Compromise on Cuban question and political shifts noted
The article surveys varied topics from a Cuban policy compromise benefiting the Bogar trust to a critique of Senate representation changes. It mentions road sign needs, Bryan’s alleged vindictiveness toward Democrats, the death of Col. B. W. Ball, Wade Hampton’s 84th birthday, and Tillman’s inability to prove patronage promises. It also covers public campaign curtailment, President’s Day at the exposition, and the Jenkins sword ceremony with Maj. Jenkins as a featured figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogar Trust
Charleston News and Couricy
Bryan silent on Democratic nomination amid calls for unity
Washington reports that Mr. Bryan avoided committing to a presidential bid, signaling potential ambition but urging harmony for 1904. The piece also condemns Col. James H. Willman for misrepresentation while urging American support for the Boer republics against British forces.
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Washington
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Corner Creek Items March 29 1902
March 29 1902 notes from Tyro report slow crop progress. Ground not in good plowing season after rain. many anticipate plowing and better weather. Bridges planned over Barker's Creek at E Harris ford and near W G Johnson's. Local residents ill with pneumonia and colds. Leila Carwile visit. Emma Bigby Kay and Justin Kay from Broyles near. Fruit trees blooming. hope for an abundant summer harvest.
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Vandiver Haa
Barker's Creek
E. Harris
W. G. Johnson
Paul Johnson
Leila Carwile
Dao West Female College
Home Folke
Hugh M. Bigby
Pelzer
Emma
Bigby Kay
Jutin Kay
Broyles
Midat
Lois Robinson
Crayton
Tyro
Munter's Spring Items Report Weather and Visits
Rain has delayed farm work but now clear weather returns. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Will Harden and child of Lowndesville staying with Mr and Mrs W C Cann. Corrie and Eva Cann of Antreville and Rusael Suber visit friends here. Alf Fant and M B Wall visit relatives, Miss Mint O Neal and Miss Herce Fant attend local schooling. J A O Neal improves after illness. Health overall very good. March 31, 1903.
Rocky River Church Seeks Funds For Chairs And Social News
A Rocky River report notes a ladies committee has raised funds to buy new chairs for the church while no new carpet is planned. The item mentions local visits from Alice Anderson and Oscar Anderson of Spartanburg and spring church events, including a Sunday dinner gathering and a wedding bell soon. Town residents discuss state politics with Gen M I Bonham as a candidate for the State Senate and possible mail route changes. Other notes cover Savannah school teacher Min Lila McWhorter traveling to Anderson, Sallie Hall's return from Atlanta, Tom Hall adding a dwelling, and a wet Friday night outing. Passage mentions Charleston plans and that public schools will close in about a month as teachers leave, leaving some hearts broken.
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Alice Anderson
Spartienburg
Hecoe Reys Mize
Ollie Hall
Belton
Rocky River Church
Oscar Anderson
Spartanburg
Gen
M. I. Bonham
Saiate
Wesco
Sam McAdams
Iva
Price
Min Lila McWhorter
Savannah
Anderson
Sallie Hall
Atlanta
Ling
TB. Jones
Wan Down
Tom Hall
Madam Ramor
Bella
Booner
Charleston
Boxe
Mt Bethel Notes and Local Weather Report
Spring weather brings farmers planting and fertilizing at Mt Bethel. The Mt Bethel school will close March ith after five months taught by Mamie Norris. Mrs Pruitt visits Globe. infant of Mr and Mrs Fisher buried at Mt Bethel March 25. Otto Banister and Emma attend Mt Bethel Sunday School. Rev N G Wright to preach fourth Sunday. Mrs J J Murdock loses daughter Myrtha aged three after ten days with pneumonia and meningitis. Funeral at Mt Bethel cemetery conducted by Rev Wright. family receives community sympathy from Rosebud.
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Misa Mamie Norris
Anderson
J. ¥. Pruitt
Mra
R. B. Ashley
Globe
Fisher
Mt. Bethel
Otto Banister
Elater
Emma
Bethany
N.G. Wright
J. J. Murdock
Myrtha
Mt. Bethel Cemetery
Rosebud
Meeting of Camp Ledbetter No 922 at Guyton Saturday
Announcement for Camp Ledbetter No 922 meeting at Guyton next Saturday at 2 PM. All veterans and Camp members urged to attend. J Jameson commander.
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Ledbetter
Guyton
J. Jameson
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Sumter Herald
Hill
Gorman
Francis
Democratic Party
B. W. Ball
Laurens
Wade Hampton
Columbia
Benjamin R. Tillman
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
McLaurin
Maj
Micah Jenkins
Maj. Jenkins
Rough Riders
Hugh 8. Thompson
New York
Chaiman
Jenkins Sword Fund
Spartanburg Herald
James H. Willman
Jenat
Bach
Ife
England
Earth
Corner Creek
Munter
Mata Fire
Israno Co
Gru
the Fidelity
Farmora & Merchants Ara Ee
WAK Id
J R. Seo’ Ey
Anderson County
Bate
Nut
Wonton
COX Manufacturing Company
Tmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Lawr&s
McCully Bros
Ben
G. H. Bailes & CO
Bethel
Amania
Ualog
Smith & CO
Coldwater
Rock Bottom
Dean
MGR Asshs
Dean & Ratliffe
Hinds
Bransford
Clifton
M. Buchanan
Maonlo
Ténpto
John T. Burriss
Julius H. Weil & Co
Frank Johnson & Co
Goodyear
Church Street
J. P. Todd
Kelly
Brock Hardware Company
Brock Brothers
Val
H.G. Johnsen
Bon
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