Chester and Lancaster Rail Schedule for August Exemption Days
Train timetable fragment lists routes and connections among Richburg Lancaster Chester and Weldon areas. Mentions lines to Columbia Charlotte and Seaboard Air Line with departures at 8 10 pm 10 30 am and 4 00 9m. Notes intermediary stops Bascombville Fort Lawn and Marion and identifies LEROY SPRINGS as Gen Pans Agt with references to Southern Railway and connections.
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Chester
Southern Railway
Columbia
Rouute
Seaboard Ale
Northern
Lou Gawler
C&g E
Blackburg
Leuceter
Wounecs
Lancaster
Chener
Noo
Columbia Aid
Ad Meth
Leroy Springs
Presiden
Carding Department Interview Ends in Wagering Cigar Test
A overheard exchange at a cotton mill office depicts a strict superintendent testing a job applicant for a carder’s role. The candidate, claiming mill experience, endures a gauntlet of questions about training, the card, and even a notorious oath. The tale ends with a promise of a trial shift in charge of carding after the applicant passes the examination.
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Carder
Trom St John’s Mill
Quebec
Mountain Excursion Rates for Weekend Rail Tickets
The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad offers weekend round trips from Camden to Yorkville, Blackburg, Shelby, Rutherfordton, and Marion starting August 16 17 through October 5 with prices from 1.75 to 2.00 for round trips and a first class fare option. Tickets are valid returning within ten days of sale. Ample hotels and boarding houses available at mountain resorts noted for mineral waters and cool climate. For more details contact E. H. Shaw Blacksburg general passenger agent.
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South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad Company
Camden
Yorkville
Blackburg
Shelby
Rutherfordton
Marion
Mall Cort
E. H. Shaw
Blacksburg
Lucky Alabama Farmer Discovers $20000 in Spring
Birmingham Aug 22 A pot of treasure over 20000 was found in a Madison County precinct by Frank Jaces a poor farmer The gold was hidden since the Civil War era and kept secret by Jaces for years since its discovery The find has altered his life and he has shown the treasure only to close friends
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Birmingham
Ala
Madison County
Frank Jaces
Jacks
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Relief and Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable cases. It includes dubious testimonials for Cheney Co and Toledo merchants, claims a cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces, and cites price per bottle with references to druggists and patent medicines.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
F J Sheney
Kat @ TRUAX
Wholesale Draggin
Toledo
Watpine, Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Draggista
Meteoric fall ends balloon ascent in New Jersey park
New York August 23 Benjamin J. Benjamin aeronaut fell from his balloon during ascent at Hebeken Schielzen park when parachute failure caused the accident. He plunged about 800 feet into Hackensack meadows landing in mud and water and was rescued by a boatman. He suffered shock and numerous bites from raon insects that left his features unrecognizable.
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New York
Benjamin J. Benjamin
Hebeken Schielzen Park
Benjamin
Hackensack Meadows
Attorney General Critiques Governor Over Pardon of Cel Neal
Attorney General Bellinger issues a statement criticizing the governor’s pardon of Colonel Neal. He cites the investigation history and argues the state suffers from Neal actions by about 2600 dollars, detailing sentiment over law and naming Ballinger as prosecuting officer. Public opinion in Columbia largely backs the pardon. Also: report from Winnsboro about Sam Farrar, jailed for killing his wife and shooting relatives, who surrendered after a brief chase and claimed motive tied to his wife enticement and defense.
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Bellinger
Legislative Committee
Colonel Neal
Bollinger
Neal
Ballinger
Columbia
Winnsboro
Sam Farrar
Farrar
Mle
Colombia
Cotton mill valuations show Spartanburg lead in state
The Board of Assessors presents cotton mill figures by county with Spartanburg at the head, followed by Andersen, Aiken, and Greenville. Data include capital stock 19,364,500 dollars, plant value 20,349,590, 3,003,989 spindles, 514,236 bales consumed annually, 43,088 employees, and an estimated mill settlement population of 69,620 as of the current tax assessment.
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Board of Assessors
Spartanburg County
Andersen
Aiken
Greenville
Cotton Milla
alLy
King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs
In Sadieville Kentucky Mrs S P Whitaker suffered chronic bronchial trouble until her husband credited Dr King’s New Discovery with the health improvement The product also cured their granddaughter of a severe whooping cough The medicine treats coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles Trial bottles are free at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey Co drag stores with guaranteed bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar
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Sadieville
S.P. Whitaker
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Tried to Swim the English Channel
Dover, Aug. 25. Mr. Holbein attempted to swim from Cape Gris Nez to Dover, covering nearly six miles from Dover before collapsing after 12 hours 46 minutes. He was rescued, hospitalized in serious condition, and later regained some strength, announcing plans to renew the attempt.
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Dover
England
Holbein
Webb
Calais
Cape Gris Nez
Boulogne Sur Mer
Wea
Remarkable Cure Claims For Impure Blood Myth
A fragmented ad-like notice touts Leon Bitters as a famed remedy from 75 years ago claiming to prove the impurity blood theory. It references eminent physicians and a mysterious elfhonachold remedy, with declarations of its effects and legitimacy.
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Degwne
Leon Bitters
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