Laudable Efforts for Oconee Confederate Monument
Over fifteen years ago the ladies of Oconee formed the Oconee Confederate Monument Association to erect a memorial to Confederate dead. The group faces slow donations and waning interest but remains committed, urging citizens to contribute any amount to hasten a memorial on the Court House square honoring those who fought for the country’s past.
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Lndies
Oconeg
Oconee Confederate Monument Association
Ocouce
Monument Association
Court House
Valhalla Growth and Metro Plans Spark Local Talk
In Valhalla rapid growth prompts talk of a metro system using natural gas, as town life buzzes with property trades and new development. A Confederate Monument Association lunch offer raises funds, while local papers critique spellings and cling to old styles amid ongoing urban change.
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Valhalla
Oconee
Dispensary Abolishment Passed in Senate Vote
Columbia January 25 Senate approves resolution by 19 to 16 to abolish the state dispensary while a repeal bill tied to the hen law dies 10 to 16. John Probato of Newberry County dies at 73 after years of feeble health. he served as county officer and was a captain in the Third South Carolina during the Civil War.
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Columbia
Jan
Senate
Smith
Sampton
John
Probato
Newberry County
Newberry
Wilgon
South Carolina’ Regiment
Speed Creek Happenings and Local Notes
Syed Creek Jan. 28 Our school is progressing nicely Miss Bearden is a very important teacher and that accounts for the good school Mrs Z M Campbell left Monday morning to be with her daughter Mrs Frank Brown Mrs Brown is very ill but friends wish her speedy recovery Misses Idelia Bearden and Bessie Cox spent the latter part of last week visiting in nearby areas They visited Mrs S L Brown near Okeena The Cox family are out again after measles Mrs W T Lees is visiting her daughter Mrs Q J Ed Ewing of Anderson Augustus Patterson recently returned from California spending a month with broker Jones Patterson The Messrs Sher attended a party at Mr Gillapie's Central last week They report a very happy time H Bert Campbell returned home Saturday after two weeks in Anderson He is in life insurance business and is expected to succeed
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Syed Creek
Bearden
Z. M. Campbell
R Anderson
Frank Brown
Brown
Idelia Bearden
Bessie Cox
Kway
S. L. Brown
Okeona
J. 8
Cox
Ed Ewing
Andenon
Augustus Patterson
Caffornia
Jones Patterson
Sher
Senate Backs Anti Bucket Shop Bill In State
Columbia reports the Senate approved Carlisle's bill prohibiting bucket shops by a two to one vote. It declares as a misdemeanor operating any room where futures contracts on stocks bonds cotton grain meat minerals or vegetables are made without ownership or delivery intent. The House also passed Smith's bill mandating magistrates and coroners attend court as witnesses in criminal cases.
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Columbia
Senate
Carlisle
J. E. Smith
Cured of Lung Trouble Says Local Businessman
C. C. Floyd of Kershaw recalls a barrow escape from consumption eleven years ago after using Dr. King's New Discovery for six months. His cough and lung trouble disappeared and his weight rose from 135 to 170 pounds. The testimonial notes thousands healed yearly and guarantees at druggists. One bottle costs 50 cents to a dollar, with a trial bottle free.
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C. C. Floyd
Kershaw
Four Operatives Die In Dover Mill Fire
Dover New Hampshire January 26 a disastrous fire at Cochedo Manufacturing Company mill No 1 killed four young mill operatives and possibly five others. Bodies of four boys were found charred. five are missing. Injured leaped from ropes as exits blocked and rescuers freed four imprisoned workers on the fourth floor after descending the pole to reach them. Loss totals about 500000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Dover
N. H
Cochedo Manufacturing Company
Negro Boy Burns Baby Sister at George Plantation
Florence reporters describe a 13 year old Black boy who allegedly set a fire at the George plantation near Florence and burned his baby sister to death. A crowd gathered, the boy is said to be half-witted, and no violence has yet occurred against him.
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Florence
George Plantation
George Place
Walhalla Ladies Reform Monumental Association Formed
In Walhalla on January 28 1907 ladies revived the Ladies Monumental Association of Oconee County to fund a Confederate dead monument. Initial funds near 163 dollars have grown to over 800 with officers elected for one year led by President Mrs Guy T Grove and others including Miss Alice Strow and Mrs S K Dendy. The article lists past officers and several male honorary members contributing to the effort.
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Walhalla
G. T. Grove
Oconee County
R.A. Hunter
Valhalla
Guy ‘T. Grove
D. A. Smith
8. K. Dendy
Alice Strow
J.M. Moss
Hadi Thompson
J.W. Holloman
C. M. Brennecke
Woat Union
R. C. Strother
Seneca
J. W. Livingston
Westminster
A. Mathesony
Joel Beard
Seneca Township
D. A. Ledbetter
No More Free Seeds in Congress Planned Cut
Washington January 28 The House agriculture committee decides to end free seed distribution by Congress Advise diverting the usual 250000 appropriation to purchase rare seeds for distribution by the Department of Agriculture, shifting the program to a department initiative.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Department of Agricul- Hire
Man killed over seven cents in Norfolk saloon dispute
Buck Robinson colored was killed by Joan Peachtree colored in Dennis Brook's saloon after an argument over 7 cents in a crap game. Robinson advanced with a knife, Peachtree fired twice with a revolver, one bullet entering under his right eye and penetrating the brain. Peachtree not yet captured.
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Norfolk
Buck Robinson
Joan Peachtree
Dennis Brook
Robinson
Peachtree
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J. L. Reeder
Whitewater
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Misa Hadio Thompson
Kate Holteman
Sallie Norton
M. Nield
W. G. Neville
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J. W. Keys
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J. W. Byrd & Co
Yours Truly
J. W. Byrd
Seneca, S
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South Carolina
Walhalla Court House
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J. M. McGuire
J. H. Adams
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