Order of the Eastern Star history and rules summary
The text traces the Order of the Eastern Star origins from Masonry, noting Robert Morris as a founder figure and the 1878 Grand Chapter formation in Mississippi. It outlines proper ritual structure, membership limits for Master Masons and female relatives, and cautions against illegitimate “outlaw” degrees and improper distribution, emphasizing legitimate chapters and a two dollar degree fee.
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Slutora
Witaws
Dave
Robert Morris
Kentucky
Masone
Audh Hile
St. Louis
British Columbia
Hawaii
Benares
Galcutta
Thdla
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Scotland
Ovary State
Dela~ Ware
Hirth Carolina
Eastern Star
Order
Order of the Eastern Star
Grand Lodges
Masons
Largest steam locomotive built at Schenectady works for Erie Railroad
The Schenectady plant of the American Locomotive Company is turning out the largest steam locomotive in the world for the Erie Railroad. It weighs about 413,000 pounds and will haul the heaviest trains without helper locomotives on grades. It features four cylinders and a Mallet articulated compound design, with a 36 foot 6 inch height and 68 foot wheelbase. Two more engines of the same size are under construction for use on the Susquehanna divisions and Gull Summit.
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Sohenectady
Erie Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tote Regind Ia
Susque Hanna Hil
Valween Susquehanon
Gull Summit
Prumon of Orrs Regiment Announcement and Plans
The thirtieth annual reunion of Orrs Regiment will be held at Augaville September 18 and 19 with speeches by Governor Angel Major J. C. Bomphlit and others. A full program will be announced later and entertainment provided for all veterans. Sold by Dr W Bell Walhalla W J Lunoy Seneca.
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Orr
Aue Baville
Angel
J. C. Bomphlit
W. Bell
Walhalla
W. J. Lunouy
Seneca
Taft to resign as Secretary of War in October
Col umbia Ohio August 21 Immediate after opening the Philippine Parliament in October Hon W H Taft will resign the Secretaryship of War That move completes his emoraldation and his formal resignation will come by cable to take effect then He plans to travel through Russia and Germany meeting the Czar and the Kaiser then return to the United States to campaign for the Republican nomination for President He will travel at government expense until his Philippines service ends and after that will use his own funds to travel as a private citizen
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Columbia
Ohio
W. H. Taft
Philippines
Russia
Germany
United
Globe
Republickn
United States
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Meeting in Walhalla
An important meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Oconee County will be held at Walhalla Court House on Tuesday September 3 at 11 o clock a m. All members urged to attend in person if possible or send a proxy.
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Farmers’ Mutual Insureance Association
Oconee County
Walhalla Court House
Last Confederate Congress member Col Herman Fark Ball dies
Col Herman Fark Ball, a surviving Confederate Centerosa figure and noted campus personality, died today at age 92. Ball served as a Confederate Army officer, a U S and Confederate congress member, and member of both Georgia legislature houses. He was widely known for his long political career and public service.
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Hir
Fark Ball
Mit
Gsor
Yah Ball
United Staten and Confederate Congresses
Georgia
Lang Liver and Digestion Boost with Golden Medical Discovery
Analyzed guidance urges starting with stomach and digestion to revive a torpid liver. It touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as restoring stomach activity, boosting secretions, cleansing poisons, and easing liver burden. Recommends avoiding hard indigestibles and endorses non secret composition with printed ingredient list.
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Lang
Great Wilsteke
Pat Thie
Pierce
Letter to W A Strother Valhalla 8 6 on paint value
A dated letter to W A Strother from Valhalla discusses concerns about property protection and the cost, quality, and durability of paint. It references Devoe paint, contrasts long lasting versus adulterated products, and mentions Seneca Mercantile Co and P R J W Bell in connection with purchasing paint.
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Strpture
Howe
Tory
Bearden
United States
Devoe
W. Devos & Co
P. R—J. W. Bell, Valhalla
Seneca Mercantile Co
Seneca
Good Night to Mother from the Baltimore aun
Poetic plea to say good night to mother with tender imagery. The verse invites embracing a mother in memory love and childhood prayer, evoke gentle dreams, tears, and reverence for maternal care as a weary child rests.
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Baltimore
Aun
Elina
Revival Meetings Led by Rev W M Walker Across Areas
Evangelist Rev W M Walker of the Twelve Mile River Association plans revival meetings with dates and locations including Littis River from September to September 15 Pleasant Hill September 15 to 22 and Golden Creek September 22 to 29 with T A W Stewart J B Fox and Frank Henton as committee members assisting the effort.
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W. M. Walker
Twelve-Mile River Association
Littis River
Pleasant Hill
Golden Creek
A Curious Frog of South America
A New York Tribune note describes a frog that nests in treetop hollows in South America. It lines a resin-filled stump to form a watertight basin that holds rainwater, where tadpoles develop. The collection method remains a mystery, as does how the hollow pieces bond to secure the nest.
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The
New York Tribune
South America
Shredded corn vs cotton hulls urged by Prof Harper
Yorkville buguiver reports farmers in York county urged to believe Prof Harper that shredded corn fodder yields more feed than cotton seed hulls. They accuse many growers of letting stalks waste while paying high prices for hulls. Harper’s claim that cotton seed hulls, used long enough as roughage, may harm cattle is noted as needing consideration.
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York County
Harper
Holt
Abe
Mele Earraptoen
Yorkville Buguiver
Newspapers as political targets and advertising
A rousing critique condemns politicians Tillman and Latimer for using newspapers as political tools while denouncing their attacks on press freedom. The piece argues free advertising funds campaigns but urges editors to refuse politicians who insult the press, noting the risk of corrupting influence and the authors’ defense of loyal newspaper support for editorial independence. It also includes an unrelated advertisement for antiseptic products and a local seller.
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Manning Times
Nawopavern
Senatora Tillman
Latimer
M Polit
Moses of Buuhwa
Augusta
Belton
May Hell for 18 Conta at Statedville Cotton Mills
May Hell for 18 Conta records remarks by T D Miller secretary treasurer of Statedville Cotton Mills after a city visit. He says mill activity is favorable with sales ahead into May and many mills in similar shape. He projects a fair cotton crop potential and possible prices 12 to 18 cents if a 13 million bale crop occurs, noting heat and drought hurting actions and fruit yield.
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T. D. Miller
Treasuyer
Statedville Cotton Milla
Hhis
Charlotte News
Immune ruling cited in cane case and witness remarks
The court rated a witness as immune after questioning about self incrimination. The exchange features a lawyer or judge noting that telling the truth could lead to years in prison and that the whole truth would bring much longer terms. The judge comments on witnesses with limited knowledge of the cane.
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Witnhens
Summons for Relief in Oconee County Court
The State of South Carolina Oconee County Court of Common Pleas issues a summons to multiple Verner heirs and Ballenger defendants to answer a partition suit filed August 17 1907 concerning the rest estate of Samuel H Johns deceased. The plaintiff attorney Robert A Thompson requests service within twenty days at Walhalla Court House South Carolina.
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State OF
South Carolina
Oconen
Court of Common Pleas
Oscar Johns
Eralatus
Alice Miller
Maud Ballenger
Walter Balelenger
Paul Ballenger
Ids Ballenger
Aald County
Hia
Pablo Square
Walhalla Court Home
Walhalla, 8. C
Robt
A. Thompson
Kron
R. D. Burna
D, C
Sammons
Oconee County
Samuel H. Johns
Pinsottt
Oconee
Robert ‘T. Jaynes
Robert A. Ervin
Court of Common Piean
Gaid
Uaid
Walhalla Court House
South Carolna
A. D
KR. D. Burns
G. Co. P
Bou
Carolina
Court of Common
Otto H. Bohumacher
Agatnst
B.D, Burns
B. Ky. TA
Plalatit
Wake story of giant rattlesnake blown from rocks
Aman In the city yesterday from Woodbury, Ga., recounted a tale of a blast on the Atlanta and Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad. Debris revealed a huge rattlesnake, weighing 103 pounds with 101 rattles and a button. The creature died from the explosion's effects.
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Columbus
Aman
Woodbury
Atlanta and
Birmingham and Atlantic
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Valhalla
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T. AW. Stewart
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Manager
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