Not Guilty Verdict in Pitts Murder Trial
Reuben B Pitts was acquitted in Spartanburg in the Edward Foster murder case. Judge G W Nichols and Stanyarne Wilson defended, Solicitor Sease prosecuted. Jury verdict delivered at 4 15 PM, prompting dramatic courtroom scenes and joyful celebrations by the defendant’s family and supporters.
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Spartanburg
Reuben B Pitts
Edward Foster
Lois
G. W. Nichols
Stanyarne Wilson
Sease
Gary
C. Featherstone
J. D. Pitts
Penalty for Slot Machine Delivers Severe Spartanburg Sentence
A man pleading guilty to operating a slot machine received twelve months in jail and a $1000 fine from the Court of General Sessions in Spartanburg. The piece argues the harsh penalty was necessary to curb a pernicious gambling device accessible to children, citing Philadelphia's ban and a public bonfire of machines.
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Court of General Sessions
Spartanburg
Philadelphia
Greenville News
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Gentle Relief
An old advertisement claims the product re adjusts the body causing constipation or headaches. It touts a strict law of use and promises quick relief with gentle but thorough action. Available for 25 cents at Carnford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Drug Store.
Death of John Robinson Reported Near Columbia
The body of a man identified as John Robinson was found beside the C and G railroad near Columbia. Authorities believe he died after attempting to board a southbound train. injuries include a crushed skull and broken leg. The incident follows reports of prison release and vagrancy.
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Columbia
Belton
John Robinson
Passeng “Ger
Georgia
Rural police proposed to protect farms and attract settlers
The Yorkville Enquirer urges state lawmakers to study a rural police system with one mounted officer per township under county sheriffs. It argues officers could handle magisterial constabulary work and sheriff duties, costing little to taxpayers while boosting rural security and encouraging immigration. The idea aims to deter crime, reassure farmers, and prompt settlement.
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Columbia Record
Bedridden Veteran Finds Recovery with Electric Bitters
J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio, long troubled by kidney disease, finds relief after using Electric Bitters. He states he is on the road to recovery and credits the remedy for his renewed strength. The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, 50 cents guaranteed by Crawford Bros, Mackey & Co, and Funderburk Druggist.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
Crawford Bros. J, SK. Mackey & Co
Funderburk Druggist
Greenville Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Rape Case
The trial of 29 year old Robert T Gunnells in Greenville opened at 10 and ended at 6 with a guilty verdict on the second count assault with intent to ravish. Defense cited possible mental illness tied to service in the Philippines and trolley accident injuries. The victim, a 4 year old girl, sustained serious injuries but the jury found only circumstantial evidence of rape. recovery for the child is ongoing.
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Greenville
Robert T. Gunnells
Blythe & Blythe
Gunnells
Philippines
Boy’s Wild Ride for Life in Search of Medicine
A Leeville Indiana boy, expected to die, rode 18 miles with his family to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The medicine brought instant relief and he soon slept soundly each night. It claims cures for throat and lung troubles with bottles 50 cents and 1.00 and free trials at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderbark drug store. Three men convicted of murder at Greenville Court.
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Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Funderbark Drug Store
Trio found guilty in Nin Gosnell murder case
In Greenville on the nineteenth inst, Will Norton Sol Norton and Poinsett Gosnell were found guilty in the general sessions for the murder of Nin Gosnell. The jury urged mercy from the court and a motion for a new trial was filed by defense. Indicted co defendants Marcus Gosnell Rufus Staton Amer Gosnell were acquitted.
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Will Norton
Sol Norton
Poinsett Gosnell
Nin Gosnell
Morcus Gosnell
Rufus Staton
Amer Gosnell
Saluda County Sheriff Arrest Case Reaches Governor
Coroner Jacob Gibson reports to Governor Heyward that Sheriff W L Rhoden and Mat Berry were jailed for murder after a Saluda shooting. Gibson says the sheriff refused to hand over the office, released the jailer, and now the jail is unstaffed. The governor referred the matter to Attorney General Gunter awaiting opinion.
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D. C. Heyward
Columbia
S.C
Robert Crane
Saluda
W. L. Rhoden
Mat Berry
Rhoden
Berry
Jacob Gibson
Heyward
Gunter
Editor’s Testimonial for Foley’s Honey and Tar
M T Lynch editor of the Philipsburg New Jersey Daily Post attests to Foley’s Honey and Tar being exceptionally effective for coughs and colds in his family. He praises the remedy highly and endorses its benefits.
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New Jersey
M.T. Lynch
Philipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Foley
T. Eugene Funderburk
Vanderbilt tops bear raid winners with $10000 gain
Cornelius Vanderbilt was named among the heaviest winners in the recent bear raid on Wall Street. Reported profits amounted to ten thousand dollars.
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New York
Wall Street
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Change to Pickens county roadwork contract system
Wickens Sept 1 A county change to roads work begins at 1094 switching from convict labor to a contract system. All public roads will be bid per mile with bidders free to take any number of miles. Bridges maintenance remains with the board.
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Wickens
Order Issued to the Diary Constables
Circular No. 6 orders state and dispensary constables to avoid accepting hospitality or favors from suspects under the dispensary law. Any officer who accepts treats, loans, or money will be dismissed. Officers may buy whiskey from illicit dealers only at full price to aid prosecutions.
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J’ou
A. B. Hammett
Veet Woolen To Im M Se Size
I had kidney trouble so bad that I could not work says J J Cox of Valley View K my feet were swollen to immense size and I was confined to my bed and physicians were unable to give me any relief My doctor finally prescribed Foley's Kidney Cure which made a well man of me. I Eugene Funderburk.
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J. J. Cox
Valley View, K
Foley
I. Eugene Funderburk
Arrested Jett vows to aid in assassination case
Jett, charged with the assassination of James Cockrill at Jackson Kentucky, declares his readiness to make a confession and insists he is saved from the followers.
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Rtis Jett
James Cockrill
Jackson
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Adverts
An old advertisement notes that taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets will be refunded by druggists if they fail to cure. It carries E. W. Grove's signature on each box and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Columbia State
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Jonesville
J. M. Bates
Pacolet Manufacturing Company
Vasolet
Clifton
Pacslot River
Pickens
Ide
Robert Jones
Dacusville
J. D. M. Keith
Ooloney
Manning
W. J. Hudnall
D. E. Hodge
Hudnall
Hodge
Anderson
Henry Dorr
Arch Lewis
Nance
Dorr
Lewis
The
Yorkville Enquirer
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Saluda County
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