Abbeville City Growth and Local Affairs Report
Abbeville faces rapid growth with new frontages and stores updating to city standards. The piece notes street improvements, a planned public square, and bridges, plus civic efforts by business groups and officials to attract housing and commerce while urging unity and continued public projects. It also covers local politics, elections, and community events tied to Columbia delegations and state debt discussions.
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Pulng
South Carolan
Aoveyilie Loan and Improvement Company
Mtong Uo
Imits
Xeon
Judiciary Committee Debates Anti Liquor Measures and Cotton Policy
Washington correspondence reports the House Judiciary Committee spending sessions on anti liquor proposals and Allen’s bill to bar transfer of liquor and intoxicants across state lines. The piece notes discussions on cotton futures funding, agricultural appropriations, and rural delivery service expansions led by Alabama’s J Philo Hedin and South Carolina’s Congressman Allen. It highlights efforts to widen rural mail routes and bolster cotton trade and information enforcement within the Agricultural Department.
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Preas
Legimntura
House
South Carolina
Ben H. Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Alliwo
Iav
Han
Allen
Eure
Atlantic
Alken
Aiken
Tin
Lee
Pasange
J. Thea
Hella
Alabama
Halil
Heflia
Agricultural Department
Tve Agriculturs
Cavalry
Hou
J. Phos .Hedin
Eilerbe
South Osrolina
Poat
Darningion
Ellerbe
Dforma
Hia Coualtaants
Marlboro Sounty
Jawidg IL
Ellerve
Tulewan
Elisrbe
Abbeville County Growth Report Before Civil War
A brief statement details Abbeville County’s land and property values before the war, noting about 400000 acres and total property valued around 41 million. It argues railroads and factories declined but workers would bear freight costs, and rails aided local industry. Signed by T N Tolbert.
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Abbeville
Abveville County
Abvevikiy
Qapital
Banien
Tase
Ti Ja
Railronde
Abne
McMurray Drag Co Ad Mixed Goods Lineup
McMurray Drag Co promotes cigars cosmetics and tobacco with references to Lowney's candies Everwear hosiery and talcum powder for baby needs. The ad mentions a six month guarantee on socks and replacements for worn pairs. Other names include Rosenberg Mercantile A Milford Co Lord Cowper and A Mallord Co dealing in cigars and wholesale items.
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McMurray
Toa
Mts
Murray Drag Co
Atorn
el Toro
McMurray Drag Co
Ryle
McMurree Draog Co
Lowney's
Cysts
A. Milford & Co
Lord Cowper
C. A. Mallord 4 Co
Betwa Bribery and Appelt Dispensary Debate Stirred
The Sumter Watchman decries Senator Appelt's defense of dispensary policy and attorney governance. It argues exposure of graft, criticism of pay from both parties, and the need for integrity in the state’s judiciary and legislature. The piece labels lawyer double standards as harmful and urges public vigilance.
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Betwa
Sumter Watchman
Appelt
Dlspensary
Thair
Cyarivcinm
Develved Noone
Diatinati
Cigarette Smoking Dangers Warned To Boys In School Texts
A historical school notice warns boys about cigarette smoking, detailing health harms to the heart and lungs, and outlining how regular smoking dulls mind and body. It notes that smokers may miss opportunities and that non smoking boys are favored for jobs and advancement.
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Anny
Speed's Locals and Tha etrip at Speed's drug store
Readable lines advertise Speed's drug store offerings including Hayter's candy and fresh Jolene cigars. Mention promotes books by Tom Dixon and new novels at Sper drug ator. Also touts Devoe paints, freshness claims, and frequent stock from Milford's drug store.
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Speed
Hayter
Atorme
Jub Speed
Elgo Olgers hever—Tennstop
Tom Dixon
Rick
Devoe
Bpeed
Sied
Abbeville County Dispensary Bids Notice 1905
Bids requested for liquor and related goods under the Dispensary Law of 1907 for Abbeville County. Specifications include whiskey gin beer brandy and cases, with sealed bids due by May 26 or March 1008 and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
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Abbeville
D. C
Exaw
W. T. Bradley
Welick
Conteact
Biwest
B.bbeville
S.C
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the Press and Banner
W. W. and
W. R. Bradley
Kuge Willus
Dior
A Bseville
Colombia
Columbia
Joneney
Fea
University
Jeno
Nworaners
Harrison
Hiv
Pam Gologoo
Frank Giry
Fort Pickens
Weck
Williame
Hempnill
Santort
Biggention
James ‘Taggert
Taggart House
Prong
Banger
Nonaé
A. W. Jones
John E. Brodley
Jofanteon
Tatum Bradley
Tle
Mr. Bradley
Little John
Pawelog
Aliself
Abbesiile
Eich Agences
Charleston
Jim
Sheep Country
Genter
Gravity
Mr. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
Bry_an
Olect & Venstor
A. C. Latimer
Columbis
Bunter
Court House
Jine
Anan Newton
KR. O
Kentucky
Hesella
Eni
Moss
Magill
Io Town
Heort
Te Watson
Sanda
A. Balla
Lowndesville
Foster Hammond
Tod Sianilar Excertricities
Lute
Newberry
Thermore
Mulyesa
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thay
Ale Fam
Reyd
F. ¥. Mressly
D. D
Theo i Thaw
Prince of Good
C. Brownlee
Evelyn Hs
Savannah
Anderson Mall
Anderson
United Braves
Bown
Lyin County
Shaw
Graydon
W. W. Duncan
Spartanburg
Diain
Prema
Dayly
Jem Davin
Ohio River
Atlanta Floral Company
Atlanta
Georgia
C. A. Milford & Co
Service
Weekly
Washington Letter
T. N. Tolbert
Rosenberg Mercantile Co
Vorsaleat
Milford
Haddon’s
R. M. Haddon & Company
Wesson
COTTON : OIL+ CO
New York
Savernabttlanta
New Orleans
Mary J. Lincoln
N. K. Parbane Company
Chicago
Abbeville County
Ethoen
de Enrer
Bradley
Beville
Democrantie
S. Wiwons
Suert
Abbville
Emuty
Jeeter
C. A. Ellard & Co
The
Sosenberg Mercantile Co
Eo County
Cameron Steel
L. W. White Co
Aubeville County
J. F. Moisi
W.H McFallise
Jobo Palut Hillhouse
Abbevine County
Peter Hillhouse
Abbevill Chata
State of
County OF Abbeville
L. W. White
H. Waite
Arn Wardlaw
O'Eck
Wala House
Harvey
Alex Wardlaw
Spatranburi
S.C. Sully
Thy
Haddon
Poe
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