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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
2
Thurlow S Carter of Lancaster in The Ledger laments that farmers ignore calls to reduce cotton acreage. He notes rising plantings, foresees price drops to five cents if June 3 reveals no cuts, and accuses farmers of betraying allies while urging editors to shift focus from crime to agriculture. Dated April 18, 1906.
Kershaw Era Supt EA Thies and aides arrived back from a trip to Charlotte and other towns. Town authorities bought a street sprinkler to settle dust in the business district. AP Brown sold his Heath Spring mercantile to J E Creed and moved toward Seneca to start new work. family to follow when home is ready. Florence Brown and Mattie Leach visited Lancaster relatives Friday night to yesterday morning. Sheriff J P Hunter and daughter Mrs GB Barron of Lancaster spent Sunday in Kershaw. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by Funder bark Pharmacy.
In Charleston Judge Brawley denies a new trial for Rudolph Rabens James Johnson and John King convicted of robbing a Latta post office safe. Johnson gets seven years King five Rabens three with suspensions on appeal for Charleston’s case. Rabens released on $5,000 bond. H H Rabens and Chris Rabens stand as sureties. Johnson also faces seven years for an Enoree robbery case. two additional years were substituted, totaling seven for him.
A Lancaster letter to R R Riddle argues Devoe Paint is the cheapest long term option for a cheap house, claiming it lasts longer and saves gallons compared to rivals. It promotes Devoe via W Devoe Co and Lancaster Mercantile Co and ends with a nod to Foley's Honey and Tar for children.
Greenwood reports unusually heavy cotton sales this week with 600 bales sold today. G H Taylor led sales with 149 bales. he previously served as county delegate to the New Orleans convention. Cheraw fire devastates T J Ballard store on Market street at 12:35 am, destroying Myers Brothers and three smaller shops. Cheraw Live Stock company plant narrowly saved after office burned.
In Charleston April 14 the United States circuit court acquitted Rudolph Rabens, Chris Rabens, James Johnson, Frank Williams and Robert Stainback on instruction of the court after the government failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Judge Brawley noted strong suspicion but insufficient evidence, directing a not guilty verdict.
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