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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

4

Drunk Father Killed Wife Then Son Attacked Kin

A drunk man killed his wife in their home with a revolver. His son, Charles Driggers, then shot and killed his father, and later beat the brother-in-law on a front porch. The younger Driggers was arrested and held in jail. In a separate incident at Sullivan's Island, Miss Kanne Laird, 22, drowned while attempting to save her sister. her body or details were reported amid local recollections.

Arcadia Flan Matthew Drigoer Wis Charles Diazgeas Priggers Jan Matthew Driggers Charles Drigegers Whideden Drigers Silanery Intorceat Strel Ils Gretherein Charleston Kanne Laird Jobo Laird Aiken S Sullivan's Island Miss Laird N.C Ang. G.hay Esiere du Tou Thetis Turner Esmerelda

Landsford Property Sold for Model Farm Experiment

Mi w A Courtenay of Newry buys Landsford property in Chester county and plans to divide into 12 fenced tracts to lease to tenants each with houses and an agent supplied as part of a model farm experiment by the State.

Mi.w W. A. Courtenay Newry Landsford Chester County

Notice of Election for Two Mill School Tax in Lancaster

Notice of Election issued by the Board of Education of Lancaster county to voters in School District No. 2. The measure asks whether a two mill special tax shall be levied for educational purposes. The election is authorized and scheduled according to state law. date and location details appear garbled in the record.

Board of Education Lancaster County Sail Canary Pool of Education Carolina Oytaney Lins We Floyd Viietoos Gadsden Board of Visitors County Superintendent of Education Prusteus

Preventive plans amid self destruction warning

A sensational notice discusses self harm prevention through Electric Bitters, touting it as a tonic and nervine to fortify nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. The ad claims 50 cents, with Crawford Bros J D Mackey and Co Funderbark Pharmacy backing it. A separate item reports the death of nine year old Caroline Cox after an accident at a Riverview barnyard, noting she died several hours later from kidney complications.

Crawford Bros J.D. Mackey and Co. Funderbark Pharmacy Greenville Little Caroline Cox Elzy Cox Jennings Pear Riverview

Obscure obituary fragment mentions Meriville case

Fragmentary notice reports the death of Mary Murphy in Kerrtown Meadville at about 14 years old, with unclear origins and dates. It also references a Robert Emmet landmark treason execution and notes surviving spouse. The text is heavily garbled with errors and missing details.

Meriville Mary Muphy Wits Robert Emmet M. Murphy Coud

Physician Recalls Foley's Kidney Cure Benefits

A Smith's Grove physician with thirty years of practice shares personal relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and enlarged prostate troubles. He reports complete relief after three bottles and urges others to use the remedy, noting it has helped numerous cases in his experience. Sold by Punderbaek Pharmacy.

Dofiee. Ewing Smith’s Grove Foley Voley Punderbaek Pharmacy

Ferman University President News From Ville South Carolina

Fragmented OCR text references Ferman University in Ville South Carolina with mentions of a president and unclear names. The readable bits suggest a report on university leadership and possibly May events or dates, but details are heavily garbled.

County Supervisor Notes Public Auction Details

The notice from L. J. Perr County Supervisor outlines a public auction at Tynehes crack Maekes place on the Tyne from 1 Hilt to Heats Syinga Bonds. Bidders must bid the amount to qualify, with the right to reject all bids reserved. The entry references conditions to reject bids and the public sale process.

Atutla L. J. Perr

Fragmented OCR water county notice batch

Incomplete OCR fragment lists a county water notice with unclear names and dates. It references a deed or execution committee and a possible order affecting a site or parcel, but essential details are unreadable.

Remington Typewriters marketed with tradeins and catalogs

An old clipping touts Remington typewriters offering exchange deals, catalog prices, and monthly house calls for selling and trading machines. It promotes various styles and features including red lettering and special keyboard arrangements, inviting readers to write for demonstrations and pricing.

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