Great Inventor of Modern Times Arkwright’s Rise
The cotton goods pioneer Sir Richard Arkwright transformed industry by introducing the factory system and rolling labor into a unified operation. Once a barber, he built spinning mills, secured patents, and helped England become a leading cotton exporter as he amassed wealth, status, and a knighthood before his death.
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Richard Arkwright
Arkwright
Bolton
Tie
Lancashire
Cheshire
James Hargreaves
Kay
Warrington
Hargreaves
John Smalley
Free Grammar School
Preston
Nottingham
Smalley
Hockley
Woolpeck Lane
Lee
Samuel Reed
Jedediah Strutt
Derby
Arkswrights
Manchester
England
Reed & Stratt
Boulton & Watt
Devoe Paint Advice From Devoe & Co Letter
A letter from N Avery of Delhi NY discusses paint cost metrics, arguing that choosing by price per gallon misleads buyers. It promotes Devoe paint as superior, noting Devoe sold by 6 gallons and 12 gallons elsewhere, and ends with dealer endorsements from Bell of Valhalla Gignillini of Seneca and Matheson Hardware Co.
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N. Avery
Delhi
N. Y
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
P. S
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
G. W
Honor Roll Providence School March 1905
Providence School honors list for the month ending March 10 1905 with John G Graham principal and Miss Annie McWhorter assistant. Advanced Department names Rutie Reeves Eunice Zachary True King Dessie Moore J E Campbell Ollie Prichard Ryan Mason Ryan Guss King Paul King Dock King Lila Prichard Bessie Brock James King Lola Brown Emma Reeves Emily Zachary Ethel Mason. Primary Department lists Amy Richar son Ewart Brown Vera King Leasie Richardson Gertrude Simmons Eunice Simmons Leah Huff Edmond Hanvey Alta Prichard Annie Mason Arthur Svipes.
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Providence School
John G. Graham
Annie McWhorter
Sistant
Rutie Reeves
Eunice Zachary
True King
Dessie Moore
J. E. Campbell
Ollie Prichard
Ryan Mason
Ryan Guss King
Paul King
Dock King
Lila Prichard
Bessie Brock
James King
Lola Brown
Emma Reeves
Emily Zachary
Ethel Mason
Amy Richarson
Ewart Brown
Vera King
Leasie Richardson
Gertrude Simmons
Eunice Simmons
Leah Huff
Edmond Hanvey
Alta Prichard
Annie Mason
Arthur Svipes
Rydale's Cough Elixir Promises Quick Health Fix
An 19th century advertisement touts Rydale's Cough Elixir as a preventive for colds and consumption. It claims to halt cough progression, prevent deep seated illness, and stimulate respiratory organs to restore robust health, marketed by Walhalla Drug Company.
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Rydale
Walhalla , Drug Company
Grand Jury Presentment for Oconee County 1905
The Grand Jury of Oconee County reports findings to Judge Gary at the spring term. They visited the county poor farm, noting 28 residents with 22 white and 6 other, and recommend barn expansion. They call attention to a nearly impassable Cane Creek plantation road and urge immediate repair. They present several individuals for fornication and adultery with witnesses named, appoint committees for county affairs, and urge discontinuing jail sentence practice in favor of the chain gang due to expense. They close with thanks to the judge and solicitor.
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South Carolina
Oconee
Gary
Court of General Sessions
Oconee County
Jos.t. Reid
Cane Creek
Seneca Township
William King
Ella
Nancy King
Nancy Cox
Charley Lyle
Wade Reed
Charley Wadkins
Knight Thompson
Wyley Reed
Frank Palfrey
O. M. Abbott
F. A. H. Schroder
Murray's Tron Mixture and Kilgo Sermon Spark Debate
An ad promotes Murray's Tron Mixture as a spring tonic and blood purifier priced at 50c per bottle. Separately, Dr John Kilgo's sermon at Main Street Methodist Church, Durham NC, condemns societal hypocrisy and calls out “society” mothers, arguing mothers should focus on family duties rather than social life.
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John
Kilgo
Aot
Main Street Methodist Church
Durham
N. C
Petition circulates to vote dispensary in Spartanburg
Spartanburg is buzzing as a petition against the local dispensary gains traction. Qualified voters sign to force a countywide election. Campaign plans include nominating trusted men at each precinct to gather signatures. The law requires one fourth of voters to sign before an election can be ordered. Temperance supporters expect to meet that threshold.
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Spartanburg
Two Thousand Armenians Killed in Caucasus
Privately received dispatches from the Caucasus indicate the Armenian death toll may reach two thousand as reported. A letter cites the estimates of Armenian casualties and notes the region’s dire situation.
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St. Petersburg
Caucasus
Death of Miss Ruby Hunsinger at Fourteen
Death reported for Ruby Hunsinger after a six day illness on the sixth instant at 11 p.m. The academy, church and community mourn a bright, dutiful girl known for kindness and leadership. Her funeral followed at 3 p.m. with Rev. Marett officiating and burial beside her father, W. I. Slunsinger. She wrote tender verses for The Courier and was a trusted Sunbeam Society treasurer and Cross Church member.
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Ruby Hunsinger
Academy
A. P. Marett
W. I. Slunsinger
Robie Alexander
Comcross
Sunbeam Society
Filius
Very Low Excursion Rates by Southern Railway
Southern Railway announces excursion fares to multiple destinations including Kansas City St Louis Asheville Toronto Fort Worth Savannah Hot Springs and Savannah again for May and June 1905. Fares are first class plus small add ons with tickets on sale specific dates and final limits through late May to June 1905. R. W. Hunt listed as D P A Charleston.
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Kansas City
Southern Baptist Convention
Incluaive
St. Louis
National Baptist
Asheville
N. C
South Atlantic Missionary Conference
Fort Worth
Texas
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Ont
International Sunday School Association
Hot Springs
Southern Hardware Jokers’ Association
Savannah
National ‘Travelers’ Protective ‘Association of America
Southern Golf Association
Southern Railway
R. W. Hunt
Charleston
Summons for Relief in Common Pleas Case 1905
Court summons to Henry Roach J J Woodall and Jonas Woodall in Walhalla South Carolina for relief in a mortgage foreclosure action filed February 23 1905. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service or risk court relief. Also probate notice cites F M Prince estate admin in Oconee county with March 30 1905 hearing. Catholic directory notes 12 462 708 Catholics in US and 800 000 in island possessions.
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Court of Common Plaas
Thomas E. Stribling
Henry Roach
J.J. Woodall
Jonas Woodall
Court of Common Pleas
Walhalla Court House
South Carolina
A. D
L.S
CAREY
United States
Township Assessors Meet For Personal Property Appraisal
Notice from Oconee County Auditor J P Keese directs township assessors to convene at his office on Thursday March 23 to appraise personal property. County Board of Equalization also meets there on March 1005. Names listed for each township include Keowee Seneca and Westminster among others. assessors must appear before the Clerk of Court and be sworn.
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Heroweahie
Boards of Assoarora
County Board of Equalization
R. Keone
Pritchara
Pitts
W.L. Engtnd
Haley. Wagener
W. A. Strother
J. L. Moser
Burtonaila
G. A. Norman
C. G. Jaynes
N. Rheadford
Whitewater
D.C. Sheppard
D. B. Nicholson
A. L. Whi
Township Assensors
J. P. Keese
Oconee County
Street Tax Notice for Walhalla Assistant Clerk 1105
Moss assistant clerk and treasurer of Walhalla issues street tax notice dated March 1, 1105. Details unreadable in fragment but identifies official role and fiscal action for the town.
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Moss
Walhalla
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Ile
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Murray
Ata
Murray Drug Company
Columbia
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Toccoa, GA
Martin, GA
Westminster, S.C
Dinokamith
Hoyman Circle
Georgia
Miss Ruby Hunsing
Ruby
Robie
State OF
County of Oconke
Sour Canonma
Guo-Nee
Fronate
D. A. Smith
C. Prince
F. M. Prince
Walhalla Court
Thuredey
A. Smitil
Ocones County
8.C
Keowee
Court House
Sour Canolina
Oco- Keeth Court OF Poult
D. A. Smithy
Burns
Oodnee County
John F. Miller
Sear D. A Smith
S. G
Seneca Bank
J. Schroder
Treas
D. H. Towles & Son
Moggotta
Otice
Trensuror
C. W. Pitchford
Ming
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