General Ervin of South Carolina Dies at 84 in Walhalla
General William Ervin longtime Surveyor General of the state died at his Walhalla home aged eighty four after four weeks illness. He served as Surveyor General from 1850 and helped map lands across Oconee and surrounding counties. Survived by widow Loulan and three sons, with services held at Walhalla Presbyterian Church.
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Sins Willlins Frescher Firtin
Walhalla
Justmat
H¢ Wen
Sumter
Briced
Clarendon County
Yarente
Robert W. Ervin
Loulan
Kings ‘Tie
B. O
General Assembly
Ervin
Mary
Condors
Lanenhater
William
Robat A
Washington J. Irvin
Sarah Bhmmons
Lancaster
D. C
Samual
Brvin
Mian
Lucy Dendy
Tichland
Quonee County
Samuel H. Ervin
Wentminater
Richard B. Ervin
Marlon County
Fin
Sarah E. Floyd
Kershaw
Lancaster County
Marlon ©. Scott
Williamaburg County
Willian
Bevin
Robert A. Ervin
Atlanta
Gen. Ervin
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Kingatroo
Oconee
Orda
Joses
Westview Cemetery
Regular as the Sun in a Quack Pile Advertisement
An old ad touts Dr King's New Life Pile as the most regular action of the liver and bowels. It claims the sun's rise and set are eclipsed by this product's guaranteed regulation, priced at 25 cents and sold by "all draggiata."
Murder Attempt Near Poplar Springs Leaves Woman Injured
An unknown assailant broke into the Wright home near Poplar Springs and struck Anna Wright with an axe, leaving her in a precarious condition. Constable Fitzgerald arrested Ophloid Evans, a colored man, as a suspect after a prior dispute over chickens. The Lovbenl family was present during the attack. Other details remain unclear.
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Pik Wright
Poplar
Anna Wright
Lovbenl
Familly
Murden
Fitzgerald
Ophloid Evans
Eczema Sufferer Endorses Chamberlain's Salve
A patient, after trying various remedies from doctors including Dr. W. Bell and W. Lunney, reports that Chamberlain's Salve proved superior for eczema and related troubles.
Noted Judge Cappelmann to Lecture on Public Opinion
Hon John D Cappelmann will lecture at a Walhalla Lutheran church on Sunday at 4 PM about Public Opinion. Letters from Newberry letter writers praise the speech as thoughtful and far reaching, with attendees urged to hear it for profit and pleasure. Also mentions Bucklow’s Arnica Salve advertised by G Haya Blum MO as quickest healing salve with 25c price.
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John D. Cappelmann
Walhalla
Grinton
Cappelmann
Newberry
JD. Gap- Reimann
Dalivar Bia
Newberry College
Geo. B. Cromer
Dappelmann
Unknown Tongue faith service sparks riot at Piney Grove
On a Wednesday afternoon in Spartanburg area Black residents gathered for a resurrection service at Piney Grove A M E church near West Valley. A crowd gathered to witness. Silan Wright who died in 1900, was referenced as organizers clashed with authorities. Several defendants including Lane Ann Woodrum Jim Knox Lille Knox Martha Majors Jon Brook Henry Young Silke Wright Jr and Sister Etta Marek of Spartanburg were arrested and bound over by Mayiatrate Crisp. The case involves charges of malicious mischief and presumed unrest linked to a revival led by a leader described as the Unknown Tongue. The defense, linked to a language not understood by authorities, was reportedly planned. Judge Orlep is rumored to place all involved behind bars if they speak any language other than the understood dialect.
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Silan Wright
M. Wright
Lane Ann Woodrum
Jim Knox
Lille Knox
Martha Majors
Jon Brook
Henry Young
Silke Wright, Jr
Sinter Etta Maret
Spartanburg
Piney Grove
Orlep Iptenda
Aninta
County Claims Audited Report Appears Incomplete
A county claims audit lists ten items with unclear descriptions and unspecified totals. The record notes audited claims but lacks full Nature of the Claim details and proper authorities. Further clarification from the auditing body is required to determine accuracy and scope.
Twelve-Mile Evangelistic Borotoes
Rev W M Walker evangelist of the Twelve Mile River Association announces revival meetings in several communities with dates spanning August through September. Whiteside View Anuguat August 11 to 18 Pleasant Grove Algunt August 18 to August ? Salem August 25 to September 1 Little River September 8 to 16 Pleasant Hill September 16 to 22 Golden Creek September 22 to 29 Committee members listed T H Stewart Fox Frank Heaton
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W. M. Walker
Twelve-Mile River Association
Whiteside View
Anuguat
Pleasant Grove
Algunt
An- Buntau
Salem
Little River
Pleasant Hill
Golden Creek
Pleasant Birthday Party For Misa Abbott At Home
A social gathering honored Misa Katie Abbott on her birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Abbott's country home. Guests from Valhalla Seneca Gainesville and Westminister enjoyed lawn lanterns, white dresses, and ample refreshments as 43 presents marked her popularity. the event closed with wishes for many happy returns.
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Marshall Abbott
Biyen
Misa Katie Abbott
Waltromos
Mallie Abbott
Florence Burley
Boulah Birod
Mable
Katia Abbott
Lilith Hunnlentt
Theu Prenant
Matt Isbell
Jutla Oabmig
Maggie Brandt
Simon and Plumer Abbott
Sam Jabel
Jeff Gantrott
Jule Auferson
Dave Cartee
Otto Fricka
Valhalla
Seneca
Fauulo Harbin
Charley Knox
Paul Sieh
W. H. Barron
A. M. Alexander
Westmlester
Lee Ballenger
Madison
M. Cruce
Gainesville
Misa Abbott
Abbott
The Lint of Life and Eleotris Bittora Claim
The piece argues that life expectancy can be extended with advanced knowledge and care between ages 50 and 60. It promotes Eleotris Bittora as a medicine that revitalizes organs, claimed to be guaranteed by druggists at a price of 500. It reads like a medical patent medicine advertisement with emphasis on longevity.
Unclaimed Letters at Valhalla Post Office
Week ending August 12 1907 lists several names including Freeman Misa Annie Hunter J M Fater Mingspel Loyolace Mrs L 8 McCarthy George Pernona Merrick P M. Patrons are urged to report if they called for any of the letters advertised.
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Une
Valhalla
Freeman
Misa Annie
Hunter
J. M
Fater
Mingspel Loyolace
Visiting the Schools and County Education Remarks
County Superintendent of Education O L Craig urges inspection of school conditions as grand jury may visit, citing low attendance figures in Quonee county with only about 1 600 of 6 000 pupils in school. He plans to visit every school to verify conditions and improve enrollment ratios. The D A R seeks markers for Revolutionary soldiers graves and requests descendants to apply, noting pensions in 1840 and urging remembrance of remote ancestors.
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Quonee County
Oconee
Pickens
Mise Marye R. Sholer
Westminster
8. C
Walhalla County to auction water and sewer contract
The Board of County Commissioners will award the lowest responsible bidder for the Walhalla Water and Sewer System contract at Walhalla Court House South Carolina on August 29 1907 at 11 o clock A M Plans and specifications are on file with the Clerk of the Board Successful bidders must post bond double the bid The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Supervisor D F McAlister August 1907 notice
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Board OF County Commissioners
Walhalla Court House
8. C
Ineatalla Water and Sewer System
County Court House
McAlister
Aumunt
Farmers Institute Exhibit at Orkway in August 1907
Announcement from the directors of the Farmer Institute that an exhibit will be held at Orkway on August 1, 1907, at 11 a.m. The event promises insights on agricultural problems from noted experts. The Southwest Railway will run two coaches to carry exhibitors from Clem Hon College displaying results and plans of various industries and mines. Community members are urged to attend to support the exhibit and education efforts.
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Purmant
Farimnern
Cloniwon College
T Am
Orkway
Wentminater
Jown W. Blolor
All-Day Singing at Mopewell Baptist Church
Prof McD Baker of Wekona will conduct a twelve day muate clans at Mopewell Baptist Church near Sensea closing Saturday August 17 1907 An all-day singing will begin at 10 oclock with a final program in the evening There will be a living by all participants and everyone is invited to bring baskets water bottles and singing voices
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McD. Baker
Wekona
Mopewell Baptist Church
Sensea
Card of Thanks from Marvin family after May 1007
The Marvin family extends heartfelt thanks to the physician and numerous friends who kindly assisted during the husband and father’s illness and death. Mrs Margaret A Marvin and children express appreciation for the support shown on August 15, 1907.
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Henven
Richoat
Mra
Margaret A. Marvin
National Geographic Society Elects New Member
Mis Shelor Geta Mermborstty and Misa Olatye R. Shator are noted as nominated and elected to the National Geographic Society. The letter from Dr Willis Mogre, provident of the society, confirms the honor and the society’s standing among America’s learned men and women. Each member is cited as receiving The National Geographic Magazine.
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Willis Mogre
National Gographic Society
Misa Olatye R. Shator
Washington
America
National Geographic Society
Birth Tragedy Report From Virginia Mountain Cabin
Whotesile Baby Murvent Castaton Van Angine 1 Pive children were born in a mountain cabin on Judge Henry Stuart's estate in Russell County Virginia. The mountaineer and his wife hid their daughter and her husband. Four of the babies are alive and healthy, with eight living in the one-room hut.
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Castaton van
Angine
Pive
Va Niet
Henry
Stuart
Russell County
Hid Faughter
Meeting of stockholders at Oconee Knitting Mills
At a July 37 1907 meeting in Walhalla South Carolina the board resolved to increase capital stock to 80000 dollars and call a stockholders meeting for August 16 1907 at 10 AM at Walhalla Court House to consider the stock increase and by laws. Rl Jaynes president Jar M Mobs secretary.
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Wathatla
D. C
Oconee Knitting Mills
Ovones Knitting Milly
Wald Ucones Hewltting Milla
Bowth
Carolina
Deonne Kultuus Millis
Uco~ Hoe
Walhalla Court Hound
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