Reminiscences of Old Pickens and Fort George Visit
A July journal from Old Mekens recounts summer days along the Keowee river with boating fishing and homestead memories. The writer describes Fort George seven miles north of Old Pickens Court Molise on the Keowee shore and a legendary journey of Cateechee to Ninety Six, naming streams Mile Four Six Twelve Eighteen Three and Twenty Six. The piece notes the Gresham plantation graveyard and a historic battle site with relics unearthed by plow. it laments wet weather hurts crops and reflects on local history and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort George
Old Pickeng Court Molise
Keowee
Cateechee
Mile Creek
Keowee River
John Gresham
W. 5S. Gresham
Joseph Gresham
Brown
Georgia
Foun Gresham
Ula
Gresham
Eliah Wider
Alexander
Jona Gresham Wis
Neve
Pou i
Conteworth
Jon Crabs
Ealdier
Archie Grate
David Ovate
Aleve Olin
Jon Wilt
Mate Ghwon
Dexdes
Bank Robbery Ends in Fatal Shootout at White Bear
In White Bear Minnesota a bank robbery at the First State Bank ended after a pursuit by citizens. Henry Paul and Fred Lanners were killed, Willian Batter was fatally wounded, and John Christie and Richard Doran were wounded as the robber died inside a shanty. The robber fled with $750 cash after cashing an $8 check and was killed during the siege at the edge of Lawn near Bald Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Bear, Minn
First State Bank
Henry Paul
Fred Lanners
Pursuinie Citizena
Willian Batter
John Christie
Richard Doran
White Bear
Alfred Auger
Auger
Bald Eagle Lake
Auer
Lanners
Local notes from Long Creek Aug 8
Long Creek residents report mixed health with some fever cases and hopes for quick recovery. Rainy days help farmers while visitors from Westminster and Anderson keep town social. A Mountain Rest route delivery aids the community as Delia Phillip entertains at Drasstown and Tabitha McWhorter teaches nearby schools.
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Long Creek
Speutal
Colling
Andrew Ramey
Misa Tabitha McWhorter
Due Woat
Poplar Springs
Delia Philipy
Drasstow
Poplar
Mountain Rest
Davie Davis
Valhalla
Mint Genelin Ramey
Anderson, Witt
Voon
Martha
Will contest alleges undue influence in Nebraska estate
The document claims Charley Behattner died intestate and that Mary M. Yates a negro housekeeper and others benefited from a will valued at about $200000. It alleges the executor Wie none Behvloner manipulated the will and that a negro porter and a negro novae were also beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watman
Charley Behattner
Mary M. Yates
Discontent Over Prices for Goods Cited by Cary
The text notes that buyers face high prices for external supplies, contrasted with the comfort of making goods at home, as stated by N. B. Cary. The remark highlights concern over erosion of frugality and fair pricing in trade.
Weather rains. community notes in Bounty Land
Heaviest rain of the season falls yesterday afternoon at Bounty Land. Miss Lillian McDonald recovering, Mr. and Mrs. Sumler Fennell with Clyde visiting. Miss Berty Smith to Montreal. many locals moving, visiting, or hosting relatives. Death of Mrs. Mary Johnson mourned. Poplar church meeting closes with five new converts. several local social visits and upcoming entertainments noted. Mrs. W H Inglis ill with fever for two weeks.
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Bounty Land
Lillian McDonald
Sumler Fennell
Aitte Son
Clyde
Berty Smith
Montreal
Jay Gtllison
Anderson Place
Joe McDonald
Brest Pickett
Atlanta
J. B. Pickett
Bagwell
W. A. Stephens
Williamston
H. M. Pickett
France
Greenville
Frank Pickett
Lockhart
Mack Milam
Sandy Springs
Mary Johnson
Providence
Misa Vadte Orr
Charlie McCall
R. N. Renkin
Poplar
Salle Gilson
Hartwell
Helen Smith
Newberry
M. D
South Carolina Delegation Gains in Congress Roster Shuffle
Washington Aug 5 In the Sixty fifth Congress Speaker Cannon reshuffles committee assignments boosting One South Carolina delegation support. Legare moves to foreign affairs while Allison shifts to the canal committee and irrigation aid is reassessed. Aiken changes pension to executive, other members listed with scattered posts in industry and expositions. Washington reports also note a Mack Mountain Corporation acquisition in Virginia with ownership control of a coal holdings group.
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Columbia
Washington
Cannon
South Carolina
Allerson
Ennai
Aiken
Helle
Pennington Gap
Beachman, Jr
Bristol
General Hanager
Pan Dulaney
Washington, D. C
Werneslay
Dent Livalva Severid Wildved
Nils Transaetion Yrmwetiontiy Aly
Uw LdLe
Boeksfountain
South Carolina census supervisor appointments debated
Washington reports say applicants for South Carolina census supervisor posts must secure Blalock Capers approval before consideration. Democrats risk poor luck, with plans to assign negro enumerators to negro areas only, and white officials to white sections. Durand remains unsure as timelines slip toward October.
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Washington Cor. News and Courier
Ie Cenausi
South Carolina
L. W
Beaufort
Charleston
Patterson
Durand
Mitter
Capers
Mialock
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed In Ad and Coin Debate
A Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt discusses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy claiming it cures colds and croup while a lengthy coinage critique argues nickel coins should remain in circulation. Bank official Henry Klees warns abolishing nickels would disrupt transit fares and retail prices, necessitate new fare systems, and affect streetcar use and vending. The piece links coin policy to everyday commerce and public life, noting potential widespread economic disruption if nickels disappear.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Henry Kloes
Enshier
Test National Bank
Klocs
Haya
Klees
Maeve
Miss Shelor Weds Dr Adams in Anderson Ceremony
Miss Carrie Shelor and Dr Adams of Charlotte were married at the bride's mother's home in Anderson. The ceremony took place at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon with intimate friends present and a formal service by the First Presbyterian Church pastor. Guests wore formal attire and a luncheon followed. The newlyweds planned a northern trip after the ceremony. Mrs Fisher will reside in Charlotte, having lived in Anderson previously, and is remembered in Valhalla by many friends.
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Menger
Esre- Mons
Fisher
Mixa Shelor
Anderson
Charlotte
Beaverdam Assoc Upper Diylaton Meeting Program
Meeting program for the Beaverdam Association Upper Diylaton to be held August 28 29 1909 at Cross Baptial Church includes introductory sermon by Rev J He Stone and multiple questions and speakers on church discipline temperance and dues. Includes testimonies from Foley kidney remedy testimonial and local pharmacists notes.
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Beaverdam
J. He Stone
M. Cory
Won
Pace
J. H. Barmen
Noah Tolllson
M. Oh Holand
Robert Sanders
TUL
Shockley
A. P. Marett
P.P. Sullivan
W.T. McAlator
G. Hart
Tollison
Byrne
C. Blackyugh
J. B. Becknell
J. D. Cater
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Old Pickens
Couier
Rouber
Whwetes and
Obi
Gare
N. B. Cary
Land of
Ponty
Rome
Massachusetts
Linedale
Srerg
Virginia
Ames Cannon
FRM
Blackstone
Mamilay
Miss Shelor
Dr. Fisher
Kore
Cog Young Liwly
Ton
Willum Lawson
West Springs
Union
la Buttato
Southern Railroad
Foley
Bright
Walhalla
Cypher Pharmacy
Westminster
Beave
WAM Union ME
Eting
W. Wecklik EH
Wrest Union
S&s
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