Jonesgets ten years light penalty judge Memminger remarks
John J. Jones was sentenced to ten years and one month in the State peniten tiary for the killing of Abe Pearistine at Branchville on December 15. Judge Memminger said the case bordered on murder and manslaughter and indicated clemency could be considered on appeal. Jones indicated he would appeal to the Supreme Court and asked for bail arrangements as he remains jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
John J. Donen
Memminger
Abe Pearistine
Branchville
Gol. D. O. Herbert
William ©. Wolfe
A. B. Rutland
Rutland
Liberty Township
Willow Township
Jones
P. T. Hildebrand
Ot. M. Rayfor
Memuiinger
John J. Jones
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Momminger
Tuk
Supreme Court Suri
Coont
Scatter Jerry Moores corn scale contest plea
An letter from Greenwich New Jersey urges broad distribution of Jerry Moore’s record corn yield. The writer proposes high dollar prizes for growing the most corn from minimal land and offers to invest in South Carolina farming using New Jersey methods. The note also promotes state publicity and asks Columbia interested parties to spread Moore’s corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
United States
Jerry Moore
New Jersy
South Carolina
Sts
Columbia
Charleston
Greenwich
N. J
Death of renowned long distance walker Shug Barne
Wells Tamipten Lochese and Mr Joshua Ashley known as Shug Barne, Barnwell County’s famed long distance walker, was found dead in his bed at home eight miles from Barnwell on Thursday. Neighbors recount feats of extreme endurance including a 40 mile morning trek and a 100 mile journey to Charleston. Ashley, age 74 at death, was celebrated for extraordinary strength and stamina.
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Wells Tamipten Lochese
Joshua Ashley
Shug
Barnewell County
Barnwell
Jeft Elko
Charleston
Blackville
Rentleman
Ashley
Fatchet
Mr. Ashley
Alm Hutcher
Mr. Ashtey
Maine Yields Up Its Dead
Maine finds pieces from the wrecked battleship Maine surfacing in Havana harbor this week. A dredge recovered two ribs hand bones and other small fragments placed in a receptacle as the search for further remains continues along with coal bunkers and a three inch shell, fueling theories of external explosion under the bunkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Serface
Havana Harbor
Hairpin Defeats Burglary At Pinson Residence
A daring burglary attempt at Greenwood Tuesday morning near Joe Pinson's home ended when his daughter Misa Ruth Pinson, a Winthrop student, fought off the intruder with a hairpin. The burglar fled through a window, leaving behind wedding gifts and clues but no suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Tusday
Joe Pinson
Misa Ruth Pinson
Winthrop
Miay Pinson
M Dister
License To Hust In Att? Latham Duels With Law At Sea
In Los Angeles a note from January to June reports Hubert Latham the French aviator facing state game laws. Game Warden Drum threatens action if Latham repeats the duck hunting aeroplane stunt without a license, warning of potential charges and swearing out warrants.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hubert Latham
Leos
Drum
Latham
Found Dead in City After Wandering Sleep and Strain
Samuel T Godwin aged well known town resident died unexpectedly after a day of illness and wandering the streets. A neighbor found him later in a strange posture and officials ruled death from natural causes after examination. he leaves a wife and four children. Also notes on aviation feats by Jimmie Ward near Sullivan's Island with record altitude, and brief items on local court, university needs, and other 1911 notices.
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Breim Horn
Samuel T Godwin
Trina
Moralis
G. Th. Rodgers
Godwin
Baldwin
Jerest
Jimmie Wards
Charleston
Atlantic
Cracelels
Bort McIntire
Sullivan
Col. Maral
Ward
Aviation Reid
Navy Yard
Cooper River
Cooper
Wando
Sullivan's Iiland
lerbor #od
Fort Moultrie
Castle Mickney
Fort Sumter
Mulmo
Sullivann
Bort Moulire
Frederick Marsh
Clarge
Lin
Mount Pleskant
Hirbar
Ely
Hie Bare
River
Pnivenny Ak Rourke
General Assembly
Universi
Young Men's Association
Puyithir
Bond
Flinn
Spadowe
Davia College
Newnee — Holt Flinn
Young Mens Chris- Hap Association
Rome
Brent
Carolina
Dillons County
Dillon County
W. OH. Watson
J .T. Edewards
H. C
Northwestern investor eyes South for farming relocation drive
A flood of letters to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture shows North and Northwest farmers and business leaders seeking publicity and data on South Carolina lands for sale. A Canada to South migration push aims to attract settlers, with plans to fund promotions and identify swamp and timber lands suitable for large scale farming and drainage. The writer proposes a broad campaign to relocate Northwestern farmers to the state, seeking information and possible partnerships with large corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
State Department of Agriculture
Tate Department
Watson
Huntness
Eallwin
Dane
South
Walter Wil
Jarticilar
Neseuy Seule
Crtsidian
Singi
Mysel
Canada
Scrum Large Corporation
Emu
Lena
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Jerry Moores
Sanc Ridgeway
Yerence, Jan
Jery
Bamberg Herald O
Shreveport
Sartae
Bur
California
Sie
Jimmie Ward
Hayward
Wik
University
Aviation Training School
Augusta
Aurual
Frank Cortyn
Auguste
Robert Collier
New York
J. Starling Mur Beak
Boston
Wik Uralnings Caip
Xeweri
Coffyn
Allie Ryan
W York
Northwestern
Wathen
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