Carolina Veterans Meet in Columbia Camaraderie and Honors
In Columbia South Carolina on May 9 veterans attending the Carolina Veterans meeting heard Miss Lumpkin’s welcoming speech stirring pathos and praise. General Gordon and General Hampton received roses and applause while a committee considers establishing a home for disabled soldiers. Local veterans and Sons of Veterans visited General Hampton's house for speeches and a wreath before a coral cross presentation and many reunions among old comrades.
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Columbia
Eixty
Kye Lumpkin
Miss Lumpkin
Camp Hampton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hampton
Kaufman Favored For Charleston Postoffice By Clara Barton Support
Colonel A C Kaufman leads in Charleston race for the postoffice aided by Clara Barton of the Red Cross and by women voters. He is backed by Republicans and praised by McKinley allies while other candidates including Postmaster Cunningham seek the term but face retirement as party realigns.
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Charleston Postoffice
Red Gross
Charleston
S. C
A. C. Kaufman
Clara Barton
Red Cross Association
Colonel Kaufman
McHinley
McKinley
Ana x
Ohio Statesman
Postmaster Cunningham
Cunningham
Taeres Refuge in Charleston Farmed Ordered to Leave Home
M Peterman, a Monck's Corner farmer, says whitecaps drove him from his home. He moved to Charleston and alleges neighbors Thornleys faced an injunction from Judge Aldrich to stop trespassing. Peterman claims a crowd fired about a hundred shots at his house and warned him to quit within three days. He accuses Sheriff Morrison of failing to protect him. the governor orders an investigation. Peterman stays in Charleston until he deems it safe to return to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
M. Peterman
Monck’s Corner
McSweeney
Peterman
Aldrich
Morrison
Epworth League State Convention Closes in Huntsville
The Alabama Epworth League adjourned in Huntsville with officers elected: Culver of Tuscaloosa president, Andrews of Lafayette first vice president, Wheeler of Birmingham second vice president, Er wield of Opelika third vice president, Trawick of Tuskegee secretary, Grant of Montgomery treasurer, Hills of Nashville editor. Closing sermon by Rev J D Hills on youth responsibility in evangelizing the world. Also Madison County Teachers Institute planned at New Hope led by Dr J D Humphrey.
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Huntsville
Epworth League
Big T. Culver
Tuscaloosa
Andrews
Lafayette
Mabel Wheeler
Birmiz
W. PF. Er Wield
Opelika
Henry Trawick
Tuskegee
G. A. Grant
Montgomery
J D. Hills
League Department of the Christian Advocate
John Matthews
Nashville
Teachers “Institute
Alabama
Ala
Madison County
New Hope
J. D. Humphrey
Shey Ran Away To Marry in Ala
Special report notes a young person elopes to wed, with scarce legible details. Names and precise places are obscured in the damaged text. The fragment hints at a marriage by elopement and local reaction.
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Therosa i
Baptists of the South Elect Union Officers in New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 9 the Southern Baptists opened with 4000 delegates. The Baptist Young People's Union elected officers: President Rev L. Dawson, Vice Presidents E Chandler and M L Brittain, Secretary W W Gaines. Dr J W Broughes spoke on organizing young people for church work. sessions discussed social power and modern Baptist service.
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New Orleans
Convention of the Southern Baptists
First Presbyterian Church
Baptist Young People's Union
Northen
Georgia
Eagle
Arkansas
The
Young People's Union
Swanson Montague Echols Lead In Virginia Delegates
In Virginia elections for state delegates Swanson Montague and Echols won seats for the gubernatorial convention. Swanson carried Petersburg meetings, Montague won Manchester amid heated clashes, and Appomattox instructed for Hechols. Fifty nine delegates were chosen. Swanson led with 36, Montague 12, Echols 11.
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Virginia
Richmond
Swanson
Montague
Echols
Petersburg
Manchester
Montegue
Swanson SH
Appomattox County
Freed
Hechols
Nam Ie
Taylor Bison
Jeffries
Prince George
Atlanta Gets Presidency Surgeons of Southern Railway
The Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway in Mobile elected officers for the coming year. Dr Thomas H Hancock of Atlanta was named president with Dr Rhett Goode as first vice president and Dr H C Fairbrother from East St. Louis as second vice president. Dr Samuel Lie of Lynchburg Virginia became secretary and treasurer, and Dr W C Connally of Dallas was chosen censor. Washington DC was set as the site for the next meeting and the group adjourned at 1 o clock.
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Surgeons of the Southern Railway
Mobile
Ala
Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway
Thomas H Hancock
Atlanta
Rhett Goode
H. C. Fairbrother
East St. Louis
Samuel Lie
Lynchburg
W. C. Connally
Dallas
Washington
D. C
Manhattan Fire License Cancelled Over Impairment
State Insurance Commissioner McDavid in Montgomery Alabama announced that the Manhattan Fire of New York failed to restore its capital impairment and a receivership was imminent. The license was canceled and policyholders are expected to incur no loss as business is likely to be refinanced.
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Manhattan Fire Company
Montgomery
Ala
McDavid
New York
Epworth League Sessions Grow in Huntsville
Alabama conference reports to Epworth League convention show growing work across the state with many new leagues formed in the past year. Rev J D Simpson of Decatur gave the principal address on expanding the League to raise the full mission assessment. A special musical program featured Miss Maude Welker of Nashville.
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Huntsvill
Huntsvile
Ala
Alabama
North Alabama
Epworth
J. D. Simpson
Decatur
Eiffort
Maude Welker
Nashville
Athena Female College
Page Killed His Brother in Law in Ennis Texas May 9
H G Page shot and killed his brother in law I H Bie Callen amid domestic trouble. The dead man leaves a widow and three children.
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Page
Ennis
Tex
H. G. Page
I. H. Bie- Callen
Kidney Trouble Prompts Swamp Root Health Claim
Kidney trouble is blamed for vast illness and possible death, with Swamp Root urged as a natural kidney remedy. The ad touts Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton offering free sample bottles and a testimonial book via The Atlanta Daily Constitution, claiming rapid relief and full works restoration.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Mai
Halle
The
Constitution
Atlanta
Kilmer
A. J, Haile
M.D
Binghamton, N
Swamp Root Helper Claims Cure for Back Pain
A patient describes severe back and side pain two years prior and inability to walk upright. After seeking remedies with no relief, he sent for a trial bottle of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co, noting immediate improvement and eventual full relief after continued use.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
The
Constitution
J. W. McSweeney
Judge Sessions Recommends Swamp-Root
The letter from Judge W. M. Sessions of Marietta praises Swamp-Root for indigestion loss of appetite and nighttime urination. He describes improved appetite relief from swelling in feet and legs and overall better health after using the product.
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Judge Sessions
W. M. Sessions
Marietta
Fudge W. M. Sessions
Butler Follows McLaurin Nephew Eyes U S Attorney Seat
Charleston May reports Thomas Bothwell Butler, SC legislator from Cherokee, nephew of General Matthew C. Butler, may be named assistant U S district attorney under John G. Capers. Butler leans gold standard. McLaurin aims to win Democratic support. Townsends slated for second assistant post. Republicans fear patronage split. Southern National Association to meet in Columbia next.
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Charleston
8. C
Thomas Bothwell Butler
South Carolina
Cherokee County
Matthew C. Butler
United States
John G. Capers
Butler
Latowgh
Unde
Geyer Boater
ateLaurin
McLaurin
CG. P
Townsend
Me. Lorin
Wiliam A. Barber
Columbia
Greenabora
Southern N National Association
Cullenthia
Ae Sifter
Two Liquor Board Feud Threatens Charleston Beer Supply
Charleston faces a looming beer famine as the South Carolina state liquor board and the Charleston county board clash over dispenser appointments. J. S. Farnum was named official beer dispenser by the county, while L. C. Roesseler operates a bottling plant for the state board. Settlement may avert disruption to beer sales this summer, but failure could force beer through dispensary channels and spike prices. In other items, Morgan’s children suffer injuries in a Fort Worth house fire and Huntsville Gas Light Company faces possible receiver dismissal amid plant closures in Alabama.
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Charleston
D. C
State Board of Liquor Control
County Board
Eresalye
Mqnor
South Carolina
J. 5. Farnum
Macon
L. C. Roesseler
Smucelin
Morgan
Fort Worth
Tex
D. M. Morgan
Catton Belt Railroad
Ella
Saginaw
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Old Palmettte
Taeres
Baptists OF the South
Professor Brittain
W. W. Gaines
Atanta
TERE
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Alvarado
John Turner
I City
Smith
Jerry Boulden
Boulden
Houston
St. Louis
Texas
Beaumont
Galveston
Huntaville
Hunteville
Marrison County
Southern Baptist Convention
Ni Orleans
Mack Stamps
Retherford Brett
WW. H. Pettus
H. BE. Riese
R. E. Pettus
MB. Weece
Seth
Toa Melkican
Tiara Aurrhane
Sesteraay
Cecke
Gelling
Captain Barksdale
Longstreet, Ga
Dr. Kilmer
P. B. Marsh
Dalles
G W. Tilton
Ctty
Tilton
Titton Vald
Ok Mee
F. M. Darst
Bright
Relef
DR. Eilmer
Ege
Drskilmer & Co
Albany
M'Laurin
Hertaville
Avn
Huntsville Gas Licht Company
Tor S
Steiver’s
Jiatainia
Nest Gas
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