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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1905

Page

2

Civilian shooting shocks small community and local ties

A Saturday night shooting in Lancaster leaves Rufus Chirk lightly wounded by a negro, amid local family visits and moving plans. Dan Kirkley identified as shooter. Other items note Mrs. Clyburn visiting relatives, and Kir kley cleared for a teaching post in Denver NC while a home on Main Street near town centre is offered for sale.

Planing Dan Kirkley Rufus Chirk Clyburn Lavesster Chariotte Defire Prom Kershaw

Forty Are Yet in Wreckage at Moyers Store

In Albany a Moyers store disaster leaves forty missing, twenty seven in hospital, and twenty others unaccounted. Rescue work continues as partial searchers work around a dangerous ruined building. The thirteenth body was found at noon and investigators seek who is responsible.

Albany Moyers Bulding

Mr Archer Statement On Saturday Incident At Postal Out

Mr Archer addresses the State audience about a Saturday postal incident. He claims McLaurin was warned not to speak and warned against appearing on stage. He cites county association resistance and farmer suspicions. The note hints at urging Tillman to intervene and test McLaurin’s support amid internal divisions.

McLaurin Flo Smith County Association

Smomledter’s note on remedies and cosmetic claims in New York

The fragment mentions Hinerlet Ploward of 2ee AV New York claiming skin trouble remedies. It references Bucklon’s Apniorsalyn 7 a quiet lonier for cuts burns and salves from Crawford Bros and Maykuyo& Co’s and Fanderburk Phariary.

Hinerlet Ploward New York Bucklon Burns Crawford Bros. Jd. OB Maykuyo& Co Fanderburk Phariary EU Glore

Sensational Session Highlights Dispensary Probe Fading Shadows

An intense second day of the dispensary investigating committee in Spartanburg featured testimony on Senator Dale Blease and former Dispenser Mirtis relating to the Atlanta Brewing Company. Witnesses described forged interests, gifts, and improper conduct as witnesses discussed misused funds, whiskey shipments, and bribes to influence dispensary operations. The panel pressed for full disclosure, with talk of abolishing the dispensary as voters prepare to decide its fate.

Speoms Spartanburg Dispensary Dale Blease Mirtis Atlanta Brewing Company Blouse Lyon Chastensen Sprimbury Ptiermat

Prohibitionists in Pickens County Confront Ideals

Special to the State Pickens Aug 9 prohibitionists met in the courthouse with a hearty turnout to denounce sensational reports on liquor traffic and defend the dispensary stance. They formed an executive committee and urged vigilance by sheriffs magistrates and towns to enforce the law and report violations to the governor if necessary. Senator Tillman sent a letter urging caution and potential retention of the dispensary until reform.

Pickens Pickens County Court House Tillman

White Men Turned Down By Board In Saluda Voting Race

Saluda, Aug 9. The county board of registration was crowded as applicants sought registration certificates for the dispensary vote. Scores sought renewals, many having long lost their previous status. A white person had never been refused before last Monday. Several applicants failed reading and interpretation of the constitution and left without tickets due to the rush.

H. B. Cunningham C. O. Smith Smith Cunningham Saluda County Board of Registration Board of Registration

Royston Official Fatally Shot by Wife in Burglary Claim

Royston Georgia August night tragedy ends with W. I. Cobb, a state senator and county school commissioner, fatally shot by his wife who alleged burglary. Cobb died about 1:30 AM after being shot twice, one bullet hit the head and the other the abdomen, leaving him unconscious until death.

Royston Coby Cobb Tokin Effeet

King's New Life Pills Promised Cure for Stomach and Liver

An advertisement touts "King's New Life Pills" as meeting modern needs for stomach and liver troubles. It claims quick relief and offers the product at Crawford Bros, Jb Mackay & Co's, and Funderbark Pharmacy for 25 cents with a guarantee.

Husaitic Ustad Me in Calesas in North Carolina

The fragmentary text describes a man confined in Morganton North Carolina and transported to Anderson by Sheral Dorser with authorities stating he was a wanted suspect. The garbled OCR includes names Leonie and Carolie and mentions legal actions and safety concerns but lacks clear coherent details.

Speetille Dan Anleron Leonard Lindie Leon Caroline Sylam Morganton Anderson Sheral Dorser Davidson Oonty Sheryl Tits Leonie Lisanne

Clerks Sale of Land in Lancaster County

Public auction set for the first Monday in September at Lancaster courthouse to sell a described lot in the town of Lancaster including 3 acres more or less with specified measurements along Gay Street Arch and Town of Laneaster. The proceeding names Judge Geo F Gage and the defendants listed.

Runtys Apne James M Fleath Worhancos Teath Gay Street Ganeaster Lancaster Ieruitin Atol Street Leroy Springs Gay Laneast

General Repal Sis Trial Details and Dates

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an operable de Pune Varia entity and a trial scheduled around July. The text references a police or legal proceeding with an upcoming date and mentions Priatec and Em leper as possible participants or related parties.

Pune Varia Hans Stae Tata

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