Madeira impressions and legends from a voyage to Funchal
The writer describes Madeira’s cliffside town of Funchal, Monte Palace Hotel views, and the island’s dramatic scenery. He notes funicular and toboggan descents, beggars, and casino life, with historical notes on Zarago, Machico, Porto Santo, and Napoleon’s 1816 stop, blending travel awe with local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeira
Monte Palace
Robert Machin
Anna d’Arfet
France
Machico
Porto Santos
Christopher Columbus
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Helena
Funchal
Napoleon
John Laird of Aiken Dies at 83 in Old Age
John Laird a longtime Aiken resident and leader in real estate and insurance died at his home after declining health. He was 83 and survived by two sons and several daughters including Mary Estes and C M Ryan. Funeral held at St. Thaddeus Church with interment in the churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laird
Abken
Laird
Mattie Percival Laird
Mr. Laird
Glasgow
Scotland
Aiken
John Laird & Son
Laird’s, Inc
George A. Durban
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Aiken Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
John Laird, Jr
New York
Robert Laird
Mary Allan Estes
Baltimore
C. M. Ryan
Miami
Fla
Justice Naylor
St. Thaddeus Church
William Johnson
R. Morgan
Frank B. Hender
W. E. Thorpe
W. Rothrock
J. E. Kerr
H. C. Hahn
J. C. Thomas
Hastings Wyman
Jeeves Green
O. B. Hutson
George W. Croft
W. W. Edgerton
Thomasson
Warreville Organizes B Y P U Aboard at School
Warrenville youths held a meeting at the school auditorium to organize a B Y P U and elect officers led by Mr Berry. Theodore G Craig was named president with Harry Ril as vice president and Lillie Mae Logan treasurer. Six members per group were formed across four captain-led groups, aiming to activate the organization next Thursday night and grow community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenville
B. Y
U. Ss
Helen Franklin
Marie Wood
Lillie Mae Wood
Ruth Attaway
Lillie Mae Logan
Mr. Berry
Oreat
Love The Clue and Peace Sermon at First Baptist Church
Dr McKean speaks Sunday at 11:18 am on God Offers Peace with title Love The Clue. Sunday school follows at 1 45 am and the Senior B Y P U meets at 6 45 pm. Evening service at 7 45 features Nearer God to Thee hymn. Dr McLean continues Love the Clue series with Love Courtship and Marriage. Wednesday night 7 45 hour includes praise study and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
McKean
McLean
Ermon
Community Notes From Belvedere Area
Local society reports include the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mulltulations and social events at Bel vede and Central Christian Church. Cadet H C Jones Jr of The Citadel visited Salley. Mrs Boylston's music pupils gave a recital with piano solos and a string orchestra. a spring recital is planned. Salley School Improvement Association held a meeting with a George Washington program and a reading by Mrs Dan Sawyer. C C F Hammond sold land near Kathwood to Judge Henry C Hammond for about 15000 dollars, roughly 20000 acres referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Boylston
Salley
Easion
The
Salley School Improvement Association
George Washington
Dan Sawyer
E. S. Johnson
James P Bates dies after illness in Augusta
James Phoenix Bates aged 31 died at University Hospital Augusta after months of ill health. Survived by widow Rosa Hendrix Bates two children Catherine and J Phoenix Jr mother Rosa Bates five sisters two brothers. funeral Sunday at First Baptist Church with Rev P J McLean officiating. Interment Bethany Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Phoenix Bates
University Hospital
Augusta
Bates
Tarrant’s Grocery
Rosa Hendrix Bates
Christin
J. Phoenix, Jr
Rosa Bates
M Ollie
Sadie
Bertie
Rosa Ba
Aiken
Catherine Bates
Winthrop College
Lewis Bates
Greenville
Burrell Bates
First Baptist Church
P. J. McLean
Bethany Cemetery
Theodore Weatherford
Laurie Rearden
John Eubanks
Iredell McCarty
Cuthbert McCarty
James Staubes
Marion Dyches
Death of Mrs Jennie Miller in Ellenton and Greenwood
The Community of Ellenton mourns the death of Mrs. Jennie Miller at her Greenwood home. Funeral held at Daisy May Church with Rev. W. L. Smith officiating. Survived by husband Richard Miller, a son T. R. Miller, three daughters EK M Butler, CD Welch, and JB Smith, plus a brother S. J. Bailey.
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Ellenton
Jennie Miller
Greenwood
Daisy May Church
W. L. Smith
Frank B. Bush
Ralph Dunbar
Sykes Bush
H. M. Cassels
E. R. Buckingham
C. T. Bailey
Mobile
Ala
C. D. Welch
Biltmore
N. C
J. B. Smith
Elienton
S. J. Bailey
Edward Pickens Steed Dies After Four Weeks Illness
Edward Pickens Steed aged 38 died at an Augusta infirmary after a four week illness. He was born in Beech Island and lived in Augusta, a Baptist. Funeral services were held at Elliott's funeral home, with interment in Butler burying ground Beech Island. Survived by brothers J W Steed E B Steed of Augusta, sisters Marel and Clara Steed, nephew Eugene Steed and niece Alice Steed, all of Augusta.
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Edward Pickens Steed
Charles Steed
Augusta
Elliott
Butler Burying Ground
Beech Island
Mr. Steed
J. W. Steed
E. B. Steed
Marel
Clara Steed
Eugene Steed
Neice
Alice Steed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madeira Islands
Mohammed
America
Funcha
Varadowers Gate
Praca da Conby
Portugal
le Allies
Paris
Monte Carlo
Maheira
Chevrolet
Ford
Studebaker
Algo
Jay-Mac Chevrolet Co
Walter C. Plunkett Aiken, S. C
Bel
Harry Mull
Endeavor Society of the
Belvedere Christian Church
Endeavor Society
Central Christian Church of
H. C Jones, Jr
Citadel
H. C. Jones
Boyleston
C. C. F. Hammond
Kathwood
Henry C. Hammond
Kathwood Station
Harris Winthrop & Co
Park Avenue
Aiken, S. C
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Sevie
H. A. Clark & Co
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