Measuring the Tagaloo River Flow Station Near Madison
The United States Geological Survey continues a Tagaloo River flow station at Holcomb's Ferry, one mile west of Madison, SC, 900 feet below the Southern Railway bridge, with daily gauge readings by Thos. A. Spencer. Current meters and a discharge station on Changa River near Madison supplement data used to publish annual stream flow nationwide. Copies are free from the survey director in Washington, D.C.
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Washington
Tagaloo River
South Carolina
United States Geological Survey
Congress
Holcomb's Ferry
Madison
Southern Railway
Ferry Landing
Thos. A. Spencer
I Changa River
Washington, D.C
Rising from the Grave and Electric Bitters Claim
A Lucama manufacturer Wm A Frotwell recounts feeling like rising from the grave after using fewer than three bottles of Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with curing Bright's disease in the diabetes stage and liver bladder issues, urging readers to try it at 50 cents.
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Wm. A. Frotwell
Lucama
Bright
Chamberlain
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
Lunney
Senvea
Fire Destroys Beck Brothers Block in Sumter
A two story Beck Brothers block in Sumter housing wholesale dry goods, a retail grocery, Manheim's cafe, and Manheim's hotel on the second floor burned. Fire collapsed walls burying fire chief W S Graham and injuring several firemen including T P Lynam and Robert Warren. Estimated loss reaches 50,000 with partial insurance.
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Sumter
Beck Brothers
H. S. Tisdale
Manheim's Cafe
Manheim’s Cafe
Graham
Lega
T. P. Lynam
Robert Warren
Last Dispensary School Money
Comptroller General Jones prepares to send out the final dispensary school funds held by the State Treasurer. About 63,000 dollars exist in the account, with roughly 10,000 for deficiency. counties must report to complete distribution and close the account. The State Treasurer plans to transfer about 130,000 dollars from bank credits to the dispensary, removing the institution from treasurer records. Hartwell Ga Feb 22 Bailiff Tom Parks recounts a broom attack by Mrs Ed Holbrook yielding injuries. her husband attempted to intervene. The encounter, brief and unceremonious, left Parkas with visible wounds. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Drainage refund if fails. BE. W. Grove's signature appears on the ash box, 26 cents.
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Jones
Dispensary Commission
Hartwell
Tom Parks
Mra
Ed. Holbrook
Parka
BE. W. Grove
School Entertainment at Madison Honors George Washington
Madison hosted a large audience for an entertainment event by Prof. W L Ballenger in honor of George Washington's birthday. The program featured music by M Abbott and his daughters Lilah and Katie, recitations by pupils, and an address by Rev. G T Harmon of Westminster.
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Madison
W. L.ballenger
George Washington
Westminster
Simple home made mix promises to aid rheumatism and kidneys
A described home remedy claims to relieve rheumatism and kidney troubles by filtering uric acid and waste from blood. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce, Compound Karyon one ounce, Compound Syrup Yarsaparilla three ounces, mixed and taken after meals and at night. The ad urges readers to obtain ingredients from pharmacies and says results can be permanent with minimal stomach impact.
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Proscription
Terrorist raid hits Washonia Street post office in Warsaw
A band of terrorists displaying the red flag attacked the Washonia Street post office, killing the postmaster two clerks and two guards, wounding bystanders, and escaping with several thousand rubles. Authorities fear renewed riots and threat to public security.
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Warsaw
Poland
Washonia Street
Card of Thanks from Hall and Family
The editors Courier prints thanks from Mrs. E. M. Hall and children and Mia A. A. Cole and Family for sympathy and assistance during bereavement following the illness and death of their husband. The note asks God’s blessings for friends and neighbors. Date shown February 22, 1007.
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E. M. Hall
Mia
A. A. Cole
Neglected Cold Warning From Cascage Tribune
The Cascage Tribune warns that neglecting a cold endangers children and adults alike. Proper food ventilation and dry warm clothing help, but if ignored the illness can progress to dangerous infections. Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is recommended as safe and effective, with local sale through Dr J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca.
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Cascage Tribune
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Madly in Love She Slew Him in Chicago Tale
Chicago on February 22 reports Mia Flora McDonald killed Webster Guerin driven by a lifelong infatuation. Guerin had pledged himself to another, and his engagement is seen as the motive for the crime. McDonald’s long obsession led to the fatal act despite Guerin’s efforts to end the relationship.
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Chicago
Flora McDonald
Webster Guerin
Guerin
Mc Donald
Boy Dies From Neck Break During Mill Wrestling
Greenville February 22 reports a strange accident at Greor mill where two workers from Victor Mill named Clark and Osborne wrestled. Clark was thrown, breaking his neck and dying instantly. Osborne is missing.
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Greenville
Greor
Clark
Osborne
Victor Mill
Fair Play notes for February items and local updates
Fair Play reports Washington's Birthday observance and school closure by teachers J E Crouch and Maggie E Thompson. It highlights rural school improvements led by Marye R Shelor, social visits, church activities, and community concerns including the Watson bill road repair overseen by County Commissioner Jackson L Miller and overseer B J Marott.
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Washington
J. E. Crouch
Maggie E. Thompson
Marye R. Shelor
Ahere
Dollie Knox
Seneca
Lucy Krog
T. R. Harris
Mion
Mary Sheldon Ia
Greenville
Clyde Smith
Lowell
Bounty Land
J. R. Heller
Presbyterian Church
Sam Harbin
South Union
Harrell
W. L. Dotbe
Commerce
Athens
Elberton
F. M. Barton
Lavonia
George Carnes
Maggio
Lelia Tompkins
Oakway
W. F. Daniel
Anderson
Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Spartanburg
Presbyterian
Baptist
J. J. Lee
Birmingham
Ala
J. EK
Lee
E. Barton
Piedmont
Ladies’ Prayer Meeting
Woman's Mission Society
Heaverdam Baptist Church
Matilda Marett
House of God
Egypt
Bella
Sterling Worth
Fair Play
Jackson L. Miller
B. J. Marott
Mater
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Quick Cure Claim
A reader from Alleghany Sierra County California writes that after twenty years of medical woes he has found Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures burns sores wounds boils and piles. The ad asserts guaranteed relief and lists drug stores as sources.
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California
Charles Walters
Alleghany
Sierra Co
Mr. Walters
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W. J. Schroder
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South Caroline
Oconee
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
Oconee County
D. A. Smith
Quonee County
Estelle Hopkins
Edgar Hopkins
Eustace Hopkins
Benjamin Hopkins
Charlie Hopkins
Warren Phillips
Lucinda Phillips
C. M
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Srid Entates
M. F. Harbin
Wood
Wood & Sons
Richmond
Yours Truly
J. W. Byrd
Seneca, S. C
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Strother & Phinney's
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Farmers’ Union
Keowee
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