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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
2
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In Columbia ministers denounced gambling after a murder trial highlighted the vice trade. Rev. S. L. Zimmerman preached at Main Street Methodist on gambling places and victims, praising police effort yet lamenting gaps in law. He warned slot machines and taverns threaten the city’s moral fiber.
A June storm ripped through Chattanooga and surrounding counties causing deaths. Miss Cora Kelley died in Meigs county when a tree fell on her carriage. In Waldon’s Ridge two men perished at a sawmill. Mrs Frank Dugger and daughter Delilah died in Harriman, another daughter injured. Raccoon Ga saw two men killed by lightning. Damage across Alton area estimated at one million dollars. railroads and crops hit hard. Western Cartridge plant flooded. Reports from Danville and other towns note ruined oats and wheat.
In Atlanta on June 28 Mollie Kady Panean was acquitted of murdering her husband Policeman James M. Duncan and walked from the courthouse amid applause from apologists and supporters. The verdict drew broad approval as spectators and a large crowd observed the dramatic conclusion of the case.
A Belton Time letter extols Major William J. Stribling of Oconee as the best fit for Congress from the district. It praises his loyalty to party, calm judgment, and labor relations stance, noting his service in the Legislature and Constitutional Convention. The writer urges harmony Democrats to unite behind Stribling, citing his traits and record as a model representative.
Tamassee reports fine growing weather with crops healthy amid limited rainfall. Boon Grogan shows a fine cotton and corn crop while Wilson Moss remains seriously ill. Hat Shoals School patrons elect a teacher and the parish plans to start classes soon. Willie Finnegan, 12, of Turton, Ga, reportedly hanged himself, his motive unknown.
An Augusta bound train from Augusts encountered a brutal clash between white and Black passengers near Langley eight miles from Augusta. At least ten whites suffered pistol or knife wounds and two Black men later died in a mob attack at Langley calaboose. Witnesses describe a chaotic, deadly riot as crowds converged from nearby areas. Officials reported additional injuries elsewhere and arrests of two Black men.
Paul Blockley, oldest son of Judge Logan E. Blockley, died in Atlanta shortly after 1 PM from consumption after a long illness. He returned from the East in March and had been living with his brother-in-law Hubert L. Calbernon in West End, where he passed away.
In Baltimore on June 27, Lotta A. Sawyer alias Herman G. Wood was arraigned on obtaining money under false pretenses after marrying widow Mrs. Broantine Rauck. Sawyer, who lived as a man for six years, admitted her sex after the ceremony and is held for a hearing next week for a $100 theft claim.
J A Kelly recalls a summer dysentery remedy experience with Chamberlains Cholera Diarrhea Remedy. The passing of Dr G W Boggs D D is noted, with details of family ties, church roles, and a long ministerial career in Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee. Numerous political candidacies for Congress and local offices in Oconee are announced by supporters, all subject to Democratic primary rules.
An old advertisement claims kidney and bladder issues affect both genders causing misery and reduced vigor. It touts Swamp-Root as a remedy with quick benefits, offered in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes, with free sample and pamphlet upon request to Dr. Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
Several citizens announce candidacies for County Treasurer of Oconee county subject to the Democratic primary. J W Barnett P J Lanent Jon C Alexander and J R Kay are named by supporters as potential treasurer nominees. The notices urge party voters to consider these candidates in the upcoming primary.
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