Blue Ridge Railway Extension Not Abandoned Says Chamber Chief
L Norryce secretary of the Chamber reports Southern Railway still weighs Blue Ridge extension at a cost of about three million dollars. President Finley Stil has gathered data and will present to directors after return from Europe. A letter to Gen Bent confirms ongoing interest as rail expansion, mine and farm growth push Southern rail needs across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersen Mail
L. & Norryce
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Railway
Blue Ridge Railway
Norryce
Sone
Thes
Finley
Honda
Pinsby
Europe
Minley
Ant
M. B. Bent
Anderson
Tax collection notices for Walhalla county treasurer’s schedule
The message warns residents of Walhalla County that tax collection will occur on November 20 and 21 and again November 23 and 24. Payers are urged to visit Westminster, Ruebsday, and other listed locations to pay state and county taxes. The Walhalla office will be closed on the listed dates.
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Westminster
Walhalla
Mts
Wo. Schrader
Quonoe County
Cry and Plead for Richeson at Coambeidge church
In Coambeidge Mississippi on November 6 residents pleaded for Rev C V Richeson amid controversy over his resignation. A church meeting voted against accepting the resignation after heated discussion and emotional appeals led by women in attendance. A November 24 vote was set to reconsider the action as supporters hoped for continued cooperation and ministry.
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Coambeidge
Miss
Chinocheius
Awit
Tammel Balis Chanel Society
Hoeuight
C. V.T Richeson
Minder
Ing Avia
Wien
Thoughts for the Farmers Hold Cotton Now and Endure
Tam Keowee Courter urges Oconee county readers to hold cotton, warn against market tricks, and plan for next year. He cites meetings across eighteen counties, notes a failed gathering on holding cotton, and stresses diverting seed, reducing cotton acreage, and boosting corn as a preparation for tighter markets.
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South
Oconee County
Co Mumba
South Carolina
Farmers' Union
Court House
State House
J. Wilson
Clinkscales
J. W. Kold
Ue Farmers’ Union
Copdon
Wish Grade School Elects Ninth Grade Leadership
The Wish Grade School announces ninth grade president Marion Mossi with vice president Anglo bricks and sponsor Olav Geulha. The organization is named Champion Lifeway Society led by Col Robt. AL Phemapam and features a debut event with a debate on patriot devotion. The meeting runs 1:30 to 2:30 pm next Friday.
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Osraden
Ue Vth Sehwot Denarment
Ana Vlveblakers
le Yehoal
Bunier Macaulay
Mire Veal
Historia
Mira Pant
Theo
Cisse
Ruse
Cliss Mollo
Marke
Calors
Jampte
Wold
Win Lee Grant
Mate Cobb
Sam Pickfords
Ane Abel Coli
Phere
Mick Kale
TNT
Tory
Miss Allee
Mike Mary Willow Wilson
Fia Poe
AL Phemapam
Eloe Tel
Annie Wilson
Herel Daebys
Mrniees
Oh Word
Mike Geruide
Inala
Farmers pledge to withhold cotton in 1912 pledge card
Oconee county farmers along with others in the South sign a pledge to withhold a number of bales from the market until September 1, 1912 or until cotton reaches 12 cents. The pledge also limits 1912 cotton plantings to 60 percent of arable land and directs remittance of two cents per date for holding campaign expenses to J Whitner Reid. The document includes blanks for name and location and mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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Oconee County
South
South Carolina
J. Whitner Reid
State Farmers’ Union
Columbia
Wooten Exhibits 1780 Spanish Coin Found Near Fair Play
In Lavonia Georgia the Times reports L Wooten found a Spanish silver coin dated 1780 while plowing near Fair Play. The coin is slightly smaller than a half dollar and appears well preserved though its denomination and value are unknown.
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Lavonia
L. Wooten
Fair Play
Hold Cotton for Price Plan Calls 1912 Pact
Telegrams from Southern Cotton Congress president Wat ason urge holding every bale until September 1 1912 to push 13 cents per pound and reduce cotton acreage to 60 percent next season. Books in counties will record pledges to hold bales and limit cotton acreage, with a two cent per bale assessment to cover campaign costs.
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Columbia
WW. J Watson
Southern Cotton Congress
Gotton
Coton Growlers
Saved Child From Death After Severe Bronchial Trouble
G J Richardson of Richards on Mills Alabama recalls a year of bronchial illness in their child, who suffered coughing and consumption until Dr King’s New Discovery cured with one bottle. For coughs colds hoarseness grippe throat and croup it is advertised as infallible. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by druggists at 60 cents or one dollar.
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G. J. Richardson
Richardson's Mills
Convict Gua te Cousin of John Freed in Vanity Snowtoals
A man identified as Gayton, recently released from Hoatay penitentiary, was shot to death on the street by Joe Davies after a dispute at a saloon. Guard Hart and Gaynor attempted to intervene. Gaynor fled but was pursued and the attacker arrested. Davin faces murder charges as Gaynor's family mourns the death.
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John
Gayton
Wy Lo
Hoatay
Joe Daves
Hava
Gaynor
Divle
Davin
Amoul & Word
Ani
Notice to creditors in the estate of Phillips deceased
In Oconee County probate court J D Smith judge directs all heirs and creditors of the late Phillips to appear at Walhalla Court House on Saturday November 11 1911 at 11 oclock to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published November 8 and 15 1911 in The Keowee Courier and on court house door.
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South Carolina
Oceuwe
J—Dy
J. A. Smith
Phillips
Walhalla Court House
Boal
D. A. Bmiti
Ocones County
Bolth Carolin
Keowee
Howe
Balancs
Hickens Court Couse
Mlech's Ord
Hickens Court House
Beily
Eneh
Mega
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Wailroyd
Seaboard Air Line
Anbolt
Richeson
Hiemening
Vhey
Moncon
Maran Vira
Phos
Mane
Dobbs
Healven
Chamberlain
Rave
Bend
Agriculture
View
Leeroy
Vinn Ae Misnad
Alf Alae Yan
Seneca
Kiley Convict GU
Aters
Guates
Weaters
HOT Blast
Chivches
School Lousca
Kextdances
OLVER
Chattanooga
Matheson Hardware Co
Westminster, 3. C
Fis
Alles VT
Musi
C. W
Uetrigk Hosiery Mills
S. C
Fletcher
Castoria
Oime
W. M. Brown
Walhalla. S. C
Delis
Oaks Way
Mrs
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Admiinistrateix Estato J. 1
Adama
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