Suspension of South Carolina Bank and Trust Company
The 1875 Columbia dispatch reports Governor Chamberlain vetoed the bill creating the South Carolina Bank and Trust Company and Central National Bank, noting the risk of public funds in private banks. It details losses of about $200,000, questions of responsibility, and impacts on state credit and bond markets, with references to related lawsuits and political-financial concerns. It also covers a July 4 celebration by the Richland Rifle Club in Augusta with inter-state proceedings and receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Chamberlain
Central National Bank
Senate
Wall Street
News Aud Courier
Bank of
Belton
Parker
Republican Printing Company
Leslie
Land Commission Fame
Attainable Blessings From Hostetter’s Bitters
A vigorous digestion and sound rest come from daily use of Hostetter's Stommed Bitters. The tonic invigorates the stomach aiding proper food digestion and banishes despondency. it strengthens the entire physique against disease, remaining a popular medicine.
Augusta Child Killed by Street Car in Disastrous Accident
An eighteen month old boy, son of Mr L Peacock of Augusta, wandered onto the street car track and was run over and killed. The father arrived just as the tragedy occurred. the coroner's jury acquitted the car driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. L. Peacock
Augusta
Onena Aternoon
Brandywine Centennial Talk and Local Happenings
Senator Robinson and Representative Wallace visited the city yesterday. A stampede freed about twenty five dogs from the guard house, imitating a flock and leading a hurried escape. The South Carolina Bank and Trust Company case is noted with a new receiver appointment. Portfolios show June money orders totaling 39,240.44, with 654 issued. Fire brigades paraded and a patrol noted injuries to Nathan Holton’s wife, with a warrant for the assailant. The alumni address by Gen. Preston draws Northern press reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crxxpress
Senator Robinson
Wallace
Battle of Brandywine
G. I. Berg
South Carolina Dank and ‘Trust Company
Walker, Evans & Coxswell
Genera TC
Dunn
Melton
Carpenter
South Carolina Bank and Trust Company
Haw
Richinod Rite Club
Augusta
Messrs. R. & W. C. Swaffield
Myrtle Lodge
Knights of Pythias
C. C
Charles Newnham
V. C
A. J. Dochmnend
J. A. Elkins
M. A
M. B. McSweeney
I. G
W. B. Miller
C. G
W. B. McDaniel
P. C
C. A. Calva
Old Cock Crows
Phoenix, Jr., Hook and Ladder Company
Palmetto Steam Fire Company
Ly- Brand
Hitcinl
Nathan Holton
Dawkins’ Place
Columbia
McCord
John $. Preston
University of Virginia
Nly
New York Lerall
Extra Session Opens in Richland County Court
The extended term of the Richland County Court began yesterday with Judge Carpenter presiding. Judge Townsend attended as guest judge. The State v Parker opened. Attorney General Melton led for the State, seeking judgment in a large sum. Defense counsel dispute the debt, and the court allotted five hours daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the case. Several trivial cases were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Messrs
Janes H. Rion
Winnsboro
John Wingate
Messrs. Melton & Clark
Uachman & Youmans
Hoge & Wilkes
Inquest Decides Abortion Caused Louisa Fulman’s Death
Coroner Coleman presided over an inquest into the death of Louisa Fulman a young white woman living with an Indian doctor known as Dr Peter of Camden row about a quarter mile from the city. The jury verdict stated the death resulted from abortion with the performing party unknown after the doctor refused a post mortem exam until ordered by the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatau
Coleman
Louisa Fulman
Peter
Camden
Fourth of July Festivities Parade and Public Readings
A local celebration featured a city-wide salute from the City Wall roof, a flag over the United States Court House, and speeches by Mr. John McCord and Judge Wright. Captains led infantry units through Main Street to the Park, while picnics, booths, and refreshments filled the day. Colored residents joined in festive parades, with Fantastics entertaining and a lively street scene despite heat. Barbecue at Fair Grounds and Cottage House chicken disputes provided extra amusement as night fell with candles and rockets ending the day peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
North
South
Henry
Rutledge
South Carolina
Middleton
Lynch
Heyward
Georgia
Gwinnett
Walton
Hall
Carolina
Marion
Sumter
Pickens
Gadailen
Yorktown
King's Mountain
Camden
Hanging Rock
Cowpens
Enutaw
Charleston
Savyaunnb
Brier Creek
Richland Rifle Club
Capt. Thompson
Webb
States
Rifle Club
Sons of
Nce
Attalion
Central Hotel
A. M
Green Street
Richmond Hussars
Post
Columbia
Orglethorpe Infantry
Anasta
Oglethorpe Infantry
Ugusta
Clinch
Irish Volunteers
Marine Band
Charleston Sabre Club
German Hussara
Charleston Zouaves
Washington Artillery
St. Patrick's Band
Charleston Riflemen
Trish Riflemen
Montgomery Gunnils
Green
Elbert Street
Elbert
Broad
John P. Arthur
W. H. Casson
It. N. Richbourg
W. G. Beck
EF. E. Calvo
W. C. Chappan
A. E. Clothier
J. W. Cook
Driday
Joseph W. Muller
Morrison
W. H. Manning
A. N. Talley, Jr
J. H. Walker
William E. Orchard
R. N. Richbourg
Richland Rifles
Germany Social Club
Son Tromeks Guards
Oulethorpe Infantry
Clinch Lites
Joan
Plant
Atdaa0
Sehnetzen
Poster
Augusta Dattilion
Richland Hifle Club
Thompson
Lieut
Cohen
Trumbo
Montgomery Guards
A. G. Magrath
Oglethorpes
Upper En
Broad Street
Post Band of Columbia
Clethorpes
Company A
Palmetto
Sehietzen Verein
Holy Friends of the Empire State
Cramer
United States Court House
Duilard
Stevens Light Infantry
Aug. Cooper
Randolph Rifles
John Dynam
Zomyves
John McCord
Judge Wright
Nat
Roach
Drennan
United States Court House workers mete out odd sentence
After the central work on the new United States Court House, workers urged Charles E. Kirk to appear for complaints. Osgood Mood ordered him to wear a gold hunting watch for life, inscribed with the date July 4 1876, as punishment amid mixed reactions from the mechanics and crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirasine
United States Court House
General Post Office
Charles E. Kirk
United States Court House and Post Office
Columbia
S. C
Long Creek Bridge Tragedy Claims Two Lives
Two men died when a bridge and train collided at Long Creek Bridge a week earlier. During ore repairs a week later, Mr. Weaver fell with scaffolding and was brushed to death, with two others injured in the incident.
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Long Creek Bridge
Weaver
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Columbia, S.C
Charlotte
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
Tt. Arthur
Laurens E. Hendricks
William H. Cassa, Jr
W. ©. Childs
Aughtry
Boatwright
Brown
Oglether Infantry
W. Gary
W. J. Delph
L.T
Henry Operatine
Ambrill
Taylor & McCullough
Richland Lodge
C.J. Biteeeatiarse
B. I. Boone
Phanix H. & L. Company
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