Death of George D. Tillman in Edgefield tragedy
Columba February 2. George D. Tillman died this morning at his Edgefield home. Born August ta Ster af 196 at Curryton Eggfield County he was son of Hovjamin Ryan Tillman and Sophia Hancock. He studied at Fen Meld College Georgia, prepared for Harvard, read law, and practiced in Edgarierd Court House. He served in the Civil War with the 4th State troops and 2d South Carolina artillery, fought at Averyburo and other battles, surrendered to Sherman. He served in the Legislature and Senate, campaigned against parish systems, helped elect officials, and served in Congress from 1876 to 1898 before losing to J. W. Talbert. He also ran for Governor in 1898 unsuccessfully.
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George D.tillman
Edgefield
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George D. Tillman
Curryton
Eggfield County
Hovjamin Ryan Tillman
Senator Tillman
Sophia Hancock
Fen- Meld
Georgia
Maria
Greenwood
D. C
Harvard College
Edgarierd Court House
South Caroline
Jobn's Island
Averyaburo
Johnston
Sherman
Edge- Weld
News and Couveir
Sons of Veterans urged full union camp representation at state reunion
Col Walter H Hunt of the South Carolina division U C V requests every camp to send full delegations to the state reunion in Columbia on May 8. The call notes the Chickamauga monument unveiling on May 27 and the U C V reunion in Memphis beginning May 28, inviting sons to join their veterans in ceremonies and travel. Contact Commander Hunt in Spartanburg or Col J E Normont in Darlington for details and immediate response.
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Walter H. Hunt
South Carolina
LA. C. VI
Columbia
Sons of Veterans
Hunt
Chickamauga
U.C. V
Old Southland
Memphis
C. J. Walker
Sons of Veterane
Walker
Penaltie
Spartanburg
D. C
J. E .Normont
Darlington
T. A. P. Montague
Furman University
Wofford College
Cross Keys
Union County
Union
T. C. Duntan and Associates
New York
Chicago
Camden
Camden Club
W.K. Powers
Jon Richey
Oconee County
Wofford
Song of Veterans
Memphia
Great stallion Hamburg sells for sixty nine thousand at Madison Square Garden
Auction records crumble as Hamburg brings 69000 to a New York sale, second highest price for a horse in the country. Bidding, led by John E. Madden for Mr. Whitney, tops near 100000 for St Blaise in earlier years, with rumors of a dispute over Hamburg’s possession.
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Hamburg
William C. Whitavy
Madison Square Garden
Secon
Charles Reed
St. Blaise
St. Blaieg
John E. Maddin
Mr. Whitney
James Br, Keefe
Heamburg
Ebony
Macky
J. I. Hees
Bi Madden
Mackey
Msea
Rive
Asid Markey
MicBernard
Maskes
Charleston Police Seize Slot Machines Amid State News
Charleston police seize gambling machines as the State reports a flood of varied items. Noted evangelist Joe Munday holds a meeting in Florence while obituaries, industry notes and local growth are listed across Sumter Pickens and Union counties.
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Charleston
Joe Munday
Plarence
Jeanie Crane
Pickens County
Sumter ‘T Telephone Manufacturing Co
Cuba
Maryland
United States Court
Florence
Congress
Sumter
Rail firm gains control of Mobile and Ohio road
A survey of snippets shows Southern railway consolidations taking aim at the Mobile and Ohio line while state legislatures across the country debate bills on finance, public health, and criminal punishment. Reports note flood fears in Kentucky, bank swindles in Louisville, and a range of social topics from smoking divorce to barber boards, with other items including a crow battle in Woodstock farms and nostalgia surrounding Queen Victoria and General Forrest monuments.
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Indiana
Teunessey
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Baltimore and Ohio
Kentucky
Louisville
Cleveland
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
North Carolina
Senate
Committee of Public Health
Woodstock
New York World
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Otis
Filippinos
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Ohio
Wyandot
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Victoria
Gordon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Forrest Statue Association
Memphis
Rovert Geraung
Austria
Hallowe
Wilkenbarre
Hey
Retirement Tribute and Road Woes Across Portman
The Portman community receives a retirement tribute to Gen Wade Manip and reflects on aging roads and public works. The piece notes a marble bust gift from West Virginia friends, concerns about poor Indiana and South Carolina road conditions, and ongoing efforts by electric and local officials to improve infrastructure and mills fuel. It mentions Portman’s electric machinery transport, a new schoolhouse at Aabury, and visits by local residents and officials from Pendleton, Piedmont, Columbus, and Antuo.
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Jeffer
Che Honora
Calanbi Hook Company
Lo Vo
Mca
Ani
Gene
United Plates
Tony
United States Senate
Chas. J. Fawkner
Faulkner
United States
West Virgina
Gen
Hampton
United State Senate
Columbia State
Indiana
South Carolina
Windom
Hornat
Akeleton
Suffera
Jella
Portman
Bad Ronda
Andorson
Perhapa
Watkins’ Mill
Piedmont Road
Electric Company
Pendleton
Pandlatch
Long
Ore
Ubal
Batwaday
Anderson
Aabury
Wen. P. Lie
Strip
Piedmont
Lee
Columbus, Ga
Arthur Buchanan
Aotuo
William Bolt
Buchanan
Monument to Confederate Women Proposed by Col Andrews
Col Garnett Andrews outlines a plan to raise at least 500000 for a single grand monument to Confederate women. He envisions a lean executive group, broad canvassing, and speakers across the South to ensure rapid funding and a fitting site chosen by United Confederate Veterans.
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Andrews
N. B. Forrest
Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
Associated Press
Amrews
Auro
Asdrowa
Tide Turning Toward Farm Life Prompts Urban Exodus
In this era of demographic shift, readers note a growing movement to move from cities to rural areas. Commentators like Rider Haggard and Henry Lloyd predict cities will fade as Londoners reassess modern life and return to the soil, with leaders urging a thriftier, land rooted future.
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Rider Haggard
Henry
Lloyd
Commonwealth
Prospect Notes From Prospect Community Hints
Prospective notes from Ohio visitors and local gatherings describe visits by Mr and Mrs Eubanks and others, with a youth party returning from Central and Clemunn College. Prospect School reports forty six pupils, Sabbath School attendance remains strong, and a San Francisco millionaire funds a large appendicitis operation with a gratitude gift.
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Ohio
Mian Gerla
Doyle Sanders
Belton
Miss Ura
Miases Webb
Migs Pesrl Long
J. R. Wently
Prospect
Miavos
May Campbell
Eila
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