Edgefield Notes on Trials, Rail Progress, and Local Life
Sixty-seven days into the Gaynor and Greene trial, calls for a 30 day vacation for jurors. Dr. George B. Cromer rejects a U.S. Senate bid. Jackson's road bed improvements cut Aiken Augusta travel to one hour. Darlington killings case plots extreme penalties for two white men. Dispensary law enforcement and whiskey sale records noted. Edgefield seeks Spartanburg Aiken railroad, local leaders urge enterprise. Obituaries for Mrs. May Dorn and Mrs. Talbert. community updates on deaths, visits, and local church life.
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Talbert
Rehoboth
Plum Branch
White Town
Willie Seigler
Rhett Warren
Johnston
Johnnie Stone
Red Hill
W. P. Parks
Parkaville
Rose Cottage
Winchester McDaniel
Modoc
Cab Key
Gus Winn
Rehboth
James Gilchrist
May Wates Work
George Dorn
Red Oak Grove Church
Dorn
Rural free delivery routes at risk in district plan
Congressman Patterson pressed the postal department over rural delivery cuts, warning no inspection has begun yet and routes could be reduced to every other day or discontinued. He cites a 2000 3000 piece monthly average, urging a citizens committee to negotiate with promoters to protect local service.
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J .Q. Patterson
Patterson
Department
Deaths and charges mark Edgefield notices
Obituary items mourn Mrs. W L Faltert and Mrs May Wates Dorn with church ties and maternal survivors. The piece notes Prager’s indictment for bigamy and adultery, arrest in Troy and Belgefield, preliminary hearing, and $1000 bond, amid community interest in the high court trial.
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Essie Prager
Edgefield
Williaam Robinson
Prager
Belgefield
Relinson
Baltimore
Pringle Youmans
Columbia
J. W. DeVore
Afflicted With Rheumatism Promotes Pain Balm
Mr. J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory says rheumatism afflicts him still but Chamberlains Pain Balm restores him to business. One application relieves pain and gives prompt relief. Sold by G L Penn Son Edgefield Mercantile Co and others. Local wagon and buggy dealers promote equipment and service. TM KR Forse Trenton S C solicits patronage and pledges to please.
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J.C. Bayne
The
Herald
Addington
Indian Territory
Chamberlain
Balman
G. L. Penn & Son
Local Classified Fragment Hints At Private Sale
Fragmentary ad describes a private sale of a product or service with partial names and unclear details. It mentions a keeper at Gli Penn and a dealer Ramgey Jones offering various items. The legible bits imply a sales or advertisement notice in a 19th or early 20th century context.
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Aditor-Of-Thi
Meliat
Gli. Penn
Stock Raisers Advertises Monte Gnisto Stallion
A newspaper notice urges breeders to view Monte Gnisto the handsome black stallion by Cante lou and Carmichael of Edgefield before arranging matings. The short ad emphasizes beauty and value for mares, with a cryptic 8: C reference.
Appointments at Trenton on Wednesdays
Crown and bridge work advertised as a special service with appointments available in Trenton on Wednesdays.
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Trenton
Embroidery sales and assorted goods advertised
The clipping advertises weekly embroidery sales and various merchandise from Edgefield Mercantile Co and G. L. Penn & Son, plus “Breath of Life” claims and consumer health anecdotes. It includes names like J. M. Cobb and Mrs Ora A. Stevens and mentions Peruvian Guano fertilizer and tobacco products such as Franklin and Cinnso cigars.
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G. L. Pen & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cicero
Gaynor
George B. Cromer
Newberry
Tillman
United States Senate
Jackson
Augusta-Aiken
Aiken
Augusta
Darlington County
Springfield
Ohio
Cis Claus
Andrew Carnegie
Alton B. Parker
Charlotte
Judge Parker
South
Southland
Southern
M.F. Aneel
Greenville
Apeel
Spartanburg-Aiken
May Dorn
Falfa
the Grove
J. T. Littlejohn
P. R. Wates
G L. Penn & Son
Edgefield Mercantile Company
W. L Faltert
Tower of Strength
Sheaert
Kilmer
Ren
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Goldsboro, McFarland, Taylor, Cannady
Babrock
Mitchell
Owensboro
Eugeriend Mercantile Co
Forse
8. C
Ramgey& Jones
Timmons & Corley
Surgeon Dentists
Jackson & Johnson
New
J.C. Sheprard
W. W.adams
J. H. Bovemant
T.'d. Ratnstorp
J. M. Cons
HoLiano
Towrkins
C C Fuller
W.E
J. C. Sheppard
W. W. Adams
E. J. Mims
M. Allen
Assit
Busness
J.M. Cobb
P. P. Blalock, Jr
Epeerterd Mercantile Co
Edgefield Mercantile Co
Mary H Walters
St. C
Tore Maserty
G. Fh. Pein & Sur WE. Lstch & Co
Miesee
F. Wayland
Wright
Original Grove
Itas
Oliver
Hill, Bthlehem
Augusta Savings Bank
Broad Street
W. B. Young
Pesgident
J. G. Weigle
Geo
Mims
Optician
NoRfolk
Columbia, S.C
F. S. Royster
the Farmers Bank
Edgefields
IK Edgefields County
Acta
A. E. Padgett
HH Rainsford
W. H. Harling
W. A. Byrd
Pacale
JORNE
Sui Lisen
Kolienne
Great Mills Taxi
W. H. Turner
Nature
Pestuvian Islands
Royster's
Georgian Chemical Works
Ashepog
STONO
Navassa
Lee’s
Edgefied Mercantile Company
Phosphate & Fertilizer Co
Jones & Son
Crossett
Dorn & Mims
J. Rubenstein
Advertiser Building
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