Change in murder law debated by South Carolina paper
The piece argues for stricter murder distinctions to curb delays and bias in indictments. It notes California’s nonbailable murder charge and suggests making murder nonbailable in SC to speed justice and improve public safety. It also mentions county politics and current criminal practice. Additionally, a page continues with the Fain Growing Brighter feature and livestock prize notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
South Carolina
Medical Society Meeting In Lexington South Carolina
The Lexington County Medical Society will meet in Lexington at Dr J J Wingard's offices on next Monday October 8 at 11 o clock. This annual meeting includes an election of officers and a full program has been arranged. All members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington County Boys
Bank of Western Carolina
Lexington County Boys’ Corn Crup
T. A. W. Elmegren
Columbia
Lexington
Clemson College
Lexington County Medical Society
S. C
J. J. Wingard
Fairfield Farm Agent Buys Lexington Seed Wheat
Mr. R. H. Lemmon, Fairfield county farm demonstration agent, visited Lexington to purchase seed wheat for his county. He was aided by James W. Shealy, county agent for the area. Lemmon notes boll weevil damage has driven farmers away from cotton and that wheat cultivation, once common in Fairfield, has waned in recent years.
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R. H. Lemmon
Fairfield County
Lexington
James W. Shealy
Fragmented line about repair and weathered wheat issues
The text hints at October timing and the speaker needing to repair a wasteway while noting difficulties with wheat and a sense of weariness. It reads as a broken diary-like fragment with unclear subjects and dates.
Walter F Hook Elected Probate Judge After Special Primary
Walter F Hook was elected probate judge in a special primary to fill the late lamented Year S Drafts term. He led the first primary, narrowly defeating Charles E Taylor of Lexington by 139 votes in the close second race. Official secondary primary totals were tabulated by the executive committee.
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Water F. Hook
S. Drafts
Mr. Hook
Chas. E. Taylor
Lexington
Executive Committee
Vote of Thanks From Judge Candidate Chase Taylor
Chase Taylor thanks friends for support in the last primary for Judge of Probate. He expresses appreciation and faith to serve, hints at a possible run next summer, and signs sincerely.
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Chase, Taylor
Town election voter registration Friday September day
Registration dates set for voters to participate in the town election. Mayor Pro Tem S. J. Long warrants issuance of perHiscates to eligible residents.
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S. J. Long
Estate Notice for Ew ert Swygert Estate
Executors request all heirs to render duly attested accounts and all debtors to pay. Cyrus L. Shealy of Lexington represents the estate of Enoch Swygers deceased. Leesville, date noted as 5 U-31-c-cs-51.
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Ewert
Cyrus L. Shealy
Lexington
S.C
Uader J. Swygert
Enoch Swygers
Leesville
For Sale by Executors of Daniel Shealy Estate
Executors offer at the old home place on October 27 1921 at 10 o clock for sale the personal property and real estate. Real estate items include Stingly tract No 1 38 1 2 acres and Trad No 2 41 1 4 acres with bound lands named. Additional tracts 70 1 8 acres and 6a 4 8 acres bounded by Epting Wiggers Lindler. Sale terms cash. James E Shealy John C Shealy Pat W Shealy W Killian Shealy L Cohen Shealy executors.
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Daniel Shealy
Sally
Old Home Place
Stingly
L. C. Shealy
Ss. C. Fulmer
J. C. Shealy
D. S. Epting
Ss. C. Epting
Samuel Wiggers
P. B. Lindler
James E. Shealy
John C. Shealy
Pat W. Shealy
W. Kill
NOTICE TO HUNTERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT ENFORCEMENT
Notice to all hunters that hunting licenses are required for all in state birds and animals except landowners and their families on owned or leased land and bona fide employees with written permits. Law will be strictly enforced by Game Warden Joe M. Caughman.
Emergence of Women Voters Alters Political Calculations
The piece notes a surge of eligible women voters in the West Gabipaien area and suggests their political participation could disrupt existing calculations. It warns that old politicians may overlook this new factor as agitation builds and campaigns shift.
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Gabipaien
Goodyear Tires and Ford Tire Featured at Harman Drug Co
The notice advertises Standard gasoline and oils for efficient motors. It promotes Wayne service station and up-to-date measures, Goodyear tires and tubes in stock, claiming longevity and service. Harman Drug Co in Lexington South Carolina ties the ad to car care offerings.
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Wayne
Goodyear
Ford
Harmon Drug CO
Lexington
8. C
Summons in Lexington Court of Common Pleas 1921
Plaintiffs file suit against numerous defendants including Spires Hen nies and various companies. Defendants are summoned to answer the complaint within twenty days from service. Attorneys Efird & Carroll note the original summons and complaint are on file with the Clerk of Court. September 21, 1921.
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State of
South Carolina
Henry Backman
Charlie Backman
Emmaline Sightler
Louisa Sightler
Annie Spires
W. M. Spires
D. J. King
Irene Spires
Charlie Hennies
Frank Hennies
Henry Hennies
Wilcox, Ives & Co
D. Bo Sphaler
American Specialty Ci Wation Sales Corporation
Frank E. Block Co
Rohn-Ryan Shoe Co
The
Efird & ‘Carroll
Henry Eiesisnies
Lexington
County
Efird & Carroll
School millage vote notice of 1921 county meeting
On Thursday October 13 1921 residents may vote to levy an additional four mills for school purposes. Polls open 7 a m to 4 p m. Bring tax receipts and redemption certificate order of the County Board of Education.
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Dion
County Board of Education
Foreclosure Clerk's Sale in Lexington Chapin
Bank of Chapin sues in the Court of Common Pleas to foreclose. The sale, at the Lexington courthouse door, will offer a Chapin lot of about one fifth acre bounded by Beaufort Street, Fulmer, and railroad right of way. Terms require half cash and balance secured by bond and mortgage due in one year with 7 percent interest, plus ten percent attorney fees. Sale set for the first Monday in October 1921.
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State of South Carolina
County of Lexington
Court of Common Pleas
Bank of Chapin, Chapin
8. C
Claude K. Lindler
M. P. Lindler
L. Lindler
Fred Lindler
Jacob Lingler
Pearle Lindler
Court House
Lexington
S. C
Chapin
Lexington County
Beaufort Street
J. W. Fulmer
C. N. & L. Railroad
Otl
A. B. Fulmer
Atorney
Wood Wanted for Court House and Jail Wood Bid
Parties desiring to furnish the court house and jail with wood for the coming winter are requested to file with the County Board bids and prices for the whole or any part naming how much of twenty or more cords of oak and split pine wood. J. B. Wingard, Clerk of Board, September 7, 1921.
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J. B. Wingard
Notice of probate hearing and local ads in Lexington
Notice declares Dray ton M Shealy and Adam M Sharpe as executors seek final discharge in the estate of L Jeff Shealy with hearing set October 3 1921 at 10 A M before Acting Judge H L Harmon in Lexington S C Also included are Wantads for asbestos shingles four building lots for sale fruit trees for sale lost fox hounds and a cleaning service ad all from Lexington South Carolina September 6 1921 through October 1921 filing dates and contact references in local classifieds
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Drayton M. Shealy
Adam M. Sharpe
L. Jeff Shealy
Jane
H. L. Harmon
IL. S
Lexington County
S. C
Trespass Notice on Lands Warns Against Hunting
A notice posted prohibits hunting on the sender’s lands at any time and warns that the law will be enforced against violators. The message identifies the landowner as Aw-p-50 2 and directs trespass action under the applicable authorities.
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Jefcoat
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M. Harman
Sligh & Walker
Dispatch News
Lexington, D. C
Fain
Medical Society Meeting
Ent
J. H. Mathias, M. D
Fairfield Farm
Lexington Seed
Itt
American Legion Weekly
Walter F. Hook
Hanes
Magnolia
Macedonia
Oak Grove
Onteee
Summerville
Oe Et Pelion
Oak Ae
Pine Ridge
Piney Woods
Pond Branch
Vrree
Pools Mill
Rishton
Sdaaeanae
Ridge Road
Swansea
Samaria
Beden
Sandy Run
St. Matthews
Steadman
Summit
St. Andrews
Sharpe's Hill
Chase
Taylor
Ste
Joe M .Caughman
Eye
Victor
Victrolas
S. M. Gross, H. AL. Meetze
P. H. Seay
Charley Seay
John S. Wessinger
Henry W. Keisler
Viola Hayep
Jeff Wessinger
Henry Wessinger
J. J. Sease
Edmund
Evervybody
H. Gable
C.c. Cc
G. S
Lex. Co
GEO
B. Cromer
Plaintiff
Wood
Hany County
Jenae J
Wingard
Porn Hte
G. M. Harman
Harman
Edmunds
Boiling Springs Church
D. R. Smith
Smith Bros. Nurseries
Concord
G. W. Lewis
Gilbert
Joe Davis
D. C
R.terry
Civil Service
Continental Bldg
Washington, D. C
Eagle Hosiery Company
Darby
D. F. Efird
Columbia-Augusta /pond
Good
R. J. Hook
Add
Giner
Irma
Sam P
W. P. Roof, Jr
Lexington, S. C
Angelus Souvenir Club
Lankershim Ltds
Jos Angeles
Calif
Augusta Highway
L. A. Hawkins
Washington Street
S. Cc
G. N. Buff
Lexington Cotton & Fertz. Co
Hollow Creek Township
Kyzer
Sals
J. Z
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