Overthrow of Radicalism and the 1876 South Carolina Vote
The Richmond News Leader recounts the 1876 election night in South Carolina. Hampton’s Red Shirts, armed groups, and widespread lawbreaking shaped the vote, with both parties flouting laws. The piece notes white fear and black coercion, and reflects on the aftermath as Reconstruction ended with federal troops withdrawn two months after Hayes’s inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Richmond
A. B. Williams
Palmetto
South
Florida
Louisiana
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Lawa
Hampton
United Stites
Thouwinda
Tilden
Atlantic
Pacific
New York Times
Republican National
Hayan
Seed Time and the Value of Early Care
A farmer guest explains that different grains need different soil and timing. He stresses planning before planting, enriching soil, and addressing wasting conditions early. The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing remedy, promising to repair tissue and build the body, and offers a free sample.
Loving Mamery of Our Dear Grandma Poem
Poem memorializing a grandmother in affectionate verse with religious imagery of death and resurrection. Composed lines reflect bereavement and hope for reunion on the heavenly shore. An earnest family tribute ends with a signature line.
Roosevelt Congratulates Trio Mother at Trenton Home
At Edward Morriw’s home in Trenton N J on December 12 triplets two boys and a girl were christened. A congratulatory letter from President Roosevelt was received and read, signed by Seora wary Loeb and snid. The message conveyed heartfelt wishes for the children’s welfare and future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Morriw
Trenton
Roosevelt
Seora
Wary Loeb
Snid
Oonvert
Mra. Morris
Cannot Exhume Dargan's Body. Judge Refuses Exhumation Order
December 16 Judge Watts refused to order the exhumation of Robert Keith Dargan. Representatives of an insurance company sought the order against a family policy of 2500 unpaid due to rumors he faked death. The coroner's counsel opposed, noting private parties lack grounds. judge cited curiosity as motive and reaffirmed no grounds to compel exhumation. The case revives the tale of Dargan's death by his own hand after the Trust Company insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choraw
Wats
Robert Keith Dargan
An. Insurance Company
Dargan
Darlington
Watts
Tudge Watt
Hi Brother
Independent Oil Mills and Darlington Trust Company
Doctors Could Not Help Her See Foley Kidney Cure Relief
A Shel ton Washington resident, Raymond Conner, shares a testimonial about Foley's Kidney Cure. He states that after trying doctors with no relief, the remedy gave immediate relief and he is now cured. He claims the medicine cleanses diseased kidneys and eliminates poisons to restore health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Raymond Conner
Shelton
Wash
Foley
Tam
President Sloan resigns as South Carolina College head
South Carolina College announces the resignation of President Hour Sloan at age seventy. The Florence Times notes his long service, calling him one of the best presidents in the college’s history. He defended the institution’s spirit and corps, maintaining the college’s standing in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Sloan
South
Olina College
South Carolina
South Carolina College
Florence Times
Washington
President Roosevelt
Cay
John Gapers
United States
White Manse
Capt Capers
South Carolin
Capt
Capers
Die Rng
Capera
Department of Justice
Thousand Jews Brutally Murdered Report Sparks Alarm
Disjointed dispatches describe a massacre in which up to 15,000 Jews are said to have been killed in three days, with widespread mutilation and torture. Report mentions mobs aided by constables and includes claimed victims among women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Leon Jacob Stortin
Onlowsa
Russi
Cosmcks
Moby
Union Meeting Program of Beaverdam Association in 1906
The Southern division union of Beaverdam Association convenes December 30 31 at Pleasant Grove church. Schedule includes devotional by B F Moorhead, introductory sermon by Rev A McDanial, and discussions on baptism, foot washing in church, and church benefits with various pastors presiding. A missionary service is planned for Sunday with committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Beaverdam Association
Pleasant Grove Church
B. F. Moorhead
A. McDanial
D. L. Hatcher
W. J. Spearman
J. Quarry
W. Nelson
J. D. Stonecyper
Rey
J. Kk
Moore
R. W. Nelson
Soymen
Roy
Iaw. Nuloi
Pension Board to Review Applications Each January Saturday
The Auditor's office will host Saturday sessions in January 2000 to prepare pension applications. Names on the current roll remain unless removed by the Pension Board, with notification for changes. The County Pension Board meets the first Monday each February and March to review, approve, and forward data to the Comptroller General J. W. Holloman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Board
Ofice
County Pension Board
Yaas
Pension Com Auxsienee
Pension Commiasioner
Coal oil and turpentine cures for common cold urged
The notice claims coal oil can treat a stubborn cold with a tablespoonful and turpentine as another remedy. It also promotes Harpeiting drops as preventing sickness when taken every two months, likening it to a Turkish bath. The text notes public anger in Chesterfield County over a dispensary election and awaits supervisor action.
To Reduce Representatives in Congress
Representative Bennett of New York introduced a bill to cut Southern representation in Congress due to negro vote disfranchisement. The proposal lowers total representatives from 386 to 851, with state delegations reduced in Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bennett
New York
Congress
Alabama
Arkansas
Worida
Georgia
Louisiaon
Minninaippi
North Caroline
South Carolina
Tennessee
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Jaynes, Shelom, Smith & Bteck
Jaynes
SW BuieLon
TR Breck
Walhalla
B.C
Jubbeg
D. W. Key
Central Baptist Bayed
Greenville
Lins
Scott's Ismulsion
Scott
Hemaiston
Scott Bowne Chemists
Pearl Street
Grandma
Otto
Liaio Moore
Mother of Triplate
Revenue Department
Thorn
M. S. Stribling
Westminster, S. C
Japan
Carter’s Pharmacy
Stminster
Tutt’s
Chesterfield County
Europe
Dragyiatn
Fon
Simpson & Sons
Canton Flannois
Hamilton Hickory
W. P. Nimmons, Seneca
S.C
Norman's Shoe Store
Wainatia
Harrison
Nick Line
Citkap
Norman's Clothing Store
Walhalla, S. GC
Mousa and
Hoyat
Valinos
Sait Canoa
F. Ki. Harrison
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