Public Funds Preference Upheld in Bank Claim Case
In a bank liquidation case in Beaufort, public funds were held to have preference over other creditors. S Adams and George Gage claimed priority as treasurers, but Judge Gary sustained the lower court, noting official status required and citing Section 1895. The appeal questioned whether deposits named to treasurers carry personal preference. authorities and code support the public funds priority.
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Lockwood
Alifort
S . Adams
City of Beaufort
Botle
Tess
George Gage
Adams
Gage
Gary
Suit Over Employee Checks Upheld by Court
A Wisconsin case challenges company issued brass checks used for pay at the Spartin mill. The suit claimed legality under a 1901 act forbidding such notes. the judge and later the supreme court ruled the act unconstitutional and upheld the mill’s practice as within rights to issue checks for employee convenience. The decision bears wide impact as many firms use these checks.
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Cpp
At Oat Cethew Mills
Spars
Tintieg County
Purdy
Supreme Court
Trespass Notice for Willis Gregory Place in Flat Creek
All persons are warned not to trespass by hunting fishing or in any other way on the lands in Flat Creek township known as the Willis Gregory place. The law will be enforced against all parties disregarding this notice. T. 5. Gregory, Mar. II, 1904.
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Flat Creek
Willis Gregory
Gregory
Notice of Discharge as Executrix in Vanlandingham Estate
Notice that Harrid Vanlandingham will apply to the Probate Judge of Lancaster County for discharge as Executrix of the will of Tate Wim M Vanlandingham, deceased. The date noted is Mar 8, 1904, with the filing to take place in Lancaster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Tate
M. Vanlandingham
Harrid Vanlandingham
Pneumonia Follows Cold Ends With Fo Joy's Honey and Tar
A historical ad claims pneumonia follows a cold but never with Fo Joy's Honey and Tar. It asserts the product stops coughs heals lungs and provides security from attacks. Sold by Fanderburk's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanderburk
Family feud ends in fatal shooting near Pearson
In Pearson Georgia on March 2 Henry Cook shot and killed his son in law Walter McNeil after a long quarrel. Cook halted McNeil in his buggy, drew a revolver and fired three times, all shots taking effect, ending the dispute.
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Pearson, Ga
Walter McNeil
Here
Henry Cook
Cook
McNeil
Copper Magnates Fined For Contempt in Butte Case
In Butte Montana March 80, Augustus Heinze Montana copper magnate A L Frank and Treviso officials of Heinze properties were found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Beatty in a United States court action brought by the Butte and Boston Mining Company for entering the Michael Davitt lode claim and mining ore on the Enonargite vein. Heinze fined $20000 and Frank and Treviso $1000 each with payment due by tomorrow morning or they face federal custody in Helena.
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Butte
Mont
Augustus Heinze
Montana
A. L. Frank
Johnstown
FT EL
Heinze
Prank
Treviso
Helena
United States
Raithe Mine
Hair Restorer Tale From Akron Trade Becomes Odd Claim
A Times Democrat report from Akron recounts a traveling fakir selling a hair restorer with a sensational tale. A merchant recalls a customer who claimed loving the remedy while the tester found hair on her tongue, then describes an odd method to “keep moths out” using camphor balls.
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Akron
O. Times Democrat
Wordy Riot Metaphor Promotes Electric Bitters as Remedy
The piece compares riots to systemic disorders caused by overwork and sleeplessness and promotes Electric Bitters as an all around medicine. It claims the remedy cures liver and kidney disorders, nervous tension, rheumatism, neuralgia, malaria, and nervousness with satisfaction guaranteed by Crawford Bros. and J. F. Mackey Co. and T. Eugene Kunderburk, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarry Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
T. Eugene Kunderburk
Working Overtime Fight Her Laws Ignored by Tireless Workers
Dr. King's New Life Pills touted as cures for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Ad claims Mullions are always at work night and day. Easy pleasant safe sure. Only 26e at Crawford Bros J B Mackey Co and Ty Eugene Pundeshurk deg store.
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Dr. King
New Life
Crawford Bros
J.B. Mackey & Co
Ty Eugene Pundeshurk
Deg
Revenge in Nursery Sparks Resolve to Be a Father
The Brooklyn Eagle notes a scene where Little Eddie, angered by business disputes with his father, declares with resolve he will become a father. The piece contrasts domestic tension with a separate update on Texan farmers fighting boll weevil pressure, urging aggressive planting as government experts recommend.
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Eddie
Ella
Brooklyn Eagle
The Different Michael Davitt in America on Irish Cheerfulness
Michael Davitt spoke to a reporter about the Irish character’s cheerfulness even in poverty. He cited a wry anecdote about a parish dinner where Pat jokes about the modest meal while grateful for hospitality.
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Michael Davitt
America
Nathan
Pat
Sid
Boy Kills Father After Family Fight in Alabama
A Fort Payne report states a 14 year old boy killed his father with a pistol after a dispute with other youths. The deputy sheriff and officer were slain responding to the scene. Authorities investigate the fatal family shooting.
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Birmingham
Ata
Fort Payne
Ala
Save
Tf CC Je
Shen
Battelle
Hing
Vanderbilt Biltmore stable fire injures livestock
A morning blaze on the Vanderbilt Biltmore estate near Asheville destroyed the mule stable and several head of livestock, plus Keeper Halyburton's house. Loss reported at 15000 dollars. Also note sales of Poley's Hooey and Tur at Vanderburk's Pharmacy in Charlotte to treat coughs and lung weakness.
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Charlotte
N.C
Vanderbilt Biltmore
Asheville
Halyburton
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted for Lung Ailments
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for pneumonia and consumption resulting from a severe cold. It notes the remedy is for sale at Funderburk Pharmacy and presents a sympathetic, health-centered tone typical of period ads.
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Foley
Funderburk Pharmacy
Ninety Killed in Cyclone on Reunion Island
A dispatch from Hamburg reports ninety people killed on Reunion Island after a cyclone struck March 21 22. Thirteen of the dead are white, with heavy rain and widespread destruction noted across the island.
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Hamburg
Rounion
Castoria and a London Outlook tale in a bandanna twist
A London Outlook tale about a prosperous townsman reflecting on two decades of change. He recalls starting with almost nothing but a single bandanna and now owns 300 acres and a factory, with six thousand pounds in cash and bonds.
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London
Kerelivf
Just in time救: Little boy saved by remedy
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City credits Dr Kings New Discovery for preventing a pneumonia tragedy. After a severe cough and worsening condition, a course of the cough and lung medicine brought recovery. The ad proclaims it a sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00. Behavioral language and punctuation reflect archaic marketing style.
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Ty Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Ty Eugene Faunderburk
Piles Treatment Advertised by Dr William Padian
An old time advertisement touts Pile Ointment by Dr William Padian promising relief for blind, bleeding, and inflamed piles. It claims a pellet poultice option and mentions a price of 40 cents per box, with sales via druggists and a Cleveland based seller Funderburk.
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Williama
Wilien
Funderburk Perms
Jury Bribery Attempt In Central Hotel Case
Last Thursday night during the Eubanks case jurors gathered at the Central Hotel when Tom Doster stepped forward, bought cigars, and presented them to the panel. Doster and officer N W Griffin were arraigned but the court ruled no offense intended and taxed only costs.
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Eubanks
Central Hotel
Tom Doster
Mr. Doster
N. W. Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Moss*s
Doster
Griffin
Monroa
Geneive
Pall Hay
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Nikos
Builders and Contractors
Bowers Bros
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Ae Ninch
Lancaster, S
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W.H. Gibbes & Co
Columbia
S. C
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Roe. Wylie
J. Harry Foster
Vittorney At Law
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Dali
Bunday
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Tarnenster
Fortana
Basconville
Hvitenburg
Cheater
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