Free Persons of Color Owned Slaves in Charleston District
A 1801 list shows 192 people of color in Charleston owning 890 slaves with a total value of 61 170. The Weston family emerges as the largest free colored owners, paying taxes on real estate valued at 759 979 and $12 208.14 in city dues. Several families held multiple slaves, and notable figures postwar entered politics allied with Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlenton
Evans & Cagewell
Charleston
South
J. J. Wood
Columbia
the Inquirer-Sun
Bob Parker
Deaya
Columbus
Dilseey Pope
Col. Seaborn Jones
Joe Clark
Sharber
Dilsey Pope
New Orleans
Weston
St. Deroof
Maria Weaton
Amos Baxter
Elizabeth Doprat
George Shrewabery
Philbe Lewis
Jamee Johnaton
Samuel Weaton
Traatee
Petar B. Matthews
Jacob Weaton
J. A. Sasportan
Lovins Deccater
Marin Weston
Republican Party
Artaon
Sasportna
Dons
de Large
Eife
Grant
McKinlay
Shrewsbury
Wushington
Withiouid
Physician Charged With Murder In Insurance Plot
In Raleigh North Carolina on May 23 Dr Rale Rowland a prominent physician was arrested on a Henderson County warrant charging him with murdering his 11 year old son to collect a 900 insurance payout and other assets. The boy died after a woods walk and reportedly said a bitter tasting orange was given by his father. Rowland s wife married last week was jailed on 2000 cash bail. Exhusband of Mrs Rowland Strange may be exhumed in a separate inquiry by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers while Rowland s hearing is set for June 8 with a Henderson trial likely to follow. The notice also promotes Bee s Laxative Cough Syrup for seasonal coughs and suggests local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towland
Rowland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginers
Strange
Mia
Henderson
Nession
Old Charleston Slave Adam Frost Said to Be 127
A Charleston man named Adam Frost, said to have been born on Sullivan's Island and owned by a Hunter then John Drayton, died near Cedar Springs last week. Frost claimed long life, recalled Civil War era movements, and noted Finian visitors to Charleston. A garbled note from Mrs Joyce of Sullivan Street hints at Foley’s Kidney Cure endorsements and a physician named Dr Boll.
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Spartanburg
Adam
Frost
Charleston
Cedar Springs
Sullivan's Island
Hunter
John Drayton
Dr. Front
Joyce
Sullivan Street
Olaremont
N. H
Foley
J. W Boll
Drownings in canal near Augusta during boat trip
Harold T Anderson and his wife Mrs Lourie Anderson drowned when a small steam launch capsized in canal locks seven miles above Augusta Georgia. A party of prominent travelers witnessed the accident as the boat buckled by a swift current and sank their fate while four other occupants reached shore.
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Harold ‘T. Anderson
Lourie Anderson
Canal
Augusta
Savannah
Anderson Bor
Paint firm prospectuses and public notices drift in parlor letters
A fragment presents garbled ad copy and letters praising paint brands and prices. It mentions Ty on J W Bellantil one paint Co and references President Roosevelt pardoning a nephew of John L Sullivan, plus vague notes on economics of long wear and customer value. The text lacks clear dates, places, or actions.
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Roosevelt
Day
John L. Sullivan
Marine Corps
Chickens at Seven Dollars A Dozen Debate
A Laurens Advertiser note weighs whether raising chickens locally is cheaper than buying. It cites spring chickens sold in Charleston at seven dollars a dozen, compares prices to past local costs, and notes cities import poultry from the West. Also a medical ad warns about kidney disease and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure.
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Oary
Charleston
West
Augusta
Savannah
Richmond
Laurens Advertiser
Convict Prevents Wholesale Escape in Sumter County
Fourteen convicts attempted a Monday breakout from the Sumter county chain gang in Georgia. Guards were overwhelmed and a fleeing guard dropped his gun before Brady Reddick recovered it, recapturing most escapees. Four prisoners initially escaped, with ten recaptured. rewards had cost the county $500.
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Carapa
Sumter County
Brady Reddick
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Declared Safe
Notice to customers announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or habit forming drugs. Dr. J. W. Boll endorses it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Looney
J. Bol
Walhalla
W. J. Luuney
Sonooa
Plenand
Foley
J. W. Boll
Fire Losses on Raw Cotton Prompts Packing Reform
Benjamin Richards, addressing the National Fire Protective Association in New York, criticized sloppy cotton packing and shipping. He warned that woven jute bags cause fires and that poor handling by producers risks vast losses, noting nineteen years of raw cotton fire costs exceed 21 million dollars.
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Benjamin Richards
National Fire Protective
New York
Richards
United States
Disturbed the Congregation and the Foley Remedy
Disturbance at Sunday service led to a request for Foley's Honey and Tar. Dr J W Bell notes a New York bill to permit amateur baseball on Sundays. Widespread wheat price forecasts point to 1.25 per bushel. Morgan Steamship pier in New York burned Friday night. Large cotton bale losses reported near 8500 H10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bell
Senate of New York Bua
Morgan Steamwhip Company
New York
Fertilizer Tax Shows Reduction in Acre
In Columbia on May 23 1906 the fertilizer tax data reflect cotton acreage trends. South Carolina imposes 25 cents per ton on all fertilizers sold with funds directed to Clemson College for analysis. Tax receipts show this year $182910.01 vs last year $143889.14, an increase of $11579.18, with the total tax at $167167.89 the largest ever paid. The tax ends June 30 per Clemson records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South
South Carolina
Clemson College
Foley's Kidney Cure credited for complete recovery
An elderly reader from Willimantic Conn, Alvin I Stimpson, narrates his kidney illness battle. After many failed remedies he tried Foley's Kidney Cure and reports four bottles cured him completely, leaving him well and free from pain.
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Foley
Alvin I. Stimpson
Willimantic
Conn
Nine months' imprisonment for sticking out tongue at Kaiser
Berlin reports a laborer punished with nine months in prison for sticking out his tongue at the emperor. The man, drinking schnapps, faced arrest by police as he peered from the door of a public house while an automobile passed. The Kaiser was not present in the act, but the offense was judged by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kainur William
Storm Devastates Caroline Islands Killing Hundreds
A report from May 28 describes a hurricane and tidal wave that struck the Caroline Islands on April 30. Two hundred people are believed dead and property damage is extensive.
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Sydney
New South Wala
Carolina Islands
Mra Vanderbilt Leads Blue Ridge Hand Loom Revival
Mrs George W Vanderbilt promotes home weaving among mountain women in Asheville North Carolina by wearing a yellow homespun gown. The display at Biltmore elicits demand and business for local makers as she orders more gowns for herself and shows a gown valued at 26 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Blue Ridge Mountains
George W. Vanderbilt
Mra
Vanderbilt
Ashevilles
Great Relief From Pain Pills for Nervous Pains
During trying times many women suffer from nervousness backache sick headaches and other pains. Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills offer relief by stopping the pains soothing the nerves and giving comfort.
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Dr. Miles
J J Shelor Awards Contract for Home on Third Street
J J Shelor awards a contract to Joe Hembrea for a two story eight room framed dwelling at the corner of Third street and Houlevard. The residence will be occupied by Mr and Mrs W R Shelor. Construction to commence at once.
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Anderson Mail
J. J. Shelor
Joe Hembrea
Third Street
Houlevard
W. R. Shelor
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Loix Morgan
Mildred Bearden
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Idua England
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Yauline Miller
Hattie Simpson
Victor Marett
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Lou Brownlee
Ada Simpson
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Photius Carter
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Janeson Stribling
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Vrank
Maree We
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Kessie Simpson
Stle Zimmarian
Minnie Bubanka
Mary Render
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Unley Tees
Auntie Miller
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Beulah McDonald
Alta Prichard
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Wil Fr Parker
Ather Smith
Marie England
T. Mitchell Lu
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Na Wilkon
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Dee Putnam
Victor Maret
Pauline Miller
Alex
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Edna i Hand
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Andereony
Maggie Maa Frelall
Lilian Breazeale
John Bandera
Brocknunn
Superintendent
John F. Graig
Valhalla
Daviv
Dovos
Min Jong
J. W. Bellantil
Waale
Yatom
Tima
J. W. Holl
Chisago
RayoLemp
Standard Oil Conpant, Incorporated
Miles
Henry Funk
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Bull Miles Medical Co
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