By His Own Hand Suicide Note and Death at 19
A note found with John Henry Stephenson describes a planned suicide using a shotgun. The 19 year old, son of the late William Stephenson, died on the 10th at R. H. Walker's plantation. He left a farewell mentioning songs, and was survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Stephenson. Local notes report his industry and promise prior to the tragedy. Also included are Sunday hours for Dillon drug stores and local apothecaries.
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Jesus
John Henry Stephenson
Nia
R. H. Walker
Plantaton
William Stephenson
Mary Stephenson
Harewell
Asthma Cure Promises Free Trial From Woodworth Co
Expert claims Senpine is a real discovery for asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh offering a free experimental package from Woodworth Co 1161 Broadway New York City. The ad asserts it cures difficult stubborn cases regardless of climate or duration backed by a Vien University professor. Thousands are taking advantage of the offer.
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New York
Woodworth Co
Broadway
New York City
Hay
Mil
Vien University
Murderer Writes From Jail High on Religion in Conyers Letter
A condemned farmer turned prisoner in Fulton County jail describes a conversion to Christianity after a letter from Deputy Sheriff Poindister. He states he now endures chains, prays with inmates, and hopes to meet his makers with faith, while the officer continues nightly Bible visits. Also notes a final discharge notice in Dillon County South Carolina for J J Malloy estate administrator.
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John Warper
Pannin
Conyers
Fulton County
Pulton County
J. Poindester
Man OF Harper
de Poindister
Deir Pri
State of
South Carolina
Dillon
J M. Rogers
J. J. Malloy
R.A. Branson
J. My Boers
Ate
J J. Malloy
Haat
Blind tiger raid nets six months for retailer Rochelle
In Durham North Carolina on April 26 Leander C Rochelle, son-in-law of Brodie L Duke, was convicted of retailing and sentenced to six months on the roads. The case followed a statewide crackdown last week that rounded up about sixty blind tigers in a single night.
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Mather
Brodie B. Duke
Durham
N.C
Leander C. Rochelle
Brodie L Duke
Rochelle
Dale
Pullman Yucca Car Fire Kills One In Rocky Mount
A Pullman car Yucca on the Palmetto Limited of the Atlantic Coast Line burned at the Rocky Mount station. Mt Probstein of New York died after being found in the car as firemen fought the blaze. Flagman J C Russ and Transfer Clerk W F Ireland were badly burned. ten passengers slept aboard, four women. Gas from a leaking tank ignited by a flagman’s lantern caused the fire.
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Wilmington
N. C
Palmetto Limited
Atlantic Coast Line
Rocky Mount
Mt .Probstein
New York
J.C. Russ
W. F. Ireland
M. Finklestein & Son
Charleston
Richmond
Florence
Probstein
Mystery surrounds fatal stabbing at Paris Island
Special report from Leakifort notes a drunken carousel near the Marine Officers School at Paris Island on April 8. Lizale Smith, described as a disreputable woman of Beaufort, was stabbed with a blunt instrument and died from spinal injuries. a white man named Herbert Roose was arrested as a suspect amid a surrounding mystery and unclear slayer identity.
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Meaufort
Vdy
Heid
Leakifort
Ghizine Officers School
Paris Island
Lizale Smith
Heaufort
Herbert Roose
Marine Officers’ School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Drug Stores
Dillon County
South Atlantic
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Richmond, VA
Epmund Strupwick
Prest
Max Fass
Dillon, S. C
Cardus Woman's Tonic
Grace Fortner
Man
W. Va
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Williams Motor Car Co
Gist
Presc
Our
Evans’ Pharmacy
Rexall
Marchant Orangeburg
L. R. Craig
Mra
Burton East Mainst
Bank of Dillon
Townsend, Rogers & McLaurin
Attorneys At Law
Dillon 8. C
McLaurin Drug Store
Jas. W. Johnson
Maton
P. B. Sellers
W. C. Moore
Senpine
Christaln
Cerver’ Conyier Cann
Schofield Engines
Mj Ace
Schefeld's Sons CD
HACCH
Pullman
Ditton Herald
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