Charleston Officers Honor Col Ward With Preamble and Resolutions
The 3rd Infantry National Guard of South Carolina in Charleston adopted a preamble and unanimous resolutions praising Col Samuel Mortimer Ward upon his retirement after more than two decades of meritorious service. The document, forwarded by Lieut Col Cogswell to Ward in Georgetown, commends his conspicuous leadership and devotion to state welfare.
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8Rd Regiment of Infantry
Charleston
S. M. Ward
Ward
Third Infantry
Col. Cogswell
Col. Ward
National Guard of
South Carolina
8Rd Infantry
Samuel Mortimer Ward
Georgetown
3Rd Infantry
Commonwealth
S. C
News and Courier
Ball at Andrews Honors Leading Citizen in Town
In Andrews on January 4 a grand ball hosted by local young men honored Capt. and Mrs. Walter H. Andrews. The town, named for Capt. Andrews, celebrated with decorations, Frank J. Davis Orchestra, fireworks, and a special Georgetown train for guests. A long list of ladies and gentlemen attended, marking the event as a memorable New Year celebration.
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Frank J. Davis
Georgetown
Capt. Andrews
Mesdames W. H. Andrews
J. Walter Doar
Olin Sawyer
Sam Mercer
B. A. Brown
J. E. Jenkins
J. I. Kirby
Isokreit
J. L. Hogan
W. B. Highbee
C. L. Holtschecier
J. W. Catlit
J. B. Etheridge
S. M. Matthews
L. W. Medlin
T. E. Arrowsmith
F. L. Powell
Blanche Hayes
F. C. Davis
John Clark
Misses Maud Powell
Louise Walker
Amelia Tom
Sarah Ballenberger
Bella Ballenberger
Nona Brown
Taft
Messrs
W. H. Andrews
J. Winter Dear
T. G. Fort
Reese Ford
T. H. Hamilton
Marion
C. D. Jacobs
Kingstree
R. M. Graham
Coward's
E. L. Powell
Trio
E. A. Buck
B. F. Gearbeardt
Hagerstown
N. W. Cook
E.G. Wilson
George H. Hanks
H. W. Tallavast
O. F. Elliott
F. A. Weatherford
H. D. Herring
Louis Bellenberger
J.B. Ethridge
J. S. Kirby
J. M Brown
Pete Young
C. Tallavast
W. T. Clift
H.W. Medlin
B. Doar
M. B. Slakely
B. Blakely
Jno. Richardson
T. R. Howle
F. Isokreit
W. Cooke
M.G. Orburn
Dr. L. Hogan
Jessie Catlit
Janes Hammond
H. M. Capenter
Sam Richardson
F. G. Davis
Norman Williams
Orlando
Farnum Fined Five Thousand In Dispensary Case
James S. Farnum pleaded guilty to rebating former Dispensary Director Joseph Wylie in $1,500 graft. He was fined $5,000 or one year hard labor but the court amended to remove the prison option after his attorney and the prosecutor agreed the fine would be paid immediately. Farnum paid the $5,000 by bank certificate.
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Columbia
S. C
James S. Farnum
Joseph B. Wiyle
Chester
Farnum
Prince
Harnum
Richland County
Hagood
Walker
People’s National Bank of Charleston
County Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting in Georgetown
The Board of County Commissioners met in Georgetown on January 3 1910 with Supv. J B Johnson and Commissioners H T McDonald and G E Scott present. Docket books of Magistrates Harrelson Tilton Haenel and Powers were shown for examination. No treasurer's report. After approving claims totaling 2829.86 the board adjourned. Elizabeth K Doyle Clerk of the Board.
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Georgetown
D. C
Board of County Commissioners
J. B. Johnson
H. T. McDonald
G. E. Scott
Harrelson, Tilton
Haenel
Powers
Elizabeth K. Doyle
Boar
Census Enumerators Sought Amid Sparse Applications
Census Director Durand reports a shortage of applicants for enumerator posts, especially in large cities. He urges quick applications by January 25, notes about 68,000 positions, and explains tests and qualifications. Employers are urged to grant leave to employees who seek such service.
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Washington, D. C
Durand
United States
Census Bureau
Beacons of Mercy and Government Decrees in 1910 Crisis
The text details attempts by Gen Toledo and Gen Medina to delay executions of Grace and Cannon, Americans, following Zelaya’s orders. Telegrams reveal pleas for mercy, charges of preventing communications with the U.S. consul, and insistence on obeying the president’s final decision. It also covers the 1910 census testing procedures and pay for enumerators.
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Toledo
Zelaya
Medina
Mason
Groce
Bials
Cannan
Grace
Cannon
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Andrews
Carolina
Groge
Gannon
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