Man Killed in the City as Barr Fires on Edwards
A coroner’s inquest heard details of a Saturday night shooting near the Coast Line water tank. Frank Barr, a railroad brakeman from North Carolina, shot and killed Edwards after a dispute over money in a gambling game. Barr escaped toward Crosland’s spring. Anderson remains jailed. Sheriff Green pursues the suspect. local politics reference to Capt Hinshaw recalls 1876 era.
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Oliver Welwards
Frank Barr
Coast Line
George N McCall
CD Austerling
Barry
Rudwards
del Cain
Ephdolin
Ugsey Buchanan
Willie Johnson
Pink Anderson
Mary Smith
Stunter
Bare
Anderson
Edwards
Barr
Tle
Bar
Crosland
Ile
and C
North Carolina
Bennettsville
Green
McLean Verdict Reversed In Railroad Death Case
The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed a Darlington jury verdict for Agnes McLean of Cheraw who lost her son when he rode atop a moving caboose during a Darlington to McColl baseball trip. The court ruled the railroad was not liable, citing McLean’s own exposure to danger. a new trial was ordered.
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Supreme Court
Darlington
Agnes
McLean
Cheraw
Tamber
McColl
JW Wilcox
Fred Rowe
Tie
Bennettsville
Melean
Hinshaw for Sheriff Candidate Declared for Clio
Capt WA Hinshaw of Clio is today announced as a candidate for sheriff. The announcement presents Hinshaw as a capable lawman with experience in local enforcement.
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WA Hinshaw
Clio
Hinshaw
Bennettsville Band Organized For Youth Talent
Bennettsville forms a band organized under NA Smith of Marion as instructor. Instruments ordered and expected this week. Members listed include Fred Howe, GC Wo Dudley on cornets, Lauch Treemon trombone, John Carlisle Willie Jordan tenor horns, Com Pate Ralph Crosland alto horns, Frank Moore baritone horn, GY Beard GT Dixon base horns, Travis Pate Colin Covington drums. Two to three more players needed, especially two cornets.
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Bennettsville
NA Smith
Marion
Tle
Fred Howe
Wo Dudley
Lauch Treemon
John Carlisle
Willie Jordan
Com Pate
Ralph Crosland
Frank Moore
Br McLeod Naturalized in Bennettsville Vote Ready
Nova Scotia native De Bunyan McLeod, long a British subject, has been naturalized in Bennettsville after taking the oath of allegiance to the United States. Abel Lathrop, assistant district attorney, traveled from Charleston to secure the papers. McLeod now holds a registration certificate and can vote in the upcoming election.
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de Bunyan Mcleod
Bennettsville
Nova Scotia
United States
Abel Lathrop
Charleston
Dr McLeod
McLeod
Correction on Willie McGill accident report at express office
The Advocate clarifies errors in last week's piece about Willie McGill, a boy helping with pouch wages near the express office. A horse startled by an automobile caused the wagon to topple. Willie was knocked and suffered injuries to the forehead and nose but is now recovering.
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Advocate
Willie McGill
John Wilkinson
Wayton
Mr Wilkerson
Willie
Didian McGaurin
Mel Wilkerson
Lisarn
Maddox Must Serve Time For Tie Tampering Case
Maddox sentenced to six months in the chain gang after a conviction tied to attempts to poach customers from a rival. Testimony showed influential urging to protect illicit gains as he offered to switch business to his ally. Appeals were dismissed. Maddox reportedly in Georgia, previously acquitted on related charges.
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WC Madox
Singer
McColl
Woo Shutley
Maddox
Don
Smoot
Malilos
Nin
Jock
J W LeGrand
Col Knox Livingston
Surpreme Court
Jd Pearson
Surpreme
Georgia
Teachers Institute Opens with Steady Attendance Rise
The teachers institute opened Monday with attendance rising after a slow start. Miss Carmichael teaches primary methods, Miss Carswell draws, and Mr Melittinck handles algebra. The daily program lists sessions from 9 to 12 lunches, covering primary, civics, drawings, literature, and algebra.
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Lstitute
Wong Hleoly
Carmichael
Miss Carswell
Melittinck
Givies
Bennettsville Waterworks Contract Awarded to Local Firm
The Bennettsville board of public works awarded the waterworks contract to Abel Valwrds of Hickory NX for about 29,000 dollars. The project includes six miles of pipes and a 180 foot tall steel tank holding 10,000 gallons on the public square, with pumping from the power house to the tank.
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Bennetteville
Board of Public Works
Abel Valwrds
Hickory
Meereary & Co
Minshall
Bandy
Abee & Mdwards
Maxton
Bennettsville
Abee
JM Bandy & Co
Gireonshoro
Eich
Min Bol Slamilton and Jacob Isaacsohn debate sewerage mission
Fragmentary OCR mentions a sewerage mission committee with names including Tli Me Call chairman GS Chaflin PA McKellar IG Tollis and Dr Jie Kitnoy, indicating a formal body or discussion among officials.
Hodges Wins Appeal In Cotton Transaction Case
The supreme court ruled in favor of Mr Hodges in the Fanman & AML PA Hodges, Jota & Co matter seeking 372.76 plus interest for cotton purchases. Ina & Co countered with a setting up counterclaim. Judge Danesler denied letting Hodges discontinue. The case proceeds to trial by jury with Inman & Co represented by FW LeCrande and Burke, and Hodges by Newton & Owens.
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Supreme Court
Hodes
Fanman & Aml
PA Hodges
Jota & Co Bror
Hodges
My Hodges
Hollves
Denias
Ina & Co
Ina
Danesler
Inman & Co
FW LeCrande
Burke
Sand Rekon
Mr Hodges
Newton & Owens
Memorial address by Maj McIntyre appeals at Fauquier feature
Upperville correspondent notes Maj Robert McIntyre son of Col McIntyre of Beauty Spot delivered an eloquent address from Dr Rinker's residence portico during Confederate memorial exercises. The item also promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure with claims of safety and effectiveness, endorsed by J T Douglas.
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Upperville
Fauquier
Robert McIntyre
Col RC McIntyre
RA McIntyre
Warrenton
Rinker
Suill
Rest Of The Candidates Address Marlboro Voters
Local slate of state office hopefuls will speak at the county courthouse in Bennetsyville next week. Speakers include Ker Governor Martin Ansel of Greenville and Lt Governor Thomas G. McLeod of Bishopville with other candidates from Columbia Abbeville Orangeburg Greenwood and Charleston. The travelers will come from Bishopville Tuesday night and speak in Chesterfield Thursday.
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Bennetsyville
Court House
Col Drake
Ker
Martin I Ansel
Crreenville
Thomas G. McLeod
Bishopville
R CG
Floren
Lyon
Columbia
H W Richardson
Chesterfield
The Record Suspends Publication in Rockingham
The Record announces its closure after months of operation, citing costly printings and tough business. It pledges to settle all debts, offer refunds on subscriptions via the Anglo-Saxon, and exit with a clean sheet, thanking its friends.
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the Record
Rockingham
Charlotte
Record
Passion Play at School Auditorium July 20 Ad
The school auditorium hosts a Passion Play on July 20 with community cast and student participants. Tickets and schedules are available at the school office and local outlets.
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School Auditorium
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Oliver’ Edwards
Capt Hinshaw
Capt Tinshiay
Jury
Bennettsville Boys
Br. McLeod
Morse
William J. Bryan
Mio Dempervaire
Eachers’ Institute
Abel and
Tts
Union Savings Bank
Planters National Bank
Bank of Marlboro
el, McColl
MR. Hodges
John W. Kern
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