Enthusiastic Meeting Sets Goals for County Fair
The Fair Directors meet at Dhsectaes County Fair in Wales led by President Dr C Gambrell. Committees will draft premium lists and recruit assistants across departments including Swine Cattle Poultry Horses and Agriculture. A publicity campaign and better racing attractions are planned to boost this fall's fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asciaden
Wales
C.gambrell
Gambrett
Department of Swine
McCoub
Department of Racing
W. H. McFall
Department of Cattle
W. A. Stevenson
B. Bradley
Department of Horses
J. S.stark
Department of Agriculture
W. T. Mawill
Charleston Mayor Grace and Graft Charges
Charleston mayor John P Grace faces graft allegations tied to the dispensary scandal. A legislative investigating committee plans to hear Grace and other Charleston officials plus Attorney General and Governor Blease allies as talks focus on graft claims and possible connections to the governor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blease
Grace
Charleston
Cyratt
Givice
Hierewith
John P
Georgia City
Tier
Gack
Taansverlig
Thave
Jane
Geast
Charleton
Cutwmnbla
Mayor Rare
Chess
Sense
Japer
Mayor Grove
Ycraft
Birhd Tigers
Ewes
Lyvasnie
BH. Stothart
Constabulary
B. Felder
Stothart
Buly" Evans
Newberry
Awit Btu
We J
FA Tect
Ue General Assembly
Old State
Aspensary
Columbia Record
Forgers Caught Near Town In Check Forgery Plot
Jno Garrett and Ben Stewart attempted to forge a check on their employer W R Ellis to cover debts. Dr 5 G Tompson bank president rejected the check and alerted Sheriff Lyon, who pursued and captured the two men miles from town. On returning, the sheriff also picked up another man found with a plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Garrett
Ben Stewart
W. R. Ellis
5. G. Tompson
The
Peoples Bank
Sherif Lyon
Tawn
Nother Coon
Opening of State Campaign at Sumter Draws Crowds
A Sumter crowd of citizens from multiple counties attended the opening state campaign event held on the green before Sumter's courthouse. Ira B. Jones and Cole L. Blease presented their platforms while Governor Blease faced minimal hostile reaction amid minstrel music. Jones urged a high tone for the race and condemned demagoguery, stressing his roots and independence from corporations. The article lists numerous candidates who filed pledges for various statewide offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
South
Ira B. Jones
Cole L. Blease
Blease
Court House
General Assembly
Rrng
Judge Jones
Jnc
Duncan
Dispensary Commission
B. L. Abney
The
Southern Railway
Columbia
Hah Evans
Atormey
Ace
Ita B. Jones
T. Duncan
G. A. Smith
R. M. McCown
A. W. Jones
The Candidacies and Ming Pledges
Among those who had announced their candidacy but failed to specify when time came for Ming pledges are L. B. Connor of Orangeburg, who had said he.
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L. 8
Connor
Orangeburg
Southern Lads Take High Rank at Naval Academy
Maryland paper reports that half of the ten honor graduates of the United States Naval Academy are Southerners. Notable names include Garland Fulton of Mississippi Laurel J. Zeigler of Louisiana Chas H Morris of Alabama Buswell Milton Pace Jr of Alabama and Harold E Saunders of Michigan. The list is led by Saunders with Zeigler among the southern honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Anapolié Naval
United States Novel Academy
Harold E. Saunders
Michigan
Garland Fulton
Primary Election Rules and Registration Requirements
The text explains South Carolina primary rules requiring one year state residence and six months county residence, registration proof for general elections, and voting eligibility tied to club enrollment with a separate primary polling place and a five day pre election voting offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Fe War Club
Bald Eagle Shot Near Little Mountain
David Green killed a bald eagle near his home by Little Mountain on land owned by Dr. W. A. Bunter. The eagle had appeared to threaten a two month old child in a yard cradle, prompting Green to shoot it. A wing and talon were displayed as evidence of the bird’s size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Green
Little Mountain
W. A. Bunter
Troy
Green
Peoples’ Bank
Wilson Named Candidate for Sub-Supervisor Post
Mr B A Wilson is introduced as a candidate for sub-supervisor. He served eight years as township supervisor and is well known in the community.
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B. A. Wilson
Fsgue
Wilson
Abbeville in 1859 and 185% The Missing Space
A fragment refers to Abbeville in 1859 and a garbled figure 185 percent. The note notes space issues in printing this week and promises a future appearance with clarified details.
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Macoteu Vo
Changes in Local Residences
A.B. Cheatham sold his Greenville street home to W. H. White who plans to move in July. J. A. Parks relocated with his family from Laurens to the Lyon home on Greenville street and directs the Southern Cotton oil plant. Lewis Pere moved to a vacant lot beside his old house on Upper Main street to build a $10,000 home on the pilot. W. E. Johnson bought the Perrin property. J. D. Kerr will resettle and add four roofs, deeming it one of town’s handsomest homes. The new Baptist parsonage nears completion with Nev Louis Dries tow hoping to move by July 15. Seaboard Air Line trains conduct a steel repair over Vienna street to enable grading and widening.
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A.B. Cheatham
Greenville Street
W. H. White
Mr. White
J. A. Parks
Fom Laurens
Lyon
Mr. Parks
Southern
Lewis Pere
Upper Main Street
Wde
Pilot
W.E. Johnson
Sheriff's rush call ends in jail for three after church brawl
Sheriff Lyon answered a Sunday night call at the Flat Rock church where a free for all fight raged. Deputy investigators landed jail for George Jackson Sam Padgett and Sam Williams all badly banged up after the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Lyon
Flat Rock Negro Church
Juil
George Jackson
Sam Padgett
Sam Williams
Splendid Show Next Monday at the Theatre
Manager Cheatham announced the engagement of Prof Pamahasika for a Monday matinee June 24 at the theatre. The act features trained birds dogs and a pony with a two dozen canaries and many parrot family birds performing entertaining feats. Bristow praised the show for its educational value and moral worth with a reduced matinee price of 15 and 25 cents.
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Cheatham
Pammahasika
Alkshest Lyceum
Bristow
Pamahasika
Elberton Chautauqua
Pamahbasika
Pamahasike
Mrs T L Robinson in Poor Health After Pellagra Return
Mrs T L Robinson and her four year old son, recently back in Columbia for medical care, struggle with pellagra. The boy shows signs of recovery while the mother’s condition remains serious requiring a special nurse. Also notes a Sunday School picnic of the A R P Church at Roach's spring on the Southern railway line.
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T. L. Robinson
Columbia
A.R.P
Roach's Spring
Southern Railway
Republicans Clash as Convention Nominating Fight Intensifies
As the Republican National Convention nears, Taft and Roosevelt camps claim enough votes for nomination. Contested delegates, bribery charges, and threats of a bolt swirl the race. Cummins and La Follette delegates are seen as pivotal, with possible support leaning toward Roosevelt if offered a progressive path.
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Segaion
Taft
Roosevelt
National Executive
Tutt
Chicago
National Committee
Executive Committee
Cumming and LaFollette
Cummins
la Follette
Justice Hughes
United States Euprema Court
City Council Confirms Water Plant Head and Approves Street Work
June regular meeting notes unanimous reelection of W R Anderson as superintendent of the water and light plant at $100 monthly. Aldermen order street work on Mosely street and under Southern trestle, grade sidewalks from Fort Pickens road, and extend sewer services on Mill street while voting to regulate motor vehicle operation. Hog ordinance rejected with alternative permit proposal. police report shows 43 arrests in May and $231.75 in fines. two prisoners sent to the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosely
Fort Pickens
Council
Moséley Street
W.8
Cothran
Joe Thornton
D. 4. Behrooder
W.8. Cothran
Public Square
Southern Railway
W.R. Anderson
Columbia
Sufan
Abbeville
Riley
Strange Coin Found Near Due West Claimed By Collector
Mr 8 Ellis unearthed a heavy copper coin while plowing inside Due West limits. His brother in law J G Loner showed the relic in Abbeville last Saturday. The coin, issued by the Russian government in 178, is being offered to collectors for a potentially high price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Ellis
Due West
Ellis
J.G. Loner
Abbeville
Loner
Vaughan to stand for regular term in September trial
T A Vaughan currently jailed in Greenville on charges of rape of a girl under 14 while she was an inmate at the Odd Fellows Home will not be tried at a special term. Solicitor Bonham told the press there is no public peace risk and a special term is unnecessary. The regular General Sessions term begins the first Monday in September.
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Common Senge
Charleston
Arn
Flest
Race
Thas
Denkil
Blind Tigers
T. A. Vaughan
Green-ville
Odd Fellows
Greenvilla
Notice Song Books Free from A B Richards Co
A copy of the book Old Favorite Songs is sent as an advertisement by A B Richards Co Sherman Texas. Those requesting 4 copies should send their name and address promptly. The book is a ten volume set and will be of interest to any home reader.
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A. B. Richards Co
Sherman
Texas
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A. Hill
Hvisaholl
Concensus
W. A. McFall
Aubeville
Broadway
Mate
Jeff
Grate
Says Blease
Theorore
American Press Association
News Sa Hots
la Pollette
Cuba
America
Stockholm
New York
Read
Inc
G. Richrds
J. H. Wharton
James Cansler
United States Senate
R. Tillman
W. . Talbert
N. B. Dial
Congress
Wyatt Aiken
Evans
M. C. Long
Eighth Circuit
Cooper, Esq
Apnapo
Dixie
Mrs. Robinson
Ion
Wmi
J. Bryants
Willur Allen White
Katy 808
Kaysax
Sam Blythe
Washington
Mr. Dowley
Peter £. Dunne
Hemp Hhl
Welte
New York Times
Anderson
Das West
Vaughn
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