Gems and Myths About Origins of Precious Stones
The Chicago Chronicle notes ancient beliefs about gems, tracing rock crystal as an unripened diamond, jade and emerald use by historical figures, and myths surrounding diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, amber, and Noah’s ark light. It cites traders’ fear of disclosure and lore linking stones to virtue and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beliere
India
Tiny
Jern
Bacchus
Diana
Chicago Chronicle
Poogls Fall Safety Insight From Drunken Versus Sobering Mind Impact
The article argues intoxication reduces injury risk by dulling the mind and relaxing muscles, while sober falls cause more injuries due to tense action. It notes asylum patients show fewer injuries since the mind cannot influence bodily response, and claims recovery is faster when the mind aids healing.
Sign of the Three Balls and Dolan’s Cheerful Fate
A muddled reflection on optimism and hardship follows Dolan losing his mill job for chronic tardiness while his wife Nora laments poverty. Dolan remains upbeat, insisting his dollar-a-day wage limits any gloom as he jokes about better fortunes if wages had doubled. A digressive aside on the Medici pawnbrokers explains their emblem of three gilded balls and how the symbol spread through pawnbroking history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dolan
Medici
Irish coachman treated with animal food cure
A medical adviser prescribes animal food to restore health and vigor for an Irish coachman named Patrick. The coachman, after a few days, recalls the treatment and reflects on his gradual improvement and well being at the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Pat
Fragmentary note on a failed attempt at a feat
A garbled report mentions Bessie and Tab ete in a conflict over lowering a record. Five Dia tries a daring feat but goes wrong. The scene lacks coherence as instruments ring and harmony breaks, leaving the situation unclear and unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afoot
Dia
Chinese Millionaire's Home Visit Reveals Grand Compound
A Washington Star account describes a call on Foo Chow merchant Leyva, noting a vast family compound with thirty five roofs, eight wives, eight sons, six daughters, and a tranquil inner world of ivory beds, ancestral carvings, incense, and ornamental ponds. The party observed a formal farewell with sedan chairs and bowed thanks, impressed by hospitality and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Prisce
Foo Chow
Foo
Leon
Teen
Tan
Leon Burna
al U
Leyva
Wuashingtin
Town encounter ends in violence between old rivals
A middle aged man strolling in a village outskirts is confronted by a young man who recalls school days. The two exchange memories before an abrupt fight breaks out as the elder challenges to settle old scores. The confrontation escalates with a sudden punch to the eye and a broken nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
John Matthewson
Slipper Knockdown Ends Vendetta in Barehanded Bout
In a local exchange described by the Chicago Tribune, a man knocked his adversary down with a slipper and a battering throw, then helped him up and warned him to grow older before seeking revenge. He issued a final challenge to settle old scores another day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Woman at Roosevelt hospital given emetic in error
A New York Times item recalls a patient at Roosevelt hospital who received an emetic, was warned of stomach danger, and sent away. A nearby drugstore encounter shows a little girl seeking blue dye to “dye” her mother’s stomach as advised by a hospital doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hospital
Guensov
New York Times
Economical Man and the Revolving Door Ruse
A native points to an old man who borrows doors to power elevators in a building he owes. The scheme saves labor and energy for tenants while the owner confines costs, stirring a debate on thrift and exploitation. Also noted is a sharp, saying about a wife’s influence on a husband.
Judge of Probate's Sale in Anderson County
Court of Common Pleas orders sale of two Brushy Creek Township parcels totaling about 149 acres. Proceeds to creditors of Sylvester Blecklay Co and associates. sale set at courthouse, Anderson, with one cash and one twelve month credit, eight percent interest.
Sale of Real Estate by Probate Judge in Anderson County
Judge of Probate H Nance advertises a December sale of two parcels of land in Williamston and Anderson County South Carolina. Sale conducted in front of the Anderson Court House with cash terms. Property includes cultivated and wooded tracts totaling about 279 acres described by old deeds and plats. The notice names heirs and parties of interest and names special administrator W S Kathey.
Sale of two Anderson County parcels by order of court
H Nance judge of probate on special reserve announces sale of two land parcels in Anderson County South Carolina. The first lot near McDoffie street Hampton street and Jas M Sullivan Sr boundaries. The second parcel lies along South Main extended near Court House, totaling about 19.9 acres. Sale on December next during legal hours, terms one half cash and balance in twelve months with interest and restrictions on prior liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF South Carolina
Arderson
the Court Common Pleas
Jes
BM. Sullivan, Sr
N. B. Sullivan
Cher
Sullivan
M. W. Sulllevan
Lelia F. Sullivan
Clarence Provost Sullivan
Hewlet K. Sullivan, Jr
Gink DB
Suleliven
Dodante
Anderson
South Carolina
McDoffie Streat
Hampton Antreat
Jas, M. Sullivan
Alvo
Anderson County
Meu Atrawt
Court House
Follawa
Mu- Dalia Street
K. W. Stewart
Meru
Mr. J. Brown
RB. Findley
J. H. Sullivan
Merwin
Nimrod
Kk. Sullivan
Mra. Eos. Brown
County
8.C
H. Nance
Sale notice of property in Anderson County South Carolina
In Anderson County South Carolina a public sale is set in front of the Court House during usual hours on a December Tuesday. The notice describes one acre of land bounded by Hampton Street and by the lot of Jas M Sullivan and Mary A Sullivan deceased with conveyed prior deed dates and describes another lot of land with specified boundaries. Terms require one half cash and one half credit for twelve months with interest from sale, bond and mortgage security, purchaser pays papers, special referee R. N. Nanse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
County of Arpanson
Court of Common Pleas
Sokep J. Frotwall
F. G. Brown
W. R. Fie
J. . Pearson
a + von Hasseld
Sylvester Blecklay Co
Ui, Agsloet
J.T. Long, Wei
Brushy Creek
Theodore Smith
Mra
M. J. Scott
Albsrs
Aituate
Hrasby Creek
E. W. Long
J. L
RM. C
Andwreon County
Ye Hoole
Piper Sz
J. T. Long
Dewd
Intercat Opon
Lenva
Tate
South Carolina
Anderson
Glc Sullivan
Jax
M. Sullivan
Mary A.sullivan
Agle
Houth Caroling
Hampton
Jotof Mary A Sullivan
Doucrib
Mary A. Sulliven
Rt. Y. HH
South
Sareline Sae
Hampton Street
East Boundary Street
M. Orton
Mary A. Sullivan
Levein
H. K Sullivan
Sullivan
R. NM
Enticipats
Morraene
Premnas
Anand
Parcela
Nanoe
State OF
Andehagn
Joseph J. Fretwell
A’ E
Geo McClure
Beale McClure
Wallace W. McClure
John Wesley McClure
Geo. Thomas McClure
C.F. Jones
R. Ofebb
F.jones & Co
8. C
Camel Street
J. Ry Pant
Emma Adam
Geo. Ivory
Mattie McClure
I. McGeo Ng
Foley
G. GC
Torme
STATE
South Caholika
Coenty
Addeuaoy
Ta Tha Court of Common
Ean
Leo Brown
Gabor ‘& Corny
Fu Sheir
Ss’ Suateures
Maria
Brock
Allourson
Jos
F. Fretwell
Sehio Uindo
W. St. Sharer
Alto Prartio
Anibal
Batt Alden
Greenville Road
Isrton
J. Bellon
W. MU. Fheater
Alva Teant Sa
Thompson
Shydrur
Payne
Bada Wortgarh
Priya
Notice of Trustee Sale in Anderson District
Notice of Trustee Sale issued under a Deed of Trust dated December next. Property bounded by Cemetery Street and adjacent parcels, including the residence of Warren Morris. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. Trusts holder listed as H. H. Date May 6, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
8. C
Cei
Pee Ponls
Lowe
W. W. Whe
Wwilliam Oliver
Thomas Btroat
Cemetery Street
Haing
Warren Morris
H. H
Milburn Wagons Advertised as High Grade Car Load
Tonya receives a car load of Milburn Wagons praised as high grade and dependable. J. Fowler invites potential buyers to inspect and purchase, promising sturdy construction and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonya
Probate Sale Notice in South Calholika County
Judge of Probate announces a public sale of real and personal property in Allourson, KC, under an order of sale. Tract descriptions include 1093 acres and 1424 acres, with details from plats by surveyors, and payment terms including twelve months with interest. Mortgage guarantee by J. Matt Cooley, mortgagor.
Trustee's Land Sale by Deed of Trust Notice
Trustee assigns sale of fifty seven acre tract in Anderson County on Hauconp Creek adjoining Goo. Haynty and J. Hf Horton. One half cash to highest bidder at Anderson G. Hay 8. C on Monday December 1st. Purchaser pays extra for papers. J. M. Cooley, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Mecoy
Mull
Nfaroaald
Anderson G. Hay
Saleaday
Anderson County
Hauconp Creek
Haynty
J. Hf
Horton
Knox
Oniern
Purchiner
Popara
J. M. Cooley
Sheriff Sale Notice in Anderson County 1902
County of Anderson. Mrs Ella Rogers and George Dickson are named defendants in a sheriff sale. By warrant directed to Nelson K Green the sale is to be held Tuesday after Sunday December 1 at eleven thirty in the morning at the residence of A C Webby Hall Township. Property includes cotton seed fodder corn and other items. Terms cash. Sheriff Nelson K Green. November 12 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
South Carolina
Andensox
Ella
Rogers
Pauntuf
Agal George Dickson
Jno
C. Watkinw
C. GC
B. T
A. m
A. C. Webby
Howall Towoship
Toul
Thuniae
Wills
Guatt
Willlaim
Nile
Elitzoua
Plinsad
Pouskius
Maron West
Salt County
Preavhore
Trenthi
Mablatada
J.M. Payne, Co. Tross
Summons in a South Carolina Common Pleas case
Defendants listed including Clarke and Clarke family named in a 1932 summons. Complaint not yet served. order to answer within twenty days of service. Notice filed in Anderson County Court of Common Pleas, Anderson, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
South Carolina
County of
Janie Clarka
Jenole L. Bull
L. Carke
I Clarke
G. Mr. Clarke
Frances Mobley
Mattie Pogues
Come
A. D
N. Brown
Mintlis
Sma Jouw
Warkixe
C.c. Kun. Pe
Ann- Halla Morrison
Mary Scott
Islen Avabroas
M. T. Guatela
Mary Jivia
Sallie Roberts
Robert
Guncel Gunnels
WP Hagwell
Eatate
Frances Whity
Afd
Thi Water Office
Anderson
McAdams
Jalil
Sean] Inc
Warsisa,cor
Melon Ambrose
John Kvnnols
Notte
MonDana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poogls
Sethe
Juatios Iveo
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
Noador
Saas
St. T
A. ¥. H. Nance
STAT
Ah Carolina
Anderson Conny, Tn
The
Court of Common Plena
W.S. Kateey
Jnn
L. Rumsey
Deveesey
Daley C. Kameney
M. Ragisey
Daouneed
Pisin
T. Allthur
Williamaton
W. H. Austin
J. BH. James
Ramsey
Ramie M. Romany
Wilamaton
Brato
H. ©. Woods
B. I. Boatnar
M. J. Epting
D. F. Rutnell
Jay
M. Ramsey
R. E. Burgens
Y. H. Nance
Mermia
Eaene A
Ber
Anlo
Centerville Township
City of
Andernon Tract
Jolly
W.T. McGillac
W. Hum
Manter
Angen County
Tanda
Jean, Mre
Martha Watson
A. A. Dicknon
M. C. Bwith
Clark
Reeser
Rome
Wilhites
Anderton
J. Pifiton
Bsaivaiay
Liscomber
Eatatsco
Whitteld
R.J. Poole
Poole
Joseph N. Brown
Trantee
Olland Fertilizer Company
Pany
J. M. Cox
Milburn
Fowler
U. Wance
J. Matt Cooley
Mortgngor
Sora
Sheriff’s Sale
Nelson K, Green
Sherif
Auld Court
Aneduro
Sean
John H Clarke
Martha Clarke
Willis Clark
Paul Clarke
Eugenia Clarke
Heche Filla Clarke
Robart_ Clarke
Jarko
Lona Clarke
Kemah Clarke
N Chyke
Altes Clarke
Fey
Condittous
Wade
Qes
Pinintite
Mullnnx Morrison
Mary Jane Barris
Hale Roberts
Roverts
Guanels
T. Quooole
Uhla
Kummons
Hs Court
Santa Carolus
E. Fis Neadabib
Peapls’ Bank of Anderson
John T. Burriss
Dis Poley
S. C. Bruce
Brown & Tro’s
South Main Street
T Bay
Sny
Jon
Sorina
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!