Remarkable 109 Year Old Near Tamagsee Confounds Pension Rules
Boggs of Pickens told Daily Mail reporter a Greenville tale of Martin Mahaffey born in 1706 in Spartanburg county who enlisted in 1812 but saw no active service thus earning no pension. Mahaffey allegedly remained vigorous at Tamagsee area, chopping wood and feeding hogs, with two marriages and descendants in Pickens and Oconee counties. An Anderson Mail note adds Greenville police have closed several gambling establishments recently.
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Boggs
Pickens
Daily Mail
Greanville
Bumnbalow
Ovonee
Martin Mahaffey
Tamagsee
Old Pickensville
Mahaffay
Mahaffey
Jingow Spartanburg County
Mra. Bambalow
Mr. Mahaffey
Pickets
Oconee
Anderson Mail
Three WollKnown Convicts in Iarga Prison Colnimbus
Three long-serving inmates at the Iarga colony of the State penitentiary face unlikely pardons. Robert Jones of Edgefield Billy Powers of Ocoyiee and Mrs. Fannie Carson all linked to murder and near life sentences. Jones has served five years of a twenty-year edgefield sentence and may reach twenty-five total. Powers, 68, killed a rival after a dispute and is noted for good conduct. Carson aided in her husband’s killing and has struggled with health and confinement while remaining well regarded by staff.
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Edgefield
Howin
Billy Powers
Powote
Powers
Fannie Carson
Spartanburg
Kor
Carnon
Mia
Carson
August Kohn
News and Courier
In Memory of Mrs. James Leo Sr
Memorial notice for Mrs Malinda KE Tao, 72, wife of James Leo Sr, who died October 14, 1005 after years of ill health. Survived by husband, one son, a daughter, and many relatives. A long serving member of Monsant Ridge Baptist Church. Includes verses and farewell sentiments.
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Arigal
Dame" Teo, Sr
Cone
Malinda KE. Tao
Leo
Miss Calhoun
Mr. Leo
Monsant Ridge Baptist
Han
New Hope Happenings and Local Social Notes
Local society items from Pickens detail visits and moves including Mr and Mrs Mart Hibt of Liberty with two children Miss Mode and Willis, Mr and Mrs G A Kolioy near West Union, and J M Hunniputt relocating to Seneca. People attend novices at Wolf and a forthcoming sale event. Also mentions a liver health ad promoting Laxative Fruit Syrup Orino with claims of gentle, effective relief.
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Salar
Ua Oery
Wale Smie
Milne
Atateod
Lla
Lonofolka
Fruitian
N. C
Mart Hibt
Liberty
Mode
Willis
Kalle Wobber
Wannie Morgan
Couafal Tore
R. Hy Becknall
Aluediary
Yoo Ho
Burett
Spartanburg
Rold Robin
Kanley
Homorous Thin Woek
Andy Abbott
Greonville
Hiv Wlator
Mra. Julor
M.A. Wood
Taurens
Wolf
W. W. Pace
Prohibition Debate From Seneca Letters to the Daily Mail
Citizens of Oconee County protest the editorial claim that counties with dispensaries show more liquor activity. The writer argues the dispensary closed and asserts conditions improved, while noting rumors of liquor access in Seneca. A reader cites Rev Wardlaw and local testimony about enforcement and public sentiment.
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Anderson Mail
Seneca
Daily Mail
Oconee
Thoga
Pickens
Ooonee
Aa Seneos
Oconee County
Inw
Anderson’s
M. Cary
Wardlaw
Mail
Prohibition supporters defend Oconee county against liquor claims
Citizens and officials in Oconee county deny wild claims of widespread drinking after dispensary closures. Local figures Moss, Hopkin, Harbin and others attest to little or no alcohol in the county, noting dry Seneca and improved conditions under prohibition. Wardlaw reports strong local approval of prohibition outcomes.
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Oconee County
Thin County
Valhalla
Moss
Anya
J. W. Holleman
Gideon
Eny
C. R. D. Burne
Harbin
Seneca
Friends of Prohibition
Wardlaw
Prominent Leo County Farmer Logare Smith Dies
Leo county farmer Logare Smith, a known figure in local agriculture, died recently. The report notes his prominence in the community and outlines brief details of his passing.
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Logare Smith
Leo County
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promoted Against Heart Strain
A vintage testimonial style item promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure claiming it strengthens heart nerves and muscles, relieves pain and improves rhythm. The reader is urged to try it after accounts from patients and a Memphis doctor, with a guarantee and refund offer from Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
Memphis
Wurora
Young
St Louis
Bottiaw
Sme
Charles Goabintery
Caruthersville
Ato
Fine Farming in Brushy Creek Area Reports Strong Returns
Rous Banks on Allgood lands farms with three mules and netted 8100 last year. This year he expects 1200 to 1900 profit. Bride news notes twin births. J D Thompson raises Plo Rodor cotton yielding well per acre. James Bryant and John Mullin sold their farm to J M Long, relocated to Oconee near Fair Play. W S Manidin sold his home to D W Spearman at about 50 per acre and plans to move to Ensley.
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Anderson County
Rous Banks
Allgood
Brushy Creek
Paya
J.D. Thompson
Jamea T. Lryant
John Mullin
J. M. Long
Oconoe
Fair Play
Manidin
D. W. Spearman
Ensley
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Greenville
James Leo, Sr
Qeonee
Farewall
Dolla Browne Bell
Scott
Beobt
Boott & Kowne, Chemiets
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Ymane Otrent, Amy Fore
The
Ovonee County
Cary
IM. Wright
Anderson
Uiffer
Leneon
Setorza
Otsars Machinert Co
Colombia
5. O
Castoria
Ila
Astoria
cCausa
Notioa
Satid Swantead
Walthalls
Toffer
Silo
R. L. Duflie
Woatminator
Aix
J.H. Darby
Office People’s Bayh
Tesme
Rte
J. W. Bell
Paris
Devoe
W. L. Brisley
Anpenson, So
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