Trolley Line Prospects for Pawleys Island Draw Support
A discussion with Capt. Samuel Sparks reveals that a road granted from Bannock Burn to the Island is being cut out and graded. Ten feet will host the trolley line, aided by Col. Ralph Nesbit and county action, with a call for local unity to push the project, hotel, and summer prospects.
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Samuel Sparks
Pawleys Island
Ralph Nesbit
Bannock Burn
Sparks
Atlantic Ocean
Georgetown Rifle Guards Drill Impresses Citizens
The Georgetown Rifle Guards performed with exceptionally fine drill last night. Lt. Bourke drew admiration as the ranks moved in perfect accord. After the drill, 2nd Lt. C. J. Levy James Adams and B. F. Jones Jr were appointed to determine which members would attend the Columbia drill during fair week.
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Georgetown
Bourke
Dril
C. J. Levy
James Adams
B. F. Jones, Jr
Columbia
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed Against S Brilles & Bro Co
Creditors filed a petition to adjudge S Brilles & Bro Co bankrupt in the U S District Court bankruptcy docket. L Swartzburg, long time employee, appointed by creditors as agent in the case.
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S. Brilles & Bro. Co
United States District Court
L. Swartzburg
Court postpones murder case due to missing witnesses
Judge Dantzler orders a delay until the next court term because two key witnesses are absent. He directs the Sheriff to arrest and detain them until the case resumes. Separately, a chimney fire at jail box 21 caused an alarm at 4 10 without damage.
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Dantzler
Night riders murder two lawyers near Walnut Log
In Union City Tennessee on October 20 two attorneys from Trenton Col R Z Taylor and Capt Quinten Rankin were abducted from Ward's Hotel at Walnut Log by masked riders. Rankin’s body was found this morning shot and hanged near the hotel while Taylor is missing presumed dead. Sheriffs and armed men pursue the assailants amid threats of battle. The killings appear tied to a state fishing regulation at Reel Foot Lake.
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Union City
Tenn
Col
R. Z. Taylor
Quinten Rankin
Trenton
Ward
Watnit Log
Rankin
Col. Taylor
Eastwood
Haynes
Lake County
Tiptonville
Capt
Reel Foot Lake
Walnut Log
Guns and Gunning by Dan Beard Published for Outdoor Fans
Dan Beard publishes Guns and Gunning a 112 page illustrated guide to woodcraft camping cooking and gear. The book from Stevens Arms advocates vacation trips to woods and fields and is mailed postpaid by J Stevens Arms & Tool Co Chicopee Falls Mass with 20 cents for paper and 30 cents for cloth editions.
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Fatious Stevens
Dan Beard
Stevens
Stevens Arms
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company
Chicopee Falls
Mass
The Wireless Message and a Quiet Coast Radio Station
A New England coast wireless station operates in autumn hush as a visitor learns Morse. The operator explains ripples guiding light speed signals to ships and a message sent: God bless you. The piece ponders whether such words reach distant sailors and what guidance messages may offer seekers.
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New England
Washington
Navy Department
Hartsville Oil Mill Meat House Destroyed by Fire
A fire yesterday morning in Hartsville consumed the largest meat house of the Hartsville Oil Mill. Officials say the blaze started in a small house occupied by a negro tenant and mill employee. Solicitor W H Wells left for Florence this evening due to a small docket at this term of court.
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Hartsville
W. H. Wells
Florence
Electric theater presents tonight three comedies
The program offers Kind Hearted Gentlemen The Skilful Policeman and The Miser Nephew rich in humor. Absentees will miss a delightful sequence in the moving picture shows.
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Electric Theater
Governor Patterson Offers 10000 Reward for Night Riders Arrest
Governor Patterson announced a $10,000 reward for the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Judge Taylor and Captain Rankin at Reel Foot Lake. He was at Covington when news arrived and canceled his speaking engagement to respond to the case.
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Patterson
Memphis
Tenn
Taylor
Capt
Rankin
Reel Foot Lake
Covington
Tillman Returns From Europe Talks Of Possible Campaign
Senator Tillman and Mrs. Tillman arrived in Washington from New York after months abroad. They aboard the Kroonland from Antwerp and report good health. He may speak in the Far West after a short stay at his farm but plans to stay home until Congress convenes in about a month.
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Washington
Tillman
New York
Kroonland
Antwerp
America
Far West
Trenton
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Night Riders Lynch
Tennessee
Europe
D. S
D. S. Butts
M. L. Altman
Eaddy Livery Stables
Harry Fogel
Bargain House
Front Street
City Hall
Brazilian Optical Company
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