13 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
1
A wide array of notes from South Carolina and nearby areas report political candidacy counts, court actions, and local disasters. Drownings, arson losses, peach crops, missing bales, and a near-destruction by lightning are listed alongside river flooding and plant failures.
Winners from Pendleton South Carolina and Sallivao DC claim top yields in the 1902 crop contest. T M Welbers of Poulton Arkansas leads with 108,927 bushels from six plots and 54,266 bushels from three acres, plus the one acre prize. Allen J Sallivao of Sallivao DC takes six acre yield prize at 108 bushels. M B Richardson of Pendleton SC wins one acre prize at 16 bushels. D Dean of Dean SC wins three and six acre prizes, with 964 bushels on six acres and 154 on one acre. Planting and fertilizing methods described. dated July 1902 and signed by judges.
Statewide report notes merchants exploit a loophole by leasing pistols for ten years to skirt the new gun law restricting sale of weapons under certain size and weight. Dealers draft legal leases, creating a rental equivalent to sale, a practice not yet seen in Charleston, per Spartanburg Herald. Also memorial notices and coal yard listing appear in the Anderson intelligencer.
July 26 reunion at the old Larkin Newton home celebrated Mire Ruth Newtons sixth wedding anniversary and a birthday for a daughter, niece, nephew, and grandson. Mr. Mullinix led the program with Rev. Beard, readings, songs, and a dinner under oaks.
At a New England Shorthand Association meeting resolutions honor James D Campbell of Belton. They praise his work with the National Shorthand Reporters Association and affiliated bodies, noting his service, fidelity, courage, and lasting impact on reporters nationwide.
The Moorhead family annual reunion and picnic will take place at Ol Homestead three miles north of Anderson, Indiana, on Thursday the 21st. Committee chairman Robert Moorheal urges every family member to attend and help spread the notice to others interested.
Thanking friends who gave 40 beautiful presents at our golden wedding Mr and Mrs Wai Bolt express appreciation. Advertisement lists green dry wood and other items for sale with contact at Route 3 Anderson.
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