Birds flourish in Aiken as protection aids songbirds
The South Carolina town notes an unusually diverse and abundant bird population this spring attributing the surge to strict hunting protections. A fire destroyed the Augusta Chronicle printing office and Western Union graph plant, with $82,500 insured loss. efforts to establish a new plant are aided by neighbors and the Herald.
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Aiken
Augusta Chronicle
Western Union Graph
Arta
Herald
Sale Alternatives for State Dispensary Merger
The article notes a proposed sale would end the old dispensary, saving about $60,900 in state expenses but faced legal ruling by Attorney Lyon. The commission now weighs accepting $1.50 whiskey from Clark Bros to mix with higher priced stock to reduce county dispensary costs.
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Ion
Lyon
Ral
Clark Bros
Carey Cothran liquor law criticized for lax oversight
The county faces scrutiny as Clark Bros. & Co. of Peoria proposes to buy the entire stock of liquor from the dispensary for about $700,000 at cost, offering cash and to manage distribution for the rest of the year in a deal seen as economically aggressive but raising integrity concerns.
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Clark Bros. &Co
Peoria
Colum
Jersey Wall
Leaton Wakefield
Southern Express Co
Proposals for Liquor Purchases in Aiken County Dispensary
The Aiken County Board of Control invites sealed bids for liquor and allied goods to supply the County Dispensary. Sealed bids must arrive by April 8 1907 and specify quantities including whiskey rye gin rum brandy beer and related items. Bids awarded to the board may adjust terms while adhering to the Dispensary law.
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Aiken
Peredt
South Carolina
Aiken County
Sered Mathio
Wesley Yonee Regime
Aken County
Widow fears reunion as preacher urges solace
A fragmented fragment from The Delmeator for April shows a widow crying out in fear while a preacher counsels not to grieve deeply, urging that life and reunion with her husband may come.
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Solingly
Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Quick Cure
Dyspepsia and indigestion symptoms are claimed to vanish after using Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy. The ad asserts gas, sour stomach, bad breath, headaches, and constipation are relieved and offers a money back guarantee if not cured. Medical advice and circulars are free by writing Tyner Remedy Co. Augusta Georgia.
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Tyners
Tyner Remedy Co
Augusta
Saved Her Son's Life in Ava Missouri
In Ava Missouri Mrs. 5 Ruppee shares that a year ago her son suffered serious lons trouble and could not eat until De. King's New Discovery was started. After a few weeks he improved and has worked steadily as a carpenter since. The town hails the relief as a life saving treatment. Trial bottle free, 60 cents and 1.00 from J. Plau & Co. H. WH, Hall Proggist.
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Ava
Ruppee
J. Plau & Co
H. WH
Hall
Local Mail Routes and Schedule Fragments
Readable fragments show mail closures and departures across regions with times listed for Crarheaton east and west lines. Special notes reference Sunday exceptions and varied departure windows between early morning and afternoon sessions.
Examination for Teachers Certificates Set for April
Notice to teachers states the next examination for certificates of qualification will be held at Aiken on Friday April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pursuant to Education regulations, certificates will be issued on the third Fridays in April and October each year. A. W. Sanders, County, W. L. Brooker, H. F. Ricé, Education.
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Aiken A. C
Cetificates
A. W. Sanders
W. L. Brooker
H. F. Ricé
Union Meeting at Tabernacle Sunday and Church Sessions
A busy schedule lists a fifth Sunday union meeting at the Tabernacle with multiple sermon topics by Rev A H Wright A L Sawyer and Dr A D Morgen, plus a missionary sermon by Rev J O Sepome. The W M S meets at all churches and the Second Division of the Aiken Baptist Association plans a 10 o clock gathering at Levels Baptist Church on March 30 with talks on church organization worship and Christian conduct.
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Tabernacle
Mare
Browne
A. H. Wright
A .L. Sawyer
A. D. Morgen
John Go
W. W. Brodie
Rev. J
W. M
Elock & m
Charel
J. Hh. Peacock
Keel
Mer
Ned Ty H Lb. Randall
J. H Owens
Notice to South Carolina Assessor Boards 1907
Statewide notice to City and Township Boards of Assessors in Aiken County. Governor appoints boards. Tax Returns due March 16. Boards meet March 26 for County Board of Equalization at Aiken Court House. Names of township chairmen and members listed. delinquency inquiry included.
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Giovernor
County Board of Equalization
Aiken Court House
Tuesong Medi
Iken City
Joe Brunson
J. B. Heriot
Aiken Township
W. C. Johnson
White Miechey
Rer Chinguapio
J H H. Guattiecum
John Falian Yancey Holstein
Dp. K. Gani
E. H. Oolggott
Ae Quinby
L. Bg Poretty
Geo . Weeks
Hammond
W H. Franklin
J. R. M Elmurry
Walker Meyer
Hopewell
W. C. Vann
J. A. Milhouse
A. Q. Shealey
Langley
J. I. Green
W. R B. Turner
R. H. Hatcher
McTier
Wm. Foley
Mike Fox
Edward Jones
Millbrook
J. P. Bell
Willey Woodward
E. B. Tyler
Rocky Grove
A. L Sawyer
M. E. Jes
W. Brand
Paul Y . W Ly
Pae
An Caer Kennedy
Sohulta
W. E Mealing
J. M. Adams
Lemar Silverton
J. H. Bush
Hankingon
A M. Er Shaw
P. Seigler
B. F. Landrem
D. K. Oe
Sleepy Hollow
E. T. Eubanks
Jesse Green
J. L. Tyler
Tabernacle
W. H. Brodie
B. F. McLain
Tillman Busbee
Wards
W. H Hendrix
Bryant Wil- Hameon
Andrew Kirkland
Windsor
Henry Shellhouse
Paint pricing and donation note from Powell Hardware Co
The item explains L and M paint costs under a dollar per gallon, thanks to a mix of linseed oil and pigments, with 7 gallons produced from 8 gallons of linseed oil. It mentions church donations of L and M paint and lists Powell Hardware Co in Aiken as the seller.
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Bl & M
Aigo
Found At Last Life Pills for Torpid Liver
J A Harmer of Lisemore Virginia recommends Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver and chronic constipation and claims to have found the remedy that never disappoints. The advertisement attributes health benefits to Life Pills and urges readers to try the product through the local druggist.
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J. A. Harmer
Lisemore
Michod T
J. Druggist
Rockefeller Gifts and Church Aid Stir Public Expectation
A Herald report notes John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s possible charitable plans and church support amid talk that Rockefeller believes churches are strengthening. It mentions potential bequests aimed at education and welfare and references a forthcoming Easter issue of The Designer featuring April wedding fashions and dress patterns.
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John D. B Jr
the Herald Adda
Efeller
Wood
N. J
Rockefeller
John BD
Cestum
Sprint
Train schedules and connections effective January 6 1907
Arrivals and departures listed with connections to Augusta Charleston New York Washington and other points. Details include daily trains from Charleston to Augusta and Augusta to Charleston with times such as 10 4a m 12 12p m 3 30 p m 6 00 p m and 6 26 daily from North. Limited services operate to Washington and New York with specific trains 182 and 210 and edgefield service noted. Some trains run daily except certain days and freight handling noted at stations.
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Agusta
Charlesten i
Mackey
Charleston
Augusta
Aikens
Edgefield
Pale Limited
Washington
New York
Arguma
Health Insurance Wisdom and Family Welfare
A physician argues that securing health insurance is prudent for a man and his family. He notes early disease signs often target the liver and manifest in many forms, urging timely protection and preventive care.
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Phigh
Proclamation offers reward in Mary McCormick murder case
South Carolina Governor M F Ansel proclaims a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of George McCormick in the February murder near Aiken. The proclamation dates March 13 1907 and assigns the reward to the Aiken County Sheriff.
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State of South Carolina
Executive Chamber
Aiken
Mary McCormick
Wwe Serwus
Louise Williams
George McCormick
I. M. F. Ansel
Aiken County
Columbia
United States of America
Southbound Daily Lye Augusta to Jacksonville Schedule
Effective January 10 the southbound daily train from Augusta to Jacksonville begins at 1:00 pm from Augusta and stops at Allendale and Darke before reaching Savannah and Jacksonville. The service includes Pullman drawing room cars between Augusta and Jacksonville with direct connections at Jacksonville for all points south.
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Lye Augusta
Allendale
Jacksonville
Savannah
Lye
Gaicias
Aliegia
Rbivessa
Pullman Drewing
Acksonville
Ponte South
Notice to Magistrates on February Court Sessions 1907
The Court of General Sessions directs magistrates to bind over witnesses for the State and ensure they understand the session date. The February term sits on February 28, with witnesses informed of the week day and month. Clerk John W. Dunbar issues the directive.
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Court of General Sessions
Stace Af
D. E F. Tydrick
General
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