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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
1
A buyer left this week heading to the Northern Markets. The note mentions departure timing and indicates plans to return with goods or updates. The item reflects a routine trading move and associated travel.
The note states that hats furnishings and shoes will be down here as heretofore indicating no change in location or arrangement.
The article touts the McCormick mower as the best for rough stumpy ground. It describes clever devices for raiding and lowering the cutter bar and for throwing the wake in and out of gear while on the move. The mechanism allegedly proves superior to competing machines.
Public sale in front of the Court of Sales on a specified date to settle the estate of Sullivan Hardware Co. administrator. The notice outlines the sale of stock and assets under probate order with terms to be announced at the sale location.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting at the courthouse in Anderwon Bee for the Anderson Catton Billy entity. The agenda covers a selection of ring gear and other business to be discussed and resolved.
A terse land notice references Eribeon Taatiinta and Bowman area plot. The fragment mentions an entry or claim dated near 2uR and 7 rhe, with unclear details.
A Belton school report note shows a mix of phrases and a score claim of 92 percent, suggesting a grading confusion or transcription error. The readable parts indicate school context and a female student, but details are unclear and remaining text is garbled.
A boy named Tom Knox aged 12 was killed by a lightning strike in Abbeville. The report also notes a completed glass factory in Columbia set to begin work soon and multiple horse deaths near Yorkville from a disease described as spasmodic solic.
The Brushy Creek Singing Convention meets at Pisgah Church next Sunday at 10 o clock p m. Each church is urged to appoint a committe e for full representation to transact important business. Leading singers from Anderson and Pickens counties are expected. All singers and the public are invited. Bring baskets for prompt assembly after dinner. JR Tripp Pres Luther Bagwell Chm Pt PP
Died August 10, 1902 at her home near Honea Path Emma Shirley wife of A B Shirley. Her death saddens family Woman's Mission Society and community Baptists describe her as gentle steadfast faithful and noble. Resolutions praise her faithfulness zeal for church welfare and Christian character and extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolutions to be entered in minutes and copies sent to church and society.
The Denver community notes farmers cutting corn and preparing fodder and cotton gins to begin. Local families visit relatives, with guests from Greenville Anderson Union and Thomasville. Protracted religious meetings near Oakway and Welcome report growing attendance and comforting losses in the Wellborn family.
Fodder pulling dominates chores as cotton begins to open in sunny spots. Townville doctor Thad Hunt visits on business. C A Willingham returns from Macon GA B C. Miss Effie Willingham extends visit at Valhalla. Mire John Maddox from Anderson visits W C Pepper’s family. Lydia Hall from Rocky River Station visits aunt Mrs A N Willingham. Frank King of Tampa summers with uncle J M King. Marion Campbell of Triangle seen recently and social buzz follows. Watt McDowell grins, it’s a girl. Issen Birtle Walker and Addie Willingham visit R S Davis. Health generally good with some heart trouble noted. Uncle George.
A ten day meeting at Cedar Grove Baptist Church ends with large attendances and 28 new members. Reverend J. M. Allens led with Rev. John T. Mann assisting, morning and night services noted.
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