December SALESDAY draws large crowd and auctions begin
A December first Monday sale day draws a crowd near circus size with horse and mule auctions by JH David and Chas Covington. The Farmers Association reorganizes in the courthouse followed by two addresses by J D Smith and IF Weston. Land sales include 100 acres in Aton for a large sum, 39 acres of Rob Adams old homestead bought for 2150, 231 acres Hamilton lands at 11300, and 120 acres John Calhoun land near Clio bought for 7800. Many friends attend and give thanks.
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JH. David
McGall
Chas. J. Covington
Auatiowner
Farmers’ Association
Court House
Prest J. D. Smith
IF. H. Weston
South
Mesarg J. ©. Newton
James Ey
Woodley
Tamer
Rob” Adams
Adamsville
W. J. Adams
Hamilton
Mebron
Philip C. Fagnyel
John Calhoun
Clio
Dr. Weight
The Farm Ahead and the Call to Boy Scouts
A fragment from Greenville Nowa presents a social view praising the farm as proper ground for raising boys and shaping men, describing the farm as a key institution alongside schools in community life. The text emphasizes character development through rural discipline and work.
Centennial Services At Presbyterian Church
Century observance at the Presbyterian church featured morning archival history from 1805, afternoon reminiscences by D. S. McAlister, and a night sermon by Rev. J Thorpwell. Notable absences included Revs Gillespie and Jennings. memorials honored past pastors and longtime members amid centennial hymns and strong choral music. Knights of Pythias to elect officers Dec 18 1905. Terrific race with death praised Electric Bitters as life changer. ad notes stock at J Z Douglas.
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Presbyteriaa
McLeod
McAlister
Prono
I Morris
Ralph PF. Vernaudey
Tampa
Fla
J Haul
J. Z. Douglas
Education for All: Farm Training and Tertiary Access
A viewpoint on equal access to farming and college education. If every young man could receive training on the farm and at a collage, the ideal education could be realized, aligning practical skills with higher learning opportunities.
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Atlanta
Murder Confusion After Shannon Bird Hunt Tragedy
The body of Gary Chavis, son of Laurence Chavis, was returned from Shannon to Smithville for burial in Prospect Cemetery after a hunting accident Friday. Witnesses say Gary and two white friends plus a young colored man hunted a covey when Gary was fatally shot in the back. The exact circumstances remain unclear with two shots fired and no definite details available.
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Gary Chavis
Laurence Chavis
Ingear Shannon
Smithville
Prospect Comotery
Frank Quick
Gary
Nluo
Mr. Chavis
Whankagiving Day 1905 Observed Amid Cold Wind and Short Prayers
The community marked Whankagiving Day 1905 with cold gusts and sparse commerce as most stores remained closed. Services were held at the Presbyterian church, orphans remembered, gifts delivered to a Moor Barn charity, and many families opted for low dinners while some hunted and others made property changes. A wagon accident on Mr Matheson’s farm left a man with a broken hip and dislocated shoulder. Mr Ivey of Olio sold his farm to Julian Smith of Hebron and plans to move to Raoford N G after auction day.
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Presbyterian Church
Milton Melaurin
Moor Barn
Gare
Matheson
Raoford
Ivey
Julian Smith
Hebron
Raoford N.G
Liver Tonic Praised By Dr Dade’s Pills Sold Locally
A historic drug advert extols Dr Dade’s Little Liver Pills and their tonic effect on the liver, noting sale through Marlboro Drug Co.
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Dade
Marlboro Drug Co
Foley and Clio Novelty Works Advertise Building Needs
An old newspaper ad promotes Foleyshoney Tar as a cough remedy and touts Clio Novelty Works for selling doors, sashes, blinds, and weatherboarding at low prices. It also notes Mrs Jao S Moore offering rooted plants and cuttings, with cheap magazine and newspaper subscriptions to lure readers.
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Clio
Jao S. Moore
Brownsville Dotts and Local Happenings in 1905
Community notes from Thin Prosperous Township report grain prospects and farm changes. Several residents move or change jobs, including Mr. PF G Slowly selling to J O Brigman and relocating to Robeson County, and Mr. Gray McKay leaving Hodges to become assistant postmaster in Marion. A fatal assault occurs when Walker Swett is beaten by Duncan Grant. Grant surrenders, inquest held, burial at Adams cemetery, solicitor to investigate further.
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PF. G. Slowly
J. 0. Brigman
Robeson County
W. W. Rogers
Bruge Place
A. J. Matheson
J. B. Rogers
J. J. Napier
Oak Grove
Marion County
Myr. Jule Rogers
Napier
Georgia
Gray McKay
Levinn
Smithville
Walker Swett
Nathan L. Swett
Duncan Grant
Adams Cemetery
Grant
Sheriff Green
Bolicitor Johnson
Swett
W. L. Pearson
Town
Unclear text fragment mentions Grand Lodge and cotton sample in 19th century
Fragmentary report notes weighing a 4 415 day item, public weighing by named officials, and a civic statement. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy and a Bennettsville Pharmacy endorsement.
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Foley
Noley
Bennettsvilla Pharmacy
Foley & Co
Chicago
Orpey and
Taras
Couyeh
Bennettsville P
The Rev Hicks Almanac 1906 publication preview
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad style notice for Word and Works Publishing of St. Louis promoting The Rev Hicks Almanac 1906 with forecasts and monthly features, plus extensive advertisements for Foley remedies, local testimonials, and subscription asks.
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War Hicks
R. Kicks
Word and Works
Locust Street
St. Louis
MandZan Medicine Advertises Quick Relief
An old ad-like fragment touts MandZan for multiple pains and bleeding issues. It claims rapid cures and mentions Dr. King’s New Lily Puls and Jett Hoogins as drug-stores, with detached phrases about a body being cleared and renewed.
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Actio
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