Aiken County News Roundup From March 18 1892
The Aiken Recorder reports visitors and local events including Lillian Jones from Stock Hill, preaching by John Lake in the Baptist Church, and a spring term of court set for April 7 with Judge Witherspoon presiding. Other notes mention Annie Porter visiting, a Y M C A baseball meeting, Janes H Thorpe opening a new grocery store, and a death in Graniteville. Also listed are a church presbytery session, a notable medical recovery, a charter grant to Aiken County Help Fence, and various town notices on safety, sales, and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Lillian Jones
Stock Hill
Aiken
G. W. Croft
C. H. Luedekens, Jr
Vernor
John Lake
Edgefield
Baptist Church
Witherspoon
C. E. Sawyer
Barnwell
Ovens
Annie Porter
James Gray Porter
Tennessee
Gammel
Dr. Wyman
Y. M.C. A. Baseball Club
Jas. R. Moseley
Windsor
Cleveland-Hill
Public library fundraiser in Aiken planned at Highland Park Hop
Paulic Library aims to establish a town public library in Aiken with a Tuesday evening performance at Highland Park Hopet. Admission is free, donations invited to Captain Oscar Coles, adding to a small bank fund raised earlier by a local civic group. The Young Men's Christian Association will host a room for the library, enabling ready book acquisition and secure access, hoping the proceeds will start a worthy enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
These
Men's Christian Association
Laurels Street
Highland Park
Aiken
Oscar Coles
Indy
Drust
Young Men's Christian Association
Widow Mrs Croft Dies At 72 In Rutherford Street
Mrs C M Croft widow of Randall Croft of Aiken died Sunday at 2 pm at Eugene Stone's residence on Rutherford Street from general debility. She was 72, born in Beaufort County and a member of the Episcopal church. Funeral at Christ Church Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Byron Holley. Active pallbearers named. six honorary pallbearers. Interment in Christchurch cemetery. Greenville News notes railway earnings report for January shows sharp declines across roads, including South Carolina lines, with no railroads immune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Croft
Randall Croft
Aiken
Eugene Stone
Rutherford Street
Croft
Beaufort County
Episcopal Church
Byron Holley
James T. Williams
Win. H. Perry
A. H. Jenkins
A. McKee
Wilson Gloves
Isaac M. Bryan
Christchurch
Boys Club Promises Productivity for Wood and Duty
A fragment describes a boys branch of the YMCA with officers J. H Wright as president and Steadmann Weathersbee as secretary. It notes ages ten to sixteen, Rev. J. H. M. Noland in charge, and weekly meetings, plus related Confederate Veteran and other civic notices, varied topics, and local commerce references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Chiristian Association
J. H Wright
von Mo Ireknitter
Steadmann Weathersbee
J. HM. Noland
Draziel Tieels
Graniteville Notes Highlights Local Civic, Church, and Sports Updates
Graniteville notes report a newly formed cemetery association led by Jas L AQuinby and officers Beaufort Rennie and W S Rantin, with plans to enlarge and improve sections. A German carp auctioned for 2.50 drew crowds. Ed Platt bought it. Local baseball reorganization includes Walter Shepard as cousin, H H Walton secretary, Jason Ergle treasurer. Earnest Workers oyster supper funded church organ efforts. Rev J W Butler to locate as Lutheran pastor. Political activity rises with Trial Justice candidates. Protracted Methodist meeting led by Rev J W Neeley. Jesse Jackson conducts a 20-student singing class at Lutheran Church. Spow Mill Baptist Church rededicated after moving two miles and repairs, with Rev G L Keight delivering sermon. Jas P Edwards wiring for electric lights at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. Aquinby
Chas. F. Beaufort
T. H. Rennie
W. 5
Rantin
Ed. Platt
Jas. Coursey
Newberry
William Coursey
Atlanta
Walter Shepard
H. H. Walton
Jason Ergle
Giles
Methodist Church
J. W. Butler
Salem Va
Lutheran Church
J. W. Neeley
Marshall
Jesse Jackson
Spow Mill Baptist Church
G. L. Keight
Jas. P. Edwards
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly April naval topics noted
The April issue features a pro fusely illustrated Brooklyn Navy Yard opening article by Thomas Stinson Jaris. It surveys modern naval warfare lessons from new ironclads and armaments. Other items include roundups on North German towns and Old English porcelain, plus short stories and poems by noted contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Thomas Stinson
Jaris
Chili
Wiel
Luch Hooper
Olive Harper
M. Harger
David Ker
Belle Hunt
Charles H. Crande
Madison Caweln
Henry
iVrrefl
Raw Atiers
Local remedies and hotel fire headline mix in old notices
An assortment of ads and notices detail trials of King’s New Discovery medicine for consumption, coughs and colds, with guarantees and free trial bottles offered at W. J. Platt Drug Store. Additional items report hotel Fire at The Dayal Hotel and other local commerce notes, with testimonies for various products and services from Drisk Avusts and Hews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepe
Terial
W. J. Vlatt Drug Store
We Have A Magnificent Line Of Goods For All Departures
It is a fact that we carry a magnificent line of goods in every department with new arrivals daily. It is a fact that we expect everyone to inspect our stock to fulfill their duty to themselves and family. It is a fact we will sell nice goods as cheap or cheaper than any rival, and there is no risk in seeing the goods first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chet
Bradwell
Railroad Commission
South Carel Kathway
Mutual Lite Dasurwince Company
New York
W. J Platt
Stylied Goods at J. Y. Rives & Co Offers New Spring Stock
810 Broad Street advertises a full line of stylish garments and accessories from J Y Rives & Co including white goods trimmings chiff on lace gloves hosiery and costumes. Also promotes Butterick patterns Foster's Kid Gloves and a large new stock of spring woolens with vivid bargains. Cod liver oil emulsion product marketed by H H Hall and W J Platt druggists in Ashe NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae Butterick Patternmp
Foster's
J. Y. Rives & Co
McBride
All Ruggiste
H. H. Hall
W. J Platt
Aikee
8. C
Augusta
Fom
Moore & Shewtuuake
Prof Pl Om Whitman Scientific Optician Ad
An early ad promotes Prof Pl Om Whitman as a scientific optician offering eye tests and repair. It mentions methods like spar test for astigmatism, varying prescriptions, and rapid lens replacement. It notes services for myopia, hyperopia, anisometropia, and weak sight, with emphasis on clear, accurate ophthalmic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PL OM. Whitman
Richmond and Danville Railways Operate Port Royvan Route
Rail lines including Richmond and Danville, Port Royvan and Augusta, Port Royal and Western Carolina Railway are operating sections. The report lists each line as active with no service changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Royvan
Augusta —and
Port Royal & Western Carolina Railway
Old Reliable Line Con Niwoersky and Lavnens Run
A brief sports note highlights the involvement of athletes nicknamed Old Reliable in a line drill or relay context. Names Niwoersky and Lavnens appear in a compact paragraph indicating team readiness and practice emphasis. The item conveys a local sports feature without results.
Trains From Spartanburg To Points North East South West
Remaining readable text notes trains from Spartanburg for points north and east including vestibuled limited services. daily departures at 1:45 pm to Augusta and Savannah with through Pullman Palace Sleeping cars. rates and information available via offices in Augusta and Charlotte with supervisors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellton & OS
Allendale
Augusta
Yemassee
Charleston
Campbellton
R.R
Clarleston
Summerville
Branchville
McCormick
Meancivilley
Spartanburg
Hlackville
Athen
Shehs
Iraniteville
Saho
Laurens
Augusta Ly
Greenwood Hoy - Ly
Edule Divis
Branetteny
Orangeburg
St Matthatwa
Kingville Cromiden Bray
Kinugville
Camden Junetton
Claremont
Ar Camiden
Columbian
Anderson
Ly McCormick
South Ly Anderson
Pam
Esunday
Henderson
Wile
Asheville
Hot Springs
Exville
Cincinnati
Pullman Palace
Crison
Sa- Vatinah
Gia
BOC
Arrenson
W. A. Penn
Orrick County Officials Set Athens Event Date
Orrick county commissioners scheduled a February Athens meeting, outlining agenda items and confirming location. Officials did not release additional details about attendees or outcomes at this time.
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Tindal
Aiken County
Arthur Weathersbee
W. G. Kerneghan
Chaghan
Johnston
Democratic Party
Nik Cortney
Niken
Ty Quest
Is Beret
Musbext
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Columbia
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Democrativr
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Greenville News
St. Hailway
Eteragius
Jon. WtaPaLh
Toh
Wo Chapman
BR. W. Woodward
Mayford Heath
Jose Heath
T. Woodward
Wade
Tom Brown
Richardsen Cawards
Montoiorenci
Maret
Nigista Messrs Nettt
Laverpool
Abeout
Buckles Vreiea Salve
Aibem
Marni Veal and
Toethaner
Walter 1. Nash
Boaters
Mark Avenue
Sie bAtes
Pisthar
Graniteville Notes
Graniteville
Litera Aiken Recorder
Frank Lestie
Colombna
Cotunium
Teachiow
Dayal
Forythe
Atleete
Jacksonville
Bla
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Thom
Prof. Whitin
Auguste
Baty
Castoria
Miss
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Tastor
Ubnéren
Bor Late
Lin Ve Decree
Anit Mart
Hagood
Sumter County
Hagesd
Bruit
Drisk Avcusts Faping Companys Hews
Wijobesenipe
Mullarky & Harty
Broad Street
J. U
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Georgia
Opice
Chronicle
Broad Steel
Reahig Elistance
Veang Sane Geaitty Piret
H. If. Hale
Kellama Moore
Atimota
Gea
Hahn
Hahn & Co
Richmond & Danville
South Carolina Railway & Leased
D. H. Chamberlain
Con, Niwoersky & Lavnens Hn
Santay
Pala
Bagday
Bay Augusta
Colombia
Chachston
Colutitia
Central Te Ht
PR. & WC
Camden
Marton
Bleehebuare
Dobose
Behet Avent
Coom.wald
Geol
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Nellie Parcell
Central Hotel
Augusta, GA
Orrick Coun Ry Commissiant
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Athens
Cop-Champlatn Clerk Board Co
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Duelos
Dade
Mureh
Adiaititatrater
Joan T. G&sron
Bag
James Toot
Ter Bell
Atken Court House
Tiureday
Ranbull
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S. Co
Laleator
Park Avenue
J Lodies
Faris, Mills
Andy
Sateerie Phe
Aiken, Sf
Willis
J. O. Steedman
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Hichard A. McCurdy
Raacts
Statenrat
Heal Berate
Lived & Softgare
Icape
Taited States
Wareanouss
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New Tork
Srnetone
Thus Company
Posseamon
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Veeubay
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Avent
Aiken, S.C
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