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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1921

Page

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Donor of Common Pleas Reopens Damages Trial

A trial at the common pleas court covers a $15,000 claim after a car collided with a train at a crossing near Batesbars and Steedman injuring occupants. Judges Sease and a slate of local lawyers, including Timmerman & Graham, present multiple verdicts in related cases. Other actions include damages awards of $199.01, $210.75, and $400.00 in separate suits involving fertilizer notes and counterclaims.

of Common Pleas Asain Judge Sease H R. Giles Batesbars Steedman

Burns to Resist Return to State in Motor Case

Mobile dispatch reports Sheriff Heise will escort E W Burns, an Adams Motor Car salesman, from Mobile to Columbia to face charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Burns, freed on bond, vows legal resistance to extradition. George W Burns, promoter of the Burns Motor Co., faces lien-disposal charges tied to a $5 000 loan. collateral allegedly sold.

E. W. Burns Columbia Burns Adams Motor Car Company W. Holcombe, Jr S. C Liberty Heise Mobile George W. Burns Richland County Montgomery Ala Cooper Lexington Burns Motor Company Main and Calhoun Streets Bank of Columbia Palmetto National Bank Comeern

Four Buildings Burn In Cayce On Main Street Corner

Four buildings on the J. M Kreps property in Cayce were destroyed by fire at 2 o clock Monday morning. The blaze wiped out the meat market, Greenprocery, James Davis and Strickling's barber shop and a restaurant. Flames leaped across an alley destroying an unoccupied two story frame building. The property was insured. The burned buildings stood at the corner of Main Street and the State road to Rangeburg and Charleston.

J. M1. Kreps Cayce Ite James, Davis

Tapp's Lexington Store Big Bargain Sale Opens Soon

The Dis-Patch News notes a huge sale at Jas. L. Tapp Department Store in Lexington. It runs from November 25 to January 1 or until stock is sold, with rock bottom prices expected and managers arranging the event for strong savings for shoppers in Lexington.

Dis- Patch Jas. i L. Tapp Lexington Tapp

Entertainment at Steedman School on Friday Night

Children perform exercises and music by Mr Joyner at Steedman school Friday night December 2 in celebration of a piano installation. Proceeds go toward the purchase price. Refreshments will be served during the evening.

Joyner Steedman School

Annual Bazaar of Ladies' Aid Society at St Stephen's

The annual bazaar of the Ladies Aid Society of St Stephen's Lutheran church will be held on Thursday and Friday December 2 and 3 in the rest room of the DuPre Auto Company's building. Fancy handiwork will be on sale and refreshments served both days to help a good cause.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church DuPre Auto Company

Veterans of War Seek Debs Pardon with Memorials

Eight World War Veterans and medal recipients presented memorials to President Harding urging clemency for Eugene V. Debs in Atlanta penitentiary and calling for release of 140 other federal prisoners convicted for war obstruction. The group cited shared ideals with war opponents and listed national, regional leaders in their delegation.

Washington Harding World War Veterans’ Association Eugene V. Debs Atlanta A. G. Cooper John M. Levitt The War Veterans’ Association Car . Parsons George H. Mallon Minnesota C. K. Slack Wisconsin Burger Loman John J. Kelly Chicago Sam Dreben E. Paso D. ©. Poindexter North Dakota

Thanksgiving Day Observed in Lexington Schools and Businesses

Lexington observes Thanksgiving with a holiday for schools and banks tomorrow and Friday. Last Saturday was used to compensate for the Friday closure. Union church services will be at 11 a.m. in the high school auditorium followed by dinner on the grounds. A fair and a girls basketball game between Lexington and Chapin are planned at the school. Many hunters are expected to be afield for the start of bird season.

Lexington The Iown Lexington High School R Chapin High School

Birthday Party at Chapin for Robert Frick’s son

Mrs. Robert W. Frick hosted a Friday party for six year old Robert Laban Frick. Twenty-one children attended with pink white decor and games including a peanut hunt. Elton Clark won a story book in the contest and gifts plus lemonade cake and candy were served. party favors were dolls for girls and whistles for boys.

Robert W. Frick Robert Laban Elton Clark Frick Ada Farr Lawrence Shealy Robert Laben

Darlington Leads State in Cooperative Marketing Drive

Columbia Nov 21 Darlington county leads South Carolina in the cotton cooperative marketing campaign with 8,000 bales signed. Contracts from Darlington total 2,290 bales, while Spartanburg Dillon and Marion counties follow. Officials report growing support statewide and bankers in Greenwood and McCormick counties anticipate meeting bases. Kammer says the effort offers farmers a practical business path toward a definite goal.

Columbia Darlington County South Carolina Greenwood McCormick Scarborough Harry G. Kamini Kammer

Tacky Party at Cross Roads School House

A tacky party will be held at Cross Roads school house on Saturday night November 26 to benefit the school. Attendees will enjoy amusements and refreshments with an open invitation to the public.

Cross Roads School House

Death of a Beloved Ristan Woman in Lexington

Mrs. Mary Cummins Wilson died at her Lexington home on Sunday at 4 am and was laid to rest at St Stephen's churchyard. A loyal Lutheran and devoted matriarch, she survived by five children and cared for siblings during Sherman’s march. Her funeral drew many out of town relatives and marked by community respect as the mill closed for three hours.

Mary Cummins Wilson Lexington St. Stephen's Wilson Dutch Fork Lexington County Lutheran Church Sherman Fexaaes Our State Mollie W. Duncan Columbia W. E. Moyer Darlington D. W. Denny Valeluse Alice Wilson J. C. Wilson Harry Dominick James P. Wilson Newberry Musco Samuels Aiken Tom Hook C. W. Duncan Thomas Heron Essie Wilson George Wilson I. W. Wilson Charlie Doyle Harry Davis George Denny Leryy Clark Durham N. Y Mary Ona Denny Stook Hill

Cotton exports rise in volume but fall in value in October

New trade data show October cotton shipments reaching 874000 bales worth 341028900, up from 583000 bales valued at 91247000 last year, while cottonseed oil exports totaled 10000000 pounds valued at 921000. Ten month totals reach 4000000 bales valued at 408000000, versus 952000000 a year earlier.

Commerce Department

Senators Debate Naval Arms Limitation in Senate

Washington November 14 discussion of American naval arms limits opened in the senate within an hour of convening. Senator Pomerene endorsed the plan and urged suspension of naval construction during conference, while Senator Poindexter cautioned that adopting the proposal earlier would have precluded current plans. Senator Walsh argued against suspending the 1916 program until a limitation agreement is reached as $300 million already spent was not wasted. The session ended without action on the Pomerene resolution.

Washington Senate Pomerene Ohio Foreign Relations Committee Naval Committee Poindexter Congress Senator Walsh Montana

Farming Under Boll Weevil Conditions Published

Clemson College announces Extension Bulletin 48 titled Farming under Boll Weevil Conditions. The four to five sections cover new farming methods, self sufficiency, soil building, landlord tenant relations, cooperation, and county programs. Farmers are urged to obtain copies via county agents or the Extension Service.

Clemson College Extension Service Bulletin S. C

Fish fry honors Judge Sease draws business leaders

Last Friday night a large group of business and professional men attended a fish fry at George's pond in honor of Judge Thomas S. Sease presiding over the court this term. The event featured a bountiful fish feast and included court officials such as Clerk of Court Harman, Court Stenographer Anderson, and Solicitor T. C. Val Us on among others.

George's Pond Thos. S. Sease Anderson Harman T. C. Val- Uson P. H. Shealy C. M. Efird J. D. Carroll F. Roberts Col G. T. Graham Cyrus L. Shealy J. H. Roberts J. &. Corley C. E. Leaphart J. S. Coughman Ira M. Sligh S. J. Leaphart T. C. Starkie H. D. George Geo. B. Cromer Newberry J. UY

The Kit Kat Club Doctor Comment

A Kit-Kat Club era doctor remarks on a wife’s health during a social move to the olive hat world. Subbubs notes that since relocation, many women have made advances toward her.

Lexington County Corn Show Set For Next Saturday

The Lexington County Corn Show will be held next Saturday, November 26, at the county courthouse. Boys and elders may compete with 112 boys enrolled in the county corn clubs. Speakers include E E B Hall of Florence professor Clyde Addy and Julius E Sharpe, with prizes for top scores and lectures on seed selection and corn breeding.

Lexington County County Court House Boys’ Corn Club J. W. Shealy E. E B. Hall Florence Clemson College Clyde Addy Lexington High School Julius E. Sharpe Lexington South Carolina Shealy Columbia Court House Wader E. C. Ridgell D. F. Efird He B. Wingard J. A. Barre

Trial of former Governor begins in Florida

Lake Butler Florida November 20 The trial of former Governor Sidney J Catts on charges of accepting money to influence a pardon opens in Union county circuit court He arrived Friday The indictment tied to a Bradford county farm pardoned man J J Coleman now part of Union county after a legislative change Raises question of possible re indictment Local lawyers weigh the need for re indictment He also faces a federal peonage case in Pensacola awaiting the next term of court

Lake Butler Fla Sidney J. Catts Union County Mr. Catts Bradford County Grand Jury State Farm J. J. Coleman Bradford Catts Federal District Court Pensacola

Thanksgiving program at Charter Oak School evening event

The Charter Oak School hosts a Thanksgiving entertainment on Saturday night November 24 at 7 30. The program includes songs recitations box party and a contest with the superintendent of education in attendance. Proceeds benefit the school and invitees are urged to attend.

Charter Oak

Insinuation Sparks Tense Exchange Over Honor

A heated moment unfolds as a young woman asserts her father would kill the first man to kiss her, while an observer probes the implications of the claim and asks if he indeed acted. The dialogue hints at underlying fear, gossip, and strict parental control in a confidentiality-shaded setting.

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Gpaliatits Timmermaan & Graham A. D. Martin Sexs Bar Ts Wan Guig J. B W. A. Bish Wilcox Ives Co Ht. Brazzett D. Price R. Webster King C. Derrick Columbia, S. C Will Veterans OF War Debs Chapin K County Florida
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