Court to convene Monday for two weeks at general sessions
The Court of general sessions will convene Monday May 22 with Judge J W DeVore presiding. It is expected to run two weeks as many cases await trial including seven murder prosecutions and several assault cases. A resentence to electrocution for Kirby Gappins and Fox is anticipated.
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Court of General Sessions
J. W. DeVore
Edgefield
Callison
TC Starkie
Gappins
Supreme Court
Kirby
Fox
Lexington
William Brazeil
Columbia
Batt
Newt Kelley
Frank Goff
David Shull
New Brookland
Swyeert
Leesville
J. C. Nicholson
Batesburg
Beary Corley
Hegto
George Miller
D. E. Hammond
Gilbert
J. F. Kelley
White
Veterans of '65 attend Darlington reunion this week
Messrs Jas E Rawl Marion D Harman and G M Harman, veterans of '65, are in Darlington this week for the annual Confederate Veterans reunion and state convention. They plan to return home later in the week.
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Messrs
Jas. E. Rawl
Marion D. Harman
G. M. Harman
Darlington
Confederate Veterans
Uome
Declamation and Expression Contests Set for Friday Night
Two contests will be held Friday at 8:30 PM in the school auditorium. One for boys and one for girls in the high school department. Boys speakers include Odelle Harmon Lever Caughman Joseve Hallonan Daniel Shull Charl Harman John Roberts Willie Harmon. Girls speakers include Katherine Whitten Amy Franklin Mary Wallace Edith Roof. A prize will be awarded to the best speech in each contest. The public is invited.
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Odelle Harmon
Lever Caughman
Joseve Hallonan
Daniel Shull
Charl Harman
John Roberts
Willie Harmon
Katherine Whitten
Amy Franklin
Mary Wallace
Edith Roof
Minstrel Show Draws Large Lexington Post Crowd
A Legion minstrel program presented by the Lexington post of the American Legion drew a largely attended audience Wednesday night and the receipts were satisfactory. The Batesbury appearance scheduled for Friday night was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.
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Lexington
American Legion List
Batesbury
Commencement Celebrations for Lexington Public Schools
Commencement for Lexington public schools runs May 26 to 29. Tenth graders present A Big ado about Bettie on May 26 and 27. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 11:14 by Rev P D Brown of Ebenezer Lutheran Columbia SC with special music. Graduating exercises Monday night May 29. Gov Robert A Cooper delivers baccalaureate address and diplomas. Trustees medal and Dispatch News medal awarded for top scholars. Public invited to all events.
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Lexington Public Schools
Bettie
P. D. Brown
Ebeneber Lutheran Church
Columbia
5. C
Robert A. Cooper
Dispatch News
Entertainment at Calvary Branch School House Show
A school entertainment at Calvary Branch school house on Friday night May 19, 1922, begins at 8 o clock with songs speeches and dialogues including Oh You Teacher A Foolish Habit Sceatt In a Doctors Office A Proposal in Grandma s Day and An up to date Proposal A negro minstrel Refreshments will be sold after the program for the benefit of the school The public is invited Revival services at the Methodist church continue this week.
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Calvary Branch School House
No title available for church growth note
A fragment notes strong blows against evil and easy justice, with four new members added to the church as visible results of efforts. The text emphasizes moral action and the growth of the congregation through new members and personal resolve.
Flood Damages Bristol Va Tenn Center as Beech Creek Rises
Flood from Beech Creek in Bristol and adjacent areas caused about 600000 dollars in damage. Thirty-five stores flooded and many homes evacuated as water filled basements and streets. Postoffice, department stores, hotels, and State Street shops suffered, with merchants moving merchandise to upper floors and sandbag barricades used to stem flood waters. Authorities warn of possible further issues and report cloudburst origin near Wallace Virginia.
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Va.Tenn
Moore
Sycamore
Cumberland
Lee
Water
Front
Shelby
Seventh
Broad
Williams
State Streets
Virginia Post- Office
Hotel
State Street
James Row
Virginia Coar
Phe Hiald-Couerier
Walelage
Ely
Istul
Card of thanks expresses thanks after loss
Mr. J Frank Lowman and his daughter extend sincere thanks for kindness shown during the illness and death of his wife and their mother.
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Frank Lowman
Lecture Friday Baptist Church to host Palmer talk
Leon C. Palmer state superintendent of the Sunday school association will give a May 19 lecture at 3 o clock in the Baptist church. County Sunday school president J D Carroll urges all in Sunday school work to attend. Palmer is known for energetic lectures and long experience across many states and institutions.
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Leon C. Palmer
The
Sunday School Association
Baptist Church
J. D. Carroll
County Sunday School Association
Palmer
A Big Ady About Bertie staged by tenth graders
The tenth grade will present A Big Ady About Bertie on Thursday and Friday nights May 26 and 27. The Ladies' School Improvement league sponsors the show to raise funds for school improvements. Admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults, with tickets on sale at all drug stores this Friday.
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Bertie
Ladies
Bon Her Club Event With Miss Cayo Baird Set
The Bon Heny Clute will feed Perday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Miss Cayo Baird and Mrs. J. D. Carroll. Members are asked to be present.
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Cayo Baird
J. D. Carroll
Shrine meeting attendees in Rook Hill lineup
John T. Sox Norman S. Geiger Sidney Riley W H Sawyer and J W Nipper attend Shrine meet in Rook Hill for the gathering with local lodge members present.
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John T. Sox
Normans. Geiger
Sidney Riley
W. HE. Sawyer
J. W. Nipper
Rook
Fridays Recital At High School Auditorium
Music pupils of Mrs EB By Roof presented a public recital last Friday night in the high school auditorium. The program featured solo pieces and a chorus, with performances by Lanier Royal Keisler Helen Obenschain Emily Oswald and many others under teacher J D Carroll.
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J. D. Carroll
EB. By Roof
Tralian George
Lanier —Royal Keisler
Weiss—Arthur and
Helen Obenschain
Spautding
Sare Hampton Kaiminer
Blue Corps
Moon—Angel Harrison
Ganseehals
Royal Keisler
Dellafield
Beethoven
Emily Oswald
Anthony —Harold Smith
Christopher Kaufman
Wach
Jéanvor Shearouse
Tschaikowsky
Rosa Belle Hendrix
Christine Roof
Stastny
Martha Kyzer
Virginia Evans
Lange—Nella Lee Harman
Braungardt
Income Tax Act Brings In Money Announcement
Officials of the state treasurer's office said yesterday that out of five thousand checks received on the new state tax program, officials report strong revenue flow and steady public compliance.
Tax receipts push near four hundred thousand in year
Tax collector notes about 1,500 to 2,000 checks remain to be counted, pushing totals above 400,000. Estimated yearly tax near 700,000 with many taxpayers yet to pay and many half payments. Free conference committee had hoped for 1,000,000 but unlikely. A Gilbert school play The Masonic Ring is set for Friday night May 19 at 8 p m with refreshments.
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Free Enference
Anniversary Day at Pond Branch Epworth League
The Pond Branch Epworth League will observe Anniversary Day next Sunday night May 21 at o'clock prompt. The program includes addresses and music with the audience invited to attend.
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Pond Branch Epworth League
Governor Cooper to resign by Saturday noon
The State reports Governor Cooper intends to resign at noon on Saturday after agreeing with Lieutenant Governor Harvey on a plan for the transition. The chief executive said the resignation timing is not definite but noon is favored, with final details to be set when the two officials meet today or tomorrow.
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Cooper
Harvey
Tuesd
Goveror Harvey
Leaphart Confirmed as U S Marshal for South Carolina
Samuel J. Leaphart was Wednesday advised of his confirmation to be United States marshal for the Eastern District of South Carolina. The senate had approved his nomination along with J. D. Meyer of Charleston to be district attorney. Leaphart will assume duties in a few days with headquarters in Charleston and will likely spend much time at his Lexington home.
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Samuel J. Leaphart
South Carolina
Senate
J. D. EB. Meyer
Uharleston
Leaphart
Charleston
Lexington
Poincare Takes Emphatic Stand at Genoa Talks
On May 12 the French premier renewed orders to Barthou at Genoa. He forbade any negotiation with Russia and urged an early end to the conference. France refused to have French and Russian experts sit on the same commissions, preferring allied expert meetings possibly in another city with U.S. representatives also present. Belgium, Poland, and other nations observed the stance.
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Associated Press
Poincare
M. Barthou
Genoa
Ito
United States
Genoa Talks Open With Russia Split and Commissions
At Genoa the rift between Russia and Europe deepens as officials doubt quick results. France backs an international commission to study Russian debts and property while urging a general truce. Italy Britain and France seek a path to reconstruct Russia without separate German-style deals. Tomorrow’s sub-commission on Russian affairs will consider Russia’s reply.
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Associated Press
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Europe
Genoa
Permier Lloyd George
France
Germany
Vist Russas Bens
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