Not Guilty for Richard Abernathy in 1879 Spartanburg Murder
Richard Abernathy was found not guilty of murdering William Abbott in 1879 at Smutsville Spartanburg County after a full day trial. The case relied on circumstantial evidence and Abernathy's own statements to witnesses. Dora Abernathy faced a nolle prosequi. The defense, led by J Hertz Brown, impressed Judge Gary as the verdict was read.
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Spartanburg
Richard Abernathy
William A. Abbott
Smutsville
Criminal Court
Gary
William Abbott
Atlanta and
Charlotte Air Air Line
The
Southern
Abbott
David R Duncan
Nolle
Blacksburg
Abernathy
Dora Abernathy
Otts
J. Hertz Brown
Charleston
Brown
Roosevelt cannot visit Dillon amid political caution
Theodore Roosevelt writes from New York that he cannot attend or speak at Dillon events in the near future to avoid being seen as entering politics. The letter, dated November 23, 1911, explains he wishes to avoid public speeches and declines invitations. Dillon’s football opener, a loss to Fayetteville’s Donaldson Military School, drew modest crowds and about $30 in receipts. Co C Dillon of Mullins is discussed as a potential House candidate, and Dr Taylor Lewis of Mullins visited town Friday.
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Theodore Roosevelt
F. Watkins
Dillon
Col. Roosevelt
Fourth Ave
New York
Verry
Donaldson Military School
Fayetteville
Florence High School
Co. C. Dillon
Mullins
House of Representatives
Marion County
Need of neighbors and the call for gentler greeting
A column urges renewed neighborliness in cities, arguing the loss of old fashioned courtesy leaves newcomers lonely. It cites past practices of shared meals, aid during moves and illness, and warns snobbery and self interest erode community bonds. Col. W. W. Norman and J. C. McEachern visit Hamner after Norman’s leg injury, improving with crutches ahead.
Daniel Boone on the Trail comes to the Auditorium stage
The Herald reports a Clover Club dinner where John Hays Hammond recalls the Jamestown raid tied to a Johannesburg reform group. He discusses Kruger's actions, the olive branch, and a sentence commutation amid Boer War debates. Also featured is a big stage production about Daniel Boone and Kentucky exploration with a historic cast and realistic scenery.
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Hoston
John Hays Hammond
Clover Club
Hammond
Johannesburg
Americus
Kruger
Reform Committee
Sir Robinson
Olney
Daniel “Boone
Robi. H. Harriss
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Boone
Roone
Blackfish
Cornwallis
Harris
Protest Meeting Proposes Independent Toll Interchange
Citizens from Latta Hing Marion Dillon gather on 29th to oppose Southern Bell removing free intertown telephone service. Despite protests, Bell plans to discontinue the free exchange. Delegates H Woods and J H Smith authorized to negotiate an independent company with intertown service and stock distribution among Latta Mullins and Dillon. Delegates from the Board of Trade include C L Wheeler J L Bridgers and W C Moore.
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Zens
Hing
Marion
Latte
Dillon
Axa
Southern & Telephone Co
Southern Bell
Messrs
M. C. Woods
J. Hl. Smith
Usuo WL Saucydata Migo
Modern William Tell of the Alpine Rebellion
Harper's Weekly recounts a mountain insurgent tale from 1848 where Austrian forces attack from all sides. The narrator describes crushing rockfalls and river burial of Austrian dead after fierce fighting, vowing vengeance for village burnings and mistreatment of women.
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Robert Shakleton
Harper's Weekly
Train wreck on Atlantic Coast Line near Kissimmee
A train between Tampa and Jacksonville derailed at a Kissimmee trestle when a baggage car fell through the wreck injuring Baggage Master L Loyal fatally injuring Conductor J B Allen. The engine and tender passed over safely and care in crossing the trestle prevented greater loss. The accident was caused by a defective rail.
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Tampa
Jacksonville
Kissimmee
L. ©. Loyal
J.B. Allen
McNamara Brothers Guilty Plea in Los Angeles
In Judge Walter Bordwell's court James H. McNamara was found guilty of murder in Hastingsin. His brother Job J. McNamara, linked to structural iron work, pleaded guilty to prior involvement. Prosecutors tied the family to the L A Times disaster and multiple deaths in the blast and fire.
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Los Angeles
James HB. Mesamera
Hastucaine
Walter Bordweil
Job J. McNamara
Gietaternational — Bridge
Navin
Llewells Iron Works
Lous Angles
Jines B. McNamar
Thanksgiving Races Attract Small Crowd And Close Finishes
Thanksgiving day crowds were light but exciting heats provided good racing. Alfonso won the free for all with Carrie S. second and Dan P. third. In 2:16 class Montague took first, Dollie Dillard second, Argot Prince third. 12:25 class Dillon Gentry first, Wilkes Boy second, Charlie M. third, Princess Poem fourth. Purse total was 400 with first to fourth place prizes.
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Association
Alfonso
Carrie S
Dan P
Montague
Dollie Dillard
Argot Prince
Dillon Gentry
Wilkes Boy
Charlie M
Princess Poem
Port Arthur editor rails against glory as paper’s motive
Roy Stump of Port Arthur Louisiana Journal proclaims the paper should seek cash not glory. He mocks reliance on praise or fame, noting printers, paper houses, telegraph firms, and local merchants all demand money, not accolades, to sustain a newspaper business.
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Roy Stump
Port Arthur
la J News
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Newlywed Alice Hamer
Miss Alice Hamer received a miscellaneous shower on the evening of the 28th hosted by Misses Vna David in Capitol Wing at Dr J Ho David’s residence. Guests included Capitola King Nina David Edna Di Tessie Lane Flora Watson and Florence guests Beulah Mason Annie Alford Lette Mae McKenzie. A cupid letter exchange and a registered trunk of linen gifts capped the event with a festive tea and dining room fete.
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Alice Hamer
Vna David
Capitol Wing
J. Ho David
Es Capitola King
Nina David
Edna di Tessie Lane
Sid Flora Watson
Beulah Mason
Annie Alford
Lette Mae McKenzie
Florence
Cupid
Herbert Kinard
Capitole King
Williamsburg Plan Adopted by County Farmers Union
At a Wil lambubrg County Farmers Union meeting a resolution urged farmers to shift fertilizer notes due dates from October and November to February to support cotton prices. Each union should appoint a three member committee to seek cooperation from local merchants. The State Secretary circulates the resolution for statewide action. Also noted, the Presbyterian Ladies Society Bazaar is set for December 9 at McLaurin's Drug Store from 2 to 10 p.m.
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Farmers’ Union
State Secretary
BE. W
Ladies On Society
The
Presbyterian Church
McLaurin’s Drug Store
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