County Campaign Debatings Planned Across County
The Democratic County Executive Committee met in Washilla and set July 4 1908 as opening campaign at Huntsentts Bridge Little River. A series of meetings followed in Newry Tokeena Mailxon Holly Springs and other towns with dates from July to August. Committee fixed candidate assessments for State Senator House of Representatives Clerk Sheriff County Auditor County Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction and County Supervisors with payment due July 24 at 12 o'clock noon. Candidates may enter by July 5 at 12 o'clock noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Executive Committee
Washilla
Juno
Carey, Shelor & Hugh
South Ondou
Tokeena
Mailxon
Holly Springs
Long Croek
Seneca
Loa
Jordana
Double Springs
Little River
Tamnasee
Westminster
Cheawell Mill
Seme Any
Salem
State
Kenatore
House of Representatives
County Democratic Committee Sets Campaign Pledges and May Meeting
The County Chairman reports that all candidates must file pledges under state statute and pay campaign assessments. The first campaign meeting is set for May 10 1908 at Hunnicutt's Bridge on the Little River, with a general rally planned and calls for party canvassing.
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Hunnicutt's Bridge
Ob Lite River
Grand Family Medicine Promises Cure All Ailments
An unsigned testimonial from Frank Conlan of New York touts a medicine labeled Grand Family Medicine and Heiedric Bitters claiming to cure dyspepsia, improve digestion, purify blood, and renew vigor for both sexes, with bold guarantees of benefits and vitality, though the text appears fragmented and promotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Trouston Street
New York
Itan
Public court case on alleged mistreatment of pupil
Miss Newton and Mien Newton faced a high profile hearing as charges of mistreatment and aggravated nature were levelled against them. The trial, held yesterday, drew a crowded courtroom and occupied a session as prosecutors argued a strenuous case.
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Newton
Miss Newtes
LE Horns
Ming Newton
Unclear medical patent pill claim from vintage ad
Fragmentary OCR reads favorably about a medicine titled New Life Pills promising relief after long illness. The garbled text mentions years of tidigestion and a sales pitch implying cure or benefit, with scattered brand-like terms and no verifiable details.
Desperate US prisoner Gus De Ford captured in London
Gus De Ford, once a notorious member of the Kong of yegers, escaped a moving train near Oakland DC on February 19, 1905 while en route from New York to Charleston under US marshal guard. He was tracked by secret service for three years and jailed in London. Authorities allege connections to post office robberies in South Carolina and Massachusetts with potential combined sentences exceeding a lifetime. De Ford’s gang involvement. a $10,000 Enoree Manufacturing Co robbery in Spartanburg cited.
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Gus de Ford
Oaden
D. C
New York
Charleston
United States
Finn
DeFord
Kong
Yegamen
Tit ‘Hie
Columbia
Devord
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Enoree Manufacturing Co
Spartanburg
de Ford
Ward
Wispala
Pain Balm Claims Quick Relief for Rheuma Sufferers
A Virginia paper notes claims that QWamberlain’s Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain, aids sleep, and may cure many cases by topical application. Doctors Holl and Lanney endorse the remedy with high regard and price the salve at 25 and 50 cents. In New York a bricklayer William Campbell fatally wounds his wife during a quarrel, stabbing her after slashing a man. Father Vincent McGehe intervenes, administers rites, and urges calm as police arrive.
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Wal- W. J
Heath
New York
William Campbell
Hlnson
Nineteenth Street
Heh
Vincent McGehe
Fifteen Die In Collision On Washington Baltimore Line
Fifteen people were killed and many injured in a head on collision on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis electric railroad between Osely and Camp Murale, the first station out, today. The dead and injured were brought to Colstonopolis for treatment.
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Pifteen
Colstonnapolis
Washington, Baltimore
Annapolis Electric
Osely
Camp Murale
Young Willie Watyon Killed In Ball Game Accident
A tragic accident occurred when a ball struck Willie Watyon, age 10, in the chest during a tall game in Tall City. He died instantly. several friends witnessed the incident as the ball was hit from a pitcher's hat.
Dr James Resigns from Aveleigh Presbyterian Church Newberry
Rev James, of Central Presbyterian Church Anderson, accepts leave of pastorate at Aveleigh Presbyterian Church Newberry. Change to take effect duly. Rev My James is noted across the state as an able divine, while Anderson is deeply esteemed by respected clergy and congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Newberry
Central Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Aveleigh Presbyterian Church
Remarkable case of youth’s depravity shocks readers
A local man Harry Jowers is accused of whipping and killing after his 10 year old nephew, living with Niashe Michell, allegedly obtained a shotgun and shot his sister in law. The report describes the event as one of the most remarkable cases of youthful depravity ever recorded in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jowers
P. Lee McNatchton
Witaon Clomaan
Oldearo
Wren
O Ue
Niashiele
bin i Jowers
Neler
Placina
Improvements at Bounty Land School Ground
A report from Bounty Land and Kichl notes work by Miss Bertie Smith and local students as grounds are sodded and cleared. Trustees supported the effort, with plans to add grass, remove dead trees, and plant violets along the new walk. The initiative aims to modernize facilities and attract better teachers, with prizes from the South Carolina School Improvement Association guiding further rural school improvements and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bounty Land
Kichland
Porpome sugmOallons
Courier
Bertie Smith
Tn Wl
Louis Lay
Porritt
Weiter
Lay
Yollison
Ine
Association
Improvement Association
South Carolina
Tallon
Priap
South Carolin
Mary T. Nance
Respecttuly
Mia
Jaypee Doyle
Ay Rob
Clever attempted arson at Yates home thwarted in Carlisle
A complex fire set at the Yates Holmes property in Union Times report shows an alarm clock triggered kerosene soaked fuel lines nearly destroying the home. A servant Adeline Anderson helped extinguish embers, and a warrant led to the arrest of Mr Yates in Carlisle at 1.40 p.m. Deputy Sheriff Wiburn transported him for the 3.26 train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Times
HL TT
Yuio
Fie
Thare
Adeline Anderson
H. M. Holmes
Yates
Yaten
Mr. Yates
Sai
Hie Tanity
Mombara
Polices Force
Columbia
Carlisle
Wiburn
Badly Sprained Ankle Cured by Balm and Sleep
A woman describes rapid relief from a severely sprained ankle after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Wet Chamberlain's Pain Balm purchased locally led to sleep and swift improvement, enabling walking again the next day. The note promotes 26 and 60 cent sizes available from local outlets. June 6 entry.
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Mr. Stallings
Butler
Tenn
M. Benjit
Dr. J. W. Bell
Walhallas Wol
Lunney
Seneca
Tragic Fall Kills Nine Year Old in Cotton Mill
In Apartanburg June 6 Clarence Prince nine died instantly after slipping on a stairway baluster in a cotton mill. He fell to the floor and broke his neck according to witnesses and authorities.
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Apartanburg
Unclaimed Letters in Walhalla Tit[e] Piece
Weekly list of unclaimed letters for the week ending June 1908 at Walhalla shows names such as Clay, Stra, vanae, Ming Heal Williams, Mien Taabojia, Porwons, and Frick. Advertisements noted. letters awaiting pickup include several misspellings and partial names.
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Walhalla
Ming
Willims
Porwons
Oo Frick
P. BM
State Senate candidates announced by friends group
The friends of W A Strother announce him as a candidate for the State Senate subject to the Democratic party primary. J R Garle is announced as a candidate for reelection to the State Senate under Democratic primary rules. E G Werner also seeks the State Senate, subject to Democratic party primary action.
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State Senate
Friends of
W. A. Strother
Democratic Party
J. It. Garle
E. G. Werner
Announcement of Candidates for the House of Representatives
Friends of PAUL P SULLIVAN announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives pending party primary action. Friends of WILLIAM M FANNOLL likewise announce for the House of Representatives subject to Democratic primary. CORE D MANN and W M BROWN also announce candidacies for re election or for the House pending party primary action.
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Paul P. Sullivan
House of Representativon
Apenal
William M. Fannoll
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Core D
Mann
House of Rapreventatives
W. M. Brown
Local Clerk of Court Candidates in Oconee County
Dr G C Probst announces candidacy for Clerk of Court of Oconee County subject to Democratic primary. C E D Burns seeks re election for Clerk of Court in Oconee County under Democratic party rules. Jon F Craig also declares candidacy for Clerk of Court subject to election action.
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G. C. Probst
Clark
Oconee County
Democratic Party
Democratc
C.E. D. Burns
Noreby
Jon F. Craig
Ota Nee County
Attedt
Foomy Triands
Cox
Puyntoo 'Towwiddy
G. 1
Wood
D. Onlicuks
Gelkenn
Timpering
Friends
Lorehy
Myaml Na
Gennes County
Bornat H. Boyd
Seneca
Geeney County
Mugh Blein
Sheriff candidates announce bids in Democratic primary
A series of tentative notices from Therby Vor Sherif and others declare candidacy for sheriff of Oconoe county, subject to Democratic party action in the forthcoming primary election, listing names such as W M Kay D N Pitzquald and 2. Snead while noting formal party alignment.
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Sherif
M, Kay
Shere
Oconoe County
Pitzquaald
Qeonee County
Snead
Local County Auditor Candidates Announced for Primary
Kor, county auditor candidates announce bids for county auditor posts. Amid party solicitation, names listed include a candidate linked to the Democratic primary and other declarations of candidacy for reelection. The notices reflect county race activity and party alignment for the upcoming primary election.
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Kor
Ocones
Smith
Multiple county treasurer candidates announced in Democratic primary
A stream of notices proclaims candidates for county treasurer across several counties. Names include J Qun W Reynolds W Stiles Barron G A Norman J Walter Alexander Jas Purman Morton W H Hopkins D H Rowland and W J Schrodi. Each entry states candidacy is subject to the Democratic party primary election.
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Dew County
W. Reynolds
W. Stiles Barron
Gookés Counsty
G. A. Norman
Treas
Oronpe
Friends
J. Walter Alexander
Tressurer
Ocotes County
Oco- Nee
Jas. Purman Morton
vMce
Oconoe County
Democratic Party
Oconee County Education Superintendent Candidates Announced
A set of public notices shows multiple individuals including Wade G. Hughes, John B. MecWhorthr, T. A. Smith, J. H W. Cantrell and others announcing candidacies for County Superintendent of Education in Oconee County. Each notice states candidacy is subject to Democratic party rules or the Democratic primary election.
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Oconee County
Wade G. Hughes
Olley L
Educa Hon
Local Officials Seek County Commissioner Seats in Ovanee and Oconee Counties
A wave of notices from supporters announces candidacies for County Commissioner and Coroner across Ovanee and Oconee counties. Names include W T Mealista J J Allen Zachary John L Chastain G W Whitmired J Tall Miller J Collins and others with Democratic primary action indicated.
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Ovanee County
W. T. Mealista
vMce
J. J. Allen
Iing Friends
J. WR. Zachary
Moose
Ovonee County
John L. Chastain
Oconee County
GC. Wi
Whitmired
Nysell Sn
Fuce
Miller
Ovonton County
Oconee
Dumas Olorton
John M. Collins
Yiyself
Mamaceais
Prismary
Vloelion J’ “Eil
CON Hunnicutt
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A.W. Sholor
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Miss Newton
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London
Tey
Orono
Cruisce Demeasee
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Fisoward
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Aphoville
N.C
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Mase
Tereee
House OF Rapresenta
TIVES
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Tenth Judicial Circuit
J. J. McSwain
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Sollettor
Tenth Judicial
Aince
MC. Long
Balteltor
Tenth Circuit
Proctor A, Bonham
Tenth Judicial Cheeuit
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Jeowes
Peters Vleetton
A. H. ¥. Hobson
Nathaniel Pail
Geones
Donavratie
Oconea
Outre
DF Moalister
Hopkins
D. H. Rowland
Myquil Nan
Treaaurer
Schrodi
Vor County
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