Unknown man in jail for shooting constable Cooley
The Unknown man from the Santiago section of Dark Corner Glassy Mountain township was brought to jail on a warrant charging assault and battery with intent to kill Constable GL Cooley who was wounded in the back. George Howard named Harrison as the initiator of the overhead bridge fight and the shooting.
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San Harrison
Santiago
Glassy Mountain Township
GL Cooley
Cornwell
George’ Howard
Prominent Laurens Man Aims Suicide In Carriage House
Special to The State reports AL Ballentine of Brewerton attempted self harm yesterday by hanging from a plow line in his carriage house. His wife found him unconscious as his throat, face and neck were injured. he is expected to seek treatment in Columbia. Officials cite debt stress and a demented condition as possible causes. This marks a second attempt, his children having thwarted the first.
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Laurens van
Lauren
AL Ballentine
Brewerton
Columbia
Fatal Accident as Pistol Misfire Kills Friend
Florence reports Jack Thomas shot and killed George McCall accidentally during a pistol snap. No witnesses. coroner’s inquest rules death accidental and Thomas is released. Separate incident: Louis Thomas, a boy, wounded in thigh by youths firing pistols to frighten away a gyascutus.
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Florence
Jack Thomas
George McCall
Thomas
McCall
Louis Thomas
Gya Scutus
BG Grew
Body of Murdered Man Found Near Wedgefield
Special to the Wedgefield depot reports a man found dead in Wateree swamp near here yesternoon. A pistol with all chambers loaded lay near the body. No inquest has been held yet. The killings occurred several days ago.
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Wedgefield
Dan
John] Cannon
Wateree
Yestern
Family Tragedy in Orangeburg Lands Dispute Ends in Death
In Orangeburg a land dispute between James Jefcont and his father Ro Addison Jefcont led to violence. Ro and another son Wille shot James with a shotgun, a rifle fire followed, and James died from his wounds. An inquest was scheduled as local lawyers gather, with both families prominent in Limestone County.
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Orangeburg
James Jefcont
Ro Addison Jefcont
Wille
Jefcont
Lund
James
Jefcoat
James Jefcoat
Willie
Jehot bin
Grover
Burglary at Smith Wharton Home in Greenville
A masked intruder with a Winchester rifle entered the Rev Wharton’s Greenville home at night. He demanded money and valuables, searched the pocketbook, and took items including a gold watch. The Reverend spoke calmly and complied, the burglar retreating with the rifle still aimed.
Escape attempt at Decatur jail ends with Flanagan wounded
Edward C Flanagan the triple murderer led prisoners in a jail escape at Decatur five miles from Atlanta. He felled the jailor with a heavy iron blow and was shot through the thigh when the jailer fired. Prisoners wavered but were subdued as assistance arrived. Flanagan’s wound is not dangerous.
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Atlanta
Edward C Flanagan
Decatur
Flanagan
Electric Bitters Promise New Life for Weak Men
A testimonial from J W Gardner of Indiana touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. He claims the drink restored appetite and strength, allowing him to eat anything and feel renewed. Available at Crawford Bros Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
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J W Gardner
Ind
Crawford Bro’s
Memorial Volume on Dwight L Moody Written by Rev J Wilhar Chapman
The memorial volume honors Dwight L Moody with introductions by Rev F B Meyer and Henry M Wharton. It will detail Moody’s expansive influence, include photos from funeral events at Northfield, and run about 500 pages in rich edition. Publisher authorized LM Cauthen to handle orders via Representative Verner of the Oconee News. The piece also reports on factory labor views and policy in New England as a cautionary example for labor legislation.
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J Wilhar Chapman
Dog the Wuthar
Moody
Elisha
Elisa
Chapman
FB Meyer
London
Henry M Wharton
Chico
Evangeline
Dwight Lo Moody
Northfield
LM Cauthen
New England
Greenville News
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as powerful health boosters
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a miracle cure for weakness and fatigue. It praises energy, improved mental power, and overall strength and lists Crawford Bros as sellers with a 25 cent price tag.
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Dr. King
Ledgert
Crawford Bros
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George Howard
Howard
Harerison
Cooley
Greenville
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Congress
Llyburn
Heath Mule CO
Onesboro
Kentucky
Clyburn-Heath Mule CO
James H Jefcont
Catillihe
Mr Wharton
W Oh Wharton
Mornt Donalds
Dwisht L. Moody
Verner
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