Big Richland plonie day set for July tenth
All preparations are complete for the large plonie event at Richland next Friday July 10 with speakers Smith Hywtt and Weston expected to attend. Golden Link Gurost Band from Wout imitator will perform. Grounds ready, speaking at 10 20 a m baseball at 4 p m. Local committees raise funds to cover the preparations for what is billed as one of the county’s biggest plonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Smith
Hywtt
Weaton
Preandil
Golden Link Gurost
Wout Iminator
Morumant Abtnclation Capt. 8 and Local Association Growth
Morumant Abtnclation reports Capt. 8 and K Dendy on a vacant trip to Richland enrolling two more honorary members of the Oconee Morument Association Mrs Sallie Coo and Hugha contribute one dollar each. The membership list expands and organizers aim to count all of Oconee county as members and helpers in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Dendy
Richland
Oconee Morument Association
Mra
Sallie
Hugha
Membora
Oconee County
Cluso
Momber
Fire destroys saw mill near Snolom in Valhalla area
Last Friday the saw mill plant of Chee L Angel about two miles from Snolom was destroyed by fire. Origin unknown but likely from the engine as dry material piled around the premises fed the flames. Loss about 8600 with no insurance. Mr Angel, famed in the county and Valhalla, mourns the misfortune while the large engine suffered only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chee L, Angel
Snolom
Angel
Valhalla
Rural Route for Oconee Announced by Congressman Aiken
Congressman Wyatt Aiken announces a new rural route for Oconee after a long fight with the Post Office Department. The route, from Temasdes to Tainawee, will begin operation September Rd next, a boon to local residents who have long sought such service. Citizens are urged to rally to its support as routes prove valuable where established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Aiken
PontoMes Department
Tainawee
Ocolones
Temasdes
Gralogical Matters at the Station Record
The following is the recorded notes from the station at Douthit's nat Hathalin by Miss Josie Douthit cooperative observer. It covers rainfall ending July 12th and summarizes measurements and conditions observed during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom‘ure Bod Rainiallae
Douthit
Nat
Athalin
Descendants to Erect Fence at Gen. Anderson Graveyard
The Anderson descendants will erect a iron fence around the graveyard. A committee chaired by John J. Halney of Take Forest College Michigan and Maryalt Shelor of the Andrew Pickens Chapter D A R Westminster will oversee the project. The Andrew Pickens chapter previously marked Gen. Anderson’s grave on Flag Day and plans to mark all Revolutionary soldiers’ graves in their area, if descendants apply to the Matorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Anderson
John J. Halney
Take Forest College
Mien Maryalt, Shelor
Bintorian
Andrew Pickens
Westminster
Andrew Pickona
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gen. Anderson
Ocono
Pickona
Mini Hor tendo Biomann Hosts G.G. Club Meeting
On Faculty Hill last Thursday a G.G. Club gathering featured Mini Gertrude Bivmann filling in for the president due to absence. Members studied Hayne, anticipated a roll call response with quotes, exchanged Japanese tally cards, and decorated the Parlor with lanterns. Mrs. Adams distributed two littl presents to guests, and a post tea game ended with Jes Kloias Strother winning a race. The afternoon closed with music by Margurite Bronnooke and enjoyed company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.G. Club
Mini Hortendo Biomann
Faculty Hill
Mini Gertrude Bivmann
Miau Frances Stribling
Thwan
Hayne
Mina Llomann
Mra. Adama
Jes Kloias
Minnesota long peril revealed in city cave system
A Minnesota urban hazard report discloses a network of subterranean caves beneath central Minneapolis. Years of monitoring revealed potential collapse risks under major banks and downtown blocks. Concrete lining and a vast drainage project have mitigated the danger, linking caves from First Avenue north to Eighth Avenue south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businew
Minneapolis
Myo Haya
Andraw
Rickar
Eternal Rock
Flist Avenue
Eighth Ave
Sixth
Fourth Street
First National
Northwestern National
Farmora
Moohwnton
Basnett Creek
Firat Avenue
Death on the Trak near Bristol with two unknown men killed
Two unidentified middle aged Black men were killed eight miles south of Bristol on the Southern Railway track early this morning. Their heads and bodies were severely mangled in the accident. Authorities have not yet identified them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Unclaimed Letters At Walhalla Post Office July 15 1907
A list of unclaimed letters remaining at the Walhalla post office for the week ending July 15 1907 includes Hattie Batts Flood Bunsdem Mrs Mary Corley Mrs Thomas Dean three others J M Merrick and A Herron plus Mrs Annie Jamon Pernons calling for any of the actors will please say that they are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
Hattie 1. Batts
Flood Bunsdem
Mary Corley
Thomas Dean
A. Herron
Annie Jamon
Pernons
J. M. Merrick
Notice to Confederate Veterans Meeting and Pension Delegation
Notice to Confederate veterans announces district meetings on Saturday August 3 at 11 o clock in each township and a September 2 meeting at Walhalla Court House 11 o clock to select a pension board for the coming year J W Holloman chairs the pension board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloot Ony
Thair
Walhalla Court House
W. T
J. W. Holloman
Tragic Shooting Murder In Pike County Household
John Lindsay, 28 Davie Street, Atlanta, fatally shot his wife during a Saturday quarrel over returning to their Pike County home. He shot her in the head and then fired a bullet into his own brain, causing instant death. Their 10 month old infant witnessed the tragedy. Police say the incident arose from a dispute over the couple’s living arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lindsay
Davie ‘Ptront
Atlanta
Lindésy
Pike County
Gambling laws stir women fears in church press drift
The Southern Christian Advocate brands bucket shop and cotton futures trading illegal in the state since July. It condemns gambling in homes and parlor games run by church members and warns that worldly women hosting functions erode Christian reform. A separate note reports Howard W. Sexton of Andlaton, Alabama, cutting five arteries with a razor in an apparent attack at San Diego Fort onlookers unsure of motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Rome
Baltimore man Boulay hangs self after Charleston scandal
Charleston July 11 Bredd Bonlay of Baltimore alias Brad Martine arrives with young women Eleanor Pring and others. Boulay, 80, tied a makeshift gallows in a lodging house at Marked Street and killed himself after a volatile affair with the girl, who mothered by Mrs Harrigan learned of the events. The woman and Boulay’s Baltimore wife were reported to be involved in a drawn out personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bonlay
Baltimore
Brad Martine
Charisaton
Eleanor
Priog
Alim
Boulay
Abo
Tryea
Opeb
Houtay
Wee Soon
Mita
Patrick Harrigat
Respopae
Coney
Savannah
Charlanton
Houlay
Ifo
Timon Thay
Anywabo
Vicksburg flood damages bridges and rail line
Reports from Vicksburg and surrounding areas describe a cloudburst washing away nearly every bridge in the city and county. A house was carried off by floodwaters, and 3400 feet of track on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line was washed out a few miles below Vicksburg, with substantial storm damage totaling at least 150000. In Mississippi, a bolt of lightning near Congarees killed twelve homes and tied-out vehicles, while thunderstorms and county damage were noted elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Mian
Yasuo
Misalseippi Valley
Thin Jimola
Columbia
Benevolent Church
Nsar Congares
Caught In New York Aiken Telegram on Reward Offered
Huet Colbertson who went to New York to identify a prisoner in the Fred Dandar murder case sent a telegram to the clerk of court. The message affirms the correct man is in custody and expresses gratification. A reward of $100 is noted for the capture and identification of Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Huet Colbertson
New York
Fred Dandar
E. H. Fisher
Salley
Pris
Pyro Honalon
Dunbar
Conductor Shot to Death Near Sandersville
A Central Railroad conductor, J. Mases, was shot to death by an unknown black assailant two miles from Sandersville. The assailant escaped after attempting to ride a car, was put off, reboarded, and fired three times. The conductor fired back. motive and injuries unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arguata
Special Election in South Union No 7
Notice of a special election in South Union District No 7 on August Sd between 2 and 6 p m to decide whether a two mill levy will be imposed for additional support of Wald arrival as provided by General Assembly. Voters countywide in district with proper tax receipts and registrations will cast ballots for or against the levy. Results to be reported to the County Board of Education within three days, with final levy statement to Auditor within ten days. Chairman U S Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Union Diutriat
Sd Vay
Houra
Goclovk P.m
Baltots
Caray Board of
Kir
U. S. Craig
Wer
Ebenexer School
Bouse
Ebenexer
Armlee
General Assembly
Anoh
Levy Ramaking
Uy Order
County Board of Adualion
Craig
Charman
I Varloudé School
Ara
County Board of Education
Conwy
Vth
Hai
Ebsneser Dele and Local Notices From July 15
Ebsneser Dele. Ebesexur July 15 We ats leaving Plenty of rela now ped orope are grow dng rapidly. Sarvantal Kesepacta Goder thu man agement of Mr. Cryder We wlah him a wnecedafal term. Little Mary Ellen Mulkey Who tie miafortune of getting her arr broken Inet Sunday evening. Mise Bra Tollison Miss May Gapadratal brother Eroeat apart the avo the week In hla peer Fore unto Me. and Mra. J. 0. Mulkey on July 3 a daughter Mise Zails Whitmire ta 4}aOR ita)yreek with her ajater Mrs. White Folio Girl.
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Ebesexur
Sarvantal Kesepacta Goder
Cryder
Mary Ellen Mulkey
Lna Gettiog
Aloaly
Mian Yiu Wood
Lenvon
County Claims Audited In County Proceedings
A fragmentary list shows audited county claims including salaries for June and January, road and bridge work by numerous named workers, and education board expenses. Several claims were disallowed or adjusted. notes reference a misdated total and an invasion note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shythy
Genesa
Cyddou de
Bontador
Aking Bophichkin
Magia
Ait Schroder
Clarkl Miller
June JE Talley
Jan DF McAllator
Anlary
Jim DA Swithh
Iuasey
Bentley
Servicon
County Board of Education
J W Too
KL Maddun
David Lee
Dineer
Jacob Rothall
Ccsccrese
Marshall Abbott Et al
J M Kelley
Pickens
T B Sanders
L Craig
R Cantrell
H Hughes
Jal
F. McAba
H. Schroder
Trigg county attack and other late July items
Reports from Kentucky and Georgia describe a night assault by a two mile band at J W Barefield's farm in Trigg county and Barefield being forced into the woods after gunfire. Other dispatches note a LaGrange tragedy leaving two dead and two negroes killed later in Ellaville, plus a medical aside urging readers to keep Chamberlains Cholera Diarrhea Remedy on hand for household use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
J. W. Barefield
Trigg County
Barefeld
Barefield
Amorious
la Cronge
Ellaville
Thomas Dixon
Dixon
Irregular Phrase Raises London Language Question
A letter to the London Standard laments an odd phrasing seen in a New York gablo ram, noting the clash of English usage with the word at London. The writer argues against the stray “at London” in favor of direct forms, suggesting flexibility with places like St Petersburg or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Graaldenca
London
St, Paternburg
Chicago
Mdon
Ania
London Standard
Memorable Day and Tragic Infant Death in Florence
A reminiscence praises Noxsure and Dr King’s New Lith Pills while reporting a Florence tragedy. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Summerford died after a cord attached to a turning bottle wrapped around the infant’s neck, causing fatal strangulation before rescuers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arm Summerford
Florence
Lind
Lonely Honeymoon Tale Echoes Baltimore Longing
An old time ballad fragment tells of a groom named Joe and a bride urged to wed today for Baltimore. He dreams of work and cash, yet fear and pride clash as plans for a honeymoon and marriage unfold amid family urging and moral constraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morlonnn
Balltimore
Algnare
Wien
Baltimore
Adda
Moe Seoak
Jom
Rewn
Min
Algayre
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Robins and Tribble Estates
Debtors are urged to pay debts of the Tribble deceased and all claimants against the estate must present attested claims within the legally prescribed time to avoid bar. Administrator Tribble requests prompt payment and claims submission at P.O. Sensca, S.C. July 17, 1907. Probate notices announce Johnson Robins estate administration petition and required appearances at Walhalla Court House, July 1 to August 11 notices by Dr. Smith Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nou
Bavia
Agaiont
Tribbiar
Aduilotatrator
Sensca
Sour Canonina
Ooo
Frouate
Smith
Vaude Robina
James HT. Robins
Decenand
Olta
Admoniah
H. Robina
Decensen
Walhalla Court Howe
Etd
D. A. Smith
Oconee
Keowee
Court House
Canonna
Ocohx
Court of Probate
Provate
Mina Annie Hoke
Jaman P. Hoke
Alto
Jaman P. Moko
Watballa
Omuno
Jecan D. A. Smith
Profrealtate
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Righland
Tamir, Myatt and
Weston
Morumant
Chas, Ly Angel
D. A. Fi
Minnesota
Minneapolie
Rooee
Ax Hy
Fort Onsoorann
Ban Diago
Cal
Aloward W. Sexton
Andlaton, Alm
Chicco
Conductor
South Union
County
Con Vicide
Amalaalo
Tere
Hse Tans
Wight
Wark
J. W. Bell
Wathatlay
W. J. Lunenoy
Boneon
Di.king
Suraly
Gough
Ebenezer
SPSL
Leon
Wofford College
Spartanburg
8. C
Henry Nelson Snyd
Tom Dertcettl
Oymadsiam Tinder Competant Mirectar
Athletic Grounia
Paceman
Wofford College Fitting School
Spartandura
Bok
Wildows
Dubus
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