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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
3
A fragment list notes a four room cottage for rent with applicant W F Bennett. Other items include multiple brief local notices about meetings weddings travel, and a long community update from Lancaster County with court cases and civic events mentioned.
Sheriff Hunter investigated three safes robbed in Ishaw the night prior. The post office Southern depot and Stevens Lumber Co. were forced open with an axe. About 40 dollars at the depot, 23 at the post office and less than 1 dollar at the lumber yard. Suspects point to a black perpetrator. investigation expected to reveal details soon.
J Wren Tillman died at his home near Lancaster on Sunday night April 16 1905 after a cancer illness. He was 51, born March 24 1854, a son of J L Tillman Sr of Van Wyde. Survived by widow adopted children his father three brothers E J J L and M M Tillman and two sisters Mrs J Cunningham and Mrs J M Yost. He served on the State board of assessors county and township boards and belonged to Camp Creek Methodist church and Woodmen of the World. Funeral at Camp Creek with Rev J C Counts conducting and honors accorded by Woodmen.
Architect McMichael of Charlotte completes plans for Col. Springs new brick building on Main Street. Eight stores on ground floor with corner 46 by 150 foot facade for L. M. Co. Hotel offices above, with parlors and sleeping rooms. Second floor houses offices, three stairways from Main Street. Stores nearly rented. construction to start within 30 days. Colonial residence planned for summer on site of present home, two stories with basement and ten rooms.
Four hundred bales of cotton burned Saturday morning in the Kershaw B and M Co warehouse at Kershaw. Damage about 1500 dollars. Origin of the fire unknown. Cotton belonged to several nearby owners. The loss is insured.
The Dixie Camp of Confederate veterans held its annual meeting at the courthouse last Saturday with Commander W G A Porter presiding. Delegates were elected to the national reunion in Louisville on June 14 15 and 16 and to the state reunion, including W G A Porter, J E Stewman, W A Marshall, and Miss Kula Caskey as sponsor. A county reunion was tentatively planned for August with Ellen Porter as sponsor and Porter as manager. A committee on time and tributes to deceased veterans was named, and Barrett Jones was chosen orator. Twenty members paid dues.
Easter bargains feature 10 pieces Silk Mull in season colors priced at one price per yard. Silk Mull valued at 25 per yard offered at sale. Fine Crepe cloth in assorted colors offered at special per yard price. Voiles in neat effects at 12, 4, and 15 cents. Lawn fabrics sold at low price with ten yards for 50 cents.
A local store promotes low-cut slippers including Dorothy Dodd and Dattonhoter lines, with prices from 50 cents to 2.50, and highlights black dress gloves, silks, and white lawns. The ad touts season colors, cheaper pricing than competitors, and large yardage on white lawn fabrics at various bolt sizes.
Day Clothing headlines the week with emphasis on fit and affordable pricing. The store touts its kint fitting approach and proak savings, aiming to attract customers with low prices and practical wardrobe solutions.
A short note highlights millinery styles drawing interest among ranch attendees. The piece notes the range of hats and apparel being offered and suggests strong reception from local attendees, signaling ongoing sales momentum.
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