Valhalla High School closes with eulogies and debates
Valhalla High School held closing exercises at Pitchford’s Hall with four graduates Elsie Kaufmann Katie Schumacher Hannah Miller Harrison and May Fant. Prof D W Daniel of Clemson College gave the address and diplomas were awarded. Students performed recitations essays a class history and a debate on highways versus railway expansion with Earle Beard winning the prize. The year saw enrollment over three hundred and a banner session for 1901.
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Valhalla
Pitchford’s
Elsie Kaufmann
Katie Schumacher
Hannah Miller Harrison
May Fant
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
Ife
Rosa Mac Buseh
Dora Duncan
May Pant
Eisie Kaufmann
Southern
Knoxville
Beard
Uhetrick
Brown
Hamby
Mach
Earle Beard
Chas. Hetrick
Herrick
D.W. Daniel
Walhalla High School
Valen
New Blue Ridge Railway Schedule Takes Effect
Last Sunday the Blue Ridge Railway set a new timetable with the first Walhalla departure at 7:00 a.m. The schedule lists departures and arrivals for Nos. 12 8 10 7 9 11 and 01 with connections at Seneca Belton Sea Anderson and other points. Officials hail the changes as the most convenient yet offering daylight through trips to Columbia Charleston and improved daily connections.
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Blue Ridge Railway
Walhalla
Wepu No
Noouth
Seneca
Belton
Anderson
Tam
Columbia
Charleston
Death of Robert J Blackwell in Holly Springs
Robert J Blackwell died at his home near Holly Springs on May 1 and was laid to rest May 17 after funeral services by Rev L D Chambers. He was 69 years 11 months and 18 days old, a veteran of the war, a Baptist for 47 years, and leaves a widow and sister Elizabeth Vinson. The article includes acknowledgments to the community and two union memos pledging resolutions and tributes from Comcross Local Union No 76 and Comcross Farmers Union No 64.
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Robert J. Blackwell
Holly Springs
L. D. Chambers
Oconee County
Rhoda Rothert
The
Baptist Church
Wizabeth Vinson
Comcross Farmers’ Union
Ife
W. V
Witereus
God
Sunday School Convention Held At South Union Church
The Beaverdam Association met at South Union church on the 28th and 29th with Rev I G Lavender elected president and a full slate of officers. Speakers included John Duncan Rev J K Hair and several others. An essay on teacher aims was read and plans for summer institutes and full statistics reporting were set, with good attendance and thanks to South Union for hospitality.
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The
Beaverdam Association
South Union Church
I. G. Lavender
Westminster
W. N. Bruce
T. M. Elrod
J. L. Reeder
John Duncan
J. K. Hair
J. P. Wood
A. P. Marett
J. B. Harris
W. H. Cole
F. G. Lavender
J. D. Stonecypher
W. W. Leathers
L. M. Lyda
J. R, Earle
Hon. Jos
W. Shelor
McDavid
W. Marett
J. N. Mitchell
South Union
Tugaloo Tribune
Reduction in size of U S currency discussed by treasury
A committee will report to Secretary MacVeagh on proposals to shrink United States paper money to about three fourths of current size. The plan aims to ease handling and save about 500000 dollars yearly in paper and engraving costs. The Philippine currency, also smaller, demonstrates the concept's appeal.
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United States
The
Treasury
MacVeagh
Philippine Islands
America
Local Notes From Westminster Rhode Island May 28
Rural Westminster items note William Graig and wife from the Tabor section visited recently. D, M. and Mrs Sallie Holley visited the Tabor section. L Hunter sold $50 worth of strawberries this season but reports they are gone. Ernest Dickson is very sick at his father J J Dickson's home. Leila Jones spends seven in town this week. Locals attended a tent meeting in town this week.
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Westminster
William Graig
Tabor
D, M
Sallie Holley
L. Hunter
Ernest Dickson
J. J. Dickson
Leila Jones
Card of Thanks for Fair Play Community Support
A.B. Mays and Family of Fair Play thank the people of Fair Play and vicinity for their kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother. May God bless them all.
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Hottor Courter
Fair Play
A.B. Mays
Meeting of Salem Democratic Club
The Salem Democratic Club is called to meet at the Ligh Wally mill on Saturday June 11 at 8 oclock P.M. for reorganizing and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. T Cannon president.
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Salem Democratic Club
Cannon
Dr King’s New Discovery marketed as universal cough cure
Marvelous Discoveries touts progress with heavy machines and wireless telegrams while endorsing Dr King’s New Discovery as the ultimate remedy for coughs colds influenza and bronchial diseases. A testimonial from James M Black of Asheville NC claims it cured his obstinate cough after other remedies failed. Sold 60 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle and druggist guarantee.
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Kim Men
Dr. King
Ife
James M. Dbiack
Asheville
Rook
Tragic Death Of Gertrude Oehmig In Oil Pot
In Columbia on May 30 a two year old girl Gertrude Oehmig daughter of baker C G Oehmig died after being burned in a pot of hot oil used for doughnuts. The accident occurred Saturday when no one was in the room and the child cried out before being pulled from the pot. Burial followed Monday in Columbia.
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Columbia
Gertrude Oehmig
C. G. Oehmig
Gertrude
Valhalla
Carl G. Oehmig
G. B. Oehmig
Miss Cooley
M. A. Gooley
Seneca
Htte
Oconee County Democratic Primary Campaign Declarations
A series of candidates announce bids for Oconee County offices in the Democratic party primary. Names include W R Hunt J W Hair Bennett Hill Whitmire Jackson L Miller Jas I Brown Jesse M Smith John W Reynolds W J Schroder R I Alexander and Jor Hopkins for county commissioner treasurer and related roles, pledging faithful service and party support.
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Oconee County
W. R. Hunt
J. W. Hair
J. Bennett Hill
Democratc
Whitmire
Jackson L. Miller
Brown
Jesse MH
Smith
Ocohee County
John W. Reynolds
W. J. Schroder
R. 1
Alexander
Jor, Hopkins
Warris and Shelor File Democratic Primary Candidacies
The Democratic party will decide in the primary elections which candidates advance. FOR REPRESENTATIVE JOAN B. WARRIS is announced as a candidate for the House of Representatives. The friends of JOS. W. SHELOR, M.D., also announce his candidacy for the House of Representatives.
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Joan B. Warris
Hhouse of Representatives
Democratic Party
Friends of Jos
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