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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1904

Page

5

Bill Would Effect The Dispensary Law In States

Washington April 8 A favorable report on Hepburn Dolliver Mill bill granting States police power over original packages of liquor shipped within their borders and interstate commerce was filed in the house. The measure is not prohibition but allows each State to enforce its own internal policy on intoxicants within its borders. It would permit circumscribing sales to the full extent of state laws, including local option and dispensary statutes.

Washington Hepburns Dolliver Mill Clayton Alabama

Sullys Proposal Rejected by Creditors in New York

Creditors of Daniel J. Sully & Co hold a meeting in New York on April 8 where Sully's supporters clash with others and withdraw. The creditors adopt a resolution directing the committee to continue examining Sully's affairs. It is reported that the plan to pay 40 cents on the dollar with three-year notes was rejected by a large vote.

New York Daniel J. Sully & Co Sully Creditors’ Committee

Old Jim Medlin Badly Treated

Red Buck recalls Jim Medlin the colored blindtiger of Monroe who evaded capture for years. The tale chronicles his sly barrel watching, generous mugging for drinks, a police bust over fire-water hidden in a bureau, and his sensational trial before the mayor.

Jim Medlin Monroe Old Jim Bin Howie Jim Tom Dillon

Thoughtful man helps wife with new life pills cure

A Winchester Indiana husband acted in a crisis when doctors could not help his wife with stomach and liver trouble. He used Dr King’s New Life Pills and she found relief at once and was cured. Available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J FP Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy Drug Store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King Crawford Bros. J Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Widow Wins Damages Verdict in Waite Case

In the case of Ella S. Waite against the Charlotte Ai Line Railway for 25000 damages over her husband’s death, a verdict of 7750 was agreed in Common Pleas Court yesterday after a trial that began Thursday.

Greenwood News Ella S. Waite Charlotte Ai Line Railway Mra. Waite Common Pleas Court

Shot By A Student at State College Park

Lexington April 8 Coley Hayden 19 was shot in the left shoulder at State College Base Ball Park by guard Lee Anderson a State College student. Captain Brown arrested Anderson after a tussle. bond was posted. Hayden watched a college baseball game through a crack in the bleachers.

Lexington Coley Hayden State College Ball Park Lee Anderson Hayden Brown Anderson Central University

Virginian Commits Death by Own Action in Greensboro Case

A 28 year old Danville Virginia man J Stanley Parker shot himself at Clegg's hotel in Greensboro then died hours later. He was married last Wednesday in Poham North Carolina to a Roanoke Virginia woman. Reports say he was discharged from his job upon returning home that night. Pneumonian is advertised as a remedy, claiming to stop coughing and prevent pneumonia. Sold by Fundertburk Pharmacy.

Raleigh N. C J. Stanley Parker Danville Clegg Greensboro Parker Poham Roanoke

Terrible Street Car Accident in Santa Barbara

Terrible street car crash in Santa Barbara on April 10 leaves seven dead, about twenty fatally hurt and thirty seriously injured as the car ran away on a steep grade and jumped the track. Foley's Honey and Tur contains no opiates and will not constipate. Sold by Fundeburk Pharmacy.

Santa Barbara Cal Foley Fundeburk Pharmacy

Devil’s Views of the Dispensary Story Recalls Church Pact

A church member, described as a dispensary advocate, encounters the devil resting in a snowy fence corner. The devil explains a supposed deal with churches to run the liquor business through dispensaries while ministers preach in favor of it. The tale ends with the church member waking in church as a sermon on the dispensary proceeds.

Satan

Earthquake kills 250 in Macedonian villages

Vienna reports a powerful earthquake on April 4 that killed about 250 people, left 40 injured, and destroyed 1500 houses in the villages of Kosovo and Salonies in Macedonia, creating widespread distress among residents.

Vienna Neue Freie Presa Kossovo Salonies Macedonia

Foley Honey and Tar credited with curing chronic bronchitis

A Montmorenci Indiana man, Joseph Coffman, recounts a decades long struggle with chronic bronchitis. After trying many remedies with little result, he used Foley's Honey and Tar and reports a near-miraculous recovery. He notes many others have since benefited from the product sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Joseph Coffman Montmorenci Ind Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Makes a Clean Sweep Arnica Salve Ad

A Crawford Bros advertisement promotes Jen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for Burns Sores Bruises Cuts Ulcers Skin Eruptions and Piles. Priced at 25 cents and guaranteed to satisfy, it lists Fun derburk Pharmacy Druggist and J F Mackey Co as distributors.

Jen Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy Druggist

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