Mystery of J A Benedict Disappearance Shocks Greenville
Mr John A Benedict cashier of the Exchange Bank has vanished after leaving Greenville for Spartanburg on Tuesday evening. Bank affairs appear in order and no motive is found. Search by Dr H C White and others extends from Greenville to nearby mills as reports show Benedict did not visit mills as planned.
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John A. Benedict
The
Exchange Bank
H. C. White
S. C. Benedict
B. F. Culp
Mr. Benedict
Benedict
Athens Roller Cover Co
Reecoa
Greenville
Capt. McMahan
New York Exchange
S. C
State Bank
Turner
Cspt
Jack
Sam
Michael Bros
South Carolina
Enoree
J. A. Benedict
M’s’g Co
Chester, S. C
Pacolet M'f
Sumter
Sumter Cotton Mills
Greenwood
W. L. Durst
Newberry
Newberry Cotton Mills
Pendleton
Pendleton M’f
Abbeville
Gaffney
Gaffney M’f
Clifton
A. H. Tinchell
Treas
Cowpens
Cowpens M’f’g. Co
Spartanburg
Fairmont Mills
8. C
Beaumont M’f’g. Co
E. H. & W. F. Dorsey
Mystery surrounds Benedict disappearance and new telegram
Mr Benedict remains missing with no motive or clear cause. Theories range from being alive out of reach to possible death or foul play, but the latest telegram states he left by train Tuesday to Spartanburg likely sick, reducing foul play as a theory while keeping the case unresolved.
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Greenville
Spartanburg
Exchange Bank
8. C
Benedict
Mr. Benedict
Dr. White
A Diamond for a Dollar by Barrios Diamonds
Genuine Barrios Diamonds offered worldwide with claims of indistinguishability from costly diamonds. Wears by notable people, price one dollar for a genuine diamond mounted in ring pin or stud, two dollars per pair for earrings. ring settings in thick gold guaranteed not to tarnish. Limited ten day offer with mail order to New York address.
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THE
Barrios Diamond CO
Broadway
New York
Dr. King
Smith Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Refusal of Confederate Floral Tribute Sparks G A R Snub
In Columbus on May 20 a floral tribute offered by ex-Confederates to honor Union dead at Green Lawn Cemetery was declined by the G A R floral committee. Ex-Confederates then joined the ex-soldiers and sailors at a separate ceremony, causing regional upset.
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Columbus
Green Lawn Cemetery
ex-Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Completes Cure Claims for Curicura Ointment and Resolvent
Advertisements tout Curicurna Curicura Ointment and Resolvent as cure-alls for skin ailments with bold claims and pricing. Booster notes Dr King’s New Discovery free trials and testimonials. A Dewey anecdote precedes a medical testimonial for Electric Bitters and broad medical ads.
Tragic carriage accident kills Montgomery mayor's wife
Mrs John H Clisby wife of Montgomery mayor died from head injuries after leaping from a carriage when horses bolted five miles from the city. Her sister Mrs Charles Virgin was seriously injured and their daughter Miss Annie Virgin was present.
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Montgomery
Ala
John H. Clisby
Charles Virgin
Annie Virgin
Half Crazy White Man Assaults Girl in Georgia Woods
Cordele Georgia May 80 a half crazy white man named John Hannaway attempted to assault a girl near Vienna after finding three sisters alone in the woods. He fled when the children screamed and was jailed in Vienna. A mob gathered but agreed to let the law proceed with a special term of court to try Hannaway.
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Cordele
John Hannaway
Vienna
Z. A. Littlejohn
Hannaway
Littlejohn
Funeral of Castelar Draws Immense Crowds in Madrid
Immense crowds gathered in Madrid for the funeral of Senor Don Emilio Castelar, with offices closed and mourning in effect. Police clashed with throngs at cemetery gates as cortège passed the Prado before the body was interred at eight. The article notes a republican sentiment with cries of Viva la republica and public disturbances.
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Madrid
Emilo Castelar
Murcia
Prado
Ministry of Finance
Viva la Republica
Indian visitor poetry and civilizing tale from fossil hunt
Tale recalls Prof. Marsh and a Native warrior who greeted him in a ravine while fossil hunting in Indian country. The anecdote contrasts education and civilization with tribal roots as the Indian traveler had been raised East before returning West. Red Hot From the Gun ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds, eruptions and boils.
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Prof. Marsh
Othneil Charles Marsh
Yale College
Abmal
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
Smith Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Narrow escape as horse runs away in Oglethorpe County
Mr W P Brooks narrowly escaped injury when a horse he was driving ran away in Oglethorpe County. The buggy overturned and his right foot was injured. He credits luck for avoiding a worse outcome after the horse spooked and a scythe blade came near.
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W. P Brooks
Oglethorpe County
Necy
Mr. Brooks
Cubans Receive U.S. Gratuity Payments in Havana
U S officials report a strong start to distributing the American bounty to Cuban troops. Three hundred privates applied, but only 112 were paid as officers and a slow process kept the office open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many arms were not on rolls, while ninety-nine rifles were surrendered. Some applicants preferred giving weapons directly to Americans.
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Havana
George M. Randall
Eighth United States Infantry
Death by Own Action of Archie Boyd Death Ends New York Caricaturist Life
Archie Newton Boyd, a well known New York caricaturist and creator of humorous drawings, was found dead in a room lit by half finished sketches. A gas jet label indicated his method, with a Sunday page bearing his work nearby.
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New York
Archie Newton Boyd
Mrs Maybrick’s Release Not Communicated by Hay
Secretary Hay said no official communication or cablegram from Ambassador Choate on Mrs Maybrick’s release from English prison. He had pursued the case in London with personal interest, nearly securing British government consent before official conservatism blocked it.
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Washington
Hay
Choate
Maybrick
England
London
Relics of Santiago Campaign Sent to Hodgson Brothers
Lieutenant Commander Alban O Hodgson sends relics from the Santiago campaign to his brothers. An electric battery from Morro Castle fires torpedoes. a compass from the Reina Mercedes. two Hotchkiss shells are shared. Also advertised Prickly Ash Bitters for kidney liver and stomach health by H R Palmer & Sons.
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Hodgson
Alban O. Hodgson
Santiago
E. R. Hodgson
Morro Castle
A. H. Hodgson
Norfolk Navy Yard
J. M. Hodgson
H. R. Palmer & Sons
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Dewey Improves but to Remain in Hong Kong
Admiral Dewey has shown health gains since arriving aboard the Olympia on May 22 and continues to decline social invitations. He will not depart for home until fully recuperated, with no fixed date set. The notice also promotes Prickly-Ash Bitters as a remedy for indigestion sold by H R Palmer & Sons.
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Admiral Dewey
Jabez Potts
Hong Kong
Chicago
Manila Bay
Dewey
Crispin
United States
Olympia
Dayton Street store sold to Rabbi Rubenstein in auction
The Clay ton Street store now home to Sledge Drug Co. sold at auction yesterday afternoon at 12:30. Real estate agent W D Griffith oversaw the sale with bids rising from 1000 to 2510 before the property went to Rabbi I Rubenstein.
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Clayton Street
Sledge Drug Co
W. D. Griffith
Wilson
I. A. Rubenstein
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K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Capt
J. J. OC. McMahan
Thomas Bailey
Bank All Right
Athens
J. J. O. McMahan
O. H. Arnold
I.H. Goss
J. W. Camak
J. T. Anderson
Cobb Lampkin
Pearce
Wri Bailey
Eureka Cotton Mills
Anderson, S. C
Anderson Cotton Mills
Pacolet Mill
Columbus, Ohio
G. A. R. Committee
Elek Stom
Onderfey
Peipin
Cincinnati
Ohio
Uase Eat
Porren D.aspc
Corr. Props
J. W. Gardner
Ida
Ville
Ind
Jumigal
Castelar
DeWitt
Ninute
Lanvz
Bewrox Co. Ane
E. B. Townsend
Cardus
Tames
Pariary
Aavteer Dept
Wee Clattanooeeb Medicine CO
Chattanooga
Aix
Lion
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Hood
Archie Boyd
Mrs. Maybrick
Dayton Street
Rabbi Rubenstein
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