Election results and scattered incidents from Oconee County
Offical but approximate counts from 33 of 86 precincts show Aiken carrying the county by 150 votes with McSwain leading for Solicitor and Earle re elected to the State Senate by 800. Other races include Sullivan, Craig, Schrode r, Barron, Grubbs, and White among noted officials. A Roanoke shooting tragedy and local quarrels are also described alongside a Royal Microscopical Society invention and a diamond writing device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Congress
Aiken
McSwain
Senate
Earle
House of Representatives
Sullivan
Mann
Brown
Sherif
Kay
Fitzgerald
Craig
Philips
McAlister
Kerr
Hold
Schroeder
Barron
Grubbs
Hunnicutt
Miller
Allen
W. C. White
Reeder
Reeder, Hawkins
Bruce
Tugaloo Academy
State officer vote prompts review as shooting report emerges
Logan Ramey shot Little Bill Thrift yesterday at Long Creek during an election dispute. Ramey, about 20 and unmarried, was jailed after the incident in Walehalin. Thrift, married with several children, died this morning after coroner Holleman was summoned for an inquest. Both men are well known in Oconee. The shooting occurred in the second story of J H Cannon's residence following a discussion about an election feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Ramey
Walehalin
Ramey
Little Bu’ Thrift Beiag
Long Creek
J H. Cannon
Thrift
Oconee
David Ramey
Pho
Holleman
War
Mr Tate
Card of Thanks to Friends After Loss in Westminster
William H. Mant of Westminster C T expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during his wife’s illness and death. He prays for divine protection and blessings. Dated August 22, 1908. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery and a note about campaign spending by candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Chas
Ek, Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
William H. Mant
Weatminster
8. C
Election Ordered For West Union District 27 Four-Mill Tax
On petition representing about one third of resident freeholders and qualified electors, West Union School District No 27 votes to hold an election at the district schoolhouse on Saturday August 29 1908 from 2 to 6 pm to decide a four mill tax for school purposes. Trustees named as election managers. C L Craig County Superintendent of Education presiding. If the board is absent the County Superintendent is responsible. August 19 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
C. L. Craig
Center
Raig
South Carolina
Oconee
Seneca
Alfred Williams
Harbin
Livingstone Ice Co opens delivery wagon in Walhalla area
At the contralion of many of our Walhalla friends we have decided to open up an Ice Business. Our wagon equipped with Beales will make deliveries to any residence or place of business each day of the week in Walhalla or West Union. We will not sell Ice on Sunday but in case of sickness will give free ice upon physician prescription. Patronage appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
West Union
Livingston Ice CO. Sif
Notice to Debtors and Creditors and School Election
Office over Sentra Hardware Co feeds a notice to debtors of Fred and Jemima Riley estate to pay debts and file claims within law, plus an August 29 1908 school election order for Black School District No 9 to remain in Center High School District with trees as managers and voters from general elections only. Seizure and sale notice appears but details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Jemima Riley
J. R. O. McKee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ing
Oconee County
Ted
Richmond
S. Look
Llhalla, S. C
Roanoke
Edward Cook
Minney
Tazewell County
Cook
Jianove
Herta
Florence County
Willan Culbworth, Jr
Saluda County
Jackson Java Ts
Royal Microscopical Society
Aileen
Auditor County
Qi Blaaa
Bill
Keowee
Charleston
Phe News and Courier
United States
John G. Evans
de Py Grace
Geo. Johnstone
W. Lumpkin
B. Martin
G. Rhett
E. D. Smith
M. F. Ansel
Dr.king
Democratic Party
E. Verner
Jarle
J. Robt
M. Kay
Ceies
PL. Snead
B. R. Moss
Clerk of Court
G. Poster
N. Phillips
R. D. Oelkers
W. H. Cole, Jr
R. He Boyd
Lee Kerr
Petant Education
N. McWhorter
Be Wade
Hughs
A H. Cantrell
Colley
T. A. Smith
J. Walter Alexander
Murman Morton
W. Reynolds
Stiles Barron
W. J. Schroder
Joe KR
Hopking
DY H
Rowland
G. A. Norman
Jehard W. Grubbs
Smith
Pulton Hunnteut
Earle W. Lowery
Edward Callas
J. Bennett Hill
Ma H. White
Massiah Cobb
J. Wenchary
Edward
Henry
United States Express Co
Chicago
Quick
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Ohio
J. W. Bell
Wal- Teall
W. J. Loney
Alexander
Abbott
Walhalla, S. C
Big Land Sale
Piedmont Land Company
C.h.millerlands
Ice Business
M.S. Stribling
Seneca, S.C
Sentra Hardware Co
C. W. Pitchford
S.C
SALE
Hunt & Harper
C. W. Harper
East End
Seneca, S. G
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