State organizer of night schools movement gains footing
Agitation grows for a state organizer of night schools to be appointed by the legislature, mirroring Laurens and Newberry efforts. A bulletin by John E Swearin son outlines progress and estimated cost, with Laurens county led by Miss Wilson Gray and others planning a statewide network to combat illiteracy.
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Laurens
Newberry
General Assembly
Fouth
Wilson Gray
John E. Swearinson
Elucation
Kena
Ompad Powres
Laurens County
Young's Township
Gary
Candidates file expense accounts for Fourth district race
Candidates in the second congressional race in the Fourth district filed expense statements with the secretary of state. Listed amounts include S. J. Nicholls receiving 200 dollars and B. A. Morgan 1698 dollars. Gov. Manning announces J. H H. Turner and I. B. Carter appointed as state election commissioners for Cherokee county.
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Candates
Secretary of State
S. J. Nicholls
B. A. Morgan
Gov
Manning
J. H H. Turner
I. B. Carter
Cherokee County
Delegates to Inspect Columbia Penal and Charitable Institutions
Delegates from the Conference for the Common Good and the South Carolina Conference on Charities and Corrections will tour penal, charitable and correctional institutions around Columbia. Afternoon sessions on September 8 and 9 are set for the visits with most delegates expected to participate. The first trip will visit the State Hospital.
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Conference For the Common Good
South Carolina
Secretary Grants New Charters
The Florence Athletic Park Association is chartered with $2000 capital. Officers include W. Rh. Barringer as president N. W. Hicks vice president S. J. Royall secretary and B. A. Warly treasurer. The Mutual Compress and Warehouse Company of Charleston is commissioned to form with $100000 capital. Petitioners are I. H. Horlbeck and William H. Grimball. The firm will engage in general cotton compress and warehouse business.
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Florence Athletic Park Association
W. Rh. Barringer
N. W. Hicks
S. J. Royall
B. A. Warly
Mutual Compress and Warehouse Company of Charleston
I’. H. Horlbeck
William H. Grimball
Conference on Tuberculosis Control in Southern States
The National Association invites anti tuberculosis workers from nine southern states to a November conference. Topics include small town disease problems, Red Cross seals sales, tuberculosis prevention and diagnosis of incipient pulmonary cases. Expert speakers will discuss practical anti tuberculosis work tailored to the South.
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Red Cross
National Association
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Seed Selection Paper to Open Conference Session in Columbia
David R. Coker of Hartsville prepares a notable paper on The Selection and Handling of Seeds for Planting for the Conference for the Common Good session in Columbia on the morning of September. The South Carolina Conference on Charities and Corrections schedules a joint meeting in Columbia from September 7 to 9, with Coker's paper among the featured items in the sections devoted to the common good.
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South Carolina
Rock Hill
For the Common Good
Columbia
David R. Coker
Hartsville
Conference For the Common Good
Supreme Court Dismisses Election Challenge in Dorchester
The Supreme Court led by Associate Justice Hydrick dismissed John J. Howell's challenge to the Dorchester County superintendent election. The ruling upholds the state board of canvassors affirmation that Joseph oA Parler was duly elected.
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Supreme Court
Hydrick
Joseph Oa. Parler
Edusition
Dorchester County
John J. Howell
State Board of Can Vaasssors
Races Set for State Fair Premiums and Harness Events
Premium lists for the state fair October 25 29 have been issued from D F Muird secretary in Columbia. About 14000 in prizes are offered with over 2000 for horse racing. The three day feature runs Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with two harness races each day.
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D. F. Muird
Columbia
Dairy Barn Planned for State Hospital for the Insane
The State Hospital for the Insane advances a new dairy barn to house 100 cows with a contract price of 12 560 dollars. Pred Williams M D and the board of regents oversee the project with Clemson College experts consulted.
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Insane Asylum
State Hospital For the Insane
Board of Regents
Pred Williams
Clemson College
Court Dismisses Petition In Election Case Involving Newberry Citizen
The South Carolina supreme court en banc dismissed John Henry Chappell’s injunction petition related to an election scheduled for September 14. The court issued a brief order refusing the injunction with reasons to follow later, signed by Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary and several associate justices. The case involved arguments by Chappell and representation from Laurens and Columbia bars. The court plans to issue an opinion later detailing the reasons for dismissal.
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Supreme Court En Banc
Columbia
Axtler
John Henry Chappell
Newberry County
Eugene B. Gary
D. H H. Hydrick
R. C. Watts
Begin Work on New Depot in Spartanburg
Stakes are in place for Spartanburg’s $100,000 remodeled passenger station. Willard-Bazes Construction Co. of Spartanburg has the contract. Engineer Mosses of the Southern Railway and company reps say work starts immediately. Excavation for extra tracks and an underpass is already underway to connect the station to the trains with fences and traveler safety features.
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Spartanburg
Willard-Bazes Construction Company
Inngineer Mosses
Southern Railway
Bond Issue Advocate Wins Greenville House Seat
J. Terry Wood of Greer, a friend of the $950000 road bond proposal, defeated Marvin R. Reese of Greer for the vacant Greenville house seat by 669 votes. The race filled the seat left by Allen R. Hawkins amid clear lines between bond supporters and opponents.
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Greenville
J.terry Wood
Greer
Marvin R. Reese
House of Representatives
Allen R. Hawkins
South Carolina Market Prices for Cotton and Grains
Weekly prices across South Carolina markets show cotton largely steady with Edgefield and Clinton reporting similar values. Corn ranges around 1.10 to 1.20 per bushel while wheat sits near 1.20 to 1.25 per bushel. oats vary, peas reach about 2 per ton, and butter generally around 25 cents per pound.
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South Carolina
Clinton
Esas
Aoe - Edgefield
Butte Dow
Abbeyille
Dot
Allendale
Charleston
Chesterfield
PR Acomnis
St. Ceorge--Vivers
Walterboro
Florence
South Carolina News Roundup Says Cotton Suffered Loss
Lexington county reports severe cotton crop damage due to unfavorable weather. Representative KR S Whaley returns to Charleston from Washington on departmental business. Yarnville citizens held a good roads rally with optimism for prompt relief. More than 1 000 Georgians spent Sunday at the Isle of Palma.
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Lexington County
Representatve KR
The Front Trench Life Told By A British Correspondent
A British correspondent with the expeditionary force describes trench warfare on the Ypres front. He notes the unreal, constant danger, the tea table in a dugout, ruined towns, close German trenches, and snipers like Peter Weber. He recalls proximity to enemy fire, the numb routine of waiting, and the grim banter among soldiers about enemies and peril.
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London
Landers
Dave
Peter Weber
Karl
Fritz
Hermiaton
Smallest Dog in the World Joins Nat Goodwin’s Ex Wife
MdIa Goodrich, former wife of Nat C Goodwin, arrived from Europe with her Japanese spaniel Hoko, claimed as the world’s smallest dog. A Red Cross nurse in Belgium for seven weeks, she aided relief efforts in France and observed wounded Canadian soldiers begging for care to return to the front.
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Mdia Goodrich
Nat C. Goodwin
Europe
Hoko
Miss Goodrich
Red Cross
France
Where Law Presumes in joint death cases redefines survivor rule
In cases where husband and wife die together by accident, common law presumes the man outlived the woman due to strength, even if only for a brief moment. This rule affects succession and liability outcomes in intertwined fatalities.
Merry D065 of War Wins Fame and Stripes
Corporal Merry D065 earns recognition with British troops in northern France after a bold challenge. He receives stripes and wartime honors for actions in a key operation.
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France
Twin dogs meet as long-lost brothers in military training
A Stowaway dog Ugly and Sergeant Smiler, twins from puppyhood, are posted to the ALC unit at a French base. In a ring match, the two dogs recognize each other and battle then embrace, leaving the British army amused by the unlikely reunion and tale of camaraderie.
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Smiler
Sergeant Smiler
Ugly
Tommy
Usly
Corporal Ugly
Escaped inmate recaptured after circus parade marshalling
Edward Molen, who escaped the North Dakota penitentiary three years ago after serving one month of a four year term for horse stealing, was returned to custody following arrest in Mar marth during a circus parade. He had previously traveled to Tacoma and Liverpool before routing back to the United States and the crime scene.
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Hismareck
N. D
Edward Molen
Marmarth
Molen
Tacoma
Wash
Liverpool
Farmer Kills Big Owl Near Hastings Michigan
Norman Chambera of Baltimore township killed one of the largest owls seen in the area. The brown and white bird measured nearly five feet from tip to tip with eyes two inches in diameter.
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Farmer
Hastings
Mich
Norman Chambera
Baltimore Township
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W. W. Long
United States Farm Demonstration
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
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Tanlap
Reel Till
Piscn
Market Report
Underwood
Van
Asiatte
Turkey
Ahmediings
Americam
Wan AE Tnernans
Dake HA Lee
Ae i E
Cote Ang
Bonecasnagnd
Simone
Bote
Sivand
Alleman
Agin
George Dufresne
International News Service
Paris
B. X
A. L.C
Pickford
Light Horse
Patifne
Charee
Gomnawine
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