Death of Ventral's Elderly Citizen Joseph Eaton
The Ventral community was shocked when Joseph C. Eaton, a respected longtime resident, was found dead near his store after a late heart attack. An inquest by Coroner B. B. Earle returned a verdict in line with the circumstances. He was in his seventy fifth year and mourned by many friends and relatives.
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Ventral
Oldeck
Joseph C. ‘Eaton
Eaton
Mr. Eaton
C. C.cummings
B. B. Earle
Jubilant Celebration As Troops Return to Anderson
At noon Tuesday, cannon boomed and the Cornet Band played as troops from the State House were received with quiet satisfaction. The old Reformer fired thirteen shots in honor of the original thirteen states, marking relief and pride in Carolina’s restoration and a community bound by shared history and future vigilance.
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Anderson
Nourpetich
Per
Hotsa
Messrs
J Pink
Reed
B. L. Moorhead
Themélf
Upper Carling
Wberry
South Carolina
Carolina
Cary
A. Hoyt Caren
Tsrenuwaynes
Muray
John B. Moore
Hil
GF. Telly
EB. Muray
Anderson County Hampton tax roll of 1876 highlighted
The Special Agent in Anderson County closed the ten percent Hampton tax collection for 1876 on April 5. The roll shows 2140 of about 5600 taxpayers paying, with 175 enslaved and colonists included among payers. Nearly 1700 white voters did not pay. The article praises patriotic donors and warns against future delinquency while noting the political impact on Gov. Hampton's administration.
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Anderson County
Hampton
Genral J
Goy
South Carolina
Heen
Bia
Stone Force Pump Ad By Alonzo Welch in South Carolina
Advert for the Double Acting Stone Fores Pump by Mr Alonzo L Welch general agent. Endorsed after over a year of use since March 1576 the pump is reliable clean water and simple to operate. Mrs Welch handles Anderson and adjoining counties in South Carolina and Hart Elbert Wilkes Oglethorpe in Georgia. inquiries addressed to her.
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Welch
Anderson
South Carolina
Hart, Elbert, Wilkes and
Oglethorpe Coun
Georgia
Nichols & Bra
Atlanta
Hart, Elbert, Wilkes and Oglethorpe
Newberry Wins Bid for Newberry College Location
A special session of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina met in Newberry to consider bids for the permanent site of Newberry College. After bids from Columbia, Lexington, Prosperity, Wailimalla, and Anderson, Newberry was chosen on the second ballot by unanimous rising vote, with the town’s offer totaling about 18,870 dollars plus the old college site and materials. The decision returns the institution to its namesake town to aid local prosperity.
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Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina
Newberry
Newberry College
E. A. Bolles
Lexington D. H
Wailimalla
Old College
Anderson
Carolina Collegiate Institute
Anderson Educational Association
Cotton Manufacturing Discussed by Anderson County Grange
At a Worthy Lecturer's meeting of Patrons of Husbandry in Anderson County the introduction of cotton factories via the Clement Attachment was debated. Resolutions invite subordinate Granges to investigate cooperatively and invite Col Harrison of Andersonville to address the group on July 1 about manufacturing cotton through the Clement Attachment.
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Auuction
Otanzs
Anderson County
Clement
Col. Harrison
Andersonville
D. C
J. W. Norris
Anderson items and notices from a local newspaper
Local columns report sales at Iniziaigexcen office in Charleston and new summer goods from Miss Della Keys. Wheat from Mr. M Holland measures thirty two inches. Storm damage includes trees struck by lightning in Gen J W Harrison's yard and near E Langton's lot. Pomona Grange held a lengthy meeting. officers were installed. A frame building fell on Mr C Humphreys property but the threshing machine survived. Myg srs Leak and Moss opened a tobacco store in Benson House. Lawyers can obtain summons and other blanks at Charleston prices from the Imrmicende office. A well attended ball at Waverly House by Anderson Ball Club featured attendees from Pendleton, Belton and Hopea Path. Greenville and Columbia Railroad brings lumber to rebuild a bridge on McDuffie Street. work urged to start soon. Local printers offer low price job work, including bill heads, circulars, and cards, with satisfaction guaranteed. Morgan & Co. reopen at Foster's old Main Street stand after a fire, with renewed efforts and trade hopes. Cows ban repealed. streets see daily cow activity stealing from wagons, prompting call for ordinance to keep sidewalks clean. Anderson lags behind other towns in cow nuisance control.
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Mygsrs
Leak
Waverly House
Pendleton
Belton
Wade Hampton March Promises Southern Fanfare
A Savannah music house promotes a new March by E Muck titled in honor of Gov Wade Hampton. The piece, arranged for brass bands by Prof Weigand of Charleston, is set for sale soon across the South, with piano copies at 40 cents.
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Ludden & Bates
Southern Music House
Savannah
E. Muck
Wade Hampton
South
Weigand
Post
Charleston
Temperance Society Officers Installed in Lebanon Division
At a meeting of Lebanon Division last Saturday officers were installed by J. M. Hamlin and T. Watkins. Positions include W. P. and C. officers with names such as J. Newton M. Major A. Welborn J. Blackman G Harris and others. A second installation at New Prospect Division Sons of Temperance elected J. H Hutchison W. P J. M Harbin W. A J. J Martin R.8 MALA Wax Riley Treas Rev tabell hay.
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Lebanon
J. M. Hamlin
D.G
W. P
T. Watkins
J. Newton
W. A
M. Major
A.J. Welborn
John Blackman
G. Harris
Miss
W. A. Harper
J. Harper
Train Wreck Near Hones Path and Local Death Notices
A damaged down passenger train derailed below Hones Path after a stock car breakdown, with cars damaged and express messenger Stelling narrowly escaping. The week also brings multiple obituaries including Mrs. Amanda Tabi tha Cole near Townville, and notices of farm delays due to rain. Continuous rain halts work. local commerce and housing activity show growth with new homes and spring goods arriving.
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Hones Path
Stelling
O.M. Kay
Wm. B. Greer
Columbia
Greenville Church
Hespital
Chamberlain
Sandy Springs Aims for Permanent School and Prosperity
A Sandy Springs meeting urged building a permanent local school to stop cyclical year losses and restore community progress. Residents tout fertile soil, pure water, and a nearby Grange Hall, with Roy Attaway’s eloquence heard in the church, while noting the Blue Ridge Railroad’s proximity. Reformers warn against quack medicines and endorse credible cures like Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, citing testimonials from sufferers who regained smell and health.
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Sandy Springs
Brown
Roy
Blue Ridge Railroad
Jessrs Reid
Garrison
Rome
California
United States
Dr. Sage
Dr Pierce
The South Carolina Presbytery Convened at Greenwood
The Presbytery of South Carolina met at Greenwood in Abbeville County on Wednesday afternoon March 4 at 3 o clock. Rev. W C Smith preached the opening sermon and Rev A Miller was chosen Moderator with Carver Bendall as Assistant Clerk. The body heard calls from Walhalls Richland and Good Hope churches for pastors Rev W L Morris and Rev I C Ligon with installations planned. Domestic Missions dominated discussion as committees prepared for Edgefield and Spartanburg supply, Ongoing evangelism and missionary work were prioritized for the broadened field of freed slaves and rural congregations. The next session will be at Washington Street Church Greenville.
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South Carolina
Presbytery
Greenwood
Abbeuille
W. C. Smith
Pendleton
A. , Miller
Carver Bendall
Walhalls
Richland
W. L. Morris
Church of Good Hope
I. C. Ligon
J. B. Adger
A. P. Nicholson
General Assembly
New Orleans
R. A. Fair
H. Reid
A. B. Towers
D. W. Wright
J. J. Norton
D. W. Aiken
Washington Street
Greenville
Edgefield
Pickens
Hugh ‘McLees
Spartanburg
John G. Law
John McLees
Gillam
Hed
Zion
R. ©. Gillam
Shriver
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Rae
Tisse
Trial Justice
Iniziaigexcen
Della Keys
M. Holland
J. W. Harrison
H. Langton
Pomona Grange
R. W. Simpson
Tealm
Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company
McDuffie , Street
Thin Street
Greenville News
J. H. Morgan & Co
A. A. Foster
Messrs. Morgan
Jorge
Sound LoGig
Tagree
Booth
Old Darkey
Boss
Alass
de Sout
Temperance
H. Routh
W. T. McElooy
Shallow Ford
Bunter
Townville
Lown
Amanda Tabitha Cole
Cole
James R. Fant
Baptist Church
Bandy Springs
New York
Arnstein & Rose
Alonzo L, Welch
S.C
Harper Grange
Wm. Harper
W. M
W. Buring
D. P. Bowen
A. J. Weeborn
del Stott
C. H. Welborn
John Harper
R. Thompson
A.M. Darracott
Asst
Bim
N. Dock
Ceres
Sue Hunter
Pomona
Maggie Thompson
Flom
Gnemn
P. K. McCully
Taylor
Call
Fi McCully & Taylor
A.B. Towers
Granite Row
B. Towers
A, B. Towers
Gal
Ligon & Hill
Gilreath & Peoples
Peoples
Sheriff's Office
An Board
Zell
Wilson & Reed
Waudo
Bleckley, Brown & CO
NEW Business
M. Lesser
Featheraton,Esq
C. Geisberg
Carrie Geisberg
Miss Lizzie Williams & Co
Ladies’ Store
Lyle
Alexander Kid
Mantua and
J. A. Wrer
Senatte
J. D. Maxwell
Brick Range
Brick Banat
L. P. Smith
T. R. Ayer
NEW Firm
J. B. Smith
McCally’s Corner
L. P. Smith & CO
Emporium of Fashion
Gale Market
Winchester
D. Chamblee
Mt Ly
Court
Common Pleas
Albert J. Clinkscales
Flaviti
Pendleton Manufactorimpany
William Perry
Rampl
Fendanta
One of
Privat
Blue Ridge
el Siemmnery
Wilton
H. J. Welch
Side Street
Railroad Bridge
R. Alexanied
John H. Maxwell
Ana
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