State Penitentiary reports historic 1908 finances in Columbia
The 1908 financial showing of the State Penitentiary in Columbia is the best in the institution’s history with cash on hand at year start listed as 58 757 43. The report cites permanent improvements at several facilities and notes a disaster from August floods reduced potential profits. superintendent Capt. D J Gmith is praised for the year’s strong performance.
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Columbia
State Penitentiary Fort
Geimth
Teveinis
Lexington Farm
South Carolina
Morener
State Prison
D. J. Gmith
Hale
Unclear headline from damaged text about local events and people
Fragmentary report mentions visits, road projects, and local figures. It references Demorest, Tyke in VOR ATER Fhre, and notes about meetings, visits, and a person named Shaan. The exact subjects and outcomes are obscured by the garbled OCR.
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Chatiga
Dan
Ahl
Rholetter
Aiden
Rutner
Murder Conviction Report From Vineland Frat House Killing
A 15 year old Vineland youth and two companions were charged with the murder of Zeller, grandfather, in a case described with limited legible details. The article notes a fatal stabbing during a confrontation at a residence, with a defendant convicted of murder in the first degree.
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Bridgeport, Nodfil
Walter
Vineland Bs
Zeller Crandfather
South Carolina Appeals Court Grants HUD Reimbursable Expenses
The State appeals for reimbursement of expenses incurred raising troops for the Spanish American War. The comptroller notes evidence shows an earlier assembly date and allows payment for eligible predated service. In a separate item, Butler and family members are linked to a fatal shooting involving a Japanese suspect in Philadelphia.
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Coder
Cone Haller
Treasury
South Carolina
Wa Department
Elamn
Spain
Bani
Aml
Earle Mak Chairman of Railroad Commission in Columbia
At the first regular meeting of the Railroad Commission John H. Burle of Greenville was elected chairman for two years T. B. Lumpkin was re elected secretary for one year and Miss Neil Brooks was re elected stenographer for one year. Meetings were set to discuss depot needs at Ridgeway January 14 Seneca January 18 and a hearing in Columbia January 12 on rates for sugar starch bananas and baskets.
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Columbia
Railroad Commission
John H. Burle
Greenville
T. B. Lumpkin
Neil Brooks
Ridgeway
Seneca
Death tale of John Kelley prompts coffin request in Vorayth
Gainesville Georgia reports a peculiar death premonition as John Kelley, a leading Vorayth County figure, asked a neighbor for a distinctly shaped coffin with a polished finish before his death. He was found by his son in a semi-conscious state, doctors arrived too late to save him. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for clearer skin and blood purification.
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Gainesville
John Kelley
Vorayth County
Marine Doctor Linney Weds for Sixth Time at Darlington
Dr John Linney, a respected physician and surgeon from Mistown, married Miss Magete Compton at J G Hutchinson's residence in Darlington on Wednesday night. The ceremony was officiated by Rev M L Hanis. Linney is a longtime local figure and prominent in Mistown County.
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Darlington
John Linney
Magete Compton
J. G. Hutchinson
M. L. Hanis Offelatine
Linney
Mis
Russian steamer Sviatoslav sinks after collision near Novo-ronisk
The Russian steamer Sviatoslav with 88 crew collided with the Greek steamer Poseidon near Novo-ronisk. Sviatoslav sank within three minutes but the crew aboard Poseidon were saved. Twenty four crew members are reported lost.
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Odessa
Dan
Sviatoslav
Novo=ronisk
Po Soldon
Mie
Povad
Poocidon
Erpy
Dr Kings New Life Pills in Spartanburg Ga Pree
A garbled report recalls a mob clash at a jail with troops deployed to quell violence. It notes a November incident and cites Miner, a former State lawmaker, convicted of manslaughter and carrying concealed weapons in a criminal court case.
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Dr. King's
Spartanburg Binters Ga Pree
Simertanbares
Pyakwel
Spartautneg
Miner
Law and Order Lease
Vacelet
Tower House
Tiner
Edward Kleby Soveral Wook Hmo
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Claim Card
Foley's Honey and Tar promises to cure coughs and colds no matter how severe and to prevent pneumonia and consumption. It claims druggists will refund your money if it fails and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package.
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Foley
BELD
Walhalla
Accupher Drag Coy
Westminster
Townville Oil and Fertilizer Company sale notice
Public sale by order of stockholders Townville Oil and Fertilizer Company on January 14 1909 at Townville South Carolina between 11 am and 1 pm real estate personal property and mill products except specific items sold to highest bidder for cash with a $1900 certified check due within thirty minutes after sale or resale at purchaser's risk.
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Townville Ol and Fertilizer Company
Townville
8. C
Townville Oil and Fertilizer Company
Deposi
AL Dw
Shirley
Hunts Pleas Mahaffey
I. M. Matapey
J.T. Gaines
CG. E. Smith
Alar Tad Towrd
Bires
Sranuary
Nowok
Pinal
D. A. Smith
South Carolina
Wathatla Court House
R. O. Tribble
Ciarse
Saides
RM. Pridble
Oconee County
Walhalla Court House
Ddff
Lumkin
Saraa
Haan
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