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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1905
Page
2
Lancaster South Carolina Wednesday and Saturday, Thurlow S Carter, edspor and manager, filed lawsuits alleging harm. The Ledger mentions Bethel school closing exercises led by Miss Daisy Horton with a Japanese Fan Drill, the church hall decorated in green and white, and a capacity crowd amid bad weather.
In Spartanburg on April 13 Henry Hollins the negro reported to have been lynched near Campobello is in the county jail. He surrendered at Gowansville seeking protection. Deputy White captured him, he had escaped earlier after white men halted the buggy at Mascot and tried to seize him. Hollins had broken his wrist shackles during capture.
Gen M Bamburg dies suddenly at about 3 30 pm in Bamburg after a long battle with paralysis. Though he could not walk, he moved by rolling chair and ran extensive business interests with a sharp mind. He suffered a fatal stroke after a brief relapse, passing about 80 minutes later without regaining consciousness. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised for cancer and minor injuries with local pharmacy mentions.
The State says Ned Mack will be hanged at Manning on the 28th of April two weeks from today. A commission found no mental incapacity to hinder the law. Mack, once a would-be desperado, killed his father-in-law Dan Connors in the woods last December. He wounded Linton Butler in the arm after remonstrating with him and fired at another man before fleeing but later surrendered.
The Court of General Sessions convenes May 1 with over seventeen murder cases on the docket. Some cases are remanded from prior terms, and two mistrials occurred. In Camden, Dennis Bird, 19, was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Dave Hammond and sentenced to five years on the chain gang.
The U S circuit court resumed postoffice robbery cases centering on the Kingstree post office safe robbery of September 21. About 5000 dollars were taken, 4000 sent by Carolina Savings Bank. Defendants included James Shaffer alias Vincent Connecticut Shorty Rudolph Rubens Frank Williams Robert Stainback Edward Morgan or James Johnson. Connecticut Shorty was wounded at Wadesboro, NC and captured after supposed Heaths Springs bank robbery.
Seven prisoners confined in Lewis county jail at Weston blew up part of the jail with nitroglycerine to escape this morning. A posse led by officials with bloodhounds is scouring the countryside for the fugitives in Clarksburg West Virginia.
An advertisement describes sick headache as a brain arising storm of nerves causing pain nausea and vomiting. It claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills soothe and strengthen nerves, stop pain, and avoid opiate ingredients. Testimonials cite hereditary headaches and immediate relief, with purchase guarantees and 25 doses for 25 cents.
In Cullman Alabama on April 12 State Senator R L Hipp attorney was shot and killed and Deputy Sheriff H Dunlap was wounded by John W Williams while officers attempted to eject Williams from a land tract lost in a lawsuit. Williams remained inside his home vowing to die there as a posse gathered.
A Bureau report will tabulate cotton acreage planted in the south for 1905 and released June 3. A 25 percent drop would boost southern prosperity, while little or no decrease could trigger a price drop and widespread ruin. Harvie Jordan comments on grower influence. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by Funderbark Pharmacy.
The item Foley's Ss Honey and Tar is described as safe and effective with no opiates involved. It emphasizes reliability and suitability for those seeking a non narcotic remedy.
Dress goods in Kolinne shades and plain or figured Mohair, cheviots, serges, and suitings. Also taffeta suitings, ribolines, Soiesette, oxford cloth, voiles in many colors. Ideal for shirtwaist suits. Wide selection priced to attract shoppers.
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