Illness of Judge Prince Grieves South Carolina
Wednesday March 24 1909 reports severe illness of Judge Prince of Andean deeply regretted across the state especially in the upper region where he is best known. Physicians show encouragement for recovery and hourly improvement. Judge Prince is praised as a capable jurist whose clear charges aid jurors without confusing legal jargon.
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Judgence
South Carolina
Hat
Prince
Nundus
Lan
Farmers urged to gather at Walhalla on April meeting
A letter from President Mo Mieris of the Farmers Union urges Oconee County farmers to attend a big meeting at Walhalla on Saturday April 5. The note, sent March 17, asks local unions to advertise the event and ensure strong representation, with President Harris expected to speak. The aim is to mobilize concerted action and discuss farm issues affecting the community.
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Mo Mieris
Farmers’ Union
Farmers of ‘Oconee
Valhalla
Apr
Williams
Walhalla
Harris
Eitheen Af Walesalen
Pendleton
Walhalla lynching fears shock Greenville News item
The Greenville News reports Walhalla residents feared a lynching following the killing of Deputy Marshal W B F Corbin and his brother. Citizens claimed a mob gathered and intended to seize and punish awaiting defendants, halted only by lack of a leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Marel Pseh
Walhalla
W.B. FP
Corbin
Verbal Sparks Stirred Talk Of Lynching Threats
The Greenville News cautions reporters to verify sensational statements heard yesterday about a potential lynching attempt. The piece likens overheated rumors to a dog frightened by a bag of wind, urging careful coverage and attention to what is really happening in Walhalla and Valhalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville News
Walhalla
Valhalla
Electric Bitters Sale Claim Ad Health Booster
The ad extols Electric Bitters as the world's greatest health builder. It claims the product perfects stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, purifies and enriches blood, and energizes the whole system. It promises vigor and sharp minds, urging purchase by the weak or sickly with a guaranteed guarantee.
South Union graded school ends term with debate
South Union South Carolina closes its graded school Friday March 19 after a successful term taught by Miss Irene Foster of Gaffney. Pupils showcased training in recitations singing and a debate on the topic Is it better to be poor than rich with an affirmative team led by Nellie Crawford and Stella Marett.
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South Union
Mareh Speein
South Union Graded School
Irene Foster
Gaffney
Nellie Crawford
Stella Marett
Daisy Ranshman
J. ‘T. Blakeley
Ehurel
Parmners
Vainn
Mayehoch
Partie Taal
Bent
Bach
Phat Icorn
Fois Willemsen
Mig
Gaitney
S.C
S.C Among the Vycitors At the Sour Union Rayiiet
Sanday
K. W. Matett
Westminster
Chris Wis
Eft
Confession ties Kennedy to Ussery murder case
Barnwell March 21 Following yesterday's convictions of Quitm Johnson and Ferdinand Grubbs in the Perry Ussery carnival killing, Johnson makes a full confession naming Chester Kennedy as the payer and victim Mar von Holland. He admits firing the fatal shot and recounts plans to silence witnesses as Kennedy and others supplied supposed rewards. The revelation intensifies public interest as Kennedy's arrest follows. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Dr R A Wiltshire of Gwynneville for safe use in croup and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Courier
Barnwell
Johnson
Ferdinand Grubbs
Perry Ussery
Chester Kennedy
Tie
Grubbs
Kennedy
Marvin Holland
Ussery
Holland
Sherif Creech
Augusta
Ubbs
Chamberlain
R.A. Wiltshire
Gwynneville
Ind
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Closing Exercises at Salém School Prompt a Doll Drill
The Salém School closing program included songs and dialogues by first and second graders, a reading by Miss Robertson and Mrs. Meroney, and a "Good-bye to the Old Academy Days" sendoff. The event, at the school house, invites attendance Friday evening with Greta Gaines as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Robertson
Meroney
Levy
Gasschool House
Forelock P
Greta Gaines
Ginners' Report Shows Record Cotton Output
The census bureau bulletin states the 1908 cotton crop totals 17,408,841 bales including linters, vs 11,325,882 in 1907 and 13,306,265 in 1906. Ginneries operated numbered 25,587. remaining ginned to date listed as 93,085 for 1928. An ad block notes visiting engraving services in Walhalla, and a post office note lists unclaimed letters for week ending March 22, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cenbureau
Walhalla
Hammond
Amanda
Parker
Lucia
Truson
Linnie
J. M. Merrick
P. M
New Orleans
Atlanta
Noah's Liniment Coupon Ad From Richmond Virginia
A damaged ad offers a coupon good on Noah's Liniment price for Dr Bell's Drug Star Name. It promises relief from aches pains rheumatism neuritis toothache sore throat cramps back chest cough and stiff joints with a free sample by mail and no postage required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bell
Walhalla
W. J. Lunney
Senee
Noat
Bell
Richmond
Virginia
Notice of Special Election in Oak Grove District
Notice announces a special election on April 9, 1909 at Oak Grove school house to decide on an extra three mill school tax. Voters will see a ballot with the levy word. election follows general rules. The Oak Grove District trustees, Barns, Pendley signers. Also notes loss of Walhalla Cotton Mill stock certificate No 10 issued to R. Strother. West Union, March 24, 1909.
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County Board of Education
Oconce Coury
South Carolina
Oak Grove
Barns Va
Joan Pendley
Oconee County
Mare
Walhalla Cotton Mill
R. Strother
Roc
Strother
West Union
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South Union NE
Pickens
Thomas Keitt
Clemson
State Daughters of the Confederaty
U. D.C
Oconee
Marge R. Shelor
Miss Shelor
Keitt
Assass
Jolson
Salém School
Coushs
Cole
Willits
Dee We Bell
the Ginners
Keowee Courier
Strother & Phinney
Huff & Knox
8. C
J.D. McMahan
Peden & Company
Richland
P.P. Sullivan
Westminster, 8. C
Madison
Cortright
Seneca Hardware Company
Seneca, S. C
Pertilizers
Oliver Chilled
Mitchell
W.P. Nimmons
Swift
Eagle
C. W. Pitchford
M. S. Stibbling
Westminster S. C
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