Lancaster residents debate evidence in Kershaw lynching case
In a letter to The State, Blakeney argues Lancaster residents were not responsible for arrests in the Kershaw lynching but were outraged by how evidence was obtained. The column cites detective methods as questionable and notes local concern over the outcome.
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Blakeney
Lancaster
Kershaw
Blakeney Thowie
Teney
Columbia Record
Cnnsideration
Morrison
South Carolina
Heary
Sudden Death in Camden D. D. Mills Passes Quietly
The Kev W W Milla D D died suddenly about 1 o clock today while crossing Monument Square near Dr H Alexander's residence. Prof ER M Kennedy found him and tried to aid but he expired instantly. Mills was regarded as a Christian gentleman and his loss brings deep sorrow to the Camden community.
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Camden
W. W. Milla
D. D
Monument Square
Alexander
ER. M. Kennedy
Mills
Lanc View critique of Solicitor Henry's conduct in Chester affair
A detailed critique accuses Solicitor Henry of bias and improper methods in the Morrison lynching case. It asserts Henry blocked witnesses, shielded illicit tactics by detectives Howie and Newbold, and pressed for arrests of innocent men. The piece questions motive, cites ministerial references, and demands accountability for alleged legal and moral violations.
Immigrants Pay Mission Sails From New York
The article describes a voyage from New York aboard the steamer Petedom Le to Europe, distributing literature on a proposed statute for bringing immigrants to South Carolina. David Van Wyck, Hoboken resident, is named to oversee operations as the party travels to Germany, Holland, Belgium, and beyond.
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Brent
Cnd
Europe
Germay Holland
Neveve
David van Wyck
Hoboken
Huwlth
South
Caroling
Stenier
Destructive tornado hits Reidsville area with hail up to twelve inches
Twelve Inches of Hail reports a tornado crossing Reidsville to Collins in Georgia on May 23. It wipes out crops, destroys homes, and leaves one fatality, a Black mill worker struck by a falling smokestack, with a Collins family of five stunned but revived after lightning struck their home.
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Reidsville
Atmall
Yeas
Collins
AC Parker & Son
Mourning Hat Requested with Blue Feathers
WB Snow Jr. reports in the Charette Observer a scene in a Winston millinery shop where an old widow and her two daughters sought mourning hats. The old woman asked for a hat to honor mourning, noting a widow with two sons in distress.
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WB Snow, Jr
Charette Observer
Winston
Don’t Borrow Trouble and Heal With Bitters
An advertisement warns against borrowing trouble and promotes Bitters as a remedy for illness and internal disorders. It touts swift relief from symptoms and claims permanent forgetfulness of troubles, linking the product to Chanf ord Bros and Fonderbork Pharmacy with prices and guaranty.
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Wright
Rollef
Chaneford Bros
D. Fy Mackey & Oo
Fonderbork Pharmacy
Bria
Financial figures and company totals in state fertilizer sector
A garbled 19th century style report lists financial figures for multiple firms including Virginia Chemical Co, Georgia Chemical Works, and The Standard at Charleston. It cites annual totals, year over year comparisons, and regional mill raises in Port Royal, Columbia, and Charleston, with sums ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars and references to state finance and several named mills.
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Haney
Fa Lingester A
Say Sbi
Virginia Caroling Chemical Cor Pon Reyal
Stade
Stone
Waritn
Hhelesbury
Dorchester
Sieenville
Columbia
Georgia Chemical Works
Port Royal
Charleston
VCC. Ca
Notiie to the Daldie Tet Won GU
Montgomery Cukey Oph 20 AF details unreadable in the damaged text. The fragment mentions a date and persons but lacks clear actions or outcomes to summarize.
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Montgomery Cukey
Debtors and Creditors of HM Lathan Notice
Creditors of the estate of Charles Harvey Latha deceased are invited to present claims properly proven for payment. The executor Lucy Green or designee will examine and settle claims against the estate and payments to rightful parties will be made as directed by law.
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HM Lathan
Charles Harvey Latha
Anys
Jan Green
Eatin
Notice of County Court Proceedings at Lane
Notice states the Vou of Concent toy Lean will not at Lane yet. By orders issued June day, the party seeks to cheet pensen for the dis Petpaty at Feiqueter eel. The disposition may Keishi fir the ensmthe yo beginning duly st 1005. Applications for these Position time filed with late hour at least two days before said Grh oF Mane 1905. HW Haile, the Bowl af Computent Be May 5, 105 Iu.
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Heath
Stevens
Welsh
Caskey
Chester
Apia
Lancaster County
Sulveitor Thorry
Kowslaw
Belk
Balke
Kershaw County
Veterno
Getty
South Carolina
Lanettetor
Feiqueter
Mane
Haile
Winthrop College Scholarship Examination Details
The document outlines Winthrop College scholarship and entrance examination logistics. It mentions administration by a governing body and references dates around September 20 for examination events, with details about forms, record keeping, and candidate processing.
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Winthrop College
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Twelfdger
Thurlow S. Carter
Whostesday Angel Vest
Lancaster SC
United States
Brawley
J A Carrol
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
F G Stacy
Gatiney National Bank
Stacy
Torter
Fpelicy
Greenville
Korshin
Thea
Henry
Jaze Gaye
Gov. Tayword
Hig Rasnon
Jion
Jd L Glenn
Avis Rennon
Mr. Henry
Messrs. Heath, Stevers and
Shke
Frans Slough
Hough
Young Croxton
Croxton
Dolicitor Ilemry
Mr Henry
Howie
Newbold
J Nak
Austin
Ned
Bowie
Newse
Iso
Fowler
Morrison Doge
Wimncolf
Mossie
Solient
Cin Wafely
Majderburs Pharmacy
May
Storia J
Wu Wave
WEIL
Joniron
Cunty OF
Protaras
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