Oconee County Democrats to Reorganize Clubs
The Oconee County Democratic Executive Committee orders all clubs not yet reorganized to meet May 23, 1908, at 8 or 4. Clubs listed as not reorganized include Belmont Bethlehem Cherry Hill Double Springs Friendship High Falls Jocassee Jordania Little River Long Creek Newry Poplar Providence South Uno Tugaloo Academy Tabor and Tookena. County Chairman J. W. Shetor seeks each club’s county executive committee member name.
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Oconee County
Democratic Executive Committee
Belmont
Bethlehem
Cherry Hill
Double
Friendship
High Falls
Jocassee
Jordania
Little River
Long Creek
Dysentery Cure Promised By Town Druggist Tale
An honored citizen suffered severe dysentery and trusted Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a friend advised obtaining a bottle from a Walcott druggist. He reportedly used it in the West and was promptly cured. The drug is advertised for sale by J W Bell Valhalla and W J Tunney Boneca.
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M. J. Leach
Walcott
Semi-Annual Singing Convention at Poplar Springs
The Oconee County Singing Convention met at Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Sunday the 1th inst., led by President Prof. J. Morton. A fine turnout enjoyed devotional songs, with the church newly remodeled and a new organ inspiring the musicians. Noon refreshments were provided by local women, and the dinner was ample.
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Oconee County Singing Convention
Poplar Sprig Bapter Church
J. *. Morton
Poplar Springs
Card of Thanks for Lightning Loss and Local Adverts
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for assistance after mules were killed by lightning on the 26th ultimo. Mentions The World’s Beat climate notes fever and malaria with altitude, promoting Electric Bitters as a remedy with a drugstore guarantee. Petow 600.
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Keowee
W. l. Kellay
Wite
Petow
Democratic Club Secretaries Urged to Send Committeemen Names
In Chiba the secretaries of all Democratic clubs yet to submit their executive committeemen are urged to do so at once. This is a matter of importance. J. W. Bhelor, County Chairman.
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J. W. Bhelor
Anderson Odd Fellows invite Grand Lodge to meet next year
Delegates from Anderson and six local lodges travel to Ca Imbia to extend an invitation for the Grand Lodge to hold its next session in Anderson. The move gains backing from the City Council and Chamber of Commerce, with about 100 members of the local lodge supporting the proposal.
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Anderson Mall
Anderson
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ca Imbia
Grand Lodge
Counell
Chamber of Commeres
Anderson County
Odd Flows
Unclaimed Letters Listed for Week Ending May 1908
Unclaimed letters remaining in Charahalla Dokl office for the week ending May 1908 include Jory Beenfall Minnie Bingham Fannie Davin JW Hemttt K P Smith and JM Merrick P M. Persons calling for the above are advised they were advertised. The report notes school children in Exuter Bug lond receive breakfasts at a cost of a farthing.
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Charalhalla Dokl
Jory Beenfall
Mins
Minnie Bingham
Fannie Davin
JW. Hemttt
K.P. Smith
JM. Merrick
P.M
Richland News reel highlights local school and social notes
Spécial: Mien Boulait M. Eye and Mrs. Sarah McCubbing led a school event last Friday with students enjoying a half holiday afternoon. A Richland vs Seneca second nine game drew 7 to 8 in favor of Richland. Mrs. McCubbing left Friday afternoon for her mother in Blacksburg. Miss Edge returned home from Parelot. Miss Pearle Ballenger visited relatives in Muyoayilia and Anderson and came back last Saturday. Various residents traveled to Athens Veah and Norris. several farmers still plant cotton or replant. Wade C. Hughes visited family in Walhalla. Thode and Claude Reid were in Walhalla Sunday. Young folk spent a pleasant day at Tunnel Hill. Omega.
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Richland
Mien Boulait M. Eye
Sarah McCubbing
Ley
Rich
Blacksburg
Edge
Parelot
Misa Pearle Ballenger
Muyoayilia
Anderson
Hughs
Athens
Veah
D. Poster
Maria Dendy
Anderson Inet
Deralding Hughs
R. 4
Bowen
Inet
Norris Tionday
Wade C. Hughs
Walhalla
Fred, Thode
Claude Reid
Valhalla
Tunnel Hill
Omega
Tamassee Locale News and Rural Mail Service Update
In Tamassee Georgia area crops look good. Mrs Nettle Jones travels to Danbury this week. Miss Florence Rankin and Cornelia Kelley greet Mids Pearl Cantrell yesterday. Daily mail service begins on TR F D No 1, except Sunday, with mail boxes to be erected. Oldest county resident Mayth Mahaffey, 111, is very sick. wishes for recovery and many years more.
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Tamassee
Nettle Jones
Mayth
Mahaffey
Ty Veing
Paris chemist plans test of diamond making claim
Plant to make diamonds near a Paris suburb will attempt to prove LeMoyne’s claim. He will supply Judge Politovan with a cylindrical diamond shaped crucible device used in the experiments, describing lx by cm crucibles and the setup near an electric power house.
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Paris
LeMoyne
St. Dena
Politovan
Witness Bowles Falls Dead in Police Barracks Inquest Set
John Bowles a carpenter testified at a proceeding and collapsed at the police barracks, dying instantly. An inquest will be held this afternoon. The defendant, who was with Bowles, said Bowles was frank. The case involves a courtroom accident amid testimony about a large lamp purchase.
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Columbia
John Bowles
Uecording
Bowles
Epidemic in Ruastin Prison Reports Severe Typhoid Outbreak
May 10 report from Kiev states an epidemic of exanthematic typhoid rifling Ruastin Prison. Over 200 deaths so far, nearly all inmates infected. Authorities withholding full details as the crisis unfolds.
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Kiev
Russela
Ely
Phy
Death of Mrs Tabitha Norton in Walhalla
Mrs Tabitha Atkinson Norton died at her Main Street home last Saturday morning after a brief illness. Born November 26 1841 in Newberry County she married Joseph Norton in 1860. Funeral held at the Presbyterian church with Rev L W Brown officiating, burial in Westview Cemetery. She leaves five children and several relatives, known for Christian virtues and charitable work.
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Tabitha Atkinson Norton
Main Street
Hegras
Norton
Newberry County
B. Campbell
Joseph Jophtla Norton
Piedmont
Elshth Judicial Circuit
Atill
Mra
War. J. Btebiing
W. L. Verner
Jos
Walhalla
Robert B
M. Natics
Abbeyitle
N. J. Williama
Cross Hill
O. D. Watson
Greenwood
Geo. K. Cartey
Crows HI
JCC
Corluy
Cross Him
R. J. Campbell
D. C
Washington
Wile Name
Stoknene
Ftriende
Urbuly
T. A. Camipbell
Anderson
W. C. Sherrard
Abbeville
Anna Stribling
New York
Francis Stribling
Rock Hit
A. Ratliste
Miles
N. Hunter
Jas. Hunter, Jr
James Hunter
Jos. N. Bitton
Af Fen Winton
Mera. d. McGlanalan
Mina Hartlet Vernor
Retreat
Martin
Greenville
A. P. McClair
R. A. Kevin
Atlanta
Addie Tatham
Seneca
Weatminster
Presbyterian
L. W. Brown
Westview Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Ila Calla
Walhalla Presbyterian Church
Watute
Oconee County
Thivtate
Georgia
Ife
Hoate
Friandy
Gwen
Mya
D. Payson Warner
Stra
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised With Gold Worth Claim
An advertisement from Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as providing the value of gold weight for customers. The copy claims relief from constipation malaria and biliousness and states the product is sold by all druggists.
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Th. G. Stewart
Merchant of
Cedar View
Aya
Dr. King
Storm damages Hartwell dining room of prominent farmer
A cyclone yesterday blew away the dining room and ban banishing table at W. J. Dyat a noted art county farmer in Hartwell Ga no injuries reported No information on attendance at the Democratic convention as Timonles sails to Europe before the meeting week
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Hartwell
W. J. Dyat
Alimony Case From South Carolina Court
Supreme Court decision in the Messervy alimony dispute upholds lower court rulings. Father bonds the 18 year old groom in Charleston and returns him home after failed attempts to separate the couple. Court grants wife temporary support while alimony arguments proceed, with $20 monthly and $200 for prosecuting costs.
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Columbia
Supreme Court
Uume
John E. Messervy
Meésnervy
Mebeervy
Pather Duffy
Northrop
Savannah
Bo Wiuch
Blackle the last heir of Dilley fortune ends life
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May 9 a sixteen year old named Blackle, heir to a fortune of forty thousand dollars from the late Benjamin Dilley, was chloroformed after doctors deemed his illness hopeless. With executors consent and the terms of Dilley’s will, Blackle and his sister Binkle stood to receive income from the estate, while Miss Adlwitch received seventy five dollars monthly for care.
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Wilkesbarre
Blackle
Benjamin Dilley
Thin Alty
Dilley
Binkle
Misa Ad
Lwitch
Huesta
Journern Baptists to Meet in Hot Springs May 14
Journern Baptists will hold a four day convention in Hot Springs Arkansas starting Thursday May 14. The opening sermon will be delivered by Rev Henry W Rattle of North Carolina. Delegates and visitors are expected in large numbers with reports from Sunday school boards home mission board and board of foreign missions guiding the sessions. Hon Joshua Levering of Baltimore is expected to preside over deliberations.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Henry W. Rattle
D. D
North Carolina
Home Mmission Board
Board of Foreign Miaiona
Joshua Levering
Baltimora
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs John L Hamby
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the recertiness and death of their baby girl. The Hambys extend blessings and prayers to those who offered support during this difficult time.
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John L. Hamby
Oconee County Political Candidates Seek Re Election
A flood of notices announces candidates for county and state offices in Oconee. Individuals including W M Brown C For County Auditor Richard W Grubbs Wade G Hughe Jolley Jomin L McWhorter T A S AITH J L Cantrell L H V Hobson D MeAlister Dr G Probst C R Burns John F Craig and others seek party nomination in the Democratic primary with intent to re elect or assume roles such as Sheriff Superintendent of Education Clerk of Court and County Supervisor across the county variously naming parties locations and offices pursued.
Oconee County Announces Primary County Commissioner Candidacies
Multiple candidates including John L. Ghastaln, Ch. Whitmire, J. L. Miller, E. M. DuPre, Fulton Hunnicutt, and J. M. Collins enter the Democratic primary for County Commissioner of Oconee County. Wording notes party actions and eligibility in the upcoming election.
Oconee County Treasurer Candidates Announced
The Friends of J Walter Alexander announce him a candidate for County Treasurer of Oconee County subject to the election. G A Norman is named as a candidate for Treasurer of Oconee County subject to the action of the Democratic party. D H Rowland is authorized to announce his candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic primary, subject to party action. B Hopkins also announces as a candidate for Treasurer of Oconee County.
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State Senate
R. Baru
Res
Democratic Party
E. J. Verner
William A. Strother
House of Representatives
Democrates Party
Corm Db
Mann
W. M. Brown
Oakway
Sherif
W. Kay
Deanea County
J. Ny Fitzgerald
Oconee County
Mysel
L. H. V. Hobson
Friends of Nathawirl Phillips
Oes
Oconee
Mealister
Robery H. Boyd
Rk, D
Oblkers
Uconae
Beare
Ugh Belkin
G. A. Norman
J. Walter Alexander
Jas
Furman Morton
Oconaa County
of. B. Hopkins
D. H. Rowland
Oconea County
Schroder
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de J. We Bell
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Hartwell, Ga
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Dame- Jorette Party
C, R, D. Burns
John F. Craig
Por County
Coldusaionie
Mysorr
Jone
Enlon
Doh Allen
John L. Ghastaln
Bief
Ovones
Friends of
C.H. Whitmire
Oconoe County
I. Talley
J. L. Miller
Ocones County
E. M. Dupre
John M. Collins
Fulton Hunnicutt
Garter Hardware Co
Carter Hardware Company
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