Butler Holding His Own Despite Chronic Illness
Gen M C Butler remains in the Columbia infirmary since February first, described as holding his own amid chronic illness. Despite his fragile condition he stays connected by reading papers, with son Capt Butler from Kansas City and sister Mrs. Carson among a family group at his side. The family notes the confinement contrasts with his usual active life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Gen Butler
Capt Butler
Kansas City
Mrs. Carson
Mrs. Butler
Sewage Threatens Shad Fisheries and Health
New York March 13 Charles P Robinson director of the New York Aquarium warns that sewerage in rivers harbors and lakes endangers shad fisheries oyster beds and aquariums. He cites Worcester and Pittsburgh epidemics and notes seven hundred miles of the Ohio polluted. Government action is needed to protect health and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles P. Robinson
New York Harbor
Worchester
Lowel
Pittsburg
Ohio
The merchant and his duties in clear lines
The excerpt outlines a merchant duty to advertise and display goods openly, maintain steady presence in all weather, and uphold a motto of ensuring no guilty man escapes. It cites Kipling and A L Bixley to emphasize vigilance and consistent service in selling drugs or foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard ‘Kipling
A. L. Bixley
Wealthy Parisian Fernand Ravenez Ends Life in Monte Carlo
Paris reports Fernand Ravenez a wealthy 20 year old Parisian shot himself after a supper with friends at Monte Carlo. The death follows a night of extravagant revelry as Ravenez cried of a surprise and then fired a pistol at his temple. He was known for flamboyant dress and had a past duel where he drove his sword into an opponent.
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Paris
Fernand Ravenez
Monte Carlo
Ravenez
Revenez
Reverier
Ravenex
Ravener
Tragedy of The Unemployed in New York
William Rapp a 54 year old machinist left a bitter note before shooting himself citing age discrimination and inability to find work for two years He leaves a letter to his wife and five children lamenting the “cruel American system” that ostracizes the elderly and denies subsistence He was described as strong and able to work and valued family support over further suffering through poverty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Rapp
Rapp
Tapp
Sermon Prompt Sparks Tragic Death in Poland Ohio
In Poland near Youngstown Ohio March 14 the Presbyterian pastor warned of sudden death during morning service. Moments after his line a churchgoer Mrs Matilda Williams collapsed and died reportedly from heart trouble. The service ended with a closing prayer and the church closed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Presbyterian Churchn
Poland
Matilda Williams
Weary Way Georgetown Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
A Georgetown notice extols Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary troubles. Testimonial from 5S P Gordon of 1701 Front St praises relief after one box from Iseman Drug Co, with Foster Milburn Co as U S sale agents. Brand name and pricing 50 cents urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Gordon
Front St
Georgetown
S. C
Dean
Iseman Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Four Brothers Honor Deathbed Request With Cash In Coffin
Moses Goldcom on his deathbed asked four brothers to place $100 each in his coffin and they promised. Israel, Isaac, and Denry placed their $100, while Hiram, moved by emotion, added a $400 check after taking back the $300, and then passed on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Goldcom
Israel
Cofin
Isaac
Denry
Hiram
State Pension Board Meets
State board of pensions will meet on March 4 to review county board reports and apportion funds. The appropriation remains 250,090 dollars. Members include Comptroller General as chairman, Capt. W. H Harden of Chester, Dr. B. M. Leb by of Charleston, D. R. Flenni ken of Columbia, and W. W. Weston of Columbia.
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State Board of Pensions
W. H Harden
Chester
B. M. Lebby
Charleston
D. R. Flenniken
Columbia
W. W. Weston
Pity illustrated as river man’s drowning insurance cue
A schoolteacher tries to teach pity by describing a man who falls into a river and cannot swim. The wife rushes to the bank, and a pupil asks why she hurries there. The answer: to draw his insurance money.
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M.C. Butler
Ee Close
Elsie
the Merchant
Citizens
State Pension Board
OUR
Ebony Belle NO
Nough
Phenix Dumiture
Opera House
Myrtle Mae Critchfield
The
Presbyterian Church
Georgetown Drug Company
M. ‘Kintar
M. Kintar
Beaty & Beaty
Uborgesuwn
J. B. Washington
Folen
Green Grocer
Front Street
A. Moore
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