Five-masted schooner Governor Amex wrecked off Cape Hatteras
The five-masted Governor Amex carrying railroad ties ran ashore near Wimble Shoals on Monday at dusk. All aboard perished except one survivor Josiah Spearing, a Nova Scotian seaman, rescued by the steamship Shawmut. Spearing recounts the calamity with bruises and exposure. the Shawmut’s captain and crew aided the rescue.
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News and Courier
Governor Amex
Brunswick
New York
Wimble Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Josiah Spearing
Philadelphia
A. Svenson
Spearing
Governor Ames
Atlantic
White Partridge Killed Near Montmoreneil South Carolina
Aiken county hunter Louie Mills killed what is believed to be the only white partridge seen in South Carolina. The bird stood out from a covey of about twenty, with snow white plumage and only a few black feathers on one wing. The white partridge had been sighted in Montmorenel area by several hunters before Mills finally shot it.
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South Carolina
Montmorenel
Aiken County
Louie Mills
Milby
Madison
North Carolina
Little River
Clenon College
Clemson
Anderson County
Fend Phillips
Anderson
Farmers Union Aims for National Agricultural College in Atlanta
Charles B Barrett national Farmers Union president nears Atlanta to outline plans to the Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee. If adopted, Atlanta could land a million dollar agricultural college with statewide and national impact. Barrett emphasizes demonstrative farming and attracting students from every state to boost Georgia agriculture and city prestige.
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Atlanta
Charles 8. Barrett
Farmers' Union
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers’ Union
National Agricultural College
Walter Cooper
Chamber
Barrett
Agricultural College
Georgia
Alan
E.ory
America
Amer
Ica
Ed Semmes Convicted of First Degree Murder in Muleberry
A telegram from Aiken dated December 19 reports Ed Semmes the Black co partner in the Muleberry Florida murder case has been found guilty of first degree murder and faces imminent execution. Reed, a Florida foreman, was killed when he refused a favor. another Black man was lynched by Mulberry residents. Semmes was arrested in Charleston and prosecuted by Loltester J. Byrnes. A medical ad fragment about Foley’s Honey and Tar follows.
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Aiken
Ed. Semmes
Martin Reed
Muleberry
Fla
Semmes
Charleston
Loltester J. J. Byrnes
Anderson County Plea for Better Roads and Local Politics
A lengthy editorial letter heavy with local color laments the poor state of roads in Madison and surrounding areas. It mocks officials, jokes about Clemson and Anderson county relations, and humorously pleads for Anderson to absorb the county to fund road improvements.
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Anderson
Font- s:
Sold. A Charlotte party led by Rev R L Patterson buys the Misenheimer Springs property near Concord for 18 miles northeast, including a hotel, cottages and 180 acres. The site offers a renowned health spring, plans include remodeling with modern utilities and entertainment facilities, a bowling alley and tennis court.
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Norman
Concord
Kentlemen
Misenheimer Springs
Q. B. Smith
Innocence Proven in Perry Street Murders Findings
Savannah reports bloodstain analysis on clothing tied to J C Hunter reduces guilt but notes stains older than the killings of Mrs Hunter Mrs Ohlander and Mrs Gribble. Police seek a negro man with an axe seen near the Gribble home as solution to the case. Foley's ad copied. Arctic Club secretary says Captain Loose confessed faking affidavit for Cook data.
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Savannah
J.C. Hunter
Perry Street
Hunter
Victor Bassett
William Walls
Gribble
New York
On Horn
The
Arctic Club
Capt. Loose
Prederick A. Cook
Sugar Scandal Rumors Surge as Indictments Weave Higher
New York reports sensational moves in the sugar scandal with rumored indictments against a senior official in the American Sugar Refining Company. Probers are said to be ready to disclose accountability higher up as Arbuckles repays nearly 700000 to cover deficits. National Sugar Refining Company also faces more than 700000 in duties after investigators review its books.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Arbuckles
United States
Treasury
Dig Sular
Ardueltes
National Sugar Refining Company
National
James H. Post
Court sale of Oconee knitting mill lands and gear
In the Court of Common Pleas, Lee G. Holleman et al sue Oconee Knitting Mill et al. A master will offer at public auction in Walhalla on January 10 1910 the real estate of about 26 acres at the mill site, buildings and machinery including 45 Banner and other machines, 180 hp boiler, and office equipment. Terms require one third cash, balance in one and two years with bond and mortgage security. Minimum bids set at 7500 dollars for the land and 7500 dollars for the machinery. Registration requires a $1000 certified check. Master W. O. Whith.
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Court of Common Pleas
Lee G. Holleman
Oconse Knitting Mill
Robert Aldrich
Walhalla
Oconee
South Carolina
Alice, Dendy
Oconee Knitting Mil
S. TP
Dendy
W. O. Whith
Oconee County
Notice of Pinal Settlement and Discharge
Ida L. Jones Executrix seeks leave from D A Smith Judge of Probate at Walhalla Court House on January 14 1910 at 11 AM for final settlement and discharge of the estate of Thomas H Jones deceased in Oconee County South Carolina.
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D. A. Smith
Oconee County
South Carolina
Walhalla Court House
Thomas H. Jones
Anid Hatate
Ida L. Jones
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James Whitcomb Riley
Santy
Santy Claus
Claus
Clmbin
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J, Cheney & Co
Druggluta
BIG Union College
City
Movida
Foley
J. W. Bett
Cook
North Pols
J. A. Coote
Danville
Jacob Sehratt
South Street
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
Dean
Rae
Noahs Liniment
Noah Remedy Co
Richmond
Boston
ALL Crea
Richerond
Mass
W. J. Lamney
Ser
Puri
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Towa
Chamberlain
J. W. Fell
C. W. Wickcliffe
West Union
Maidanl
Macon
J.B. Andrews
Charles Holmes
Perfection
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Dr Bell
Walhatin
W. J, Lanne
Soutit Carolina
County OF Oconee
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