Old Secader Church and Civil War relics near Kenants bridge
An historic church near Kenants bridge over Little river in South Carolina preserves a pencil mark of wartime destruction and a 1903 centennial history tied to the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod. The piece notes a new Harrison church and recounts local tales, coins, and a theft case involving Ernest Blakeney, who faces 60 days for burglary after a prior sentence.
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Li Purtiell
S. C
Neweger
Kenants
Little River
Sherman
South
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod of the
Columbia
A. R. P. Synod
Ernest Blakeney
Cal
Carnes
Blakeney
Subsidy debate argues Eastern trade gains over US shipbuilding
A Lancaster citizen writes that ship subsidies should promote broader US trade with China and the Philippines, arguing increased eastern commerce would boost revenues and national wealth. He contrasts US shipbuilding with foreign fleets and criticizes opponents in The News and Courier and The State. Lancaster, D. C., Oct. 18, 1901. Mr. J. W. Howie from Pleasant Grove later injured in buggy accident after a dog and horse spooked the vehicle, bruising him.
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News and Courier
Enquirer
East
China
Philippine Islands
United States
U. S
Washington
Lancaster
D. C
J. W. Howie
Pleasant Grove
Will Stephenson
Albert Howie
Howie
Tribute of Respect for Father Benjamin S. Stogner
A memorial tribute dated October 14 1901 expresses deep grief for father Benjamin S Stogner who died August 13 1901. The poem recalls his calm peaceful image and faith while lamenting the sudden loss and praying for comfort as the family faces bereavement. A separate note from Bennettsville Oct 23 reports Tom Odom killing Jack King after an incident at Robinsons circus. Also mentions the marriage of Mr Sykes and Miss Barber on Oct 30. The piece closes with verses from a daughter Maggie mourning their father.
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Bennetsville
Robinson’s Circus
Tom Odom
Jack King
King
Odom
Jones
All Pleaded Guilty in Dorchester Court Session
Special to The State from St. George Dorchester County court adjourned in the afternoon with the entire criminal docket disposed of and all prisoners pleading guilty an unusual precedent in the state. Most common pleas cases were continued while equity hearings and jurist Klugh’s findings marked the session. Court officials departed for home as the day closed.
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St. George
Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas
Dorchester County
Common Pleas
J C. Klugh
Death Notice for Berea Hagins Aged 13 Months
Died October 10. Berea Eula Hagins, aged 13 months and 12 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hagins. A sweet one from our home is gone the angels took her to heaven. We miss thy little tongue to cheer and make us glad. It is hard to part with our little Berea but God’s will must be.
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Berea
Eula Hagins
Mrs. S. Hagins
Barber Barlow Peyton Wedding Announcement
Mr and Mrs Ferguson H Barber invite to the marriage of their daughter Mrs Annie Watson with Mr J Browning Sykes a leading young merchant. The ceremony will be at St Johns M E church on the evening of the 30th with a reception at the bride’s parents home in Rock Hill.
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Rock Hill
Mev
Ferguson H. Barber
Annie Watson
Me. J. Browning Sykes
St. John’s M. E
Lancaster County Dog Killer Finally Brought Down
The Monroe Journal reports a mysterious animal menacing Lancaster County and claimed to have been killed by Mr. Bee Reader and others after a dog attack. Another incident near Mr. Barr’s road allegedly ended with the creature's death, though details and number of lives remain uncertain.
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Lancaster County
Bee Reader
F. Barr
Monroe Journal
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Speer
Washington Post
Harrison
B. Gordon
Osceola
Carolins T. Dei
Yorkyilie Enquirer
Yorkville Enquir
Charleston News and Courier
Benjamin
Stogner
Gol
Paradise
Williams-Hughes
Kespecial
Williams-Huches
F. L
Mr. Sykes
Miss Barber
Auala
Maggie
Infante
Ae C, Rowell, Co
J Parorke
South Carolina
Com Pleas
Alendar
Ernest Gary
Cincurr J
Yrse
Owensboro
Clyburn-Heath Mule CO
Cascarets Candy Cathartic
C.C
Toc
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