Local Notes From Waxhaw Area in 1909
Local items report insurance agents writing tornado policies in Charlotte area families visiting relatives in Rock Hill and Lancaster County brick work on a new graded school, nearby sermons and pastoral changes, a bishop’s father death in Winsboro, and a mule company loss. Also noted are street scenes including Mr. J L Tillman visiting, Presbyterians updating hymnals, rail plans for a Pullman from Charleston to Asheville, court fines and chain gang sentences, rural free delivery route investigations, storm damage across the county, and unread post office notices.
County Alliance Meeting Officials Elected After Session
The county alliance met yesterday and elected officers: President D. E. Walters, Vice President R. H. Sapp, Secretary Jerry M. Knight, Treasurer E. Everall, Chaplain J. R. Knight, Lecturer J. F. Nisbet, Assistant Lecturer W. B. Porter, Steward J. R. Thompson. Nisbet elected business agent. Maj. B. F. Miller named trustee stockholder. Thompson elected State Alliance delegate with Knight as alternate. State Alliance to meet in Columbia on the fourth Wednesday of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Alliance
D. E. Walters
V. Pres
R. H. Sapp
Seey
Jerry M. Knight
Trews
E. Everall
J. R. Knight
J. F. Nisbet
L. Porter
D. K
H. W.taylor
Winthrop Scholarships Competitive Exam Held Yesterday
The Winthrop Scholarships examination occurred at this place yesterday. Two scholarships worth 44 in money and free tuition will be awarded to the top two averages. Papers will be sent to the Winthrop President for final decision. Contestants listed include Alice Beckham, Minnie Caskey, Mary A. Clyburn, Marie Craig, Susie R. Dunlap, Josie Foster, Nell A. Hough, Maud Mobley, Hannah Mobley, Theo Reed, and Carrie Bell Vaughn.
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Winthrop
Alice Beckham
Minnie Caskey
Mary A. Clyburn
Marie Craig
Susie R. Dunlap
Josie Foster
Nell A. Hough
Maud Mobley
Hannah Mobley
Theo Reed
Carrie Bell Vaughn
Forty Teachers Earn First Grae Certificates
The summer school closed after a successful session with forty teachers enrolling and completing examinations. Recipients include both men and women who earned new first grade certificates or renewals such as John Beaty W B Carnes M J Green K N Nisbet B L Robertson H D Thompson T R Thompson J W Vincent John Welsh and many female teachers led by Adah Bradford Eunice Beaty Nora Boyd Marie Craig Connie Davis Lottie Fleming Gertrude Foster Sue B Green Nettie Green Bessie Giles Eva Hough and others.
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Tereers
Matas
John Beaty
W. B. Carnes
M. J. Green
K. N. Nisbet
B. L. Robertson
H. D. Thompson
T. R. Thompson
J. W. Vincent
John Welsh
Misses Adah Bradford
Eunice Beaty
Nora Boyd
Marie Craig
Connie Davis
Lottie Fleming
Gertrude Foster
Sue B. Green
Nettie Green
Bessie
Giles
Eva Hough
Daisy Horton
Eunice Long
Ella Magill
Fannie Mellwain
Anzie Neely
Bessie Perry
Maggie Porter
Lou E. Riddle
Grace Reamy
Ella Robinson
Maggie Ragsdale
Eva Robinson
Hattie Robertson
Alice Ratchford
Virginia Rovertson
Lila Russell
Irene Swaringon
Mamie Stover
Minnie Taylor
Maggie Tompkins
Hobo's Fate
The body of Jerry Barkadale, colored, was brought to Laurens from Whitesville where he was killed last Thursday by a south bound vestibule train he attempted to board to beat his way home. He had been put off three times and on the fourth attempt he fell and his head was crushed.
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Laurens
Jerry Barkadale
Whitesville
Kershaw Era Prep for Mill Site as Inquest Held
Details note Master G T Anthony guiding side track work for Kershaw Oil Mill with materials and machinery ordered. Also reports the drowning of James Clark, 18, at Haile Gold Mine pond awaiting inquest by Magistrate J T Cauthen. Nearby Lynch's River area sees typhoid deaths of Alex Baker, 47, and mother Mossie Baker, 62, who died within hours of each other. funeral at Flat Creek church led by Rev T A Dabney.
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G. T. Anthony
Kershaw
James Clark
Haile
J.T. Cauthen
Alex Baker
Mossie Baker
Lynch's River
Equalization Board Hints 75 Percent Property Valuation Plan
The state board of equalization has not finished its work and is in recess. It proposes assessing all property at 75 percent of value for equalization. Real estate in all counties would be taxed on this basis, while cotton mills oil mills and fertilizer factories would be assessed at full value.
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Columbia Record
State Board of Equalization
Fire destroys Mr. T. J. Martin residence in Chester
Fire alarm from Ward 2 early this morning reported by Chester residents. The elegant residence of Mr. T. J. Martin was engulfed in flames and soon a total loss before firefighters arrived. The house and furniture were partially insured with a $3,000 policy.
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Chester
T. J. Martin
Found With His Throat Cut In Valhalla
Special to The Daily News Willis James a colored barber was found near the Blue Ridge trestle this morning with his throat cut He is unable to speak and is in precarious condition He was cut behind his shop in the hotel and spent the night bleeding He has indicated he knows who attacked him and tried to write the names of the assailants.
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Newa
Wide Tires as Road Support for Wagons
Maurice Eldridge argues in Southern Farm Magazine that wide tires on heavy wagons reduce road damage and maintenance costs. He notes wide tires pack and roll the road surface, acting like road rollers, while narrow tires wear and tear. He compares the effect to a crowbar versus a tarper, and cites newer wide metal tires as a practical, low-cost option.
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Maurice
Eldridge
Southern Farm Magazine
Arket
Istby
South Carolina Military Academy Scholarship Notice
One vacancy in the State Beneficiary Scholarship to be awarded by competitive examination for Lancaster County. Applications on blank forms are to be requested from Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman Board of Visitors, due by July 1, 1902.
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Lancaster County
Col. C. So Gadsden
Board of Visitors
Fitting School Spartans Hold Out In Wofford Match
An uneasy listing shows Wofford College and fitting school Spartans in Spartanburg with a score of eight to zero. The item references a one day cold cure product and a Kermette Chocolates Laxative Quinine for cold and sore throat marketed to children.
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Priss
Wofford College Fitting School
Spartanburg
Cure a Coll in Que vay Ver Money Back Drug Ad
An old advertisement promises $150 per year to cure a condition in Quebec. It touts Laxative Bromo Quin toe tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail. E W Grave’s signature appears on each box. Also mentions selling tuned cows with young calves for sale. J M Hood is listed in the text.
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E.W. Grave
Complicated Passenger Connections Across Southern Lines
Train connections noted from Camden to Lancaster Rock Hill Blacksburg Marion and beyond with multiple through services and interchanges. Details include arrival times 11 58 am and 4 39 pm along with linkages between Kingsville Catawba Jet Rock Hill Blacksburg Marion and Asheville routes.
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Sol
Marion
Southern Ry
Matrion
Nattanooga
Asheville
Blacksburg
Southern
Atlanta
Greenville
Monroe
Lancaster
Chewster
Camden
Chareston
Brumter
Florence Datington
Wilmington
Charleston
Florence
Dinnington
Sumter
Carson
Whoa
Houthern
Kingsville
Lancasters
Chester
Monte
Rock Hil
Rock Hill
Hook Het
Harlotte
Blacksburgs
Worton
Chothineope
Intermediate Pointe
Macon
Bounts
Dally
Laven Marion
Thermal City
Rutherfordion
Forest City
Henrietta
Patterson Spur
Ose
Annives Blackst Te
Akay Blacksburg
Hickory Grove
la Yorkville
Kreeks Hint
Catawba Jolit Riverside
Tanonsen
Stacksbury
Khicksburg
Padereon
Shethon
Stutherfordton
Therma
City
Gappney Branch
Linus Altrivy
Herokee
Buckatuis
Guinness
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Charlotte
Mas. Bob
Miler
Thin Pie
Ella Walker
G. W. Gatling
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EB. B. Qook
Gille Creek
R. R. Riddle Wu
Webb White
W. J. White
Robert A. Buchanan
O. W. Buchanan
Winsboro
J. W. Little
Waxhaw Enterprise
Heath-Elliott Mule
Yorkville Enquirer
Pressant Plain
John BE. Welsh
Geo. Lanier
Caskey
J. E. Taylor
Due West
Presbyterians
Presbyterian General Assembly
Kingville
Yorkville
Mary Deese
Caleb Deeese
Mill Greek Baptist Church
Mewers
A. J. Henry
Jacob Outen
Jane Usher
Peggy Caskey
Monoree Enquirer
J. L. Tillman, Sr
van Wyck
E D. Tillman
Adam Ganson
New York City
Win Ganson
Presbyterian Church
J. K. Hall
Guthriesville
Cora Welsh
Longaville
Annie Ogburn
Williamsburg
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W. P. Drafin
Carrie Ussery
O. K. Williams
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Judge Jones
R. E. Wylie
Aden McKwain
Engineer Wall
Lancaster S. C
Misa Hettie Johnson
Elinor Clinton
Capstear Miller
Juliet Smith
Manuel Pea
H. Link
Elma Gant
Robert Thomson
Rich McMiller
Belle Nance
P. M
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Cook
Sui 'i Aia Waxhaw
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Lee Vairis
Teras Aon
County Aliance Meeting
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Equalization Board
South Carolina Military Academy
University OF North Carolina
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