Anderson Homicide: Jarka Slain by Lol Robinson in Alley
A center of Anderson saw a Saturday night homicide described as deliberate murder. Victim Tom Jarka and alleged slayer Lol Robinson, both Black, had jealousy and threats tied to the killing. The weapon was a shotgun behind a stand pipe on Melilllin Street. The incident drew a crowd as Robinson was questioned in prison and the case headed to trial with local notoriety noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Tom Jarka
Lol Robinson
Meliullin Street
Robinson Secre
Campbell
Conaelus
Thy
Conway Searel
Robinson
Williamston
Parks
Alice Dieworth
Williams
Vinsell
Ter
Thenk
Darks
Hi Oforce
Fragmented 19th century land sale notices and bids list
Fragmented OCR lists multiple land tracts in Beaverdam Creek and Bruaby Creek townships with bids by J J Major Col J N Brown Dr J Rosamond and others. Tracts range from 20 to 165 83 100 acres with partitions and adjacent holdings. Names include Maggie Elizabeth Major John Swords Cora Harris and Annie Gilreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Wlizabeth
Aday
J. Major
Lone
Barkers
J.J. Major
John A.art
Savannay Lahin
RP Clinkscales
Ananda
Dickenson Benjamin T
Dickenson
Kru Ott
Beaverdam Creek
Guyton
J. i. Guyton
J. A Major
J. N. Brown
Col
Emily Swords
John Swords
Dacoy C. Connelly
Jane FE
Cnraon
Cail Creek
Landa
Henry Fielding
John Owens C
J. 5
Whtave
L Cora A. Harris
Reid L. Harris Et A
Corner Township
Hinds
S.A. Harria
Cora Harris
Cora A. Harria
Brown, Qaborne & Co
Nasi
L. J. Watson
J. J. Pr
Qeres
W. Weates
Crea
Weat Aldo
Big Beaverdam
Whit Guyton
Eatate
J. A. Jolly
Big Weaverdam
Monroe Martin
A. ’. Newell
Wis. Newell
A. T. Newell
J. M. Paget
J. Matt Cooley
G. Lang Anderson
Williston Township
Watera
Rock Creek
Plat
Firstclass Newspaper Links Charleston to Up-Country Trade
The Charleston community seeks closer ties with up-country buyers through faster communication. A new Southern Railway schedule will depart Charleston at 3:20 AM, delivering mail and passengers to Anderson by 11:10 AM and The News and Courier to Anderson by 1:10 AM daily, boosting local business and daily contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Southern Railway
Poe
Anderson
Gonrier
Valued Property Details in County Tax Exhibit
The exhibit lists Anderson County property values by owner Avlston Goleman, noting a mix of real and personal property. It highlights 510 dogs and several thousand other items taxed, with horses, machines, and implements mentioned, and projects a potential property value rise to about 60,000, though figures show abuse and measurement uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anerson
Bes
Piel Tex
Helliines
Shin Sensi Berithte
Local Notes From Lowndesville Church and Community
The Lowndesville notes record Rev. Wallace and wife supplying Good Hope and Providence churches during absence, a sermon delivered, and welcomes to visiting guests. Moorehead and bride arrive from Portsmouth. Miss Daisy Williams wed at FS BUHAY. Miss Ethel Sheer hosts Lal Faison visit. teachers and locals socialize and relocate to new posts.
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Atl
Presbyterian Church
McMillan
Lal Faison
Galionn
Teicher
Misa Sonic Liddell
Misa Nara Sonor
Exis
Hue Ie Tanaly
Homdane
Mik
Pemnolt
Anguata
Mra
Vunsunnt
Tianaly
Min
Collie Thompson
Vite Willaston
Eeveral Waka Co
Mia
Softie
Ressley
Aticota
Sigior
Denver High Sehanl Opens With Professor Visit
Local Denver area notes report Henver Dats and Denver High Sehanl welcoming visiting Professor Wo Chaproni from ipernvalle along with Misa Maury Chaput of Anderson Assiatani. The community praises qualified teachers and boarding arrangements with the Garricon family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver High Sehanl
Wo. Chaproni
Ipernvalle
Aerin
Misa Maury Chaput
Anderson
Jubin Teavata
Columbia
Welcoure
Mike McGee
M. Allen
Floyd Blackmon
Danbury
J. W. Ruthrock
Will Garrison
Clemson
John Jolly
Mendora
Ed Tillhouse
Pavt
Denver
William Douglass
Robert Ruscall
Wis
Tia
Carolina Wellborn
Maggie Wellborn
Tola
Frivnda
Messia
John
Whit Smith
Tr Iy
Sandy Springa List
Hine Audilposstefren
de Heil
Cressling
J.B. Wilson
J. BE. Heard
Poplar
Tun
Vendletos
Confervheen
Mt Spring Dots and Local Happenings in Harvest Time
Notes from Mt Spring area recount church services led by Pastor Stev. 0. T. Ispeatman marking his tenth year, local visits by Mr. Koper of Lautebia, and social calls including Miss Sallie Holder visiting her sister. A harvest thanksgiving is celebrated with hog and hominy, corn husking and old fashion chicken pie. Commentary on self perception and modesty closes the local column.
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Mt. Spring
Stev
T.ispeatman
Mt. Springs
Heuple
Koper
Lautebia
Ensley
Sallie Holder
Jones
Bidbward
Gentry
Troun
J. Murphy
Bud” Irby
Waioh the Kidneys and Flouring Ads Fill Odd Page
Fragmented OCR shows mixed medical claims and hardware notices selling kidney cures from Evans Pharmacy, Longman & Martinez Paints for churches, and Sullivan Hardware Co fittings. It also lists flour quality pitches, money loans, and district manager want ads, with many misspellings and garbled brand names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indan“naya
Absenathy
Wales
Evans Pharmacy
Sullivan Hardware Co
Longman & Martinez
Syarthey Palat Nork—Tole
Alwaye
Alin Stace
Titigiman & Martine
Aventm
Po. Uravion & Gu
Doreon
Holcombe & Haynie
Bilion
Happenings and Visits Across Counties
Lola Happenings notes Lola McClellin of Columbia spending Taste week with uncle John folder and Mimil Mia. Jetionie Wailaon of Oconre County visiting in Milan. Mrs Green joins Tiatsocenvidls band. Greens ville ties mentioned. Adolphus Hotler falls from wagon. slight injury. Funeral for Arca Champbell with family and friends at Mt Zion. Arra described as loving, cheerful child, white robed angel at God's throne. parents and sisters comforted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McClellin
Columbia
John Folder
Mimil Mia
Jetionie Wailaon
Oconre County
Milan
Mra
Ross Green
Greensville
Adolphus Hotler
Arca Champbell
Angela
Getuberte
Mt. Zion
Arra
God
Congole
A Sensible Woman in City Trade Request
A missive dated October 12, 1902 requests Black Mercerized Skirts at 49c each from a fur man near the Post Office store with a horseshoe sign. The letter, signed “KATE,” urges prompt purchase and praises INO AUB AGNET for best goods at the best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Oither
Joan A. Austin
Solla
Card of Thanks for Alma Campbell
Mr Editor please allow us apace in the paper to thank our friends and neighbors who were kind during the sickness and death of our little darling Alma May God bless each and every one of them J T Campbell and Wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
J.T. Campbell
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Wennesday
Ihe Noyeo
Lani Sales
J. J. Dob
Lowndesville
Mt. Spring Dots
Wilk Hat
Waioh the
Avaryone
Wey
Attarnag
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Ananton
Ginay Boatrana
T-queat
Dudley & Mano
Lao Chariotte
Collins
Ikrock Hardware Co
Foley's
Pate
Evaca Pharmacy
Sallt Yao Hardware Co
Globe Store
The
Globe Best Parlor
J. D. Compton
Townville
Guasio McCarley
Iya
L. A. Dean
Dean
C.D. Chamblee
Lola
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