Balaam Marathon Mule Race Features Wild Tales and Thrills
Mules race with riders Cabby Powsr Leon and Wil Lyon opened amid thunderstorm and crowd. Mack Nicken won the first main heat as a mule broke loose briefly, while Adama and Harris delivered fast efforts in successive heats. The event drew Stene and Jackson era humor, with riders handling bucking mounts as crowds watched an unusually staged spectacle on the track.
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Moe ii
Harry Cobl
Hagene Pomer
Wile Lyon
Bern
Hela Wo Lewey
Bety
Akrink
Leon
Dow
Dom Ezeine
Wil Lyon Say
Erlelle Blake
Mack Nich
Clyde Morgan
Sheri Lyon
Mack Nicken
Ron
Harrin
Walace Harrix
Red Adam
Harris
Shack
Harris Mule
Ali
Adama
Abert Morse
Dick Bandley
Henry Wilrod
Wiskop
Wilson
Moile
Abimanz
Johanie
Devile
Nickiew
Moras
Lyon
Brooke
Dune
Tran
Devlin
Herrin
Wales
Cloud End
Dorrie
WEST END FAMILIES VISITORS AND TRAVELS REPORTED
In West End notes many residents, including Mr and Mrs Kiddell of Luwedesville, are mentioned with May travels across the region. Guests, business trips to New York, Asheville, Wayneville, and Wayneville area stayovers show a busy social season.
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Toc. Kiddell
Luwedesville
Mem Ts
Ciny
Parra Ainer
Fhigny
Abe
J. A. Perlite
W.E. Lil
Yerke
Walter Atock
Uddon
Baird
Columbus
Wotdanescu
Chesior i
Alfa
A. Uel
Miwe
Evrise
Misy
Herve Lew
Agerin
Willie
Tmeluuué
Greenwood County
White
New York
Cuming
Macule Bowie
Deligntius Muliuk
Mish Bussie Uller
Spartanburg
Hen White
Mrs. P. Hustuberg
Mint
Irene Ronenberg
Bowden
Wberler
Pragela Robinwon
Hanioy
Avon Heien
Meg
Janes Cuson Yi
West Mine
Mra. Jones
Coebrun
Tuoi
Millinery
Culvert
Whebiogiod
Taierent
W. Dy Lee
Mion Fara
Lee
Wayneaville
N.J
Pandelms Litas
Allen Roberton Ik
Ailante
Bueloess
Stee Margie Mi Cotlum
Meridias
Helen Waite
Jilew
Wille Calbonn
Vietor
Lyon
Golumbie
Bia Slater
J. Hl. McDill
A. Cheeke
Stera
Annie Jones
Newberry
Misa Helen White
M. T Cowman
Enjoy Inc Ao
Litte Monn
Mre
Catbribe Min
Colombia
Fred Cason
R. C. Philuog
Matlson Henry and Co
Mra
HM. G Anderson
Anderson
Sod
C.D. Brown
Mine Lovins
Mick Charlotte Brown
C. C. Brown
North Carolina
A L.shmmony
Iy Blk
Winter Goods
Chariie Cobb
Tela Wes Bear Urenwood
Lily ‘Terpleton
Liquor Law Enforcement Seen in Dry Counties
Reports say counties that voted dry in the dispensary election are moving to enforce the law with Orangeburg noted for determination. Springfield officers seized whiskey under an assumed name and citizens marched to the express office to dump it. Contests over election irregularities are mentioned in Richland, but are not expected to affect the broader dispensary system, pending legislative action.
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Orangeburg
Tn Springfield
Abbeville Farmland Buzz From Mrs Shaw Visit
Mrs L Shaw of Hones Path visited Abbeville today and spoke of promising crops. Jean corn from James Tucker of Level Land might yield 90 bushels with 300 pounds of fertilizer. two acres of cotton could produce about 1000 pounds lint per acre.
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Abbeville
Daily Mail
Abbeville Assembly Plan at Midway Baptist Church
The Abbeville Association upper division meets Midway Baptist Church on August 24 28 1909 at 10 am with devotions led by B M Cheatham and a full program of religious talks including how to lay up treasure in heaven and money's Christian use. The event features multiple speakers such as J N Wrenn M A Simpeau W B Acker T B Edwards and J W Vermillion with intermissions and a 2 15 pm session on why make money and who is on the Lord's side.
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Abbeville
Midway Baptist Church
B. M. Cheatham
R. B. Cheatham
J. J
J. W. Busshart
M. Higgins
M. McGee
Grice
J. N. Wrenn
M. A. Simpeau
W. B. Acker
T.B. Edwards
Lawrence Wilson
J. W. Vermillion
A. J. Broadwell
BR. J. Williams
Tufermission
N. Tolbert
J. R. McGee
Sanders
HT. Hodger
M. Millford
J. ¥. Morrison
Jub Warren
M. Me
M. Devotions
J. N. Wrenp
W. Becker
A. B.brownel
E. N. Sanders
A. O. Kins
Smoga
B. Cheatham
J. ¥. Edmonds
C. G. Cilnkscales
Wu. Kelman
J. P
A.C. Wilkins
B. Acker
J. J. Lawton
Mustar Kaward
Troprise
Bendy
Edwarda
BARI
Wasbans Lee
enMclent
Ena Ling
Intereat
State Wide Prohibition Looms in ext Legislature
A fragmentary early 20th century note argues state wide prohibition is imminent, mocking timid legislators and praising D. C. Featherstone as a steady ally for the cause. It likens political events to revolutionary moments and hints at broader public movement without clear leadership.
Speed Drug Store Reprints Obscure Noveletta Comic
A fragmented OCR item notes a Speed Drug Store reprinting a standard novelella or reprint. The brief mentions a large lot and unclear origin or publisher, with sparse legible names or dates.
Bellevue notes on local social and church events
Dr J B Britt attended Elberton burial of Dr Carleton and Mrs Fannie Thomson visits. Greenwood guests Rebecca Lula Wideman with Jennie Clara Wideman. Sallie Horton vacationing in Atlanta. Wideman and Kennedy families active in Long Cane and McCormick areas. Missionary delegates to Anderson. Linwood College canvassing. Rev F Bradley's Long Cane meetings. various travel and social news include house parties and a recent Cade's bride event.
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Mra
Stata Wideman
Bradley
Long Cane
Ada Kennedy
Mire. Cowan
W. H. Kennedy
Bean
John Kennedy Jr
McCormick
Sadie and
Morey Lesley
Clinton Arest
M.E. Bradley
Sarria Horton
W. P. Wideman
Ellen Morrab
Junie Cade
Womans Missionary Union
Anderson
Rosa Bradley
Linwood College
N.C
R. F. Bradley
Troy
Cade
Riday
Prohibition, Dispensaries Shape Next Legislature Debate
In twenty one wet counties on the Sok eee of Dispensary, results show Prohibition carried in fifteen counties and the Dispensary in six. Analysts predict an ironclad state wide prohibition bill, with disputes over how counties that rejected the Dispensary will respond. The piece notes shifting alliances and political calculus, suggesting lawmakers may clash over enforcing a statewide ban or allowing dry counties like Charleston and Columbia to import alcohol from others, as readers weigh local interests against broader moral aims.
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General Assembly
Prohibition
Legisattee
Columbus
Charleston
Richmond
Louisville
Cloumbia
Laurenavius Hearald
If Law is Enforced Newspapers Will Do It
The 21 counties vote on prohibition shows Richland Charleston Aiken and Beaufort clearly keeping the dispensary with Plovence and Georgetown doubtful. Observers expected three fourths to go dry and predict the press will rally to enforce temperance as many opponents of liquor fail to curb illegal sales by clubs and tigers.
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Tigers
Grace to Protest Liquor Election Tomorrow
Charleston, Aug 22 The official declaration of the county election result will be protested by Attorney John P Grace for Thomas H Jellico. Grace contends the election authority lacks jurisdiction and the enabling act is unconstitutional. He argues special legislation favored some counties and denied others and may seek relief from the State board or courts if canvassers reject his motion.
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Charleston
D. C
Charleston County Board of Election Comminssioners
John P. Grace
Thomas H. Jellico
Bebsit
Messrs. Grace & Holman
Supreme Court
Grace
United States
Countrie
State Board
Biste Board of Canvassere
Prayer Burden on Brooklyn Parishioners Urged
A sermon by Jahan Henry Jowett of England, delivered in Crook De Tite, argues that modern Christians must bear the world’s sorrow and intercede through prayer. He criticizes private prayer while praising intercessory prayer as a force to transform Europe, America, and the globe, urging Brooklyn churches to adopt global duties.
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York
Inia
Haverboy
Jahan Henry Jowett
England
Crook
Jowett
Europe
America
Brooklyn
Abbeville Notes on Local Life and Civic Topics
Abbeville notes detail community life with church, school, and family events. It describes a birthday celebration at Mr J J Lawton’s home, rural mail reports on routes and post office regulations, local visitors and veterans, and a church service week. It highlights civic messages about duties, improvements, and social reminders.
Alabama Prohibition Bills Spark House Debate and Concerns
A flood of proposed Alabama liquor laws features stricter prohibitions, home possession restrictions, and penalties for vendors and caffeine drinks, drawing criticism from reformers and media. The discussion frames enforcement, civil liberties, and the state’s dry future amid broader national debates on temperance.
Radicalism Ramp in Alabama Liquor Ad Ban Sparks Debate
The Greenville News discusses Fuller bill and Alabama liquor advertising ban, noting opposition from The Houston Post which argues the measure infringes freedom of the press. It contends newspapers in nearby states would still circulate and ads would persist, while harsh penalties may erode respect for law.
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Greenville News
Fuller Bill
Alabama
The
Houston Post
Post
Chattanan
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Evil Speaking Warns Against Speaking Ill of Others
The piece urges avoiding talk that harms reputations and encourages focusing on positive qualities. It notes there are unwise minds who nitpick and that one should avoid speaking evil of others to prevent harm and distraction.
Dispensaries Open After August 26
Richland County protests loom as the State Board of Consumers prepares to meet Thursday to declare results of dispensary elections. County boards may challenge the outcome over election conduct, registration and representation issues. If protests persist, delays could push cases to court, potentially delaying openings in wet counties and those to be dry.
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Columbia
8. C
State Board of Consamers
County Board of
State Board
Royal Board
Prohibition
Lsts
Rich County
J. L. Harley
Harley
Aparianburg
Harley-lasuoy
Egers
Richland
State Board of Convenere
Victim of the Country Parlor Tale From Atchison
A garbled account describes an old fashioned country parlor visit with a formal host and guests, a fatal incident following a card game, and lingering remarks about parlor decor such as marble tables, art squares, and bird motifs. The piece promotes local goods and books from Milford's Fog store and Speedy Drug.
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Atchison
Joann Fenny
Eare
Abe
Milford
Bps
Bond Terms for Day West Railway Finance Plan
Printers note indicates a Benedule for Day West Railway with morning and evening trains, loan offer on city or county property, and signatures J. 5. Stark as president and J. E. Mc David as secretary.
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Benedule
Day West Railway
Tata Wuton
J. 5
Stark
J. E. McDavid
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