Death of Capt John Coffee Neville at West Union
Oconee County mourns Capt John Coffee Neville a long serving resident and Civil War veteran who died at his home in West Union after a three week illness. He served as captain in the 12th South Carolina Regiment and fought at Seven Days Battle Fredericksburg and other Virginia campaigns. Survived by wife Annetta Knox Neville and several children, plus siblings and relatives. The funeral was held at Walhalla Presbyterian Church with burial in Nevfile Cemetery.
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John Coffee Neville
West Union
Walhalla
Alexander Neville
Oconee County
Spartanburg
Sapl
Neville
Helme
Julie E. Meall
Wm. G. Neville
J. ©. Cork
Annetta Knox
Samuel i
James F
Jeane C
Julia Antoinette
A. G. Shankin
Janie D
Mesurry Neville
Ony Brother
J. J. Neville
Atlanta
Mra
M. E. Smith
Mary N. Ansel
Stites
12Th
South Carolina
Richmond
Predericksburg
Campagn
Virginia
Presbyterian Church
Thera
Gapl
John
Oconee
Owl
Falla Victim to Vhieves in Coal City
Fragmented notice describes thefts and a man from Coal City seeking redress for long-term health issues caused by kleptomaniac intrusions. The item mentions a diver and a kidney problem and an unnamed remedy called New Life Pills marketed for constipation malaria headaches and dyspepsia.
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Vhieves
W. Lends
Coal City
Ata
Sven
Tien Dee Kinne
Card of Thanks for Maude Milgon family
Card of Thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathies and kindness during our daughter and sister Maude Milgon's long illness. Special thanks to Dr Wo Wiekiiffe and Ina for unwavering care. May God bless the good neighbors as we gratefully acknowledge their support from A H Milgon and family.
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Maude
Wo Wiekiiffe
Inxo
A. Hh
M. A. Milgon
Tamttys
Unclaimed Tettora and a Week’s Notices
A jumble of Otley style notices lists uncalled for items and names including Miss Lint Carver and W. & Cox, with a weekly Walhalla schedule ending Ane wee 21. A misread report cites President Taf signing a joint resolution for New Mexico and Arizona concerns, noting no clear legislative outcome. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a general health ad.
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Walhalla Hob Ules
Miss Lint Carver
W. & Cox
J. A. Marnaworthy
Ronder
Aly
Merrick
P.M
Ricks Found Dead at Home on Poor Mountain
The body of 5. H. (Bud) Fricks was found in bed by a neighbor last Monday at his Poor Mountain home. He died likely Saturday afternoon after years of heart trouble. A weapon from the fire post, Fricks was a Confederate veteran of Orr's Regiment with many friends in the county. He leaves two brothers J H P Fricks of Madison and W P Fricks of Anderson county, plus a sister Mrs James Massey of Madison. Mineral services were held Tuesday and he rests in Neville burying ground near Walhalla.
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Bud) Pricks
Mr. Fricks
Wricka
Henry Fricks
Fricke
Orr
Neville Burying Ground
Walhalla
Momory
Convicted of Innocence and Fingerprint Evidence
Lawyers argue fingerprint identifications can convict the innocent even in murder cases and capital punishment cases. The piece recalls James Dodwell’s deception at Fort Leavenworth when his prints proved his true identity, leading to release from the prison.
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New York
Avery
Heyein
Mager
James Dodwell
Dodwell
Fort Leavedworth
Reg
War Department
Hungate
Train shooting and Civil War veterans reunion events
Pistol Katto on the Rock Creek passenger train near Salsbury, Kennedy shot four times and killed instantly by Lyoeh. Woodstock reports skeletons found by Workman thought to be Civil War soldiers. Memphis hosts first blue and gray national reunion with Grand Army members invited. Confederate and Confederate Veterans groups back the event set for late September.
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Atic
Aus
Kennedy
Blaelty
Trinkley
Salsbure
Here
Roc. Lyoeh
Key
Laynch
Woodstock
Chapman
Workman
Fishtoon Parsons
Memphia
Tonn
Menthera
Grand Army of the Republic
Reachester
Dadae Dt
M. Greer
Duttinger
N.ob
Porvest
Koniishi
Memphis
Up City
Antebolhim Shives
Confederate Veterans and Hons of Veterans
Walhalla district enlarged by red hill annexation
The county board of education, at a recent meeting, approved altering Walhalla School District No. 26 to include Red Hill District No. 13, with conditions. Trustees must maintain the Red Hill school for at least 11 months yearly. otherwise the petition is refused and districts keep their present boundaries. The decision constitutes Walhalla absorbing Red Hill and abolishing that district.
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Walhalla
County Board of Education
Valenilla
Bear Swamp
Ted Hil
Voard Wleas
Walhalla District
Red HI
Walhalla Diatrict
W. C. Hugha
Stribling
J. Brockman
Athens Doctor Dies After Attempting to Board Train
Aug 20 in Allons Georgia Dr D A L Thomas a noted Athens physician was mortally injured while boarding a Gainesville to Michud train two miles from his home. He died en route to a hospital. He was aged and survived by a wife and ten children.
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Allons
D. Aln. Thomas
Athens
Gainesville
Piano Contest Amronauts Near Four Million Votes
The last weeks of the Up ton Piano Contest have narrowed the lead to three contestants, with No 14 still over 1 000 000 votes. Coupon trades and sales at C W Pitchford's store continue as August first approaches. The Courier notes standings as of August 16 and urges continued participation. Also an ad promotes Champlain’s Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism relief.
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Ulore
C. W. Plichford
Sevaval
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Montreat
Howard Agnew Johnstone
Stamford
Peanles Pr
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