Night Rider murder verdicts return in Tennessee case
In Union City Tennessee six defendants Garrett Johnson Tid Burton Roy Ranson Fred Pinion Arthur Clear and Sam Applewhite were found guilty of first degree murder with mitigating circumstances and sentenced to death or life by the court. Bud Morris Bob Huffman were found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Johnson
Tid Burton
Roy Ranson
Fred Pinion
Arthur Clear
Sam Applewhite
Bud Morris
Bob Huffman
Rosson
Rossow
A Funny Old Railroad and Its Early Car Travel
W W Smith of Williston reports on the first U S railroad the Charleston and Augusta line 140 miles from Charleston to Augusta begun 1826 completed 1833. Early travel used wind powered sails on cars with two smokestacks and no spark arresters. Track used 32 foot stringers with an iron band nailed to wood and a walker cleared nail heads daily. Conductor fares were collected from the outside as cars had no enclosed conveyances. Mail moved in sticks handed to conductors and tossed along the route. The piece notes primitive mail service and the paper’s circulation and editor Rouse’s efforts with the Georgetown Cor Columbia State column. The piece ends with a brief note on the gas steamer Carrie M Dudley charter availability for trips and hunting, advertised by Sam Sparks.
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W. W. Smith
Williston
D. C
United States
South Carolina
Charleston
Augusta
Developments Highlight Reputation Growth for Georgetown Aid
Daily results show a name gaining reputation as long as the preparation is right. Mr Leyh praises Georgetown for financial gains and the genuine relief seen in many patients. Despite weather shifts, mudhéds seek consultations at the usual 7 PM sessions at My See of Orange and Front Streets.
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Leyh
Georgetown
Mr. Ley
Orange
Daily Item Emerges From Georgetown Initiative
Georgetown residents long sought a daily paper and C W Rouse launched a low cost newspaper with a community minded motto Not for ourselves but for others The Daily Item now reaches nearly every home and office and is a daily pleasure for readers though the editor faced overwhelming odds.
Georgetown Railway & Light Company Stock Subscriptions Open
State court notice announces books of subscription to Georgetown Railway & Light Company capital stock. corporate action authorized Dec 23 1908 and opening Jan 25 1909 at 10 a.m. in Georgetown. capital stock to be $100000 in 4000 shares of $25 each. main office at Georgetown District of Columbia. corporate aims include passenger and freight transport and provision of light heat and power in Georgetown South Carolina. Corporators: C Case and 8 C Case.
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State of
South Carolina
Georgetown
ME McCown
Georgetown Railway & Light Company
Georgetown Electric Company
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Tennessee
Union City
Tenn
Rouse
Georgetown Cor
Columbia State
Carrie M. Dudley
C. L. Ford
Sam’s. Sparks
Mr. Leyh
C. W. Rouse
Avery
Alice Freeman
Hucks Jones
Collins Delaire
Blackdsmith
Hartnett & Day
Om, J. Dunmore
Aida Duity
Sw of & Modern Homes
P.O
S. C
England
Pheniss Sumiture Waza
Georgetown County Dispensary Board
Clyde
Baltimore & Carolina S
V. J.crowley
Wilson Distilling Co
Big Four Distilling Co
U. Distributing Co
Cook & Bernheimer Co
Packham Brothers
Garrett & Co
Isaac Mansback & Co
Sol. Bear & Co
Wm. Lanahan & Son
Jas. Buchanan & Co
People Distilling Co
A. M. Jordon Co
M. Perine & Sons
Rhein-Zeiher Co
JJ. S. Bottlers Supply Co
Falls City
County
City
L. S. Ehrich
J. E. McQuade
W. H. McDonald
County Board of Control
the People’s Bank
Georgetown, S. C
People’s Bank
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