South offers cheap homes in the right climate
The piece argues that southerners should welcome Northern migrants seeking land, noting South Carolina as a cheaper option with advantages despite opposition from those who denigrate the region. It urges promoting southern lands to attract immigration and build up the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Barsey
Hooey
Tillivull
Mayor of Spartanburg Shot Dead in Ambush Outside Home
The mayor Hon. F. Hennenman was shot and killed around 6 10 p.m. by John Wilkins after a quarrel between his wife and the mayor. Witness Tom Peace and others were involved as the assailant fired. the body lay in the street then moved to the mayor's house. The sheriff holds Williams, his wife, and the accused assailant was captured and jailed. The city frets with fear and calls for order as officials prepare inquest and coroner’s jury. The town mourns Mayor Hennenman a Norfolk immigrant who rose to office two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apwitunburg
Serantina
Henneman
Spartanburg
John Wilkens
Ile
Vorams
Bose
Greenville
Jr Tenneman
Tom Peace
Williams
Peace
Po Hce
Wilfiiest
Soe
Hennenman
Naver
Necro
Seowss
Nesto
Pence
Willian
Mir Hlennenmian
Dias
Sayor
Sida
Sherif Nicho
Hennema
Norfolk
Laurens
Ion
T. S. Cooke
Cooke
Abbeville
Allen
Lowndesville
A. Blythe
Samuel McGowan
Supreme Court
Nied Ag State
Sane
Tech
History of Company I Pickens County in the Civil War
The narrative recalls the formation of Company I from eastern Pickens District led by Capt. W. W. Trollingsworth and Maj. John D. Ashmore. It covers enlistment, reorganization into the Palmetto Sharp Shooters under Col. Mike Jenkins, battles from Manassas to Petersburg, and the final surrender at Appomattox with rolls of officers and privates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pickens
Pickens County
W. W. Trollingsworth
Hunter's Old Store
John D. Ashmore
United States Congress
4Th Regiment
South Carolina Volunteers
Belton
D. C
J. B. EB. Sloan
Ashmore
Army of the Republic
South Carolina
Old Dominion
Sloan
S. CL. V
Manassas Plains
Bull Run
Stone Bridge
Robinson
Lenry
Stone House
Louisiana Tigers
Wheat
William Young
N. Q. Evans
Ith
Ith Regiment, 5. C
Tigers
Alexander
Virginia Calvary
Murate
Long Tom
Cartinre
Bee
Charleston
Bartow
Georgia
Scott
Manassas
Eoans
Johnson
Stonewall Jackson
Beauregard
Clover
Centreville
Cub Run
Ell. Garvin
Citadel
Jasper N. Uwilorn
Palmetto Sharp Shooters
Mike Jenkins
Pickens
Greenville
Spartanburg
Union
York
Abbeville
Anderson
Williamsburg
Seven Pines
Gaines’ Mill
6Th Michigan
Chickahominy River
Jenkens
Frank Madden
Ambrose Smith
Florida
Bradley
Frazier’s Farm
Ibis
Waterloo
Longstreet
Feild
New York
Pope
Second
South Carolina Rifles
John Y. Moore
Army of
Virginia
Potomac
Pennsylvania
Washington
Napoleon
Chickahominy
Geo. B. McClellan
Boonsborough Gap
Cheeck
Antietam
Sharpsburg
Boonsboro
Harper'’s Ferry
Rappahannock
Fredericsbore
Widerness
Spottsylvania
C. H
Old Coal Harbor
New Coal Harbor
Seven Lines
Richmond
Petersburg
John Callahan
John A. Tinton Wi
Fennell
Eliasp Gilstra
Win Martin
Anderson County
Wills’ Valley
Tennessee River
Knoxville
Bean Staton
Campbells Station
Dan
Michigan
Palmetto
Wirand
Appomattox
FL Garvin
M‘t Smith
LL Wil Hiains
WB Allgood
GA. Smith
R. 5. Medlin
E. A. Perry
W. J. King
D. H.templeton
Dir
CG. Barker
Reuben Arnold
W. J. N. Barton
C. W. Becknell
J.T. Bolling
G. W. Boroughs
W.N. Carr
W. P. Dodd
W. J. Fennell
W. J. M. Ferguson
J. J. Garvin
W. NM. Hughes
J. ‘Pt. Andes
J. BB. King
E. A. Lawson
T. S. Madden
W. N. Massengale
W. ‘Tl. Perry
M. Perry
G. W. McWhorter
J. W. Phillips
W. Ik. Power
J. G. 2. Prince
J.T. Reeks
Thos. Mann
D. Mills
T. Roper
W. C. Smith
Stephen Smith
J.B. Stephens
L. D. Thrift
T. B.C. Vandiver
Rh. O. Williams
Armament of Co. “I P. 3. S
Tom
Bree) Ssauri
Death of Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Dickson at Walhalla
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Dickson died at her son D S Craigs Req Walhalla on Monday afternoon after a lingering illness. Born July 4, 1837 near Pickens she lived with relatives and married W N Craig, longtime Oconee sheriff. Survived by her second husband David Dickson and son, burial in Walhalla’s new cemetery followed Lutheran services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
W. N. Craig
Oconee
Walhalla
Presbyterian Church
New Cemetery
G. Q. Mayes
J. Re Riley
Keowee
Presbyterial session opens at Westminister with McClure chosen Moderator
The South Carolina Presbytery met at Westminister Presbyterian Church on September 18. J. W. McClure was elected Moderator amid debate between minister and ruling elder candidates. J. Ferdinand Jacobs spoke for Clinton College, and Rev. T. Matthews was named Presbyterial evangelist. An adjourned meeting will be held in Greenwood in October to dissolve pastoral relations if consented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Corby
D. D
Newberry
J. W. McClure
J. W. Todd
Richland Church
T. ©. Ligon
Bin
J. Ferdinand Jacobs
Clinton College
Presbyterian College
Presbyterian Church
Clinton College Association
Christ
J.O. Lindsay
D.D
W. F. Pearson
T. Matthews
Greenwood
Matthews
Walhalla
Keene
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Pickens Sentinel
Rigeeny C. B., 8. C
E. Boggs
Rae
Py HB. Baker
Auensin
Vale
Baker
Ute
Palmetto Sharp Snootcreas
Pendleton
Epsrom
Pendleton Farmers’ Society
O. A. Bowen
Bouxeau Hannis
Das
T. Slumer
C. G. Ricney
J. Marie Lewis
Pendleton, 8. C
Ainirers
Elizabeth Frances Perry
B. F. Perry
Perry
McCall
Robert Y. Hayne
Sloan’s Drug Store
Sloans
S. C
Jeffries, E
Attorney AT Law
Law
Greerville
Mae
O. Bowen
Bons & Freeman
J.T. Freemmae
Attorneys AT Law
Wiis & Orr
BC Road
Orr & Bogge
Attorneys AT Law, Pickens C. H.,s. G
M. F. Awant
C .L. Hor. Lingsworth
Welpon
Main Street
W. C. Cleveland
Savings’ Bank
Felton
J. W. Norwood
W.M. Norwood
8. C
J. P. Carlisle
Westmoreland Bros
Duke
Jani
Greenville, 8. C
Frank Smith
Easley
J. C. Fitzgerald
Ilouse
Greenville, G. C
Ite Casino
Asser
Brewster
Krosse
Yeesson & Fisher Vehicles
Greenville Coach Factory
H. C. Markley
G. W. Sirkrine
McFall
Almanack
Fanos, Onyans and
Alexander Bros. & Co
Greenville, S. C
Alexander Bros .& Co
Washington Street
Morgan's
I’, B. Morgan
West End
Dianna James
Dee
Geore W. Parnes
J. M. Stewart
Sepudw
Thansomon Thompson
Robt
A. Thompson
Gower. & Goodlett
Luather
Gower & Goodlett
W.T. McFall
Pickens C. FT
J.B. Newbery
J.P
Leffel
Seeroiene
Rutherford
Institute
W.T. B. Bell
A.M
Rutherfordton, N. C
J.J. Lewis
Julius E. Boggs
the Pickens
Pickens Land Agency
Eastatoe Township
Central Township
J. F. Williams
Dacusville
Pickensom
Walhalla Road
Murat
Eastatoe
Concord Church
Symmes
Fifteen Mile Creek
Ensley
Bie Crow Creek
Church
Paige
Pumpkintown
Ingines Forest
Cros
George's Creek
Perada
Fanego
Bajare
Ickens
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