Diaz to visit United States and local political moves
President Diaz of the Mexican Republic plans a U S visit. Col R B Watson of Saluda runs for governor. Greenville bears no smallpox cases, possibly ever. Yukon whiskey tax to two dollars a gallon. if ineffective it may rise. Yellow fever reported at Edwards Mississippi. Surgeon General orders investigation. Senator Irby to begin law practice at Laurens, relinquishing farm to kin and stepping away from politics.
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President Diaz
Mexican Republic
United States
Yukon County
Irby
Laurens
Teller Resolution Seeks Silver Dollar Bond Payment Provisions
Senator Teller introduced and Senate passed a resolution stating that all United States bonds authorized by acts of Congress are payable in silver dollars containing 412 1/2 grains each and that restoring such coins as legal tender for principal and interest does not violate public faith or hurt public creditors.
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Tellr
United States Senate
Teller
United States
Corn stalks to cellulose could aid industry
Two U S factories buy corn stalks at four dollars a ton for cellulose production Owensboro Kentucky serves as one site. The material yields ship insulation packing and paper pulp plus films frescoes and papier mache articles. An acre yields two to four tons of stalks. A South Carolina Senate bill aims to adjust bonded indebtedness for Pickens Township tied to railroad bonds and coupons.
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United States
Owensboro
Kentucky
Senate
Pickens Township
Edgefield County
Augusta, Edgefield and Newberry Railroad Company
Southern farmers urged to shift from cotton to food crops next year
The article argues prices may rise or fall before the new crop, urging southern farmers to reduce cotton acreage and increase food and forage crops. It notes potential profits this winter from resolving to reform and ends by promoting Johnson's Chill & Fever Tonic claiming a fever cure in one day.
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Johson
Captain Bunch Replies on Edgefield History and Army Rolls
Captain Bunch writes to historian John A. Chapman to defend corrections to the Co B 6th S C Cavalry rolls. He recalls a Walker Evans book and a biography space, and mentions Comrade A R Brooks of Columbia adding notes. The exchange touches accuracy, attribution, and the burden of compiling a full, correct company roll for posterity.
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John A. Chapman
Edgefield
Chapman
Seacetelgi
Bro. Chapman
Bunch
J.J. Bunch
J. P. Thomas
Walker, Evans & Cogswell
Charleston
Co. B
S.C. Cavalry
A. R. Brooks
Columbia
Late 19th Century Memoir of a Savannah River Figment
The fragment recounts a small man of integrity who escaped confinement near the Episcopal church, swam the Savannah River, and died between 1850 and 1855. He was buried at Mt. Airy above the river, with J. J. Bunch noting poverty and urging the purchase of a full history.
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Episcopal Church
Savanonab River
Hammond
Charlee Hammond
Mt. Airy
Savannah River
Old Cambertown
Chapman
J.J. Bunch
Poverty Hill
One of Two Ways to Bladder Troubles
An old medical ad explains bladder function and two paths to disease through kidney health and local treatment. It touts Laflere Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy, claiming quick relief and offering sample bottles and pamphlets by mail from Kilmer & Co.
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Blader
Dr. Kilmer & Go
Binghamton, N.C
Thio wiFon
Mare Stolen in TrentonReward Offered
A mare was reported stolen from Walter S. Miller in Trenton Ohio on Monday night the 24th. The dark bay mare is medium size about seven years old with a split in one front hoof. A reward of 25 is offered for her capture and return.
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Walter
Edgefield Voter Registration Notice Opens Jan 1
The registration books for Edgefield South Carolina will be open at the store from January 1 to April 1 1898 for the general election on April 11 1898 to elect the town’s superintendent and wardens for the ensuing year J L Mims Supervisor Registration Town of Edgefield SC
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Edgefield
S. C
Tutendant
J. L Mims
8.C
Probate Sale in Greenville County Lands of Mrs Cely
Judge Joan C Bailey of the Court of Probate in Greenville presides as administrator offers multiple tracts for sale. The sale, slated for February 7, will be at the courthouse door with a one third cash payment and two years to complete the balance. Eligible buyers must cover papers and locality is Kirksey Point area.
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A. W. Cely
L. Cely
B. D. Chiles
Jennie L. Goodwin
Court House
Greenwood
Morristown Place
Ouate Place
Ship
Kirksey Pont
J. Wm. Thurmond
J.C. Thurmond
Edgefield County
Edgefield
Augusta and Ashville Short Line Schedule
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway announces the Augusta and Ashville Short Line schedule in effect February 7, 1897, outlining service between key points and operating times. The notice details route connections and railway branding for the era.
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Carolina Railway
Augusta
Ashville
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Igefield Advertiser
Thos, J. Adams
Col
R. B. Watson
Saluda
Greenwood Index
Greenville
Edwards
Miss
Wyman
Carter
Marine Hospital
Joshua Hammond
Chiep
Southern Railway
Acm
Tooke Central
Senville
Esctern
Pointe
Deily
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Divile
Sisal
Coltsubee Tap Ly
Sobger
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Granite
Ronton
Bop Johnstons
Columbia Tu
San 'Bla
Bland’ A. Sisphor
Tansbaro
Ly Augusta
Chester B
Grewool
Andersons
South Carolina
Greenville County
Court of Probate
Encerizip County
Charleston & Western
Edward W. Scott
Provident
Oldline
D. R. Durisoer
Special Agony
Hugefield
S.C
R.l.foxs
Gmith Ad Ags
Iota Tite
ENS
Broad Street
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Tarver
Augusta, GA
F. B. Carr
Brother
Centre Street
Augusta Georgia
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