Red Shirt Campaign Sparks Anderson Clash in 1876
In Anderson County records reappear the Hampton Red Shirt episode of 1876 as supporters recall the Pendleton Red Shirt company marching with Col. Hoyt and Col. Aiken to defend a party lineup. The scene features a march on September 6 with U.S. Marshal presence and intimidation fears, detailing clashes at the courthouse and public square and the broader Red Shirt mobilization across South Carolina.
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Hampton Hed Shirts
Pendleton
Pendleton Ted Shirt Company
Hampton
South Carolina
Diana
Anderson Court House
Whiel Ip
Anderson
Hampton Speating
James A. Foyt
Red Shirts
Col
Aiken
Fvat
Allen
Magi
Mico
United States
Pendleton Red Shirt
Capt
Garrion
Sandy Springs
Andersen
Fowler
Col. Hoyt
Fh. Murray
Got. Aiken
Court House
Axendenini
Washington
Nevernt
Conditions in Russia reveal hardships for Jews report
State Department release details extreme poverty in aprarian colonies and forced taxes on Jews. A spokesman notes wooden spoons cost a penny and hospital care is funded by charity as Jews face special levies and oppression. Dean's Regulets advertised after.
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Russia
State Department
Anya A Dlepatel
Washington
Spencer Ireddy
Aprarian
Biddy
St. Petersburg
Six-Heure Years and Three in Spartanburg Journal
Ella Sharp a colored woman near Cedar Springs died at home on Wednesday and was buried Thursday. Claimed to be 128 years old, she was among the state's oldest women. Born in the county's lower section, she had lived in Cedar Springs area for years and remained active until recently. The Cedar Springs community is noted for long-lived residents, with Adam Frost, a colored man, reported at 122 years some months earlier after moving to Spartanburg during the Civil War.
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Spartanburg Journal
Ella Sharp
Cedar Springs
Adam Frost
Frost
Spartan's County
Sloan's Liniment Recovers Leg Pain for Madison Woman
Olive Iford of Madison New Jersey describes a four year leg sore that worsened with swelling and blistered redness. After applying Sloan's Liniment she woke with less pain and could walk better. She plans to keep the remedy at home and recommends it to others with similar aches.
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Mia
Olive Iford
Madison
N. i
Sloan
Barton Sentenced to Atlanta Federal Prison for Post Office Break‑In
Greenhill April 29. George Der ton, a motor man convict, was sent to the Atlanta federal prison to serve a five year term for breaking into the Pierce post office. Barton, the man who escaped from the local county jail with Tennessee Dwich, and his accomplice Groxary, were kept in jail for two days after his claim of jail instigation.
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Greenyilin
Ganrge Derton
Pelrce
Atlanin
Barton
Dwich
Anector Groxary
Jall
Student engagements end in tragic hospital accident
A Dartmouth College student Parley Smith of Chinaga and a Smith College student Mla Hole Ayer Marden of Somerville were injured on the Smith College campus. Both were taken to Dickinson Hospital after an incident today. Marden was reported gravely ill and may not recover.
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Rethampton
Masa
Parley Smith
Chinaga
Dartmouth College
Ayer Marden
Somerville
Smith College
Horn
Mohen
Limsolf
Marden
Dickinson Hospital
Dla
Smithy
Red Shirts Call for State rally amid meeting confusion
A fragmented notice invites Red Shirts to assemble a survivors rally in a different venue, urging expression across the state for this year’s gathering. The document notes uncertainty over the meeting place and seeks resolve on where to convene.
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Angies
Dan
Methodist Conference Ends at Memphia Aims for Loans
The Methodist Episcopal Church South meeting at Memphia closed after adopting resolutions to fix the gathering of district board representatives before the general board of church extension. Resolutions urge pastors to stay in cotton mill and mining communities, allow loaning of church extension funds, appoint an Insurance committee officer to handle bonds, and push conferences to seek loans rather than donations. The general conference will be asked to define the preliminary conference status.
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Memphisa
Tenn
Warious District Boards
General Board of Church Extension
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
General Board of Church Extensio
General
General Conference
Church
Favorite Prescription and Kidney Remedy Promote Health
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, feminine tonic to treat nervous complaints and uterine symptoms. It asserts broad benefits for overworked women and claims to soothe nervous excitability, restore sleep, and support general vitality. Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended as a safe, pleasant-tasting tonic to purify blood and strengthen kidneys and bladder.
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Soparnna
Piarce
St. Vitus
Ploreo
Foley
Hingers to Meet at Pleasant River
Pleasant River April 20. The singing convention will meet at Pleasant Fudge Baptist church on the second Sunday in May. We invite all singers to come. Bring your books. J. F. Morton, President.
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West Union
Unique candle memorial for Detective Petrosino
A large guided candle memorial weighs 178 pounds and stands 9 feet tall 3 feet 6 inches wide in Austrian beeswax with gold leaf cover. It was intended for St Peter’s Church in New York and later considered for Petrosino’s birthplace in Italy. The gift costs 350 dollars and is designed to burn for about ten hours after four years and seven months.
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Jos. Petrosino
New York
Ptrosine
Awfrica
Mott Street
New York City
Witow
Italy
Hey Live
Old Mint-lock rifle tied to land legend in Columbia
A local man claims possession of an old Mint-lock rifle once traded by Col. Taylor to Indians for sixty two acres where Columbia now stands. The weapon, said to be in good condition, came from a man named Wells. Barrel markings read Tryon Philo. Also notes a urinary laxative advertisement for spring health.
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Bagley Progress
Ler
Col. Taylor
City of
Columbia
Wells
Tryon
Philo
Two-Headed Chicken Found Near Lowryville
A two headed chicken was found by A. Brakefeld of Lowryville while collecting from a nest on Saturday. The unusual bird, described as a nice creature, died later that afternoon despite several witnesses who said they had never seen such a specimen before.
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Chester Lantern
T A. Brakefeld
Lowryvile
Mountain Union Singing Convention Invites Delegates
The Mountain Union Singing Convention will hold its annual occasion at Cross Roads church on the second Sunday in May and the Saturday before. All churches and singing choirs are invited to send delegates. Good singers and lovers of music are especially welcome to attend for two days of singing led by Rt. J. Vinson and secretary Jos. B. Phutitipa Jr.
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Mountain Union Singing Convention
Cross Roads Church
Rt. J. Vinson
Jos. B. Phutitipa, Jr
Thaw Held in Contempt for Failure to Appear in Court
In New York on April 29 Justice McAvoy found Mrs Evelyn Noabit Thaw in contempt of court for failing to appear in supplementary proceedings. She was fined 260 dollars to be paid within five days or face imprisonment. The court also ordered the appointment of a receiver for her property. The action stems from a judgment of 216 dollars against Mrs Thaw by a local milliner.
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New York
Evelyn Noabit Thaw
Justice McAvoy
Thaw
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Mr. Eddy
Siberia
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Atanta
Roy Ki Ght
Methodist
Menphis
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Candle
Petrosino
Woley
Mountain Union
Ho Seckmary
Ain
Standard OF Company
Uineerporstert Rayo L Lampiere
Castor
Bears
Castoria
Evelyn Thaw
Caastor
Te Almoat
Matheson Hardware CO
Westminster
Notich
IDA B
Mitchell
Burt Mitchelli
Bruce Brown
People's Pressing Club
Walhalla, S. C
Water Powers
M.S. Stribling Seneca
5. C
Bontea Hardware
Daniel E. Good
Walhalla
B. S. Look
DR. W.F. Austin, Dentral
Seneca, South Carolina
J. W. Byrd & Co
Wallotta
G. W. Pitchford Co
D.h. Burgess
Witsett Bro
Clinkscales-Harper Building
Herndon
PB. Carey
W. Pickens
C. Walhalla
G. Tigha
Carey, Shelor & Hughs
Bhelor
R. T. Jaynes
Bell Phone No
W. M. Fennel
Banesee
Alhalia
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