Marble deposit near Westminster and Walhalla eyed for quarry
A December issue features Geo. Barmim's exploration of a white marble outcrop between Westminster and Walhalla. The deposit shows medium crystallization, large grain, and high whiteness, with potential for structural work and power development via water or electricity for large scale operations.
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Westmaster
Bec
Geo. Barmim
New York
Morgia
Vermont
Westminster
Walhatla
Georgia
Peru
Corning
Hing
Theo Saneplen
Une Growni
Tao
Deantifunl
Unclear OCR Text From Historic Local Page
Fragmentary OCR of a town page mentions events and names blankly. It references a January date and local theatres and meetings but full facts are unreadable. Entities and specifics cannot be reliably extracted from the damaged text.
Unclear OCR Warning Article About Health and Exercise
Scrambled text appears to reference health tips, blood purification, and exercises. It mentions names or brands and urges staying active. The readable fragments lack coherent events or identifiable persons, organizations, or dates.
Oldest human remains claimed from Neanderthal skull find
Paris Museum of National History researchers Dubiously date remains to PleistoCene era about 170,000 years old. The skull described with tiny forehead, long jaw and ape-like traits. The report links the discovery at Chapelle aux Saluts in Southwestern France to Neanderthal era findings in Germany's Neander Valley.
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Paris
Direetay Porter
Perrier
Aelonnex
Marcelin Boule
Didida
Neandertal
Germany
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds and Croup
A chaotic local scene aboard a Chicago train ends with a scuffle as a passenger, Bronson, becomes entangled with a woman over seating space. The altercation includes insults about propriety and decorum, while witnesses attempt to restore order amid the clash.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health Through Cod Liver Oil
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion restores appetite, increases flesh, and brightens life for all ages. It urges readers to mail a coupon with name and address, four cents, and the promise of a “Complete Family Atlas of the World” as a reward, citing BCOTT & BOWNP.
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Scott
Envergy
Prohibition Debate Runs Through South Carolina News
An editorial letter from Charleston argues against statewide prohibition, criticizing Charleston interests and urging broader reform. It cites counties lacking liquor regulation and stresses white majorities, morality, and state unity while warning against local delays and urging support for a constitutional prohibition push. It references physicians and constitutional treatment for disease as context, with a call to action for citizens.
Important Farmers Meeting at Oconee County Union
To the members of the Farmers Union of Oconee County the next meeting will be held January 2 at 10:90 o clock three miles west of Westminster. Officers to be installed include Wade Dickson president P P Alexander vice president J W Alexander secretary treasurer and others. Members urged to send list of officers for 1909 between town and county warrant dates. J B Harris president A N S Prichard secretary
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Wheatminster
Farmers’ Union
Oconee County
Hopeswell Cfon
Westminster
Wade Dickwon
Preston
P.P. Alexander
J. W. Alexander
Tressurer
Wy J. Burlay
W. O. Bruce
Boa Jer
Hach Loval
County
Ovonee County
South Carolina
Mt. ‘Tabor
South Union
W. N. Woolbright's
Friendship
Tokeona
Oakway
Westminater
T. Adam’ Crossing
Clemson College
Newry
Henven
Thesday
Mandas
Tumloo Academy
Tuenday
Madison
Telhind
Senna
Polis
Melty
Veherunry
ORU Bbs
B.C
Eye Sight Specialist Promises Low Rates in Greenville
An advertisement by A. A. Odom, Eyesight Specialist, touts urgent benefit for eye sufferers with bold claims and new methods. It promises thorough correction of errors, unusual patient discounts, and specialized attention, noting services at a Greenville address and heavy emphasis on affordability and rapid results.
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A. A. Odom
Celene de
A. A. Conk
Bytslaht
Manger Theange
Optteat Coy
Rhone
Ae Main Street
Greenville
Master s Sales in Oconee County South Carolina
A public sale in Walhalla on January 4 1909 offers two tracts from the Itminater town area and Westminster town. One tract covers about 7.1 acres with a five room house a large barn and outbuildings. the other is about 3 acres adjoining the first, with railway right of way nearby. Cash on delivery and paper costs apply. sale held in front of the courthouse door per decree of the Court of Common Pleas.
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State OF
South Carolina
Oconee
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Walhalla
N. C
Oacar Johns
Aliee Miller
Itminater
Nove
Lems
Southern Railway
Westminster
Oronce County
W. M. Browns Livery Sale and Feed Stables Ad
W M Browns Livery Sale and Feed Stables offers mules and horses for sale with buggies surreys wagons saddles bridles blankets and whips. New stock includes High Point Luggies and surreys. Come see before buying as prices and terms are set by Brown.
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W. M. Brown
Surrey
Walhalla
Brown
Trespass Warning and Final Settlement Notice
W M Brown of Walhalla warns all to stay off lands under their control prohibiting hunting fishing digging roots or cutting timber under penalty of law. Notice of final settlement and discharge to be heard December 1 1908 at Walhalla Court House for George S Hamilton estate with W C Hamilton administrator.
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Hauer
Kope
Matin
Elizabeth Spencer Eliza Spencer
Salina C. Spencer
Geo. W. Spencer
D. A. Smith
Oconee County
South Carolina
Walhalla Court House
Geo
Hamilton
Blacksmith and Repair Shop opens at Main and Pugdloe
A new Blacksmith and Repair Shop opens at the corner of Main and Pugdloe Streets opposite. It offers old fuel and land material, painting, repairs, and custom Wasson builds with a promised satisfaction guarantee. The notice also lists road tax collection details for 1909 with a deadline February 28, 1906 from County Treasurer W. J. Schrodir.
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Pugdloe
Pires Pebruney
W. J. Schrodir
County Treaster
Angel's Stables General Livery, Walhalla
Angel announces opening a general livery business in the Brown Building at Main and College Streets Walhalla offering saddle horses and conveyance services with reasonable rates. Patronage appreciated and invites public to seek prompt, satisfactory service.
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Main
College Streets
Col
Angel
Walhalla
Summons for Relief in South Carolina Case
Summons for relief in Oconee County with multiple defendants including Lucy Roach and Albert Chambers. Complaint not served. Court actions dated 1905 and 1908. Also notices about personal property tax returns for 1909 and various census-like property transfer warnings.
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State OF
South Carolina
County OF
Oconee
Court of Common Pleas
KR. Vandiviere
Admirar St of the
Forsonal Exiite
R. Vandiviere
Agatnet Matha Charher
Elen Lyles
Roxy Roach
Haupton
Lucy Roach
Alwert
Sumumax
Lucy Rouch
Oaid
Pali Square
Washialla
Walhalla
Ald
D. Burns
P. Robt
A. Thompson
Patrick Chambers
VanDiviere
Lus Deen
Walhalia
Robt
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