Marlboro pioneer dies after long business career
The Marlboro region mourns a longtime developer who built a varied estate from the Marlboro Whole Sale Grocery to the Heitt plantation near Marlboro. He bought only days before his death and was widely respected by townsfolk, with half brothers J B J A and L B McKellar of Red Springs. The Marlboro Wholesale Grocery will continue under W Stevens and J R Eubanks.
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Marlboro
Heitt Plantation
Hennetteyilie
J. B
J. A
L. B.mckellar
Red Springs
Marlboro Wholesale Grocery
McMcKeller
W. Stevens
Eubanks
Pershing Inspires Army Spirit On Camp Visit
Gen. Pershing arrives by car at a training camp and inspects kitchens and barracks. He criticizes a new recruit for losing attention, orders the sergeant to discipline him, and notes improved discipline after his swift, strict tour. The general's presence sharpens efficiency and order across fifteen towns and dozens of fields. He sets the cadence for his army with relentless discipline and focus.
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Gen. Pershing
Pershing
T.daz
America
Mexico
General Headquarters
Paris
Gaffney Man a Victim of Atlanta Sharpers
F E Ellis of Cherokee county is the latest victim of a complex Atlanta real estate swindle. He met a supposed tobacco salesman who offered 64 acres near Atlanta at 40 dollars per acre and arranged sales through two men who would buy portions. After visiting the land and meeting a supposed vendor’s agent, Ellis was pressed for 350 to seal the deal. A night of drinking and alleged poisoning left him with memory gaps, and he fears he will not recover his money from the sharpers who orchestrated the plot.
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Gaffney
D. C
F. E. Ellis
Cherokee County
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Frs
Hillis
Ellis
Hilla
Avey
Killa
French Souvenirs Conceal Death In War Dugouts
British and French troops caution against taking German souvenirs from dugouts and trenches. Watches and trinkets wired to buried mines explode when moved, a deadly trap that has killed or injured soldiers who tried to pocket them.
Politician Confronts Editor Over City Treasurer Resignation
Fragments show a politician rushing past an editor in a dispute about a published claim that he resigned as City Treasurer. The exchange centers on alleged insults and whether the last night’s clamor reflected the editor’s rendering of the resignation story.
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Melal Cerberus
Voting reform bill advances to third reading in Columbia
The House, by 29 to 6, ordered the measure to third reading with amendments. It provides a polling booth for every 100 electors per precinct, outlines keeper duties, and requires two assisting voters if readers are unavailable. Provisions also restrict access after polls open and permit candidates to observe vote counting.
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J. Howard Moore
Abbeville
Wateherd
Death at Clio Prompts Funeral Services for Local Mayor
Clio was shocked by the death of J. Sick a former mayor of the town. He was married to Daisy Weatherly and survived by siblings and a wide county-wide circle of friends. The funeral was led by ministers Derrick and Ward and burial occurred at Hebron cemetery. Also noted was the death of Duncan McLaurin whose passing came after months of illness. He left a wife and seven children, with burial at Carolina.
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Clio
J. Sick
Smith
Daisy Weetherly
E. W. Smith
Lee
Mattiest
Methodist Church
Masonic Order
Hebron
Derrick
Woodroe Ward
Duncan McLaurin
Methodists of Dillon Launch Debt Clearance Drive
The Methodists of Dillon are conducting a town canvass to raise the full indebtedness of the church. A committee is in charge and hopes to announce on Sunday progress of broad interest to all. Contributors’ names will be published later.
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Dillon
Pershing and aides discuss statecraft away from duty
The piece describes General Pershing and several officers during a mess session and afterward, noting their study of diplomacy and art, then recounting the General's private follow up in forest walks or rides to clear his mind. It portrays Pershing as physically sturdy and deeply engaged in a demanding role.
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H. M Beanshe
Steies
Benacist
Mason
Pisssant
Baker
Postmei
Cleveland
Washingtonton
Srteacaton
Herald
Vuetuns
Rosa Bailey
Dillion
R. F
Janie Elvington
Lake View
Ace Itu Leona Hamilton
Inez Williams
Frances Favs
Mina Bessie Stackhouse
Katie Norman
Hamer
Annie Wallace
Edith Rising
Mandy Carter
Shelia LeGette
Latta
Ellia
Tin
Ose
WEW
Wende Cothran Mill
Wiste
Columbia
Methodist
Orick
Serea
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