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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
6
SEPTEMBER 14, 1921 hearing highlights Judge Seasettt condemns pardoning abuse and delayed trials. He cites a Whitby case showing miscarriage of justice and argues for juror and judicial accountability. He urges nationwide education to restore faith in law and proper verdicts.
The county fair executive committee approves continuing preparations to hold the event. The piece urges farmers to attend, learn better methods, diversify farming, and bring top exhibits to help neighbors facing low farm values and uncertainty about next year’s work.
Former resident James C Howell of Pelion Florida visits Cedar Creek area and The Dispatch News office. He notes the county’s improvement since leaving about 21 years ago and expresses warm memories of his native county in a concise, period-voice report.
Agwalnya edits announce Sunday school at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Primiae at 11 with the sermon Justice by Faith followed by Holy Communion. Hebron Sunday school at 3 p.m. preached by W.N. Stan superintendent. Lexington Sunday school at 10 a.m. with W. D. Dent superintendent. Preaching at 8 p.m. subject A Muffering Saviour Seen by Faith. Come and worship. you will be welcome. H A Whitten, Pastor.
Rev W J Whaley pastor calls for worship at Pelion with Sunday morning and night services. Special services at King s Grove and Florence and Red Bank on various Sundays. Come and worship with us as they invite congregants to the house of the Lord.
Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Divine services at 11:00 a m and 1 00 p m. Sunday theme Christ Ready to Do His Will. Catechetical class meets at the parsonage Friday at 4 00 p m for first meeting. Class continues until Palm Sunday April 9 1922 for confirmation. Arthur B Obenschain, Pastor.
Batesburg notes a revival led by Rev. Deane Crane at the Baptist church closing with about 150 additions. Crane departs for Greenville. Locals attend Lexington court as jurors and witnesses. Summerland College opens its tenth season. Ada Ruth Marriotte returns to faculty. Public inspection of the High School building is Friday. Board of Trade meets Thursday. Dr. M. Cain is president. Various locals visit Columbia and Greenville. sewer project underway with four months to complete.
A fragmented snippet shows two women in a tense moment as a heroine departs. Dialogue hints at fear and fate, with garbled phrases suggesting themes of luck, separation, and impending loss. The passage remains incomplete and enigmatic.
Rev B J Weasinger Pastor outlines service times for Holy Trinity Pelion St John Black Creek and Church of the Good Shepherd Bwansea Orange Chapel Springfield detailing Sunday dates and afternoon sessions across the month.
On Saturday September 17 the Bethel Sunday school will hold its third Saturday Children’s Day program. The event promises an interesting program and draws anticipation from both adults and children in the community.
Special service announced by Pilgrim Church with Rev R R Sowers preaching on Sunday September 18 at 4 30 pm. The event invites local parishioners and nearby residents to attend the sermon and participate in the service.
W D Dent responds to a prior article by C BE Taylor urging Lexington County to stay united against the Brook land annexation to Richland County He warns dismemberment would cut taxable property and raise taxes urging residents to oppose any measure that raises local taxes while defending the county as a unit.
The Swansea Grocerteria, recently started by J. T. Berry, will carry a full line of school books and supplies for children. The store also advertises good bargains in cabinets and related items, indicating expanded inventory to serve customers.
Citizens are urged to file bids with the County Board for furnishing wood for the court house and jail this coming winter. Seeks to purchase twenty or more cords of oak and pine wood, specifying portions and prices. J B Wingard Clerk of Board September 7, 1921.
Citizen Leaphart defends his nonpolitical stance in a letter rebutting Taylor as he seeks Probate Judge. He rejects personal gain, urges readers to judge his public-spirited motives, and stresses county welfare over private ambition. He asserts he is a private citizen, not a candidate, and urges readers to consider his record and intentions.
A candidate announces for probate judge in Lexington County subject to Democratic primary choice and party value. If nominated, seeks to serve under the party banner and voters.
County Board of Commissioners on Monday enacted a resolution requiring that all supplies furnished to any county official or employee be billed at a fixed rate. Claims against the county will not be considered for payment until the rate is complied with. Clerk A B Wingard notes the action dated September 7, 1921.
Charles E. Taylor declares candidacy for Democratic nomination for judge of probate to succeed the late Judge George S. Crafts, pledging to abide the primary result and support the nominee. Walter F. Hook cites New Brookland, S. C. as hometown.
On September 19, an administrator of the estate of G I Gorra, deceased, will apply to Holly G Harman acting probate judge for Lexington County for discharge. The administrator is P Bats, identified as administrator of the estate.
Walter Hook and Charles Taylor seek the unexpired term as judge of probate. County Democratic executive committees report no change in the count. The Dispatch News notes the election will be held next Tuesday, September 14.
Walter J. Hooks of New Brooklind responds to Chas E. Taylor in The Dispatch letters page. Hooks denies attacking Taylor and asserts he will be probate judge if elected, urging fair campaigning and county citizen support.
A fragment describes the second primary election rules and duties. W F Hook and C I Taylor were selected to run in the second primary to be held Tuesday the 26th. Managers from the first primary will serve for the second unless changed by the executive committee. C M Efird, county chairman.
The C. W. Isyzer place, a 69 acre tract known as Isyzer farm, will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash on the first Monday in October 1921 at public sale, or may be sold privately beforehand. KYZER will conduct the sale at Atop 1.
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