Texas justice and a forged pardon headline in scraps
A compilation of brief notes covers a forged pardon case in Texas with a man named Dent who freed a life convict for $10,000. Dent was caught, tried, and sentenced to the imprisoned man’s life term, later upheld by the supreme court. The item also notes timber sales, Virginia politics on Negro suffrage, President McKinley on a third term, emigration stats, and a New England naval test plus fire loss figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dent
Supreme Court
North Carolina
New York
Richmond
Richard McIlwaine
Pettit
Fluvana County
John Goode
Bedford
Daniel
McKinley
England
Europe
United Kingdom
London
United States
British North America
Australia
South Africa
Canada
Notable National Building and Property Statistics Summary
A catalog of American building stock lists counts across categories such as stores, markets, shipyards, jails, post offices, mills, printing houses, stables, restaurants, rinks, schools, seminaries, state houses, theatres, tobacco barns, vessels, wharves, windmills, and water tanks. It notes last year’s insured dwellings and tenements burned at 49,928 and insured barns and similar structures at 14,578.
Binder sales claim boost in wheat acreage
Yorkville is told on Saturday June 15 1901 that binder sellers are doing good work beyond education with each binder purchased offering a guarantee of higher wheat acreage next year claiming improved farming results.
South Carolina Politics Stirs National Attention
The national focus on South Carolina politics highlights the heavy responsibility placed on its people to understand and act. The commentary urges voters to recognize their weighty role in shaping state affairs and national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
United States
Chronicle editorial on loyalty to the party caucus
The Augusta Chronicle argues representatives owe paramount loyalty to the party caucus, but recalls a decade ago when loyalty was understood to prioritize the state’s best interests over party lines. The piece contrasts party unity with state welfare in constitutional politics.
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THE
Augusta Chronicle
Chronicle
Tillman Swims At Politics To Avoid Disturbing Status Quo
The piece recalls Senator Tillman using a nursery rhyme to illustrate political tolerance when he entered politics as a trustee candidate for Agricultural College. It argues that current fatigue with a stagnant system would push Tillman to keep distant from sweeping reforms and away from upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Agricultural College
Senator Tillman
Stover shredding eyed as feed value boosts corn crop
The Enquirer cites farmer experience and urges evaluating shredding of corn stalks to improve feed value. It notes some critics lack proper baling and storage, warns against blind adoption, and promises further information to guide intelligent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enquirer
Stover
Lieutenant Governor Tillman Visits Sumter for Cock Fight
The Sumter Watchman reports Lt. Governor Tillman made a flying visit to Sumter to witness a cock fight about six miles from the city. He backed the losing game cocks in most fights and paid dearly for poor judgment. He traveled openly, not incognito, with few acquaintances aware of his presence until after he left.
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Sumter
Southrow
Tillman
Europe
Local Affairs notices from Yorkville and vicinity
Telegrams report McCormick victories described as easy. Yorkville Buggy Co. expands from buggies to harness wagons and repairs. H. C. Strauss & Co. advertises a millinery clearance at cost. Deering Harvester publishes Cherokee county testimonials. I W Johnson markets farm bell soda and other sodas. Ken recommended. Louis Roth promotes mackerel and Dove hams. cotrolene in bulk. J Q Wray offers 10 percent off shirts dress goods trunks and umbrellas. R M Dulin offers a half Jersey cow and calf for sale. P W Love, town treasurer, releases town finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddle & Carroll
McCormick
Yorkville Buggy Co
H. C. Strauss & Co
Deering Harvester Co
Cherokee County
I. W. Johnson
Farm Bell
Ken
Louis Roth
J. Q. Wray
R. M. Dulin
Bowling Green
8. C
P. W. Love
Yorkville
Binder Sales Signal Strong Wheat Harvest Outlook
A local binder dealer predicts a boom in next year’s sales as many farmers already using binders plan for larger wheat acreage. He notes that a 25 to 30 acre wheat crop justifies a binder and expects sales to double from this year.
Will Young case shows thief preferring chain gang life
The report recounts Will Young a Black thief with prior chain gang terms who preferred prison labor to liberty. After breaking into Senator Brice's residence, he served a long sentence and later stole clothing in Yorkville before being arrested in Rock Hill. He told Deputy Harshaw he wanted the gang to look after his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Young
Young
Senator Brice
Yorkville
Rock Hill
Harshaw
Yorkville Town Finances and Fines Under Mayor Willis
Mayor Willis presented the 1900 01 treasurer’s report showing receipts of 8310 44 with 169 96 cash on hand and explained high fines 1067 73 due to more offences. He noted street work funded by loans and excess sanitary and water disbursements while smallpox care cost 291 94. A new board of health was appointed and ordinances will be codified and published.
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Court House
Willis
Gastonia
Meeting Adjourns After Hearing Remarks
There being no further business after the hearing of Mr. Willis's remarks, the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Yorkville News: Contracts, Taxes and Justice in Brief
Whisky imports rise in Yorkville as J J Keller & Co win contracts for Victor Cotton Oil sites. Morrow Roller Mill title transfers to Victor. Local school levies two mill tax approved by six voters. Dock Wilson convicted for whisky sale. bond set at 200 dollars. New staff appointed for graded and colored schools amid many applications. Mayor Willis laments vagrancy law harming revenue and driving some residents from town, while noting social shifts.
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Dock Wilson
Willis
Wilson
Harshaw
Scoggins
Barron
Court of General Sessions
W. G. White
Yorkville Voters Opinion Favors Mayor Salary
A survey by a Enquirer representative collects views from leading Yorkville businessmen on paying the mayor. Most agree the mayor should be compensated, with figures discussed ranging from 200 to 350 dollars yearly for duties including waterworks.
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Yorkville
THE
Enquirer
M. L. Carroll
J. L. Williams
James F. Hart
J. W. Dobson
R. J. Mackerell
B. N. Moore
R. T. Allison
W. W. Lewis, Esq
E. B. Beard
Mr. Louis Roth
Social notes from Yorkville and surrounding towns
Miss Susie Hill visited in Rock Hill last week. Cadet Paul Neely Moore visits relatives in Chester. Mrs. Martha Lowry and Mrs. Robert B. Lowry visit relatives at Lowrysville. Miss Julia Titman of Lowrys ville visits Miss Lizzie Lowry in Yorkville. Miss Ellen A. Roach of Columbia stays with Mrs. J. S. Gladney in Yorkville. Mrs. T. N. Draffin of Riverside visits her daughter Mrs. M. W. White in Yorkville. Mr. G. L. Riddle and granddaughter Miss Helen Riddle of Zeno visit Yorkville on Thursday. Messrs. Barron and Moffatt Kennedy return to Yorkville Thursday afternoon from Due West. Mrs. L. M. Grist and Mr. D. W. Hicks and family depart for Spartanburg. Mrs. Fannie Morrow travels from Gastonia for a brief business trip. Mrs. B. Frank White of Kings Creek is mentioned in the notes.
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Susie Hill
Rock Hill
Paul Neely Moore
Chester
Martha Lowry
Robert B. Lowry
Lowrysville
Julia Titman
Yorkville
Lizzie Lowry
Ellen A. Roach
Columbia
J. S. Gladney
T. N. Draffin
Riverside
Yorkville News Notes Local Visits and Church Talks
A stream of visitors and departures marks Yorkville life with Senator Brice returning from Due West and Mrs Grier weighing a call from Ora. Locals welcome relatives from Charlotte and Columbia while school plans surface as Yorkville eyes a new $10,000 building. A petition urges Rev. B H Grier to stay amid discussions of salary and congregational support.
Sheriff Logan's Homecoming After Long Southern Visit
Sheriff John R. Logan returns from a two week plus trip through Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. He visited his uncle Dr. H G Logan near Newark Arkansas and investigated the Stephens case in Oxford Mississippi. He described Arkansas crops as promising with large cotton acreage in Jackson County and noted river mussels producing valuable pearls along the White and Black rivers.
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John R. Logan
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Yorkville
Memphis
H. G.logan
Independence County
Newark
Oxford
Miss
Stephens
M. R. Reese
North Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Jackson County
Newbold
Reese
John A. Montgomery
Montgomery
South Carolina
Stevens
Louisiana
Logan
Dr. Logan
Bethesda
Fisherman recounts Arkansas pioneer days and local life
The speaker notes mussel shells turned into buttons, pearls bringing big rewards to finders. Uncle Gaffney, a sheriff, moved to Arkansas 25 years ago to clear bears and wolves and now laments reduced wildlife. He recalls fishing tours, a neighborhood picnic and fish fry, and prefers old York County to settle nowhere unless forced to move.
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Gaffney
Arkansas
Old
York County
Deaths and notices from Gold Hill to Clover church fund drive
Local items report the sudden death of Mrs Minnie Wilson of Gold Hill and the Wrights ferryman I J Costner. A Clover Methodist church fund drive advances with large subscriptions. A King's Mountain soldier writes home from the Philippines about health and lessons learned. A fatal train accident near Allison Creek kills a young child as crews attempt emergency braking.
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King’s Mountain
Democrat
John C. Rhodes
W. D. Rhodes
Philippines
I. J. Costner
South Carolina News Highlights From Thursday Edition
Anderson special reports guilty pleas in a conspiracy and assault case with fines or short imprisonment. Columbia Supreme Court upholds Meares ruling in a Spartanburg case concerning a Cedar Springs Institute employee. Richland Distillery plans a new 60 barrel per day plant on Gervais street with corn liquor first and rye later. Oil inspection debates noted with Georgia standards inspiring similar pushes in the state capital.
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Columbia State
State Supreme Court
Circuit Court
J. C. Meares
Cedar Springs Institute
Spartanburg
Meares
Eugene B. Gary
Ira B. Jones
Richland Distillery Company
Gervais
Fred Siderton
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Charlotte Observer
Modena
J. D. Moore
J. D. White
Lenoir
America
Illinois
President's Roads
Boston
Cape Ann
Cape Porpoise
United States Naval
the Orkville Enquirer
Yorkville, 5
S. C
Col
Jim
Local Affairs
Binder Sales
Messrs. J. J. Keller & Co
Victor Cotton Oil Company
Morrow Roller Mill
Board of Grades School Trustees
R. A. Dobson
Sadie Alliston
Mary Jo Witherspoon
Alpha Raser
Donalds
Minnie Bert
J. S. Brice
Due West
Mamie Moore
Robert Moore
Charlotte
Lenora Williford
Masters Wade
Quay Williford
Lowry Jenkins
Erskine College
J. ¥. Miller
James Owens
Margaret Smith
Ed Price
Clover
C. M. Richards
Statesville
J. D. McDowell
Clover Review
Sam Campbell
Emmet Walker
Zadok
J. W. Campbell
I. A. Campbell
W. M. Matthews
John Bramlett
Newberry Herald and News
Newberry
Marion
5Th Instant
B. L. Jones
Laurel Street
Yorkvile Schools
Jones
B. H. Grier
Yorkville and
Tirzah
Associate Reformed
Associate Reformed Church
Ora
Laurens County
Grier
Tyga Enquirer
Gold Hill
Shell
Isaac J. Costener
Wright's
Mr. Costner
Carolina and North-Western
Allison Creek
Laula Powell
Bob Smyre
South Carolina News
Anderson
Augusta
Standard Oil Company
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