Death by hanging ends Rich Perry’s life in county jail
Rich Perry, a local Black man, died by hanging in the county jail after legal troubles and a prior mortgage dispute weighed on him. The coroner ruled death selfinflicted. his family mourns as details of the case unfold amid public notices and community events.
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Jems
Rich Perry
Coenday
Moriah
Soumoot
Rich
Bond
Harry Rich Wawalso
Bin
For Sale Farm in Waxhaws Containing 201 Acres
Auction notice for a 201 acre farm in Waxhaws known as the H. WN. Clyburn place. Emphasizes good cultivation, bargain price, and favorable terms. Appointments to view or price inquiry directed to JF. Clyburn.
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Waxhaws
H. WN. Clyburn
JF. Clyburn
Fire destroys four buildings in Hartaville area blaze
Special to The State from Hartaville reports a morning fire damaging three stores and one office and destroying a family’s household effects. The intral telephone office burned, losses around $3,000, with partial insurance. details unclear due to split OCR and misspellings.
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Hartaville
Harteville
Intral
Jd. W. P
Postmaster in Trouble in Williamsburg County
In Kingstree last night J B Chandler, named as one of the alleged short ponitina, waived his preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Wella and was bound over to the US court convening here next March. Florence Times reports.
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J. B. Chandler
Williamsburg County
United States
Wella
United States Court
Florence Times
Senator Sewall Dies in Camden Home
United States Senator Wm J Sewall died at his Camden home at 8 30 am today after a struggle with diabetes stomach and heart troubles.
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Camden
N. J
United States
Wm. J. Sewall
Duel Erupts in Waterloo Street Shooting Leaves One Dead
Laurens Dec 28 In a Waterloo street duel between a policeman and a party of negroes led by ex convict Walter Lowe one assailant was wounded and four negroes including Cunningham were killed Pitts a young white man seized an officer rifle and fired the fatal shots about a dozen shots were exchanged Lowe is at large
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Laurens
Waterloo
Walter Lowe
Hin Brethere
Cunningham
Pitts
Winchester
Lowe
Genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Scam Warning
Advertisement warns readers to demand genuine Cascarets tablets from druggists and reject substitutes or counterfeits. Claims product is never sold in bulk and available at all druggists for 10 cents.
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C.C.C
Confederate Veterans Gather at Court House Meeting
Last Friday December 27 Confederate veterans met in the courthouse. W U Porter called the meeting to order and W B Bruce was asked to act. W G A Porter explained the object and named township chairmen to appoint committees for veterans lists. Lancaster Daughters of the Confederacy invited to dine. veterans unanimously accepted with praise for southern women.
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Court House
W.u. &. Porter
W. B. Bruce
W. G. A. Porter
Porter
W.G. A. Porter
B. Bruce
Accidental Killing of Convict Julius McLeod Known as Shirt
The State reports a guard named B Brockman accidentally discharged a gun on Garner s Ferry road near Epworth. Julius McLeod known as Shirt was shot in the body with No 2 shot, suffering twenty wounds and dying almost instantly after crying for help. McLeod stood about 20 feet from the guard at the time of the accident.
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Shirt
Garner’s Ferry
Epworth
B. Brockman
McLeod
Brockman
Governor Shaw Accepts Treasury Post Message From Roosevelt
Govern Shaw of Des Moines Iowa received Roosevelt’s direct message announcing his consent to accept the portfolio of Secretary of the Treasury. The note dated December indicates the president is delighted with Shaw's acceptance and notes the formal communication.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shaw
Roosevelt
A Million Voices They Say New Discovery Saved Life
Homer Hall of West Point La credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with curing his severe cold and obstinate cough after doctors doubted recovery. He now weighs 227 pounds and endorses the remedy as guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles. Trial bottle free at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co.
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Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Maclay Defies Resignation Pending Roosevelt Removal Power
Maclay states he will not resign until he can be sure Roosevelt cannot remove him over civil service rules. He plans to write to the commission to define Roosevelt's power of removal. A debt notice to the Clydeburn Heath Mule Company warns all debtors to settle accounts promptly to meet obligations and avoid delays.
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Maclay
Roosevelt
Commission
Clyburn-Heath Mule Company
Sheriff L C nt BE Wylie Piniotiff’s Aunty
Sheriff L C nt and BE Wylie are named in a local legal notice concerning an aunt of the plaintiff. The brief item references court action and a civil matter involving familial relation.
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BE. Wylie
Piniotiff
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