Lutheran Wedding and Cotton Meeting Highlights
The article covers a Lutheran wedding ceremony led by Rev J B Harmon with Miss Art Long and bride Miss Cora Longa among attendees, plus a detailed report on a committee meeting addressing cotton production costs, price supports, and a Southwide campaign for crop diversification and acreage reduction in 1923. It notes invitations to Wm J Bryan and Henry C Wallace and urges growers to resist low market prices while pushing for fair profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E B. Johnson
T. Long
J. D. Shealy
J. B. Harmon
Treen
Ameri
Europe
American Cotton Associition
Fondtoh
Gretian
The Welsh Miners Quintette at Lexington October 1
The Welsh Miners Quintette from Wales performs at Lexington school auditorium as the opening act of the Lyceum course on October 1. Members Sonny Griffiths James Morris J Adams Robert Williams and Reese John bring soloist and instrumental talent honed in Welsh coal mines. Season ticket sales start Friday September 29 with prizes for top sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington School Auditorium
Lyceum
Sonny Griffiths
James‘ Morris
J. Adams
Robert’ Williams
Reese John
Wales
Welsh Miners
Esti
Jacob F Rawl Called By Death
Jacob F Rawl of Brookland died at Baptist hospital after a four day illness. He was 43, a mechanic by trade. He leaves a large family and many friends in Newberry Agnes Ward of Teen ten, Julius Roberts of Lexington, six brothers G A Rawl R B Raglata T S Rawl Gilbt A Rael J W Rawk Johnston A B Rawl Charleston. The State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob’ F. Rawl
Brookland
Baptist Hospital
Rawl
Newberrsnatrs
Agnes Ward
Teenten
Julius Roberts
Lexington
Raglata T. S. Rawl
Gilbgt
A. Rael
J. W. Rawk
Johnston
A.b.rawl
Charleston
State
Uncle Sam Waritz Former Slave and Town Counciman Dies
Uncle Sam Waritz, long a citizen of the town and one of Samuel Wingard's former slaves, died Tuesday after years of frailty. Respected by white and colored residents for honest dealings he served briefly as town councilman after the war. His funeral at the A M E church was well attended by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Waritz
Samuel Wingard
el A. M. EB
Thas
Near East Relief drive urged in Lexington churches
A historic wartime appeal calls Lexington County congregations to raise funds for Near East relief. The message urges churches and Sunday schools to collect on October 1 to aid destitute peoples facing starvation due to disrupted supplies, naming John T. Some as treasurer and Rev A B Obenschain as county chairman. Also notes Lexington Public Library subscriptions expiring October 1 and to renew by Monday or Thursday.
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Near East
Lexington County
Near East Relief
Lexington Public Library
Cotron
Local visitors and appointments noted in Columbia
Mr. J Eargle visited his sister Mrs Barrett on Main street and made a pleasant call. W H Hans Columbia was in town on legal matters. M Stuart and son Walter visited from Columbia. Miss Anne Bruce Clarke, Winthrop 1922 graduate, joined the Riverdale school faculty in Maryland. Mr and Mrs J J Dorsett of Columbia were guests of Mrs B D Clarke. Miss Caro Efird left to attend the Woman's Convention in Pittsburgh. Judge C M Efird was in Salisbury for a few days. Prof C G Williams from Edisto section was in town Saturday.
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J. Eargle
Broad River
Mrs Barrett
Lower Main Street
W. H
Hans Columbia
Legaliss
M. Stuart
Walter
Anne Bruce Clarke
B. D. Clarke
Winthrop
Riverdale “School
Maryland
J. J. Dorsett
Columbia
Caro Efird
United Lutheran Church
Pittsburg
Pat
C. M. Efird
Salisbury
S. C
C. G. Williams
Edinsto
Henry T Williams Former Pro Dies After Illness
Henry F Williams of Brookland dies after an extended illness. Survived by wife Bessie Williams. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM at Brookland Methodist Church with interment at Dixiana. Williams was well known among friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Wilamd
Brookland
Williams
Charter Oak School to Open with Activities and Speakers
Charter Oak school begins its next session on Monday October 2 with exercises. Prominent speakers will address patrons and friends, inviting attendance. Lola Smith will serve as principal with Julia Rodgers as assistant as instruction proceeds.
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Charter Oak School
Charter Oak
Lola Smith
Julia Rodgers
Lexington County Medical Society Meeting Notice
The Lexington County Medical Society will meet at Batesburg Leesville High School on Tuesday October 8 at 11 o clock. A large attendance is expected with guest JH D Secretary. Joined the Navy. Messrs Parker Corley Corley ord net Sumervent Sawyer and others mentioned.
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CcCcoUnTy Medical Society
Lexington County Medical Society
Batesburg- Leesville
J.H D
Bet
NAVY
Parker Corley
Corley
Ord
Sawyer
County Fair Called Off In Lexington For This Year
The Lexington county fair has been postponed this year due to financial strain dry weather and crop damage. Officers G B Wingard president Co XZ Leaphart secretary W D Dent treasurer J H Roberts general superintendent plan a 1923 multi day event and will begin preparations immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington County
No. Tieeting
Lexington
G. B. Wingard
Co. Xz. Leaphart
W. D. Dent
J. H. Roberts
Swygert Appeals to Supreme Court in Manslaughter Case
Joh C Swygert was convicted last week of manslaughter with a mercy recommendation and appealed to the supreme court after the judge denied a new trial. The motion argued the jury foreman was not a Lexington county resident. Swygert, sentenced to four years, posted $9 bond, half due before trial. Also mentioned is Wasp charged suit in Brookland with Newt Kelley, who pled guilty and received seven years. Judge directed a verdict of not guilty on Goff after testimony, per B J Wingard. Court adjourned late Friday.
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Joh.c. Swygert
Mercy
Supreme Court
Saygert
Lexington County
de Wi
Shu
Brookland
Newt Kelley
Kelley
Goff
B. J. Wingard
Midway School Set to Open Next Monday
Midway School will open on Monday October 2 inviting patrons and friends to attend the opening day. All patrons and friends are invited and all pupils are urged to be present.
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Midway School
Hunting season opens with exceptions and events
The hunting season for all game is open except ducks and geese which start November 1. Partridges and wild turkeys open Thanksgiving Day November 30. Game is reported plentiful. Revival services begin Sunday evening and continue nightly at Union School House led by Revs Roeland and Wallace. Protracted meeting by Rev A V Roland starts Sunday October 1. public invitation extended.
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Union School
Revs
Roeland
Wallace
A. V. Roland
Union School House
Local Club Meetings And Voter Thanks
The Bon Heure Club will be entertained by Mrs. B H Barre Friday at 4 PM. The Priscilla Club, hosted by Mrs. Minnie Meetze, gathers Thursday at 4 30 PM. Also mentioned is a note of thanks for a vote in September for magistrate, signed Gart er Armon es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Barre
Priscilla Club
Minnie Meetze
Sepe Stembers
Disteigt Ronge
Ieus
Mee
com + GARTER ARMON ES
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Atandtbg-Coremittess
Teenpigter
Bible and Mission Books
Nanaie
Ponte
Bencha the Sower
Migs Bae Boozer
M. O
Kreps
St. Stephen's Luther League
eVérsi
Bates~ Burg
Cora Longa Sisgvi
Mybel Sease
Bryan and Wallace
Wm. J. Bryan
Henry C. Wallace
Shealy
J. Long
Summerland College
Lutheran Church
Shangon
Homé
Oc Ratret
Colimbia
Harvers
Jacob F. Rawl
Uncle Sam Waring
D&a
Annes OF
Little
Personais
Henry T. Williams
Swygert
D. Enwrene Cortéy
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