First Official Paper by Andrew Jackson in South Carolina
A 1783 appraisal documents a horse supplied for public use by William Crawford of Camden District. The official record, signed with writing resembling Old Hickory, notes Andrew Jackson, age seventeen, as foster father and kin, confirming Jackson’s birth in Camden District of the future Lancaster District. The item marks Jackson’s first known official handwriting in this state.
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Columbia Car
News and Courier
Salley
South Carolina
Wiam Crwford
Camden
Robert Crawford
Jackson
Robert Putgomieny
Andrew Jackson
Camden Dietriet
Lancaster Distriet
Wingel
Sen
Growth of Farm Value and Holdings Across States
A census shows U S total farm value and holdings soaring since 1800. Farm numbers rose from 1 million in 1800 to about 7 million by 1900, with land values and product output expanding dramatically. Western states led gains with farm numbers doubling and values up nearly 100 percent. South Central and North Central regions posted strong area-wide increases. North Atlantic and South Atlantic followed with notable value gains.
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United States
Orange Judd
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyomdng
Montana
Valle Das
South Central States
North Central States
North Atlantic
South Atlantic States
Citronelle Shooting Ties to Old Feud Ends in Death
In Citronelle Alabama today four farmers Jos Stokes Charles Goldman and David Gertman were shot and killed by Linen Odom a caveman at the inter home four miles away. Odom surrendered to deputy sheriff Chronell claiming the shooting was the culmination of an old feud. Odom killed a man in Citrovelle eight or ten years ago by slitting his victim's throat.
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Citronelle
Ala
Jos Stokes
Charles Goldman
David Gertman
Linen Odom
Lntter
Odom
Chronell
Citrovelle
Gletin
No New Trial For Jones in Murder Case
Columbia March 3. W T Jones of Union convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to prison. Appeal to United States Court of Appeals denied. Supreme Court upheld verdict. Jones must begin serving sentence in ten days. Court noting verdict supported by evidence and exceptions overruled.
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Columbia
Maron
W. T. Jones
Union
Tfe
United States Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Charles G. Daitelor
Jones
Phitean
Joes
Tuter
Bar
Ciicuit
How Animals Sleep In The Bare Mid And Bailey Menagerie
Keeper Patterson explains animal sleep habits from monkeys to elephants. Monkeys, gorillas, bears and wolves show varied rest positions while elephants rely on keeper voices for reassurance. The piece blends animal behavior notes with curious observations about fear, calm, and sleep cues.
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Patterson
Baremid & Bailey
Henats
Not Resigning Rumors From Washington Cloud Tillman
A Washington sourced tale claims Senator Tillman contemplates resignation, while close allies deny any plan. The chatter centers on timing and health, with potential re election scenarios discussed amid shifting party futures. Mayor John I Cavreth of Girnyd, Ala, is noted in the fragment.
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Colimbia
Tron
Washington
Tillman
Millman
Tilmad Md
Jaid
Famdly
Mita
Tilman
Te Chen
Sens Mor Pi Phen
John I. Cavreth
Prominent Georgia Farmer Dies in Carbolic Accident
A prominent Watley area farmer died Thursday morning after a carbolic accident. Alvin La Woglake Li, believed to owe Ween watery, reportedly succumbed within minutes. Survived by a family, details remain sparse.
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Watley
Muveh
Angie
Explosion Claims Twenty-Seven In Albany Scene
A chaotic blast near Albany to Thomasville injures many and kills twenty seven. bystanders and officials report a fatal accident as workers, witnesses, and local authorities respond. Bucklem's Arnica Salve touted as the best in the world amidst a flurry of sensational notices.
New Cotton Law Limits Deductions From Bale Weight
The latest state law approved by Governor Ansel prohibits deductions for bagging and ties from cotton bale weight when bagging exceeds six percent of gross weight, allows only excess above six percent to be deducted, and imposes fines or short imprisonment for violations. The act excludes round bales and bales under 300 pounds.
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Ansel
Toll of Bix Avalanche Victims Feared Dead
Beverett Washington reports a massive avalanche that swept away two Great Northern trains and multiple locomotives. Officials fear the death toll may reach four, with 67 reported missing after the slide buried the wreckage under heavy snow in the canyon 200 feet below.
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Beverett
Wash
Great Northern
Tt Ty
Died of Illness Reverend A. J. Stafford in Spartanburg
The Reverend A. J. Stafford a veteran minister of the South Carolina Methodist Conference died at his Spartanburg home Thursday night after several weeks illness. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. The Spartanburg city council enacted an ordinance banning boys under 16 from carrying rifles or shotguns within the city limits. Those under 16 must be escorted by a guardian to the city limits or the sheriff to buy the gun.
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A. J. Stafford
South Carolina Methodist Conference
Spartanburg
Mall
J. Cheney & Go
Toledo
Ohio
Drngelats
Take Mall
Catain Rogardas
Tdneola
Foley
Moley
Don’s Kidney Pills Promised Cure Advert 1
An old advertisement touts Don’s Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney trouble and reduce frequent urination. It features testimonials from Mrs. Martin A. Dodd and mentions price 60 cents, Foster-Milburn Co. as U S agents. Also notes Dean’s name warning and nationwide distribution. A separate military note discusses a new light machine gun adopted by the Army.
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Martin A. Dodd
Anderson
Saya
Don
Tfoster-Milburn Co
Oftalo
New York
United States
Dean
Basts About Baxter Dates and Rare Leap Year Patterns
A historical note discusses unusual date coincidences for Baster and Easter occurrence. It cites March 22 as earliest Baster possible, March 21 on a Saturday as a required moon phase, and records of Easter on March 22 in 1908 1709 and 1817 with future repeats in 2076 and 2144. It also mentions the latest Waatey can fall April 25 and a year when March 27 aligns with pneumonia after cold spells, referencing old remedies like Tar and Tro ney.
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Mareh
Carolina residents make large land purchases near Sumter
In Rivertous on February 28 Vorty thousand dollars signals strong land buying as 8.1 Wilson of Siosonville reports a notable purchase. Many Caro Motons invest in plantations as roads improve and land values rise. An estimated two hundred thousand dollars surpasses recent South Carolinians' inland property investments near Amerlens.
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Ten
Amerlens
Crane Wreck Near Oconee Ties Up Freight Traffic
Reported wreck one mile south of Oconee involving two freight units. One crewman killed and seven injured or fatigued as heavy fog hampered rescue and cleanup efforts. Captain Rogaras leads investigation into the collision and related damages.
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Deontia Why Mare
Amela
Oconee
Swope Will Probed Reveals 4 Million Estate Value
In Kansas City on March 1 the will of Col Thomas H Swope was probated showing property in the county valued at 3,438,700 with additional property in Tennessee and other states. The total abroad reaches about 4,000,000. An unrelated ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for health.
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Kansas City
Thomas Hy Swope
Tennessee
Keane
Rescue at Sea Off Caledonia After Russian Vessel Sinks
Mir Ove New York reports a distress signal sent from the Russian steamship Koron after collision or peril. Caledonia found the vessel and rescued 48 crewmen, the ship expected to sink within hours. One wireless message told of the rescue and ongoing danger at sea.
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New York
Caledonia
Koron
oMeara
Korea
Trial Convicts Richey for Illicit Relations in Columbia
In the Columbia court today R. A. Today, a prominent farmer, was convicted of having Milett relations with an adopted daughter under the age of consent and sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Richey collapsed when the verdict was announced. The girl, cared for at the Door of Hope, testified Today was the father of her child.
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Columbia
Court of Sessions
R. A
Milett
Richey
Hope
Hit Rithey
Would Have Cost Aim Hiy Life
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky writes that Poley’s Kidney Remedy cured his kidney disease and likely saved his life. A note praises the remedy and its life saving effect.
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Aim Hiy
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Poley
Lin
W. Roll
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