Pardoned convict Shurley sent to the hospital for insanity
Gov McSweeney pardoned and transferred Shurley from prison to the hospital for the insane after a prior commitment. The case has drawn attention for its peculiarity as the patient begins receiving treatment. Also noted are a nine pound potato from Cedar Creek plantation and the Charleston exposition cornerstone set for December 11 with speakers including McSweeney Candler and Tillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov McSweeney
Shurley
Tae State
J Strait
Cedar Creek
Charleston Exposition
Governor McSweeney
Candler
Georgia
Tillman
New York
Local Chester News Briefs and Notices
Community items note Thanksgiving visits at Kort Lawn and Lancaster area, with reports of illnesses, accidents, and local happenings. Miss Tipton’s death. cat’s return. logging ads. court actions for chicken theft. and a hunting accident near Pleasant Valley with possible amputation.
Death of Mrs J W Denton in Columbia
Mrs Emily E Denton wife of Mr J W Denton formerly of this place now of Camden died at Columbia SC where she had been treated for some time on Monday Nov 26 1900 Her maiden name was Smith born Feb 14 1836 joined the Methodist church at old Salem and after marriage moved to Linerty Hill Prep byterian church Her husband and two children Willie and Miss Kila Denton survive her Remains interred in Columbia last Tuesday Also reports Chesterfield railroad work rising optimism as iron horse nears completion with G Redfearn as president of the Chesterfield and Lancaster railroad company and praise for efforts.
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Emily E Denton
J W Denton
Camden
Columbia
Smith
Kere
Shaw County
Old Salem
Denton
Linerty Hill
Willie Denton
Kila Denton
Chesterfield
Thomases
Paxe
Corn Squeeze Succeeds in Chicago Market
Geof Phillips known as the corn squeezer clinched a major win in Chicago as he bought and sold out his 25 thousand bushels at 50 cents per bushel. Profits are estimated in the millions, with initial purchases around 35 to 36 cents.
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Chicago
Joe Leiter
Geof Phillips
Veoh Ween He teow event notice
An oddly garbled OCR item describes a local event with unclear details and names. Readable parts suggest a community gathering or celebration with potential dates and venue, but specifics are obscured.
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William Cly Burn
Daisy Bruce
S. L. Bruce
Heath Springs
Manly Croxton
Bank of Lancaster
A. M. Croxton
Baptist Church
Monrow
N.C
Enterprise
Kershaw
William Clyburn
Clyturn
Choburn
Kerehac County
Nelson
I. Clybarn
Fort Wagner
Johnson's Island
Capt
Clyhusn
L. A.W
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Dee Ist
John T. Stevens
Kershaw, S.C
Woolford
Jof Mackey & Co
Oroveist
Lancatar
Cabtoriaa
Mrs. LP Roddey
Kort Lawn
Wee's
Mise Crete Tilton
Tiis
Snnton
Howe
J Stesit
Lancaster
ME Cauthen
GW Poovey
Willie Poovey
J Wo
Pairfield County
Wsl
Porter
Coc LG
Eliza Allen
Ed Hammond
Clyde Ik Hough
George Mak
Jack Montgomery
Rey Win Robbinson
Belle Nance
Lancaster, Sc
Mise Fernie Tipton
J.C. Tipton
Lincoln Journal
Chester
Merewidl
Charley Strain
Father Hegrehey
Me UF ‘Villuan
Fred Phillips
LS Porter
Elvin
Southern Hardwood Company
F. O. Hox
Edwente
Erica
Caja M Sowell
Hirt
Her Garris
Salem
Soston
Krag
Bodie Barnes
Reahen
Pleasant Viekles
Boyd Roberson
Rom Potta
Neveasury
J. W Denton
Trespass Homick
Petanis
Biotet
HS Piader
Hoemmerwets
Te Antes
WoWela
Ory & Ing
Crrewery & Co
Mercuntile Company
My Ands
Veoh
Rene Lee
Sim
Lew
Carter
Perry & Son
Heath Banking & Mercantile CO
Ivan
Lowenberg
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