Echoes of early rail travel from Helen Pierson letter
J Pierson Jr of Redmond & Co sends a 1831 travel letter by Helen M Pierson detailing arduous Carolina to Charleston journeys. The long narrative covers stagecoaches, floods, swamps, ferries, and night crossings, with references to Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and notable figures.
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New York
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Henry Holt & Co
Erie Railroad
Carolina
Pierson
Charleston
Rector Henry D Phillips Touted for Dumphia Bishop
State notes speak of Rev. Henry D. Phillips D D rector of Trinity church Columbia as a candidate for Bishop of Dumphia Washington. Timmoneville graded school suffered major fire damage. Fourth cooperative car shipment of poultry from Laurens sent last Thursday. Charles P Sims Spartanburg lawyer dies. Rk Y Hellambs Greenville businessman dies in Atlanta January. William A Bowman Sumter dies in Charleston hospital January 26. Arthur Young Charleston elected State Senator to succeed late Arthur Todd. Palmer W Johnson elected mayor of Marion.
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Trinity Church
Columbia
Dumphia
Washington
Laurens
Arthur Young
Charleston
Arthur Todd
Cooper Confirmed for Federal Farm Loan Board
The Senate confirmed Robert A. Cooper former governor of South Carolina as a member of the Federal Farm Loan Board.
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Robert A. Cooper
South Carolina
Federal Farm Loan Board
Health Commissioner Dr. Clarence Smith resigns for federal post
Dr. Clarence E. Smith, Greenville health commissioner, resigns to take a position with the public health service in Washington. He leaves amid ongoing city health programs and will depart after formal approval and transition steps.
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Clarence E. Smith
Greenville
Public Health Service
Washington
Furman AD Laval to Lead Anderson in Carolina League
William L Laval athletic director at Furman University will manage the Anderson team in the Carolina League for the upcoming season.
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William L. Laval
Furman University
Anderson
Sheriff Cannon G. Blease Elected SC Sheriffs Association President
Sheriff Cannon G. Blease of Newberry was chosen as president of the South Carolina Sheriffs Association, succeeding the previous leader and slated to guide county law enforcement discussions and programs statewide.
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Cannon G. Blease
Newberry
The
South Carolina Sheriffs Association
Stone Named VP GM of Textile Mutual Life in Greenville
E. Roy Stone, formerly a U.S. Senate candidate, has been appointed Vice-President and General Manager of the Textile Mutual Life Insurance Company of Greenville, signaling a leadership shift at the local insurer.
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E. Roy Stone
United States Senate
The
Textile Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Greenville
Henry Fusseler dies. Washington’s former residence owner
Henry W. Fusseler, owner of the house where George Washington stayed over a century ago, died February 1. O. M. Moore, Duncan business leader, was elected president of the Peoples Bank of Duncan. F. M. Skinner, of Cavins, Spartan- (text cut)
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George Washington
O. M. Moore
Duncan
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Beekeeper Robbed of Honey Haul at His Home
Burg county reports a robbery of a swarm of bees beneath a dwelling eaves. The thief took 225 pounds of honey. Henry Louis Smith, President of Washington and Lee University, will address Spartanburg Rotary Club on February 10 about Robert E. Lee After Appomattox.
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Burg County
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Spartanburg Rotary Club
Robert E. Lee
Appomattox
Judge to preside York County General Sessions term
Arthur L. Gaston, Special Judge, will preside over the special term of General Sessions Court for York County.
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Arthur L. Gaston
General Sessions Court
York County
Justice Marion to Speak at Newberry College Commencement
Justice J. H. Marion of the Supreme Court will deliver the commencement address at Newberry College. The exercises mark the college’s graduation season with the justice expected to address graduates and attendees.
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J. H. Marion
The
Supreme Court
Newberry College
Prominent Jefferson Citizen Lewis E Gardner Dies
Jefferson mourns the death of Lewis E Gardner announced Saturday. In other local news Paul M Murphy of Whitestone is named treasurer of Spartanburg County by Governor McLeod, succeeding L G Miller who resigned January 5. A new firm Union Tater Flakes Company is formed to manufacture sell wholesale and retail potato products.
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Jefferson
Paul M. Murphy
Whitestone
McLeod
Spartanburg County
L. G. Miller
Union Tater Flakes
Railway Conductors Chief to Visit Florence in February
L. E. Sheppard, president of the Order of Railway Conductors of America, will visit Florence on February 14 to address members and discuss union activities.
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L. E. Sheppard
The
Order of Railway Conductors of America
Florence
Prominent Bishopville Farmer J Edward Stucky Dies
J Edward Stucky a leading Bishopville farmer and businessman died suddenly Monday. He was a respected community figure with ties to local agriculture and commerce.
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J. Edward Stucky
Bishopville
Senator L. Blease Visits Washington to Prepare Inauguration
Senator elect Ole L. Blease is in Washington making arrangements to assume office on March 4. He plans to organize his staff and schedule for the transition.
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Ole L. Blease
Washington
Cameron Man Dies After Street Collision With Train
Robert Taylor of Cameron was struck by a train and killed Monday morning in a fatal street accident. The incident occurred as Taylor was near the railroad crossing. no further details were provided.
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Lock
Fayetteville
Vineton
Augusta
Columbia
Charleston
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Rainey
Robert Taylor
Cameron
Judge Marvin M. Mann Holds First Term in Florence
Florence this week witnesses Judge Marvin M. Mann opening his first term of court. The session marks Mann’s initial tenure as presiding judge and sets the stage for ongoing legal proceedings in the county.
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Marvin M. Mann
Florence
Columbia man named President of Bible Society branch
D. W. Robinson of Columbia has been named President of the Columbia branch of the American Bible Society.
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D. W. Robinson
Columbia
The
American Bible Society
Charter Granted to Manning Crop Loan Association
A charter was granted to the Manning Crop Loan Association formed to aid farmers in obtaining cheaper credit through the Intermediate Credit Bank.
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Manning Crop Loan Association
Intermediate Credit Bank
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