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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
2
Special to Greenville News reports a brutal murder in Columbia with no clue yet. Fourteen year old Fate Shealey was found near the old Taylor place with a crushed head and split lip. He lived at 1150 Olympia Avenue. authorities suspect robbery but offers no definitive motive.
The Ledger notes strong support for T Y Williams from Lancaster County as the congress election nears. It lauds his loyalty, public service, and integrity, urging a nearly unanimous county vote for the native son, with praise of his past legislative work and leadership.
Special to Columbia Record reports magistrate Richard C. Folk was shot and killed in Sumter during a confrontation with County Supervisor W. P. Seale on a Providence road. Seale, unarmed, tried to disarm Folk after Folk drew a pistol. the weapon discharged, grazing Seale’s coat and lodging in Folk’s head. Only witnesses were Seale’s son and Folk’s brother.
Greenwood Aug 25 The body of a man found in an unoccupied cabin between Greenwood and Hodges remains unidentified. Initial claim of it being George Washington, a peddler, is questioned after reports of Washington seen nearby the day of discovery. Decomposition suggests two weeks or more in the cabin, with no solid clues and possible murder indicators. Also noted is a legal action where assignees of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Camden sue Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York for 10,000, now in United States Circuit Court.
Information from Chefoo states Japanese armored cruisers Nissain and Kassaga bombarded and silenced Russian forts east of Golden Hill at Port Arthur. Junk reports say Japanese occupied Antseshan fort and another near Etseshan, Russians driven from parade grounds two miles north of harbor. Four large warships unable to fight remain at Port Arthur. only one damaged vessel remains.
Caesar Brooker, believed to be over a century old, died in Washington Georgia. He came to Georgia 90 years ago as a slave from Virginia and retained sharp memory of events from long ago. He left six children, the eldest of whom lives near Thomson and is 96.
The 19 month old son of Mr and Mrs J P Smith of 924 Sixth Street died in a tragic accident yesterday. While seated on the front steps he reached for his sister and rolled down the stairs. The mother caught him as he cried Muzzer and held him as his spirit departed. The State 26th inst.
Norman O Connor a white man about 23 years of age killed himself by drinking carbolic acid in a glass of beer at Bertha Medlin s house on Gates street He had recently come from Arizona lived in Noling Illinois and worked at the Southern shops He was a member of the Machinists union and will be sent home after an inquest in Columbia Record reports the event occurred about 3 am and Dr Pope attended him
The voters and free holders of the St Luke school district are asked to meet at St Luke on Friday Sept 2 at 10 am to discuss measures for building and maintaining a graded school in the district Rowell will be present. Kidney ailments are mentioned with Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Funderbark Pharmacy. Also advertised are Kermott’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Quinine cold remedies sold as candy.
A public notice proclaims a Knockout 5 store aims to undercut competitors with the lowest prices and honest practice. It pledges fair profit, denounces deceptive ads, and highlights its Godmai and Drew-Selby shoes line as trusted offerings for customers.
An advertisement touts solid leather shoes with leather counter and double toe, offering a free replacement if any pair fails. It dismisses rivals like the Douglas line, praising cow leather and condemning pasteboard substitutes as inferior.
Strouse & Bros Clothing advertises a clean sweep sale on suits at cost before new fall line arrives. Written guarantee against fade or shrinkage with every suit. Emphasizes overstocked clothing and invites inspection of stock. Also notes department fees and wide groceries selections at low prices.
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