Rail merger eyed for West to Port Royal line
August Kohn reports in Columbia that the Ohio River Anderston Tide Water Ohio Knoxville and Port Royal railroads have merged to form the Ohio Knoxville and Port Royal Railroad. The new company aims to build a west to Port Royal line, uniting rights of way and maps for a more likely success than three separate projects. Observers note the move may be strategic bluff to project strength, with time revealing business intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kohn
Columbia
Charleston News , and Courier
Apers
Ohio River
Anderston
Tide Water Railroad Company
Western Carolina Railway
Ohio, Knoxville and Port Royal Railroad
Ohio
Knoxville
Port Royal
Albert R. Martin
Chicago
Johnson
J. K. Brenzeale
P. K. McCully
B. F. Whither
L. Rk.’ Emory
Aschatatt
Magnate claims ownership of the Tugaloo river
Louis B. Magid of Tallulah Falls Georgia asserts sole ownership of the Tugaloo river by purchase from a Mr Ellard and says he has consulted Georgia and South Carolina authorities, including Governor Terrell and the Attorney General, to fix the boundary as described in the 1787 Georgia South Carolina treaty and related land and water rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Magid
Tallulah Falla
Tugaloo River
Ellard
Atlanta
Wight
Tupaloo
Georgia
Staten of Georgia
South Carolina
Terrell
Caroline
Savannah River
Kilard
South Carolinas
Here There and Yonder in a Local Gossip Page
A jumble of notes and opinions mentions Nan Patterson and Cesar pictures fading from view, Tallulah Falls resident Louis B. Magid claiming ownership of the Tugaloo River, and broad reflections on public figures. It notes looming Georgia politics, dispensary debates in Newberry County, and satirical riffs on naval battles and press portrayals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Patterson
Cesar Picture
Louis B. Magid
Tallulah Falls
Tugaloo River
Mr. Magid
Boundary of Georgia and South Carolina by river middle thread
The article discusses historic boundary definitions between Georgia and South Carolina via the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Chattooga rivers as fixed by Beaufort 1787 and linked to 1787 treaty terms. It analyzes ownership of water rights and riverbeds, noting that damming requires ownership of submerged land on both river sides to raise water above low-water mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugaloo
Chattooga
North Carolina
Magid
Georgis
South Carolina
Georgia
Savannah
Beaufort
Atlanta
Ellard
Tugaloo River
Traces of Poisons Prompt Inquiry at Penitentiary
Dr. Barney the State chemist reports traces of poison in food sent to several convicts. Penitentiary authorities conduct a full examination of evidence. Report notes Paria green contamination and possible poisoners. Some victims are out of danger and an inquiry points to a convict.
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Barney
Autho
Paria Green
Ben
Grifith
Snapleton
Hopewell Church Hosts Involved Sunday Sermon and Singing
Rav db Spinks filled his regular appointment on Sunday delivering a sermon titled The farmers are appreciating the pretty weather we are having now. They are flourishing planting their crops and trying to kill the grain which had been plentiful. Mrs Hester Pickens Cobb from near Paxaloo Ga attended with Mr and Mrs TBR Jones. There was a singing at Joba Pickens last Sunday evening conducted by Prof RL Hall from near Madison. Mr and Mrs J O Eaton of Tox away visited the Ward family. Will Norris and sister Miss Mumie of Westminator were guests of Mr and Mrs W M Barrett Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Joba Pickens
R. L. Hall
Madison
There Will Be No All Day Singing At Ph Want Uillon
In Walhalla county area on Sunday visitors dropped by and Prof J B Morton and others will attend a gathering, invitations extended to all. The note mentions friendly locals and a bustling supervisor and hotel guests, with health ad by Chamberlains Pain Balm and local sales by J W Hall Valhalla W J Lunacy Sonoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Hall
Valhalla
W. J. Lunacy
Sonoca
Fallen Women Home Charter Revived in Grenville
John J. McSwain, a corporator, has revived the state charter to establish a home in Grenville for fallen women. John B. Mercer initiated the movement, raising several thousand dollars. The home will offer refuge and employment under Christian influence to help women reform and escape past environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenville
John J. McSwain
John 8. Mercer
McSwain
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Beetoee Courier
Mehed
Mith & Steck
Smith
Walhalla
Wesmnk
Migid
Ocean
Alexander
Hyde
Equitable Insurance Company
Alfonso
Spain
Foubhot
Franca
Aurelist
Fran
America
Hoke Smith
Himsell
Chick Howell
Newberry County
Poti
Gate City
Vikeaya
Brooklyn
Bagwell
Corbitt
Peerless
Florence
Thornhill
Surreys
Harnes
Carter Hardware Co
Walhalla, S. C
P. Walker
Reliable
Ruskin Anderson
Seneca
O. K
Carter & CO
W. Grove
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