The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, LA - January 18, 1889

Charleston, S.C., Jan. 17, 1889 - Last Saturday a party of men went to the house of Butler Banks, in Newberry county, where were his wife and six children, the eldest being only 13, and set fire to the house compelling the woman to remain until its destruction was certain.

The men then set fire to the corn crib and feedhouse, leaving the mother and little ones without food or shelter, or sufficient clothing. There is great indignation but though the names of the incendiaries are said to be known, no arrests have been made.

About a week ago Butler Banks lay in wait for a man in the neighborhood and shot him, though he is still alive. His friends took this method of revenge.