of the County Board of Education. Frank Padgett Clinton Hughes W B Rawls Board of Trustees June 14 1922.
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Fairview
Old Fairview School House
Keep Young With Doan’s Kidney Pills Claim
Mrs. C S Rauch of West Main Street reports back and kidney pain from heavy work and a cold. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Harmon Drug Store she says the trouble left and she has had no spell since. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists 60 cents at all dealers.
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Dean
Lexington
Doan
Harmon Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Library of Southern Literature at Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University in Atlanta undertakes a major project to assemble a complete library of southern literature. Lupton has donated over 125000 dollars for a new fireproof library building. H. E. Harmon of Atlanta volunteers to collect materials and will label items as gifts for Lupton Hall, inviting books, magazines, manuscripts, letters, and pictures from readers nationwide.
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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
South
J. T. , Lupton
Chattanooga
H. E. Harman
Lupton Hall
H. E. Harmon
Care
Trust Company of Georgia
Southern Architect
Young Matron Claimed by Death in Columbia
Mrs. H. C. Corley aged 21 died at her home 1616 Taylor Street after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and two young sons H. C. Jr. and Douglas, plus her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Kirkland of Batesburg. A Baptist church member, she will be interred at Pilgrim Lutheran church in Lexington County at 4 p.m. today with Rev Hasford B. Jones officiating.
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H. C. Corley
Taylor Street
E. L. Kirkland
Batesburg
Chieftain Sends Greetings to Former Foes
Richmond Virginia June 23 Just before leaving Richmond for his home the Chieftain sent greetings to former foes in a gesture of goodwill.
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Co. V
Richmond, Va
Richmond
Confederate Veterans Leader Extends Greeting to Comrades
In Durham North Carolina Gen Julian S Carr commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans issued a public message praising the fraternally united nation. He thanked the comrades and their families and wished them safe returns and happiness until the next reunion in New Orleans.
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Durham
N. C
Julian S. Carr
The
United Confederate Veterans
North
South
Gen. Carr
Confederacy
New Orleans
Cardy Helps Regain Strength in Alabama Woman
Mrs. C. M. Stegall of Paint Rock Alabama recounts a recovery from three years of illness and paralysis of strength after taking Cardus. She credits six bottles with restoring health, saying she no longer suffers and believes Cardus saved her life. Thousands of women have used Cardus for womanly ailments over forty years.
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Paint Rock
Ala
C. M. Stegall
Near Here
Cardus
Easy Teether and Thornton's Easy Sweet Powder Ad
Mothers who watch children can prevent illness with Dr. Thornton's Easy Teether at first sign of fretfulness fever or colic. J Cullen Wright of Hartwell Ga praises the product for his five year old child and claims no doctor since birth. Thornton's Easy Sweet powder, a scientifically prepared remedy, is said to be preferred by doctors and druggists for its digestants and stomach friendly formula.
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Thornton
Childre
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Isle OF Palms
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S. C
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Ammer
Southern Railway System
White Rock News
Reggie
County Board of Education
Frank Padgett
Clinton Hughes
W. BE. Rawls
Board of Trustees
Chas. L. Sligh
Florist
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Columbia, S. C
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Alabama
Callison & Barr
S. O
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Toledo
Obia
sVi
Lexington County
S. W. Boozer
Chapin
S. Brookland Cash
Bargie Drug Store
J. S. Wessinger & Stesburg
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J. M. Craps
Rice B. Harmop
Lanford
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Gilbert
Swansea
Edmunds
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