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fwmily CottBtf tlM lunrt No Publwhed trus Circulation in Aiken County AIKEN, S. 0, 1VHWISDAY, AUGUST EXAMINED MO Statvto. The 4wd5t county has been the committee of the-Grand Jury work in noting Tiaf wnelt to receive the To consider tne report fully whole GranA Jury was summoned and held a conference on afternoon, to which was sam- or Improveraeiit For Road a- number intftested wfll fote the The assemble on Jtonday considering the report for about three hours rad- journed, 'after filing a copy of the Audit with the Clerk of- Court. The audit, is published to full in this issue; books of at! county officials were found to be in and all cash properly accounted for. In Magistrate's district, No.

1, a balance of 1237.07 was report- bv MT. puiton to Sighwtfr So, IF, ftom Aiken to Sous- ill Edgefteld County, and conneetinjr with S. Highway No. 26. Thf committee expects to urge completion of wrf ace treating or this joute so to give face treated road from this City to Eageffeld, and connecting with Highway No.

26. The delegation will be accompanied by a number of citizens along route and, from the Trenton community. The date of the hearing has not been fixed aa yet, but the Commission has promised the Aiken delegation hearing at its next -meeting. Highway Committee will also co-operate with the delegation from la the Stetftingham there the head lines reading-; tanned CleanJTp" witness Sn trial -of Lea. Lea, bis BOB and others are on trial at North Carolina oo a charge of- the misappropriation of JEnnds amounting to xjver a mil- Route No.

216 leading AIKEN IN THE EIGHTIES H. Hard, of Bbn of in the failure of sevaral banks! W. S. Coursey the expert accountant and investigator, who: is testifying in the case is an Aiken bounty bora, my ox Agent of the City Cotton ia Alabama, In having to South Carolina wai again elected to position of Grand Warden and served as iuch- two In. J93W was elected Warden, served two In 1928 -elected iDeputy Grand Master, wired two years, 1928 (March) Grand Master, served until "March 3.930, and is now in 1931 PaiLGiand 'Mas- is the.

son of my old friend John H. Coursey a man oi sterling integrity and was a highly esteemed citisen ofr-eur village- He at one time clerked for Mr. Jim Cook and by it-was a pleasure to be served him. Later on-he went -into merchandise business on his my "pleasing recol- rieT Mutt Vaceirittte All School FOR PAVED ROADS A1KEW Tp COt.tJM8IA ter. Pet on a a.long but shows what determination, study and ability will do for a man who starts right and keeps at ia.

In his Masonic traveled all over in. the Lwork. Mr. Giles own States -alta lections of JohiNipursey was that he a fine singer, he had a splendid bass voice and enjoyed giving pleasure to his There was a group who frequently arid thence to Columbia. It is hoped to get both of these roads surfaced treated at nn early date.

The Chamber of Commerce is pushing the matter as fast as possible- Sniith Agreed to Debate Loudy Wnicener, S. Aug. 22, 1931. Editor Journal and Review; In the August 6th issue of your paper carried a letter from Rev. K.

D. Smith saying that he could "prove" he never promised to engage, in the scriptuai debate leaving the impression to both on the cor- has made fall report and the con dition of the schools finances are in a serious condition. The total indebtedness is with a cash balance on hand of $40.60. About $550,00 ia needed every year to run the schoelsr and with a deficit of $64,647.06, about $614,000.00 will be needed to pay all debts, and operate the schools. With only $40.60 on hand the outlook is gloomy.

Twenty-two districts, including county Board Fundu, showed anco of $39,702.05. This money has been used by other districtE. District No. 64 (Windsor) showed a deficit of $10,405.83. District No.

60, overdrew Thirty- five districts showed over-drafts. The Auditor charges the County Superintendent of Education 'with made "no comply with of Act No. 860, at. Largo for 1930, which provides among other things that of the budget shall he furnished to thc County Treasurer nnd tho Superintendent of Education and -J- vn offlcc Aik( bcfo Ur. it be unlawful for the Supenn- BroEtlen Mr if Gantt and tcndont of Educatico to approve a)flo a i scn on SiU- nny voucher in of said bud- ftUornoon (thc debate dated for Sunday night) saying, "I do nut to Truly all thin IS NOW READY OFFICIAL WEIGHER 4N CHARGE Kttmtwr at to BM on WH1 bt.

Good The public Cotton platforffi( buijt by the Chamber of Commerce and City of Aiken on is now ready to receive cotton. The weigher, Mr. C. will be on-yio job is expected that this platform -and official weigh- er will greatly add to the marketing of cotton in Aiken. The platform is built to cave pleasure trip lirbscomingr the ehref- of cotton, and it is be- of all Carolina lieved that it will serve to enlarge the Aiken-cotton market.

Already a number of buyers have come into Aiken for the present season. Here- 'tofore buyers without -warehouse space have had to operate that while you had published tho an nouncement in "all good faith," we had set forth in the matter. Just how Rev. Smith expects to "JJTOVC" that he did not promise to engage In the debate, when we hnva his letter accepting by clwllongc, of agreement signed in ner of Canal street and at Rose Cottage on the Beckman place, among them John Coursey, John Snead, William Marchant, tho Plait boys. AHie Gardner, and others nnd when that crowd got around the melodeon and turned loose they certainly Mr.

Coursey reared nn admirable family, his sons, Lucius, Jim, Will, and daughters, Marina, Mamie, Lizzie and Mattie, did their share towards making village life pleasant and have kept it up since leaving tho old home. I received some time ago a charming letter from Miss Lizzie who now lives in Aiken and of whom 1 have most pleasant recollections. John Coursey had a brother Jim, who also had a son named Jim and as ho was rather tall nnd slender the cou- were distinguUhcd by one being called Jim and thc other felim Jim. 1 amTntercsted in hearing thc out- quence has a very large number of acquaintances and "None know bifn but to love him, None but praise." Among some of the notable things Mr. Giles has done, the following is of interest: In November 1028 he laid the corner stone, of the Citizens and Southern National Bank in Charleston, which building stands on the site of the old Hyberas tavern, corner Church and Broad streets, ili which Tavern the Ancient and accepted Scottish Rite of Frccmnsonnry i was onjanTzetTTfirthe" year get.

The of the Grand Jury i UJ A.W.J were private, and no information prov that Ucv. K. 1 i.nw has brcn given as to their solution of the financial affairs of thc schools. audit ha' a great.deal of information for the people of the county, and they should take time to rend it. same being the mother council of world.

On this site also, stood previous to the erection of Shepherds Tavern the building in which Solomon's Lodge, No. 1 was constituU-d in 1735 and it is believed to be the old- est'Masonic lodge in tho United States: In laying thc corner atone Grand Master Gik-s usud a silvur trowcll which was used by LnFayotte-in 1826 to lay the corm-r thc Baron DeKalb Monu Camdcn, S. whidi trow is owned by thc Grand Lodge See Much In County Tour Approximately SO interested farmers nnd business men of Aiken County, together with a number of visitors from adjoining counties. attended thc Aiken County Fnrm Toyr, held on Monday, August IS. according to an -announcement Smith promised in "all good faith" to meet mo in formal debate and then bncked down! He ha? involved himself seriously before tho people, and for his own good, it seems ho would CCBSC his childish quibbling! All who nre concerned with thc facts in the cnso, may call at Dr.

M. L. Brogdcn's office, in Wagoner, any time, and examine'thc above namcil letters and papers. Very sincerely Adlai Loudy. Concordant Evangelist.

como of thc Lea case, but this I ready Vm.W, that any statements i made by Will Coursey, may be re- lied on by thc Judge nnd Jury en-' Ragrd in the trial. It is interesting to how ninny of thc boys of thc valley of Horse Creek mount thc ladder of fame. nd usefulness. Tako Will Gilo? for illustration, and for further illustration tnki? one of his many ac- compiijhmonts. Whets he was a boy he decided that he would become Mason and that in that order he South Carolina and is used on all oc of kind.

Thc histor; of thj Icfli.ton purchased. This 1 has of at racting new buyers to the Aiken narket, and will be the means of greatly enlarging the market here The farmers of Aiken County an assured that in marketing cotton in this City buying competition will be very thus injuring the best possible market price for cotton. addition, the adding of a gworn" cotton weigher to tho Aiken market will guarantee to the seller official weights, and it should prove most satisfactory to buyers and sellers. The people of Aiken County are According to the HaikHb Officer, Dr. C.

nwnbsra of children aw comma: for now preparatory to entering thA TOjfiwis scnoote in September, aadjhe is urging this plan throughout the County so that this imporV ant requirement bavo been cont- before the c.bild begins bis school -work. He states there are many advantages In-havinjf the child vaccinated before school actually starts; firstly, the child is toss apt to become frightened. and more time can be given to handling it gently and intelligently; secondly, while there is very HtUa ioaction-ia modern vaccine and no sore arms to speak of, there is never-the-tess some soreness and. discomfort and this will have ample- time to pass and the arm bo entirely heal ed by thc time scboftl is begun so that-no time is lost and tho child is able to "keep "up with its studies and duties frora-thc very first day. The Health Officer also wishes to urge upon parents the importance having a'complete-'-check-up flf-ihci of school age and particu InYited to Mudi trial.

With new now facilities nnd a sworn cotton weigher operating on the Aiken market, guaranteed the best possible pridi for their cotton. Try the Aiken market this fall. You will always conn: back. When meets next month, saittes- ironi Jr'agenen sad Columbia will reqitesfc that S1E from -Columbia to Aiken by of Wagoner be included in the nttrt letting- for A delegation of 25 from and other towns on tha route with thc directors of the chamber commerce Monday asked that the highway commTssiorTlo paver road thia fall. E.

B. Wagener, former lieutenant lrowell Attractive Road to go Up The Chamber of Commerce has recently contracted for the erection of two most alraclivc rond FIICHS. One of those SIKHS will 10x40 anil will IK- North of Pctora- is interesting but its relation wjlii before thv point where the have to be postponed to nnnihiT Highwny 'branchri off from i mc IT. S. Highway No.

1. and othrr One of tho faithful will be will t-rectccl ever lived Tillmsin Knulkiu-r thc junction point on Highway 1 I jii'st beynil Ific tywn MKni will hi; attrni'tlvrly li-t- nnd t-nrrying drawing .1 I'ol'i in nrtion. who for yens-- --crvrd Sfcrctarj 1 of Star Lodgr in Granito villc without inwling cx- ccpt onr, nnd thai he out of town us .1 dclrgatc to lodge meeting. was Su'iu-rintrnd. ftl thc un would go as fnr as it was possible jj ct 0 which 1 ntten-lrd MARRIAGE LICENSES Last week Judg" Webb issued the fios.

W. county ngonl. who following marrineo lircns" 1 conducted the tour. Randolph Heath I'. 1 Aikf-n The party left the county's agents Martha Ready 17.

Silvorlon. office at Rt' eight-thirty Luther Johnson -'-4, tn o'clock on Mvtrtinr' 1'J, both vjjitrd the farm A. D. and F. i 4 Cnhb 21.

Oarwnter. to Atkinson, in thc Beech Island sec-, Minnie Whitlock 1H, lion, where interesting deiuonFtr.i-| Hodding Bridco? 22, timis of corn after bee- Holr.endorf IS, both of Thomson, keeping, commercial grape vine- Cia. yard, and dewberry crowing wore i Civic W. Cockrnn SO, Gloverviile Nest the fnrrn of A. A.

to Huby Mac McCarthy IS, AUKIIS- Forcman. at Ellen! w.is visited. to. where 100 on corn nnd soy 1 Paul E. Sloan Ctrar.itc-ville to bean forage and modern dairy bum Sarah' Brodio 2-1, Kidco were set-n.

Tho facts of M. E. and Spring. B. F.

HolWy, was next where 50 Arthur Edmonds on 2o, hogs on fcc-i for thc fall market were to 21, Hnd- seen, and lart befcro noon. 1 (iorh. Ca- poultry farm of J. E. Hankinson was! Rmj.

F. McOaniol '21. to Bor.ollc visitod, where -400 hens in Hydo bnth of Thomaston, C.a. i to go. Therefore as noon nn he was twenty-one years of neo he joined Star Lodge So.

M. A. F. M. in Granitovilio, S.

nnd on September 18HO, was raised to third degrcu or Master Mason by his father. W. A. Giles who tvns Master of tho Lodge. Will Giles wns elected Mns- tor of that Lodgo in Pccemhcr, 1R32, and served as Master until Ucccm- 1 her In December was i npjifiintcd District, Hoputy Grand i Master of Fourth Masonic District which included all Indgop in Ai- 1 ken county, Edgeficld cmin- ty and one in Ornngrhure county i i.Spnr.Kfiold), in that capacity abi'iit Ilocoir.brr In lii'combcr ho -Iiin- 1 Grand tho Grand Lodiro Carolina.

Sorvcfi on remi-mhpr thai wn? ami ndvcrtisinjr o'n rniti-d Stntm Hichwny t. ni tin- "Sport-! Ontcr nf the S.aith." A smaller siirn will In- m-ctcil nt the I'inc Houw in Kdprfu-ld county. ever Into or abr-ent, nn far back as where Uichwny rnv rrcolloction I can hi walking up the our home on Sunday nvitiins-r on his way to open Sunday school, It. wns whilf Kupu ont. that.

I mcii-'irized tho twelfth chapter of Unmans, ndmirablr Ictler to who ni rdrd 1 did this for a prir.o which wa- offered to thii'i- whti tho ta--k. 1 the prir.e if 1 ever it. but I knuw that I ne lire! led ineiv.iirir.inr the cha it at part was the inc U. S. Highway No.

2 With rnmplo Highway an made tn inorrar-f and thruuuh ken. I'. S. riTnrt is boing ivrl r.vrr City Ai BETTER FARM OUTLOOK SEEN BY BIG MAGAZINE lady those entering school for thc first time 'this session. Frequently slight defects of visio'n, of hearing, of diseased tonsil nnd adenoids may seriously intarfere with the child's normal progress.

Experience has taught thc various school examiners that- 4 chlldr.cn arc truly mentally defective. In the vant majority of whero they fail to keep up with their classes and pass, thc various grades from year to year, careful physical examinations will disclose some defect or ailment which could have- been currortud and which would have permitted the child to progress in a perfectly normal manner. For instance, last yenr child was found in thc second Krade in one of thc schools who had failed for two consecutive years. It wus entirely normal so fnr aw mental reactions wore concerned and upon physical examination only a i Might visual defect was discovered. This hnxLnat bwm by pnronS or tcnchorn hnd been ullic'ient retard tho child'? pnur- ri a hiiwijvur.

and i-niiM- it fail jillH in tho sorond grntli; when it -h'xild hiivi- boon doing fourth grndr work. ThlM fact wax proven prnporly fitlrd glnws were sc- and on tin- tii-xt final I'xnn lions tho child jmiwcd wax pixi- i moled to the m-xt grnilr. The prnlr- abilili-s nro tlmt it will Ii" the biiKbu-Kt iti tin- third grndi- 'his yi-nr. ViMinl d-'foct', lu-nring. (,, nr and Jidennid'.

tnal-nutrition, drr.ay- PC. rd nlung with cnll'-d minor ITJ liy paronVS. -'-r -ioni'-tirnr, but rnro- i examination "'i' part ll'Mltti (Iflic'T thorn and 'nn- niiu-h and nt- nor was spokesman for the delegation. "Our people want to come to Columbia," Mr. Jackson said.

-When- we say we 'are going-to Columbia now, whereas we used to mean Augusta." He Said that before the sand-clay type of road was opened tip through the ner section that it Was tio use for people in tlmt section to try to come to Columbia to because highway to Augusta was-so much better. "Now oiir people are Columbia-minded," Mr. Jackson According to Mr. Jackson, the highway from Columbia to Aiken by way of Wajjcmrr is about ten miles--' than highway was paved, he said that a Btrip of land about forty miles wide and 50 miles long would bo brought into closer touch with Columbia. This we lion, he said, is prosperous now.

It is settled by waall owners, according to Mr. "Therc in some powerful force now nt work to curtail the complti- tion of the paved highway system," Mr. Jackson declared. Ho said that the people of the Wagcncr section had not been impatient to got rond paved but that they thought that fdnco BO many trunk highways have already" completed," 11 now time for the highway commii-- fion trj parr No. Mayor L.

B. of Columbia told the that Columbia wan vory dusiiuun of ansisling in getting tin 1 rond paved. He said the pvoplo of thai H-ction had acted considerately in not trying to have ibi; rond bofore the main trunk wcro finished. "Thc paving of the road will do Columbia good," lie said, "nnd v-ill aUo bo beneficial thv people living on it." Alfred peach grower romindod the that No. to A ikon was thc only road leading into Columbia which is I not paved.

Ho ankcd Ihe directors to assist thorn tlwy liavo assisted in getting oilier ronds jiavod. Tli" hfchwny hns ln- iVludiid No. from Columbia to Aiken in tho hard surfaced system, W. P. Hamrick.

of Im.ird of diroctur 1 and also of the highway ootr.riir-:-ion. the is noi par- it any onn. Ho lint oninmittoc's the it tnko inimc- SniaJpr Hammond that road mu "n- paved tn hold it in-' to CO ----i there f'ir thon in i-)iaptor it vir ind Poputy Grand Master, iiiv.to«'n hiitniv-'d V'ai'- a- such year. In I Arrested for prosi- ilent 'ho commerce. JR70.

U.T'M. TO HOLD 'WARRENVILLE HOUSE BURNED; SPECIAL MEETING I Home of M. E. J. Crailf Dr.trnyr-ui Tho Jr.

O. A. M- wiil a '-n -n qiraii Frank r.iriion Mao C'lark of Aurus-ta. Goo. F.

U7, to Ruby L. r.yth of Augu-ta. L. houses, turkey raisinc and breeding were observed. The party then met at the AiUni Tilford Ho-rno to Kvoly- Agricultural club whore 18, both of Wnrrenville.

barbecue dinner was served. a r.un-.ber of talks ir.ado. lit the afternoon, thc tour visi tho kudzu demonstrntiun of Monson Giorgio M. 22. Monrttn Morris, tho iK-of ca'tlo herd f'f thc soy bean demc-n- rat ion of H.

Hoiloy. and cotton on the farms 1 Kitchir.s^ Mill almut K-i Mr. K. -I. The iive- ir tn Mrs.

Lillio by Di-trict Dopiity, A -n r. -f .1. H. Murphy, will ev Ii. -I.

K. C. G. Guinard, Dr. Tom B.

nn-f that .1" Mr. Jael; -n ail -ielo- wa- '''-r -i Vivo th" i i I'l of 1 1 Mr. K. .1. ''harie T-.

r.r-.'i.-- S-rre-sry. Salley Firm It Is Unlawful to Receives Charter! Bait Dove Fields Tod Own- "n-th of A M.irv.n viil' 1 AMERICAN LEGION MEETING SOUTHERN GIRL WINS FIRST PRIZE AT MASQUERADE BALL IMF. -Vl'I 1ST i M- IN(. MONDAY. i.i- I Mi-.