The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-10
THE CASE OF sALLIE SHANNON,
Young Lady of Brookland Who Dis
appeared Dec. 29-Parents Grief
Stricken.

n brother or MISS Salle Shannon
of Brookland, who has been missing
from her home since Sunday after
noon, Dee. 80, called at the State Of
lice last night and stated That, not
withstanding the numerous rumors
circulated within the past week, not II
single bit of authentic information
concerning his sisters whereabouts
had been received.
The girls family is unable to de-
eide whether size is dead or alive. The
last she was seen, SO far as the family
has been able to learn. was about 20
feet from the GerviaS street bridge
across the Congarec. She was then
coming in the direction Of Columbia.
'rhe police officers in Columbia and
Brocklald do not think she has de-
stroyed herself
Sallic Shannon was engaged to a
young man in Broollland and the mar
riaga was to have taken place within
few weeks, it is said. 1t is known
that they had u quarrel that Sunday
afternoon, after which she never re-
turned to her home. she attended
Sunday school at the Lutheran
church, where she taught class, and
those who saw her going in the direc-
| tioh Of the river bridge did not OBJ
Serve that she appeared moOsc or
downcast The.keepcr of the bridge on
this side Of the river does not recall
having seen the girl cross the bridge
that afternoon or evening.
Mr.. Shannon declared with feeling
that his sister was very modest
Christian girl and had always eXhi-
bited very deep interest in church
work. She has been member Of
the Lutheran church for about five
years. While she was usually quiet
and reserved in her manner, she pos
sesscd a happy disposition. While
her relatives have fear that she
might have jumped into the river
while brooding over the misunler-
standing with hcr lover they declare
positively that nothing in her life
would show the least tendency to sui
eide.
Her mother is grief stricken over
her disappearance and the other mem
bcrs of the family have seen in sor-
row since the fatcd Sunday. However,
they still have lingering hope that
Salle will yet be returned to them,
the same bright, cheerful girl that
she has ever been. They look by day
and pray by night for her return and
the public generally is appealed to to
assist in every way possible to locate
her. The police of Columbia have be-
licved that she is in Columbia, but
some think she is in Charleston. 9th
ers suspect suicide.
The following accurate description
Sallie Shannon, aged 10; S feet 3
inches in height; weight 1870 pounds
light complexion, rosy cheeks; round
rather full, face; dark hair and dark
eyebrows; blue eyes; hair pompa-
dour, usually tied with ribbon bow al
back; small mouth; medium nose
round chin; stood rather erect and
walked with spring to heels; when
last seen was dressed in light shirt
waist, sky blue skirt, wore long gray
cloak and no hat; mad two rings or
second finger Of right hand, one plain
other with set; pleasant disposition
but rather determined; seldom dis,
played any temper. Member of I,u,
theran church. Was formerly employ
ed as timekeeper and bookkceper ir
cotton mill, but mas profasscd desire
to be trained nurse. Has relatives il
Camden, in Chester county, in Co
lnmbia AID in Mississippi.
Miss Shannon's mother, father
Two older sisters and three brothers
are living in Brookland. Any infor
nation concerning her should be wir
ed to the State Immediately and tnv
family will be communicated with a
, soon as any news il received.
Attention is directed to the ordi,
nance in another column in regard tC