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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
4
The snippet lists Lillishadtevery Wednesday and names J F Crinkscanxe and C Lancston as proprietors offering a publication likely priced at $1.00, indicating a historical newspaper notice with owner credits and price.
A massive flood at Wortman Shoals washed away the Anderson Water Light and Power dam cutting electric service to Anderson nine miles west on Seneca River. The collapse disabled 3300 horse power to mills and left thousands jobless as repairs and alternate power plans are set in motion. President Dr S M Orr and the Flint Building Co. coordinate rapid restoration including a temporary engine at Orr Cotton Mills to resume light and power within weeks.
The South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition places live stock under George F. Weston who managed Goo. W. Vanderbilt stock farms. January 6 opens the Charleston exhibit with over a thousand animals and $15,000 in prizes on deposit at the Bank of Charleston. A wide range of breeds from Herefords to Guernseys and many sheep and swine breeds will compete. Champions from seventeen states expected as the South plans a major cattle growing boost.
The Charleston Exposition features five daily races during the Exposition, with $1,000 in prizes each day. A exhibitors club led by H. Bliss and L. Good coordinates interests, while attendance grows. A new cyclorama of the Second Battle of Manassas opens, costing $100,000 to produce in Paris, with 50,000 veterans depicted and Gen. Lee visible among the scenes.
The list names the pension board reps for each township, including Anderson, Halton, Center, Fork, Garvin, Hopewell, Hones Path, Hallerst Shirley, Savannah, Varennes, and Williamston. Report deadlines are January 15 and 18 for various actions, with blanks obtainable from the Clerk of Court and officials to file reports and deaths.
County Boards must supply suitable blanks and assess applicants by income and physical condition. Criteria include war service disabilities, age 60, widow status, and residency rules. Income limits range from 25 to 150 dollars monthly, with specific classes A B and C, and transfers when pensioners move states.
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway announces reduced rates to Charleston for the S C Inter-State and West Indian Exposition. Season ten day seven day tickets available from any station. Apply to agents for schedules and fares. W J Craig General Passenger Agent.
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