Landsford Kills Son After Family Dispute
In Spartanburg county a 61-year-old Confederate veteran, William Martha Sanford Lanford, killed his son William David Lanford, 85, with a gun on a plantation by the Waoree river three miles from Woodraf after forbidding the son to move off the premises with his household goods. The elder Lanford surrendered to the sheriff in Spartanburg later that day. An inquest found death by gunshot, with evidence showing the son had insisted on moving and the father had objected to driving on the yard. The coroner noted humane condition but the report lacks confirmation of pellageyn.
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Spartanburg
Waoree
Woodraf
Woodritt
Pho Waly
Lantoyd
Nini
Lanford
W. G Sexton
W. D. Lanford
W. M. Lanford
Hla Son
Winnet
Widow’s Savings Fund Quietly Finishes Funeral Bill
In Rome Georgia, Monby who started saving years ago to cover funeral costs for Mirtony aged 73 was used Wednesday to fund her burial at Myrtle Hill cemetery. Mrs Urquhart died with no relatives to mourn and had lived a solitary life after the Civil War, sewing to pass the time and preserving small coins for the end.
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Rome
Monby
Mia
An- Me Pryurhart
Myrtle 111
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promised Health Aid
A Scottville Michigan woman testifies that Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her strength after forty five years of labor and that she owes her health to the product. She cites friends, family, and her oldest daughter’s relief from menstrual irregularity as endorsements, urging others to try the remedy.
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Lydia
Pam
Gao
Sam
Nike Liem
Piathan
Avery
D. Johnson
Scottville
Mich
Pardons Granted by Governor Blease in Spartanburg Area
Governor Blease pardoned two prisoners today including Duncan O Grant who was convicted in 1906 for killing a man in Marlboro County. Also freed was a Laurens county woman convicted in 1907 of killing her sister in law, after petitions and jury support. Earle Burgess, white, had his ten year sentence commuted to one year for murdering his mother in law with a chair, following a jury and county official signatories.
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Bate
Laurens County
Ernor Clease
Ken
Retta
Anigel
Chad
Earle Burgess
Seasions
Spartaninuus
Blease
Witeh
Spartanburg
Alex
Motey’s Honey and Tar Praised in Local Ad
The notice from Hannibal Missouri touts Motey's Honey and Tar as a remedy for colds and pneumonia threats. It claims a single bottle cures colds, calling the product a reliable household medicine from Mare fords Pharmacy.
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Novay
M. Browl- Wall
Hannibal
Mare Fon
Taftovtated Tow KIS Horse Incident In Mish Cliss County
The report describes the killing of a horse belonging to WH Taylor after being fatally gored by a bull during an incident near Hearstville. The horse, a mare of substantial weight, was transported to the residence of W Rothrock for examination. The detailed sequence shows the bull and horse involved in a mishap resulting in the animal’s death and the owner’s subsequent actions.
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W. Rothrock
Central Christian church service and stalls at state fair
The article reports a chaotic event at a Central Christian church gathering with talk of a new religious deity, a large crowd, and unrelated notes about stalls, food items, and local vendors. It mentions Down’s government, Hindu piles, and cakes, with various unclear phrases and names amid the crowd.
House approves drainage aid to reclaim swamp lands
Washington March 14 The House adopted an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill pushing by Congressman Edwards of Georgia to provide 1 000 000 for extending drainage investigations. Drained areas include Georgia 2 700 000 Novi Carolina 2 748 000 North Carolina 4 122 000 and Virginia 800 000. The action promises to unlock funds for swamp land reclamation across several states. The House approved the roughly 15 000 for operations of the Department of Agriculture for the coming term. An effort by Representative Hedg lands of Georgia to increase swamp land survey funding to 250 000 failed. an agreement lowered the 600 appropriation to 106 000.
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Washington, Med
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Edwards
Georgia
Lovida
Novi Carolina
Nowth Carolina
Virgin
Joly
United States
Hedivatnds
Geoveata
Cure Rheumatism With Inner Remedy Rhoutnuside
Tone up the system and expel excess acid in the blood to cure rheumatism. Internal remedies like Rhoutnuside claim to remove the root cause, with Helmacide targeting joints, stomach, and kidneys. Available as tablets or by mail from Bobbitt Chemical Co in Baltimore, Md.
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Lingmenta
Halence
Bobbitt Chemical ‘Co
Lattlemore
Bright
Walhalla
W. A. Lunney
Soneen
Death of Good Won Waly Pay Melb Th Speetaty Man
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. OByant widow of Wolke OTryG at her home in Mart, aged 35 years. Services conducted by Reverend Brews. Survived by brothers and a widowed sister, with a faith life and 35 years in the Baptist church. Funeral arrangements and local notices provided by J. W. Bell druggist.
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Worpatter
Rey
Brews
Binsin Wolle
Brothers
M. 1. Minott
T. Mareth
Dade
OO Byyant
Janet Other
Taptist Dared
Manet
Puy
Tyrenda
In Memory of Gen Mart Gary and the Gary Brigade
The Alderson Mail prints an appeal honoring Gen Mart Gary known as the bald eagle of Edgeniold. Survivors of his Seventh Cavalry unit, Gary's Hyena, are noted across Oconee and nearby counties. Veterans recall bold charges and loyalty to their leader amid 1870 1876 acts. Local names from Walhalla and surrounding towns are listed with reminiscences of former citizens and teachers.
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Alderson Mail
J. Cy Stribling
Pendleton
Daily Mail
Mart Gary
Gary
Cavalry
Mari Gary
Edgeniold
Cortes
Brigide
Tran
Gan
Ikving
Oconee
John D. Warner
John D. Perry
Wd PA. Lewis
Walhalla
John W. Shelor
David Stibling
Mr. Stribling
Welling
Wathotla
Artele
Int Biy
Mauldin
Billy
Jin Doyle
Ben Abbott
Willy Penny
Larkin Cleveland
Moore Family Wedding Celebrates Young Couple in Georgia
In Calhoun Georgia on a recent Sunday afternoon Mr Oh 3 Jemnines Chie Moore and Miss Lelia Tom Kins wed amid family joy. Moore is the eldest son of Mr Moore. the bride stands as a promising young lady amid local congratulations.
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Oakway
Red
Misa Mary Rolding
Calhoun
Miax Dig Lewden
Avi
Daveing
Georgia
Viet Hie
Jemnines
Chie Moore
Auternoon
Moore
Wr. Moore
Moss Tomidnefa
Jobo
Harton's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Ira ley's Honey and Tar as a reliable family medicine for coughs and colds. It claims quick and effective relief for coughs, colds, and cases of croup, urging prompt use to prevent deeper illness.
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Iraley
Democratic Patronage Rift Frames Capitol Debate
Washington editorial notes the Democratic party will inherit roughly 744 080 26 in annual patronage from Republicans, with total patronage potentially surpassing 1 000 000 yearly including secretaries and other staff. It cites 227 Democrats in the 201 Congress and outlines various offices and personnel distributions amid the looming shift in power. The record also includes a stray medical ad and a tragic incident report involving two individuals, with unrelated consumer remedies mentioned in passing.
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Washington
Fd Congress
Congress
Pitronage
Ie House
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