Johnston residents gather as fire destroys multiple Johnston stores
Local residents recall a rival fire that broke out on Thursday night in Johnston near the millinery shop of Mrs May Taylor and quickly swept through adjacent businesses including D Rosenblat M E Norris and the Johnston Drug Co. The blaze damaged connected lodgings and rooms above the shops, with a cascade of flames threatening nearby fraternal and civic spaces.
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G. B. Landrum
M. L. Lawson
Atlanta
G. A. Wright
Newberry
Wa. Wright
Andrina Outts
Columbia
Clark Couch
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
Johnston
Pet Lowrey
Saluda
Florida
John ‘Warren
Wad
Allen
Edgefield
Ind
May Taylor
D. Rosenblat
M. E. Norris
B.T. Adams
J. C. Lewis
Johnston Drug Co
K. of P
Masons, Odd Fellows
K. of H
Daughters of Confederacy
Rain and Will in the Farm Era and a 1909 Notice
In a 1909 note from Meeting Street, rain is praised as a blessing that spurs work and cleanliness across offices, stores, and farms. The piece highlights rain aiding blacksmithing, farming, and planting while lamenting hardships for country doctors and noting forthcoming seed offers from Buist and Ferry. It also mentions a fire at D. Rosenblot’s property with limited insurance.
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Ake
Advertiser
D. W. Meeting Street
March 12Th
Determined Effort for Big March Sales
Unusual, large stock on hand drives lower prices than New York wholesale case lots. Goods bought ahead of time are rushing in, signaling a mighty stride for a big Spring business.
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New York
Bargain Cloth Prices Highlighted In Local Shop Catalogue
The notice lists reduced prices on calico, colored dress ginghams, percale, madras, white lawn, and Panama fabrics. Bulk bundles include 50 pieces calico at 4 3 4c, 25 pieces gingham at 1 2c, 15 pieces percale at 1 2c, 10 pieces madras at 1 2c, plus 75c Panama at 47 1 2c and 40 inch white lawn at 6 1 4c. The ad also notes a full stock of dry goods, shoes, and clothing.
Edgefield trolley line debate stirs Plum Branch to Edgefield
Plum Branch residents recount early efforts by Wm. P. Calhoun and M. B. Sturkey to push a two line trolley from Plum Branch to Edgefield. The plan spurred meetings, delays, and mixed support as Edgefield residents favored other routes. The piece notes Kilpatrick era politics, local meetings, and a parallel Tillman remark dispute at Clark’s Hill.
Abbeville Dispensary Vote Favours Prohibition
The Piedmont Hon ea Path Chronicle notes the belief that Abbeville county will close the dispensary on the first Tuesday in August and not reopen at the election two weeks later. It argues the majority prefer prohibition and that Abbeville will be better off as a dry town.
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Abbeville
Abbeville County
Friends of the
Piedmont
Honea Path Chronicle
If You Get a Rich Wife It’s Almost as Good as a Failure
A son asks if marriage is a failure. The father replies that marrying well financially can make it nearly as good as a failure, in a wry moral from a substitute.
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Ikey
Abbeville Dispensary Fight Marks Piedmont County
Special report from Columbia notes Abbeville County in the Piedmont region debates keeping or ending its dispensary. The piece highlights local interest and mentions a claim about liquor availability from New Orleans to Richmond via the Seaboard Air Line, with Abbeville uniquely tied to the liquor question.
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News and Courier
Columbia
Abbeville
Piedmont
New Orleans
Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
A. K
South Carolina Woman Abroad Returns to Edgefield
Mamie E. Lake writes from Edgefield recounting a trip to Lexington Kentucky with Miss McCants and child Zaida. She notes Mrs Herman Stahrr, a professor from South Carolina College, and a German greeting to her husband. She expresses happiness to return home and thanks The Advertiser for kindness.
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Lexington
McCants
Sand
H Beloved
Zaida
T Baptist
Herman Sta I Stahrr
Germ
South Carolina
Stahrr
Edgefield
Mamie E. Lake
Edgefield County Equalization Board elects Cochran chair
The Edgefield County Equalization Board held the first yearly meeting in the auditor’s office. R A Cochran was unanimously elected chairman for a sixth consecutive year. Township reps included Blocker Byrd Collins Mims Meriwether Cooper Sanders Day Cochran Swearingen Yance Tompkins. The board voted to assess personal property at 60 percent of market value. real estate would be reviewed next in 1910. Meeting adjourned with next session set for April 3.
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Equalization Board
Edgefield County
R. A. Cochran
Blocker
M. B. Byrd
Colliers
D. F. Mathis
Collins
J. H. Bussey
Edgefield
J. J. Mims
Meriwether
Death of Mrs Richardson Far From Millen Georgia
Mrs Richardson wife of B W Richardson was accidentally killed twelve miles from Millen, Georgia, when a loaded shotgun left on a bed discharged by a neighbor's child. She died within minutes. Remains brought to Edgefield Sunday night and buried at Harmony church Monday morning. She was a daughter of Frank Murrell and his wife and leaves a husband and three children.
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Rambler
Clark’s Hill
Tillman
House
National Representatives
South Carolina
J.W. Johnson
Luther Bell
Hill Ryan
Ville Camp
Edgefield
Intendent
Parksville
D. A. J. Bell
J.P. Brunson
R. J. Blackwell
Messrs
L. F. Dorn
J. C. Stone
J. H. Parks
Sallie Parks
Barbie Christian
Lucy Jaro
Sadie Smith
Rubie Smith
Wilmer Christian
Dan. A. Bell
Norwood Harmon
Parks
Mill Pond
C. & W. C. Railway Company
Rose Strom
Tad” Strom
R. N. Edmunds
Dam
A. Bell
Till ‘Seigler
Rehoboth
The
Baptist Church
Martha Dorn
Belle Sanders
J.C. Mayson
Judge Blackwell
M. B. Sturkey
Plum Branch
Richardson
B. W. Richardson
Millen
Harmony Church
Frank Murrell
Notice of Final Discharge for Ina E Holland Guardian
On April 1909 the undersigned will apply to Edgefield Court for a final discharge from her trust as General Guardian of Marie B. Holland, minor. Mrs Ina E Holland.
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Edgefield County
South Carolina
Marie B. Holland
Ina E. Holland
Rehoboth Church News and Local Happenings
The Rehoboth B Y P U notes a poor turnout for an important church service but praise the sermon by Rev J T Littlejohn and extend sympathy for his mother’s passing. W C T U plans special services, youth groups form a B B U, and Willing Workers mobilize to advance Christ. Fellowship updates include Verna Strom’s return and Kate Reynolds visiting. Crop prospects are mixed due to heavy rains hindering plowing. fruit looks good but a freeze could hurt.
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J. T. Littlejohn
Bro. Littlejohn
Rehoboth
Spartanburg
Liberty Hill
Safeguarding Checks and Bank Funds
Discussion on protecting the value of bank checks as the primary medium of trade. Warns against passing checks without sufficient funds and outlines a legislative act making such actions a misdemeanor with potential penalties.
Memorial Tribute to F M Leppard Remains in Local Memory
The community mourns F M Leppard who died after a period of illness and a brief trip to South Georgia. He passed away while visiting his brother in law near a lake, with his funeral held at Ebenezer Cemetery. Leppard was praised as a principled businessman and devout Christian, whose legacy includes honesty, civic service, and charitable acts. The notice also recounts local reflections on his character and influence.
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F. M. Leppard
Mr. Leppard
South Georgia
Whi. Brogden
Ebenezer Cemetery
Trenton
Marion Leppard
Corn Growers Contest Penalties and Discontinuation Provisions
The act imposes a fine or imprisonment for offense under the Corn Growers Contest. If property value is under $20, magistrate court handles it with up to 100 dollar fine or 30 days imprisonment. Prosecution may be discontinued if funds with costs and interest are deposited within 30 days.
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Johnston Jottings
J. ‘D. “Waters
Mattie Pattison
Ruth Etheredge
Mr. Hammonds Etheredge
Arnoldus Lewis
J. D. Holstein, Jr
Edward Watson
Memeta
J.L. Oxner
Lucile Cooner
Batesburg
Sloan
Greenville
G. P. Cobb
May Wertz
Sara Waters
Grace Haltiwanger
Buist
Ferry
Balistaction
B. Timmons
D. Rosenblot
Cash
J. Rubenstein
Department Store
C. H
Wm. P. Calhoun
M. B
Wm. P
Old
Augusta
Greenwood
Lincolnton
Dan Tompkins
8. C
Don Quixote
Corn Growers
County Equalization Board
Rehoboth B. Y. P. U
Union Times
Gunner
Guyer
Scott
Cash Clothing Store
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