Supreme Court enjoins nuisances in Columbia and Charleston
The Supreme Court issued permanent injunctions against two Columbia sites and sixteen Charleston venues alleged to violate the Carey Cothran law. Temporary injunctions were kept until a ruling in one case. Named targets include W H Tiller and the Blanding Social Club in Columbia, plus multiple Charleston clubs and hotels. Attorney General Lyon plans further injunctions as affidavits show violations and authorities aim to shut illegally selling establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Dispakch
News and Courier
Supreme Court
Columbia
Charleston
Lyon
W.H. Tiller
Main Street
Blanding Social Club
Paul Robinson
Jerry W. Dunn
H.D. Farkin
Otto H. Wieters
New Charleston Hotel
Riddock & Burns
R. Hooke
Henry H. Rubens
J. H. Williams
Chas
S. Wilbur
H. Mansfeld
L. F. Koester
S. P. Schaldaressi
Ar-gyle Hotel
Charleston Turnverein
German Rifle Club
Palmetto Boating Club
McCarthy Returns to Indiana State Penitentiary
William McCarthy heads back to Michigan City prison after escaping on parole. He faces fourteen years unless legislative action or a pardon alters his sentence, and he traveled alone across the state line to begin serving out his term. He stated he was happy to return and vowed honesty upon release. McCarthy, who had been converted at a Salvation Army meeting, chose to repay his debt.
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Chicago
William McCarthy
Indiana State
Michigan City
State Line
Yakima
McCarthy
Salvation Army
North Yakima
Oil From Four Sperm Whales Harvested Near Mosquito Inlet
In Daytona on July 18 the Maley Oliver Pettepher and Bennett group finished extracting about 2000 gallons of sperm oil from four stranded whales near Mosquito Inlet. Oil valued at 48 cents a gallon in New Bedford was to be shipped to New York, with losses from handling.
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Daytona, Fla
J. D. Maley
Elmer Oliver
J. C. Pettepher
Capt
Bennett
Mosquito Inlet
New Bedford
Mass
New Smyrna
Port Orange
New York
Bryan and Kern Eye Running Mate Matching Ends in n
Bryan aims to pair with a running mate whose name ends in n, favoring Johnson but satisfied with Kern. He hints at superstition, noting past tickets where both surnames ended in n led to election, listing several historic pairings.
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Bryan
Johnson
Kern
Jenerson
Clinton
Madison
Jackson
Calhoun
van Buren
Lincon—Hamm
Lincoln
Morrison
Morton
Millionaires Aid in Fighting Law
New York July 18 Millionaire members of the Jockey Club aid bookmakers to defy the anti betting law says District Attorney Elder of Kings County James R Keene Allan Pinkerton and Chris Fitzgerald prominent track connected figures are aiding in the fight The grand jury is now considering evidence against them.
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New York
Jockey Club
Elder
Kings County
James R. Keene
Allan Pinkerton
Chris Fitzgerald
Young White Man to Hang in Florida Murder Case
Otis D. Smith, a young white man, is sentenced to death by the gallows for the murder of his sister, Cora Belle Smith. The Circuit Court rendered the verdict after a hard fight for his life, with witnesses recounting cruel treatment and threats against the victim in Jacksonville and Atlanta. execution date to be set.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Otis D. Smith
Cora Belle Smith
Atlanta
Munyon Bride Disturbs Atlantic City Walk
On the Atlantic City boardwalk July 1 8 Mra Jai P Munyon and her husband the patent medicine magnate attracted a crowd in a sheath gown. The walkway blocked as people crowded around the bride who grew embarrassed as Munyon urged speed to escape. They took shelter in a confectionery store while the throng gathered, then left for a carriage to return to the hotel after Mrs Munyon changed into a more conservative gown.
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Atlantic City
P. Munyon
Professor Munyon
Munyons
Mrs. Munyon
Stimulation Without Irritation Urino Laxative Ad
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises a gentle cleanse and bowel stimulation without irritation. Sold by all druggists.
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Drugelats
OLEY
Mrs Teagle Shoots Herself in Pasadena Home
Edith M. Teagle wife of Walter Teagle of Cleveland Ohio an official of Standard Oil lies dying in Pasadena Hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound. found by her visiting nurse after she shot herself last night melancholia due to ill health given as cause. her husband abroad expected to arrive today. she is daughter of W T Murray Cleveland a steel executive.
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Pasadena
Cal
Edith M. Teagle
Walter
Campaign Meetings Planned Across Oconee County
The executive committee fixed campaign meetings in Oconee County at multiple towns and dates. Madison July 25, Molly Springs July 21, Long Creek August 1, Double Springs August 8, Seneca August 11, Jordania August 11, Picket Post August 13, Little River August 14, Tamassee August 16, Westminster August 17, Cheswell Mill August 17, Walhalla August 21, Walhalla Mill August 21, Salem August 22.
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Oconee County
Madison
Molly Springs
Long Creek
Double Springs
Seneca
Jordania
Tragic chloroform death in Jacksonville
Mrs. Fred B. Jennives, wife of the Metropolitan Insurance Company assistant superintendent, killed herself with chloroform at her Jacksonville home. A popular, young woman, she had packed trunks for a North Carolina trip and purchased a ticket when her husband found her at six this morning. The Jennives had come from Americus, Georgia, and quickly made many friends.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fred. B. Jennives
Metropolitan Insurance Company
North Carolina
Jennings
Americus
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E. Pinkham ad
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia K. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ailments. It claims to cure displacement, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, and related pains and conditions and invites women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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Lydia FB
Pinkham
Lillian Ross
4Th Street
New York
Lydia
Katharine Craig
Lafayette
Denver
Col
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Marie Stolteman
Laurel, Ta
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misa
Ellen M. Olson
al. N. Kast
Aida
Lydia K. Pinkham
Severe New York Storm Destroys Factory And Sparks Fires
A severe electrical storm ended a weeks long heat spell in New York causing widespread darkness and damage. A bolt ignited the Green Point Metallic Paint Company's five story Williamsburg factory, burning it to the ground while workers escaped in a panic. Lightning struck the navy yard commissary building and the Hotel Rembrandt, injuring two, as hail shattered windows and disrupted elevated trains and ferries. The city saw four deaths the day before the storm and a dramatic temperature drop to 71 degrees.
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New York
Green Point Metallic Paint Company
Williamsburg
New York Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Rembrand
Amsterdam Avenue
The Farm Won't Be Sold Ad Sparks Gubernatorial Talk
A Greenwood county farmer mocked the gubernatorial race saying if a candidate named Please wins he wants his farm advertised for sale without consent. The quote follows a playful yet pointed election comparison amid campaign chatter. A Dr Thomas eclectric oil advertisement closes the piece with pain relief claims.
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Greenwood County
South Carolina
Noted Cherokee County Auditor Col Camp Dies at 83
W D Camp longtime Cherokee county auditor died at his Gaffney home in his eighty third year after a Confederate Army service including a war wound and leg amputation. He led a militia before the war and was honored by survivors and friends as a gallant gray. County offices closed in tribute. only a daughter in law Mia Hazel Camp and her children remain in the immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
Col. Camp
Mia
Hazel Camp
Prohibitionists Name Man For President In Nomination
Eugene W. Chafin of Minolta was nominated for President and Wm. B. Palmore of Missouri for Vice President by the Prohibitionist National Convention Palmore declined and Prof. A S Otking of Ohio was named for Vice President The platform calls for a prohibition amendment and prohibition in the District of Columbia along with a direct vote for Senators an income and inheritance tax postal savings banks regulation of corporations tariff commission uniform marriage and divorce laws The notice ends with an advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure available from druggists.
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Columbus
Ohio
Eugene W. Chafin
Minolta
Wm. B. Palmore
Missouri
Palmore
Corporations
Tariff Commission
Wagener Dies In Charleston Business Leader Leader in Royal Bag Firm
George A Wagener died at his home 179 Rutledge avenue after months of illness. A prominent Charleston businessman he chaired the Royal Bag and Yarn Manufacturing Co and served as director of the Bank of Charleston and vice president of Winnsboro Granite Co. He leaves two daughters Miss Wagener and Mrs Keys and a son F W Wagener Jr. He also helped the drainage commission.
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Charleston
George A. Wagener
Rutledge Avenue
Wagener
Chrieston
F. W. Wagener & Co
Winnsboro Granite Company
Miss Wagener
W. W. Keys
F. W. Wagener, Jr
His Seventy Second Birthday Observed Near Westminster
Westminster July 17 Special J H McGufin celebrated his 72d birthday on July 11 at his home near Westminster. Mr and Mrs Irvin Pelfrey and four children Mrs Amanda Hammonds nee McGuffin and Velmer from Newry Mr and Mrs Wade McGuffin and babe A A McGumin Misses Nel Me and Rosa Norris T F McGumfin and family were present with baskets. At 3 o'clock the dinner was announced and all enjoyed a feast with the aged gentleman. He received several presents. May he live to enjoy many more such occasions M P.
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Westminster
J. H. McGufin
Irvin Pelfrey
Amanda Hammonds
Nee McGuffin
Tte
Velmer
Newry
Wade McGuffin
Babe
A. A. McGumin
Nel- Me
Rosa Norris
T. F. McGumfin
Blues largely caused by liver disorder, not real conditions
A fact about the Blues states that the condition is seldom caused by actual external conditions. In the great majority of cases the Blues stem from a disordered liver rather than situational factors.
MASTER'S SALE IN OCONEE COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA
State court sale of three tracts in Oconee County totaling about 62, 176, and 116 acres. Purchaser must pay cash and cover extra papers. Sale at Walhalla courthouse steps on August 8, 1908, with Master W C White overseeing. If not complying within five days, sale may be re-advertised on a convenient later date at the same terms.
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State OF
South Carolina
Oconee
Court of Common Pleas
Paul Edwards
James
Allen
Plaintif
Agatnat
Fanny Edwards
Rosa Walton
Walhalla Courth House
A. D
R. D. Burns
Jaynes
Court House
Walhalla
D. C
People's Bank
Anderson, S. C
J. W. Todd
Luther Rogers
W. T. Garrett
South Carolna
Henry Sitton
Nathaniel Wilson
Oconee County
W. M. Barker
W. W. Hunnicutt
R. T. Jaynes
Jess
John W. Rogers
S. Rogers
Oconer
James 8
Anny Edwards
W. C. Pughs
Keowee
8. C
W. C. Whiter
Rob T. A. Thompso
Blue Ridge Railway CO
Long Bridge Rebuild Bid Let by County Board
The Board of County Commissioners will let to the lowest responsible bidder the contract to rebuild the Long Bridge over Little Choestoe Creek in Center township on Friday July 24 1908 at 10 am. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. D F McAlister Supervisor July 15 1908.
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Board of County Commissioners
Alte
Little Choestoe Creek
Center Township
D. F. McAlister
Notice to Trespassers Prohibited on Tucker Lands
Notice to trespassers posted by C. M. Tucker of Salem prohibits any entry for hunting fishing digging roots herbs or passing through the lands. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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C. M. Tucker
Salem
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Laniount Aner
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Standard Oil
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W York
Greenwood Journal
Thomas
Itor
Cherokee County
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G. BR. Burhans
Carlie Center
N. J
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Sam
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Cardui Johnson
Fish Creek
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