Memorial proposal highlights Sunshine Society tribute to Mina Shelors
A proposal by Mrs. Shirvkiin of the Sunshine Society advocates erecting a memorial to Mina Marye R. Shelor, longtime leader and benefactor to the Sunshiners. The plan honors her adversity and successes, urging the community to remember her guiding sunbeam work and continue her charitable mission.
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Shirvkiin
Sunshine Socinty
Sunshiners
South Carolina
Mina Marye R. Shelor
Boni Capotina
Fragmented Mines Giatns Coop Must Wheat Discussion
In a legible portion of the report, residents discuss wheat crop conditions in Pickemny county. The text frames a debate on harvest timing, seed quality, and potential yields, noting concerns about delays and market implications. Weaker passages describe observations of crop health and speculative outcomes for the season.
Next Year Aim to Exhibit Oconeo Wheat at Mall Show
A local plan outlines producing a stark of abdb marked wheat once more, referencing Mr. Richey and a 1877 wheat, with an exhibition to be set at Oconeo County Mall. The project relies on careful testing of good wheat, aiming to mesh its grains for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richey
Oconeo
Abbeville Man Proposes Duel With Atlanta Opponent
A humorous early 1900s note describes W I Beard of Abbeville offering to duel Governor Blowso of South Carolina against T Elders of Atlanta with weapons named by seconds. The exchange questions the sensibility of such a challenge and its modern pretext.
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W. I. Beard
Abbeville
Cole J. Blowso
South Carolina
T. B.elder
Atlanta
T. 1
Fred
Stith Taylor Wedding Note At Liberty Town
The ceremony united Miss Lois Smith of Liberty with Prof Walter Carroll Taylor, superintendent of Westminsterish School, in a June 7 wedding at the Fresby terian church. Andrew M. Norris served as best man. Miss Pearl Sith was maid of honor. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans a Northward honeymoon aboard train No. 10 and will reside in Liberty after September when Taylor opens school.
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C. Rowse
Bite
Andrew M. Norris
Wralmister
Pearl Sith
Waki
Mias Nellie Watkins
Andersen
ilVen
Lome
Myr
Lom
Tewis Ivory
Paylor
Liberty
Paytor
Taiylor
Lois Smith
Hidy
Taylor
Ivupy
Ife
Nitrate of Soda Use in Early Spring Crops
SION WOIEK discusses applying nitrate of soda as a soluble ammonia source for cotton corn and other crops. Recommendations cover timing in March to May, rates around 100 pounds per acre, multiple applications in wet or dry years, and warnings about leaching and soil fertility. The piece notes benefits for vegetation and color, but warns of excessive use and the need for careful handling.
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Manly
Howe
Phnti
Jon
Thorper
Proctor
First Bale Brings Record Price on Houston Cotton Exchange
A Cameron county first bale of cotton arrived in Houston on June 12 at the cotton exchange, weighing 40 pounds at 206.84 per pound and selling for 1 015. It traveled by spec train amid reports of other first bales en route. Transportation costs exceeded 500. The bale, grown on Einest Mars's farm, was classed as athlet mid dling.
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Houston
Texas
Cameron County
Houston Cotton Exchange
Einest Mars
Houston Exchange
Lightning Kills Pow in 1906 Findings
A 1906 lightning claim asserts lightning deaths were 169 nationwide. It cites Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa using Electric Bitters to recover after eight months of virulent liver and jaundice trouble. Four doctors gave up, but Bitters cured him. advertised as the best remedy for stomach liver nerve and kidney issues. Only 6c at druggists. Indolence strangles talent and slothful men resemble ornaments atop high aspirations.
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Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Earth
Notice of Oakway district tax election in 1911
Notice states that under an order of the Board of Education of Oconee County an election will be held at Myers Brothers store in Oakway on Saturday June 24 1911 to decide the levy of an additional two mill tax on real and personal property for school purposes The rules of the general election apply and ballots must indicate Yes for the levy or No against it The slate of candidates and officials appears alongside including district trustees and a mention of local banking and college notices
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Pir
Coin Board of Education
Oconee County
Myers Brothers
Oaleway
Oakway
Brug Nwearden
Maine
South Carolina Master Sale Advertises Oconee County Land
A 1911 notice from Master Whith of Oconee County announces public sale of property in Walhalla and Seneca. It lists eighty four acres on Little Toxaway Creek and a northern Seneca lot, with cash terms and a resale clause if the purchaser fails to meet conditions. Also included are bank notices and attestations from local officials and notaries.
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State OF
South Carolina
Oconee County
Tugaloo River
B. Blackwell
R. J. Vinson
B. B. Chambers
Les
Patrick Chambers
W. C. Whith
John Warren
Seneca
W. C. White
Ss. C
TUM Skennor Bank
Banka Hse
Nh Tees
de Pose Vray
Oconee
Hols Leman
M.S. Holleman
G. Wy. Bowen
S. Stribling
C. Doyle
J. W. Sublok
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Walhalda
AL Hietey
Tmerene
Auitenent
Walia
San K. Bendy
Aen
Walhalla
Treaelian
Sony Delay
Brody
Spraima
Stith-Taylor
Sion Woiek
Ole
Petco
Selciat
Clemson Agricul Cou Mal
Ener
Clemson College
Mth
Haan
W. Mo Riggs
Crimson College
Civizins
Dankops
Cheney
Redin
L. A
Mank
L.A
Edwa Swort
Barron
Lunnby, Brown
Aubtin
Dees
W. J. Thomas
J. J. Starke
Jo. Hus C. Thomas
Et al
Pinnitts
Westminster Bank
Westminster
8. C
Silvey
Prosta
Tess
Hanoe
Peden Anderson
Bani
JG. Breazento
G. Corradt
Chamberlain
Matheson Hardware Coo
Westminster, 5. C
W. P. Nimmons
Wright
Moss
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