Abbeville and Greenwood Fire Insurance Contrast
A letter argues the Abbeville Greenwood Insurance Company undercuts old line firms by insuring high risk properties at one third the cost. It cites specific local houses hotels and churches to claim many tumble down or aging structures burn while safer newer homes pay less, and urges lower rates with a stronger local fire department. The writer notes recent fires in Greenwood and Abbeville and doubts rate reductions despite improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Surance Companies
Abbeville-Greenwood Insurance Company
Abbeville-Greenwood Company
Abbeville-Greenwood Fire Insurance Company
Dendy
Thos
U. Perrin
Miller Hotel
Gen. McGowan
Main Street
W. J. Lomax
B. G. Thomson
Thomson
Marshall House
Ntea
Lesshhan
Dr. Marshall
J. Foster Marshall
Marshall
Adam W. Lawson
Ti, T. Miller
St Dows
Green Wood
Abbeville
Calhoun-Sized Suit Over 100000 Property Trust Deed
At Atlanta on June 24 a sensational complaint was filed in superior court by Margaret Calhoun against her brother Patrick Calhoun of New York. She alleges misrepresentation led to her deed of all property except wealth clothing to him December 16, 1901 and accuses him of failing to place 50000 with Maryland Trust Company and instead investing in Houston Oil. She claims losses exceed 100000 in judgments and that attachments cover Cox farm in Delall county and Carolina land from her grandfather James Edward Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Mig Moeard Calhoun
Atlanta
Mira Margaret M. Calhoun
Patrick Calhoun
New York
Superior Court
Miss Calhoun
Abe
Hint
Maryland Trust Company
Baltimore
Ihis
Calhoun
Frunt Company
Houston Oil Company & Speculative Corporation
Use Trust Company
Cox
Delall County
Mise Calhoun
Carolina
James Edward Calhoun
Jobo L. Hopkins & Sons
Troy
W. A. Blakely
Aja
Huok Blakaly
Ron Fin
Unelaluter
Blakely
Dave Wardiaw
Lite Mountain
J. W. Lyon
Battie Wardiaw
Bel Vuo
Taeco
Sua
W. W Wardlaw
Banda
Margaret Watenn
Down
Woodrut
Dr. Dowdn
Ala Jonson
Anderton
James Brags
Aldaab
Boey
Heiwope
Fupnie
Jeppings
McCormick
Sean Hose
F Puckett
Mian
Janie White
Marthe Berry
Berry
Augusta
Eveeiah Burnett
Laur Rehr Lige
Ofibla Place
Charlie Cowan
Bell
Ja Dows
Minken Jennin
Clara Widman
Platola
Counell
Robert
Thomas
Mopewell
T. K.P. Creawell
Harrisburg
Earthquake Shakes Jedburg Area. No Serious Damage Reported
A slight earthquake struck Jedburg, South Carolina, around 8:35 PM yesterday causing shelves to shake and some articles to fall in stores. No serious damage or injuries were reported, according to local accounts in The Free Lance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedburg
S. C
the Free Lance
South Carolina Regiment in Mexican War 1846 47
Abbeville Florida area recounts the formation and actions of a South Carolina volunteer regiment raised for the Mexican War. It details muster, movements from Charleston to Vera Cruz and Puebla, battles at Contreras and San Angel, disease tolls, hardships aboard ships, and leadership under Colonels Butler and Quitman with Shields brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Carolina
Mexico
Cheater
Dunovant
Fairfeld
Kennedy
Lancaster
Secrest
Columbia
de- Sennures
Charleston
Blanding
Barnwell
Walker
Camden
Maffett
Edgefield
Brooke
Gumter
Abbeville
Newberry
Williams
Morte
Pierce M. Butler
Dickinneon
Gladden
Chester
Camp Joeston
Hamarg
Mobile
Georgia
Avans
Montgomery
Freimont
Loboss Island
Amall Island
Cast
Mex
Vera Cruz
Abell
Scott
U. S. Army
Georgia Regiment
Alvardo
Vera Crizona River
Gulf
Algordo
Algorado
Saragordo
Vera Crag
Saragorda
Ban
Perotaamall
Jalappa
Popovatapet
Puebla
Perot
Jalappe
Quitman
Shields
City of
Contreras
Pillow
San Anguattine
Oarta
Col
Butler
Denied Proof Turns Holiday Bet Into Expense Lesson
A judge and a young lawyer vacationing together clash over a rule of proof. The judge declares he only travels on condition the other pays the rest of the trip, prompting a humorous billing of expenses and a sharper reminder about denial and proof.
Reflections on Courtship and Household Rules from Abbeville 1901
A mosaic of social commentary and local notes from Abbeville and surrounding areas. The piece laments courtship motives, defines a “good wife,” and mocks male vanity while intertwining civic notices, personal updates, births, marriages, and funeral of a returning patient. It also reports carrier actions, religious reflections, and community events across town and nearby communities.
Local News and Socials From Abbeville Area 1904
Read about a brick yard project, stockholder meeting, and a cotton warehouse plan. The piece notes crops, elections for school teachers, a forthcoming wedding, and community events from Abbeville and nearby towns with multiple named locals and dates in 1904.
Local notes from Sandy Land community meeting and trials
A fragmentary Sandy Land page records routine church notices, a Prohibition era court incident, community prayers, and a funeral inquiry. It notes visits among residents, a forthcoming Methodist sermon, and a quarterly conference plan. Referenced are Mrs Baker of Due Wont, Mr J G Huskabes, and Dr Jno O Wilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Laws
Woutareuin
Tea Moure
Lettoy
J.J. Jovoen
Jerke
M. Hauddon & Co
Redes
J. A. Mathews
Greenwood
Hemaou
Jno
Wilton Preatding
Sprouse
Msm
Dante Uae
Ate Campbell
H. Peeiel
Hanley
Good Ladies
The
Presbyterian
Charlie
Wil Gordon
Frank McGee
Oceanton
Comrie Coghran
Sam Cosh
GW. Richardson
Hartwall
Air
Baker
G. F. Gregg
Pendleton
J. G. Huskabes
Gene Bocy
Kirkpatrick
Missionary Dale Delivers Impromptu Prayer Talk
At the A R P church prayer meeting, Rev. Jas G Dale gave an impromptu address praising his Mexico mission work. The report notes his strong zeal and his sister in law Mrs M E White as a key nearby supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. G. Dale
Mexico
Dale
A. Kt. P
M. E. White
Eiidren
Mr. Dale
Chester Lantern
Big line Neckwear arrives with value priced options
Milford's Drag Store carries a splendid variety of neckwear in 25 and 50 cent values. P Rosenberg & Co offers the line, with Penney Clothining Company featuring the items and related goods including cigars, tobacco, and a selection of fruits and commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Milford
P. Rosenberg & Co
Milford
Drag Stara
Penney Clothine Company
Man Batinnabiria
Brelhsbo Alec Salts Aear
Five Weather Proverbs to Guide Farmers and Pilots
An officer of the Washington Weather Bureau notes a collection of weather proverbs he believes are accurate forecasts. The five sayings warn to respect wind and rain patterns, with rules about when to reef sails, adjust topsails, and regard a morning red sky as a sign of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Washington
Local Troy News Notes and Social Events
Troy society page records a series of family visits birthdays and church notices. W. A. Blakely and Mew figures visit, Miss Battie Wardiaw's birthday, and upcoming weddings near Columbia and Malton. Weather hints of rain, community gatherings, and local residents traveling to Augusta and Harrisburg mark a busy period.
THAT TIRED FEELING INA PTED ADVERTISEMENT
An old time advertisement for Herbine tonic from Speed's Drug Store touts relief for fatigue and low spirits. It promotes a furniture store as a visit point and mentions a Fort Hunt hard Texica locale with testimonials from J J Tiderd clock of Furniture od House. The ad blends product claims with retail pitches and lists various items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rr Forottars Co
J.J. Tiderd
Uouse Fort
Hunharde Temple
Texica
Maroi
Labings
Caroline
C. A. Nmi Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abbeville Press and Banner
W. W
W. R. Bradley
Rome
Pat Calboun
Adshouck
8.C
Palmetto Regiment
J. A. Thomas
Sharp Beough
Joye
Samuel
East End
Ronurls
Waubington
Namne
Eadie Ronch
Abilla
Ed Byfag
Tim
Mr. Joseph's Hospital
Balti
bin Abbeville
Sioe
Gota
Jon M. Gomnbrell
O-Viniteeiaciveu
Heynelinville
Bate
Yifin Winton
Paolwynthal
Rook
Mina Matron Latimer
Gary
Frank
Tomefolia
Florence
Mia
Mike Lacy Evans
Hammond
MM. Haddonod Co
Summerville
Rene Kennedy
Fern Cilit Academy
sUe Wii
Tis
Man Jeter
Ellen Linkton
Aba
Rod
Mixa Annie Mary Evans
E. Evade
Saynruay
Maggie Sherrard
Sampont Xoveril Duye
Liepant
Mabry
fIine
Rel
Gilliam Drownerk
Vaeir
Nannie Giller Ie
Burmmar
D. McGaw
C. Fugraver
Earl
Ik Bone
Paul Wilson
Paul Wilsop
Afr
George &, Wilson
Warren Yo Ts Pow
Piacha Feem
Lowndesville
Seyom Bum
T.X. Smiter
Han
Louniga
Speed
Bard
Ian Abnaville
Hon
I. H
Metcatlus
Itisbot
Donalds Oil
Thorsday
Fix
B. Marito
Pir
Ollie
Gus
Abbevilio
Moronviiia
Monay
Young Indy
Tmcher
F. W
Aterligg World
Donwidh
Donalds
Mim Helen
Misa Anne Barber Ware
Abbevilia C. H
Cummar
Luther
Davie
Honea
Esch
Ume
Nobars, DL
Bards
Harper
Sogn Sud
Anderagan
T. E Smith
Pesinel
Viuli
Dan
Wervanly
Bovaral
Lalla Moealy
Abbevilla
Hucksies
Latimer
Pearl Shanooo
Lalle Hix
Ura Balialow Daya. Martin
Asm
Cropa Ervabouta
M.saipes
Anderson
C. H
Ihia
Iam
Thoraday
Carla Bontor
Senses
Mable
Tilden
Florida
Anne Farmer
Ander
Ida Mac Brownbeot
Sirs. Baker
Gan
Jools Sati
Erain
Hagan
Oate
Doxeo Sandler
Rovert
Bowie
Lewin Jackeon
Bukould
Eari
Setherr Furniture
Batine
Enon
Ethel Inn
Abreville
B. A. Stat
Wallord
C. A. Millard
Liddell
Rydales
Lobe Ing
Ainmlatl
Tigers
Eyatea
Trialalze
Hickory
C. A. Milford
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