Aiken Border War Tragedy and Local News At Adjacent Post
Reports from Aiken South Carolina dated January 29 recount a fatal shooting amid farm tensions between neighbors James Ganter and Nathan Boddy near the Seven Miles area. Ganter was killed with a pistol shot after disputes over a public right of way. The piece notes legal proceedings, local arrivals for the season, club meetings, polo plans, and a fire at Montmorenci affecting a residence and furniture.
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Jore ‘Jr
JA. Ganter
Nathan Boddy
Foet
Aiken
Cdme Ong
Boddy
Gupter
Water Works Controversy and Violent Clash Over Rail Route
At a meeting of le Towamin ell discussion of water works led to plans for an Artesian well and terms to be negotiated with potential contractors. A violent incident followed when gunfire occurred after an obstruction. Gunther killed Boddy, later ruled a homicide by the coroner. The report condemns vigilantism and notes the broader conflict over rail routes and public works.
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le Towamin
Karawell
Joxdan
Coren
Excursion Rates Debate Over Rail Line to Aiken and South
A letter from the General Passenger Agent of the Richmond and Danville Railway discusses attempts to place Aiken on excursion routes to the South, citing failures to secure new service and outlining proposed rates and routes. The communication questions northern versus southern accessibility and recommends adjustments to attract travelers.
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Danville
D.C
Yeu Ds
Dan
Pinkie
Arrieta
Ahan
AMID
Ute
Aschbey
Woda Pavan
Gow
Unclear header text with garbled menu style lines
The fragment presents a distorted, noisy OCR of a menu or notice with numerous misspellings and random phrases. It lists items about fruits, fabrics, and apparel with scattered names and numbers, but no coherent event or clear entities emerge. The readable parts mention attire, prices, and merchants in a nonstandard sequence.
Augusta Businesses and Dining Highlight Broad Street
A varied Augusta ad notes large furniture stores at Broad Street and Elis Street, with prompt service and well furnished establishments. It promotes a Thirteen-Cent Cinas Restaurant on Broad Street offering deluxe rooms and a broad menu for travelers and locals.
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Augusta
Elis Street
Bel
Augusta firm reputation for lumber and woodworking goods
Jesse Thompson and Co of Augusta Georgia operates as a leading dealer in dressed lumber doors blinds mouldings and builder hardware at Hale and Centre Streets. The firm also runs a well stocked music house at 924 Broad Street selling pianos organs and related items and acts as agents for several renowned piano makers. Local Adams county distribution covers pianos organs and strings from Willis Grove.
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Jesse Thompson & Co
Augusta
Hale
Centre Streets
Broad Street
Augudia
Messrs. Wim, Knate & Co
Stainway & Son
Jy & C. Fischer
Harvard
Decker Jaros
Everett, Eatey and Stuyvesant
Mexsra Estes
Are
Story & Clark
Adsen County
Wiis Oru
Lombard and Co Exhibits Impress at Augusta Exposition
Lombard and Co and Amos the iron workers headline the Augusta Exposition display with large engine and boiler exhibits. The firm showcases a pile of machinery including steam engines, boilers, and pulleys while promoting their extensive South Carolina and Northern trade, with Lombard praised for enterprise and community support.
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Amos
Iron Workers
Tigher Har
Larabar
Lombard
Abe Huttte
Auguste Cutton
Joishton Maws, Pehlertiy Bafortor Co
Bibby Mitediad
Phag Laon Works
Hue
Dileest Air Iai
Pany
Snivad
Ehlibite
Eacpuel
Amb
Hy Lonthard & Go
Loarbard
Lambard
Agupta Brewing Co
Ten
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Augusta
Covington
Wile Fusten
Prude
George Hk
Lotlardi& Co
Po Albot Thesries
Add Co
Lotteea
Adabadig
Jorth
South Carolioa
Ptah
Lomiard
Fragmented 19th Century Local Listing With Names
A long OCR listing of people and places includes names such as Edward, Watkins, Mry4, G Hall, Odellene, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, and many others. The fragmentary text reads like a social and address survey with scattered city names, states, and personal references, lacking a clear narrative or single event.
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Edward
Tironstod
C Watkins
G Hall
E Weat Rey
Estee
Atkins
JR Hanford
Sarah
Baltimora
Mini
Bello
New York
Laura Pell
Alisy
Katharine Pell
Henry L Jaques
Alisa
K Brown
Salem
Masa
JJ Haynor
Agerigg
Lalober
A J Drewry
Trenton
Canada
GH van Guabeck
Kingston
C McUllin
Mulligan
JA Moale
M Moale
Mey
Julia Farrel
Ausonia
Miss Farte
Ninid
Muster Alten
T Farrel
Koabe
Baltimore
Fieme
Boston
Stias
SV Smith
Johni CG Whitiridge
J A. Sample
Alma George Ebret
Jovie Ebret
Fred Billings
Mary. Billings
Bhrick Billings
Hot Springs
Belknap
Clauborne Watkina Jr
Richmond
Warren H Lowerre
Richard Croker
Martle J Frankle
Washingan
Chatfield
LA Ballies Mamie G
Hawley Tienuret
Phia
August Store offers new goods and heavy price markdowns
Local merchants promote a wide assortment at the Auguata Store in Aiken with a large line of linens, damask towels, furniture, beds, and baby carriages. They promise tradesmen steep discounts to attract customers while asserting the value of their sale. Dr Acker's English Remedy for Consumption is advertised with a money back guarantee through H A Hall, Druggist.
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C. K.i Henderson
A.W. Brulb & Co
Tere
Augusta
C. K. Henderson
C.K. Handerson
Ig Felr
Auguatye
Auguata
Aiken
S.C
Croft's Block
J. A
Dr. Acker
H. A. Hall
Augusta Store Advertises Clothes and Goods Prices
Fragmented ad notices show McElree's wine of Cardus and Hart Jordan plus Sam Ellison inviting patrons to see fashion items at the Augusta Store. Mentions Dr Avker's English Remedy for Consumption and various remedies, teas, and fabrics. Includes references to prices, yard goods, saddles, and riding prices at the Augusta Store.
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C T
Hart Jordan
Fred Clay
Sam Ellison
C. JS
Henderson'd
How Doctors Conquer Death The Acker Remedy Claim
Dr Walter K Hammond asserts that two thirds of deaths from coughs pneumonia and consumption could be avoided with Dr Acker s English Remedy for Consumption if used carefully over time The advertisement notes no guarantee by Ho H Hall druggist and ends with a disclaimer about certainty.
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New York City
Avker
H. FE. Bull
Dragutist
Walter K. Hammond
Acker
H Hall
Local Patent Remedies and Patented Salve Advertised
An old newspaper ad lists McElree's wine of Cardus and THEDEDRO'S stackedraught for sale by Dr. W.T. Platt Aiken WC Page Beech Island Dr J J Baker Langley Stothart Grameyville Peter Parker Vaucluse offering a salve claimed to cure bruises ulcers fever sores and piles with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic with testimonials from various towns and readers including Dr Hood and others urging trial and sending for free bottles for consumption cases.
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Thededro
Aiken County
W.T. Platt
Aiken
Fennoline Paint Promotion by Biennoline Co. Agent
An advertisement announces Fennoline Paint for fences and rough work with leaky rewax to be avoided. Prizes and testimonials are offered. Apply to M. L. Carson, Agent, Biennoline Chemical Co., Arken S.C. as the point of contact.
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M.L. Carson
Biennoline Chemical Co
Arken S.C
Assessment Notice of Tax Returns in Aiken County South Carolina
Auditor Dave H. Wise announces the tax assessment under the 18th century act. Property owners or agents must file real or personal property returns by February 20, delivering sworn statements at designated township locations. Poll taxes for those with no property are due as well. Tax offices list precincts, opening times, and required forms.
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Geneon
Assembly
Tom
Ritehing
Wilson Cunters
Page
Janek
Banks & Hunkineer
Auction Sale Of Aiken County Lands And Parcels
The master will offer for sale at public auction the real estate described as several tracts in Aiken County including Tracts A through YH totaling hundreds of acres. Parcels named include boundaries with Jo Blackwell Hamlet Gurvilt Abe Steedman Levi Gunter and Warren Kirkland. Sale occurs on a February date with proceeds to cover papers and costs. Land blocks are described as various acreages with plats filed and recorded. terms require payment of the purchase price and duties.
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Worton
Aiken
South Curo- Ung
B. B. Hightower
L. McCreary
J. N. Hopkinson
E. J. Hankineon
Ar Nurcharer
Porcks
Ardeeds
W.ow
Wieltams
Minerva
Alves
Topet
Pwill
Jo. Blackwell
Gurvilt
Abe Steedman
Levi Gunter
J.B. Lites
Tate
Gareyin
Lutyly
J. i. Lynf
Otlee
Warren Irklind
Pireacden
Janis
Weriged Jornegin
Lexington
Raet Pot St Ho
Warren Kirkland
Jas
Ginter
Lunds
Toyeden
Brace
Tagluaedt
Thos
Prenibes
Forest Pureliser
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Highland Park Hotel
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Union Pulsace Company
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