Blue Ridge Railway Dream Amid Oconee News and Wanderings
A July 7 1909 excerpt from Seelor and Schroder discusses hopes for completing the Blue Ridge Railway to Knoxville amid financial and political maneuvering. It notes Southern tobacco coal route plans, local bank deposit strength in Oconee and surrounding counties, and a long list of names, with commentary on market and labor conditions, plus an aside about a strike affecting meat markets. The piece blends travel, finance, and regional development, preserving local tone and historical names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Roountaiis
Knoxville
Chase
Boba
Jumbia
News Aml Courier
Fragmented OCR note about a racing event and a weather report
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a race or voyage near Santiago Cuba and a person named Mendy. It references a drowning fear and a route by a straight road, with scattered mentions of towns and a possible Premier And, along with unclear details about a reported hit and a political or transport context.
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Santiago
Cuba
Willed by Cannon Crack Wailsville Fireworks Tragedy
A Kentucky Fourth of July celebration ends in tragedy as Arde Ganville Langham, former president of Provident Hiro Assurance Society, dies after a cannon cracker explodes during a weekend in Seymour Indiana. Injuries and chaotic scenes spread as police arrest suspects linked to screams and a death.
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Wailsville
Loulaville
Seymour
Ind
Arde Ganville Langham
Louisville
Joly J. Peter
Mr. Tanighan
National Colored School Aid Chantaugaa Donation Noted
A donor named in the article provides one site for the National Colored School aid project in Chantaugaa. The board of liv advisory is approved by figures including Of.ah J. Sheppard, D. C. irkhart, Senator Overman, Rab i Abram Simon, D. A. Tompkion, and Gen. W. B. Warren.
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Dien
National Colored ‘Pratie
Chantaugaa
Ah J. Sheppard
Liv
C. 1Rkhart
Senator Overman
Rabi Abram Simon
Washington
D. A. Tompkion
Charette
Gen. W. B. Warren
Little Rock
State Farmers Union meeting set for July 28 in Columbia
State Farmers Union calls for large attendance at Columbia convention the fourth Wednesday in July July 28 with reduced railroad rates promised. All counties urged to send representatives as important matters will be discussed and broad participation expected to boost farmer morale and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Upton
Farmers State Union
UP FARM INSPECTION IN SCANDALS AND ORPHAN AID
Spartanburg report notes the resignation of district agent Jankins from farm demonstration work. LW Williams will assume duties in the district. Jenkins reportedly takes a position as chief inspector in New Orleans. Also mentions support for farm demonstration in the South and a Macon home aiding orphans with Micotine Bitters praised as a family remedy.
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Spartanburg
Ro. M. Jonkins
LW. Williams
South Carolina
Columbia
Jenkins
New Orleans
Br. Knapp
South
Macon
Fink
Medicies
Lee
Nod Maidan
Pate
New Trial Reverses Death Sentences for Watut Lay Riders
The State Supreme Court reversed the death sentences for eight Watut Lay Night Riders charged in the Quentin Rankin murder case, remanding for new trials. Defendants Garrece Johnson Arc he Clear Pred Pinson Sam Apple Hite Td Burton Roy Ransom Bud Murrhy and Bob Tolian faced varied murder convictions. reversal cited grand jury indictment flaws and improper allowances of challenges.
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Sam Apple- Hite
Td Burton
Roy Ransom
Bud Murrhy
Bob Toilan
Miueder Ih
Croft Veslicoud
Mie Fst
Vroner
Chalhenses
Hidichaent
Unclear Text Fragment Shows Multiple Events and Names
Fragmentary OCR recounts a fire incident harming children and adults, with scattered names and places, including references to a hospital transfer and a political position at Clemson Paliege. The readable facts are limited and inconsistent, preventing a coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Unknown Tongue preacher at Clinton Mills shocked town
A mysterious preacher linked to the Unknown Tongue religion hypnotized women at Clinton Cotton Mills causing widespread alarm. He was driven out by angry locals after a partial reveal of his abuses. Several wives reported their husbands were commanded to break the Seventh Commandment in the name of religion, a scandal described as shocking.
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Hisstun
Ohio
Caliente
Adams
Beois
Adams AO Tooley
Mra
Adane
Ertheal Vondichan Tren
Clinton
Clinton Cotton Mills
Hight
Jess
Howel Complaint in Children and Cholera Remedy
Six month old daughter of J N Dewey of Agnewville Va suffered cholera infantum. Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured the child and was praised for bowel complaints in children. When mixed with water and sweetened it tastes pleasant for young patients. Sold by Dr J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca.
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Howel
J. N. Dewey
Agnewville
Chamberlain
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneen
Policeman Dies After Mistaken Carbolic Whisky Drink
In Salisbury North Carolina, L J O Kelley, a policeman, mistook a carbolic acid bottle for whiskey and drank the contents early this morning. He died within about 40 minutes after showing distress and seeking whiskey for a supposed remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
N. C
L. J. O'Kalley
O'Kelley
Big Life of Mourth Patatillos Celebrations
A fragmented report notes a much smaller death toll and injuries than prior years in a national celebration. It lists fatalities by cause such as cannon fire and firearms, with thousands in damages and numerous injuries across the country.
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Chiewse
Hily
Chicago
Tan
Bidding Notice for Bridge Repairs at Chattooga River
Public notice lists two bridge repair bids on the Chattooga River near West G Russell’s. July 16 1909 and July 23 1909 set bid dates with bond requirements and right to reject any or all bids. Officials N Phillips and James Saaborn oversee, with county officers and clerk signatories.
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Chattooga
W. G. Russell
N. Phillips
James Saaborn
Tue Beery Minuteutta
Oita S. Presant Ys
MA Hoin
Couns
Wagons and supplies advertised with scattered pricing
An advertisement offers wagons and related gear at varied prices from 50 to 80 dollars, plus free items with purchases. It mentions saddles, brides, and harnesses, plus a pole of free chances with each ten dollar purchase. Located near Richland to Walhalla, with postal contact for details.
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Sam
Wawona
Lannie
Heneinber
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