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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
1
The article endorses John P Hunter for reelection as sheriff subject to Democratic voters in their primary. It portrays him as eminently qualified, devoted to duty without fear or favor, and loyal to friends and country, ready to serve with kindness.
The message prints announcements from Lancaster County figures seeking Democratic primary votes. L. M. Clyburn and J. F. Gregory announce candidacies for Clerk of Court, pledging to abide by primary results. A. C. Rowell and others announce bids for County Superintendent of Education, subject to primary rules.
A series of candidates from Lancaster County announce bids for county offices including Auditor and Treasurer. Figures such as John A. Cook, J Wylie Porter, and others pledge to accept Democratic primary results and seek voters’ support in the upcoming election.
A notice announces candidacy for county supervisor under Democratic primary rules. It names two hopefuls including Mc Gardner and references supporters and voters, reflecting a local political declaration. The tone is formal and dated to a period of party nomination.
A candidate declares qualification for the office of magistrate at Lancaster C. H. and states the run depends on the result of the primary election.
The notice states the date for the coroner’s office election is subject to the rates and schedule of the Democratic primary. It outlines procedural choices and timing related to party guidelines and official filing. No specific names or locations are provided in readable text.
Raleigh August 19 Two soldiers from the Durham military company were killed instantly when their coach struck a covered bridge near Stoney Creek while returning from a national guard encampment. Burney Warren and Ranch Johnson died. F Cates was seriously injured and Will McDade slightly. The bodies and McDade were sent to Durham with Cates remaining in Goldsboro hospital.
An old ad copy extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts burns sores ulcers and piles promising prevention of fatalities. Crawford Bros J F Mackey and Funderbuilt Pharmacy are named sellers.
Australia has no orphan asylum. Every child not supported by parents becomes a ward of the State and is paid a pension for support and placed in a private family where board and clothes are provided until the fourteenth birthday.
Memphis Tennessee reports Dr. R G Lightle who was believed burned in his Searcy Arkansas barn on May 22 returned to Searcy and surrendered to a deputy sheriff He says he fled due to a corpse in his barn for dissection and feared grave robbery charges Mrs Lightle has repaid 16500 of the 19000 insurance payout
Col Leroy Springs of Lancaster comments on the cotton mill outlook noting current gloom but predicting eventual improvement as crop markets firm and trade revives. He urges Southern mills to curtail production, consolidate yarn commerce, and believes the colored goods sector needs radical cuts to stabilize prices.
A dated testimonial claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve severe illness and digestive distress. The ad asserts the pills cure dizziness liver complaint constipation and other pains. It lists Crawford Bros J F Mackey and Go and Funderbark Pharmacy as sponsors and promises a 250 guarantee.
A small but furious tornado struck the residential area of North St. Louis causing one death, about 50 injuries, and property damage around 100000 dollars. John Ellington is named as the deceased, with Herman Sauermine listed among the injured. The report mentions Joe Douglas, a York county chain gang convict, dying of typhoid fever during confinement.
Aug. 20 report from Union says George Lacgue assistant superintendent in a cotton mill was badly though but dangerously cut in left shoulder and arm by mill hand Norman Hames. Fairfax and Branchville notes report first new bale of cotton arrived and Bamberg county farmer Hector Haynes makes 14th straight season as first baler. Camden meeting decides to build a new Kerakaw county courthouse on Solomond lot near First Presbyterian church for 4500 with Savage and Vile owners of the dwelling to be moved and $500 paid to county.
Saluda reports Judge Watts signed orders to place Morgan W Thrailkill and Clarence Thrailkill in penitentiary for safekeeping until appeals or trial. Spartanburg police seized 80 bottles of cider named Geo Whiz from a store at Spartanburg Junction amid dispensary crackdowns. At Reedy Branch church near Ward the night shooting left Emanuel Holloway dead and another wounded. a prior killing at the same church by West Andrews is noted. Fort Mill saw Jack Crocket struck and killed by a passenger train No 28 in the afternoon.
Crocket a Charlotte Brick Co worker was killed after leaping onto a passing train near Fort Mill while returning home. He had recently moved from Smith's Turnout and had worked days at the plant with several Black men. Nearby in Charleston a woman dropped a satchel of jewels from a steamer gang plank, the bag containing about 500 in gems was lost overboard and could not be recovered.
A fierce tornado struck St Paul and Minneapolis shortly after 9 PM demolishing Tivoli and Empire theatres and destroying the High Bridge. About 5 dead, 40 injured, and property losses around 2 million dollars with 200 buildings damaged. Later reports raise deaths to 15 and total losses to about 2.5 million.
Atlanta August 19 Wm J Montgomery vice president and general manager of the Georgia Cotton Mill company shot himself in his private office after a brief conversation with the staff. The bullet entered the mouth and penetrated the brain causing instant death. No motive is given.
The passage laments mothers prioritizing luxury rooms over children's wellbeing. It condemns a society that idolizes men who sell influence for money, warning that such values erode recognition of the wrong in bargaining a vow for a few dollars.
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