County Correspondence and Local Happenings Apr 11
April 11 report notes farmers nearly ready to plant while peach crops suffer from a cold spell. Mentions Mrs F E Corbin visiting Newry and Belton, Minas Fannie Marking with sister Mrs John O Leary, W C Rodgers host in Little River, and Lawrence Alexander off to Sapphire for summer. Includes school recitations and songs, local visits by John Leathers and Robt Leathers, Baptist church services, Children’s Day address by Ki Verner, and a near April Fool holiday escapade by pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Corbin
Newry
Belton
Minas Fannie
Mis
John O Leary
W. C. Rodgera
Little River
J.N. Breedlove
Lawrence Alexander
Sapphire
Baptist Church
Ki. J. Verner
Closing Exercises At Topewell Church School
A March 20 closing program at Topewell Church School attracted a large crowd of patrons and visitors. The event featured decorating by local youths, a teacher prepared program, and several performances including songs and recitations led by Miss Maude Stribling and pupil Bula Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topewell Church
Maude Stribling
Bula Adams
Songer
Ball
Johnnie McCree
Bessie
Dora
J.G.C. to Meet on Fourth Saturday in April
Fair Play notes a low turnout at the J.G.C. gathering with a call for a wall meeting on April 21 seeking full attendance. The community reference mentions farming activity rising as spring arrives, with Rev. D. A. Lewis ill, while several locals are seen visiting relatives in Greenville and Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G.C
D. A. Lewis
D.V. Wright
Valhalla
J. J. Sheldon
Dorrah
Greenville
Mary Sheldon
Ielen Thompson
Seneca
J. Wt. Heller
J. L Smith
Bounty Id
Lavada Marett
Westminster
Tilda Marett S'riday
Devoe paint praised by Uniontown painter in letter
A Uniontown artist, L. O. Kutter, extols Devoe paint as cheaper and longer lasting than lead oil or mixed paints. The painter, who claims Devoe boosted his business, notes he accepts lower pay and still chooses Devoe and urges others not to underprice. The letter is signed by F W Devoe & Co with mentions of dealers in Valhalla Westminster and Seneca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoo
Uniontown
L. O. Kutter
Devoe
Yours Truly
F. W. Devoo & Co
P.S
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
Seneca Mercantile Go
Seneca
Walehalla
W. J. Lunney
Left Husband and Children
Spartanburg April 6 C E Boyd a stone cutter and Mrs Sallie Crackum wife of a stone polisher were arrested in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon by police on complaint of the woman's husband who worked in the marble yard with Boyd Crackum has gone to Atlanta and intends to prosecute wife and Boyd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
C. E. Boyd
Sallie Crackum
Atlante
Boyd
Crackum
Atlanta
Hank
Spartans Ia
State Democratic Committee Sets May Convention Dates
At Columbia on April 6 the State Democratic Executive Committee adopted resolutions calling the May State Convention for the 16th and directing county chairmen to call club meetings on April 28 to elect delegates to county conventions on May 7. A resolution by D H Magill of Greenwood denounced Tom Watson's March statement in his magazine. Magill defended it but others objected, deeming it undignified to give Watson publicity. The resolution was withdrawn after debate and a colleague urged voting on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
State
Democratic Executive Committee
General Assembly
D. H. Magill
Greenwood
Tom Watson
Congress
Keifer
Ohio
Foley’s Honey and Tar Labeled Genuine Remedy
The Original Foley and Co Chicago promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the genuine throat remedy. It warns of imitations with similar names and urges customers to ask for the yellow packaged product and reject substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Foley's
J.w.boll
Claussen and Company Doors Closed in Mortgage
J C H Claussen and Co was shut today on a four thousand dollar mortgage held by B J Simmons. Foreclosure led to the suspension of the bread and biscuit factory, with the firm reportedly troubled for some time. The article also advertises a pile remedy and lists local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
J. C. H. Claussen & Co
B. J. Simmons
Carnegie Misses the Proper Stall at Atlanta Reception
An Atlanta reception features the Carnegie clan praised for a long lingering kiss, with Mrs Eichberg and Mrs Kiohburb approving Carnegie's kiss as superior to Hobson kisses. The report, filled with humorous and risqué dialogue, notes the narrator's playful exaggerations.
Newberry College Endowment Gift Promised by Dr Pearson
President Jamba A B Sherer reports Dr D K Pearson of Chicago offers to fund twenty five thousand dollars to Newberry College endowment using the usual form. Pearson long known as a friend of the distinctively Christian college. gift marks his 86th birthday and the coming year. Also notes home remedy Pine-ulos backache and bladder relief sold by local doctors with pine forest ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Jamba A.B. Sherer
D. Ke Pearson
Chicago
Newberry College
Pearson
Oma
Ind
J. W. Bell
Walballas
W. J. Luunoy
Seneca
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America
Ernie Cobb
John Leathers
Robt. Leathers
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Hesse Bo Bignature
Fair Play
Dolly Varden Organdies
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Stein-Bloch
J. H. Adams
Chas, Finkenstadt
Walhalia
Claussen and Company
Carnegie
Atlanta, Ga
Etohberg
Vanny Scotchman
Mrs. Eichberg
Hilokina
Mr. Carnegie
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Iobson
J. W. Roll
W. J. Laurey
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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F. L. Jones
Gallatin
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