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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1905
Page
3
The building of the bridge over Lower Camp Creek was awarded Thursday to W. C. Davis for $150. Supervisor Gardner authorized the project. A report notes a man wounded and awaiting help as preparations proceed for a public event at Fort Mill S. G. tomorrow.
Lancaster area items report rental listings for cottages in several streets, visitors from Laurinburg and Winnsboro. Modie Thomas escapee from a chain gang reportedly captured in Yorkville was not him. Major Connors visits Columbia, birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Hammond of Primus, and social visits by Mrs Jones and Miss Jones of Lancaster.
Two colored girls aged 9 and 11 were taken in habeas corpus proceedings before Magistrates Caskey and Pony. They will be bound out to a guardian who will feed clothe and raise them properly. E R Kelley the children's grandfather filed the case due to ill treatment by Jim and Shing Dunlap who were not blood relations. The children are in the custody of Constable J T Hunter while binding arrangements are made.
Special to News and Courier from Charlotte April 13 reports Squire W O Bailes the noted magistrate who has wed many couples shot his cousin Edward Biles, a prominent local youth. Long standing family feuds and an old grievance sparked the quarrel. Bailes’s condition was critical with a high likelihood of death per the physician.
An advertisement extols feminine dress, claiming propriety and taste rise with well dressed appearances. It notes fabrics and garments for spring, urging readers to visit without pressure to buy, as the goods will naturally urge purchases.
Alec Vandiver Ray an 84 year old pauper was found near the parish church with self inflicted wounds to legs throat and abdomen. He confessed weariness of life and separation from his grandchild now in the poorhouse a month ago. He gave $1 to the keeper to pass to the child and said he would die. He used a pocket knife and remains critically ill.
Postoffice Inspector Bulla identifies one of two wounded alleged safe crackers as John Fisher alias Ginney after a Wadesboro message. Evidence ties him to a Latta S C post office robbery. Fisher, shot earlier, is improving while the younger suspect O Day remains in critical condition.
Seasonal textiles advertised at low prices. Silk Mall pieces priced at 24¢ per yard, 10 pieces available in colors. crepe cloth offered for Easter dresses at 25¢ per yard. Voiles in various effects 10¢ to 15¢. colored Lawn noted at 100 per yard, TEN yards for 50¢ promotional deal.
The ad promotes a wide line of low-cut slippers including Dorothy Dodd and Duttonhater styles, with prices from 3.00 down to 0.50. It also touts black dress goods, silks, and white lawn fabrics, claiming high quality at cheaper prices than competitors and listing bulk yardage for sale.
Our Clothing is all the talk because we offer garments that fit you and prices so reasonable you can’t resist buying. Great savings await shoppers who choose our banded styles and value-focused selection.
Our millinery has proven on frost success so far. Our styles are correct and in the reach of every body.
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