Fire destroys home. Mrs Woods missing as suspect pressed
Pressley Riley is jailed on suspicion of killing Mrs Woods and arson at her Little River residence. Reports claim George W Hancock, mill overseer, kicked a girl. he faced a simple assault charge, waived examination, paid a fine, and appealed. Hancock is described as quiet and respectable, with authorities disputing the overblown reports.
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