Community Notes and Church News from Piedmont Area
C W and J E Bauknight host visitors, M C Barton with son Morrix of Piedmont. Lane of friends recall old home. Lourte Sheldon returns from Columbia visit. Mrs George Davis and children return from visit to DF Davis family. Stribling family sympathies for Lee Stribling illness. extended visit by Mrs Stribling and Mark. McCanthay conducts Methodist meetings. remarks on Sabbath observance and temperance efforts to drive whiskey from homes. Wades Anderson visits family. G C Marett returns from Atlanta improved. Knox and wife enjoy vacation with the Wrights. Lemmons subsides in Uncle Sam’s gear. Lilian Singiston visiting. Anna Marett hosts Sunday gathering. Gradin preaches to large audience. Taha conducts pinging school. Anna Marett entertains Sunday after noon. Miss Holler visiting Anderson relatives.
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M. C. Barton
Httle
Morrix C
Piedmont
Geo
Lourte Sheldon
Columbia
George Davis
Anderson
Davis
J. D. Sheldon
Striving
Lee
Stribling
Mark
Scribe Vig
C. L. McCanthay
Methodist Church
Samuel
House of God
South Carolina
Jesus
South
Misa Anna Marott
Auto fatalities rise in Chicago in first seven months
Autos in Chicago caused 61 deaths and 1,018 injuries in the first seven months of the year, with figures reported today by the Bureau of Public Health. The report covers crashes on city streets and highlights the ongoing danger from motor vehicle incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ave
Ngures
Bureau of Pox
Westminster News Highlights Local Visits And Church Farewell
Westminster notes Aug 17 report Mrs J D Witherapoon's Yorkside visit, Spartanburg guest Lula Jennings Laigford at her mother Mrs Harrison Jennings, and a summer reunion. Local movers include Dr Henry Johns moving to a farm, Bodds and Dobbs in town, and Rev Moore’s farewell at the Baptist church after two sermons.
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Westminster
J.D. Witherapoon
Yorksidle
Lula Jennings Laigford
Spartanburg
Harrison Jennings
W. K. Mulkey
Demorcat
Henry Johns
Atlanta
J. A. Jobin
Ida Martha
Ming Allie
University of Virginia
Washington
Virginia
Ly Dobbs
Mr. Dobbs
Charlotte
Joh Muley
Jacksonville
Pla
Hayden Cobb
Jay Carter
HW. i. Rosser
South Georgia
Mwi
Oly
Prank White
Greenville
Mra. Benson
Mra. Vaughn
Lora Vaughn
Parker Cottage
Geo. W. Kay
FM. Grogs
Charite Traylor
Charles, Jr
John Garter
Fually
Poor Mountain
F.C. McConnell
Kansas City
Lynchburg
Gainesville
Jameson
Frank Stribling
Townville
Mids
Carmen Croga
Colonel's Forks
D. Tt. Moore
Bapltat
Moore Nina
Tina Pragneronn
United Condition
Blu
Taetlut
Dr King's New Life Pills Boosts Health Amid Weak Appetite
A reader describes persistent symptoms including dull headache sallow complexion and pimples, blamed on a sluggish liver. The ad claims Dr King's New Life Pills relieve constation and faint ailments, improve appetite and restore vitality with a quick health boost.
Suicide Pact Claimed In Philadelphia Tragedy
Philadelphia reports a grim incident on August 14 where Matilda Dowd aged 2 years and a woman died by self strangulation in a fatal act of suicide. A man and a woman were found dying as investigators pursue the self destruction case and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Matilda Dowd
Prohibition Gains in South Carolina Counties News
In Columbia on August 17, voters across 21 counties reported prohibition gains and dispensary losses in the state elections. Prohibitionists predict a statewide ban, aided by active Anti Saloon League campaigns and church outreach, while dispensary supporters warn of revenue losses and changing political loyalties. The Legislature convenes in January with strong bids for statewide prohibition in both chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Miguel Trate
Ual
Beaufort
Richland
Alkon
Florence
Coun- Heart
Charmaton
Anl-Saivon League
Benjamin R. Tilley
Lering
Senate
Rarnest
News Notes from Littl River and Area
Rainy weather leaves roads muddy as locals report fox capture and taming efforts. Hunters Lusk and Alexander killed eleven squirrels and a groundhog during a day off. Residents note visits, travels, and family news including Avallne Galloway’s return from Old Pickena and Ming Sallie Burgess’ stay with kin.
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Little River
Aux
Ronda
Ftmuator
Elisha Alexander
Naa
Mar'a Hill
N. C
Ming Sallie Burgess
Jocaskee'a Shirent
Juot Weole
Aod
Bowershoya
Keeney
Mee
Imo
Lina
Nicholeon
Burdiay
Misa
Talley
Salem
Voda
Mika Mary Cantrell
All Creek
Dr. Talley
Lo R. Cantrell
Ely
Parta. Ma
Center Township Association Announces October Meeting
The interdenominational Sunday school group Willamette? association plans a fall gathering. Members may write to W J Bryant or W N Bruce ministers Mrs W Jobb Play to participate. W N Brice serves as president of the association located in Center Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryant
W.N. Bruce
W. Jobb
Center Township Association
W-N. Brice
Prohibition Wins in Five Counties Spark Charleston Loss
Latest returns show a dispensary victory in five counties including Aiken and Richland while Charleston drops by about 1,800 votes. Aiken posts 288, Beaufort 76, with 16 of 21 counties going dry. Georgetown and Florence undecided as August 18 results trickle in.
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Aiken
Beaufort
Morence
Richland
Charleston
Olumbia
Charlenton
Georgetown
Plorence
Protracted Services End at New Hone Church
Rev W E B Tuff concluded a week of revival at New Hone New Hope. About 27 new members were added with 20 candidates to be baptized on the second Sunday in September. Mr Hart assisted by Hoy James of Georgia. Various locals and visitors from Clemson Walhalla Greenville Pickens and surrounding areas were noted among attendees, with stories of illness travel and community visits. A group planned a mountain trip for a work outing and many expressed thanks to Walhalla for hosting the gathering.
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New Hope
Ant
W. EB. Tuff
Hart
Hoy. James
Georgia
A. Morgan
Oscar Kelley
Bride
Anderston
Rilva Hoges
Clemson
Ethel Barker
Conncross
Miay Beulah Elrod
Lillie Qlazener
Myrtle
Ruth Brown
Walhalla
Verner Doyle
Greenville
Rd.White
Mutile
Velma
Mannie
Annie Smith
Hanley
Misa Pauline Kelley
Hy Powers
Pickens
Catherine Boggs
Maleview
Sery Dex
Mira Pears Brown
Fuller prohibition bill roils Alabama publishers fight
Local dealers and others in M rnningham Alabama rally against the Fuller prohibition bill passed by the Alabama Legislature. The measure targets outlets carrying whiskey ads and could bar magazines and newspapers from Alabama. Publishers nationwide study the move as newsrooms brace for possible changes and vendors plan to challenge the law if enacted. In New York, Madeleine Vocco was shot to death during a bank theft attempt, with $11,000 in money and valuables scattered in the room. a former lover is linked to the crime.
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Mmrnningham
Ala
House of the
Alabama
Senate
Almom
Muller
Sewapaper
New York
Madeleina Vocco
Civic group pushes road work in Oconee County
Aug 17 Seneca report notes the cemetery committee of the Seneca Civic Association is making progress on road projects in Oconee County. Farmers are urged to support right of way and funding as the plan advances. Local notices mention residents, visitors, sermons, house parties, and a new internet projection show in Seneca.
Oconee County School Controversy Letters Respond
In a letter from August 17 the Oconee County District 7 debate over John W. Shelor’s article is defended by W. Hugh, County Superintendent of Education. He asserts misstatements, offers full records for inspection, and challenges legal questions about an election petition. A separate ad-like note promotes Chamberlains Salve with a customer testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathalls
Histor Keowee Courier
John W. Shelor
Witt
Oconee
Mr. Sholor
Ocodee
W. ©. Hugh
Rural Walbutts News Update From Route No 2
Aug 1 notes from Ocouos and nearby towns recount a pleasure trip to Con tra Atlanta and Winston Ca. Rain persists in the region while residents enjoy Waters melon and social events. Protracted meeting at Bether succeeds with six new members. Lewis Vollrath recovers from lynch fear and his cow Cad remains bedridden with Tody.
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Spectala
L. J. Voulrain
Ocouos
Contra
Atlanta
Winston
Bether
Lewis Vollrath
Lynhold
Tovey
Edward Morris Murder Mystery in South Carolina
Edward Morris, 25, from a prominent South Carolina family, was shot and killed by Brank Hout, an Italian restaurant keeper. Two suspects, Ron and a three month pregnant wife, are jailed on unspecified charges. A porch confrontation led to the fatal shooting. Harris, the shooter, claims self defense. Harris has a wife and child.
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Rome
A. Ang
Ide
Edward Morris
South Carolina
Brank Hout
Ron
Big Bride
Marrs
Tlme
Harris
Enlooa Social Dance For Mrs Verner’s Nieces
A lively dance in Verner Hall honored Mrs Pearl Verner, with J P Van Ge Voort and many couples in attendance. Notable pairs included Maxwell Moody with Robyn Ashley, Charles Morpla with Win Afiniter, and A C Dickinson with Mary Verner. The Ladies Aid met later, offering cool fruit cream and pound cake after a hot afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Verner
Civer-Verner
Chee Eerman
Ted
van de Voort
Miss Verner
Joe
J.P. van Ge Voort
Misa Pearl Vernier
Maxwell Moody
Ryolyn Ashley
Charles Morpla
Win Afiniter
Witte
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New Hone
Fapora Caveyuig
Ada
Seneca
Hou. J
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Seneca Civic Association
Che Mesurelo
Misa Carrie Hunter
Ras Jey
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Arthur ‘Thompson
LaGrange
W. D. Holland
P. Davis
Presbyterian Church
C. V. McCarey
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J. 4. McWhorter
Uugane Fant
Theodore Baumbhaver
Mosbile
St. J. Nimnona
Baltimore
Myre. Nimmong
Rawmhaven Kown
Fort Johnson
Birminghm
Charles Hellandie
Wayman
George
Langen
J. Louly Gray
J. Meilvoy
Mies Helen
John Hopkins
Jance Arrington
Dc. Yousuf
Tutinn Gardwoll
Mary Cherry
Athata
Minne Lain Cigninat
Margie Melland
Mlecior Richardson
Montyoat
Asheville
Mendersonville
Glywillat
Mity
Canedersonyilly
W. & Hunter & Co
Joh Matlinger
Jasper Doyle
Turkhard
Gend
S. Verner
de Vondtlan
George L. Wilson
Valhalla
Claude Bilisa
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Bchool
Martin Boyd
Henrietta
Chamberlin
W. Bell
W. J. Lainney
Boneeu
Edward Unce
Lallen
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