14 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
1
Christmas is at hand and you will soon have to purchase presents for relatives and friends. What to buy is the question. Any article below will be an acceptable gift for man or boy. The goods are the best, and the prices are evident.
A brief advertisement offers scarfs bows puffs and four in hands at 50c with many items as low as a quarter. Lawn ties for evening wear are promoted as suitable for Christmas or New Year parties. Two men enameled pasteboard boxes accompany the display.
An advertisement extols affordable gift items priced around one to two dollars. It promises silk lined gloves for 1.50 and Hematitched Zinen handkerchiefs in sets of six for the same price, plus silk handkerchiefs, collars, cuffs, half hose, night robes, overcoats, or a full suit of clothes as value options.
A Chicago broker circular argues 1900 million to 1750 million bushels as a corn crop, noting poor husking results and reduced available reserves. Demand from hogs and export activity rise as Europe remains dependent on U S corn, with visible supply tight and prices expected to climb before the next crop. The State urges South Carolina to plant more corn to offset shortages and bolster price stability.
The Capers family of the South claimed a remarkable Civil War fighting record. The album lists 37 members under Confederate ranks, including two brigadier generals and multiple colonels and captains, all kin. Nine killed in battle, three died of wounds, thirteen wounded multiple times, eleven officers cited for gallantry.
A double slaying occurred two miles from Missouri City as Della Cleveger was mortally shot and escort Dean George Alden killed. Marnest Clevenger, a cousin, opened fire as worshipers left the country church. He killed Allen, then shot his cousin Miss Clevenger in the back before escaping. Jealousy cited as motive.
The Chickamauga Park Commission has secured sixteen acres at Lookout Point, the high port overlooking seven states and battlefield sites. The site was a key Confederate battery during the Chickamauga siege and will be reestablished in wartime position with tablets. States that contributed troops will place monuments and memorial tablets.
In Asheville North Carolina on December seventh Miss Annie Willis daughter of Dr Willis a founder of the church near Beavemer wandered away during horseback riding and was not found until noon today. Her horse was located near the French Broad River and footprints led toward the water. Her body was recovered in the river after drifting against a rock. The jury verdict found she committed suicide in a moment of mental distress.
A Texas editorial recounts Wentworth's success in growing Egyptian cotton on ordinary Texas lands from Sabine to the Rio Grande. Ginned and ready for Boston, it could fetch high prices. experts say Egyptian fibre may rival Nile products, boosting Texas farming profits and possibly reshaping future cotton policy and tariffs.
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