Yeggman Confesses Tied to Laurens Case
Laurens April 10 Solicitor R A Cooper received a letter from Post Office Inspector Gregory about a yeggman held in Atlanta Federal prison for the Bonifay Florida post office robbery on December 22. The man, using aliases James Martin Frank Harris George Wallace George Davis and Wally, claims to have been with Sheney Mike in Laurens January 28 when Policeman Stone was killed. Cooper says the prisoner claims proximity to the Laurens railroad yard fight but won t discuss participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Gregory
Tener
James Martin
Frank Harris
George Wallace
George Davis
Wally
Cooper
Atlanta
Laurens
Martin
Faurens
Healing Salve for Burns and Chapped Hands
An advertises Chamberlain's Salve as a fast acting remedy for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims immediate pain relief and scar free healing for minor injuries with a wholesale price of 26 cents. Sold by J. W. Bell Valhalla and W. J. Twinney Sencea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Twinney
Sencea
Causey and Sheppard Shot by Hughes Near Hampton
W B Causey county clerk and Jesse Sheppard were shot by a man named Pex Leg Hughes near Hampton. Causey died in a hospital in Augusta. Sheppard was treated for a bullet wound. Hughes was arrested and taken to Columbia for safekeeping after the shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
W. B. Causey
Jesse Sheppard
Pex Leg
Hughes
Causey
Augusta
Sheppard
D. J. Reid
Lightsey
Anderson
Columbia
State Penitentiary
Money Comes in Bunches to A A Chisholm of Treadwell NY
A A Chisholm of Treadwell NY reports enduring indigestion nervous debility and insomnia improving after using Electric Bitters. He credits twelve bottles with restoring health and vigor enabling daily business. Sold at druggists 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Chisholm
Treadwell
N. Y
Lynching of Suspect by Florida Mob Near Arcadia
April 11. John Smith, a Black man, accused of attempting to assault a young woman two miles from Arcadia, was captured early this morning and lynched by a mob. Local authorities reported the incident as a vigilante extrajudicial killing with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Mia
John Smith
Westminster wedding and local notices on Easter Sunday
Westminster April 13 special: R Alverson and Miss Attle Platt of Atlanta wed at Jones boarding house by Rev M By Peabody. They departed for home at 1 20 pm. Local events include funeral services for Robt HM Dilworth Sr and notes on town stores closing at 6 30 pm until September 1. Community updates mention donations for a wheelchair fund and various visits and sightings around Westminster and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gossett
Westminster
R. Alverson
Attle Platt
Atlanta
Jones Boarding House
J. J. Johnson
R. B. Dilworth
Zedekiah Watkins
John Watkins
Greenville
R H. Dilworth
C. H. Smith
Mast ‘Point
C. H. Moon
Whitten
John P. Far
J. H. Ayers
Connerasscemober
Ayers
J. C. Yongne
Sunshine Society
Iran, Pitts
T. P. Anderson
Greengill
Maud Stribling
O. IX. Poore
Anderson
C. E. Dicks
Local officers elected for Sonora Library Association
In Seneca on April 12 the Sonora Library Association elected old officers with Prof. J B Sanders added to the book committee. New officers are: President Dr B A Hines, first vice president FM Cary, second vice president W M Neill, secretary Dr J J Burgess, treasurer J W Byrd. The book committee includes Mrs KE A Hines, Miss Mary Cherry, Mrs Wm Lowry, Rev C S Blackburn, Prof J B Sanders, Dr John Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Sonora Library Association
J.B. Sanders
B.A. Hines
FM. Cary
W. M. Neill
J. J. Burgess
J. W. Byrd
KE. A. Hines
Mary Cherry
Wm. Lowry
Blackburn
J. B. Sanders
John Hopkins
M. Stokes Stribling
Anderson
Frank Martin
Greenville
J.C. Cary
Whitner
J. J. Livingston
Cordele
D. P. "Thomson
Valhalla
Livingston
Phillips Verner
Oconee
New York
A. P. Brown
W. A. Hines
Columbia
Norma Gignilliat
College For Women At Columbia
Douglas Seaborn
Seneca Civic Association
Gainesville
Eliies
Lula Doyle
Chicora’ College
F. L. Sitton
Clemson
Henrietta
Lynn Verner
Richland
Sencea
Senvea
Pendleton
Townville
Marguerite Adama
Shorter College
Rome
Joe
Litton
N. F. McRtreath
Oconee Inn
Sitton
Mra
J. J. McWhorter
J. G. Harper
B. F. Sloan
Madison notes April 12 social and school news
Special: Mr and Mrs J R Cleland visited relatives in Georgia. Mrs J R King ill but improving. Students rehearse for April 16 entertainment with cordial invitation. Wedding bells to ring soon in this section. Many Madison young ladies study music with Mrs White of Westminster. School closes next Friday the 16th. Heavy frost Friday night may threaten fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
J. R. Cleland
Georgia
J. R. King
Old Reliable Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed
The Kago Tribune rejects simple remedies for colds citing moderate laxatives and hot baths indoors for days, warning of pneumonia risk. It urges faith in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noted for curing colds, and lists J. W Bell Valhalla and W. J. Linney Seneca as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kago Tribune
J. W Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Linney
Seneca
Death of W. B. Dilworth Sr. at Conneross April 6
News from Conneross notes the death of W B Dilworth Sr at his home on April 6 from Brights disease. Born August 10, 1838 in Greenville county, he married Mary Wadkins about 42 years ago and moved to the community in 1891. He served in Wakefield's Cavalry, was a Baptist church member, and left a wife nine children and over twenty grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:30 pm in Conneross, Rev J H Ayers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneross
W. B. Die Vworth, Sr
Bright
Comcross
Mr. Dilworth
Earth
Greenville County
Mary Wadkins
Wiliam Wadkins
Greenville
W. B. Dilworth
Oklahoma
Dilworth
Lucy Patterson
Patterson
Lilah Mitchell
Westminster
Hunsinger
Valhalla
Anderson
Alexander
S. M. Hunsinger
Mrightt Fate Averted and Local Notes Quietly Update
A fragmentary local page reports on Mrightt Fate Averted with a quote from Frank Disberry about a knee injury healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It mentions ongoing electric light trenching at Fair Play and 2nd South streets, frost damage to peaches, Mrs. J W Stribing repainting in French gray, and visits by Harry Carey, Louis H Carey, Carrie Hunter, and Ethel Kirkpatrick with Easter greetings in Anderson MV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souk
Fair Play
South Stree
J. W
Harry Carey
Valhalla
Seneca
Louis H. Carey
Greenville
Carrie Hunter
Ethel Kirkpatrick
Anderson
PACTS PROM FAIR PLAY Pair Play April 12
Miss Anna Murett delightfully entertained her Sunbeam class with an Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon from 2 to 6 in the pasture of W L Dobbs. About 76 eggs were hidden for children ages 2 to 12. Several local residents visited, including Clayton Mays of Avanta and Belton Marett of Furman University, with reports of other social visits and a wedding in Anderson County. The community fund raised for the school library and a fire destroyed the Hudson home, prompting local aid. The Oconee County Staging Convention was invited to meet Beaverdam Baptist on the second Sabbath in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveetat
Anna Murett
W. L. Dobbs
Clayton Mays
Avanta
Belton Marett
Furman University
Vera Crawford
South Union
Larry Marett
A. R. Marett
Townville
Woodson Giles
M. L. Parker
Atlanta
Ola Grubbs
Lavonia
J. 2
Dobbs
James Brown
Cromer-Dobbins
Fork
Anderson County
W. B. Hawkins
Anderson
Ethel Marett
Zion
Greenville Brick Manufacturing Company Opens Near Pendleton
Pendleton April 12. A large brick plant begins operations near Pendleton, the Greenville Brick Manufacturing Company. Major stockholders include Dr. W. S. Pack and W. Marion Pack of Greenville. Marion Pack supervises. Output预计 40,000 bricks daily, with future expansion. wood initially used for firing, plan to switch to coal. Plant lies a mile west on Highteen Mile Creek beside Blue Ridge Railway. Clay quality strong, history of prior failed attempts overcome by financial backing and experience. Machinery covers about three acres. clay sourced from a fifteen-acre tract. orders already filed with Pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Mail
Pendleton
Greenville Brick Manufacturing Company
W. 8. Pack
W. Marion Pack
Greenville
Marion Pack
Highteen-Mile Creek
Blue Ridge Railway
Pack
Butler’s Condition Worsens as He Fades Toward End
In Columbia on April 12 Gen. M C Butler’s condition was unchanged but weaker today. His vitality remains remarkable and the spark of life glows, though feeble. His mind remains clear and comrades visited him yesterday, but they fear only a few hours remain to speak with the beloved general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.W
J. E. Bauknight
Walhalla, S. C
Inwy
Mike
W. B. Causey and
Florida
ROYAL
Platt-Alverson
HL. BE
Rosser
M. J. Messer
the Baptist Sunday School
Enoch Breascale
Soo. McConnell
R. F. White
W. P. Anderson
Marshall
Stribling
Easley
South Carolina
M. EB. Peabody
H. B. Zimmerman & Co
5. C
Frank Disberry
Kelliher
Minn
Bucklen
Hudson
Nville Brick Company
Gen. Butler Seriously
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!