Senator Tillman debated by Lowndesville crowd in 1903
A Lowndesville gathering on May 3, 1903, drew James Kirkpatrick of Greensboro and Dr. Townsend to discuss Senator Tillman and Democratic unity. The event touched on party leadership, church support for local causes, and opinions on Tillman’s political influence amid Southern political shifts.
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Paetor
Lowndesville
James Kirkpatrick
Greensnony X
Cyne
Kiberton
Ean Democratic Party
Streee
F. Bulin Allen
Dei Hawean
T. D
Titmas
Mose D. J
A.V. Ulames
Soath
Jno
Carll
Attapia
Louie Belt
Ipiya
Baltimore
Democrats
Tillman
Gece
Geauunel
Brooklyn Kagis
Democratic Paper
Lars Mat Wral
Acantarel
Magasine
Tillevan
Laurie
Senate
Avery Democrat
Political controversy stirs county convention scene
A garbled political piece discusses county conventions and primary delegates, urging trust in candidates with superior intellect. It calls for careful voting, warns against manipulation, and advocates selecting leaders with proven reliability and honesty.
Jolting Over Bad Roads in Whitewater County
The Whitewater Journal argues farmers neglect highway improvements while counties spend on railroad comforting, noting $10,000 to $15,000 yearly on roads. It proposes hiring a qualified county overseer, funded by road money, to standardize work and cut reliance on partisan crews.
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Meaw Ne Inter
Whitewater
Wia
Pablo
Wall
Pet Prarners
Wide Tire Benefits For Roads And Prisons Reform
A Missouri agricultural test shows broad tires greatly reduce draft on clay ruts, improving road surfaces with repeated use. Secretary Wilson plans a steel roadway model at Needville Exposition to demonstrate wagons on good roads. The New York Tribune backs using able bodied prisoners for road work, noting moral, financial, and infrastructure benefits and urging expansion to state prisons.
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Mimouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Columbia
Matil
Wilson
Roy Stome
Department of Agriculture
Wilsom
New York State
The
New York Tribune
Gutaide
Sing Bing
Ossining
Homespun Dress and Confederate Pride at Abbeville Event
In Abbeville on May 21 1902 a patriotic gathering featured songs and poems honoring Confederate soldiers. Local leaders Parker and Beare presided as Mrs. Maxwell and others praised Southern virtue and the homespun dress as symbols of loyalty amid wartime memories.
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Confederate States
Tata
Arinar Parker
de Bherard
W. H. Jama
Abie ‘Leva
Mites TV Kiwoo
Strembost
Maj
Arthur Parker
J. i
Sealy Waee Papil
Alexander
H. Bieph
Bern
Getig
Janis McGaw
Dangnier
Nela
J. L. Maxwell
Init
Mem
Kook Mare
Hos
W. Lh
Hann
Retbel
Abbeville
Pompano
Grigio
Dre
Edwin Parker
Aa Ff
Rawis Warker
Lola Penna
Miss Balle
David Gilroed
Aod
Tom McNaitl
Mi Sali
Roome Blake
Upper Main Street
Estate of George W. Sysan Final Discharge Application
Notice of settlement and application for final discharge filed in the estate of George W. Sysan. Includes references to quarterly conference at Bethel Church and related church council actions. Names and precise locations are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Free Rural Delivery Ties to Good Roads and Service
Discussion by Superintendent Machin notes that rural delivery hinges on road quality. Inquiries show over a thousand of 4500 routes need repair. Some states warned of discontinuation if fixes aren’t reported, while others heed the notice. Improved roads could sustain and expand the service.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Dakotas
Machin
Fragmentary musings on Tillman and a steady course for state
The fragment discusses Tillman and a future course for the state, arguing the Democratic party must lead with able, honest men to steer the ship of state through recent storms. It reflects concern over political factionalism and the need for stable leadership in the legislature and government.
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Tillman
Democratic Party
AGENER DAY AT CHARLESTON EXPOSITION DAY MAY 22
A fragmentary notice describes a Charleston exposition day with a parade, entertainment, and varied events. It mentions prizes, performances, German music, and trotting races as components of the program inviting public participation.
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Odina
Aitisensul
Charleston
Salli
Prises
Pertors
Bridge Opens On Long Cane With Cleared Waterways
The article describes the opening of a new bridge on Long Cane, improving river crossing and allowing safer travel for residents. Local residents, including Mr Thomas Toomis, express happiness, noting benefits for farming, hauling, and future mill operation. A breakfast event and community notices accompany the bridge report.
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Balahen Oridge
Vince
Dwain
Briggs
Long Qang
Uise
Mina
Thomas
Toomis
Astor
Bera
Davidson College Progen Munday Graduating Exercises
Davidson College holds graduating exercises with a literary society reader and oratorical events. Notable participants include Kerr De fi nertuuit and Munday, with orations by Alamo and Bu weuean Ainton. A formal program lists board members, representatives, and a notable reception by the fraternity.
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Munday
Kerr
Greensboro
N.C
P. O
Pilanthropio Alamo
Foo
W. P. Stevenson
South Caroling
Ainton
B. F. Wilson
Presi- Sept Converts College
South Carolina
Toeaiay
Fin
W. At. Duan
Me A
Dub Uaton
Vie Wealpesdsva
Mr. Graduatiog Exercices Intp.m
Ufsad
Raternition
Dwellings for Sale Advertised in Local Notice
Fragmented sale notice offers a dwelling for sale with partial details. The readable text hints at a house listing in Abbeville and a buyer potential, mentioning August as a timeline and a prospective purchaser.
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Abbeville Press and Banner
Hugh Wilson
Senator Tillman
Melen
Boas
Ibea
Cage
Sion Htoen McClellan
Midway
Mise Klis
Mime
Jones
Rome
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Gertalo
Derry
Hesse
Abbeville, 8. C
East End
Daing
Char
Malig
Duis
Abe
Bers
Gills
George W. Sysan
Deva
Eugene
Bethel
Sanlandia
Himmons
Ienborwood
Rapid
Divine Servier
Hes
W. Laake
D. D
Hatbel
Teptive
Wandel Vam
Gauron
Badone
Sin
Iemy II
Robwood
Fat Moore
Elton
Fhoman
Antory
M.W. Goroe
Long Cane Cemetery
Isouthurs Staten —Mobile Register
Warmers
Farmere
New Jersey
Canandaigue
New York
Empire State
New York Sun
Maxwhls
Mars
Zam
T. H. Maxwell
West End
Abberitie
Cai Bnartan
Bar Tie Lees
Mary Julian McAbee
C. A. Milterd
Mims
Perrin
Wade Beriens
Denther
E. Harrison
Pwercg
Srr
Emitr
Dewita
Joe Amlsn
Herbert Paylor
Corcina
W. Josdanith
Joba
Haar Tuberes
Waaeiaad
Davidson College
Wat
Uween Davidsen
Coatitae
A. L
Awe
Wales
Charlotta Vis
Oolwesus
Atlante
Sod
Alisbary
Davidann
Torming
Urnla
Tores
Cosmotte
David
Crarouestam Em
Steiner
Aevidaan
Agener
Nichols’ Bridge
Utemn
Hama
Sresten
A. K.P
Kinard
Zimmerman
Rebig
Milford
Raestra Orept
Tos Vom
Alfred Crate & Co
Juokeia
Jacob Mange
Pavey
Miers
Progen
Pseties
Teriaa
April Waar Me
L. Hill & CO
Nice Capay
Mort
Rosenberg Block
Howe
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Charleston, S
Richmond, VA
Atlanta
South
Virginia
Carolina Chemical Co
S. C
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