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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
2
The item compiles brief overseas updates on the Manchuria peace talks between Japan and Russia, noting mixed signals on concessions and continued war movement. It also covers a Spartanburg debate challenge to Senator Tillman, a Winnipeg landslide report, and a local classifieds note seeking cheap sewing machines and a horse carriage.
Letter from Mrs. J. M. Davenport urges Latrustey County citizens to vote against the Dispensary in the 1905 referendum. She warns the liquor trade corrupts youth and families, calls liquor revenue harmful to education, and invokes moral peril and divine judgment to mobilize voters toward prohibition.
Harriet Howard of 209 W 34th St New York recalls years of facial skin trouble. She attributes improvement to Bucklen's Arnica Salve after trying Salt Ithen Bezenna and other remedies. Advertisement notes a quick healing for cuts and wounds with the product available at Crawford Browld Id Mackey Co Fondertuck Pharmacy.
Lancaster resident Capt Samuel E White formerly of Fort Mill recounts a Texas Mexico tour in 1859. Five companions fell ill with yellow fever in Mexico while White escaped and attributes his illness to drinking foul water on Texas plains where cattle drank. He questions mosquito transmission theory.
It is with regret we learn that Mr. D. Hinson has decided to make his home in Greenville. For years he conducted a successful mercantile business in Camden and his family will be greatly missed here. The Camden Chronicle notes the move with reluctance.
Special to News and Courier. The body found yesterday morning on the Southern track two miles north of Rock Hill has been identified as George Ruley of Chester. Identification was made by a son in law who lives here. The deceased, a Confederate veteran, wandered and seemed weak in recognizing locations. He wore work clothes and had been seen near his children’s homes. Interment will be in Chester after the body was taken there this afternoon. He was well cared for by several children.
Convict named Liddell died after being whipped at Sugar Hill camp in Bartow county operated by Joel Hurt of Atlanta. Georgia prison officials suspended deputy warden J W Tierce and dispatched state warden Jake Moore to the camp after the Bartow county coroner ruled the death a whipping. The prison commission ordered a full investigation with possible prosecution if facts justify it.
Special to News and Court from Cheraw August 12 details alleged mismanagement at the Cheraw dispensary. Editor Meehan promises forthcoming facts showing violations of state law daily by dispenser W M Manning, improper liquor sourcing, and noncompliance by county board chair B. S. Ingram. Calls for resignations, new management, stricter enforcement, and public monthly reporting to restore integrity and maintain the dispensary system.
A Asheville dispatch reports ten New Orleans municipal officials are in western North Carolina to locate camp sites for yellow fever refugees. Tents for the camps will be funded by the federal government. Also noted is aftermath of Robert Keith Darwan’s death with insurers having paid policies, affecting circulating rumors.
A fast eastbound passenger train on the Nickel Plate road collided with a westbound freight near Kishman, Viemillion, Ohio, killing 12 horses and injuring 29 people, eight possibly fatally. Officials blame crew miscommunication or failure to obey orders for the wreck.
Robt Keith Dargan died with 40000 in coverage. Policies split: 15000 with Equitable of New York and 25000 with Fidelity Mutual of Philadelphia. Agents Bruce Dunn and local representative Byrd investigated and paid the 15000 policy promptly.
Court of Common Pleas case brought by Jules De W Ghige against James M Heath and others. Auction on first Monday in September at 4, 1905, in Lancaster County. Properties include land fronting Gay Street and Arch Street totaling multiple lots in Lancaster Town, with described boundaries and an alley easement between lots 1 and 2, plus a three acre parcel bounded by Jones, Wylie, Catawbs Street, and French Street.
An 19th century notice advertises a new general repair shop opposite Boag and Harper ginnery with blacksmithing and iron work offered. It promises reasonable prices and invites patrons to give the shop a trial, noting trade names and partners.
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