Local Notes From Kershaw Area Observations
A mix of community items from Kershaw and nearby: church meetings, illness recoveries, sales ads, school notices, elections, marriages, and obituaries. Mentioned are Rev. Fraser attending a Synodical committee meeting, Henry Barr ill but improving, land wanted near Taxahaw, Mrs Cher ry visiting in Ker shaw, Bright Light Baptist Association meeting, Dr J G Wannamaker’s marriage, Kershaw Oil Mill cotton ginned, Pleasant Valley High School teaching vacancy, election reminders for Finley, Payseur selling machine needles, Lucius J Horton’s marriage in Macon, fines for Otis and Pat McKenna, Thornwell School opening with W A Hughes, Thomas K Miller to speak Nov 15, post office letters for Lan caster, and local death notices for Mrs T Howze and Mrs Lula Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Wannamaker, Jr
Bride
I. R Hayes
Kershaw
Pleasant Valley High School
D. K Hall
Lucius J. Horton
Macon
Kate Knox
Horton
Bf, Adams & Co
Ind
Otis
Pat McKenna
Caskey
Thornwell School
W. A. Hughes
Thos. K. Miller
State College For
M. D. Lee
Miller
Lancaster
Mra
Ida Burgers
Elmer Brice
Young Flagman Hurt at Lancaster on Southern Yard
A young flagman, John T Milton, was severely injured Friday afternoon in Lancaster when tossed from a freight engine while at the throttle. He suffered cuts and bruises, was taken to Dr Crawford’s sanitarium, and is expected to recover in a few days. Also reported is a letter to H M Broom from an Atlanta man about a $1.18 balance, asserting no money should be kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Milton
Lancaster
Milton
H. M. Broom
Atlanta
Broom
Tent
Monroe Enquirer
Sawyer and Prince Acquitted In Edgefield Whipping Case
Edgefield scene reports G P Sawyer and Mr M R Prince acquitted after a short jury deliberation in the Wade Hartley whipping death case. Earlier items note Bayboro feud linked death of Geo Bell’s wife, and a barn fire at L B Dann’s farm destroying stock and provender with no insurance. Also coverage of Henderson wounded, and a fatal well burial inquiry in Charleston. Preliminary hearing held in Orangeburg for David Ott in alleged assault on Miss Lula Shumaker, with closed doors and Ott remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield
G. P. Sawyer
M. R. Prince
Wade Hartley
Donalds
L. B. Dann
Charleston
James Green
Wollen Anson Street
Green
Charles Hayes
Hayes
Trye
Renand
Orangeburg
David Ott
Lula Shumaker
Brunson
Snach
Court of Sessions
Fragmentary legal filing hints at trial date timing
The text notes an application process and pretrial appearance before a client judge. Defense is represented by Adam IL Mos while Rayso and Summers appear for the prosecution, indicating ongoing court proceedings. The readable fragments suggest preparation rather than a concluded ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam IL Mos
Messrs, Rayso & Summers
Respite Plea In Aaron Williams Rape Case
Governor Heyward refused to grant a 30 day reprieve for Aaron Williams colored sentenced to hang for rape of Mrs Langley at Kershaw county. Petitioners argued new evidence and due diligence. governor found petition too general and not showing impact of new evidence. Affidavits from Dr W B Gordon and L W Boykin were submitted in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Record
Hey Ware Folly
Aaron Wile Limms
Camden
David
Abbeville
Hampton
Mackey
Supreme Court
David Wan
Thurmond
Aston Willams
D. GC. Heyward
South Carolina
General Sessions
Kershaw County
Aaron Williams
Langley
Purdy
Kershaw
Williams
Heyward
Spreme Court
Circuit Court
W. B. Gordon
L. W. Boykin
Important Notice to Debtors About Immediate Payments
Notice from Lancaster Movantile dated November tat 104 urges all debtors to settle accounts promptly. It notes cotton prices are favorable but warns that delays will not be tolerated and demands arrangements for payment to meet obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mackeryss
Elain
Chalmers Fraser
D. D
Synadical Committee On Home Missions
Columbia
Henry Barr
Douglas
T. B. Clyburn
J. J Chrery
Bright Light
F. A. Fenderburk
Beaver Creek Church
Olk
Tros
Osceola
8. C
Finley
White
Rock Hill
Payseur
Mackerell’s
Jd. M. Stewart, P.M
Foley
Chas. L. Wilkon
Wdy
Southeastern Merchandise Co
Newberry
Chas. P. Pelham
W. E. Pelham
Asheville
N. C
Sumter
John W. Wilson
Magill
Lancaster County
Ron
the Singer
Mfg Co
Charlotte
W.B Crook
Mgr
Mes. T
Pisgah Church
R. J. Blackmon
Alert
The
Sawyer
Prince
Conway
Bayboro
Wm. Bell
Geo Bell
Henderson
Saluda
W. D.henderson
Greenwood County
Mackorell
Selighie
Hou Gil
P. S
Witions
Dorothy Dodd
Dattenhoter
Croscot Ail Arnold
Priday
Moniuy
Andrew Scogginus
Indy
E. E. Cloud
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