Railroad Sabotage in Williams Leaves Trail of Destruction

Bamberg, SC – June 13, 1912 – A shocking incident shook the rural community of Williams last week when a freight engine derailed in a bizarre accident that has left residents stunned. According to eyewitnesses, the engine was derailed on Friday afternoon, forcing authorities to call in a wrecking crew from Charleston to restore order. The exact cause of the derailment remains a mystery, but speculation is rampant in the close-knit community.