Sam Leaphart Becomes United States Marshal in South Carolina
Sam Leaphart was notified of his appointment and confirmation as United States marshal for the Eastern District of South Carolina. He will take the oath and assume duties Saturday, succeeding Marshal Sims, and will operate from Charleston.
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Sam Leaphart
United States Marshal
Samuans
Leaphart
Washington
United States
South Carolina
Mar- Fill
Marshal Sims
Besgan
Charleston
Ing
Rand
Lexington
South Carolina College
Uniand
Dispptch News
Lexington Cotton & Fertilizer Co
Lexington Lodge
Lexngton Lodge
K. of. P
The
Odd Fellows
Royal Order of Moose
Leenston Unig
Seay
Educaton
Mgr
Les
Riettina
Grand Jury Urges County Road Plan and Policeman Removal
The grand jury recommends adoption of the Aiken county road plan for Lexington county and urges a full investigation of Rural Policeman George W. Asbill. If found not performing duties fully, the supervisor and county commissioners should remove him, per law. W. H. Fallaw, foreman, May 24, 1922.
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R County
Aiken
Lexington County
George W. Asbill
Grand Jury
W. H. Fallaw
State Convention to Feature Big Speakers
Spartanburg May 22 announcement that top figures from Clemson College Furman University and other denominations will headline the South Carolina Sunday School Convention at the University of South Carolina starting June 20. Other notables include Dr. W McGothlin and Dr. Mee Goth with various religious and regional leaders, plus legal cases and resentencing news from the court.
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Spartanburg
South Carolina
University of South Carolina, Columbia
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
W. McGtlothlin
Furmante
Mrs Roof Bette Improves After Hospital Stay
The family and friends of Mrs W P Roof report she is somewhat improved in health after several months in a Richmont Bay hospital.
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W. PB. Roof
Richmont Vay
Court convenes in Lexington for two week term
Circuit court in Lexington opens a two week term led by Judge J. W DeVore with Clerk Harman and Stenographer O. B. Anderson. The docket fills with major cases and progress signals indicate substantial headway toward clearing matters. Newt Kelly pleads guilty to manslaughter in the David Shull case and is sentenced to ten years hard labor. Frank Goff’s murder case is continued due to illness of counsel.
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W. H. Burke
Albert Moultrie
Columbia
George Beil Thimerman
Joe
Swysert
J.C. Nicholsemo
Leesville
Miseliens
Court of General Sessions
Lexington
J. W DeVore
Edgefield
Harman
O. B. Anderson
DeVore
Times
Newt Kelly
David Shull
New Brookland
Kelly
Frank Goff
J. B. Wingard
Richland County
Ieee
Commencement Week At Lexington Schools With Play And Exercises
Commencement week at Lexington schools includes a Thursday night play About Betty performed by tenth graders Corley Price Harman and others, a Friday night repeat, and a Friday morning sermon in the Ebenéze church. The graduation exercises Monday night will honor eight graduates with diplomas by Marion Rucker of the University of South Carolina, including class president Anna Lee, valedictorian Ola Warner, and other honors. The district notes record a successful session under Prof Whittle, the largest enrollment, and a bond issue movement to enlarge the school due to crowded buildings.
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Lexington
Betty
Agagn
Corley
Nola Price
Ola, Mer
Wenona Corley
Neita Harmad
Eli Harman
Herbert Hendrix Raymond Hendrix
Ies
the Brown
Ebenéze Church
Columbia
Marion Rucker
Uni South Carolina
Ran
A. B. Obenschain
Anna Lee
Galatory
Gary Harman
Lois Boozer
J. D
Ola Warner
Ay Wenona Corley
Hendrix
Raymondrix
Neila
Anna Lee Gaile
Paneesy
E. Maron Ruckert
Julius .B. Sharpe
Dispatch News
T. C. Callison
Lexngton
Whittle
New Governor Takes Helm as State Politics Warm Up
The newly sworn governor, succeeding Robert S. Conpey, begins a political campaign season with several potential contenders for lieutenant governor and other state offices. Names discussed include Jennings Owings, Col. T. B. Spratt, Cole L. Blease, Andrew J. Bethea, Senator Laney, Swearingen, William Coleman, and John Gary, with campaigning opening June 2 and renewed talk of a future gubernatorial race.
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Che Haverners Tan
Roverniy
Robert S
Federal
Pars Joan Board
A. Feodake
Hilde
Cole L. Blease
Andrew J. Bethea
Laney
Swearingen
William Coleman
Coleman
Brease
Senate
United States Senate
Ansel
State Senate
Judiciary Committee
Siwygen
Nis
Xuvernay
John Gary
Iespaign
Pipe Organ Installed at St Stephen’s Evangelical
A new four manual tubular pneumatic pipe organ with two manuals eleven stops six pistons eight couplers and three hundred ninety eight pipes is being installed at St Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. It will be completed Friday and played at the Sunday evening service. The organ will be dedicated on the last Sunday in June, June 25, at four o’clock in the afternoon.
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St. Stephen's Evangel Lutheran Church
Picnic at Red Bank Church Union Picnic
A church union picnic will be held at Red Bank on Saturday May 27 with participation from all churches in the area. Both the picnic and barbecue dinner will be served and the public is invited.
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Red Bank
Church Union
Death of Child in Sharp family noted in local notice
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Sharpe born February 14, 1920 dies April 26, 1922. Report mentions mercy and life imprisonment in a separate line, then shifts to criminal cases: Henry Norvis charged with murder laid before a jury. several Supreme Court cases postponed. attorneys Harmon Swygert and Coryell request continuances. Swygert and Harmon cases deferred. Jurors for week two notified. clerk W L Harman issues word dere.
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Rufus Sharpe
Peluary
Henry Norvis
Murde
Supreme Court
Nial
Columbia
Miriamiovniar & Graham
Biled & Coryell
J. C. Swygert
Stiee
Harmon
Swysert
L. Harman
Few More Days for Taxpayers
South Carolinians have a few days left to pay 1921 state and county taxes without executions. Executions will be issued after June 1 but held by the county treasurer until September 1 when turned to the sheriff. An eight percent penalty starts June 1.
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Unti
Rural CarrienS Meet With Odd Evening Puzzle Night
Rural CarrienS gathering scheduled for Tuesday at 1 with a peculiar program. The event covers relationships and social questions across two counties, asking attendees to determine who is in a romance tied to a local neighbor.
Ladies of Pantiseese Host Courtroom Dinner Night
The Pantiseese ladies will serve dinner on the court grounds Thursday for those attending court and the public is invited to dine with them.
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