American Legion Post 7 responds to gambling rumor and urges inspection
On Wednesday May 25 1921 American Legion Post 7 addresses rumors that its quarters are a gambling joint. The notice defends the organization citing its constitutional purposes and invites the public to inspect its rooms. It also promotes a library donation and announces a Friday May 27 performance of "Tootsie's Husband" at Lexington with 15 and 25 cent tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
America
The
United States of America
Tootsie
Lexington
Newberry College Plans Commencement Week Activities
Newberry College, May 21. Senior examinations closed May 20. First honor went to Miss Gladys Stilwell, Silverstreet, second to Carl L. Epting, Chapin. Speakers for Commencement Day on June 7 include Carl J. Epting, J. N. Merchant, D. C. Holman, J. N. Blume, and Gladys Stilwell. Entertainment chair I. H. Hunt, luncheon chair Prof. O. B. Cannon invite alumni ministers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry College
Gladys Stilwell
Silverstreet
Carl L. Epting
Chapin
Our College
J. N. Merchant
D. C. Holman
J. N
Rat Snap touted as rat killer by Woodbridge user
Believer Mr B E Carpenter writes that RAT-SNAP killed seven large rats the morning after use and that 18 chicks were saved after a rat problem. The product comes in ready to use cake in three sizes priced 85c 65c and 1.25 and is sold by Harmon Drug Co and Lexington Pharmacy with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
Harmon Drug Co
Lexington Pharmacy
Turmiers and crops shift in Cross Roads note
A fragment from Cross Roads reports local people whetting along crops and mentions a house fire at Adolphus Rister’s home last night. The community school plans a program Friday night May 27 inviting all. Several names appear in social visits and rides around town with varied spellings and scattered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Rister
Cross Roads News and Death of Mrs Long
Community notes from Cross Roads report crops and social visits including Mrs Joreout's visit and Miss Mittie Martin returning home. A death notice for Mrs Sallie L Long age 73 notes funeral at Hollow Creek church and survivors James W George S Elzie B Colie Willie E Claude Bessie A Rawl and Emanuel Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Jad de
M. L
Dda Joreout
I. E. Pound
C. G. Williams
Lillie Pound
Edisto
Elvin Pound
Alice Martin
Legrea Jefcoat
Sallie L. Long
Emanuel Long
Gilbert
Hollow Creek
Hone
Colie
Willie E. Gilbert
Claude E
Wilmington
N. C
Bessie A. Raw
Fragmented line about game play and legal help
A garbled passage questions ongoing play tensions and the idea of men hiring a lawyer after losses. It hints at disputes and repeated fragility in a sports or informal competition context. The readable text lacks clear names or concrete events to anchor a further summary.
Chapin Theatre Presents The Firefly of France Saturday
Chapin Theatre will show The Firefly of France to local patrons this Saturday with a Pathe News reel accompanying the feature. The program, announced for Chapin and Paramount Pictures venues, promises a wartime drama set against recent world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chapin
Chapin Theatre
Sup
S¢ Pathe
Paramount Picture
Rat-Snap Ad Claims Effective Rodent Control
An old, partly garbled ad promotes RAT-SNAP as a guaranteed rat killer. It cites Mrs Graves as advising its use, mentions poultry settings, and lists three sizes with prices 6c to 1.23 dollars. Sold at Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co.
Children’s Day at Beaver Church Event Announcement
Beaver church on the Gilbert charge will host Children’s Day on Saturday June 18. An interesting programme is planned and all are urged to come with well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Church of the Gilbert Charge
Sand Mountain School District votes on coupon bond issue
A petition filed by one third of qualified voters requests a bond election for Sand Mountain School District No. 36 to issue coupon bonds totaling one thousand dollars to build and equip a new school house. The election is set for Friday the 27th at the new school house with polling from dawn to dusk. Chairman Shumpert, Secretary Trish, and trustees announce the plan and call for voters to decide on the bond proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Sueli
Shumpert
Airman
Shumpe
Secrenary
I. W. Trish
Sand Mountain
Notice of Administration for J P Shull in Lexington
Probate Judge GEO. S. DRAFTS issues a citation to the kindred and creditors of J P Shull deceased to appear May 27 1921 in Lexington Court of Probate at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why Mrs J S Shull should not be granted Letters of Administration. Published May 18 1921 in the Lexington paper for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Carolina
Lexington
George S. Dratts
J. S. Shull
J. P. Shull
C. HS. C
L. S
Lexington Co
8. C
Steedman No. 21 voters set election for four mill levy
All qualified resident electors of Steedman school district No 21 are notified that an election will be held at the school house theoria on Friday May 27 1921 to vote an additional levy of four mills for school purposes. Polls open 7 A M to 4 P M. Bring tax receipt and registration certificate. By order of the County Board of Education.
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Steedman School District No
School House Theoria
County Board of Education
Moving Pictures At Center And Newburg
L B Porth, former teacher, to present a program of Fatty Arbuckle and Dilly West at Center Schoolhouse on May 28 and Newburg Schoolhouse on June 4. Includes educational and war film Chronic Constipation and advice on hydration and exercise with a promotion of Chamberlain's Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Porth
Center School House
Newburg Schol House
Fatty Arbuckle
Dilly West
Don’t Always Blame Hens When Eggs are Suerte
An old ad promotes RAT-SNAP rat poison from Lexington Pharmacy, urging readers to break a cake and place where rats travel. It claims effectiveness with three sizes priced at 35c, 65c, and 1.25 dollars and guarantees results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suerte
Lexington Tharmacy and
Harmon Drug Co
Sheriff Sale Under Execution in Lexington South Carolina
In Lexington Court of Common Pleas the case Hartley v Hartley proceeds to sale of personal property on June 6 1821 at the courthouse. Items include fodder corn a bell a granite runner a turbine wheel mortice saws cotton gins and interest in a Texas Mercantile Company claim for seven bales of cotton totaling 513.80 all to be sold for cash under execution.
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State of
South Carolina
Lexington
Court of Common Pleas
Thosa Mare Hartley
Fred G. Hartley
Court House
A. D
G. Hartley
Wushels
Jones Or
Hartley
Slack Creek
Hartley Place
Black
Texia
Tfart‘cy Mercantile Company
D. C
Common Pleas
Eustin Tloof
Estate Notice for D Ti Rawl Deceased
All persons having claims against the estate of D Ti Rawl are notified to file verified claims with the administrator. Those indebted to the estate should make payment promptly. Administratrix: Mr Gussie Trawl. SPN Bhar Batexlang, 3. U2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ti. Rawl
Gussie Trawl
Administritrix
SPN Bhar Batexlang
Fever Tonic Rival Claims Supposed Superiority
A fragmented line from a trade item notes a product branded Fever Tonic claiming to have more imitations than any rival, suggesting a competitive claim in a medical or patent tone. No further readable context is available to confirm specifics.
Fragmentary Obscure Ad Intent Noted
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions cough relief for throat issues and a warning about missing a treat. It references a Friday night event in Lexington and asks about bringing hooks to a shower, but the text is garbled and hard to parse for concrete facts or names.
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the Dispatch News
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S. C
G. M. Harman
Dispatch News
Lexington, D. C
Newberry
Messrs
Aiken Sharpe
Daniel Goodwin
Willie Lovett
Jefcoat
Priscilla Ann
Pamela Jane Peppercorn
Irene
Dewey Jefcoat
Margee
John Taylor
Rosie Pound
G. Willian
Edista
M Hilton
Hutte
Doodle
Thur Town
Supiday
Cross Roads
Big Boy
Long
Jose
Chineborlain
Avhire
Kodakers
Kodak
Columbia Studio
Main Street
Columbia, S.C
Mpshire
Abram Stork
R. J. Hook
Guarantee Coal Mining Company
Como Bldg
Chicago
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Sentlemaan
Mary
Lankershim Bldg
Angeles
Calif
Los
Pelion
Savannah
James C. Hartley
S.C
Columbia, S. C
Hemstitching & Pleating Co
Main
Lexington Cotton & Fertilizer Co
I. Hoon
Administrawis
Beaver Church
Perry Hall
B. B. Hall
A. B. Quattlebaum
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Moving Pictures AT
Center and
Newburg
Chamberlain
Sherife
Leington
Coumiissioners
Colima
Ivst
Moir
G. ©. Steele
B. H. Darre
Jas. M. Barr
W. H. Witt
J. H. Hiller
Walter
U. L. Walter Optical Co
Columbia
Charleston and
Florence, 8. C
Drusvists
Lavoptik
AlWintin Eye Corte Ifarmon
Paige
H.W. Steell
Draugnon
Business College
Wm. Sykes
Dr. W. Sykes
Bayer
Rose Hill Greenhouse
Columbia Supply Company
West Gervais St. Columbia, S. C
J. H. Price Building
Burns Motor Co
J. H. Sease
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Lexington, S. C
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