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The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1921

Page

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Heavy docket for common pleas hearings next Tuesday

The common pleas schedule for the coming term lists numerous jurist assignments and cases. The roster, arranged by the bar association, includes defendants and plaintiffs like Marcella Whitaker et al, Jefcost, and Southern Pine Lumber Co, with sessions spread from Tuesday through December 1 and cases set for each weekday and Saturday, outlining local civil matters, injunctions, and disputes in Lexington County and related entities.

Common Pleas Court of Cases Ith Giest Smith Farman Waters C.arcnur C. Sharpé S. Frank Stipur Haltovanger Sohn Alten P. Atnick Jackhb George S. Burgess Belton M. Vance S. Gihur Diller Ben. W. Is. Witenes Vastmnexfer Thomas Pp. Hall Mas C. Jefcoat A. L. Beder PC Shealy Ollie A. Wanger Banks L Ripon P Miller H. H.ight E. Wessinger J. Asby Joe Poole H. B. Oxner Dreher Allison Hed Bar Association Marcella Whitaker B. Jefcost Safron Annie Lou Sharpe J Wiloer

Junior Order Oyster Supper At Church Street Hall

An oyster supper hosted by the Junior Order delighted members and invited guests last Saturday at the Church street hall. Supper, served at 9 pm, featured fried and stewed oysters, pickles, and other fare with music by a string band. About 150 attended and the group is in flourishing condition.

Church Street

Lexington High School Annual Fair Promised

The Lexington High School will hold its annual fair on Thanksgiving Day November 24. The Ladies School Improvement League will serve a genuine turkey dinner and urges patrons to contribute to a successful event. Attending Orangeburg Pair include Samuel E George and Samuel A George.

Lexington High School Ladies School Improvement League Orangeburg Samuel E., George Samuel A. George Lexington

Town election set for Lexington next Monday

Lexington votes November 14 at town hall from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for mayor and council. Candidates include Son Lowman and Sam J. Long for mayor and W. E. Gibbs for council. Managers of the election are J. D. Garrol, D. E. Amick, and Lewis B. Root. council members praise recent street work led by Melt Corley.

Son Lowman Sam J. Long W. E. Gibbs Long J.D. Garrol D. E. Amick Lewis B. Root S. J. Long B. H. Barre H. A. Roberts H. N. Kaminer Barney Bro Melt Corley

Fulmer outlines Camp Jackson salvage plan and delays

Special correspondence from Washington reports Congressman Fulmer discusses Camp Jackson. He says salvage of abandoned camps is paused while a staff board weighs cost versus value of using the camps for National Guard and reserve training. Decisions expected by mid December with only minor changes to status quo. Some salvage materials are allocated to Camp Bragg but will not disrupt main camp use.

Dispatch News Washington, D. C Fulmer Camp Jackson Army National Guard Secretary of War Camp Bragg Camp Brags

Officers Find Still Near Swansea Destruction

Swansea November 6 Sheriff Roof with Constable W W Spires and Chief E M Brickle destroyed a ten gallon still on the Calhoun county side just as they turned back from a search. They found four keg of mash ready for use and several empty casks. The still was recently in use and the scene was secured.

Swansea Sheriff Roof W. W. Spires E. M. Brickle Calhoun County Brickle

Mayor Hall Re elected Brookland Mayor for Third Term

In Brookland last Saturday Mayor LI Hall was re elected to a third term. Aldermen elected were C T Weed J W Bloom H H Ocelgree W D Lucas N Denham and O C Steel. The peaceful election drew a light vote with all six alderman winners said to oppose leaving Lexington county and annexing to Richland. There were three mayoral candidates and nine for the six alderman posts. The vote totals are listed in the original report.

Brookland LI. Hall Te Town Messrs. C. T. Weed J. W Lexington County Richland

Samaria News Highlights Of Illness Visits And Tragedy

Visitors from Lexington and Leesville check on Mrs. S Ed Quattlebaum as illness spreads in Samaria. Local families, including the Quattlebaums and Gantts, host and travel. A house fire damages a Westmoreland residence with few belongings saved. mourns loss of Sim Alewine and young W J Hallman to illness.

Perry Ly Harmon Lexington S. Ed Quattlebaum A. J. Boatwright F. S' Burgess Ed Quattlebaum Quitman Gantt Leesville R. V. Gantt H. A. Oswald Sim Alewine James Hawkins Batesbury W J. Hallman Willie Hallman

Death of Capt Alex Moseley prominent Spring Hill leader

News of the death of Capt. Alex Moseley at his Spring Hill home on Friday. A veteran of the Confederate War and longtime Mason, he helped establish the Spring Hill lodge and was a leading figure in the United Confederate Veterans. Funeral details noted in State papers, survivors include officers from his regiment.

Sumter Alex Moseley Spring Hill Wll Edi Chured

Democrats Take Kentucky Legislature After Election

Democrats gain control of Kentucky’s next legislature as the election results shift power from Republicans to the Democratic party. The ballot outcome solidifies party leadership changes and anticipates new policy direction in the state capital.

Kentucky

South Carolina Dog Tax Enacted at $1 25 per Head

The act imposes an annual dog tax of $1.25 for dogs six months old or older payable to the county treasurer who issues a metal dog tax tag. The tax funds go to school districts, with penalties for nonpayment and fines split between reporters and schools. It becomes effective January 1, 1921, as approved March 10, 1920.

South Carolina General Assembly State of

Bailey Snelgrove Marriage in Leesville and Lexington

Balley Snelgrove married Sunday November 6 1921 at the bride’s home in Leesville South Carolina with Rev B Shear officiating. Mr G T Snelgrove and Miss Laura Bailey were the couple, and neighbors and friends attended to witness the ceremony.

G. T. Snelgrove Leesville S. C Laura Bailey Lexington B. Shearouse

Bazaar at Hollow Creek School Bazaar

Hollow Creek School students plan a bazaar Friday evening November 15 at 6 o clock to benefit the school. Features include fortune telling ice cream and other goods for sale. Public invited.

Hollow Creek

Play and Box Party at Long Branch Saloon

A play and box party will be held at Long Brasel saloon house on Wednesday November 23 beginning at 7 o clock. Admission will be charged for the play. The public is cordial to attend.

Long Branch Long Brasel Wedness Pitcie Lome

First Lyceum returns with Novelty Four Quartet

The 1921 lyceum series opens November 23 at eight oclock in the school auditorium featuring the Novelty Four Quartet. The group offers varied numbers with strong instrumental work and vocal pieces. Season tickets go on sale next Friday with reduced prices for all, and sales teams from the high school compete for prizes.

Novelty Four Lyceum Ladies School Improvement League

Barbecue at Taylor's Spring Hosts About 25 People

Messrs. C. E. and A. T. Taylor held a barbecue for a small group Tuesday evening at the spring near Mr. C. BE Taylor's home. Harman's string band provided music as about 25 attendees enjoyed supper and a pleasant, relaxed gathering with only one or two overeating.

Messrs C. E A. T. Taylor

Whitaker Birth Announcement for Burton Edward Jr

Mr and Mrs B B Whitaker announce the birth of a son November S 1921 at Columbia hospital Burton Edward Jr The Whitakers who now reside in Columbia spent their early married life in Lexington with Mr Whitaker serving as an agent for a well known insurance company

Columbia Hospital Burton Edward, Jr

Banks Close Friday Armistice Day Holiday

Banks in Lexington will observe the Armistice Day holiday on Friday November 11 1918 marking the end of the great war. The national holiday follows Congress declaring Armistice Day a legal holiday and many regions plan general observance.

Congress Lexington

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