26 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1899
Page
1
In Anderson the Shoes outlet invites shoppers to explore a stylish, up-to-date line of footwear described as the most perfect fitting and attractive available. The note signs off warmly with a courteous closing.
In Georgia near Newman a mob burned Sam Hose at the stake before thousands, mutilating him and selling relics of his body. Gov. Candler urged law and restraint as officials tracked accomplices and fear spread to Palmetto and surrounding towns.
Edgefield county lists only two Mexican War survivors while Beaufort and Bamberg report a boy killed by crossties. May 4 bar admissions in Columbia. Camp Weatherville, Greenville deserted. Police murder in Charleston. suspect confesses. Blockade cases to try in Greenville. Blacksburg post office robbery with dynamite. Columbia says Wylie Jones likely to run for governor. Building and Loan guaranties court ruling. A.C. Stone and Mrs. Moss wed in Oconee. he 70, she 65. Clemson professor A. P. Anderson resigns to join Minnesota. Medical examiners start May 16 in Columbia. Fifty to sixty candidates for exams. Edward Cunningham inquiry. Liberty store fire suspected incendiary. Penitentiary probe resumes. rumors of misused provisions. Local school names and grades. Martian?
The Anderson Graded School lists students on the honor roll by grade, including first grade Harry Geisberg 95 Ruth Watkins 93 6 7, second grade Zoe Broyles 13 1 2 Clyde Mattison 93 1 8, Ruth Fretwell Aiethea Sullivan Frank Taylor 92, up through tenth grade Bell Beck 92 5 10 Mary Chapman 91 2 10.
A Singing Convention organized in Becch South Carolina on April 1 1899 held at Midway Church Abbeville County with Rev B P Mitchell chairing. Officers elected I P Milford president E C Shirley vice president J B Hampton chaplain and I Earl Elgin secretary. A four member committee was named to draft by laws and coordinate singing with several Anderson County and nearby figures contributing. An urgent orphanage appeal followed a Sunday sermon and plans for next meeting were set with T E Elgin as chairman and T Harte Evem as secretary.
Gloom lifts as sun returns. Alabama visitor Jack Williams stays with sisters Mrs. Thomson and family while C A Welborn’s sister visits after fifteen years. Dr. Richardson enjoys vacation at home. School ends in three weeks with a picnic planned. Prof Scott and Miss Wakefield prepare for summer school after train trip away. Mrs Ducworth’s class invited to Mrs M J Gentry’s Saturday night for a festive gathering.
The column notes busy farmers with cotton seed planting and promising wheat crops. Fruit crops, especially peaches, near fully ripe. Pastor J. W. Hiatt delivers a sermon to a large audience and invites attendance next Sunday. Nellie Walters teaches at a flourishing local school. Visitors include Mr. T. Davis of Belton and Miss Bessie Shirley of Honea Path.
CF Jones and Co report strong progress in their millinery department as the season heats up. They boast record hats shipped in the period, showcasing stylish affordable designs and brides fitted with pretty headwear, promising a banner season ahead.
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