Local Matters and Community News Notes
Local items report visitors to Fort Lawn Oakhurst and Richmoor Virginia. Veterans elect Porter to the County Pension Board and parish clergy J W Cauntry Johnson visits Birmingham. Businesses shift as Billings Grocery sells to William Hughex Co and Miles Clothier moves in. Marriages, travel, court action for trespass and a cholera infant death are noted along with campaign expectations for Belmr.
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Billings
Riddle Block
William Hughex Co
R Miles
Domestic social and civic notes from Carolina papers
A blend of society events and local incidents appears: a Monday armory belt led by Joe L Young of Gaarleston and Florence Brown of Langaster. Arthur B. Robinson leaves for Yorkville then Clemson College for a Farmer's Institute. Winthrop Normal and Industrial scholarships list with Hannah Mobley and Marie Craig named. August Charlotte social event plans for Bertha Oates and W H Twitty on the 20th. a 7 year old’s hand injuries from a cap explosion at a cotton mill. A J Evans travels to Heath Springs with family. weekly letter notices listing several names. Belle Nance and P M Riv. Trinity pastor A N Brunson returns after three months away due to his wife’s illness at Johns Hopkins. wife improving and hoped to return soon. Columbia State Yorkville Cor.
Evangelist James E Schoolfield Dies at 52
James E Schoolfield, famed evangelist who led a revival at the Methodist church here, died at his Danville Virginia home last Wednesday August 6 after battling typhoid fever and complications. He helped start Riverside cotton mills and was a longtime hardware businessman and a Mason officer in Virginia.
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James E. Schoolfield
Danville
Schoinfield
Grand Chapter
Knight Templas
Virginia
Riverside Cotton Mills
Grave'n Tasteless Chill Tonic Controversy
A dubious malaria remedy labeled Grave'n Tasteless Chill Tonic is alleged to be merely quinine disguised as an effective cure. The bottle promises no cure no pay, raising questions about its claims and safety.
Bitten by a Pilot Snake Near Pleasant Hill
Mrs Sallie Cauthen wife of George Cauthen near Pleasant Hill was bitten by a pilot snake last Wednesday afternoon. She was attempting to kill a king snake seen at the door when the bite occurred twice on her ankle. She is in a precarious condition.
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Allie Vaughn
Lancaster
George Laurey
Rock Hill
Sallie Cauthen
George Cauthen
Pleasant Hil
Lightning Shocks Residents in County Homes
During a Wednesday thunderstorm lightning struck two nearby residences. At J M Slagle’s home the phone line carried the bolt injuring Beulah Slagle and two children. Beulah was speechless and unconscious for over half an hour. The same afternoon lightning at J M Nivens’ house badly shocked his wife a child and Mrs Susan Orr.
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J. M. Slagle
Miss Beulah Slagle
Nannie Lee
Carl Delaney
Miss Beulah
J. M. Nivens
Susan Orr
Death of John M. Cauthen veteran Lancaster citizen
John M. Cauthen, a long respected Lancaster county resident and veteran of two wars, died at his Heath Springs home after weeks of illness. Born January 17, 1829, he served in the Mexican and Civil Wars, married Matilda Bruce, farmed successfully, and leaves a widow and nine children. His funeral was held at Salem burying ground after services by Rev. B. N. Watson.
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John Mf. Cauthen
Lancaster County
John M. Cauthen
Heath Springs
Lancaster’ County
Matilda Bruce
James Bruce
Baptist Church
Arista
W. B
Jas. M
M. Y. Cauthen
This County
D. A. Cauthen
Mississippi
W. L. Croxton
Kershaw
W. T. Stover
J.T. Stover
O. W. Clark
Salem Burying Ground
8. N. Watson
You Know What You Are Taking When You Take Grove Tonic
An old bottle notes Grove's Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula stating iron and quinine in a tasteless mix. It warns no cure and no pay and is priced at 50 cents.
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Grove
Wanted Scrap Iron and Old Machinery
Classified notice seeking scrap iron and old machinery including fire wrecks or stocks. Invites inquiries to J. B. Garfunkel at Columbia S. C. with July 8, 1903 date.
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J. B. Garfunkel
Columbia
To Let for Repair of Bridge at Camp Creek
A letting will occur for the repair of the bridge over upper Camp Creek near Mr J A P Sistare’s on Monday August 11 1902 at 1090 hours. The work will be awarded to the lowest bidder and supervised by W Q Caskey Co. supervisor.
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Upper Camp Creek
J. A. P. Sistare
W. Q
Happenings in OK region note social event and drought effects
The ledger items report modest crops due to drought, with some corn for sale. Social highlights include a large Evening Party at Mr. R P Plyler’s residence with Crokinole Croquet and a watermelon feast. Descriptions praise Mr. Rance Plyler and his hospitality and philanthropy.
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Mr. Errror
Ellis Marsh
Marshville
N.C
Mesere, Bundy
Millan Plyler
Millan
Lonzo
Edd
Mr. Plyler
Rance Plyler
Hus
Land
Estray mule and mare mule listed for owner claim
An estray black mare mule, about six years old with a split ear, taken up Saturday by J. L. Brown of Montgomery. Owner can claim by paying expenses and ad costs. Notice dated August 1, 1902.
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J. L. Brown
Montgomery
Desperate bandits rob train near Savannah
The Aug 6 holdup of passenger train No. 47 on the Burlington and Quainey lines near Savannah reveals a six dozen gang planned the attack. Express messenger William Ely says the bandits took the safe contents worth over 820,000 dollars. One wounded bandit was found dead later a mile away, shot by a companion to silence him. Ely kept firing to protect the valuables and forced the robbers to surrender.
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Telegraph
The
Daily News
Savannah, Jr
Burlington and Quaimey
Here
Express
William Ely
Ely
Ground Broken For Duke Fountain In New Jersey
James B. Duke begins construction of an $80,000 public fountain on his Raritan estate. The grand fountain will have drinking areas for men women and children on one side and horses cattle and dogs on the other. Officials say it will be the finest in the state and among the nation’s best. Ground was broken today.
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New Brunswick
N. J
James B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
Raritan
Mediterranean
Europe
Levant
Chicago
Congress
Darrein i
South
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Savannah
Colt Savannah
Atlanta
Lotte, N. C
Tickets Sent Out For State and Senatorial Elections
The State reports that tickets for the State and senatorial elections are being distributed to county chairmen based on their estimated needs. About half a million tickets have been printed, expected to meet demand. Election specialists predict first primary turnout may be as high as 92,000 votes, possibly below that figure.
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South Carolina
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Mra
J. R. Blakeney
Fort Lawn
L. R. Rollings
Oakhurst
Bessie Mackay
Mra. Butler
Richmoor, Va
Lawn
Lily Floyd
Mre. Dw
BE. Rutledge
J. G., Robinson and Children
N. B. Causar
York County
T. B. Crary
J. T. Hunter
Gill's Creek Township
W.G. A. Porter
County Pension Board
J. W. Cauntry Johnson
Episcopal Church
Birmingsham
Ala
Wadnesday
Anguet Orb
Chalmera Fraser
Claud Remedy
Lars Walters
Dan Montgomery
Cdl
Caskey
Circuit Court
Missen Ella and
Maud Robinson
Willie Poovy
Fairfield
Master Poovey Winstead
Nashville, N. C
Dr. Poovey
H. W. Plyler
Belmr
Joel Young
Gaarleston
Florence Brown
Langaster
News and Herald
Arthur B. Robinson
Yorkville
Clemson College
Farmer's Institute
Winthrop Normal and Industrial College
Hannah Mobley
Marie Craig
Charlotte
Bertha Oates
W. H Twitty
Charlotte Observer
Reedy McAteer
Hoe
A. J. Evans
Tis
Lottie White
Matie Doking
Mary Gladep
S.J. Hinsop
Jobo Nanell
Lewis Wells
J.C. Sverett
Jim Franklin
Wachen Glan
I. A. Murray
Belle Nance
P. M
Evangelist Schoolfield
the Ledger
O. K
Hugh Miller
Birdie Funderburk
Monroe
Bessie
Victoria Sherrill
R. P. Plyler
J. B. Duke
the Observer
University OF North Carolina
F. BP. Venable
Chapel Hill
Kermott
E. 8. McDow
Catawba Ilouse
South Side
Wofford College
Spartanburg
W.on. Snyder
M. A
J. A. Gamewell
Wofford College Fitting School
5. C
A. M. Dupre
Dr. King
jCrawford Bros
J. F. Muckkey &O'S
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