Veterans Memoir of Citadel Cadets in Civil War
John Sellers recalls service as a Citadel Cadet in 1864 65 with Marion District ties. He details battles near Charleston Beaufort rail line, Maj White commands, camp life cold nights and decks of cards, hospital journeys to Raleigh and Morrisville, and return home May 4 1865. Mentions R K Clark James Ferrer later life and Citadel revival by 1882 with many graduates including John Sellers.
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Mr. Sellers
Cadel
Arsenal
Columbia
Governors Mansion
Citadel
Talaftnny Creek
Charleston and
Sa- Vanneh
Beaufort
82Nd
Georgia
Maj
J. B. White
Marion
Maj. White Roe
W. D. Palmer
Campany
St. Stephens
Woode
Burt
James Tnland
Charleston
Cheraw
Sherman
Fayetteville
N.C
Cape Fear River
Egypt
Cuninod
Chathamcomotr
N. C
Raleigh Hospital
Chateham
Wake County
Raleigh 1
Raleieh
At & Phice
Morrisville
South Carolina
Gav. Magrath
Reer
Bie
Parettevile
Greensharo
Charlotte
Chester
White
Greenville
Alston
Citatel
R. K. Clark
Army of Northern
Washington Pinckney
Allert
Marion Star
Matt Stanley
Virginia
Grege
South Caroline
Corone
Evander Shooter
Frank Roberts
John Hodges
Hardy Lewis
Calvin Moody
Col
Shooter
Charles
John Sellers
Let Wifey Stay in Bed Advised by 4 Chicago Judge
In Chicago on June 21 Municipal Judge Goodnow urged that a husband who cannot cook should not marry. He praised the role of waking a wife and bringing breakfast, advising the man to serve cocoa and flapjacks to support a harmonious marriage. The judge called such a husband a “mamma boy” and proud of it.
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Chicago
Goodnow
Wimself
Judge Goodnow
Cowpens
Spartanburg
Southern Railway
Fred
J . M. Howden
Robert Godfrey
George Anderson
Alure
Peter Godfrey
J. W. Rose
Atlanta
Southern — Road
Rose
Mills
Lewis Evans
Railroad Company
Evans Anderson
Frank Metcalf
Anderson
Godfrey
Bowden
Sea Island Cotton Growing Spreads in Louisiana
A New Orleans dispatch notes growing interest in sea island cotton across Louisiana parishes. George Jurgens’s 100 acres near Plaquemine show promising long staple results, with high grade samples valued at about 40 cents a pound. Reports say thousands of sea island acres may come into production next season, despite boll weevil challenges and shifts from upland cotton.
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New Orleans
Sea Island
Louis
Parishes
George Jurgens
Plaquemine Pariah
Louisiana
Georgia
Florida
Lowtsana graWers
Mae
Island cotton industry seen as boost for market
The report argues that expanding Island cotton production in South Carolina could raise demand and improve the broader industry. It questions why Louisiana crops would be more profitable than South Carolina, the crop’s natural home, suggesting the Palmetto State’s industry is in an encouraging condition. A distant comparison to Louisiana is noted to gauge potential profitability.
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Sen Island
Ses Islands
South Caroling
Louisiana
South Carolina
Drainage survey planned for lands in Williamsboro area
Representative Blerke reported that the Agriculture Department will soon survey about 40 000 acres near Morrisville and Rhems in Williamsboro county to assess drainage costs part of a broader effort with related work in Georgetown county Then owners of the Georgetown tract may sell reclaimed lands to farmers to spur regional development J C Kason of Charleston leads the South Carolina drainage investigation team
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Williamsburg
Georgetown
Washington
Blerke
G. Elliott
Department of Agriculture
Morrisville
Rhems
Williamsboro
South Carolina
Noo
Georgetowen
Williamsbore
J. C. Kason
Charleston
South Carolina Cotton Picker Company Formed in Yorkeville
A new Yorkeville firm named South Carolina Cotton Picker Company gains charter approval to manufacture a cotton picking machine recently invented and patented by J Brown Neil of Clover. Corporators are W W Lewie H K E Neil and J Brown Neil with $4 504 capital stock largely subscribed. H B Neil serves as treasurer of the county.
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Yorkeville
J. Brown Neil
Clover
York County
South Carolina Cotton Picker Company
W. W. Lewie
H. KE. Neil
H. &. Neil
Fort Mill Timea
Rural Letter Carriers to Meet in Florence
The annual convention of the Rural Letter Carriers Association of this State will be held in Florence on July 3 4 5. Thomas Wicker of Newberry, president, urges wide participation from all sections. Elaborate preparations, entertainment features and a Pine Bark stew feast are planned with rides and a motorcycle parade.
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Florence
Thomas Wicker
Newberry
Asociation
RP. de
Convention invitations draw wide attendance across state
The draft notes a forthcoming convention in the lower counties with prominent participants including Senator BE. D. Smith Gov. Cole L. Blease Lieut. Gov. Chas A. Smith and F H Hyatt. Efforts target Dr Platt and P V De Graw for key roles while seven state congressmen may attend. The message urges full attendance and signals plans to elect a new president for the next year.
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BE. D. Smith
Cole L. Blease
Chas
A. Smith
F. H. Hyatt
State Good Roads Association
Post Office Department
Dr. Platt
University of North Carolina
P. V. de Graw
Not on mo bstome but trouble follows clever folk
A fragmentary quip recounts a discussion about a death cause and a dispute among porters over who was to blame, ending with a perception that trouble follows those who overestimate themselves. The snippet echoes London Ti-Bita style and hints at a broader tale of misjudgments.
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London
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Pate in Dillon Ad
Mrs N R Pate of Cook Marlboro streets in Bennettsville S C says Dean's Kidney Pills strengthened her kidneys and relieved back and shoulder pain after misattributing the issue to other causes. The ad urges readers to remember the brand and notes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. price 50 cents.
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Dillon
Dean
N. R. Pate
Cook & Marlboro Streets
Bennettsville
S. C
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
York
United States
Doun
Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Exam Notice
Winthrop College invites applicants for vacant scholarships and freshman admission. Exam at county courthouse Friday July Tat Yam. Applicants must be at least fifteen. Scholarships worth 100 dollars plus free tuition. Applications for blanks to Pres. J. B. Johnson. Next session begins September 20, 1941. Rock Hill S C.
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Winthrop College
Bew
County Court House
Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Rock Hin
8. C
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John
Sellers
Ellerbe
Neil
Leiter
Dillon Herald
L. R. Craig
Burton East
M. Page
McLaurin
James K. Coggershall
BR. Pettigrew
C. Coggeshall
Pettigrew
Evans
Walter F. Stackhouse
Senth Carolina
Lanneau D. Lide
Graham Building
Knox Livingston
J. B. Gibson
Bennettaville
S.C. Dillon
Dillon, S
SON & Johnson
C. E's
W. F. R. Johnson
8. C. Jou
Townsend, Rogers & McLaurin
Attorneys At Law
Dillon ,S. C
McLaurin Drug Store
Jas. W. Johnson
Masion
Dillon County
B. Sellers W
Moore
J. S. Schofield's Sons CO
Macon
West Trade Street
Clarlotte
North and South Carolina Railroad
North & South Carolina Railway
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company
Viaaraptees
Clain
Iran
WH. L. McLadrin
Latta, S. C
Athrop College
Noah Remedy Co. Inc
Rickmeard, Va
Rock Bottom
Charlie Saleeby
Wing Contirma
Dem
Eer Pere
Sp Ewing
Kivans’ Pharma
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