Peculiar Accidents And Severe Weather Across Towns
A colored man, Johnson Smith, riding a mule with a scythe, was thrown and cut his hand severely, requiring amputation above the wrist. A tornado and cloud burst at Lykesland caused major property damage with several buildings wrecked and two children bruised but no serious injuries. Clifton mills Nos. 1 and 2 will be rebuilt by Thompson & Co. of Birmingham at about 180000, restoring 43024 spindles and 1440 looms. The Hazzard family in Georgetown claim a vast English fortune totaling about 18 million dollars, including Bristol real estate. Govan reports a devastating flood with widespread ruin, while Marion records a massive barn fire at J W Holiday’s farm, costing about 5000. Iva notes a large eagle captured near town. Tangier reports 6000 Morish casualties in a war news dispatch. An advertisement promotes free trials of Botanic Blood Balm with a 1 dollar price tag at drugstores and free medical advice.
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Jonesville
Jane
Johnson Smith
Partanburg
Clifton Mills
Thompson & Co
Birmingham
Ala
Olympia Mill
Columbia
Buffalo Mill
Union
Pacolet
Georgetown
Hazzard
England
Bristol
J. P. Hazzard
Black River
William Miles
Ke, W. Hazza
Barr Harris's troubles letter from Bozeman to Mrs F Gordon McFadden
A Bozeman Montana letter dated June 8 1908 to Mrs F Gordon McFadden sister of Rev Barr Harris describes the community's sorrow and faith as Harris faces a controversial trial. The writer alleges political and church rivalries and predicts possible pardons or new trials while praising Harris's Christian fortitude and urging support for his innocence.
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Bozeman
Montana
F. Gordon McFadden
Barr Harris
Rock Hill
Bozeman, Montana
A Chicago Safe Cracksman Blows Himself Up
George Marvin said to be from Chicago lies dying in Noblesville Indiana after an explosion at a Jolietville general store. The nitroglycerine can dropped by Marvin caused the blast. A second man fled the scene as villagers awoke to the wreckage and Marvin’s grave injuries.
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Noblesville
Ind
George Marvin
Chicago
Jolietville
Marvin
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Lancaster Wercantile Co
Columbia State
Lykesland
S. A. Spiegner
Oscar Gilmore
W. H. Pagett
Hazzard Family OF
Govan
Mr. B. LP
Hartzog
Marion
J. W.holiday
Gallivant’s Ferry
Holiday
Chas. L. Hall
Tangier
Madrid
el Menebhi
Ammedinna
Senhaya
Erguna
Atlanta
Foley
Mrs. McFadden
Bro. Harris
Henry
Christain
Old 8
Abbie
P. E
Brother Harris
Harper
Tabor
Harris
Harri
Rector
Paul
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