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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

5

Drunk Father Slain Amid Domestic Tragedy in Arcadia

Arcadia Florida reports a fatal shooting as Matthew Drig ders, a veteran, is killed by his son Charles after a quarrel at home. Charles then assaults his brother-in-law in the doorway before being jailed. Local authorities describe a chaotic scene with family turmoil and a violent reaction following an argument.

Arcadia Fla Matthew Drigeers Nonaries Charles Bess Lyjgeers H Jaw Matthew Dugvers Charles Driggers Whidden Ung Dygers Nowoe Lay Vhersiat

West Virginia convention notes and health remedy ad

The report notes the West Virginia Detpotate convention at Parkersburg with Hon Henry G Davis greeted by applause and delaying national issue remarks. An health remedy advertisement pledges relief from consumption and other ailments with Crawford Bros and Mackey Co offering prices 50 cents and 50 dollars and free specimens.

Myers Asala Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey Cnvention West Virginia Parkersburg Henry G. Davis Davis

Landsford property bought for model farm project

Me Gw A Courtenay of Newry purchases Landsford property in Chester County to divide into 12 tracts leased to tenants. Each tract will be thirteen and furnished with houses. An agent will be provided. This is an experiment along the line of model farms. The State.

Notice of Election For a 2 mill school tax levy

Notice of election requested by residents and holders of School District No 52 and approved by the County Board of Education Lancaster County. Election to decide if a two mill tax for educational purposes shall be levied. District No 82 officials announce the election in South Carolina. Election date set for August 1, 1918. Clerk and officials sign off.

Board of Education of Lancaster County Sail County Board of Education South Carolina Cylon Seon Ty Col GC. S. Gadsden Board of Visitors County Superintendent of Education Gadsden

Preventive tonic ad warns against suicide and promotes Electric Bitters

A fragment discusses death by one’s own action and a claimed preventive remedy, praising Electric Bitters as a tonic nervine. It urges early use when self destruction thoughts arise, naming Crawford Bros and J. Mackey Co as sellers, with a safety guarantee. Also notes a child death in Greenville News.

Crawford Bros. J Mackey and Co Funderbark Wharmacy

Mary Murphy Died in Meiville at Advanced Age

Mary Murphy longtime resident of Meiville died today at home aged about ninety years. Born in Dublin Ireland on April 4she came to America in May 1876 with her husband a soldier. Survived by her husband and several relatives, she lived a long life in the community.

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Poley’s Kidney Cure Ends Longstanding Kidney Trouble

Dy.tive Ewing of Smith's Grove Kentucky describes decades of kidney and prostate issues relieved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports full recovery after three bottles and endorses its daily use, noting successful results in many cases. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Tive Ewing Smith’s Grove Foley Poley Funderburk Pharnisey TIO Bereors Willia Se Snouts Cleveland Funderburk Pharmacy

Furoan University President Faces Unclear Report

Fragmentary OCR text from Greenville South Carolina shows repeated names and garbled phrases. The readable bits mention Furoan University and a president, with unclear references to Cottage, Bagh, and CMP, but no coherent actions or outcomes.

Bridge to Let Bid Notice for York Hill Project

Notice of letting bids for a bridge project dated 1904. The county supervisor announces the date and place for the bid letting, describes the work to be done, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must meet performance and bonding requirements.

Eteloel York Hill Hea Springs Perry

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