Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor McSweeney of South Carolina
Governor McSweeney proclaims Thursday, November 30, 1899, a statewide day of thanksgiving and prayer. He urges public offices to close and private work to halt as residents attend worship and express gratitude for life, liberty, and prosperity. The proclamation cites divine blessing, urges charity to the poor, and is signed with the state seal at the Capitol in Columbia.
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M. B. McSweeney
South Carolina
United States
State of
Capitol
Columbia
M. B. McSweexer
Shire
Caroline
Soli Kink
He Stich Covernent
WilHitins
Willl
King Whito
Greenville
New York City
Congress
Chiciyalis
Philadelphia
Boston
Best Spot Cash Store Promises Savings on Clothing
Ander son clothing shop proclaims it is the best spot cash store with fairer terms and no debts. It pledges to save customers money on clothing hats and furnishings and offers a satisfaction guarantee on purchases.
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Anderson
Boys' Suit Sale Offers Bargains at Credit Stores
An early clipping advertises children attire with deals on double breasted suits for ages up to 16, all wool knee pants, and vestee suits in mixed tweeds. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 dollars, highlighting Evans' store as a price leader and noting sizes up to 16 years for boys' clothing.
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EVANS
Men’s Hats offered in Anderson store display
An Anderson shop markets a full fall hat line including fedoras and other styles. The pitch emphasizes union-made quality and up-to-date stock with hats priced from 25 cents to 3 dollars.
One Price Shoes Offer Highlighted
A newspaper blurb promotes a single shoe line priced at 3.50 with all styles and quality. It urges readers to compare construction details such as leather turn, stitching, back seam cover, and tan color options, before choosing the best value. It contrasts with cheaper $2 shoes to justify the choice.
Mules for South African War Depot Prospects Rise
Charleston eyes role as mule depot as George Douglas wins contract to supply 1500 mules to Great Britain for war against the Boers. Charles Clifton to be aquate termaster station. Pougins starts sourcing mules in South Carolina, first class stock required, prices good, shipments to Charleston or Saxonah. Special to The State.
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Douglas
Charleston
Dispensary Profits to Schools Detailed in State Figures
A State representative released official figures showing dispersal of educational funds from the dispensary. Historical payments include April 20, 1808 with 70,400 dollars and April 30, 1890 with 267,204 dollars. A third payment is pending totaling about 14,483.7 thousand, plus 5,000 to the education superintendent for normal institutes. After all payments, discretionary funds will leave a balance of 14,401.70 in the State treasurer, with further distributions to follow based on enrollment. The report outlines the status of the state’s revenue from the dispensary and forthcoming allocations.
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State Board of Control
Plain goods and worsteds offered at varied prices
In Plain Goods Blue Serge blue or black clay worsted and blue or black herring bone cheviot are the correct fabrics though a few Fancy Worsteds may be worn. Suits priced at 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 and up to 20.00 available.
Big Box of Gold Found Near Jackson Mississippi
Hunter Jolson, a white Jackson citizen, found a chest along Pearl River east of the city containing nearly 240000 in gold coins. Most pieces are twenty dollar pieces dated before 1850. The article notes the discovery as treasure.
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Jackson, Miss
Hunter Jolson
Jackson
Pearl River Swap
Tria
Rural Free Delivery Gains Widest Support in Report
In Warysita Ros November 5 an annual report by First Assistant Postmaster Perry Heath urges rural free delivery. It cites higher postal receipts, better farm prices, improved roads, and access to literature and current events. From July 1 to November, expansion costs reach 15,000 and coverage nears 14 cents per person. Rural carriers may soon be allowed to receive and receipt for letters.
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Warsitysros
Perry
Heath
Mae
Wirht
Tayi Po
Maho
Wyoming
Mississippi
Montana
Small Mills Pay Best in North Carolina Century
The Wool and Cotton Reporter notes small cotton mills in North Carolina pay the highest dividends. Small mills attract investors preferring multiple small ventures over single large ones, with advantages and offsetting efficiency concerns. The piece argues continued cotton demand supports South mill construction and protects existing capital.
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Wool and Cotton Reporter
North Carolina
Snl
New England
Vens Mud Courier
Schley Visits Atlanta During Southern Tour
Rear Admiral Schley was welcomed in AmLasta Georgia on November 3 and spent a quiet day in Atlanta with services at the Episcopal Cathedral. Bishop Nelson officiated Holy Communion. He toured the city with relatives, visited Fort Walker and McPherson barracks, and received an ovation from U.S. soldiers. The party was entertained by Judge J Schley Hook and later boarded a special car for Birmingham.
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AmLasta
Schley
Atlanta Esterday
Episcopal Cathedral
Bishop Nelson
Georgia
Sehley
Royal Arcanum
Fort Walker
Grant Park
McPherson Barracks
United States
Admiral Schley
Jancheon
J. Schley Hook
Santiago
Birmingham
Daily Ledger to Publish One Week Baptist Convention Issue
Gaffney manager Ed DeCamp to issue a daily Ledger during the State Baptist Convention on the 20th. The mini edition will cover convention duties, prominent Baptists, church buildings, icons, and educational work, plus local, state, and national news. Subscriptions offered at one dollar per week to Baptists statewide.
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State Baptist Convention
Gaffney
Phy Ledger
Promnent
South Carolina
DeCamp
Watts
Ladier
Gattney
South Carolina State News Patchwork From Orangeboro to Georgetown
The Methodist Conference plans a December meeting in Orangeboro. Farmers in nearly every Shire area prep a big wheat crop. Charleston eyes mayoral bid and local political shifts. Georgetown neighborhood safety and a national investigation report on the General Assembly progress. Proclamations, accidents, and local industry news fill a wide array of South Carolina events and incidents from Greenville to Columbia.
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Methodist Conference of
South Carolina
Orangeboro
Evers
Charleston
Georgetown
General Assembly
Wide range of 1900s news items reported nationwide
The item list covers crop estimates for 1900, a Philippine convention mention, Yale students, state exhibits, inheritance taxes, and cotton consumption, plus notes on public figures, Dewey memorials, Hobart, shoe prices, Boer War reports, Philippine war shifts, unusual human and animal feats, inventions, and social happenings from North Carolina to Denmark.
Trustee and Administrator's Sale in Anderson County Georgia
Carey McCullough and Martin Attorneys announce private sale and then public sale of multiple land tracts in Anderson County Georgia. Four tracts total: eighty, seventy, fifty six, and seventy acres with various adjoining parcels. cash terms plus deed fees. Personal property including horses cattle corn fodder wheat and mill machinery to be sold as part of estate of Robt T Chamblee deceased. Sale on Saturday November 25 at 11 o'clock a.m. W H Chamblee Trustee and Administrator.
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Rowét
Anderson
Maltie Shirley
Hattie Lee
Bowen
Devexed
Albertie Chamblee
Dock Barrig3
Hart County
State of Georgia
Tallula Glean
Huma J. Coker
L. B. Fisher
Mer
Robt
T. Chamblee
W. H Chamblee
Unclear OCR: Merger of Drug Gist Ad and Fraud Alarm
Fragmentary text references reward, corporate names, and medical claims. Mentions Hulls Cavitch Corp, F. Chenay, and wholesale druggists in Toledo. Includes pathological cures and Hall's Firm claims. Overall unclear, likely an advertisement or notice with dubious medical language.
Printing and legal briefs at low prices in Abbeville
The Press and Banner in Abbeville offers cheap printing for legal briefs at 60 cents a page with prompt delivery. They advertise Mage oued Work and good paper, stressing minutes cheaper than competitors and inviting requests for catalogues of printing services in a best style.
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Abbeville
5. C. Tf
Judge of Probate Sale in Anderson County
State of South Carolina Anderson County in the Court of Common Pleas J F Stone plaintiff against Lela Stons et al defendants complaint for partition obeying sale order I will sell in December at the Anderson Court House during usual hours a tract of land seventy three acres in Williamston Township adjoining James Garrison Pink Mathews and James Wigington terms one half cash balance in twelve months with interest by bond and mortgage purchaser to pay papers and stamps November 8 1809
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South Carolina
Anderson County
Court of Common Pleas
M.M. Wilhite
Pisinus
Emme Kennedy
Andersoon
Yale
Anderson
C. & G. Railroad
Southern
Southern Railway
Port Phompson
M. Kennedy
Emma Kennedy
R. Y. B. Nance
State OF
Counnty
J. F. Stone
Lela Stons
D. C
Williamston Township
James Garrison
Pink Mathews
James Wigington
J. Crayton
W. L Davis
C. P. Davis
S. C
John Knox
Moses Chamblee
Lyle
Peper Aioe Canoe
Probate Sale for Fifty Seven Acre Lot in Anderson County
Judge of Probate under an order of sale will auction a fifty seven acre tract in Anderson City during legal hours. The land adjoins parcels once owned by John Knox and Moses Chamblee among others. Terms require cash payment by the buyer. special referee CANOE, Nov 8, 180.
Sale of 75 acre Pendleton Twp land in Anderson Court
In the Court Common Pleas Mrs Mary Moore sues Lizzie Hall Corrie King and others for specific performance. By order of Court, on December Salesday next before the Anderson Court House, two tracts totaling 75 acres on Steel Creek and Six and Twenty Creek waters, bounded by W C Cann J H Martin and others, shall be sold cash with costs. Parcels laid off by Commissioners. plats in Probate Judge’s office. papers and stamps paid by purchaser. Judge of Probate R H Nance as Special Referee. November 1899.
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State OF
South Carolina
Anderson
Court Common Pleas
Mary 4. Moore
Lizzie K. Hall
Corrie B. King
D. C
Pendleton Township
Stesl Creek
W C. jCann
J. H. Martin
J. A. Stephenaun
Bawden Place
James C. Moore
Nance
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