Massacre of Mail Clerks in Southern wreck near Danville
A South Ofo Railway fast mail train plunged 75 feet from a trestle near Danville Virginia at 2 50 PM injuring seven and killing nine of the sixteen on board including engineer J A Brywly fireman Clapp conductor Blair and mail clerks Thompson Chambers Flory Ardanrigi Moody. The wreck left a mass of twisted iron as crates of canaries survived intact.
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Charlotte
South Ofo
Danville
J. A. Brywly
Saltville
Firelunan Clapp
Express
W. F. Pinckiey
Louis W. Spiers
Manassas
Frank E Brooks
Charlottesville
Percival Indeamoutr
Washington
Charles Reames
Culppper
Spiers
Brodie
Riverside
Old Soldier’s Remarkable Turn With Free Bitters
J. J. Havens of Versailles, a veteran long troubled by kidney disease and stomach complaints, credits Free Bitters with a rapid recovery. He declares he is on the road to complete health. The remedy is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles, with 50 cents and guarantees from Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey & Co. and Fanderburk Drugzgist.
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Redhaven
Viona Ana
J. J. Havens
Versailles
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Fanderburk Drugzgist
Ye Editor Confesses In Vexed Editorial Critique
A fragmented excerpt shows an editor lamenting public judgment on the newspaper’s choices and actions. The writer lists contradictory critiques about jokes, selections, church attendance, attire, and hustle for locals, noting pressure from readers and rivals. The piece concludes with a puzzled question about trust and potential theft.
Fearless. Sievill Deals Wu. 2 Hob, Fearless. Sievill Deals Wu. 2 Hob
A mob attacked a jail at dawn harming a man, breaking in, and hanging a black inmate named Allen Small feared to be fired on. Sheriff George Ry Davidson and his posse fought back, capturing three attackers. One suspect confessed implicating 18 men as the mob scattered. Medical details follow about a patient treated for injuries.
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George Ry Davidson
Thegro
Jul
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Allen Small
Sheril
Posse
Chief Justice Poyo Publication Letters From Winnsboro Case
The Columbia Record reports Chief Justice Poyo released letters and telegrams about the Winnsboro court. McDonald’s letter shows the bar wanted the regular term canceled only if Judge Pawnsenl could not preside. Buchanan’s telegram lacked that proviso, suggesting a misreading by the chief justice. The public questions who caused the misunderstanding.
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Poyo
Winnsboro
Mary Joi
McDonald
Mer. McDonald
Columbia Record
Augusta Confederate reunion announced for August
A Confederate veterans reunion will be held in Augusta this August with an invitation extended to veterans statewide. Readers are urged to prepare for the event, including travel arrangements and lodging as details are finalized.
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Augusta
Ganry
Wid
South Carolina
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