Prosperity Report for Oconee County Amid Broad Growth
A dispatch from Walla to the Columbia State notes 109 as a prosperous year in Oconee County with bank earnings and dividend activity, expanded mills and capital stock, and strong real estate and building in towns. It highlights high cotton marketing, debt repayment, and boosted farm output aided by lumber trade and higher prices for corn potatoes and cash crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qeonee
Walla
Columbia
Danupry
Kroat
Oconee
Meine Hong
Westminster Ol and Fertilizer Company
West Union Ol MU
Sencca O11 MI
Ocones Mills
Secesson
Cheswell Mille
Westminster
Southern Shuttle
Bobbi
Newry Mil
Walhalla Cottonmay
Seneca Cotton Mil
Tifa
Lenton
West Union
Wal- Jialie
South Carolina
Hilla
Dry King’s New Discovery Promises Grip Relief
A historical ad touts Dry King’s New Discovery as a cure for winter and spring ailments. It claims to banish coughs, colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, and related symptoms with a single bottle, featuring a testimonial from A. L. Dunn of Pine Valley, Minnesota, promising a three week cure and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lb. Dunn
Pine Valley
All Drugetata
Mount Date And Dale News Highlight Holiday Box Supper
Special: The box supper at Mount Date during the holidays was a great success. Mr Diggens of Walhalia has moved to a new section and is warmly welcomed with his family. Annie Waters of Central visits Miss Lucile Nicholson with Pawler recently moved from Valhalla to PB A Weld. A pinata event was noted and one resident, Ning, has been confined to bed with a vocal illness but improving after three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dale
San
Ddgens
Walhalia
Annie Waters
Central
Lucile Nicholson
Wih Pawler
Valhalla
Weld
Ning
Tle
Tle IB
Revavary
OGG RESIGNS AND A NEW CHICAGO MOVE REPORTED
UMGE S OGG resigns as a police official in Columbia and announces a move to head a new fixed location business. He plans to operate an honest, legitimate enterprise and to offer services to individuals and corporations. Earlier career notes include roles as a constable, detective, and city police officer with endorsements from local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia State
Ose
Coltorbia
Heyward
Ansel
Igh Point
Oger Witl
Ons
Calum- Din
Ome Jas Sone
I. W. McMaster
Avery
Prom Rural Westminster Notes Cold Weather Socials
Special from Westminster January 4 reports very cold weather with the thermometer above zero last Thursday morning. Christmas passed quietly with Miss Wila Vissage of Walhalin visiting. J L Molley of Seneca spent several days here. Halley, foreman of the Seneca Oil Co, is in Columbia for treatment. Miss Mada Watkins of Westminster visited recently. W Hansard of near Oakwood moved to the Simpern farm to remain this year. Westminster Hospital Sunday school organized last Sunday with W L O Kelley superintendent. A prosperous New Year to the Courter and its readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatminster
R. FD
Hove
Wila Vissage
Walhalin
J. Ll. Molley
Seneca
Mr. Halley
Perking
Columbia
Mada Watkins
Westinmerey
W. Hansard
Oakwiy
Simpern Farm
Westminster
W. L. O'Kelley
Pho. Courter
Yen
Mins Yancey Sigh
Anderson
Mixa
Sarah Neill
Greenville
Lost
J. M. Vickery
Atlanta
Sloan
Coobran
Mre
Vickery
Echool
de Weet
Smith
Washington
Guy
Mao
Mra
W. QC
Macvillon
Verner
Mish Mimi
Niykpatriel
Ilora Monroe
L. Wa
J.B. Crayton
Seneca Oils
Charlotte
W. D. Holland
Byrd
Glarn Hunt
Townville
J. J. Cronies
Cramer
J. W. Byrd
Senech
L. W. Verney
Misa Mora Munroe
J. We Byrd
le We. Vernor
Hunter
James Shampyon
Minsionary Society
Meshyterian Church
Ny Granttiat
Re. Vleetad
Stribling
Puzzling Health Ad Claims Emerge From Vague Memo
A garbled tip sheet suggests a remedy for a painful condition. The partial text cites a “WIA, Marsh” of “Stler City” and mentions a product named Ducleian's Arhita Salve. The fragmentary note describes relief after using the salve despite unclear context and mis-spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viton
Wia
Marsh
Stler City
Ducleian
Local notes from Westminster and surrounding areas
Oxaway, Voraway and Westminster social snippets note Tig Stewart and Slater Mion Artis visiting Georgia kin. Minx Rano Bello Davis spent a week with Mids vie Duke now visiting Westminster friends. Mrs O O Smith at the Hlek Ant region. Mrs Ollie Stolth visiting sister Mrs Adams of Oak Grove. Arthur Smith and a boy at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voraway
Apecia
Tig Stewart
Slater
Mion Artis
Georgia
Cina
Minx Rano Bello Davis
Weatminster
Vie Duke
Westminster
Smith
Ollie Stolth
Mrs. Adams
Oak Grove
Arthur Smith
Hte
Westminster Social Notes and Local Moves in January
Westminster Jan 4 residents and visitors fill pages with movements including Mrs A Tannery visiting her mother Mrs M K Jones of Honea Path. son Kletner to Greenville. Purman University student W C Peden in Lavonia. Mrs Mayette Brown Kellar visiting Abbeville kin. Kay family moving to Westminster. Stbine returning to North Carolina. Marshall B Dendy's home loss by fire. J A Webb from Gainesville. several Mrs Wilsons and Misses Wilson traveling. high school resumes with 370+ pupils. students sent to Clemson and Columbia colleges. many local social events noted including a large New Year gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs D Mil lar and church activities by the Royal Ambassadors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmilneter
Jonny A. Webb
Gainesville
Wilson
Austell
Lloyward Wilson
Nellie Rae
Annie Wilson
Mig Eya Tlenberg
Mew. Bureton
Atlanta
A.M. Martin
A. M. Nertis
Clemson
Ce Pakl Weel Hole
Mrs. W. la England
Sholor
Walhalla
Myrs
J. O. Witherevoon
D. Carlen
Carter
W. J. Carter
Wadballa
Biayche Corry
Bennettyville
Ross Mitchell Aye
Whilett
Belton
J. dl. McWhorter
Plekens
Westminster High School
da Ste
Taylor
Brock Wain
Ada Marett
Greenville Famale College
Maude Simpson
College For Women
Colmbia
Annie Miller
Lander Collinge
Greenwood
Delton Marett
Purnia University
Greenville
Rank Anderson
Clinton College
Glinton
J. D. Witherspoon
N. W. Macanay
Walhulin
EB. Gray
Ate Inntn
Southeaston Marble and Granite Dollers* Association
Dilton Millar
Irene
Annie
de Mitnex Miller
Minde Ballenger
Balle Jones
Ming
Miss Maudestressing
Charlotte Taat
Col
RH. Mayo
Rufus Brown
Dental Gol
Kaslay
Royal Ambassadory
Jameson
Frank
England
Mothera
J. Garter
Knapp to Speak on Making a Great Common People
Washington reports Dr. Seaman A. Knapp of the Department of Agriculture will tour in January addressing farmers. In Greenville on January 12 at noon he will discuss making a great common people of the rural districts to boost South Carolina’s prosperity through practical policies. The talk outlines key goals for rural population growth and resource use, reflecting a broader press collaboration. Chamberlain's Cough-Kennedy remains a favored remedy for persistent throat and lung ailments, sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Seaman A. Knapp
Department of Agriculture
Knapp
Greenville
D. C
South Carolina
Regency Era Family Notes and Local Mentions
Fragmented town diary lists people visiting relatives and staying with families, including Lemmons in Westmbister, King siblings, Roxie Pendleton, and Re becca Avalon. It notes school reopening at a location, mentions Maggie Martin and Viola Kd, and records a marriage at the bride's parents' home plus a visit by John King and his daughters. An ad warns about a cough remedy offered by Dr J. We Holl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan t—Spectik
Palmer Lemmons
Westmbister
Srs
Jd. King
Tevinig King Aid Slater
Mise Roxie
Pendleton
Ure Weele
Kang
Bite Place
Mont Gilbert
Ming Rebecca
Avalon
Cy King
Bessie Philips
Martin
Viola
Harkin
Khox
Maggie Martin
John King
Cross Roins
B.D. King
L. A
Beathard Bared in Cabin Tragedy at New Florence
Joan Utsler and Donte Utsler, brothers aged 85 and 50, perished in a fatal blaze that destroyed their one room log cabin in Madison County near New Florence Pennsylvania on January 4. Fire officials reported no neighbors and no other occupants. The cause is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Florence
Joan
Donte Utsler
Madfaim
Christmas Socials Across Classes and Notable Visits
A lively Christmas gathering featured tasteful decor and ample refreshments in Mrs. Carter's class with the boys presenting games and dancing. Attendees included Greenville and Newberry figures, with Ms. Reid Leathers visiting from Kansas City and families from Georgia and Alabama noted for holiday hospitality. Local health notes mention Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted remedy for chest and throat ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wilson
Austell
Arthur Gobb
Greenville
Ala
Reid Leathers
Kansas City
Leathers
G. W. Leathers
Winina Acker
Grenville
Neville Medimkin
J.J. Neville
Avanta
Divant Ant
Georgia
Slater
Lovie Know
Mink Alice Brewer
Marietta
Sue Parking
Hua Daly
Songea
Honriethe Vorner
Miehhynd
Minnie Finley Lawrence
Calhoun
Claude Burrisa
Techland
Milas Rosa McDouald
Seneca Opens School as Prof Nicholson Returns
Seneca reports a new term begins with full attendance while Prof D F Nicholson and wife arrived Saturday and are welcomed back. The community notes a welcome service for Rev Deiggers at the Methodist church, local social events, and several residents visiting, moving, or planning trips as winter weather shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Alin Tinton
Methodist
Deiggers
Syaded
D. F. Nicholson
Pest
Satlous
Misatte Sigh
Sonach
Local notes on Christmas, weddings, and county life
Christmas passed with town folks enjoying events while older residents stayed home. Several weddings noted including St A Nichols and Miss Hassto Nichols and William Cannon and Milas Tarek of North Carolina. Local families, travels, house moves, and studies are listed with brief comments on health and community happenings along Little River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alittia River
Christmay
St. A. Nichols
Miss Hassto Nichols
William Cannon
Milas Tarek
North Carolina
Upper Oeaney
Hy Smith
Stuy Creole
Mise Mary ‘Alley
John Sheppard
Misa Basle Aluxandar
Seation
Newry
Sam Lukk
Aliiah Littleton
Drew
J.B. Buergens
Cantrell
M. A
Jocansea
Wittewatoe Vivor
West Waler
Plyor
Lily Wiltmire
Ater
Salem
Hone
Bijsha Alexander
Mary Mill
N.C
Lawrence Alexander
Holle
Maud Wisington
Joel Whitmire
TexaWay River
Laak
Choohee
Littles
Andy Perry
R. Talley Hays
Colley Pace
J. McKinney
Ploteeus
Talley
Tandy
Safens
Toy
Doyle
Whitaire
Philanthropist Caelus Ogden Mills Dies at 84 in San Francisco
Caelus Ogden Mills philanthropy leader and father in law of Mrs. Whitelaw Reid died in San Francisco on January 4, aged 84. Born in West Salem New York in 1836 he attended North Salem and Mount Pleasant Academy. The New York industrialist built a long record with major corporations and wintered in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Caelus Ogden Mills
Philanthropiee
Signor
Whitelaw Reid
Oi Tiinys Corporations
Heart
Mindano
Mill
Salem
Weatchester County
New York
North Salom
Mount Pleasant Acadeey
Slug Sing
Presbyterian service honors R Witlix Lowary with violin solo
On last Sunday the congregation at the Presbyterian church enjoyed the aging of R Witlix Lowary who played a violin at the planning scene and a duet with Miss Ethel Kirkpatrick at night. Both performances were beautifully rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
R. Witlix Lowary
Rice
Mins
Ethel Kirkpats
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C. W
J. E. Bauknight
Qconee
Hanks
Notoy
Mount Date
Umge S. Ogg
Melvate
Worl
Prom Rural Westminster
Wretehon
Aulong the Holliday
Agala
de, Knapple
Chamberlain
Kennedy Hever
He Seneea Pharmacy
Clemson Coitoxe
Tenis
Chmberlain
J. We Holl
Beathard
Bencon
Prof
Nicholeon
Persminty
Philanthropiat
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