Mass Meeting of Ladies in Walhalla June 9 3 PM
By order of the World's Columbian Commission a mass meeting of the Ladies of Oconee County is called for June 9 at 3 o clock in the Norman Park Hotel dining room Walhalla. The aim is to form a plan to collect relics such as jewels laces and other apparel charters manuscripts pictures tapestry and other portable items bearing testimony to the period before and during the era. Mrs Jort Bearp and Miss Hants Thompson serve on the committee for Oconee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World’s Columbian Commission
Oconee County
Norman Park Hotel
Walhalla
Jort Bearp
Hants Thompson
Children’s Day at Walhalla Baptist Church
A notice from Walhalla invites all to Children’s Day services at the Walhalla Baptist church on the second Lord’s Day in June with exercises starting at 11 o’clock. Arranged by the American Baptist Publication Society of Philadelphia. RW. Seymore, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhalla Baptist Church
American Baptist Publication Society
Hiladelphia
Seymore
Local notices and brief items from the week
Local references note two new candidates for clerk of court and sheriff in the week. Ailing figures, a Tallulah Falls excursion, and various small incidents are mentioned. A town assault near Snows and a Cotton Belt railroad accident affecting friends of Rev. NM and W. R. Davis are briefly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickler
Mmous
Sherif
Carolina
Rev
W. R. Davis
Cotton Belt
Laurens Politician in Fourth District Race and Local Notices
Joseph T. Johnston of Laurens seeking Congress in the Fourth District spent last Friday in Valhalla opposing Capt. G. W. Shell. Funeral sermon for Mrs. Nacy Whitmire to be preached by Rev. J. N. Wright at Jocassee church on the second Sabbath at 11 A. M. Clara Steck is critically ill with pneumonia. Dr. Bramlett lanced a large abscess on her right lung and she rests easier. Mr. C. L. Reid remains confined from back injuries sustained years ago in a buggy accident, hopes for a quick recovery. Carrie Keith returned from Atlanta with relatives. Harris couple visiting her mother before moving to Spartanburg. The Tyler Desk Co. of St. Louis markets an elegant Standard Antique Oak Roll Curtain Desk in 4 feet inches for 21 dollars F.O.B. St. Louis and 5 feet for 2 dollars, cash. They offer floor plans and designs with government work specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Steck
Bramlett
C. L. Reid
Carrie Keith
Atlanta
Mrs. Harris
Spartanburg
Tyler Desk Co
St. Louis
Children’s Day Observed at Westminster Church
Westminster Banner reports Children’s Day at the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon. A full, orderly house heard R T Jaynes deliver an edifying address and Rev Newton Smith with Rev Shaffer add remarks and collect eleven dollars, with more to come. The event is deemed not in vain and hope for a good harvest.
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R. T. Jaynes
Newton Smith
Mr. Shaffer
Westminster
Piedmont Notes on Church Delays and Local Welfare
Correspondent from May 30 1892 reports delays to the new Methodist church due to lumber. Presbyterian women plan a benefit entertainment. District ministers and visitors attended a recent Baptist union meeting. A fly illness hits local Jewel family with two deaths and two more expected. Woman's Aid Society hosts refreshments at the hotel lawn raising about $8 with prior stereoptical event earning around $77. Additional funds bring the total toward a $300 goal to furnish the new church.
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Jewel
Woman's Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Jevening
Richmond and Danville to Sell Reduced Summer Excursion Tickets
Starting June 1 1872 the Richmond and Danville Railroad offers reduced rate round trip summer excursion tickets to all summer resorts. Tickets on sale June 1 to September 1 with return by October 1. Tickets from all first and second class coupon offices to Chicago at the lowest first class fare, sale June 16 to July 15 with return by that date.
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Richmond and
Danville Railroad
Chicago
Ilinois
In Memory of Kathleen Dear Little Girl 1892
A short obituary noting the passing of Kathleen on May 19 1892. It speaks of grieving parents and friends, the belief that God loaned her for a brief season, and her rest in heaven. The poem-like tribute emphasizes faith and comfort in divine care.
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Kathleen
Tillman Fandom and Local Politics From Dee South Carolina
Correspondence from Dee South Carolina reports strong local support for Tillman in 1892. Farmers shift to corn and small grain, aim to raise supplies at home, while community unity and religious diversity are noted. The writer defends Tillman, critiques rival views, and pledges support to a Presbyterian governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Richland
Chicago
Third
Peoples’ Party
Colored Union Meeting at Canaan Baptist Church
A May 3 Colored Union gathering at Canaan Baptist Church drew a large crowd. Rev. Dudley Brown delivered the introductory sermon as Rev. H. Wiggins served as Moderator with H. D. Wiggins as Clerk. Discussions covered religious defilement, member enlistment, and sacrifice. Sunday school concert followed and Rev. J. S. Steward preached at 11. A marriage between William Perry and Sarah Reed occurred at the bride's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J
Steward
William Perry
Sarah Reed
Interview With Irby on South Carolina Politics
A report from yesterday details Senator Irby’s stop in the city before boarding the vestibuled train to Washington. He discusses the Democratic presidential outlook, delegate allocation for the August convention, and support for Hill as nominee, while noting the party’s unity and past convention decisions.
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South Carolina
John Laurens Manning Inby
Washington
Congress
Senate
Irby
Mansion House
Greenville
Democratic Party
Latimer
Cleveland
Sout Carolina
Hill
House of Representatives
Remay
Southern outrages used for partisan power, claims urged
A Chattanooga newspaper denounces a wave of rape and lynching as a political tool for Republicans. It argues crimes rise in presidential years, warns of “bloody shirt” manipulation, and questions who profits from Southern outrage while condemning the brutal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Chattanooga
South
Republican Party
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Rome
Mily
Dr. W
Black
Walhall
Jas Joab Chambers
Joseph Hinto
Iter
Alls Oeo
Tallulah Falls
Eenville
Turday
Elling Che
Forsy v
George Harden
Eteos
Joseph T. Johnston
Fsq
Laurens
G. W. Shell
Valhalla
J. N. Wright
Nacy Whitmire
Jocassee Church
Piedmont
Gates
Ill
Jim
Kis
Townville High School
Igt Toot
Mamie T. Grace Thompson
Emma Farme
Lill Grant
Janie Benjam
Kate Sharp
Lewis Ligon
J. W. Johnson
Cheres Ligon
Edgar Farmer
John Wright
Gus Grant
Lizzie Grant
Frank Farmer
Jim Grant
Lutie Mahaffey
John Sharp
Vandiver Sharp
Colored Union Meeting
Greenville News
Chattanooga (Tenn
Ads
S. P. Smrmeing
Anas
Oconee
Adams Bros
Seneca
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