McLaurin Strength in South Carolina Political Debate
Contending views on McLaurin dominate the scene as Spartanburg and Greenville reports note large farmer gatherings in Ordway and Chester. The opposition Latimer Evans Johnstone struggle to unite while McLaurin shows broad support and strong attendance, outpacing Tillman’s efforts in Union and Chester. Local editors weigh shifting loyalties, railroads aid, and dispensary debates amid a tense senator race.
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McLaurin
Union
Chester
D. C
Ordway
Westminster
Sen
Greenville
Sth
Charleston News and Courier
Senator McLaurin
Addres
Woodmen of the World
Boscham
Laurin
Tillman
Tilman
Tillmanite
South Carolina
Cotton Mills Tax Plan Shifts to Market Value
The South Carolina board of equalization, created to fix mill taxation, is weighing mill stock and bond market values for cotton mills and vil to ill property assessments. Cotton mill presidents urged the change after hearings statewide. The shift may raise state revenue beyond former spindle based assessments.
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Columbia
Board of Equalization of
South Carolina
Mountain Excursion Rates From Camden To Mountain Resorts
The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad offers summer excursion tickets from Camden to Blackburg and Shelby at 150 dollars, Rutherfordton 1.75, and Marion 2.00, valid for return by the following Monday. From Aug 16 to Oct 5 round trips at first class fare available, good to return within ten days. Ample hotels and boarding houses at the mountain resorts. cool climate, scenery, and healthful mineral waters. For more information contact E. H. Shaw, Blacksburg.
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South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad Company
Camden
Yorkville
Blackburg
Shelby
Rutherfordton
Marion
E. H. Shaw
Blacksburg
Two Young Women Killed by Lightning
A severe electrical storm hit Greenville mills area injuring and killing residents. Victoria Levi and Miex Bus bee died when a six room house was struck. Clingham Ward survived but seriously ill. Four Russell children were shocked in the same dwelling. A Baptist church in Denmark burned at 1 am, likely incendiary. The church insured for 1000 dollars. plans to rebuild in West Denmark. State Summer Political Institute dates announced August 27 Spartanburg and August 28 Greenville with Tillman leading professors.
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Greenville
S. C
Mill Valley
American Spiedle Company
Victoria Levi
Miex Busbee
Clingham Ward
Russell
Acrous
Denmark
Stokes Campaign Platform Unclear In Lexington County
Aiken Journal and Review notes that the news of a 16 to 1 or bust platform has not reached Lexington county yet and that candidates for Dr Stokes place in congress are running on that platform.
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Lexington County
Dr. Stokes
Comgress
Aiken Journal and Review
The Principal of Associated Effort
The speaker urges waxhaw and shiloh bible society to consider the principle of associated effort as a powerful modern force. He notes widespread organization, advances in communication, and the role of printing in linking minds. He outlines four steps: explanation, advantages, distinguishing good from pernicious societies, and application.
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Waxhaw and Shiloh Bible Society
American Bible Society
Trespass Notice on Kibler Mellwain Estate Lands
A. H. Fitzpatrick, agent, issues a formal trespass warning for the Mellwain and Kibler places two miles south of town in Lancaster County. No cutting or removal of wood or timber is allowed. law will be enforced. Tenants may haul firewood for home use. July 29, 1901.
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A. J. Kibler
Lancaster County
H. Fitzpatrick
Iuly
Local Notes and Community Updates in Lancaster Area
Local Matters report visitors to Hichturg and Columbia, requests for farm produce, and multiple home projects. Notes include Mackerell at 4 B and M. The Pleasant Grove camp meeting continues into next week. Homes on Catawba Street, West End architecture, and a new cotton weigher election in Kershaw are noted alongside marriages, church meetings, and rail interests. A lightning strike on a Heath Springs phone line caused a small blaze extinguished by a clerk’s quick action.
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Charles P. Sims
United States Senate
Souttern
Wade Hampton
Iid
Kershaw
Saud Carolina
Charlotte Observer
Baptist Church
State
Sapt
Shi-loh Bible Society
W. A. M. Plaxco
Itxell
Nannie Guleger
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Buckley
Crawford Bros
D FL Mackey & Co
Lancaster
F. Miller
Bill Trustees
Chas
T. Convers
Lee and
Tres
Imo
University of Korn canaLia
Hapet Bil
N.O
Niasen
Owensboro
Clyburn-Heath Mule CO
Local Matters
Minnie Pardue
Hichturg
Mrs. RZ. Welsh
Pleasant Grove
W. Jones
Catawba Street
RR. Riddle
West End
S F Chyburn
MR McCardell
Sadie McCarnell
Waxhaw, N.C
RE Wylie
Sugar Creek, N.C
L. C. Lazemby
Thoreday
Bedford
J. W. Tillman
State Board of Equalization
Frank Jordan
Fort Lawn
M. E. Jordan
Joe Heath
Richmond, Ky
The
Heath B. & M. Co
R. H. Sapp
N. P
James Neal
Nannie Starnes
Union County
Maoy
A. J. Gregory
Mary McNeill
Allice McNeill
Joyce Clark
Lowrysville
Jno
Spinks
van Wyck
P. B. Ingrahm
Hickory Grove
Eli Richardson
Lancaster Mercantile
Catawba and
Church Streets
Messrs. A. Tripp
Heath Springe
Springe B. & M. Co
Will Reed
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