Open Letter Protests Dispensary Move by Senator Tillman
The letter from Dr. Cromer, published by Thelfoger editor Thurlow S. Carter, denounces the dispensary system in South Carolina. It argues liquor traffic harms schools and morals, calls the dispensary a threat to public education, and condemns Senator Tillman’s support as corrupt. It contrasts harsher visions from Kansas and South Carolina and urges a nonviolent reform stance while warning the dispensary will likely fail.
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George Bo Cromer
Newberry
Tilman
Dr. Cromer
Gov
Hoch
Illisus
Tensoon
South Carolinas
Supreme Court
Evich
Kansas
South Carolina
Warehouse to be Built by Farmers' Union in Rock Hill
Special to The Observer Rock Hill South Carolina August 16 plans for a farmers' union warehouse are with contractors. A stock company will build a facility to store weigh and issue receipts for cotton enabling farmers to borrow money. Banks will advise on receipts so cotton stays off the market and farmers remain funded for further farming. The warehouse will cost about five thousand dollars and the amount is nearly all subscribed.
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Rock Hill
S.C
Farmers’ Union
Coms Gee
Fatal Flood Drowns Three Children in West Virginia Storm
Huntington W Va Aug 16 A record thunder storm dumped five inches of rain in two and a half hours washing out bridges and culverts. Rail traffic slowed with trains five to six hours late and lines suspended. Crops ruined and homes swept away. Three Adkins children aged 10, 9, and 7 drowned after being placed on a horse to flee rising floodwaters near Ranger.
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Huntington
W. Va
Guyandotte Valley
Sta
Big Sandy
Norfolk and Western
Enos Adkins
Ranger
Adkins
Fire narrowly damages Fairfield county courthouse
Winnisboro August 14 The Fairfield County courthouse narrowly escaped a fire in the county supervisor office. Rats are suspected as the cause as flames were halted by the volunteer fire company before spreading. Old papers and books were burned but annual claims in the safe remained secure, easing current year book work.
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Winnisboro
Fairfield County
Signatures Logged for Anderson Dispensary Vote
August 15 reports say petitions for an Anderson County vote on dispensary versus no dispensary have been filed with the central prohibition committee. Approximately 2,980 signatures equal about two thirds of the county’s registered voters, indicating broad public backing for the measure.
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Anderson
Central Prohibition Committee
Posse Member Goes Mad After Fugitive Shooting
Baxley Georgia August 16 A J Chestnut who recently shot and called Marshal Mike Aspinwall and was pursued by the sheriff and many citizens was wounded and died this evening Will Smith a carpenter from Waycross working on the school building shot Chestnut with a rifle and he has since gone insane and is in the asylum
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Baxley
A. J. Chestnut
Mike Aspinwall
Will Smith
Waycross
Chestnut
Thay
Spoiled Beauty Ad Credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York recounts skin trouble lasting years. She says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her eczema and skin blemishes. Advertisement promotes 25 cent salve at Crawford Bros Mackey Co Funderhark Pharmacy. Additional lines present moralizing quotes about effort and ethics.
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Harriet Howard
Tragic Southern Railway Crash Near Greenville
Three Suirety Lewin reports a fatal accident on the Southern Railway near Piedmont twelve miles south of Greenville S C. Steve Williams a young resident was instantly killed Paul Nyler and Henry Holler were fatally injured Cliff Ellis escaped unharmed The victims were traveling by foot from Continental Mills Stud and slept on the track a fast southbound train struck them Williams and Holler were brought to a local home where funeral services were planned Plyler suffered severe injuries and is not expected to survive.
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Piedmont
Greenville
S. C
Steve Williams
Paul Nyler
Henry Holler
Cliff Ellis
Charlotte
Continental Mills
Holy of Williams
Holler
Ellis
Victor Hill
Plyler
Tillman critiqued for handling public crowds in Edgefield
From the Edgefield Advertiser, a criticism targets United States Senator Tillman for using coarse language in public assemblies when ladies attend. The piece contends a senator should elevate public standards, not drag them down, noting Tillman’s perceived failure to rise to his high office.
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Edgefield
Tillman
United States
Kneads Bread With Gloves On Editor’s Dire Lament
A North Dakota editor vents at delinquent subscribers in a biting column. He mocks a local woman who bakes with gloves, then complains he needs bread for shirts pants and more if payments do not arrive. The piece satirically warns the paper faces winter hardship.
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North Dakota
Freedom
Garden of Eden
De King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs
A rural notice touts De King's New Discovery as a remedy for consumption coughs and colds. It cites a Oaklandon Indiana case where a wife allegedly recovered after doctors gave up, claiming the product kills germs and relieves symptoms. Trial bottle offered free by local druggists.
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F. G. Huantley
Oaklandon
de. King
Crawford Bros
J. F Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy
Camp Site Search for Yellow Fever Refugees in NC
Ten officials from New Orleans visit western North Carolina to locate camp sites for yellow fever refugees. Tents for the camps will be furnished by the federal government.
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North Carolina
Knoxville
Tewns
Asheville
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted For Health
A late 19th century ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a modern blood and system cleanser. It claims benefits for stomach and liver health and lists Crawford Bips, JF Maesey & Co, and Fondertirk Pharmacy as suppliers at 25 cents.
Crop report notes rain harms multiple regions
The weekly weather bureau crop report cites heavy rain and rust in the cotton belt from the eastern coast inland, injuring yields. Tobacco lags in Maryland Virginia and Kentucky, while other areas report mixed ripening and weather delays across Arkansas Missouri and Texas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Missis
Spit
Lowisnid
Pexas
Osher
India
Arkansas
Hea
Vottan
Onlhough
Areasas
Lancaster sale of land and alleys description
A clerk sale listing parcels in Lancaster and town limits including Gay street, A street, and Lock Haven area. It describes a 70 by 62.5 foot lot, an alleyway easement through Leroy Springs property, and a 3 acre miscellaneous tract within the town of Lanca ster, with bounds by Ardy Street Nebel and Cloud Lot, under dated proceedings. Purchasers to provide papers and pay costs.
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Lencaster
Dattenster
Steet Dourh Capaibin
Hay
Nebel
Leroy Springs
Ardy Street
I. Cloud
Lev Y Spritus
Ireland
Belk
Tnt
Lamaate
Tyree
viesOn
Jones
Mik
Amanda Brown
Wyilesnd & Wylie
Catacie
Callat Mh Street
Reneh Street
General Repair Shop Opens Nearby
Fragmented OCR text mentions a repair shop opening opposite a gun shop and includes garbled phrases and names, preventing a clear event. The readable bits imply a local business opening with general repair services and unclear personnel associations.
Norfolk Excursion Disaster and Aftermath Report
A passenger excursion on a Norfolk line plunged into the Kinabeth River near Bree station after an engineer lost control. At least seven bodies recovered with nearly a hundred injured, many seriously. Forensic teams and physicians from surrounding cities assisted as officials recounts a grim rail accident in late August.
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Noplly Wing Ang
Do L Reig
Ston ON
Femal
Haniel
Bree
Notice of Discharge for Jerre M Knight Estate
Adminstratrix Laura J Knight will make final settlement as Administrator of Jerre M Knight deceased in Lancaster County Probate Court South Carolina. Final discharge sought following the estate administration. Dated July 26, 1905.
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Aupuat
Jerre M. Knight
Lancaster County
S. C
Laura J Knight
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