Cherry Tree Swindlers Found Guilty Verdict in Fraud Case
Charlotte Observer reports Judge Boyd presided over the Cherry Tree Company fraud trial. Frank Bright, his father, Rev W Bright, and GD Walkley were found guilty of using the mails for a fraudulent scheme involving 3,400 agents and $40,000. Sentencing set for Tuesday. restitution discussed, with Senator Pritchard urging payment to victims.
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Caure Yuatertay Do
Frank Bright
W Bright
Walkley
Amos Owen
Cherry Tree Company
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Boyd
Pritchard
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Wilkie
Brights
Rev. T. Bright
Bond figures in local case raise questions on liberty
In a postponed bail hearing the court set bail at 2000 dollars for Pratt Bright and 1000 dollars for Wilkie Bright, while loferditats might seek modification under their present bonds. The exact roles of the two defendants remain unclear as proceedings continue.
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McBrayer and Justice Named in True Bill by District Court
The district court grand jury yesterday returned a true bill against McBrayer and Justice, partners in McBrayer & Justice of Riverfordton, on charges of buviage partnership in Amos Owen Cherry Tree Co. The case will be disposed of this week.
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B. A. Justice
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Riverfordton
ALC
Buviage
Amos Owen Cherry Tree Co
Baggage Master Williams Killed in Augusta Georgia
Special to The State Augusta Ga June 14 Win O Williams baggage master on the Southern railway between here and Columbia was shot and instantly killed at 8 o clock tonight by Robert J Norris over an intimate relation with Norris wife Norris had kept his family together but Williams boasted of breaking it Norris fired five shots as Williams walked back from the ice factory three hit him killing him instantly Norris expresses deep regret but says he was forced to act
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Robert J. Norris
Norris
Williams
Washington
John Gray Evans
McLinre
Evans
New York
Tilly
South Carolina
Gov McSweeney Declines Run for Either Office
For some time speculation swirled about Gov McSweeney seeking reelection or a U S Senate seat in the coming year. He has repeatedly declined to discuss his plans, and now announces he will not pursue either position, choosing to focus on his personal business for the time being.
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McSweeney
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Bargains on Fabrics In Dimities and Stripes
Advert reads discounts on Hammers branded fabrics including 1000 yard striped and checked dimities. Previously worth 12 1 2 cents, now offered at 8 gts. Promotional note lists low prices and broad selection for shoppers.
Grove's Taste Less Chill Tame Bottle Warning
Public notice warns that Grove's Taste Less Chill Tame contains Lion and Quining in a tasteless formula. It declares no cure and no pay and a price of 50 cents.
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Grove
Keep Your Bowels Strong Card May Boost Relief
An old ad promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartic to regulate bowels. It claims genuine tablets stamped C. C. C and warns they are not sold in bulk, available at all druggists.
Evans and Tillman Split over South Carolina Senate Race
Former Governor John Gary Evans signals entry into the South Carolina senate race. Senator Tillman denies backing any candidate, saying he will stay neutral and not meddle, while Evans boasts of a Washington meeting and plans for the campaign.
Body of unknown white man found in Colleton woods
A mentally unbalanced man from Columbia named Henry Bears, who posed as a preacher, was found dead in Colleton County near Smoaks. An inquest found death due to natural causes with no foul play, though his religious zeal and troubled life preceding the journey drew local interest and sorrow.
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Smoaks
Magisstrate Wilson
Henry Sears
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Hollow Creek
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