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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
4
A fragmented political piece argues no widespread movement threatens cotton prices or gins. It urges readers to vote, warning about intimidation and the potential impact on property rights and cotton markets, urging turnout on the upcoming Tuesday election.
A prose fragment notes 33 intending amendments to the state constitution to be voted on at the coming general session. It mentions a plan to modify the state government structure to improve economy, finance, and oversight, with hopes for favorable action. The text is garbled and references officials and dates but specifics are unclear.
A fragment discusses legislative maneuvering amid proposed amendments. The text hints at unanimous or broad support being sought to push a specific amendment through despite obstacles. Names, dates, and places are not clearly readable.
Nat week in Lexington County urges residents to attend the annual South Carolina state fair highlighting agricultural progress and ox hints. The piece stresses a social fair culture, economic strain, and the value of light moments amid dull times, urging widespread participation and enjoyment.
A Bamberg County newspaper memorial notes Janie Taylor born April 28 1918 and died April 27 1920 aged nearly two. The tribute mourns her passing from loving parents two brothers and kin urging faith and comfort as family recall her brief life and hope of eternal peace. A corse and homely public service with prayers accompanies the obituary style piece as kin share lossful sentiments.
The Holling Springa Farmers Union will host a debate next Friday evening at 6:30 with discussion on Hore and Cow points. Ladies Sehook improvement committee plans refreshments and invites all to attend. proceedings to follow at the local hall.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention onions seeds and miscellaneous garden items such as radish cabbage mustard and other produce. It references Harmon Drug Co and appears to be a miscellaneous agricultural listing with unclear specifics and several garbled terms.
Rock Hill October 28 Ry Byallford Fort Mul chairman of the wayi and menia committee South Carolina Yepiniature accepts invitation to address the Teachers association Friday evening November 26 at Hang Bi school. Secreter s most important questions the schools are facing. Mr Bradford te ly fitted to discuss this question at moot intelligent way. County superintendent D T Lewis forwards a check paying dues of all teachers in Darlington county. Dillon county pledges the same. Other counties may follow. Officers plan the greatest meeting ever held with strong attendance anticipated.
Leesville South Carolina reader George D. Franklow asks The Dispatch-News for space to describe his brief Texas trip. He promises a column about what he saw and who he met including the Wranklows Harmans Kel eslers Gertmans and Turgigona over the next two to three weeks.
Probate judge Geo S Draft of Lexington County directs that John E Bailey estate awaits creditors and kin. Court of Probate at Lexington on November 1920 requires appearance to show cause why administration should not be granted. Hand dated October 12 1920.
Lexington County tax notice lists state county and school levies for Lexington, with details on road tax poll tax and dog tax. Notice by treasurer B Leaphart sets collection dates January 1 and publication in local issue.
The Plaphtetis Newe Last Week reports John Guynter’s barn and outbuildings burned when an exploding lantern ignited inflammable material. Gunter suffered about 2500 dollars in losses and insurance aimed to follow. Neighbors offer sympathy for his severe loss as the barn burned rapidly.
The youth group presents the play Mrs Tubbs Does Her Bit at White Knolls Union School House on Saturday night October 30 starting at 8 o clock. Chopin string band provides music and other attractions will be offered for the school’s benefit. Everyone over 18 is invited to attend and enjoy the entertainment.
On Saturday October 30 at 1 PM the highest bidders may bid on a veilinghee and property in the Selwood section including implements, buggy, wagon, harness, mules, cattle and hogs plus food. Terms cash. Property shown by W SWYGERT and J Aea Columbia. Also posted notices warn against hunting or trespassing on lands of the undersigned and to refrain from keeping or sheltering a wife. Officials will enforce the law.
Public auction will be held on the 280s of October 120 to sell personal property. Items include two 50-naw cotton gins, a cotton seed grinder, a cardel thresher, a mower, two reapers, a cotton pros and wagon, four wagons, two buries, a disc plow, an Oliver Na 10 turn plow, one or two horses, and additional farm implements, hogs and cotton. Likely organizer SUMMER, Gt-0-5S.
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