Political wrangling stalls South Carolina Senate session
The South Carolina Senate and House clash over education funding, county timber tax relief, and municipal government reform as lawmakers debate the Laney plan, Fitzpatrick primary changes, and a sprawling slate of bills with adjournment looming. The week ends with maneuvering over adjournment and veto overrides amid ongoing filibusters and party tension.
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Senate
Nicholson
Clifton
Hall
Cherokee County
Carlisle
Spartanburg
General Assembly
Local notes from Easley and surrounding towns
Easley community brief with visits and transfers. Rex McFarland and Kilgo preside at Tabor, Coke Smith returns from Indiana then heads to Summerville lumber firm. Hagoods of Pickens visit Easley. SC and Davidson College affiliates visit home. Vendors report 30 barrels flour sold. Miss Reeves and Miss Bramlett go to Atlanta for spring millinery. Edwin Bolt returns from Northern markets.
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Rex
P. F. Kilgo
Greenville
McFarland
Easley
Tabor
C. B. Hagood
Pickens
Lloyd H. Smith
University of South Carolina
Franks Smith
Davidson Callene
Sto PS Smith
J. Falton Robinsen
Spartanburg
Lev. BE. We Babb
Columbia
J. Mitchell
Babb
Maude Reeves
Miss Bramlett
Atlanta
Edwin L. Bolt
Battery
W. D. Spearman
Barza’ia Smith
Columbus
Thomas Smith
Ear
Virgil Sellers
Greenville Female College
Pleasant Grove News Notes Local Moves and Tragedy
Calvin Nalley from Malls cotton mill area moved his family to A. T. Fortner’s farm. Nathlee Rigdon, daughter of V. A. Rigdon, injured her arm in a fall from a swing. Mrs. Maryjane Masters of Greenville mourns the death of Ora Masters from pneumonia after moving from Pleasant Grove. Ora’s burial was at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church beside relatives.
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Calvin Nalley
Malls’ Cotton Mill
Greenville
A. T. Fortner
Nathlee Rigdon
V. A. Rigdon
Maryjane Masters
Ora Masters
Pickens Route Vessrs. Essie Lewis and Arthur Lewis visit county
Pickens Route 5 residents Essie Lewis and Arthur Lewis, both now in Lincoln County Georgia, are visiting friends in the county. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Adams and Nora Bell visited John W. Thomas of Nine Times last Sunday. Mrs. Lyda L. Townes remains ill after gall stone surgery last September. Concord hosted Rev. W. C. Seaborn’s sermon that afternoon. C. A. Gravley and the young people hosted a candy breaking Friday night. Twelve Mile school thrives under trustees J. L. Stephens C. M. Gravley J. A. H. Townes and teacher H. A. Townes.
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Essie Lewis
Pickens
Lincoln County
Arthur Lewis
Priter
Lincoln
D. B. Adams
Nora Bell
John W. Thomas
Murphy
Lyda L
C. AL. Gravley
Guy Thomas
Clements Adams
Twelve Mile School
J. L. Stephens
C. M. Gravley
J. A. H. Townes
H. A. Townes
Tam
Bargain Clothing and Supplies for Men Women and Children
Daily value priced items include men s coats and dress pants from 98c to 2.45 plus suits at 3.45. Boys knickerbockers 25c, hats at 98c, laundry soap 25c, Grandma s washing powder 25c, sewing thread 25c, dresses and lace waists offered in several low prices.
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J. & P. Coats
Court Proceedings In Pickens Week Ends With Convictions
Court convened in Pickens on Monday with W. G. Shipp presiding. Solicitor Bonham was away in Columbia. James P. Carey Jr. acted as solicitor. Weather remains clear though forecasts hint at rain. Criminal cases concluded in a day and a half with Edd Gibbes for house breaking and larceny receiving two years, Luther McAdams for assault with intent to kill nine months to a year, and others for dispensary law violations receiving small jail terms. Civil business began Wednesday.
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Pickens
W. G. Shipp
Selicitor Bonham
Columbia
Jas. P. Carey, Jr
Edd Gibbes
Luther McAdams
Edd Young
Allen Bowen
Wesley Ramey
John Miles Lowry
Vick Parks
Wicit Sr
Presentment of Grand Jury to Judge Shipp
The Grand Jury reports all bills processed by the Solicitor and notes jail conditions as satisfactory with minor repairs needed. It recommends land sale of eleven acres to E F Looper at fifty dollars per acre, and urges electric lighting for the courthouse. It cautions magistrates about Sunday sales, supports maintaining State Constable, and thanks the court for courtesies.
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Senate
Sharpe
McLaurin
Nicholson
Board of Examination
Weston
Railroad Commission
Greene Street
Richland
S. W. G. Shipp
Grand Jury
E. F. Looper
J. McD
Bruce
Cedar Rock Notes Include Births Visitors and Local Events
Cedar Rock area reports whooping cough season with residents visiting kin in Calhoun and Lenhardt, churchgoers at Enon, and a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Horton Hunter. Local social scenes include birthday party hosted by Miss Flossie Williams and neighbors Rexie and families mapping church attendance and phone line progress.
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Paul Farmer
Tabor
I. & Smith
Enon
Walter D. Miller
Pickens
Cedar Rock
Rexie
McAlister Beattie Company Receives State Charter
After a reorganization the secretary of state grants a charter to the McAlister Beattie Company. At yesterday’s stockholders meeting Charles McAlister is elected president and treasurer, J E Beattie vice president, and R Ambler secretary. Directors named are Charles McAlister J E Beattie B P L Ambler and W F Henderson.
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McAlister and Beattie
McAlister-Beattie Company
Charles McAlister
J. E. Beattie
R. Ambler
BP. L. Ambler
W. F. Henderson
Greenville News
Community Notes from Pickens Route 3
Last Sunday Rev W C Seaborn preached at Mt Grove. Friday night Louise and Annie Gravley hosted a candy breaking with games and music. Esley Lewis of Lincolnton, Ga., visiting relatives. Bliss Velma Parritt celebrated a birthday with friends and dinner. A Sunday singing was held at Mack Chappelle’s home. Roads remain rough, locals favor traveling via the woods.
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W. C. Seaborn
Mt. Grove
Louise
Annie Gravley
Esley Lewis
Lincolnton
A. P. Parritt
Bliss Velma
Mack Chappelle
Hester Belt Wedding At Pickens Near Easley
Miss Edna Hester and Clifton Belt wed at the Hester home near Pickens with Rev. E. V. Babb performing. Attendants include Miss Otis O Dell. guests include Dr. J. L. Bolt and Rev. W. J. Bolt. After a small ceremony, the couple drove to Easley for a wedding supper and plan to reside there.
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R. A. Hester
Pickens
Edna
Clifton D. Belt
Easley
E. V. Babb
Otis O O’ Pell
Mendelssohn
J. L. Bolt
W. J. Bolt
Anderson
Otis O’ Dell
Liberty
Bolt
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