Mistaken Identity Trial Ends In Martyr of Justice
Edgefield June 2. A murder case in Madison Georgia led to a mistaken identity scare when Dug Fagan, a local negro, was nearly hanged based on eyewitness misidentification. Citizens later confirmed Dug’s innocence after intervention by Ex-Governor Shepard and Edgefield residents who vouched for the defendant’s life story and past. The trial concluded with Dug’s release and a warning on wrongful identification.
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Edgefield
Madison
Georgia
Edgefield County
John Fagan
Seus
Mississippi
Fagan
Enery
Jack Holmes
Phillippi
Andrew Coleman
Dug
Taht Fagan
Faxzan
Fagantal
Betis
Vitinons
Philippi
Grose
Maddison Dreyr
Soubr
Shephard
Smibe
Jim
Sheppard
Holmes
Atlanta
Mr. Holmes
Bug
Dev Eral
Iniz
Cheraw to Welcome Special Train for South Atlantic Baseball
A special train from Canada will bring fans to Cheraw on June 7 for two official South Atlantic league games featuring Columbia and Albany Baseball Teams. President Williams notes Piefulenwider will pitch one game. The event is expected to draw hundreds from North Carolina towns, promising high quality baseball.
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Cheraw
Pee Lee
Carolitas
Columbis Got Albans
Wwe
South Atlantic
Canada
Columbia
Albany
Williams
North Carolina
Red Haired Women and Temperament Across Colors
A correspondent asks if red-haired women are more sensitive and emotional and whether hair color indicates temperament. The piece notes hair color correlates with hair count and texture, cites rising admiration for Titian red and black hair in certain regions, and mentions poets and ancient references praising various shades.
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Swinburne
Blonde vs red haired women and a shooting at Clio
An article discusses perceived traits linked to hair color, arguing blondes are more indecisive and frail, with claims about hair root nutrition. It then reports a Sunday shooting at Clio where Chief McDonald fatally wounded Jule Haden, who was injured by a Caliber revolver and transported to Learyburg hospital with poor prospects for recovery.
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Tess
Eugene
Napoleon bistHirane
Fraser
Alsen
Lorraine
Dickens
Dora
David Copper
Cliote
Marlboro
Clio
McDonald
Jule Haden
Hamer
Learyburg
Hin Fett Kids
Cilo Mule Co
Cheraw Toasts Aid For Annual Celebration Day
Cheraw's celebration plans look to draw crowds with stable, popular attractions. July 7 marks a key board of trade decision to secure two eligible events in the South Atlantic League for morning and evening festivities.
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Whet
Atantic Fostball League
Cheraw
Hig
Board of Trade
Evening clash ends with shooting at stable Yard
A chaotic outbreak in a stable area follows an arrest attempt by Chief McDonald. Hamer is shot after brandishing a knife. McDonald pursues him to a stall, then fires when Hamer moves. Hamer’s condition is reported as improving. McDonald seeks counsel and may surrender later. Community factions split over the incident and whiskey ties.
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Mcdonald
Haeller
Vrditanes
Che Po Weman
Sa Wis
Aml
Oliceman
Homer
Sin
Tebanald
Hamer
Beanettsville
Hom
Huth
Haier
Electric torpedo fish shocks fishermen at national museum
A new electric ray specimen, Narcine brasiliensis, joins the National Museum collection in Washington. The torpedo fish emits a powerful current to stun prey and deter attackers, with reports of fishermen being knocked down by contact. The species is common along the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts, including Florida, and is described in Bulletin 28 of the American Museum of Natural History.
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New National Museum
Washington
Arsine
Ese
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Florida
American Museum of Natural History
J. Russell Coles
Diamond Pound Dy Arkansas Flawless Blue-White Diamond Found
A flawless blue white diamond weighing eight carats was found yesterday in the Mauney diamond fields in Pike county Arkansas. It was washed from dirt near the river and shipped to New York the next day. John Ker, a laborer for Matheys, alerted workers and Mauney claimed the stone, taking it to Kimberly for safekeeping. The diamond is described as the largest and finest found on the continent and is expected to be valued in New York at around 600 to 9,000 dollars.
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Little Rock
Ark
Mauney
Pike County
New York
Oairk Diamond Minn
Johe Ker
Matheys
Fragmentary archival clause describes a wedge shaped object
A damaged OCR fragment notes a wedge shaped form with unclear details and stray letters. The text hints at a halting diet tape reference and mentions Howie and a potential wearer or tester but overall lacks coherent facts or names.
New Gas Machine Promises Easier Cooking in Sumter
A local notice describes a new gas powered cooker and boiler device by Mr Epperson and partners Mr Ad Ard. The machine, built with sylvanized open whites, is marketed as simple and affordable. Plans call for one unit to be manufactured in Sumter with Ard’s plumbing shop serving as the production site.
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Buiter
Eai Heran
Guer
Dan Gump
Wien
Ok Betsob Asi
Dunenp Ee Moston
Epperson
Sumter
Ad. Ard
Ard
Mrs Lea Still Critically Ill in Washington
The report states Mrs Luke Lea remains in critical condition in Washington by June 21 with her life likely in danger. Senator Lea’s wife shows signs of improvement though still weak, with physicians noting gradual recovery possible by Monday.
College courses and scholarships at Charleston S C
The college offers a four year course in ancient and modern languages mathematics water rhetoric and engineering related subjects for B A B S and S degree. It provides scholarships and free tuition via competitive examinations, with application details in the term catalogue. Written by Harrison Randolph President Charleston S C.
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South Carolin
Eli
Uuinien
White
Harrison Randolph
Charleston
S.C
Carolina representative seeks subscriptions for Saturday Evening Post
The Carolina representative of the Saturday Evening Post and the Ladies' Home Journal is Sion J Thompson of McColl South Carolina. He asks recipients to subscribe at once, offering both publications at 1 dollar 50 cents per year and urging friends to subscribe. He mentions a June cash prize and provides contact details in McColl South Carolina.
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Carolina
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies’ Home Journal
Sion J Thompson
McColl, 3. C
First Chiss
McColl
S.C
New Railroad Connection Opens Narrow Gauge Route
The Winston-Salem Southbound adds a through line with connections from Winston-Salem to Dillon and Florence, linking thirty towns and new territory. The through train departs Dillon at 5? a.m. for Florence, with a daily return from Winston-Salem by night. Passenger Traffic Manager W. J. Craig of Wilmington, N. C. confirms the schedule and connections to Cheraw, Darlington, and Wadesboro, enabling rapid regional travel.
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Dilly
Winston-Salem
Pinety
Oweon
ALNAntic @iease
Plovence
Dillon
Florence
Veto
Tua
Darlington
Cherawita
Wadesboro
J. Craig
Wilmington
N. C
Legal Notice of Court Proceedings and Local Names
A formal court notice lists parties and locations in the Fouet Judicial Circuit case. It mentions Bassett, Bowie, and West Street areas, with references to a presiding official and dates for filings and hearings within the local jurisdiction. The fragmented text indicates a public legal action requiring attention from residents and involved entities.
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Shipp
Presidins Judea
Teelaw
Nietaenes Asalnet Sllle
Eevee
Hotter
Meliedoy
Caroline
Legal notice fragment with court dates and parties
A damaged OCR text presents a legal notice from Tilton Sau to be served within twenty days of a suit filing. It references the Court at Camden and Prothonotary actions, with names like Bellure, Monee Paint, Perret Wathee, and Sellers & Men. The fragment includes references to a complaint, relief sought, and legal steps for response.
Notice to Defendants In South Carolina Civil Case
The defendant is summoned to answer the complaint filed in the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for the county of Gillon South Carolina. You must serve a copy of your answer within twenty days from service exclusive of the day of service. Plaintiffs attorneys Sellions Moore prompt filing date May 24.
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Hareeta
Thareeleo
Batenia Lardebon
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
Gillon
South Carolina
Ux Dillon
Abmat and
Huthonle Tar
Hellers & Moore Phantiff
Marvel
Cannon Pleas
Ue County
University of South Carothia Announces Scholarship Details
The University of South Carothia School of Education offers a scholarship valued at 190 dollars plus term fees and free tuition. Examinations for admission to the university and a student assembly will be held in the county seat on July 24, 1917. Information requested from H. C. Mitchell, Columbia.
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Exaanina
University of South Carothia
Scholirebipa
CL Mitchett
Columbia
Boarding Sun-Sunnyside Board at Murrels Inlet
House on Murrels Inlet open June 20th for summer rental. Delightful place to stay. Write for terms to Mrs Hog Swith Laut Sa Beled.
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Sunnyside Board
Murrels Inlet
Eummer
Hog
Swith
Laut
Sabeled
Unclear OCR Note With Mixed Word Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mix names and phrases. Key readable items include potential references to dates in June and a judge, but overall content is not coherent enough to identify a distinct event or report. The source lacks complete sentences or identifiable entities to summarize reliably.
Settee ot Beers Whetegs and the 1900s election rules
A garbled OCR item describes a historical election scene with references to a settee, be er s, and a mayoral or polling procedure. It notes voter eligibility, polling hours, and the requirement for ballots marked yes or no. Names and precise places are unclear but imply general election administration and turnout mechanics.
Seapine Experimental Trial Offer Promises Asthma Relief
An advertisement urges readers to request a free experimental trial of Seapine a scientific compound from Vienna University. The notice claims Seapine treats asthma hay fever and other conditions and asks residents from New York and nearby towns to participate. It emphasizes climate differences and invites trials even if other treatments failed.
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York
Woodworty Co
New York
Vienna University
Household Kidney Remedy Adverts Claim Pain Relief
An old time newspaper paragraph touts Doana Kidney Pills as a cure for backache weakness and kidney pain. A customer testimonial credits relief and strength after use. Available through Milburn O., Buffalo New York, agents for the Remoniter.
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Dillon
Widnes
Florenes
Alent
Milburn
Fuffala
New York
Doana
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