Mrs. Jefferson Davis Dies in New York City
Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy president died in New York at the Hotel Majestic from pneumonia after a week of illness following a summer in the Adirondacks. Attending physicians and Rev. M A Seattle attended her, with relatives at her bedside. Funeral plans include services in New York and burial in Richmond with veterans present. The Roosevelt couple sent condolences.
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New York
Jefferson Davis
The
Confederacy
Hotel Majestic
Gustav Webb
Robert H. Wylie
Webb
M Mra. Davis
J. Addison Hayes
Davis
Colorado Springs
M. A
Seattle
St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Richmond
Davie
Hollywood
St. Paul’s Church
Roosevelt
The Better Way to Soothe a Persistent Cough
A medical voice notes throat irritation and coughing eased briefly by a cough mixture. The text describes ongoing irritation and repeated coughing despite treatment.
No Race Feeling Exists at Seneca
A 1906 letter from Seneca mayor W. Austin rebuts Atlanta reports of racial unrest after a fire on October 16. He asserts no race animus, notes property losses totaling 875000, commends Black residents for aiding firefighting, and praises orderly conduct despite chaos.
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Seneca
The
Georgian
Atlanta
Atreezs
W. ¥. Austin
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Ad Endorsed by J. W. Bell
A 1900s style household advice note touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for constipation headaches and stomach troubles. The inexpensive bottle priced at 60 cents is promoted for the entire family’s health and comfort. J. W. Bell signs the endorsement.
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J. W. Bell
Preacher Suspended for Gross Immorality
In Tallapoosa Georgia on October 18 Rev A P Bridewell D D former pastor of Atlanta First Presbyterian was suspended from ministry after confessing improper relations with a Boston woman during his Texas pastorate The presbytery found him guilty but debated punishment behind closed doors
Terrible Hong Kong Typhoon Devastates Harbor
Destructive typhoon near Hong Kong on September 18 caused massive loss with ten thousand lives feared, 17 ships wrecked, over 1000 junks swamped, many crafts destroyed and wharves damaged as Empress of Japan reports. Kowloon region suffered the heaviest losses and 24 Europeans were among the dead.
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Kowloon
Hong Kong
Causeway Bay
Praya
In Memoriam for J P McDonald Beloved Husband and Father
Obituary memorializing J P McDonald as a quiet, kindly husband and father who died in the night. It reflects faith, loss, and the belief that he rests with God. The piece includes a poem and then an advertisement for Pine resin tablets promising bladder and kidney relief, sold by J W Hell Waibalin and W J Looney Setiooa.
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J.P. McDonald
J. W. Hell
Waibalin
W. J. Looney
Setiooa
Belgium Weavers Sail for Charleston Immigrant Movement
Two hundred fifty eight skilled Belgian weavers and families left Ghent for Bremen to sail to Charleston, S C, as the first installment of a government backed immigration program. The total expected immigrants amount to 482.
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Brusselle
Ghent
Bremen
Lloyd
Wittekind
Charleston
S. C
Belgium
South Carolina
Carpenter Charlie Jones Falls From Church Steeple
Charlie Jones, an African American carpenter, fell 58 feet from a church steeple in a distant county section. He died instantly when he slipped on the platform during finishing touches, breaking his neck.
Fire at Prowell Hardware in Birmingham Causes Major Loss
A six story Birmingham building housing the Prowell Hardware Company burned from shortly after midnight until daylight. Initial estimates place fire losses near $300,000 with extensive damage across the structure and contents.
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Castor
Birmingham
Prowell Hardware Company
Nervous Worn Out How Nerve Energy Is Restored
Medical ad claims nervous exhaustion harms heart digestion and kidneys. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve tonic to rebuild the nervous system and restore health, citing a testimonial from INNINGEL of Allegheny and offering a refund if not beneficial.
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Miles
Bilsworth Ava
Allegheny
Arepoutlice
Merona
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
County Claims Audited at October Board Meeting 1906
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held Friday October 5 1906 the following claims were passed upon. All claims were allowed for the amount claimed with a column for amount omitted and notes indicating items to be investigated. Schroder Clerk of Board reported in house soldiers.
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Board of County Commissioners
A. Hi
Schroder
Board of County
Walhalla
H. W. Hobson
Notice of General Election in Oconee County South Carolina 1906
Notice announces the general election for state and county officers in Oconee County South Carolina to be held Tuesday November 6 1906 with separate ballots for governor and lieutenant governor other state officers house of representatives county officers and for a joint resolution on municipal bonded indebtedness. It lists poll opening times at 7 am closing 4 pm except Charleston 6 pm and provides manager names for each precinct along with oath and ballot box procedures and daily posting deadlines.
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South Carolina
Oconee
South Caroling
Hennetteville
House of Repre
Vehr
Board of Managers
Polla
Charleston
Stoners
Fair Play
W. R. Davis
Gi. W. Varnes
P. Stribling
South Lygion
T. D. Marett
J. B
R. A. Moore
Seneca
W. L. Harbin
T. 8
Stribling
James T. Reid
Richland
J. H. Dendy
W. ‘T. Hubie
Abbott
Weatmioster
W. P. Barker
William Kibb
L. G. Gaston
Madison
J. A. Cook
M. L. Jones
Joseph Fricke
Tugaloo
C. P. Walker
R. N. Powell
N. Taylor
Hall, Boringe
W. W. Burnside
J. W. J . Burton
Hill
C. H. Chastain
H. B. T. Elliott
Iver
D. ©. Sheppard
F. L. Fooily
L. A. P. Nicholson
Tomansee
J. E. Kelly
Frank Rankin
V.n. Todd
Jocansee
A. L. Whitmire
R. A. Talley
8. L. Crowslem
J. D. McKinney
H. Chapman
J. W. Cannon, Sr
High Falle
W. C. Owens
H. E. Neal
D. Bo
R. Cobb
Jamen Seaborn
J.D. Abbott
Clemson
J. E. Lewis
J. J. Moore
H. J. Sloan
State OF
Ocean County
Court of Common Pleas
A. Garvin
Edward C. Garvin
Clark
Dickens
A. D
Burns
Julius E
Boggs
Edward OC
Garvin
Court of Common Plans
Ooonee Scvety
Julius FE. Boggs
Maintirselke Ee
Oconee County Election Officials Announce 1906 General Election
The notice specifies the general election for representative in Congress on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 1906. It details suffrage requirements, registration, and poll tax rules, plus oath procedures, polling hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Charleston 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It lists managers of election by precinct and instructs delegation for election boxes and blanks from the courthouse.
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A S
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Gota
Rocky Mountain
J. W. Boll
Negro
Simpson
Spencer
Smith
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Zimmerman
Oconee News
W W Harvey
H Schrader
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N Phillips
R Zachary
Cox
Barton
DA Smith
Ian MN Fitzgerald
AP Chap
B F Sloan
M Kay
Whit Knox
High Falls
LeRoy Bridge
JE McKern
Cannon
OL Thrasher
High Bridge
JD Isbell
Seneca Mercantile Co
Supplie Hopkins
Ed Lewis
Maxwell's Ferry
Mitchell Lee
Dist
E A Hines
W Pitchford
A L Whitmire
GG Jaynes
BS Hix
Knox's Ferry
Biggerataff
RM Cain
JT Ramey
WN D Robletter
WC Barker
W L ‘Thomas
JA Kelley
Ivan L. Garrigan
Thom G M White
W J Schroder
Tyeo
Rond
J H Moore
W M Kay
Oor House
Obson
H. C. Moore
Head
W. P. Teal
Long Creek
K. L. Holmes
John W. "Thrift
Jona Woodall
Damascus
D. F. Carter
John
Prenton Lee
Double Springs
L. N. Robbins
G. Stonley
J.T. Lyles
Court House
Jas, M. Moss
A. L. Reeder
Geo, Matheson
Ocones County
Ber
Buckten
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Pravents Pocumenta
Congress
Board of Man
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Belo
Commissioners of Election
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H. J. Marett
John J. Lee
A.P. Hunt
South Union
T. D. Long
L. Burria
J. B. McJuokin
Farle
S—L
Bruce
J. B. Tompkins
P. A. Grant
Tokeena
W. C. Mason
Jas, Brock
W. N. Woolbright
Galway
J. H. Brown
A. A. Cole
R. B. Mason
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W. A. Bowen
W. Af. Campbell
Solicon
W. W. Snead
H. F. Alexander
J. P. Stribling
J. J. Davis
B. Wyly
Westminster
H. L. Ve
Shedd Masons
Tom Carter
H John
Secable Springs
N. T. Keown
W. Hunt
W. B. Land
Valehalle
Jas. Thompson
J. B. McCrackin
T. A. Grant
Oconee County
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Alno
J. M. McClanahan
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