Arson Charge Placed After Campobello Fire Kills Four
Campobello May 15 Following an inquiry by State Insurance Inspector B A Wharton into the January 28 blaze that destroyed W J Gibsons home and killed four Gibson children, Allendar Gosnell 25 has been arrested in Landrum on arson charges The tragedy shocked the community and investigators found sufficient evidence to detain Gosnell a former tenant on the Gibson plantation The Gibson family included Hugh 16 Annie Thomas 14 Laura 10 and James 8 The fire broke out at 1 am as neighbors heard screams and Belton Reid heroically helped rescue one child The origin of the fire remained undetermined with coal from a grate considered a possible cause
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Gosnell
Gibson
House of Representatives
Hugh Gibson
Annie ‘Thomas Gibson
Laura Gibson
James Gibson
Walter J. Gibson
Greenville
Belton Reid
Mr. Reid
Mr. Gibson
The Demons Of The Swamp and Malaria Cure Claim
A nostril of old medical quackery claims maquitos sting cause deadly amalaia and malaria. It describes fever, typhoid, and recovery after using three bottles of a remedy priced at 50 cents, with alleged testimonial from W. M. Fretwell of Lacina North Carolina.
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W. M. Fretwell
Lacina N.C
Anarchists Roughly Treated in California
Emma Goldman anarchist lecturer and Ben L. Reitman manager are safe in Los Angeles after an attack in San Diego. Reitman was seized by armed vigilants from a hotel, tarred and feathered, burned with a cigar, stripped of clothes, and left with only money and a ticket. Goldman was escorted to the rail station as she abandoned a planned lecture.
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San Diego
Cal
Emma Goldman
Ben L
Reitman
Los Angeles
IW. W
Industrial Workers
Bernado
Myrtle Hawkins Slayers Indicted in First Degree Murder Case
Hendersonville North Carolina May 16 grand jury returns indictments for first degree murder against Nort Britt and Lizzie Shaft two Asheville women in the Myrtle Hawkins death case. The indictment also names Geo Bradley Boney Bradley Abner McCall his wife and Dan McCall as accessories before the fact with a new conspiracy count.
Free Bathing Suit Pattern Coupon From World
Next Sunday’s New York World offers a coupon for one May Manton Bathing Suit pattern in the Annette Kellerman style. Present the coupon at any May Manton agency in Greater New York or send 4 cents in stamps if outside the area to receive the pattern postage prepaid.
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New York World
Manton
Annette Kellerman
Greater New York
Annette Kellemann
Judge Acquits Man in Son’s Slaying at Oklahoma Trial
McAllister Oklahoma May 16 Judge J J Convers former president of the State board of agriculture was acquitted of murder in the superior Court today. He shot and killed his son J J Convers Jr after the younger man attacked him with a razor three weeks ago.
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Mcallister
Okla
J. J. Convers
State Board of Agriculture
J. J. Convers Jr
Georgetown County Political Candidate Notices
A collection of candidate announcements for Georgetown County offices. Gro D. Anderson seeks County Supervisor, J. A. Hemingway runs for Coroner, J. B. Johnson and H. H. Ward announce for Sheriff, C. J. Fletcher seeks reelection as Auditor, with pledges to abide by Democratic Primary rules and serve to best ability.
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Georgetown County
Gro. D. Anderson
J. A. Hemingway
J. B. Johnson
Georgetown
H. H. Ward
C. J. Fletcher
Wonderful Deliverance by Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her from typhoid pneumonia and a fatal cough She states doctors offered no relief until using the remedy Now she hardly coughs and praises its throat and lung healing power Sold with guarantees 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free at all druggists
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J. E. Cox
Joliet
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Liendar Gosnell
Landman
Pens Cafe
Sure
Myrtle Hawkins
Slayers
Hendersonville
C. C. Dantzler
Koley Salens
Giedies
Carolina Fiarware Company
Cypress
Wetherhorn & Son
Charleston, S
C P. CO
Curtis-Powell Co., Inc. Produce and Commission
Georgetown Provision Co
Savings Bank
Bank OF Georgetown
State. County and City Depository
D. J. Crowley
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