Lynching at Laurens rocks South Carolina crowd
A mob of about 2,000 men stormed the Laurens jail at night, dragged Richard Puckett from confinement, hanged him from a railroad trestle after a long confrontation with deputies. Earlier aPresented confession by the accused could not be verified by the victim. The incident marks the first lynching in Laurens County in years.
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Laurens
Richard Puckett
Riddred
Hedy Strang
Piedmont
J. P. Owens
Madden
R. A. Cooper
Solicitor Cooper
Sollester Cooper
State Penitentiary
Owens
Union
Charleston & Western Carolina
Laurens County
Sellestor Cooper
Tomorow
South Carolina
Ben High
Wadesboro Ansonian
Howell
Ben
Hen
Cheraw
Stanback Ferry
Miss Hutchinson
High
5 High
Henry Hutchinson
Robinson, Caudle & Pruett
Monroe Farmer Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills
W L Long of Monroe testifies after four years of kidney and back trouble that the first Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved him within four hours. The ad cites a nationwide mass of endorsements, claiming 30 000 cases and 40 000 recommendations, with Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents in Buffalo New York.
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United States
Monroe
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Parisian Sage or The Hair Repair Ad Script
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a remedy for dry brittle hair and scalp itchiness. It claims cleansing, dandruff removal, and hair growth benefits, urging a 5¢ bottle purchase and attributing beauty improvements to the product. The piece includes a playful verse about a beauty shop and a joke exchange about a cat sleeping better in summer.
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English Drug Company
Minister Praises Laxative In Praise Letter
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison ta praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation saying they are perfect pills no home should be without them. The ad claims excellent liver and bowel regulation with every pill guaranteed and priced at 26e by wt English Drug Co.
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H. Stubenwoll
Allison
Dr. King
English Drug Co
Union County Cotton Report from Monroe N C 1913
The report notes fears of deterioration from early drought but widespread precipitation improves prospects. Most areas show well cultivated and fertilized crops with potential yields exceeding expectations. No pest or boll damage reported. Crop condition listed at 82 percent as of now. Prepared by GEO EB FLOW.
When he saw the enemy he turned and ran
A remark contrasts cowardice with a strategist plan as he recalls the earth is round and chooses to maneuver around and attack the rear. The quote hints at unconventional tactics and bold thinking in the face of danger.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Annie Tracey
Gary
Ind
Pittinger
Verson
Notice to Creditors in Pat Johnson Estate
Notice to creditors qualified as administrator of Pat Johnson deceased invites all claims to be presented to the Savings Loan and Trust Co in Monroe by June 20 1914 to avoid loss of recovery. Indebted persons should promptly settle, Redwine and Sikes attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Johson
City of
Monroe
Savings Loan and Trust CO
Pat Johnson
Redwine & Sikes
Attys
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Jenkins
Pageland Journal
Low W. Jenkins
W. W. Jenkins
Baptist Church
Black Creek Church
Messrs
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Bartley Deese
Priscilla Deese
James Autrey
Dorsey Pigg
D. Moss
Arkansas
T. M. Jenkins
Ars
James C. Sanders
Asheville
Wesleyan Methodist Thurch
Forest City
Henry Clay Sisk
W. C. Stafford
Spartanburg
Wesleyan Missionary Church
Kingdom of Heaven
Wesleyan Methodist
Chesterfie
Wadexboro
Ansonian
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield
Niven
Shug
Hillard
Hilliard
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Federal Treasury
McAdoo
William H. Osborne
Internal Revenue
Butler
Parcel Post
Courier-Journal
Post
Pittsburg Post
Pathfinder
Judge
Charles van
Fannie van
Charles
Union County
N.C. Ave
Memphis, Ton
RB. L. Payne
N. C
Union Drug Co
E. D. Puett
Optometrist
Charlotte, N.C
North Tryon Street
E. S. Green
Belk-Bundy
Belk’s Store
W. J. Pratt
Recorder's Court
Loan & Trust Building
N.C
W. C. Lemmond
W. B. Houston
Fitzgerald Building
Courthonee
Monroe, N. C
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Austin & Correll
Graham
Virginia
Henderson
Roller Mills Company
Grow Bros. Gash
Krotch Union
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Chimney Rock Gap
Seaboard
Chimney Roe Rutherfordian
J. Brigman
Ticket Agt
Raleigh
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