Clemson College Holds May 12 Graduation Exercises
Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College concluded its May 12 ceremony with 60 graduates. President Craighead of Tulane was absent, delaying the commencement address. Medals went to D A Purifoy, B W Moore, I B McLaurin, and others for essays, stories, and poems. Several electrical course grads secured post at General Electric and Westinghouse firms, with H L Jenkins and J H Reid taking positions with Southern Power and an Anderson company.
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Craighead
Tulane University
Clemson College
Union
The
Davi Hugh Hill
Abbeville
D. &, Purifoy
Saluda
W. EB
G. Black
Spartanburg
B. W. Moore
Oconee
A. If
Cleveland
I. B. McLaurin
Marlboro
J. H. Reid
Anderson Company
Edison Discovers Rich Cobalt Beds in North Carolina
Thomas A. Edison arrived in Asheville after touring Western North Carolina in search of cobalt beds. He asserts the ore is plentiful, predicting a 50 percent weight reduction for automobile storage batteries and a 55 percent drop in city traffic costs if his estimate proves correct.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Thomas A. Edison
Florence county suits challenge Major Thomas will
William E. We of Florence county South Carolina and his two nieces Ethel and Malvina Howe file suits to break Major B M Thomas will a Lexington breeder and turfman The petition argues Aunt Marguerite Prior burial clause and bequest of real estate to Negross are disgraceful They allege Aunt Marguerite used undue influence over Thomas in later life A separate notice mentions Miller Chicago convicted in absentia of attempting to bribe a juror A sealed sentence and bench warrant issued Bail set at 1500 for Miller Also medical ads note Pinesalve and King s Dya venala Tablets offered by local firms
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Lexington
William E.we
Florence County
South Caroa
Ethel
Malvina Howe
B. M. ‘Thomas
Major Thomas
Marguerite Prior
Lexington Cemetery
Major ‘Thomas
AL. G. Miller
Chicago
Columbia
Miller
Famous Temperance Declaration Signed by U S Presidents
A historic 1834 temperance declaration drafted for Edward Cornelius Deglan with signatures of twelve U S presidents including Andrew Jackson James Madison John Quincy Adams Martin Van Buren and others. The document urges total abstinence from ardent spirits to promote health virtue and happiness in the community and nation.
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John G. Woolley
Oregon
Edward Cornelius Delegan
New York State Temperance Society
United States
Presidente
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
Loli Quincy Adams
Martin van Buren
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Zachery Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Tar Cures Golder and Prevents Pneumonia in Flood News
Victoria reports massive floods in Hunan province China with rivers bursting banks and vast areas submerged. Officials estimate thousands dead though mission hospitals say all missionaries in the flood zone are safe.
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Victoria
Hunan
China
Charred headlines mix old notes and fiction
The State Funeral Directors' Association will meet in Greenville on June 24 26. Tucius Jones was shot through the heart and killed in Cheater by Gus Lee. Wm Marcus formerly of the United States Artillery was convicted in Charleston of murdering his wife. The Lana Souci Club of Greenville withdrew its charter application after being told to file an affidavit. A London cablegram reports sickness and six deaths in Soulcvates workhouse from frozen meat from the Argentine Republic. Hall's Catarrh Cure is marketed with a money back guarantee. The railroad bridge connecting Galveston to the mainland burned last week.
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State Funeral Directors’ Association
Greenville
Tucius Jones
Gus Lee
Wm. Marcus
United States Artillery
Charleston
Lana Souci Club
Capt
I. A. Smythe
Secretary of State
London
Soulcvates
Hull
Hall
Italy
F. J. Crrensy 4 Co
Toledo
Galveston
Texas
Cattle Rakers Propose Swift Action On Beef Inspection
Washington June 2. Lawmakers clash over beef inspection costs with Texas representative Garner urging quick action to end market uncertainty for cattle buyers. Minnesota’s Davin cites stock exchanges opposing packer burden while Iowa’s Haughen questions funding the plan. Packers’ Mr Wilson cites international interest and notes minimal foreign complaints. A Beechwood ad promotes Bee s Laxative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar.
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Washington
House Committees On Agriculture
Garner
Texas
Astock
Davin
Minnesota
Read & Telegram
South St. Paul
Live Stock Exchange
Live Stock Board
Wilson
Colorado
Haughen
Iowa
Cowan
Fort Worth
de. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Russia
Wadsworth
South America
J. W. Bell
Courts Coming to Greenville Traction Case Damages
In Greenville Common Pleas Court Hudson Johnson a 50 year old Black man was awarded 500 damages after being violently ejected from a trolley for sitting beside a white woman. The Greenville Traction Company faced a five thousand dollar claim. In a separate item Matthew Fortner a 28 year old Baptist minister and Furman University student was arrested for navy desertion after leaving a steamship Lancaster in Hampton Roads and marrying Ava Gaines of Gainesville Georgia. He faces court martial proceedings though efforts are made to obtain his discharge. Mrs Fortner and their baby will move to Pickens county.
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Greenville
D. C
Hudson Johnson
Common Pleas Court
Greenville Traction Company
Matthew Fortner
Furman University
Navy
Ava G@aines
Gainesville
Forther
Lancaster
Hampton Roads
Gaine
Dion
Farman
Fartnor
Ife
Eto
Fortner
Baby
Pickens County
Court Finds Laurens Election Was Void
Nation and local reports describe Laurens county Brice law dispensary vote of January 9 1906 reversed by Judge Hydrick ruling no valid election due to irregularities. dispensary remains open. Also Union reports June 11 on Mose Hughes murder case to be reexamined by Grand Jury with witnesses summoned. a white farmer implicated faced criticism from press and public. The third item promotes a kidney health remedy sold by local doctors in Vallhalla and Seneca.
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Columbia
Hydrick
HE. Wrightoas
L. Jones
State Board of Canvassers
Laurens County
Wright
State Board
Telephone Girl Shoots a Negro in Self Defense
Miss Pearle Jones, a night operator in Charlotte, fired five times when Bud Anderson, who confessed to planning an assault, attacked her at midnight. Anderson died later after implicating another person, who was arrested. Citizens raised funds to honor Miss Jones with a gold-mounted revolver and medal.
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Misa Jonon
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for lung troubles cure
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in early stages. Dr J W Boll also notes many users are satisfied with Foley's remedy.
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A. A. Herren
Finch
Ark
Foley
Von
J. W. Boll
Reunion of Ex Slaves at Roosevelt Park July Fourth
A reunion of ex slaves and descendants will be held on July 4 at Roosevelt Park. All are invited. a good time is promised. Speakers include Bill Bourden, W Williams, James K Jenkins, J B Stewart, and W B Jenkins. Also note Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea praised for babies. Andrew McNeace of Union dies aged centenarian.
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Ola
Roosevalt Park
Bill Bourden
W. Williams
James K. Jenkins
J. 8. Stewart
W. B. Jenkins
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