Local and Personal Notes with Happenings About Town
A roundup of residents visiting events and attending the State Fair in Columbia. Local social news notes trips, trunks on sale at Phenix Furniture Co, and upcoming meetings. Reports include a fatal shooting in Edgefield County, court docket, and upcoming Sunday School Institute details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
E. M Patent
Furman University
F. L. Carson
C. L. Ford
C. I
Ford
Phenix Furniture Co
Klugh
Sale of Philippines Bars Nation's Soul
In Providence on October 30 Bishop Charles H. Brent of the Philippines condemned the idea of selling the islands. He warned such a proposition would be a criminal shirking of responsibility and amount to bartering the soul of the nation, stating the duty is heavy and avoiding it would be unchristianlike.
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Providence
Churchmen’s Club
Charles H. Brent
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Ohio woman fires revolver and birdshot at husband
An Ohio woman who suspected her husband of infidelity fired a 38 calibre revolver at him twice, seized the family shotgun, and fired birdshot until her ammunition ran out. He, as he fell, likely congratulated himself on marrying a poor marks lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Officers Destroy Big Still Near Lima Neighborhood
Officers Merrick Phillips Goldsmith and Cooley returned from the Lima area after cutting up a large still and destroying 1600 gallons of beer and mash along with paraphernalia. The operation disrupted a recent run while raiders were in the city for a United States court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Merrick, Phillips, Goldsmith
Cooley
Lima
United States Court
Boston Man Missing After Ten Days in Greenville
H L Reese of Boston vanished after ten days in Greenville with his wife. Mrs Reese, young and distressed, believes foul play possible and has asked Chief Alton to investigate. He was last seen Monday morning near carnival crowds. he carried a substantial sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
H. L. Reese
Boston
Refused Challenge Over Campaign SpeechRemarks
New Orleans November 1 Donel son Caffrey son of former Senator Donelson Caffrey says Lieutenant Governor J Y Sander of Louisiana refused his demand for satisfaction over statements in a campaign speech. Caffrey notes the refusal bars him from continuing to hold office in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Donelson Caffrey
J. Y. Sander
Luiliwiana
Caffrey
Grant
Merchants and Mitchelle C Trade at Sea Ports
Arrivals and movements noted for the sea trade include the Stmr Frank Sessoms with cargo to Munnerlyn and Co, the Stmr Merchants bound for the Pee Dee river cotton trade to a shipping line, and the Stmr Mitchelle C sailing for Conway to Waccamaw Line Steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sessoms
Sarvis, Sarvis
Bucksville
Mdsc
B. A. Munnerlyn & Co
Stmr
Merchants
Hopkins
Pee Dee River
Mitchelle C
Dusenbury, Conway
Waccamaw Line
Jerry Granted Bail in Laurens Murder Case
John C. Jerry, a young farmer, was granted bail of 4000 dollars by Judge Watts at chambers in Laurens. The bond was backed by six sureties and he was released to attend his brother Frank Jerry's funeral at New Prospect Church near his home.
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Laurens
John C. Jerry
Frank Jerry
Watts
New Prospect Church
Thaw Not to Plead Insanity at New Trial
Pittsburg reports that Harry K Thaw will not claim present insanity at his second trial in December New York lawyers remain firm in the defense arguing Thaw was insane at the time he shot White, not since. Detective Roger O Mara returned from New York confirming the defense policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Roger O’mara
Thaw
White
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Mrs. Harvey
W. H. Andrews
Columbia
J. Walter Doar
Board of County Commissioners
T. G. Lipsy
Glenn Springs
T. P. Bailey
Baltimore
C. W. Bailey
L. L. Williams
Edgefield County
Mince Gray
Joe Oliphant
L. G. Walker
Sumter
Chamber of Commerce
Rhett
Charleston
Lanes
Bennettsville
H. L. Oliver
The
People’s Bank
Brevard
Electrical Theatre
Buchan
Daily Item
Board of Registration of Supervisors
Savannahy
Kansas City Journal
North Pole
J. L. Weinburg
H. C. Moore
J. D. Moore
Episcopal
Marine News
D. S
Opera House
Jahe
Jerry
Louis Poniatowski
P. O
Dilla
Dick Ois
Louis Riff
Bourke
New York Tailors
Kandi & Kehr
Kandl & Kehr
Georgetown
S. C
Old Bailey Drug Store
Fralley
J. L. Weinberg
Pete Rabil
Bourrough Merchant
Front Street
Peter Rahil
Crowley’s
S. Rilles & Bro. CO
S. Brilles & Bro.Co
Brilles
S.brilles& Bro. Co
S. Brilles & Bro. CO
Front St
Iseman Drug Co
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