Assassination of Ridgeway Mayor by Dynamite Bomb
Ridgeway Virginia records the assassination of Mayor A J Bousman aged about 45 by a dynamite bomb hurled under his hammock as he slept in his front yard at 10 p m last night. The blast tore his body apart. a fuse fragment was found on the roof and blood spatter marked nearby walls. Survived by a wife and 12 year old son, the mayor who had recently retired from office had declined a nomination but his term continued. Authorities report a prior explosive incident near his farm and seek the unseen assailant. The crime has mystified residents and remains unsolved.
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Ridgeway
A. J. Bousman
Bousman
Wit
Housman
noUfed
Mr. Bousman
Explosion Kills Eleven Men at Fort Monroe
At Fort Monroe Virginia a premature explosion during target practice killed Sergeant Hess and ten artillerymen. The tragedy occurred as officers gathered for a major test of the fort’s ability to defend Chesapeake Bay, with high-ranking officials present.
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Washington
Hess
Fort Monroe
Chesapeake Bay
Missing Russo-Chinese Bank cashier valued at 600000
Police issue alarm for a 21 year old cashier named Wider about five feet, 12 pounds, swarthy, small curled moustache, German accent. Bank says no warrant or aid requested. Shortage now pegged at 600000 including 20000 in stocks. details on certificates and owners unclear. Advertising blurb for Dr. King's New Discovery follows.
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Prwin
New York
Wall Street
Cornelius Alvord
First National Bank
Sing Sing
Wider
Annual meeting notice for Partners' Mutual Insurance
Notice for the annual meeting of the Partners' Mutual Insurance Association of Oconee at Walhalla Court House on Monday August 8 1910 at 1 o'clock p m. Election of officers and other business will be conducted. Members are urged to attend in person. proxies accepted if attendance is impossible. Proxies mailings and blanks will be provided by secretary J D Isbell. signatures and attendance urged by JB Pickett and J D Isbell.
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Marual Insurance Association of Oconee
Walhalla Court House
AML
J.D. Isbell
Valhalla
JB. Pickett
J. D. Isbell
Campaign Opens at Oakway as Prohibitionist Talks
Oakway July 26 large crowd attends county campaign opening. County Chairman W. G. Hugh s denounces machine politics urges vote for individual merit and no mudslinging. Frank M. Cw, candidate for the House, argues on prohibition, taxation fairness, road needs, school progress and compulsory education. Mr. Cary and Mr. Harris press rural and common school improvements and tax fairness. other speakers deny bond issues and emphasize fiscal reform and road plans. emphasized equal tax burdens and prudent state spending.
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Oakway
W. G., Flughs
Remmarks
Frank M. Cw
Garys
Cary
Harris
Great Britain
Shelor
Vollexes
Rev J C Yongue Dies After Stroke at 65
News from Walhalla reports the death of Rev. J C Yongue following a second paralytic stroke Sunday morning. He served the Methodist church at Wahatla, beloved and respected for his plain, kind heart and steadfast faith. He leaves a wife, two daughters, three sons, and a large family in the state. Funeral and interment were held at Pickens Monday afternoon.
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J. Yongue
Walhiulli
Mr. Yongue
Yanxue
Wathatla
Genera
Yousue
Pickens
Yangue
Yongue
JL. McWhorter
Rev. Verner
Seneca
Picnic Night in Richland by Woodmen Camp
Richland Camp No 469 Woodmen of the World plans its annual picnic in Richland on Friday August 12 inviting all Oconee county residents. A Newry Brass Band will provide music and a nine camp parade is slated with speeches by prominent figures. A 3:30 PM baseball game features Walhallas versus Richland.
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Richland
Woodmen of the World
Oconee County
Iiehland
Lve
Newry Brass Band
Mimsie
Thera
Walhallas
Social Notes Highlight Miss McWhorter and Local Visitors
Miss Myrtie McWhorter visits Bowersville Georgia as Mrs. J B Mauldin of Atlanta visits her mother in town. Multiple locals from Gainesville Trion and Anderson join gatherings as Fay Browne’s burial plans from Anderson move to Dillard mill village. The Greeneville News item notes a large family house party hosted by Mrs P N Carter with Williams family from Atlanta and local delegates enjoying a rare evening. Various residents plus J J Witherspoon and Allie Stribling attend a Walhalla monument unveiling and a Baptist assembly in Greenville.
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Westminster
Myrtie McWhorter
Bowersville
Halde Brown
J.B. Mauldin
Atlanta
4. M. Hull
Henry Raysor
Cross Min
J.D. Witherspoon
Many
Galnesvile
W. L. Dobbs
Thelma Watson
Sam
N.C
Little Fay Browne
Dillard
Mill Village
Anderson
Ruth Mitchell
Gainesville
M. J. Smith
Grady
Winnie Carter
Ada Wham
Greenwood
Abbeville
B.C. Carter
Ruth Walker
Valhalla
Rosa McDonald
Jodie Haley
Spartanburg
J. W Sd
Mulkey
Asheville
Gaines
Rome
Qubway
Gardner
Hartaville
Baptist Young People's Annuity
Pickens
Greenyilleurday
Jas. W. Williams
Hartwell
P. N. Carter
Luckie Street
Warren JH. Williams
Valyne
P. Swaith
Mion Nell
Cornelia
Carter
Mr. Smith
Mitchell
Wessie Bethea
Latta
Annie Miller
A. W. Leathers
Snt Clinton
Laurens
K. W. Mavett
Anna Mavett
Glenn Springs
J. W. McGee
McConnell
Greenville
J. J. Witherspoon
Allie Stribling
Walhalla
C.J. Neville
JW. Cannon
Sheville
Kansas City
Birmingham
Annie May Smith
Kas Point
G. CG. Moore
Wilson
Hite
Tennessee
Mountain City
Jesse Joan
Franklin
N. C
W. J
J. & Isbell
Texas
Vada Marett
B.T. Mitchell
Wistarla Park
Lillie Harrison
Jacksonville
Ila
Anderson, Belton
Nyille
George
William
Abbott
Immornan
George Norris
Macon
Eugene Norr
Alabama
Mesdames J
W. J. Careter
O. K
Breageale
W. J. Mason
A. P. Marett
W. J. Stribling
Ada Marett
Aille Stribling
Woman's Missionary Union
New Hope
Frank Shore
Quitman
Sermon Calls Columbia Nation’s Wickedest City
Rev. J Walter Daniel of Columbia preached a home and family themed sermon in Lexington praising home training and parental guidance. He labeled Columbia the wickedest city south of Philadelphia, warned of debauched youth, urged parents to shape children, and rejected endowments as hindrances to self made success.
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Lexington
J. Walter Daniel
Columbia
Columbia District
Phil
Tie
Peach
Piedmont visitors stay with Striblings family
Mr. and Mrs. 1H. B. lle bert and Mrs. M. C. Barton with children of Piedmont are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stribling.
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Llebert
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