A Good Old Man's Birthday at Anderson Mall
The 79th birthday of Rev. J. R. Earle, a well known Baptist minister, was celebrated at his Holland area home with about 160 attendees including Hon. J. R. Earle and family from Valhalla. A surprise barbecued dinner marked the gathering, as relatives arrived to honor the beloved clergyman amid warm wishes for many returns. There was joy and fellowship among children, grandchildren, and neighbors from the county.
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Anderson Mall
Lath
J. R. Earle
Holland's
Harle
Bia
Sprained Ankle Advice From Local Sources
A sprained ankle may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Pain Balm freely and giving absolute rest, according to J. W. Bell of Walhalla and W. J. Lunney of Seneca.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Bell
Walhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Hughs Thanks Oconee Voters Amid 1908 Campaign
Wade Hughs thanks Oconee county voters for their strong endorsement via ballots cast. He pledges to conduct himself and the office in a way that will not disgrace them, Walhalla, September 14, 1908.
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Keowee Courter
Oconee County
Wade
Hughs
Walhalla
Card of Thanks from Sheriff W M Kay of Oconee
Editor Keowee Courter thanks voters of Oconee for a large September 8 vote that reelects Sam as sheriff for four years. Kay promises to serve the people to the best of his ability and expresses gratitude from Valhalla dated September 14, 1908.
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Keowee Courter
Oconee
Sam
W. M. Kay
Valhalla
Sparks Shows Praised In Hendersonville and Charleston
The Hendersonville Gold Leaf reports two splendid performances by John H. Sparks Shows with high praise for cleanliness and excellence. The Charleston Daily Gazette notes packed tents, growing reputation, and great satisfaction. Sparks Show comes to Seneca and Scheea on September 21.
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Hendersonville
N. C
Snys
John H. Sparks
Sparks
Shaw
Seneca
Charleston
W. Va
Daily Gazette
Seheea
Bext Salve Promoted for Burns and Skin Ailments
A historic notice touts Chamber latc h Salve as essential for burns, claiming immediate pain relief and healing with minimal scarring. It markets it for chapped hands sore nipples and general skin diseases at 25 cents, sold by J. W. Bell Walhall and W. J. Lunney in Seneca.
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J. W. Bell
Walhall
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Ellotte Hughes Bride of Spartanburg Man
Al Hughes and Ada Elea Bellotte were married last night at 8. Dr J. C. Watking officiated at the bride’s residence on East Main Street. Hughes, formerly a Barnes printing employee, is a long-time Spartanburg resident. The couple will reside with Mrs. Sanders on East Main Street. The bride is from Seneca and has many friends across Oconee County who extend best wishes.
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Spartanburg Journal
Ft. al. Hughes
Ada Eleanor Bellotte
J. 8. Watking
Iily
Raat Main Street
Hughes
Spartanburg
W. IF. Barnes
Ale
Mrs. Tughes
Sanders
East Main Street
8. F. Bellotte
Seneca
Oconee County
Special Meeting Cowncross Union Called
A special meeting of Conherose Local Union is set for Fel day night at 7 30. All members are urged to attend to decide actions of great moment. Called by President ALN Prichard Secretary Svorotary.
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Aln
Prichard
Svorotary
Valhalla Schools Open Monday For New Session
Next Monday September 21 the Valhalla Graded Schools reopen with Prof J L Kennedy as superintendent overseeing grades 9 and 10. Teachers include Miss Kate J Stock for 7 and 9 grades, Miss Huison for 6 and 5, Miss Mary Lay for 3 and 4, Miss Tula Jones for 1 and 2, and Mamie Harrison in Millville. Parents urged to prepare children to start work promptly. Also note a health testimonial for Electric Bitters from Chicago resident P J Daly claiming a strong-flesh gain and relief from stomach and liver complaints. 50c a bottle.
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Valhalla Graded
J. L. Kennedy
Misa Kate J. Stock
Mira Huison
Mary Lay
Tula Jones
Mamie Harrison
Millville
Hilison
Misa Stewart
P. J. Daly
Congress Street
Chicago
Card of Thanks from New Hope
Eastor Keo wee Courier presents a card of thanks from P Wood thanking residents of New Hope Wolf Stake and others for kindness aid and gifts during a time of need. He expresses appreciation and wishes blessings on all and a wish that such sad days never come again.
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New Hope
Eastor Keowee
Wolf Stake
P. Wood
Meeting Notices and a Bomb Threat in 1908
Several union meetings are scheduled for Saturday the 19th with attendance urged by W H Cole H I Neal and J Wade Dickson to discuss important business and report on the Columbia meeting September 15 to 16 A separate Philadelphia report describes an attempted assassination of Governor Fort New Jersey involving a bomb directed at the governor marked Personal found with powder nails and bullets after postal authorities opened the package in transit this act tied to Sunday law enforcement tensions in Atlantic City
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Westminster
Greenfield Union
Columbia
J. Wade Dickson
T. W. Dickson
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Mally
New Jesey
Governor Fort
Atlantic City
Bride Mistakenly Fires Rifle Wounding Bridegroom on Honeymoon
Archibal Stewart, on his honeymoon at Wilbur on the Stewart family farm, was mortally wounded when his young bride, Mia Hall, accidentally discharged a rifle while they shot at a target. Doctors say recovery unlikely. the bride is prostrated. The report also notes the Melk bridge over Eighteen-Mile creek collapsed, affecting local crossings near Seneca River and connections to Walhalla.
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Wheeling
W.va
Archibald Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Wilbur
Stewart
Mias Hall
Marrett
Pendleton Cor
Dally Mall
Camp-Necting
Seneca River
Seneca
Walhalla
Orgie
Hartwell fire destroys fee and laundry plants
A fire yesterday destroyed the Hartwell fee and laundry plants valued at about 12 500 dollars. Insurance partially covers the loss. The facilities were owned by J. J. Linder & Co and Hartwell Bathway Co with damages to related premises. Fire was discovered early with intense flames preventing effective suppression. Replacement planned immediately.
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Hartwell
Hartwell Fee
Tee Fee
J. J. Linder & Go
Hartwell Bathway Company
Care
Prisoner loses home and funds in incendiary fire
The Watkins residence near Battle Creek was burned Sept 14, with $26 in cash saved to pay a US Court fine lost. Watkins, jailed for six months for making blockade whiskey, faces additional $100 fine. A fire, deemed incendiary, occurred while Mrs. Walling and children were away. Watkins asks county citizens to aid his family. Also lists unclaimed letters at Walhalla post office and a W O W monument unveiling at South Union on Sept 20, 1908.
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W. J. Watkins
Battle Creek
United States Court
Atkive
Hila
Death Notice for Mrs Lucy Burris of Westminster
Thanking friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of her husband Mrs Lucy Burris Westminster Sept 14 1908 expresses gratitude for support and sympathy from the community.
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Lucy Burris
Westminster
A Traveling Man Describes Rescue on Oregon Train
Sam A. Garber recalls an eastbound O R N train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon where a sick woman suffered cramps and near death. He administered Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from his supply, aided by passengers, and the woman recovered by Le Grande. Sold by J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Seneca.
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Pendleton
le Grande
Oregon
Sam A. Garber
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Seneca
Second hand bags and burlap wanted for freight paid
Help wanted ad seeks used bags and burlap of any kind and quantity across locations. Richmond Bay Co., Richmond, Va. 33-43. Notice includes two historic school district elections in Providence and Earle's District No. 71 in September 1908, detailing petition thresholds, polling hours, ballot wording, and officials in charge.
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Richmond Bay Co
Richmond
Providence
Howe
C.L. Cratg
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W. H. Cole
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H. i. Neal
Sec
Treas
Bride
Martwell
Hopkins
W. D
Kidd
Sallie M. Lone
Miss Mary, Manley
T. B. Rudisil
Palmer
Wakefield
John
J. M. Merrick
P. M
Hickory Camp
Fair Play
South Union
J. F. Bolick
Aspen Camp
TN Provice Ool
Earle's School
Iatrict
Por High School
Por High
Craig
Eastminster
Tion
South Carolina
Piedmont Land and Improvement Company
W. ©. Peden
D. L. Norris
W.W. P. Anderson
C. Moon
C. L. Zimmerman
Piedmont
Westminster, SO CA
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