Plague Drives Mass Exodus and City Chaos
Descriptions of wide plague spread with thousands burned or buried, streets choked by corpses and frightened residents fleeing. Hospitals strained as doctors and nurses fall ill, while sanitation tests and mass funerals unfold amid martial headlines. Contemporaries recount disrupted transport, fear, and emergency measures as the plague advances.
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Tia Obelrane
Westminster revival scene fills Westminster eve
The Westminster community reports a lengthy revival led by Mes Stephan who has preached daily for over a week to packed pews and standing room. A large audience attended the Seneca protest last Friday, while local social notes mention guests from Greenville, Mount Atty Ga, and other nearby towns. A wedding near Walhalla drew attention, with John and Gene Vieve Hreagale wed last Sunday and celebrated at the officiating minister’s home. Local merchants advertise pond products and bargain prices, urging Westminster residents to visit the town, pay cash or on time.
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Westminster
Sneelal
Steyens
Seneca
Mia
Stefana
Greenville
Mia Crayton Moore
Sam Hallenger
Lown
Mat
Apmidon
John
Gene Vieve
Walhalla
DredGhaw
Mira Beenzente
Pond Aarne
Messy county budget talk and proposed measures in 1910
Fragmented notes discuss Oconee County finances for the year starting January 1, 1910. Mentions estimated expenses, county debt, past deficits, and proposed taxes and mills. References officials like Senator Wace, Mr Haris, and County Supervisor Phillips with plans to explain finances to the people.
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Wditer Cuutlery
Wace
Mas Haris
Oconee
Wade
Phillips
Whitseeaine
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Tita
Qeanee
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Ame
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Meri
Demers
Urle
Senate
Phroueh
Harps
Miyannt
Bat
Mim
Vineet
Pheovish
Oconee County to form Township Board of Commissioners
The document details abolishing the County Commissioner office in Oconee and creating Township Boards of Commissioners. It outlines appointment by the Governor upon General Assembly recommendation, terms beginning the first Tuesday after January, duties over road and bridge work, contracts under certain amounts, budget controls, record keeping, auditing, and penalties. The act specifies supervision by County Supervisory, an annual allowance, and limited contracting powers, with continued prosecution provisions and a continuation note.
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Tommleston
General Assembly
Oconee
Pownship Board of Commissioners
Dannary
Stel
Aid
Cour
Cony
Sipolyviser
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Woman Shoots Man Four Times in North Carolina Murder Scene
In Tabor, North Carolina, Mrs. Hayes killed Robert M. Lloyd in the Hayes home after an alleged improper proposal. Lloyd, a South Carolina Medical College student, was shot seven times as he confronted Hayes and fled, then again wounded in the doorway. Hayes and her brother were jailed in Whiteville after the event, with motive tied to a reported dispute over treatment.
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Hayes
Tabor
N.C
Merry
Yeaterday
Mloyd
White Mehives
Layes
Moyd
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Loyd
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Mayes
Moses
Chase
Mrs. Osiyes
Moye West
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Niks Hayiow
Haver
Corn Child Labor Reform Meeting Report 1901
A local meeting describes reorganizing rites for the Toys Corn Chile in 1901. Officials discuss presenting new methods, appointing a superintendent, and delegating duties to oversee the work in the county.
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Local Matters From Prominent Sunhor Prominent Prank and Visits
Seneca residents mark a lively week with bets on a poetry contest and a county school event. Verner travels to Lexington to exhibit horses, while Mika Hosale Sharp visits Miss Verna Sirihiing. Community members attend Clemson’s Creatore concert and support local pupils competing in the county contest.
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Posta
Sint Georgia
Lake W. Verner
Lexinston
Jon
Mika Hosale Sharp
Chicova
Col
Iso le
Charnelius Gar
Junehean
Mia C.W. Banknight
Wathat
Wy. Holloway
Kate McChioahan
Misa Lillie
Miks Min Nivens
Seneca
Riehanan
Lwin Huhies
Thomas
Severit
Sienmonia
Thames
Wes
Morrison and
Holles
Clemkan College
Gaeilve
Wathatha
Onoar Doyles
Alfred Pervitt
Prat
Morrison
Diyinel
Washington, Mob. b.- Conmrepa mind O. Patterson
Patterson of South Carolina returned to Washington after a long home visit and entered George Washington University Hospital for treatment. Friends here are hopeful that he may benefit from the care.
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