Words of Wisdom From an Old-Timers Column
An elderly correspondent writes about the rainy day, local life, and election chatter. He muses on farming, sickness, and social issues, jokes about hens, plows, and a Confederate veterans memorial, and laments changing politics and pensions in a reflective, humorous voice.
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Reb
T. M. Dorn
Texas
T. M
Columbia
Edgefield Advertiser
Crary Morgan
P. H. Bussey
Pat
Uncle EV
Things a Mother Should Not Do
A fragment from a Cleveland Leader style column advises mothers on guiding sons. It urges gentleness, listening, outdoor sport, and respect for a son’s mind while avoiding constant scolding. The excerpt ends with a humorous exchange about hats and fashion.
Johnston Odd Fellows honored with supper and talks
Johnston residents enjoyed an Odd Fellows gathering with prayer by Rev. M. L. Lawson and greetings from Mayor J. D. Bartley. Short addresses spoke on the order and local commerce. A substantial supper followed before announcements of upcoming Easter services and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Odd Fellows
M. L. Lawson
J. D. Bartley
P. E. Monroe
Lutheran Church
Jack A. Lott
Johnston
Chamber of Commerce
Lutheran Sunday School
T. R. Denny
Pine View
Antoinette Walker
Pepe
Berry
Maud@Quattlebaum
New Was
E.&. Wiggins
Jacksonville
Fla
W. N. Quattlebaum
Gary Satcher
Augusta
Arrington Bros
May Willis
Blacsville
M. E. Norris
Sam Nicholson
W. D. Ready
Lona White Ivy
Greenwood
Tom White
Sallie Smith
Cedartown
Edith Watson
Frank Crouch
J. Watson
Crouch
Saluda
S. C
H. W. Crouch
Messrs
Mims Walker
Jesse Derrick
R. Hoyt
J. A. Lott
U. C.T. Council
Annie Waters
Pauline Hart
Rambo
North Augusta
Baptist Church
Lawson
Georgia
Rhoden
Philippi
Hattie Lee Guess
Maxcie Sheppard
Mr. Guess
Meriwether Water Works and Town Happenings
Meriwether, the new home of Mr. William Middleton, boasts water supplied from a large spring half a mile away. The town, in Carolina pine scenery, shows growth with new residences, moves of railroad men, local elections, and community efforts including temperance memorial events and Easter music plans. Citizens like Capt. James, Mr. M G C Parker, and families visit prominent locals, while crime or violence are not noted.
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John Sharpton
Brunson
Dobey
Daughters of the Confederacy
Meriwether
William S. Middleton
Augusta
Greenwoad
Carolina
Edgefield
Switzerland
Clark's Hillis
Twin City
J. C. Parksville
Freeman
Ces
Robertson
Milton Bussey
Modor
Pias
John Milton Bell
Luke & Fleming
D. N Dorn
J. M. Bussey
W. W. Fowler
Frances E. Willard
W. IM. Robartson
D. A. J. Bell
J. P Bronson
W. G. Blackwell
Henry H. Freeman
Tames
Co & W CL
Mountain Creek
Redlmond
M. GC. Parker
T. G. Talbert
Miss Sweet It Engagement Ring Exchange Report
Dialogue from Kansas City journal and Cleveland Leader recounts a couple trading rings and money habits. A witty exchange highlights an engagement ring choice, thrift reproof, and a remark about changing spending style. The snippet shows character voices and humor rather than a full story.
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Miss Sweet
George
Kansas City Journal
Fragmentary wartime rumour tale from distant press archives
A garbled newspaper fragment alleges a chain of extravagant acts by unnamed men in a distant region. The text appears literary or miscopied, mentioning overturned cellar, shifted township lines, blown barrels, and public figures implicated, though specifics are unclear.
Grand Jury Report for Edgefield County March Term 1910
The grand jury reports indictments considered by the court and returns made to the judge R. C. Watts. It details committee appointments for County offices Public Buildings Roads and Bridges County Chain Gang and County Home and urges magistrates to enforce bonding witnesses filing papers timely. It includes a county commissioners report and notes a district fine payment of 49 dollars. The jurors thank His Honor Tadye Watts and court officials for courtesies.
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R. C. Watts
Edgefield County
J. L Smith
B. B. Jones
J. C. Lewis
W. E. Lott
J. W. Kemp
B. Canlelou
W.T. Kinnaird
J. R. Moss
C. E. Quarles
W. AL. Ryan
Martin Medlock
J. 8. Rodgers
W. R. Swearingen
W. J. Harling
P. H. Bussey
L. R. Brunson
P. B. Whaley
T. Williams
Ascs
Tadye Watts
Report of Edgefield County Board of Commissioners
The Board reports review of magistrates dockets per law and finds total funds paid into the treasury by magistrates across eight districts totaling 661.70. It notes fines in the seventh and eighth districts for read law violations and urges penalties aligned to the commutation tax plus potential further fines. It cites missing pages and docket tampering concerns, requesting Grand Jury attention. End notes by Moul J. N. Grit J.O. (erir) and Novy 3ed 1909.
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Seveth
Moul J. N. Grit J.O
Erir
Forcing Respect for the Law in Marion County
A rich farmer W H Brigman beat an elderly white woman employed by him. Despite a history of shootings and fights, immunity via money faltered. Solicitor Wells indicted Brigman. the grand jury returned a true bill. He pled guilty and Judge Ernest Gary sentenced him to eighteen months on the chain gang.
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W. H. Brigman
Marion
Brigman
Wells
Ernest Gary
Gary
Marion County
South Carolina
A Southern Judge Repeats Tale of Killing and Mule Theft
A well known southern judge revisits a Reconstruction era court scene near the Texas border. A white man is arraigned before a colored justice of the peace for killing a man and stealing a mule. Rivalry between states colors the trial as the judge notes two kinds of law. The prisoner is found to have killed the man and is hanged for mule theft under Texas law.
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Ratianeces
Texas
Lippincott’s
Keep Only Young Hens For Laying
A Progressive Farmer excerpt advises farmers to keep hens under eighteen months for higher profitability. After two years, hens generally lose egg production and profitability declines, so the article suggests selling or consuming older birds to boost overall production and profits.
Machinery Readiness For Spring Field Work
Early spring urges farmers to prepare equipment and repairs. Ensure implements are in first class order with spare parts and sharp cutting surfaces. Prevent slowdowns by pre staging tools to avoid losses from worn or rusty gear and injured horses due to overworked, ill maintained equipment.
Calhoun Statue Unveiled in Statuary Hall in Capitol
Washington March 12 A statue of John C Calhoun was unveiled in statuary hall with South Carolinians conducting the ceremony Governor Ansel presided and former governor Mauldin delivered the principal oration The scene featured guests from both sides of the sectional divide and remarks comparing Calhoun to Lincoln amid tributes from Massachusetts and South Carolina lawmakers.
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Washington
Capitol
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Ansel
Mauldin
Statuary Hall
Ethan Allen
Lewis Cass
Webster
Calhoun
Senate
House
Lodge
McCall
New England
Eee Aiken
South
Carolina
Congress
Lincoln
John UC. Calhoun
Abraham Lincoln
North
Massachusetts
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Board of County Commissioners
Thomas Stansell
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