John Robinsons Big Circus Delights Shagiokin Crowd
The Shawnkin Daily Sews reports a bright parade through Shagiokin with fat sleek elephants, camels, and gold decorated wagons. Three bands played while clowns delighted hundreds as aquatic ding wals perform on horseback, juggle, and balance. Warres Lincoln Travis the strong man impresses, Gordon Orton drives a six horse act, and the menagerie earns praise as one of the era’s finest. The show tours Abbeville on Friday, October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnkin
Meo
Hercules
Warres Lincoln Travis
Gordon Orton
Miss Mallie Lyon Delights Town With Her Visit
A long hometown piece celebrates Miss Mallie Elizabeth Lyon’s visit with her mother Mrs. Lyon present as chaperone. The article praises Mrs. Lyon as a virtuous, hardworking mother who manages eight children, crafts profits from canning, and inspires her daughters toward energy and thrift in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lyon
Abe Laville
Indy Tee
Ferey
Lyon
Levomo
Drst Indies
Pela Thenae
Uils
Nobilis
Mrs. Lyon
Laure
Mersay
What Congress Might Have Done
A Greenville News satire accuses Congress of waste and folly during a summer session. The piece lists exaggerated figures of agricultural output, infrastructure work, and misdeeds, mocking lawmakers for spending and inefficiency while their “golden” moments frittered away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Greenvilley
Riley
Atafrica
Rownth
Jall
Yellowstone Park
Death of J. Pressley at Cedar Springs home
J C Pressley died this week at his Cedar Springs Township home after a long battle with heart disease. He was once active in the fancy grocery trade and later partnered with M S Turner in a dry goods business before declining health forced retirement. The remains were interred at Lebanon after a church service conducted by its pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Pressley
Cedar
Cazares
James Ralged Rother
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
Bey Ax Hiliouse
Mae
Hesis
Wwe
Virginis Gambrell
Atlanta
Death of George Pressley Jr Aged Six at Cedar Springs
George Pressley Jr son of Mrs Devile Pressley died last week near Cedar Springs from diphtheria. The little boy, about six years old, was described as bright and a pride to his family. Sincere condolences were offered to his grieving mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pressley
John Campbell Dies From Injuries After Tree Fall
John Campbell, reported injured last week, died at the home of James Evans from injuries suffered while climbing a tree to reach muscadines. He reportedly fell against a wire fence, causing fatal harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
James Evans
Campbell
Muscadines
Night on Bald Mountain Promises Quick Breath Relief
An OCR fragment describes a narrator and neighbors on Bald Mountain with references to asthma cures. It claims Dr. King's New Discovery quickly cured asthma and other lung troubles, touts a $1 price, and notes certain garbled lines about a “Crial bot tle” and Speed’s Drugstore as the selling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Mountain
P. B. Speed
Legislation Considered To Tax Killers In South Carolina
The legislature at its next session may enact a plan to tax murderers by issuing life-forfeit certificates. A proposed policy would require killers to pay $500 to the state, ostensibly to fund courts while stopping self defense claims. Supporters frame it as a drastic measure to curb rampant violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
South
Carolus
Aguinet
Bo Eco
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Abbeville Reader Testimony
A Greenwood reader recounts relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes sudden backache, fatigue, and sluggish kidney function improved. bought from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sales agent for United States, with price six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
The
United
Bilatea
Doan
Groundhog bounty debate echoes nature’s balance
Col Wetter of the Louisville Courier-Journal defends the groundhog amid bounty talk in Illinois and the West. The piece notes hawk bounties once harmed crops and argues lawmakers often misread nature’s checks, urging repeal to preserve predators and natural balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Wetter
Louisville Courier-Journal
Illinois
West
Bnt
Pennsylvania
Price Pub
Keystone
Hawk
Kansas
Hvelihood
Melanie
Doe
Chicago Post
Death of a Dunn Mar 1908 in Spartanburg obituary
Clarence Dunn longtime resident of Ocols Florida died Sept 16 1908 in Spartanburg City Hospital. Funeral at Greenville Church conducted by Rev Cartledge and Rev Bonner with tributes noting he was a devoted husband and father. He left a widow D Robertaon and children Andrew Dunn W C Dunn Dennis MacDena Ruth Dunn and Robert Dunn. Burial followed at Greenville Church cemetery near his parents and first wife.
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Clarence Dun
Lata
Ocols
Florida
Spartanburg
Don ‘Jalds
Bonner
Dunn
Dann
Graenvile Church
Margaret M. Nance
F. W.R. Nance
Abbeville
Andrew Dunn
W. C. Dunn
Dennis MacDena
Ruth Dunn
Dun Weet
Mr. Dunn
D. Robertaon
Captain Robertaon
Level Land
Ble
Robert Dunn
Aleep
Greenville Church
Spiteful readers and obituaries in local press tone
In a reflective piece from the Little Folks section the editor laments spiteful subscribers who attack papers. The writer argues editors bear responsibility in shaping public voice and notes most editors defend dignity, while reminding ignorant critics that publishing words becomes a lasting record.
Clover expert urges southern farms to adopt cover crops
A United States Department of Agriculture official, G. Smith, visiting Union, urges southern farmers to adopt crimson clover and other cover crops to fix nitrogen, reduce erosion, and improve soil. He outlines steps including timing, lime, manure, inoculation, and careful incorporation of seed and fertilizer, noting local effort to assist farmers with seeds and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lee
G. Smith
United ‘States
Smith
Abbeville Society Notes A Busy Home Weekend
Mrs. Markey hosts a lively Abbeville house party with six young ladies among charms. Many locals including Miss Brown, Miss Evans, and Miss Dickson prepare travels for Spartanburg and Converse College while others visit Asheville, Greenville, and Hillton.
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White
Spartanburg
James Atek
Verta
Sho
Aga
Agnes Scott Col Bhe
Aise Brown
Converse
M. Wright
Clinton
Wright
John Bryant
Iit City
Nearet Ki H
Cee Mane
Courtney
Wilson
Greenville
Fannie Wilder
Biepipong
Albert Morse
Blacksburg
Catharine Klugh
le Lay
Evane
Helton
Iss Tan
Dover
M Tina Sturstay
Milea Tan Smith
Three Great Grandmothers and Two Children in Odd Family
A garbled 19th century notice describes Mrs 1 E Shompeon and two children aged two and four years. The text mentions three great grandmothers and a third person named Sharasy Rye aged seven. Other ages and details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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E-Shompeon
Aaon
Agar Thess
Ke Sharasy
Letter From Georgia Sides With Doctor Offer
A letter dated September 15, 1900 from Lia Georgia expresses support for a visiting doctor. The writer assures the recipient that townspeople would stand by him under all circumstances and invites a representative to visit, stating willingness to help and stay in touch as needed.
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Poctor
Vacinity
Leveeaenes
J. H. Walker
Two Interesting Old Letters From Sherman to Aiken
Transcribed note recalls General Sherman sending a 1805 letter to his wife via General Butler and Wyatt Aiken. The tale links Col Hugh K Aiken of the 6th SC Cavalry, killed at Florence, to Mrs Aiken of Winnsboro and a couriers’ seizure. The writer, W T Sherman, requests the letter be sent to Mrs Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Gen. Butler
Washington
Butler
Wyatt Aiken
Joseph D. Aiken
Chatteston
Mra. Aiken
Aiken
Col
Hugh K. Aiken
6Th Regiment
South Carolina, Cavalry
Lych's Creek
Ben. M.C. Butler
B. Berate
Washington, D. C
J.D. Aiken
Charleson
Winnstoro
Eure
Matty
Col. Aiken
Florence
Lee
Johie
Taf
Aloe
Reed
W. T. Sherman
Melee in Charleston and City Roundups of News
A fragmented 1835 Charleston item recounts public notices, a circus promotion, and city letters. It includes references to Mrs. Lindsay Tanke and Miss Eva Williams, local church notices, and a travel- and event-filled narrative with mentions of Branchville and Greenwood area residents, plus remarks on an upcoming fair and parade. The piece blends social notes, letters, and local commentary with scattered dates and people.
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John Robinson
BIG Circus
Mallie Elizabeth Lyon
J. Pressley
George Pressley, Jr
DeVoe'r
Bpead
Up Apne
Claco Olgara
Bright
W. P. Dean, Jr
Magnolia St
Greenwood
Kidmey
Oan
Balance OF Nature
C. Dunn
Ruerael
Fallow
Silent
King’s Mountain Herald
Jen
Gomme
Ingtanus
Bad Alnge
Herald
Yorkville’ Enquirer
A. Smith
West End
Lily Templaton
G. A. Vinanski
Sam Visanski
Visanski
Beis Simpson
Monroe
Sod
Ire
Te Bethimann
Auta
Maree
Taabel Mays
Monnieslio
Pla
Bessie Dick
Yorkville
Roy Milter
Sum Norwood
Elizad Norwood
Cincinatti
P. D. Broyls
Antarses
Jennie
Fannie Allensey
Wes
Sare
Bonar
Andrew White
Davidson
Bankree
Davids
McCallie High
Chattanoogs
Bertha White
Idas Nous
Fortunste
Go With & Rush
RB. L, Dargan Co
Lia
Bept
Chewrd
Gen. Sherman
Charleston
East End
M' Soeg
Lotz
Crord
Abbeville’s
Sean Big
Route
Hee Mra
Her Daugther
Eva Williams
Lindsay Tanke
Gorge Wilace
Ennsidge Ut
Geo B. Bald
Pectin
Mabel Ood
Pear
Janie Catawba
Finny
Kate Branchville
O’s Crothur-Jonn
Columbia
Branchville
Town
Ravenel
Sorioe
James
Sonia
Edward Manigault
Gelty
Pune
Howe
Sinentia
Johostar
Wea
Hatharn
Sharon
Erie
Turner
W. Fink
Iits Brothers
Rescity
Mesere
Robert
J.D. Alken
L. Dargan Co
Buccess
Baccess
Uae
Dowan
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