Farmers to Meet Ties Month State Union to Discuss Questions
The State Farmers Union annual meeting in Columbia July 26 will address vital agricultural questions. Delegates from Sea Island Cotton Growers Association affiliated with the union are likely to attend. Speakers include Clarence Poe editor of the Progressive Partner. J Walter Alexander was elected delegate to the State Union at the Oconee County Union meeting with Picket Post Union.
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South Carolina
Clarence Poe
Progressive Partner
Raleleh
Oconee County
J. Walter Alexander
War veteran praises Dr King’s New Life Pills
A Milo Pennsylvania veteran A I Smith recounts years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble until Dr Kings New Life Pills eased his pain. He urges others with stomach liver or kidney issues to try the remedy, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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A. I. Smith
Milo
Typhoid Aid Sought as Outbreak Hits Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas on July 16 Governor Donaghey asked federal authorities for help to fight typhoid fever. Dr W T Rost, a national hygiene laboratory expert, is en route to the city. Local reports show new typhoid cases.
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Little Rock
Ark
Washington
Donaghey
W. Trost
National
Coneross and Vicinity Delivers Local Church News
In Coneross July 17 delegates elected for the association include W H Butler M Abbott S M Slunnicutt Clinton Barker Brunns Alexander J W Alexander Roney Abbott and W H Butler named as union representatives Rev I D Mitchell filled two sermons. Mrs W C Alexander visited Westminster ill sister Miss Cora Fretwell and Arthur from near Walhalla came to Barker home. G Washington Moser died from paralysis. burial at Old Pickens cemetery. B Y P U U met with public Sabbath observance talk by Rev L D Mitchell and paper by Miss Janie Alexander. J M Abbott visits notable, Jay M Abbott recovering, Chris Gosnell family visited Wy Co Diabase and relatives. Missing details on other names and places.
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Concross
I. D. Mitchell
Association
W. H. Butler
M. Abbott
S. M. Slunnicutt
Clinton Barker
Brunns Alexander
J. W. Alexander
Roney Abbott
W. C. Alexander
A. P. Marett
Westminster
Cora Fretwell
Arthur
Walhalla
Barker
G. Washington Moser
Poplar Springs
Ervin Rothell
Sthodes
Icle
Alabama
H. W. Arve
B. Y. PP. UU
L. D. Mitchell
Janie Alexander
Bruns Alexander
Od. Abbott
Vic
J. W. Abbott
Gaffney
Jay M. Abbott
Chris Gosnell
Vive Parks
Anderson Counly
Wy Co Diabase
Rosa Dilworth
Minnie Barker
OY. PU
Wy Om. T
Matt
Caroline Garter
Westimin- Klev
Mertle Alexander
Lacey Patterson
Ninety-Sty
Happiest Girl in Lincoln Chooses Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Lincoln Nebraska girl reports chronic constipation and stomach trouble improved after three days on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says she is the proudest girl in Lincoln to find such a good medicine. Sold by All Dowlers.
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Lincoln
Neb
Chamberliin
All Dowlers
Westminster Local News Highlights From July Proceedings
Westminster notes a busy week with Rev. E. Stephens conducting services at the New Westminster Baptist church. Visitors include Mrs. W. S Haley of Lavonia and traveling salesman W. D. Hull. Excursions to Tallulah Falls and a crossbar game against Seneca are mentioned, with ladies admitted free at grounds. Several residents return from Atlanta and trips to Michigan and Franklin. A reception for Orrs Regiment and a house party among local families are described with names and affiliations.
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Westminster
E. Stephens
New Westminster Baptist Church
Stephens
W. 8. Haley
Lavorla
J. J. Haley
W. D. Hull
JK. W. Marett
Atlanta
Hollis Moorehead
Slattwell
Amnalee
Carrie Sewell
Lavonia
Sue Haley
Westminster Town Council
L. B. Austin
Louie
Allen Austin
G. W. Martin
J. W. Carter
Cornelius Davis
New Maxwell
Georgia-Carolina Auto Company
Rosa McDonald
Walhalla
Orr
Valhalla
W. J. Carter
Michigan
J. Carter
P. W. Matheson
J. M. Bruner
Wranklin
N.C
J. L. Norris
Miss Lambert
Virginia
Mary Lake Sheldon
Mary Nelson Sims
Marefe Stribling
Rank Anderson
Hattie
Laura Mason
Rena
Mary Harrell
Guthriesville
Measrie
Nichols
Clinton
Harry
Laurens Sheldon
C. D. Marett
Fair Play
County Demonstration Work Opens In Oconee County
The first field meeting of the demonstration work for Oconee County was held on the 11th in B. HH, Coles corn patch near South Union. Over fifty men and boys attended. Discussions covered county needs and plans for future meetings this summer and fall. Salem Farmers Union No 84 was reorganized with twelve solid members. County Organizer M. G. Tolland notes progress and calls for local unions in every school district.
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Oconee County
B. HH
Cole
South Union
Parmers' Union
Salem Pariners’ Union
Othes
Salem
M. G. Tolland
Sumeral of Major John J Gooding Held at Hampton Cemetery
The Sumeral of Major John J Gooding was held in the Hampton Cemetery at o'clock this morning before a large crowd of relatives and friends. He was the county's first and only auditor since 1878, a brave Confederate major of the seventh segment of South Carolina. He died Thursday night, leaving wife Deborah Terry, daughter Minnie R Griffin, and sons James P, William G, Harry, and T Hagood Gooding.
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Hampton
John J. Gooding
Hampton F
Major Gooding
Hapton County
South Carolina
Misa Deborah Terry
Minnie R. Griffin
James P. and
Willam G
Cummings
Harry
T. Hagood Gooding
Revolting Crime at Orr Mill Kills Wife and Father-in-Law
Samuel N. Hyde shoots his wife Emma Beasley Hyde and W. V. Beasley at the Orr Mills Beasley home, wounding Miss Willie Beasley and killing Beasley in a close-quarters struggle. Hyde surrendered to Sheriff King later, confessing premeditated intent and referencing recent separation from his wife.
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Samuel N. Hyde
Anderson Mall
Anderson County
Orr Mills
M. V. Beasley
Emma Beasley Hyde
Kyde
Ulack Mills
Willie Beasley
Hyde
Sam
Miss Hensley
Beasley
Newsley
WAGE WAR ON CHOLERA IN NEW YORK PORT
Federal expert aids New York health staff as 248 Moltke passengers remain under observation. Fifteen cholera cases and five deaths to date intensify quarantine at Swinburne Island. Dr Doty assures risk is via mouth and ordinary contact is safe while debate over possible hospital transmission continues.
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New York
Moltke
Swinburne Island
Naples
Bounty Land Opens School With Prof Lyles as Teacher
Local notes report Bounty Land School opening today with Prof J R Lyles as instructor. Enrollment is encouraging and a full term is anticipated. J R Pickett attended his son Ernest H Pickett’s Chattanooga wedding and has returned. Paul Gilson and mother visited relatives in Westminster. Miss Myrtle Davis returns from Greenville with Miss Hawkins of Danville Va. Oscar Doyle leaves for a ten day mountain outing at Toxaway Cashiers with companions Warren Glienilat Charlie Byrd and Thornley Cary. Mr and Mrs J B Pickett host a party Wednesday for son EB Pickett and bride.
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Bounty Land
J. R. Lyles
Lyles
Jasper Doyle
J.R. Pickett
Ernest H. Pickett
Miss Love
Chattanooga
Tenn
Paul Gilson
Westminster
Myrtle Davis
Greenville
Miss Hawkins
Danville
Oscar Doyle
Toxaway
Cashiers
Warren Glienilat
Charlie Byrd
Thornley Cary
J. B. Pickett
EB. H. Pickett
Man Survives 140 Foot Swing Fall in New York
Joseph Kin nard of Tarrytown was painting a water tower when the rope broke. He dropped 140 feet, struck a guy wire, somersaulted and landed on his feet. He smiled and said he did not expect to come down this way but walked home.
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New York
Joseph Kinnard
Tarrytown
Ile
Wlonde
Hove
Tragedy at Heasley home ends in fatal shootout
Hyde describes shooting Beasley and Fatally wounding Beasley and Mrs Nlyde after a separation. He confesses fear of rough crowd handling and says he would have died to avoid capture. The couple’s two year old son was living with the mother. The event shocks the community.
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Hyde
Heasleys
Tiyde
Slyde
Beasley
Madero Plans Immediate Disarmament Across Mexico
News from Puebla reports President Francisco I. Madero ordering the rapid disarmament of revolutionary forces to create one army, with federal troops ready to replace armed Maderoists where disarmament weakens garrisons. The piece also notes German deaths at Covadana, consular assurances, and factory strikes unsettling foreign interests.
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Puebla
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero
Federaaly
Maderoists
Covadana
Madero
Pres
Mexico City
Francisco Madero
de la Barra
Cientifico Party
Bernardo Reyes Iy
Republic
Blease Calls for Action on Prison Hostiery Mill
Governor Blease rebukes the Columbia penitentiary management over the hosiery mill within its walls. He labels the mill a death trap linked to tuberculosis, warning of health findings and political resistance as he seeks to abate the nuisance and push for legal action.
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Columbia
Carroll
Iowa
Blease
General Assembly
Hisiery
Lighting Cigar Cost His Life in Jeannette
In Jeannette Pennsylvania George Lobarto a wholesale fruit merchant faced a black hand extortion threat. He bought a heavy automatic pistol and shot Italian baker Venl Ceellane who entered the store signaling the demanded payment. Cecilano died in hospital and Lebarto fled while his daughter gave police the extortion letters from the brick hand group.
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Jeannette
George Lobarto
Venl Ceellane
Lobarto
Cecilano
Lebarto
Ceciano
Oconee County Sunday School Convention Meets at Seneca
The Bio Negro Convention, Oconee County Sunday School Convention of colored Baptists, with over $16,000 in property at Seneca known as Seneca Institute led by Rev. J. J. Starks, will convene for a three day session at Canaan Baptist church near Seneca this week. President W. J. Thomas urges thirty five Sunday schools to raise $600, expecting at least that sum by adjournment. Also note: Soraina requires careful treatment and Cham berlain's ointment advertised.
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Oconee County
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J.E. Bauknight
Walhalla, S. C
State Union
Mist Shah
Coneross and Vicinity
Beaverdam Association
Salem Union
Feld
Orr Mill
Chamberlain
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