Tidings from Tugaloo… Protracted meetings and baptisms
June 21 report from Tugaloo notes heavy rainfall and hopes for dry weather after fodder harvest. Rev Stovall led a protracted meeting at the Block, yielding seven baptisms by Rev W J Spear man. Visitors include Will G Johnson from Greenville and Percy Long visiting relatives on Long's Hill. Protracted services start at South Union next Saturday. Miss Mosely of Greenville returns home after visiting Pat and Kate McClanahan. Children’s Day at Black Jack on the 12th deemed a success.
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Tugaloo
Stovall
W. J. Spearman
Will G. Johnson
Greenville
Percy Long
Long's Hill
David P. McClanahan
Pat
Kate
South Union
Mosely
Kate McClanahan
Black Jack
Three Negroes Hanged in Memphis County Jail Yard
James Northet John Champion and General Bene three negro murderers were hanged in the county jail yard this afternoon about fifty persons witnessed. Northet was hanged for the murder of his wife on a Capleville farm July 31 1904. Champion killed Irene Jones in a city resort December 17 1904. General Bone murdered Mattie Maben January 1 last and was convicted after a trial in Paducah Kentucky three weeks ago.
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Memphis
Tenn
James Northet
John Champion
Bene
Champion
Norfleet
General Bove
James Norfleet
Capleville
Irene Jones
Janu
Bone
Mattie Maben
Wolf River
Paducah
First Bale of Cotton Brings 685 Pounds to City
The first bale of the new cotton crop was delivered by J. C. Pruitt weighing 685 pounds. It sold to Osborne and Pearson at 15 cents a pound, marking the earliest first bale in years since 1881.
LAXATIVE Bromo Quin i n x Cure Claim Card
Advertisement offers LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in a day. It promises money back if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Quantity noted as 250.
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E. W. Grove
Wach
Westminster News Highlights from August Eleven News
Westminster notes report marriage of Robt J Simpson to Dora Couch in Habersham County and a death for Mira Alice Blackwell buried in Westminster. Local businesses Mason Bros sold stock to Finlay Bros forming Finlay Brothers. Various social visits, travels, and school plans noted. Millinery store shelving set to begin with LeCompte Parish coordinating stock. Weather and crops show fruit and melons scarce, fodder ready, cotton opening.
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Westminster
S. H. Johns
Enq
Robt. J. Simpson
Habersham County
Georgia
Dora Couch
Quincy Couch
Mira Alice Blackwell
Old Westminster
Mason Bros
Finlay Bros
James
Arthur Finlay
J. J. Spinks
Mary Mason
Charlotte
J. J. Harrell
North Carolina
New York
O. M. Parish
Athens
LeCompte & Parish
Messra. LeCompte & Parish
M. 8
Stribling
A. L. Gousott
They Appeal to Our Sympathies by Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement argues bile and dyspeptic people suffer but can be restored to health with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims these tablets invigorate the stomach and liver, strengthen digestion, and regulate the bowels. Sold by I. W. Bell in Valhalla and W. J. Lunney in Seneca.
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Chamberlain
I. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Senec
J. W. Bell
W. J. Lunnoy
Seneca
Little River
Oconee County
S. C
High Falls
Newry
Brasstown Notes August Social And School Openings
Brasstown notes from August describe Mrs. Sarah Swofford visiting her son Kelly Swofford, a protracted meeting at Rocky Fork drawing large crowds, and attendance at Diedrich Kothell’s Mountain Association in Unity. The public school opened, Holly Springs school starts with John Elrod teaching, and local residents comment on mountain hospitality and pleasant weather. Also mention of ailments and local merchants selling Chamberlain’s tablets.
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Brasstown
Sarah Swofford
Kelly Swofford
Rocky Fork
Diedrich Kothell
The
Mountain Association
Unity
Joe Chambers
Lemuel Chambers
Anderson
Annie Riehle
Rothell’s
Jerry Swofford
Georgia
Jacob Kothell
Holly Springs
John Elrod
Mary Holbrooks
Daisy
Baptisl church sermons draw Oakway crowds week
Oakway August 21 Many edifying sermons were delivered at the Baptisl church this week by Dr Langaton of Greenville and pastor Rev A Mcdaniel. Services were well attended both morning and evening with hopes of good outcomes. A large number of visitors stay in Oakway hosted by A L Foster and family.
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Greenville
Seneca
Horse Cove
Slaw
Conncross
Robert C. Dilworth
Waymon Mason
Westminster
James Bruce
Townville
Frank Mattison
Belton
Rena Huusinger
White Rock Academy
Bearden
Mayette Brown
Poplar Springs
Winfield Bearden
L. Brown
Hix
Gina
Carnesville
J. J Haley
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C.W
J. E. Bauknicht
H, J. O'Kelley
Cora Davis
Changa Church
R. W. Nelson
Margie Stribling
Lee Stribling
J. D. Sheldon
J. Y. Jones
Pelzer
Gertrude Johns
C. TL. Miller
Jessie Dobbins
Pendleton
Lay
Nannie McElroy
Greenwood
Thos
S. J. McElroy
Oconee
I. M. Holland
Adel
Lawrenceville
Sepember
O. E. Anderson
Annie
Massey
Business College
Mra
HI. E. Dodd
Hattie Zimmerman
J. D. Witherspoon
Cros Hill
Laurens County
D. Conger
Bonnie Freeman
Williamaton
Brasstown Notes
Oakway News
Walhalla
Thej
J. W. Alexander
Spartanburg
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