Notice of Abbeville County Liquor Election in 1909
Notice details an August 17 1909 election in Abbeville County South Carolina to decide on the reintroduction of dispensaries and liquor sales. It outlines who may vote how ballots are cast and filed, who may sell alcohol for medical and sacramental purposes, and the penalties for violations. It lists election precincts and presiding managers and describes poll hours and ballot handling procedures.
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South Carolina
Abbeville
Énid County
Tuensuy
General Assembly
State of
South Caroling
Beath
Carolina
Sity
United States
United Rates Pharmacopoeis
Nationsal
Ube
Aus
Enid
Furler
Enme
Leeds
Uherenf
Bec. IV
Board of Managers
Charleston
Bort
Commissioners of Election
W. G. Chapman
R.O. Hatter
Autreville
Marvin McAdame
Wayman Bowen
J. N. Knox
Wilington
W. D. Morrah
B. C Cowan
W. H- McNal
Due Weat
A. D. Kennedy
W. EB. Going
A. I. McA
Lowndesville
J. H. Bell
J.T. Bastin
Joseph Gibert
Magnolia
H. W. Lawson
H. Healer
R. O. Bell
Gistworthy Bonds
John Brown
JH. Link
Jos. Link
Bryanv
Rhode
P. L. Busty
Ashley
A. F Carwile
Rock ‘Springs
R. J. Jamison
Javer Ib
Memphis
Henry Heard Confesses Guilt in Murder Case
A garbled confession narrative describes Henry Heard admitting to causing his wife’s death. Authorities pursued Heard to a house where he was found hiding, surrendering after being confronted. The coroner and deputies undertook the arrest and transport to court.
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Henry
Handel Henry Leard
Beard
J. Td. Ramey
Pari Piummuner
Paris
Wade
Hotta
Prohibition Debate in Abbeville County The Dispensary Question
Rev E B Kennedy argues against the Abbeville county dispensary citing that over 153000 dollars left the county for whiskey and beer in 1908 with more than 60000 dollars in profit, warning that tax relief by liquor sales is illusory and urging prohibition as right and practical for public morals and finances. He cites experiences in Anderson Spartanburg Newberry and Maine and appeals to voters to end the dispensary.
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Abbeville Palla
Messia
Abbeville
Niilla
Abbeville County
Railreada
Ite
Anderson
Edgefield
Newberry
Spartanburg
Maine
Kansas
Aretog
Sparisnburg
Bospesak Aame
Green
North Carolina
Kansey
Congress
Woe to Him Who Builds A Town With Blood Iniquity
A reader condemns alcohol dispensaries and liquor-linked crime in Abbeville and Greenwood. He cites police court drunkenness, rising taxes, and harm to workers and families. He urges voters to reject licensing a liquor trade as destructive to civic virtue and prosperity.
Qualification of Voters in the Coming Election
Abbeville County voters are warned to secure registration certificates and tax receipts. The August 17 election applies stricter rules, requiring proof of registration and tax payment for eligibility to vote. County officials urge compliance to ensure a fair contest and prevent disenfranchisement.
Honored Guest visits kin in Alabama and New York
Mr. John H. Wilson of Oxford Alabama visits relatives and honored guests with M. H. Wilson of this city, praised for bravery as a former soldier. Wilson travels to New York with kinmen to be hosted by local residents while his uncle M. H. Wilson rests in memory near Long Cane Street. R. C. Wilson entertains twenty guests Friday night to welcome the visitor.
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John H. Wilson
Oxford
Als
Kinaman
M. H. Wilsop
Ana
Alabama
Wilcoc
M. H. Wileap
Havel
New York
Wilson
Todualo Tis Kinaman
M. H. Wilson
Mexico
F. W. Belleck
United States
Walla
R. C. Wilson
Kingman
Patterson Secures Passage for Savannah River Dam Bill
Washington notes Representative Patterson won approval for a bill to dam the Savannah River, benefiting Edgefield and nearby regions. The measure, aided by N. B. Dial of Laurens and other citizens, envisions waterworks from Woodlawn to Railwood and promises to aid Augusta and northern Georgia, with support from Wart Atken, Bartlett, and P. H. Mao.
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Patterson
Edgefield
Washington
Savannah
Paint
Edgefield County
Bouth Garoline
Columbia
Georgia
N. B. Dial
Laurens
Woodlawn
Railwood
Patteros
Dean Imnob
Wart Atken
Bartlett
Georges
Mao
Negro Bit by Highland Moccasin at Mr Auguston Mare
A Negro was bitten by a large moccasin near the residence of Mr Auguston Mare. He received first aid and was reported to be improving rapidly. Local legend calls the incident a city mascot tale.
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WooRer
Gily
Juley Watermeions
Hughes
Otos
Bugnes
Auguston Mare
Some Facts Learned by Traveling through Dry Counties
A sprawling traveler's account claims prohibition improves peace and property in dry counties while noting hard drinkers move to wet towns. The author praises Abbeville County officials, urges continued enforcement, and foresees a vote to end the dispensary. The piece mixes opinions on labor, race, and politics with observations on drinking and law enforcement.
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Het
Higdor
Huss
Joe F. Edmonds
Abbeville
Oficiala
Carrie
Abbevne
Fis Police
Fa Formas
Azid
Las Teail
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