Port Hight Years Ago Convention Leaders Remembered
A Columbia gathering recalled the 1860 Secession Convention that sparked the Civil War. Col. R. F. Thompson, a delegate, is noted for his role and marble tablet commemoration in the State House. He remains lively, favors Bryan, and laments Major Hemphill missing the event.
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Columbia
Cor
News and Couriers
Colimbia
R. 4
Thompson
State House
Gol
Thomson
Secassion Conventon
Col
Ife
Mat
Bryan
Major Hemphill
County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called
The County Democratic Executive Committee is called to meet at J. W. Shetor's office in Wanhalla at 2 p.m. on Friday the bthday of June 1908 to arrange a county campaign and discuss matters for the upcoming primary election on the last Tuesday in August. County Chairman J. W. Bhelor urges full attendance for important business.
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J. W. Shetor
Wanhalla
Auburt
J. W. Bhelor
Cedar View merchant touts Dr King pills as worth gold
A Cedar View Miag merchant G Stewart claims customers get gold weight value per box of Dr King New Life Pills for constipation malaria and biliousness. Washington May 26 Senate and House plan to hasten adjournment by Thursday ready to complete ongoing work.
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G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miag
Saya
Dr. King
All Drugeiata
Washington
Senate
House
Great revival at Baptist church adds forty four in Seneca
In Seneca on May 26 the Great revival at the Baptist church closed Sunday night after 44 additions, 25 by experience and 19 by letter. Evangelist Rev. W. S. Walker of Atlanta led the meetings, with strong church fellowship and unbroken attendance for three weeks amid widespread church interest.
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Seneca
Baptist Church
W. 5. Walker
Atlanta
M. J. Kirkpatrick
Alabama
A. J. Canthen
W. L. Waller
Jabler
Mir
Mary Cherry
Ate Inuta
Misa Beesie L. Peatross
Wim
Nell
E.P. Clinkscales
Soneen
Alive Neill
Thompson
Leland Marett
Georgia
George Keith
Currie Hunter
Oxford
Dra
W. R. Doyle
KB. A. Hines
Electric Bitter Promises Health Cure Across Climates
The piece claims high elevations bring fevers while malaria rises on lower ground, tying altitude to climate affections. It touts Electric Bitter as a universal remedy to overcome malaria jaundice weakness and general debility, sold by all druggists with a guarantee.
Quarterly meeting near Oakway presbyterian church
Oakway May 25 quarterly meeting convened with the Canter Method in thehurgh Saturday and Sunday Rev Ng C Ligon of Townville presided at the Oakway Presbyterian church at 4 p m Sunday Mine Cordalia Bearden will leave for Atlanta to visit her brother J C Mine Jodie Haley recounts a joke and a local store owner Halsey is mentioned. The item includes several misread names and stray notes about unrelated matters.
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Oakway
Ng C. Ligon
Townville
Oakway Presbyterian Church
Mian Cordalia Bearden
Atlanta
J. C
Jodie Haley
Reedar'n Ford
Ander
Halsey
Wily
Pest
Anid
Mrockmin
Mit
A. Gaines
Witherspoon Fh
Mika Maud Gaines
M. B. Brockman
Wil
Walhalla
Brockman
A. R. Lylea
D. R. Nicholson
Center
Hliga Marlin
Greenville
Lula Vandiver
Lanta
Chariie Mar UN
Mintes
Anna B. Rushton
Gua Ale Harper
Johnston
Due Weat
Rey
Mord
Comer
C. H. Stonecypher
Moon
Mondanion
J. A. Stonecypher
J. G. Breageale
T. B. Keese
Fair Play
A. R. Shaw
Charlotte
N. C
J. J. Harrell
Presbyterian Church
Tureday
Progres
Annie Anderson
Seneen
Lelia Buchanan
Pendleton
Blanche Love
Sharon
Ore Kuosta
McDonald
Arthur Phillips
Corn Brock
Carter
Asnesville
R. KR Pitts
I. O. Mitchell
H. Marett
Kay
Florence Norris Ballenger
Birmingham
East Lake
GC. M. Walker
W. PB. Anderson
Oconee
Mistes Hthet Marett
Kate Harris
Bernice Maret
Westminster
Manton
Tilse
Westminster Ne ws Highlights Local R ecords and Obits
Westminster items report a heated election for school posts with Brockman reelected as principal and Cox kept on in high school. The piece notes Mrs. Ada Adams funeral, a double loss for the Adams family, plus local church notes, agricultural advice on peaches, and community visits, with several residents returning from distant trips.
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Weatminster
Methodist Church
J. R. Moore
Thomb
H. KH. Rosser
Sheldon
Marshall Magon
Pendleton
Jane Adams
W. B. Adams
Janper N. Adams
Atlaty
Laurens County
James ©. Davis
Hopewells
Alams
Changa
Terchera
Greensvilla News
Truutees
Brockman
Westminster
Durie
E FT. Cox
Poontain Wine
Gox
Heremin
Furman
Harp
J. R. Martin
Spread
Mize da Jaieson
Anderson
J. I. Orr
Mira Ora Kellum
Athens
Mra
R. Calaway
Ming Ruble Vaughan
Chas
Vaughan
Galneaville
Miases Rost
Beulah McDonald
Quelika
Ala
C. C. Moore
In Vieit
Atlanta
Ming Hiott
Basley
Westminster Graded School
Carter
Helton Marett
Harold Norris
Wade C. Hughes
Val- Raila
Misa Mary
Mesner
Lavonia
Toccoa
Shett
Mia
Leland Marett
Seneca
J. C. Withersponn
Dave
Grosy Hil
Tragic railway accident claims life of Anderson man
George R Keith a 26 year old former Valhalla resident died after being struck by a Blue Ridge Railway engine No 13 at Manning Street crossing. He suffered leg amputations and died at 12 16 pm in Anderson Hospital after a surgical operation. Police and officials mourn his loss while tribute notes his faithful service and popularity. Funeral and burial plans were announced.
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Anderson
George R. Keith
Valhalla
Hig
Anderson Daily Mall
Blue Hidge Railway
Manning Street
George Bel Xorth
Shaman
Anderson Hospital
Keith
Waihalla
Blue Ridge Railway
Bio Ridge
Kolth
Swenth
W. J. Anderson
John H. Maxwall
Bolton
Stoe
Greenville
Olth
W. Anderson
Murray Avenue
R. Keith
Texas
Death of Mrs Rott Richardson at Cross Roads
Mrs Rott Richardson died suddenly at her home near Cross Roads in Wharton parish. She was a member of the Methodist church and the burial took place at Smith’s Haven with a large gathering present. She was 68 and left many relatives and mourners at the time.
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Rott
Richardson
Richhardson
Cross Roads
Stefan Rabeat
Smith's Havel
Honda
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Ocala
Enres
Wic Cmierer
George Kenh
Mr. Keith
Misa Lidfe Keith
An~ Aernon
R. Kalth
Tyler
Charleston
Byatt
This County
Jay
Anerson
Andermonthis
Baptist Cometary
O. L. Jone
Hartwell
First Baptist
Kin Poole
Weldon
Buchica
Charles T. Budahn
Gaourantes
Peter F. Dailey
Chicago
Peter F. Dai Dey
Blue Auditorium Hotel
Mr. Daley
Joe Webur
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