Meeting to plan collection of 1776 era relics in Walhalla
The Executive Committee World Columbian Commission for Oconee County calls a mass meeting at the Norman Park Hotel dining room in Walhalla on the coming Thursday Sunday at 3 p.m. to formulate a plan for gathering valued and rare relics from 1776 and earlier. The collection includes jewels laces apparel charters manuscripts pictures tapestry and other portable items bearing testimony to the period.
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Columbiana
Oconee County
Walhalla
Maus
Jost Brann
Hapre Thompsos
Saltie Nortox
Something New in Valhalla Children Day at Valhalla Baptist Church
Announcement for Children Day at Valhalla Baptist Church on the second Lord's Day in June with exercises starting at 1 A M. Program arranged by the American Baptist Publication Society Philadelphia Pa. Exercises described as rare, uncommon, interesting. Comone, come all. Pastor F J Serxork.
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Valhalla Baptist Church
American Baptist Publication Society
Philadelpha
Comone
F. JW. Serxork
Local notices and society items from Walhalla area
A dense collection of local society notes, marriages, deaths, church events, and brief notices. Names include Whitmire, Whitaker, Phillips, McDade, Mayes, and Braddy. Mentions farewells, anniversaries, a frost loss, a big potato, and upcoming literary events at Furman University.
Death of Mr George W Phillips at Colonel's Fork Georgia-born farmer dies
Sunday morning May 21 Mr George W Phillips died at his home near West mister after two years of paralysis. Born June 10 1810 in Madison County Georgia he spent life as farmer and former merchant. Married Annie Milchett May 12 18 to be survived by seven children six living. He served as county road commissioner and was a Baptist for many years. Burial Sunday afternoon in family burying ground. The obituary notes his steadfast Christian faith and his devoted wife.
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Ida Bottoms
William Bottoms
Chauga
Tidakay
Mes Coaty
Wester Mathute
Gorn
Y. W. Wargill
Fiednants
Wallhilla
Kenny Wright
Wright
Euoes Daly
Tees
Kevi Wailer
Whyeler
Bart
Satria
Col
Kiana Bacon
Spartaaling
Rede
Knights of
Mip
Acadumy
Raufmann
Methodist
Westmbtater
Methodist Publistatis House
Ty Jaymes
Wade
J. S. Cosby
Newberry
Sirs Mayes
J. E. Kelly
Columbia
Seneca
Nel McDade
Oconee County
Corrie VanDiviere
Gate City
G G. Mayes
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Valhalla
New England
Anderson Intelligencer
Pew Smith
Wallalla
M.A. Dean
E. F. Albertson
Mountain Rest
Bethlehem
Pan L. Stack
Asheville
N. C
Presbyterian Church
G. G. Mayes
Kathleen Smith
Se Walhalla
Metho- Hix Church
Ll Wielock
Ilc
Monzon
HG. G. Mayes
Tatheran Cemetery
D. B. Darby
Lor Point Consort
Virginia
Saravans
United States
Canada
Moxico
Te Thousant
Moses L. Emverson
John ‘Voutinllan
W. Pieper
Andress
Mis
COR
Bodnis
Indies
Pine Chak
Arkansas
Davis
Waco
Texas
Sho Ja
Seri
Wareen
South Chvlina
Warren
Seeur
Kob Roy
Bluff
Acountot
Msaisapyl
Amr
Little Rock
George W. Phillips
Colonel's Fork
Westmister
Madison County
Georgia
Annie Milchett
Baptist Church
Kalen
N.J
North Carolina
W. L. Lindsy
Marion
X. Turgis
Marshall
People’s Party
T. L. Police
Omaha
Neb
Lindsay
Harry Skinner
T. B. ‘Long
Otho Wilson
George E. Hunt
A. C. Shuford
D. H. Gill
A. J. Dally
N.seawell
P. H. Massey
J. M. Bateman
H- Sears
C. N. Jertis
Daniel Worth
H. H. Nichols
JE Reirson
O. L_Swinson
Closing Exercises at Westminster School Brighten Town
Westminster hosts closing exercises presided by Prof. S P Stribling. Sixty one speeches recitations and extracts given by students. awards for punctuality behavior and spelling announced by Robt A Thompson. Miss Alma Dickson Loy Terrell Effie Dickson Effie Stribling Nannie Terrell Mary Sholdos Myra Mason and others honored. The event featured a large attendance, a well arranged new building, and thanks to teachers and band for their contribution.
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Westminster
Wideawake
S. P. Stribling
W. W. Leathers
Robt. A. Thompson
Valhalla
Shaffer
Alma Dickson
Loy Terrell
Effie Dickson
Effie Stribling
Nannie Terrell
Mary Sholdos
Myra Mason
McC. Barton
David Norris
Mark
Lestie Stribling
Exercmaen
Mav Vaglay
Air
Hk Westminster
Norman Park Hotel Arrivals and State News
Arrivals at the Norman Park Hotel for the two weeks ending Wednesday relate numerous guests from cities like Atlanta Boston Columbia and Greenville. The Carver Merchandise Co Westminster announces new stock of hats and fashion fabrics. Also notes a North Carolina People's Party convention with delegates named for Omaha and county and district meetings set for June. A poem or item ends with a stormy Port mention and rheumatism remedy warning from The Newscat Courier about poultry industry growth.
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Norman Park
25Th
W. W. Steven
Virginia
Ot Bell
E. Fulton
J. Pendleton
H. C. Tysom
M. Dunwoody
Atlanta
Wm. Dosiedi
Seneca
di A. Smith
Maj
P Dendy
J. PF. Hutchison
J. A. Perry
City
FT. Ballow
Boston
OE. Hughes
J.ire
Wages of Farm Labor and Political Tensions Echoed
A late May 1802 letter from Ricucano DC discusses the National Democratic convention in Columbia, loyalty to Democrats, and support for Governor Sheppard. It also analyzes a wage report on farm labor from 1510 to 1865, comparing regional pay and international rates. Local notices mention moves, church improvements, and a Tuscaloosa clash between former officials Somerville and Verner.
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Ricucano
D. C
Courier
Todd
Ned
Columbia
Chicago
Democratic Party
Third
Peoples Party
National Democratic
Sheppard
United States
Tillman
Middle States
Mountain States
Jon
Mountain
Political parties split mimic compass in Greenville rhetoric
The Greenville News cites a chaotic scene of party fragmentation with multiple factions including Conservative Democratic, Tillman Democratic, Prohibition Democratic, People’s, League Republican, and old line Republicans. The piece likens current party division to a Chinese puzzle or parliament’s spectrum, warning of further realignments among rising leaders.
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Greenville News
Democratic Party
Tillman Democratic Party
Prohibition Democratic Party
People’s Party
New League Republican Party
Old Line Republican Party
Democrats
Chamber of Deputies
Tribute to Little Kathleen in a Flower of Heaven
Tribute to Kathleen describes a child as a bud and bloom who passed away after a brief life. The verse prays for her immortal beauty in heaven and combines maternal sorrow with faith in Jesus. It invokes angels, heaven, and the kingdom, noting her gentle presence and loss to a mother and family.
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Earth
Wright
Kathleen
Tife
Kingdom of Heavens
Local notes from Seneca and surrounding area
Notices and brief items from Seneca South Carolina and nearby towns. Obituaries mention Neal M A at ninety two. Travel and visits include Mrs C K Livingston, Dr Doyle, and Mrs Sitton. Community events note K of I meeting, church suppers, and sermons. Local schooling remarks praise Prof W A Dickson and Miss Frankie Sheldon. Crops and farming outlook report good, with wheat oats and peaches prominent.
Presbyterian General Assembly Report Details Mission Output
In the assembly today the board of missions to freedmen reported 310 missionaries sent this year, 200 churches and missions aided, 14 boarding schools with 420 pupils, and receipts exceeding 172000 with similar expenditures. The board oversees 276 Sunday schools with 15221 scholars and two new school buildings costing 324000. Property for church and school use was acquired in Richmond, Asheville and Little Rock. ten new churches formed. 250000 requested for next year. Meanwhile Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotes itself as the best salve for cuts and eruptions, with a 3 cent box. A Senate note: Mr. West moved to table free wool bill consideration. a Columbia statue appropriation bill for General Marion passed.
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Youttasp
Crecox
Presbyterian General Assembly
Board of Missions
Richmond
Asheville
Little Rock
Wasurvoros
Senate
West
Committee On Finance
House
Butler
Gels
Francis Marion
Columbia
S. C
Leave It to Webster Pronunciation Debate Sparks Dictionary Fued
A New Yorker recalls a dispute with an Englishman over pronunciation. The American retorts that Webster is a guide, not absolute authority. The Englishman replies that Oxford and Cambridge influence opinion, not a single dictionary.
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England
Oxford
Cambridge
Union Meeting At Beaverlam Baptist Church Oconee County
Saturday and Sunday in May the Beaverlam Baptist church in Oconee County hosts a union meeting with sermons and discussions led by Rev B. W. Alter Singleton EB. Py Earleyd W. Bearden and Trev. A. Sulivan among others. Delegates will be elected for Sunday School work and a School Conference set for Rock Spring church in August. Job Sanders, Secretary, urges participation and notes the Executive Committee of the Oro County Sunday School Conference will meet in Westminster.
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Beaverlam Baptist Church
Oconee County
B. W
Alterra Singleton
EB. Py Earleyd
W. Bearden
Eatuers
J. W. Stabling
A. Sulivan
Andrew Bearden
JW. Stribling
J.B. Earle
J.B. Earle,, Missionary Sermon» Lo Guy Ae
J. NM. Sanders
J. i. Earle
Sidiy Schadingtl Tute
Schowl
Josh Sliley Sual i
Mathewson
Rock Spring Church
Sin Nevaite
Tegelinol
D. A. Smith
Oro‘nee County
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Westminster
Jane
A. B. Earle
J. B. Sanders
GT Shafter
Sanders
Confederate Monument Fund Drive in Tugaloo Township
Citizens urged to report returning soldiers and fallen heroes from the Lost Cause era. Donations requested for a monument to Confederate memory with options for cash, non perishable goods, or honorary memberships. In Cleveland, South Carolina, Mrs RA Grew, vice president, leads the Confederate Monument Association.
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Tugaloo Township
Monumental Association
Confederate Monument Association
Cleveland, S, C
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Niasy Mentins
AP. Crisp
S. P. Stritling
M. F. Whitaker
Whitmire’s Methodist Church
Suneday
John OM. Phillips
Franklin County
Eorgia
Newferry College
Mu. Percival
Yowell
S.C
Trice
Searsmont
Maine
May li
W.F. Gringham
Ward P.oniway
Canden
A. Robertson
Grméen
Wresteniuater
J. Noytim, Jr
Snyany Uring
Garents
Sihid
Juli Seulkey
Ear High Falls
E Jab
Mary Mulkey
Stewart Notiry Pushlin
O Melamigs
Sarl Chapman
Sto May
Daniel Lie
Leix
Jotlinsay
W.G. Porter
Mel
Ti. I. Taneyherry & Co
Porter
Adelphian
Lee
Norman Park Hotel
Carver Merchanilise Co
Carter Merchandise Co
Polk
IME Inn Party
Peotie West
FTE
Kay Port
Lilia Hemet
Newscat
Statints
Richland
Great Britain
France
Holland
Germany
Thussia
Italy
India
James F. McCarey
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Chilcon
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Richland Church
J.B. Wilson
Clay Street
Sharpsburg
Ala
D . Guba
United States Court of Customs
New York
W. H. Vernet
University High School
Tuskaloosa
Verner
Somerville
Little Kathleen
Seneesa
Seseca
S.C. Mar
Covsmz
Neal M
Owens
Mc Dade
Anderson County
Greenville County
C. K. Livingston
Gideon Lee
New York State
Doyle
Old Point Comfort
Sitton
Williamston
Ed. Bacon
Seneca Lodge
The
Manly
Charleston
W. Ti. Sheldon
J. B. Burdette
Tean
W.A. Dickson
White Rock Academy
Frankie Sheldon
Winthrop Training School
New Bethel
Oakway
Frankie
Cor. Greenville
U.S
Friends of
Janes Seanons
Arrerr Zpimiotas
W. T. Gini
Tim
N. ¢. McDoyago
Hill
T.R. Noxt
B. F. Dovter
W. W. Moss
Bucklen
Norman Carroll C
Webster
New York Times
Theel
Vitkis Barton
Togaloo Township
C.l.reid
RE. P. Reid
Adams Bros
Seneca, 5. C
Redford
Simpsons
Jamieton
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