Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1912-04-04
FROM THE PALMETTO STATE
Short Paragraphs Of State News That
Has Been Gotten Together BY the
Editor With Care.


ing disposed of, In the case of Kennie
Bradwell against the City OF Orange
burg, a verdict Of $1,000 for the plain.
tiff was rendered.
Hampton.-The United States post.
office at this place was heated up for
few minutes when the postal clerk
here found In the mail package ad-
dressed to &C. Apherln Mission, He'll,
S. c." with an endorsement Of pos
tai employee thereon reading TRY
Hampton"
Newberry-One of the largest trans
actions showing the fine credit OF
Newberry county, as well as the will
ingness of the banks to help In home
enterprise, was the lending OF $4,000
to the county by the Commercial bank
at the very low rate of interest Of
4.95 per cent per annum.
Florence.-There have been no de-
velopments In the mystery of the muir
der of little Andrew Jackson, which
occurred here nearly three weeks ago.
The six negroes arrested are still held
In jail and have not been given pre-
liminary hearing. The coroner's jury
has not met in over a week, having
taken a recess until recalled by Act
ing Coroner C. S. McClenaghan.
Charleston. - Five million postal
cards have been received during
the past few days by the Charles
ton postoffice for distribution among
the Offices OF South Carolina upon their
application to the proper officials in
Washington. In the distribution OF
these supplies the Charleston Office
acts as a storage centre for the South
Carolina Offices.
Columbia.-B. J. Rhame, the state
bank examiner, received letter from
the governor Of the state, In which 1t
was alleged in his letter that Mr..
Rhame had been derelict in his duty
for not reporting the condition Of
the Lexington Savings bank to him
(the governor) and threatened to dis
miss Mr. Rhame II he does not give
satisfactory explanation.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wilson Ia
certain to receive the solid vote OF
South Carolina at the Baltimore con.
vention," said Representative Joseph
T. Johnson, of South Carolina. 1T
follows" said Mr. Johnson, that the
South Carolina Democracy belongs to
the progressive wing Of the party and
that as progressives they will sup
port Governor Wilson's candidacy"
Sharon.-Mr. JEFF d. Whitesldes, .
well-known farmer living between here
and Hickory Grove, lost his residence
by fire. The fire, although 1t was dis
covered before it made great headway,
could not be controlled on account Of
the high wind. Mr.. Whitesides was
unable to save much Of the contents
and, hence, although he carried some
insurance, his loss is quite consider
able.
Anderson j. P. Gambrell, Jr.,
the young lad who was accidentally
shot by his young consin, jteeap Gam
brell, near Honea Path about tHfes
weeks ago, died in the hospital here
from the wounds received. The young
men were scufhing over pistol when
1t was discharged, the ball striking
young Gambfell in the abdomen. An
operation was performed, but failed to
give relief.
Orangeburg.- Peoples ware.
house. the large cotton storeroom own
ed by John Cart and located to the
rear OF the Orangeburg manufacturing
plant, was completely destroyed by
fire. At the time of the fire there
were 400 bales of cotton in the ware.
house, the cotton belonging to Mr..
Cart and customers. The cotton has
been badly damaged, at least so per
cent. The building is a total loss,
with insurance amounting to $4,000.
There was $4,000 insurance carried
on the cotton, which will about cover
the loss.
Ridgeland.-The second Democratic
primary for the nomination OF officers
for Jasper county closed amidst burst
OF excitement that was absent until
the last day. Winners were selected,
with the exception of one officer by
very small majorities, and the result
was not known until distant voting
place, which polled Is votes, reported.
In the race for sheriff H. H. Porter
wins over c. l.. Langford by major.
ity OF 19 votes.
Washington.-Th President named
James NJ Boyd as postmaster at
Branchville and Charles J. Shannon at
Camden.
Columbia.-The equalization board
for Richland county met in the ONCE
of B. c. DuPre, auditor.
hapin.-Marguerite Louise Henry,
the 12-year-old daughter Of Dr. H. L.
Henry, was so seriously burned that
she died The child was standing
near an open fire when her clothing
caught, and before assistance could
reach her her clothes were burned
from her body and fatal injuries re.
ceived
Camden. - In the second primary
here ]. L. Brssington defeated NJ. G.
Huckabee for alderman in Ward
by 81 to 81 votes Mr.. Brasington has
been engaged in railroad work here
for many years. Every member of
the new council Is a young man.
Columbia.-The governor has grant
ed a parole to Joel Tarltoff. who was
convicted in Chesterfield county in
March OF 1908, on the charge OF as.
sault and battery with intent to kill
and sentenced to three years on the
public works OF that county. Since
assuming Office the governor has ex.
tended clemency in 33S cases.
Charleston.-In the presence OF
members of his family granite shaft