Man Killed in the City After Gambling Dispute
Oliver Edwards was shot and instantly killed by Frank Barr near the Coast Line water tank after a night of gambling and a dispute over money. Barr escaped. Anderson is jailed as the investigation proceeds under Magistrate Easterling.
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Oliver Edwards
Frank Barr
Coast Line
George N McCail
CD Easterling
Barr
Mdavards
del Cain
Eph Dohn
Weary Buchanan
Willie Johnson
Pink Anderson
Mary Smith
Sumter
Anderson
Edwards
Tie
Bar
Crosland
Band C
North Carolina
Bennettsville
Sherif Green
Bo Cates
McLean Verdict Reversed in Caboose Death Case
The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed a Darlington jury verdict of 10,000 for Agnes McLean of Cheraw after her son was killed when a caboose overturned near Lumber in 1904. The court ruled the railroad not liable as McLean and others rode on top of the caboose, a dangerous act self-created. a new trial was ordered.
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Supreme Court
Darlington
Agnes
McLean
Cheraw
McColl
JW Wilcox
Fred Rowe
Tie
Bennettsville
Hinshaw for Sheriff in Clio Race
Capt WA Hinshaw of Clio is today announced as a candidate for sheriff. Hinshaw is a respected officer with long service and strong local ties in the community.
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WA Hinshaw
Clio
Hinshaw
Bennettsville Band Organized With Marion Instructor
The Bennettsville band has organized a group of local men with musical talent. ON A Smith of Marion will be the instructor, previously teaching the Marion band this past year. Members enrolled include Fred Rowe, G W Dudley cornets, Lauch Freeman and others on trombone, bone, tenor horn, baritone horn, base horn, and drums. The band seeks two to three more players, especially two for clarinets, likely to join soon.
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Bennettsville
Smith
Marion
Fred Rowe
G W Dudley
Lauch Freeman
Tron
Bones
Carlisle
Willie Dordan
Ton Pate
Ralph Crosland
Frank Moore
GV Beard
G Li Dixon
Travis Pate
Colin Covington
Dr McLeod Naturalized in Bennettsville Election Readiness
Dr Bunyan McLeod, formerly a British subject from Nova Scotia, was naturalized days ago after taking the oath of allegiance to the United States. Assistant district attorney Abel Lathrop traveled from Charleston to assist the process, and McLeod has secured registration and is prepared to vote in upcoming elections.
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Bunyan Mcleod
Bennettsville
Nova Scotia
United States
Abel Lathrop
Charleston
McLeod
Correction notes on case of Willie McGill injury
The Advocate reports revised details of the incident involving Willie McGill who was injured while a peach wagon was being unloaded. John Wilkinson led the peach wagons, Lint assisted, and Julian Melaurin's car startled the horse. The horse bolted, Willie McGill was dragged under the wagon, breaking his arm and suffering facial gashes, but is now improving toward recovery.
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Advocate
Willie McGill
Grettitus
John Wilkinson
Lint
Wayton
Wilkerson
Willie
Julian Melaurin
Bennettsville Waterworks Contract Award Report
The waterworks project for Bennettsville was let to Abe Edwards of Vickory NC after bids were opened with McCreary Co of Atlantis as the next bid. The plan calls for nearly six miles of piping, a 180 foot steel tank on the public square, three free water stands, and a five month construction window with a major pumping station at the power house. Supervising engineers will be JM Bandy and Co of Greensboro, with payment likely around 4 percent of costs.
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Bennettsville
Board of Public Works
Abe & Edwards
Vickory
N.C
Ue Pipes Amdiank
Mccreary & Co
Atlantis
Owl
Minshall
Bandy
Abee & Edwards
Maxton
Abee
JM Bandy d& Co
Greensboro
Mary
Teachers Institute Opens With Growing Attendance
The teachers' Institute opened on Monday with small initial attendance that increases daily as new names are added. Miss Carmichael teaches primary methods, Miss Carswell drawing, and Mr McKittrick algebra, with a daily program including drawing and literature sessions and a later algebra block.
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Teachers’ Institute
Carmichael
Carswell
McKittrick
Penn
Lol Civan
Hodges Wins Appeal In Sewerage Court Case
The sewerage court mission is led by T J Mc Call as chairman with CS Claflin PA MelKellar Sollis and Dr Kites. Hamilton and Jack Isaacson are among those involved as the appeal concludes with a decision favorable to Hodges.
Action Cannot be Withdrawn After Counterclaim Set Up
Supreme court decides Hodges wins appeal in Trmutan Co vs PA Lodwes case. Hodges counterclaims 116.9 and suits by Thomn Co for 872.76 plus interest. Judge Dantz fer refused withdrawal. Case to be tried on merits without a jury. Inman Co and Hodges represented by named firms.
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VMK Supreme Court
Ans
Mr Hodges
Trmutan & Co
PA Lodwes, Tonia & Co
Flodges
Hodges
Chia
Memorial address by Maj Robert Melntyre praised at Upperville
The Upperville correspondent of the Punquier Democrat notes an eloquent Confederate memorial address by Maj RA Melntyre of Warrenton, delivered from Dr Rinker’s portico. The speaker, son of Col RC Melntyre, was in excellent health and popularity, earning further praise and hopes for more frequent visits.
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Upperville
Punquier (UN) Democrat
Robert Melntyre
Col RC Melntyre
RA Melntyre
Warrenton
Rinker
Dr Shoop Cough Cure Ad Promises Safe Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe for all ages, claiming it calms coughs and heals bronchial membranes with no opium or harsh ingredients. It urges mothers to choose Dr Shoop's and not other remedies.
Candidates for state offices set speaking tour in Marlboro
The slate of candidates will address Marlboro voters in Benettsville on July 22 at 10 o clock a m in the county courthouse chaired by Col T Drake The speakers include Ker Governor Martin F Ansel Greenville Lieutenant Governor Thomas G McLeod Bishopville Secretary of State R C Me Down Mooretece Attorney General Lyon Abbeyville N W Brooker Columbia Adjutant General J C Boyd Greenville Henry Thompson Columbia Superintendent of Education C Elmore Spartanburg Stiles Mellichamp Orangeburg DE Swearingen Greenwood Railroad Commissioner B L Caughman Lexington James Canslor Tirzah FC Fishburne Charleston JA Summerset Columbia and JW Richardson Columbia They arrive Tuesday night from Bishopville and proceed to Chesterfield on Thursday
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Benettsville
Court House
Col.t. Drake
Ker
Martin F Ansel
Greenville
Thomas G McLeod
Bishopville
R C Me
Down
Mloretece
I Lyon
Abbeyilles
WW Jones
Abbeville
N W Brooker
Columbia
J C Boyd
Henry ‘T 'Thompson
Elmore
Spartanburg
Stiles
Mellichamp
Orangeburg
de Swearingen
Greenwood
B L Caughman
Lexington
James Canslor
Tirzah
FC Fishburne
Charleston
J A Summerset
J W Richardson
Chesterfield
The Great Passion Play at School Auditorium July 20
The Record, a Rockingham startup printed in Charlotte, suspends operations after months of struggle. It laments costly presses, failed buyout hopes, and debts while inviting settlements and refunds. The note closes with adieu from TLS RECORD dated July 6, 1908.
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School Auditorium
Charlotte
TLS Record
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