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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1904

Page

2

Lancaster County urged to fund Hampton monument drive

The Ledger notes Lancaster Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy collected about one hundred Jet Davis memorial pins for the Davis monument fund. It laments Lancaster County has made no contribution to the Wade Hampton monument fund and urges local citizens to solicit subscriptions in the next week, with Daughters of the Confederacy ready to help.

Lancaster Daughters of the Confederacy Jet Davis Beiog Dsses Davis Monument Lancaster County Wade Hampton South Carolina

The Damage Suit Industry in South Carolina

The News and Courier criticizes the damage suit industry as a growing menace in South Carolina. Editors urge the State Bar Association to seek drastic barratry legislation, arguing lawyers should self regulate to protect the profession and public interest. The piece notes numerous aggressive two by four lawyers seeking clients, and cites a Charleston Post and Hearst nomination commentary.

South Carolina State Bar Association General Assembly Good Journal Ten

Double Tragedy in North Fork Mooresville Burial Today

Messrs. W Wade and J G Womeldred carried the body of J A Ballard from North Fork West Virginia through Charlotte to Mooresville for burial. Ballard was killed at a political convention in North Fork in a duel like confrontation with John W McFarland after a dispute over debt and politics. McFarland shot Ballard twice, Ballard wrestled the gun and fired three shots into McFarland. both died the next day. Ballard to be laid to rest in Mooresville.

Messrs CU. W. Wade J. G. Womeldred North Fork West Va J. A. Ballard Mooresville Mr. Ballard John W. McFarland Ballard McFarland

Millfort Manufacturing plans 100 foot two story addition

Fort Mill authorities report plans for a 100 foot two story addition to Millfort Manufacturing Company main building to house 150 looms, expanding equipment to 500 looms plus spinning machinery. Contract for the work expected to be awarded soon with foundation work to start in a few days.

Fort Mill Millfort Manufacturing Company

Dispensary Shooting In Charleston Sparks Court Action

John Sullivan, an employee in Sattile Charleston, was shot by a Dispensary constable after a conflict over seized liquor near Mount Pleasant. Hudson fired. both constables jailed. The report also covers partisan editorials and a Texas jury ruling against a barkeeper for selling whiskey to a married woman.

Colombia S. C John Sullivan Sattile Charleston Sullivan Mount Pleasant Owens Hudson Walterhoven Heyward Texas J. J. Faulkener Beulah Cassidy Faulkener South Carolina Yorkville Enquirer

Ladies Urged to View Hats and Bonnets Collection

The notice encourages ladies to refrain from selecting spring headgear until they see and price the new hats and bonnets lineup, promising a superior biline of styles and options.

Millinery Department Opens Soon at Furnishings Room

Our experienced and popular milliner MISS JULIA SIMPSON has studied the latest styles north this season and our millinery establishment offers up to date designs. The front half of our Furniture room is being fitted for the millinery department and will open on the 31st instant.

Julia Simpson

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