Veteran recounts service in Second South Carolina Regiment
J. A. Wootton of Townville, D. C., recalls enlisting in April, serving as wagoner, bearer to carry dead and wounded, fighting from Malvern Hill to Richmond and back, being wounded, treated, and eventually paroled after the surrender. He notes long recovery, board interviews, and later memoirs of Lee and Grant meeting near an old courthouse. A testimonial advertisement for Poley’s Honey and Tar follows.
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South Carolina
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Malvern Pit
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Columbia
Fountains
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Grant
al Old Outhouse
Court House
J. A. Wootton
Townville
D. C
Pretty tale of Wade Hampton plant in Garnet’s yard
An old story describes New York millionaire Aust Belmont paying Wade Hampton for a pine tree planted by Hampton for his daughter in Garnet town. Belmont recalls the history as he visits the pine plantation along the Seaboard Air Line. A later note mentions a product advertisement asserting health benefits and a 26 cent price.
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I. We Ln News and Courier
Aust Belmont
New York
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Uu. Burteamay
Dalendow
Aid Piaine Fats
Hangin County
Seaboard Air
Garnett
Gen
Thampton
Garneth
Garnet
Belmont
Caine
Wade Craipton
Won Butlacor Shut Down in Roanoke Iron Works
Roanoke Virginia January 15 after eight furnaces and continuous operation for 28 years the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke company here went out of business today and will remain shut down. The reason given is general depreciation in the iron and coal market and an overstock of products. About two hundred men are thrown out of employment.
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Roanoke
Bes
Virginia Ivan, Coal and Coke
Rural School Improvement Association Seeks Youthful Revival
The report from Columbia recounts the State Teachers and Rural School Improvement Association convening December 20 82 and January lat. Mrs. Jasper Doyle notes county leaders failed to report locally but praises prize wins like Poplar Springs with a $50 award for improvements from 1907 to 1908. Governor Ansel honors schools with $100 and $60 prizes, and Louie Harman receives a medal for promoting rural schooling.
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Bounty Landy Ian, Jr
State Teachers’ and Rural School Improvement Association
Columbia
Neel
Poplar Springs
Te County
Mra
Jasper Doyle
Zapata County Taft Nixon vote claim under scrutiny
Texas Zapata County allegedly cast 429 votes for Taft Sherman electors, a claim cited to Interstate Commerce Commission official probing presidential results. The county population is under three thousand, and the report notes no similar pattern in U S elections. A second item advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and related tonics with testimonies and a money-back offer.
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Prapkiin K. Kane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Vecanion
W. R. Davie
Texan
Zapata County
Taft
Sherman
Hall
Mall
Gheney & Co
Toledo
Lincoln Postage Stamp Authorized by House
The House of Representatives authorized the postmaster to issue a special Lincoln postage stamp of 2 cents in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The move follows Representative Taweoli's resolution.
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Washington, Ilan
Abraham Lincoln
House of Representatives
Enery
Lincoln
Taweoli
Medal Awarded For Educational Service At Rural Counties
The event honors a county woman with a gold medal for aiding vital schools in her county. Horry county, with over 1,000 members, claimed two prizes this year, Saluda county won a $100 prize, and Greenville county took five prizes. Dr. S. C. Mitchell praised South Carolina women for improving schools, noting Prof. Claxton’s remarks on women’s influence in education and urging continued effort for public schools.
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Socil
Mike Lottie Harrison
Horry County
Nance
Mitchell
P. P. Claxton
University of Tennessee
Claxton
South Carolina
Miss Nanos
Mitel
Virginia
Tle
Hanns
Ile Wark
Dr. Mitchell
Sunday School Convention Highlights County Meeting
The Second Annual Sunday School Convention of the Owen County Titer Dehormination Sundays School Association will meet January 25 to 27 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Programs include devotions, keynotes by Prof T W Maite, training sessions, graded Sunday School and home department discussions, and reports on finances and organization. Delegates from local schools are urged to attend, bring statistics, pledge support, and contribute to expenses.
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Pelnor
Continuy Ferk
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Thea Ul. Law
D. Pi Spartanburg
W. Keltt
J. C. Yougue
Duncan
Return Baptist Church
Soulville
Thos
H. Livy
Spartanbuna
Mt. Way
Baibath
R. Moore
Westminster
Gray
J. W. Marett
Yonge
Weetminster
Woulthinster
Qsones
Mnal
Hee
Kneh
Shively Chosen for U S Senate Seat by Indiana Democrats
Indianapolis January 14 Democratic members of the Indiana Legislature selected Benjamin P. Shively of South Bend for the U S Senate to succeed James A. Hemenway. After thirteen ballots a deadlock loomed with John W. Kern leading on early votes. by the twentieth ballot Shively had 42 to Kern 86 with others scattered. A final choice remained uncertain as the caucus met to resolve the race.
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Ind
Benjamin P. Shively
South Bend
Aishe
Indlana
James A. Hemenway
United States Senate
Indiana
House of Representatives
United States
John W. Kern
Atood Ag
Shively
Kern
Lamb
Menzies
Charlo Maas
Tax Return Notices Urge Local Property Returns in Oconee
The Auditor of Oconee County South Carolina announces the 1909 personal property tax returns period from January 1 to February 2. Taxpayers must report real and personal property at listed stations and dates, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with penalties for non compliance. The notice lists towns Solum, Salus River, Tamassee, Cherry Hill, Mt Rest, and more, with dates January 22 to February 4.
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South Carolina
Solum
A. J. Wihtunirea
Tam
Lew
Hn. W. Grubbs
Ocones County
W M Browns Livery Sale Offers Wagons and Buggy Goods
W M Browns Livery Sale and Feed Stables advertises mules and horses and a carload of High Point Buggies and Surreys. The dealer guarantees every item and offers light two horse wagons and other tack before purchase. Located in Walhalla and inviting customers to inspect and negotiate prices.
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Brown
W. M. Brown
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