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Newspaper
Aiken Recorder
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
4
An assortment of unreadable OCR text covers cholera fears in the region, political rhetoric, and campaign tensions. It mentions Mr. Wolfe, Tillmanites, and a heated exchange at a meeting, plus crop reports and a fasting day urged by Rev. Middleton.
A fragmented report covers a campaign gathering at Manain last Monday with speeches described as lectures, including remarks by Finnman on tonal politics and a disputed stance toward African Americans. The article lists election managers for various districts, a Supreme Court decision in Holley vs Glovers, and notes on local business advertising for building materials and brewing products.
A 1892 advertisement note from Aiken Central D Arwen in South Carolina outlines a seasonal shift from summer to winter goods with aggressive pricing. Also cited are committee assessments for the local Democratic party and notices about credit and postal reminders. The piece mentions counters and displays at OUNTRER & BRO in Richmond and McBride's cod liver oil emulsion.
An old time catalog-like notice promotes garments such as traveling collars scarfs and fine clothing from a shop. It also endorses a medical preparation called Sarvaparilia and mentions Dewitt's as a remedy for lingering health complaints. The ad lists names including W. J. Platt and hints at inspections and undetailed services.
An advertisement exposes a string of patent medicines including Devitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and biliousness, and Golden Specific for drunkenness. It touts cures for impure blood, nervous disorders, and consumption related ailments, claiming home treatment and mail orders from Rochester.
Merchants in Aiken County offer McElree’s Wine of Cardus and related items for sale. Sellers listed include Dr. W. J. Platt Aike W. C. Page and Besels Tel. Sale details and location are under local notice. Commitment to public sale procedures and terms may appear in accompanying notices.
John T. Gaston judge of probate cites all kindred and creditors of Chitty Woodward to appear at the Court of Probate in Aiken County at the courthouse on a August Friday at noon to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted.
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