Sunday night tragedy at mill village claims life of Elihu Blackwell
Young Stanley Hamilton aged 18 shot and killed Elihu Blackwell after an altercation over attention to a young lady of the mill village. Coroner's jury rules justifiable homicide. Blackwell, about 28, married with three children, died minutes after the shooting. Witnesses describe a confrontation with Hamilton and Blanton, a kinsman of Blackwell, earlier in the evening. The weapon was a .22 pistol. Hamilton was returning from the young lady’s home when the fatal shot was fired. Hamilton, son of Ira Hamilton, is described as a peaceful, hardworking youth living with his father.
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Stanley Hamilton
Elihu Blackwell
Hamilton
Ira Hamilton
Dillon Mill
Mill Village
Dave Blanton
Blanton
Oman
Blackpent
Dlsckwell
Tory
Ukwell
Jewell
Carolina
Jan
Forged irons claim in Jefferson Davis tale by Granville blacksmith
Granville Center blacksmith Henry Charles Arnold, recalling his Civil War service at Fort Monroe, says he forged the shackles placed on Jefferson Davis. He recounts Davis opposing the irons, the captain's orders, and the removal after a week as physicians tended the Confederate leader. Loren Leonard, Davis’s escort outdoors, is noted as corroborating parts of the tale.
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Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Fort Monroe
Henry Charles Arnold
Granville Center
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Davis
Sam
Willian Arnold
New London County
Cons
Johnson
Confederate States
Mr. Davis
Tidlaw
Washington
Rea
Loren Leonard
Sophia Leonard
Mr. Arnold
Mr. Leonard
Tragic Possum Rescue Becomes Midnight Feat
In a Maple Street scene a possum attack on a hostess’ henhouse led two visitors and the mistress of the house to a late night rescue. Miss Les knocked out the possum with an iron poker as Miss Pearl cheered the decisive strike. The household praised the heroic saviors while a neighbor shared the odd tale of a feast to follow.
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Miss Les
Miss Pearl
Taft
Miss le
Bolly
Robert
Bill Blunt
Southland
New County Election Set For December 14
The governor has ordered a December 14 election to decide forming a New County from the upper Marion. Supporters celebrate after the territorial ruling by Prof. Colcock, which found 501 square miles plus, meeting constitutional limits. Victory will push a bill to create the county and appoint commissioners to establish county government and buildings.
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Marion
Dilton
Herald
Colcock
Wolcock
Messrs
Hamby
Beatty
Dillon
Dee
Latta Latta-Branch Railroad Discontinued Claim Delayed
Edd Riddle reports strong push by rival lines including Atlantic Coast Line and Bennettsville Brownsville toward extending rails toward Latta and Dillon. Expert says Latta Branch may be phased out as competition expands and mail routes shift, with calls for free right of way and government savings tied to Rural Route changes.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co
Latta
Dillon
A.C.1
South Carolina
Clio and McColl
Syd
Bennettsville
Brownsville
Marion
Post Office Department
Bingham
Mallory
Dunbar
Clio
Brouch Railroad
Chiss
McColl and Dillon
Bennettsville and
Lats
Bennettaville
Browns-ville
Edd Riddle
Grand Jury Report From Marion County Reveals Conditions
The Marion County Grand Jury submits its final report detailing jail conditions, court-house needs, and county offices. It commends Sheriff and officials, condemns lack of magistrate records, and lists adultery accusations and named witnesses. Recommendations urge calcinning walls, painting, carpet updates, and urgent road and bridge repairs.
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Marion County
Chaingang
Board of County Commissioners
Marion
Grand Jury
S. L. Page
Addie Cornelius
J. W. Beacham
C. V. Blackhart
Alias Moore
G. G. Green
W. J. Foxworth
C. C. Davis
C. R. Moore
Charlie King
John Bell
Joe Aayae
Epee
Tiery
Li Kee Mi
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Jeff Davis
Ings
Maple
Incorporate
Les
Frank Bethea
A.M. Bethea
McLeod's Infirmary
Bethea
Bert — Enna
Miss David
Adair County
Kentucky
David
Edna David
Eliza Gibbs
Lidsey-Wilson Chapel
Mimravid
San
Ted Poly
R. C. Watts
Martin
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