Meeting at Edgefield Reveals Raucous Yet Ordered Campaign
The Edgefield gathering drew about 1,500 people, largely conservative in tilt, with Governor Tillman criticizing opponents and defending his record. Major speakers included Tillman, Sheppard, and Orr, who urged party unity and attacked political and corporate influence while addressing policy debates and the upcoming primary.
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Edgefield
Adies
Greenville
Tillman
Sheppard
Orr
Col. Orr
Gov. Tillman
Augusta Chronicle
South Carolina
Cireenville
Columbia
Wis
Tillanan
Grovernor
Ciovernor Tillman
Jis
Ife
Hitiwelf
Peale
Mystery of Miss McBride Found Safe in Florida
A Montana? No, Minnesota to Charleston mystery ends as Miss Etta McBride is located. A letter from Sam Lawnerros explains her travels from November through Sanford and Tampa to a Florida hiding place before returning home to Blue Earth Minnesota.
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Etta Meffride
Florida
Miss Etta McBride
Charleston
Minnesota
Ed. Brown
Miss McBride
E. W. Lamberton
Augusta
Savannah
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Sanford
Tampa
Kot
Lynch
Aattle
Mexico
Heaechoot
Sam
K. W. Lawnerros
Bluenannon
Minnesote
Lumber Venture Formed To Exploit Congaree Forest
Capt J A Peterkin has consolidated lands along the Congaree river near Kingville and Orangeturg counties forming a capitalists company to begin lumber and sawmill operations. James Watkins of Philadelphia named manager and Carlos Fraser of Philadelphia secretary treasurer, with Peterkin as president. Northern capitalists show strong interest in the enterprise.
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Congaree
Orangeturg
J. A. Peterkin
Kingville
Conwaresatea
Veterkin
James’ Watkins
Philadelphia
Carlos Fraser, Alas
Philadelphon
Fragmentary notes on coinage and policy from an early state mint
The readable text discusses silver coinage, the mint director, and market value versus commercial value. It mentions figures around 47 fouls, the year, and references to a policy debate on free coinage, with glimpses of a "Director of the Mint" and mentions of Albany and a mayor.
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Iver
Contempt for Legislature Marked by South Carolina Politician
Article rails at Governor Tillman accusing him of seeking a legislature and judges to enforce his will, warning of state control by a powerfully centralized leadership and higher taxes. It also prints Governor Sheppard's reply to calls to withdraw, urging unity and peace within the Democratic party.
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Coovernor Tillman
Declara
Tillman
Edgefield
8. C
Sheppard
Edgefield County
South Carolina
Caro- Narate
Democratic Party
Hayeed
Mr. Beiter
Iso
South Caroline
Harmon HY
J.C Sith Praniy
Vinelike May issue highlights a transcontinental excursion piece
Mrs Frank Leeslies vivacious chronufe te of the prand transconti nental excursion and first annual conis vention of the International League of Press Clubs leads the May number. Other contributions include Thoreau by Adams Jura War by Moltke and a piece on Old Egohgeh Por Celaid, with notices of several authors and sections on short stories and departments.
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Frank Leslie
International League of Press Clubs
Frank Daeslig
Felix Oldbeyse
New York City
John Flavel Mines
Thoreau
W. Z. Lincoln Adams
Jura
von Moltke
Hugh M S Smith
U Ss
Delaware
Rehard J. Hinton
Thomas L. Winthrop
Hood's Pills Claim Constipation Relief
The text emphasizes Hood's Barsaparinia and Hood's Pills as effective laxatives. It asserts they enhance peristaltic action of the digestive tract and are a trusted, popular remedy with widespread use. The passage promotes their cleansing and cathartic effects and consumer confidence.
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Hood
Barsaparinia
Younglee
Drunkenness cure claims from Citizens Specie Co advert
An advertisement promotes a home cure for drunkenness labeled the Liquor Habit using Dr Hines Cielden Bypecitic. It claims rapid permanent results whether drinker is moderate or alcoholic and promises a 44 page book of particulars free from the Citizens Specie Co. at 113 Hace Street Cincinnati.
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Hines Cielden
Citlten Specie Co
Hace Street
Cincinnati
Governor quotes shake party lines in grim election note
A garbled report quotes Governor Sheppard and Governor Tillman making extreme statements about loyalty to factions. The fragment promotes PPP as a blood purifier, claiming it cures loss of vitality and debility and promises new life by cleansing the system.
Sam Jones Skips Hudgefield Mission Plans
Disappointment over Sam Jones failing to preach at Hudgefield as hoped. He instead held a meeting in Texarkand, Texas. Early Risers pills advertised for constipation and headaches. W. J. Platt listed as speaker. Captain Osborne, husband of Mrs. Osborne, faces an intimation of reprisal from the time office regarding his wife’s return near her secondment within two weeks.
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Hdugefield
Sam Jones
Texarkand
Pexas. E
Captain Osborne
Dane
Tome Jeers
Patti's Castle
Florence Wilson
Patti
Willing Ewart Gladstone
May Journal
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Lucy Duke
Thei Co Ps
Eighth Annual Rarnwell San Lay Bechoul Convention
The eighth annual convention of the Rarnwell San lay Bechoul Association will be held at Pleasant Hill on May ith and Vith. For females in delicate health, for rdnigestion aid Dyapepaia, take only PPP. It the best Spring, Medi: the tty thee sere.
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Rarnwell San Lay Bechoul Association
Pleasant Hill
Goose High and Lovely Sayings Noted by Gen Rosecrans
The article cites Gen. Rosecrans debunking the saying Everything is lovely when the goose honks high. It explains the origin in a Northern state settling on a malapropism and contrasts weather, geese flight, and cultural misreadings with humorous notes on springtime publications and various items in periodicals.
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Gen. Rosecrans
New Ugland
Misleading Elixirs and Clergy Rift Mentioned in Odd Notice
A fragmentary column mocks rascality and quack cures while citing a Chicago trade bulletin. It parodies remedies like Sarsaparina and De Witt Piatt and notes a rift between Archbishop Corrigan and Cardinal Gibbons amid public controversy.
Sumter Awards Pipe Contract to American Pipe Company
Sumter grants the water works contract for Jagtine pipes to the American Pipe company of Philadelphia with completion promised by April 15. The item also mentions a proverb about early rising and a medical claim about Wrickly Ash and other roots, and notes typhoid fever among New York society women who traveled to Florida.
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Sumter
Jagtine Pipes
American Pipe
Dona Ny
Philadelphia
New York ‘Society
Florida
Local garbled listing records multiple names and places
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous personal names and places including Cardus THEOFORD, W. Platt, Beachy Island, Langley, J. A. Stobart, Peter Parker, Harcinson & Fubinks, Tiatha, and Milt, plus scattered terms suggesting merchandise or entities.
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Othe Bey
Arken
W. 4. Platt
Aiken
W.¢ Tae iv
Beachy Island
Yan Sicker
Langley
J. A. Stobart
Gigantville
Peter Parker
van Kibee
Harcinson & Fubinks
Tiatha
Piiatinel
De Witt's Little Harly Hivers Highlighted
Fragmentary OCR notes praise De Witt's Little Harly Hivers as the most efficient remedy for throat and voice care. Vague references to wood, teeth, and a list of unclear ingredients appear in the garbled text.
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de Witt
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