Palmer Belcher Palmer murder trial verdict and sentences
The Palmer Belcher murder trial concluded with a verdict of guilty on all counts. Robert Golcher and Lou Belcher were found guilty of murder and manslaughter respectively, with Palmer also guilty of manslaughter. Sentences ranged from life imprisonment with hard labor for Golcher to multi year terms for the Palmers and Belchers, with some sentences suspended or commuted on good behavior or at the mercy of the court. The case against Charles Palmer and J B Palmer for another killing was not pressed, and subsequent charges were resolved or dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer-Belcher
Wees Y Okitet
Robert Golcher
Lou Belcher
Palmers
Belchers
Sourt
Dantsler
Bob Belcher
Charles Palmer
Public Works
Oconee
Palmer
B. Palmer
Ims
Dantzler
Solletter Bonham
Butchers
Chris
D. Corbin
W. B F. Corbin
Lou Becher
Charley Palmer
J. B. Palmer
C.D. Corbin
Cleo Vandiver
Mann Phillipg
Walhalla
Mder Rat
Wor
Klin
State Penitentiary
Ocones
Russells
Southern Railway
Harbin'n Crosanig
Toathia
Deaths in Upper Dooner and Westminster area obituaries
Mrs ChYiallw Aun Lee of Long Creek died Thursday morning at age 35 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and an infant. funeral services were held in Checkero, Rabun County, Georgia. Joseph Lee of Rocky Fork also died aged 75 Wednesday. Mrs F D Rothell, formerly Miss Phillips of Oconee County, died Friday near Westminster. funeral in Damascus Baptist Church with many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChYiallw Aun Lee
Tod
Long Creek
Lee
Baplat
Chechero
Rabun County
Georgia
Joseph Lee
Rocky Fork
F. D. Rothell
Westminster
Damascus
Rothell
Miss Phillips
Nat. Phillips
Oconee County
Scones
Damascus Baptisl Church
President Helps Orphans at Macon Home
The president of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports that Electric Bitter has served the institution for nine years as an excellent medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles. It claims to invigorate vital organs purify blood aid digestion create appetite strengthen weak or thin people and is described as especially effective for female complaints. Only 0c at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial and Orphans
Macon
Death of Capt J B Hunnicutt in St Augustine Fla
News notes the death of Capt J B Hunnicutt in St Augustine Florida on July 4 1909 aged about 49. He was the eldest son of William J Hunnicutt and head of a large family, later working as a railroad conductor on the Florida Boat Coast Railway. Survived by wife mother two brothers and seven sisters, his funeral in Evergreen Cemetery was to be conducted by the Order of Wales and Rev Le Fite James Hindry with services at Trinity Episcopal Church. A singing convention is announced with Anand Singing Convent and Beaverdam church on the first Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hunnicutt
St. Augustine
Fla
J. Fulton Hunnicutt
Capt
Hunnicutt
Capt. Hunnicutt
Oconee County
New Hope
William John Hunnicutt
Walhalla
Morida
Florida Boat Coast Railway
Pouition
Himamtoutt
Gies
Aml Seven Autre
J. Mulian Huaunteutt
St. Augustine Theadau Lieine
Order of Wiks
Biatate
le Fite
James Hindry
Trinity Episcopal Chural
Evergreen Cemetery
Inorn Peare
Agten
Walhalla News Briefs Include Post Office Praise and Local Death
Local items report a forthcoming sale notice at Carters Hardware with photographer K. M. Bulpes appearing on the 17th, Mrs. D. A. Smith visiting Anderson, and Mrs. Gaillard facing an afternoon operation at Anderson Hospital. Also noted is the new Walhalla post office occupancy under Postmaster Merrick and community praise. The town mourns Helena McGuire, a beloved 17 year old and longtime member of the Baptist church, who died after typhoid fever. funeral arrangements were held at the Canons Baptist church cemetery with district pastors officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocars and Personals
Carters Hardware Co
K. M. Bulpes
D. A. Smith Jott
Anderson
BD. Gaillard
Anderson Hospital
Valhalla
Gaillard
Merrick
Walhalla
Baptist Cemetery
Canon Baptist Church
Oconee
Help for Those Who Ha d Trouble Stomach Tablets Ad
After twelve years of stomach trouble and five hundred dollars in medicines Samuel Boyer of Folsom Iowa found relief with Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets He reports the remedy has done more good than any prior treatment The medicine is sold by Dr J W Bell Valhalla and W J Lunney Senecra Unity church to hold annual singing convention on the fourth Sunday in July and the preceding Saturday with J Vinson as president and J B Phillips Jr as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Samuel Boyer
Folsom
Iowa
Thia
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lunney
Senecr
Samplestree
The
Mountain Union Singing Convention
Seasion With Unity Church
Alto
J. Vinson
J.B. Philps, Jr
P. E. Herrington
Mount Aerial
W. J. Lunnay
Electric Lights Turned on in Seneca Town
The Seneca Chamber of Commerce gathered with M. W. Richards of the Southern Railway speaking on good roads and regional growth. The city switched on the new electric light plant powering streets and homes, marking a new era of progress. The Board of Public Works will advance the water plant and mains throughout the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Chamber of Commerce
M. W. Richards
Industrial Department
The
Southern Railway
Board of Public Works
Mooting Farmers Mutual Call Meeting at Walhalla Court
A meeting of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association is called to be held at Walhalla Court Howes on Tuesday August 24 1909 at Tig elack I om. Business of importance to be transacted and all members are urged to attend J B Pickett President D Inhell Secretary New York July 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Walhalla Court Howes
Tig’elack i. Om
J. B. Pickett
D. Inhell
Weather and local notices from Walhalla include heat records
An old Wathatin weather entry lists highs and rainfall by day with measurements from Midtway Hill Walhalla. The item also mentions a 25 cent health ad for Chamberlains remedies and local business notices. It reports the July 11 death of Prof. Simon Newcomb in Washington and his burial plans with notable survivors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palm Helcher
Chariod B. Palmer
Sir B. Palmer
W. K R. Lipscomb
Weahington
N.C
Mr. King
Daynes
Washington Post
Washington
W. H. Jaynes
Washigton
Spiretanburg
Ylonty
Upper Dooner
Grit Reaper
Anand Singing Convent
Beaverdam Church
J.P. Morton
J.B. Hunnicutt
Ayer
JC Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Lanse
Anant
Atkywne
Harveych Basket
New York
Mike William Tel
Ald Dotin Clark
Wisconsin
Mary Worens
Foreman
Clark
Belle KR. Heckham
William H. McFall
Trinity M. 1
W. Southerland
Wm. Mcballsm
G. W. Mcrall
O. W. Beckham
Thore
Roding Tuteday
Midtway Hill
Dow
Watbatin
Tell Girl
Negen
Mary Seppli
Joseph Thompson
Thompson
D. Smith
C. M. Galloway
Europe
Stmon Newcomb
Allston Cemetery
Newcombe
Hassler
U.S. N
Anita Newcomb McGee
Frances Witton
Edward Whitney
Newcomb
Carolina
Christian Home School
High Standard College
Maine
S.C. Byrd
D. D
Cheswell Cotton
Weatminster
J. W. Byrd & CO
Witsell Supply Co
R. L. Nimmons
East End
Seneca, South Carolina
M. S. Stribling
Westminster S. Cc
Atlas
Westminster Oil
Norman
Everthing
Livingston
ICE Company
R. Callaway
Valhalla Fruit and Candy Co. L. P
Kondwros
Notich
Mra
Clara K. Livingston
Timothy
Whitney K. Livingston
Bendon
C. Tenatoa
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