Second Annual Reunion of the Burriss Family Held at Old Salem
The second annual Burriss family reunion gathered about 800 relatives across four generations at Old Salem church four miles above Anderson. Delegates traveled from Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, California and the Carolina group dominated by residents of Anderson and nearby counties. Rev. Jas N Buroughs and J Belton Watson led ceremonies after a lengthy program of religious and historical activities, with Miss Lois Watson showcased for organizing and charting family history to prepare a published lineage.
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Anderson Mall
Old Salem Church
Joshua
Mary Burriss
Arkanean
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
California
Carolina
Anderson
Jacob
Bryant Burriss
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahome
Jas, N. Burougha
Oakland
Cal
Burougha
South Carolina
Towis
Mat Stephenson
Buroughs
Nowtaixtyr
Thia
Bryan Burriv
Bureoughs
Jane
Barongha
Baas Shelton
Annie Shelton
Kate Killian
Mamie
Ida
Master Gadus
Woodman
Ala
Laura Harkins
Fayette
Mra
Oacar Morriss
Mantor Wm
Onvar
Columbus
Mins
J. Harper Spencer
Birmingham
J. Masters
L. St. Ayer
Macon
L. RR
Ayer
C. I. Martin
Mantore
W. W. Keys
Lavinia Greenville
Clifford Burrisa
Morris Burton
Piedmont
Floyd Watson
Killen Barton
W. L. Dobbs
Fair Play
Arthur Wood
Commerce
L. Eskew
Pendleton
J. Will Burrisa
Lowndenville
John Burrisa
Saville Moore
Barnwell
S. C
Mian
Jane Buroughs
Claude Buroughe
Pickens
Martha Graham
Nellie Fowler
East Lake
Watley Hall
Lincoln
Jas. N. Boroughs
L. M. Glenn
Jacob Burrias
Glenn
Misa Meta Allen
V. I
Roy
Jan. N. Buroughs
Reya
J. TR. Earle
L. Martin
J. B. Burriva
Woodlawn
Walla
Church
Miss Watson
Joshua Burman
Train Heist In Lincoln Hits 250000 Stolen
A theft in Lincoln Nebraska on August 21 involved about a quarter of a million dollars in valuables missing from a bag on the Laylington train running from Denver to Oxford. The train departed Denver on Sunday night with several bags detached. the remainder of the cargo was found later. Detectives and post office officials are investigating the case.
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Lincoln
Neb
eThree
Ancicn
Laylington
Denver
Oxford
Post Office
Emmeron Escapes From County Jail After Plan
Anderson August 21 J Allen Emmerson, convicted of the Drake murder, escaped last night with outside aid after a key was forged to unlock his cell door. Rewards totaling 600 dollars offered for capture. authorities seek allies who made the key and assisted the break. Emmerson, about 6 feet 4 inches, aged 88? and shorter on right leg, faced a large public reaction when the crime occurred on August 11, 1906 at Drake’s home. A desperate man, he may be killed if recaptured. The county jail break follows a high profile trial attended by large crowds.
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Anderson
J. Allen Femmerson
Thomas F. Drake
Daudin
Supreme Court
Caiapo
Drako Haya
Boxge
Mmmerson
Hin
Jeg Ja
Ft la
Drake
Emmerson
Alles
Rimmerson
Dentist blamed in man’s death by broken neck
August 21 Chicago George Davis, 38, died at county hospital from a broken neck diagnosed by physicians as caused by a dentist’s extraction attempt. He arrived a week earlier with neck pain after a difficult tooth pulling, and said the dentist had jerked him severely, leading doctors to believe a spinal dislocation occurred.
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Chicago
George Davis
Phyasicians
Davis
Phyatciana
Davin
Phyaicians
Colin
King’s Dyapepalin Tablet Ad Promises Digestion Aid
An OCR style advertisement touts King’s Dyapepalin Tablets to relieve bloating belching and indigestion after meals. It claims improved appetite and digestion and lists sellers Dr J W Boll Walhalla and W J Lunusy Sonoca.
New York Autos Costs Cut Amid Sharp New York Sales Decline
New York report notes over two thousand residents sold their automobiles in recent weeks and many more canceled orders. Dealers cite influence of wealthier buyers trimming luxury spending as auto values drop from more than 15 million to about 7 million.
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New York
Frankie Damilionittes
Trae
Wall Street
Inxnrian
Clampdown on a Locomotive Rampage Ends in Jail
Jake Mentor, a Black laborer from Louisville, jumped into a locomotive cab at the New Decatur round house and sped off. He then leaped free as another engine on the track was struck, causing about $1,000 in damage. Meater was arrested by railroad detectives while hiding in Oklahoma and jailed without explanation.
Written by the Saviour a Christ letter circulated in Atlanta
A long, dubious provenance letter alleged to be written by Jesus Christ is described as found in a stone inscription and handed through Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia. The piece claims divine authorship, urges Sabbath observance, church attendance, baptism, and the Lord's Supper, and warns of curses for nonpublication and disbelief.
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Clark
Atlanta Journal
Courier
Georgia
Atlanta
W. H. Pasco
McDaniel Street
Southern Law Worka
Virginia
Mra
M. I. Towson
Py C. Pletcher
Rome
W. W. Gillam
Cowpens
S. C
W. H. Paseo
Spartanburg
8. C
Christ Himsalf
Jesus Christ
Fconium
Mestopotamia
Cubasses
Gabriel
Renana
Peldaye
Krinay
Faith Letter Promises Protection for Households
A scanned, religious missive vows plagues on nonbelievers and rewards to believers who copy the letter. It claims households keeping a copy will suffer no harm, with pestilence or lightning banished, and even aiding birth mothers who trust in the divine. The text asserts no news will come except Holy Scriptures until judgment day and promises heritage to those who possess a copy.
Hopkinss Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hopkins observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Tuesday August 1 near Liz Mile Central. Guests from Greenville Anderson Greer Central and Pickens attended. Oldest guest was Mr. D. J. Kennemar, eighty seven. A dinner for sixty four followed by watermelon and songs marked the day. Neighbors and relatives enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with reminiscences and plans for a possible golden wedding in the future.
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Central
J. J. Hopkins
Aten
Liz Mile
Trelativon
Greenville
Anderson
Greer’s
Pickens
D. J. Kennemar
Mayor G Heyward Mahon Re elected In Greenville
Greenville Mayor G Heyward Mahon secured a third term after a show of support by about 800 voters. A torchlight procession escorted him to the Record Building where he spoke briefly, fatigued yet joyful, thanking supporters and noting the night as one of his happiest.
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Greenville Mountaineer
G. Heyward Mahon
Record
Court House
Green~villa
Opera House Square
Halldine
Mahon
Stepa
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Foley
Sidney
Wadder
Wy Bell
M. Drake
Anderson County
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J. W. Bell
Walhalla
J. Lunnay
Senood
Kieh
the Saviour
Chriag
Scott
MLS
Minhon
Kverzhody Sattaled
Aapetite
Twatova
Blue Ridge
Columbia
Railroad Commission
Comlstoner Sullivan
Andrewa
Faye Charize
Dave
Tonma Kant
Mouching Walhalla
W. J. Carter
Carter
Westminster, & C
W. F. Austin
Senega
J. W. Byrd & Co
Manrone
E. L. Herndon
Walhalla, S.C
Rhone
Carey & Attornoyn
J. W
Shelor
Waihalla
Conseliore
Courta
Bouineas
FF. F. Collins
West End
Calla
D.P. Thomson
Valhalla, S
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J. H. Burgess
Seneca
Orowe Owen Nomons
Dorma Boronia
Ofttao Flonya
R. T. Jaynes
S.C
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