Extradited Black Murder Suspect Brought to South Carolina
Joe Grant, African American man sought for the 1906 Johnston murder, arrived in Columbia under guard after extradition from Pennsylvania. He will be tried in Edgefield on the murder indictment, with previous legal battles over surrender noted and Pennsylvania officials not detailing their decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grant
Johnston
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Augusta
Grmot
Swearingen
Edgefield County
State Penitentiary
State House
Durst
Philadelphia
South Carolina
Tenor
United States Supreme Court
Thew
Re. States Supreme Court
Peeples
Timmerman
Manning
Brambaugh
Grant
Virginia
Edgefield
Union Station
Court of General Sessions
Coambia Record
Help Your Liver It Pays With New Life Pills
An ad touts Dr. ing's New Life Pills as a remedy for torpid liver and stomach upset. Claims include unifying the blood easing constipation biliousness dizziness and indigestion with a refreshed complexion. Available at druggists for 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.ing
Il Druggists
Trenton Christmas Parties Highlight Local Social Scene
The Trenton area celebrated Christmas with numerous parties hosted by Miss Sadie Long, Miss Ethel Harrison, and others. Local asparagus growers elected D. R. Day as president with J. M. Vann as secretary treasurer, and Williston will host the next meeting on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Long
Ethel Harrison
Orrie Sabe Miller
Ruth Salter
Fannie
Sabe Miller
Asparagus Growers Association
D. R. Day
J. M. Vann
Leslie Eidson
South Carolina
Williston
Clara Durisoe Shealy
Batesburg
Julia Holland
Emily Manget
S. H. Manget
Lizzie
Lucile Cullum
Leslie Seamer Weiner
Anderson
Preston Wright
Kathleen Wright
Miriam Holland
Winston-Salem
N. C
Will Walker
Annie Laurie Walker
Geo. Walker, Jr
North Augusta
J. R. Moss
Walker
Marion
Corine Clark
Matilda Ward
Bethune
J.n.fair
Horn’s Creek
Trenton
Fannie Miller
Helen Clark
Mattie Lou Long
Lussie Smith
Marie
Debbie Mae Marsh
Eulis
Ruth Padgett
Messrs
William Bouknight
Geo. Day
William Wise
Teague Hunter
Lola Hunter
Clyne
Lola
Rudolph Swearingen
Fertilizer Outlook Warns of Slim Supplies for Next Year
Washington reports a gloomy fertilizer outlook for next year. Secretary Houston notes limited potash due to German embargo and wartime demand, with only nitrogenous fertilizers likely available in needed quantities. New sources include alunite, feldspar, Searles Lake mud, and kelp, but none offer immediate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Department
Germany
United States
Pacific Coast
Utah
Searles Lake
California
New Deputy Sheriff Appointed for Edgefield
Sheriff Swearingen accepts the resignation of Deputy Homer Williams who returns to his Gilgal farm. D D Brunson is named Williams successor and moves in with uncle N L Brunson. Brunson, eldest son of W P Brunson, is described as sober and steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Williams
D. D. Brunson
Williams
Swearingen
Edgefield
Gilgal
Mr. Branson
W. P. Branson
Mr. Brunson
N. L. Brunson
Prohibition Drive Energizes Edgefield and Parksville
J J Garnett from Linton Texas reports a lively scene as four women lead a petition for a countywide prohibition election. Locals recall May fairs in Edgefield, praise church debt payoff, and note activists opposing whiskey interests, with a court filing setting the election for the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Edgefield
Parksville
Linton
Prohibition
J. J. Garnett
Christmas Joy At Cemetery Hill School District 1915
Christmas Day events at Miss Mary Townes Cemetery Hill school brought happy gifts and festive decorations. Santa distributed many presents while neighbors and family shared smiles and news of travels, illnesses, and upcoming moves as edgefield county families welcomed a new year with reflections and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
Edgefield County
Mary
Emma
Herbert Bunch
Quitman
Walter Bunch
Charleston
W. Bunch
Luta Raymond
Augusta
Silas Medlock
Frances Townes
Carrie Ransom
Milton Barker
Emmie Lanham
Tom McKie
Adilee McKie
L. W. Reese
Beech Island
L. D. Reese
Miss Williams
Moore Road
Barker
Gardnerville
Tennessee
Beatrice Stevens
Ernest Cogburn
Floyd Place
Ivy DeLaughter
Piney Woods
Adams
Lilly DeLaughter
Bess Thurmond
Red Oak Grove
McKie Scott
Hugh Scott, Jr
North Augusta
Johnston Letter recalls Mrs J Horde Allen in loving tribute
The Johnston column mourns the death of Mrs J Horde Allen of Hogefield describing her as a gentle, loving wife mother and sister whose life reflected Christian devotion and quiet strength. It notes attendees at her burial and observes local church activities including a foreign missions week and a Baptist choir practice while recounting town history and family milestones such as the Wertz anniversary and a festive antebellum wedding feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
J. H. Allen
M. E. Walker
A. C. Mobley
P. N. Keesee
Ollie Hamilton
M. T. Turner
O. D. Black
J. Lucas Walker
G. D. Walker
Mims Walker
Frances
Bessie Ford Turner
Zena Payne
Elberta Bland
Orlena Cartledge
J. A. Lott
J. W. Mobley
Mra
Will Ready
J.C. Lewis
W. P. Cassells
The
Baptist Church
Baptist
Capt. Johnston
Andrews
North Carolina
South Carolina
Baptist Sunday School
Messrs
Getsen
Claud
Wilber Wertz
Columbia
Leroy Wertz
Belton
Bessie
Isabel Bean
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Fertilizer Outlook
Bureau of Soils
Texas
Adjee
Advertiser
Toad
Nan
Linton, Texas
Ida
Hardy
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