Lynching of a Negro Suspect After Fatal Attack in Rock Mills Township
Last Saturday a Black man attacked Mrs. Perry Craft at her home in Rock Mills Township eight miles west of the city. The assailant shot and wounded Mrs. Craft, fled across the Savannah River into Georgia, and was later identified as John Laddion. A mob captured him near Gray's gin house, dragged him to the Craft residence, and hanged him from a tree. An inquest returned a verdict of death by unknown parties. a note on his coat blamed the crime on firing at a white woman without cause. Laddion is an ex convict who had been released from a Newberry County camp last spring.
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Perry Craft
Rock Mills
Craft
Alex. Glenn
Lacing Glenn
Dillingham
Anal
Robert Chambles
Holland
Cooley
Savannah
Priece
R River
Georgian
Crafta
Green
Cooley Plantation
Mr. Cyatt
Hulse
Uien
Ch Ville
Saevns
Glenn
Khe
Balla
Econom
Banister
Hia Dexro
White Lady
John Laddion
Newberry County
Georgia
Savinnale
Craftis i Mostos
Wedding of Miss Dillon Mullen in Peon Pleeemania
Wetstines iia correspondent reports the quiet ceremony at the bride’s residence attended by close relatives and few friends. Miss Mil lati and Miss Batell Millhouse attended the bride. George M. Croxstand served as private secretary to Senator Mc Lattin. After congratulations, the couple will reside in Anderson where Howden runs a cotton manufacturer. Bowden, long active in South Carolina politics, has retired to manufacturing.
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Wadington
Cannes
Peon
Eltys Wow
Tewiten
Dillion Mullen
Ual Mas
Mithun
Sth Street
Misa Millati
Batell Millhouse
Au-gustin Til
George M. Croxstand
Senator McLattin
Bowen
Accident Near Blo Ridge Railroad Injures Family
Mrs. G. F. Igby with her three children and mother Mrs. L. Fe Lowhile drove onto the north side of Blo Ridge Railroad when a freight locomotive backed, tipping their wagon into Wilney’s Creek from a four to five foot drop. Dr. Jy Willikre attended them. Mrs. McFall broke a bone below the elbow, Mrs. Digby bruised chest and injuries to two others, two children bruised. Friends wish them a speedy recovery.
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G. F
Igby
L. Fe
Blo Ridge
Wintney's Creek
Willikre
Indiea
Tablet Unveiling Honors Gen Robert Anderson in Anderson County
The Daughters of the Revolution unveiled a tablet in the Court Tones corridor honoring Gen Robert Anderson. The ceremony drew a large city crowd with prayers by Rev J D Chapman, and children of local families lifted the veil. Speeches by Gen M T Bonham and Hon B F Crayton praised Anderson as Anderson County’s namesake and a hero linked to Gen Andrew Pickens. Local readers are reminded of the enduring memory of Anderson in Pendleton District. Also an advertiser note promotes stock replenishment for holiday trade and new clothing, hats, and shoes from Webb & Carter and Brimlin Hardware Co.
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Robert Anderson
Catudches
Daughters of the Revolution
J. D. Chapman
Oze
Elizabeth van Wyck
C. B. van Wyck
Rhoda Ayer
Jene Ligon
M. T., Bonham
B. F. Crayton
Anderson County
Anderson
Pendleton
Andrew Pickens
Ligtislatics
Higa Euiteble Iuime
Robert
Natesake
Tin, Inc
Profita
Drummera
Nowcat
Bret v. Ji Webb & Cater
Seth
Marseilles
Clark
NEW Fall Dry Goods
Wocestershire
Canterbury
Javed
GHNTS
New Fall
Tate
Lesser & CO
Baon
Bagorio Temple
In Memoriam Gambrell of Anderson Falls Silent
A memorial notice for Jno Gambrell of Anderson born 1680 and died Sept 4, 1901. notes include his early church membership, work as a printer, service in The State in Column, and his faith and perseverance. It reflects family praise, religious sentiment, and community notices with a long promotional insert for local businesses and goods.
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Ganbrell
Brie Wemoritl
Naule
Wylex Gambrell
Daiaie Ward
Jan Gamsbrell
Anderson
Jno
Hitukelé
First Baptist Church of
Mest
Lore Mis Heath
Sunnet Fund of Song
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Hekney
KoMclink
Collowmatibadon
Colinet
Strubting
Poudletur
Givin Hin
White Bo Watts
Tniilee
Sulivan
Guist
Brock Brow
Brios
Shawn Tod
Vandiver Bros
Rotelbig
Sullivan Hardware
Fowler
Notich
Nces
Avery
Columbia
Rambler
Cleveland
Aml
Hartford
WH. Shearer
Surveyor
Yen
Broe Keechfet
Win Yon
Far A
Tomer
Vandiver Brox
Irkat
Kaaper
Binder
North Main St
Barly
Vandivar Bros
Cantan
Apply & Quatiobanm
Williams
Mind Williame MC Co
Ohio
Evans
Colton Flannely
Algo
Prince
Mny
L. Willeg
Peoples Bank
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