Trains to Marion by Septem ber, rail official notes plan
A Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad official says trains will run from Johnson City Tennessee to Marion North Carolina by September 1. The claim follows a strong railroad-building record and is presented as likely by the correspondent of the Industrial News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Chronicle
Marion
Industrial News
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railroad
Johnson City
Tenn
Lincoln
Nebraska
Democratic National Committee
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Geo. Fred Williams
Bryan
Williams
Denver
Douglas
National Committee
Chicago
Grosscup, Seaman
Grosscup, Seaman and Baker
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Landis
Whiting
Ind
East St. Louis
Trl
Court of Appeals
Yorkville girls and politics quoted in Daily Mail debate
The Daily Mail acts as referee as York and Anderson girls are described as prettier than Charleston. Tom Watson weighs in declaring political uncertainty in the south would foster greatness, asserting extensive knowledge of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York and
Anderson
Charleston
The
Daily Mail
Hearst Renounces Democratic Party Allegiance
W. R. Hearst declares no further allegiance to the Democratic party saying it offers no reform and that he cares only about advancing interests he can run himself. The outspoken media figure signals a potential shift in political stance and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. R. Hearst
Democratic Party
Hearst
Stangarne Wilson Candidacy Sparks Spartanburg Buzz
The brief notes that Stangarne Wilson may challenge for a Spartanburg house seat, signaling potential political shifts and implying Insurance Commissioner McMaster should beware his own prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stangarne Wilson
Spartanburg
McMaster
Quiet senatorial campaign drags with few incidents
The senatorial race continues quietly with little unusual activity. State office campaigns move forward in similar fashion, showing no standout events or dramatic developments.
Bryan uses phonographs to spread campaign speeches
Hon. W. J. Bryan records his speeches on graphophones to distribute nationwide. His campaign talks already circulated on phonographs, and the live issue discussion will add fresh interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
London insurers oppose Bryan election by wide margin
London insurance firms are writing policies against the election of Bryan with odds about 6 to 1. The stated reason is that certain classes of manufacturers fear the Democratic candidate's victory will hurt their businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Insurance
Bryan
Editors Clash With Bryan Campaign in South Carolina
The News and Courier and the Charlotte Observer mock the Bryan campaign while the Columbia State derides them in an weary attempt to force a retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South Carolina
News and Courier
Charlotte Observer
Bryan
Columbia
Georgia vote outlook on Watson unlikely
The piece notes rumors of Georgia possibly voting for Thomas E. Watson but asserts Georgia will not swing for Watson. It compares Georgia's tolerance to other states and says there is little chance of Watson carrying Georgia, just as South Carolina would not vote for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Thomas E. Watson
Tom Watson
South Carolina
William H. Taft
Beaufort county voters rally to defend Senator Christensen
The Beaufort county electorate is aroused against efforts to unseat Hon. Neils Christensen Jr. In dispensary investigations Christensen has shown courage and integrity, exposing covert schemes by powerful interests. Supporters predict victory despite opponents' strong bid to remove him from the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort County
Neils Christensen, Jr
Senate
Christensen
Beaufort
Southern resolve against negro votes in Democratic strategy
The author argues that Democratic efforts to win black votes in northern states threaten the South’s political foundations. He contends white Southerners will not concede power for such gains, insisting any negotiation with black suffrage would fail and destabilize longstanding convictions. He urges Mr. Bryan to reconsider to avoid upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
South
Bryan
Voter Affinity Across Racial Lines in Southern Politics
A columnist argues that African Americans are not swayed by the Brownsville affair. southern whites stay Democratic while blacks remain Republican, believing they would not shift allegiance even if they cared about the incident. The piece notes blacks would have shifted from Roosevelt to Foraker if affected, implying no real consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
South
Roosevelt
Foraker
New Trial Granted in Colored Man Will Foster Case
Jupar Hydrick grants a new trial for Will Foster, convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged, citing a drunken juror as grounds. The editorial questions lifting the verdict, noting delays aid the defense and arguing sobriety should not be a juror requirement, while praising the judge’s legality and urging focus on justice over expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupar Hydrick
Will Foster
John Jones
Spartanburg
Winnsboro News and Herald
Hydrick
Supreme Court
Sermon on Work by Rev W C Ewart Delves into Family Labor
The editor comments on Rev W C Ewart’s timely sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday night. It argues work is essential for character and happiness, noting Horace Greeley’s line on wealth without toil and urging parents to raise children to work to avoid ruin and promote practical self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ewart
Baptist Church
Ewart
Horace Greely
Mr. Ewart
Peach Pickers Help Urgent Georgia Packing Push
In Sumter County Georgia a peach shortage of labor threatened harvest and shipment of Elberta fruit. Americus girls answered the call volunteering to pack crates, loading five farm wagons for ten carloads destined for New York. Each worker earned pay per crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Americas
Macon News
Americus
Elbertas
New York
Local notices and upcoming events in York county
Local affairs list candidates for magistrate and county commissioner in York county. Wofford College’s next session begins September 16. Public invites include plays at the courthouse for Methodist support, a basket picnic at Bethany, and a Centre school picnic. Local businesses promote sales, seed supplies, furniture, and insurance while several residents announce administrative, legal, or real estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Duncan
Bullock’s Creek
B. R. Walker
York County
J. A. Gamewell
Sec
Wofford College
J. M. Ferguson
Lnvites
Court House
N. A. Howell
Bethany
A. M. DuPre
Spartanburg
A. Y. Cartwright
Palace Theatre
H. J. Sherrer
Centre School
Bank of Hickory Grove
L. R. Williams
M. L. Whitesides
J. C. Whitesides
M. W. White
Yorkville B. & M. Co
Herndon & Gordon
McGill Bros. Bethany
First National Bank
J. Edgar Poag
Sam M. Grist
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
J. C. Wilborn
Luther Baker
R. B. Davidson Co
Farrand
Victor
Road question and political notes in Rutherford county
The piece laments low voter registration and weak candidate interest for supervisor and state offices while urging road work on the Rutherford road to secure a chain gang labor force. It discusses road composition, crop prospects, and possible legislative bids by Hon. J. E. Beamguard, noting local county contrasts and the need for rock laying to attract the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Chester
J. E. Beamguard
Senate
House
Cherokee County
York
Rutherford Road
The Speculative Market Sees Cotton Fluctuations
The cotton market opened steady then fell under bear pressure and Liverpool influence. Prices traded around 9.36 to 9.42 for October as bulls absorbed offerings, but afternoon trading turned down again amid favorable conditions and cautious selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Liverpool
New York Bulls
Cotton Market Shows Slight Rally Amid Mixed Texas Signals
Weather and crop advice guide the market as October cotton closes up 3 points from the day’s low at 9.35 amid tepid activity. Rumors of German spinners reselling touch demand, while northern and New England mills seek prompt southern cotton. Receipts at ports totaled 3,053 bales today with weekly totals near 25,000, including 242 at New Orleans and 912 at Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Northern
New England
New Orleans
Houston
Newspapers urged to raise funds for presidential campaign
Mr W J Bryan calls upon newspapers nationwide to help fund the Democratic campaign. The Enquirer will acknowledge and forward contributions received in cash or by check, noting that money is essential for running the campaign in a state with one-sided national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Enquirer
Voter registration totals by precincts in Yorkville area
Total registrations reach 726 across Yorkville York Rock Hill Blairsville Ebenezer Bethany MecConnellsville Smyrna Clover Fort Mill Bullock's Creek Bethel Coates's Tavern Piedmont Forest Hill Hickory Grove and other precincts with varied counts. Yorkville 328 Rock Hill 28 Blairsville 231 Ebenezer 4 Bethany ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Jasper Light Infantry Heads to Chickamauga After Noon
The Jasper Light Infantry left for Chickamauga last Wednesday afternoon. A roll from Blacksburg lists Captain J. R. Dickson and a long company roster including Lieuts W. B. Williams Bert Smith and others, with Sergeants, corporals, and Privates named such as Adams Louthian Hedspath Sandifer Bennett Brandon Carson and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Light Infantry
Chickamauga
Blacksburg
J. R. Dickson
W. B. Williams
Bert Smith
R. Herndon
J. N. O'Farrell
Forest Smith
George R. Grist
Petty
E. M. Dickson
Adams
Louthian
Hedspath
Sandifer
Bennett
Brandon
Andral Carson
Johnson
Carson
Edgar Petty
Baxter Riddle
Harley C. Dickson
Stephenson
L. B. Brandon
Harry A. Niell
T. F. Cartwright
J. R. Lindsay, Jr
James Barr
John Ashe
Jack Williams
Walter Morrison
Cameron
L. A. Faiires
Sage Ross
P. B. Comer
Jonas
Thomasson
Walker
Whitesides
Powers
Grady A. Fairres
Fay Dickson
Joe Barnes
Government inspectors hunt ticks on cattle in widespread drive
Government experts tasked with ridding a region of cattle ticks report many finds while some owners deny ticks exist. Inspectors insist on on-site inspections to confirm infestation, noting some inspected herds are clean and others are heavily infested with sores. The push proceeds energetically as owners generally assist, with rare resistant individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nts
Passions and sermons mark Yorkville weekly events
Rev J L Harley will preach on the duty of the hour regarding liquor at the Methodist church next Sunday night. Superintendent Hunter oversees about fifty sewerage laborers, advancing with systematic precision. The Palace Theatre plans an August 3 Passion Play, a costly hour and a half production with higher admission. Tonight at the court house the Methodist ladies present a village post office farce with music and drills by children, about seventy five participants anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Harley
Nquor
Hunter
The
Palace Theatre
Yorkville
Court House
York county towns idle as country folk rest from harvest
The piece notes a dull period in York County with farmers finished with crops while country residents linger at home. Visitors abound for meals and social visits, with families eating fried chicken and fruit morning to night. Ladies discuss serious topics, men read papers and play horseshoes, and youths are largely unmentioned in this idle season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Town People Should Seek The Country For Reasons
A concise editorial arguing residents gain from rural living, emphasizing health, space, and connection to nature. The piece weighs drawbacks of urban life against the benefits of country air, quiet, and opportunity, urging consideration of relocation for well being.
Local residents visit friends and move homes across Yorkville area
Mr and Mrs Quilla Jackson host guests in Clover while J Harvey Withers relocates to Cleveland Avenue. Norfolk visitors Robert Jenkins and Robert S Withers call on Yorkville parents. Wilborn family visits Chester and Winnsboro. Ida de Loach travels to Winchester and D C. Mrs Walter Dunlap and Mary Brown visit. Ashe guests depart New York after staying with Mrs S C Ashe. First Regiment officers depart for Chickamauga. Longtime Hero resident Lowry B McGill recovers from run away injury with bandages removed and progress seen in mobility and joint stiffness improves with rubbing therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilla Jackson
Clover
John F. Jackson
J. Harvey Witherspoon
Cleveland Avenue
Robert Jenkins
Norfolk
Yorkville
W. W. Jenkins
J. C. Wilborn
Chester
Winnsboro
Ida de Loach
Winchester
Washington, D. C
Walter Dunlap
Rock Hill
Mary Brown
Robert S. Withers
R. J. Withers
E. B. Beard
Asheville
N. Or
W. C. Latimer
W. E. Dendy
G. Carl Latimer
T. Jefferys Ashe
New York
S. C. Ashe
Chickamauga
W. W. Lewis
J. R. Lindsay
W. B. Moore
Miles J. Walker
James Campbell
J. J. Keller
M. C. Willis
Lowry B. McGill
Hero
York County corn premium fund nears $279 goal
A Farmers Union of York County fund for the best acres of corn raised in a spring competition has reached $279 with hopes to hit $500. Numerous local banks, merchants, and individuals from Yorkville, Rock Hill, Clover, McConnellsville, and surrounding areas contributed, with more pledges forthcoming to Mr. A. L. Black, secretary and treasurer, before September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union of
York County
Union
Nat. Union Bank
Rock Hill
First National Bank
Yorkville
L. M. Grist's Sons
Carroll Bros
J. W. McFarland
W. G. White
W. H. Herndon
J. EB. Lowry
M. J. Walker
H. I. McCaw
J. A. Tate
Thos, F. McCaw
H. A. D. Neely
L. R. Williams
P. W. Love
York Furniture Co
W. W. Lewis
M. B. Jennings
D. L. Shhieder
G. H. O'Leary
S. M. MecNeel
Jno
R. Hart
Glenn & Allison
J. R. Carroll
Black Bros
J. Edgar Poag
Cc. GC
Hughes
M. C. Willis
Louis Roth
Z. M. Neill
Clover
D. A. Matthews
Campbell & Jackson
John and
G. W. Knox
J. E. Beamguard
Roddey Mercantile Co
W. L. Roddey
York Drug Store
W. N. Bigger
King’s Creek
R. T. Castles
Smyrna
W. L. Hogue
H. P. Jackson
B. McCaw
A. Carroll
Cotton Belt Union
Cigte
C. H. Smith
Bethesda Union
J. E. Thomas
J. J. Hunter
E. M. Williams
Sutton Spring Union
E. Spencer
A. L. Black
The
County Union
Enquirer
Fire at Carson Brick Plant. incinerary origin suspected
The Carson Brick company plant on the Southern railway main line near the Catawba river between Charlotte and Gastonia was largely destroyed by a fire reported around 4 AM. The night watchman left earlier, and several witnesses saw flames then. Officials believe arson may be involved. The Gastonia Gazette reports the loss at twenty five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Carson Brick Company
Southern Railway
Catawba River
Charlotte
Third Fire Strikes Rock Hill Hit at Batterjee Building
Rock Hill faced a third blaze early this morning at the Batterjee Building home to the Commercial club law offices of Spencer and Dunlap a hotel annex and J L Bird furniture store. The fire began from a stove used to heat baths and gutted Bird’s stock while the barber shop Poag’s office suffered water damage. Firemen responded quickly and previous blazes in the same building were noted. Batterjee owned the structure and his barn and Friedheim’s home were lost to fire on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
Charlotte Observer
Batterree
Commercial Club
Spencer & Dunlap
J. L. Bird
Ed. Benton
J. Edgar Poag
Batterjee
Friedheim
Mr Bryan and the South in Democratic politics
The Charleston Post argues that the south will bolt if Bryan rejects southern stance on race and bars southern leaders from campaign management. It contends Bryan misreads southern voters, risks losing electoral strength, and that the Democratic party remains the white man’s party in the solid south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Associated Press
Democratic National Committee
Ollie James
Kentucky
Mr. Bryan
South
Democratic Party
North
Republican Party
Maine
Mississippi
Nebraska
Charleston Post
Diverse 1908 headlines sweep world events in brief
A collage of short items reports on a train collision near Aurora Illinois, new laws in Louisiana banning liquor on trains, William F Vilas near death, June U S immigration totals, Vice Admiral Rosetsky’s death in Germany, a Boston to New York balloon plan, a DC Supreme Court petition against Gompers and Mitchell, Canada’s Parliament adjournment, American Piano Co formation, William S Walker's return for trial, South African gold output, a Johns Alabama clash injuring officers, Whitaker conviction in North Carolina mail fraud, H C Frick truffing future American-only labor, and anticipated mass unemployment of 19000 foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
Louisiana
William F. Vilas
United States
Cleveland
Madison
Wils
Rosestvensky
Sea of
Japan
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Boston Company
Boston
New York
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
St. Louis
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Parliament of Canada
American Piano Company
William S. Walker
New Britain
Conn.) Savings Bank
Mexico
South Africa
Cone
Johns
Ala
Wm. G. Whitaker
Asheville
N. C
H. Co. Frick Company
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
Campaign meet at Pickens denounces rival’s allegation
At a senatorial campaign gathering in Pickens on Wednesday J P Grace accused a courthouse figure of alleging that Rhett, a rival candidate, was behind the appointment of W D Crum, a Negro, as Charleston port collector. Geo S Legare, Charleston congressman, challenged the remark and called it an absolute lie. the audience cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
J. P. Grace
Rhett
W. D. Crum
Charleston
Geo. S. Legare
Grace
Mr. Legare
Farmers' Union Holds Annual Columbia Meeting
The South Carolina Farmers' Union met in Columbia with 135 delegates from counties statewide. Officers were elected, resolutions urged abolition of the state immigration bureau, sale of the state farm, fertilizer factory profits for farmers, cotton compression at gins, and repeal of the Hen law, with candidates to state their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina Farmers’ Union
B. Harris
Pendleton
A. J. A. Perritt
Lamar
J. W. Reid
Reidville
W. E. Bodie
Saluda
W. English Hopkins
Richland
A. F. Calvert
Abbeville
W. P. Caskey
Lancaster
W. R. Parks
Edgefield
J. L. Keltt
House
Senate
Spartanburg candidate qualifies for house seat in county
Mr. Stanyarne Wilson of Spartanburg, formerly a congressman, has qualified as a candidate for the house of representatives from Spartanburg county. A Bennettsville meeting sparked a dispute between Gen. Boyd and Col. Thompson over plans to disband the Bennettsville military company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanyarne Wilson
Spartanburg
Congress
House of Representatives
Bennettsville
Columbia
Gen
Boyd
Col. Thompson
Thompson
War Department
Washington
Brock
Gon. Ansel
AT THE CHURCHES BAPTIST SERVICES
Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Morning service follows at 11 o'clock with a sermon by Rev. J. L. Harley under the pastor Rev. I. G. Murray. The notice sets church timings and speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Murray
J. L. Harley
Church Service Schedule Listings
Church of the Good Shepherd Rev J O Babin rector holds morning service at 10 a m with another at 11 a m. First Presbyterian Rev E E Gillespie pastor schedules a 10 a m service and no other service is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Good Shepherd
J. O. Babin
First Presbyterian
E. E. Gillespie
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Sunday Services Record
Rev Henry J Cauthen pastor leads Trinity Methodist Episcopal with morning service at 11 oclock Sunday school at 6 pm and union service at 830 pm sermon by Rev J L Harley on the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Henry J. Cauthen
J. L. Harley
York Circuit Church Service Schedule and Pastors
Associate Reformed Presbyterian notes Rev W C Ewart pastor at the main church with Sabbath school at 10 00 am. York Circuit pastor Rev H Bascom Hardy conducts services at St Paul at 11 00 am and at Clover at 7 30 pm on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bascom Hardy
St. Paul
Clover
Political ticket for local and state offices announced
Special notices list candidates for United States Senator R Goodwyn Rhett and others across the Fifth District and state offices including Congress, State Senate, House, Sheriff, Clerk, Supervisor, Treasurer, Auditor, Education Superintendent, County Commissioner, Coroner, and magistrates in York Township Broad River Bethesda Township Bullock's Creek and King's Mountain with multiple names for each post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. Goodwyn Rhett
Congress
Thomas B. Butler
State Senate
J. H. Saye
W. H. Stewart
House of Representatives
S. H. Epps
J. S. Glasscock
W. E. Hart
Samuel L. Johnston
W. B. Wilson
Hugh G. Brown
Plexico
John R. Logan
J. A. Tate
Thos
W. Boyd
W. G
Duncan
Clem Gordon
C. C. Hughes
A. J. Parrott
Geo
L. Suggs
H. A. D. Neely
W. P. Crook
John J. Hunter
Broadus M. Love
W. B. Williams
T. E. McMackin
W. A. Aycock
MILUS
Carroll
J. C. Kirkpatrick
L. J. Lumpkin
R. B. Walker
L. W
Louthian
John L. McGarity
York Township
J. C. Comer
R. L. Deloach
Broad River
R. L. A Smith
Jos. M. Whitesides
Bethesda
W. R. Conrad
Bullock’s Creek
J. L. Duncan
King’s Mountain
A. J. Quinn
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Orleans Picayune
Forst
Prohibition Party
District of Columbia
Post Office Department
Charlotte News
Smith and Wesson
W. B. Smithers
Southern
Lexington
Baxter Shemwell
Dr. Payne
Smithers
Shemwell
Charlottesville
Limited
Thomasville
Captain Smithers
Mr. Shemwell
Yorkville Enquirer
V. Ce Aa
8. C
Watson
Local Affairs
Corn Prize Fund
State Farmers’ Union
J. Frank Ashe
John M. Craig
R. W. Whitesides
D. J. Forbes
D. P. Lesslie
J. O. Moore
Filbert
Anti- Saloon League
C. C. Featherstone
Martha Love
Andrew Love
Sharon
John Love
Neely’s Creek
First Presbytery
Neely's Creek
W. H. Stevenson
W. Co. Ewart
A. S. Rogers
R. A. Lummus
Ter
Dr. Stevenson
A. 3. Rogers
J H. Simpson
MR. Bryan and the
the Farmers’ Union
South Carolina News
Baptist
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
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