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Newspaper
Aiken Recorder
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1892
Page
5
The Aiken Recorder lists residents leaving for visits to Milledgeville Edisto Island Opelika Ala and Washington for summer stays. It notes local society meetings church services Y M C A activities and a forthcoming basket picnic and melon and fruit business venture.
Mrs Ada Hurd of Groton SD writes of a severe lung illness ending in consumption after a long cold. She credits Dr Kitty's New Wi for Consumption with her recovery after eight bottles. Trial bottle offered at W J Platt drugstore for 50 cents, regular size one dollar.
Good looks depend on health, with emphasis on vital organs. The passage promotes Flu: the Bitters as a general alterative and tonic. It advertises a store in Gustine offering fashionable clothing for adults and children, shoes, hats, trunks, and household goods, inviting inspection by customers.
The Aiken council approves a thirty year water works contract to ELF Fuller of New York. The plan calls for at least four miles of cast iron pipe, hydrants on designated streets, and two pumping engines capable of 100,000 gallons daily. The town rents hydrants for 50 years at 2,500 annually, with future hydrants priced per pipe, and water for schools and public buildings to be provided. After five years water may be free. the town may purchase the system after five years, with appraisal by hydraulic engineers, otherwise rights extend. Construction must start within 60 days and finish in four months.
Reports from Tillmanite and Conservative sources say the Edgefield campaign meeting was disgraceful. Tillman supporters mocked Gov Tillman, conservatives shouted him down, and Tillman left the stand to speak at the Court House while conservatives spoke from the original stand. The crowd was reportedly evenly split.
A claim touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It promises relief from fever sores rheum and piles. For sale by W. J. Plats in an old advertisement.
Vented Liver Oil product with lithic additives claims soothing tongue and throat ailments. Marketed as a pleasant method for colds in children and adults. Sold by FEU Hall and W J Pittroggtets in Aiken at a fixed price per kettle.
Unclear OCR note shows garbled text regarding Richmond Virginia and a beer themed reference. Probable local brief or classified line with missing words.
Barnard FE Bee Camp of United Confederate Veterans meets July 21 in Aiken for annual reunion with dinner and election for the ensuing year. Commander to speak. Col J Rice Smith and others urged to pay dues. Dinner committee led by Cape S Seigler plans a substantial repast and requests members notify by the 15th of invited guests to estimate numbers.
Last Sunday evening the Young Men's Christian Association held anniversary exercises at the Baptist Church. Rev. J. Oehler delivered the sermon and Dr. H. J. Ray, the president, read a year one report. The association grew from 55 members to 182 in its first year, with 43 in the boys’ branch, showing strong moral influence and deserving support and encouragement.
At the annual meeting on the 6th inst the Y M C A elected officers for CHSUlAT Venu with F W Clay as president Chas Hill as vice president J A Rives as executive secretary Geo W E Thorpe as recording secretary John C Schroder as treasurer The Sunday collection at the Baptist Church totaled about 17 with around 43 still required to cover past year expenses.
The report notes unprecedented yields for small grain and increased planting of corn into cotton. Both cotton and corn are in better growth condition than in years past, and the overall crop is the cheapest in many years for Counts at this time.
At a June meeting of the Executive Committee members were assessed twenty five cents each and delegates to the County Convention pay fifty cents each. Those not receiving postal notice and all others should promptly pass assessments to President Gi. W. E. Titorer or Treasurer N. Kiers Jones.
A fragment notes shopping at J A Rives & Co for silk parasols and Swiss embroidery items. The text highlights discounted prices across departments and points to attractive sales.
If eyes trouble or headache, seek Prof Whitman in Augusta for eye tests to determine if issues stem from defensive vision. The piece notes public belief that newspapers boost success briefly, and observes Hatin & Co. stores crowded as coverage grows.
A nostalgic verse describes a family's reliance on Castoria from infancy to adulthood. The refrain highlights a mother's care during illness and a child's preference, noting continued use through various life stages with a playful misprint.
Market note lists prices for farm staples including corn, meal, seed oats, butter, fodder, bacon, coffee, sugar, flour, and beef. Prices shown in per bushel or per pound terms with units. Some OCR text is garbled but key items include corn middling, meal, oats, butter per dozen, bacon per pound, coffee per pound, sugar per pound, flour per barrel.
Fragmented list of names and places from a local notices page includes Chinquapin and Beech Island entries with numerous names such as Aiken, Quattlel, Bonne'indsor, Cook, Quinby, Johnscrepy Hollow, Land, McFlon, Huntereg, Tytler, Sawvery, Sommegen, and Williamiaquapie. The readable content points to miscellaneous personal notices or local election style announcements without clear actions or dates.
RAP ALDRICH announces his candidacy for the Death nomination in the Fifth Congress from the Second Congressional district. He requests confidence from fellow citizens, pledging to uphold the state’s rights and guard the people’s dig det?ation.
A statement by D. Tillman announces candidacy for national office in the Second Tet under the Democratic banner. The message emphasizes commitment to party principles and the goal of achieving representation at the federal level.
The Hon. John Gary Evans is named a candidate for the State Senate by the Democratic Club, stating confidence in his legislative service and pledging support to the party’s primary results. James M Cobb likewise offers to support his chosen State House candidate, pledging adherence to party nominees.
In a county message the Bevislature pledges to support A N Sawyer of RA cvieve Township as a candidate for the House of Representatives and to back nominee N Eubanks of Riles py Mates Presetted for the Denversey county seat. The pledge praises Tony Deere as a farmer representative of the best type and commits to the primary action.
A local figure, Pathe Devries, announces support for a Democratic candidate in the Second Circuit race. Voters will hear from him as he urges party unity and attends upcoming meetings in Nik County to address citizens about the campaign.
Friends of Dr. John A Ilkibson announce his candidacy for a court seat. The notice presents a formal bid and names the candidate and supporters, signaling a local election entry.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a committee and monitoring efforts. It references an EFM-like office and a formal investigation. Names and exact actions are unclear, but the text implies oversight and careful handling of a matter.
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