Death of Major Cross Croas and temporary retirement of Cheawell
Major D. Cross Gros a West minster elder and ex postmaster died at his Lucite Street home Friday afternoon in his 74th year after three days of pneumonia and failing health He served in the Confederate army and had deep roots in Westminster life Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church December 8 with Rev Harrell officiating Gros was born Charleston October 6 1826 and saw Civil War service from Sumter to Greensboro He leaves four children and fourteen grandchildren in a long public and military record
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gossett
Westminster
Dee
Gros
Presbyterian Church
Weatminster
Lucite Street
D. Harrell
Woodruff
Major Gross
Ite
Bowles
Buckingham
Charleston
Columbia
Arsenal
Clindet Academy
Kongis Pooh
Kansan
Norrie
Wentmiyeter
Cross
South Carolina
Harald
Atehison
Kans
Cross Cust
Sumter
Wilmington
Manchester
Rowntown
Kershawa
Fort Sumter
Charlenton Harbor
Mamie
Robt
P. Bradwell
Bunter
William 8
Westminater
Bastview
Hia
Misa Melfaanaaton
Cros
Zimmerman
Zimmerman & Johne Ag
TR. &, Mason
Podon & Anderson Bank
Westminster veteran and church elder dies after long service
Obituary notes the death of a longtime Westminster resident, former postmaster during Cleveland II, and elder and clerk of the Presbyterian church. He served as schoolmaster and banker official, contributing to town life and education, with funeral rites at Rastylew cemetery and floral wreaths from Greenville. A widow and family receive broad sympathy as the community recalls his decades of public service and steady conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Cleveland
Jio
Presbyterian Church
Greenville
Percy Long
Rastylew
Eastview
Union School
R. C. Dickson
Missey Sue Porkina
Essie Smalley
Dowby
Waxes
Mises Annie Kay
Eva Leathers
Janie Bearden
Minute Ubanks
Mary Stimpson
Jonsle
Hortene Jones
Tattler
Mayette Brown
Kate McClanahan
Laura Smithson
Megara
D. G
Sheldon
A. M. Alexander
Franke Simpson
David McClanahan
Mark
Aden
Winfield Dickson
W. AI
Harrison
Will Knox
Eugene Singleton
James McDonald
Miss Smalley
Dickson
J. A. Perkin
Ballenger
Honeer
David Jones
Weely
Miley Smalley Ds
ONG
FB. Oalkers
Trinidad
Cuba
Brownlee
Weatninater
Misa Sadie Harper
Laurens
Fountain Son
Gussle Harper
Pitts
Thobt. Bradwell
Sumter
B. Ht. Crowe
K. Percy Long
Major B Cross
Sadie Harper
Fountain Tan
Fred Peden
Fountain Inn
Miases Gugala Harper
Augusta Smithson
Manenr
Nico Fruita
Windles
Harper and Smithson
Mary 8
Messer
Mary Reeder
Maud Stribling
Serah B. Anderson
Beulah McDonald
Addo Vandiver
Anna Ft. Rushton
Emma Zimmerman
Myri Pits
Beano Simpaon
Ta le Brownlee
Irene Millers
Mowara
A. M. Nareix
Roeder
Peed Peden
Honen
Mrreth Zineman
William Ditlard
H.R. Zimmerman
TR. Parker
J. Wao Dickson
Wade
Die Beow
Cheawell
Bio
Cheswell Cotton Mim Company
Mme Atiil
I. ©. Dresser
Chiliotte
Reneral
Capt
Cheswell
Ginners report shows 1908 cotton ginning totals and ginni
The census bureau reports 1908 to December 1 cotton gins total 11,010,864 bales from the crop and 26,922 active ginneries with 843,396 baled to December 10. It lists past crops 1907, 1906, and 1908 figures, noting percent ginned by December 1 and including round bales and fiber classifications.
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Washington
Dec
Cenmud Bureau
Bates
Medical remedy note for ailments by Chamberlains Satya
Por Nezema Vetter and Sait Rhewm describe a potent remedy for intense ailments. The treatment is said to ease symptoms almost instantly with Chamberlaina Satya. Several severe cases are claimed cured. For sale by Dr J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Linney Seneca.
Death of Townville Pioneer C J Giles at 83
C J Giles a long respected Townville resident died quietly Saturday at age 83. He served the Confederacy and leaves a widow and six children. Remains were laid to rest in Townville on Sunday as friends recalled his upright character and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Giles
Townville
Anderson
Giley
Case
Confederacy
Ita
Mike Tita Gilea
Mra
George Singleton
J. W. Shirley
Woodson Giles
Seneca
Willet Giles
Maxwell's Bridge
Dre Gf. Giles
Phx
Roxynet
Eldlzen
Westminster Notes and Local Society Reports
A collage of brief items notes meetings of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in Westminster, lodge activities at Westminster and Anderson area halls, elections of lodge officers, visits by Freemasons and other locals, and a German aeronaut prof visiting town for a balloon trip near Townville.
Seneca News Items Show Christmas Plans and Local Events
Seneca notes a quiet Sunday as Rev M J Kirkpatrick travels to Anderson for an installation. Union services are planned at the Methodist church with Rev C S Blackwen officiating. A new ginning blowarn establishment opens in the Doyle Building, run by Mrs A Mitchell. Local residents Maud and Helen Hopkins move to Augusta, and Sunday weather turns wet. Dance attendees enjoy an evening at the hall, Mrs J McManter visits from Columbia, Fred Hunt returns from Westminster, and Tom Bolt visits from Anderson. The Onco-a-Work Club hosts a meeting with Mrs N Povndon, featuring refreshments. Greenwood’s L K Harson visits, and Mrs W D Overby of Virginia plans a trip but must continue home. Merchants price holiday goods early. Christmas trees are planned by the Methodist church. Miss Olive Lowery hosts the Gospers and a Famous Americans quiz, won by Miss Minnis Kirkpatrick. A recital by Mrs S K Dendy’s pupils is announced with a program of piano selections, concluding with an elegant dessert luncheon.
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Methodiat Church
Rav
C. 8
Black~ Wen
Bemeca Ig
Ginng Blowarn
Doyle Buildjing
Maud Hopking
Helan Hopkins
Pleasant West
Augusta
Seneca
Mra
J. McManter
Columbia
C. S. Blackburn
Fred Hunt
Westminster
Tom Bolt
Anderson
Merc
Wnt. Netil
Mina Alice
Washington
J. 8
Moore
Clemaon
A. Cheol
Arrington
Walhalla
Soncen
Iast
Seneca Tron
Methodist Church
Olive Lowery
Misa Minnis Kirkpatrick
Wordsworth
K. Dendy
Muate Clawt
Mra. T
Sambling
Mina Alice Neill
Wilkes Dendy
the Fox
Sehunal
Louie Dendy
Meld
Poroat
Vagel
Allee Neill
Toulte Donny
Tung
Rosey
Schmidt
Murabal Dandy
Schumann
Aletea Noll
Tramway Galop
Dori
M. Y
Trial verdict in Thomasville assault and battery case
The jury found William H. Mitchell guilty of assault and battery in Thomasville Georgia after a long deliberation starting at 7 PM. Judge Roddenburg sentenced Mitchell to 12 months in the county jail. Mitchell protested his innocence and a motion for a new trial was filed by the defense.
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Dulcyl
Hyde
Mitchell
Mitch
Will Mitchell
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Nealthy Family Praises Dr King’s New Life Pill
A Guilford Maine resident, L A Bartlet of Bar Route 1, says her whole family has enjoyed good health for three years after using Dr King’s New Life Pill. The testimonial describes gentle, gentle relief and overall well being.
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Nealthy
Shot Wounds Cast by Duncan in Greenville Queue
Batson shot in the breast near Sampson Village by Jesse Duncan Sunday afternoon. Duncan surrendered to Sheriff Gilreath and is jailed. Batson, about 40, in serious condition, with family ties to local coroner Blood Batson. Duncan, about 35, brother-in-law of W M Gossett of Ynatminater. feud noted but motive unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville News
D. Batson
Sampson Mail
Jesse Puntan
Duncan
Matatioe
Dunican
Gilreath
Batson
Mr. Duncon
W. M. Gossett
Y Natminater
Oconee
Six Men Die In Salt Mine Shaft Near Detroit
Six men suffocated in Oakwood near Detroit when an air tube blocked and gas filled a shaft 500 feet underground. Rescue teams recovered the bodies after a late yesterday incident at the salt mine site.
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Hix
Mich
Oakwood
Antekntia
Detroit
Mine explosion death toll at Marianna rises in Pittsburgh area
Reports from the Marianna mine of the Pittalurge Buffalo Seal Company detail a blast on November 28 causing multiple deaths. Four bodies were recovered at the mine face Loving while seven others remained trapped or missing as rescuers work to extricate them. Names include James Keale aged 18 of Monongahela among the identified.
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Tittoburg
Marianna
Pittalurge Buffalo Seal Company
Dobria
James Keale
Monongahela
Fealth in More Expensive hit Any Cure
Fealth in More Expensive hit Any Cure. This country is now ailed with peace who migrate across the continent Mh all ditctions seeking that which Kold cannot buy. Nine-tenths of them are suffering from throat age Jung wosble or chronic ailments resulting from neglected colds and spending fortunes trying to regain foot health.
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Kold
Tolda
Devon
Uae
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Giles
David Parker
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Soya
Fg & Awooper
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Umea Mills
Capt. Cheawell
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
C. B. Gray
A. M. Carpenter
Anderton
de. Hutchiison
Weathwater
Thia Lodge
Ako
BR. Simmons
Simmonstawan
Tas
Benofit
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South Uneon
Gartering
Ay Knnox
J.D
G. P. Purkett
Ter
W. A. Hones
C. J. Simpson
Stewarts
Hountiain Tin
Wie
Sun- Ve
Schwirts
W. P. Haley
Georgia
Gat
Hivean
ME Batson
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