Brother Cleared In Arson Trial At Chester
The Chester court handled an unusual case with one brother prosecuting another for arson. Eli Wilkes, accused after a barn fire that destroyed livestock and crops, was found not guilty after two days of testimony. The case revealed harsh family feuds and prompted talk of a civil suit to recover damages.
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Chester
South Carolina
Baton Rouge
S. Quitman Wilkes
Loouing
Eli Wilkes
Quit Wilkes
Eli
Quit
Squire Darby
Darby
Quitman
Eiji
Cornwell
Gage
J. H. Marion
Henry
H. Wilkes
Messrs
S. K. McFadyen
R. B. Caldwell
Wilkes
Chester County
Quitmin
Who Died First in Pars France Auto Crash Suit
Testimony in a Geneva court shows Lucien Muss of Paris saw the Pars France auto crash last August that killed Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Fair. Mrs Fair reportedly lived after her husband, prompting a dispute over estate payments and possible cancellation of a $250,000 settlement. Muss described reaching the scene and choosing not to reveal his movements to avoid self-incrimination.
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New York
Pars
France
Charles T. Fair
Baie
Anna Nelson
Theresa Alice Oelrich
Virginia Vanderbilt
Electric Bitters Cure a Grave Advised by Doctor's Hope
John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a dire illness with yellowed skin and weakness. After three physicians gave up, he used Electric Bitters, saw improvement after one bottle, and continued three weeks to become well, claiming the medicine robbed the grave of another victim. Crawford Bro and Mackey & Co advertise them for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
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Jobn Oliver
Philadelphia
Crawford Bro
J. I., Mackey & Go
Made Him Homesick on a Train Scene
A traveling salesman with railroad literature and a farmer with a basket of potatoes meet on a train. The salesman asks the farmer to shut the door, prompting a farmer to reveal he was raised in a stable, leaving the young man momentarily distressed and curious about home. The brief exchange ends with mutual apologies and a poignant remark about homesickness.
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A historic newspaper notice invites readers to subscribe to The Lancaever Lrpewr at a rate of $1.50 per year, highlighting continued access to current and archival news through a long term subscription.
Notorious Violence and Raids Reported in South Carolina
Happenings In The State recounts a violent incident in Ther deoville where a miscreant killed a valuable horse after breaking its legs with an axe. Greenville notes a police raid on gambling houses with seizure of tables and cards, while Greenwood reports a suspected murder tied to whiskey smuggling and a death by gunshot. An Anderson coroner’s inquest cites overdose of whiskey as cause of death for a captured gambler.
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Heantort
Therdeoville
Meg Lassiter
Anu Hlate
Anderson
Bob Pexeman
Banister
Preparations For Coming Reunion Unfold In Columbia
Camp Hampton and chamber of commerce groups met General Carwile to set May dates for a reunion. Capt W D Starling chosen chairman with Gen Willie Jones as treasurer and Lt J Watson as secretary. May 12 13 and 14 fixed for events including a wide rally at the theatre and a speech by a surviving Confederate general. Elizabeth Lumpkin of Winthrop invited to speak again. Committee members plan program details. About 6000 soldiers expected to attend and enjoy the occasion.
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Columbia Record
Camp Hampton
Chamber of Commerce
Carwile
W. D. Starling
Wilie Jones
J. P. Mattlews
Lt. J. Watson
Misslizabeth Lumpkin
Miss Limpkin
Winthrop
Captain Starling
W. A Clark
R. Shand
D. Cardwell
The Political Habit and whispered affection
A fragment from a Whitadulphia Press piece shows a young politician addressing Miss Roxly and Maude with bold romantic undertones. The dialogue hints at fate and the unexpected nature of political life interlacing with personal emotion.
Picture Book Quiet Beauty Hidden From Self
A concise item notes a pretty woman unaware of her charm, seen in a picture book context. The New York Press presents a brief, observant remark on appearance and perception.
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New York Press
Onehanded birth in Yorkville area draws notice
A woman living about three miles south of Yorksville gave birth about two weeks ago to a child with a left arm ending at the wrist. The child is reported to be doing well. Yorkville Enquirer
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Yorksville
Yorkville Enquirer
Voley's Honey and Tar Also Safer Cough Remedy
Rofuse substitutes for common cough medicines. T Eugene Funderburk, druggist reports the formula contains no opiates and will not cause constipation unlike most other cough preparations.
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Voley
T. Eugene Funderburk
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Charleston
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