Convict Labor, Escapes Stamp Proposed Road Reform
At the Good Roads Convention Supervisor Vandiver of Anderson County urged convict labor reform. He described chain gang activity with 200 convicts, six scrapers hauled by six mules, and cautioned on escaped convicts. McBride Dowl ing Drummond supported the idea while Laurens County questioned taxpayer costs. A motion to amend convict law to renew sentences failed after debate. a later amendment to make escape after being an entrusted convict a misdemeanor was defeated.
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Greenville News
Vandiver
Anderson County
Ife
Anidiver
McBride Anth
Dowling
Supervisi Drummond
Laurens County
Captain King
Aden
Wadsworth land claim over Anderson arises in 1858 case
The case notes that Hilson of G ville acts as agent for the Wadsworth trustees to recover lands in Anderson. The village reportedly sits on Wadsworth land once granted for school use to Maj. Dunlap’s Laurens District battalion's poor white children. Defendants argue long possession. trustees slept on rights.
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Hilson
Gville
Wadsworth
Tees
Anderson
Joseph Cox
Steven McCally
Jol Towers
Anderaon
Maj
Dun-lap
Laurens
Andera Grant
Ense
Oder Jeases
Lanroos
Warm Welcome to Newberry Home By Ligon
Editor Intelligencer notes arrival in Newberry from Anderson on December 19 191, furniture intact except a small piece broken. Smyrna Church members greet the family at the Manse with warm welcomes and substantial favors. The Ligon family reports making many friends in Anderson and Newberry as they settle five miles from the city, with their affairs centered in Newberry.
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Intelligencer
Newberry
Anderson
Smyrna Church
Sucrosa
R. C. Ligon
Christmas News Quiet in Rocky River Community
In a sparse bulletin from the Rocky River area residents note Christumea presence and local happenings. Preacher Hiwkine will fill the pulpit next year. M McGee delivered a farewell at Rocky River. WV Bell begins telephones at his home. A J Anderson resides in Abbeville County. KR Roe estate sale set for December 11 at 11 oclock a.m. E C Martin moved near Belton. W P McMahan and C Kay visited from Union Grove. Lula McWhorter teaches Savannah school and will return for holidays. Joe J Gailey completed the gauge at Burriss Mill. O Jackson plans to buy for County Supervisor.
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Christumea
Rey
Hiwkine
Rocky River
M. McGee
Third Lune
WV Bell
Bengun
J. A. Anderson
Abbeville County
Madame Rusher
KR. M. Roe
Oelock A.m
E. C. Martin Ina
Belton
W. P. McMahan
C. Kay
Union Grove
Lula McWhorter
Level Land
Savannah
Avill
Joe J. Gailey
Burriss’ Mill
St Il
St Il One of the Best Bridges In the County. It Ought Doe Covered. Mr. Sen Stee
Spencer
Bucaiaon
O. Jackson
Local News Notes and Moves in the Area
West year Sam prepares for a wakeup. Charlie Taylor plans to be at Ennci next year but seeks a lotus yot. Robert Tall moved to Georgia to build a new home. Frank Gilliland and family relocate to Williamston. J C Kay and family to Anderson. Miss Allie Armstrong returns from visit. Miss Della Burton visits Felton. Walker Josts reports a good horse. School children plan to visit Christmas tree on the 21st. Homer Banister visits his parents. Mik fda Blackwell spends weekend with her parents. Miss Kimmie Simmons stays at Dr. Robinsons. Large crowd at Bethany for Mr. Martins farewell sermon. Health of our section is good. News scarce at this writing.
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Charlie Taylor
Ennci
Robert Tall
Georgia
Hame
Frank Gilliland
Williamston
J.C. Kay
Anderson
Della Burton
Felton
Walker
Homer Banister
Mik Fda Blackwell
Te West
Kimmie Simmons
Marriage bells in Moseley Doings at Rev and Mia Martins
In Moseley Doings a social note covers the wedding of Miss Mids Jonnie Martin to W M Smith of the Waco area, held Tuesday evening March 17 at Rev and Mia Martins home. Guests enjoyed a formal ceremony, a lavish breakfast, and warm well wishes for the couple. Also noted are local concerns about thefts of cotton and corn, a sick resident, and a key Revenue Scrip case decision pending before Judge Simonton about a Blue Ridge bond scrip.
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Mia
J. G. Martin
Mids Jonnie
W. M. Smith
Waco
Cupid
W. L. Bond
J. J. Morgan
Jefferson County
Texas
T. McCullough
J. Mott
Christina
Simonton
Blue Ridge
W. H. Lyles
Esa
Columbia
Trenanney Wylie
Woth Lyles
Junaboro News and Morald
Longman Martinez Paint Makers Advertises Color Cards
Letter form advertisement from Longman and Martinez promotes mixing paint with oil for economy. Mentions J and M paints and Crayton & Co. supply color cards and booklet. Brock Hardware Co. touts easy cutting scissors and knives for Christmas sets, promising customer service and knowledge of customer needs.
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Crayton & Co
Brock Hidw. Co
Brock Hdw. Co
Thalr
Columbia Desk Calendar for 1902
The Columbia desk calendar, a fixture in offices and homes, serves as memo and almanac. The 1902 edition is handsomely printed, mounted on steel, and angled for easy viewing. Copies available by sending postage to the American Bible Company, Eastern Sales Department, 152 Franklin Street, New York City.
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Netwy
American Iil Company
Salea
Franklin Street
New York City
Christmas Holiday Railroad Rates Announced by Southern Railway
The Southern Railway unveils Christus Holiday rates for all lines. A round trip fare equals one-third of a standard one way fare. Tickets good December 16 to 22, 1901, with certificates from school officials. Final return by January 5, 1902. Details available through Southern Railway agents or W H Tayloe, Atlanta. R We Hunt, Charleston. J C Bean Jr, Atlanta.
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Southern Railway
Christus
of the
W. H. Tayloe
ALG
P. A
Atlanta, Ga
R. We Hunt
A. Charleston
J. C. Bean
Charleston Exposition Rates Offer via Southern Railway
Rates for Charleston Exposition travel listed from Anderson and other points to Charleston, S.C., effective Dec 1901 with round trips and time-limited tickets. Advertisements for merchandise and Christmas gifts from local merchants, plus hardware and tool offers, and shop notices accompany the travel info.
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Arleston Exposition
Southern Railway
Charleston
Anderson
Phursdaye
Charles
Bor
Totunot
Gout Anderson Soc
W. Want
McGee
Adgusta
W. Tasloo
Attanta
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Alice
Sam
Paul
Big Spring News
Allie Armatrong
Under Fale
Dee
Moseley Doings
DR. P. Sloan
Columbia Desk
T. Q Anderson
Christmay
Sullivan Hardware Co
Brock
Southern Hardwood Co
Charlesto
Webb & Cater
Addos
Sullivan How. Co
Pease
Sullivan Hdw
Vandiver Bros
Anilivan
Howler
Anoghtor
Sinter
W. OH. Hoster
Lanidine
Plano
Tha Uw
Amoent
Rene
A A . Miri
J. i Chiukencelen
North Bais
Schapps
Karlelena
Gallagher Bros
Ligon & Better
Upatairn
Gallefaviiia
Willams
Williams Mps Co
Claveland
Obie
Y Evans Pharmacy
Nove
Goode
McCall's
Pric
E. L. Carlisle
L. H. Carlisle
Wolton
Carlisle Bros
Marseilles
Clark
Wistoria
Avonly
Canterbury
Eadlay
Asoon
Marvelous
Will
Ours
C.F. Jones CO
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