Edgefield Advertiser 1906 Primary News and Court Notes
A compact summary of Edgefield items includes editorial commentary on upcoming judgments day reports from Edgefield primary coverage, notes from national and state politics, and court proceedings. It mentions legislative expectations in South Carolina and Massachusetts, the Cuba issue, sugar prices debates, and a court term with indictments and verdicts. It also records biographical notes on local figures and a glimpse of insurance regulation discourse.
Aiken County Race Tests Dispensary Stakes in South Carolina
The county faces a critical election on Saturday the 13th with two candidates Messia Toole and Polatty vying for the state senate seat to succeed Senator Johnson. Toole opposes the dispensary while Polatty supports it, a contest that may decide the dispensary fate and tilt the senate’s balance. Polls show near parity as the campaign centers on prohibition policy and local barriers.
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Aiken County
Messia
Toole
Polatty
State Senate
Senator Johnson
Senate
Johnson
Congress
House
Edgefield hosts Women s Missionary Union meeting
The annual meeting of the Woman s Missionary Union of South Carolina will convene at the Edgefield Baptist Church from October 30 to November 1. All Edgefield association mission societies are urged to send delegates and alternates to Mrs J L Mims, Edgefield, S C. Notable visitors include Dr B D Gray, Dr R J Willingham, Rev W H Clarke of Japan, Miss Fannie E Heck, and all thirteen State Board missionaries.
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Woman’s Missionary Union of South
Caroline
Baptist Church
Edgefield
Edgefield Association
J. L. Mims
S. C
Home Missions
B. D. Gray
Home Mission Board
B. C
Union
R. J. Willingham
Foreign Mission Board
W. H. Clarke
Japan
Fannie E. §. Heck
North Carolina
Southern Baptist Convention
Autumn Day in Cold Spring Reflects Farm Weather
The report notes a mild autumn day in Cold Spring with bright sun and a good church turnout. It mentions Cab Key from Modoc visiting, Joe Hamilton expanding his store, rising cotton prices boosting farmer optimism, corn rotting from wind and rain, and forecasts a ten cent cotton price. It also covers crop prospects, garden failures, winter sowing tips, plus local illnesses and a funeral in Saluda county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cab Key
Modoc
Cab
Joe Hamilton
Tomrown
Belle Parkman
J. W. Lanford
J. T. Littlejohn
Lou Martin
Mary Hardy
Saluda County
Rehoboth
Bro
Devoe Paint Claims and Savings in Edgefield Letter
A letter to J. C. Sheppard from Edgefield extols Devoe paint at 1.75 a gallon, arguing it saves labor and materials. It condemns inferior brands with adulterants, claiming such paints waste gallons and labor, and cites a comparison of two houses painted with Devoe and a cheaper mix to illustrate efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Sheppard
Edgefield
Lear
Devoe
Los Jh-Torrence
Seed Purchase Notice From E S Johnson at Tew Depot
The advertisement by E S Johnson at Tew Depot seeks buyers for cotton seed with offers to exchange hulls and meal for seed. Mentions market interest and solicits patronage for above products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Johnson
Tew Depot
Purifier ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills in Cary Maine
A brief 25 cent newspaper advertisement from G. L. Peon & Son W. E. Lynch & Co. promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the war remedy for the stomach liver and bowels. The copy claims a Mrs Alexander of Cary Maine endorses the product as painless and life infusing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Cary
Dr. King
G. L
Peon & Son W E Lynch & Co
Fine Amusements and Fire Works at Columbia Fair Week
Columbia hosts Home-Coming Week October 22 27 with free shows and grand firework displays Tuesday through Thursday. Carbo’s touring firework act headlines along with band music and modern theater seating. crowds to be managed with enlarged entrances and more streetcars. Write A W Love for details and southern residents living out of state.
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Columbia
Fair ‘Association
Carbo
United States
South
Fair Grounds
A. W. Love
Sec
Columbia, S. C
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Edgefield Advertiser
E. Ims
EDITO
Ane
Spartanourg Herald
News and Courier
Alabama
South Carolina
Carolina Spartan
Joe. B. Morgan
Massachusetts
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Republic
A. R. Brooks
Butler
North
Brooks
Ction
New York Herald
Augusta
Washington
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Mutual Life Insurance
Littlejohn
Martin
T. M. Martin
Low Martin
Mississippi
Texas
Mr. Martin
The
Odd Fellows
R. W. Memminger
Charleston
Court of General Sessions
G. H. Stige R
Will Jordon
Henry Lanham
Spaup
Henry West
Ed Weaver
G. W. Wood
Will Jordan
Cout
Tweedey
A. R. Coles
J. Wm. Thurmond
N. G. Evans
McG. Simkins
Grand Jury
Tursday
Ana
Sea Dispatch
Spartanburg
Booker T. Washington
Booker Washington
White House
N’s Mission Societies
Florence A. Mims
Edgefield Mercantile Company
Tes
A J Kilmer
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
P. P. Blalogk, Jr
Jas. &. Byrd
Edgefield, §. C
Post-Oilic
Edison
fAne Oe
David’ Slusky
Broad Street
E-Levy
Saila
Augusta Bee Live
Broad
Just
Jewel and Miller Ranges
Speth Bros
Augusta, GA
S. H. Manget
Trenton, S. C
W. K. Furse
Trenton
8. C
G. L. Penn & Son
W.A. Hemstreet & Bro
Georgia
R. R. Bank
Ourratlow
J. W. Peak
Gasfla
Business College
Macon
E. J. Norris
Georgia-Carolina
Arrington Bros. & CO
the Farmers Bank
Edgefields
Edgefeld County
Ra Ee
A. E. Padgett
H Rainsford
W.H. Harling
Caubier
W. A, Byrd
Dorn & Mims
Hamilton Brown & Co
New York
Jas. E. Hart
Jones & Son
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