Greenville and Yorke County News Roundup of Local Events
Georgetown politics aim to remove Black residents from council. Schools closed due to diphtheria. Col J Thomas Austin of Greenville seeks Secretary of State. Mill project for Nowhaorest awarded. work to start. Greenbello ladies plan a county exposition prior to Charleston exhibit. Rock Hill and Yorkville road improvements fund drive. Odom killed King after circus incident near Bennettsville. W X Gunter Jr seeks successor to Capp Bollinger as assistant attorney general. Walhalla yields charter for general-incorporation status. Frank N Jordan jailed for nine months and fined for defaulting postmaster shortage. US buys 900 lots opposite Charleston naval site. price undetermined. W H Wofford killed in boiler explosion near Glenn Springs. Joseph Jackson 17 killed by falling tree in Pee Dee swamp. Sumter county election favors new county status. Dartington votes split. Bishopville supports new county. State Geologist Earle Sloan to exhibit SC minerals at Charleston Exposition. A negro burglar hanged after pursuit by dogs near Dr Peepler’s home. George Edwards wounded in Greenville hunting accident. Candidates for Master in Equity, local and Charleston figures, consider judgeship. New fee act raises charter and commission fees. year-to-date receipts soar.
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Georgetown
Charleston
Rock Hill
Yorkville
Tom Odom
Jack King
Robinson’s Circus
Bennettsville
King
Dronk
Odom
W. XX. Gunter, Jr
Frank N. Jordan
W. H. Wofford
Glenn Springs
Sumter County
Dartington County
Bishopville
Earle Sloan
South Carolina
Hampton
Peepler
Dick Jenkins
Edwards
Jenkins
Norris Farm
Pickens County
Edward
Equity
Gibbes Whiley
T. W
Bacot
KR. Withers
Charlexton
Benet
G. Danta Jor
Orangeburg
Grangepurg
Bond
Crowninshield to Exit Navy Post in Roosevelt Probe
In Washington on October 28 1901 Admiral Crowninshield faces removal from the Bureau of Navigation amid accusations of incapacity and favoritism. President Roosevelt reportedly ordered the action with Secretary Long pressing for a verdict or court martial as a remedy. The Senate and War Department debates and testimonies frame a broader critique of naval leadership and dispatch failures during the war.
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Wasnixcron
D.C
Crowninshield
McKinley
Long
Ana
Risa
Roosevelt
Schley
Columbia
Congress
Cerneens
Henedtte
Navy
Dewey
Oregon
Sampoon
Department
Thone
Admiral Schley
Falashood
Toney Creek Weather and Farm Activities Report
Weather remains mild with light frost and no damage. Farmers progress on cotton and corn. some gathering, digging, and early sowing of rye and key. Shady Grove school has opened.
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Shady Grove
Townville News Notes Social Visits and Farm Chores
Townville reports visitors from Atlanta Resaca Craytonville Anderson Pendleton and Rivoli. Farmers busy sowing grain gathering corn as rain is badly needed and local piano plans are discussed at Rend Music House.
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Bessie Ledbetter
Atlanta
Resaca
John TB. Sitton
Greenville
Misa Maude Griffin
Craytonville
J.T. Goints
Townville High School
P. Clinkecales
Pendle- Roo
Sundway
Aki Mias
Annie Farmer
Frank
Anderson
Farmer
Arthur Sullivan
Cracker’s Neck
McCarley
Jone Jay
Misa Anna Hunter
Misa Sallie
Will McLeakey
Tokeena
Townville
Maggie Tribble
Old Soldiers' Home Debate Persists in South Carolina
A Confederate veteran writes in defense of a state funded Old Soldiers' Home, arguing pensions should rise and residents be treated as honored guests rather than paupers. He rejects Camp Stephen D Lee's critique and urges a state built refuge for indigent veterans.
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Mr. Epior
Stephen D. Lee
Tdue
Pope
Person
South Carolina
Isle Memoriam: Infant Bertie Shawn Dies at Five Months
Little Bertie, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Shawn of the Ebenezer community, died last Wednesday night from dysentery at five months. The bereaved parents receive heartfelt sympathy from friends as a cherished child is remembered. A devotional verse closes the notice with mournful reflections at the grave.
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James N. Mitehull
Mary Hoaywkini
Slit ‘Kina
Jan, Hawking
Hear
Lucius
Wiphtheria
Bethany
N. G. Weight
W. B. Hawkins
Bethany Church
Forelock
Haw Kins
Bertha
Belle Martin
Saltese
Williamaton
L. M. Martin
Misa Macde Griffin
Tosneilte
M. D. Strickland
Mike Alma
Jnette Strickland
Hollands
Mra
Ma Wright
William Shaw
Bertie May
Mt. Bethel
Atternor- Ficea
N. Gi
Leila Bell
Clarones Lindsr
Harwell
J. le Daniele Ofilaing
Georgia
South Carolina
Monars
J. W.mccalla
Spartanburg
M. P. McCalla
Washington
Isle
Bertie
W. M.‘Shawn
Ebenezer
Opposed to the Soldiers Home and State Colleges
A reader letter argues against a Soldiers Home and state higher education institutions. The author warns of red tape and high salaries, favors private charity, and urges resistance to a second Poor House for old soldiers while advocating support for veterans through other means. The letter is dated December 25.
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Mr. Borror
Josh Ashley
South Carolina
Banat
Logia- Iatire
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