Terrible accident at Broadaway trestle disaster claims five lives
In a night wreck on the Anderson Branch Broadaway trestle gave way above the chasm. A passenger train plunged sixty feet into the stream, killing five men including engineer Wilson and conductor Lafoy. Surviving crew and passengers faced days of gruesome recovery as bodies were identified and interred. Officials and doctors described brutal injuries while communities mourned and prepared funeral services.
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Court House
Anderon
Anderson
Belton
Npoe
Anesenger
Wea
Holents
Astom
Balonging
Quere W. Williams
Chasteston
Willinton
Bently
Drormer
Georgia
Amaron
Latiiy
Blue Ridge Railroad
Iink
Dack
Col
Dolipmeicr
Williams
Sanamerel
Lafoy
Greenville
Tafoy
M. J. Wilsich
Jaferson Estsinger
Allen Tohmson
Henry Thongs
Thoms
Traffe
Broadaway Creek
Anderman
Surly
Bolton
Dedaneal
Bellon
Col Dedansead
Tuatas
Henry Thomipson
Amatready
Éndemon
Henry Thompson
Lilm
Sharpe
McFall
Beuddog
Iris
Henry
Iron
Heletts
Wilson Wnd
Cwhite
Black
Higfireman
Wilson
Sarpoon
Laroy Wilson
Abbeville
Alin Johnson
Henry ‘Thorson
Pendleton
Abbayille
Greenville and Columbis
Laffy
Andemon
Hmy
Shi
Afr
Wittinger
Anderson County
Brown
N.W
Andy Viet Cert Ok
Feferton Kitsinger
Hena ‘Thomgao
Iso
Caetoe
Dan
Kit‘singer
Thomas Exsking
Tutte
Neal's Old Church
Presbyterian Cemetery
Maj
W. W. Mood
Mbaonia
Balton Lodge
Goch
Wilsit
Saluda
Williamston
Merrard
Almaat
Dooley
Ramndayas
Grognville
Andereoh
Iti
Tan
Bum
Amalleegams
Deep Creek
Barle
Brondayay Creek
Frevont
Sill
Brosidaway
Andervon
Bird'a
Ulin
Steele Creek
Walhalla
Seneca City
Waleon
Cooley
Erwin
Goolay
Greenville and Colwombia
Columbia
Alston W
Helos
Ninety Six
The Great Freshet Wrecks Crops and Bridges
Destructive rainfall from a late summer freshet devastates crops across the county. Wheat and oats sprouted in shock are ruined, fields flooded, and bottom lands abandoned. Bridges and rail lines suffer heavy damage, with limited transportation and uncertain recovery timelines.
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Cru
Ils
Temperance and community notices from Anderson area
A collage of local items reports temperance gatherings at Storeville and St John’s Day observance. It notes Greenville railway construction, Masons meeting, a call for a solicitor, a theft mystery, and remarks on Anderson County settlers from Brunswick County. Also covers a tragedy near Abbeville and a deadly air line accident near Toccoa City with multiple fatalities.
Narrow Escape at Deep Creek Bridge Incident
Mr W A Dickson of Lownville narrowly escaped drowning on Wednesday while driving a buggy for John Catlett. After failing to cross the bridge at Deep Creek he attempted to ford the creek below Centreville Mill and fell into swift water. He clung to bushes until rescued. the driver, a mulatto boy, and the horse both faced peril. the horse drowned shortly after.
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W. A. Dickson
Lownville
John Catlett
Deep Creek
Centreville Milly
Dickens
Fourth of July celebration abandoned in county meeting
In a county gathering chaired by President Watt, Col. Rob Hil presented a resolution from the Executive Committee urging cancellation of the planned Fourth of July observance due to flood damage and a fatal railroad tragedy. The motion was unanimously adopted, urging all temperance clubs to rescind plans and look forward to a future, more favorable commemoration.
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Atcexite Magting
Mic Anderson
Afernoon
Watt
Col
Rog. Hil
Broadaway
KR. R
Summer Meeting of the State Agricultural Society
The State Agricultural Society will hold a summer meeting on the second Tuesday in August at this place. The event aims to foster farmer interest, discuss progress, and strengthen the society's future, with hopes for wide attendance and rail support.
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State Agricultural Society
Sheenntal
Taraners
Platers
Tie State Agricultural Society
Georgia
Agricultura
Sayabnah Democrat Club adjourns amid Cochran impeachment talk
The Sayabnah Democratic Club meeting adjourned with controversy over John R Cochran. Resolutions criticized Cochran for political clashes in Anderson County, proposing impeachment moves and a committee to draft actions and response. The president noted mislaid minutes and ordered sending the minutes to papers. The next gathering is set for July at 10 a.m.
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Sayabnah Democratw Ulla
Sdyahagh Democratic Club
Juno Tels
Ahd
Te Club
R. Cochran
John R. Cochran
Anderson County
Winston
Warneix
John R. Coclirost
Sins
Lisnesl
John H. Cochran
Ani
Anderslen
Sohn R. Cochran
John R Coch
Beriby
Nar Butte Ranterigalon
Mess. & W
Andamon
Sasse Ue Quibbeless
Sernd
Rauben Burris
T. J. Hounaxn
Democratic club meeting in Sandy Springs endorses county slate
At a special Sandy Springs Democratic club meeting held Monday, members suggested names for county and state offices including sheriff, judge, clerk, and commissioners. Resolutions endorsed the county executive committee and invited the Anderson Club to join on July 4. Proceedings to be published in county papers. next meeting set for the third Saturday in July at 8 PM.
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Anhowin
Storeville
QF. Tolly
Burees
W. G. Browne
Columbia
Charleston
Sandy Springs
Snd
Tamesa
Ore
Vancoiver
Shmpson
W.C. Brown
Comarienioners
Bryrns
Mattinon
J. Jamison
Hayleshudge
W.W. Cusaynzrere
Gherk
Ciert
Johnn W. Durilels
Shari —W. T. Grubbs
Democratic Party
Anerson Club
Peter McPham
A McWuokren
Fragments on Colored Citizens and Town Leadership
An 19th century fragment questions opposition to a colored citizens group in Alvberin Dave and hints at political maneuvering around an upcoming appointment for Town Intendant. The writer defends the group’s morality and virtue and challenges claims that a small office could drive opposition to their civic presence.
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Burtowe
Alvberin
Evere
Andenon
Tim
Cuero
Nominations Open for School Commissioner in Anderson County
Friends and clubs nominate Dr W G Browne Andrew I Watt J Car Wile and Andrew H Jerorne for School Commissioner. Nominees subject to Democratic Party nomination and primary process. supporters pledge to back selected candidate or their party tickets.
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W. G. Browne
Anderson Coast
Deammarstie
Andrew I. Watt
Hihk Sy
Anderson County
Democratic Party
Friends announce candidates for sheriff and clerk in Anderson Granty
The friends of JAMS Hero announce his candidacy for Sheriff of Anderson Granty subject to the Democratic primary. The wany feuds of W. T. Grubbs nominate him for Bijeriff at the next election pending primary results. The friends of HamL E. Moors abbreviate him as suitable for Sheriff. if nominated he will run. For Clerk of Court, Thomas P. Benson claims the Democratic Club support if not nominated. he will back the nominee.
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Satton
Gar
Gluby
School Conutissioner
Officwy
Tat le
Tominds
Sheries
Friends of
Jams
Anderson Granty
W. T. Grubbs
Pera
Bijeriff
Ham
Abteviate
Sherif
Priory
Lorteenthiy
Pirmary
Clerk Offie Court
Thomas P. Benson
Colorchanging Hepatine Flower Plant Miracle Sales Notice
Botany and medical notes discuss the Hepatine Plant found in Southern Nubia whose flower color changes with atmosphere. After research a medicine called Merrell's Hepatine is claimed to cure liver diseases and other ailments. Send address and three cent stamp for a facsimile flower to Mentela & Comex Philadelphia to obtain details and a sample.
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Medical
Nubia
Rae Bouwels
Dywid
Mentela
Comex
Philadelphia
Merrell
Saurson & Bannon, Anderson
8. C
Discovery praised as world-changing Liver Pills claim feat
The advertisement extols Doctor Torsit Lis Liver Pills as a breakthrough surpassing Sir John Franklin in advancing mankind. It argues healthy liver function fuels brain power, enabling mastery of science, commerce, and medicine, urging readers to embrace the purported discovery for global benefit.
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Elsowin Howe
Alain
Torsit Lis
Sir John Franklin
Life Worth Ten Cents Sickness Claims Relief Claim
Suffering readers are urged to seek a cure for ailments described as headache sour stomach heartburn and weak spirits. The ad promotes Dyepepsin Liver Pills as a remedy, offering a sample bottle for ten cents and a larger bottle for seventy five cents, with two doses said to relieve symptoms. A call to visit Wilhita & Willia or a druggist is included.
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Drageiaty
Wilhita
Willia
Doors Sashes and Paints From Charleston Firm
A fragment describes Mr PB Toule of Charleston S C supplying doors sashes blinds and newels with the best paint and ornamental glass from the Manéh and American manufacture. The text mentions North Carolina South Carolina Florida and Alabama in relation to fashion and taste.
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South Carp
Florida
Alabama
Toule
Charleston
S.C
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