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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1905

Page

3

Southern Cotton folding co. vows no soliciting until May first

The Southern Cotton folding company announces it will not solicit cotton before May first. The statement notes that if acreage is not reduced, the holding company remains a farce, and cotton values depend on June government acreage reports.

Southern Cotton Folding Company Brown Iamself Corton Yorkville Enquirer

Awful Tragedy Near Conway Ends in Murder Suicide

Special to The State Conway March 30 A sensational tragedy at Homewood station four miles north of Conway left EFO Sessions known as Buddie Sessions dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Bella Bessions, 18 to 20, wounded in five places, and Betsy Sessions his mother, were residents of the cabin on Mr George Bray’s land where they worked as day laborers. A jury found Sessions killed himself after threatening Bella to force marriage. The dying note revealed debts and arrangements for payment, with Bella conscious and able to recount events to doctors.

Conway Homewood Station Coast Line Efo Sessions Bella Bessions Betsy Sessions George Bray Sessions Florida Georgia

Leading dress fabrics and white goods line offers wide color range

GoopS showcases Kolinne mohair and cevoils, mixed fabrics, and up-to-date ladies suits and skirts. A beautiful line includes ta fleta suiting ribolines Soiesette white and colored voiles and cottons. Goods come in all colors and prices designed to tempt buyers.

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