Trains Arrive and Depart Between Aiken and Columbia
Trains connect Aiken and Columbia with arrivals at 6:22 am 7:50 pm and 12:49 pm from Charleston and Augusta routes. Trains leave toward Charleston at 6:04 pm 7:62 pm and 12:50 pm. An accommodation train runs Tenn Aiken or Augusta daily except Sundays, departing at 7:60 am and returning at 3:28 pm arriving 4:35 pm.
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Carolina Rammroad
Atern
Pharteston
Tennes Aiken
Augusta
Our Tax Laws and proposed remedies in 1878
In this discussion the paper argues for reform of tax collection to reduce delays and penalties. It notes property owners abroad selling lands due to tax lapse and proposes legislation to allow redemption with costs, rate penalties, and gradual transfer rules to secure full revenue while aiding delinquent landowners and encouraging investment.
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Edeus
Republican Party
Appeal for Memphis relief through subscriptions and church collection
Readers are urged to donate to aid Memphis sufferers. Subscription lists are at the Post Office and Mr Hahn's store, with a morning collection at the Episcopal Church to support the afflicted Mississippi communities. It is framed as a Godly duty and a personal charitable act.
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Hahn
Memphis
Episcopal Church
Mississippi
Plain Talk on Aiken Promotion and Advertising
Letters from 1873 1874 urge Aiken to advertise and welcome outsiders seeking winter retreat. They critique local apathy towards promotion, note hotels fuel and stables needed, and urge clearer information for visiting invalids and health seekers. The writers urge broader publicity via newspapers and local journals to attract patrons and support private ventures.
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Aiken
United States
France
Tayjoura
The Alliance and Good News Critique Alliance Unity
A Baltimore weekly review questions the Alliance of Evangelicals publishing in its name and warns against forcing religious unity. The piece argues sincerity over sectarian compromise, noting exclusion of Roman Catholics and urging responsible, open discussion rather than uniting opposing denominations.
Tea-plant in Aiken hailed as ornamental and useful crop
The article promotes growing the tea plant (Phew Chinensis) in Aiken and nearby regions as an evergreen hedge and garden crop. It discusses its China origins, hardiness, propagation from seeds planted in November and December, and potential yields. It notes three harvests in China and urges local gardeners to experiment, sharing anecdotal success from a resident with two healthy plants.
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Qin-Town
China
Japan
Ilfe
Indies
Zentiéme
Willi
United States Patent Office
North Carolina
North
South Carolina
Pekin
Gonton
Yessels Hahn
Schroder
Klatte
Statewide News Roundup From Columbia Areas
A raft of items from Columbia and surrounding counties notes the new courthouse post office rising in Columbia, a spike in baptisms at Benson's Mill, several deaths and crimes, and local political shifts. Highlights include resignations at the State University, a fatal gun incident near Carter's Crossing, a missing prisoner escape from the penitentiary, and a reargument of a Bank of the State tax case in the Supreme Court.
Town and County News items and notices
Henry Hahn advertises panic prices while James Just, a former resident, receives an appointment in Charleston Customhouse. Edward Thompson is removed as Assistant Marshal by Town Council. Probate Court schedules monthly sales days. I M Hendrix opens his markets on Gaurens Street. Major N O Tilton’s gin house destroyed by fire with three thousand dollar loss. Hayne and Spanker Lee travel to Columbia for the extra session. Park Avenue work advances. Rev Lucilla Cuthbert resigns from Baptist Church. John Woolley named Edgefield county treasurer. Astley House activity includes new carpet and clothing distribution. Professor Schmitt resumes duties in Augusta after summer tour. Dr. Cook of Beach Island visits and will be next annual orator of the Georgia State Agricultural Society.
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Edward Thompson Wa
Hayne
Spanker Lee
Bare
Columbia
Charleston
Park Avenua
Laurens Street
John Staubos, Jr
Chatfield
Schmitt
Aiken
Broad Street
Augusta
Gunnte
HR Cook
Beach Island
Geogia
Aily
Pitcher Ng
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Aas
Hia
Georgia
Charlotte, Columbia
South Carolina
Galambii
Anguata
MD. Senn
Graniteville
Aiken News and Neighborly Notes on Rail, People and Trade
Mars ACW Morris suffers a hand wound from a crushed glass jar while packing preserves. The piece notes machinery’s impact on prices and the weariness over local rail schedules. It covers the Gregg Mansion move, attitudes toward public offices, a disputed statement about a Georgia lawyer, railway changes, and a push for press promotion to boost Aiken’s attractiveness and visitor patronage.
Burnhaws Waver Wheel Sparks Interest in Aiken
In 1875 editor Aiken Tritame Dran recounts his 15 year effort to use a small stream for milling, crediting the Durham wheel for efficiency. He describes testing, placing a wheel at a new site, and plans to improve local power with forged mechanics and shared experiences.
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Aiken Tritame
Buirnhia
Market Reports Produce and Cotton Trends Oct 16
On Oct 16 in New York market reports show Southern flour dull and buyers in control at 6.30 to 7.00 per barrel with Wheat down 2.50 to 8.50 per bushel. Lard and bacon prices mixed. Tennessee sides and shoulders quoted. City mills flour ranges from 8.50 to 11.00 per barrel. corn and oats firm with various by car load quotes. Liverpool cotton futures show easing prices and varied sales. other cities report fluctuating cotton middlings and sales around 1,000 bundles. Money difficulties persist but are less acute than earlier.
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New York
Western
Avavata
Tennessee
Goshen Bulter
A. City
Avousta
Cotton Dale
Liverpool
Ciarnearon
Savannan
Blll Ags
Sulea
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Acery
Fommaien Lions
Railroad Schedule
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Union Cownig
Menry Sparnieh
Carolina
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New Yong
Henry Sparnicik
Furnlah
Aigun Triana
Mercantile Library
H. J. Robinson
Front Street
New Yorks
the Alliance & Good News
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Allianca
Thia
Canterbury
John Wasley
Claverhouge
Scotland
Christendom
Oald
Holy
Communion of Saints
Alleventa
Aitken
Wofford College
Spartanburg
Commonow
Due West Pemale Gallege
Mra
Wai
Wallace
William Wallace
Blackvit Schuyl Distert
Tulley and Gibbes
Secretary Walker
the State University
Cromwell Campbell
Barnwell Heyward Plantation
White Hall
A. O. Hampet
Carter’s Crugsing
Shreveport
J. G. Landrum
Benson's Milla
W.C. Harris
Unionville
Wright's Station
Air Line
Dorn
Abbeville
LaFayette I. Wolf
Henry Perrin
Casape
George Morgan
Hugefield
Sam. Knuckles
Union County
Alick Downé
Philadelphia Street
Cooper River
Pee Des Planter
Mod
Richards
Wmtowin
Daniel DeLesaure
Walterboro
Annie Black
DeLassire
DeLasaitre
Edward Drew
Peter Mitchell
Northeastern
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George Prioteau
Shepherd Street
BE. W. M. Mackey
C. C. Puffer
House of Representatives
B. A. Boseman
O. I. Levy
Mrr. Mackey
Col. Puffer
Bank of the State
Supreme Court of the United States
Bank of
Council
Cave
Washington
Town and County News
Henry Hahn
James Just
I. M. Hendrix
Gaurens Street
Staadman Building
N. O. Tilton
Lucilla Cuthbert
John Woalley
Edgefield County
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Moses
Senate
Astley
Mars
Morris
Connecticut
Afl
J. H. Hall & Co
Edgefield
John Carwile
Ridge Springs
Aiken Land
Aiveon Town
Gregg
Gregg House
Pole Gatna
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
A. R Watson
Watson
Bryant
King Salem Thomas
Atlanta
Augusts
Ehame
Association For the Advancement of the Interests of
BE. J.C. Wood
Messrs. Agnew
Wood
Burnhaws
Pixs Crave
Sear Aiken
Tuke
Highes
Louisti
Market Reports
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Liverrool
Orleans
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