Meeting at Clemson Discusses Farm Topics and Grain Contest
A meeting held at Clemson College on September 26 27 gathered state agents led by Ira W. William with W. W. Long joining from Washington. Discussions covered dairy cattle hog raising road improvement and farm tools with emphasis on grain growing and a planned grain contest and prizes for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Knapp
Atration Wook
Clemson College
Ira W. William
W. W. Long
Washington
Grant
Oconee
Ylalds
M Onta
Boys’ Corn Club
Levee Work Spurs Community Action and Local Remodeling
Residents report ongoing levee and road work affecting daily life as Creekside community residents, led by local figures including Reeves and Mitchell, push for improvements. A new housing project and water supply upgrades are underway, with funding and public notices guiding the efforts.
Local School Building Progress in Ebeney District
Reports note Hem from Ebeney Whenener and others attending a Saturday plan to observe May anniversaries with Hele brother. Mrs ah Se Tolligon and Mrs Muhbard assist as visitors to the week’s events. George Fowler’s illness improves as Helen’s weekly recovery continues. The new school building near completion under HG Aiseh at Water HallA is praised as educational progress. Trustees and patrons celebrated planning and the anticipated dedication date, calling the project one of the county’s finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhbard
Mably
George Fowler
Helens Wawe Fox
Beli
la Jiro
Gressive
Akiltal
Hg, Aiseh
Wate Halla
Kbene
Bearish Cotton Crop Outlook From Government Report
Washington reports the 1908 cotton crop may reach 18,868,337 bales of 500 pounds each, about 200,000 bales above 1901's record, with an estimated yield of 195 pounds per acre. The Department of Agriculture notes the crop 71.1 percent of normal in September, Texas up 2 percent, North Carolina up 7 percent, and increases across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
North Carolina
Agnes
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
United States
Beorgia
North Caroling
Caralyg Heyy
OSROE
Local man dies after alleged murder suicide note cites separation
John A. Tyntt, 27, separated from wife, holed himself up after shooting farmer Thor Wood in Vale. Police report a domestic dispute as the motive, with the suspect's death resulting from a self-inflicted wound. Witnesses confirm the incident occurred near the tari locality as authorities investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auulaton
Ata
John A. Tyntt
Hyatt
Oconee Mammers Mutual Insurance Recall Committee Report
An executive committee of the Parmere Mutual Insurance Company of Oconee County reviews books from August 4, 1910, to June 26, 1914, finding them correct and in good order. It notes balance on hand, receipts from assessments, total disbursements, and praises the company’s health growth and policyholders’ prompt assessments. The committee commends management for thorough, conservative, and affordable handling. Reads September 26, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmere Mutu
Oconee
Kent
Mie
Valance
J.P. Stribling
Hy Barnett
Townville opens with new principal and local notices
Oct 2 reports Townville High School opened with Prof Byrd of Latrons as principal. Miss Peterson and others listed as resistants. The item notes visits from residents, a family gathering at Bounty Land, and several town names while recounting a fatal hunting accident and a medical ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townville
Phe Hgh
Byrd
Latrons
Peterson
Habb
Axie Cramer
Strickland
Anderson
Justin Woolbright
Aister
Ola May
B. Bagwell
Bounty Land
Mary Dickson
Avderson
George Jolly
Towvie
Able
Wits Warle
Siday Huey
Ode of Thanks and Condolences Note
An obituary style notice expresses gratitude for support from neighbors and friends after the death of Tan on September 8. The message asks for prayers and remembrance, acknowledging heartfelt wishes and invoking God's peace for the bereaved family.
Harvey R Sminlg Pardoned After Court Sentence
Attorneys for Harvey R Smith learned that Governor Wease granted a pardon for Smith who was convicted of manslaughter in Oconee county last term. Smith, about 60, had faced two years in prison after a failed motion for a new trial. The killing occurred in Knox Bridge, Oconee, drawing wide attention as Beasley’s relatives mourned nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey R. Sminlg
Ibs
Paredon
Boot
Goernot Wease
Harvey Re Smith
Oconae
Jake Greens
Reseh Lboy
Smith
Mix After- Hoye
Willis
Mare Dev
Haying Ahol Bla Son-Ti-Ley
Burt Beasley
Knox Bridge
Ocone
Heve
Mvonta
Geor-gin
Beasley
Supt Prepares Dyke Case Against Clemson College
Anderson Sept 29 the suit against Clemson College over a dyke on the Seneca river lands will be tried in Walhalla on the second Monday in November The case traces to damages claimed from milling actions by the college The Supreme Court recently ruled Clemson is a state agent and may be sued without General Assembly permission
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Anderson
Walhalla
Cafiman Pleas Court
Thera
Dr. Hopkins
Entlege
Seneva River
Cage
Chentz Court Uy
United States Supreme Court
General Assembly
Perplexing Property Deals and Local Crime Recap
A scattered report from Perry and nearby areas describes real estate dealings by W A Strother and PL J Coleman amid farm sales near Povey and Me Caleman purchasing vacant land. The piece notes a Perry-based murder case, a Kerosene Exyladed incident, and a trial involving Hyde with the canons of justice and public sentiment. The excerpt weaves through local violence, property transfers, and social tensions, reflecting a fragmentary snapshot of late 19th century life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Perry
Strother
Strother & Smu
J Coleman
South Carolin
Tromsten
Povey
Caleman
Perry
Padgett in Atlanta Abduction and Georgia Trial Hopes
A report notes Padgett, tied to abduction and kidnapping charges, being moved from Atlin to Kites Mountain to face Georgia authorities after North Carolina indictments. The piece mentions his connection to 16 year old Core rie Stockton, prior arrest at the Palace Hotel, and his supposed familial ties. It also includes regional reactions and a brief aside about Dr King’s Now Discovery in medical anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgett
Padgett
Mant
Palace Hotel
Corerie Stockton
Elimina
Atlante
Ovonec
Prulgelt
Ula
Hag
Greenvilla
Hiram Scranton
Clay City
Til
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Clemson
Salem
Ron Peony
Bingletin
Ted Tor
Citta Bain
da de Mitchell
AL Reeves
Witen
Ebeney
Coweon
Cumeenks Deen Nees
Lawdsville
Aldhort
Wwe
AbbotUs Firet
Bentieks
Mink Lacy Patterson
Doyle
Wallon
Dilworth
Mary Dilworth
Msid Mara
Aiplit
Little Wallies
W. McMiwohh
Westminster
Mey
M. Abbott
Louk QO
Rinsaed
Crernyitte
Conorors
Abbott
Ohiteon
Lani
Hide
Baliday Witd Sands
Misa Develo
F. Birdodt
Wite
Saleide
Keen Tnsurance Association
Towitille
Patal Kastey Reotout
Taira Caibies
Aves
Minto
Tan
Wed
Koown
Etl
Harvey I
A. G. Merrick
Vive
Mitchell
Wanderer
Ewloston Callowed
Iis
Ik Ewe
Abe Ehdron
Phuster
Chverbertain
Benno Ayer
Hyde Anis
Anderdon
Det
Hyde
Haris
Eure
Horry County
Holling
Tiyde
Wll
Pram Therpar
Carolina
Valhalla
Qin
West Union
Jas.h.darby
Real Estate Ceater, Walhalia, S. 0
Carter Hardware Co
Walhalla, S, C
Jno. T. Burriss & Son
J.C. Garrison
Anont, Walnalla
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