Trial for Murder of Captain Rankin in Union City
Eight men, named as leaders of the Night Riders of Reelfoot Lake, go on trial in Union City for the murder of Capt. Quentin Rankin, a prominent Trenton attorney. The case sparks a tense courtroom battle amid state force mobilization and growing Ohio/Tennessee district loyalties as hearings proceed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tenn
Night Rider
Reelfoot Lake
Quentin Rankin
Trenton
Srornal
Brom
Redfoot Lake
Tragedy at Ravenna Reduces Two Men to Death
In Ravenna, county tragedy at a house party led to a fatal shooting after disputes over whiskey. Munroe Mize, invited to a dance at William Reynolds’ place near Ravenna, faced Gore who argued intoxication. Gore allegedly attacked Mize, was followed, and Mize shot, killing Gore near John Fowler’s barn. Gore’s death appears instantaneous. witnesses say the fatal shot pierced his heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgattney
Tee
Ravenna
Munroe Mixe
Chalk
William Reynolds
Misie
Vbut Gore
Mize
Hows
Dis Banjo
Mie
Gore
John Fowler
Garrison Goes To Pen For Manslaughter Case
Rock Hill December reports state J Henry Garrison of Gray Court Laurens county, convicted of manslaughter with mercy and sentenced to two years, has not yet entered the penitentiary. Earlier rumors claimed he abandoned appeals and began serving, but clerk records show no execution papers filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
J. Henry Garrison
Gray Court
Laurens County
Laurens
Columbia
J. Louis Wi- Hamson
Garrison
Williamson
York
Dee
J. Lews
Hamson
Bethesda
Ma. Garrison
Jidge Menuminier
Hoek UM Ps
Fragmented Spartanburg News Summary
A scattered regional report outlines a surge of crime in Spartanburg and nearby counties, including homicide, robbery, and assaults with several cases tied to Laurens County. It notes a suspect, George Mintz, held for robery and assault, with victims Mrs. Sallie Green and others. Also mentions local shootings and robberies, plus a medical testimonial for Chamberlain’s tablets and a school-building loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartinburg
Dee. Ti
Laurens County
Spartanburg
George Mintz
Sallie Green
Piedmont
Hayes
Mints
Green
Dorroh
Heth
Phe
Geet
Sparcks
Woodralt
Tomas
Spring Street
Mes Thomas
Senator Tillman Returns to Senate After Recovery
Senator Tillman arrived in Washington and took his seat as the Senate convened. He thanked friends for messages of support, said he will rest and follow Dr. Babcock's advice, and does not expect a relapse of last spring. Mrs Tillman and other family will join after the Christmas recess.
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Washington
Tillman
Senate
Babcock
Where Bullets Flew Hero Credits Electric Bitters
Fayette New York Civil War veteran David Parker lost a foot at Gettysburg. He praises Electric Bitters as worth more than five hundred dollars for curing stomach trouble and serving as a tonic. Sold at all druggists for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette
N.Y
Gettysburg
Ramsey's Creek Items and Holiday Preparations
Ramsay's Creek notes show Rev Massiah Cobb preaching at Cross Roads and LatY services. JH Clark and J L Fendley near finished homes, expected to be among the region's finest. Dick and Charlie Floyd return for Christmas as families plan cake walks and holiday gatherings. TB Creek records Dec 14 with H Clark at a brother's Oakway event.
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Ramdal
Wm. Cothran
Hopwell
JH. Clark
J. L. Fendley
Massiah Cobb
Cross Roads
Charlie Floyd
TB. Creek
Clark
Oakway
Bargain Shoe and Household Goods Sale in West Union
Over three hundred pairs of shoes offered at reduced prices for the next few days. Items include 88.54 shoes, men’s and women’s footwear, dress shirts, and neckwear. Also featured are cleaning and washing powders, soap bars, and hardware items from J.P. Morton for bargains in Hall a.
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Sover
Peter
Met
Lorot Vaderwerr
Elos
Tan City Meat Market Slashes Prices On Main Goods
The City Meat Market announces reduced prices across most items with steak at 10 cents a pound or three pounds for 24 cents. Pro proprietor Todd lists offerings including pork, veal, sausage, produce, seafood, tobacco, preserves, drinks, and dairy, highlighting bulk pork and broad selection.
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Tan
Pam Vius
Oconee Bank of Westminster 1908 statement filed
The Oconee Bank Westminster South Carolina presents its condition as of November 27 1908 showing resources such as loans and discounts checks and cash items and other assets including furniture real estate and silver plus liabilities including capital stock undivided profits and deposits. The document includes signatures of cashier C J Mulkey and a note about the Auditor's 1909 tax returns and local schedule of polling places with dates for January and February 1909 and a reminder of the February 20 deadline with penalties for late returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee Bank
Westminster
D. C
Companie
Gurreney Aes
Tis
Oconee County
South Carolina
Tabor
South Chioa
Fair Play
N. Woolbright
Priday
Friendship
Tokeona
Oakway
Clemson College
Jane
Mr. Rest
Henry's
Cannon's
Dan
M. J. Lee
Tusalon Academy
Madison
Richland
I. W. Grubbs
Nh Falls
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Keowee Courier
OR & Schroder
Walhalla
Arraig
Reelfoot
Sanday
Hieke
Ted
Wwe
Bisa Nets
Viddler
Baniois
Gattney
Pen
C.hed
Stith
Chamberlain
David Freeman
Kempt
Nova Scotia
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
Seneca
Eoitor Keowee
Columbus, Ga
Ambrose E. Calhoun
Calhoun
Senator Tillman
Ramsay's Creek
Perman Morton
Kes Arm
Hanmner
Halla O
J.P. Morton
West Union
Todd
Will G
O. Callaway
Westmster
Craig- Verner Mercantile Company
Pony
Almalla, S. CO
Vou
State of
County of
Oronce
Catie C. Innkey
Hank
C.J. Mulkey
W.K. Hull
Stary Public
Rosser
D. PL
Butler
J. Mulkey
J. I. Hinckle
J. Eustace Hopkins
Gayl
Seneca Hardware Co
Seneca, S. C
Woodburn Farm
Pendleton, S. C
Wooanor
Pendleton
Chesley
Giles
Chattanooga
Imperial
Beecher & Gibbs Plow Co
George J. Nissan
T. M. Boshneca
Canott
Myers
R. B.D
Norman’s
Norman
Walhalla, S. C
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