Railway Horror at Yorkville Claims Three Lives
Bodies recovered from the Fish ing Creek trestle wreck include Engineer Brickman Fireman Rhyne and Postal Clerk Smith They were taken to Blacksburg and nearby survivors returned home Mrs Buist of Rock Hill is not seriously injured The coroner s jury examined the wreck for a second time and ruled deaths due to Southern Railway carelessness in using the rotten trestle Grand jury officials may pursue criminal carelessness against railroad officials Three Southern Railway officials collected testimony and settlements with passengers not injured GT 8
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Yorkville
Brickman
Rhyne
Smith
Fishing Creek
Blacksburg
Buist
Rock Hill
Southern Railway Company
Walker
Southern Railway
Charlotte Observer
Thompson
The
W. A. Turk
Pulony
D. W. Lum
South Carolina & Georgia Extension
Lain
Lum
Tthe Road
South Carolina & Georgia
Seizure of Liquors Fees Clarified by Attorney General
Greenville News reports Chief Constable Hammet sought guidance from Assistant Attorney General Townsend on fees due in contraband liquor seizures. The opinion limits sheriff or magistrate shares to the net value of liquors seized, excluding cases where other officers seize the goods. If liquor is recovered by former owners or tax issues arise, the net value after taxes determines any fee.
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Greenville News
Columbia
Hammet
Townsend
Three Men Die in Well Near Sharon Ohio Valley Tragedy
Three men died while cleaning a well near Noshanngeky seven miles east of Sharon. Joseph Spacer aged 85, his son Walter 12, and August Walter 22 entered the 30 foot shaft. a crippled brother waited above as black damp repelled them. Rescue found all three dead, drowning suspected.
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Sharon
Noshanngeky
Joseph Spacer
Walter
August Walter
Riviiroad
Spencer
Dr. King's New Life Pills Ad Claims Quick Reposition
An old period advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a strict law compliant remedy. It warns abuse causes pain and links irregular living to constipation, headaches, and liver trouble, promising gentle yet thorough re adjustment available at Curnford Bros and others.
Foley's Kidney Cure Restores Kidneys and Bladder
An old patent medicine claims Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and bladder right, promising relief from urinary trouble and related discomfort with a focus on restoring normal function through the remedy.
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Foley
A M s Ai SALVE cures many ailments for all
A claims world wide fame for marvel lous cures surpassing any other silver lotion Oats Corns Burns Boils Pores Chapped Hands Skin eruptions for Pilla. Gure guaranteed Only 25e at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderbark Druggist Pay your Subscription to the Lepone and be happy.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Funderbark
Evans Talks Politics With Ex Governor Evans
Ex governor John Gary Evans returns from a month in Waterbury Connecticut and discusses political prospects. He predicts Grover Cleveland could carry New England and New York if nominated, notes Roosevelt’s unclarity, and says Cleveland is the only man who can beat Roosevelt. He hints Judge Parker as a likely nominee while in South and West sentiment favors Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Roosevelt
John Gary Evans
Waterburry
Conn
New England
Southland
Grover Cleveland
New York
Chance
Parker
Spartanburg
Tragedy as Emmett Boyett shoots wife Lena on Kinston porch
A sensational tragedy in Kinston at 1 o clock today left Lena Boyett dead. Emmett Boyett, under liquor influence, premeditated the act after displaying a 38 caliber pistol on the way to Lena’s home at her father J. C. Chestnut’s house on Blount street. Lena’s mother and sister witnessed the fatal shooting. Chestnut attempted retaliation but was restrained by the sheriff.
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Charlotte
N. C
Kinston
Emmett Boyett
Lena Boyett
Blount Street
Boyett
Walter Fields
J. C. Chestnut
Sheriffs
Foley's Honey and Tar for Children Safe and Opiate Free
Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed for children as a safe cough remedy with no opiates. The label emphasizes safety and suitability for young users, aiming to reassure parents about proper dosing.
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Foley
Deaths and incidents ripple through towns in Sept.
Camden reports the death of J C Man a prominent local merchant aged 46 at Glenn Springs after a lifelong Camlen business career. Yorkville notes bridge crewman George Nardin from Shelby NC injured by an axe causing brain concussion. Dillon covers Policeman Sam Bain's arrest for reckless driving and a subsequent shooting. Bain seriously wounded and Walter Hamilton shot, possibly fatally, near Main and Railroad.
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Camden
J.C. Man
Glenn Springs
Man
Camlen
Yorkville
Fishing Creek
George Nardin
Shelby
N. C
Dillon
Sam Bain
Walter Hamilton
Bain
Hamilton Brothers
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
A Dash For Liberty From Pratt Mine Prison
In Birmingham Alabama early today white convicts armed with dynamite tried to escape Pratt mine prison. Guards fired, four convicts were shot, two expected to die. One escapee named John Ewing age 20. Plan had been long in the making with substantial dynamite stockpiles.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Mine
John Ewing
A Boy's Wild Ride for Life
A Leeville Indiana boy and his family recount a race for life as he traveled eighteen miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The note claims instant relief and recovery from asthma and throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles and free trials at Crawford Funderburk.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Funderburk
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Uling
Missouri
William Strange
Martha Strange
Strange
Evans
Will Grover
North Carolina
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