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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
2
Local discussion among businessmen argues for a fence law to force stock-owners to contain cattle and protect crops. Citing Williamsburg and Colleton counties, proponents say fencing spurs farming land value and yields, urging Georgetown to join in creating a stronger agricultural region.
The document calls for a rigorous investigation of the shooting death of Mrs. S. C. Bigham in Georgetown County. It urges the arrest and indictment of W. B. Avant and Dr. Bigham and asks for a jury trial. It stresses that South Carolina law forbids killing a retreating person even if suspicious. It notes no evident justification for the deed as presented to the public.
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