Belton meeting draws large crowd with strong enthusiasm
Telegraph report from Belton C August 80 1231 describes a grand success with about fifteen hundred attendees including five hundred residents, four hundred mounted men, and a large audience of locals. Speakers include D Wyatt Aiken James A Hoyt John B Moore RW Simpton W D Wilkes B B Murray and county candidates. Organizers praised order and a sumptuous barbecue awaited attendees with Anderson Comet Band also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betton
Belton
Perenna
D. Wyatt Aiken
James A. Hoyt
John B. Moore
R W. Simpton
W. D.wilkes
B. B. Murray
W- C. Brows
Anderson Comet
Funeral of Gen Wagener in Walhalla Lutheran Cemetery
The mortal remains of Gen John A Wagener were laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery Walhalla last Tuesday morning. A large crowd from Walhalla and nearby attended the service from Biemann's Hotel to the church. Rev J F Probst conducted the German language service, followed by Dr J P Smeltzer with an English discourse. Blue Ridge Lodge No 92 A F and A M conducted the final ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. ‘Wagener
Walhalla
Biemann
Lutheran Church
J. F. Probst
J.P. Smeltzer
Blue Ridge Lodge
A. F. MC
Merchants of Anderson Close Bodies for Great Meeting
Businessmen of Anderson suspend commerce from Friday evening to Monday morning to allow everyone to attend the great as s meeting on Saturday. The community credits their patriotic conduct, praising self sacrifice and devotion to good government as essential to securing victory for Hampton and Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusnes
Anderson
Hampton
Simpson
German Lutheran Services For German Immigrants
German immigrants in the neighborhood enjoyed Sunday services in their language at the Presbyterian Church at eleven led by Rev. J. F. Probst of Walhalla. He organized a regular congregation and administered the Lord's Supper to thirty two communicants. He will preach on the fourth Sabbath in November to immigrants around Anderson and spends one Sabbath each month on missionary work. The effort aims to comfort these strangers, and local employers are urged to aid by notifying their German laborers of the November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Probst
Walhalla
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Probst
Anderson
New Town Council Forms, Plans Reform and Savings
The new Town Council assumes control and abolishes the Clerk’s position. Personal property assessment goes to the town marshal and the Clerk’s duties shift to the Intendant without pay. Marshals reduced to two with Chief salary 600 dollars and Assistant 400 dollars. N. W. Grant named Chief, William Turner Assistant Marshal. town savings exceed 400 dollars in salaries. Streets to be reformed. one mule sold, standing stalls reduced, workers seasonal. Club meeting previews Anderson parade September 2. mass meeting at Double Springs Church fourth Saturday in September at 10 p.m. Candidates urged to attend. several names listed as committee members and invited to join with pledge of protection for colored men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu. McGukin
John McGmth
N. K. Sullivan
John B. Cochran
W. F. Barr
N. W. Grant
William Turner
Anderson
A. J. Watt
Double Springs Church
Setarbeemaning
Messrs
G. W. Maret
D. L. Cox
M.palmer
Janes Gantt
F. K E. Harrison
J. M. Kidd
Brewels
G. F. Tolly
Anderson County
E. R. Carswell
Hopewell Church
Midway
W.A. Hammond
Hammond Gaillard
Q. W. Hammond
Joel
Keys
Hay
Tilden and Hampton Guards
Baty Springs
W.d.garrison
T. E. Dickson
J. M. Rampley
C. Bf. McPhail
J. B. Douthit
W. T. McElroy
W. G. Bowden
Democratic rallies and community notices across towns
Meetings at Plat Rock and Hopewell Church add members to churches. Col Wyatt Allen to address Patrons of Husbandry in Townville. Reports note a late nomination error for Major Humphreys and a rifle club formation at Midway. Various local events include fairs, burglaries, census remarks, and mass political gatherings in Belton, Donnallsville, and Abbeville.
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M. McGee
Plat Rock
Col
D. Wyatt Allen
Townville
Town council fails to advance Miles case amid riot concerns
Reference to Miles case and weak council action. appeal for vigorous prosecution to deter future disturbances. Covered is a union picnic of Grangers and Democratic Club in Rock Mills township at Providence Camp Ground last Thursday. Col. D Wyatt Aiken spoke in the morning and after dinner speakers from the Democratic Club and others addressed the crowd. About four or five hundred people attended with strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamey Miles
Solomon Wright
Court of General Sessions
Miles
Grangers
Democratic Club
Rock Mills Township
Providence Camp Ground
D. Wyatt Aiken
J.T. Cook
Mieeting
Messrs
W. C. Brown
J. 5. Murry
J. P. Brown
James L. Orr
BR. W. Simpson
H. R. Vandiver
B. Murmy
Slabtown Meeting Endorses Hampton Simpson Ticket
A large Democratic mass meeting at Slabtown Academy on Wednesday 23rd inst attended by about four hundred people from Brushy Creek Slabtown Hoperwell and Garvin clubs. Maj. Thomas H. Russell presided as speakers including R W Simpson W Brown H R Vandiver James L Orr and W S Pickens. Resolutions endorsed the State Convention ticket Wade Hampton for Governor and W D Simpson for Lieutenant Governor and called for unity across races with reform and opposition to Republican carpetbagger rule.
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Slabtown Academy
Brushy Creek
Slabtown
Hoperwell
Garvin
Maj
Thomas H. Russell
Messrs. R. W. Simpson
W. Brown
H. R. Vandiver
James L. Orr
W. 8. Pickens
Waeses
Fes
John B, Moore
Cal
Tos
A. Hoyt
EB. Murray
Rsq
Anderson
Flat Rock Democratic Club Holds Meeting and Loyalty Address
The Flat Rock Democratic Club met on Saturday the 9th with Col J W Norris as President and Weston Hays as Secretary in absentia. Dr W Brown of Belton addressed political issues. Elijah Williams denounced the Whig party and urged colored men to back Democracy. The club plans biweekly meetings and to join a statewide campaign effort. Brushy Creek Democratic Club at Cedar Wreath School House adopted resolutions backing state officers and a September ratification meeting in Anderson Court House. Scholarships announced for a poor deserving student from Anderson County.
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Pens Aleton
A. J. Sitton
J. C. Stribling
J. W. Bimpson
G. @. Richards
B. O. Crawford
B. 8. Gaillard
J. H. Newton
J.C. Watkins
J. B. Whitten
Sam's
McCory
J. M. Duke
W.W. Pike
G. Roddy
Hood
Due West
J. 0. Maxwell
Greenwood
E. B. Murray
Anderson
J. Y, Jones
R. K
Hemphill
Col
Abbeville
Flat Rock
Democratic Club
J. W. Norris
Weston Hays
W. ©. Brown
Belton
J. W. Daniels
Elijah Williams
Helican Party
Brushy Creek
Cedar Wreath School House
Wade
Columbia
Anderson Court House
Messne
Entrozs
Tom
Democratic Party
Anderson County
Tolavér Bolt
Rob't
Martin
Jase Garrison
James McCleskey
Orr
M. H. Smith
J. H. Earle
E. J. Earle
Eliza Sadler
Grand Rally of the Anderson Democracy
Central Executive Committee of Anderson County announces a Grand Ratification Meeting for the National Democratic ticket at Anderson Court House on Saturday. The event includes a procession from the Fair Grounds to Carolina Collegiate Institute with speakers such as Wade Hampton and Zebulon Vance, followed by a basket dinner and hospitality duty by ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brock
Anderson County
Anderson C. H
Tunes
Haypercre
National Democratic Party
Wank Haxcrox
W. D. Brarson
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
W. D. Simpam
M.W. Gary
James Conner
James A. Hoyt
The Colored People Endorsement Appeal in South Carolina
A letter from W. Brockman urges unity within South Carolina’s colored community to support Democratic candidates and condemn Republican and racial-sensitivity leaders. He argues for honest, economical government, endorses Tilden and Hendricks, and calls for a colored Democratic Club to aid in elections while noting national federal actions and newspaper reactions.
Special Notices Promote Liver Health Remedies and Dialysis Goods
A dense ad page touts Merrell's Hepatine and Green's Arbours Flower for indigestion constipation and liver disease with testimonials and dosage guidance. It promotes Dr Turner Liver Pills and P. P. E. Charleston catalog access for building materials and The National Mixed Paint Co. agents.
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Turr
Sreetan
Bumpers Axe
P. P. Eee
Charleston
3. C
National Mixed Paint Co
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Local Matters
Gen. Wagener
German Lutheran Services
the New Town Council
Fore Democratic Club
Bandy Springs Democratic Club
W. W. Humphreys
Enquirer
Robert's
R. N. Lawrante
Main Street
Maj. G. W. Cox
Mr. W. Cox
Maso
Belton Township
Belton Club
Slabtown Meeting
Tlat Rock Demoqueatic Club
Brueeynce
Amenion
Phaye
Guillard
Louisville Medical College
Pease
Ieseseiun
J. L. Glut
THE
Anderson Democracy
Pendleton Cornet Band
Democratic Clubs
Fet
Andason Cornet Band
Sh Mounten
Messra
P. HE
Sloan
Orelock
Carolina Collegiate Institute
Eprtoxs
Aaron McLees
Moases
Tilden
Hendricks
W. It. Brockman
Grant
Republican Party
United States
Alabama
Sunter
Chamberlain
Allen
Knoxville
Tenn
Friends of Reform
Palmetto
Merrell
Stason & SapLeEn
Wilhite & Williams
Arnstein & Rose
New York
Anderso
Ties Ata Koteke
J. E. Peoples
Duryeas
Paris
Totton
Daniel Pratt
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
PK. McCully
Axpensox County
Smith, Jameson & Coaug
ATSO
Carolina Collegiate
EB Paul
Montag i
W. J. Ligon
Auigb
Towers & Broyles
S.C
Minsk
Cata- Togues
Bonner
Dare West
Lah
Oyae
Ssac Cn
Macon
GAY
Prompt
Bleckley, Brown & CO. S. Bleckley
Zell
Wilson & Reed
Security Life Insurance and Annuity Company, OF
Louis Saerfelee
Broad St
Ase Dice
Seus S.c
New York Enamel Paint Co
Thion
NEW York Enamel Paint Company
Chambers Street
Dra
B. Buchanan
Totta
C. H.P. Pant
Jameson
Conwy
ERS & Broyles
Granite Row
Anderson, Towers & Broyles
Snd
Rowerr & Broyles
C. F. Noel
Tennessee
Carfets
Cash Towers & Broyles
Casha
Hubbard
A. P. Hibbard
Hebbard
Suly 6
Sheriff's Sales
J. H. McConnell
Benson House Corner
Beason
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