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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
1
Marion Parr was executed by hanging in Columbia for the murder of Clarence Shealy last August. He faced the gallows with nerve, spoke of whiskey as his ruin, prayed with ministers, and asked for temperance before the drop at 11 12. He died at 11 16, after singing hymns and addressing the crowd.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and related ailments, promising relief and a debt-free mind from sickness. A separate notice announces the cornerstone laying for Camden’s new Court Hours on Wednesday May 3, with attendance by Grand Master John R. Bellinger of Bamberg, S C., under the auspices of the Masonic order.
Charleston Post reports John O Candrell, a reformed prisoner, testifies in the U S circuit court about yeggmen and safe blowing. McCarthy describes planning, scouting, explosive use, entry, and escape methods, noting South Carolina’s open country aids getaway. He vows reform and plans to write his adventures.
Plans toge rich are often frustrated by sudden breakdown due to dyspepsia or constipation. Brace up and take Dr King's New Life Pills. They remove clogging materials and give a new start, curing headaches and dizziness. Available at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy. 25e guaranteed.
Joseph Coffman of Montmorenci Indiana reports ten year battle with chronic bronchitis ended after using Foley's Honey and Tar recommended by his employer. He notes many others tried it with satisfaction. sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy.
Birmingham April 15. John A. Turner mayor Joseph M. Crowley marshal of Adamstown and Julian Linton a negro were arrested on coroner s warrants charged with complicity in the murder of Isaac Weaver two weeks ago All three men jailed without bond Turner served on the coroner s jury which held the inquest Crowley issued warrants on witnesses who testified before the jury
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing and strengthens lungs, preventing pneumonia when taken early. It warns against substitutes and lists Fanderburk Pharmacy as seller. Also notes W J Oliver & Co winning a Lookout Mountain tunnel contract near Chattanooga with an estimated value of two to three million dollars. The Ledger and Atlanta Journal subscriptions offered at two dollars for three papers.
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