Local Charleston edition promotes cheap weekly newspaper bundle
The Charleston News and Courier announces a combined weekly edition at a low price aimed at farmers and readers, with agricultural coverage and global news, urging immediate subscription in advance. A fatal accident is reported where Thomas Stacks died after a decayed tree fell on him while working briars in a field, with Coroner Herrick judging death by a falling tree.
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South Carolina
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D. M. Watson
Thomas Stacks
Bfr. Stacks
Beon
Herrick
Stacks
Bia
Death of Maj Seaborn, noted Pendleton editor and citizen
The obituary recalls Maj Seaborn of Pendleton who died at his home in the first year of his age? He was a longtime editor of the Farmer and Planter and a respected agricultural writer. He led agricultural societies, served in Masonic ranks, and helped organize local lodges. The notice also mentions various community events and local meetings, with schedules and notices on trains, a hot supper fundraiser, and tributes to his public service.
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Zaaborn
Farmer and Plante
Old State Agricultural Society
Andever'Farmers’ and Mechannics’ Association
Seaborn
Harrison Tucker
Masonic Hall
Alarm of Firs and Local Fires in Honey Path
Fire at Mrs. Todd's Main street residence last Friday afternoon drew citizens as roof fire and gale hindered saving efforts. Firefighters and residents saved furniture and movable items while praise went to the energetic Black community volunteers. Other notes include theft at James Gambrell's empire house, Rev. R. M. King resuming duties after injuries, dam breach at Bisby and Davis mill, and county work on Broadmouth Creek bridges as farmers prep for corn and cotton.
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R. M. King
Chamberlain
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Bisby & Davis Mill
Browne
Broadmouth Creek
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ABC
Joen W, Todd
Belton Locals Report Town Developments and Incidents
Belton locals note a thriving school of sixty pupils under W F Cox and Miss Alice Brown, with merchants lagging, gardening behind, and local building activity. A Thursday night fire damaged Cox and Brown’s mill. a Saturday night fight left Harrison Greer wounded. Town improvements include B D Deans residence nearing completion, J K Breazeale’s new stable, and W S Smith adding to his dwelling. G W McGee plans a brick store. A McGee returns from Lowndesville to begin a new venture. Wash McGee owns top mules, Frank Breazeale the best horse, Bill C the prettiest boggy.
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J. K. Breazesle
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Smith
G. W. McGee
Lowndesville
McGee
Frank
Bill C
Local Notes from Townville and Surroundings
Capers Bockwell shows unease and vows to avoid politics after a quiet season. John A. Stevenson boasts the best wheat field in the area, having built up a homestead and farm with family labor. Townville plans a steam saw mill. Dr W S Broyles repairs his mill. a new school started by B. W. Todd is needed. A cabin fire on Mr. Wim Beary’s place, rural amenities, and community thanks from John W. Todd. The piece also extols Catarrh remedies in a Drake-like ad, touting Dr Sigs Catarrh Remedy with Pierce memoranda.
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Hampton’s
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Propositions and Partisan Moves in South Carolina and Louisiana
Reports from Columbia indicate late days see no major events as parties await Washington action. New Hampshire’s vote favors Republicans by slim margins. Southern Republicans in Congress aim to block Hampton and Nicholls governments and oppose Kellogg and Corbin seating. A plan for a new election in South Carolina and Louisiana is discussed by Patterson Bluins and Chamberlain, with mixed opinions on industrial impact and troop withdrawal.
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Corbin
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Columbia
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Thompton
Thompton’s
Drainage Law Revisted as Path to Health and Wealth
An editorial argues drainage of swamp and bottom lands is vital for wealth and public health. It critiques haste in legislation, advocates restoring the 1868 Drainage Act for Anderson County, and calls for law grounded in justice, conservatism, and constitutional principles to protect rights while improving agriculture and salubrity.
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Enrroré
Wallau
Dalera
Calcutta
New Orleans
Anderson County
Pioneers Obituary and Advertisements from Mountain Creek
R2RELUL S NORRIS departed this site at his residence on Mountain Creek on the 28th February, 1877, at the age of a8 years and nine days. He leaves three children and a disconsolate widow, with many warm friends to mourn his loss. Four children have preceded him to welcome his advent at the gate of heaven. Also notices touting Dyspepsia cures, Liver complaints, and a book titled Pearl for the people, with Hepatine liver cure claims and advertisements for tonic bottles and sample offers.
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Mountain Creek
Gate of Heaven
Roberts Presbyterian Church
Jesus
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