Money scattered on train sparks manhunt in Waycross
On Atlantic Coast Line train No 21 C B Radford a tempers shaken express messenger scattered six to ten thousand dollars in small and silver coins before surrendering and being jailed. Authorities say most money was found on his person. He cited intoxication and claimed he did not know his actions while begging prayers for his family. The report notes the incident and includes an unrelated 1917 medical ad for King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
C. B. Radford
Atlantic Coast Line
Radford
Savannah
Hugh
Alabina
Mageno Norris
Alaina
Ile
Southern Railway
Norria
Cordova
Ala
Nortix
R. K. Norrin
Una Place
Che Moth
J. Ly Singleton
Norra Toaves
Sis
Terrain
Will Noerly
Wentminatar
Ant George Norris
Micon
Mixses Sallie
Bottke
Pearl Norris
This
Aviation meet tragedy as Dr Clarke dies in monoplane
At an international aviation meet in Wis, Dr J C Clarke of New York, an amateur, died after a stall and crash in his monoplane numbered 13. He had intended to fly today for revenge but died at Navy Hospital at 7:60 pm. The crash caused a fractured skull and other injuries. The test flight had followed an earlier crash by aviator Russia, Sevntonk, and Queens Bleriot machine damage. Tomorrow Postmaster General Hitchcock and Grahame White plan to test mail by air from Nicola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J
J. C. Clarke
New York
Naaaay
Clarke
Sevntonk
Russia
Mineola
United States
Drowning at Lakewood Park Tragedy Ends Four Men’s Night Out
In Charlotte North Carolina on September 24 three Denaitcon Black men and a forth man drowned at Lakewood Park pleasure resort. Four men hired a boat and rowed, all under the influence. While one rowed the others stood up, rocked the craft, and it capsized throwing the quartet into the river. One escaped. The others drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Lakewood Park
Two Trains Collision Kills Two Near Brookwood
Atlanta, Sept 28 two trains collided on a high trestle near Brookwood Bridge killing two men and injuring many. Freight engine 1706 on the wrong track collided with Southern Railway passenger No 11. Fireman N M Robinson died beneath the wreck, engineer Parris recovered later, and rescue operations stretched for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Brookwood Bridge
Buoylig
Bideer
Nieman
Coruuily
Serlowsaky
Marth Vlerk
Hreman
Paysenger Srain
Southern No. 11
Jett Chamblee
Lieetty
Taman Yard
Devalue Street
Hoglueer J. A. Warris
Teaide Winfring
N. M. Robinson
Lieut
Robinson
Ulion County Police
Valtet
Iia
Deneath
Migineer Parris
Lny
Seaboard
Mail Clerl
W. Tmolt
Mall Cloria
Condemon
Stigleton
Stngleton
Matt
V. M. Lowery
Anertens
Local Injury Report From Walhalla Area Details
Two of the injured are W. Mott and W. A. Sligleton, both known figures in Walhalla and surrounding parts. Mr. Thog Igaard is seriously injured. Mott is the son of Rev. T. W. Toth, now living in Anderson, and Singleton has a number of relatives in the county. The piece notes Westminster and nearby residents as affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mott
W. A. Sligleton
Walhalla
Thou
Mott
W. Toth
Anderson
Singleton
Westminste
Seneca Local News Notes Weddings Plans and Visits
Local items report invitations to the marriage of Rev G M Wilcox to Miss Marion Coe in Richland Cathedral church on October 4 with Seneca friends attending. News quotes moves of Dr and Mrs Gray and updates on residents visiting kin and upcoming church activities and a relay race challenge from Westminster school for October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Myre
D. Cherry
Mra
D. L. Gray
Anderson
G. M. Wilcox
Wihalla
Marion Coe
Richland
Richhard Presbyterian Church
Mother Cary
Joy McConmuighey
Walhalla
Waa
Minty
Griry
Benes Mist
Leila Doyle
Calhoun
Dw. Tries
My. Dimon
Newberry
Presbyterian Church
Uniontown
Ala
James
Verner
Cohimbhla
Dendy
Westminster School
Margaret Morelgan
Clemnaun
Banknight Slayer Capture and Prisoner Recital in Winnsboro
Suber, a Black man, shot and killed James Bankaint at Maire last Saturday morning. Sheriff Mood tracked Suber, crossing the river, locating him in Capt Hephutation's woods where Suber gave a prisoner account. He said Bankaint drew a pistol and fired twice, one shot hitting the leg and the other the abdomen, causing Bankaint’s death after an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Hin Suber
James PP. Rankmight
Maire
Winsboro
Sherif Mood
Jai
Uroad
Newberry
Hin
Hephutation
Kmne
James Bankatent
Uankalisht
Suber
Wille No
Rake Uleht
Deadly Fire At Four Story Apartment House
A blaze at a four story apartment building on Route Sanamon killed twelve tenants and trapped twenty families. Firefighters recovered bodies in a narrow passageway and rescued several others as authorities work to identify victims amid a foreign resident community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiewo
Burdaet
Sanamon
Alreet
Dayiiest
Ivo
Bowen
Herale
Jeading
Wreck Toll Reported In Atlinia With Dozens Hurt
A damaged report states a wreck near Atlinia with at least two killed and many injured. Initial dispatches credit Jolce AL Hele narrow exenpe and OM. Lawerg with confirming the event and alerting authorities. The tally lists 607 as a damaged or misread casualty figure amid scattered details from Me oily and Me oily observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolce
OM. Lawerg
Sonocn
Vara
Atlinia
Leas
Fire Rips Liberte as Toulon Battleship Bursts in Flames
The French battleship Liberte suffers a catastrophic explosion in the Ammunition hold at Toulon as a fire grinds through the ship. More than half of the crew of 793 perished or were injured, with estimates of dead ranging up to three hundred or more. many survivors leaped into the harbor to escape the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
France
Amoke
Saenadil
Toulon Harbor
He Rond Atend
Jaures
Seorea
Unie
Liberte
Democratic
Tiberte
Criser
Farmers Union Meetings and County Business Agents Meeting
Irregular OCR notes announce FARMERS UNION MEETINGS urging all brethren to attend and pay annual dues. Also a War Business Association meeting of county agents set for Concross, September 29 at 4 p.m. to form a local agents association. Includes report of the Oconee County Union meeting and plans to hold cotton for better prices with local farmers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Business Association
Oconee County
Concross
Byvary
Abrview
M. G. Holland
Bielness
Columbia
Tocal
Alexander
County
Lee
Nell Burmell Concert Co Shines At School Auditorium
The Nell Burmell Concert Co presented a varied program of vocal and instrumental solos readings and child impersonations in the school auditorium last Friday attracting a wide audience and pleasing both music lovers and casual listeners alike. The town enjoyed a lively afternoon with guests from Americus and Greenville, while local families hosted visiting relatives and attended a Methodist church series ending with 16 additions to the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Burmell Concert Co
Artata
M. Lowery
Americus
Aut Mes
A. Zimmerman
Memphis
Tenn
Duffie Cothan
Draughon'ts
Gcollege
Greenyile
Cothran Fin
G. Tivenzue
Ale Roller Mith
Sheldon
Webb
Luckie Street
Mer
Mira
Henry
Zimmerman
Vlaithie
Atlanta
Mira Lait Brown
Westminster
Mina Gatha Davis
Tillie Holbrooks
Moweraville
Gis
Harrison
Tagon
Mian
Cole
T. D. Poore
Koifer
J. R. Orr
T. Holland
Beaverdam Cemetery
Palr Ping
W. C. Taylor
Liberty
A. Martin
Burt Mitchell
B. O. Whitten
Oldaroma
Pexas
Methodist Church
Harper and Danghtor
Arell
W. Leathers
George Norris
Macon News
Eugene Norris
Elven
Anna Marcvt
Gqatha Davis
Fair Play
Thar Hamen
Tecors Holland
Tecora
Ida Holland
Mra. Holland
Baptist Church
Thay
A. S. Marott
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.W
J. E. Bauknight
Valhalla, South Carolina
Perutiar
Phunk
Oklahoma
Gail
Mary
Gaines
King
Dr. King
Harry Cary
Cotton Buyer
Valhalla
S.C. Offich
NXT Door NO Moks & Ansed
Armour
Yancey
Stribling
Vere
Brevard
N. C
Dy H. Adlum
Banknight
Caugi
Prkoner
Beath
M. M. Morrin
G. My Gunthorp
Welhsville
Oto
Pa Oharge
Vielen
Harcot
Hee
Chir Bailey
Batt
Arthur Campbell
Hayter
Walter
Nathivs
Snyk Tauvier
Ottawa
Ont
Degerter
Wilfried Taurtor
Bla
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!