Chester Confederate Veterans Hold Big Reunion and Decorations
Under clear skies the South Carolina Confederate Veterans, led by the United States Navy Band from Charleston, marched to the pavilion for the annual Shoe Reunion. About 716 veterans reported by noon with more arriving afternoon and evening. The display of decorations and lights drew praise from visitors statewide. Keynote addresses by Ex-Mayor Caldwell and Dr. Leo Davis Lodge highlighted a day of memorial services, a country-style picnic, and a large veterans gathering at Chester. The meeting planned further sessions, officer elections, and a bid to secure state funding for future reunions with Spartanburg invited as the next host.
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Chester
United States Navy
Charleston
Confederate Veterans of
South Carolina
Walnut Street
J. W. Rood
GW. Gordon
Camden
J.8. Snyder
Baptist Church
Col. Reed
I. 9. Caldwell
Caldwell
Samuels
Gen. Davis
Leo Davis Lodge
Limestone College
Gaffney
Lodge
Immermain Davishen
Court House
Butler
Canwile
Gen. Butler
Jas. W. Moore
Hampton
Cheater
Chester County
Sons of Versplion
J. M. Hough
J.D. McConnell
York County
Col. Brooks
Asbury C. Coward
Stromg
W. J Cely
Davis
We Reed
B. HL Teague
Aiken
Dr. Lebby
John Ahrens
Spartanburg
Morence
Anderson
Cornwell
Lancaster
Winnsboro
Union
Sons of Veterans
A. Seton
Askin
Diety
Reynion AE St Oelow
Tribute to Lincoln and a medical ad from 19th century Boston
The piece extols Abraham Lincoln as a providential figure who rose from obscurity to command a nation, praising divine inspiration behind his leadership. It interleaves an obituary like tribute with a medical advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar and a local pharmacy endorsement from J. W. Bell and Stonecypher Pharmacy in Westminster.
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Foley
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
Stonecypher Pharmacy
Westminster
Mrs Gould Granted Separation and Alimony in Public Trial
Justice Dowling in New York granted Mrs Howard Gould a separation from her husband with alimony set at 36000 dollars a year payable as 4000 dollars monthly. He noted the evidence favored her though accusations of intoxication and ties to Dustin Farnum were contested as arising after separation. A 30 day stay on execution was granted.
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New York
Gould
Justice Dowling
Dustin Farnum
Nisald
Mr. Gould
Words of Praise for Dr Pierce Medicines Claims
Praise for Dr Pierce medicines by medical leaders. Emphasizes Favorite Prescription uses honest ingredients and contains no alcohol. Warns against miracles yet promises steadier health for women with perseverance and private consultation offered by Dr. Pierce in Buffalo. Also promotes Kinree's Pleasant Pellets as laxative and regulator.
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Pierce
Piergers
Ousan’rim Ag
Dr. Plaree
R. v. Plaree
Buffalo
N.Y
Kinree
Ori ental Dragee Company found guilty in silver coated candy case
In Trenton on June 25 the Oriental Dragee Company of Jersey City was convicted in U S District Court of violating federal pure food laws by coating candy with silver. The trial described as the first of its kind, noted that silver ingestion could harm health with continued use. Judge Mudge Cross guided the jury toward a guilty verdict. The record mentions pharmacies and local names in flow of ads attached to the report.
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Trenton
Noddune
Oriental Dragee Company
Jersey City
United States District Court
United States
Mudge Cross
State contemplates three member inspector board for penal and charitable institutions
June 25 report outlines plan for a three man board to inspect and supervise state penal and charitable facilities including county jails almshouses the Florence reformatory and Spartanburg deaf and blind institute President Christensen and the asylum investigating committee back the move likening it to Virginia and Illinois models and stressing full time dedication to the task with practical value and broad support. Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil is advertised for pain relief.
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Columbia
Christensen
Virginia
Illnois
Boll Weevil Discussed at National Cotton Congress
Montene Ark June 24 delegates to the National Cotton Congress devoted the day to boll weevil discussions and to tests of pest elimination methods. Committees will investigate several approaches, announced through press and correspondence, with asbestos covering for cotton bales also discussed.
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Montene
Ark
National Cotton Conrest
Bryan Junior Weds Miss Helen Berger in Grand Lake
William Jennings Bryan Jr., son of the former Democratic presidential candidate, and Miss Helen Berger, daughter of Milwaukee grain dealer Alexander Berger, married at Grand Lake Colorado. After a short honeymoon they will move to Tucson, Arizona for Bryan’s business interests. The bride, 19, is noted for beauty and outdoor pursuits. witnesses included Grace Bryan and Ruth Bryan Leavitt, recently divorced.
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Denver
Colo
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Helen Berger
Alexander Berger
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Lake
Tuscon
Arizona
Bryan
Grace Bryan
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Mrs. Pulitzer Dies in New York City
The death of Mrs. Albert Pulitzer at her home in New York was announced. Born in London fifty three years ago, she married the journalist in St. Louis. One son, Walter Pulitzer, survives. The notice also calls the Oconee County Farmers Union meeting at Bounty Land School on Friday July 2, 1909 at 10 a.m. Delegates from each local urged.
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New York
Albert Pulitzer
Pulitzer
London
St. Louis
Walter Pulitzer
Oconee County Farmers’ Union
Bounty Land
J. Wade Dickson
J. W. Alexander
Charleston College 125th Year Opens July Entrance Exams
Entrance examinations set for PRI DAY July 2 at 9 a.m. at the County Court House for admission to Charleston College. Vacant Boyce scholarships pay $100 a year, plus one free tuition scholarship per county. Board and dormitory $12, tuition $40. Catalogs from President Harrison Randolph, 22-25.
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Boyce
South Carolina
Harrison Randolph
Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Exam Notice
The Winthrop College scholarship and entrance examination will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 2 at 9 am. Applicants must be at least fifteen. Scholarships worth 100 dollars with free tuition. For blanks write to President Johnson before the examination. The next session starts September 15, 1909. Address President D B Johnson Rock Hill S C.
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Winthrop College
County Court House
Johnson
Adress
D. B. Johnson
Rock Hill
Scholarships and Admissions for Clemson Agricultural College
At the County Court House on Friday July 2 at 9 am the Scholarship and Entrance Examinations for Clemson Agricultural College will be held under the County Board of Education. Applicants must be at least sixteen and ready to enter the Freshman Class. No scholarships in the Preparatory Class. Scholarships worth $100 and free tuition. The next session starts September 8, 1909. Apply to the County Superintendent after June 20 for information. Address P H Mell, President, Clemson College, S C.
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County Court House
Clemson Agricultural College
County Board of Education
County Superintendent of Education
P.H. Mell
Clemson College
Notics
Oconee County
South Carolina
Oconee Station
J. H W. Crenshaw
James Ler
Trustees
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Keowee Courier
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Sexe Remuien
Sparcantuy Chester
Lidelock
Ferdoon
Anset
Owr
Timmerman
Batesburg
Wil Weston
Colmmabiay
J. Brooks
Greenwood
8. C. Mitchell
University of South Carolina
U. R. Brooks
Colum Ton
Origader
Col
A. R. Brooks
Zimmerman Davis
Hall
Rm Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
Cheney
Walding
Lincoln
Henry Watterson
Lincoln Monument
Boston Transcript
Ife
God
Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. Osd
Howard Gould
MLN
Walhalla, SO. CA
Institutic
J. Bryan, JR
Daughteri Leade Berger Marri
Cy Farmers
Uni
Cardus
Katie Burlison
Goreville, IL
Daniel E. Good
S.C
Pri
Bucklen
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