Rail lines growing fast in South Carolina shows progress
An 1800-era notice from Aiken discusses the rapid expansion of railways in South Carolina. It cites higher mileage per area than many Southern states, highlighting ongoing lines like the Chicago Cincinnati and Charleston Railway, Atlantic Coast Line via Sumnter to Augusta, and connections from Monroe to Abbeville. The piece argues SC’s rail development reflects its resources and enterprise.
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South Carolina
Potomac
Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
North Carolina
West Virginia
Mississippi
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Chicago, Cincinnati & Charleston
Cincinnati
Blacksburg
S. C
Newberry
Augusta
Colum
Newberry & Laurens
Atlantic Coast
Sumnter
A Few Facts About the Pine Lands in Aiken
A fragmentary excerpt discusses the Pine Lands near Aiken, noting soil, climate, and historical change. It mentions shallow, sandy loam over red clay, moisture, and deposition for crops. It recounts a past era of timber farming and a shift to agriculture with new machinery and cotton farming growth.
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Aiken
Atvarta
Aix
Ailes
Sh. Huse
Mts
Slonon
Waaniky Wing Farm
Railways and dairy progress in South Carolina state
A fragmented article notes railway investment tied to state prosperity and local dairy farming. It highlights Horatio Allen as an early railway engineer, praises milk separators and Jersey cows at Sprite Hill, and mentions streetcar plans in Asheville with local civic actions and community notices.
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South Carolina Railway Company
Horatio Allen
New Jersey
Allen
London to Aiken Punch Turmoil Reveals Time Gap
A gentleman presented a Punch issue dated Saturday the thirteenth, processed in Aiken by the eleventh hour of Friday the twelfth, indicating a travel or mail span slightly over six days from London to Aiken. The report notes the unusual timing and origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
London
The Village of Satty and Its Prosperous Trade
A distorted account describes Satty as a thriving village with a church, school, stores, and a growing population. It notes cotton and naval stores shipments, local hotel improvements, and a new hotel built eight years ago gaining a strong reputation. The piece highlights the town’s public spirit, militia, and railway access aiding its progress.
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Salis Vanetacsie
Beat Punty
Price
Nelson
Sally
Probate Notice Posted at Court House
A garbled probate notice directs heirs and creditors to appear at the Court of Probate in a court hall on a Monday at noon after publication to show cause why administration should not be granted. It references a late date in September and lists witnesses or officials and a clerk’s signature.
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Agros
Fay
Bachield
Gasroy
Priate Atha Pialy
Stanley's Greatest We Norden Darkest Apricas War Topic
Fragmented OCR text shows a promotional note by M L Carson for Newsdealer and an agent listing, then shifts to a discussion of Napoleonic warfare and a quoted work about Africa and Egypt. The readable portions reference a publication, writers, and an authorial claim embedded in the ad-like material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Napoleon
Egypt
Aiken
Notice of State Road Project Near City of Gr ee
Notice that a state road construction and operation project is proposed to run from the north central area toward the Atlantic coast near Gr eet. The City will hear details at a designated August meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otice Ishereby
North Carolina
Greet
Aiken Inn Advertises Comfortable Home Boarding
AIKEN SC HOSlY YORK HOUSE Mis COOK Proprietress formerly of the eville stoter and tlt My Tor the Pomfort and Conves hiende of Northern Turiste ile Sung the Test from Hompada wera M Pets On ty tase on Way Conorite texting Aikbo onfortable Hoos and Table sus plied with the Host Meals realy as Arrival Of trains Refreshments served as the gay to vs as the 1 DR newly ren Reasonabe rates Of board and every attention giv guests MES No 1
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Turiste Ile
Hompada
Furnished apartment for rent in desirable Fort area
Fully and comfortably furnished to let at a desirable location near Mes. 1 Nowrn.
Cottages To Let By M L Carson In Aiken
Furnished rental listings for the season offered by M L Carson of Mikeu provide comfortable cottages in Aiken. Includes information on availability and contact for bookings.
Aiken Institute Ends School Day Timings Debate
A fragment outlines changes to school scoot time at the Aiken Institute, noting unspecified figures and a plan referenced with phrases about free slur, meals, and other aims. The readable parts imply adjustments to daily schedule and possible program topics without clear dates or outcomes.
Terrace Hill Attractive Property For Sale
Attractive property for sale Terrace Hill offers six rooms and six acres with outbuildings, water, and grounds. Desirable late week listing notes shrubs and healthy surroundings. Contact Granitevitte for details.
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Alldrese Sinc Arts Hacks
Granitevitte
S. Masters Sale of Landrum Property
George Landrum and others under a deed of trust sell at public auction on Monday in Geto, offering one half cash. The sale concerns land described as five acres in Hollow Creek River area, within South Walery state boundaries, secured by a mortgage for Ted anit. Purchaser terms require payment to clerk Apeth, with master Tom H. Meyer overseeing.
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George Landrum
S.C
Ted Anit
Hollow
Tom H. Meyer
Savannah
Ma Duthie
Sheriff's Sale Notice From Aiken Court
Sheriff sales listed for land in the Ashley district. The plaintiff is James E. Crosland, defendant area tied to David Bush, Konner, and Vern Bay, with decedents involved. Sale to be held in front of the court house next first Monday of May, with property identified as the tract under dispute, and the assignee of ix of Win.
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Uae
Hetty
Win
Ashley
Plaintiff
James E. Crosland
Terre Tree Decatien
Aiken
Burt Molise
Manulas Atuler
David Bush
Konner
Vern Bay
Mortys Sale of Personal Property in Aiken County
Mortys Sale of Personal Property announces a mortgage foreclosure by Charles In Beate to Leo Bothwell in the city of Sugusta. The sale includes stock of merchandise and fixtures from Langley Keep store Char lemont and other goods, with late cash terms and sheriff notice.
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Charles
Beate
Watt
Leo Bothwell
Sugusta
Langley Keep
Salt Charlemont
P. Turner
Sherif Aiken County
Mortengeen
Jill's Offier
Aiken, S.C
Tax Notice in South Carolina Court Case against Defendants
Court summons in Aiken County lists Croft as plaintiff against defendants J Strouse K Strouse Ih Etreuge and others. Notice states action filed in the Clerk of Court and requires compliance by the defendants.
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State OF
Carolina
Enty OF
South Carolina
Strouse
Stesue
Etreuge
Hemi Nage
Iis
Ieee
Te Cu
Aikken
Sale of Property Involving Met Wo and Sinna Wistataleset
A mortgage sale proceeding before the Court of Aiken Mis State on March 34 1586 involves the Spatialt Armieriend Company Limited and Mrs Sinna X. Wistataleset. The deed describes a tract of land in South Carolina bounded by Wise to the East and the Upper Fake waters to the West, totaling four hundred el sing to be sold by the Master in Mortgage to satisfy the claim of Prism Adelian Mortgage Company. Attorney JoAn Bo Palmer represents the mortgagees.
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Met
Spatialt Armeriend Company Limited
Cheng
Sinna'x
Wistataleset Mail
Inn
Seapiolt
South Carina
Dale Mittin
Lathie
Sinaia
M.tater
Huyndeen el Sinty
Wlabars
Alessio
Prism Adelean Movict- Gash Company
Joan BO Palmer
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