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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1905

Page

4

Farmers Alliance Litigation Keitt Defends Alleged Claims

Mrs J L Keitt writes to The State asserting all alleged Farmers Alliance Exchange claims must be proven. She cites Supreme Court dismissal, notes Donaldson and Coit failed to prove claims, and quotes a county trustees report opposing filing any claims without final adjudication. Keitt states creditors and stockholders should be treated fairly and resists bypassing court processes.

Messrs M L Donaldeson J C Coit Donaldson Coll John S Vernor Richland County Farmers’ Alliance Exchange Do Oaldson Coit Dos. L. Keitt Pomarm, S.C

Religious census sparks racial and political humor on Capitol Hill

A Tennessee representative recalls a winter census day incident where two Jewish ladies asked a segregation-era question of a Black pullman child in Capitol Hill, sparking a racially charged exchange about which residents were Christians and a congressman from Tennessee.

District of Columbia Tennessee Capitol Hill

Conscience and petitions in civic duties urge careful signing

A historical note urges citizens to sign petitions only after due consideration. It warns against yielding to popularity or coercion, stressing duty and conscience. It laments dwindling reverence for petitions and urges readers to resist facile signatures and deliberate the merits before endorsement.

Don Sdassiel! Advertiser

New Life Pillies Promise Quick Relief From Ailments

An old advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as a cure for dyspepsia constipation and headaches with claims of energy unclogging and a fresh start. Sold by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy at 25e with a guarantee.

Braco Crawford Bros J F Mackey & Co Funderburk Pharmacy

Chester Lantern Chooses Verdict Theme in Old Judge’s Charge

A humorous Missouri judge delivers a novel jury instruction about choosing a verdict. He muses that if the plaintiff’s counsel is believed the verdict should be for the plaintiff. if the defendant’s counsel is trusted, the verdict should be for the defendant. if neither is trusted, he admits uncertainty and jokes about the jury taking charge.

Chester Missouri

Cherry & Co Overseers Warn Road Workers in Lancaster County

All road overseers not yet worked their sections are ordered to warn their crews and commence work immediately as roads have dried enough for proper maintenance. Report any unassigned section to Mr Gardner, Co Supervisor, for appointment.

Lancaster County Gardner

Insurer Premiums in South Carolina Spark Investigation

Amid a shakeup at Equitable Life, three New York life firms allegedly collected premiums totaling 1 208 200.44 in South Carolina during 1904, far exceeding state collections of 362 20.90. The Charlotte Observer notes these million-dollar premiums to a few companies and questions broader regional financial flow.

Chariccian Nowe Rlep Equitable Life Assurance Suite South Carolina We of South Charlotte Observer Eipriarest

Water cooler whiskey dispute aboard Pullman car

A traveling man admits to drinking whiskey from the water cooler in a Sowing Herd Limited Pullman sleeper's smoking compartment. A ministerial looking passenger accuses someone of hiding a bottle, prompting a sharp exchange with the traveling man who admits the act and challenges the accuser.

San Francisco Chronicle

Final Discharge Application for Estate of Juno Estridge

Notice announces filing for final discharge as administrator of the estate of Juno Estridge, deceased. Marcus Katridge seeks letters dismissory before Probate Judge on a specified Saturday in May 1905, with date noted April 12, 1905.

Juno Estridge Stewman Marcus Katridge

Weather and curious thoughts from a busy mind

A fragmented society sketch notes fashion and usefulness. The piece ponders time in Kansas oil trains and Standard time. It muses on fireproof buildings and heavy insurance while contrasting downtown lunches with home dinners.

Kansas

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