Reminiscences of the Long Ago in Lexington
Uncle Josh recalls Lexington's old days along Main Street with Christian Franck bootmaker, German workers, and the Otter Slide tavern. He describes shops, fires, jail, and colorful locals like Uncle Isaac Vansant, Drury Lawson, and Zooker the baker, painting a vivid portrait of community life and rough-and-tumble entertainments.
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Josh
Lexing‘ton
David Hendrix
Noah Hendrix
Milton Simons
Mr. Simons
Edisto
Capt. J. Feaster Lyles
Fairfield County
Edward Fredrick
John Shirey
Philip Bonebacker
Wee ‘Wee
John McCawley
Noah Corley
Caleb Hendrix
Christian Frank
Mary Corley
Granny Corley
Maj
Ephriam Corley
Mr. Frank
John
Lizzie
Manda
Georgia
Brookland
Fredrick
Main
Church Streets
Ernest
Augusta
Columbia
Port Place
Main Street
Caughman
Calvary Company
Risinger
New York
Franck
Boney
Caleb
Billie Hendrix
John MecCawley
Fort
Mike Hendrix
Mr. Pendleton King
Old Methodist Church
A. F. Fort
Mr. King
Mr. Fort
Bill
Carwile
King
Oswald Department Store
Enterprise Hardware Company
John Wingard
G. M. Harman
Up Street
Harman
Isaac Vansant
Uncle Isaac
Katie
Isaac
Zooker
John Kieckley
Hull
Drury Lawson
Sand Hills
Bettie
Uncle Drury
Wiley Dickerson
Truss Jackson
McGee Boys
Uacle
Eli) Taylor
Ed, Leaphart
Luke Hendrix
State Teachers Examination Dates At Lexington and Fregtone
The next teachers examination will be held at Lexington on Friday May 12 and Saturday May 13 starting promptly at nine oclock. Applicants must arrive on time or be dismissed. Those planning to attend should notify the County Superintendent by card. Examinations available for Primary Certificate first second or third grade General Elementary Certificate first second or third grade.
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United States
South Carolina
Lexington
Fregtone
A'Rlock & Dar
Les
Barerd
Cardus Helped Regain Strength in Paint Rock
Mrs. C. M. Stegall of near Paint Rock Alabama recounts her recovery after three years of illness and bed rest aided by Cardus. She was weak unable to walk, slept poorly, and lost appetite until six bottles restored her health and strength. Cardus touted as a tonic for women’s ailments with decades of use.
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Paint Rock
Ala
C. M. Stegall
Near Here
Cardus
Cardui
Education certificates and exam rules issued by Lexington County
Not less than 60 in any subject or 75 general average grants first grade. Second grade requires 55 in any subject and 75 overall, third grade 50 in any subject and 65 overall. Applicants must furnish writing materials. Rules by the State Board of Education and State Bureau of Examiners determine results. Julius E. Sharpe, Superintendent of Education, Lexington County. 2w-e
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State Board of Education
State Bureau of Examiners
Julius E. Sharpe
Lexington County
Coleman Wins Columbia Mayoral Race in Tight Contest
W A Coleman won the Columbia mayoral race as the Democratic nominee, defeating John W Richardson by 411 votes after securing 2,540 votes to Richardson's 2,029. Coleman carried eight boxes in four wards and gained 400 votes in the second primary while Richardson gained 75. Moffatt B DuPre led council with 3,064 votes, Sam L Sweeney was second with 2,449, L N Drake had 2,012, and R J Person trailed.
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W. A. Coleman
Columbia
John W. Richardson
Coleman
Richardson
Notice to creditors and kindred in estate of Ben Watkins
State of South Carolina Lexington County probate notice cites W F Hook as judge. W H Fallon seeks Letters of Administration for Ben Watkins estate. Kindred and creditors must appear at Lexington Probate Court on the May 1922 Sunday after publication at 11 a.m. to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published April 26 1922 for two weeks.
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State of
South Carolina
Lexington
W. F. Flock
W. H. Fallon
Ben Watkins
W. F. Hook
Lexington County
Richardson Wins Mayors Race in City Contest
W A Coleman won the mayoral race securing victory amid a lively Richardson campaign. Coleman and elected councillors DuPre and Sweeney were celebrated as the city hall crowd joined in a serenade. A separate dispatch warns that tariff legislation could raise living costs and unemployment, with Senator Simmons calling the bill dangerous.
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Coleman
Yarboroush
Counvilinen
DuPre
Sweeney
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Wolf Arehart
Owen Duffie
John Barleycorn
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Jas. Smith
Gilbert, S. C
Alabama
Lungardia
Lungardia Co
Dallas
Texas
Harmon Drug Company
Columbius
Chas. L. Sligh
Florist
Main St
Columbia. S. C
Bis
Elmgren
Hampton Street
Avery ““Tjeweler
Columbia, S.C
Blalock
Rice
Tarife
Washington
Summins
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Mirrolac
Devoe
U.S
Victor Talking Machines
Auto Acc
Bargle
Js, Wessinger & Son L. P. Fox
J. McCradb
Issere Rice
B. Harmon
Ceeyry
J. R. Lanford
Julian Sharpe
Vee E Gilbert
Shransea
C . Ediwunds
Lorick Brothers
Columbia, S. C
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