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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
1
A Redpath Bureau endorsement touts Mr. Ratto as a consistent, crowd-pleasing performer whose act features makeup and character portrayal. Despite sold season tickets, remaining seats offer chance to see one of the course’s best while profits aid the School Improvement League.
The quarterly meeting of the Lexington County Public Library Association is set for Thursday afternoon December 8 at 4 o clock in the courthouse. All members are urged to attend. Annie Caughman, Secretary.
A 1921 appropriation outline from the State Tax Commission shows total spending of about 6.53 million dollars with 1.50 million from franchise and capital stock taxes and university fees. It notes 5.0 million from property taxes and details funding for hospitals, reformatories, health, elections, and highway activities along with minor object expenditures.
The article outlines South Carolina dog taxation under a new act. It notes about 4,000 dogs were taxed last year while fewer than 300 have tags this year. Owners face $1.25 per dog and possible criminal prosecution with a $5 to $20 fine if taxes are unpaid by December 31.
Thanksgiving morning marks the open season for bob whites. Hunters report abundant partridges and other game like ducks. Partridge season runs from Thanksgiving day to after March 1 with a daily bag limit of 15 partridges and two turkeys.
A second town council election held Monday filled two seats won by T. P. Meetze and Rufus Powell. The prior vote two weeks earlier elected a mayor and four councilmen, with a tie for the remaining two seats necessitating the runoff. The new council includes S. J. Long as mayor and J. A. Harman, R. F. Roberts, B. R. Harman, T. P. Meetze, Rufus Powell, and W. P. Roof Jr. The next meeting is Monday night December 12 for swearing in. Retiring council members are WM. Barre, H. N. Kaminer, L. S. Kaminer, Barney Floyd, HAL Loherts.
Mrs A D Martin and Misses May Lois Boozer and Annie Lou Taylor attended the Rhoden Oaks wedding in Johnston on Tuesday.
Former Governor Cole L. Blease announces candidacy for the South Carolina governorship in 1922, pledging to run in the Democratic primary. His letter to Hon. A. John Boggs outlines his platform: tax reductions, abolition of useless offices, and strict enforcement of laws, aiming to build up the state with a poorer government and a richer people.
The county corn show at the courthouse Saturday November 26 featured Dr. E C Ridgell as president of the County Corn Growers Association praising youth efforts and field yields. Speakers included J E Sharpe on rural schools and state high schools, T C Callison urging farm stays, and Prof Clyde Addy on agricultural science and seed fertilization. Prizes awarded to Ernest Caughman and Geo Ed Harmon, with scholarships to Clemson for top two. 112 members, large local donations funded prizes, and a detailed list of contributors noted.
The third week of the Lexington common pleas court convened with most work completed. many cases set and substantial disposition achieved. Verdicts include Midwest Investment Co. v. Kirkland for 494.79, Amick v. Sumner et al. for 151.85, and Wilcox Co. v. Meetze for 254.23. Citizens Telephone Co. v. White & Simpson (damages 3000) was being tried as of press, with jury expected later in the day.
The Ladies Aid Society of St Stephen's Lutheran parish announces its annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday December 2 and 3. Held in the rest room of the DuPre Auto Company's building, the sale features fancy work and other items to support a good cause. Refreshments will be served both days.
Mrs J H Seay entertained her Sunday school class on Wise Ferry road last Friday afternoon. Children played games including pin the turkey's head for candy prizes. Guests included Philip and Elizabeth Roberts Mildred Harman Hoyd Weed Leola Weed Coke Seay George Cock and J P Shull with hostesses Miss Lula Aiken and family assisting.
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