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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
1
A fragmentary notice indicates merchants in the area will attend a meeting at the Lexington courthouse at eight o’clock in the evening. The text shows uncertain wording about lending or extending credit, with references to a March date and local commerce concerns.
The Saxe Gotha National Farm Loan association, away for days, may accept farmer loan applications soon. Efird and Carroll urge locals to file now to secure appraiser services before the rush. Once filed, loan processing and disbursement typically take 30 to 90 days, so applicants should act promptly.
A cordial invitation is extended to the public for Sunday services on the 6th at 2:30 p.m. Obenschain is mentioned in connection with the event.
The Exeington mercantile business, previously run by Mr. A. in Mathias, has been purchased by Judge Sim L. Hendrix and will operate at the same stand. Mr. Mathias will devote next year to farming, and Hendrix, a local magistrate, takes over. Mrs. Janie Hutto, wife of J W Hutto of Swansea, died at Baptist hospital after a kerosene accident four weeks prior. She was 24 hours in hospital and, with husband, leaves Juny Trends.
Earl H Hipple leads the Hippie Concert Company in a mixed classical and popular program at Lexington auditorium. The act features xylophone soloist Hipple and musicians on violin saxophone cornet and piano. Tickets are seventy five cents for adults and thirty five cents for children, with a possible full-course refund offered to season-ticket holders if dissatisfied.
Susianah Elizabeth Frick daughter of the late Adams and Elizabeth Frick was born May 9 1844 and died February 22 1920 aged 76 years 9 months and 13 days. She endured strokes in 1919 pneumonia led to death and remained faithful to St Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held at home near Little Mountain with Rev B L Stroup and Rev J J Long. burial in the family cemetery. Aunt Susie was a loving sister and Christian woman mourned by many relatives and friends. A play will be held at Macedon school Friday March 1 at 8 o'clock for school benefit plus a box sale.
Friday afternoon Sheriff EH Austin Roof added a new capture to his list. The still, found at George Harris’s place about three and a half miles from Lexington, was a 20 gallon outfit made from a wash pot, wood tub and copper worm. Slightly over a barrel of mash was destroyed and two quarts of whiskey were spilled before seizure. No arrests have been made.
The Lexington Baptist Church invites the public to hear Pastor H. Funderburke preach on The Communion Question next Sunday March 6 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. The talks aim to share Baptist views with courtesy toward other denominations and promote mutual understanding.
The material for the new dam at George's Mill has been placed on the ground and construction will start soon. Mr George will shut down the mill on Saturday March 12 and not resume for about thirty days. Those with corn to ground are asked to bring it in before that date.
South Carolina counties prepare 45 delegates for the Palmafesta Queen election in Columbia during March 28 to April 2. Each county will host a representative, parade in flower-decorated cars, and a statewide vote to crown the Queen with a grand prize outfit. The event features an all-star band, auto show, style displays, and a fireworks finale, with $26,000 planned in total spending and $15,000 raised via public subscriptions.
The Bureau of Markets of the U S Department of Agriculture conducted nearly 400 demonstrations of approved practices for marketing farm products and delivered over 700 lectures on packing grading handling storage and sale in the last fiscal year. Programs included guidance to sweet potato marketers and the erection of 53 storage houses and adoption of federal standards across multiple states. Mrs W D Quick and children thank friends for kindness during illness and death of husband and father.
Miss Gurrie Gregory and John Bittle wed in a quiet February ceremony at St. David's church home of the bride's father. Rev J W Oxner officiated. The house and ceremony room featured white and green decor including a ivy arch and large white bell. The bride wore georgette crepe and tulle with carnations and fern. Groom is son of A F Bittle of McFarlan NC. Bride is daughter of John W Gregory of New Brookland. A reception followed.
Mr. J. C. Rucker of Swansea lost his home and its contents in a Monday morning fire. The cause is unknown. He carried a small amount of insurance, not enough to cover the loss.
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