Ramey to receive life term in local court
In a sweeping general sessions session, the grand jury, led by foreman John D. Verner, returned true bills and no bills on numerous cases including murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, and violations of dispensary law. Wesley Holbrooks and Logan Ramey faced guilty verdicts with Ramey recommended for mercy. final sentencing and court adjournment followed as lawyers prepared for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hamilton
Grand Jury
Alele
John D. Verner
Valhalla
Swede Watson
Bug Taylor
True McWhorter
Luther Wilbanks
Dublin
Will Hutel
Ruben Smith
H. P. Smith
F. W. Knox
John Thomas Warle
Lina Earle
Lina Macaulay
Henry Malloyd
Bill
Thomas Earle
W. H. Cox
Nol
J. G. Cox
John Thomas Burne
B. P. Moore
Sloan Moore
Smith
Town of
Seneca
Alfred Willams
H. Rochester
United States Court
Chenit ‘el
B. B. Ley
Bill May
William Hutchins
Jerry Cherry
Oconee County
John Mattison
Wesley Holbrooks
Logan Ramey
Ramey
Allen Thrift
Henrietta Horen
Dora Boren
Ora Boren
Rogers Endorsed for State Senate in Evansville Courier Endorsement
The Evansville Courier urges a vote for William J. Rogers for State Senator from Vanderburgh County on the Democratic ticket. Col. Rogers, foreman of the Courier’s composing room, is praised as loyal, capable, and trustworthy, with the paper pledging support and hoping for his success. The notice joins Rogers’s family background and public regard, calling him a prize of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Courier
William J. Rogers
Vanderburg County
Rogers
United States
Cincinnatus
New York Town Swept by Fire
Savannah village in Wayne county near Syracuse was almost wiped off the map by fire. Twenty two buildings were consumed causing an estimated loss of 160000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Syracuse
N. Y
Savannah
Here
Wayne County
Knitting Mill Freight Rates Cut by Railroad Commission
The Railroad Commission reduced freight rates for knitting mill products from first to fifth class. The decision followed a petition by Oconee Knitting Mill Company seeking parity with cotton mill product rates. The ruling affects several mills and information will be distributed to railroads immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Oconee Knitting Mill Company
Executive Committee Meeting Called for Oconee County Sunday School
The Executive Committee of the Oconee County Sunday School Association meets in Seneca at Dr Burgess's office on Thursday the 19th at 1 30 p m. to elect a new committee member and a successor to the chairman who soon leaves the county. Other important matters will be considered. By order of the chairman Jos H Burgess County Sec Treasurer.
Ovonee Vote for Electors Shows Democratic Lead
In the election held on the 3d of this month the Democratic Electors received 1,126 votes, Republican Electors 198, and Independent Electors 2,1800. For Congress, 1,083 votes were cast, all for the Democratic nominee, Ton. Wyatt Aken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congerssman
Ton. Wyatt Aken
Dr King's New Discovery Proven Cough Remedy
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports long standing winter coughs vanished after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes last winter’s bottle half gone and this season’s doses again banished the cough. Trial bottle free, 50 cents and one dollar at drug stores under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Singing at Poplar Springs Baptist Church
A singing event at Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Sunday the 15th at 2 PM invites music lovers to bring books especially Windows of Heaven No 6 for a few hours of song concluding the summer season. J F Morton encourages attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Springs Baptist Church
J. F. Morton
Taxpayer notice of tax collection in Westminster Beneca Walhalla
County Treasurer W J Schroder announces he will visit specified places on November 19 20 and November 23 24 to collect state and county taxes. The Walhalla office will be closed on those dates. Nov 11 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Beneca
Walhalla
W. J. Schroder
Stomach and Liver Tablets offer relief for sick headache
Distressing illness linked to stomach disorder and can be cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Free samples available at Dr. J. W. Bell Wal-Bales and W. J. Linney Seneca drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Grand Juries Presentment for Oconee County 1908
The grand jury for the Fall Term of Oconee County reports on county offices jail roads and the poor farm. It notes insecure jail doors broken windows and poor sewer conditions. It lists thirteen paupers at the farm and estimates 1200 bushels of crop yield. It charges Leo Maxie and Redda Norris with adultery and cites witnesses. It thanks the judge and solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Oconee
J. W. De'Vore
Plat Shoals School Road
Holly Springs
Unity School House
Ross Place
Sitton Place
Nimmons's Bridge
Walhalla
West Union
Connerass Creek
W. J. Stribling
Leo Maxie
Redda Norris
Ada Maxie
W. M. Cole
James Cole
Andy Mathis
J.D. Verner
Grand Jurors Drawn for 1909 Panel in Wagener Keowee Areas
The list of hold over grand jurors for the 1909 panel includes Elijah Gillison Wagener township H T Lewis Keowee township 8 K Thompson Wagener township Jesse I Davis Keowee township B F Grubbs Center township W J Huskamp Wagener township Also notes consumer health tips and local agricultural seed exchange offers their generous terms for cotton seed to whole seed conversion with substantial weight refunds from Westminster Of and Fertilizer Co and other local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Gillison
Wagener Township
H.T. Lewis
Keowee Township
K. Thompson
Jesse I. Davis
B. F. Grubbs
Center Township
W. J. Huskamp
Westminster of and Fertilizer Company
Notes from Oakway Nov 9 Baptist sermon and town updates
Oakway notes report Rev Herron preached from Galatians 6 8th verse at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Local residents and visitors are listed: Prof McCraw visiting Seneca Walhalla with Dr Thompson. Zora Hutchins arrives from Liberty to begin teaching. Miss Sadie Graham staying with brother Lester Graham and attending school. J M Mattison visiting Belton. Marshall Mason a cotton buyer. H P Haley visiting from Greenville and considering moving to Seneca. Mrs H J Myers and daughter with relatives in Westminster. Rev C L Craig stayed with J W Bearden on Sunday night en route from Double Springs. Russell Bearden family with Comcross. J W Reynolds family occupying S L Browns residence. Reynolds now at Return school. Women’s Missionary Society to meet with Mrs W W Bearden. Edgar and Arthur Mears listed as local students. Mrs Louis Graham visits sister Mrs Leator Graham. Chester King noted as top cotton picker, age fourteen, with 331 pounds picked in a day.
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Oakway
Herron
Baptist Church
McCraw
Seneca
Walhalla
D. P. Thomson
Zora Hutchins
Liberty
Sadie Graham
Tokeena
Lester Graham
J. M. Mattison
Belton
A. L. Foster
Marshall Mason
Pendleton
Marshall
H. P. Haley
Greenville
Westminster
H. J. Myers
C. L. Craig
J. W. Bearden
Double
Springs
Anderson County
Russell Bearden
Comcross
J. W. Reynolds
L. Brown
Mr. Reynolds
Woman's Missionary Society
W. W. Bearden
Edgar
Arthur Mears
Louis Graham
Anderson
Leator Graham
Death of Mrs T M Kelley at Tamassee
Mrs T M Kelley died at her Tamassee home on Thursday November 7 at 2 15 pm after four years of declining health. Burial followed Saturday at Bethel Presbyterian church with Rev J C Yongue and Rev R R Doyle officiating. She was nearly 57, born December 14 1871, married June 6 1887 to Thos M Kelley, survived by six children Christopher Bramlett Marion Lillian Anna Bell Howell and one infant son died in infancy. She joined the Presbyterian church at 14 and was remembered as a devoted wife mother and neighbor, a charitable and loving figure in the community. Her passing leaves a large circle of friends and relatives in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Kelley
Tamassee
Bethel Presbyterian Church
J. C. Yongue
Walhalla
Kelley
Anna Davis Jones
Christopher Jones
Jone Daugrates
Thos. M. Kelley
Christopher
Bramlett
Marion
Lillian
Anna Bell
Howell
Charleston to Host Gala Week With Shriner Parade
J C Lusk of the Southern in Charleston announces a gala week starting November 12 with many free attractions for visitors. A highlight will be Shriner Day as Mystle Shriners from across the state appear in a grand street parade. The Southern offers reduced rates for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lusk
The
Southern
Charleston
Amusement Committee
Shriners
Extra Term of Court in Walhalla in December
By order of Judge J W DeVore an extra term of court will be held in Walhalla Oconee starting Monday December 7 for two weeks to hear civil cases. Jurors now serving will be recalled and Judge DeVore will preside to clear as much docket as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla
J. W. DeVore
Oconee
DeVore
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proves Quick Ulcer Healer
A Reidsville North Carolina man declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve a sure-enough knocker for ulcers. He reports a leg ulcer healed after several applications with no scar left. Guaranteed for piles sores burns and more available at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
Cotton outlook shifts with post election demand rise
Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, said the national election and orders for manufactured goods boost raw cotton expectations. Ginners report high cotton ginned to date, but November and future ginning will likely fall off. total yield for this year should trail the 1904 and 1906 peaks. Jordan predicted cotton prices will rise swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Census Bureau
Jordan
Hosiery and Stockings Offerings by Local Agents
The advertisement promotes Mosh apparel for men women and children in wool or cotton. It asserts Black Cat Hosiery and Fay Stockings wear three times longer than competitors. The copy emphasizes style design finish and workmanship as key factors in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jand
Lus
Oconee County
Schloss Bros and Co Ad Promotes Style And Service
Schloss Bros and Co of Baltimore and New York tout their economy in good clothes through longer service and superior appearance. They claim untold advantages in always looking your best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schloss Bros, & Co., of
Baltimore
New York
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W. J. Lunney,Sonoca
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Hvanaville Courier
W. J. Rogers
Thie Courier
Leonard Rogers
Ovonee
Poplar Springs
County Omc
J. W. Bell
W. J. Lunney
J. W. Byrd, So.garolina
Godman
M. S. Stribling
Westminster, S. C
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Coats
Ruskin Anderson Department Store
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